November 2014

Austin Woman Magazine

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” —Maya Angelou

NOVEMBER 2014

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THYROID DISEASE

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2 DO YOU KNOW YOUR TSH?

2 HAVE YOU SEEN AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST?

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Contents NOV EM BER

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On the Cover

AT HOME WITH SHAUNA MARTIN The Daily Greens founder on her home, surviving cancer and the power of green juice.

By Rachel Merriman

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Feature

ECO-FRIENDLY WONDERLAND New York City modernism in Tarrytown.

Photo by Kimberly Davis.

By Andy East

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Contents

Photo by Cheryl Bemis.

NOV EMBER

38 on the scene

24 KRISTY’S TOP 10 November’s To-Do List 26 philanthropy Hand to Hold 30 ARO

UND TOWN Party Pics 32 horoscopes Happy Birthday, Scorpio!

must list

34 Staff picks

Decorating and Entertaining

style

gourmet 58 holiday entertaining Camille Styles 64 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS Must-Haves 68 FEAST Dining Out on Thanksgiving

to your health 70 NUTRITION Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 72 HEALTH Diabetes

opposite sex 36 BEAUTY Orange Crush 88 memo from JB Entertainer’s Dream Home 38 RUNWAY REPORT Spring 2015 40 EMERGING DESIGNER Isabella Rose Taylor 42 TRENDS Kitchens and Baths 46 trendsetters Reinventing Young Style 50 Artistic Inspiration 2014 East Austin Studio Tour 54 DÉCOR Design Update 101

on the cover

savvy women 90 E DITOR’S PICKS for Women

2014 Texas Conference

94 HOME

DESIGN Amanda Stephenson 96 L AST WORD Birds of a Feather

Our favorite item from this month's cover shoot! See page 77 for details.

Photo by Kimberly Davis, kimberlydavisphotography.com. Makeup by Lauren Lumsden, hair by Amy Salas, Rae Cosemetics, 237 W. Second St., 512.320.8732, raecosmetics.com. IRO leather/knit dark purple moto jacket, $525; Zadig and Voltaire T-Shirt with diamante skull, $160; Jimmy Choo dart biker buckle bootie, $1,195, available at Neiman Marcus, 3400 Palm Way, 512.719.120, neimanmarcus.com.

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Photo by Kimberly Davis.

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Melinda Maine Garvey vice president and Co-Publisher

Christopher Garvey associate publisher

Cynthia Guajardo Co-Founder

Samantha Stevens Editor-in-chief

Deborah Hamilton-Lynne associate editor

Molly McManus copy editor

Chantal Rice CREATIVE Director

Niki Jones art director

Jennifer Day ART ASSISTANT

Nora Iglesias operations Assistant

Maggie Rester Account Executives

Kelly Keelan, Elissa Portillo 512.328.2421 Web manager

Rachel Merriman contributors

Rudy Arocha, Cheryl Bemis, Natalia Bernard, Jill Case, Natalie Cass, Gregg Cestaro, Kimberly Davis, Jacqui Devaney, Silvana Di Ravenna, Develon Douglas, Kristi Dunlap, Andy East, Lauren Smith Ford, Carrie Gavit, Alyssa Gonzalez, Scott David Gordon, Lisa Hause, JB Hager, Jeff Harris, Leelee Harrison, Jerry Hayes, Korey Howell, Kelly E. Lindner, Richard Lohr, Lauren Lumsden, Joshua McHugh, Deborah Mastelotto, Rachel Merriman, Dustin Meyer, April Mortiz, Matthew Murphy, Leah Overstreet, Kristy Owen, Megan Russell, Amy Salas, Rebecca Sanabria, Brittany Scheeres, Scott Simontacchi, Alison Stoos, Buff Strickland, Eric Swanson, Kirk Tuck, Chad Wadsworth, Jessica Wetterer Interns

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I make it a point to say thank you as often as possible every day and to let people know what a pleasure it is to work with them, to have them in my life, to share their friendship and that I appreciate their valuable time. It seems cliché that gratitude has become a buzzword, but an attitude of gratitude can really transform your life.

That said, I considered the things I was grateful for as we were working on this issue, and was overwhelmed at the number.

So many common days turned into thanksgivings this month, including a day filled with laughter, conversation and learning spent with cover woman Shauna Martin. She is a remarkable woman (I do not use the term lightly) and someone who I would like to get to know better. My day with her made me stop to think about my health and how often I take it for granted. My day spent with her gave me two new must-read books to add to my list. My day spent with her made me so grateful for the wonderful team of women who are behind the scenes of every cover shoot and story. I left feeling happy and blessed.

My job is anything but routine, and that is what makes it such a joy. Many of you have heard me say, “I love my job.” And during the preparation of this issue, I took time out to reflect on why I love it and what makes it anything but routine. We begin each issue with a planning session, and throughout the month, I meet with Associate Editor Molly McManus and Creative Director Niki Jones, as well as with the writers and interns who form a team whose creativity brings me great joy. This month, they seemed to shine brilliantly, as features on an uber modern home in Tarrytown, stories of decorating tips and trends, the artists of the East Austin Studio Tour, a sneak peek at the 2015 spring fashion trends and a 13-year-old prodigy living her dream filled my inbox. I am like a happy kid when the stories come together

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and are better than I envisioned. It is a pleasure to share my enthusiasm for a job well done, and I am grateful to be able to do so.

There are many types of homes, and for me, AW is one of them.

As far as ordinary opportunities, I am not certain that any opportunity is ordinary, and yet, the older I get, the more I find myself able to be grateful for the simple things in life. It is a blessing to be able to slow down and give thanks for a beautiful day, for a smile as you walk in the door to begin work and for two tails wagging as I come home in the evening. In my work with AW, I have been blessed with opportunities, many of which include getting to meet and interview extraordinary women with extraordinary talent and energy. We stay connected to many of the cover women through the years. Last year’s November cover woman, Camille Styles, returns in this issue to share her Thanksgiving feast, and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to sit in on the Amy’s Way session given by our first cover woman, Amy Simmons, at our annual anniversary event. I also have the opportunity to cover many of the great events—the Austin Film Festival, the Texas Book Festival, the Texas Conference for Women—where I have the opportunity to expand my mind and my circle of mentors, friends and wise women.

As the saying goes, it has been my pleasure to serve you, and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring you stories of the best Austin has to offer. I am indeed blessed. I wish you a happy Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love, giving thanks for all of the things that bring you joy. I hope you will have time for a quiet moment to allow gratitude to become more than a cliché as you turn those routines and ordinary days into memories and extraordinary blessings.

deborah hamilton-lynne Editor-in-Chief

Required Reading From Cover Woman Shauna Martin Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton Cooked by Michael Pollan Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Start with Why by Simon Sinek Bike Snob by Bike Snob NYC Wineries of Sonoma by Tilar Mazzeo

From the Keynote Speakers of the Texas Conference for Women A Path Appears by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai In My Shoes by Tamara Mellon

Read Shauna Martin’s story of Bonnie the Cat at austinwomanmagazine.com

and Effortless Style by Camille Styles (published by William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins Publishers). Pie photo courtesy of 24 Diner.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

– William Arthur Ward

Martin and Martin books photo by Kimberly Davis. Isabella Rose Taylor photo by Gregg Cestaro. Styles photo courtesy of Camille Styles Entertaining: Inspired Gatherings

From the Editor

Contributors K IMBER LY DAVIS

R ACHEL MER R IMAN

CHERYL BEMIS

JOSHUA McHugh

COVER STORY PHOTOGRAPHER, “SHAUNA MARTIN”

COVER STORY WRITER, “SHAUNA MARTIN”

writer, “RUNWAY REPORT”

Photographer, “ECO-FRIENDLY WONDERLAND”

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Editorial and commercial photographer Kimberly Davis specializes in food, interiors and people—all things pretty. Originally from Dallas, Kimberly planted her roots in Austin four years ago and loves living here. Prior to moving to Austin, she was a staff photographer for a magazine publisher in Birmingham, Ala., for four years.

She feels lucky to call Austin home and says it’s something she will be forever grateful for. Kimberly is active in the Austin photo community and proudly serves as president of the American Society of Media Photographers Austin/San Antonio, a producer of Texas Photo Roundup and a collaborator for I Love Texas Photo. Kimberly lives in North Austin with her husband, Scott, and adorable dog, Lucy.

What is your favorite austin neighborhood?

“Clarksville is a favorite Austin neighborhood. There is a lot of charm and history in that neighborhood, including some gorgeous historic mansions. It’s a great area for walking around and grabbing coffee at Medici or lunch at Galaxy Cafe.”

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Rachel Merriman is a break-

fast-taco-eatin’, Barton-Springslovin’ South Austinite who spends her days working as a freelance writer and vegetarian food blogger.

When she’s not writing, you can probably find her destroying her tiny kitchen with her latest culinary experiment, or searching for the best migas in town. Check out more of her work at rachelmerriman.com and hippie-eats.com.

Did Shauna Martin’s story and philosophy about greens and food influence your diet and food choices?

“I really enjoyed talking with Shauna because our food philosophies are very similar. The story of her food journey reminded me that it’s not just the overconsumption of animal products that causes disease; processed foods and refined sugar are harmful also, and my vegetarian diet can easily include either of those things if I’m not careful. I have a history of breast cancer in my family, and her story definitely caused me to be even more conscious about my food choices.”

Cheryl Bemis is no stranger to

the Austin fashion scene. In 1999, she became the first television fashion reporter in Austin, and featured the Austin fashion community after being told there wasn’t any fashion in Austin to cover. Five years and 1,800 fashion segments later, she proved the naysayers wrong. She launched fashionablyaustin.com in 2009 and continues to report fashion news online. Cheryl received a 2013 Trailblazer Award at the Austin Fashion Awards for her many years of support for the local fashion community. As a regular AW fashion contributor, Cheryl shares news about the Austin fashion scene and reports from New York Fashion Week as a credentialed member of the press corps, bringing readers the latest fashion trends.

What does it take to make it long term as a designer?

“Persistence. Overnight success stories are rare. Get a good PR person, stay true to yourself. While it appears to be all glam, it is as hard to build a fashion brand as any other business. Enjoy the ride.”

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Joshua McHugh is a New York-based freelance photographer who specializes in interior, architecture and design-related projects. He is a contributing photographer for Architectural Digest, and his images are regularly published in other national publications, including Elle Décor, Interior Design and House Beautiful, plus international publications Architektur and Wohnen, AD France, and House & Garden SA. He also works with corporate clients such as Knoll, Starwood Capital, Christie’s, Jonathan Adler and The Rockwell Group, and photographs for many of today’s leading architects and interior designers. His images have illustrated numerous volumes on design, and his book, Murals of New York City, was published by Rizzoli in October 2013.

What makes a home photogenic?

“A successful photograph of a home has as much to do with the interplay of light and volume as it does with the architecture and style of the setting. Although my work appears in two dimensions, I strive to represent the threedimensionality of every space.”

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We love hearing your stories. Send in your submissions for our January Last Word column for a chance to be published.

To be considered, email 500 words or less to submissions@awmediainc.com by Dec. 1.

January's topic: “The Power of Second Chances.”

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Editor’s Pick

This Wonderful Life

ZACH Theatre, Nov. 28–Dec. 28

Homestead Fair Nov. 28–30

Austin favorite Martin Burke plays all 37 characters from the beloved holiday film It’s a Wonderful Life.

This is a good outing recommended for the entire family. zachtheatre.org/show/wonderful-life

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➥ More Home:

Best of the 2014 AIA Tour. We’ve got the goods and the photos, in case you missed the tour.

Rocks and Rockers at Modern Rocks Gallery. Decorate Austin-style with an eclectic combination of fine-art rock photography with signed limited-edition prints from some of the greatest rock photographers, showcased alongside natural history at its best, with highly decorative minerals, crystals and fossils.

The Small-House Movement. Could you live in 400 square feet? Tiny houses are an alternative in Austin’s escalating real-estate market.

➥ More Art: Two years’ worth of Texas native James Drake’s work culminated in 1,242 drawings, which will be featured at the Blanton Museum of Art’s exhibit James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash).

Head down to the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio for the Intimate Impressionism exhibit, the most extensive exhibition of French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings to come to San Antonio.

➥ More Health: Build the immune system and protect your children from viruses with tips from ER physician Dr. John Young.

More from Shauna Martin and Daily Greens: complete fall four-day juice cleanse.

➥ More Texas Conference for Women:

What we learned at the conference and words of wisdom from the website’s mentors’ advice page.

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Road trip! Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to discover the Homestead Crafts Village in Waco.

The village showcases a community of craftsmen who are true to the values exemplified in handcraftsmanship. With demonstrations of everything from woodworking with hand tools, pottery, sewing, quilting, spinning, weaving, broom making, basket making, leatherwork and more, it’s a fun family adventure with something for everyone. There will be a barn raising, music, hayrides, apple-cider pressing, shopping and plenty of food. One of the best-kept secrets in Central Texas, this 27th annual fair is well worth the drive. Best of all, admission is free. There is a parking fee of $10 at the gate or $7 if purchased online in advance. homesteadfair.com

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Elf: The Musical

Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf brings the hilarious story of Buddy to The Long Center. This is a show for everyone who wants to rediscover their inner kid and the true meaning of Christmas. To win a family set of four tickets, like us on Facebook and write a post about your favorite Christmas memory. A winner will be chosen Nov. 21.

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This Wonderful Life photo by Kirk Tuck. Homestead Fair photo courtesy of Waco & the Heart of Texas.

Elf: The Musical photo courtesy of The Long Center. James Drake photo by Eric Swanson.

