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On the Cover
AT HOME with Camille Styles
The art of entertaining. By Molly McManus
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Feature
Homebuilding 2.0
Breaking into construction, with a woman’s eye. By Jennifer Hill Robenalt
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Photo by Kimberly Davis.
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Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell Simple principles of beauty, comfort and function. By Rachel Merriman
Contents NOV EM BER
49 on the scene
gourmet
26 5 things
49 Celebrating ‘Thanksgivukkah’ 93 tricks of the trade
28 around town
Photos From Austin Events
30 philanthropy Race for the Cure 34 spotlight event 36 horoscopes
Sting
Happy Birthday, Scorpio!
52 Sommelier’s Secrets
Buttered-Rum
Spa Treatment
39 must read Home Décor Inspiration
style 42 Beauty The Right Red Lip 44 FASHION Trendy Textures 46 FASHION The Modern Collection 16 Austin Woman N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3
99 Editor’s Picks Holiday Selections
Women of the AIA
Texas Conference
for Women
to your health
103 Just passing through
55 wellness
104 last word Home for the Holidays
68 fitness
must list 36 GUILTY PLEASURE
A Memorable Holiday Meal
Susan Sarandon
Surviving the Holidays
Couch to 5K
opposite sex
on the cover
86 memo from JB
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Fergus Goes Mid-Century
Modern
88 Relationships
Creating Attraction Through Science and Psychology
90 simply irresistible
Amir Mozafari
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From the Editor have loved this day. I can see Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George gathered around the table remarking on how Thanksgivukkah will not come again for 60,000 years and debating what to eat and how to celebrate. Even better than Festivus, Thanksgivukkah would have made a great episode. Picture it: So many possibilities come to mind when combining holiday traditions with the cast of friends and families. Just the idea of Thanksgivukkah makes me smile, and our entire crew was smiling when we sampled Amy Kritzer’s recipes featured in this issue’s Gourmet section. Beyond combining foods for this unusual holiday event, I also thought about holiday gatherings and what it means to be home for the holidays. In planning this issue, we wanted to include what it truly means to be home, the elements that make a house a home and ways to make your home welcoming for friends and family alike. Beauty, comfort, simple elegance, attention to detail—these are all elements the many designers featured in this issue take in to consideration as they transform a house in to a home, and we have the stunning results. Camille Styles has expanded her design sensibilities to include possibilities for a complete lifestyle. Followers of her blog can’t get enough of her recipes, centerpieces, fashion picks and entertaining tips, which she graciously shared
with AW. Rachel Ashwell, creator of the Shabby Chic phenomenon, welcomed us to The Prairie, her bed-and-breakfast getaway located in nearby Round Top, Texas. One of the few women working in homebuilding, Kathy Escobedo shows how attention to detail can make a house a very special place to call home, and the women of the AIA Homes Tour reveal the inspiration behind their designs. We always want to put our best foot forward at holiday gatherings, so the AW staff pick their favorite shades of red lipsticks, stylist Ashley Hargrove selects the latest textured trends, Matt McGinnis gives us expert advice for selecting holiday wines and health writer Jill Case seeks advice for navigating family gettogethers. The annual Turkey Trot is a longstanding Austin holiday tradition for many families. If you have never participated in one, this may be the year to start, so we have taken you from the couch to 5K, as well as selected the latest gadgets and apparel for the big day. November is filled with festivals and events. From Sting in concert, to the CharityBash bachelor auction, to the Austin Pow Wow and the Junior League Christmas Affair, we have the 411 on all of the best happenings throughout town. If you are looking for life-changing inspiration and information from some of the most savvy and accomplished women on the planet, look no further than our selections from the
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Texas Conference for Women. As I consider ways to make a house in to a home, I consider the endless possibilities for personalizing the design, for making the home inviting and for entertaining family and friends. Each time I come home, I realize that it is the small things and the memorable moments that matter. As Goethe said, “Nothing is more important than this day.” I am so grateful that my larger definition of home and design for life includes many places, events, inspiring people and colleagues, close friends and dear family. I hope that in our own quirky way, AW inspires you to create a life of your own design. Come home, wherever that may be, and enjoy the unique spirit of each day, no matter what your faith or tradition. Happy Thanksgivukkah and, of course, there is always Festivus for the rest of us to look forward to!
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Contributors R ACHEL MER R IMAN
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K IMBER LY DAVIS
AMY KRITZER
writer, “Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell”
ART DIRECTOR
COVER Photographer “at home with camille styles”
FOOD WRITER, “Celebrating Thanksgivukkah”
Rachel Merriman is a freelance writer who’s a technical writer by day and a journalist and vegetarian food blogger by night. She loves writing in-depth profiles and is inspired by the people who graciously allow her to tell their stories. See more of her work at rachelmerriman. com and hippie-eats.com. What did you learn from the designers you interviewed for this issue?
“I am a real homebody, and I love beautifying my surroundings, but sometimes I go overboard and things get too cluttered. The designers I interviewed reminded me to keep the function of a room, not just its aesthetic, in mind when curating my space.”
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Originally from New York City, Austin Woman’s new Art Director NIKI JONES has been calling Austin home since 2005. A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, Jones has an extensive background that includes branding, advertising and editorial design. After running her own graphic design company, Polywog Design, for more than 10 years, she decided it was time to get back in to the magazine industry. She’s very happy to be a part of the AW family. What is your vision for Austin Woman?
“I’d love to bring in even more fashion, get a little edgier and focus on the cool diversity and creativity that exists in Austin. Austin is quickly emerging as a world-class city and Austin Woman should reflect that. I’d like to push the envelope a bit—at least as much as they’ll let me!”
Kimberly Davis is an editorial and commercial photographer shooting “all things pretty”—food, interiors, and lifestyle. She serves the photo community as VP of ASMP Austin/San Antonio and is an executive producer of Texas Photo Roundup. Proud to be Texan, she lives in Austin with her husband, Scott, and dog, Lucy. What was the most interesting feature of the home you shot for the cover story?
“The most interesting feature of the home for the cover story had to be the infinity swimming pool with the gorgeous view of Lake Austin.”
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Amy Kritzer is a food writer
and recipe developer in Austin. She enjoys cooking, theme parties and cowboys. She challenges herself to put a spin on her bubbe’s traditional Jewish recipes, and blogs about her endeavors at What Jew Wanna Eat. Her work has been featured in Bon Appetit, Daily Candy and The Today Show blog. How did you come up with the ideas for combining the two traditions through food?
“Both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are centered on some key dishes, so it made sense to combine the menu for the only Thanksgivukkah in our lifetimes. I made a list of my favorite treats from both holidays and then thought of ways to create new recipes with traditional ingredients. The fall flavors help tie the ideas together, creating a really fun meal!”
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Connect with us! find us online at austinwomanmagazine.com Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes After working up a sweat at the local Turkey Trot, get in the kitchen to make these festive recipes with the kids: •S ip on spicy tomato soup shooters •S nack on goat cheese crostini with kalamata olives, citrus and thyme •S uper side on sweet potatoes with sage •C rave on harvest vanilla cupcakes
Featured event 21st Annual Art From the Streets Show and Sale Fill your walls with art, all for a worthy cause. The nonprofit provides studio sessions for the homeless, and the show has grown to include more than 2,000 pieces of art with all of the proceeds going directly to the artists. We’ve got the details at austinwomanmagazine.com.
Fridayfaves Festival season is in full swing and no matter what your interest, there is one that will appeal to you. We have selected our favorite festivals to enjoy a cool November Friday.
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The Thinkery is an evolution of the Austin Children’s Museum, opening at Mueller on December 7th. It’s Austin’s sparkling new home for “why” and “how.” A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing. It’s a foundry for a new generation of innovators and creative problem solvers. And it’s a heck of a good time. Curious? Great! For more visit thinkeryaustin.org
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Once a year, people migrate to Sunset Valley to explore traditional American Indian culture by immersing themselves in the nation’s largest one-day powwow. There are three grand entries throughout the event in which dancers perform dressed in full regalia to the sounds of beating, resonant drums. Throughout the day, there will be flute-playing, oral storytelling, turquoise buying and, the most important thing of all, chowing down on traditional recipes passed down from the Cheyenne tribe, including fry bread and buffalo hot dogs. The suggested admission starts at $5, and children 12 and younger get in free. For more information, visit austinpowwow.net.
As the “go local” craze grows, so does our fascination with what “local” really means. E.A.S.T. gives the community the opportunity to go behind the scenes with local artists and see where the magic happens. In this self-guided tour, the public is invited to admire working studios, envy talented artists and discover the methods behind their artistic madness. In addition to this creative journey, other happenings include performance pieces, exhibit openings and art parties. This is a weekend about curiosity and enthusiasm for Austin’s creative masterminds, and it is about spreading awareness and love to the local art coterie. For participating venues, visit eastaustinstudiotour.com.
Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road
Nov. 16 – 17 and 23 – 24, various locations throughout East Austin
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What do an opening act of Taylor Swift’s Red Tour and a nominee of CMA’s Upcoming Artist of the Year have in common? Well, they’re both Brett Eldredge. With his Top 20 hit song Don’t Ya and his strikingly handsome features, he has been dubbed country music’s rising star. Eldredge may hail from the North, but it is obvious from his big heart and love for his craft that he belongs to the South. His deep baritone and soulful melodies will be coming to Midnight Rodeo, Austin’s hot spot for live, contemporary country music, so be sure to wear your dancin’ boots. Visit midnightrodeoaustin.com for tickets and details.
One tequila…two tequila... three tequila…45 more! Lovers of agave band together to sip the sweet nectar of the plant and vote on which three elixirs out of the 45 selections are the fairest of them all. Casa Chapala, the home of Austin’s Tequila Society, will provide delicious Mexican cuisine to pair with the different types of the savory drink Austin’s Tequila Festival will showcase. Don’t forget to play some Pachanga to liven up the Dia de los Muertos celebration. Attendance can only be granted to those with a valid form of ID. Visit casachapala. com for more information.
Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Midnight Rodeo Austin, 2201 E. Ben White Blvd.
Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Casa Chapala, 101 San Jacinto Blvd.
5 A Holiday Affair: Christmas at the Caswell House Since 1983, Austin Junior Forum, a nonprofit organization that supports women, children and the elderly in the Austin area, has hosted the event at this beautiful historical Victorian home. For six nights of the year, the house will be transformed in to a Christmas paradise, complete with amazing holiday décor, attire, jewelry, ornaments, gifts and, of course, delicious holiday foods, all available for purchase. Get all of your holiday shopping done in one day! General admission is just $5 at the door, with special events taking place throughout the week. More information at austinjuniorforum.org. Nov. 2 – 3, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 – 7, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Daniel H. Caswell House, 1404 West Ave.
