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146 GETTING STARTED 32 A NOTE FROM KRISTY

34 NOTES & QUOTES 38 B EHIND THE SCENES A look inside Capital Style’s holiday fashion shoot

Your Community 41 HARMONY PROJECT

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42 LIMELIGHT Seen on the scene 54 CAPITAL CAUSES A calendar of benefits

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Three Blue Jackets wives open up about rink-side life 88 PASSION TO PROFITS Igloo Letterpress 90 CAUSES Flying Horse Farms

Your Style 97 BELLA BEADS

Kris Early gets personal with jewelry

14 M EET THE MODELS 1 22 C RAVE Goodies we desire 1

135 NOUVEAU YOU The eyes have it: Products & procedures

Y our Life 41 COLUMBUS FOOD ADVENTURES 1 Foodies gather for tasty tours 164 DECOR Photographer Anne Ciotola 166 DECOR Artisan Dave Tolford 186 FOR THE BOYS Home bar essentials 188 LET’S LUNCH Latitude 41 192 DOING DINNER Fine dining at The Refectory

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Editor’s Note

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he Blue Jackets had finished practice and skated off the ice—tired, inevitably, and ready for a break.

But as one of the players walked out of the rink in his skates, he noticed a father and son who had been watching. The boy was in a wheelchair, wearing his sweater from a previous team. So instead of heading to the locker room, the player stopped to talk. Then, after a few minutes, he offered the awestruck kid more. “Do you want to come on to the ice?” he asked.

Once the player pushed the boy to the ice’s edge, though, he realized the wheelchair wouldn’t fit through the narrow opening on the bench. He looked back at the boy’s father and motioned both hands into the air, silently asking whether it would be OK to lift the boy out.

Go for it, Dad nodded.

And so the energy-sapped athlete picked up his fan and carried him onto the quiet rink, and for 10 minutes, maybe 15, he propped the boy on one of his knees, put puck after puck in front of him, and helped him zing them into the goal.

Afterward, my friend—a Columbus Dispatch reporter who covers the Jackets and witnessed the scene from afar during the early years of the franchise—walked up to the player in the locker room, notebook ready.

But the player insisted the act of kindness not be publicized. “I don’t want you to write about that,” he said.

“That’s not why I did it.”

And that, my friend said, is who these players are—not the prima-donna pro athletes you might expect, just good guys.

We were having the conversation because I was preparing for an interview with three Blue Jackets wives for this issue. And after talking with them, I’m equally as impressed with the Lady Jackets.

The trio I met is an intriguing group of women—smart, thoughtful and funny. Perhaps most impressive is that, despite the fact they’re not even from our country, they’re engaged in our community.

In a world that can be nasty, Columbus is filled with people like that player and those wives—people who do not simply skate off the ice. They are people who work hard at what they do and have every right to head straight to their own locker room when the day is done. Instead, they engage, without seeking or wanting praise.

Jenni Belford is one of them.

The Bexley mother of four has spent the past several years working diligently to build a camp for ill children so that they can have a smile-inducing, spirit-lifting break from whatever disease

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ails them, even if it’s just for a few days. And she wanted to make sure their parents didn’t have to pay a dime for them to do it. So she and her husband donated 200 acres of land—and a significant sum of their own money—to help make it happen.

When I sat down with Jenni to learn about Flying Horse Farms, we both shed a few tears. Her passion for the new camp is clear.

And perhaps most impressive, she didn’t want us to write about her. We promised not to focus the story solely on her, and we didn’t. But wow if Columbus isn’t blessed to count this woman one of our own. Also, Cindy Lazarus—former judge, city council president and YWCA president—was so compelled by Flying Horse Farms’ mission that she came out of retirement to serve as the camp’s CEO. She simply couldn’t pass up another chance to make change. It’s beyond admirable.

On these pages, you can also read about two exceptional businesswomen who, despite demanding work schedules, are taking the time to do good, too. Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Turney has, among other things, financially adopted two girls in Sri Lanka left parentless after the tsunami; she writes to them once a month and has visited six times. And Tami Longaberger, CEO of basket giant The Longaberger Company, helps run a program that offers leadership and training skills to women in the Middle East.

This issue is also packed with glamour, from a super-plush home (this place takes comfy luxury to a whole new level) to stunning fashions (if this doesn’t make you want to go to the theater, nothing will!).

But style, as we know, is more than about how you look; it’s about how you live. I hope that as you read through this magazine—especially in the spirit of the holidays—you’ll be inspired by not only beautiful things, but also beautiful people. I know I am.

Kristy Eckert, Editor On another note, we have long been working on our inaugural wedding issue, and we are excited to share it. Capital Style Bride will hit newsstands in January 2011, and your next regular issue of Capital Style will be delivered in March. If you’ve been to any amazing weddings this year, I encourage you to have the bride submit her info to us for feature consideration. You can submit weddings—or order a complimentary bridal issue—at CapitalStyleBride.com.

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Notes & Quotes

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Get talking Notable quotables from inside this issue “Sharen goes to Paris like other people go to the lake.”

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Olivia Clark said people often ask whether it hurts to stand on her toes. The answer? Yes. “We get used to it,” she said. “But when we come back from our long summer break, it’s excruciating for a couple of weeks.”

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The Harmony Project Julie Donovan has found a new way to make her voice count in her community.

The 40-year-old Gahanna woman sings with the Harmony Project, a local nonprofit organization that makes music to make a difference. The group, founded last year, brings together singers from different backgrounds with various levels of experience to give live performances and organize community service projects.

They have raised money for after-school programs, planted trees and collected toys for children. “It’s about being able to get a message across—inspiring and motivating people to help out their community,” Donovan said. Founder David Brown made service a part of the organization because he wanted to make it easier for people to reach out to one another. “Yes, times are tough, and people have less time and money to give. But… ask them to give one dollar or one hour,” he said. “We’re finding the way to get people to say yes.”

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The Sexy Meet Sharen Jester Turney, the small-town farm girl now running lingerie empire Victoria’s Secret

“She’s never forgotten where she came from, and I think that really helps her in her business life, because she really, truly believes in others.”

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he pint-sized towhead was only 3 years old when she started hauling hay into troughs on an Oklahoma farm.

Sharen Jester Turney later graduated to plowing land on the tractor. And eventually, her father—a ranch foreman who also raised Black Angus cattle and peanuts on his own property—even had his daughter moving irrigation pipes.

Then, when she finished her outside chores, the energetic girl helped her mother, a full-time teacher, care for her younger siblings, including a brother born with brain damage.

When the honor-roll student finished high school, she headed to the University of Oklahoma to become a teacher—because that, she assumed, is what women did.

But an otherwise-typical job fair changed the course of her life. Turney accepted a position with a department store, found her passion and slowly climbed the retail ranks.

Now 54, Turney is still a tiny, vivacious blond with a relentless work ethic and ten-

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der twang, but she’s no longer feeding Freckles the horse: She’s the ruler of the world’s most popular lingerie empire, the queen of an annual fashion show dubbed the sexiest night on TV, the executive who lures our husbands into her stores and then makes them blush amid a sea of sumptuous satin and lace.

Turney is the CEO of Columbus-based Victoria’s Secret—the woman who has been boss to both Heidi Klum and Gisele, and is ranked third on Fortune magazine’s “25 highest-paid women” list. She globe-trots often, hop-scotching from Asia to Europe to oversee production facilities. She owns three homes—one in New Albany, another alongside New York City’s Central Park and a third in Florida. She favors Dolce & Gabbana suits and mingles with celebrities.

But she still wears a cross around her neck. She dotes on her husband—a fellow small-town Oklahoman to whom she’s been married for 20 years—and her son,

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At left, she poses at Victoria’s Secret fashion shows with Heidi Klum and Seal; Fergie; and Russell Simmons

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These are a few of my favorite things…

TV shows: “Mad Men,” “Two and a Half Men,” “NCIS” Authors: Ayn Rand, James Clavell, James Patterson Music: Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, blues Victoria’s Secret bra: Very Sexy Push-Up and The Incredible

Matthew, a 16-year-old whose childhood sketches decorate her office. And she swears that on a recent trip home to Oklahoma, she found a pair of shorts at Wal-Mart.

“She’s just a sweetheart… just a really good person to her core,” said her husband, Charles, whose southern drawl is equally as charming as his wife’s. “I guess she rubs shoulders with corporate CEOs and celebrities and fashion icons, but I’m just proud of the fact that she treats everybody the same—with a smile, and warm, and friendly, with a disarmingly genuine manner.”

Others sing similar praises.

She’s clearly brilliant, they say, but just so doggone cool, too.

“Sharen’s one of these people who has so many friends, because she’s more interested in them than she is in trying to get them interested in her,” said longtime friend Patty Smith. “She’s like a pied piper. She sets this little tune.

Sharen’s just a magnet.”

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he first time Turney truly traveled was as part of her college dance team. (On her first trip to Columbus, she watched her Sooners defeat the Buckeyes in dramatic fashion: “Von Schuman—he was the kicker—kicked a field goal in the last two seconds,” she easily recalled, smiling.)

Though she enjoyed seeing the country, she planned to return home to Ardmore. But as she finished her business education degree, she stopped by a job fair and walked booth to booth, interviewing at them all. (An auditor asked her if she even knew what an auditor did. “No,” she replied, “but I’m sure I can figure it out.”)

Clearly, the plucky cheerleader and camp counselor made an impression: Foley’s, a department store in Houston, offered her a buying position.

“She thought she’d be there for a summer, then go back to Ardmore and teach business classes,” said longtime friend Smith. “(But) she fell in love with it, and they with her.”

Foley’s quickly sent her on her first trip to Europe, and

when they did, she invited along her younger sister Debbie McNamara. They took photos of themselves imitating statues and got flashed in Hyde Park. “It was hysterical,” Turney recalled. “We had a lot of fun.” More than that, though, it assured that one thing hadn’t—and wouldn’t— change: Turney’s generosity, and her tight ties with those she loves.

“She is thoughtful and giving and always has been,” said McNamara, who now lives near Chicago. “She just really understands the importance of family.”

Turney rearranged travel plans to be at her sister’s side when she delivered both children, and she did the same to be with their father when he was ill.

Patty Smith said she even did it for her daughter. When Katie was turning 5, Turney was in France when she found a particular doll the girl wanted. She flew home early—on a red-eye flight—to get to Katie’s birthday party. “She just knew how much Katie loved that,” Smith said. “She always makes you feel that you are not only

part of her life, but very important in her life.”

Turney often takes her husband and son on trips or to events when possible. They typically join her for a week in Europe each summer. They’ve sat on the 50-yard-line with supermodels at the Super Bowl. And last year, they mingled backstage before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

“For a couple of red-blooded boys, that’s a pretty good event to go to,” Charles said,

“I don’t think people understand the nature of her business, because it sounds much more glamorous than it is. She gets in the trenches and works very, very hard.”

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But the gestures are a testament to who his wife is, he said: “She’s very inclusive.”

Matthew even rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange a few years back. But he’s almost shy about the glitz.

Yes, the Columbus Academy junior very much appreciates that his mother has scored him a few jaw-droppingly cool photo internships. (He doesn’t tell anyone, his mother said, that models text him and call him on his birthday, “because he’s a humble human being, and I so appreciate that about him.”) But when it comes down to it, he just loves the mom who makes cookies when his friends stop by.

“When she’s home, she’s just mom,” Matthew said. “The thing that I’ve always appreciated the most is how, with such a time-consuming job, she always still puts us first.”

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urney, of course, is not a typical mom.

Traveling has been an accepted—and enjoyable—part of her life since that first trip abroad, as she worked her way

“We’re fortunate to have her in this community. She’s just the whole package, and it’s rare that you can find someone who can hold it together for as many years as she has.”

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“Sometimes it’s good to just kind of turn off,”says Turney, at home

from Foley’s to Byer California to Federated Department Stores to Neiman Marcus and eventually to Victoria’s Secret.

In her own estimation, her time is split into thirds: a third overseas, a third in New York or around the country, and a third in Columbus.

“Sharen goes to Paris like other people go to the lake,” Charles said. “For us, it’s just a normal part of the deal.”

When Matthew was born, Turney said, there was a time she thought she just couldn’t leave anymore. But they developed a system early on that worked for them both: If she wasn’t coming home that night, Turney would leave through the front door so Matthew understood it was a longer goodbye. When she returned from trips, she’d enter through the front door, too,

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kiss him from head to toe, give him whatever exotic gift she bought and take him to the park. The guilt of being away, she said, remains the most difficult aspect of her career.

At the beginning of each year, she puts her son’s school and athletics schedule on her calendar first, and instructs her team to work around it.

In elementary school, for example, Matthew was into acting. “I did 20 plays. She never missed one of those,” he said.

“I remember one, she was 10 minutes late because she flew home from New York. For any mom to never miss anything is incredible.”

Charles, a CPA and investment advisor by trade, works out of a home office so he can be available for Matthew. “The benefit for me is that unlike a lot of fathers, I’ve been able

to be home with my son and participate,” he said.

He and his son accept Turney’s travels—and enjoy them when they can. “Sharen has friends all over the world,” Charles said. “I think the biggest benefit is for Matthew. He has a real understanding that it’s a big world out there.”

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t’s a big business world, too, and Turney is conquering it.

Victoria’s Secret hired her in 2000 as president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret Direct, the brand’s catalogue and e-commerce arm. She drove sales to the $1 billion milestone, and in 2006, was named CEO of the whole company. Since she took over, sales have grown nearly $1 billion, from $4.5 to $5.5 billion.