The Decorista: Interior designer Ashlina Kapostina’s online destination for tips on creative design, trends, how-to advice and stylish living without breaking the bank.

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Top 10

1 18th Annual Austin Empty Bowl Project

November’s to-do list from 365 Things To Do In Austin, Texas.

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Fun Fun Fun Fest Nov. 7, 8, 9

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Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Marchesa Hall, 6226 Middle Fiskville Road austinemptybowl.org

Auditorium Shores, 800 W. Riverside Dr. funfunfunfest.com There’s so much more to this festival than just a celebration of music. Local street artist collective SpraTX creates cool art installations and I always get lost watching the BMX/skate ramp for hours on end. If art, music and extreme sports are not your thing, they also have a great comedy aspect to the festival. Basically, there’s something for everyone, including a taco cannon.

You pick your favorite bowl from the lot, and then fill it with soup and bread donated by local restaurants and bakeries. They have live music while you enjoy your lunch, and you get to keep the bowl! It’s one of my favorite November traditions. A $20 donation goes to Capital Area Food Bank Kids Cafe.

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Nov. 28 through Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Marchesa Hall, 6226 Middle Fiskville Road bluegenieartbazaar.com The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is one of my favorite events for stocking up on unique holiday gifts. Aside from clever and unique presents from throughout the country and the world, they also offer plenty of Austin-based gifts, including coasters, key chains, artwork, shirts, jewelry, ceramics and more.

The bazaar itself is moderately sized, so you can see everything in about an hour. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas Foundation.

Chuy’s Children’s Giving Day Parade Nov. 29, 11 a.m.

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Downtown Austin, starts at the State Capitol, heads south on Congress and ends just north of First Street chuysparade.com

This event is a great way to give back after going a little overboard on Black Friday. Who doesn’t love a good parade? It may not be the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but it is a morning filled with marching bands, Elvis, Santa and his elves, classic cars and a personal favorite, holiday floats!

The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort

by Austinites to fight hunger. Local artists, art-class students and other creative folks design hundreds of hand-painted bowls in countless shapes, sizes and colors for guests to choose from.

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Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The parade is a fundraiser for Operation Blue Santa, and they encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the parade. Santa’s helpers will come collect it from you as the parade marches on. If you can’t make it to the parade, local Chuy’s and other restaurants throughout Austin will be accepting donations through December.

Sons of Bill at Stubb’s Nov. 7, 9 p.m., Stubb’s, 801 Red River St. stubbsaustin.com/sons-of-bill I’ve been hearing about this band Sons of Bill for probably about half a decade now. Yes, as the name suggests, they’re a band of brothers

whose father’s name is Bill. They’re a healthy mix of Americana and rock, and put on an allaround great show. It’s easy listening and these boys are so talented. Cross your fingers that they play a few acoustic sets. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 the day of the show.

1., 3., 6. Photos by Kristy Owen. 2. Photo by Chad Wadsworth. 5. Photo by Scott Simontacchi.

Top 10 Kristy’s

Sawyer and Co. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

4827 E. Cesar Chavez St. sawyerand.co This little diner is new to the Eastside and has drawn quite the loyal following. As I stepped inside, I felt as I was walking into a time capsule from the 1950s. You can’t help but find charm in the retro interior that is perfectly done.

Another plus is that they offer a full bar menu and a quaint little patio that would be perfect for enjoying your meal in the breezy fall temps.

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Elf: The Musical at The Long Center

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Nov. 28 through Nov. 30 The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org/event/elf OK, it’s not quite December, but it’s close enough. This feel-good musical tops nearly everyone’s lists when it comes to recent Christmas favorites. The Broadway musical will be in town for one weekend only, so don’t miss out.

Wanderlust Festival Nov. 6 through Nov. 9, Wanderlust Yoga, 206 E. Fourth St. austin.wanderlustfestival.com

For more from Kristy Owen: 365thingsaustin.com

8. Photo by Matthew Murphy. 9. Photo by Lisa Hause.

This four-day festival brings together yogis, families, foodies and adventure seekers for yoga classes, live music and outdoor activities (stand-up paddle boarding, guided hiking and runs, biking, hooping classes, etc.).

The event takes place at the Wanderlust studio, as well as its neighbor, Brazos Hall, and will include amazing acroyoga demos and organic delicacies. Participating renowned yoga teachers include Eoin Finn, Vinnie Marino, Kia Miller, Tiffany Cruikshank and Keith Mitchell, to name a few.

One-day, three-day and four-day tickets are available and start at $99.

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8 Dirty Dancing at Bass Concert Hall Nov. 11 through Nov. 16 Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr. texasperformingarts.org Nobody puts Baby in a corner, but for a few days this month, you can catch her onstage at Bass Concert Hall. Get your tickets to this Broadway classic before they sell out!

2014 Austin Duck Derby Nov. 15, 10 a.m., Ann Richards Bridge, 305 S. Congress Ave. duckrace.com/austin The Austin Duck Derby will launch 10,000 adopted yellow rubber ducks into Lady Bird Lake, where they’ll race to the finish line for prizes for their sponsors.

Not only does Duck Derby support a fantastic cause, as it benefits the Austin Boys & Girls Club Foundation, it will also be pretty cool to see.

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For as little as a $5 donation, you can adopt one of the rubber ducks. If your sponsored duck’s the first across the finish line, you could win the grand prize: a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta!

I suggest upping your chances by going with the flock of ducks package—25 ducks for $100.

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Baby, Let’s Celebrate On Nov. 14, Hand to Hold hosts its inaugural Baby Shower luncheon honoring the families who have experienced life in the NICU.

By Alison Stoos For most people, having a baby instills a variety of emotions: excitement, hope and a healthy dose of anxiety. Nursery wall colors are debated, names are shuffled around and the holy grail of family planning is registered for: the baby shower. A time-honored tradition, it announces the addition of a new family member, a homecoming celebration for a healthy new person into the world.

Unfortunately, for too many families, the arrival is too soon. In the greater Austin area alone, there are 52 premaKristin Armstrong ture babies born each week, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in eight babies in the United States will be born preterm.

Fortunately, the families who face this hurdle don’t have to do so alone. Founded in 2010, the local nonprofit organization Hand to Hold provides families with peer mentors, along with an extensive library of resources to help new parents cope with having a child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Their core program is a matching service that pairs new parents with peer mentors, those who also have experience with having a child preterm. Peer mentors offer support and education in an example of strength and comfort in numbers.

On Nov. 14, Hand to Hold hosts its first Baby Shower – Expecting a Bright Future for NICU Families event. The event is a way to honor families who have experienced life in the NICU, and also aims to build community among those who are currently experiencing it. Guests can expect all the fun of a traditional baby shower but with a twist, including party games with opportunities to win a variety of prizes, such as spa treatments and fine-dining gift certificates.

The luncheon starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until 1:30 p.m., all set against the idyllic scenery of Austin Country Club on Lake Austin.

The event’s featured guest, runner and acclaimed Austin writer Kristin Armstrong, hopes guests attending will not only learn more about Hand to Hold, but also take away a stronger sense of community.

“I hope that there’s a greater awareness and appreciation for the organization,” she says, “but I also hope that more than anything, there is just a renewed sense of hopefulness and connection.”

A mother of twin daughters, Armstrong witnessed friends having experiences in the NICU. “There were so many people who told me that being pregnant with twins, my chances of having to spend quality time there were really high,” she says.

Thankfully, her twins came full term and will soon celebrate their 13th birthdays, but she still relishes the opportunity to help foster a connection with the mothers of Austin, knowing that not everyone has the same story.

An important pillar of Hand to Hold’s Baby Shower is a great opportunity for the women of Austin to find strength in support. Families from all walks of life can find comfort in the shared experiences of parenting. This is what Armstrong ultimately hopes for women.

“I really believe that there is a great deal of strength that comes from reaching out and being vulnerable and connecting in a community, knowing that we really do need each other,” she says.

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Happy Birthday, Scorpio!

Oct. 23–Nov. 21 Your month: November is a great month to write, to communicate, to travel, to collaborate, to expand your business and try new things, to plan new programs and hire new people. It is not, however, a great month for your ego. You are going to have to take that thing (your ego, that is) and put it in a box, tie it up with strong twine and place it in a dark closet. As long as you are creative, generous and magnanimous, you’ll have an astounding month.

If you get twitchy about taking the lead and the credit, not so much.

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November shares its intensity of emotion with the other zodiac signs. The conflict between the desire for stability and the craving for adventure is as old as time, but this month, verbal and mental conflict is thrown into the mix as well. Watch out for quick words uttered in haste and regretted in leisure, and focus on calming and strengthening relationships. Please don’t worry about getting ahead; that’s what 2015 will be about. This month, enjoy the break.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): not fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside November’s race has you feelof me which is pounding, saying disillusioned and just a little ing, ‘Keep going, someone must sorry for yourself, and maybe be on top. Why not you?’ ” blaming other people for a lack You want to leave a mark on of understanding about your the world and you’re impatient personal relationships. Usually, to shine. Aquarius is the sign of you act like the hare, racing around impatiently and showing all things insane and wonderful, but this month is not the off just a little, and when things time to beg for appreciation. don’t happen at once, you Your genius will be obvious want to run off to begin a new soon enough. Be patient. Soon, adventure. But for the rest of you’re likely to get support in this year, what you really need is to respect yourself and others that direction because your fans are eager to see you take your and be realistic. If you want to rightful place—on top. win this one, you’ll make much more headway if you imitate the Pisces (Feb. 20–March 20): tortoise. Be slow and thorough, You Pisces love to champion patient and take your time. lost causes. On the outside, you can seem peaceful and relaxed, Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 20): but on the inside, you’re full Be nice during November and of conflicting emotions. And you’ll discover a whole new when you’re stressed out, you world of power, especially if usually prefer to run away and you’re financially generous.

Relax and use your dry wit (and ignore them. There are those who would take advantage of social-media and networking your sacrificial instincts, so be chops) to your best advantage. careful of associating with the What you’ve done this year to date—contracts that were final- wrong people. Try not to comized and new agreements made promise yourself while helping those less fortunate or in during the first several weeks need. Be conservative with your of 2014—starts to bear fruit now. Your hidden abilities will fi- finances and keep this in mind: nally become apparent, so plant If you loan cash to a friend, you most likely won’t get it back. the seeds of your preferred future this month if you haven’t Aries (March 21–April 20): already. Be accurate and brave, During the next 30 days, anykeep your reputation spotless thing can happen! If you’ve and have faith. The older you been considering a new proget, the more economically fulfessional direction, this could filling your life becomes. be the best time to make that shift, and this positive change Aquarius (Jan. 21–Feb. 19): lasts well into 2015. Be clear General Patton once said, “I do

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about what you want and what you’re willing to do to get what you want. You usually plunge headlong into things, and you usually like to do it alone, but look around you. You have co-workers ready to stick by you. This month’s success depends on enthusiastic and useful companions, buddies and fans, and lots of them.

Taurus (April 21–May 21): It’s time for versatility, Taurus.

You’re usually so specific and single-minded that any kind of plan modification can cause you more than a little anxiety.

That’s why November takes you by surprise because you feel an almost overwhelming need for some radical change. Don’t fight it. Change can be fun, and actually desirable and necessary right now. In connection with your current profession and money problems, indulge yourself and experiment with some of those changes you’ve only been thinking about. Discord with co-workers disappears in direct proportion to the amount of change you’re willing to embrace.

Gemini (May 22–June 20): You need to stay fluid and mobile this month, and use the time to take stock. In what direction are you going? Who’s going with you? What will you do when you get there? Review all data pertinent to the next phase in your career. The work climate has been, shall we say, unstable, and the changeable nature of people you thought were your supporters makes you feel like you’ve been spinning your wheels. Don’t take any of it seriously. Get structured, make plans and figure out what to do next if and when your economical windfall arrives.

Cancer (June 21–July 22): 2014 has been so interesting.

You’re finally coming close to getting the props you deserve.

But suddenly, you feel like your plans for expanding your creative output are thwarted at every turn. Just take this as a universal message. You need to learn to say no. Try not to spread yourself so thin that you lose your drive and think the price for creative success is too high. Just be patient and don’t push it for the next 30 days. Keep your home life satisfying and stop trying to

make your mark on the world, at least this month.

Leo (July 23–Aug. 23): You guys need lots of emotional support, but this month, even your home isn’t as supportive as you’d like. Traditionally, you’re the most fun sign of the zodiac, so the best way to deal with November is to be your usual charming self, even if you don’t feel like it—especially if you don’t feel like it. Mend fences, soothe ruffled feathers, be the reason your family smiles and gets along. Later, you’ll build a solid career foundation based on your own hard work, and your home life will be full of emotional support. But for now, you are simply treading emotional water.

Virgo (Aug. 24–Sept. 22): Eliminate mess from your everyday life, psychological as well as physical, and get rid of anything that needlessly disrupts your famous Virgo mental talents. Preparation and planning are the keys for November, and so is traveling, preferably at the same time. It could be as simple as a few days away from home, or as intricate as a few weeks in an exotic locale. It’ll be fun, guaranteed, whatever trip you take. It’s not important whether it’s for business or pleasure; travel should be your main objective. But beware of hidden agendas, unrealistic expectations and delusions of emotional grandeur. It’s about the trip, not the destination.

Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): You’ve heard the old saying, “Loose lips sink ships,” and you probably thought it referred to military strategy. But this month, that saying gets up close and personal. You really love being appreciated and tend to gravitate toward those who are effusive and obvious in their appreciation of you, regardless of whether their motives are pure. Look for signs of half-truths and outright lies, and be hyper aware of possible misunderstandings. People may be telling you what you want to hear rather than the facts. Try to dig for the truth, and don’t be sensitive if it isn’t what you particularly want to hear. Truth is best.

