COLLAGE An Athens Technical College Interior Design Publication
The White Room Challenge
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WARM WELCOME Whew, it has been a whirlwind semester in the Interior Design department at Athens Technical College. Thanks to the hard work of our amazing students and through the support of local designers, businesses and individuals alike, you are holding the inaugural issue of Collage Magazine, an Athens Technical College Interior Design Publication. In it’s pages are articles written by eight of the program’s students as part of their INDS 2240 Interiors Business Practices course. We are especially excited to share with you the White Room Challenge. An interior design competition held during the Athens Home and Garden Show this year and won by this skillful group of students. Be prepared to be blown away by the talent of these ladies. They are, without a doubt, the up-and-comers, the ones to watch in the design community. Also in this issue, we highlight international design, current tends and stunning student projects. Join us as we take a look into the culinary program here at Athens Tech and their Cupcake Wars winning student chef. So please sit back and soak up all that the design students here at Athens Technical College have to offer. Enjoy!
Brandy Brandy Martin is an adjunct instructor in the Interior Design Department at Athens Technical College as well as the owner of Brandy Martin Interiors, a full service interior design Firm.
Brandy K. Martin Adjunct Instructor, Interior Design Athens Technical College 800 US Highway 29 North | Athens, Georgia 30601-1500 706.353.5059 | Room J-105 | bmartin@athenstech.edu www.athenstech.edu | facebook: Athens Technical College Interior Design
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Contributing Writers and Student Designers Natalie Marlow was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. Natalie always knew at a young age that she would enter into a career in a field of creativity. She always enjoyed fine arts and music and attended a fine arts elementary which spurred her love of art and aesthetics. She graduated from Clements High School in Sugar Land, TX, where she was captain of the swim team. She now resides in Georgia, just north of Atlanta with her husband Matthew and their three boys and three girls. Natalie has held various jobs in all genres before finally deciding to head back to college at Athens Technical College to pursue her Associates of Applied Science, Interior Design. Natalie will graduate in the spring of 2014. After graduation Natalie intends to start her career in Athens, GA in the interior design field. She hopes to work for a firm for a few years and then in the future open her own interior design business. Natalie describes her style as traditional yet modern with an eclectic flair. She intends to focus on residential design yet is very open to small commercial endeavors. She quotes Steve Jobs saying, “"Design is NOT just what it looks like. Design is how it WORKS."
Deborah Kight has a Bachelors of Science Degree from Northern Michigan University, in Marquette Michigan, where she minored in architecture and studied advanced art courses. She is certified in "Home Staging and Redesign" and "Technical and Interior Design.” Currently, she is working on an Associates Degree in Interior Design at Athens Tech College. Deborah moved from Sarasota, Florida in 2006, to the Athens area. She currently lives in Watkinsville, GA with her husband and daughter. Her daughter attends the local high school, and her son is a Freshmen at East Tennessee State University. She would like to specialize in Green design, residential re-modeling and color consultation. Drawing from a broad base of past work experience, education and artistic skills, Deborah’s goal is to provide the finest in residential design, color consultation, and home re-modeling services.
Katelyn Stephens is an eager design student at Athens Technical College. She decided to pursue design as a career after realizing she spent more time daydreaming about beautiful spaces than she did studying for her foreign language classes. While she is only in her second semester of the degree program, she greatly enjoys learning design concepts and techniques while establishing her own style. Katelyn’s taste in design ranges from eclectic gypsy, to French countryside, to rustic farm home. She focuses on the comfort and functionality of a space while keeping the client’s needs and wishes as the priority of the project. Her original art, along with other handmade goods, appear frequently in her designs to add that unique touch.
Candace Taylor is an Athens-based interior designer, artist, and inspiring real estate agent. Candace Alexandria Taylor has always been a creative person starting at a young age. Most children drew stick figures, but she had the ability to draw detailed portraits. This small facet from her childhood helped build the necessities for creating beautiful renderings. Candace volunteers in the community each year. In winter 2013, Candace appeared in her first magazine charity auction article among others in Athens Magazine. She also has attended the annual Boy's & Girls Club charity Steak and Steak Dinner for four consecutive years. Her goal is to volunteer more each progressing year. She contributes to the field of interior design in many directions. Her current projects consists of designing a builders showroom, closet consultation, new home material specification, and painting murals. Devoted to her career in interior design, Candace's well grounded personality has won over countless clients. "I love to combine texture and clean lines in my designs. I feel that the two together create rich qualities of warmth and inviting comfort.4It took time, life lessons, and experience to understand my design process, but it is a process that will provide results that will not go unnoticed."
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Victoria Garrett Gordon, born and raised in Oconee County, she graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in 2005. Victoria always knew she wanted to pursue a career in Interior Design; it has been her passion since she was a small girl. Victoria currently resides in Watkinsville, where she is married with two little girls, Nolah and Charlotte. She started in the interior design department at Athens Technical College in 2012 and is currently a senior student who plans to graduate in May 2014 with her Associates of Applied Science Degree, Interior Design. After graduation Victoria plans to stay local and find a career within the Interior Design field. She describes her style as “traditional with a modern, yet eclectic flair. I strive to be able to design for the masses; you have to be able to conform to your clients or you will limit yourself. In the design world, who wants limits?”
Kristina Herring Kessler Growing up Kristina was very creative and had a strong connection to art and knew she would eventually follow her passion to create beautiful things. She was always getting into her grandmother’s paints and coloring the walls or floors. Family members knew that Kristina had a creative mind from the start. In elementary school, she would enter all of the coloring contests and knew she would either win or get second place. In middle school she started buying many books at craft stores because she wanted to learn more about the forms of art, and that lead Kristina to her interest in Interior Design. In middle school and high school, she began painting and drawing and actually selling some of her artwork. The way Kristina sees a space is like a blank canvas. She wants to figure out how the space can be utilized and accessed for it’s users. She believes that Interior Design is an art and that your home should ultimately be a reflection of who you are and how you want to live. A living space should be beautiful and functional, whether that means industrial, contemporary, global, or an eclectic mix of several styles. Designing a space is about beauty and function and how it relates to the client’s style and their needs. Inspired by her background in art she likes to design modern, eclectic and traditional interiors that accentuate texture, color and flow. When focusing on residential design, she likes to incorporate the client’s current objects and furnishings into the new design scheme. Kristina enjoys giving a whole new look and style while de-cluttering and reorganizing the space.
Susan Chapman Susan started her career working with display design for an antiques gallery, and realized she really enjoyed creating comfortable living spaces using beautiful furniture and accessories. She restored a house built in 1870, and learned the importance of understanding the original structure and how to update where possible. She enjoys designing both traditional and contemporary space, for residential as well as commercial projects. For her, the interior design of a space should express the personality of the inhabitant. Every space has a purpose, and should be designed to create the best possible environment for that purpose. Whether designing a children’s playroom, a business work environment or a kitchen for an “aging in place” homeowner, Susan knows that truly inspired interior design includes comfort, organization and beauty. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC and is completing her Associate Degree in Interior Design at Athens Technical College.