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Turney wanted ample time to study and learn before launching storefronts outside the country (there are 1,040 in the United States). Too many American companies forget how different business is internationally, she said. Victoria’s Secret is a powerful brand that receives online and catalogue orders from more than 160 countries, so expectations are high.

“I’m very excited about it, because part of me knows it’s going to be a tremendous success,” she said. “But part of me knows we don’t know what we don’t know.”

Cheryl Krueger, the founder of Cheryl & Co. who now runs a strategic consulting company, said she is “amazed” at Turney’s abilities. “She has a very keen business sense about her, and yet she has a wonderful personal side about her as well,” Krueger said.

“She knows how to be demanding, yet she also knows how to be caring.”

Turney credits her success to a few things, including pure tenacity, curiosity and fear of failure.

Occasionally, she’ll escape the stress by reading on the beach. And every morning, she takes any frustrations out

“When I go to these events, it’s one of the greatest things just to see my mom in her element. It’s just another whole side of her.”

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“He’s really supportive,” says Turney of Charles, with him and Matthew

on tennis balls, in the hopes of someday beating her son (“He’s wicked,” she said).

“I do believe you have to get away sometimes,” she said, “to get a fresh perspective.”

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atty Smith had planned an extravagant goingaway party for her friend.

Turney was leaving Dallas for Columbus to work at Victoria’s Secret, and Smith wanted to send her off in style.

But, Turney told her, “That’s not what I want.” Instead, she suggested that they and their husbands—just the four of them—visit all their favorite dinner spots three nights a week for a month. “I,” Turney said, “want that memory.”

They enjoyed everything from French cuisine to burgers.

“We had a marvelous month,” Smith said.

Indeed, Charles Turney acknowledged, he and his wife partake in their share of social soirees. But they’re most content at home, cooking for a few friends, watching

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old movies or playing Trivial Pursuit (he only beats her, she animatedly noted, because he knows sports trivia).

“Sharen’s an easy person to love,” Charles said. “Sometimes we sit back and kind of pinch ourselves and go, ‘Wow, this has been a fun ride. Who knew?’ ” Turney’s sister finds it equally as surreal.

“I’ve seen her interviewed on TV; I see her in magazines,” said McNamara. Yet she also sees her at family holiday gatherings playing hide-and-seek with the children and teaching the girls cheers. “I always want to know, ‘Who have you seen?

Who have you talked to?’ It is very interesting. But it is sometimes crazy that that is who she is.”

Turney hopes she is using her position for good.

Aside from company giving, Turney herself financially adopted two girls in Sri Lanka who were left parentless after the tsunami. She pays for them to attend school, buys them clothes and puts money into a savings account for their

futures. She has visited them six times and tries to write them at least once a month.

She also has served on several boards, including those of the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and Columbus Academy.

“I’ve been very fortunate in my life,” Turney said. “I came from meager beginnings. I want to be able to give back.”

Turney’s mother died of cancer in her 40s, but despite her life’s hardships, she never was bitter. She inspires Turney still.

Her father also passed—but not before getting to watch his daughter blossom.

“My mom is looking down from heaven appreciating Sharen’s successes, but didn’t necessarily get to see everything my dad did,” Turney’s sister said. “But my dad was extremely proud of her.”

And certainly, he was most proud of the same thing the rest of the family admires.

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Leading Ladies ami Longaberger made a deal with her father after convincing him to pay her college tuition: She promised to return to her rural hometown of Dresden upon graduating from Ohio State University to spend five years working at her family’s small basket factory.

So in 1984, with her marketing degree completed, Tami’s repayment plan began.

What she remembers about her first day at the office is her father’s not-so-subtle attempt to keep her humble. He set a desk outside of his office and looked at his daughter. “OK,” he said. “I want you to sit down and I want you to learn

“She is always trying to grow. She has a natural curiosity about a lot of different things.”

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for the next five years.”

Now 49 and CEO of The Longaberger Company— which has grown into a national business that sells highly coveted collectible baskets— Tami laughs at the memory.

“He was going to provide me with daily guidance as he felt I needed it,” she said.

That gruff welcome from Dave Longaberger came as no surprise to the young woman who’d grow up closely observing her entrepreneurial father and his vigorous work ethic.

Tami learned from an early age that success was earned—not inherited.

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rant and the only grocery store in Dresden years before he began selling baskets on the side. Tami was 14 when her father put her to work—first as a waitress, and then at the grocery, where she stocked shelves, priced merchandise and ran the cash register.

“Dave must’ve felt pretty confident in her ability,” said Anita Rector, who worked alongside Tami at the time and now, decades later, serves as The Longaberger Company’s national sales team manager.

Yet, he usually showed affection by pushing his daughter harder. “He just believed that he was putting her through

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Tami Longaberger is carrying on a family legacy that began with her grandfather (far left) and father (center)

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Tami Longaberger is the first woman to lead her family’s basket business, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She kept a journal of her experiences along the way and this year published a collection of her life’s stories in a book, “Weaving Dreams.” This is an excerpt from the opening chapter, “Love Where You Live.” the Longaberger school of hard knocks,” Rector said.

Those post-college years spent under her father’s wing were “a little rough,” Tami admits. But, looking back, she knows returning home—and staying—was the right choice, personally and professionally.

“I’m so glad I came to work with my dad,” she said. “The man that I knew as my father, I got to know as a person. And I think had I not come back, I would have never had that opportunity.”

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baskets locally before using independent consultants to sell his merchandise statewide.

When Tami became the company’s first marketing director, sales had not yet reached beyond the boundaries of Ohio.

“The ’80s were incredibly challenging,” Tami said. “I guess in some ways, we were blessed that there were really no expectations. No one really expected the business to be successful, except for those of us that worked there.”

Tami started out answering customer service letters and moved on to developing marketing literature, including the company’s first full-color catalogue of its products. She frequently traveled to sales meetings and events across the

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can’t say for certain exactly how it happened, or when; but like a slow marinade of spices and oils and herbs, my body has been soaking in the Midwest since my mother first wrapped me in a white blanket. I have absorbed the textures unique to each season: Lush grasses upholstering rolling hills, the crunch of leaves underfoot as I scout goldfinches in the garden. I have listened to the winter calls of red-tailed hawks that fly boldly near the icy, spring-fed waters of our pond. I have memorized the lines and arches of the trees I love, stared in reverence as they swayed in the wind, bending and dancing and nearly singing to me—composing a forest cathedral that seemed to be mine alone.

I know this place as one knows a sister or a close friend—intimately and effortlessly.

Trying to remove the Midwest from my being—from my blood— would be akin to attempting to separate out the varied ingredients in my mom’s winter potato soup: Impossible. My love for this place is so ingrained in me—so deeply pressed upon my very soul—that it is part-and-parcel of who I am.

I remember a day when I was a child, bouncing along in the backseat of my grandparents’ Buick on the way to Amish Country.

I always loved those Sunday drives; hearing the gravel crunch on the old country roads, driving somewhere to pick wildflowers on a hill or in a meadow. The autumn sun streamed in through halfopen windows and dust danced in the glow of the backseat as I watched barns flash before me like immense wooden strawberries on county-sized vines.

Maybe that’s the first time I paid attention to Ohio; maybe that’s the first time I knew it was special to me. Or to someone.

Living here has, in some ways, softened me—to the beauty of the earth and the simplicity of nature. Yet in other ways, it has toughened me—left me with calloused hands and skinned knees. I hold both sides of the coin in my hands, feeling the weight equally.

country, and returned home eager to apply what she’d learned.

“Our literature, our campaigns got better,” Rector said. “(Dave) was great at merchandise and coming up with the big ideas, but when it came to the marketing strategy, Tami did that.”

Those strategies expanded the company’s sales into other states—Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Virginia, initially— and turned Longaberger into a household name.

Today, a network of about 45,000 independent consultants in the U.S. sell Longaberger’s signature baskets and other products ranging from colorful pottery and scented candles to fabric handbags and matching jewelry. The com-

pany also runs an online store and draws its share of tourists to the Longaberger Homestead, a collection of shops and restaurants built around the basket-making factory.

The family-owned, private company now based in Newark, Ohio, does not report its sales, but its revenue has been estimated in excess of $200 million annually.

“Obviously, she’s a brilliantly successful businesswoman,” said Wilma Goldstein, who worked with Tami during her tenure as chair of the National Women’s Business Council.

“She has done a great job. She stays accessible, but she did bring some Wall Street aspects to the business and made it bigger than it was.”

Some of Tami’s toughest

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“In short, Tami conveys—not just through words, but by her actions— that women who are willing to work hard, who hope and toil to reach their goals, can actually realize them.”

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negotiations were with her father, who often approached new ideas with skepticism.

“When he would challenge me here at work, I found out later in life what he was really trying to do was find out how much conviction and belief I had,” Tami said. “Because if I would just get mad and frustrated he knew that I couldn’t articulate it, or I really didn’t believe that strongly in it. And so it’s from that experience that I learned to lay out my case and earn his respect.”

As the company grew, so did Tami’s role within it.

She became the company’s president in 1994 and worked alongside her father until his death in 1999 of cancer. She

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then took on the title of CEO. Running the company while grieving was a struggle.

“It’s the personal stamp he made on my life that made it much more difficult to get through it,” Tami said. “When he died, everyone was looking to me for strength and encouragement.”

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arrying on the family legacy requires intense commitment.

Under her leadership, The Longaberger Company has undergone several transitions, not all of them painless. The slumping economy led to several waves of employee layoffs and pay cuts, as well as

a push to broaden the business with more home and lifestyle products.

Those changes have been met with some resistance.

“I understand why people don’t want to change,” Tami said. “But that’s where it’s my job to drive the change that’s necessary to ensure that we’re around another 40 years.”

That responsibility bears plenty of pressure, but she makes a conscious effort to seek balance in her life.

She cherishes spending time with her two children, Claire Kaido and Matthew Kaido, ages 20 and 18, who both attend Ohio State.

And having endured a divorce, she’s found happi-

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he Longaberger Homestead is best described as a basket lover’s heaven.

It’s home to the world’s largest apple basket—a 29-foottall replica of the baskets J.W. Longaberger made for local orchard growers in the 1930s— and the factory where every Longaberger basket is manufactured by hand today.

But it’s worth the shopping trip even if you’re not an avid collector. Visitors can weave their own basket with handson instruction, watch basketmakers at work on the factory floor and shop the adjoining factory store, which sells retired product lines and second-quality items at a discount. (Current lines are sold exclusively through consultants.)

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ness again in a relationship with former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar.

The two share a love for sports (especially football) and met through a mutual friend.

Their first date was a neardisaster. Tami traveled to Cleveland and had planned to meet Kosar at a restaurant on the city’s East Side. But when she arrived, the restaurant

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was closed. And Kosar wasn’t there. Then, he called to say he had a flat tire. “I don’t think he wants to do this,” Tami thought.

“Now,” Kosar joked, “she can’t get rid of me.”

Kosar was drawn to Tami’s genuineness. “She’s so humble,” he said of her success.

He also admires her work ethic.

“It sounds fun to get on a plane every two days. To actually do that, whether it was in the ’80s or whether it was

last week, it’s easier said than done. There’s a lot of energy it takes, and a lot of effort.”

(Perhaps not surprisingly, Kosar didn’t know much about collectible baskets before meeting Tami. But the two combined their passions last year to launch an NFL and collegiate basket line that has already generated at least $3 million in sales.)

Nature also provides Tami an escape. She bikes 25 to 30 miles a week (often in the morning before work) and loves hiking, gardening and bird watching. She values being healthy and tries to fit in a workout every day, even if it’s just a quick walk.

“I need to be away from noise, whether it’s my cell phone, the television or demands from work,” Tami said.

“The volume of traffic that comes through my life…I just sometimes need quiet, and nature provides that sanctuary for me.”

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ami’s down-to-earth attitude is a trait others universally admire.

She’s as comfortable in blue jeans as she is at a cocktail party, said David Frantz, a retired professor who serves as secretary of the Ohio State University Board of Trustees.

Tami is a former member and chair of the board. “She never forgets where she came from,” Frantz said. “She is also very perceptive about people.”

Her compassionate side shines in her work for the Arab Women’s Leadership Institute, a non-partisan program run by the International Republican Institute in Washington, D.C. The program offers leadership and training skills to women in the Middle East.

Tami, who was involved in the effort since it began two years ago, serves as chair of its governing board.

Having worked in one

place her whole life, Tami said she enjoys reaching out to women around the world.

“It is about building trust, and she has the ability to do that and do it quickly,” said Judy Van Rest, executive vice president of the International Republican Institute. “She just makes the women we work with so comfortable; there’s this great synergy.”

Tami’s not afraid to roll up her sleeves, and her meticulous organizational skills keep her fellow board members on track, Van Rest added.

“It’s one of those things where you see someone who has natural leadership skills,” she said. “She just has it.”

A passion to grow seems to motivate Tami. Yet she remains a small-town girl at heart.

“You bloom where you’re planted,” she said. “But finding meaningful work is a very important part of having a happy, fulfilling life.”

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Husband: Mathieu Garon, a Blue Jackets goaltender How they met: They started dating in high school, and Marie earned her degree in social work while Mathieu bounced between the NHL and the minors. “One day he would leave, and you’d never know for how long,” she said.

Others told Marie she didn’t need to worry about a degree or career. “Now,” she said, “I am so proud.”