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Runway Report from New York Fashion Week Exclusive preview of the trends for spring 2015 from Fashionably Austin.

By Cheryl Bemis

Every season, the designers put out their best work, the models strut down the catwalk, photographers click the camera buttons and journalists get to weed out and analyze what is shown.

This is the fifth year Fashionably Austin has attended the shows in New York. What a fun experience again to share with you the trends for spring 2015. With the help of award-winning Austin photographer Gregg Cestaro and photographer Brittany Scheeres, I am able to bring you the trends Austin women will love.

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Spring 2015 Beauty Trends Nude Nails: Throughout many of the collections seen at New York Fashion Week, models’ nail polish was nude, pale and super sheer. So where is the color?

Kind of on the backburner for now. The good news is it wasn’t in all of the collections. Turquoise and corals will be your colors of choice if the absence of color isn’t your thing.

Hair: Make no buns about it, the classic up-do made a bold statement in many of the collections. Some had braids, were messy, sleek, on the side, in the middle, on top in knots—you name the placement, it was on the runway. Have fun with this go-to style for an up-to-date look and a good solution for a bad-hair day.

Makeup: From cat-eye drama to minimal and fresh, the makeup trends for spring won’t be very different from what you saw in 2014. Many makeup artists added gold and glitter on eyes, cheeks and even on lips.

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Big, Big Floral While floral prints for spring are kind of a given, the main spring floral print is a massive infusion of one big, bold floral and will take over most of your body. The statement-print trend will be a challenge for some to wear, as it will overwhelm some petite frames, but for a vivacious and fashion-forward personality, this trend will offer a fun fashion option. Don’t worry, there are plenty of soft floral prints available for the trend-savvy buyer if over-the-top florals are too intimidating.

Colors The soft, muted shades for spring 2015 will be ever so ladylike.

Most of the colors from spring 2014 are very close to the 2015 palette, so much so that I put them side by side and could barely tell a difference. A pink called Strawberry Ice, a vibrant Tangerine Orange, Custard Yellow and Soft Aquamarine were designer favorites. Radiant Orchid will take a backseat as color of the year for 2014, and I predict Scuba Blue to be announced as the top color for 2015.

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The Vision of Austin’s Isabella Rose Taylor

The designs of the youngest designer ever to show at New York Fashion Week light up the Style 360 runway.

Talk about an AW Young Woman to Watch.

Isabella Rose Taylor has been on our radar since October 2011 (austinwomanmagazine.com/ articles/our-annual-young-women-to-watch), and now, at the age of 13, she is a member of Mensa, a Davidson Youth Scholar for the profoundly gifted and has just made one of her dreams come true, thanks to the help of a team of supporters, including Austin-based Dell.

By Cheryl Bemis, photos by Gregg Cestaro / Fashionably Austin In 2013, Taylor expressed her desire to strut her Her enthusiasm shone through as she granted stuff on the Manhattan runways during New York interviews to OK! Magazine, StyleCaster, Time Warner Cable News New York and countless more.

Fashion Week, and this September, her vision I was able to squeeze in a quick viral video to say came to life at the Style 360 Fashion Week event.

It was just one of several well-planned shows dur- hello to all of you back in Austin. Backstage, it was an Austin homecoming as I hugged stylist and ing a busy Fashion Week. What an exciting treat Austin Rising Star Cristina Facundo and sister for the Fashionably Austin team to photograph Sara, who was steaming garments to make them and attend Taylor’s first New York City show, runway ready. especially since she started presenting pieces to The Taylor hair and makeup team put together the Austin market just a few years ago. a fun and whimsical look, complete with fresh, We got checked in with the Beyond PR Group, chatted with Beth Feldman and thanked her again simple makeup. Michele Carrillo with Not Your Mother’s Hair Care products assisted with the for granting us access to cover our local darling. hair direction for the show.

Vendors were setting up their tables in an open “We created the beautiful French braids, which space on the first level, and upstairs, the space is [a] very young [look] and goes so well with was set for Taylor’s runway show. White chairs Isabella’s designs,” Carrillo said. lined the runway, each home to Lead makeup artist Orlando Sana swag bag embellished with the “The actual show tiago talked about the direction for Dell logo. went amazingly well.” the models’ makeup.

The show music and runway – Sherri Taylor “The inspiration for Isabella’s show lights were being tested when I is young and fresh. We used a heavier spotted Taylor sitting in the front row. Her smile liner and a beautiful, sculpted eye,” Santiago said. grew as she watched each model make her way They finished up with a pressed-in coral lip, up and down the runway. Taylor was calm and dewy cheeks, dewy skin and a natural brow. poised, dressed in a brown leather skirt and top The venue quickly filled with buyers and accessorized with high-top sneakers. editors, friends and family who were anxious for the show to start.

“I was nervous and excited for Isabella. I think we were both hoping it would be well received,” said Sherri Taylor, Taylor’s mom.

The show lights went up and pop star Olivia Somerlyn performed her hit song, Parachute. It was showtime!

Taylor’s collection ranged from jumpsuits to simple shift dresses, and each model held Dell tablets embossed with Taylor’s artwork.

Fringed cloud T-shirts and ontrend sheer tops were also shown, along with gray, neutrals and soft, wearable casualwear.

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In less than 10 minutes, and after many months of planning, the show was complete and the venue was clearing out for the next show.

Maria May, Taylor’s first fit model, was in the audience during the show.

“My favorite piece was a sheer top with the lace and with the loose pants and the general cloud theme throughout the collection. Everything about it was great,” May said.

Behind the scenes of any fashion show is chaotic, so I had to ask Taylor’s mom if the show went as planned.

“The actual show went amazingly well. We did have to work around the fabrics not being dyed the proper color and doing last-minute editing,” Sherri Taylor said.

The New York show may be done, but for this Austin fashion designer, she is just getting started.

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One of Austin’s leading designers on top kitchen and bathroom trends.

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Born in Tyler, Texas, and now a full-time Austinite, Kim Lewis is one of five handpicked trendspotters for Silestone, a company that specializes in quartz surfacing for kitchens and bathrooms. This means that she works with other leading designers from throughout the country, reporting on the latest trends to help create a new Silestone countertop designer series, to be unveiled in 2015. In fact, Lewis recently visited the Silestone factory in Spain to help develop this new line, inspired by different regional styles.

Kitchen Trends Migrating chandeliers.

With formal dining rooms becoming less common, Lewis says the kitchen island is where we are seeing focal light fixtures.

This can include timeless lanterns, barn-light pendants or even large chandeliers.

Counterintuitive countertops.

If you’ve always wanted a marble or granite countertop, you may want to rethink it.

“Marble is so beautiful but it scars and stains,” Lewis says. “Don’t be surprised if your glass of red wine leaves a permanent ring on the surface. And granite can harbor bacteria if not sealed properly.”

Silestone is currently working on several counter options that will help consumers get that marble and granite look without the issues.

Horse of a different color.

Color is returning to the kitchen in a big way: sun-colored refrigerators, orange stoves—the sky is the limit. Big Chill (bigchill.com), for example, offers colorful versions of dishwashers, microwaves, stoves, hoods and wall ovens with a nod to the ’50s and ’60s.

“It’s all very retro,” Lewis says.

There are also different colors being incorporated into counters, with solid colors starting to unseat patterns.

“Our days are so busy and chaotic. When we come home, our eyes should be able to rest,” Lewis says.

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Kitchen space is now serving double duty. Lewis has seen kitchen islands with desks and shelves built into them, coffee machines that fold out of counters, etc.

“Kitchen islands are becoming more and more like furniture because floor plans are so open now,” Lewis says. “With more people working from home, the kitchen is transitioning from workspace during the day to home life at night.”

“I’m bringin’ it for the South,” says Lewis, who also spent six years overseeing the design team for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, on which she helped overhaul the design of 120 homes while traveling to 43 states. Austin Woman consulted with her for what’s currently trending in kitchens and bathrooms for this special home issue.

See more of Lewis’ hometown trends on silestonetrends.com and pinterest.com.

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“People want their bathrooms to feel more like a room, so freestanding tubs and furniture-style cabinetry are hot right now,” Lewis says.

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Designers are also doing more to get natural light into bathrooms, whether through large windows or skylights.

“People underestimate the importance of natural light,” Lewis says. “This is usually the room we put our makeup on in. We need the best light possible.”

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There’s also a more modern trend arising in bathrooms (opposite of the vintage trend) to keep everything as simple as possible.

Counters, for instance, are getting thinner. We are seeing this European trend: more 1-centimeter thin counters in bathrooms and kitchens, as opposed to the more traditional, bulkier 3-centimeter counters.

Walk-ins.

European walk-in showers are also trending.

“Curbless showers keep the shower space open to the rest of the bathroom and are easy to walk in and out of,” Lewis says.

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“We understand that furnishings are a financial undertaking and we want to provide items that will remain stylish and can be used in more than one setting,” Amanda Fox explains.

From cowhide rugs and throw pillows, to custom headboards and upholstered chairs, all of your home needs can be found on their vibrant and user-friendly website. The store is divided into two sections: a shopping portion that offers various décor items such as furniture, bedding, art, mirrors and rugs, and a Design Bar that provides users with a customized experience.

“Customers can sign up to receive a room consultation. After answering a few style questions, they are sent a customized Remodo wish list and a direct link to where they can buy products on our site, so customers can checkout with one credit card from one site without having to visit multiple sites,” Fox explains.

If the Design Bar wasn’t innovative enough, the Fox sisters are about to launch a unique new project that will make your shopping experience easier than ever.

They call it Boxed Rooms.

“When it comes to decorating, most people already have furniture and a general color scheme in mind, but they often lack the resources and time required to pull a room together. The Remodo Boxed Rooms will change this. They are curated and crafted boxes that are packaged in a reusable box with an easy-tocarry handle. Each box will contain bedding, decorative pillows, storage items, picture frames and decorative accessories in five color schemes, so you can have something that is uniquely designed and uniquely yours,” Fox adds excitedly.

Boxed Rooms will be available on the website, as well as at a variety of retailers nationwide next spring. In the meantime, you can pre-order the product for the upcoming holiday season.

Remodo Fall Trends According to Amanda and Whitney Fox, this fall is all about having fun with surprising patterns and matching the unexpected. For this reason, they have selected three beautiful trends that will help you accomplish just that. r Mixing It Up. “It’s not all about one color scheme anymore. Since you can’t change your wall color every time the seasons change, we recommend mixing and matching various textures, patterns and colors to give your space a personal touch without breaking the bank.” r Feeling the Blues. “This season, we are seeing beautiful combinations of different shades of blue and we love it! Whether it’s a deep indigo, royal blue or bright cobalt, you can’t go wrong with blue hues. If you want to spruce up your space, try mixing bright, happy colors with darker, traditional fall shades.” r Hide and Cozy. “A major trend we’ve seen on social media is the layered look, specifically with hide and shearling. If this doesn’t warm up your space this fall, we don’t know what will. Hides come in a variety of shapes and sizes and will make your space rich in texture.”

Whitney and Amanda Fox attended the University of Texas at Austin, and graduated from the Communications School. After graduating, they moved to New York City. Whitney Fox has worked in public relations and Amanda Fox in experiential marketing. Whitney is currently at Parsons New School for Design, working toward her interior design certificate. remodo.com

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Artist’s Choice Four women participating in the 2014 East Austin Studio Tour serve as inspiration for home décor through their creativity, experience and art.

By Molly McManus

Living in one of the most creative cities in the U.S., Austinites are surrounded by artistic inspiration wherever we turn. Whether this creativity is derived from the natural landscape, the downtown development or the thriving artistic community, the homes of Austin’s residents reflect the town’s innovative spirit. This month, we look to four influential Austin women entrenched in the art scene to inspire and inform our home décor.

EAST (East Austin Studio Tour) is a beloved Austin tradition highlighting the bold, the beautiful and the weird from Austin’s finest artists. Expect to see every medium imaginable—painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, photography, installations and new media, to name a few—and walk away with a greater understanding of the concept, labor and inspiration behind each piece.

Additionally, EAST can serve as a place to find that piece of art that will take your home’s design to the desired level, with local, one-of-a-kind conversation pieces that are sure to transform and rejuvenate your personal style.

Jill Schroeder: grayDUCK Gallery Jill Schroeder is the owner of grayDUCK Gallery, a beautiful 100-year-old refurbished house that has been transformed into a space to display artwork, but also facilitate community with poetry readings, film and music showings and performances. Schroeder’s selective curating has made grayDUCK Gallery, with its rotating exhibits, a must-visit destination for residents and out-of-towners alike.

Austin Woman: How do you select pieces for grayDUCK Gallery?

Jill Schroeder: When I’m deciding on an artist to show at the gallery, I look for work that has crafts-

manship, a well-executed idea and a developed vision. If the work is in a group show, then I look into how well the work integrates or enhances the other work that will be in the show. If it’s a solo show, then all the work needs to be strong on its own, as well as be a cohesive and enticing group.

AW: When it comes to home décor, should you design around a piece of artwork or should your artwork match your overall décor?

JS: I’m a firm believer in buying art that you love and that speaks to you. Wherever you live, even if you move to another place, you will look at your piece of art and feel happy.

AW: What is your favorite medium?

JS: I don’t really have a favorite medium. A clever idea executed in a new way is what draws me in.

But I have to admit, I own more paintings than anything else.

AW: Are there any similarities between grayDUCK and your home?

JS: I live in a pretty small space, so less clutter and white walls make it possible to highlight the art

that I own. Good lighting is also important.

Eliana Bernard: Ceramic Artist

The beauty of Eliana Bernard’s pottery is in the details.