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Race for the Cure Help fight breast cancer with the 15th annual Komen Austin Race for the Cure. By Megan Russell Statistically, one out of every eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. It comes with immense strain on the health and emotions of not only those who have been diagnosed with the disease, but also their families and loved ones. For Susan G. Komen, this was no exception. She fought breast cancer with all she had, but her main fight wasn’t for her own life. Instead, her fight was for the betterment of the lives of other women battling the illness. On Nov. 10, be a part of that fight by joining Susan G. Komen Austin for its 15th annual race to celebrate survivors, honor those who have lost their battle and serve those in need. Race for the Cure is the largest 5K run/walk in the world, and it is put on by the world’s largest grassroots network of survivors and activists. Together, they work to uphold Komen’s vision of saving lives, empowering people and ensuring quality of care for all. Since 1999, Komen Austin has taken part in this network, bringing cancer screening, education and medical services, along with emotional and financial support, to Austin-area women. Of the money raised by the race, 75 percent stays in the community and 25 percent is dedicated to global research. And this year’s race is expected to raise $1.5 million. In past years, one or two local breast-cancer survivors have been named as honorary chairs of the race. To make the 15th anniversary extra fabulous, Komen Austin has chosen to name 15 women as honorary chairs this year, calling them the FAB 15. Among them is the Austin Woman August 2013 cover woman and Rallyhood founder Patti Rogers.
“Fifteen years ago, we had just hundreds gathered for the first official Komen Austin Race for the Cure,” says Christy Casey-Moore, Komen Austin executive director. “Now, the race has grown to thousands. It’s incredible to see how far we’ve come in that time. With one in eight women facing this disease each year, though, we still have much more to do.” On race day, survivors are invited to the Survivor Tent for a special breakfast buffet, giveaways and other goodies, as well as survivor group pictures. The race route covers parts of downtown Austin, from Sixth Street to M.L.K. Boulevard, making a loop around the Capitol. For those unable to participate in the race but wanting to donate or volunteer for the event, visit komenaustin.org/komen-racefor-the-cure.
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On Nov. 4, help children with disabilities and their families at the CTX Charity Golf Tournament. For more information, visit huttochallenger.webs.com.
The 14th annual Texas Conference for Women is Nov. 19 at the Austin Convention Center. Hosted by first lady Anita Perry, the conference is a place for women to connect on a professional and personal level. For more information, visit txconferenceforwomen.org.
2013 More Than a Game Celebrity Golf Tournament and Party Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m., home of Lacy and Huston Street Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m., Barton Creek Resort-Fazio Foothills Course
The Junior League of Austin’s A Christmas Affair Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, 9 a.m.; Nov. 22–24, 11 a.m., Palmer Events Center
This event benefits The First Tee of Greater Austin, a nonprofit that promotes healthy lifestyles for youth through the game of golf. In this year’s fundraiser, each team will consist of foursomes led by a celebrity captain and be treated with local goodies throughout the course. For more details, visit thefirstteeaustin.org.
Join the Junior League of Austin for A Christmas Affair, A Winter Wonderland Nov. 20 through 24 at the Palmer Events Center. This four-day event celebrates Coats for Kids and Food In Tummies (FIT) programs and will feature more than 200 vendors from throughout the country. For more information, visit jlaustin.org.
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Happy birthday, Scorpio! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Your month: This easily may be one of your most
exhilarating and spiritual months ever. Pay close attention to your three Cs: creativity, curiosity and communication. Your life is your canvas, so attack it with creativity and abandon. The more you learn, the more you know and knowledge is power this month, so stay curious. And communicate, communicate, communicate what you learn to others. Pass on the knowledge. Embrace a new perspective and don’t be afraid to change your mind about what’s important. Trust that whatever you’ve put your passionate energy in to this year will absolutely build in to something lasting and beautiful. Mercury turned retrograde Oct. 21 and stays that way until Nov. 10, ➺ potentially stalling the steamroller-like intensity of November a little. But after the 10th, all signs point to significant and life-changing events in November. Tiny beginnings become major events within the next two years, so take nothing for granted, even small decisions to alter your course. It’s a lot of intensity for one month to handle. What’s begun this month will become important later, so pay attention: November will not allow flippancy. Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): Remember when you used to play that fortune cookie game where you said “...in bed” after reading your fortune? Well, November is kind of like that...literally. It’s mysterious, private and full of opportunities for adventure (and misadventure). Other signs usually get credit for being sneaky but they can’t hold a candle to you. You can be slippery as an eel when keeping your own council, especially if you don’t want to explain unusual dalliances. Home is the perfect locale for this sort of intrigue, so insist on taking refuge there. You can be assertive when you want to be.
Aquarius (Jan. 21–Feb. 19): You’re a passionate and intense individual who’ll experience life at a very deep level—at work. You’ll penetrate life’s mysteries and the intricacies of personal relationships—at work. You will demand intimacy and honesty that may be challenging to others—at work. You need to make your mark on the world—at work. You’ll purposefully express your own personality—at work. You’re an effective communicator and enjoy intellectual stimulation—at work. You look for avenues to communicate your ideas and talk forcefully about yourself and your interests—at work. I think you get the idea.
Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 20): This month, you get to be party planner extraordinaire. An event needs coordinating, a wedding needs planning, a surprise party needs to be kept secret? You’re the go-to gal. You balance outof-town guest lists while you talk on two phones, check emails and juggle plates. You can certainly be a one-person circus act if you wish, but you’ll enjoy November more if you work with a partner. Share the tasks, the responsibility, the wealth. Keep moving if you must, but go ahead and split your to-do list with a buddy.
Pisces (Feb. 20–March 20): This month, you find yourself using work as an outlet when you’re provoked or under stress, quietly and efficiently tackling any projects that cross your path, energetically spring-cleaning closets and pantries in a practical and methodical manner, and its almost as satisfying for you as hopping on a plane or starting graduate school. Your search for creative self-expression demands that you travel, if not physically, then mentally. Take a trip to a far-away land, and you can either use a plane or a very large, very extensive study manual. Either way, ordinary just won’t do in November.
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Aries (March 21–April 20): You dig deep beneath the surface of life, sex, death, taxes, insurance, credit or other such mysteries. This month, you come up with a bumper crop of sexual magnetism. If there’s nothing else, sexual attraction has a life span of about eight to nine months. But basic philosophical compatibility and sharing higher mental levels will last a lot longer. So, your digging brings you directly in to passionate contact with someone you can learn from who’s highly educated, a guru or mentor. Nothing is sexier to you this month than a juicy philosophical discussion. Taurus (April 21–May 21): This month, you guys find yourselves overwhelmed by nature’s second most overpowering imperative: to partner, to couple, to be less single and more mated. If you enter this month single, you won’t leave November that way. If you are already one part of a couple, this is an intense month of reaffirming vows, securing stable financing and passionately connecting. This is a good month for romantic travel, second honeymoons or long road trips. Try not to be petty. This month is significant and contains elements of adventure and fatefulness, so pay attention and please don’t fight it; it’s bigger than both of you. Gemini (May 22–June 20): If you remember watching that old Disney film Sleeping Beauty, you may recall how busy those dwarves were. They all had jobs to do and they did them over and over and over again. You might even try to learn their theme song, Whistle while you work, and sing it every day while you spend most of November imitating those busy dwarves. It’s work, work, work, so you’ll have to whistle, whistle, whistle to maintain your cheerful mood, but no worries; you will reap true rewards from your hard work when the dust settles and you’re ready for a much-needed break. Cancer (June 21–July 22): Three hundred years ago, wealthy young English folk considered extended travel through France and Italy an important rite of passage. No aristocrat was considered well-educated without it, and art and music were a big part of that education. Please include art,
music and some aimless wandering in your personal grand tour, which means you get the prize for the most fun this month. If you can include a little work, you may even write the trip off. If you can’t travel literally, be sure to create some fun and frolic for November. Leo (July 23–Aug. 23): Wake up, Leo! It’s a major rebirth month! Be aware of the negative unconscious patterns you inherited. Be on the lookout for new, unusual angles to your family life and circle of friends. Look for a new perspective. Think of your family and friends as your soul’s mirror; the more you look in to their souls and lives, the more you understand who you are. Maybe a shake-up in your social circle is a little challenging. How are you personally changed? Those truly connected to you will stay that way if they are important to you on a soul level. Virgo (Aug. 24–Sept. 22): Whether you admit to it or not, you’ve been basking in the bright spotlight of a career transformation since June, but you have had a few moments to relax. This month, poof! Like a scarf in a magician’s hand, any spare time for your family and friends disappears and you’re immersed in a hectic performance-specific phase at work. You should be working hard because you are performing on a brand-new stage in front of a new audience. Even though the pace might be maddening, keep your focus intact and work hard. The end will totally justify the means. Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Making money and working a lot have been continuing themes this year. Even the most prepared business person might find this month a little stressful and nervewracking, so just save yourself aggravation and go with it. Accept that your life is solely about work and very little else. Focus your laser beam on what is useful instead of what is needlessly futile. Put your bills on auto pay, keep your car legal, get someone to feed your cat. Trust that your superpowers are strong enough to solve any crises. By Deborah Mastelotto deborah@pinkaustin.com
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Home Sweet Home Find your style as four unique designers share their inspirations for home décor. By Katie Paschall
Love Where You Live – At Home In The Country By Joan Osofsky and Abby Adams Photography by John Green Design specialist Joan Osofsky of Hammertown Barn, a trendy lifestyle store in Pine Plains, NY, shares her tips on stylish, contemporary country living with an extensive collection of innovative ideas for making your home warm and welcoming. Osofsky’s design sensibilities regarding cozy and comfy living in rural settings are illustrated by the charming houses from across the Hudson Valley and New England profiled in Love Where You Live. Full of useful decorating tips and casual hosting ideas, this book features an array of old-fashioned and modern house styles that are inspiring for today’s relaxed country lifestyle. You will find spacious, uncluttered living areas that look out on to the lavish countryside, lush tones and timbered textures atop sleek glass-crowned tables in rustic dining rooms and welcoming, roaring log fires warming vast spaces with rough-hewn beams. This book highlights 18 homes, each with an eclectic design palette, from antique to modern to country chic. The homes are lived in, gracefully restored and filled with the cherished belongings and thoughtful designs unique to the homeowners.