Years married: 8 Children: Charles, 6; and Rosemary, 2 Native residence: Quebec City Current residence: Dublin (plus a home in Quebec City where they live during the off-season)

Marie Garon, Antoinette Mongillo and Karen Bonneau Vermette inside Nationwide Arena

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In brief: Marie, who speaks both French and English fluently, is a social worker who has put her career on hold while raising a family amidst several moves.

Columbus is Mathieu’s fifth NHL team, so Marie is seasoned at navigating new cities. The Garons moved to the area in 2009. Last season, they participated in the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation “Black Tie Blue Jackets” style show to benefit pediatric cancer. “It’s so emotional,” she said. “I cried in my car the whole way home.”

Antoinette Mongillo Age: 46

Husband: Scott Howson, general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations How they met: They practiced law at the same firm. “I was there to learn from the best feminist lawyer in the country, and I met my husband,” Antoinette said, laughing.

When they began dating, she didn’t know Scott had played pro hockey—or that he aspired to manage. “He was a lawyer, he was nice, he liked Italian food. I didn’t really get that he was going to be going into hockey and that I was going to have a life in hockey.”

Years married: 15 Children: Max, 13; Rebekah, 12; and Joanna, 8 Native residence: Toronto Current residence: Bexley In brief: Antoinette grew up in a modest home in Toronto’s Little Italy and became an attorney who passed the bar in three provinces. She relocated to Columbus in 2007 when her husband became GM. As a member of the Blue Jackets Foundation board, she introduced and spearheads the foundation’s 50/50 raffle, which has helped raise $40,000 for local groups.

She also created a handbook to help players’ families transition to the area.

Karen Bonneau Vermette Age: 28

Husband: Antoine Vermette, a Blue Jackets center How they met: They started dating as young teens. “(At 15), he got drafted to a Quebec City (junior league) team. I was excited, but I didn’t realize how big it was for him. I had no idea you could work in hockey,” Karen said. “I was pretty mad, because he was really good in school. And I could see that he couldn’t study as much as me.”

Years married: 1 year Native residence: Quebec City Current residence: Upper Arlington (plus a cottage in Quebec City where they live during the off-season) In brief: Karen is a bilingual pharmacist who put her career on hold to move to Columbus when Antoine was traded in 2009. An active volunteer, she has helped with the team-supported “Muffins with Mom” and “Donuts with Dad” elementary program. She also has given time and money to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, donating a flatscreen TV to the teen room and painting and decorating another area. Last season, she and Antoine hosted “Vermette’s Vault”—a suite at Nationwide Arena used to entertain children and groups.

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hen Antoine Vermette and Karen Bonneau were young, lovestruck Canadian teens, Karen’s parents used to ask Antoine what he would do when he grew up.

“I’m playing hockey,” Antoine would say.

“No, seriously,” Karen’s father would respond.

Now, Antoine is married to his childhood sweetheart, and he is the number-one center on the Columbus Blue Jackets—second in scoring last season only to Rick Nash.

(He’s also a heartthrob in his native, hockey-loving Canada and, as local female fans can attest, in Columbus as well.)

And like many other hockey spouses who must adjust to a mobile lifestyle away from family and friends, Karen—a pharmacist—has put her own career on hold, instead pouring her energy into volunteering around her adopted community of Columbus.

Women married to men involved in professional athletics are part of an exclusive group.

They experience glitzy highlights, of course: Antoine and Karen, for example, attended Carrie Underwood’s wedding to Antoine’s former teammate.

But they also accept lonely nights and occasional public criticism of their spouses as part of the package.

“All these women—they’re very unselfish people,” said Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson. “They put other people’s interests ahead of theirs. And that’s not easy to do.”

The Canada native who has worked his way up the hockey ranks by managing teams in several cities knows that first-hand. His own wife, Antoinette Mongillo, is an attorney who passed the bar in

“My brother... taught me how to use every power tool, because there was an assumption I would never be married.”

Antoinette Mongillo wife of Blue Jackets GM multiple Canadian provinces before finally putting her career on hold when they moved to Columbus. Antoinette, who practiced corporate commercial law as well as sports and entertainment law, now devotes her time to parenting the couple’s three active children, serving on the Blue Jackets Foundation board (she considers giving back to the fans part of her duty) and helping players’ families adjust to life in Columbus.

One of the women she has helped is Marie Garon, whose husband, Mathieu, is a goaltender. Columbus is Mathieu’s fifth NHL team, so moving the family—including children who are 6 and 2—has almost become a fulltime job for Marie, who once was a social worker.

“For me, hockey—it’s been hard sometimes,” Marie said.

“But I’m so lucky.”

Karen and Antoinette agreed. Sure, they said, they make sacrifices. But they are thankful for the lives they lead.

“We are very grateful,” Antoinette said.

The trio of women—all friendly, articulate and open— talked with us about those rink-side lives and the men they share them with.

Karen, Antoine is quite the heartthrob among the female fans. Do you think of him like that?

Karen: No—not at all (laugh-

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The Wives ing). It’s funny you tell me that. He is honestly the best person I have ever met. He is genuinely a good person. I think he is handsome, but I don’t think to the point you’d call him a heartthrob. He’s really authentic, really smart.

Marie: But every time Antoine is in a place, all the girls are like, “Ahhhhhh.” Because he’s cute!

Do you ever have to deal with women approaching the guys after games?

Karen: You need a pass from a player (to have access to players), so it never really happens after games. Sometimes in bars. But Antoine and I have been together so long, I think people know he’s off the market. I’ve never had problems with girls. And Antoine is not the kind of guy who would cheat. Hopefully (laughing)!

Marie: I think it’s maybe a misconception. It’s not like crazy fans or women—it’s not like that at all.

What about people in general? Do they stop you in public or at your kids’ sporting events?

Antoinette: No. We have had the odd people who want to tell you what they thought of last night’s game when you lost. But for the most part, people are really courteous, and they respect the fact that Scott’s a dad out to watch his son’s game. The parents on our children’s teams quickly realize we’re just like them, with all the same issues, and they’re very respectful. Now, you know, this is Columbus—it’s a little different than in Canada.

Karen: Actually, not too much. We’re coming from a Canadian team where there was a lot of that. We would go to dinner and people would always come up and talk about the game. Here, it still

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happens, but people are really polite. It’s always really nice, like, “Good game.” Antoine wouldn’t grocery shop in Canada. He was like, “Oh, I can’t go,” because people would stop him quite a bit.

But now that we’re in Columbus, he can grocery shop and he can pick up the dry cleaning and he can do pretty much everything. So he has no more excuses (laughing)!

Marie: It has happened, yes. But it’s fine. He likes it—it means people care.

Everybody’s super nice. That’s happened when he goes to drop the kids off at school sometimes: They’ll say, “Good game last night.” Or they don’t say anything if they lost.

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Hockey obviously includes some fighting. How do you handle that?

Karen: Antoine is not a fighter. I think he’s fought once in the NHL. When I see other players, I can’t watch. I close my eyes. It scares me. I know fans like that part of the game, but I could totally live without it.

What are game days like?

Karen: I cook a pre-game meal every game. Even when I was working, I would make it the night before and put it in the fridge. He likes chicken, tomato sauce and pasta.

Marie: He eats my spaghetti sauce. He likes it. It’s a routine.

He likes when he’s by himself a little bit. He’s a goalie—he’s really serious and focused.

Top: The Garon family; Mathieu in action. Middle: Howson shaking Rick Nash’s hand at a news conference. Bottom: The Vermettes as teens and on their wedding day; Antoine on the ice

Where do you sit at the arena—and what’s it like listening to fans?

Karen: We sit altogether in the stands.

Antoinette: With everyone screaming about how good or bad your husband is.

Karen: I guess you pretend you don’t hear or it gets to you.

Marie: (The bad stuff) hurts. I don’t read newspapers.

Karen: When it’s good, it makes you feel proud. But when it’s bad, you know they still tried their best.

Antoinette: It’s such an emotional rollercoaster. Those wins and losses—repercussions for us are far greater than for a fan. Our husbands—they

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How do you help your husbands de-stress?

Antoinette: I’ve been very fortunate. Scott is a very evenkeeled person. He’s very eventempered. He’s very reserved.

And people say, is he like that? They think that’s just his

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What do you enjoy doing in Columbus?

Antoinette: We really love live theater, and I love what we have here in Columbus— the variety that we have. And we like to eat. We (also) love to ride our bikes on all the beautiful trails that we have here. My son and I did Pelotonia (a bike race) last year. Most cities don’t have such extensive and beautiful bike trails.

That’s what we spend most of our time doing as a family and even just by ourselves.

Karen: We really like the zoo—we have a membership there, and we love it. We like to go to dinner and a movie.

We really like M—it’s our favorite restaurant in town. We both really like Figlio. And I’ve been zip-lining in Hocking Hills—that was great.

Marie: We love to go to Easton—that’s one of our favorite places in Columbus.

For us, it’s like Los Angeles minus the palm trees. And we are French Canadian, which means we love fondue, so we love The Melting Pot.

public persona, but he’s really like that. He works out, and that’s how he de-stresses. He’ll go for a run. Or he’ll play a board game with our daughter Joanna. He really doesn’t bring it home. I, on the other hand, I’m Italian—so every emotion

Tell me something about your husbands that people might not know—something fun.

Karen: Antoine plays Rock Band. He’s addicted to it. I think we’ve bought three or four sets. He always wanted to be a drummer, I guess! He’s broken so many sticks.

Marie: When we went to Antoine’s birthday party this summer, Rosemary was playing with Rock Band and I was like, “Nooooo!” (laughing) Antoinette: Scott’s a tea drinker. He makes the best cup of tea you will ever have.

He doesn’t drink, he doesn’t smoke. When he has time, he spends it with his family.

The Howson Family: Max, 13; Rebekah, 12; Joanna, 8; Antoinette; and Scott

the family Guy Antoinette on Scott as a Dad:

e’s been able to find the things that are important to our kids, or that our kids like, and work with them. For example, Rebekah, who is into fashion—he always asks her what she thinks of his tie and what he’s wearing, and she feels really good about that. And Joanna got into playing baseball, so he will make an effort to do that. And my son likes horror movies, so poor Scott goes out and goes to movies with him. He doesn’t force them to be like him or us or anything that they’re not—he enjoys them for what they are and really tries to empower them. Which I think is so wonderful, because I’m so different. And that’s another thing: He’s the fun guy, and I’m the staff sergeant— “You’ve got to do this. You’ve got to do that. Did you brush your teeth? You’ve got to get a shower.” He’s fun and I’m not fun. But that’s OK. Frankly, when he’s away a lot and it’s just me and the kids, I get sick of me too. So it is great to have dad home.

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Marie: I just try to not talk about hockey. We focus on the kids’ activities or go to a restaurant.

is out there whether you like it or not (laughing).

Karen: I’m just there, and I listen. We’ll watch some comedy shows on TV. We like “Two and a Half Men.” “30 Rock” is good too. And we watch “Entourage.”

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He doesn’t go golfing with the boys. His clothes are his biggest vice. He exercises every day, he eats healthy—it’s disgusting (laughing). Try being married to this guy!

Marie: We bought a lake house two years ago, which was his dream. Now he loves to drive the boat, entertain.

Do your husbands do any chores?

Antoinette: Like I always say to people, I brought the toolbox into the family (laughing). I think these player wives—or really anybody whose husband is traveling a lot—they have to be strong, independent women.

Karen: If there’s a light bulb that needs changed, I change it. There was a doorknob that was not working this weekend—I fixed it. When the garbage needs taken out, he’ll help me take it out. But he’s a clean guy, so I can’t complain.

He’s really organized—he puts the dirty clothes in the basket, the clean clothes in the closet, the dishes in the dishwasher, the keys in the drawers. He’s not helping, but he’s not making it bad.

Marie: Here, not that much, because he’s really busy with the season. But in Quebec, when he’s off, he’s really good.

And when he’s home, my son and my daughter go to school, so we need to pack lunches, and he loves to do that. With the kids he is really helpful.

He loves to drop them off and pick them up from school.

They love it.

Who controls the finances in your home?

Antoinette: Me. Here’s what Scott does: Scott works and he knows hockey and he watches hockey—and the Cincinnati Reds. Everything else is me. Of course, we don’t do anything without talking to the other person.

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Antoinette: No! We talk about the team and we talk about players and we talk about concepts. But as far as, “Should I do this or not?” No. But he will say, “(A certain player) is available. We’re thinking of taking him.” I’m like, “Oh, he’s got a great wife!

He’s such a great guy.” He doesn’t rely on my hockey expertise—because I don’t have any hockey expertise (laughing). But most of the time, we don’t have time to talk about hockey, because we’re talking about who’s got what homework due, and what can he do and what can I do.

all of our American life—the bank accounts here and everything that is here. And I take care of our Quebec life, our Canadian life.

Any plans to eventually practice law in the States, Antoinette?

Antoinette: I was not prepared to do this (be a homemaker). Some women are. My brother is a handyman who taught me how to use every power tool because there was an assumption I would never be married (laughing). So I would like to work. I might ride the bar.

You’re obviously very smart.

Does Scott ever run trades

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Karen: We make all the big decisions together. In the end, he’s managing his money in the big picture, but the little things, the bills—I do it.

Antoine is great. Obviously he makes good money, so he buys his family amazing gifts.

And even my family—he got them a trip to Disneyland.

He’s really generous—beyond generous—with everyone. But I always feel guilty putting my name on the card, like, “Here—I gave you a trip to Disneyland!” So at holidays I’ll get them something else, like a small gift from me, with my money, so it’s my gift. Right now, I can afford to do it, so it works well.