Her intricate ceramic work includes dinnerware and decorative pieces that are crafted through mold making and slip casting. Our favorite designs by Bernard are her mini hanging planters and vases, which are perfect for adding a touch of greenery to your home, bringing life to any room or space.

Austin Woman: How long have you been creating

pottery?

Eliana Bernard: I started working with clay three years ago when I took a ceramics course in college.

From that first moment, I knew this material was going to be a great match for the ideas I had, and I fell in love with all parts of the process. When I finish working at Keith Kreeger Studios each day, I’ll often stay and continue working on my own collection. I can’t seem to stay away from the studio for very long.

AW: Where do you derive inspiration for your work?

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EB: I find inspiration everywhere. Sometimes it’s from an image of an interior, a space, a pattern or texture, and other days, it’s light flickering through the leaves in a tree or a crack on the ground.

AW: What do you consider when you design a piece?

EB: As I’m making the piece, I imagine the space

where I would want it to exist. I think about the placement of it within a room, the lighting and how I want people to interact with it. The pattern I create is very intricate and it’s meant to be examined closely, whether it’s on a large centerpiece or a tiny bowl.

AW: Does your work reflect the style of your own home?

EB: The lack of color in the work and the clean and

simple forms reflect how I like to live. I’m very minimal. I like clean spaces, black and white with a few accent colors here and there.

View Bernard’s ceramics during EAST at Keith Kreeger Studios, 916 Springdale Road, Studio # 104. elianabernard.com

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Melissa Borrell: Art and Functional Design

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Whether she’s crafting geometrically shaped jewelry, wall installations or sculptures, Melissa Borrell’s designs are contemporary and funky. Her variety of home designs adds intrigue to any space and takes an ordinary wall or room from a traditionally standard façade to a delightfully unique appearance, great for those who love a modern look.

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Austin Woman: How long have you been creating home décor and what prompted you to begin?

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Melissa Borrell: My background is in jewelry design,

but when I was in graduate school, I started noticing the cool shadows that my jewelry would cast when I was photographing it. I got more and more interested in shadows and wanted to make bigger pieces that would transform a space. The first piece that I made to be installed on the wall was actually a large neckpiece that doubled as a wall piece so that when you were not wearing it, it could be hung on the wall as a graphic element. From that piece, I started designing other laser-cut shapes and making wall installations with those shapes and creating them in different materials—wood, plastic or powder-coated steel.

AW: What inspires you as an artist?

MB: I find myself really attracted to shadows, light, move-

ment, transformation, color. I play with these elements to create work that people interact with and experience in a way that I hope inspires a sense of wonder about the world.

I love shadows because they are so ephemeral and mysterious, but yet they are ubiquitous and everyone can relate to them. The first inspiration for the Fantasy Shades was when I was visiting my parents in Texas and noticed how beautiful the shadow from the leaves outside looked on the fabric of the shades in their house.

Light, of course, is necessary for shadow, and in thinking about this idea, I came up with the Shadow Bulb idea. I love how from one small object I am able to affect a larger space. The shadows projected from the etched light bulbs transform the room with the flip of a switch.

View Borrell’s work during EAST at Canopy Studios, 916 Springdale Road, Building 1, Studio # 124. melissaborrell.com

Jennifer Balkan: Oil Painter It’s hard to look away from one of Jennifer Balkan’s paintings after you’ve set eyes on it. There’s an incredible amount of depth to each painting, as she expertly utilizes oil to convey her abstract imagery. Her paintings of people are certainly her forte, and each tells an interesting story that leaves the viewer wanting to know more.

Jennifer Balkan: I have been painting since 2001. I had

Austin Woman: When did you begin to focus on painting?

AW: What inspires you as an artist?

been drawing all my life. My grandmother was an oil painter and I dabbled in her stuff when I was little but it [was] a trip to France, Spain and Italy that propelled me to begin. I saw incredible masterworks up close and dreamt of learning how to do such things. I yearned to be creative.

JB: I am inspired by so, so many nouns: people, places and

things. I have always been predominately drawn to faces and figures. I thrive to depict psychological and emotional state through oil-paint application. There is nothing more satisfying than feeling that I have expressed human or nonhuman sentiment. That all being said, I also enjoy putting together interesting little quirky still lifes whose grouping is symbolic of something. And most recently, I have taken to trying my hand at some land and waterscapes of features very personal and dear to me.

AW: Does your artwork reflect the style of painting you would use for your own home?

JB: Yes. I most admire thick, gooey painterly paintings.

I strive for more abstraction in my own work and am particularly drawn to those artists who achieve this end.

It often doesn’t matter what the subject matter is. If it is painted deliciously, I love it. Though, that being said, I do most love paintings of people.

View Balkan’s paintings during EAST at Little Blue House, 3109 Lafayette Ave. jenniferbalkan.net

Two weekends: Nov. 15–16 and Nov. 22–23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

View some of the best artwork Austin has to offer at some of the best galleries and studios in the city. The tour is open and free to the public, so don’t miss your chance to experience the work of Austin’s artist community. The tour takes place east of I-35, west of Hwy. 183, south of Hwy. 290 and north of Lady Bird Lake. Visit east. bigmedium.org for the full list of artists, studios, exhibitions and events, or call 512.939.6665.

VIP Preview: Art Night EAST Nov. 14, 7 to 11 p.m.

For $55 per ticket, guests can enjoy a VIP preview of EAST by visiting four East Austin art spaces, including Big Medium, grayDUCK, MASS Gallery and CoLab Projects, with shuttle service, food samplings and drinks. Enjoy wine from Zardetoo, Kriss Heart, Stella, Leyda and Librandi, cocktails by Dripping Springs Vodka and Gin, beer by Austin Beerworks and Corona, and food from Launderette, Sa-Ten, Eden East and Mettle. artalliance.org

Fundraiser: DUE EAST! Nov. 6, 6 to 10 p.m., 1501 E. Sixth St. Be among the first to view and purchase select works from the 250-plus EAST artists, with delicious appetizers from the Eastside’s Contigo, Hillside Farmacy and Salt & Time, as well as Swift’s Attic and Uchi. Musical guests Les Rav and DJ Bigface will entertain as you sip on Tito’s Vodka, all while supporting EAST’s programming and Fellowship Program. Tickets are $50 online or $65 at the door. east.bigmedium.org

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The latest trends in patterns, colors and fabrics that are all the rage this holiday season, from experts at Bolt Fabrics.

Photos and text by Silvana Di Ravenna

If your home is in dire need of a makeover but you cringe at the thought of tearing down walls and dealing with the unpleasant smell of fresh paint, a fabric refashioning might be the answer to your decoration conundrum.

Be it curtains, pillows or your favorite heirloom sofa, the right fabrics really can transform the look of a room by simply adding some unexpected touches.

We talked to Susan Durso, the owner of local store Bolt Fabrics, to discuss all things fabric and the latest trends for this season.

Durso, who dreamed of a fabric store where customers could see and feel fabric before buying it, opened her business in 2012. Since then, Bolt Fabrics has become a helpful resource for Austinites looking for reasonably priced fabrics to take home the same day.

The company specializes in quality indoor and outdoor fabrics, pillow forms and threads. It also has a selection of upholstery, drapery and ready-made pillows.

If you’re looking for customization, Bolt Fabrics offers custommade pillows, window treatments, bedding, soft furnishing and even shower curtains.

Bolt’s experienced staff is up to date with home décor and design trends, so they can help you achieve even your most ambitious dream designs.

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Hues of Blue Blue will never go out of style, and this season, it’s all about mixing and matching a palette of varied blue hues.

“Think about indigo, teal and Grecian blue together,” Durso says.

This hue is ideal for those who want some variety in their décor without compromising a demure aesthetic. The trick is to find distinctive patterns that stand out by themselves. Damask and tribal fabrics, like the ones shown here, are always excellent choices.

Gray & Pops of Color If you would like to incorporate gray hues to your current home décor but cannot seem to let go of more colorful and cheerful palettes, you’re in luck because gray shades mix fantastically well with vivid jewel tones such as amethyst, emerald, coral and citrine.

“For sophisticated romance, gray pairs well with violets, fuchsias and regal purples. And for updated pizzazz, just add coral, mandarin or lime,” Durso recommends.

Gray as a Neutral Gray is having a big moment lately, with its versatile tones ranging from charcoal to oyster shell.

“You can use cool blue-toned grays to create restful refinement, or brown-toned grays to create rustic warmth,” Durso explains.

Gray alone looks best on big and busy patterns such as houndstooth, animal prints and tribal designs, making it the ideal shade for home accessories and accent pillows.

Gold Deluxe For a richer and warmer home ambience, metallic embellishments on pillows and window treatments are classic alternatives.

“People are moving toward a little more luxury in their décor choices.

We see it in the greater use of velvets, silks and golden accents with patina of 18-karat gold,” Durso says.

Paired against earthy tones such as burgundy, mustard and rust, gold can definitely help you revamp your favorite room.

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A Twist on a Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Entertaining with former AW cover woman Camille Styles.

By Lauren Smith Ford, photos by Buff Strickland People often ask me if Camille Styles’ beautifully curated look at the world really looks as it does in the scenes from her wildly popular Austin-based lifestyle blog. And, as one of her close friends who works with the true hostess with the mostess every day, I am here to tell you a resounding yes. She is one of the hardest-working women I know, and what I admire most about her is the way she infuses beauty into daily life, making moments for everyone around her feel special. With the help of votives, handmade dishes and a beautiful tablecloth, an otherwise typical night in transports you back to your favorite California wine-country trip, or what would be just another Super Bowl party is livened up with delicious citrus-honey hot toddies and handmade football-shaped cascarones for celebrating.

She started documenting these “small gestures that are the spice of life” when she launched her blog five years ago, and the site has grown to reach thousands of daily readers throughout the world. Two years ago, she set out to write her first book.

“I have always dreamt of creating a book that is a full expression of my philosophy on entertaining, creating images that I find beautiful and inspiring, and sharing the recipes that I’ve made time and time again for my own gatherings,” Styles says.

So after creating 75 original recipes and styling 20 photo shoots throughout Austin, Styles unveiled her labor of love, Camille Styles Entertaining, on Oct. 28. The 288 pages of inspiring and original content will have even the most intimidated hostess soon throwing creative soirees of her own every season.

“The book is all about living the life you want to live, right now,” Styles says. “My dream is that it will encourage everyone who reads it to wake up every morning with a desire to engage the senses, to open your eyes fully to the beauty that surrounds you.”

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Camille’s New Twist on the Thanksgiving Feast “Since we don’t have loads of relatives coming in town for Thanksgiving this year, I’ll be hosting a cozy dinner in front of the fire for just our parents and a couple of close friends. We usually have Thanksgiving at our house, so when each November rolls around, I start dreaming up ideas for putting a fresh twist on the big meal, honoring tradition while charming my guests with a few unexpected touches. Here are my favorite ways to elevate the traditional meal with some surprises: 1. P ut a new twist on the bird. This year’s surprises start with the menu. Instead of roasting a whole turkey as I’ve done in the past, I’m stuffing and roasting a turkey breast. Not only does it make for a beautiful presentation, it’s also much easier to get right and end up with a moist, flavorful piece of turkey with every bite. Last year, we deep-fried a turkey, and the year before, we brined and roasted it.

2. Set up the table in an unexpected location. I’m relocating our long wood dining table to a cozy spot in front of the livingroom fireplace. It’ll undoubtedly change the entire dynamic of the meal, transforming it into a special occasion. Plus, nothing creates a magical glow like being surrounded by flickering candles and the warmth of firelight.

3. Try out a new color palette. For this table design, I chose a palette of indigo, earthy wood, organic greens and white,

in lieu of the more expected autumnal oranges and browns.

Then, to create a unified design, I chose table linens, dishes, serving pieces and flowers that fit into those color families.

Sticking within a limited palette is the quickest way to make a major visual impact while keeping the details simple.

4. T hink beyond the floral centerpiece. In the fall, I love to forage for beautiful leaves and interesting berries or acorns to incorporate into a centerpiece. Pomegranates, winter squash and pears also make unexpected additions to the table and are a modern spin on the iconic image of an abundant cornucopia.

5. Incorporate tradition in unexpected ways. Since Thanksgiving is all about tradition, I love to honor the past by incorporating family heirlooms or treasured antiques on the table. I added a metallic glint with my mom’s vintage brass candlesticks that added a bit of polish to the otherwise natural centerpiece.

We have so much to be thankful for, and a quiet Thanksgiving surrounded by family, friends and a bountiful feast will be the perfect way to count our blessings from the past year as we savor the present, deliciously.”

For more on Camille Styles, visit camillestyles.com.

November 2013 Austin Woman cover story: austinwomanmagazine.com/articles/at-home-with-camille-styles

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“Of all the dishes that find their way onto the Thanksgiving table year after year, my mom’s pecan tart is the one that we all insist can never be varied. Its heavy dose of maple syrup tastes like pure autumn, and the minimal number of ingredients make it straightforwardly, simply great. In case you’re wondering, I think it’s totally fine to use a highquality store-bought piecrust. Maybe it’s because I’m more a fan of fillings than crust, but I like the consistency of knowing exactly what I’m going to get from a boxed piecrust...and for me, at least, a homemade pastry can be a challenge!”