Timeless Style By Suzanne Kasler with Christine Pitteln Suzanne Kasler, best known for creating eclectic interiors with sophisticated palettes, brings Southern charm, European sensibility and a respect for architectural elements to her designs in her book Timeless Style. Her soft palettes, spruced with pops of color, create elegant yet inviting, warm spaces for all to enjoy. Inspired by fashion, Kasler incorporates thoughtful couture details in to her interiors, such as grosgrain ribbon-trimmed draperies, satin-covered buttoned pillows and sumptuous pleated chairs. Her exquisite choice of embellishments matched with a mélange of antiques and contemporary furniture makes her encrusted interiors luxuriously comfortable. This book promises illustrations of preeminent ceilings, fusions of champagne, blue-gray and raspberry tones subtle enough you won’t tire of them and classic rooms embodying ambiguity with accentuating artwork. Offering a wealth of original design ideas that are refreshing and full of verve, Timeless Style is a welcome addition to any library of interior design books.
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The Meaning of Home By Jeffrey Alan Marks Photography by Douglass Friedman Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorator Jeffrey Alan Marks (JAM) illustrates his breezy, tailored look in The Meaning of Home. Marks’ forte in residential and commercial interior design and architecture is highlighted through his joyous, comfortable spaces, featuring playful charm, vivid colors and patterns. Inspired by his Southern California upbringing, Marks’ trademark look combines a crisp informality with sophisticated English and European accents. This book highlights beautifully photographed homes ranging from celebrity high-rises in London to remote cottages hidden within the trees of Nantucket. Through Marks’ creative and resourceful ideas, this book demonstrates his personal style with synchronized imagery, creative use of antique pieces and vivid room arrangements that make each interior distinctive and memorable.
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Red Delicious From cranberry to candy apple, red is the lip color of the season. By Lauren Lara, Photo by Rudy Arocha
There’s nothing better than putting a spin on that little black dress with some bold red lips. The holiday season is quickly approaching and the runways are rocking with gorgeous reds, both glossy and matte. When it comes to picking the perfect red, the rule of thumb is to choose a red-orange shade for warmer skin and a blue-red shade for cooler skin, but there is no wrong shade of red this season! Once you have your shade picked out, try applying some concealer around your lip line before your liner and lipstick. This will make that red really pop and keep your lips looking luscious.
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The Modern Collection The runway, the workplace and the weekend all converge in one place. By Jacqui Devaney
Feeling the Fashion Week blues? Lucky for us, Nordstrom has concocted a cure. The Modern Collection has answered the cry for runwayworthy threads. And the best part? They don’t cost two months’ rent. Pops of leather, pencil skirts, jewel-toned blouses and more peplum than we could dream of. The pieces curated for this collection can be paired effortlessly and creatively. The Modern Collection makes it simple to catch a 6 o’clock happy hour right after work—really, just add a tuxedo jacket. Since Nordstrom did the heavy lifting, just sit back, enjoy your margarita and prepare to look fabulous. The Modern Collection is located in the tbd department at select Nordstrom stores, or at nordstom.com.
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food, the most popular being potato latkes and sufganiyot, or doughnuts. Bring these two celebrations together and you have what’s shaping up to be the most gluttonous day of the year! This special day is not one to take lightly. Try some new food combos. For instance, combine traditional mashed sweet potatoes and the ever-popular green bean casserole and transform them in to Hanukkah-friendly fried latkes. Instead of plain old doughnuts, this version is flavored like classic apple pie. And as for everyone’s favorite day-after Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, try replacing the bread with latkes, and top it off with turkey, gravy and cranberry applesauce.
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Makes: 12 to 14 latkes, 2 cups applesauce and 1 cup yogurt sauce Ingredients: Cranberry-Pecan Applesauce: • 3 pounds apples (any apples you would use for baking, such as Granny Smith) washed, peeled and diced • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (up to 4 if you want it sweeter) • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 /2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 /2 teaspoon ground all spice • Zest and juice from 1 orange • 2 /3 cup water (1/2 cup if using frozen cranberries) • 1 tablespoon brandy (if desired) Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce: • 1 cup Greek yogurt • 3 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Sweet Potato Latkes: • 4 cups sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and shredded with a box grater or a food processor • 2 tablespoons onion, diced • 1 clove garlic, minced • 3 eggs, beaten • 2 tablespoons flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup high-smoke-point oil (canola, vegetable or schmaltz) • 1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces for garnish Directions: First, to make cranberry applesauce, combine apples, cranberries, sugar, spices, orange juice, zest, water and brandy (if desired) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until apples are tender and some of the cranberries have burst. Stir every so often, adding water if it gets too thick. Remove from heat and let cool, blend with an immersion blender or potato masher. To make cinnamon yogurt sauce, combine all ingredients and chill until ready to use. To make sweet potato latkes, peel and shred the potatoes and combine with diced onions. Using cheesecloth or paper towel, remove as much moisture as possible. Then combine potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, flour and salt together in a bowl. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 1/4 inch of oil or schmaltz and continue to heat. It is hot enough when you drop a bit of the latkes batter and it starts to sizzle. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the oil, and flatten them down to form 1/2-inch patties. Brown on one side for two to three minutes, and then flip and brown the other until cooked through. Add oil as needed. Be careful not to crowd the pan. Place on paper towels to absorb any excess oil, season with salt and serve immediately with applesauce, yogurt sauce and pecans.
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Prep time: 30 minutes, plus 1 hour wait time Cook time: 20 minutes
Filling: • 1 tablespoon butter • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice • 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • Vegetable oil for frying • 1 /2 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cinnamon mixed together for dusting Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the yeast, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the water to make a slurry. Let sit aside for five minutes until yeast is bubbling. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and egg yolks, then add to the yeast slurry. Knead the dough until it forms a ball. Then add the butter and knead to incorporate the butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour until it doubles in size. Meanwhile, make the filling. Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the apples and saute until soft, about five minutes. Then add sugar, lemon juice, flour and cinnamon and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat and cook for two minutes until thick. Let cool. After proofing, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1 1/2- or 2-inch rounds with a cookie cutter or glass and put dough rounds on a cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough relax for 10 minutes. Repeat with excess dough. Flatten out half of the doughnut circles slightly and place a rounded teaspoon of the apple filling in the center of each circle. Place the remaining circles of dough over the filling, and press down the edges well to seal. Heat two to three inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry doughnuts a few at a time until cooked through and golden brown for one to two minutes, and then flip and fry the other side. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels and dip into cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately.
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Why Not Serve Pinot Noir With Turkey This Year? Sommelier Matt McGinnis shares his selections for your holiday feast. This year, Thanksgiving falls on the first day of Hanukkah. It’s hard enough to pick the perfect wine for Thanksgiving dinner, but for families celebrating both holidays, it’s even trickier. A surefire key to success is selecting more than one type of wine. Bubbles are a must on the table, and it is also a great idea to have an elegant, refined red wine. A complex menu like those served at traditional Thanksgiving and Hanukkah begs for versatile wines. Sparkling wine is as adaptable as a little black dress during holiday party season. No matter what foods you serve with it, those festive bubbles perk up the palate and put you in a good mood. Sparkling wine also has high levels of acid that cut through any rich and fatty foods like mashed potatoes with gravy or fried latkes. You might not think of red wine when you gaze at that succulent turkey breast, but pinot noir deserves a seat at your table. Its lush fruit, mild alcohol and soft tannins give it the versatility to pair well with not only turkey, but also with red meats and just about any dish. Pinot noir is the ultimate svelte, elegant, complex wine, and red Burgundy is the best there is in the category. Similarly, the Syrah-driven wines of the Côtes du Rhône region of France are earthy, fruity and foodfriendly wines. Unlike some of your relatives, these wines won’t dominate the conversation—or the food. The subtle, medium-bodied wines go with white meat or a traditional Hanukkah brisket equally as well. Whether you are cooking at home or attending dinner at a friend’s house, plan to have one bottle of each for every two people. As a guest, you might not need to supply all the wine, but you should always bring a bottle of something to augment the host’s supply. It’s a nice gift if it isn’t served.