Marie: He takes care of

Marc Methot, Anton Stralman (back), Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett, Hero Amanda O’Dell, Mathieu Garon (back), Steve Mason and Kris Russell at Black Tie Blue Jackets

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What’s it like moving so often?

Marie: It’s like my job. It’s hard, because you have to start all over again. You get help.

And you ask for help the older you get. When I came here, Antoinette was really nice.

You have to find a new school, new doctors, new dentists.

You have a couple of weeks to move everything.

Antoinette: What makes it hard is that we have no family.

We’re always the new people in town. You’ve got no one to call when you’re feeling crappy to say, “Can you just come over and take care of the puking kids?” It’s not that people aren’t friendly or helpful. But when you’re sick, you don’t call your acquaintances.

Karen, you were working as a pharmacist when Antoine signed his contract to play major league hockey. At the signing, you cried, and the media proclaimed how happy you were. But you say that wasn’t really the case…

Karen: I was crying. Everyone said, “She’s so happy!” I was so mad. I had studied so hard, and now he was making more money than me. It’s hard, in a way, to make your

own way along with your husband. You don’t want to lose yourself.

How would you describe the women in Columbus?

Antoinette: I just love the women I’ve met here. I’m impressed at how multi-faceted a lot of them are. I think that is the U.S., though: Even the working moms, they are involved in the community and what their kids are doing.

I find them really interesting, easy and friendly.

Karen: When we moved here, we had cookies on the front porch to welcome us to the neighborhood. People open doors for you, and they’re really polite too—saying hi, smiling. I went to Home Depot, and people came up asking if I needed anything, and I was like, “Wow—this is great!”

Marie: I’m meeting other women through Charles’ hockey and Charles’ school because I’m volunteering a little bit there. I would say they are really involved in their kids’ lives. Everywhere I go, everybody’s super nice.

Though you have made sacrifices, you’re all grateful for the chance to enjoy a nice lifestyle. What are the best parts?

Karen: We have friends from everywhere.

Marie: My son is in first grade, and he is open to the world.

Antoinette: As difficult as it is on our children, it’s good for them in the long run.

(Another) great thing is being part of that hockey family.

And I don’t mean just your team. There’s something about being part of that group that’s something special.

Karen: Our husbands do what they like. It’s a good life. It’s their dream. They’re happy—that makes us happy.

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n a world where digital reigns supreme, Allison Chapman works to preserve the past.

Most days, the woman who rides her bike to work can be found carefully creating custom stationery, cards and invitations in her Worthington studio, Igloo Letterpress.

“It’s my passion—something I want to see succeed,” she said.

She has built her business on a love of art and history, and the two meld beautifully in a historic carriage house where a printing press built in 1892 stands as a reminder of her inspiration. It belonged to her grandfather. “He kind of took me under his wing,” Chapman said, as she recounted growing up learning to love his hobby. “It wasn’t until I went to college that I realized how much he taught me.”

And his lessons, she added, were not only about the art of letterpress, but also about life: “He gave me the confidence to try to figure things out.”

With that confidence, Chapman, 37, opened her studio and store, where people can shop for handmade cards, calendars and notebooks or try their hand at the letterpress.

In the shop, touching the merchandise is encouraged.

“The relief printing process is a tactile quality that people really love,” Chapman said.

In fact, the majority of her customers are graphic artists and architects who spend

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most of their time creating things on computers. “They need a tactile experience,” she said. “They long to work with their hands.”

In addition to being a source for one-of-a-kind paper products, Igloo also is an active art studio. Chapman hosts project-based classes at which customers can have a hand in creating special pieces to document life’s memorable moments. She encourages families

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Why call the shop Igloo Letterpress?

Chapman’s husband is from San Diego, and when the couple— who met at Macalester College in Minnesota—settled in Minnesota after they married, his family teased them. They couldn’t understand why anyone would want to live somewhere so cold, Chapman said. Her husband’s grandmother called their home their igloo. And the name stuck.

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to stop in on Saturdays to make kid-friendly projects that involve either printing or bookbinding (they’re typically $5 to $10). And she also hosts group parties for events like baby showers or book clubs.

Chapman and her husband, John, moved from Minnesota to Columbus in 2009 for his job. They have two children— 6-year-old Ava and 2-year-old Adam. The family feels at home in Worthington, she said, and the community has embraced her unique business.

Igloo delights folks with its custom items and gifts.

One bride-to-be, for example, worked with her sister and mother to design wedding invites, and they even rolled a couple themselves. One young man collected special recipes from relatives and friends and

then worked with Chapman to create a custom cookbook for his girlfriend.

Eileen Meers was especially pleased with what Chapman helped her do. She has been married to her husband, Patrick, for 50 years. He was known as a fabulous writer of poetry, humorous stories, spiritual pieces. Dementia has left him unable to communicate through the spoken or written world. Meers turned to Igloo to help her preserve his words in a special way. “I wanted to create a beautiful book, a piece of art—something my granddaughter could consider a part of her heritage,” she said. “I wanted the quality of his writing to be matched by the quality of the encasement.”

Meers will give the special gift to family and close friends for Christmas.

It’s what Chapman likes best about her family-inspired business. “If I can help people feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment as my grandfather instilled in me, it’s a good day,” she said.

This holiday season, Igloo will offer special invitations and cards. As always, Chapman encourages people to create their own—one press of a carved wooden letter at a time.

For more on Igloo Letterpress, visit IglooLetterpress.com. Watch Andrea Cambern’s “Female Focus” at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays on 10TV News HD.

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ylee Cavins’ sunny personality earned her the nickname Smiley Rylee. But when the 10-year-old Marysville girl was diagnosed with bone cancer two years ago, something changed. “She started to close up,” said her mother, Heather Cavins. “She just became quieter and quieter.”

After spending a week at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn., though, Rylee started to act like her old self.

“I felt normal,” the fifthgrader said. “It was neat to see other kids who had cancer outside of the hospital.”

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The camp, founded by actor Paul Newman, serves children with serious illnesses.

“I told them, ‘You put the smile back on her,’ ” Heather Cavins said.

This summer, Rylee will have another reason to smile: She will be invited to attend a new Hole in the Wall camp called Flying Horse Farms.

And this one is close to home.

Flying Horse Farms, which opened in October in Mt. Gilead (about 50 miles north of Columbus) is the result of years of hard work and dedication by Jenni and David Belford. The Bexley couple

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donated 200 acres of land and a significant sum of their own money to help build the camp.

The $20 million fundraising effort is ongoing.

“This camp—the creation and the evolution of it—has been the result of so many people rolling up their sleeves and saying, ‘How can I help to make this a great camp for the kids who need it most?’ ” Jenni Belford said.

Flying Horse Farms will be the first property in the Midwest affiliated with the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps. The camp—which will serve children with can-

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Since 2006, Flying Horse Farms has participated in the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps’ Camp on the Move initiative. The program sends children living in areas where new camps are under construction to existing camps. Over five summers, Flying Horse Farms has sent away 287 children, including Rylee Cavins (shown here in pink) and brothers Douglous (in white helmet) and Brett Garrison (third from left on bench).

Rylee Cavins, Age: 10 Illness: Bone cancer Camp attended: Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn.

Favorite activities: Riding horses and playing games in the rec room In her words: “I also liked singing in the talent show. I sang ‘Rock Star’ by Hannah Montana. It was the first time I got up in front of people to sing.”

Douglous Garrison, Age: 16 Illness: Sickle cell anemia Camp attended: Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne, NY Favorite activities: Swimming and riding horses In his words: “You’ve got your peers with you. Everybody gets along.

Everybody understands where I’m coming from.”

Brett Garrison, Age: 13 Illness: Sickle cell anemia Camp attended: Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne, NY Favorite activities: Swimming and climbing In his words: “It’s fun. You want to stay there forever.”

“Something was kind of missing in our life. We wanted to do something to help somebody else.” - Jenni Belford cer, heart disease, hemophilia and other illnesses—can host 120 children at a time and hopes to accommodate more than 2,500 children and family members annually. It features a fishing pond, indoor sports court, craft cabin and outdoor amphitheatre. A swimming pool, ropes course, riding stable and wheelchairaccessible tree house will open before the 2011 summer camp season starts. It is free for everyone who attends.

The Belfords used to work with a local nonprofit to bring ill children to their Mt. Gilead farm for a day of fishing and hayrides and saw first-hand what a positive impact new adventures could have. The family was inspired by the families that visited them and

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the way the outings lifted their spirits, said Jenni Belford, a mother of four.

“We don’t have an ill child.

That doesn’t lessen the need,” she said. “It’s so exciting to see the difference it’s going to make in the lives of children and their families.”

The couple began dreaming of a way to help more children, and in 2005 contacted the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps—a family of 10 camps worldwide that serve seriously ill children. Doctors and nurses volunteer to work at the properties so children can enjoy camp while continuing necessary medical care. The camps have facilities that allow children to receive medications, dialysis or other treatments.

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The association has exacting standards for medical care and programming, said Padriag Barry, director of camp support services for the association.

“It’s a long and arduous journey to become a Hole

in the Wall camp,” he said.

“You spend a couple minutes in front of David and Jenni and you quickly sense their single-minded determination to make this a reality. They’ve put their heart and soul into

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When Cindy Lazarus retired from the YWCA, the 63-year-old intended to spend time traveling and enjoying her family.

The former Columbus City Council president and Franklin County Appeals Court judge planned on simply volunteering for Flying Horse Farms. She offered to raise money and increase the camp’s profile. “What you’re doing is so special,” she told camp founders Jenni and David Belford. “I want to be a part of it.”

But Lazarus found herself becoming attached. Now, she is the camp’s CEO. “Very few of us will ever have the opportunity to be involved in something like this,” she said.

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breathing life into (Flying Horse Farms).”

The level of medical care available at camp creates a sense of security for parents, said Clintonville mother Wendi Jenkins, whose son Seth attended The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 2008 and 2009. Before Flying Horse Farms’ physical camp opened, those planning it routinely sent Ohio children to other Paul Newman camps. Seth Jenkins was one of them. He died in March at age 13 after battling leukemia for six years.

“I feel so thankful that he had all these fun opportunities, because we were convinced that he was stronger than (his disease),” Jenkins said. “I can honestly say he had a good childhood.”

Camp makes a dramatic difference in the lives of children with diseases, said Dr. Gerard Boyle, a pediatric cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic.

“There’s no question that these patients rally,” he said. “(Campers) inspire each other.

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age to go through their next procedure.”

The camps also provide an opportunity for doctors to observe their patients in a setting outside the hospital or exam room. He has made medical decisions after watching a patient play at camp, he said.

Camp also provides a week of respite from the demands of caring for a sick child, Boyle added.

“Many of these parents are so afraid of their child’s diagnosis they never leave the child. They are never without that child. They are never without that constant worry,” he said. “It’s the first time they can cut loose since their child was diagnosed.”

During the off-season, Flying Horse Farms serves children and their families through weekend retreats, said Cindy Lazarus, CEO of Flying Horse Farms. The sessions will give parents a break and provide opportunities for siblings to meet others children in similar situations.

“When there’s a child with

a serious illness, the impact is felt by the entire family,” Lazarus said. “The weekend camps will allow the families to have moments of renewal together.”

Flying Horse Farms also will open its doors to the medical community and social services agencies for retreats, classes and meetings. “Our goal is to have as many organizations working with children and families as possible come here,” she said.

Lazarus, who retired from the YWCA earlier this year, returned to the workforce because she found the camp’s mission so compelling.

Attending camp is a lifechanging experience for the campers and the volunteers, Lazarus said. She and Jenni Belford have both volunteered at other camps.

“It’s such an important reminder of what really matters in life,” Belford said. “You feel like you’ve made a difference.

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Ward, 23, is from London, England, where he danced professionally for five years before moving to Columbus a few months ago to join BalletMet. Though his family and girlfriend remain in the United Kingdom, he is enjoying Columbus. “I find people (here) actually a lot more friendly,” he said. “I quite like it.”

David Tlaiye

Born in Mexico and raised in New Orleans, Tlaiye, 26, has danced professionally for eight years. “I like being able to dance and act at the same time—that’s what fun for me,” he said. “But the chicks aren’t bad, either.” Tlaiye also enjoys fantasy football, video games, comic books and food. His girlfriend dances for the Cincinnati Ballet.

Courtney Muscroft

Muscroft, 23, is a Worthington native who danced with the New York City Ballet for four years before joining BalletMet. And yes, she eats. One recent dinner included almost three portions of lasagna, a “huge” bowl of salad and an entire loaf of garlic bread. “I feel like I eat as much as a growing 16-year-old boy,” she said, laughing.

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A California native, Mallonee, 24, has danced professionally with BalletMet for eight years. She’s a big music fan whose favorites range from Bryan Adams to Johnny Cash, and she also enjoys doing yard work at her Marion Village home. She is engaged to be married next summer.

Olivia Clark

Clark, 33, is from Bellville, Ohio. She studied at BalletMet and has danced professionally for 16 years. She met her husband, South African native Hisham Omardien, when he joined BalletMet as a dancer. Now, he is the company’s Ballet Master, and the couple, who live in Clintonville, have a 3-year-old daughter, Safiyyah.

Gabriel Gaffney Smith

Smith, 25, is dancing his third season with BalletMet. Originally from Saugerties, N.Y., he enjoys connecting with the audience: “You can affect people.” Smith also plays the piano and the saxophone and hopes to someday write movie scores. Like the other dancers, he said people often have a difficult time believing dancing is his full-time profession. “They’re like, ‘You’re poor,’ ” he said. “And I’m like, ‘Yeah—but I’m having the time of my life.’ ”

The Nutcracker Ballet You can soon watch these dancers perform, along with several others, in the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.”