– Camille Styles Ingredients: Store-bought or homemade pie pastry to fill a 9-inch tart pan 1 3/4 cups lightly toasted, coarsely chopped pecans 3 large eggs 1 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Pecan halves, for garnish (about 40) Lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional) Directions: Place an oven rack at the lowest position and set a baking sheet on the rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry into an 11-inch circle. Carefully transfer the pastry to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the top edge of the pan to remove the excess and then use the remaining dough to make a leaf cutout for the top of the tart. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the chopped pecans, maple syrup, butter, vanilla and salt. Whisk to combine and then pour into the pastry shell. Line the edge of the tart with slightly overlapping pecan halves, if desired. Place the tart pan on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is lightly browned. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Remove the rim of the pan and place the tart, still on the pan bottom, on a serving platter. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Kitchen Must-Haves Ease into the holiday season with essential items every kitchen should have.

By Tom Hushen

Autumn is a wonderful time of year that kicks off many of the festivities we look forward to all year round. As we begin to get comfy and settle into the season, one thing we must prepare for is plenty of company. From food prep to entertaining, this is a current list of our six kitchen must-haves for fall.

Luster Leaves Tree Table Runner As with any party or get-together during the holidays, it is not complete until the table is set. The Luster Leaves Tree Table Runner is a 72-inch table runner that showcases an embroidered tree motif with detailed multicolor leaves and a velvet trim. As the foliage extends down the table, it really helps to showcase your love for fall, but the pattern is subtle enough that it can be used all year round. This particular table runner can be found at Pier 1 at the Arboretum location or online at pier1.com.

Yankee Candle: Spiced Pumpkin Is there anything better than the smell of a bustling coffee shop on a cold day? If you don’t have the time to stop by your favorite coffee shop or bake a homemade pumpkin pie, consider bringing that smell to your home. Your guests will never have to know that you haven’t spent all day in the kitchen. The spicedpumpkin scented candle from Yankee Candle comes in a variety of sizes, from a car-vent stick, to a large double-wick container, and has hints of nutmeg and cinnamon.

It is the perfect centerpiece to the kitchen and will help bring fall aromas into your home. You can find this particular candle at the Yankee Candle store located at Barton Creek Mall or online at yankeecandle.com.

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Wusthof Gourmet Cheese and Wine Set This item is a staple for use anytime of the year. It could fit perfectly in your bar area or right on the kitchen counter. The Wusthof Gourmet Cheese and Wine Set is styled for entertaining or a quiet evening at home. The set comes with a dark, perfectly sized bamboo board, a cheese plane, a soft-cheese knife and a winged corkscrew. This four-piece set is available online at macys.com or at the Macy’s location at The Domain, and also comes with a lifetime warranty.

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K itchen Essenti a ls KitchenAid Professional 6500 Design Series Stand Mixer Not all stand mixers are created equal. The KitchenAid Professional 6500 Design Series Stand Mixer shatters the notion that a high-performance stand mixer cannot be aesthetically pleasing as well. This must-have is perfect for making those iconic pies this holiday season.

It’s the first to combine a glass bowl and a bowl-lifting mechanism. The mixer also comes with KitchenAid’s highest performing one-horsepower motor. This motor is the quietest motor that can provide commercialsized batches of dough in its 6-quart bowl. Also, the power hub on top accommodates more than 12 different attachments. You can find this stand mixer at the Williams-Sonoma location at Barton Creek Mall or online at williams-sonoma.com.

Breville One-Touch Tea Maker This is a must-have for anyone who loves a hot cup of tea. The stainless steel, BPA-free Breville One-Touch Tea Maker has five different temperature settings to allow for a mild, medium or strong brew. The backlit LED menu has preset options for black, green, white, herbal or even oolong tea, so it will automatically steep for the appropriate time. The 10-ounce tea basket mechanically lowers into the water and removes itself once the tea has steeped to completion. This teakettle is available at the Williams-Sonoma location at Barton Creek Mall or online at williams-sonoma.com.

Cuisinart Electric Knife A good knife is one of the most under-represented, most important tools that any cook should have in their kitchen.

The Cuisinart Electric Knife is a versatile tool that will become one of the most prominent tools during holiday festivities. The handle has been redesigned for a more ergonomic fit, regardless of whether you are left- or right-handed. A woodblock storage tray that has a safety-lock mechanism also accompanies the knife. The Cuisinart Electric Knife is available at the Sur La Table location at The Domain or online at surlatable.com. austinwomanmagazine.com 67

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Dining Out on Thanksgiving Whether you’re far from home or can’t stand to cook another turkey this year, we’ve got the best restaurants to visit for the holiday.

By Carrie Gavit Black Sheep Lodge 2108 S. Lamar Blvd.

512.707.2744, blacksheeplodge.com Whether you are looking for a change of pace from the typical Thanksgiving meal or hoping to catch a game while celebrating with family and friends, Black Sheep Lodge offers it all. In addition to their usual menu of burgers, margaritas and draft beer, a pulled turkey sandwich with white barbecue sauce is the special all Thanksgiving week. Black Sheep Lodge is open from 3 p.m. to midnight Thanksgiving Day, showing the Cowboys game at 3:30 p.m., and the University of Texas game at 6:30 p.m.

24 Diner 600 N. Lamar Blvd.

512.472.5400, 24diner.com If you are not one to plan for a Thanksgiving dinner or may even be looking for a second Thanksgiving feast later in the evening, head to 24 Diner.

The restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. and continues to serve

its special menu for $24 while supplies last. The Thanksgiving menu features brined and roasted turkey breast, turkey leg confit, Beeler’s house-cured ham, gravy, cranberries and two sides, such as dressing, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, green beans or Brussels sprouts, plus pumpkin pie. No reservations accepted.

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Hudson’s on the Bend 3509 N. Ranch Road 620 512.266.1369, hudsonsonthebend.com To enjoy Thanksgiving foods with a spin, make a reservation at Hudson’s on the Bend.

TRACE at W Hotel 200 Lavaca St. 512.542.3660, traceaustin.com Celebrate your Thanksgiving downtown at TRACE inside the W Hotel, where you can choose to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. The first service is from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring three courses for $55. The second service lasts from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering four courses for $75. Both choices include a prix-fixe menu with items such as wild mushroom soup, ham risotto, butter-poached New York strip loin, roasted fall vegetable tart and maple pot de crème.

Reservations are available between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. At Hudson’s on the Bend, you select from an a la carte menu for your Thanksgiving dinner rather than ordering a set meal.

The menu features Thanksgiving items with a unique twist, drawing from Hudson’s on the Bend’s day-to-day menu. A few meal options include ancho-cured, pecan-smoked wild turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy served with bourbonvanilla-pecan sweet potatoes and pepper-cranberry relish.

The Carillon 1900 University Ave. 512.404.3655, thecarillonrestaurant.com Thanksgiving Day brings with it the excitement of eating all of your favorite holiday foods.

The Carillon offers exactly that possibility through its buffet on Thanksgiving. Dining is available late morning, early afternoon and at 3:30 p.m., to ensure that everyone is able

Finn & Porter 500 E. Fourth St. 512.493.4900, finnandporteraustin.com Looking for a broad selection of choices both related to and varying from typical Thanksgiving foods? Finn & Porter is open from noon to 8 p.m., serving a limited dinner menu, along with a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu. The limited dinner menu is individually priced, while the Thanksgiving menu offers a first course, entrée and dessert for $45 an adult and $20 for children. This is an ideal option for families and friends celebrating together who prefer a variety of options to the standard Thanksgiving fare.

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to eat in time to watch the UT game at 6:30 p.m. Alongside the adult buffet, which includes a Champagne bar, a children’s buffet is also served.

Adults eat for $65, children ages 6 to 12 for $19.85 and children 5 and younger for free. Among the options are cold salads, seafood, cheese and charcuterie, a carving station, mac and cheese, chicken tenders and a dessert station.

Driskill Grill 604 Brazos St. 512.391.7227, driskillgrill.com Offering both a brunch and dinner option, Driskill Grill allows you to make the choice as to when to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal. The buffet-style brunch is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring seafood, soups, a variety of cheeses, ham, prime rib, pasta dishes, sweet potatoes, classic breakfast options and house-made pastries. Adults eat for $72, children ages 6 to 12 for $36 and children 6 and younger for free. The Thanksgiving dinner option is a five-course prix-fixe meal seating at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dishes range from turkey with whipped purple potatoes, potato gnocchi, sage stuffing and marshmallow brulee.

Don’t forget to give thanks (and tip well) to all of your restaurant staff for serving you on this beloved American holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Photos courtesy of Trace, Finn & Porter and 24 Diner.

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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 The long-awaited follow-up to the documentary that brought juicing to the heart and waistlines of Americans.

By Megan Russell to change—but also that cutting out processed foods really does make a drastic difference in both the waistline and health of people. Cross’ journey resulted in a complete lifestyle change in which he dropped the weight, got healthy and got off of his medications.

Five years later, Cross has returned with a sequel to what some say started a juicing revolution. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 not only catches up with Cross, Phil Staples and others who jumped on the juicing bandwagon during the first film, it also sheds some light on where our food apathy comes from, asking the question that plagues dieters throughout the country: “Now that In 2011, Australian entrepreneur Joe Cross was, as I’ve lost the weight, how do I keep it off?” How does a the title of his widely popular documentary suggests, person stay healthy in an unhealthy world? fat, sick and nearly dead. In his 30s, he weighed 310 It was something both Cross and Staples, who pounds, suffered from chronic urticaria that caused viewers will lovingly remember as the 400-plus-pound him to break out into hives, and was taking medicatruck driver who changed his ways in the first docutions and steroids to keep his health in check. In an mentary, both struggled with. The busy health nut, who effort to change his health and get off medications, had a team surrounding him as he made his film and Cross started a 60-day juice fast and decided to drive did publicity following its release, realized the biggest across the United States, camera guy in tow, to learn struggle came when the support was taken away. more about the eating habits of Americans. On that “We live in a time now when we are more conjourney, he not only discovered just how many of us nected, yet disconnected, if that makes sense. We are aware of our unhealthy habits—and are apathetic have these smartphones, these big cities and all this connection, but there’s so many people that are still alone,” Cross says. “And when you’re trying to make changes to your lifestyle habits, doing that alone, that’s really tough.”

To reconcile this, Cross launched Reboot with Joe, a website that creates an encouraging online community for those on their weight-loss journey. His follow-up documentary showcases members of the community from the United States, England and To preorder Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, visit fatsickandnearlydead.com. even Africa who have been Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead is available on Netflix. helped by the site and taken To join the online community of people looking the message out to their to stay healthy, visit rebootwithjoe.com. hometowns.

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“I set up Reboot with Joe to inspire, educate and give people a way that they can change that style so they can increase their micronutrient intake,” Cross says, adding that many people need to find the right balance between macro and micronutrients. His film has some wonderful cartoons and info graphics to make understanding this easy and entertaining.

Micronutrients are minerals like iron and zinc and vitamins. Macronutrients come from carbs, fats and proteins; they’re what give you energy. The three ways to find that balance include eating, blending and juicing fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, beans and seeds, all of which the free online community provides guidance in doing.

Don’t be skewed by the misconception that juicing is a caloric-restrictive diet. Cross says this is the most common misconception people have about getting healthy. While juicing may mean you’re consuming fewer calories when you’re transitioning into eating in healthy ways, it’s anything but limited.

“I think that what a lot of people don’t get is that they all think it’s about calories,” Cross says.

“They think that calories have everything to do with health. If I eat fewer calories, it’s healthy. If I have something with 100 calories, it’s healthy. If I have something with 1,000 calories, it’s unhealthy.

And that is garbage. What’s critical is the nutrient density of the calorie. You can have 100 calories of something that’s sugar and artificial coloring versus 1,000 calories of broccoli or kale or spinach. What we should be focused on is not what is good or bad for me, but what is more nutrient-dense and what is less nutrient-dense.”

Photos by RIchard Lohr Studios.

Juicing fans will remember when the craze hit Austin, or at least gained popularity, about four years ago. Suddenly, everyone was buying Brevilles and Vita Mixes, eating at the Lamar Whole Foods raw bar (which, for the record, is greatly missed) and popping into Daily Juice, well, daily. It was a time of rethinking your lifestyle and diet, a time of rejuvenation and, as Joe Cross would say, it was a time of “rebooting,” not only in Austin, but throughout the country.

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The Growing Risk of Developing Diabetes What you and your family should know to prevent and manage this debilitating disease.

By Jill Case Often, we see the media reporting on diseases and conditions that affect people in a way that exaggerates the risk. But with diabetes, the risk that you or your family member will develop diabetes is very real, and the risk is growing every year.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that the number of Americans who have diabetes has tripled— growing from 5.6 million cases in 1980 to 20.9 million cases in 2011, and the American Diabetes Association reports that 29.1 million currently have the disease.

Type 1 diabetes (previously known as juvenile diabetes) accounts for about 5 percent of people who have the condition. People with Type 1 diabetes, usually diagnosed in children or young adults, do not produce insulin. For more information about Type 1 diabetes, visit diabetes.org/diabetes-basics.

Ninety-five percent of diabetics have Type 2 diabetes (previously known as adult onset diabetes). People with Type 2 diabetes do produce insulin, but they are insulinresistant, meaning the body is either not making enough insulin or is not using the insulin properly. This causes blood sugar (or glucose) levels to rise. Type 2 diabetes, especially if left untreated or if not properly managed, can lead to serious health issues and complications, including: • kidney failure • blindness • heart disease • stroke • loss of legs, feet or toes

Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

People who have the highest risk for Type 2 diabetes include those who: • are age 45 or older • are obese or overweight • have family members with Type 2 diabetes • have prediabetes • have high triglycerides and/or low HDL (good) cholesterol • have high blood pressure • have a sedentary lifestyle • are African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian-American or Pacific Islander Women who have had gestational diabetes are also at higher risk.