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Surviving the Holidays with Family Making the most of togetherness. By Jill Case Many of us wish for a “Hallmark holiday,” an event filled with smiling family sitting at the table having polite conversation with never a cross word. However, the reality for many people is a holiday season fraught with tensions and old wounds reappearing. Looking for help? Austin Woman interviewed Dr. Art Markman, a psychologist at the University of Texas, about how to survive (and even enjoy) the time you spend with your family this holiday season. Austin Woman: People have expectations based on what they see in the media. Has this caused us to set our expectations too high and, if so, should we lower them? Dr. Art Markman: I think we have to put all this in the right perspective. We have expectations that any family relationships will magically repair themselves, and we often go in to the holidays expecting trouble. If there have ever been any stresses in our family lives before, we go in already worried about how that is going to play out. I think it’s important to try, once you are an adult going in to these situations, to try and treat the interaction as freshly as possible. Think about what happens when you find a romantic partner and go to their family’s events for the first time. One of the things that happens is somebody at the table says something off-hand to somebody else at the table and suddenly an argument develops, somebody bristles or there’s suddenly stress in the room. You, hearing the remark for the first time, can’t possibly figure out why it is that somebody reacted the way that they did because, on the surface, what it is that somebody said seems completely innocuous. The reason why people react this way is because these comments that people make resonate through years and years and years of shared experience. Hard as it is, one of the things that you have to do is to start to listen to the surface of what somebody said. When one of your older parents asks you a question, that question may not have the same judgment behind it that it would have had when you were 12 or 15. It’s very hard to hear the remarks that people
wellness make with fresh ears rather than hearing them through the lens of all of the problems that you’ve run in to in the past. It’s really important to start to treat your interactions with everybody in just a completely new way, and when you begin to do that, it really helps. It’s hard, by the way, but if you can do it, it opens up the opportunity for a fresher line of communication. AW: How do you avoid going back in to those old, familiar, sometimes uncomfortable family roles? AM: One thing that is really great to do is to start to add some new traditions in to the mix. The beauty of getting together with the family at holidays is that it creates an anchor in your life. We live in a world in which people move all over the place. They change jobs frequently, they move really briefly, then they were told they were not out of town, and having an opportunity to get supposed to be there and they were asked to leave. back together with the family on a yearly basis at The people who were wearing the shirt were told least is a way of anchoring your life in something familiar. It can be very powerful and very helpful, that there were 10 people who were sitting in that room and asked how many of them noticed what but it does create the prospect that you will imthey were wearing. The people said eight or nine mediately slip back in to all of these old roles. of the 10 people saw what they were wearing, One way to help to counteract that is to try and whereas, in actuality, maybe two people noticed add a few new things that allow the emerging genwhat those people were wearing. eration to take some control, to demonstrate their What that means is if I have something that’s on independent role in life. Let them cook something, my mind, I believe it’s leaking out of me. If I’m woradd a new wrinkle to gift exchanges or allow them ried about my role or if to choose an event that I was a late bloomer, I’m everyone will particiTIPS FOR SURVIVING worried that everyone’s pate in. Basically, give HOLIDAYS AFTER DIVORCE going to think that I’m some amount of control + Don’t spend the holidays alone. still not taking control of over the family visit to Visit family (if they are supportive) my life. Even though now the new group of people, or friends. I’ve gone to school and and let them express + Try to see things from your children’s have a job and things like themselves in their own perspective, understanding how hard way and to begin to that, I’m going to walk in give them the chance to this is for them. believing that everyone is define their own roles worried about that issue, + Do something positive, exciting and in the family rather than and I’m going to interpret interesting in the time you have with having to slip back in every single comment your children during the holidays. to whatever it was that in light of that. I think TIPS FOR SURVIVING they were in the past. that it’s really important HOLIDAYS AFTER LOSS to try to look at yourself AW: How can people the way other people are + Take a tip from the world’s religions convince themselves likely to see you rather and have your own ceremony or ritual that other family memthan assuming that all of in which you spend time as a family bers don’t still perceive your concerns and fears remembering loved ones who are gone. them as they have in and stresses are being + Bring out old photos and videos and the past? perceived by everyone reminisce about good times in the past. AM: I think that the else as well. + A llow yourself to feel your loss for a most important thing period of time, and then carry on with AW: Is there any value to do is not to walk in the rest of your holiday plans. in writing a letter to to that situation in a someone before the holidefensive way. There’s days or talking to them a great old experiment if there is some long-standing argument or rift? in which they asked a bunch of college students Does that just add fuel to the fire? to put on a T-shirt with a huge picture of Barry Manilow on it, which is a little bit embarrassing, right? They had the person walk into a room
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continued from page 55 AM: Obviously, every case is a little bit different, but, generally speaking, communication is a good thing. What happens when you communicate with people, when you have a real discussion with them, is that it makes the people involved in that conversation think more similarly when they leave that conversation than they were thinking before. In the moment of the conversation, you have to map out your worldviews enough to be able to understand each other. If you sweep these problems under the rug and don’t talk about them, then everybody walks in to the holiday interaction with their own view of the world. If you have something you want people to believe about you, or if there’s an issue that you’re concerned about, then finding a way to discuss it is great. I recommend doing that outside of the context of the holiday. Don’t wait until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to have a conversation because everyone is already a little bit stressed. There isn’t a lot of time for people to really process what it is that you told them. There isn’t time to make any changes. Try to find a time a week ahead, a month ahead and call somebody up and just say, “Look, the holidays are coming and I just want to say,” whatever it is. “I’d like to move beyond an argument we had 15 years ago. I want everyone to know I’m doing great. I’ve gone to school.” Whatever the issue is, have that conversation because nothing will change without some action; people don’t just change the way they think about the world for no apparent reason. You’ve got to give people a reason to think differently about you if you are concerned about that.
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As you enter the Mediterranean-inspired home of Camille Styles, which she shares with her husband, Adam Moore, and their 1-year-old daughter, Phoebe, you are swept away to a peaceful beach with sandy hues found throughout, accented by the pool’s tranquil midnight-blue waters and the stunning panoramic view of Lake Austin. Styles and Moore spent their honeymoon in Capri, Italy, which influences the architecture, interior design and entire atmosphere of the house. Stylistically simple yet sophisticated and impressive, the clean neutrals and creams infused with subdued patterns take you to another place and time as you drift in to the oasis. The surrounding hills of the Highland Park West neighborhood serve as the perfect backdrop to terrace lounging. The floor-to-ceiling windows filter in bright light, which pours over the home’s interiors. The home is open, warm and welcoming.
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“We designed our home to entertain and always have family and friends coming and going,” says Styles, a lifestyle blogger who places entertaining front and center—professionally and personally. It’s apparent that Styles’ family and friends are extremely important as she describes her happy place. “Sitting around a huge table with everyone that I love, having homemade pasta and great wine, talking for hours,” she says. “To me, the perfect evening is spent creating great memories with the people I love.” Styles’ husband, Moore, lost his brother more than a decade ago to melanoma. The loss affected the couple’s life philosophy, and they now place importance on cherishing the little moments, as well as the people in their lives. “Adam has a very deep understanding of holding
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things happen for a reason. Everything is a learning on to the people you love,” Styles explains. “When experience,” Styles explains. “Maybe it’s naive beyou lose someone like that, it makes life that much cause I’ve been really blessed up to this point, but if more real. You can’t count on anyone being here something isn’t going right in the present, I can look forever; none of us will be.” back and see why it was important or necessary.” Just before Phoebe was born, both sets of Styles was in a horrible car accident five years grandparents moved to Austin and now live less ago in which she than two miles from broke her neck, the young couple. “To me, the perfect evening is spending weeks They are extremely involved in Phoebe’s spent creating great memories in the hospital. “I would life, spending time with the people I love.” never say, ‘Oh, with her throughout I’m happy that the week. happened.’ But I couldn’t imagine if it didn’t hap“It’s been a wonderful experience having pen because I grew so much as a person from that Phoebe; it’s breathed a whole new life in to the experience. Prior to the accident, I had never been family with having this new perfect little person in that position where I had to rely on other people who brings so much joy,” Styles gushes. “My inand be vulnerable. It made me so much more empalaws laugh so much every day because of her. I thetic to people who were in the hospital or going think that was something that was missing from through some type of illness,” she says. their lives for a while. It’s been amazing to see If Styles had opted for the surgical route, it would over this past year. They see how precious that have left her without mobility in her neck. Instead, life is, and they cling to it.” she chose to wear a neck brace for 16 weeks and, Life is indeed precious, which is why it is so amazingly, her vertebrae fused back together important to Styles and Moore to entertain with naturally. friends and family, offering their home as the gathIt is with this drive and positive attitude that ering place. And while life is short, Styles explains Styles found the courage to start her own company another lesson she’s come to terms with: to live at age 25. Now, at 29, Styles has created an internawithout regret. tionally followed lifestyle blog, camillestyles.com, “I’ve never been someone who looks back and that has led to a successful career as a master of wishes things were different because I believe entertaining in style.
STYLE Style is an underlying theme throughout the blog, Styles’ career and personal life. From makeup, hair and beauty tips, to fashion inspiration, home décor and how to deck out your next party, style is found in every corner of the blog. Featured style columns include “Monochromatic Mondays,” in which a color, trend or pattern is highlighted through fashion, beauty and home design in one giant collage, and “Pretty Simple,” in which hair and makeup tricks are taught through step-bystep instruction. Each column is written either by Styles, a member of her staff or a contributor. “I wanted the site to be an inspiring resource for people, where they weren’t just hearing my voice: ‘Oh, I like this lip color!’ or ‘I like doing this to my hair.’ I wanted it to truly be expert tutorials, advice and knowledge. I knew our readers would get so much from that,” she says, adding, “I do think we have a niche, but I think it’s more so the attitude behind it, the laid-back, fun, The blog is very much designed like a national modern, creative attitude and approach to enterlifestyle magazine. From home décor and party taining, fashion and style.” ideas, to beauty and fashion tips, to recipes and Styles’ own passion for fashion started at Misnew restaurants, Styles has brought together some souri University, where she studied fashion PR. of the most creative and talented people to serve After submitting a purse design, Styles won a Vogue on her team and help manage and design the blog, contest sponsored by Dooney & Bourke, which as well as a wealth of contributors comprised of subsequently flew her to Milan and Florence, Italy, writers, photographers, artists, chefs and designers with Dooney & Bourke designers to help design who offer their one of their colexpertise daily. lections by visiting Styles de“...it’s more so the attitude behind it, a variety of Italian termines the the laid-back, fun, modern, suppliers. creative vision “It was the best creative attitude and approach behind each trip,” Styles says. photo or video to entertaining, fashion and style.” “It was one of shoot, which those once-in-aaccompany one lifetime experiences. I was very wide-eyed.” of the blog’s regular series, styling every look she After graduating from college, Styles spent a possibly can with her classic and tasteful approach. few months working for a fashion PR company in Styles encourages readers to stop stressing about New York, finding the city and the industry weren’t the small stuff and start having fun. Her enviable exactly what she was looking for. designs, laid-back approach and positive outlook “I’m glad I went for the sole reason of finding on life provide a national and international audiout that I didn’t want to live in New York. But it ence for her lifestyle blog. was a great experience for me. Being 21, living in
Favorite Items Found in Styles’ Home: “I love our dining room table; we searched and searched. We wanted it to be big so we could fit 10 people comfortably. We found a great wood worker and Adam sketched out what we wanted. We’ve fit 14 people there before, with much smaller chairs. I’m a big believer in making people a little too crowded at parties.” “I have a lot of shells and coral. I love those pieces because they remind me of the beach, my favorite place in the world. I have this wave of calm whenever I step on to the beach. Anything I can do to bring a piece of the beach-y feel in to the house.” “Beach photos by French photographer Christian Fez.” “I love Phoebe’s nursery. I wanted it to be this total serene escape from the craziness of the world. I love the peaceful feeling of her nursery.”
New York made me grow up and figure out how to do things on my own…but I missed the warmth and openness of Texas,” Styles says. In addition to fashion, Styles also has a knack for interior design. Her personal style is minimalist, and she hopes to emulate Italian beaches. Moore and Styles provided their architect, Ryan Street, photos of them lying on the beach or dining at a beachside bar, telling him, “This is the vibe we’re going for.” “We still laugh. [Street] probably thinks we’re crazy, ‘What are these people talking about?’ ” Styles says, smiling. But in fact, he was able to achieve the look. The patio lounge chairs, framed by bougainvillea vines, provide almost an exact replication of the beachside Italian bar. “That trip made a lasting impression on us from the Mediterranean style of architecture and way of life,” Styles explains. “They spend so much time enjoying life, savoring it, eating great food, drinking great wine, not counting calories. They embrace the moment and take time to hang out with family and friends. All of those things fed in to our home design.”