Featuring more than 100 dancers, along with elaborate sets and costumes, “The Nutcracker” runs Dec. 10-26 at the Ohio Theatre.

For tickets, visit BalletMet.org.

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German Village is one of Columbus’ true gems, and it’s particularly charming during the holidays. Here’s a guide to a handful of Village highlights Story by: Kristy Eckert Illustration by: Yogesh Chaudhary Photos by: Will Shilling

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Juergen’s Bakery & Restaurant

475 S. Third St. Colorful & crazy, with gigantic sandwiches & macaroni salad to die for

541 S. Third St. Dessert boutique with heralded macarons

Katzinger’s

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Pistacia Vera Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates

263 E. Whittier St. Chic atmosphere, fresh & delicious eats

539 S. Fifth St. Don’t leave without trying the made-on-site salty caramel chocolates

G. Michael’s

Bierberg Bakery

595 S. Third St. Cozy vibe, delectable dishes

East Street Café 197 Thurman Ave. Great bar, tasty gyros & popular brunch

Thurman Café 183 Thurman Ave. Old, cool digs with famous, big-as-yourhead burgers

Lindey’s 169 E. Beck St. Come for comfy white-tablecloth dining— stay for people watching

Max & Erma’s 739 S. Third St. The original—& still the best

Brown Bag Deli 898 Mohawk St. Small, charming, yummy

Bakery Gingham 189 Thurman Ave. Cupcakes!

The Old Mohawk 819 Mohawk St. Relaxed bar, comfort food: The place to gather for 60+ years

Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus 240 E. Kossuth St. Keeping the German in German Village with smokin’ sausage & heavenly cream puffs

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525 S. Fourth St. Fine German foods & quirky imports

729 S. Fifth St. Seasonal shop featuring 25 varieties of German cookies

Shopping Helen Winnemore Craft

150 E. Kossuth St. Lovely & fun American artisan-made jewelry, pottery & more

Metroscap 177 E. Beck St. Striking, sophisticated black-and-white photos of C-bus & other cities

Merchants of German Village 499 S. Third St. The ultimate in luxe home furnishings resale (with some new items, too)

T. David Collection 897 S. Third St. Eclectic mix of antique & new goods for home, bar & garden

Mars’ Creations (in The Red Stable) 223 E. Kossuth St. Hand-crafted jewelry by local artists, plus lots-o-beads

The Book Loft 631 S. Third St. 32 rooms of bargain books & other goodies

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185 E. Livingston Ave. Toast beers over kettle chips & homemade dip

769 S. Third St. Vast selection of wine, beer, treats & gifts

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Bring a blanket, grab sandwiches at Katzinger’s or The Brown Bag and picnic in the park. Or, just stop to stroll around the well-manicured heart of the Village

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Westerville: Outside Envy Outside Envy is a locally owned gift store that features unique gifts for indoors and out. You will find works by local artists and pieces from around the world, perfect holiday gifts like art glass, pottery, wind chimes and more. Stop in and check out our great service, selection and prices.

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Beautiful vintage and modern estate costume and fine jewelry.

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Clintonville: Objects for the Home Objects for the Home is a boutique home store in the business of “rummaging with scrutiny.” Going through flea markets and barns on the outskirts of Ohio in order to bring the old and new together. Objects has furniture and housewares, but also sells a variety of local and handmade items including jewelry, art, and organic bath products. The store also offers interior design services.

3284 N. High St., Clintonville (Two Blocks South of N. Broadway) 614-268-3380, ObjectsForTheHome.com

Showcase Item: Organic Soaps by J Squared Organics of German Village, $6.50 each

Granville: Nona Enoteca Ristorante

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Nona Enoteca- Ristorante brings Italy to central Ohio. With authentic regional Italian cuisine made from scratch daily, we create a true Italian experience in an intimate atmosphere.

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Powell: 3 Boutique

German Village: Caterina Ltd.

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Dinner: Tues-Sat 5 to 10 p.m.

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The year’s busiest (and best!) shopping season is upon us, and local stores are stocked with goodies galore. To celebrate, we’re doubling the usual Crave fun with four pages of treats. Here’s what we’re craving during this gift-giving time.

Dripping with Elegance

Contain Yourself Leave ‘em empty or fill ‘em up: Either way, these glass containers bring a cool vibe to any space Available at: The Collection, 41 Depot St., Powell; $25, $35 & $45

Italian designer Marco Bicego’s rich, eye-catching jewelry is contemporary elegance at its finest Available at: The Diamond Cellar, 6280 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; $1,640 & $2,750 for these two Photo courtesy Marco Bicego

Champagne Toast Crafted of 18K gold and .7 carats of champagne diamonds, this versatile ring is understated, fresh and fabulous Available at: Star Jewelers, 2260 E. Main St., Bexley; $1,570

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All Lit Up After enjoying 35 hours of burn time from this soy candle, you can reuse the wooden tray (hand-carved from mango wood) for decorating or serving Available at: Rue de Lily, 32 E. Olentangy St., Powell; $49

Sophisticated Stoppers These wooden wine stoppers— made from Ohio trees by retired Columbus City Schools teacher Joe Faulkner—are simple yet sophisticated. Perfect for the person with everything—or the host who would appreciate something to go with the wine others will bring Available at: Ursus, 2814 Fishinger Rd., Upper Arlington; $20

Luxe Warmth This luxurious fur infinity cowl can be worn around the neck as a scarf or over the head as a hood Available at: Collier West, 787 N. High St., Short North; $498 November/December 2010 Capital-Style.com

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Seal it with a Stamp Make a statement on this year’s holiday cards with a custom return address stamp. Personalized design options abound!

Available at: On Paper, 737 N. High St., Short North; $60 Photo courtesy PSA Essentials

Sugar Rush Gentle and delightful, this Laura Mercier crème brulee sugar scrub leaves skin looking—and feeling—radiant Available at: Saks Fifth Avenue, Polaris Fashion Place; $46

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From Paris With Love Saying bonjour with a good, old-fashioned, hand-written letter? Seal your envelope with a kiss—and these vintage-inspired Parisian stickers Available at: SoBo Style, 3282 N. High St., Clintonville; $13.50

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Serve in Style This colorful, mix-and-match plateware is stylish and environmentally friendly, made using recycled and sustainable materials. (Bonus: They’re dishwasher and microwave safe) Available at: Encircle, 30 N. State St., Westerville; $28 to $110

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Hostess with the Mostess Party planning? Consider crafting your own dipping sauces with spices of your choosing and delectably flavored olive oil from Columbus-based importer The Olive Orchard Available at: The Twisted Vine, 1816 W. 5th Ave., Grandview; $15

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Call us when you need help and we’ll be there with our creative and cost-saving ideas.

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Shown, Octopuss by Soul Glass.

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Where to get it: Jewelry From Kesser “The store for honesty, integrity and craftsmanship” 94 Granville St., Gahanna; 614-476-9690; JewelryFromKesser.com

Pamper your pet at our pet salon for the holidays. Medical services, boarding, grooming and daycare are available.

Hours: M-F 7am-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm and Sun. 1pm-7pm (Closed major holidays.)

Where to get it: Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 1158 W. Third Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 614-545-4260 www.VillageGateAH.com

Gift Baskets & Hostess Gifts Wine and wine accessories, gourmet foods from Wildly Delicious, Bella Cucina & Saxon Chocolates. Coffee, tea, French-milled hand soaps & Paddywax candles.

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

Denim by Citizens of Humanity ($165) Scoop neck top by Rebell Yell ($66) Premium denim is the specialty at Voodoo Denim Lounge where product knowledge plays a key role in an honest approach to helping you find an outfit that feels like it was made “just for you!”

Where to get it: Voodoo Denim Lounge 780 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 614-294-0500 VooDooDenimLounge.com

Kameleon Jewelry Kameleon is the most fun, flexible interchangeable sterling silver jewelry system in the world! Be fun, be fashionable, be you!

Jewel pops start at $24 and jewelry starts at $19.

Accent On Image One bag, endless Possibilities It’s chic, fun, stylish and it’s all the same bag.

Where to get it: Accent on Image Polaris Fashion Place 614-431-3662 AccentOnImagePolaris.com

Where to find: Jewels & More 122 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 614-414-7800; JewelsAndMore.com

French fondue in a flash! ($19.50, 7 ounces) Luscious dark or milk chocolate in microwaveable ceramic container. Can cool and reheat for multiple servings. Great for gourmet gifts and holiday gatherings.

VIP Wallet $107 $5 for monogram The BLVD full grain leather wallets come in a variety of colors and monogram options. The perfect gift to give and receive.

Where to get it: Vino 100 Polaris 522 Polaris Parkway Westerville, OH 43082 614-895-8466 Vino100Polaris.com

Buckeye Tough-it ($179) This unique piece of furniture is solidly constructed locally

by Fortner Upholstering. It provides perfect seating for Buckeye fans.

Where to get it: Ladybird 716 N. High St. 614-298-8133 LadybirdFashion.com

Chocoholique Stop in to enjoy our seasonal specialties. Chocoholique provides delicious holiday gifts, corporate gifts, & custom wedding favors.

Offering wine tastings & over 500 varieties of artisan chocolates sure to please the palate & satisfy the most discerning chocolate craving.

Where to get it: Fortner Fine Living 1090 W. 5th Ave. (Grandview) & 2629 Johnstown Rd. 614-291-1800 or 614-475-8282 www.FortnerInc.com

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

Happy Turtle Wear Poncho These darling ponchos come in a variety of patterns and colors in sizes infant through ten. Belles & Beaux offers a large selection of beautiful clothing, gifts and accessories for the special child in your life. Fashions for infant through girls size 14 and boys size 7.

Where to get it: Belles & Beaux Children’s Boutique 1249 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna Just minutes from Easton 614-473-2000

Fine Art Portraits Give the gift of a fine art portrait this holiday season. Let us help you discover the pleasure of portraiture. Portrait prices start at $500, available by appointment.

Where to get it: Portraits Inc. Eleanor Brandt 614-648-5771 ebrandt@portraitsinc.com Julia Baughman 614-832-5863 julia@portraitsinc.com www.PortraitsInc.com

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Fabulous Finds Elave: Age Delay Daily Cleanser ($75) A treatment cleanser containing a unique combination of hydrating skin emollients to repair the skin together with Glycolic acid derived from sugar to deep cleanse and renew skin. Recommended for all skin types.

Where to get it: Erika Taylor Urban Spa 275 S. Fourth St., Downtown 614-564-9054 ErikaTaylorUrbanSpa.com

Ralph Lauren cigar box ($337) Ralph Lauren cigar box and other exquisitely made accessories, lamps and photographs. All of these pieces are beautifully packaged for your someone special.

Where to get it: Acquisitions for the Home 4575 N. High St., Clintonville 614-267-6884 AcquisitionsForTheHome.com

Thalia & Dahlia Experience the art of gift giving at this upscale boutique located in Historic Dublin. Find the latest offerings from Juliska, along with a beautiful selection of table linens, serving pieces, and a fabulous assortment of gift ideas. Also discover shimmering trees clad in European blown glass ornaments and, of course, their exclusive custom-made floral arrangements and wreaths.

Where to get it: Thalia & Dahlia 113 S. High St. Dublin, Ohio 614-336-8582

Acme Canine Acme Canine is built on a very simple philosophy: Provide the best canine resources to our clients, by a well-trained, friendly and caring team. Combine it with a fun atmosphere and we call it Acme Canine!

Holiday Trim and Decor For Your Home or Office Is there anything more welcoming than the fragrance of fresh holiday evergreens? Blooms Direct is your source for holiday wreaths, garlands and fresh-cut greens. Floral table centerpieces and custom arrangements are also available.

Call or stop by our store to find out about many more products available.

Where to get it: Acme Canine 1385 Franklin St., Lewis Center, OH 43035 740- 548-1717; AcmeCanine.com

Where to get it: Blooms Direct 1266 Goodale Blvd., Grandview 614-487-5700; BloomsDirect.com

Dr. Judy Brown, Dr. Judy Brown, a practitioner of aaesthetic practitioner of medicine, aesthetic medicine, has become somewhat has become somewhat of a local expert in of a local expert in bikini-area trends. bikini-area trends.

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While patients cite a variety of reasons for seeking laser hair

removal to the bikini and pubic region, Brown says the most frequent complaint she hears is ingrown hair. “In addition to the inconvenience of other hair removal methods, women are often embarrassed by razor stubble and painful ingrown hair which can serve as a barrier to intimacy.”

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The “landing strip” pattern which leaves just a thin strip down the center of the pubic region is also a popular style, she says.

Sessions are quick with the sensation often likened to that of a series of rubber band snaps. While topical anesthetic is available, Brown says that treatment is generally very well-tolerated even without it.

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Optical illusion Smooth wrinkles and refresh looks with eye procedures and products for every age Story by: Dana Wilson

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Doctors perform a combination of therapies to achieve the most natural-looking results.

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More often than not, doctors say they perform a combination of therapies to achieve the most natural-looking results.

We asked several experts to share a sampling of eye treatment options for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and up.

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20s This decade is all

“The first place you start is with skincare,” said Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson of Donaldson Plastic Surgery. “There are good cleansers (and) good

moisturizers to help the skin around the eyes. Sun damage can be treated with cosmeceuticals.”