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Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes If you have the following symptoms, consider seeing a health-care provider for a diabetes screening: • frequent urination • unusual and excessive thirst • unexplained increase in appetite • extreme fatigue • blurry vision • frequent yeast infections (men and women) • frequent vaginal infections in women • sores and cuts that heal slowly • feeling of dry mouth • numbness or tingling in your feet and hands

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Starts with Lifestyle Choices There is some good news about Type 2 diabetes.

Lifestyle changes can prevent the disease in many people. There are three important things you can do, and they benefit your overall health as well: • Lose weight. Simply being overweight or obese does not mean that you will get Type 2 diabetes, but it does increase your risk. Even losing a small amount of weight can help. A federally funded study—the Diabetes Prevention Program—showed that people who lost 5 to 7 percent of their total body weight were able to slow the development of Type 2 diabetes.

• Eat healthy. Here are a few ways to get started:

1. Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.

2. Cut down on snack foods like sugary beverages, chips and cookies.

3. Plan your shopping trips. Write out a healthy list and shop the perimeter of the store for the best choices. Also, try not to shop when you’re hungry.

4. Add salads or broth-based soups to your meal plans. They help fill you up in a healthy way.

5. When eating out, don’t be afraid to ask for what you want: grilled, not fried; salad dressings on the side, etc.

• Exercise. Your ultimate goal will be 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (walking, dancing, swimming, biking, etc.) a day, at least five days a week. But don’t worry, if you haven’t been active lately, you can start with five to 10 minutes of exercise and work your way up to your goal.

You should also be strength training, which can be done with light weights or bands, and doing flexibility exercises.

Education is the key to preventing and managing this growing problem. Make it a point to learn more about diabetes this month to protect yourself and your family.

For more information about preventing Type 2 diabetes, visit: • diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/lower-your-risk • Choose More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: ndep.nih.gov/media/ndep71_ choose50ways_4c_508.pdf

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Individual, Family and Group Therapy Fighting Diabetes Locally The staff at the American Diabetes Association Central Texas office in Austin is working to educate the public about diabetes, as well as teach the community how to prevent and manage the disease.

Michelle Peacock, executive director of the local association, says they cover 26 counties in the Central Texas area. She wants the community to know that the chapter has programs to help with education and prevention, and she encourages more people to take part.

“I’d love for them to get involved, either volunteer at an event, volunteer to help with our programs, attend a program or share your knowledge with others to help prevent the disease,” she says.

Ways to Get Involved: Step Out to Stop Diabetes This 5K race and walk is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraiser and has been for more than 20 years. These events have raised more than $175 million in the fight against diabetes. Peacock says this is a family-friendly event and a fun day for everyone, with music, activities for kids, food and more. This year, the walk will feature a nature section and an interactive component. Participants will see historical buildings and get some historical background information along the route.

Race Information: Nov. 8, Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. Registration/grounds open at 7 a.m.

5K race, 8:55 a.m.; 5K walk, 9 a.m.

For more information, visit stepout.diabetes.org The local chapter also offers several community programs, including:

r Stop Diabetes @ Work Bring this important program to your workplace free of charge.

This research-based healthy-workplace program provides a healthy lunch with an educational presentation for employees, an employee website with tips on healthier living and a portal to share with co-workers with handouts and online tools. The program will be customized to suit the needs of your company.

r Por Tu Familia Latinos are almost twice as likely as non-Latino Caucasians to have diabetes. This educational workshop series, provided in both Spanish and English, is especially for the Latino community.

r Project Power African-Americans are almost twice as likely to develop diabetes as other races, so Project Power aims to help churches bring important training and materials to their faith-based communities.

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estled deep in the winding, oak-lined streets of historic Travis Heights, Shauna Martin’s 1938 bungalow is quintessentially South Austin cool. The founder of the Daily Greens juice company moved to Austin in early 2000, and was drawn to the Travis Heights neighborhood for its rich history and laid-back vibe.

“My husband and I were attracted to Travis Heights from the beginning. We both like the 1930s to 1940s era of homes.

It was a neighborhood that didn’t feel too stuffy or forced,” Martin says.

Martin also liked the house’s close proximity to South Congress Avenue, which, at the time, was leaving behind its seedy image and transforming into the hip shopping and entertainment district Austinites are familiar with today.

“When we moved in, South Congress was just starting to get cool. The Hotel San Jose had just been remodeled, and there was Jo’s, but that was about it. Home Slice used to be my drycleaner and Perla’s used to be where I got my oil changed,” Martin remembers. “Over the 14 years we’ve lived here, the whole street has completely gentrified.”

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Travis Heigh ts Travis Heights is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin because of its eclectic character and proximity to South Congress Avenue and downtown. Residents treasure Big Stacy Park, home to the spring-fed Big Stacy Pool, and the shady Blunn Creek hiking trail and nature preserve.

The neighborhood has also been home to many local figures and celebrities throughout the years, including writer Molly Ivins, musician Stevie Ray Vaughan and Mayor Lee Leffingwell. Many current residents are working to make the neighborhood a local historic district.

For more information about Travis Heights history and preservation efforts, visit historictravisheights.org.

The Travis Heights neighborhood was and doors untouched. Even the original telephone niche is still present in the hallway. planned in 1913 by General William Harwood “Some of the houses from that era are tear-downs. We didn’t really want to do that. To me, it’s sad Stacy, who advertised the area to potential to tear down a house from that wonderful era. The house had really good structural integrity. We had homebuyers as an escape from the city. Though to shore up the foundation a little bit, but it was very much intact. There was so much about it that was Austin has grown considerably since then, the preserved and original to the era,” Martin says. neighborhood has retained the secluded, natural The home’s old-school charm wasn’t immediately apparent when Martin and her husband went to environment Stacy originally envisioned. view it with their real-estate agent, however.

“It still has a very wonderful, neighborly “It was probably the ugliest house we looked at,” Martin says. “It had never even been sheetrocked, feel, and it’s so close to the center of Austin. and the previous owners put wood paneling right over the shiplap and hammered in shag carpeting We can walk to Town Lake or ride our bikes over the wood floors. There were bars on the windows. I was like, ‘No way.’ The real-estate guy and around the hike-and-bike trail. I love going to my husband were like, ‘Come on, let’s take another look,’ so we went back. I peeked under the shag the Continental Club and walking home from carpeting and the wood paneling and saw the original wood floors and doors, and I said, ‘OK, there’s there. We get the best of Austin living in this something here.’ ” neighborhood,” Inside, the clean lines of midcentury-modern furniture combined with colorful “We can walk to Town Lake or ride folk art and letterpress-printed posters give the home a cohesive yet eclectic feel.

Martin says. our bikes around the hike-and-bike Martin and her husband are both avid antique collectors. She has an affinity Martin and her trail. I love going to the Continental for glassware and he’s fond of fans. And their collections are placed artfully husband wanted a historic home with Club and walking home from there. throughout their home. Art created by their 10-year-old son, Cooper, is also lots of character, featured prominently throughout the house.

We get the best of Austin living in but many of the “He’s turning into a great budding artist. There’s an Austin cityscape he’s done this neighborhood.” houses they looked that I’m really fond of that’s right above my desk in the guest room,” Martin says.

The couple kept the original floor plan of the house intact, enclosing the large sun porch to construct at had been renovated and stripped of their original features, or were in such poor condition their master bedroom and bathroom. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house has a modest floor plan of 1,500 square feet, making the spacious front porch and backyard prime spots for hanging out they couldn’t be salvaged. Amazingly, the home’s original owners left its windows, floors and entertaining guests.

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“When we have a party, we’ll set up the bar in the backyard. A lot of times, we have a vegetarian or vegan potluck where we ask everyone to bring their favorite dishes, throw all the food on the dining room table and let everyone grab a plate and take it outside,” Martin says.

Martin enlisted local landscape designer Mark Word, known for his work on the San Jose and St. Cecilia hotels, to landscape the front and back yards.

The home is situated on a steep hill, so water runoff from heavy rains posed a challenge. Originally, a tall cinderblock retaining wall designed to keep water away from the house blocked the view to the backyard. Word removed the wall and built a comfortable seating area, complete with an outdoor fireplace, that works with the sloped terrain.

Drought-tolerant plants in the front yard complement the lush greenery of the oak trees, and stay green throughout the year, despite watering restrictions.

“In the front, it was all about adding lowmaintenance, bold planting where there’s a lot of western sun exposure. In the back, we wanted to create a moment of respite in the shade with a happyhour lounge area,” Word says.

A home, however, is so much more than just walls and a roof. It provides comfort and refuge in the toughest of times, of which Martin has had her fair share. At just 33 years old, Martin was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, despite having no family history. Her unusual diagnosis prompted her younger sister to get screened, who was also diagnosed shortly afterward. Throughout their treatments, the sisters relied on one another for support and advice.

“The one bright spot was that we were going through it together. The way things went with us, I was a little ahead of her in chemotherapy, but she did her double mastectomy before me. She had done certain things I hadn’t done yet, so I could take advice from her. And I’d done things she hadn’t done yet, so she could take advice from me,” Martin says.

At the time of Martin’s diagnosis, her son had just turned 1 year old, and she was running her own private law practice. Even with the support of her sister, Martin felt different from older women who didn’t share the challenge of balancing a career and child care with their treatments.

“It was really different being so young. You’re in the oncology office getting chemotherapy, and you don’t see anybody your age. It’s really strange. So you kind of don’t know what to do and you don’t really know who to turn to,” Martin says.

Martin eventually connected with a few other young women like her, and they learned about an upcoming conference held by the Young Survivor Coalition, a national group that provides resources for young women with breast cancer. Even though she was in the middle of chemotherapy, Martin and

her friends flew to Denver to attend the conference.

“All of a sudden, we were in a room with 300 other young women, and we were like, ‘Wow, we’re not alone,’ ” Martin says.

On the plane ride home, the group decided they needed a local support group for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. They named their group The Pink Ribbon Cowgirls, and organized monthly lunches and a private chat room to facilitate resource sharing in a safe space.

“We came at it very organically with what felt good to us. The traditional way that women did support groups was to sit with a therapist and talk about how horrible this thing was. We didn’t like that, collectively as young women. We didn’t have time for a bitch session; we had careers and children to raise. It was all about who the best reconstructive surgeon was, or who the best

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oncologist that really understood women’s issues was. We really just needed “I felt like there was enough universal acceptance of green juice. People information,” Martin says. were actually starting to stop me in the street and say, ‘What are you drinking The Pink Ribbon Cowgirls eventually became affiliated with the Breast there? Did you make that? Tell me how to do that!’ ” Martin says. “I asked Cancer Resource Centers of Texas, and grew large enough that it needed a myself, ‘In a perfect world, what would I do?’ And for me, I would make green full-time patient navigator to run the program. To fundraise for the patient juice for everybody.” navigator, the group coordinated with the executive director of BCRC to plan And that’s exactly what she did. Martin brought 60 bottles of Daily Greens the very first Art Bra Austin event. At the event, women in all stages of breast juice to the Mueller Farmers Market in 2010, and sold out in just two hours. cancer model decorated bras in a runway show, and the bras are auctioned off The next weekend, she doubled her production and sold out a second time. at the end of the night. Art Bra Austin has become such a success that it now She brought on a production manager and kept adding farmers markets provides fundraising for all of the center’s programs. throughout Austin. Within a month, Wheatsville Food Co-op put Daily “I think the coolest thing about the event was not the money it raised, Greens on their shelves, followed closely by Central Market and Whole Foods. but the experience for the models. All the models are survivors of all ages Today, Daily Greens is available in more than 600 stores throughout who are in all stages of treatment. Some are still in chemo, some are not the country. The six varieties of green juices and two raw hemp milks are reconstructed and they’re just really beautiful and proud. It’s one of the manufactured in East Austin using organic, GMO-free local ingredients. The things I’m most proud of. I get so many women who come up to me and say, high-quality cold-pressed processing method ensures the juice packs tons of ‘Thank you for starting this. This changed my life,’ ” flavor and the highest amount of nutrients.

Martin says.

“The dark leafy greens have so much of what you need.

After completing a full year of chemotherapy They’re high in calcium, iron and absorbable protein. To me, treatments, Martin began searching for anything she green juice is really the fountain of youth,” Martin says. could do to aid her recovery and get back to feeling While recovering from chemotherapy, Martin also began normal again. doing juice cleanses as a way to eliminate the toxins from her “After I finished with my treatment, I was really system. broken down mentally and physically,” Martin says.

“Part of your lower intestines’ job is to pull toxins out of your “The goal of chemotherapy is to completely strip away body and move them on through. But it can’t do that when you’re your immune system so that you can kill the cancer, digesting food all day long, so you’ve got to give it a break. While and you have to figure out a way to rebuild it. I went on you’re giving it a break, though, you want to infuse your body a journey to figure out something I could control in the with as many nutrients as possible; you don’t want to just starve equation.” yourself,” Martin explains. “I fell into a nice rhythm of doing a About the same time, wellness activist Kris Carr came cleanse at the beginning of every season. I love shopping at the to Austin to premiere her film Crazy Sexy Cancer, which farmers market, so I would go and fill my bag full of everything documents the changes she made to her lifestyle and that was in season, drink green juice during the day and make diet after becoming diagnosed with a rare and incurable myself a big raw dinner in the evening.” form of cancer. After seeing the film, Martin bought Although Martin didn’t formulate Daily Greens with juice Carr’s book by the same name, and read every book “Our coffee table came cleansing in mind, people kept asking if they could use the about the connection between food and disease that she juice for cleanses. At first, Martin was hesitant to give out from a mid-century could get her hands on. information on cleansing. antique store that was “I read a lot of literature by Michael Pollan, and the “Some people have taken cleansing to the extreme by using located where Home China study by Dr. Campbell. Through that study, he it for weight loss; they don’t eat during the cleanse and it’s Slice now lives.” was able to draw some strong correlations between the unhealthy that way. You can really unbalance your hormones food we eat and the diseases it causes, cancer being at the top of the list,” and your blood sugar by drinking only juice,” Martin says.