ENTERTAINING What is the strong suit of the multi-talented lifestyle guru? Throwing a fabulous party, of course! Her entertaining expertise and eye for style has led her to contribute to a variety of websites, including those of Martha Stewart, the Los Angeles Times, Food Network, the DIY Network and the Cooking Channel, where she comes up with the vision for the segment or column and styles it. She also provides her own production company, with guests enjoying the party and skilled videographers documenting the scene. With her seamlessly produced videos, Styles landed a permanent spot as a contributing entertaining specialist to hgtv.com, where she recently finished wrapping up their series Holiday House.
As the entertaining host of Holiday House, Styles takes viewers around HGTV’s beautiful home in Atlanta. Coming this winter, Holiday House will offer how-tos on holiday entertaining, including how to properly stock the bar and set up a kids’ area. Styles serves as tour guide and works behind the scenes as the stylist for the special. “It was really interesting to see their production company, which is four times the size of our team. I was really impressed because they had to execute our concepts at the house before I even arrived. The whole house looked awesome. They executed our ideas to perfection,” Styles says. What is her No. 1 piece of advice in hosting a great holiday party? “The host has a huge impact on it,” Styles warns. “We’ve all been to parties where the host is frazzled, running around, in the kitchen the whole time. No matter what’s going on, if you’re behind schedule, open the door with a huge smile. Take time to greet all your guests, chat with them. If the host is relaxed, it helps everyone else relax and have a great time. When dinner is an hour late, no one cares if they’re having fun.” Styles got her start in the event world when she moved to Austin from New York to work for a catering company, which is how she met her husband. From there, she began exclusively planning corporate events for Springbox, an advertising agency Moore owned. One night, Moore asked her out for a drink and the rest, as they say, is history. “It was very controversial, as work relationships are. It was kind of a secret for a while, you know, dating the boss, kind of scandalous,” she laughs. Fed up with her boyfriend also being her employer, Styles left Springbox right before the couple got engaged and started her own company, Camille Styles Events. “When I was planning events for clients, the message I was always trying to
Styles’ Tips for Setting an Inspiring Table 1. Pick a palette. I always begin any table design by choosing a palette of two or three colors that reflect the mood I want to create, then make sure that every element on the table falls in to that family of shades. It’s a great way to make a big impact, even with only a few simple details. My current favorite palette for fall is charcoal, amethyst and cream—it’s a bit unexpected and feels rich and luxurious. 2. Incorporate natural elements. Nothing feels more seasonal than bringing a bit of the outdoors in to a table design. For fall gatherings, I might place a cluster of acorns at each place setting or gather a bunch of autumnal branches on to the center of the table for an eye-catching display. During the holidays, I use pinecones or pomegranates as natural place-card holders. 3. P laces, please. Even for the most casual gatherings, a printed element on the table shows that a little extra effort went in to making it feel like an occasion. Place cards are great because they allow the host to plan the perfect seating arrangement in advance, and it instantly puts guests at ease when they know where to sit without having to ask. 4. S tudy in contrast. One of my signatures when setting the table is to incorporate a unique mix of old and new, high and low. I love breaking out my great-grandmother’s collection of vintage glassware and pairing it with my modern striped napkins from West Elm. And remember that tables don’t have to be topped by actual tablecloths; I’ve used bed sheets imported from Mexico, vintage curtains and upholstery fabric as unexpected and beautiful table coverings. 5. Serve it family-style. When I plan a menu, I consider the colors and textures of the food in addition to the flavors. So I love to serve the food on big platters meant for sharing right in the middle of the table. Not only does this serving style create a laid-back, communal experience, the food does double duty as a beautiful centerpiece as well.
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relay was not to worry so much, let some little details go. It’s not about impressing people. It’s about staying true to yourself, having fun and expressing yourself and your own creativity,” Styles says. “That’s what we’re always trying to express on the blog: a good balance between entertaining being a way to spend time with your friends and family, but also about feeding your soul and expressing yourself creatively. “My favorite feature we do on the blog is our ‘Entertaining With’ series, where we spotlight one creative person—from a chef to a designer to a blogger—and do a home tour photo shoot where it unveils their personal style. We are always looking for people who are doing interesting, creative, unique things with their entertaining.” At times, the content looks unattainable, but it’s meant to inspire everyday entertaining. It can be as simple as having a glass of wine with your girlfriend and putting fresh flowers on the table arranged in a unique way, or taking the time to set a beautiful table for dinner. “The blog is a balance between being approachable, natural and inspiring people, and creating a setting that people want to aspire to as well. We ask, ‘Is this achievable and not intimidating?’ ” Styles says.
FOOD While style and entertaining serve as the foundation of Styles’ work, food has really taken a seat at the head of the table in Styles’ life. “Food is what I’m most passionate about,” Styles asserts. “I used to think it was fashion, beauty or style, but the more I’ve cooked and delved in to the world of food, it has become my biggest passion.” Series include “Tuesday Tastings,” in which Styles tries out an original recipe, as well as “Tastemakers,” in which contributor and Sustainable Food Center Communications Manager Elizabeth Winslow profiles farms and farmers, restaurants and others making an impact on the culinary scene in Austin. “I’m always fascinated by people who make a living by producing really incredible food,” says Winslow, who recently visited Sonja Cote’s new restaurant, Eden East. “Camille is really great about giving me input. She has such a close
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relationship with her readers. I can bring that to the food entrepreneur to get the best story for the blog.” Styles’ Farmers Market Picks It is apparent browsing through the blog that Styles is a complete foodie. Happy Hemp. I sprinkle their raw hemp From baby food recipes inspired by her new motherhood, to gourmet snacks to seeds on yogurt and salads. serve at a cocktail party, each recipe has an innovative component, created by Cake and Spoon for cinnamon rolls. the restaurant-obsessed blogger. Each featured recipe is styled flawlessly, thanks to Styles’ creativity, but Dewberry Hills for great organic chicken. can also be credited to her taking a semester in culinary school to expand her Johnson’s Backyard Garden is my go-to knowledge on the basics of cooking, which has enhanced the ways in which for vegetables since I get my weekly each culinary item translates on the blog. CSA box there. “It’s great to fuse my love for food with my love of design because that’s reConfituras Jam. My favorite is the strawberry-vanilla bean. ally what food styling is. It’s a combination of the stylist and the photographer Texas French Bread. I always get the raisin walnut loaf. collaborating to create a great image,” Styles explains. Even more important than how the food looks is how it actually tastes. Styles stresses the importance of buying locally and seasonally, not only for nutritional value, but also for the amazing taste fresh food can provide. it’s also a lot of writing, instruction and definitely something that will be an “I’ve gotten a lot more mindful of what we put into our bodies as a family,” entertaining resource, not just eye candy. It’s all about approachable, laid-back says Styles, who also emphasizes how food can add to those great memories of entertaining: Making entertaining a part of your everyday life instead of waiting being with your loved ones. “When Adam and I took a trip to Greece, our boat for the special occasions,” Styles says. “I wanted the chance to take everything captain made a I’ve learned through all my different experiences and produce the Greek salad out best work of my career.” “If the host is relaxed, it helps everyone of his vegetable She’s just shy of 30, and we can expect to see Styles continuing else relax and have a great time.” to be on the cutting edge of blogging and entertaining, with her garden. For me, that symbolizes genuine enthusiasm for what she does. what Greece tastes like now, how really fresh, seasonal food, when it’s prepared “When I have a new idea I want to accomplish, a new series I want to cresimply, is the best and creates these memories that recall a certain place or time ate, or a new project I want to try out, those things energize me and make me in our life.” excited to go to work every day. When you truly love what you do, it allows you Bringing her lessons from Greece back home, Styles and Moore, with Phoebe to give more to other aspects of your life because you are full of energy and have in tow, visit the Republic Square Farmers Market to shop for food that is ora sense of joy,” Styles affirms. ganic, free of antibiotics and pesticides, local and seasonal. Styles urges her readers to take these life lessons to heart: Have fun and don’t stress; express your creative side; live each day to the fullest and without regret; follow your passions. After all, life is about living in the moment and perhaps Styles and her husband joke that for every year they’ve been together, there has savoring a slice of delicious apple Bundt cake with the people you love most. been a major life transition. From Styles starting her own company, to marriage, to building their dream home, to having a beautiful baby girl, you’d think they’d be overwhelmed. But Styles is happy, cool and calm. “Becoming a mom, in a weird way, has made me more laid back. When I was pregnant, I had a lot of apprehension about how it would all work out. I remember having some freak-out moments where I would say to Adam, ‘I’m pulled in so many different directions right now, I barely have time to fulfill my commitments. How in the world am I also going to be the kind of mom I want to be?’ ” she recalls. “Everything I had nailed down before was up in the air again. What was I doing before when I thought I was so busy all the time? Throw a baby in the mix—that’s busy! “In the early days [of having a baby], the hardest and worst days were the ones where I felt I wasn’t giving Phoebe enough time and attention. I had to learn from those days and figure out how to change that and make sure that I was being the kind of mom I want to be.” Styles says she’s learned to balance being a mom and entrepreneur through adjusting priorities and shutting off work on the weekends. Styles’ next great adventure is producing a book that embodies all the aspects of the blog, featuring all new content. HarperCollins gave her the publishing deal, and local photographer Buff Strickland is collaborating on the project. The book, set to release in fall 2014, will feature personal stories from Styles’ life Styles has landed a permanent spot as a lifestyle expert on HGTV. that have never before been shared, more than 80 original recipes (created and To see her Holiday House design, including this tablescape tested by Styles) and endless entertaining tips. as well as Styles’ tips for holiday entertaining, go to “I’m really excited about the images because they’re some of the most beautihgtv.com/video/holiday-dinner-tablescape-video/index.html ful work that I’ve been able to style so far in my career. With that being said,
Styles’ Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze Ingredients: For the cake: 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup dark rum 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar, sifted 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped For the caramel glaze: 6 tablespoons butter, chopped 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar Instructions: Put the raisins in a small bowl, add the rum, cover and set aside. Butter and flour a 15-cup capacity Bundt pan and set aside. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add salt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, eggs, yolk and vanilla to the bowl, then mix it all together on medium-high for two minutes until light and fluffy, scraping the sides and beater with a spatula as needed. Drain raisins then add to batter with diced apples, grated carrot, walnuts and ginger. Stir on lowest setting until combined then use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl, ensuring everything is evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for one hour and 15 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of cake comes out clean and the sides start to pull away. Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes then use a sharp knife to gently separate sides of pan from cake. Invert the cake onto a cooling rack and unmold. Let cool completely before topping with glaze. For the glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, cream and salt, and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Boil for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until caramel is thickened slightly and light in color. Remove from heat and allow cooling for a minute, then whisk in confectioner’s sugar a little at a time. Use only as much confectioner’s sugar as you need to achieve a thick but easy-to-pour consistency. Slowly pour glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down both sides. Once it’s set, slice and serve. austinwomanmagazine.com 69
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been with the company for 20 years or more and have helped to shape a culture of acceptance and merit. They’ve become a family of sorts. And that’s a major source of pride for Escobedo. During the economic downturn, their sound business strategies, combined with a deep need to take care of their people, helped to weather a shaky six-month period. Even the couple’s three grown children— Matt, Jessica and Anna—joined the family business after earning their undergraduate degrees. Like everyone else, they start at 7 a.m., put in long hours, learn from the ground up and are determined to earn the sort of respect their parents took decades to cultivate. And for Escobedo, the many uniquely talented people she works with make the demands of the thriving business seem rewarding beyond measure. She is particularly proud of how young people’s talents are celebrated and nurtured
throughout the company. “They’re dedicated. They’ll be here hours longer than they have to be because they enjoy what they’re doing. To me, it’s very satisfying to see them grow personally and professionally,” she says. Kathy Escobedo has made it her life’s work to lay the operational foundation for the construction of beautiful homes, keeps the family together and works to create a thriving place for people to express their talents with a specific hope of bringing more women to the table. “I think it’s all about the creativity. It’s never boring. We’re always doing really interesting things. We have some very talented staff, including a lot of women that are really talented. I would like to see us double the women we have here. That would be fantastic,” Escobedo says.