Joana Barbosa was born and raised in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil. As a young child, she developed a deep appreciation for design. She loved experimenting with different furniture layouts and colors in her childhood room and preferred creating and perfecting doll houses over playing with her actual dolls. At the age of 15, Joana took a huge step in the field of design when she was accepted into a competitive and prestigious 4 year technical program with an emphasis on engineering and architecture at the Instituto Federal de Tecnologia e Ciencia do Ceara, one of the most credible institutions in Brazil. In addition to her educational progress, she achieved a prestigious internship with C. Rolim Engenharia, a green engineering firm that specializes in large-scale residential apartments. In the beginning of 2012, Joana moved to the United States. Since then, she has embarked on a challenging yet incredible journey in a new culture. After growing accustomed to a different language and a new way of life, she enrolled in the Interior Design program at Athens Technical College in the fall of 2012. She decided to build upon her engineering and construction background by learning about many different facets of design, from design fundamentals to applied technologies. Currently, she works as an interior design intern at Fowler Office Interiors and as a Federal Work Study Assistant for 5 the Interior Design Department at Athens Technical College.
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BMA at Home
By Joana Barbosa
n a recent stroll through the Five Points shopping district of Athens, I was intrigued by a new storefront. The shop is BMA at Home. The owner, Breckyn Alexander, greeted me at the entrance. Her doors opened this February. Breckyn is an experienced interior designer with LEED qualifications. She has operated a consulting firm, BMA Designs, for the past five years. While she will continue to design for clients, her new retail store is another outlet for her creativity. Breckyn explained that her passion is sustainable materials. She likes to educate the public on making “greener� choices. In her store, clients can choose from an eclectic mix of styles, and select eco-friendly products in the process. BMA At Home features textiles, furniture, artwork and custom upholstery fabrics.
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Breckyn takes special care when making fabric and furniture selections. The majority of furniture in her shop, comes from the Century Furniture line in North Carolina. Their construction is impeccable and hand crafted in the United States. Approximately 25 % of the store items are consignment pieces. Ms. Alexander hand selects these items, and looks for the following features; durability, good construction, showroom quality and distinction. She wants her customers to relax and shop and be comfortable in knowing they can purchase a quality item, that will last for years. After all, that is sustainability in it’s simplest form, to keep the cycle of quality furniture continuously going versus buying mass-produced poor quality products that rapidly break-down. BMA At Home is located at 1662 Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 6PM. 706-353-0770 www.bmadesigns.com
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Ask Away… Athens Tech Interior Design program answers your design questions.
Q. We have an outdoor themed living room (ducks mostly). How do you add something feminine without it looking out of place? A. Try incorporating some fabrics with the same colors already in the space to help bring some femininity to the room. Choose accessories such as picture frames, vases, candles or lamps in a metallic finish to add some sparkle. Look for an organic shape to your accessories, adding curves brings in more of the feminine elements.
Q. I’m tired of plain walls. Can you help me break out of the white wall rut? A. Take baby steps by giving a small space like an entry hall, powder room or closet, a pop of color. Or ease into it with pale greens and soft blues. If you can't kick the white-wall habit, try some color on your ceilings—shades of light blue look great!
Q. Any tips for finding the best deal on a sofa? A. It's not worth it to spend even $200 on a poorly made sofa that will look outdated and worn out this time next year. A well constructed sofa is worth saving for in the long run. It's all about collecting pieces, whether inexpensive or pricey, yard sale or inherited, that you'll use again and again in various rooms and in different homes.
Q. The ceiling fixture in my living room gives off harsh light. What are some other options out there? A. Use a lot of table and floor lamps; the glow they cast is a lot more flattering than that from an overhead light. Play with heights by putting an interesting floor lamp on one side of a sofa and a small lamp on a table on the other side.
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Q. My apartment has no storage space. Help! A. Look for a slim, clean-lined wardrobe or armoire. If you don't have a utility closet, keep cleaning supplies out of sight by hanging everything on a sturdy hanger behind a door, out of the way.
Q. How can I make my tiny hall bathroom look cute? A. I love painted stripes. You can feel free to experiment with paint color in a bright, bold color or with a crazy and fun pattern. Any tiny space makes that even more possible. Colorful wallpaper also offers a quick transformation. And scour yard sales for a vintage framed mirror instead of a standardissue mirrored cabinet. It will make the room feel more special and charming.
Q. I cannot afford a big renovation for my kitchen, any ideas for sprucing up my kitchen without a big renovation? A. Replacing cabinet hardware adds interest, and a sunny shade of yellow on the walls or window shades brightens up a boring kitchen. In the spring, bring the outdoors inside with plants and trays of wheatgrass, stones or shells.
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Re Design How To Refinish Furniture By Natalie Marlow
Don't let the title, "How to Refinish Furniture" scare you off! It is very easy and finding pieces to refinish can be fun! It is also a great way to be “green” and help to keep re-useable items out of the landfill. Have you ever been to the thrift shop? There are some really great finds there. Check your local community bulletin to find places like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, Goodwill or American Thrift Stores. This piece was found at ReStore in Athens, Georgia. The piece is actually an old radio cabinet, but was repurposed into a credenza. The first step is to sand down the piece of furniture you’ve chosen. Then wipe all the dust away and make sure to concentrate on the crevices. You would benefit tremendously if you paint the piece of furniture with a good
PPG Toffee Crunch 216-4
quality primer first. Next, choose a color that will allow for a darker glaze on top. The color chosen for this piece was called “toffee crunch” number 2164, by PPG, and it is in the yellow family. The entire piece is painted in two coats of toffee colored latex paint. Once the paint is completely dry (this process may take a few hours), you can begin the glazing stage. The glaze is simply a brown latex paint (we chose “friar’s brown” number 515-7 by PPG) mixed with an equal part of polyurethane and a generous amount of water. Add more water than you feel may be necessary as this enables the latex paint to thin and spread easier. 12 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 10
PPG Friar’s Brown 515-7
The glaze needs to be applied with a “wet” brush and thinned out and spread around in a feathering motion with a “dry” brush. Use a dry cotton cloth to dap away any excess. Make sure to leave the glaze in the “nooks and crannies” of the piece to add character and depth. Focus the glaze in any corners and ornamentations. Lastly, lightly dip the brush into the brown latex paint that is not thinned and hold the brush in one hand and use your fingers to gently splatter the paint all over the furniture piece. The goal is to lightly speckle the piece with the brown paint. Despite your inexperience, the completed credenza will look brand-new and professionally done. If you exercise care and patience to get the details right, the work won’t be at all difficult. You will be so proud of your masterpiece that you will show it to whoever stops by, and soon friends and relatives will be asking you to refinish furniture for them.