Martin says.

Martin began posting the recipes for her seasonal cleanses on the Daily After learning about the connection between cancer and food (specifically, Greens website until a year’s worth of cleanses was available. It generated the excess consumption of processed food and animal products), Martin so much attention that she combined her story with the cleanse recipes and made the transition to veganism and started eating raw foods and drinking turned it into a book, Daily Greens 4-Day Cleanse, which will be available in green juice to supplement her recovery.

March. The book contains instructions and recipes for four gentle seasonal “It made me feel insanely better,” Martin says. “I could tell it was flooding cleanses, which involve drinking juice during the day and eating a raw dinner my body with nutrients. My hair started growing back really fast. My skin at night for four days. started looking great. My eyes got bright. I got healthy really quickly. It “Writing the book was really cathartic. It was a nice look back at how I got was very noticeable, compared to how long it took some of my friends to get here, why I eat the way I eat and why I cleanse the way I cleanse,” Martin says. healthy again. I definitely attribute it to the juice and the vegan diet that went Part of the proceeds from the book will be donated to programs that along with it.” provide support and services to young women battling breast cancer. Daily After entering remission, Martin continued working in law as the general Greens also supports vital programs for young women through the Drink counsel for a successful telecom company, but continued to share the benefits Your Veggies for Change Campaign. Earlier this year, the company presented of green juice with her friends and family. $5,000 to the Breast Cancer Resource Centers’ Lotus Forum, a support group “My friends and family, they would do it for about three months. After for women 45 years old and younger who have been diagnosed with stage three months, everybody said, ‘This is hard. I’m putting the juicer away.’ ‘Can four metastatic breast cancer. you just make the juice for me?’ was the question I got the most,” Martin says.

“I feel a huge burden to help this under-represented segment of breastDespite wanting to become a lawyer since the age of 6, Martin found cancer survivors, having been one of them, and to make green juice available herself at a crossroads. She felt passionate about making green juice, and and affordable for everyone. It’s a lifelong obsession,” Martin says. “I really became encouraged by the curiosity of strangers, who seemed more receptive believe drinking green juice makes people so much healthier, and sets them to the idea of drinking green juice than ever. on a path to a long-term healthy lifestyle.”

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How S hauna Martin Made Her House a Home

1. Vintage glass. I have been a longtime collector of vintage glassware, ranging from old medicine bottles, to vintage serving dishes and dinnerware. I collect them from all over: estate sales, garage sales, antique places. There is a great place past Dripping Springs on the way out to the Hill Country, and another great place on the road up to Arkansas to visit my parents.

2. Antique fans. My husband, Kirk, has been a longtime collector of vintage fans, lamps and bikes. We have culled down his collection over the years, but the fans make a great conversation piece for our kitchen.

He collected them from all over the place, including his home cities of Kansas City and St. Louis, and a few from here in Austin from Uncommon Objects.

3. Vintage Telephone. The vintage phone came from a trip to Round Top with my cousin, Alan Fyke. We try to go every few years together to find some treasures. We found it at Marburger, to be exact. It is an authentic 1930’s-era phone that would have been similar to the version used in the hallway phone booth that still exists at our house (and for which I purchased the vintage phone). While it is no longer functioning, due to advances in telecommunications, I can still picture a 1930’sera mom using it to gossip with the neighbors.

It is a great addition to our vintage collection.

4. Hatch posters. We love Hatch show print posters, and have been collecting them for years. One of our favorite finds was a fabulous Robert Johnson poster, which we found at Yard Dog on South Congress. We hang it in our living room.

5. Cooper’s art. Our 10-year-old son is a budding artist and we have a number of his pieces throughout the house. I particularly like his Austin cityscapes and his Hill Country landscapes in pastels.

6. Potato Head folk-art piece in the dining room. We snagged this great piece from… the Austin Art Festival about eight years ago from a young artist named Justin. We loved so many of his pieces, it was really hard to choose. We have since lost track of him, but would love more of his work.

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S hauna’s Morning Greens

By Shauna Martin

Shauna’s Green Juice Challenge

By Shauna Martin

Ingredients:

If more sweetness is desired, add:

Basic components:

1/2 apple or pear (or 1/4 of either or both) (This may be needed at first, but I would recommend challenging yourself to cut out a bit more of the fruit each day and try to progress to the point of eliminating all fruit.)

My hope for you is that by the end of your four-day cleanse, you will crave a morning green juice as much as I do. In order to do so, however, you will need to make it your own. You will need to play with it until it is the perfect mixture of vegetables and fruit (if needed) to rock your day and get it started off right. I challenge you to play around with your morning green juice until you truly make it your own. If you own it, you will drink one every morning for the rest of your life.

To help you get started, I will share a little secret with you about the perfect proportions for making a fantastic green juice. Follow these and you will be a happy camper every time you make a green juice.

Directions:

Simple Green Juice Formula

Wash the cucumber, celery (or romaine) and kale (or other dark greens) well. If adding lemon, cut the peel off the lemon and quarter. If adding ginger, wash the root and cut off a 1/4 inch. If adding mint or basil, wash and cut off long stems. If adding fruit, wash, core and cut the apple or pear and cut into pieces that will fit in your juicer. Run everything through your juicer, scrape off foam (if desired) and enjoy!

Ingredients:

This is the recipe I started with when I first started juicing, which I now refer to as my morning greens. At first, I had to add a ton of apple to my juice to make it palatable. But day after day, I noticed my palate being cleansed of my cravings for sugar, and the apple started to taste sickeningly sweet. The act of drinking greens every morning truly changed my palate in dramatic ways. After several months of drinking this every morning, I could actually taste every single ingredient in it with a newly refreshed palate similar to the one I had as a child. I started to really crave my morning greens.

1/2 bunch of kale (You may substitute other dark greens you have on hand if desired.)

1 cucumber 5 celery stalks or one head of romaine (if you don’t like celery) To cut the greenness, add: 1/4 lemon Ginger root (about a 1/4 inch) To add flair, include: Handful of basil or mint (This will wake up your nose and start your day off right with a nice aromatic flair.)

2 parts sweet, juicy greens (celery, cucumber, romaine) 1 part fruit (apple, watermelon, pear, pineapple) 1 part dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, collard greens) 1/4 part herb (mint, basil, cilantro, parsley)

The 411 on Each Ingredient in My Morning Greens:

Kale (or other dark greens): Dark leafy greens are the foundation of all green juices.

They contain the highest concentration of nutrients and antioxidants of any food on the planet.

Cucumbers: To taste good, all green juice needs some sweet, juicy greens. Not only are cucumbers good for you, but they are also super hydrating, containing high levels of electrolyte minerals.

Celery: Again, for green juice to taste good, it needs a double dose of sweet, juicy greens.

Celery is incredibly high in electrolytes, but if you don’t like celery, romaine is a nice substitute.

Apple or Pear: If you don’t mind all greens, then skip the fruit.

However, if you need something to sweeten up your green juice, I recommend either apple or pear. However, as your green palate becomes more sophisticated, I recommend eliminating the apple or pear bit by bit until you eliminate it altogether.

Lemon: A squeeze of citrus will disguise a bit of the green flavor and also aids with digestion. If you like the taste of green like me, then skip this as well.

Ginger Root: Ginger root is another wonderful digestive aid, and will give your green juice a touch of spice to finish and cut down on the greenness as well.

Basil or Mint: I also recommend adding herbs to green juice to give it some flair and wake up your nose. Nothing makes me happier than the smell of fresh basil and mint.

To see an excerpt from Shauna Martin’s book, Daily Greens 4-Day Cleanse, due out in March 2015, and to read about the Austin Woman staff’s four-day cleanse experience, visit austinwomanmagazine.com.

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eco-friendly

Wonderland

BY Andy East, PHOTOS BY Joshua McHugh

With the help of Ali Tayar of Parallel Design Architecture and Christine Ten Eyck of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Kim Dowling brings New York City modernism to Tarrytown.

After 15 years in the Big Apple, Kim Dowling, founder of RIDE Indoor Cycling, knows opportunity can come and go in a New York minute. When she and husband Tim Dowling laid eyes on a vacant lot in Tarrytown, they knew they had to go for it.

“I think we were the first people to see it,” Dowling says. “It was just a flag lot at the end of a street and we snatched it up. We fell in love with it right away and bought it and then started to think about what we would do with it.”

But the new project would not be your conventional residential construction. In her Rolodex, Dowling had close friend and New York-based modernist architect Ali Tayar, whose work includes a carbon-fiber house in Bern, Switzerland, as well as furniture, commercial projects and the Dowlings’ loft in Manhattan.

In fact, Tayar wasted no time, hopping a plane the

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next day, which happened to be Christmas Eve, to survey the new property.

“Because it was Christmas, there was not that much time, so she took me to the site, left me there for a few hours and took me to the airport,” Tayar says. “But one of the very first things was energy.

It was very important that we would use solar energy, even before I had a sketch or anything.

The whole project started with the slope of the roof that is ideal to utilize the sunrays in that location in Austin.”

The Dowlings, like a growing number of Austinites, sell the energy their solar panels collect during the day to Austin Energy and buy it back at night. Depending on how much energy is used, it is possible to sell more than you consume, and building from scratch can make things easier.

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“It was just a flag lot at the end of a street and we snatched it up. We fell in love with it right away and bought it and then started to think about what we would do with it.” —KIM DOWLING “Since we had the chance to do a new construction and Austin Energy makes it really easy for solar—not every community is that way— we decided that we should do it,” Dowling says.

“It’s easier with new construction because you can angle the roof from the start to maximize the sun exposure. We started with the idea we would have solar panels and load up the roof as much as we could. We have got a roof at this precise angle that is 25 by 90 feet, and it’s loaded with solar panels and it generates 27 kilowatts.

“The house is 4,500 square feet with a 500square-foot guesthouse, and I plug my Nissan Leaf into the house, which is all electric. Generally, if you throw in the car, the solar panels cover about 75 percent of the house and the car. And when we’re not around, if we go on vacation, sometimes we’ll get a credit from Austin Energy.”

Although the solar power may already make you environmentally green with envy, it is just the tip of the eco-friendly iceberg. The house is equipped with cement board on the east and west

sides and timed shades that automatically deploy at peak hours to fend off the Central Texas sun.

“Not only did Ali take into consideration the solar panels, he designed the house based on what they call passive solar,” Dowling says. “The east [and] west sides of the house take the most sun, and so we have smaller windows on those sides. And we have the large windows on the north- [and] south-facing [sides], so we get a lot of indirect light, but that indirect light is minimized.

On the north side, we have big shades that are on a timer with the sun, and they come down at a certain time of day to further protect the house.

The shades are clocked to the sun and just go up and down during the day whenever the sun hits at the fullest intensity.”

Even though designing a house like this may sound recondite, harmony is an art that is often simple and is exemplified by the modernist aesthetic that the Dowlings and Tayar extol.

“It has very simple materials,” Tayar says. “It has a cedar façade. It is almost like a shed, and

RIDE Indoor Cycling Founded in January 2013, RIDE Indoor Cycling offers “a rhythm-based spin class with a night-clubby atmosphere in the dark,” according to founder Kim Dowling.

When it came time to design the interior, Dowling knew just who to call: Ali Tayar of Parallel Design Architecture. The décor was inspired by Dan Flavin, a New York artist who rose to fame for his use of fluorescent lights. The late artist’s work can be seen in museums throughout the world, from Marfa to Milan.

“They called me and said they were going to send me a voucher and I should [try the workout],” Tayar says. “I felt like I was going to die actually, but I got hooked on it.

“That is very much designed off of Dan Flavin’s aesthetic. The whole lighting is off of Dan Flavin’s fluorescent and exposed light bulbs that are in different colors.”

RIDE Indoor Cycling offers a wide variety of classes and rides, including corporate, charity, birthday and private rides, and is opening a new location in Houston in January and another in Westlake in May. Visit ride-indoorcycling.com for more information.

Visit alitayar.com for more information on Ali Tayar and his work.

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“I think building is wonderful. You get exactly what you want. When it’s all said and done, it’s tailored to your personality and your taste.”

—KIM DOWLING

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inside there is oak throughout. Every wood surface is from the same species—the floors, the cabinetry, the trims. It has a very small number of different materials, and that is a characteristic of all of my projects.

“One thing that was very important to her, if you look at the plan, one side of the house when you walk in, the left is for the grownups and the right is for the family. There’s a kitchen, dining room, sitting area, you can listen to music there. It’s a completely independent, self-sufficient area.”

Even though everyone puts his or her own stamp on a project, trust and collaboration are key to success.

“I think of it like dancing, like having a partner,”

Tayar says. “It’s a pleasure to work like that, to do it together and create something that reflects her as much as that interior does.”

While the ambitious interior speaks to its owners, the design does not end with the house. The landscaping, for its part, is just as eco-friendly as the house.

“We used a lot of local planting and terracing,” Dowling says. “We did as much as we could to cut down on our water use.”

The yard includes cedar elm, Mexican plumbs and sedges to complement the modernist aesthetic of the home and the hill it sits on.

Austin Energy Solar Photovoltaics Rebate

Kim Dowling

Thinking about going solar? Austin Energy’s Powersaver Program can help you finance your solar panels through loans, rebates and tax credits. You can receive up to a 30 percent federal tax credit and maximum rebate of $15,000 per fiscal year. To qualify, you will need to have a participating company install the panels.

Visit powersaver.austinenergy.com for more information.