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n August 1989, Rachel Ashwell opened the doors of her first Shabby Chic store in Santa Monica, Calif., selling vintage flea-market furniture outfitted with custommade slipcovers. Almost overnight, Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell became a world-renowned brand with a star-studded client list, which led to the opening of more stores, her own television show on the E! network and several book deals. “In a very innocent way without an agenda, I gathered what I felt were comfortable, beautiful and functional items, and to me, the slipcover was that,” Ashwell says of starting her business nearly 25 years ago. “I was a young mother at that point and I wanted to have functional furniture; I didn’t want to be paranoid about sticky fingers.” Ashwell’s introduction to vintage buying came from visiting the flea markets in her native London. From a young age, she accompanied her mother and father to the markets. Her mother restored antique dolls, and her father was an antique books dealer. “The process of the search and the entrepreneurial hustler vibe, I was introduced to that at a very young age schlepping around the flea markets with them,” Ashwell says. “I kind of have that in my wiring.” Ashwell’s interest in theater and the film industry led her to drop out of school when she was just 16 and begin working as a set designer, where her skill for sourcing unique items proved useful. Lured by the glamour of ’70s Hollywood, she set out for the States at age 19. Ashwell originally planned to stay for just a few weeks, but when an opportunity to continue styling work came her way, she decided to stay. She continued styling (which Ashwell, in a very down-to-earth way, calls storytelling) until she met her husband and had two children. The couple separated while their children were still young, and Ashwell was hesitant to return to the demanding schedule of the film industry. “I decided, well, OK, let me put together all of my talents as far as storytelling, the flea markets and fabrics, which is what I was focusing on when I did my styling work,” Ashwell remembers. Ashwell ultimately decided to sell furniture and create the Shabby Chic brand based on a need she observed in the home-goods market as both a new mother and someone interested in design. “At the time, you either had the big Sears or JC Penney catalog to look through, or you had an interior decorator. If a housewife, or anybody for that matter, had interest in pulling together that home themselves, it was difficult to find places to find this stuff,” Ashwell says. Shabby Chic was an instant success, allowing Ashwell to expand to a wide range of housewares, from the original slipcover furniture to light fixtures, dishware, bedding and more during the last 25 years. Though Ashwell now has five bustling stores in New York, LA, London, San Francisco and Round Top, Texas, she continues to handpick vintage items, mixing her new designs with
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the old to produce her classic yet chic look. In everything she does, Ashwell says she strives for three criteria: beauty, comfort and function. “I do believe things should have a function. The function might be something more abstract—maybe it’s an emotional function, like a really great teaspoon just brings joy to your heart. And comfort, whether it’s an emotional or physical comfort. The mushy slipcover furniture really encapsulates that. It’s really comfortable; you can roll up and go to sleep on it. And it’s really functional, you can take it out and put it in the washing machine,” Ashwell says. Catapulted in to the spotlight after opening her first store, Ashwell’s entrepreneurial savvy and high involvement in sourcing, designing and manufacturing her Shabby Chic products has produced a brand with incredible staying power. For this reason, she is often asked to share her story of success and give advice to hopeful entrepreneurs. “I work like a dog. As you can see, I’m not a princess by any means,” Ashwell says matter-of-factly, gesturing to her worn overalls and cowboy boots, which are slightly dusty from her trip to the Round Top antiques fair. “I think people know I’m really behind my brand, even after 25 years. … I’m in the trenches digging, designing and writing. Obviously, you need talent and passion, but the one thing you can’t have a shortcut on is hard work.”
“Danny Riebeling [who Ashwell refers to as the ‘everything man’ who renovated the prior B&B] basically built this whole kitchen. The cabinetry is old, re-claimed cabinetry he put in before I bought the property. We serve breakfast here, so it’s a very functional kitchen. Today, we have to cook for 30 people. It’s a little rough around the edges, and it’s had a lot of wear and tear, which makes the aesthetic of it absolutely perfect. I also love to bring fresh flowers in to the kitchen.”
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Building a successful business was not without its challenges, however. In 2008, the company filed for bankruptcy after Ashwell took on investors and began to expand. The loss gave Ashwell a chance to re-evaluate her brand and clarify what was working and what wasn’t. “That was an intense, difficult time for me. During that time, there were some very hard emotional, legal, creative and logistical challenges,” Ashwell remembers. From that dark time, a bright spot soon emerged. At the time, Ashwell routinely traveled to the bi-annual antique festival in Round Top, staying the week at a nearby bed-and-breakfast originally named The Outpost at Cedar Creek. When the property came up for sale, Ashwell bought it “on an instinct and a prayer,” and refurnished the property with products from the Shabby Chic line. “I thought, if all else fails, with this crazy situation that my company was in, let me at least put my stake in something that felt authentic, grounded and really great,” Ashwell says. In addition to serving as a cozy B&B for visitors traveling to the tiny town of Round Top, The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell is the hub for her once-again thriving business, a place where Ashwell and her team clean and restore hundreds of vintage items destined for Shabby Chic stores. “I never in my life thought I would want a B&B, certainly not in Texas, but it seemed to come along at the right time for needs I had to fulfill at the time,” Ashwell says, noting that she idly dreamed of designing a hotel in London rather than inheriting a rustic country property. “I definitely gave it my shabby-bohemian-eclectic layer, but the roots and the core of this property remain. I purchased someone’s labor of love, which has really been quite amazing.” The Prairie is the embodiment of everything Shabby Chic, down to the plush sofas, ruffled beds and sparkling chandeliers, which contrast perfectly with the worn, chipped furniture, faded wallpaper and taxidermy. The place is downright beautiful, yet has an impalpable authenticity. Ashwell has a handle on something special, which she calls “the beauty of imperfection,” a life lesson she’s applied to her design philosophy. “Especially in this day and age, with plastic surgery and photoshopping and the disposability of stuff, so much about life can be erased. We just want to see all the nice prettiness,” Ashwell observes. “I’ve always been a great lover of the imperfect things.” For more information on Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell and The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell, visit rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com and theprairiebyrachelashwell.com.
Right: “I inherited a lot of rustic and primitive, which I didn’t want to negate when I did the redecoration of this property. These fancy sconces are accents to shabby. They bring a lot of glamour and twinkle, and the marriage just made sense. Especially with a B&B, you don’t want to over-personalize with accessories; it’s about finding enough little accents that create the magic, but not clutter. Hanging on the door is a Shabby Chic nightie that we sell in our store.”
Left: “This used to be the toolshed, and we were out of space, so Danny helped convert it. The stencils on the floor are here because there were gunky oil stains from the various projects that took place there, so rather than pay for carpet, we stenciled over the imperfections. The rest of the materials are corrugated iron, vintage wallpaper and reclaimed wood.”
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Fergus Goes Mid-Century Modern R.I.P. A.D. Stenger By JB Hager, Photo by Rudy Arocha My wife thinks I’m nuts. My priorities are completely nonsensical and out of whack. The saddest thing is she’s right. I tend to splurge. Splurging on myself, not so much. I’m surprisingly practical. I have been driving the same Toyota the last 12 years. I’m comfortable with a couple pairs of jeans, my overly scuffed boots and a pair of comfy pajama pants that look like they broke up a catfight. I can’t recall the last time I purchased anything noteworthy for myself. But for my daughter’s pet pig, Fergus, I built a dream home, and there’s a reason. Long story short, I’m a bit obsessed with everything ’60s. I was on this bandwagon long before Don Draper started seducing women on the TV show Mad Men. I love the American pride of that era, the sense of family, the music, the cars and the architecture, all of which were a much bigger priority to the average family back then. My wife and I, who are longtime Austinites, have been on a quest for the quintessential
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mid-century modern (1948–1968) ranch-style home for more than two decades. Most have been molested, torn down or turned in to a pot farm by weed-loving hippies. We finally settled on a 1972 home, about as close as we could get, but with some classic features, like a garage that’s only about 6 feet tall. They didn’t have SUVs back then. We enjoy our place but when my daughter asked if we could build a house for her tiny pet pig, I jumped at the opportunity to finally get my dream home. Yes, this is for a pet pig. That was not a typo. Fergus likes to sleep outside, even on the hottest of Texas nights, usually unwinding to Hank Jr. I liked that he got to sleep on a back porch blanket under the Texas stars, but feared for his safety with legends of West Austin coyotes, rattlesnakes and foxes. It’s a rough part of town. (We’ve lost two sushi bars in the last five years!) I got to work doing searches on a mid-century classic-designed house for our pig, but there were none to choose from. I started thinking about my favorite Austin architect, A.D. Stenger. Forgive me for getting all geeky on you for a moment, but A.D. Stenger is absolutely my favorite piece of Austin history. An architect likely influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and Joseph Eichler, he gave Austin its finest and modest (usually less than 1,500 square feet) mid-century modern architecture. These homes were simple, sleek and minimalist. I’ve always dreamed of owning one of his homes. In my quest to build my dream home, I put pen and ruler to paper and started sketching out a simple, modern abode for our pet Fergus with Mr. Stenger in mind. I contacted a friend who can
“ But for my daughter’s pet pig, Fergus, I built a dream home, and there’s a reason.” build anything and he accepted the challenge. As real-estate agents like to say, we added loads of expansive glass and brought the indoors out. Simple, sleek, low pitching roof with lots of natural light. I had built for my pet Fergus a dream and homage to University of Texas grad and great Austinite A.D. Stenger. Fergus, I hope you enjoy the simple life with pride out there on our back patio. I only recently found out that Mr. Stenger passed away in 2002. I wish I had met that man. I doubt I’ll ever get the opportunity to own one of his homes, but if one on Ridgewood, Dexter or Robert E. Lee ever is on the market, please let me know. From Fergus and me, R.I.P. A.D. Stenger. Your legacy lives on. JB Hager can be heard as part of the JB and Sandy Morning Show on Mix 94.7 Austin, weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m.