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TREND GURU
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International Interview by Joana Barbosa
Collage Magazine interviews a Brazilian interior designer, Marília Mendes
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arilia Mendes is a young, talented Brazilian designer. She graduated from the Faculdade Integrada do Ceara (FIC) with a major in interior design. Mendes began her own design company and has been working for a couple years now in both residential and commercial design. She has agreed to share her experience and projects with us through this exclusive interview. Collage Magazine: How did you get involved in the design field? Who or what influences you? Marilia Mendes: Even as a little child, I have always liked to decorate and move furniture around. But my mom influenced me a great deal in my decision to study and graduate in interior design. My mother researched and discovered that an interior design program was offered in my hometown city of Fortaleza, something that I did not know at the time. In Brazil, architects have usually been the ones who have decorated and projected space planning. Even today, many architects continue to play the role of designer; however, the specialized “interior design” profession has grown immensely in recent years. It is a relatively new specialized career path here in Brazil. I was exposed to the design career field through foreign TV design programs that I instantly became addicted to! Some of the designers that I admire and that inspire me include Candice Olson, Irmãos Campana, Romero Britto, and Marcelo Rosenbaum. Collage Magazine: When you are working on a project for a client, what is your process for learning about the client’s specific aesthetic taste and needs?
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Marilia Mendes: The first step I take in beginning a project is to make sure I see the space and surrounding environment. Sometimes, I personally visit the locale and other times the client sends me the specs and plans. But I always need to see 2014 | COLLAGE | 7 the dimensional measurementsSPRING and the reality of
what I am working with because that’s where the ideas and possibilities of the space start to surface. Afterwards, I mark an interview with the client…a small briefing where I ask questions and find direction for the project. For most of my clients, before they even contact a designer they have already formulated ideas and considerations. As an example, a client might want a specific size bed or a specific color scheme, or maybe a piano from a grandmother that he/she wants to be showcased. Specifically, one particular client that I had hated the color green. But I only found that out by asking questions! Meetings with the client helps to accomplish many things. Its important to not be ashamed to ask anything that you think might help you develop a better design plan for the client. How much of your design work is influenced by your own tastes, and how much by your client's? Marila Mendes: I believe that the design style of the professional always should standout over the client’s style. Afterall, the client who contracts you identifies himself with your work and your taste. That being said, after the briefing I know what the specific preferences of my client are and I try my best to leave him/her extremely satisfied with the end result. The project should have my signature but the “face” of the client.
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Who is your dream client? Marila Mendes: I can say that, thankfully, I've had the privilege of working with some really terrific clients. Many may think and wish that their dream client is someone that has good purchasing power and lets you do everything that you want to do in a space. Maybe...but my ideal client is one that remains in close contact and friendship even years after the project is finalized. We, as designers, spend a lot of time working on a project both on and off site. The designer and the client need to remain in constant dialogue and consensus. I would define my dream client as one who would be willing to execute everything that I proposed in a project, but if we needed to disagree that we would do so cordially and remain in close partnership and friendship. What sorts of things inspire or inform your designs? Marila Mendes: Everything that enchants me! Places that I travel to, the shows and galleries that I frequent, even a simple chair can be an inspiration and starting point for the entire design process.
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Do you have any personal design secrets you'd like to share with the general public? Marila Mendes: There aren’t really any secrets when you are confident and know what you are doing. But I can say that we, as designers, always have to be up-to-date. When I pass a magazine stand I buy almost all the magazines that I like. Traveling and keeping up with events in my country always helps me to see current design tendencies. Reading, research, and the internet are important allies! Also visiting stores is helpful even if you are not going to purchase anything. Its always good to converse with the sales and support staff to become better informed about a product. Oh and taking pictures! I am addicted to taking photos of everything! Who knows? Maybe one day I might need to use that chandelier that I took a picture of last month for a central piece in a design project. What characterizes the Brazilian design? What makes Brazilian interior design different from other countries? Marila Mendes: I think that Brazilian design is characterized by our plurality of colors and forms. Design here is not something rigid with rules that can’t be broken. We mix modern with popular, creating a sort of daring, unique style. Even the materials that are used bring the “Brasilidade” into our design.
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What tips would you like to give to interior design students? Marilia Mendes: Research and study about project design methodology; college is the time to learn! Go out of your way to make sure you understand and gain experience in everything that is being taught. College is the time to learn how to do freehand designs and technical designs, to learn about furniture and how to arrange it, to practice executing lighting projects. Don’t be ashamed to get clarification on any doubt with your professors. They are there to help you first and foremost. Talking with professionals in the area really helps to understand what a designer does on a daily basis. Also, talking with related professionals such as carpenters or electricians can also be enlightening. They usually have knowledge/ideas that can really be beneficial to the outcome of a designed space. Finally, don’t be afraid to intern and work. I began working in my 3rd semester (here there are five in all) and I don’t regret it. No matter how smart you are, you can’t learn everything from one hour to the next in a classroom. You have to get involved and get experience in the design field. You might feel slow and insecure to begin with, but every new start is like that in the begining of your career. In our area, learning is constant and infinite. We always have to be searching for new concepts because the design market transforms itself daily. Every year new products are released and we need to be on top of everything that is available to us because they could be crucial piecies in our future projects. 19
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“When choosing the main pieces of furniture for your space, choose items in neutral colors. These items are usually the most expensive pieces so splurge on them.” -Victoria Gordon “When accessorizing remember, less is more.” -Candace Taylor
“Design
spaces that do not hinder everyday traffic flow. Function is the key.”
“Accent with bold colors
-Kristina Herring
and accessorize with another color in a hue that
“Don’t be afraid to take
is opposite on the color
on a DIY project. Even if
spectrum in order to
you are not crafty. It will
achieve that POP!”
give you pride and a
- Natalie Marlow
deeper connection to your space.”
“Always remember that the color you choose sets the mood for the function of the space.”
-Katelyn Stephens
-Susan Chapman
Layer
layer, layer. Do not be afraid to use color, pattern and texture.” -Brandy Martin
“When renovating a kitchen consider using transparent cabinet doors or no doors at all in one of the cabinet sections. It gives
“Keep your interior space simple. The world
personality to the kitchen while showcas-
gets a lot bigger when you are living small.”
ing favorite pieces."