The second option he usually offers his youngest patients is Botox injected in small amounts. This remedy, which lessens lines and wrinkles by relaxing isolated facial muscles, works well for

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The Pitch: “A quick fix that lets you fake your age without going under the knife. The potent formula reverses damage, reduces wrinkles, firms, lifts and corrects—you won’t believe your eyes.”

The Results: The thin formula felt greasy when first applied but ultimately plumped fine lines and hydrated the under-eye area all day. It also reduced slight puffiness in the morning, but didn’t drastically reduce dark circles.

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The Pitch: “A multi-tasking anti-aging eye treatment with stimulating retinol, optical diffusers and cooling agents that delivers a knock-out punch for crow’s feet, deep lines and wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, loss of tone and elasticity.”

The Results: With its silky texture, this product delivers plenty of moisture. But after using for a week, I didn’t notice any drastic changes.

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“When we wake up in the morning, the first place we look is in the mirror, into our own eyes,” said Dr. Robert Heck of Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

And the eyes—which tend to age quicker than other parts, doctors say—never lie.

Instead, they reveal beauty sins from sun damage, daily stress and sleepless nights.

Heck routinely treats patients (women and men) who are unhappy with problems that plague the delicate skin surrounding the eyes—crow’s feet, fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.

Some complain of looking perpetually tired, and want to brighten up their appearance.

Many practices like Heck’s meet that growing demand by offering an assortment of cosmetic procedures and treatments designed to smooth, firm and lift the eye area.

A mix of environmental and genetic factors influence the aging process, so care should always be individually tailored, said Dr. Jason Lichten of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery.

“I don’t think there’s a cookie-cutter answer,” Lichten said. “It’s about having multiple options and being able to let a patient pick what’s right for them.”

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women in their late 20s who have noticed traces of lines or wrinkles around the outer eye, Donaldson said. (If your mother and grandmother have crow’s feet, chances are you’ll share that trait, thanks to genetics.)

Dr. Robert Heck of Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery said women

the eye area at any age include permanent make-up and Latisse, an eyelash-growth enhancer, Heck said.

who start using Botox in their 20s may avoid forming eye wrinkles at all. “The women who are using Botox are aging much, much slower,” he said.

The process requires upkeep, though. Botox costs about $400 per treatment and is typically administered every three months.

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youthful glow, now is the time to explore a skincare line with aggressive anti-aging ingredients.

Medical-grade brands such as Obagi and SkinMedica are highly recommended by doctors and plastic surgeons but require a consultation—and prescription.

“The difference between an over-the-counter product and the prescription grade is really going to be the depth of the grade that you get,” said Jason Lichten of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery. Many over-the-counter eye creams promise impressive results but are essentially just glorified moisturizers, he said.

“It’s the equivalent of if you look at your house and the paint is cracking,” Lichten said. You can try to patch up the cracks, he said, or fix the foundation.

Botox and other injectable fillers also remain a popular treatment for women in their 30s.

As women age, the skin beneath the eyes loses its supple texture and begins to hollow, creating dark circles.

“A lot of people come in complaining of bags under their eyes,” said Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson of Donaldson Plastic Surgery.

To fix that problem, he typically uses a filler such as Juvederm to plump the sunken

under-eye area or transfers fat from another area into the lower eyelid. The treatment costs about $500 once a year, but the results, he said, are refreshing.

40s+ When less-invasive treatments lose their effect, some women consider surgery instead.

Eyelid reshaping surgery— also known as blepharoplasty—can tighten drooping and sagging skin above or below the eye. The process removes fatty deposits around the eyes and gives a more youthful, alert appearance, said Dr. Robert Heck of Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson of Donaldson Plastic Surgery, who also performs this procedure at his office, said the incisions are easily hidden and heal well. Some patients opt to do the lower or upper lid, or both. The risks, he said, are scars and changes to the lid contour, but those can be avoided by choosing a surgeon with the proper training and expertise. The surgery costs roughly $2,000 for upper lids and $2,500 for lower.

If you’re looking to target wrinkles and fine lines, lasers also deliver dramatic results, said Dr. Kristen Kenney of Premier Aesthetic and Laser Centre in Delaware. She uses lasers of varying strengths to penetrate deep into the skin, smooth lines and increase elastin. Laser procedures start at about $200 and go up.

“Skincare is going to take years” to produce results, Kenney said. With lasers, she said, you’ll see noticeable improvement after one treatment.

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Tasty Tours New lunchtime walking tours of the Short North offer delights even for those already intimately familiar with the neighborhood. At each of a half-dozen stops, Columbus Food Adventures groups are treated to off-menu eats made from seasonal ingredients and get to chat with chefs and owners to learn about the methods behind their menus. The brainchild of local food blogger Bethia Woolf, the culinary tours are designed to give visitors a taste of the city and provide locals with a more personalized experience. The tours visit the North Market, plus a handful of locally owned eateries like Knead Urban Diner, Tasi Cafe and Jeni’s. “It’s a fantastic way for people to get acquainted with places that are taking the extra time to do things the old-fashioned way,” said Knead owner Rick Lopez, “employing people locally and supporting small family farms.”

Columbus Food Adventures offers tours for groups of up to 12, and tickets cost $45 per person. Tours leave at 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays and last about three hours. For more, visit ColumbusFoodAdventures.com.

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hampion race car driver Troy Coughlin and his wife, Julie, were enjoying drinks with a winemaker in Napa Valley when they realized what they wanted to do.

The couple had been contemplating whether to move from their sprawling, retreatlike estate in Delaware County.

Their California vacation was finally giving them ample time to discuss their options. As they did, the winemaker piped up.

“You don’t have to be around the friends,” he said.

“You can bring the friends to you.”

Cheers to that, they thought.

So the couple returned, and the renovations began.

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their house into someplace spectacular for everyday family life and the entertaining they relish.

Troy—a Dublin native who is the vice president of his family’s auto parts business, JEGS Mail Order—was a bachelor with a daughter and son when he purchased the house in the mid-90s and decked it in black. Eventually, Troy, 46, and Julie, 45, married and had two more daughters.

Over the years, Julie, who graduated from Ohio State University with an art history degree, had added her feminine touches to the home. But upon returning from Napa, she spearheaded a renovation that transformed the contemporary, masculine space into one that is luxurious and chic but also livable and comfortable.

Grand Entrance

While visiting New York City, Julie saw these seagrass baskets in a Tribeca shop window. The shop, however, was closed, so she sent a photo to Jana Leino, the owner of Found. Leino now sells the baskets in her store.

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Décor The square footage jumped from 9,000 to more than 13,000. The original garage was turned into a family room, and a new garage was built. The master bedroom was expanded. The swimming pool was reconstructed.

The multi-tiered patio was revamped. The landscaping was overhauled. And the décor was carefully chosen room by room, space by space, with Julie herself serving as the design mastermind.

She collaborated with Jana Leino, the owner of home goods store Found in Powell, to achieve her desired aesthetic, but takes pride in the fact she was her own interior designer.

Now, the Coughlin home, which is nestled on 60 woodsy acres in Delaware, is complete—and stunning.

“Julie has great taste,” Leino said. “(She) didn’t want this to be a show home. She wanted this to be a place for her family to live and be in and be comfortable—functional as well as appealing.”

Mission accomplished, Troy said.

“She has turned it from a bachelor pad into a very warm, welcoming home,” he said. “Much nicer.”

It may not be perfect from a decorating standpoint, Julie said, but it’s perfect for her.

“It’s a place I enjoy coming home to, a place where my friends feel welcome,” she said. “I feel like it’s us—it is warm and inviting and comfortable, and people want to come and put their feet up and have a glass of wine.”

On that note, the Coughlins, both thrilled with their abode, cherish an unopened bottle of Elan Vineyards proprietary blend specially made to commemorate the moment in Napa that they decided to stay.

“That was a blessing,” Troy said. “That was a good day.”

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“I feel like it’s us—it is warm and inviting and comfortable.”

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Troy and Julie have collected turn-of-the-century French posters for years. “She loves the colors, and I love the history behind it,” Troy said. After studying art history, Julie can expertly identify a poster’s value. When the family travels for Troy’s races—which is about half the weekends a year— they often seek galleries to shop for the posters, which used to hang on the streets of Paris.

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As part of her major renovation project, Julie aimed to make this spacious room—once largely unused—a space the family gravitated toward. Jana Leino found the Verellen furniture for Julie (and now sells that, too, in her store). The “k” and “p” pillows represent 8-year-old Kelly and 10-year-old Paige. The high-backed chairs—Janus et Cie Suzy Wong—are also from Found, as are the vases and candlesticks. The wood table was handmade by Powell artisan Dave Tolford, who crafted several pieces in the home. The room’s grand doors open to the pool area. “It’s a great place to go,” Troy said. “I like having all the doors open to the outside, so it’s like that living room is outside.”

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Troy and Julie Coughlin’s home sits on 60 acres in Delaware, near both Powell and Dublin.

Outside, there is a swimming pool, a lake, a guest house and a riding arena for the girls— including Julie, who has taken up the sport along with her daughters. Kevin Reiner, of Kevin Reiner Design, orchestrated the home’s outdoor plan. He worked with Julie, pulling inspiration from travels, books and magazines, to establish her desire: impressive—but neat, clean and classic.

“The ultimate goal of the property was to make something really grand but personal, and tie it all together,” he said. Julie is more than pleased with the result: “It looks fantastic.”

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Once a three-car garage, this space is now a family room that boasts four skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase both the front and back of the house. “We wanted the wow factor when you come in this room,” Julie said. The sofa, chairs and Elizabeth Lyons glass bottles are from Found.

The driftwood sculpture is a find Julie purchased in Florida.

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Julie and the girls bought Troy this Steinlen poster for Father’s Day. The chair, which Jana Leino found in California, is made from a vintage feed sack.

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The Coughlins wanted more space to entertain the family and friends they invite over about once a month. So they converted the formal living room into a grand dining room. (Originally, the home’s dining area was the smaller, connecting room shown here that now holds a grand piano.) They designed and sketched the table themselves, and had it custom built by Originals 22 in California. It measures 18 feet long by six feet wide, weighs more than 2,500 pounds and comfortably seats 24. “It took about 15 guys to carry it in, because it’s one big piece,” Julie said. The clock on the fireplace (purchased by Jana Leino from a European antique dealer) is originally from a clock tower in Belgium. “I love it,” Julie said, “because in this house, small things get lost.” Troy is grateful for a bigger space to enjoy company. “It’s good to have friends up,” Troy said. “It’s a good time.”

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So for us it’s kind of like a treasure hunt.”

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While the adults make merry upstairs, the children hang in the lower level, where there is a game room and a pizza room (shown here). “I wanted this to feel like a wine cellar in Napa,” Julie said. The table is a reclaimed wood door purchased through Found. The door on the wall is from a wine cellar built in Tuscany in the 1870s; Julie found the importer online.

Spectacular Cellar

Also nestled in the home’s lower level is the wine cellar. Built just off the bar, it is filled with roughly 1,200 bottles. And they’re not just for collecting— they’re for enjoying. When the Coughlins entertain, they often send guests to the cellar to choose bottles for sharing. The cellar’s centerpiece wine holder, made out of crankshafts from an engine, is a tribute to Troy’s profession. It was created by JEGS employees and Fortin Ironworks. Dave Tolford made the wine glass chandelier.

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While the two older Coughlin children—Meghan, 21, and Troy Jr., 19—have moved out, the younger girls were each empowered to design their own bedrooms. Tenyear-old Paige knew what she wanted: A whole lot of color. “At first, my mom wasn’t so sure about it,” Paige said. But together, they made it work—thanks in part to lovely bedding from Lisa Perry, a shop in New York City, and some Andy Warhol-style photographs of Paige by Powell photographer Anne Ciotola. Paige—a 5th grader at Worthington Christian who competes in junior dragster races and is also a champion horseback rider—is thrilled with her digs. “It’s very colorful,” she said, “very happy.”

Riding In Style

Kelly, an 8-year-old who rides horses for an hour or two almost daily, also had a clear vision for her bedroom décor. “I was thinking because I love horses so much that I would do a horse room,” she said. Dave Tolford created her canopy bed and saddle stand. Kelly spotted the bedspread at a linen shop in Florida and had a similar one custom made with colors she chose. Her canopy (along with other draperies in the house) was made by Hang Ups in Columbus.

Kelly—a 3rd-grade student at Worthington Christian who has won numerous awards for riding—is happy with the result. The room is “light, relaxing, fun, kiddish,” she said.

“I like it a lot.”

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Troy and Julie met when they were paired together in a wedding party.

Afterward, Troy sent Julie a three-foot-tall bouquet of flowers, and called when they were being delivered. “How about dinner?” he asked. Julie’s mother was battling leukemia at the time, and Troy started driving to Cleveland to sit with Julie in her mother’s hospital room until late at night. “A great love grew out of a great friendship,” Julie said. “I think the sum of us is better than our two parts.” When they renovated, Julie wanted to turn their master bedroom into a soothing suite with room to enjoy that friendship. With help from Jana Leino, she strategically positioned two Verellen chaises to create an ideal setting for the couple to relax and chat. Dave Tolford made the table. The chandelier is from Ochre in New York. “We sit here and we talk—my husband and I—after we put the kids to bed,” Julie said. “Sometimes I watch TV, read books.” Troy doesn’t miss his black leather furniture. “I love it,” he said. “It’s got room. I like the openness.”

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Anne, whose youthful looks defy her 43 years, starting taking pictures when her parents moved to Europe several years ago. On each visit, she worked at her craft, looking and snapping and improving.