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Creating Attraction Through Science and Psychology Get lucky with these seven tips. By Eric Leech Creating attraction is not just about pulling the wool over some poor cowboy’s eyes, but rather putting circumstances in your favor while creating the optimal setting for love to thrive. Sometimes even Cupid may need help in steadying his arrow toward the lover of your dreams. This is why for November, I’m offering you seven opportunities to put science in your favor. The Balance of Success and Vulnerability Successful women rarely open themselves to vulnerability. This makes great sense in the business world. However, when it comes to relationships, it can be a fatal decision. Research suggests that intelligent, successful women are more likely to engage in affairs, get divorced and take control of a weak man. Why? Because their business side has created these scenarios based on their analysis of the relationship and its motives rather than their own emotions, and dare I say, vulnerabilities. Good men are impressed by confident, strong women. However, they also want to be that one guy who can melt away her tough exterior and find a soft center that still needs his care and support. You will never know love until you become vulnerable enough to fear losing it. First-Date Jitters While relationships based on traumatic (fearful) events can be short-lived, research suggests that this can be a sure way to fire up instant chemistry. Why? Because fear can be misinterpreted as sexual attraction. A study of participants who were given a psychology questionnaire while swaying on a tall suspension bridge rated their oppositesex researcher as more attractive than when the questions were given on a much lower and secure bridge. In addition, sweat-inducing (pheromoneproducing) activities may also help bolster sexual attraction for men.
The Dinner Date Researchers at the University of Texas suggest that men like curvaceous women. However, the British Journal of Psychology claims there may be a catch. Men prefer voluptuous women when hungry, and slightly thinner women when full (satiated). Now, this is not saying that men look at women like chopped sirloin, but rather as a tactic for survival. The hungriest of men prefer curvy women because they may appear more capable of handling themselves in a tough situation. The researchers went on to note that prior findings also suggest popular Playboy centerfolds tend to be heavier during the hardest (and hungriest) of times. So don’t worry about your weight; worry about when your date last ate! Environment Versus Desire One key element to romance is creating a relaxing mood to allow for good conversation. A quiet background is always a nice setting, but the surrounding color also has a lot to do with it. Reds, oranges and yellows increase blood pressure and tension (fight-or-flight response), while blue, green and brown have a tranquil effect, helping to boost a man’s desire to create a connection with you. Your Fashion Statement While loud background colors may be unsuccessful in fostering romance, research suggests they may be a good thing when it comes to your fashion statement. Studies show that the “lady in red,” is almost always more attractive and sexually desirable to men. Music to His Ears An old study in 1980 suggested that fast tempo music may produce a more appropriate setting for eliciting romance. The study played a variety of music genres (classical, jazz, rock, etc.) to participants, asking them to rate the attractiveness of various photos of members of the opposite sex. The majority of participants associated increased attractiveness with rock and pop music. The Advantage of Being Average After countless attraction studies, scientists have concluded that the majority of men prefer women who are, well, normal. Being average is a statement that says, “I grew up in a healthy environment with minimal stress, mutation and sickness.” Men are attracted to familiarity, and if you resemble the typical girl next door, a guy will already have a positive outlook about you and will have an easier time saying hi. By following these tips, you will be able to set off a spark, but it will be up to you to keep the fire smoldering with some good old-fashioned communication, passion and romance. There is no shortcut to lasting love!
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Amir Mozafari Music to our ears. By Molly McManus, Photo by Rudy Arocha Philanthropist, band manager, bassist, debonair. These are but a few words that come to mind when attempting to describe the irresistible Amir Mozafari. Mozafari, 28, works for C3 Presents, the company best known for producing the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza. Mozafari is an artist manager, dealing with record labels, agents, music supervisors and publicists, overseeing the career of the band. Among his clientele are Thievery Corporation, Toro y Moi, Delta Spirit, J Roddy Walston and the Business, The Dismemberment Plan, The Whigs, Beats Antique, Little Hurricane and Blues Traveler. His passion for music is apparent as he gushes about landing his dream job at C3, his love for the talented Jack White and playing bass for his own music project, Whalers, who play at several venues throughout Austin. “We’re kind of an indie surf rock/pop; some weird mix of The Strokes and The Walkmen with a little Ventures thrown in,” he says. His free time also entails giving guitar lessons through Kids in a New Groove, a charity that teaches a musical instrument to underprivileged and foster children. “It’s been pretty rewarding, working one on one with kids,” he says. Getting the philanthropic urge, he joined this year’s Citizen Generation CharityBash roster, where he will be auctioned off to raise money for charity. Trust me, he’s worth your every penny. When he’s not busy volunteering with various charities, working for C3 and/or playing guitar, Mozafari loves taking his 7-year-old black lab, Darius the Great, running along Town Lake. He also enjoys practicing yoga, checking out live music at Stubb’s and cooking. His specialty? Persian food. “I try to make Persian food whenever I can. Sometimes it’s hard because you can’t find the right ingredients and it’s very time consuming. Growing up, I was always in the kitchen with my mom. That’s where I learned how to cook,” he says. The oldest of three, Mozafari is close with his family, and is looking for a woman who is family-oriented, in addition to a few other attributes. “I look for qualities of someone who is secure in every aspect of their life, confident, ambitious. Good taste in music is important,” he laughs, adding, “A woman who isn’t afraid to order a burger over a salad definitely wins points with me.” While the blues may be his favorite genre, Mozafari won’t leave YOU singing the blues. He radiates positivity and a sweet, gentle charm. Could you be the princess to this Persian prince? Don’t tell anybody, but I heard he’s in the market for a muse. Don't miss Citizen Generation's fifth annual CharityBash live auction, benefiting nine different charities, Nov. 7, 7 to 11p.m. citizengeneration.org
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Open House Executive director of AIA Austin, Sally Fly, talks Austin architecture and the 2013 AIA Homes Tour.
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By Rachel Merriman Sally Fly talks so animatedly about her job as executive director of the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects, it’s hard to imagine her working in any other career. Although her grandfather worked as an architect in the Austin area, she had no other connection to the profession until she moved to Austin and eventually landed an administrative job at an architectural firm. While working at the firm, Fly discovered a passion for good design, and that she loved working with the creative and talented architects who bring it to life. “I find architects an absolute joy to work for. They are so creative and—this sounds so trite— outside-the-box in all aspects. They’re problem solvers and solution finders. To work out a problem with a group of architects is one of the most stimulating things you can imagine,” Fly says. In her 20 years as director of AIA Austin, Fly has worked to grow the nonprofit organization so that membership dues remain a very small part of the organization’s revenue. The American Institute of Architects, a professional organization for architects with chapters throughout the United States, now boasts about 90,000 members. Part of Fly’s success with the Austin chapter is due to the AIA Homes Tour, which began in 1985 and has grown under her leadership to a two-day event featuring 10 to 15 homes viewed by nearly 5,000 people. “The tour stays pertinent and interesting year after year because of the diversity. There’s contemporary, modern, traditional, renovation, remodeling, historic preservation, everything. Whether you’re interested as an architectural groupie, hiring an architect or looking at flooring, we have everything you could want to look at,” Fly says. As director of a professional organization
for architects, Fly is in a unique position to understand their daily challenges. As the city grows, she says architects often face the question of whether to preserve historical features or mix contemporary architectural styles when taking on a project. Some homes featured on the tour take a blended approach to designing for “the vernacular of the neighborhood” by keeping the original parts of a home and designing contemporary add-ons that fit the needs of the homeowners. Many of the featured homes on the tour this year are owned by architects themselves, giving attendees a chance to see the advantages of hiring an architect, whether they want to build or renovate a home. “The concept of discovering how you use your space and having the design reflect that, that’s invaluable,” Fly says. “When you walk away from the tour this year, you will see the difference in a home done by an architect.” Fly elaborates on the importance of using space wisely in a home, which she refers to as “spatial connectedness,” rather than following trends. “The concept is the importance of space to use; that the spaces you have are meaningful to you as the user. It’s not, ‘This year in home design, the great room is the important thing,’ or, ‘This year, it’s marble countertops.’ It’s not about that; it’s the concept of what your needs are, the way we use space, the way we connect with the space we use in our home that is then translated in to the design. It’s the key difference between a home designed by a professional architect and one that’s not,” Fly says. If these themes sound like something you would like to incorporate in to your present or future home’s design, you’re in luck. Austin has a great community of architects, many who are actively involved in AIA. “I’ve seen, over the years, a tremendous change in the way this community looks at design in general,” Fly says. “Austin is the most
engaged community when it comes to architectural design. … It’s really wonderful to have a community that is that tuned in to design.”
The 2013 AIA Austin Homes Tour When: Nov. 2–3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Various homes throughout Austin. The tour is self-guided. Attendees may view a map ataiahomestour.com/tourmap. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 the weekend of the event. Tickets are available directly from the AIA Austin website (aiaaustin. org) or locally from Mockingbird Domestics or Zinger Hardware. What to Expect: A range of architectural styles, from modest to grand, remodels to brand-new homes and décor from casual to formal. Whatever your tastes may be, you’re sure to be inspired by each home’s functional yet aesthetically pleasing design. This balance of form and function, or spatial connectedness, is represented in many of the homes chosen for this year’s tour, some of which are even owned by the architects themselves.
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Rachel Mast Interior Designer, Chas Architects After receiving her master’s degree in interior design from the prestigious Parsons in New York City, and launching a successful art and antiques marketplace, Rachel Mast traveled to all corners of the globe to collect inspiration from international architecture in more than 100 countries. When she returned, she founded Rachel Mast Design in 2004, bringing her worldly perspective and years of previous design experience to Austin. rachelmast.com
W “The client came with an abundance of very traditional furni-
W “The master bath is one of my favorite rooms in the house. The floating mirrors allowed us to keep the wall of glass, and the dome allowed us to use an existing fixture the clients wanted to use. Building a private garden right outside allowed us not to use any window treatments. I wanted the cabinetry to be minimal, so floating that, along with wrapping the Caesar stone all around the cabinet, definitely kept it feeling airy.”
