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Contents Up Front

GETTING STARTED

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28 A NOTE FROM KRISTY 32 B EHIND THE SCENES A look inside Capital

Your Style

Your Community

100 THE HOT LIST Must-have fall fashion picks 102 FOR THE BOYS 10 items every man needs 116 MAKEOVERS 3 women get new looks 122 FRESH FACES Mascara rankings 124 NOUVEAU YOU Skin-smoothing options

Style’s cover and fashion shoots

35 FOOD & WINE AFFAIR

Toast the community at this annual event

36 LIMELIGHT Seen on the scene 44 CAPITAL CAUSES A calendar of benefits 68 PASSION TO PROFITS

Dublin dog lover finds success with pet business

70 U NSUNG HEROES

Hilliard couple grants wishes

74 TALKING POINTS

Ovarian Cancer: The Quiet Killer

81 HELLO, HOLLYWOOD

Stars crave Columbus jewelry designer’s work

Y our Life 31 FALL HOME SHOW A decorator’s dream 1 52 DECOR Connie & Dick Tressel’s abode 1 164 LET’S LUNCH Indian Oven 170 GOOD SIPS Slip into serenity at Petali Teas 172 GET COOKING Fabulous supper club 76 BEING WELL Killer heels 1 178 IN SHAPE One woman’s record-breaking run 180 OUTDOORS Best bets for autumn leaf admiring 182 MEET & GREET Alexa McCallister

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Fabulous local finds LEADING LADIES

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Luxe living in Bexley TRENDSETTER

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Up Front

Editor’s Note

Dear Columbus: I love you

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Photo by Will Shilling

was on a flight home from New York when a businesswoman sitting a couple rows back loudly voiced her displeasure about our destination.

The man beside her said it was his first trip to Columbus.

“Oh, you’ve never been to Columbus? It’s great,” she exclaimed, feigning excitement. “They’ve got Bob Evans, and Bob Evans. And then, a couple exits down, they’ve got Bob Evans.”

As she babbled, my ire grew. I tried desperately to dig up precisely what I wanted to say, but in my frustrated moment of defensiveness, couldn’t conjure the perfect words.

Now, Columbus leaders find themselves in that same position—struggling with how to aptly describe our fabulousness to the rest of the world.

The bottom line is, we need an identity.

Who, exactly, are we? And what makes us great?

While reading about their efforts, I began contemplating those questions myself. Clearly, I like living here. I’ve visited several stunning locales and lived in a couple different states—including the oft-lusted-after Colorado— but chose to make Columbus my home. Why? Having had ample time to think since that plane ride, I may finally have found the right words for my friend in flight. (And to our fine city leaders, consider this my respectful two cents.)

Columbus is like the girl next door— smart, friendly and warm as ever, but suddenly sexy, too.

It’s teeming with talented artists (CCAD, anyone?), businesses whizzes (Wendy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Nationwide Insurance) and culinary geniuses (I’d put The Refectory, M and Lindey’s up against any restaurants I’ve enjoyed in Europe).

It has Downtown, with luxe lofts for urban living and stunning venues that bring in dazzling shows. It has German Village, where Schiller Park boasts an outdoor theater, Katzinger’s sells sandwiches as big as your head and jovial neighborhood bars abound. And it has the Short North—a vibrant, evolved, fresh stretch of happy in the form of chic eateries, brilliant galleries and exceptional boutiques.

Plus, all of that goodness is surrounded by a bevy of suburbs that are charming in their own distinct ways. They offer genial neighborhoods where kids can walk to high-performing schools and ride bikes to community pools. And in those pleasant ’burbs, Mom and Dad can afford to own good-sized homes and still have enough cash to pay a babysitter on Friday night so they can hop Downtown for a dinner soiree at—can’t forget this one—one of the more glorious art museums in the country.

Also, the city’s zoo has been crowned the best in the nation, and

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COSI the top science museum.

Want to party? Watch a Blue Jackets or Clippers game Downtown, then hit Arena District bars. Want to shop? Try Easton, Polaris, Tuttle and the myriad gems between. Want to help? Pick a cause and get to work; options are plenty, as the people here are heralded for our generous spirit. Want to learn? The Ohio State University is only the first of several praised educational institutions. Want to drive? You can—without getting stuck in traffic.

Walk High Street during Gallery Hop with an ice cream cone in your hand, popping in and out of boutiques, enjoying sidewalk musicians, and then find me an event somewhere else—anywhere else—that is as smileinducingly cool. Hike along the hilly trails at Highbanks, or sip wine at one of The Conservatory’s posh fundraisers, and show me a city that puts more care into its parks. Then stand amid the sea of red in Ohio Stadium on an autumn Saturday, singing “Hang on Sloopy” while praying for a touchdown, and tell me we’re not The Best Damn City in the Land.

New York, I appreciate your fast pace, your bright lights, your Broadway shows. Chicago, I like your splendid Michigan Avenue, your lively Navy Pier and your delightful hot dogs. And San Francisco, I adore your bay, your bridge and your distinctively laid-back West Coast vibe. But I can’t leave my heart on a cable car, in Wrigley Field or amid Times Square.

Because I’m already in love with Columbus.

In this magazine, I hope we do what we strive to with each new issue: Introduce you to several more things—and people—that make our city worth celebrating. And one of those is most certainly Jeni Britton Bauer, who is building a national-attention-getting ice cream empire with a work ethic and friendliness that should make us proud. I’m not sure I’ve met anyone who embraces—and promotes—Ohio more than her.

People may not, as the naysayers scoff, want to vacation here.

But they do want to live here.

And I can think of no greater compliment.

Here, after all, we can have our blessedly delicious Bob Evans pancakes—and eat them too.

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Up Front

Behind the Scenes

Hot shots Successful women are, inevitably, busy women. But we wrangled some stellar ones for this issue. First, Columbus ice cream queen Jeni Britton Bauer impressed us enough to make her the first non-model who graces a Capital Style cover. (For the cover shoot, held at her Short North shop, we stayed true to her easy vibe with relaxed hair and minimal makeup.) And on the fashion front, we chose seven stars of the Columbus scene—all women who own their own boutiques—worth noting.

Getting them in one room at one time was no small feat, —Kristy Eckert but well worth the result. Enjoy.

Photos by Jodi Miller

The necklaces Jeni wears on the cover were made by women in Uganda, the same country from which Jeni imports her vanilla beans. The necklaces are from Substance, owned by Christina Getachew

Photo editor Will Shilling enjoyed photographing Jeni as much as he enjoys her Bangkok Peanut ice cream september/October 2010 photo shoots

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Franklin Park Conservatory: From Field to Table

Dress for Success Columbus: Rock the Runway

Appetizers, cocktails and dinner provided by Central Ohio chefs.

Proceeds benefit the education programs at the Conservatory; begins at 6 p.m.

Price: $300 Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side Contact: 614-645-6402, FPConservatory.org

Cocktails, music and a fashion show on top of the Renaissance hotel. Proceeds benefit programs to provide professional clothing to women in need; begins at 6 p.m.

Price: $75 Location: Renaissance Hotel, 50 N. Third St., Downtown Contact: RockTheRunway2010.

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Children’s Hospital: Black Tie Ball The Children’s Hospital evening includes dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction, benefiting the Behavioral Health Center; begins at 7:30 p.m.

Price: $75 advance, $100 at door Location: Medallion Country Club, 5000 Club Dr., Westerville Contact: 614-228-4260 September 19

Riverside Methodist Hospital: Kitchen Kapers Visit remodeled kitchens in six Upper Arlington homes to benefit Riverside’s Artist in Residence Program; begins at noon.

Price: $20 Location: Various homes in Upper Arlington Contact: 614-570-2260, KitchenKapers.org

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Columbus Food & Wine Affair: Grand Tasting For the eighth year, enjoy fine wines and food from local restaurants while taking in the sights of the Franklin Park Conservatory; begins at 6:30 p.m.

Price: $125 Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side Contact: 614-264-5505, FoodAndWineAffair.com

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The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus: Night of Chocolate

Grady Memorial Hospital Foundation: High Heels & High Hopes

Support cancer awareness during an evening of chocolate, wine, entertainment and auctions; begins at 7:30 p.m.

Price: $125, $1,000 for 10, $1,200 community pack of 12 Location: Haaf Hall at Grange Insurance, 671 S. High St., German Village Contact: 614-791-9510, WellnessColumbus.org

A girls’ night that includes dinner, auction, shoe contests and entertainment by Evolution of Dance creator Judson Laipply; begins at 6 p.m.

Price: $55 Location: Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell Contact: 740-615-0520, HighHeelsAndHighHopes.com

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Columbus AIDS Task Force: Art for Life

Goodwill Columbus: Extraordinary People Luncheon

Auctions of original artwork, benefiting the Columbus AIDS Task Force. Live auction begins at 6 p.m., silent auction at 8 p.m.

Price: $75 silent auction, $125 live auction Location: Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High St., Columbus Contact: 614-561-0725, Catf.net/artforlife September 26

Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence: The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day Carnival rides, petting zoo, entertainment from David Archuleta and more. Thirty of North America’s top equestrian riders compete; begins at 10 a.m.

Price: $15 adults, free for kids Location: The Wexner Residence, 1 Whitebarn Rd., New Albany Contact: 614-939-3026, TheNewAlbanyClassic.com

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March of Dimes: Signature Chefs Auction Fine dining and wine from area restaurants and vendors, and live auction featuring special dining packages; begins at 5:30 p.m.

Price: $100; $1,500 table Location: Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Easton Contact: MarchOfDimes.com/ohio October 30

A black-tie event hosted by Easton Community Foundation will celebrate the stories of Nationwide Children’s Hospital; begins with cocktail reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Price: $500 Location: Grand Ballroom of Hilton Columbus, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Easton Contact: NationwideChildrens. org/onceuponanight

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Networking and seafood extravaganza; begins at 5 p.m.

Price: $85 chamber members, $95 non-members; $680-$760 table of eight Location: Columbus Zoo, 4850 Powell Rd., Powell Contact: 614-221-1321, Columbus.org

Event to recognize volunteers who have supported efforts that build independence, quality of life and work opportunities for individuals with disabilities; begins at noon.

Price: $150 Location: Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 350 N. High St., Arena District Contact: 614-583-0359, GoodwillColumbus.org

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ittle Jeni Britton would frolick in her grandmother’s 10 acres of gardens, picking blueberries to eat, conjuring maple from trees to boil into syrup and collecting cattails to weave baskets.

“I feel,” she said, “like it was Eden.”

But her creative genius wasn’t the only thing percolating in those younger years: Her entrepreneurial spirit was, too.

In fourth grade, she crafted yarn into colorful shoelaces, created a cardboard display case to showcase them, and sold her goods for 25 cents on the playground until the principal called her into his office. Later (and this time, smartly enough to elude authorities) she ran a custom sticker-making business for spending cash. And in high school, she worked every afternoon grinding Kool-Aid with sugar in a mixer, pouring it into homemade paper straws, stapling the ends, and

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“If you can’t find a job,” she said, simply, “make a job.”

Now 36, Jeni Britton Bauer, has done a lot more than make a job. The founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has quickly expanded her onewoman operation, selling delectably different ice cream at the North Market, into a mini empire, and she’s garnered a cult following—and national acclaim—doing it.

Even as experts lament the nation’s economic state, hundreds of people are willing to wait in long lines to pay $5 for a dish of three Jeni’s flavors.

Whether or not they know it, it’s a testament to the success of a little girl who people said was, quite frankly, too creative for her own good.

Yet despite the success, and ensuing attention, Jeni is charming in precisely the way one might imagine her to be— artistic and whimsical, but thoughtful and engaging. She is confident and direct without being arrogant or pushy, a savvy businessperson—clearly— but a friendly one, too. She’s

“I want to be in a city where I feel like we can make something happen.

I’d rather help create the community I want to live in than move to a place where someone else has already established their version of cool.”

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Trendsetter “Jeni is fearless, which is really pretty refreshing, because she will not ever hold herself back from taking a risk.”

Michelle Maguire, local librarian, photographer and artist

The Scoop on What’s Inside

Jeni’s uses the best ingredients they can find to create the best taste they can conjure. Here’s a look at some of those ingredients.

Cream

Jeni’s cream is from Snowville Creamery, a family-owned property near Athens, Ohio, that prides itself on raising healthy, grass-fed, well-treated cows that produce what they believe is the finest milk available. Once Snowville’s cows are milked, the cream is in Jeni’s kitchen within 48 hours.

MINT

The black peppermint in Jeni’s concoctions is grown at Jorgensen Farms in Westerville. There, farmers cultivate the organic herbs on a section of land designated solely for Jeni’s mint. Once it’s picked, it’s placed in paper bags and driven to Jeni’s Grandview kitchen, where it’s chopped and mixed into cream.

STRAWBERRIES

These are grown at Polter’s Berry Farm in Fremont. During the three-week peak strawberry season, Jeni’s receives 1,800 pounds of strawberries per week from the farm, and her staff hand cuts each one.

BLUEBERRIES

Jeni’s blueberries come to fruition at The Wayward Seed Farm in Marysville, which isn’t a certified organic operation, but says it meets and exceeds most organic standards.

Vanilla beans

The vanilla beans in Jeni’s ice cream come from one specific farm in Uganda, and hers is the only company in America that imports them from that farm.

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the type of woman who wears flowing scarves and retro glasses, cherishes her Italian bike and got married in her grandmother’s backyard with just three witnesses on hand.

The type who supports local farms and artists, cooks for her employees once a month and still enjoys standing behind the counter to help customers more than any other part of her business.

Warren Taylor, owner of the Athens-area creamery where Jeni buys her cream, is one of many who adore her.

“I think we have our time on this earth to accomplish something, and I think that it’s to make the world a better place and to take care of each other—it’s just that simple,” Taylor said. “She knows that.” eni grew up in Illinois and moved to Central Ohio at 12.

After high school, she set her sights on Hollywood— where she dreamed of doing crazy movie makeup—and earned her esthetician’s license. But soon, she switched gears and enrolled at Ohio State University. She studied art and art history for five years. Despite her counselors’ attempts to focus her, however, she never graduated.

“That’s just my nature,” she said. “I don’t focus.”

Meanwhile, she had been working in the kitchen at a local bakery, La Chatelaine.

Maybe, she thought, she should go to culinary school

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and become a pastry chef. She started experimenting at home.