She studied art basics at the Columbus College of Art & Design, but built a life working in food and business when she married John Ciotola,

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whose family opened Dublin restaurant LaScala. Together, the couple, along with some others, ran (and then sold) LaScala, and opened (and then sold) Luce. (Anne still works at LaScala helping with bookkeeping four days a week.)

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Meanwhile, Anne and John traveled. Unable to have children, they established a tradition—an annual trip to Italy.

“I crave it all year round,” said Anne, whose home is filled with photos of their adventures.

About 10 years ago, she started framing and selling her shots from abroad at The Collection in Powell. Eventually, the store Found picked up her work.

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Anne continues taking and selling photos from Italy, but now, families clamor to her for pictures of them, their kids and their pets—particularly around the holidays.

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Because he wants to assure each piece is properly cared for during the delivery process, Tolford hauls each item himself, sometimes enlisting lifting help from buddies.

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last year opened his own business, David Tolford LLC. Suddenly, with spectacular artistic talent and an insatiable need to craft only the highestquality products, the 28-yearold has become a darling of the local decorating scene.

“We just love him,” said Julie Reeg, the office manager at interior design firm David M. Berg Ltd. “His work’s phenomenal. His worth ethic is amazing. He’s just our go-to guy.”

Tolford’s company is lowkey: He spent most of his first year working out of his home woodshop, and doesn’t have a website. But business for the man who makes everything from kitchen tables to beds is booming.

“It’s been non-stop,” he said.

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Found owner Jana Leino carries some of Tolford’s pieces, and has directed people to him who want custom work.

Tolford has crafted more than a dozen pieces for Troy and Julie Coughlin’s house. (See “A Toast to Comfortable Luxury,” page 146. His favorite piece in their home, he said, is the coffee table in their family room, which was $3,600.) He’s also crafted interiors for a couple of local businesses, including Short North boutique Rowe.

“It’s fun, what I do,” Tolford said. “Everything’s different.”

The lone craftsman in his mostly businessman family, Tolford lives in Powell and is married with two sons. His wife, Amanda—who is a stylist at the Charles Penzone Grand

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Incredible custom home built in 1999 on a gorgeous lot with views of pond! From the moment you enter this home you will be impressed by the attention to detail and the craftsmanship with custom trim woodwork throughout! Outdoor entertaining area has a deck and private gazebo. Tastefully decorated, great floor plan for entertaining with walk-out lower level! $985,000

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Gracious 2-story foyer, formal living and dining rooms, beautiful kit w/center island & large bay window overlooking paver patio. Spacious great rm with French doors & fireplace, 2nd flr features Owners suite with walk-in closet & luxury bath, 2 additional BRs and BA with double sinks, large bonus rm with wet bar and Bath access from Owner's Suite and also has separate stairway. Fin LL w/exercise room, wet bar open to family rm area with FP. Tastefully decorated neutral décor, custom details throughout. $549,900

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o New Year’s Eve soiree would be complete without champagne and cocktails. But guests certainly want plenty to nibble while they sip.

Don’t stress, though, if a threecourse meal isn’t your speed. With a little planning, even novice chefs can prepare splendid-tasting and prettylooking hors d’oeuvres to set the mood for a night of mingling.

Bite-size servings are ideal for holiday parties because they look festive, plus the assortment of tastes and textures is guaranteed to satisfy many different palates, said Melissa Johnson, director of Cameron Mitchell Catering.

“It kind of helps you to appeal to all of your guests,” she said.

With help from Johnson’s catering team, we’ve created a New Year’s Eve cocktail party menu that can be tackled in your own kitchen.

And decorating doesn’t have to be complicated. Consider purchasing one statement arrangement from a florist, and then accenting it with items found around the house such as ornaments or fresh fruit. Using exisiting items allows you to stay true to your style and gives a more personal touch, said Scott Taylor, an interior and floral designer who owns The Avant Garden in Bexley and who created the stunning floral designs featured in this spread.

“There is no rule at the holidays of what should be, other than something that is a reflection of your family and yourself,” Taylor said. “This is the time of year that you make the connection that lasts your whole life.”

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Holiday Spice Martini Ingredients u1

¼ oz orange vodka oz Grand Marnier u ¼ oz fresh orange juice u ¼ oz white cranberry juice u¼

Directions Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake. Rim a martini glass with a mix of cinnamon and sugar. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with thin orange slice.

White Christmas Martini Ingredients u1

oz vanilla vodka oz white crème de cocoa u ¾ oz Godiva white chocolate pistoles u¼

Directions Combine vanilla vodka and white crème de cocoa in a shaker with ice and shake. Rim a martini glass with gold sugar. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with white chocolate pistoles.

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Setting the Scene Invitations Your invitations are the first impression your guests will have of your party, so make it good. We teamed with On Paper to create the simple-yetritzy metallic invites shown above.

Decorating Tips u Consider purchasing one statement floral arrangement, then accenting with items you already own u Scatter metallic ornaments to dress up food platters u Fill a glass bowl with fresh oranges or cranberries u Use crystal stemware to hold candles or flowers. Taylor uses his grandmother’s collection for that purpose during his own parties.

Sources: Scott Taylor of The Avant Garden and Cameron Mitchell Catering

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Candlelight – whether in an ornate floral arrangement or simply showcased in crystal stemware – is an elegant touch

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cup olive oil large garlic cloves u ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes u ½ cup dry white wine u 8 peeled and deveined shrimp u 1 teaspoon kosher salt u ½ teaspoon white pepper u 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold) u ¾ pound angel hair pasta u ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped u ¼ teaspoon thyme, chopped u4

Directions In a large pot, bring one gallon of salted water to a boil. While water is heating, place a sauté pan over medium heat until pan is hot. Add olive oil to pan, along with garlic and red pepper flakes. Make sure not to burn garlic. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, making sure it does not flame up. Add shrimp to the pan and sauté until fully cooked. Season with salt and white pepper. By this time, the liquid in the pan should have reduced by half.

Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Cook pasta in the boiling water until fully cooked. Drain and mix pasta with parsley and thyme. Season as needed.

Place pasta in individual containers, using one shrimp per serving. Serves 8.

Bite-sized hors d’oeuvres look festive and encourage party guests to mingle while they snack.

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You’re Invited Butternut Squash Soup Sip Ingredients u¼

cup olive oil large garlic cloves, chopped u 1 teaspoon caraway seeds u 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped u ½ pound carrots, chopped u 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped u 3 thyme sprigs u 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California u 3 ½ cups chicken stock u 2 cups water u ½ pound cold, unsalted butter (cut into cubes) u 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar u4

Directions Place a large stock pot over medium heat until hot.

Add oil, garlic and caraway seeds. Stir to make sure the garlic does not burn. Cook in pot until garlic becomes translucent. Add squash, carrots, apple, thyme, bay leaves, stock and water. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Bring to a low simmer and hold until vegetables are tender. Discard thyme and bay leaves Puree in batches in blender until smooth, adding a little butter each time. Place back in pot once all pureed and add the cider vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 24, 2-ounce servings.

Decorate with objects you already have – like ornaments – to create a colorful display.

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Truffle Whipped Potatoes Ingredients u2

fingerling potatoes oil u 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into eighths) u 1/3 cup warm whole milk u 1/3 cup sour cream u 1 tablespoon chopped truffle peelings u 2 tablespoons minced chives u 1 ½ teaspoons truffle oil u kosher salt u white pepper u olive

Directions for fingerling chip Shave fingerling potato with a mandolin or very sharp knife so it is paper thin. Place in bowl under running cold water so there is no discoloration. Remove from water and place on towel to dry.

Heat olive oil in pan so there is a good ½ inch in the pan. Fry until golden brown.

Directions for whipped potatoes Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling, salted water for about 13 minutes (until tender). Drain. Place in a mixer with whisk attachment. Add milk, sour cream and truffle peelings on a low setting making sure not to over-whip potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place into piping bag and pipe onto spoon.

Garnish with chives, fingerling chip and a drop of truffle oil. (For a twist on steak and potatoes, add a slice of beef tenderloin on top.) Makes 32 spoon-sized portions.

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1/8 cups all-purpose flour cups sugar u 1 teaspoon salt u 2 tablespoons baking soda u 2 tablespoons cinnamon u 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg u 2 ¼ cups blended oil u 6 eggs u 2 tablespoons vanilla extract u ¾ cups crushed and drained pineapple u 2 cups shredded coconut u 3 cups cooked and smooth pureed carrots u4

Directions for cupcakes Preheat convection oven to 300 F. If using a nonconvection oven, heat to 350 F. Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large stainless steel bowl. Mix in eggs, oil and vanilla extract by hand with a whisk. Then add the pineapple, coconut and pureed carrots to the bowl.

Coat mini-muffin pan with non-stick spray and scoop the batter into each hole. Fill to a little over half.

If using a regular sized muffin, fill to ¾ full.

Bake in oven for at least 8 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove from pan and place on a rack. Once cool to the touch, dip the bottom half in white chocolate ganache and top with cream cheese icing. Makes 64.

Ingredients for white chocolate ganache u8

ozs white chocolate cut into small pieces cup heavy whipping cream u 2 tablespoons unsalted butter u¾

Directions for white chocolate ganache Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside. Heat the cream and butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Keep at room temperature.

Ingredients for cream cheese Icing u 24

ozs cream cheese (softened) u 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) u 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract u 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Directions for cream cheese icing Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, light, and fluffy. Then mix in the powdered sugar a little bit at a time while the mixer is on low. Remove from bowl and keep at room temperature so icing does not harden.

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Prep work is the key to enjoying your party. You want to have the ingredients to your signature cocktails close at hand, and common garnishes all sliced up and ready to go, so you can quickly shake up drink orders and get back to your guests. A decorative serving dish will help keep the goods organized.

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The point is, you can’t add a shot of booze to kids’ pop and call it an adult beverage. A real drink should be carefully crafted to look as good as it tastes—with a bright sprig of mint to open up the palate, or a colorful twist of lemon to tickle the tongue.

The liquor’s got a serious job to do, sure, but we don’t have to sacrifice sophistication along the way. Which brings us to the garnish. That lime wedge may seem extraneous, but it’s frequently the crucial ingredient standing between a true cocktail and an emergency soda.

The challenge for the home barman, of course, is that a good garnish can take time. Fortunately, a little preparation is all you need, along with a few tools to help speed up service. With the right set-up, you can mix proper drinks quickly without missing any of the fun at your next cocktail party.

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atitude 41 attracts plenty of out-of-towners searching for a convenient meal, given its location on the ground floor of the Downtown Renaissance Hotel. But the restaurant’s calm, classy dining room also draws its share of locals, particularly during the work week, who meet over soups, salads and sandwiches to conduct lunch-hour business.

It’s that core group of regulars that Executive Chef David MacLennan wants to please.

He adds several new dishes to the menu daily to surprise them—and to keep them coming back. His inspiration starts with natural foods supplied by local farmers and artisans, so the menu continually transforms to reflect the current season’s harvest.

“We try not to intimidate anybody,” MacLennan said.

“We like to take a pretty simple approach.”

The restaurant’s style is modern American but includes international influences, such as handmade cavatelli pasta, sweet-and-spicy Korean

wings, Greek gyros and a collection of wines imported from Italy, France, Chile and other locales.

The restaurant name, too, came from afar. It’s a nod to Christopher Columbus (the city’s namesake) and his voyage to the New World, which ended in Barcelona. Barcelona sits at 41º latitude.

Although the décor is upscale with dramatic floorto-ceiling curtains, mirrored ceiling tiles and glass light fixtures, the overall atmosphere feels relaxed, and the service is leisurely paced.

What to eat The restaurant serves breakfast daily and offers a shared menu for lunch and dinner. You’ll find a broad assortment of small and large plates, along with soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Seasonal soups are a flavorful starter for lunch. The Local Sweet Corn Soup ($5) offered this fall was smoothly blended and topped with a tempura-fried mushroom and chive whipped cream. The chef’s produce and ingredients rotate every season, so

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Latitude 41’s small-plate portions are certainly large enough to order as an entrée.

A hearty staple is the Lobster Mac and Cheese ($15)—a creative twist on the ultimate comfort food. Made with mascarpone cheese and cream from Ohio-based Snowville Creamery, the dish is buttery

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Another comfort-food worth sampling is the Chicken and Waffles ($10), which features maple-glazed chicken and waffles made with batter from the North Market’s Taste of Belgium.

If sandwiches are more your style, try the grilled Chicken and Pesto Panini ($7) and Hand Cut Fries ($4). It’s worth noting that roasted peppers are mixed in with the pesto, so prepare for a strong, spicy flavor.

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What to drink The elegant hotel restaurant and its neighboring bar offer more than 200 wines served by the bottle or the glass. A growing selection of bottled craft beers also are sold, along with shots and cocktails such as the Pear Passion Bellini ($9), Fire and Ice Martini ($7) and Mellow Melon ($7), a sweet concoction of coconut rum, pineapple juice and freshsqueezed orange juice.

Something sweet The dessert menu also changes seasonally, but highlights include the Fried Apple Pie ($7) and Valhrona Chocolate S’more ($8). The S’more cake resembles a giant, toasted marshmallow layered over velvety chocolate ganache and a homemade graham cracker crust. The taste rivals the original, even without the campfire. Or sample a rainbow of ice cream flavors from Jeni’s and assorted cookies.