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-Deb Kight
-Joana Barbosa
White Room Challenge
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By Victoria Garrett
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Athens Technical College interior design students are shown refinishing furniture, painting the space, hanging light fixtures and transforming Accessories during the Athens Home and Garden Show as attendees looked on at the Classic Center. 24 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 22
Athens Technical College’s interior design students were invited to compete in the Athens Home and Garden Show’s White Room Challenge against the University of Georgia’s interior design students. The students were to shop furniture and accessories from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, to which they had a virtual budget of $1,500. Dalton Carpet One provided their flooring and Custom Color donated paint. The “white room” was a 12’x14’ blank slate for the interior design students to showcase their talent. The students were to transform the furniture and accessories by refinishing the items they obtained from ReStore. The Home and Garden Show took place over Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. Saturday, the students were to put the room together; painting walls, furniture and accessories. Sunday, students could add minimal finishing touches before they were judged. Laura Stearns of Studio 21, Andrew Downs of Andrew Downs & Co. and Michael Carr of Michael Carr, Inc. were the three judges. After brief deliberation, Athens Technical College were announced the winners!
Pictured above is the talented ATC design team. Seated (L to R) Joana Barbosa, Susan Chapman, Deb Kight, Amanda Gober. Standing (L to R) Program Chair Phillip Myer, Victoria Garrett, Natalie Marlow, Marguerite Wolford, Amanda Archambault, Kristina Herring and Candace Taylor. Students not pictured here but were part of the design team include: Katie O’Kelly, Shannon Reilly and Sarah Mcgahee. 25
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Green U p You r Space By Deborah Kight
Eco-friendly design does not have to equate with dull colors, earth tones and lack of creativity. More people are interested in interior design that uses renewable sources. Are you in the market for eco-friendly furnishings? If so, then you'll want to check out the products, made by companies leading the way in sustainable furnishings. These companies use of FSC-certified wood frames or all-natural materials, like wool, bamboo and organic cotton. They use non-toxic, formaldehyde-free stains, finishes and zero VOC paints. Some companies use 50-100% re-cycled materials when building their product. Certified polyester fabrics can be made from post-consumer plastic bottles. Companies may reduce paper and end product waste by packing their products in repurposed shredded paper for shipping. These products are better for you and the planet, while still allowing for your interior design to be beautiful. I have highlighted an interior space above with sustainable furniture, flooring and artwork. Then take a look at the sources from which I drew my inspiration . . . maybe this a room you can envision yourself in? 30 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 28
sou rces
Kole end table made with metal and recycled glass www.arhaus.com
Leather arm chair www.BroyhillFurniture.com
www.inhabitliving.com
Caramel Bamboo flooring at www.ecotimber.com
Lagoon, eco -friendly pillow www.West Elm.com
Recycled cotton Rug, www.bambeco.com
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Recycled sofa www.HudsonFurnitureInc.com
Hubbardton-Forge Lamp www.hubbardtonforge.com
Shawn Teak woods stool www.palacek.com
Rosewood Stump Stool www.HudsonFurnitureInc.com
Eco Coffee Table www.HudsonFurnitureInc.com
Framed prints www,art.com
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Events Planner Natalie Bradley
Bringing Magic into the Moment By Susan Chapman
Have you ever attended an event that should have been enjoyable, but lacked the spontaneity and personal touch needed to create the magical atmosphere of delight? All too often it is the outcome of a celebration that was not organized by a planner who understands atmosphere and human personality. Wedding and Events Planner Natalie Bradley knows how to create a magical heartwarming celebration, whether a wedding, birthday, holiday party or social event. She understands what makes that event special and memorable for all the right reasons, and that is why she is in high demand all over the region. People come to her at all different stages of planning. Some clients realize from the beginning that the event needs the organization of a professional, and some clients seek her out after they have struggled to organize an event and find it to be a daunting challenge. For whatever reason a client may call her for help, the end results are always wonderful. Host and hostess, brides, and their moms too, so often make very expensive mistakes when trying to plan their perfect event, and the responsibility of 32 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 30
bringing it all together and orchestrating the event robs them of the opportunity to enjoy their special moment in time. The luxury of turning the stress and planning over to Natalie frees them from worry so they can participate fully in the celebration without the detractions of problems. A native of central Georgia, Natalie grew up in Alpharetta with her interior designer mom, and decided to follow in her dad’s footsteps and become a pharmacist. She did not enjoy the college experience in pharmacy, tried speech therapy and still did not find her calling. A close friend who is a corporate events planner noticed her uncanny ability to put together beautiful and fun social events, and encouraged her to try events planning as a career. Natalie loved it, and from the very start her clients loved her work. She became an events planner for Lickskillet Farm Restaurant in Roswell and planned 250 events in her first year! When she and her husband relocated to the Athens, GA area, she joined the events planning team at the famous Foundry Inn and Spa, and soon opened her own events planning business. Natalie noticed that brides who do not use planners make very costly mistakes, and often do not understand how to budget for a wonderful experience without “breaking the bank.� The added responsibility of trying to direct the event often ruins the experience for a bride and her mom. Natalie can change all of that, and encourages brides to be open to the idea of a planner.
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She has planned major events from $6,000 to half a million dollars, as well as family and children’s’ birthday parties and holiday celebrations. Her advice is constant: choose your venue first, and then choose your vendors. Remember to plan your budget. Your budget divided by the number of guests equals the quality of your event. Be realistic and hold that guest list to the number you can afford to entertain. Her experiences have led her to understand that the desire to have a perfect wedding obstructs the experience of a personal, fulfilling celebration – relax and let it go. Set the mood, she urges, and that is done by the tiny details that guests will
notice both consciously
and subconsciously. The design you choose, the colors, the repetition of color and design, the logo of the event, the type of food and drinks to be served and the physical layout of the space – these are just a few of the details that define your event and create the atmosphere. Often people see ideas on the internet, and try to combine too many that do not blend together. The event can lose focus and lack the right mood. Look for what you do not like as well as what you do like – and use that for inspiration. Don’t aim for perfect. Perfect is boring. The best wedding and event memories are the little things that bring pleasure. The real purpose of an event is not to impress everyone. The real purpose is to enjoy the event. At the end of the day, Natalie’s goal is that her clients have had the best experience possible. And they do!
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Kitchen Tour Review By Candace Taylor GEORGIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS GCC is a one-hundred plus chorus comprised of children eight to eighteen years of age. The boys and girls are professionally trained singers. They are said to be one of Georgia’s best kept secrets of the greater Athens area. THE TOUR - Each year an Athens neighborhood is selected by the Georgia Children’s Chorus to feature homes in the Tour & Taste of Kitchens. This year’s selections were the Boulevard/Cobbham area. The Boulevard/Cobbham area is one of Athens’ oldest neighborhoods filled with artists, medical and legal professionals, intellectuals, and more. Homeowners welcomed the community into their newly remodeled and built homes with great generosity. Tourists were able to see the history surrounding the Athens neighborhoods, which makes the living experience more dynamic. The nearly daylong event includes cooking demonstrations, music performance, and raffle drawings. Students from Athens Technical College Interior Design Program volunteered their time and talents to this years event. Selling tickets, guiding patrons and staffing homes included in the tour. 36 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 34
COMMITTEE - Katherine C. Hurley, event chair extends thanks to David Matheny for his long term service as past president of the GCC Board of Directors. Additional 2014 committee members consist of: Vicki Connel, Makenzie Davis, Jim Geiser, Lydel Hurley, Lanie Lessard, Josh Luke, David Matheny, Kevin Sweat, Gail Walton, and Barb Wright THE RAFFLE - Raffle tickets were sold for $10 per single ticket and $25 for three. This year’s winners of the 16th annual Tour & Taste of Kitchen’s are as follows: Dayle Burns – $100 gift certificate from Urban Sanctuary George Wren – $50 gift certificate from Fox’s Pizza Linda Midcap – $25 gift certificate from Loco’s Grill & Pub Carole Middlebrooks – $25 gift certificate from The Royal Peasant NEXT YEAR Join the rest of the community to help support our future generation. The children could always use your support. Please go to www.georgiachildrenschorus.org for additional information about the Georgia Children’s Chorus annual Tour & Taste of Kitchen.