One night, she used chocolate and cayenne pepper to make ice cream for a dinner party. “When I tasted it, it was like a light bulb went off,” she said. “Everybody freaked out about it.”

She shopped the North Market for interesting ingredients—basil, rose petals, lavender, yogurt, cherries, wine— and concocted myriad recipes.

Six months later, the ice cream artisan (who sometimes sported pink hair) opened Scream in the market with a friend. Their always-evolving flavors weren’t perfect, but the women developed a following nonetheless.

“It was really fun to see the person behind the product,” recalled Michelle Maguire, a local librarian, photographer and artist who met Jeni in those early days. “It was the first kind of place I saw somebody really enthusiastic and passionate about making something that was edible.”

Still, three-and-a-half years in, Jeni was bringing home only $638 a month (“All the merchants fed me,” she said), and Scream closed.

Jeni spent two years working other jobs—baking croissants at La Chatelaine, helping people in an Upper Arlington library, nannying for a local family. Her old fans would see her out with her thenboyfriend, Charly Bauer, and buy them drinks. They would corner her in the library to chat.

Everyone wanted to know when Jeni would return to her calling.

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aving learned many lessons from her first go-round— like the fact she needed at least one mainstay, addictive flavor that people could always expect (salty caramel it is!)—Jeni poured time and effort into a serious business plan. Her goal: To make flavorful ice creams with fresh ingredients from Ohio and around the world. But she needed a $1,200 machine to get started, and wasn’t sure where she would find the money.

Charly, who taught math and physics in Malawi as part of the Peace Corps and earned his master’s degree in library science, was determined to

Jeni and her husband and business partner, Charly, at home with kids Greta, 3, and Dashiell, 1

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figure it out.

“She had a passion for doing this kind of stuff that I had never seen before—not in any friends of mine, not in colleagues,” he said. “The type of person with a passion like that only comes along once in a lifetime.”

In December 2001, Jeni arrived home to the Short North apartment she shared with Charly, and there it was—her machine.

“It was like an engagement ring,” Jeni recalled. “I knew we were going to be together forever. I knew we were going to be in business together. I knew it was going to work this time.”

Looking for input—and financial backing—Jeni made

salty caramel ice cream for the family whose children she nannied, and showed her plan to the childrens’ father.

Impressed, the successful executive offered her a significant sum of cash to start her business.

Then, he offered this advice: Don’t take the money.

“Because if you take it, I’m going to want something from you—a big stake,” he said.

“Think of it as a rainy day fund. It’s always here if you need it. But figure out other

ways to get it.”

Jeni secured a loan from the bank, and on an autumn Saturday in 2002, with Charly by her side and having hand-made every bit of ice cream in her case, opened her namesake shop at the North Market. It was Ohio StateMichigan game day, and they expected a slow day.

But the line was long—and only continued growing.

Jeni’s plan—to use one dipping cabinet for alwaysavailable signature flavors and

“Jeni wouldn’t bring anything to market that she wouldn’t lovingly, caringly give to her own children.”

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Sometimes so busy that her feet swelled too badly to squeeze into her shoes, she was exhausted, but hopeful.

“There was never a day off—ever,” Jeni said. “Not for years.”

Soon, Charly’s brother, Tom Bauer, quit his business job and became a company partner.

“She was kind of that mini-celebrity at the market,” he said. “People would come in and talk with her, and she would talk as long as they wanted.”

As Jeni’s following grew, she began selling her ice cream to restaurants and stores. But such growth came with a visit from the agriculture department. Wholesale production regulations, they gently explained, did not allow such practices.

Jeni moved her operations a couple of miles away, to a facility she calls “The Kitchen.”

To justify the cost, she, Tom and Charly—who worked as a librarian for OhioLINK—decided they needed to open a second store.

In 2006, their Grandview shop opened, and Charly quit his day job. eni’s Splendid Ice Creams now boasts shops in the North Market, Grandview, the Short North, Bexley, Dublin and, most recently, Clintonville and Powell.

It is also sold in roughly 30 groceries nationwide, including in all of the gourmet Dean & DeLuca markets.

At $10 a pint ($12 in some locations), it’s among the most expensive ice creams in the country.

That’s because Jeni insists on doing things right by seeking

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the most exquisite ingredients possible and putting care into every step of the process. She gets strawberries from a farm in Fremont, for example, and blueberries from one in Marysville. Her peppermint is grown from a particular patch of land on a Westerville farm. And all of her cream comes from cows at Snowville Creamery, Taylor’s family-owned property near Athens.

Jeni’s team (and yes, one gets the feeling the mostly young, artsy bunch does actually enjoy their roles) performs nearly every task by hand— from hulling strawberries and chopping mint, to slabbing spatulas of ice cream into pints and writing labels.

The resulting taste—and the stories behind it—are why she believes people are willing to splurge on a small luxury.

“I think people love to know who grew the mint, or where the chocolate came from,” Jeni said. Plus, she noted, tastings

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Franklin Park Conservatory

“I think conservatories (in general) are very boring. But I think Franklin Park has found a way to make it beautiful and gorgeous and rich and exciting.”

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“The North Market is just like the center for food activity and food inspiration. We have people who visit the North Market and would love to have one in their city. You can’t just start one; it has to be organically grown for many years.”

Wexner Center for the Arts

“They are like a laboratory for international artists. They think of themselves as a lab. I just love that ever-changing nature. And the things they bring in—the people, the art—is amazing. The Wexner is always a sure bet—we’ll have fun, a great date, whatever.”

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Jeni’s employs 25 people full-time and about 100 part-time. About a year ago, Jeni, Charly and Tom hired longtime friend John Lowe, an attorney, to be the company’s chief executive. They needed someone to steer the ship so they could focus on the creative. “He knew who we were,” she said. “He wants to protect it.”

Besides growing the company, Jeni is also putting the finishing touches on a book she wrote that is scheduled to be published next June. It will include 70 ice cream recipes that she spent months perfecting in a test kitchen, using a $50 Cuisinart mixer.

Giving Back

Causes close to Jeni’s heart (and pocketbook)

Local Matters

Jeni is a founding member and board member of Local Matters, a group working to educate people about the benefits of local food by doing things like helping neighborhoods start community gardens and showing them how to prepare meals with what they grow. For more, visit Local-Matters.org.

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At night, Jeni and Charly, now married, go to their small-but-cozy Upper Arlington home, where they hang with their toddlers Greta, 3, and Dashiell, 1. (They weren’t planning on marrying, but Jeni’s grandmother offered the ring she hadn’t taken off for 45 years. So in that grandmother’s backyard, with only her, the minister and his wife present, Jeni and Charly tied the knot.)

“She’s just an incredibly inspiring person,” Charly said.

“She’s very easy to be around 24 hours a day. She’s extremely giving and sharing with her time. She’s never too busy to help me as a husband, even if it means interrupting work.

She’s always been family first.”

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“I love working. I love that our kids see us enjoying our jobs.”

Jeni Britton Bauer, Jeni’s founder “Our wealth is in this business, in the daily fun we have,” Jeni said. “We don’t have a big house. We live a modest life. If we ever have personal wealth, we’ll travel with it. I don’t want to keep it.”

Even as she opens two new shops and finishes her book, even as national publications herald her sweets and TV shows feature them, Jeni is in no way satisfied—or even, for that matter, comfortable.

“I wake up every morning still feeling like I’m fighting for my life, fighting for my job,” she said. “Especially now— now that we feel like this is

really working and we don’t want to lose it.”

So she doesn’t feel like she’s reached the top?

“A thought like, ‘We’ve arrived?’ That’s never crossed my mind,” she said.

As she sits in her office, surrounded by sketches and scribbles and a box full of tasting spoons beneath her desk, one gets the feeling she’s truly being honest.

If that’s the case, then—if Jeni Britton Bauer hasn’t yet arrived—that must mean she’s still headed somewhere.

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efore Liza Lee moved in, a fence separated the head of school’s home from the Columbus School for Girls.

The historic estate along South Columbia Avenue in Bexley had long been part of the all-girls campus but, in the past, parents and students were rarely welcomed inside.

One of the first things Lee did was remove the fence.

Then, she took that gesture a step further by inviting the CSG Parents’ Association to hold one of its meetings at her home.

“It drew a bigger crowd,” said Lori Ann Feibel, past co-president of the parents’ association. “Who has ever been invited to the headmistress’s house for a meeting? It was crazy.”

Lee’s hospitality and openness continued throughout the 2009-2010 school year—her first at CSG. She hosted more parents’ meetings over coffee

and tea, as well as some lessformal socials, including a pizza party at which students played hide and seek.

Feibel, who served on the search committee that brought Lee to CSG, said that Lee’s charm, combined with her experience as an educator, made her a “package deal.”

“She was a dream, as far as I’m concerned,” Feibel said.

“Getting her to say ‘yes’ was wonderful.”

The feeling is mutual. “It’s been better than I even imagined,” Lee said.

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hen CSG first approached her in 2008, Lee assumed the school needed an interim leader. “I said, ‘That would be great. I’d love to come for a year.’ ” Turns out, CSG had Lee in mind as a permanent replacement.

Her credentials include 14 years of leading the Hockaday

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—Lori Ann Feibel, past co-president of the CSG Parents’ Association

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Jubilee Marketplace Each year, the Columbus School for Girls hosts a Jubilee Marketplace to raise money for scholarships. This year’s event is Oct. 15-17.

From clothing and jewelry to toys and sweets, “There’s something for everyone in the family,” said Kate Giller, Jubilee chair.

The annual shopping event offers more than 40 vendors from around the country, with all proceeds benefiting the Columbus School for Girls Scholars Fund.

A sample of this year’s wares include Sarah Oliver hand-knit handbags from California; home accessories and gifts from Crème de le Crème in Illinois; silk separates from the Anita Ford Collection in Florida; and men’s accessories from Just Cuff Links in Vermont.

The festivities kick off Oct. 14 with a Scholars Fund Gala featuring delicacies from local chefs, live music and a silent auction. Tickets for the gala, held from 6 to 10 p.m., are $300 per couple.

The marketplace is Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Columbus School for Girls, 56 S. Columbia Ave. Tickets cost $5 online or at the door. For information, call 614-252-1999 or visit CSGJubilee.com.

Jubilee’s vendors include Sarah Oliver, whose wool handbags (shown above) sell for $198 to $525

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School, a prestigious all-girls boarding and day school in Dallas. During her time there, student enrollment grew and annual giving doubled.

After retiring from Hockaday in 2004, Lee wasn’t ready to hang it up. She directed a private foundation that started a public, all-girls school in Dallas, and went on to serve as the interim head of two more schools in Charleston, S.C., and Austin, Texas.

CSG offered Lee permanence, and the chance to be near several relatives and one of her closest childhood friends. Those connections were an important consideration.

“I’ve always loved Columbus,” Lee said. She had visited many times and knew “enough people here to have a network that was larger than the school itself.”

She accepted CSG’s offer.

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ee, 67, now feels very much at home, but her heart still lies in Texas.

Her husband, Will—and his work as a gastroenterologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center—remains in Dallas.

The couple, who have three grown children, take turns commuting between Dallas and Columbus nearly every weekend. They get through the week by e-mailing and phoning each other daily (three times, at least). Will said the arrangement isn’t as complicated as it sounds—flying nonstop from Dallas to Columbus “is really quite easy,” he said—and he supported his wife’s move to Ohio because CSG provides a sense of stability that her previous interim jobs did not.

“These jobs are exhausting, but it’s even more exhausting if you have to meet a new community every year,” Will said. “I think this is actually a

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He summed up his wife’s post-“retirement” career with a little humor: “Somebody once said she’s a ‘headmistress addict.’ ”

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he New York native developed a passion for education as a child at the private, all-girls Brearley School in Manhattan. “I wasn’t a top student,” she said. “But I loved the world of school.

And that’s what sort of sent me towards working in a school. I loved the school community.”

Lee found her teachers fascinating and their conversations interesting. “I wanted to be like them.”

She attended Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts, where she majored in English and also met her husband, who at the time was studying at nearby Amherst College.

Lee won a Woodrow Wilson fellowship for aspiring teachers at Columbia University, but after earning her master’s degree learned that teaching

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“She has a way of making people feel good about themselves.”

—Will Lee, Liza’s husband jobs weren’t easily handed out.

“No one offered me a job,” Lee said. “I had no experience.

I didn’t get an education degree. I’d never taught a class.”

She landed her first job in 1974 at Brearley, her alma mater. Three years later, she was promoted to head of the middle school. Her career path later weaved through South Carolina, back to New York, to Texas, back to South Carolina and then to Ohio.

Growing up in a girls-only learning environment allowed Lee to focus on her studies void of distractions, she said.

Today, she strives to provide a similar experience at CSG. She explains the value of an

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all-girls education this way: “The central task of growing up is answering the question, ‘Who am I?’ I think that an allgirls school or all-boys school gives children the chance to answer that question without having to refer to the opposite gender, so that you get your truest answer.”

She paused, then added, “Having said that, I think that in a girls school we can focus on the ways in which girls learn best.”

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aking people feel important is one of Lee’s talents, her husband said. And interacting with her students is clearly

something Lee enjoys, said Joan Hill, CSG’s director of Lower School.

“She is so joyful when she is listening to them and working with them,” Hill said. “What is wonderful about Liza is that she includes them. She has advisory groups of students to help her with decisions and things that she’d want to run by the rest of the student body.”

Much discussion went into several changes that Lee has already helped enact, including altering class offerings and schedules, consolidating to a single uniform for all seasons and re-naming the Mothers’ Association the Parents’ Association to be more inclusive.

“We have families with two dads. We have families with two moms,” said Feibel, past co-president of the parents’ association. “For years and years and years, we wanted to change it, but she gave us the courage to make that change.”

Lee respects the traditions of CSG but wants the school to move forward, her admirers say.

“She is a very strong advocate and representative of an all-girls education, but on top of that, she has this wealth of experience,” said Susan Tomasky, who chairs the Board of Trustees. “My first impression of her was that she knew exactly what she was doing.”

Above Lee’s desk, a redand-gold school banner hangs.

On it, stitched in Latin, is the school’s motto: Forte et Gratum, which means “strength and grace.”

Lee’s calm, confident leadership style embodies that, said Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, associate head of school.

“She’s a small woman,” Scheckelhoff said. “But she just has great strength and grace.”

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he look on Charlie’s face is one of complete contentment.

