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Editor’s Letter
When night falls … IT’S JUST THE TIME TO ADD YOUR OWN LIGHT AND WARMTH TO A DARKENED WORLD
TO OUR READERS: This year, we celebrate 15 years of The Good Life in Central New York. To deliver the best local reading experience we can, we need your input. We’d love to hear from you about what you like best about Central New York magazine. What do you like least? Be honest. You won’t hurt our feelings —
hen I was little, just after the
Also inside, meet local artisans with shops
sun went down on cold win-
on Etsy, get inspired with a room makeover
ter nights, my father would
in Manlius and read how some couples cre-
light a fire. He’d turn on a
ated the wedding of their dreams despite
few lamps to glow, set the family stereo to
COVID-19. In other departments, we check
easy listening (ok, elevator music) and start
in with a downtown boutique that features
dinner. Soon the house would fill with the
fashion and home décor, chat with a local
aroma of a comforting stew. It was the cozi-
philanthropist who makes helping others
est place to be. And a feeling I try to imitate
easy, learn about The Boujee Bohemians
all winter long. If I could, I’d play elevator
and profile Jaleel Campbell, a multimedia
music for all of you (and make a comforting
artist featured this month at the Everson
stew), because these days, we could use all
Museum of Art.
the comfort we can get.
All good things that appreciate the warmth
Think of this issue of Central New York magazine as our way of building you a fire.
your life more koselig (see page 51 for an explanation) and embracing all things winter. We’ll check in with area experts on how to
MJ
incorporate some feel-good rituals at home,
mkravec@advancemediany.com
reframe your mindset and get outside more.
315-766-7833
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anytime at cnymag@ advancemediany.com.
dark the winter gets. Cheers.
to surviving a pandemic winter by making
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and beauty of CNY, no matter how cold and
We hope you’ll find some solace in our guide
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well, maybe a little.
Contents Features
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Making it Special
Local artisans and makers set up shop on Etsy.
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Home Again
Family of essential workers wins a room makeover.
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Warm Ways to Weather Winter
Our guide to surviving the coldest season.
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Weddings During the Time of COVID-19 Our annual guide shows couples how to get creative.
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Adventure Awaits
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How to Plan a Backyard Wedding
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Do’s and don’ts of saying “I Do” at home.
PHOTO BY JUSSARA POTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Elopement weddings offer an ecape from the norm.
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What to savor in CNY now … A Good Feeling … Downtown Doings … Caught Doing Good.
24 The Seen
A pictorial review of Central New York’s socially distanced gatherings.
76 Our Town
Live like a local in Manlius.
78 CNY Scout
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A new lifestyle brand champions a mindful approach to luxury.
81 Farm to Table
Chelsea’s shares a hearty, healthy recipe for Stuffed Squash.
84 Art Profile
Multimedia artist Jaleel Campbell.
88 Galleries
What’s on display in the art world.
90 Flashback
What we were doing on New Year’s.
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91 The Last Word
With Matt Major, ice rinks and facilities director at Skaneateles YMCA & Community Center.
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ON THE COVER The beauty of winter at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. Photo courtesy The Wild Center.
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Chillin’ at home Jan and Feb are nothing to dread. In fact, they’re pretty chill. When it’s cold and snowy, it’s time for cozy. And sweets and sheets to make winter retreats. Here’s how to warm up to the cold months now. BY M J K R AV EC
PHOTO BY JUSSARA POTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
I T ’ S D A B O M B : Hot cocoa bombs blow everything you knew about hot chocolate away. Place cocoa bomb in a mug, pour 10-12 ounces of hot milk, water or coffee over bomb and boom! The bomb melts and releases its contents of marshmallows and other delectables inside. Hot cocoa bombs come in a variety of flavors. Order at Sugar Rush, 45 Main Street Camillus. Visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/sugarrushcamillus J A N UA R Y/ F E B R UA R Y
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Making it special BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOS BY AMELIA BEAMISH
FROM SKANEATELES TO STRATHMORE AND BEYOND, LOCAL ARTISTS AND MAKERS HAVE SET UP SHOP, SO TO SPEAK, ON ETSY. SOME ARE FULL-TIME PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS ARE JUST BEGINNING TO GROW A HOBBY INTO SOMETHING MORE, BUT WE FOUND ALL OF THEIR WORK WORTHY OF A CLOSER LOOK. IN ADDITION TO SELLING ON ETSY, MANY PARTICIPATE IN CRAFT SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND SOME CAN BE FOUND AT LOCAL INDEPENDENT RETAILERS. MOST PRICES LISTED HERE INCLUDE SHIPPING; SEVERAL OF THESE SHOPS OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR LOCAL DELIVERIES OR PICK-UPS.
Warm ways to weather winter LIGHT A CANDLE AND POUR THE TEA, HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO STAYING SANE THIS SEASON — PANDEMIC OR NOT.
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IN THE TIME OF C OV I D -19 C E N T R A L N E W YO R K W E D D I N G V E N D O RS S H A R E D T H EI R A DV I C E FO R C O U P L E S P L A N N I N G W E D D I N G S I N 2 02 1 A N D B E YO N D
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Farm to Table
Sq-use us! HEALTHY FARE IN WINTER? YES, WAY. CHELSEA’S RESTAURANT & BAR ON ONONDAGA HILL SHARES A SIMPLE, HEARTY RECIPE FOR STUFFED SQUASH.