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Archipelago Antiques Since 1988, Peter Thompson of Archipelago Antiques has been known primarily for accessing Atlanta estates, although we have had family connections in Savannah, New Orleans and New England. Our emphasis is on original paintings, engravings and etchings, sculpture, antique china and porcelain, sterling hollow-ware and serving pieces, art pottery and art glass, religiosa, and old Oriental and Middle eastern rugs. For the benefit of our young collectors, we stock a variety of retro items, including folk art. We have an extensive collection of toy soldiers and a group of ancient coins and other antiquities that will interest the visitor. 706.354.4297 1676 South Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30606
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Visual Marketing How Instagram Boosts Business By Katelyn Stephens
Images appeal to emotions. A scene of the wide open sea can inspire excitement and adventure, or trembling fear. The setting of a bustling metropolis excites some viewers with visions of opportunity, while others think only of claustrophobic crowds or treacherous events. Images enliven the mind with emotions and memories; connecting or disconnecting the viewer from itself. Businesses have done well to capitalize on this human truth. Instagram is a social network dedicated solely to sharing images. It is free to create an account, which is possibly why there are 150 million monthly users. 16 billion photos have been shared on Instagram thus far. Every day, 55 million images are shared. nythroughthelens.com Countless businesses have developed effective strategies for visual marketing through Instagram. The simplest strategy is this: share intriguing photos to create the brand and reputation of the product, service, or idea that you sell. Images appeal to emotions, remember? Hypothetically, a custom bicycle shop posts a photo of their newest, top of the line, clean-out-yourpiggybank bicycle against a solid orange wall. When their Instagram followers view the image they may not automatically know that it is built on a custom 4130 chromoly steel frame, or that the seat is Italian leather. The viewer will, however, be effected by the uplifting, optimistic, and excitement of the color 40 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 38
orange. Therefore, Instagram is effective because of the ease of visual appeal; our brains do the work for the business. All they have to do is click “share”.
missionbicycle.tumblr.com It is highly important for businesses to build a strong basis of followers on Instagram. The more users who follow you results in more people viewing your images- therefore resulting in a greater likelihood of purchases and brand loyalty. The same concept can be applied to those who are not selling a tangible product, but rather a service. An interior designer will benefit greatly by fostering their follower basis by posting stunning images of spaces they have designed. In order to gain more followers, many businesses will host promotional competitions. For example, a business will share a photo with their own followers, asking that they repost the image to their personal profiles, crediting the business and inspiring others to follow them as well. “Go follow @rileyclaydesigns, she has the cutest clothes!” Riley Clay will then choose a winner from those who reposted the image, and give a product-related prize. In the meantime, they have gained more followers from the many reposted images. It is a win for everyone! An additional application to grow in Instagram popularity is the use of trending hashtags. A hashtag is created by placing the pound symbol before a word or phrase that will have no spaces between words. For example, #nike #fitness #justonemoremile. The hashtag can then be selected by users to view other posts using the same tag. I can post a view from my morning run in the neighborhood, use #nike, and see an image of another user’s run in Morocco; if they used the Nike tag as well. It is a fascinating concept. Businesses have realized that with the use of tags they can track the volume of photos liked, shared, and commented on. Our hypothetical interior designer might implement 41
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the use of #beautifulspacesby*insert name* to track the popularity of their work on Instagram. The tag can then be seen by a future client who creates repeat business for many years to come. The tag can also be seen by potential employers who will seek out the designer based on their talent. The possibilities are endless.
An interior designer from Atlanta wows her followers with gorgeous DIY projects. She uses #inhonorofdesign as it matches her blog title and Instagram username.* inhonorofdesign.com Many followers will post images of their favorite products or designers and mention the business in the post. This marketing took zero effort from the business and should be instantly capitalized on. Repost these images to the official business Instagram page and credit the customer with enthusiasm and gratitude. This makes the client famous; people enjoy the rush of attention and are more likely to buy products and stay loyal to the brand. It is a rewarding tactic because it encourages other followers to do the same; thus aggrandizing the brand. Just be sure to ask permission before reposting the image and mentioning the client by name. Another important habit is to respond to all client comments or questions when they post on business images; providing that the volume of said interactions is feasible to maintain. 42 40 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014
Riley Clay Designs from Gainesville, GA, frequently reposts their followers’ images of how they wear the brand. * Businesses that have thousands of followers and comments cannot possibly respond to each one. However, smaller operations should certainly honor this rule. Clients respond well when they are allowed into the everyday life of a designer or business, via intriguing images. For instance, an interior designer who has built a following of fans on Instagram, posts a humorous photo of the lengthy line they must wait in at a design store. Perhaps the caption is: #thesecretlifeofadesigner #beautyisworththewait. Such an image will humanize the brand- rather than maintaining a stream of perfectly proper, completed spaces. Followers will appreciate the reality of the situation. A popular interior designer once posted a silly-face image of her and her husband on their seven year wedding anniversary, in the aisle of Home Depot. She joked of their romantic choice of location for the evening, and how it was impossible for the two of them to take a normal photo together. The post was wildly popular among her followers because it allowed them into her amusing life, and perhaps sparked within themselves memories of their own funny anniversary locations. The photo could have also reminded followers of their own person with whom they take silly pictures. Clients are more likely to choose her because they are emotionally connected through images.
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Once again, the goal of Instagram marketing is for images to be viewed and emotionally connect the follower to the business. If a photo captures the attention of the viewer, it is positive. It is ideal, however, that the viewer feels compelled to “like” and comment on the photo. One way to ensure more comments on posted pictures is to ask questions in your caption. “That’s Darling” magazine asks their followers what they are looking forward to about their #darlingweekend. Followers then respond with their answers on the image itself, as well as post their own pictures of a #darling weekend while mentioning the magazine. Ask questions in your posts, occasionally. This simple trick can easily boost your customer interactions.