But why wouldn’t it be? He’s getting rubbed, scrubbed, primped and pampered.

This, however, is no fancy salon or day spa. It’s Mutts & Co., where the pampering is reserved for pets.

The Dublin business is the brainchild of 43-year-old Deborah Vitt. She’s the first to admit it’s not an original idea, but her spin on something commonly found on the West Coast—and, according to Vitt, harder to come by in Columbus. “We moved here and had a tough time finding a place to wash our dogs,” she said.

A job with J.P. Morgan lured Vitt’s husband, Mark, to Central Ohio. “As much as we loved San Francisco, we decided that this would be a better place to raise our family,” she said. So the couple, along with two young sons and two big dogs, packed up

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and shipped out.

Vitt—who had a background in retail, and spent time at both Gap and Bath & Body Works—decided that instead of taking a job immediately, she needed time to think about what she really wanted to do with her life.

“I didn’t want to go back into corporate America,” she said. “I wanted to spend my time on something I loved.”

Her passion was clear: Vitt had long worked with animal rescue organizations, and devoted much of her time and attention to finding loving homes for animals without them. After a year of research, and a lot of time spent on message boards, Mutts & Co.—a store and pet grooming studio where owners can do the scrubbing themselves or leave it to the experts—was born.

Customers praise the shop as friendly and accommodating, even special ordering items when wanted.

“I do everything there,” said Kristi Grubbs, who lives in Dublin and owns KG Interiors.

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“I have my puppy groomed at Mutts & Co. I just go visit because they love my dog and I love them. My dog knows when we pull up to the building. He loses his mind.”

It was a success from its 2007 opening.

“We’ve been profitable since the first year, which is shocking to most people,” Vitt said.

“I think it’s because customers feel the same way about their animals as they do about their children.”

The business has been so successful that this spring, during one of the worst economic slumps in history, Vitt more than doubled the size of Mutts & Co. to accommodate a booming retail business.

In the shop, she emphasizes the health and well being of creatures big and small. She stocks all-natural food, treats and dietary supplements—and also offers hard-to-resist toys and accoutrements for the well-dressed pet.

Staying true to her commitment to homeless pets, Vitt sponsors a different rescue

Her passion was clear: Vitt had long worked with animal rescue organizations, and devoted much of her time and attention to finding loving homes for animals in need. organization every month, grooming their animals at no cost.

“When these animals walk out of here, they have a completely different attitude,” she said. “It really helps their chance of being adopted.”

And Vitt’s outlook has never been brighter. She celebrates the lessons she learned by taking a leap of faith. “Don’t let fear guide your decision making,” she advises. “Fear will lead you down the path unfulfilled and unsatisfied.”

Vitt has big plans for what started out as a small company, including an in-store bakery and online store. But she’s also thinking even bigger.

She hopes to one day operate a multi-store chain. She says the number-one request she gets from customers isn’t for a brand of food or a certain dog collar: It’s, “When can I get a franchise?”

For more on Mutts & Co., visit MuttsAndCo.com. Watch Andrea Cambern’s “Female Focus” at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays on 10TV News HD. September/October 2010 Capital-Style.com

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WISHING UPON THE WETZELS Hilliard couple has helped grant wishes for more than 120 children Story by: Melissa Kossler Dutton

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ue and Greg Wetzel started volunteering for the Make-AWish Foundation because they wanted to give back to their community.

“Something was kind of missing in our life,” Sue said.

“We wanted to do something to help somebody else.”

They quickly discovered that their efforts were changing their own lives as well.

They found they have passion for working with families who have children facing lifethreatening diseases.

Inspired by the families they meet, they challenge themselves to help grant as many wishes as they can.

“It’s just been a real grounding experience,” said Greg, 63, who is retired from the dental industry. “With all the negative that goes on in the media and the world—to see the courage and the love of family and friends and mothers… is just absolutely amazing.”

The Hilliard couple also finds working with the dedicated Make-A-Wish staff and volunteers a heartwarming experience. “What these employees do to get those children their wishes—most of them are on call for these families 24 hours a day,” added Sue, 63, a retired banker.

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worked with the Columbusbased chapter of the Make-AWish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana for 12 years, were named as the 2010 Volunteers of the Year.

As wish granters, the Wetzels interview children about their wishes and then deliver the good news once a wish has been granted. They provide families with their itineraries and tickets and arrange for celebrations if the wish is occurring in someone’s home. Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses, makes the necessary arrangements to fulfill the wishes using donated funds, airline miles and partnerships with Disney World and other businesses. Trips to Disney World, family vacations and

Something was kind of missing in our life. We wanted to do something to help somebody else.

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Condition: Spinal muscular atrophy Type 1 Wish: Visiting Disney World The story: Brett, who requires a ventilator, loves watching Mickey Mouse and Goofy on TV. The Wetzels helped arrange a trip to Disney World for Brett’s fourth birthday. The family spent a week in Orlando and celebrated Brett’s birthday in the Magic Kingdom. They also visited Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World.

Condition: Brain arteriovenous malformations and brain hemorrhage Wish: A shopping spree The story: Ashley, who loves fashion, and her grandmother, Deborah, were picked up

by Aladdin Limousine on a summer Saturday and taken to Easton Town Center. The Wetzels met Ashley and her grandmother at Easton to help Ashley shop. She bought new clothes, accessories and school supplies. After shopping, the limo took them to the Spaghetti Warehouse for dinner.

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Condition: Severe seizure disorder brought on by Type 1 diabetes Wish: A diabetic alert dog trained to alert someone to high or low blood sugar levels The story: Eli and his mom, Laura, spent three weeks Jefferson City, Mo., for training at Heaven Scent Paws, Inc. On the first day, they met their service dog, Magic. Eli learned the basics of handling a service dog and how to handle Magic in public places. Eli and his mom returned home as a Certified Service Dog Team.

4. Parker, Age: 10 Condition: Lymphoma Wish: Visiting LEGOLAND in San Diego, Calif.

The story: Parker and his family traveled to San Diego for an activity-filled vacation. The then-6year-old Parker visited the San Diego Zoo, spent time at the beach and hotel pool, explored the city and spent two days at LEGOLAND, where he rode the Technic Coaster, his favorite part of the wish.

room make-overs are popular wishes.

Working with the Wetzels was “amazing,” said Allison Kingsley, whose four-year-old son Brett received a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla. “Everything they did was just perfect for him,” she said.

“They’re just special people.

They embrace all these kids.”

The couple bring a unique perspective to the job because their now-40-year-old son had cancer when he was 5 years old. “We can empathize and sympathize,” Greg said.

“We kind of know what these families go through.”

Sue and Greg Wetzel with Brett Kingsley of Hilliard, who visited Disney World

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The foundation recognized the Wetzels because of their unsurpassed level of commitment to the organization, said Susan McConnell, president and CEO of the local chapter.

The Wetzels have donated hundreds of volunteer hours to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and touched the lives of more than 120 wish children during the past dozen years.

They routinely request to work with children who live in the most remote areas and who have been waiting the longest for a wish, she said.

“The Wetzels are a ray of hope,” McConnell said. “Their compassion, warmth and optimism give the families a healthy dose of hope when they need it most.”

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Forever Changed The lives of several local women have been touched, changed and sometimes taken by ovarian cancer. Here are three of their stories.

Its signs are subtle, but its results are often deadly. Do you know how to identify early signs of ovarian cancer?

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t 26, Julie Gillespie was living the life she’d always planned.

She had finished college, fallen in love and landed a job as a hospital social worker.

When subtle signs of illness first appeared, Julie and her husband hoped that she was pregnant. But a series of doctor visits in 2000 revealed a diagnosis far from what the couple had imagined: Julie

“Don’t let your physician or nurse practitioner brush you off if they’re not taking your concerns seriously.”

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had ovarian cancer.

Compounding the devastating news was that her cancer was at Stage 4, the most advanced and dangerous stage.

For 5 ½ years, Julie survived the disease, undergoing a hysterectomy and months of chemotherapy.

Her older sister, Chris Gillespie, drew inspiration from Julie’s enduring strength.

“Usually it’s the older sister who teaches the younger sister,” Chris said. “But I think I learned more about courage, grace and dignity from her than I could ever have imparted on her.”

At 31, Julie died.

Now, Chris volunteers as president of the nonprofit Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio (OCAO). She has made it her mission to raise awareness of the rare cancer that blindsided her family, and to educate women about the warning signs and symptoms of the disease. A spotlight shines on those efforts in September, which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Ovarian cancer has been dubbed the “silent killer” because it can be difficult to detect. Symptoms include bloating; pelvic or abdominal pain; difficulty eating or feeling full; and urinary problems.

More than 21,000 women

Kathy Lucas There was little warning before Kathy Lucas (shown here in pink) was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer.

“It really all hit her suddenly,” said her daughter Kelly, 22, of Worthington. “It kind of went from her feeling completely normal to her feeling extremely bloated. She was having trouble eating.

It was a very quick progression. I don’t think she had any idea what was wrong with her.”

Shortly after Kathy’s diagnosis, she and Kelly joined the OCAO committee that organizes Strides for Hope, an annual 5K to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer. The rest of Kathy’s family formed a support team of walkers and runners under the name “Kathy’s Crusaders.”

Armed with a positive outlook, Kathy completed two annual walks alongside her team.

Last fall, she even vacationed in Aruba.

“As bad as my mom was in the beginning, she went through some good times,” Kelly said. “I don’t think the doctors ever expected her to live for as long as she did.”

Kathy’s 2 1/2-year battle with cancer ended in February at age 48.

“It’s just a constant adjustment,” Kelly said. “The hardest part is that we were always just a very close-knit family.”

This year, Kathy’s family—including her husband, Al, and children Kelly, Brad and Ally—will walk in her memory.

Ashley Love Ashley Love was the picture of health. She grew up playing soccer, dancing and cheerleading, and stayed active as a student at Ohio State University.

“I never had asthma, never had an allergy, never had a broken bone and never had anyone in my immediate or close immediate family with cancer,” she said.

So she knew something wasn’t right when, over the course of several weeks

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“The symptoms are very vague.

That is what’s so irritating about this disease.”

Chris Gillespie, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio president

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Ovarian cancer’s signs can easily be mistaken for other health issues lB loating lP elvic or abdominal pain lD ifficulty eating or feeling full lU rinary problems

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The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio’s annual Strides for Hope 5K Walk/Run is at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 at the Westerville Community Center.

For details, e-mail walk@ovariancanceroh.org or call 614-546-9498.

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are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 15,000 women die of the disease every year in the U.S., according to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Survival rates also are lower than other cancers that affect women.

Roughly 75 percent of women are diagnosed after the cancer has already spread, said Dr. David Cohn, a gynecologic oncologist at Ohio State University’s Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.

Although most cases occur in post-menopausal women, young women are affected, too.

“It’s the eighth most common cancer in women,” Cohn said. “There’s a lot of research that’s ongoing to find ways to detect the disease in early stages.”

Chris Gillespie urges women to look for the disease’s subtle symptoms. Julie had experienced them, but doctors didn’t uncover the cause until it was too late.

“A lot of women, they don’t advocate for themselves,” Chris said. “When it comes to our own health, a lot of women are really busy and say, ‘Well, I’ll put it off ‘til tomorrow.’ ”

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while at OSU, she felt bloated and gained 10 pounds.

She saw a urologist, who initially suspected that kidney stones or a weakened bladder were to blame.

But after mentioning the problems to a medical-student friend, Love quickly followed up with another doctor who discovered abnormal growths on her left ovary. Two tumors were growing inside the ovary, but there was hopeful news: they had not spread. The tumors were caught during Stage 1. Though doctors would have to remove her left ovary—convincing Love she would never bear the children she wanted—she would live.

“I never gave myself time to stop and mope around,” she said.

Now 27, Love lives in New Albany and serves as OCAO’s director of minority outreach. And in February 2009, Love and her fiancé, Ron, welcomed a baby girl into their lives.

“That was a shocker,” Love said. “I look at Chloe and I think to myself, ‘It was all worth it.’ ”

Ruth Lykins Ruth Lykins didn’t let a cancer diagnosis at age 62 crush her positive attitude.

“I can beat this,” the Westerville resident thought. “I can do it.”

During the past two years, Lykins has experienced only a three-month break from chemotherapy.

The reprieve came last winter, when she thought her Stage 3 ovarian cancer had been cured.

But the disease had quietly spread to her liver and stomach.

“It was kind of a blow when they found it again,” she said. “I was surprised. I felt great.”

Living with cancer has been a physical and emotional journey that Lykins is thankful to have endured with the help of family—her grown children have washed laundry and cooked countless meals—and a caring team of doctors and nurses.

Lykins’ treatment currently includes participating in a 22-month clinical study at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.

She maintains an optimistic outlook for the future.

“They said that this will definitely be what I die of, but I don’t have to die tomorrow,” Lykins said. “The study is 22 months long, so I’m definitely planning on living through that. I’m hoping that in 22 months, they will have come up with something else.”

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As a vice president and mortgage sales manager at a bank in Mansfield, Ohio, Jane drives 1,200 miles a month visiting her sales staff and clients to help develop business for the bank.

That’s a lot of time to sit in a car, especially with an aching back.

A herniated disc (between L4 and L5) made life miserable for her.

“Any movement, even something as simple as brushing my teeth, caused me excruciating pain,” she explained.

“It got to the point where every movement had to be thought out and measured against the pain I would surely feel.”

In late 2008, Jane was told that she needed an open surgical procedure and she even set a date for the operation. Before she fully committed to moving forward, however, Jane decided to talk to several people who had undergone that type of spine surgery.

She didn’t like what she heard.

Some said she could expect a long and painful recovery; others told her they still didn’t feel much better when all

TODAY, JANE IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS DRIVING HER CAR, WITHOUT BEING IN PAIN.

was said and done. “I got scared,” Jane recalled with a shake of her head.

Then a co-worker told her that she had just seen a feature story on television about a “minimally disruptive” surgical procedure.

“You should check it out,” her friend encouraged her.

Jane didn’t have much time— remember her surgery had already been scheduled. Internet research led her to discover the XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) procedure and a doctor in nearby Columbus who could perform the surgery. “I told him what I was up against, and he moved quickly. The surgeon was able to schedule me at the same time as my old surgical date in January, and he felt like I was a great candidate for the XLIF procedure.”