Q “Window treatments in the house were challenging, especially in the master bedroom, with windows on all four walls. We ended up finding linen that matched the walls exactly and used simple drapery. I think it added some needed warmth without taking away from the spectacular architecture.”
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Kelly Weiss Homeowner of Weiss Architecture home Kelly Weiss serves as the executive director of Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that builds homes for lowincome families. She’s also married to Weiss Architecture founder Richard Weiss, who is responsible for the design of many familiar spaces in town, including many of the Alamo Drafthouse and Kerbey Lane locations, and the not-so-secret speakeasy Midnight Cowboy. Their home reflects what we already suspected: It’s a match made in heaven. austinhabitat.org; weissarc.com
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W “We take advantage of the spaciousness of the master bathroom. With two young kids, we have four people in the bathroom getting ready for school and for bed. The separated shower-tub room makes for great kid bath-time play, and it is also a great place to relax and escape. Some people think it is strange that we do not have window coverings in the bathroom. However, the high placement of the windows allows for natural light and views from the bathroom while maintaining privacy."
family in the kitchen and dining room. The dining room table is usually covered with the kids’ latest projects or creations. The glass top on the dining room table is virtually kid-proof, making it easy to clean up glue, paint and glitter. My lead-based paint pottery collection is on shelves where the kids cannot reach (old red Fiesta ware has uranium in it). Yoda watches over the family from his spot in the dining room, a gift from my inlaws. My husband is a Star Wars fanatic.”
Adriana Chetty Interior Designer, Tim Cuppett Architects After earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in interior design from Pratt Institute, and working for an AD 100 residential architectural firm in New York, Adriana Chetty moved to Austin and joined Tim Cuppett Architects in January 2012. “This house is a product of great linear collaboration in our firm,” Chetty observes. “The quiet natural condition of the site influenced the architecture, which simultaneously influenced a subtle interiors palette with simple yet elegant furnishings.” cuppettarchitects.com
W “The long, narrow, silver rug helps define the rectilinear space, serving as an anchor for the furniture that was arranged to create three zones within the large living room. The minimal furniture composition also creates a great base for the family’s art collection to develop over time.”
Q “The pendant light fixture truly shines as art in this kitchen. The cantilevered, chaotic form is the perfect complement to the rigid symmetry of the architecture. The counter stool selection was also integral to the room. The stools’ chrome bases reinforce the sparkle of the light sculpture above while the leather seats complement the natural materials’ palette of stone and woods.”
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On Nov. 19, an amazing group of women will gather for the 14th annual Texas Conference for Women, hosted by first lady Anita Perry. The theme this year is The Power of Possibilities: Define Your Own Success, and there will be ample opportunities for networking, and personal and professional development. Considering starting a business or making a career change? Need inspiration, information or motivation? Need tips on finances, health and wellness? Then the Austin Convention Center is the place to be. The following is a small sample of what to expect from the conference. For the complete list of speakers and panels, go to txconferenceforwomen.org.
Three Can’t-Miss Speakers: Opening Keynote Speaker Esmeralda Santiago, awardwinning author and filmmaker Luncheon Keynote Speakers Leymah Ghowee, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author and columnist Rachael Ray, celebrity chef, author and businesswoman
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Four Informative Sessions: ➺ Strategies to Build a Compelling Brand and Attract More Business Panelists: Porter Gale, author of Your Network is Your Net Worth and former director of marketing, Virgin Airlines; Tracy Yelencsics, director of global brand, Xerox; and Randi Zuckerberg, former director of marketing, Facebook, founder, Zuckerberg Media and author of Dot.Complicated Build a compelling brand and attract more business with advice from experts from some of the world’s top companies who will share their strategies for branding success.
➺ Life at a Crossroads: Finding the Courage to Choose a Different Path Speaker: Delia Ephron, best-selling author, playwright and screenwriter Bestselling author, playwright and screenwriter with movies that include You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and books that include her most recent, The Lion is In, Delia Ephron explores the crossroads of life and offers her insight as to how to find the courage and imagination to take a different path.
➺ The Shift: The Moment and Method for Reinvention Speaker: Tory Johnson, New York Times best-selling author of The Shift and workplace contributor, Good Morning America Panelist: Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street Best-selling author, Good Morning America contributor and entrepreneur Tory Johnson is no stranger to major life changes, and this session is designed for anyone struggling to make a big life change, be it professional or personal. Together, Johnson and a panel of women will share their personal stories of shifting, and offer valuable lessons and inspiration for taking charge and changing your mindset once and for all.
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On Oct. 26, Susan Sarandon accepted the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the 20th annual Austin Film Festival awards luncheon. Her career spans four decades with standout performances in Bull Durham, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pretty Baby and White Palace, as well as Oscar nominations for roles in Thelma and Louise, Lorenzo’s Oil, The Client and Atlantic City, and her Academy Award-winning performance as Sister Helen in Dead Man Walking. Indeed, any role Sarandon takes on brings a strong woman to life. The preeminent actress is also a dedicated mother and activist. AW was honored to chat with Sarandon prior to the film festival. On her wide range of characters, choosing a script and incorporating her characters in to her being: w A common thread in choosing a script is that every story I have been involved with is about love and the challenges of surrendering to another person with an open heart. w I try not to repeat myself by selecting characters who work on difficult situations and try different things all of the time. w My choices of roles are symbiotic. As an artist, I can delve in to the character and see the world the character inhabits in a different perspective, as well as my own. It is the duty of a film to constantly challenge the audience’s perspective and allow them to see things through storytelling and the characters’ actions in a different light. w I choose scripts that inspire me and frighten me. I choose scripts that I want to talk about in the press when I am on a five-day press junket. w A good script is surprising. Very few are surprising these days. I don’t want to know everything by seeing what happens in the first five minutes. I like it when the story is told by the character’s actions, not just by what the character says. w For me, the story has to mean something. We need more diversity in film and we need to tell all kinds of stories. Everyone thought that after Thelma and Louise there would be a flurry of “strong women” films, but we are still struggling to tell those stories. On film festivals: w We have lost a lot of the small art-house theaters, so film festivals have become the new art houses. Not only are they good economically for the city they are held in, but these festivals also allow audiences who love film to see small, independent films. Audience response to these films encourages the studios to invest in the films that might not get a shot any other way and make them inclined to champion the film once it comes out.
On March 8, 2013, Susan Sarandon participated in the UN Women for Peace march outside the General Assembly Building to mark International Women’s Day.
On her children: w Because my children were privileged, I was afraid that they would grow up passionless, but I am so pleased that they love what they do. My oldest son is a director. My other son is a musician and I am working with my daughter who is in film, an actress, writer and producer. w I am supportive of whatever they want to do. The main thing I try to teach them is to be kind and be authentic. Kindness really matters. w NBC just green-lighted a pilot for Growing Ivy, which is my daughter Eva’s show about a fictionalized mother-daughter relationship. I am so lucky to get to work with her and get to know her as an adult. I play her mother and it has been kind of organic for me to discover who I am and that maybe I am more like my mother than I would like to admit. On activism: w I believe that every person in a democracy has a duty to ask questions and to speak out. w [As a public figure], I give away most of my privacy, so I use that status to bring situations to the forefront and speak for others who do not have a voice. w Anyone who works in the arts is given the opportunity to challenge people’s perspectives and allow them to see the other side of the situation. w Look, I am a mother with imagination and empathy, so I can’t help but be an activist. How can you watch someone being bullied and not think, “What if this was my child?” How can I stand with the mothers sending their children off to war and not think about the possibilities of that child never coming home? How can anyone stand back and not do something when they can make a difference? On what’s next: w I am really busy. I have three movies coming out: a road movie, Tammy, with Melissa McCarthy, a movie about the last days of Errol Flynn with Kevin Kline and a serial killer mystery we shot in Canada. I also did the intro for Downton Abbey, which was fun, and an X-rated cartoon, To Hell and Back. I am also working on franchising Spin, my table tennis bar and restaurant. We have had inquiries from Austin, so there may be one opening here in the future.
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Home for the Holidays As long as we’re together, we’re home. One of the most enduring lessons my parents taught my sister, brother and I was that where you spend the holidays isn’t important; what matters is with whom you spend them. My parents never explained this idea. We knew it because we saw them live it. Growing up in a small border town in South Texas with family on both sides meant the holiday season was split. Because my mother’s immediate family lives in Texas, Thanksgiving was her holiday. This was both a logistical and obvious choice. In Mexico, the fourth Thursday in November is known as… Thursday. A two-week school break for the Christmas and New Year holidays meant that these were my dad’s holidays. It’s a testament to both my parents’ sense of family that they understood that when you have that amount of time available, you spend it with the family you see the least of throughout the year. Our Thanksgiving holiday was typical: food, football, Black Friday and family. Thanksgiving dinner was a well-organized feast with multiple tables to hold aunts, uncles, cousins and assorted friends. Conversation flew fast and furious in both English and Spanish, with people yelling out translations as needed. The weekend was then spent relaxing before everyone went back to their homes while the hosts gave thanks for everyone leaving. Our Christmas/New Year’s destination was Carbono, Veracruz, Mexico. This was where my dad grew up and where my grandmother, and a seemingly infinite number of relatives, lived. Getting there involved an eight-hour road trip with my siblings, and I wedged between luggage and boxes filled with supplies, clothing and presents for family members.
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Carbono is a speck of a ranching community an hour away from the nearest paved road (semi-paved road). But this speck, as it came in to view, was infinite in its power to replenish our tired, dusty, pothole-jostled bodies. And my grandmother’s beaming smile, as she saw us arrive, was enough to renew our spirits. Of course, with only one “road” through town, our arrival was always known and word soon spread that the prodigal “gringo” relatives had returned. Family and feasts abounded for two weeks. Our holidays here were simpler. Instead of a Christmas tree, we had a Christmas branch, which dad marched into the woods to cut down. We’d tie it against an outdoor post, decorate it and declare it the best Christmas tree ever. Instead of seizure-inducing Christmas light displays, we had Christmas stars. Because of the area’s remoteness and the lack of streetlights, for a truly spectacular light display, all you had to do was look up at the night sky. These Christmas lights reminded us that the beauty of Christmas is most profound at its simplest. This was my parents’ lesson. Simple, really. Holidays are about one thing: family. Rarely did we stay home for the holidays, but no matter where our road trips landed us, as long as we were together, as long as we were with family, we were home for the holidays.
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