Clearly, this Instagram user is looking forward to a relaxing weekend with a few good books. “That’s Darling” magazine positively benefited from this response to their question. www.annadelores.com
A final marketing ploy that is splendidly successful on Instagram is a photo contest. Utilizing a brand-specific hashtag such as #ksinteriors, a business can request followers to post images relating to a theme. For example, a designer might ask followers to photograph an area of their home or workspace that is in need of a makeover. The correct tag would be used to track entries, and the designer can choose the best photo. The winner could receive a fun prize such as a room makeover. Potential customers will be thrilled with the ease of entry and exciting prize. Allowing other followers to vote for the winner is also a great tactic to boost involvement across the board. Tapping into the spectrum of human emotion is an advantageous business approach. Images that spark emotions will connect the viewer to the source of the photo. The wildly popular social image-sharing network of Instagram should be utilized as cost-free marketing for businesses. Without a doubt, it will be a positive expansion of client relations. 44 42 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014
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LATEST DÉCOR APPS By Joana Barbosa and Amanda Gober
Smartphones make up part of our daily lives. This technology helps us beyond communication. In terms of design, there are now some apps that can even assist in designing a home. The list below will highlight some of the best apps that can help make anyone’s life easier. Decor Apps are both useful AND a timesaver. Why not get your phone ready and try some of the latest décor apps below?
1. Paper
Device: Apple Price: Free Inspired by a photo you took? Create your own color palettes from these photos. Tap the built-in color wheel to explore different shades and hues. You can also browse other members’ palettes to get design ideas.
2. Photo Measures Device: Apple (iPad only) Price: Free 2012 App of the Year Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and share them across the web.
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3. I.D. Wood Device: Apple Price: $4.99 Enables you to look at more than 160 samples of different wood for cabinets, floors, etc. It features a guide book with full size sample photos and informs you about the cost, descriptions, durability, sustainability, etc.
4. ColorSchemer Device: Apple Price: Free Inspired by a photo you took? Create your own color palettes from these photos. Tap the built-in color wheel to explore different shades and hues. You can also browse other members’ palettes to get design ideas.
5. iHandy Level Device: Apple, Android Price: Free Align and hang photos or art work with your phone. Use the app to measure angles, the verticality of a wall or furniture, and more. 49
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By Susan Chapman
Tucked away in Monroe, Georgia is the Culinary Arts Program of Athens Technical College, so successful and highly rated that it has earned its own campus. Offering a 2 year associate degree, this program is headed by Chef Scott Howard, a man of endless energy and love for all things culinary. Chef Howard has a talent for inspiring his students to enjoy and to excel in their chosen profession. Those who do not move directly into a culinary related field choose to
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curriculum. His passion for the art of cooking spills over into the classrooms, encouraging his teachers and students alike to accomplish their goals with enthusiasm. A native of Alpharetta, Georgia, Howard knew by the age of 20 that the culinary arts were his future. His teenage work career included the typical jobs of busboy, dishwasher, kitchen assistant and whatever entry level job that was available to him. After a year at a liberal arts college, he knew he was on the wrong path. He transferred to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. And the rest of his story is the history of a man in love with his work, his life’s calling. He loves it all, from hot foods to pastries, from barbecue to bread making. For more than 25 years he practiced his art in the food and hospitality industry, until about 8 years ago, when the opportunity of teaching on the college level was offered to him. He joined Athens Tech about 5 years ago to teach and direct their program. 52 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 50
The ATC Culinary Arts program has about 60 full-time students and just as many part-time students as well. He is proud of his students, who he says never complain about the heavy workload and who do everything the teaching staff asks of them. They also take part in most extra-curricular school activities that are not required, and understand that they must “pay their dues” in the less glamorous areas in order to reach their pinnacle. The students study nutrition and caloric intake, keep 7-day food journals and study all areas of cooking so that they are well coordinated in all areas of food preparation. They take part in many local civic functions, such as the Taste of Monroe at the Monroe Farmers’ Market and the Field of Greens Festival in Walton County. They also help cook and serve at the local Sherriff’s Department Christmas Banquet. The ATC Culinary Arts program also sponsors etiquette classes for high school students. (Now that is a very good idea!)
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Chef Howard emphasizes the importance of subtle influences in cooking and how they affect the total experience of eating a meal. There is definitely a taste versus presentation balance –“Its gotta look good so people will eat it” he says. Equally important is the study of flavor profiles of different foods and how they should work together, how to segue from one course to the next and how to garnish foods to create the most delicious flavor profile combinations. He explains “Think of it like Yin and Yang – sweet and sour or sweet and salty.” His students learn how to understand the 8 different zones of taste on the human tongue, and how to bring these different flavor zones forward to work together in tasting a well prepared meal. These are just a few highlights of the intricate areas of study required of the students. Chef Howard encourages his students to become involved in their communities, and he is passionate and excited about the future of the ATC Culinary program as well as of the futures of his graduates. With him as their coach, they should be ready to conquer any challenge the culinary world can offer.
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Hand Rendering vs. Computer Rendering By: Kristina Herring Architectural visualization has been a part of the design process for centuries. From hand drawings to three-dimensional models to computer-generated rendered images. Hand renderings bring more to Visual effect and life to architectural images with still leaving a possible client to open options. Drawings done by hand in the Interior Design world help clients understand the designer’s initial ideas rather than the exact. Computer renderings can sometimes have its limits even though they are easier to produce. Computer renderings do have their positives, like the fact that they can help produce hand renderings. For example, by computer you can layout and create place holders to where you want your furnishings, fixtures and equipment to be placed. After laying out and plotting everything, a layer of trace can be placed on top to have a more precise placement. Even though producing renderings by computer can be a faster way, maintaining one’s ability to sketch by hand and visualize the potential of a rendered scene is fundamental to creating successful architectural renderings. In making the decision to do renderings by hand or by computer, it really depends on timing and the client. 58 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 56
When it comes to concept of design development, nothing is better than sketching in front of a client to win them over. Rendering by hand is always a great first impression In Athens Technical College’s Interior Design field, students learn how to draft and render by hand and by computer learning CAD and Revit Architecture. Students give their input on some of their work and their experiences .