It turns out he was right. “I remember waking up after my operation and feeling no pain,” Jane said. “I mean none! I was amazed.”

Then something interesting happened when her husband, Gary, began walking her around the hospital halls.

“My room was on a floor devoted to spine surgery, and as we passed other rooms, we heard moans and even screams from patients who had undergone more traditional back surgery with big open incisions.

They could hardly get out of bed, and here I was walking the next day.

It was a real eye-opener for me, and I feel fortunate to have stumbled across such a minimally disruptive technique as XLIF.” Jane, who used to walk 15 to 18 miles a week, began a new walking regimen to get her strength back as soon as she was released from the

hospital three days after surgery. “I began by simply walking around our kitchen island, 10 minutes at a time.

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“As my strength and stamina improved, a dear friend would pick me up and drive me to the store, where I would hold on to a shopping cart as we walked up and down the aisles so that I could get my walking in. You have to be creative in Ohio in the dead of winter,” she said with a smile. “But I’m convinced that all my walking speeded up my recovery.”

Jane returned to work full-time just three weeks after her surgery. “I’m so grateful for this new technology, and I want to tell everyone that I have no back pain—none at all. But the most important message I would like to share is this: go talk to other patients or doctors who know about the XLIF procedure before you make a decision. Times have changed.

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Brilliant Baubles When she wanted something a little different than what she already owned, longtime businesswoman Marlene Dade turned to her creative side and began designing jewelry.

Nearly a decade later, Dade Designs are being worn by the likes of Patti LaBelle and Pamela Anderson. The luxurious jewelry collection includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings handcrafted by Dade, 49, in her Columbus home studio. Many pieces are made out of sterling, stones or beads, and prices range from less than $100 to more than $1,000. The spirited and fashionable Dade also enjoys crafting custom jewelry that incorporates a woman’s personality.

The most rewarding part of her work, she says, comes when a client receives her new jewelry. “I love seeing the expressions on people’s faces,” Dade said, “when they put their necklace on for the first time.”

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Columbus offers a bevy of beautiful boutiques specializing in upscale women’s clothing. Meet seven stars of the local fashion scene—all who own exclusive shops.

Girls ShopGirls Left to right: Jin Fillinger, jinny Jill Richey, leFlair Connie Leal Ballenger, Lea´l Allison Jayjack, Ladybird Maren Roth, Rowe Christina Getachew, Substance and Martha Ellrod, Godfry’s

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Ballenger, 48, spent years working in finance before opening her sophisticated store, which specializes in contemporary and timeless wears for social events and career dressing and also carries great Saturday-chic, Mom-on-the-move clothing.

Her God-given balance, she says, is returning home to her guy’s-guy husband, Mike, and two rough-and-tumble boys— Andrew, 11, and Michael, 7.

In Her Words

Why style matters: How you are dressed can so impact how you feel about yourself and how the world perceives you.

On Columbus women: Columbus women are very aware of fashion and open to trends in a reserved way that reflects keen sensibilities. They make smart choices that combine current trends with quality pieces.

Your inspiration: I love unique personal style.

A women who dresses herself to complement her body and her personality, without being ruled by trends, always catches my attention.

What She’s Wearing Allen Allen cami, $39; Alice+Olivia top, $198; Malene Birger obi belt, $165; Paige Premium Denim jeggings, $158; Ax+Apple necklace, $115; all at Lea´l. Barbara Bui boots and other jewelry, Ballenger’s own.

Lea´l is located at 2128 Arlington Ave., Upper Arlington.

For more, visit LealBoutique.com.

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Martha Ellrod Godfry’s, Polaris Lifestyle Center

Ellrod, 48, and her husband, Heinz, spent years perfecting Godfry’s as an exclusive men’s clothier before expanding the Columbus institution to include women’s wear, too.

After years in Upper Arlington and then Worthington, the couple—along with their shop dog, Dolce—moved their store to spacious new digs in the outdoor area at Polaris Fashion Place. They pride themselves on luxurious customer service—and their tailor even works on site.

In Her Words Your style:

I am a blend of contemporary European with a classic edge.

I like to mix it up.

Why style matters: Style helps define your individuality.

Your inspiration: My individual relationships with my clients. They inspire me to always strive for what’s new and fresh in the market.

What She’s Wearing Annette Gortz knit dress, $875; leather pleated shawl, $1,075; and leather pleated hand warmers $275; all at Godfry’s. Scott Kay earrings, $275 at Godfry’s. Stuart Weitzman boots, $795 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Godfry’s Men’s and Women’s Clothier is located at the Polaris Lifestyle Center at Polaris Fashion Place.

For more, visit Godfrys.com.

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Jin Fillinger jinny, Short North

The California native, 34, worked as a fashion editor, producer and stylist before moving to Columbus when her Ohio-bred husband, Donald, accepted a job promotion. Her rich, elegant-but-edgy shop features hard-to-find, bigname international designers. Her favorite part of the Columbus fashion scene is the people: She used to dress personas, she says; now, she dresses women she views as incredibly real.

In Her Words Your style:

Two equal parts strong and effortless chic with a dash of somber sensuality

On Columbus women: Columbus women are sophisticated in a disarmingly real way, which mirrors both the fun and pragmatism of fashion.

Your inspiration: A woman’s sense of presence inspires me, because it’s proof positive of my belief that clothes don’t wear a woman; a woman wears the clothes.

What She’s Wearing Thakoon dress and Bottega Veneta sandals, both her own.

Etten Eller vintage watch plate pendant, $312; and Etten Eller watch gears necklace, $271; both at jinny.

Jinny is located at 844 N. High St., Short North.

For more, visit ShopJinny.com.

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Christina Getachew

Substance for Fashion Conscious People, Short North Getachew, 42, opened her store after falling in love with the Short North. When her doctor husband, Mikael, transferred to Cincinnati, they moved—but she vowed to keep her vision alive. The mother of 6-year-old twins Hannah and Grace now commutes to and from Columbus four days a week to run her chic, environmentally conscious store. Substance includes its own design studio, carries many lines made with organic or sustainable fibers, and donates a portion of each sale to public education improvement.

In Her Words Your style:

I revere classic but always with a modern, urban twist.

Why style matters: Style provides creativity and a soul-nourishing self expression everyday.

Your inspiration: My 6-year-old twins.

Unaware of style don’ts, they innocently encourage bent rules. Plaid and tiaras with leopard? Why not?

What She’s Wearing Oyukaa skirt, $88; Necessitees blazer, $85; Michael A. Gaines necklace, $158; Phoebe Charn vegan bootie, $45; all at Substance.

Substance for Fashion Conscious People is located at 783 N. High St., Short North.

For more, visit ShopSubstance.com.

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September 14, 2010

An evening of fun and food. Over 50 of Central Ohio’s best Chefs, boasting their very best; all to benefit students at Columbus State Community College.

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Allison Jayjack Ladybird, Short North

Jayjack, 28, was a standout athlete at Dublin Coffman High School and played soccer at Marshall University before venturing into the fashion world. After working in New York, Chicago and Toronto, she returned to her hometown to open her own haven, Ladybird—a fun, well-edited shop which she aptly describes as East Coast prepster meets West Coast edge.

In Her Words Your style:

Clean, modern, glamorous and a bit masculine

Why style matters: It’s a way of saying who you are without saying so.

Your inspiration: I am inspired by everything from my relationships, to movies, thrifting, music, blogs, art and something as simple as people watching.

What She’s Wearing BB Dakota blouse, $70; LVC denim shorts, $160; Candela booties, $182; House of Harlow horseshoe bangle, $42; House of Harlow peacock bangle, $72; all at Ladybird.

Vintage watch, Jayjack’s own.

Ladybird is located at 716 N. High St., Short North.

For more, visit LadybirdFashion.com.

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leFlair Boutique, Dublin Richey, 51, was a regional director at Express before taking over leFlair—a friendly, comfortable store that has offered classic-with-a-twist clothing and accessories for almost 30 years. She and her husband, Tim, have a 15-yearold daughter, Britt, and 12-year-old son, Jack, who they cheer on in everything from horseback riding to hockey. Richey enjoys having what she calls the best of both worlds—a store of her own, and the ability to enjoy her family.

In Her Words

Why style matters: To make individuals feel good about themselves

On Columbus women: Confident, conscientious, independent, caring, giving, friendly and worldly

Your inspiration: People! I love being around friends, relatives, customers, neighbors, associates, etc.

They inspire me with their stories and knowledge that make me want to live life to the fullest every day.

What She’s Wearing Karen Kane turtleneck tunic, $70; reversible vest, $76; Lynn Ritchie ponte pants, $129; Leatherock snakeskin belt, $169; Ilse Jacobsen boots, $179; Ali Oesch multi chain necklace, $89; and Michael A. Gaines hoop earrings, $49; all at leFlair.

LeFlair is located at 241 W. Bridge St., Dublin.

For more, visit leFlairBoutique.com.

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Fashion

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Maren Roth Rowe, Short North

Roth, 31, grew up in both Bexley and Minneapolis, moved to New York to work in fashion public relations, and eventually returned to Columbus and opened Rowe. The bright, airy store specializes in fresh, contemporary pieces. Outside of fashion, Roth’s greatest passions are the Jack Roth Rock n’ Run—an annual 5K race she organizes in honor of her late father—and her dogs, Rocky and Hudson.

In Her Words Your style:

Classic American with a bohemian twist

On Columbus women: Strong, determined, ambitious and creative. There are amazingly talented, fabulous women who start incredible companies and achieve impossible dreams while making it all look effortless.

Your inspiration: My peers. The other women on these pages. To see them doing well and succeeding is not only an inspiration, but a push for me to keep up and continue to be a better person, business owner and active part of the community.

What She’s Wearing Yoana Baraschi top, $298; James Jeans twiggy ponte pants, $124; Kelsi Dagger shoes, $138; ADA belt, $82; and Monserat De Lucca ring, $46; all at Rowe.

Rowe is located at 718 N. High St., Short North.

For more, visit RoweBoutique.com.

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Fashion

Fall Picks

Jill Richey Frank Lyman giraffe print tunic; $128 at leFlair

We asked each of the seven featured boutique owners to choose one must-have item for fall. Here’s what they’re loving this season.

Text by: Kristy Eckert

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Christina Getachew Below-theknee skirt from Substance’s in-house label, Fashion Conscious People; $32 at Substance for Fashion Conscious People

Jin Fillinger 3.1 Phillip Lim cape with leather trim; $794 at jinny Photo courtesy Phillip Lim

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Maren Roth Cleobella Brixton Ikat tote; $450 at Rowe

“This fall, any piece that adds a little structure and directs your wardrobe to a slightly more tailored look is a nice addition.”

Connie Leal Ballenger Alice+Olivia riding blazer with leather trim; $462 at Leal

Allison Jayjack Equipment silk blouse; $172 at Ladybird

“They are great with strappy platforms or high boots.”

Martha Ellrod Sita-Murt denim and lycra jeggings; $295 at Godfry’s September/October 2010 Capital-Style.com

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For the boys

The Top Essentials every man should have in his closet

Styling by: Elizabeth Bean Smith of Wardrobe Therapy Story by: KRISTY ECKERT Photos by: WILL SHILLING

Closets don’t have to be complex. Less can certainly be more in this arena—especially if you choose your pieces wisely. Ten nice items are all any man’s wardrobe truly needs. (We’re assuming boxers and socks are a given. If you don’t assume the same, set down this magazine and run to Target. Or find a wife.)

V-neck or Crewneck Sweater

Lace-Up Shoes Choose brown or black; you can wear the right pair with a suit or denim.

Shown here: Hugo Boss shoes, $225 at Saks Fifth Avenue

This is a great layering piece over a simple tee or buttondown woven (either cotton or wool work; choose what’s most comfy for you).

Shown here: Saks Fifth Avenue sweater, $125 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Two-Button Black Suit

Dark Denim

Keep it simple and classic.

Shown here: Versace Collection suit, $895 at Godfry’s

Attention guy’s guys: Go with straight legs.

Shown here: A.P.C. Rescue Denim, $155 at Milk Bar

Belt Choose black or brown based on what shoes you most often wear, and try finding a belt that can be both casual and dressy.

Shown here: Saks Fifth Avenue belt, $98 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Flat-front Trousers Wear them casually or dress them up: Either way, they may be the only pant you truly need.

Shown here: Alberto trousers, $198 at Jeffrey Thomas

Casual T-Shirt A crewneck, v-neck or polo are preferred for this piece, which you can wear alone or use to layer; a basic Hanes will work, as will something a bit more luxe.

Shown here: Nice Collective tee, $85 at Brigade.

Ties Button-Down Dress Shirt A white or light blue woven shirt can take you many places and can pair with a suit, sweater, sport coat, trousers or denim.

Shown here: Saks Fifth Avenue shirt, $135 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Small prints keep the eye focused; bolder prints make a statement.

Available at: Luciano Barbera tie, $150 at Godfry’s

Mid-Length Car Coat Feel polished without feeling stuffy in a piece that pairs with either suits or denim.

Shown here: Haupt coat, $750 at Godfry’s

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Travel

Getaway

Road Trip:

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Whether you make it a daylong outing or weekend venture, Cincinnati is worth your visit

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t’s a quick drive, really—not even two hours from most parts of Columbus. If you haven’t visited Cincinnati recently, it’s worth the super-short trek—especially for a girls’ day or weekend. You can break up the already-easy stretch down I-71 with a stop at the Prime Outlets in Jeffersonville, where you’ll find stellar deals at stores like Calvin Klein, Nike, Coach and Pottery Barn. Then, once you’re in the Queen City, you’ll find places a-plenty worth checking out. Here are options we recommend.

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Shopping

Sure, mall shopping is great—and Cincinnati offers it. But if you’re looking for something a little different, the city boasts a nice selection of high-end boutiques. Here are some of our favorites.

The Wardrobe Cincinnati

Fresh, sophisticated clothing and accessories for the true fashionista. A beautiful, well-edited selection of everything from dresses and denim to shoes and necklaces by designers like Poleci and Geren Ford. You could fill your whole closet here. (Plus, mention Capital Style when you shop, and receive 10 percent off!)

Location: Madeira, 6904 Miami Ave. Web: TheWardrobeCincinnati.com

La Silhouette

Luxurious selection of high-end lingerie from France, Switzerland, Belgium and elsewhere.

Elegant offerings from bras to nightgowns. Don’t miss the lovely selection of Wolford tights.