Kim Dowling photo by Dustin Meyer.

Landscaping Tips

“Because this house is on a hill and it has a subterranean garage, there was a lot of grading that needed to happen,” says Christine Ten Eyck, founder of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. “We needed retaining walls. Instead of typical concrete retaining walls, we used a wire mesh retaining wall that allows you to plant within the walls. It doesn’t require a huge concrete footing, and it also allows water to permeate and percolate throughout the garden.

“Usually, you see huge concrete or stone retaining walls that have a big, big footprint in the landscape. These are light and they’re green because they are inter-planted.”

Looking back on the project, Dowling says collaborating with Ten Eyck and Tayar was a great experience, and she recommends building for anyone who may be on the fence about it.

“I think building is wonderful,” Dowling says. “You get exactly what you want. When it’s all said and done, it’s tailored to your personality and your taste.

“The key is Austin Energy,” she adds, referring to going solar. “It feels like something that is science-fiction to some people, but it’s not hard. It actually works, and it feels good to do it. I highly recommend it. If anyone wants to contact me at RIDE, I’d be happy to talk to them about it because I’m a real proponent of it now.”

Check out these landscaping tips from Christine Ten Eyck, founder of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. Ten Eyck has been a landscape architect for more than 30 years, and completed numerous projects in Austin.

“The first thing I always tell people: The most important thing is the trees,” she says. “If you have a property where you don’t have any trees, if you do nothing else, I would plant some good native trees like cedar elm and some of the oaks. Because we are in a drought, I would encourage people to use lawn only where you need it, not just use it as a carpet out to the curb. There are lots of drought-tolerant native plants that you can use that would attract birds, hummingbirds and butterflies, and make our gardens more interesting than just a monoculture of lawn.

“Think about using every square foot of your property as potential outdoor spaces to hang out in. Sometimes, people don’t think of the side of their property for a hangout spot. But sometimes, those little areas are just as important as the front or back garden because there are certain microclimates.

You might get east sun, and the house helps block the west sun, so it makes it a pleasant place to hang out.”

Visit teneyckla.com for more information.

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memo from jb

Entertainer’s Dream Home How my vision for Gatsby lawn parties turned into a petting zoo.

By JB Hager My wife and I always fancied being entertainers in our home.

A few years ago, we finally bought a home worthy of it. The downstairs, mostly glass, flowed so smoothly between the backyard, a great mix of landscape and xeriscape, great decks, trees and a view. It had us at hello. We’re certainly not wealthy, but I think we fantasized a Gatsby-esque lawn party, everyone dressed in white, a live band entertaining, minus the long cigarettes and people doing the Charleston.

We hosted one charity fundraiser the first spring in our new home, and it came off without a hitch. It was everything we wanted, and we verbally committed to do this more often. That was three years ago, and we haven’t invited in even so much as the pizza-delivery guy since then because life and kids just sort of happen. That is not a good recipe for maintaining your home and garden.

We work relentlessly trying to maintain things, but we are clearly losing the battle. My daughter and I tend to bring critters home on a regular basis, each time moving the home further and further away from guest-ready.

Now, if we wanted to turn our home into a petting zoo, this would be a much easier request. Perhaps we could just own up to who we are and how we live, and a tour of our home would go something like this: “Welcome to our home. As you enter the foyer, you’ll see our formerly white terrazzo tile floors. At present, there are more than 20 different species of footprints. Bonus parting gift if you can name at least five of them.

On your right is the cricket room.

With so many frogs, lizards and turtles, it just made sense to breed our own crickets. We’ve soundproofed the room so we can’t hear them at night.

On your left is where we store our pig and dog food. Did you know that small pet pigs actually eat horse food to stay lean?

No need to go in that room. That’s where many of our younger and seniorcitizen pets like to urinate.

Now, I know it’s hard to tell, but nearly this entire floor of the house is made of glass walls. Unfortunately, we have to keep all the blinds closed because our animals outside squeal at the top of their lungs when they see us in the living room or kitchen. Besides, the blinds hide all their nose marks on the glass.

As we make our way outside (Please don’t let any of the critters in!), you’ll notice a few things. All the brown areas are where grass used to be.

Pet pigs love grass and that’s why he’s 50 pounds instead of the 20 pounds promised in the brochure.

Observe the trails where the dogs pace back and forth all day, back and forth, back and forth.

Please don’t get too close to the swimming pool. We have lost track of what’s living in there. Might be gators.

Please sit and make yourself at home if you can find a cushion not half eaten by the dogs. Oh look, there’s one down the hill.

Our landscaping is very special. The surviving plants are a hodgepodge of what our daughter has picked out at the nursery throughout the years. Most colorful things have been eaten, but over there, you’ll notice a lovely cactus next to a tomato plant next to a jalapeño plant, some surviving mint and one remaining rosebush.”

This has all been a tad bit embarrassing to share. I’ve been known to exaggerate, and my wife will dread me sharing all this. Relatively speaking, our home is spotless, but considering our original dream, this is how we see it. After our daughter leaves home and all the critters, dogs and the pig have passed, we’ll put this place back to its original state, sell it and promptly move downtown.

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The 2014 Texas Conference for Women Bigger and better than ever, this mustattend event will motivate and inspire you.

Selected by Deborah Hamilton-Lynne With more than 100 speakers and 30 sessions, the only problem you will have when you attend the Texas Conference for Women is trying to figure out how to be two places at one time. The largest gathering for women in the state takes place Nov. 13 right here in Austin, and this year, it is bigger and better than ever. This year, it’s all about knowing what you want and learning how to go for it.

Keynote Speakers: I couldn’t choose just a few to feature, so I am giving them all a shoutout. You simply cannot miss the keynotes this year: Tamara Mellon is the founder of Tamara Mellon brand and former chief executive officer and chief creative officer of Jimmy Choo.

Diana Nyad successfully fulfilled her lifelong dream of completing the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida on Sept. 2, 2013. This feat marked her fifth and final attempt, and took place when Nyad was 64 years old.

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Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor and producer. O’Brien was the originator of Black in America and Latino in America.

Debbie Sterling is the founder and CEO of GoldieBlox, an award-winning toy company on a mission to “disrupt the pink aisle” with interactive construction toys and stories for girls.

Sheryl WuDunn was the first Asian-American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, is a business executive, lecturer and best-selling author. With her husband, Nicholas Kristof, she co-authored four books: A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East and China Wakes.

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On My Agenda: Session 1: It’s All About a Brand New Brand YOU! Tips to Market and Promote Yourself. Now is your chance to create a brand-new brand for you. Having written marketing and publicity plans for more than 150 New York Times best-selling authors, awardwinning branding expert Cindy Ratzlaff and a panel of real-life professionals will share invaluable strategies to help you create your very own publicity plan.

Session 2: Quieting Your Inner Critic So You Can Play Big What sabotages most women from realizing their true potential? Fear mixed with self-doubt. With advice from Tara Sophia Mohr, founder, creator and author of Playing Big, this session will teach you how to manage your inner critic to access and convey greater confidence.

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Expert Exchange: Claiming Happiness Speakers: Cindy Ratzlaff, brand evangelist, social-media strategist, author and Forbes Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter; and Kathy Kinney, actress and producer, are the coauthors of Queen of Your Own Life. If you’ve been struggling to find the happiness you deserve, then this is the session for you.

Social Media Roundtables: Roundtable 4: How to Use Facebook to Market Yourself and Your Business Speaker: Jen Smith, social-media consultant Roundtable 7: Communicating Your Brand Through Social Media Speaker: Elizabeth Jurewicz, social-media specialist, Rackspace Roundtables 9 & 10: Marketing Your Business Online (2) Speakers: Emily Bell, CEO, After Interactive Veronica Morales, founder and CEO, The Social Being

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Twenty-one Austinites will be among the experts and speakers at the conference this year, including these women, who have been featured in Austin Woman: Sunni Brown, author of The Doodle Revolution Alexis Jones, author of I Am That Girl Patty Rogers, Founder of Rallyhood Stacey Zoern, President of Kenguru

My Favorite Piece of Great Advice From Real Mentors: “ ‘Don’t ever change.’ While this may sound indulgent, I took it to mean that I should be myself. It was given to me in the context that I was different. Clearly, all of us have development opportunities, but this feedback gave me wings and the confidence to leverage my strengths. Whenever I feel uneasy, I always remind myself of this conversation and it centers me. It also reminds me of what I bring to the table.” – Carla Piñeyro Sublett, Dell’s executive director of marketing for Latin America For more advice from this year’s speakers, visit austinwomanmagazine.com.

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Once Upon an Interior Design

Is it possible to juggle owning your own business, creating innovative designs and having a family?

Just see how Amanda Stephenson does it.

Not everyone can say they began their professional career at 15, but Amanda Stephenson can. Since leaving the comfort of her Austin home as a teenager, the Anderson High grad attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, worked for a high-end design firm in Los Angeles, including working on a pre-Academy Awards party, and has gone on to start her own design firm, Design Studio 2010.

She’s mastered the art of cabinetry, millwork design and construction, all in the short decade since she left home in search of her dream.

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Although she had worked at a few prominent, highend design firms, Stephenson always knew she wanted to open her own firm, and in 2010, she opened the doors to Design Studio 2010.

“I’ve always had a very entrepreneurial mindset. I worked for a small designer who had a highly successful firm. I took to his business model and looked at how he developed his company when I decided it was time to branch off on my own. When your firm is small, that’s where you can be hands-on with your clients and involved in every project,” Stephenson says.

For Stephenson, her No. 1 priority is to understand her clients because it’s about “what they are drawn to

and what their needs are.” That understanding, along with her commitment to customer service and innovative yet practical design, is the key to her success.

Recently, she’s won awards from the American Society of Interior Designers for design excellence, and from Houzz, a leading online platform for home and remodeling design, for best of remodeling.

The room that was recognized

by Houzz was part of a remodeling project encompassing an entire house. For the award-winning laundry room, Stephenson focused on adding pizazz and sparkle to the room, wanting to make it outstanding and functional at the same time. It primarily functioned as a laundry room, but it was also used to house pets and as a craft station.

According to Stephenson, the goal was to make it a “very enjoyable and cheerful space to be in, which is why the design had to have more flavor and energy.”

When it comes to design, Stephenson doesn’t believe in rules, only a few guidelines. Design Studio 2010 projects are about satisfying clients’ needs first and foremost, and then going above and beyond those expectations. Stephenson and her team trust that they can create fantastic rooms that are still functional and livable. In the midst of fabric swatches and wood finishes, the team also believes in the importance of having fun and keeping the inspiration flowing.

For Stephenson, being inspired means keeping up with fashion, paying attention to local magazines and even a quick visit to Target.

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“As crazy as this may sound, something that inspires me is simply going to my favorite Target store. They have hot, trendy interior items, and the designers they have on board are high-profile designers. Season after season, they create affordable, contemporary designs, and the items are showcased all together on one aisle,” Stephenson says.

Design Studio 2010’s most recent project, the Davenport House, is one of Stephenson’s favorites. It’s a “transitional-style home, but the design adapts to a variety of styles and interests.” It was a very typical Austin-style home remodeled to become a stylish and chic home with a bit of a modern twist.

With a new baby, a loving husband and her own design firm, Amanda Stephenson is at the top of her game, putting a lot of heart and soul into each project. She’s a young, fresh face in the interior-design world, with the gusto and experience to match.

For more information, visit designstudio2010.com.

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Birds of a Feather What I love about my neighborhood.

When I bought my first house last year, I did it very much like I have handled pretty much everything in my life thus far: impulsively. I hadn’t really planned on buying a place for another year or two, and one lazy Sunday morning over coffee, I scrolled through some real-estate listings in my price range just to get an idea of what was out there for a 20-something professional like myself.

I kept coming back to a listing of smaller, neatly kept homes in a neighborhood under development. I toyed with the idea for a week or so, and when I voiced my thoughts to co-workers and a few close girlfriends, they encouraged me to pursue it. Four days later, I was sitting in the builder’s office signing a purchase agreement for a lot that was, at that moment, a concrete pad and a pile of sticks.

I was buying a house!

The next four months were the longest of my life. When I finally closed, got my keys and did my walk-through, I could not believe it was actually happening.

Since graduation, I have been very nomadic and have moved almost 20 times. My whole life to that point was suitcases and boxes; a year here, a year there.

Danielle, the representative for the builder, is a woman my age. We clicked immediately, like long-lost friends reunited. She put up with my crazy questions and neurotic meltdowns with nothing but reassurances and smiles. She also recognized there was something very unique about our street in particular.

Almost all of us were single women buying our very first homes. Ranging in age from mid-20s to early 50s, divorcees, single moms and young professionals, we all had decided to forge ahead with this huge life decision and financial

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responsibility alone. By August, we had all closed on our completed homes and in early September, Danielle very sweetly threw a wine party for just the girls on our street so that we could all get to know each other. Afterward, a few of us wandered home and gave impromptu tours of our brand-new houses, smiling at newfound friendships over piles of still-packed boxes and bare walls.

A year later, I have forged friendships with these wonderful, independent, strong women. We switch off having get-togethers at one another’s homes and lament on dating, life and home ownership over dinner and wine. It is a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Austin where you don’t need to worry about locking your doors and there is an unspoken agreement about street parking. No matter what time I get home, my parking spot is always open right in front of my little house. For the first time since I was a child, I actually know my neighbors by name. We exchange baby-sitting and pet-sitting services. People sit on their front porches and say hello to passing friends and neighbors walking their dogs.

For the first time in my gypsy life, driving down our rural road in the waning sunlight, I can smile to myself and say I am really, truly home.

—April Moritz January's Last Word topic will be “The Power of Second Chances.”

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