Revit Architecture 2012 Computer Rendering, Laura Fleming: Interior Design Graduate of 2013, Athens Technical College “Computer Rendering is very efficient and a bit faster than hand rendering. In the end you have a photo realistic picture. I prefer to use a little of both. I use the computer to give me the bones of my rendering then use rendering markers to give it more personality.” Hand Rendering Style 2013, Natalie Marlow, Interior Design Student, Athens Technical Collage. “I believe that learning computer skills is good but I use it more for a foundation of the rendering. I use it as place holders for hand rendering to be done on top. I believe clients love the idea of being able to have the talent of both” 59
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Hand Rendering 2013, Marguerite Wolford, Interior Design Student I prefer hand rendered to computer, just because hand rendered gives it a personal touch and even though we are going into the digital age, more people are comfortable with hand rendered drawings. In fact I believe most architectural and design firms still use hand rendered sketches along with computer generated it's kind of a combo between the two. Hand rendered has more personality then computer generated in my opinion. Computer generated sketches seem cold and not inviting. “Hand rendering has helped me personally gain a better sense of drawing that I never thought I'd accomplish.� A sampling of what we offer Custom cakes Cheese cake Brownies Fruit arrangements Assorted Brittles Chocolate covered strawberries Coconut Macaroons Divinity Mints Puddings
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Celebrating The Animals: Artist Susannah Chapman By Susan Chapman
Every culture honors its dead, pays tribute to ancestors, and celebrates life by recognizing the cycle of life and death. In the Mexican tradition of celebrating dead ancestors and inviting their spirits to visit and to hear the prayers of the living, family members create skulls and skeletons from sugar paste and other substances to represent their deceased loved ones. Most cultures show appreciation for animals by thanking them either through dance or visual art for their sacrifices and for the food, fur and hides that their bodies have provided to humans. Artist Susannah Chapman follows this tradition of celebrating and honoring the life of an animal by decorating the animal’s skull. She finds skulls when hiking with her husband in woods and on mountain trails. She chooses symbols and colors to celebrate an aspect of the animal’s life and to show love for the animal. Often she decorates the skulls of animals that had significance to a farmer or rancher. The skull below is from a bull that was the head of a herd and sired many of the existing cattle in that herd today. Ms. Chapman uses the female fertility symbol with bold male colors and rich gold signifying the importance and power this bull once enjoyed as the head of its herd. When she is working with and painting a skull, she feels very connected to the life that used to exist in those bones and she enjoys celebrating that life with color and pattern. The colors of this stag’s skull depict brightness and light, representing life rather than death. These skulls always spark a conversation about the importance of the animals in our world to our survival and how grateful we should be to them for their sacrifices. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the cycle of life. 62 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 60
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Pets Need Design Too By Deb Kight The idea of designing a better interior space for a family pet is not a new concept. In fact, it is fairly common to want the best you can provide for your pet. He or she is a member of the family, right? And you would want the best products for them, as you would another family member. Many companies have created some inspiring pet ideas that make everyone in the house happy. There are pet products that consider space needed and design style, while other products help with convenience or minimizing messiness that pets can create in the home.
How awesome is this bed? Decorismo has created a decadent retreat for the pooch who has it all. Check it out for yourself. www.decorismo.com
These cocoon/cave beds are eco -friendly and cozy. Made of felt wool, which attracts your cat. They come in many colors, and can be turned ”inside-out” to be a cat bed as well. The cocoon is a colorful accent to you home. www.etsy.com The Modular Cat Climbing Wall by Catswall allows your cats to literally “climb the walls”! The hanging wall system is custom made to your needs. It is made of aluminum and easily adjustable on the wall. It has an artistic quality an is certain to be a conversation starter! www.catswall.com 64 | COLLAGE | SPRING 2014 62
Here an armoire has been beautifully re-purposed as rather chic pet storage. Painted for interest with the addition of hooks and shelves added for all pet supplies. It is now a ‘one-stop-shopping’ center for your pet. Everything is ready quickly, when needed. www.barbaragilbertinteriors.com
Pictured above on the right is a stunning built-in feeding station that is useful for both pets and humans. Cabinetmakers can offer this kind of custom made option for a kitchen or mud room. It helps to eliminate spills and tripping over food bowls . If you choose this approach make sure to use durable, washable paint in the surrounding area. www.barbaragilbertinteriors.com Finally, Jeld-Wen Builders offers factory installed pet doors in many sizes, colors and prices. The days of retro-fitted pet doors is gone. Jen-Wen Builders Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors with Pet Panel offer an ENERGY STAR door with a secure-closing pet screen. This door features an easy-to-operate lock and a clear flap. The door flap stays closed via a magnet pull that resists strong winds, yet is flexible enough to allow for easy pet passage. www.jeld-wen.com 65
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Are your window treatments old and boring? Is it time to for something modern?
Measure your windows like a professional It is best to measure in three places of the inner most casing. Measure your window horizontally once at the top, middle, and bottom. It never hurts to double check. The majority of homeowners like to believe their homes are perfectly built, but truthfully your builders are only human. From the list of measurements take the smallest number. If they are all the same that is great! This special number is the width of your new window treatment. This process insures that everything fits within your casement. Next you will measure vertically from top to bottom. This is the length. You can measure in three places if you like! Now, take down those vintage drapes and make your first move into 2014 with roman shades. BY CANDACE TAYLOR
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Studio 21 Laura Stearns Commercial/Residential Design 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 2100 Athens, GA 30601 studio21interiors@gmail.com www.studio21interiors.com 706.474.6188
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Josh Podvin is a soon to be graduate at the University of Georgia studying in Landscape Design. He grew up in an area just above Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Arizona where he obtained a Masters Degree in higher education administration. His degree lead him to his current job, of almost eight years , at the University of Georgia in student organizations. In addition, he has been a student for six out of those eight years studying for his Masters in Landscape Architecture. What sparked his interest in Landscape Architecture was his passion for sustainability and food production. So far, Josh is in the middle of writing a thesis on food production in college campuses. A couple of years ago he worked on an in-class project about how the UGA campus could prosper from food production accessibility. Josh submitted ideas showing how food production could work effectively in the new dining hall, currently under construction on campus. Using green houses in the dining hall would act as learning service components, where students can a have hands on experience with food production. One of Josh’s main goals is to design landscapes in food production to help with school systems that may have problems with accessibility to food. He wants to help provide effective solutions to schools about how to have healthy foods even on small budgets, including college students, after much has been spent on books and housing. Josh is also very skilled in ceramics and has donated a good bit of his pottery to fundraising events near by, including an event called empty bowls. He now works in a studio, along with being a student and working at UGA.
The Tile Storm A Memoir By katelyn stephens
During the treacherous snowstorm of February 2014 that turned North Georgia upside down, a certain family made use of the time trapped in their home. A long over-due home improvement project ensued: installing tile backsplash onto the kitchen walls. Before the storm hit they gathered the necessary supplies. After a short explanation from a Home Depot associate, the project and the snow began.