Location: Madeira, 6914 Miami Ave. Web: LaSilhouetteLingerie.com

Alligator Purse

Upscale-yet-edgy, this star of the charming Hyde Park Square offers splurge-worthy dresses, jackets, tops and more from designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Robert Rodriguez. Perfect for the fashion-forward career woman. (And

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while you’re there, be sure to walk around and enjoy the square’s myriad other offerings, too— from vintage jewelry to homemade soaps.)

Location: Hyde Park, 2701 Erie Ave. Web: ShopAlligatorPurse.com

Soho Boutique

This bright boutique offers a fun, broad selection of special-occasion dresses (along with other clothing) from designers like Alice + Olivia and Hunter Dixon. Leans younger (think colorful frocks and sequined minis) but also sells out-ofthe-ordinary work-appropriate attire, too.

Location: Hyde Park, 2757 Observatory Ave. Web: ShopSohoBoutique.com

Sarah Benjamin’s

A good choice for upscale Saturday wear. The selection is casual but classy—easy-to-wear clothing that looks stellar without being fussy.

Think quality denim, comfy dresses and outfor-drinks-on-the-patio tops and jackets by the likes of Ella Moss and Elizabeth & James.

Location: Mariemont, 6810 Wooster Pike Web: SarahBenjamins.com

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Getaway

This page: Here, a roasted salmon dish at Cumin. Top right, the casually chic Cumin.

Bottom right, a tomato and mozarella salad at Orchids at Palm Court. Opposite: the elegant Orchids at Palm Court

Eating Cumin

This small, hip spot serves world fusion cuisine (owner Alex Mchaikhi was born in North Africa and speaks five languages) and features an extensive wine menu. It’s a great place for lunch, dinner or just a drink and snack (the menu offers breads and dips; the goat cheese spinach dip is amazing!).

Location: Hyde Park, 3520 Erie Ave. Web: CuminRestaurant.com

Orchids at Palm Court

Locals herald Chef Todd Kelly’s grand, award-winning restaurant as a must-visit for dinner. Consistently given AAA’s four-diamond designation, this hotel establishment is rich and ritzy, with a menu that changes seasonally and a pastry chef who delights.

Location: Downtown, inside the Hilton at Netherland Plaza, 35 W. Fifth St. Web: OrchidsAtPalmCourt.com

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The Woodhouse Day Spa

This beautiful spa offers a sophisticated, calming atmosphere.

You’ll feel spoiled with a luxe robe to wear, loose-leaf tea to sip and treatments that incorporate organic ingredients. The two-hour “Back to Basics” package is a perfect Saturday treat: a 25-minute back, neck and shoulder massage; an essential purifying facial; and a hydrating ginger pedicure for $165.

Location: Montgomery Historic District, 9370 Montgomery Rd. Web: WoodhouseCincinnati.com

Worth noting: A local Woodhouse Spa is opening this winter in Dublin at 19 N. High St. in the new BriHi Square.

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Crave Shopping

Story by: Kristy Eckert

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Photos by: Will shilling

Photo courtesy EDG

From warm, fabulous lighting to flats that will take you everywhere, our shops are stocked with goodies. Here are out latest craves.

Guest to impress Looking for a housewarming or hostess gift? Wow them with these thoughtful soaps.

Available at: Embroidery Design Group, 2564 Billingsley Rd., Columbus; $11 for single bar or $20 for box of three

Let there be light These beautiful, American-made lamps are intricately crafted by sisters-in-law artists—one who makes the hand-blown glass bases, and the other who makes the custom shades.

Available at: Helen Winnemore Craft, 150 E. Kossuth St., German Village; $625 (green) and $525 (red)

Walk this way Whether you pair them with black leggings and a tunic or jeans and a tee, you’ll amp up any look with these Tory Burch leopard flats.

Available at: Saks Fifth Avenue, Polaris Fashion Place; $225

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Bring the bling These fun, statement-making belt buckles are handcrafted with crystals and beads by a Massachusetts artist.

Available at: Gallery Art Center, 4737 Reed Rd., Columbus; $125 (including a strap)

O-H these are tasty!

Tailgating? Be the hit of the party with these Buckeye cookies by Powell cookie-maker extraordinaire Sue Bissonnette, who can create anything you want (including jerseys with your kid’s name!).

Available at: Sweet Tooth Cottage, SweetToothCottage.com or 614-361-6166; $24 per dozen (custom creations may be more)

Bowl them over Handmade by an artist in Portland, these one-of-a-kind leather bowls are stunning, unique and useful.

Available at: LP Designs, 5 N. Liberty St., Powell; $20 (small), $40 (medium) and $100 (large)

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Fabulous Finds SuLu Bracelets ($9.95-$24.95) Unique, one-of-a-kind bracelets at a fabulous price! Check out our trendy clothing and accessories for all your fashion needs.

Where to get it: SuLu Trends 877-644-SULU www.SuLuTrends.com

Barclay Pipe, Tobacco & Cigar We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary! At Barclay Pipe, Tobacco & Cigar, we carry a full range of cigars, pipes and tobaccos.

Female owned. Female friendly.

Where to get it: Barclay Pipe, Tobacco & Cigar 1685 West Lane Ave., Columbus 614-486-4243 2673 Federated Blvd., Columbus 614-764-0300 www.BarclayPipeandTobacco.com

Chocoholique A gift to Columbus chocolate fanatics, Chocoholique offers over 500 varieties of artisan chocolates sure to please any palate. Find fresh dipped in-season berries, custom wedding favors, corporate gifts, chocolate and wine tastings and an expansive list of gourmet chocolates. A sensory experience guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning chocolate craving.

Where to get it: Chocoholique 601 N. High Street, Short North 614-223-4009 www.LeChocoholique.com

911 Weddings Not your ordinary wedding planner, but more like your favorite aunt that has come to help with your wedding at any time that you need help during the planning. We can teach you how to handle some tasks, or we can do them for you.

Stylish décor, bouquets, tables and more, while helping you keep your cost down.

Rebel Yell Tank ($60) High-end denim store Voodoo Denim also sells casual sportswear, like this tank by Rebel Yell.

Where to get it: 911 Weddings— Help for the Do-it-Yourself Bride 614-325-5492 911Weddings@gmail.com

Where to get it: Voodoo Denim Lounge 780 N. High St., Short North 614-294-0500 www.VoodooDenimLounge.com

Stiletto Cuffs Stiletto Cuffs are decorative, elastic covers for thin heels. They protect everything they get in touch with: shoes, floors and last but not least the women – wherever life takes them.

Thistle and Sparrow Fashion-inspired portraits for individuals and families with a focus on high school senior portraits.

Where to get it: Damsels in this Dress 673 High St. Worthington 614-433-9394

Where to get it: Thistle and Sparrow www.ThistleAndSparrow.com 614-668-1230

Fall Wreath ($90) Not your mother’s wreath.

Don’t get caught by the wreath police with last year’s discount store bargain. Have one custom designed with different shapes and colors to compliment your home.

And don’t forget the holidays!

Cabbage Rose Candle Stopper ($32) Sobo Style is a unique store specializing in old and new home furnishings and gifts.

Functional treasures for every room.

Where to get it: Petals & Leaves 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 112 Powell 614-785-9690 www.PetalsAndLeaves.net

Where to get it: Sobo Style 3282 N. High St., Clintonville 614-447-8880 www.SoboStyle.com The Renaissance Columbus If you think outside the box, have we got a room for you.

Renaissance believes that - no matter where or why you travel - there’s always something wonderfully new to be found.

Prepare to taste, see, feel, sip, hear, do and try something wonderfully new.

Silpada Jewelry Rush hour. Beige walls. No windows. Fluorescent lights.

Forget ALL of that!

Start selling silver jewelry as an independent representative and work from home. Set your own schedule.

Earn free jewelry and free trips.

Office life is boring. Call me if you’re contemplating a career change.

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel 50 N. Third St., Columbus 614-228-5050 www.RenaissanceColumbus.com

Where to get it: Martha M. Price 614-578-2304 www.MySilpada.com/Martha.Price

Cheesecake Accessories Gorgeous and comfortable chocolate suede platform boots from Nicole, (black also available) $195; fleur-de-lis multistrand necklace, $28, cocktail ring, $22.

Where to get it: Cheesecake Boutique 1760 W. Lane Ave. Upper Arlington 614-481-0400 www.CheesecakeBoutique.net

Original Bleacher Blanket Poncho ($65) Designed for cold-weather sports spectators. Warm, cozy and stylish!

Call for your FREE PONCHO* *restrictions apply Where to get it: Varsity Couture www.VarsityCouture.com 847-291-6637

Beauty

Makeovers

Hair, brow & makeup makeovers give three local women new looks for fall Story by: Brittany Kress

Professionals

Kat Sasfy Senior Director, MAX The Salon in Short North Gary Motto Senior Director, MAX The Salon in Short North Olivia Heather Senior Director, Q Salon in Columbus Jade Piatt Licensed Esthetician, MAX The Salon in Short North Aja Wukusick Licensed Esthetician, The Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Dublin Adrian Davis Master Esthetician, The Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Dublin

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ou don’t need to lose weight or spend thousands on clothes to make yourself over. Sometimes, a great haircut and better brows can offer the new, amplified image you’re seeking. We recently asked who among you wanted a different look. The response was overwhelming. We chose three women to revamp, and the professionals at Charles Penzone Salons used their expertise to do just that. Here, we showcase the results.

The Twentysomething

Mallory Sribanditmongkol Bio: 23 years old, Gahanna resident, communication specialist at Safelite On needing a new look:

ON HER NEW LOOK

“I’ve always looked really young for my age, and that’s fine… but I just got my master’s, I got married, I’m buying a house. It’s time for me to look a little bit older, I think. I feel like people don’t take me seriously sometimes. My hair’s been varying lengths and varying colors of red for several years.”

“I like it. In the beginning, I didn’t think it was going to be that much different because it didn’t seem like we cut that much hair off, and the color didn’t seem that different – but I feel like I do look a lot different. But I’m still me.”

AFTER

Pro Tips On red hair: “Red’s going to be big this fall,” said Olivia Heather, senior director of Q the Salon.

She cautioned Sribanditmongkol against washing her hair in hot water, which can speed up how quickly red hair color fades, she said.

On powder: After applying eyeshadow, tap a round brush in translucent powder and wipe it beneath the eyes to remove any fallen eyeshadow without smearing it, said Jade Piatt, licensed esthetician at MAX the Salon in the Short North.

On 20-something makeup: “She’s younger, so she can be a lot more daring with makeup,” Piatt said. “To look more mature, it just has to be a little more polished. But she can still play with color.”

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Kim Reynolds Bio: 36 years old, Ostrander resident, stay-at-home mom of three young boys

Pro Tips On updating highlights: Color blocking is an updated interpretation of traditional highlights, MAX the Salon senior director Kat Sasfy said.

After getting the length about right, she dried Reynolds’ hair and then snipped out a lot of the bulk.

On needing a new look:

ON HER NEW LOOK

“I am a stay-at-home mom to three boys ages 7, 5 and 2. I am outnumbered in this house and no one likes to give me time to make myself look presentable, much less look good. I would like to show my boys that mom can look pretty.”

“I think it’s awesome. I love my hair. I was nervous about that coming in, but I’m very excited about it. I think it will be really easy (to upkeep). The boys are going to be able to tell; they’ll like it.”

AFTER

On the lips: With makeup, you really only want to play up one feature at a time, said Aja Wukusick, a licensed esthetician at The Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Dublin. She chose to highlight Reynolds’ lips with red.

On seasonal makeup trends: Don’t wear seasonal makeup colors (like browns, greens and plums in fall, for example) if they don’t flatter you, Wukusick warned. “You’ve got to make the trend work for you.”

Experiment with new colors, she said, and only wear what enhances your look.

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Pro Tips On easy hair: Gary Motto, senior director at MAX the Salon—Short North, stuck with the warm tones of Berry’s original hair by going with a dark shade and a few lighter strands. The bob shape will be easy for her to blow dry and style, he said.

On concealing eye lines: Use a brush to dab on cream concealer in the delicate under-eye area. Adrian Davis, a master esthetician with The Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Dublin, advises using a shade one to two levels lighter than your skin tone.

On not overdoing it: Adrian used a light hand to apply eyeshadow and liner for Berry, who “isn’t one to wear much makeup.” Said Adrian: “They’re colors that will show up, but they’re not heavy.”

AFTER The Fortysomething

Susan Berry Bio: 43 years old, Laurelville resident, stay-at-home mom of four On needing a new look:

ON HER NEW LOOK

“My 17-year-old daughter said, ‘Mom, we’re going to enter this contest.’ She took my entry photo. I’ve been a mom for so long that this is just supposed to be for me. This is my time. I’ve had grey hair since I was 13. It’s hereditary.”

“My husband should take me out tonight. I’m speechless. This is not me; this is someone else.

I love my haircut. He (Gary Motto) is a miracle worker.”

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Fresh Faces

Eye of the (very picky!)

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Long, luxurious eyelashes are an almost-unending quest. We want volume and extension—without discomfort and smudging. To that end, I embarked on a months-long mission to find the ultimate mascara. I used more than 20 different products—applying in the morning, checking in the afternoon, rechecking at night and taking meticulous notes along the way. Here, we showcase the better half of the lot. Each mascara is graded on “wow factor” and “wearability” from 0 to 5, with 5 being the best. Wow factor ranks how dramatic the lashes look. Wearability ranks comfort level and how well the mascara stays on. Enjoy!

1 Hourglass Superficial Lash

3

2

1

$26 at Sephora Wow Factor: hhh Wearability: hh

Bottom line:

Offers a lot of length, but is so clumpy upon application that by the time I comb out the clumps, much of the wow factor leaves with them. Smudges too easily.

2 Chantecaille Mascara

3 Pur Minerals Triple Impact Mascara

Bottom line:

Bottom line:

$34 at Chantecaille.com Wow Factor: hhhh Wearability: hhh Opens and really emphasizes eyes by making lashes appear more black and defined than most. Do need to comb out clumps a bit, and smudges a touch.

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$18 at PurMinerals.com Wow Factor: hh Wearability: hh Promises more than its sister product… but doesn’t deliver any extra wow factor.

Actually looks worse (too clumpy) and smudges some.