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The Columbus institution,

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Sanctuary From left: the Limoncello Drop & Classic Champagne Cocktail; the lounge; and Sea Scallops

located in a centuries-old church on the Northwest Side, has been welcoming diners for more than 30 years. Its consistent excellence makes it a staple for romantic nights out, especially during this time of year, when thoughts turn to elegant holiday gatherings with family and friends.

We started our recent evening at The Refectory in the lounge, which is actually an old one-room schoolhouse now connected to the main church building. And it is old school. You can feel the decades swirling around the

spacious room—it’s almost awe-inspiring—but the exposed brick walls and dim lighting still give the lounge a comforting intimacy. It’s anchored by an ornate wooden bar and a row of swiveling leather barstools that are so cushy you’ll be tempted to stay for quite a while.

From the cocktail menu, we enjoyed the Limoncello Drop ($9), a bright and not-too-tart martini made with Absolut Citron and limoncello. Just as beautifully crafted was the Classic Champagne Cocktail ($9), a bitters-soaked sugar

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Doing Dinner

Roasted Goat Cheese (left); The sanctuary of the 1853 church building now serves as the dining room

People still worship in the sanctuary, but they now give thanks for plates of wonderfully crafted cuisine. cube topped with dry bubbly.

A light bistro menu is also served in the lounge—a threecourse, fixed-priced affair for $24—but we moved on to the main dining room to enjoy the full dinner menu.

That dining room is the sanctuary of the 1853 church building, and the design details of its reverent origins have been preserved in grand

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fashion. An exposed roof soars overhead, supported by handhewn wooden beams, while the heft of brick and stone accouterments quietly remind diners of its once-serious purpose. People still worship here, of course, but they now give thanks for plates of wonderfully crafted cuisine.

From the hors d’oeuvres menu, we began with the

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slightly spicy kick of the Shrimp and Andouille Fricassée ($14), and the Roasted Goat Cheese ($11), a warm and rich plate that whetted our appetites for more fine fare to come.

The Rack of Lamb entrée ($33) was beautifully prepared in the traditional Frenchtrimmed style. The peppery meat was covered in a sweet

glaze, and accompanied by a buttery caper sauce. Likewise, attention to detail was evident in the Beef Shoulder Tenderloin ($28), which was perfectly cooked to medium rare, showcasing the high-quality meat with melt-in-your-mouth flavor.

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Doing Dinner The Refectory remains a staple for romantic nights out and elegant holiday gatherings with family and friends. well-seared mollusks rested on a purple mustard sauce that added a flavorful tang and an impressive visual pop.

Of course, everyone sears sea scallops in this town. The Refectory’s display makes you realize just how pedestrian most others’ preparations are.

The Whole Dover Sole ($39) may be the epitome of The Refectory’s fine service, and the most obvious example of the wait staff’s otherwise unobtrusive attentiveness. The fish is prepared tableside; our server carefully filleted and de-boned the roasted sole, then applied the salty zing of a lemon caper sauce. It tasted as

The Rack of Lamb (top) is lovely; The Whole Dover Sole (below) is presented tableside

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Doing Dinner delightful as the presentation.

The Refectory has rightfully earned a reputation for having one of the city’s best wine selections, with thousands of well-priced bottles in its cellar. The list of glass pours is impressive, too; we tried the crisp and fruity A Mano Pinot Grigio 2008 ($7) and the bright Underwood Pinot Noir 2009 ($7).

Dessert included a superrich and decadent Chocolate Tart ($8), accented with a Grand Marnier truffle. This is a chocolate-lover’s dream—it’s hard to imagine fitting more dark cocoa flavor onto one forkful. We also enjoyed the Pear Tart Frangipane ($9), a sticky and crispy fruit pastry that was too pretty to eat. But don’t worry, we ate it anyway.

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Music

On the town Vonn Jazz & Blues Supperclub attracts music lovers with its throwback vibe and Southern-style eats

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he seductive aura at Vonn Jazz & Blues extends beyond the music.

Red velvet curtains, candlelit tables and glittering chandeliers provide a vibrant, eye-catching backdrop to the soulful performers who take center stage at the supperclub.

Nearly early every inch of the lavish space was decorated by owner Yavonne Sarber, whose first career was in interior design.

She stumbled into the music scene while running a combination design studio, boutique and café in a Worthington strip mall. Sarber was looking for someone to entertain her design clients at a Christmas party several years ago when she met Adria Shahid, a local jazz vocalist, at the hair salon.

“She was sitting in one chair and I was sitting in another chair and we started talking,” Sarber said. The two shared a deep love for jazz, and after Sarber heard Shahid sing she quickly booked her to perform at several private holiday parties and events.

When Sarber later decided to transform her coffee shop into a 70-seat cocktail lounge, Shahid was the first person she called.

The singer introduced Sar-

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ber to a collective of jazz musicians in the community.

“I had no idea that Columbus was so rich in music,” Sarber said. She also discovered that the musicians were hungry for a sophisticated spot to perform.

“You had some other places, but they were just typical bars,” said A.C. Collins, a saxophonist and regular performer at Vonn Jazz. “Before she did this, there was nothing in Columbus to compare.”

The city’s jazz fans embraced Sarber’s vision, too. As Von Jazz—originally in a small plaza on Rt. 161 in Worthing-

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On the town

Taking the Stage

Vonn Jazz owner Yavonne Sarber has a love for large voices and grew up admiring powerful female vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. So it wasn’t by mistake that some performers who sing on her stage are women who command the audience’s attention. Here, meet three of them.

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Adria Shahid

Talisha Holmes

Shaun Booker

The songs that Adria Shahid composes and sings aren’t just for her own pleasure.

She views music as a way to help others.

“As human beings, we basically go through the same events in our lives over and over again,” she said. “In my music, I try to inspire and make people feel good about life itself and always to accept the down times as a challenge.

Don’t be scared of it.”

Shahid grew up in a family of musicians—her mother and father both inspired her to sing—and used to perform with Conspiracy, a local R&B band.

Now, she sings with a motivational band and also performs at summer music festivals and private events.

The Columbus native, who is in her 50s, works as a program assistant in the College of Dentistry at Ohio State University.

She loves her work, but pursuing her musical talents has opened new doors and boosted her self confidence.

“Music is a very powerful tool,” Shahid said. “And I respect it.”

As a little girl, Talisha Holmes was known to give impromptu singing and dancing performances while out shopping with her mother.

“I remember I used to get in trouble,” Holmes said with a laugh. “My mom would tell me to stop.”

She later channeled her musical energy into singing in choirs and playing instruments.

That love of music stuck with her when she went to college at Capital University, where she majored in music education.

“Vocals were always the thing I was most comfortable with,” said Holmes, 30, of Columbus. “It seemed like the way that I could be heard and I could really express myself.”

The classically-trained musician now makes a living doing what she loves— teaching vocal lessons and performing with the band Liquid Crystal Project (and sometimes on her own).

When she steps on stage to perform, any worries or stress melt away.

“I can be myself,” she said. “I can laugh and I can joke and I can smile.”

For years, Shaun Booker juggled her career as an accountant with her passion to sing.

“Blue skirt during the day and miniskirt at night,” she joked. “It let me have the best of both worlds.”

When her company restructured in 2003, Booker pursued music full time.

“It was like being set free.”

Booker moved to Columbus from Youngstown years ago to work at L.A. Recording studio, where she met artists such as Natalie Cole and Babyface. She aspired to be like them, and realized that she had her own voice to share.

Apparently, others were eager to hear it. Along with her two bands, the 47-year-old was booked to perform 275 days this year.

Some of those nights were spent at Vonn Jazz, and Booker feels so at home there that it’s the site she chose for her wedding to John Semel this spring.

“Since I’m an entertainer, I wasn’t the traditional white-wedding type,” she said. “It was actually my husband’s suggestion, so I have to give him credit for that idea.”

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ton—grew in popularity, so did the crowds. On many nights, a line of customers snaked outside in the parking lot.

In April 2009—14 months after the lounge’s initial opening—Vonn Jazz moved to its current and much roomier home on Columbus’ Far North Side. Sarber chose the new site at 245 E. Campus View Blvd. near Worthington with a broad audience in mind.

“I feel that being in the suburbs the way we are is what has made us work, because we pull from everybody,” Sarber said. “You can go to the East

several connecting lounge-like spaces that can be reserved for larger parties.

Sarber used her decorating talents to create a cozy, intimate feel.

“When I would (decorate) people’s homes, they would want really nice things, but it has to be livable and comfortable,” she said. “That’s the way we want it here.”

Music can easily be heard from any seat in the house, including at the main bar which offers a close-up view of the performers and easy access to the dance floor.

Side to hear a lot of these musicians, but a lot of people won’t go to the East Side. It’s out of their comfort zone.”

The supperclub offers live music every night of the week and is open year round, including holidays. Performers range from local jazz and blues bands to national artists.

“The most important thing is (Sarber) set a precedent that the vocalists would always be spotlighted,” Shahid said.

“She gave the vocalists a voice, literally.”

Although music is the main attraction at Vonn Jazz, dinner and drinks are another big draw. The main dining room offers a front-and-center view of the stage, but there are

Chef Mike Black brought a Southern-Creole twist to the menu when he began work at Vonn Jazz earlier this year.

Popular favorites include chicken and waffles; shrimp and grits; and crabcakes, he said. “I’m doing a little spin on classic dishes,” Black said.

Whether it’s the food—or the music—that lures them in, Sarber wants her customers to walk away feeling wowed.

“This typically is a big night out,” she said, “and they’re coming to have an experience.”

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Health

Being Well

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iz Kuhn admits to sometimes craving steak and pizza, which are off-limits on her diet.

But the 50 pounds she has lost and the other benefits she has gained since adopting a whole-foods, plant-based eating plan motivate her to avoid temptation.

“Like a lot of people, I was kind of driven to it through desperation,” Kuhn, 54 of Clintonville, said of her diet.

She made the decision to try it after struggling to control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease with harsh medications.

The chronic digestive disorder drastically improved with her new diet—which is free of meat, dairy, gluten and sugar.

“This has pretty much, in my opinion, cured me,” Kuhn said.

Many others have found success treating and even reversing chronic conditions,

from heart disease to diabetes, with a plant-based diet, said Pam Popper, a nutritionist and executive director of The Wellness Forum in Worthington.

The forum offers educational programs on nutrition along with fitness classes.

“A lot of people play around with diets out there, but they don’t make significant enough changes to get results, and they conclude that the diet doesn’t make any difference,” Popper said. “We have to adopt the right diet in order to see people get better.”

She advocates eating from four food groups: legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables; limiting meat consumption; and avoiding oil, sugar and processed foods.

The diet is strict, without question, but Popper said it’s far from repetitive or boring.

“The prevailing thought is people like me are living on tree bark and foraging in the woods,” she said. But that’s far from the truth, she noted.

“We’ll go for weeks and not even have the same things.”

The Wellness Forum’s executive chef, Del Sroufe, prepares made-to-order meals for members and has developed a catalogue of more than 400 recipes.

He gathers inspiration from around the world, looking for ways to make whole foods exciting. Sroufe has reaped

“I just love seeing people embrace this concept.

You just hear success story after success story.”

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the benefits of his healthful cooking approach. “For me, losing weight was the obvious advantage,” he said.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. Finding a plan that fits each individual’s lifestyle is an important consideration, said Julie Kennel, a registered dietician and program director of the Department of Human Nutrition at the Ohio State University.

So before switching diets, she advised, people should ask themselves whether they can maintain the changes.

“If it’s so extreme that they can’t keep it up, they blame themselves,” Kennel said.

She agrees with the notion that diet can be used to treat and prevent some health conditions, but advises using

caution when eliminating any of the major food groups. She recommends consulting with a registered dietician before making any big changes.

“If the diet is asking you to give up a whole food group from the traditional food pyramid, you really need to explore why,” Kennel said.

“We have the food groups for a reason.”

But Popper, who teaches hot yoga classes and looks years younger than her true age (54), passionately heralds her diet, saying it works wonders for herself and others.

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Though much of Anne Fletcher’s work at Pistacia Vera is in the bakery’s business office, she knows most of the regulars and has even memorized their cookie orders. That’s the beauty of owning a neighborhood business, she said. “I walk in the front door when I come to work,” she noted. “It’s so personal to us.” The 36-year-old co-owns the desserts-only bakery in German Village with her brother, pastry chef Spencer Budros, whom she fully credits for the artistry behind their heavenly, handmade confections. But Fletcher, a former financial advisor and the bakery’s manager, deserves equal credit for whipping up a successful business from scratch. Pistacia Vera opened in 2004 and has quickly become a posh destination for treats. The only offering equally as delightful might be Fletcher herself—a friendly wife and mother of two who is expecting her third child in February.

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My greatest passion: Family My biggest annoyance: Laundry What makes me laugh hardest: My sons (Will, 7, and Grayson, 5) I most admire: My dad. He has a passion for life that’s contagious.

Things that I hope people say I am: Kind, honest and fun Things that I hope people say I am not: Stuffy, judgmental and inflexible My favorite place to be is: Sitting on the deck at Trout Lake (a summer vacation spot in Wisconsin) with my family My ideal day includes: Sun, family, unplanned activity, blue jeans and maybe ice cream The last thing that made me smile is: Coming in to work today I fell fulfilled when: I can make time for my friends, because that’s hard sometimes outside of my family and work

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Dessert: Pistacia Vera caramel pecan macaron Sound: The laughter of my kids-that total belly laugh Holiday: Thanksgiving City: Florence, Italy Saying: From her dad: “There are three keys to happiness: Something to do. Someone to love. And something to look forward to.”

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