step was the most time-consuming and
Supplies: SimpleMat tile setting mats (adhesive sheets for the walls)
snow-trapped family decided to rest for the
Premier Décor tile sheets- Rustic Creek Interlocking Hand saw Polyblend sanded grout- Pewter (bucket, water, tool for mixing) Float (tool used to spread grout)
challenging due to the need to measure and cut some areas of tile to fit the wall space. For this, the hand saw, pencil, and measuring tape proved to be quite useful. Nonetheless, the design of the tile sheets is helpful in the process because the edges are made to fit together effortlessly. When this long process was complete, our remainder of the evening to enjoy dinner and follow it up with hot chocolate by the fire. The next morning, the grout was mixed according to the bag’s directions. A float was used to apply the pewter grout to every crack and crevice of the tile. Talk about an arm workout! Another family member followed behind the grout applier with a
Plastic tarps to cover countertops
damp towel to remove the excess grout from
Painter’s tape to protect walls
the tile surfaces. To say it was a messy
Pencil, marker, measuring tape
process is an understatement; hence the
Miracle Sealants 511 spray-on grout sealant
plastic tarps to cover counters and the painter’s tape for the walls. Finally, when
The first step was to clear the counters and
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apply the adhesive sheets to the walls where cleaned up the kitchen with relief and the tile would soon be applied. They simply satisfaction. The final step was to allow a removed one side of the clear plastic coating three day drying process, and to finish with the spray-on grout sealant. Meanwhile, and applied it to the wall smoothly. To continue, they measured and cut the
North Georgia was rescued from the
remainder of adhesive mats to cover the
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face and melted the snow and ice. The
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Now that the beautiful kitchen is all done, what better way to enjoy it but by preparing and sharing in food with family and friends. Hummus 2 cans chick peas (a good quality brand, preferably organic) Drain but save ½ cup liquid for the hummus. 2 or 3 cloves garlic (to your taste preference) 1 lemon 1/4 cup Tahini (sesame paste) this will be the hardest ingredient to find. I found it on sale and bought a big jar to last a while. 1/3 c. olive oil and more to desired consistency 1 tsp sea salt (more to taste) ½ - 1 tsp. black pepper (to your taste) dash of cayenne pepper
Directions: In a good food processor add your drained chick peas, garlic cloves which have been chopped a little, the juice of one fresh lemon, Tahini, salt, & peppers. Turn on your machine and let it whirl. Mix until the chick peas are fine. Drizzle in the olive oil, and then add more olive oil or the liquid from the chick peas until you get a creamy consistency to your hummus. I then add my sundried tomatoes, fresh parsley or whatever spices I like. Drizzle with olive oil, fresh ground salt and pepper. ( make sure you taste this and adjust the salt, pepper, it may need a little more lemon juice… whatever your taste preference is for Hummus. Serve with Pita Chips, crackers, carrots, fresh olives, on sandwiches, etc. Optional things to add to your hummus for different flavor options: · Sun dried tomatoes – I use about 1 Tbsp. · fresh parsley · any pepper you may like ( crushed red, etc. if you want spicy hummus) · flavored dipping oils, such as sun dried tomato, lemon pepper · paprika
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And The Winner Is...Yvonne Sprinkle!
Athens Home & Garden Show 1st Annual Cupcake Wars By Susan Chapman The 2014 Athens Home Show 1st Annual Cupcake Wars was a sumptuous success, with 8 students from the Athens Technical College Culinary Arts program competing to bake the very best original homemade cupcake ever. The competition was tough, and the cupcakes were judged on presentation as well as taste. The judges must have been challenged to choose just 1 winner because all of the cupcakes were delicious, lovely and original. These 8 talented “chefs-in-training” baked and decorated their cupcakes on stage during the Home Show while crowds watched, awaiting the opportunity to admire and taste these works of culinary art. The results were simply divine. All beautiful and delicious, there were heavenly combinations of fruits, chocolates, vanillas, caramels and nuts decorated like masterpieces. The winner, Yvonne Sprinkle, created gorgeous cranberry-orange cakes that were filled with caramel, baked in a pecan crust, topped with orange cream cheese icing, glazed pecans and a yellow icing flower. With a smile she admitted that she is a perfectionist, and in her quest for the perfect recipe, she baked 4 trial-and –error batches, much to the delight of her younger brother who acts as her main taster and critic. His favorite words of support to her are “Make ‘em again!”. 71
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Yvonne has always enjoyed cooking, even as a young child. After her family moved to Monroe, Georgia about 5 years ago, determined to turn her cooking hobby into her profession, she dual-enrolled in Athens Tech while still in high school. She has plans to continue her education beyond Athens Tech’s 2-year degree program to complete a 4-year program that includes a major in nutrition. With a strong interest in cooking foods that are healthy as well as delicious, Yvonne prefers natural ingredients. She feels strongly that delicious foods should be nutritious and good for you. What is her weakness in the kitchen? Well, she likes to eat the dough before she can get it into the oven, she loves to create and eat quality sweets, and she loves salads. But her big “food thing” is peanut butter, the “good for you” kind. Peanut butter every day, on just about anything. She loves it. With a thank you to each talented contestant, whose cupcakes were all delicious, we look forward to more wonderful creations from our Cupcake Queen Yvonne Sprinkle.
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Since 1996, Ellyn Trinrud and her husband Carl have been working on what used to be a run down block in Colbert, Georgia across the railroad tracks. They bought the entire block of Fourth and 4th because they had a passion for the space in the small city and wanted to invest in renovating it. The historic building on Fourth Avenue of Fourth Street is 100 years old. It has been their dream for this project to be a part of their retirement. Ellyn, the developer and design consultant, and Carl, a Human Resources Director and very skilled handyman bought the block to use as a business and home. They renovated part of the building to be used for wedding events. Ellyn has worked as a florist specializing in weddings and knew how great this business model would be for their development of Fourth & 4th. Ellyn and Carl have transformed these historic buildings to benefit the town of Colbert. 73
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Ellyn and Carl transformed this historic block across the Colbert Railroad Station into what many people would say is the wedding venue of their dreams. Their goal was to bring more citizens to Colbert and share with them their belonged journey of renovating. Their favorite things were to buy items used and bring them to life without taking out its value and meaning. The development of the buildings are still in the making including their home. They strongly believe that overtime that everything will be worth it even if the renovation has more years to come. The space they use for the wedding venue is great advertisement and it definitely brings uniqueness to the small city.
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Donna Smith and Wanda Harris Owners
have your wedding at…
“the mercantile” a unique venue for special events located in the historic buildings at fourth & 4th colbert, georgia because some things should never be everyday…
occasionally ellyn jeanne ...for the space that surrounds you; and events that take place in that space!
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for reservations and information: etrinrud@hotmail.com 706.202.4444 Like us on facebook @the historic buildings at fourth & 4th
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Tori’s Designs My name is Tori Klug, I am a young stay at home mom who loves crafting and creating! I specialize in custom made pieces. You tell me what you want and I bring it to life! My main focus is jewelry design but I also work in home decor such as picture frames, candle holders, and wall decor. I love to make everything unique. Nothing will ever be an exact duplicate as it is all hand made. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/torisdesign and also on our online store at www.torisdesigns.storenvy.com. I hope to hear from you soon!
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ReStore West 4125 Atlanta Highway Bogart, GA 30622 Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
If you would like to reach the ReStore or schedule a free pick-up call (706) 354-0936
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768 West Broad Street ď ´ Athens, Georgia 30601 706.389.5900 www.vicsvintage.com
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