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4 Estee Lauder Projectionist

5 Smashbox Hyperlash

Bottom line:

Doesn’t overly impress with length or volume. Uncomfortable and actually made my vision foggy at one point. Looks are just OK, comfort level poor.

$19.50 at Estee Lauder counters Wow Factor: hhh Wearability: hh Lengthens and lifts nicely, and doesn’t clump at all. But it smudges too easily—significantly so before the end of the work day.

$21 at Sephora Wow Factor: hhh Wearability: h

Bottom line:

6 Estee Lauder TurboLash

7 Clinique High Impact

Bottom line:

Bottom line:

$32 at Estee Lauder counters Wow Factor: hhh Wearability: hhh Vibrating wand lengthens and defines. Definitely a solid mascara (and fun). Must apply carefully, as you can easily overdo it with this.

Some smudging.

Best for Big Events

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Simply put, this is the best product I’ve tried for removing mascara. The Magic Mitt by Jane Iredale is a soft, thin mitt made of microfibers that gently “grab” makeup from your face. To use, simply wet the mitt and gently wipe off makeup—no cleanser necessary. The mitt costs $15 at The Spa at River Ridge in Dublin.

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Beauty

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Non-surgical treatments help women turn back clock Story by: Dana Wilson

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“Sunscreen is your very first beauty tool.

That’s probably, more than anything, turning back the clock on people’s skin.”

Dr. Kathryn Boyse, Dermatologists of Greater Columbus

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he battle against aging can be fought without a face lift.

Skin rejuvenation treatments, offered everywhere from plastic surgeons’ offices to spas, are appealing to women who want to achieve a younger, fresher look without surgery.

“A lot of people want to avoid surgery,” said Dr. Kathryn Boyse of Dermatologists of Greater Columbus. “Now, we have some great in-betweens that are going to make people say, ‘Why does she look so good?’ It’s just you—improved, basically.”

With age, skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity.

A combination of genetics, sun exposure and gravity are to blame for facial wrinkles, discoloration and sagging.

A growing menu of lessinvasive procedures help to reset the clock by changing the texture of skin, said Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, who performs “no-knife” treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing at his Columbus practice, Donaldson Plastic Surgery.

“As aesthetic medicine has

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evolved and people are more aware of their options, they are seeking treatments that have very little downtime, are affordable and are effective,” Donaldson said.

Adding to the allure, he said, is less pain and less risk than traditional plastic surgery.

Donaldson’s patients usually fall into one of two types.

“One is the person who says, ‘I can tell I’m getting older. Tell me what to do to look better.’

The second has a very specific problem area that they’ve identified.”

Most patients fall between the ages of 40 and 60, and are looking for ways to combat aging and maintain healthy skin, said Dr. Walter Bernacki of Bernacki Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In some cases, he said, non-surgical treatments offer a temporary fix to patients considering a more permanent, surgical solution.

“The more dramatic the procedure, the more dramatic the results,” Bernacki said.

There is a remedy for nearly every skin dilemma, from acne scarring to age spots.

Dermaplaning Method:

Dermaplaning exfoliates skin by having an expert use a scalpel to lightly scrape the top layer of skin from the jawline to the hairline.

The scalpel’s small, precise motions remove dead skin cells from the surface. Benefits extend beyond exfoliation: dermaplaning also removes fine facial hair. The procedure is not recommended for treating acne or very sensitive skin, and works best on light to medium skin tones, said Erika Taylor of Erika Taylor Urban Spa. Regular clients say it instantly smoothes and tightens their skin. “There’s zero downtime, other than going home to put your makeup on,” said Megan Byrne, 39, of Clintonville (shown above and, at left, having the procedure performed at Erika Taylor Urban Spa). “I get compliments on my skin all the time.”

Results:

Exfoliates skin; removes unwanted facial hair

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Beauty

Nouveau You Donaldson and other skin specialists say they prefer to tailor a mix of professional treatments and medical-grade skincare products to help each client achieve results.

“We have more ways to maintain healthy skin than we ever used to,” Boyse said.

Narrowing the barrage of beauty products can be

“We can make people feel like their skin has changed and feel better about themselves without spending $40,000.”

Kate Amicon, Director of Operations at Timeless Skin Solutions

overwhelming without expert advice.

“There are a lot of creams out there,” Boyse said. “And there are a lot of skincare lines (available) over-the-counter at department stores that are a great expense. People spend a lot of money trying to find the right thing. I hate to see people spend a lot of money on different products and not have it help.”

But keep in mind that, even under professional care, attaining healthy skin takes time, said Erika Taylor, a clinical esthetician and owner of Erika Taylor Urban Spa Downtown.

“Don’t want immediate gratification,” she advises. “You didn’t get these lines overnight. You’re not going to get rid of them in 10 days. Take your time. Find the right thing that works.”

The secret to healthy, youthful-looking skin is balance, Taylor said. She recommends women invest in these three

Chemical Peels

Laser Rejuvenation

Method:

Method:

Peels rejuvenate and improve the surface texture of the skin.

They come in varying strengths—light, medium and deep—so they are easily customized to match a woman’s skin type. “It’s a nice thing to add into a skincare regimen that you have as sort of a jumpstart,” said Dr. Kathryn Boyse of Dermatologists of Greater Columbus. “It’s a way to get a fresh look without a lot of downtime.

People can come in during the week in between errands and still go on with the rest of their afternoon.” Boyse favors gylcolic acid peels, which are among the mildest of formulas. Glycolic acid softens skin, evens pigment irregularities and reduces pore size. Peels generally are more effective when used in a series, and should only be performed by a professional. “I think that in experienced hands, a chemical peel is really one of the most effective ways to treat age spots, surface irregularities and wrinkles,” said Dr. Walter Bernacki of Bernacki Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Results:

Reduces fine lines; treats mild scarring and acne; diminishes skin discoloration; refreshes skin texture and color

Risk:

Lasers once required a long post-recovery period, but advancements in technology have changed that. “You don’t need to have a visual reminder that you’ve had something done,” said Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions. She routinely uses lasers to treat problems from blemishes to wrinkles. And it’s not for faces alone; the procedure works on many body areas. Clinton also has used lasers to treat clients with surgical scars, such as those from breast-reduction surgery. Some of her older patients who’ve previously undergone face lifts have told Clinton they wish they’d had it done earlier. It should be noted that some laser treatments do require some “social downtime,” generally 7 to 10 days, and are not pain-free. Boyse said the laser she uses is well-tolerated with a topical numbing agent applied 45 minutes prior to treatment. It does feel warm, and has a snapping sensation, Boyse said. The laser penetrates the skin and causes thermal damage, which stimulates collagen production.

Results:

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles; improves skin texture; evens skin tone; decreases or eliminates age spots

Temporary or permanent skin color change; persistent redness; scarring

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Cost:

$70 to $200, depending on peel strength

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A microdermabrasion treatment in progress

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“If you’re on a budget, there’s a way to do it,” Taylor said. “You do not need 17 products.”

Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin said that most of her clients share realistic goals. They don’t expect Clinton to shave 20 years off their appearance.

They simply want to emerge from her office looking like a better version of themselves.

“There are just so many great things we can do for people to keep their skin looking fresh and not artificial,” Clinton said.

“Everybody wants to fight time… A 20-year-old wants to look younger.”

Erika Taylor (right), Owner of Erika Taylor Urban Spa

Microdermabrasion Method:

Performed with a crystal- or diamond-tipped wand, microdermabrasion gently removes the top layer of skin and triggers new skin growth. The exfoliating treatment is a popular choice because it improves skin’s appearance and requires no recovery time. But routine maintenance is essential to achieving clear, healthy skin, said Kate Amicon, director of operations at Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin. “People typically do it once a month and call it their monthly vacuuming,” Amicon said. Her office offers a Silk Peel treatment that combines a diamond-tipped microdermabrasion wand with the infusion of customized solutions to revitalize skin.

Amicon recommends the treatment before a big event. “This really will leave you refreshed.”

Results:

Rejuvenates skin; improves skin tone and texture; reduces the appearance of fine lines and large pores; produces a healthy glow

Risk:

Infections are a risk if microdermabrasion tools are not properly sanitized

Cost:

$100 and up for face; additional cost for neck and decolletage

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The Skincare Skinny Q & A with Erika Taylor, a clinical esthetician and owner of Erika Taylor Urban Spa

Are professional skincare products worth the investment?

You come in and you drop $200 on a treatment and then you go home and put a product on your skin that is full of fillers and chemicals. Then you come back two months later and do another $200 treatment. I tell my clients, “You come to me for results.

Your job is to maintain those results until the next time you

see me. If you don’t do that, you keep spending that $200 over and over again.”

How do spa treatments differ from medical-office procedures?

It’s not a replacement. What doctors do and what we do are different. But it’s a complement to what they do, pre and post (surgery). And it’s an alternative for somebody who can’t afford it, doesn’t want the downtime, doesn’t want to look like, “Oh, my gosh—she had a facelift.”

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Go to somebody that you trust.

Ask your friends. Find somebody’s skin that you think is gorgeous and say, “I love your skin. Where do you go?”

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he bold architecture of Jane Mattlin’s Bexley home called for sturdy furnishings.

She needed items that wouldn’t disappear beneath the exposed rafters and beams in her lodge-like living room, and colors that would pop against brown tile and red-oak trim in her roughly 9,500 square-foot house.

As Mattlin explored decorating styles, she was drawn to the English Arts and Crafts movement. She connected with the concept of blending beauty and function, and with the help of a decorator sought out handcrafted pieces that met that criteria.

“Simplicity was very important,” Mattlin said. “Not anything ostentatious.”

Decorator Marianne Minister worked with Mattlin to achieve an interior look that is both practical and posh. Mattlin took a scholarly approach to the project. “She got interested in the architecture and

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the elements, and she kind of took off in her own world,” Minister said. “It was fun.”

Over the course of three years, the two collaborated to transform the home, which Mattlin, 55, shares with her 92-year-old mother, Betty, and 61-year-old brother Richard.

The family moved into the home in 2006.

“I had always told her, ‘When the time comes, we’ll live together,’ ” Mattlin said about her mother. But, she added, “We needed a house where we could have our own privacy.”

Many of the furnishings throughout the home are custom pieces hand-crafted by artisans, from the smoothly carved Swedish wood table that anchors the dining room to the imaginative bed made with branches from a fallen white birch tree.

“We listened to the house,” Minister said. “We just knew the house was dictating heavier furniture.”

Minister suggested a mix of earth-toned fabrics accented

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natural dream

The centerpiece of Mattlin’s bedroom is a white birch tree bed handmade by Diane Ross, a customfurniture maker from Willow Creek, Montana. “I saw a picture of one of her beds in Elle magazine,” Mattlin said. She fell in love with Ross’s designs, which are inspired by the landscape of the old West. The bedroom’s bedding and draperies were custom crafted by Janice Corrodi, whose work graces the rooms of several prominent Columbus homes.

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The Great room When the Mattlins purchased the home, dark paint and wallpaper covered the walls, and heavy drapes framed the windows, creating a cavernous feel. To highlight the beautiful timber-frame construction in the great room and to brighten the lofty space, Mattlin open the ceiling with five skylights and worked with Minister to choose softer paint colors. “We knew that we were going to have to lighten everything up,” Minister said.

“Light makes you feel good. Our whole thought was to cheer it up.” with red and gold in the great room—the main gathering place in home—to balance the masculinity of the architecture and give it a warm atmosphere. “We didn’t want it to be stiff,” Minister said.

Mattlin, an animal lover who rescues miniature schnauzers, wanted the decor throughout the home to be pet-friendly and to reflect her fascination with the outdoors.

Framed images of wildlife and nature, including landscapes painted by Granville artist Paul Hamilton and a wolf photographed by wildlife photographer Monty Sloan, hang throughout the house.

Windows along the back of the house overlook a stone patio and private garden. Lush trees and potted flowers help to soften the home’s stone facade.

Floral designer Scott Taylor of The Avant Garden in Bexley helped Mattlin to blend the interior design with the outside landscape.

“It should be harmonious,” Mattlin said. “That’s what was unique about the (Arts and Crafts) period.”

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The Jester Mattlin displays one of her favorite art pieces in the dining room. A jester statue by artist Tim Brown (who trained at the Columbus College of Art & Design) adds a touch of humor to the classically designed room. The steelforged statue holds a copy of The New York Times in one hand and a coffee mug in the other. “We’re coffee and New York Times every morning,” Mattlin said. “When I saw him reading The Times, I just loved it.”

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Before Designer Scott Taylor of The Avant Garden in Bexley began work on Mattlin’s home, he went to the library and pored over books featuring photos of estates on the English countryside.

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Featured on the 50th Anniversary GV Haus & Garten Tour '09 -This fabulous designer owned brick Italianate is situated in a premier location among other million dollar homes yet convenient to restaurants & park. With high quality finishes throughout, enjoy over 3,400 SF on 3 floors all executed with architectural integrity, classic proportions while incorporating modern luxuries. As a result, the home is timeless in design and sophistication. A complete list of finishes is available upon request. Listing agents must be present at all showings.

640 WOODS HOLLOW LANE, POWELL - $1,000,000

Exquisite setting for this custom home nestled in a canopy of trees & lush landscaping. Very special detailing throughout with the feel & style of an English country home inside & out. Each room is flooded w/sunlight and offers stunning views. Highlights include rich wood floors, 2-sty LR, gracious 1st flr mstr ste, expansive lower level walk-out w/teenager/mother in law suite, wine cellar, media rm, office, many custom built-ins. Lovely knot garden laced w/rose arbor, gorgeous pond. Great details abound. ***This is not your typical suburban home with a great room.***AGENT OWNED

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ELEGANT, CUSTOM ALL BRICK RANCH

All-brick, classic custom ranch w/incredible quality: beveled glass leaded windows, imported Italian limestone, cherry cabs, hardwood floors, white trim, GR w/panoramic views of 1/2-acre wooded lot, updated kit w/hearth room, 1st floor master & cherry wood Library, WO LL w/�spa room� Sauna, kitchenette & FR. Wedgewood subdivision, Olentangy Schools.

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Spectacular Powell estate on park like 2 ac lot. Many updts including all new stainless appl’s, new flrng & more, very open & livable flr pln boasting over 6,000 SF including and exquisite 1st floor mstr ste w/FP, fnshd walk-out LL, awesome home office spaces, etc. Seeing is believing!

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Breathtaking views from this gorgeous waterfront property on Hoover Reservoir.

Fantastic home custom built by Giuliani & Son. Gorgeous gourmet Kitchen walks out onto the large maintenance-free deck with stairs which leads down to the stamped concrete patio and pathway to waterfront and private boat dock. Three finished levels. A boater’s dream come true! Incredible value at $749,900

From the moment you enter this home you’ll be impressed by the attention to detail and craftsmanship with gorgeous custom trim woodwork throughout! Floor plan perfect for entertaining. Great room with wall of windows. Spectacular walk-out lower level features a spacious family room with a door to the paver patio, Bar, Billiard’s Area and Guest Suite.

The outdoor entertaining area has a deck, patio and private gazebo overlooking the pond!

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Beautiful custom home with attention to detail and quality located on a pristine lot with extensive lndscpng, mature trees backs to an unspoiled creek. Outdoor entertaining area offers a private deck and a paver patio overlooking the lush lawn. Great flr plan with gourmet center island kit, great rm with stone fplc, awesome 1st flr owner’s suite and incredible bath, finished walk-out LL with fplc and much more! Gorgeous home with a hard-to-find beautiful setting! $625,000

Pristine Country Club living with beautiful golf course views! This immaculate 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is ready to move-in. Convenient for golfers, great for families, this classic two story offers superb schools, gorgeous entry, large bonus room with wet bar an nicely finished lower level with exercise room, wet bar and family room.

Tastefully decorated, neutral décor, custom details throughout, and spectacular quality close to the green! $574,900

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Lives like a new home with all the amenities you’ve been looking for in a Gated Community South of Powell Rd. On 1.18 wooded & ravined acres. At the back of a cul-de-sac featuring five bedroom suites, colossal gourmet kit. Complete with fireplace, walk-out LL with all the bells and whistles. $1,549,000

Gracious brick New Albany home in Fenway offers stunning décor with a calm sophistication that extends throughout the residence with 6 bedroom suites well-appointed cooks kitchen, carriage suite & bonus room, recently renovated lower level with rich finishes in the Billiard, Media, Game & Fitness rooms. $1,395,000

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Value Priced $799,900. Looking for charm? This one is it. On an acre with great views from inside and out. A large beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees and woods. So close to amenities, but yet so private. Powell address, Dublin school district.

Located on the golf course in the The Estates, a gated community. Wonderful rooms with huge windows overlooking the golf course. 1st floor den and master suite, 4 more bedrooms and 4.5 baths. This home has fabulous outdoor spaces including a screened in porch, the perfect spot for breakfast. Watch the golfers from the cobblestone patio. Exceptional spaces for outdoor entertaining on this oversized lot, priced to sell at $800,000.

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Fabulous first floor owner’s wing, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths 2 half baths, parlor, den/office, formal dining, solarium - morning room, gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinetry, large great room, 2 fireplaces, intricate architectural details, 10’ and 12’ ceilings, finished lower level with wine storage, wet bar and media center, 3-car garage, 3/4 acre lot

First Floor Owner’s Suite & Gorgeous Views of NACC Golf Course. Classic Georgian patio home with three bedrooms, three & one half baths. Handsome dining room. Living room with wall of windows overlooking course & pond. Bright kitchen with eat-in space.

Owner’s suite with lots of natural light & ample closet space. Second floor boast a sitting/computer area & two bedrooms with full baths. Three-car garage. Paver patio, low maintenance garden & water fountain: A perfect setting for entertaining. $699,000

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DENNISON PARK PLACE Spacious center hall home that sits on attractive courtyard. Inside perfect for entertaining. Stone backsplash and counters in fantastic kitchen, 3 gas log fireplaces, spa bath off main bedroom, upstairs laundry, 3rd floor media room, zoned cooling, newer basement. Large front porch. Back porch overlooks cool outdoor “room” w/granite waterfall, and pond. Off street parking + 2 car garage. $699K

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Quality throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home, with granite, marble, cherry cabinetry, hardwoods, and stained glass highlights. Walls of glass overlooking some of Central Ohio’s best vistas. An indoor lap pool, sauna and solarium are just a few of the features that make this a distinctive, one of a kind estate. Olentangy Schools.

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Dick and Connie Tressel

unwind off the field amid their collections of folk art, vintage accessories and black-and-white photography Story by: Dana Wilson

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At left, Dick and Connie Tressel in their garden.

Here, the great room in their German Village home

small, wooden Block O sits just beyond the wrought-iron gate leading to Dick and Connie Tressel’s German Village home.

The sign, tucked in a bed of ivy along the brick walkway, is a subtle tribute to the dream that uprooted the couple from Minnesota and lured them back to Ohio, their native state. Leaving St. Paul for Columbus offered Dick, a longtime coach, and his wife, a photojournalist, a new perspective on the world of football at Ohio State University.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Dick said.

In 2000, Dick retired as head football coach at Hamline University in Minnesota, where he’d spent 23 years and also worked as athletics director. Meanwhile, his youngest brother, Jim, was settling into a new head coaching job at OSU and was seeking an advisor to monitor student athletes’ academic work and community outreach.

Dick applied for and landed the job as associate director of football operations.

The timing was perfect. “It was at a transition in our life,” Dick said. “I’d been a long ways from my brothers for a long time. All those things added up to a unique, special

experience.”

A decade later, Dick remains at OSU as running backs coach, and Connie works as the photographer for her brother-in-law’s official website, www.CoachTressel.com.

“It’s been a dream,” Connie said.

Columbus was the Tressels’ first big move without their sons, who are now grown with families of their own.

The boys—Mike, Ben and Luke—were born in three different states early in Dick’s career as new coaching opportunities continually required relocating.

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“We looked around a little bit in other areas, and kept getting drawn back here,” Connie said.

After touring at least 15 houses, the Tressels settled on a renovated two-story with an open floor plan. The Italianate structure, built around 1870, came with plenty of historic touches: exposed brick walls, well-preserved woodwork and three wood-burning fireplaces.

Those details create a fitting backdrop for the Tressels’ collections of American folk art (they own several paintings

by Columbus artists Grandpa Smoky Brown and Levent Isik) and vintage treasures found during trips to flea markets and farm auctions.

“I really love finding the art in everyday objects,” Connie said. “I’m an old art history major. We are both drawn to kind of primitive stuff.”

The Tressels have personal-

“I value old. Some people would think, ‘This is worn out and done,’ and I’m thinking, ‘Let’s use this.’” – Dick Tressel

Garden Party When the Tressels entertain during football season, it’s seldom for a small crowd. Their private backyard patio and garden provide additional space for family and friends to socialize. “We just always pray that the weather’s nice so we can spill outside,” Connie said. The Tressels do their own landscaping and built a decorative arbor after carpenter ants destroyed the original. Connie decorated the arbor with empty window panes (a flea-market find) and a child’s bicycle (from a second-hand shop). “I actually got (the bike) for my grandson, thinking that maybe Dick could fix it up,” Connie said. The repairs were too complicated, so she found another use.

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TIME OUT The demands of coaching make it hard for the Tressels to escape work—even at home. Their home serves as the couple’s retreat, where they surround themselves with comfy furniture, family photos and colorful artwork. There’s no escaping the calls that come at all hours on his BlackBerry, Dick said, but the setting “at least gives you a chance” to relax. German Village’s charming atmosphere helps, too. “When you get home,” Dick said, “it’s like you’re on vacation.” ized nearly every inch of their 2,300-square-foot home with thoughtfully placed accessories. Some are whimsical—a framed rendering of the Minnesota State Fair, a marionette souvenir from Greece—while others are nostalgic.

A mantle crafted from old barn beams serves as both a living-room centerpiece and remnant of the farm owned

by Dick’s grandfather. An old Army foot locker that belonged to Connie’s father during World War II has a second life as an end table. Shelves and tabletops display blackand-white photos of children,

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weddings, grandchildren and other family milestones, most of them taken with Connie behind the lens.

Though he does value old things, Dick doesn’t take much of the decorating credit.

“I’m very opinionated, but my style is whatever Connie chooses,” he jokes.

During his little downtime from work, Dick said he’s usually crafting something with his hands.

Even while watching TV, he’s not one to just sit idle.

He makes intricately carved wooden picture frames inspired by the “tramp art” genre of the 1920s and is a selftaught bottle cap artist.

Dick’s talents are behind one of the most eye-catching items in their home—a wooden arrow sign adorned with brightly-colored metal bottle caps. The sign dangles from the living room’s wood ceiling beams and beckons visitors to explore the rest of the house.

“As you can see,” Connie said, “we like to mix and match.”

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Tramp Art Along with bottle caps, Dick also collects cigar boxes. He stores stacks of empty boxes in his garage and uses them as carving material for his “tramp art” creations, which include frames, small tables and a coat rack. He notches each handcarved piece using an X-Acto knife, so a single project takes months to complete. With origins dating to the folk art genre of the 1920s, authentic tramp can be hard to find nowadays, Dick said. “It’s cool art, and it is a collector’s item,” he said. “People collect that stuff and hang onto it.”

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The Tressels’ previous home in St. Paul, Minn., had a dark room in the basement where Connie developed her own film. Today, nearly all of her photography is digital. When she’s not busy photographing the Buckeyes, Connie enjoys capturing fun, candid moments during family gatherings. The Tressels find creative ways to show off their favorite images without framing every one.

They filled a rotating postcard stand with photos and tossed loose snapshots in a decorative bowl to invite visitors to touch and not just admire the artwork.

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SoBo Style, Clintonville: Connie likes to look through the shop’s painted or reupholstered furniture, and often shops here for home accessories and gifts.

The Collection, Powell: “Their displays always give you great decorating ideas.” She purchased the side table in her dining room here.

American Furnishings, Polaris: “I like their urban loft kind of furnishings. They have parts from factories, tables and carts and things like that.”

Grand View Mercantile, Short North: The Tressels found artwork and the clawfoot tub for their renovated master bath here.

The tub once belonged to the Worthington Inn. Lindsay Gallery, Short North: “They have primitives and folk art. We go there a lot. There’s always lots that catches our eye, usually we just have to budget for it.”

Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market, Springfield: The Tressels visit the market once or twice a year to go treasure hunting. “You never know what you’re going to find.”

A decorative mask

by Columbus folk artist Levent Isik inspired Dick to dabble in bottle cap art. The Isik mask hangs in the couple’s bedroom, but Dick’s own pieces—including his signature wooden arrow—are now scattered throughout the house.

“In German Village, there’s a bar around every corner, so I started collecting bottle caps,” Dick said. A bartender at The Old Mohawk saves discarded beer caps and Dick stops by the restaurant weekly to pick up a new assortment. He figures that, in the long run, the hobby saves him money on art that he and his wife would be tempted to buy.

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Indian Oven offers a flavorful Downtown lunching option Story by: Shelley mann I Photos by: Will Shilling

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ith soaring ceilings, floor-toceiling windows and a stunning bar housed under a curved expanse of bright yellow corrugated metal, it’s too easy to call Indian Oven the most striking Indian restaurant in Central Ohio. I’d go as far as to call it one of the area’s most striking restaurants, period.

This industrial-chic oasis resides in Downtown’s Market Exchange District, a once-bustling stretch of Main Street that gets its name from the Central Market. An ancestor to the North Market, that public market anchored the area at the turn of the 19th century. These days, you can tell you’re there once you start

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The Indian Oven space is loftlike, with exposed ceiling beams painted in a vibrant red. But linen-topped tables and a hushed lunchtime crowd add up to a vibe that’s elegant and refined.

This place is ideal for newbies to the world of Indian cuisine. A popular lunch buffet is a good intro course, offering crowd-pleasing favorites like tandoori chicken and potatoey Alu Matar in all-youcan-eat portions.

Once you’ve graduated to curry-veteran status, you’ll probably prefer ordering one of the more adventurous entrees. A nice touch: You can tailor your spice level to whatever you’re comfortable with—mild, medium or hot.

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And the staff here is incredibly attentive and helpful, explaining unfamiliar menu terms, offering recommendations for daring diners and always checking in to make sure everyone’s pleased with their picks.

What to eat The menu spans from traditional Indian dishes—you’ll find your Chicken Tikka Masalas, your samosas and your palak paneer—to updated takes on South Asian flavors to match the ultramodern decor.

An Indian meal isn’t complete without naan, and the simple-in-a-good-way Tandoori Naan appetizer ($2.75) is a must-order. Ask for it with a dipping sauce of sweet and just slightly spicy Mango Chutney ($1.50).

The Lamb Korma ($10.25)

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Let’s Lunch is straight-up Indian comfort food—a rich and creamy dish loaded with chunks of braised lamb plus hard-boiled egg slices and some whole cashews.

Everything’s been simmered slowly in a tomatoey creambased sauce until it’s nice and tender, and like most entrees here, it’s all served over a bed of basmati rice.

On the less traditional side of things, there’s the Salmon Bengali Style ($14). Hiding under a mound of a bunch of curried veggies—zucchini, carrots, peas, green beans, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes—is a pan-sauteed salmon filet. It’s light and flavorful, a nice alternative to some of the heavier meat-based entrees.

What to Drink To balance the heat from some of the spicier dishes, I adore the cooling powers of Sweet Lassi ($2.75). A cross between a smoothie and a melted milkshake, this tart yogurt drink is a traditional lunchtime quaff in India, and a quite tasty one.

Upgrade to the Mango Lassi ($4.75) for an even sweeter treat.

Something Sweet Everything on the Oven’s dessert menu is homemade, and it’s all delightful. But the Kulfi ($4), a bowl of homemade ice cream studded with almonds, pistachios and cardamom, is amazing.

This ice cream is wonderfully, almost indescribably, dense.

It’s infused with the cinnamony essence of cardamom, but any spiciness is tempered by the farm-fresh sweet cream base. I only wish they sold this stuff by the pint.

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DeepWood

DeepWood is the balanced experience of living and dining well: sincere hospitality, personal connections, at home atmosphere and evolving menu. The summer menu features this Roasted Rack of Lamb with Smashed Chick Peas, Asparagus and Tomato Molasses as well as chef’s signature lobster and duck creations.

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The Suisse Shop European-style tortes and cakes, made from scratch with the finest imported ingredients. Stop in for a slice or take home a whole cake! Custom décor available upon request. Full product selection; pastries, cookies, cupcakes, and wedding cakes.

Matt the Miller’s Tavern

Ahi Tuna Flatbread - creamy miso mousse topped with avocado slices, Asian slaw, rare sliced ahi tuna, toasted sesame seeds, wasabi aioli and soy reduction. A comfortable restaurant with great food, 14 draft beers, and an impressive wine and cocktail list. We are the place to bring family & friends for good times.

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The Thurman Café As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food and ranked #3 Burger in the nation by the Travel Channel. A family institution since 1942 dishing out the ultimate Thurman Experience. Have you been Thurmanized?

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Tea

Good Sips

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oy Wujek encourages visitors to explore her tea shop with their senses.

Before tasting any of the botanical blends with whimsical labels like “Strawberry Cloud,” “Tropical Cove” and “Aussie Paradise,” Wujek invites you simply to smell.

This method helps her to quickly identify your flavor personality: berry, citrus or spice.

Wujek specializes in reading palates, a talent she developed while blending the many varieties of loose-leaf

teas that combine to make up her brand, Petali Teas. (Petali means petal in Italian.)

“It’s my goal to always match a tea to a person,” Wujek said. “I love that part of it.”

Wojek, 48, credits her grandmother, a photographer of wildflowers and herbs, for inspiring what initially began as a “wild-crafting” hobby during hikes in the woods.

“She taught me all about the Latin names and the health benefits,” Wujek said. “I would pick wild strawberry leaves and make wild strawberry leaf tea. At age 10, I was doing that.”

Those childhood experiments have since evolved into

Why do you think tea is gaining popularity in the U.S.?

I think people are experimenting when they travel. I think every culture has a beverage that is enjoyed either alone or with family.

And, as people travel, they get exposed to it and then come back here and they want to recreate that experience.

What are some of the health benefits of tea?

A lot of vitamins and trace minerals.

It’s good for the skin, good for clarity.

After one glass of tea, it just clears the mind and it puts you in kind of a poetic mindset. It gets you prepared for the day. It has caffeine in it, but it’s a slow-release caffeine.

So you have this nice lift throughout the day. You get that nice, uplifting feeling.

Petali Teas

5230 Moots Run Rd., Alexandria 740-924-3269 PetaliTeas.com

Do you have a favorite tea?

I love sencha. It’s my favorite tea. But I’m partial to a Japanese, shadegrown sencha. It’s a very deep emerald color and high in vitamin C. One cup is equivalent to five oranges.

So I think it’s extremely healthy for me. I drink half a gallon a day. I drink a lot of it. In the winter, I like it hot and, in the summer, I always make it hot and then pour it over a glass of ice and drink it all day.

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a sophisticated business with a global customer base. Wujek makes all of her teas in small batches at Mootz Run, her retail tea shop in the rural village of Alexandria in Licking County. The serene shop, housed in a modern barn loft, is named after the creek that runs through the property.

Wujek also sells wholesale teas and last year opened a tea boutique in Granville.

When creating new blends, Wujek draws on her love of nature and her travels around the world. She never skimps on ingredients, she said, to achieve artisan-quality results.

“I tend to look at the different cultures and see what we can bring in,” she said.

Wujek imports all of her tea plants from China and Japan, and buys other ingredients from small farms and businesses. Some of the herbs found in her blends, including spearmint, lemon balm and monarda, are cultivated in Wujeck’s own backyard.

Wujek opened her business in 2001 with 26 varieties of tea. She now offers 300.

Each contains Wujek’s artistic touch. “It’s such a happy business to be in,” she said.

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2. River Road Green Passion

Ingredients: papaya, mango, calendula, essence

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Ingredients: rooibos, vanilla, three types of lemon, calendula

5. Aussie Paradise

Ingredients: white tea, kiwi, cherry, apple, cranberry, coconut, essence

6. Roasted Almond Chai

Ingredients: rooibos, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, fennel, licorice root, anise seed, apple, roasted almond

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Clubs

Cooking

Spect acular Supper Club Young professionals gather monthly for thoughtful, splendid homemade meal Story by: MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON I Photos by: Will Shilling

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he members of Steve Weaver’s supper club don’t seek out exotic ingredients from around the world for their dishes. Instead, they visit farmers markets in search of fresh local produce to use in the themed dinners that they spend hours planning.

“Everybody here has got a lot going on in their lives.

They love to spend a day in the kitchen in a way they hardly ever get to do,” Weaver said. “It’s the best meal you eat all month. You shop for the best ingredients.”

Weaver, 35, lives in

Worthington with his wife and owns The Candle Lab stores in Worthington and Grandview. Their supper club is a collection of friends like them—mostly 30-somethings who are professionals and entrepreneurs.

During a recent gathering, six couples prepared a multicourse meal with the theme “Fresh from the Market.” Like usual, each couple brought one dish, and the host prepared the protein.

Members typically gather at the host’s home one hour before the mealtime to take care of their dishes’ lastminute details—jostling for

counter space and negotiating for burners.

The friends enjoy trying new food and swapping recipes, said Donnie Austin, who, on this occasion, hosted the group in his Worthington home. He and his girlfriend, Megan Cavanaugh of Grandview, prepared pork shoulder.

“Everybody has been so Below, right: Steve Weaver, the supper club’s founder, serves up food at a recent gathering. His group shops farmers markets to provide inspiration for their dishes.

“It’s the best meal you eat all month,” he said.

The Dish

Number of members: Six couples How often they meet (or try to): Monthly Host’s duties: Choose the theme, make the main dish and provide beverages Past themes: Booze-infused, Barbecue and Tuscany Popular ingredients: Butter, bacon, olive oil Most complicated dish: Duck gravy that took three days to prepare Most expensive ingredient: Fresh oysters on a Caesar salad Favorite places to shop: Farmers markets, The Hills Market, Weiland’s Gourmet Market, Whole Foods

Clubs

Cooking Kristen & Joe’s

Artichokes Ingredients u Artichokes u Italian-style

bread crumbs cheese u Garlic-infused olive oil u Lemons u Chicken stock u Butter u Parmesan

Instructions: Clean the artichokes by clipping the tips off the leaves and cutting about half an inch off the top. Use a small knife or spoon to remove the choke. Place in cool lemon water to keep them from turning brown.

Boil in lemon water for about 15 minutes, or until they just start to get tender. Drain the water from them and put them on a platter to cool.

Make a filling by mixing Italian-style bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and garlicinfused olive oil until achieving bread crumbs that are neither too moist nor too dry.

Pull down gently on the artichokes and stuff each leaf and the center with bread crumbs.

Pour chicken stock and lemon wedges into a roasting pan. Sit the artichokes in the liquid, so that it comes about a third of the way up. Dot artichokes with butter, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350 F. Bake for roughly 30 minutes (depending on the size of the artichokes).

Serve with cooking broth, shaved parmesan and more garlic-infused oil. happy with what everybody else makes,” he said.

At the start of the meal, the cooks share a bit about the dish that they prepared.

Members bring wine or prepare a cocktail to go with their course.

The conversation often centers on food as they savor the home-cooked meal.

While some members try their dishes for the first time the night of the party, others admit to practicing in advance.

“If I’m going to freak out about it,” said Sara Abele of Worthington, “it’s not fun.”

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Health

Being Well

Love Hurts Why your favorite shoes may be bad for you Story by: Stephanie Czekalinski Photo by: Will Shilling

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igh-heeled shoes don’t just leave women with blistered toes and sore arches. They can actually curse them with a lifetime of health issues, experts say.

Heels—high or low—are bad for your feet, knees, hips and back, said Lisa Lowery, an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus. The problem, she said, is that for every millimeter a woman’s heel is above her forefoot, it throws off her center of gravity. In order to balance, then, a woman carries her weight in her knees and sticks out her abdomen and posterior.

Combine that odd posture with painful corns and calluses caused when the body tries to protect itself from pressure points—especially in shoes with pointy toes—and many women land in doctors’ offices with a laundry list of complaints.

“When I tell them, ‘There’s nothing wrong with your foot, it’s your footwear,’ they’d rather have their [calluses] cut off than change their shoes,” Lowery said.

Eventually, some women require surgery on painful corns and calluses.

Others require more extensive surgery on their backs, hips or knees. Sometimes, the damage is permanent.

So what’s a fashionista to do?

“Lower is better than higher,” Lowery said. “But it’s a lesser degree of bad.”

The Sneaker Alternative

Sure, sneakers are best for our feet. But not a lot of women want to wear them with everything in their closets. Easton Shoes, located on Henderson Road in Upper Arlington, is known for its comfortable, wellmade shoes. Co-owner Marcia Comeras carefully selects what her shop carries, looking for hand-sewn, handnailed shoes with plenty of cushion, good arch support and heels lower than two inches. You’ll pay more for the fine craftsmanship and luxury materials (pumps start at about $175), but the difference, Comeras said, is big. “The arch support decreases the fatigue in the lower back,” she said. “And the natural materials keep the foot cool and dry.”

Ditch the flip-flops, too!

Although they’re flat, flip-flops also can cause foot problems—particularly planter fasciitis, a stabbing pain in the heel. It’s caused when the tissue that connects your heel to your toes become inflamed, said Judith Baumhauer, a professor at the Strong Foot and Ankle Institute at the University of Rochester Medical School and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. “Once you have it,” Baumhauer said, “it’s tough to get rid of.”

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f Kalyn Jolivette had just been running for herself, she might have quit.

She was hurt and tired. Her quest to set a world record by finishing 11 marathons in 11 days meant running around the same track—in the same lane—99 times each day.

It was tedious, and by the seventh day, the 85-degree sunny weather was taking its toll.

“That was the hardest day.

It was really hot. I had a quad injury,” she said. “But I was inspired to keep going.”

Jolivette was trying to raise $10,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s central Ohio chapter. She needed to finish for her childhood friend, who lost two siblings to cystic fibrosis and is suffering from the disease herself.

So on her 24th birthday, June 19, Jolivette finished her last lap and set the world record for running the most marathons in consecutive days. She had completed 1,089 laps—288.2 miles— but she didn’t even cheer.

Instead, she cried softly and quietly thanked her donors and supporters.

“She was the kid who went to the mall and had to buy something for all her friends,” said her mother, Faye. “We had to watch her when she was little, because she would try to give away all her toys.”

Jolivette, who competed in

cross country in high school, has always loved running. In 2007, she decided to combine her passion with a desire to help people with cystic fibrosis. The Coshocton native and Ohio State University grad solicited donations and ran 700 miles across all of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Then she set her sights on the marathon record.

Donors paid to run a lap— or an entire day—with her, and she was rarely alone on the Pickerington North High School track. Young children with cystic fibrosis—a disease that often attacks the lungs— ran wildly around her.

Yee Hang from Pickerington had never met Jolivette, but he came to run a half-marathon and two full marathons with her. “Her determination and mental fortitude is just amazing,” he said. “She’s what kept me going.”

A young man who had a double lung transplant six years ago joined Jolivette for a few laps. A man in his 80s ran several days, and finished with the young woman on her last day.

“They were having a good time running, and that’s what inspired me. It was really touching,” said Jolivette, a second-year medical student at the University of New York at Buffalo. “It made me realize that what I was doing was completely worth it, even if it was a struggle sometimes.”

“I don’t know of anyone else who is willing to put in the time and the sacrifice, and just the sheer pain, to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has really shown a commitment to help.”

–Susan Deutschle, executive director of the Central Ohio chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Peak weeks for Ohio foliage change slightly each year, and numerous factors affect the intensity of the hues and when leaves start to change.

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The northern part of the state peaks first, with southern sections following within several weeks. For updated color reports, visit TinyURL.com/ OhioFallColor.

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Color

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The views from Allen and Ruble knobs are incredible.

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ruly the calm before the storm, fall color will overtake the Ohio countryside in a beautiful blanket of orange, red and gold. Here are four vibrant vistas within an hour’s drive of Columbus—and one spot worth an entire day.

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Little Miami Scenic Trail

Dawes Arboretum

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From the mile-long Ridge Trail, you can see the Columbus skyline roughly 20 miles away. During the fall, an ocean of color will unfold in between.

You can walk parts of this 75-mile trail, but the best way into the Little Miami is on two wheels. Try the 10.3 miles of flat, smooth, tree-lined riding from Yellow Springs to Xenia.

This classy conservation center is known for native plants and trees, including many delightful deciduous varieties.

Interactive classes and guided hikes are offered throughout the year.

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Road Trip: Beaver Creek State Park 12021 Echo Dell Rd., East Liverpool OhioDNR.com Ohio’s pioneer history and natural beauty combine in this pristine park at the foothills of the Appalachians.

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Sassy entrepreneur Lex McAllister tries to do three crazy things a day—and she encourages her employees to do the same. When one of them submitted her to be a reality TV show contestant, then, she could hardly be upset. Once chosen for “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love,” featuring pilot Jake Pavelka, McAllister looked at the show as an opportunity—though perhaps not for true love. “I went on a show called ‘On the Wings of Love,’ which is funny, because clearly I’m not on the wings of love—I’m on the wings of career,” said the 26-year-old president of Lexicon Works, a Downtown public relations and marketing firm. “I was looking to meet good people and have a good experience.” She did. (Getting through only the first rose ceremony was plenty enough time for her.) Now, aside from running her company, the high-energy, Harley Davidson-riding Hilliard resident (who graduated from Bishop Ready High School and Marymount Manhattan College) is launching a female-empowerment radio show called “No Excuses.” She’s also holding quarterly “No Excuses” events with themes like “Handy in the Home.” “Live your life,” she preaches, “with absolutely no excuses.”

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My greatest passion is: Powerful women

My biggest annoyance is: Laziness I most admire: My mother and father. They are the epitome of no excuses. My mother is launching a jewelry line in her 50s while also working a full-time job and being an amazing grandma. My father was the guy who made it a point to say, “You can be a beautiful woman in a man’s industry.”

My favorite place to be is: Anywhere with a glass of wine For my last supper, I would choose: Pork chops, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes The last thing that made me laugh is: My brother doing an impression of Chris Farley

Favorites

Hobby: Riding my motorcycle Book: “Eat, Pray, Love” Band: Pink Floyd City: New Orleans Restaurant: Lately, I have been loving Fado’s. My Irish people!

Holiday: My birthday, which should be a holiday!

Sound: Loud engines. I feel the most at ease when I hear a loud engine. That’s why my Harley’s my therapy.

Childhood memory: Being with all of the family at Buckeye Lake on the pontoon boat.

Saying: Courtesy of my Grandpa: “Elbow grease accomplishes anything.”

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