Sophie January 2014 by IWANNA USA

January 2014 Priceless

smart • sophisticated • savvy

Natural Elegance Soft & Subtle Beauty

Celebrate 2014 •Realistic Resolutions •Healthy Opportunities •Taking Stock

Chicken Chatter! Insight Into raising Backyard Chickens

Creative Expression

DIY Art Journal Featuring

Tonya Marthaler of Marthaler Jewelers

GOTR Empowering Young Minds

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smart • sophisticated • savvy

Healthy Living

14 | Marthaler Jewelers Tonya Marthaler shares her passion within the jewelry business.

37 |Opportunity for Improvement Camille Wick sizes up the goals for sustaining a healthy new year.

34 | Girls On The Run GOTR empowers young girls, from essay contests to race day!

50 | Tried and True Jackie Brown shares a new way to cook a super food.

36 | “Thirteen” Artist, Nancy Joyce features her work to help beneﬁt Girls on the Run.

Beauty & Fashion

January 2014 Priceless

48 | Sweet Claudette A harmony of inspiration!

38 | Crafty Girl Learn how to craft an art journal.

Managing Editor

40 | All About Paul Kline gives us tips on raising backyard chickens.

Assistant Editor

42 | ID. Exchange Laura K. Sullivan decodes decorating with color.

Karen Shepard

46 | Garden Bloomers Betty shares a perfect day in Provence!

Features

44 | Chiming In A peak into Susan Reinhardt’s more realistic resolutions.

Vincent Grassia

45 | Sun and Soil Kristina Urquhart shares how to plan for the upcoming season.

Table of Contents

22 | A Rockin’ Makeover Jacqui Perry rocks up a singer’s image for the new year. 26 |Timeless Fashion Get cozy in soft fabrics and fun prints!

Soft & Subtle Beauty

Celebrate 2014 •Realistic Resolutions •Healthy Opportunities •Taking Stock

Chicken Chatter! Insight Into raising Backyard Chickens

Creative Expression

DIY Art Journal Featuring

Tonya Marthaler of Marthaler Jewelers

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GOTR Empowering Young Minds

On the Cover: Tonya Marthaler from Marthaler Jewelers Cover Photo by: Paola Nazati, paolanazati.com Hair by Danielle L. Burleson and Makeup by Linda White of Carmen! Carmen! Salon & Spa at Belk, Asheville Mall Clothing from Belk, Asheville Mall

Liz White Prooﬁng Diva Production Manager

Lisa Gallagher Creative Services Specialists

Adalee Elkins Debi Manfre Director of Advertising

10 | Quick Tips Tips on how to stay healthy this winter.

Advertising Consultants

16 | So-Social Favorite picks from social media expert, Kirsten Fuchs. 20 | Fashion Color Page Reign in the new year with shades of glimmering gold. 24 | What’s Your Flavor? Meet Danielle L. Burleson! 32 | What’s In Your Bag? Kirsten Fuchs opens up! 41 | Real Men

Patricia Martin Betts Crystal Pressley Jennifer LeBlanc LuAnne Sheffield Meg Hale Brunton Michael Smith Jody Gantt Joe Hayes Rick Jenkins Distribution Manager

Mark Graham Sophie On-line Development

Share your ideas and inspirations. Natural Elegance

JeanAnn Taylor

In Every Issue

52 | Meg’s Movie Review Prisoners

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From the Editor

started making a New Year’s Resolution several years ago and I’ve been amazed at how powerful this seemingly simple, yet conscious act can be. I can honestly say that some of my resolutions changed the direction of my life. So, each year at this time, I take the notion of making a resolution seriously and put quite a bit of thought into it. In the past, there were years when the decision of what my resolution should be was clear as a bell, while other years it was harder to deﬁne exactly what I wanted to change or work on. I’ve found that asking myself pointed and direct questions is helpful in ﬁnding clarity. A friend recently shared a list of thoughtful questions that can help initiate an honest look into the essence of who you are. These ‘end-of-the-year’ questions have given me something to think about, so I’d like to share a few with you: • • • • • • • • • • •

What am I most proud of? How did I spend my free time? How well did I take care of my body and soul? Photo by Kirsten Fuchs When did I feel creatively inspired? How did I procrastinate and why? Did I allow fear of failure or self-doubt hold me back from doing something I love? When do I feel the most alive? Is there something I should let go of, or someone I should forgive? Which habits would I like to release and replace with new ones? Was I accountable and did I accept responsibility for my own actions? Was I kind to myself? Did I give myself the love and respect I give to others?

Answering these questions and having an honest chat with yourself can help deﬁne what you want 2014 to look like. So, pour yourself a big cup of hot chocolate, sit in your most comfy chair with a pad of paper and a nice pen, and then let your answers ﬂow. I think you’ll be surprised at the insights your heart will share. Happy New Year!

JeanAnn Taylor editor@sophiemagazine.com

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Contributor Question

KIRSTEN FUCHS

This past year my family has opened our home to three long-term house guests. I’ve learned to have more grace and compassion towards others, to be less selﬁsh with my time and to be thankful for the home we have been provided. God is good!

JACQUI PERRY We all have a past ﬁlled with life experiences. If we learn from our past we grow. Move forward with a grateful heart and embrace life with perseverance!

SUSAN REINHARDT I’ve learned not to view my entire to-do list as one huge elephant to be eaten in one bite. I take things task by task now, as in which deadline comes ﬁrst, is what I’ll focus on doing. This is my Panic Prevention Plan.

A New Year, A New Generation The Month of January is all about the ‘new’, but we often have to look back into the past to understand what’s next..... What is one idea, insight or thought that you have learned this past year that you would like to pass onto the next generation?

BETTY SHARPLESS These last few weeks of 2013 I have been marveling at how the failing experiences of my past have led me to the amazingly wonderful sweet life I have experienced this year. We all have heard that when one door closes another one opens, but it is hard to believe that when your world is upside down. Looking back I can see that everything was leading to my life as it is today. So what I would pass on is that when your world is dark and fearsome, there really is a happy ending available to you, it might just take a while for it to show up.

KRISTINA URQUHART My favorite lesson is from the honeybee. Honeybees do no harm to others, unless absolutely necessary (and even then they lose their life, so they do not sting lightly), and they leave the world a better place because of their existence. They pollinate, allowing more life to grow, and thereby beautifying our world. They work together in absolute harmony with their sisters to meet their needs and reach their goals for their “family” or hive. I would encourage the next generation to look to the honeybee for a way to live peacefully and harmoniously with others, while leaving the world better for the next generation.

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LAURA KIRKPATRICK One thing I would like to pass on to the next generation is to learn to appreciate things, and to not feel entitled. Nothing is promised, nothing lasts forever. Relationships are what is most important in this word no matter who you are or what you do. Relationships with God, family, friends, coworkers.... Appreciate and be generous.

ANGELA RAMSEY Over the past year, I have really learned to take everything one step at a time. So many times, I have tried to see way down the road, only to have everything change before I get there! All I have to do is trust the Lord for daily direction, and wait for His guidance before stepping ahead. It makes life so much easier!

AUDREY GOFORTH My new insight is growing in understanding. If I practice on being centered, and stay in the moment with the experience, that I can have serenity, peace and love in all situations. Practicing one moment at a time with a wonder for life.

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Quick Tips

Surviving the Winter Months | Quick Tips & Tricks A Splinter

Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with water to create a paste. Apply to area and leave on until paste is dry. As the paste dries out, the skin will swell and the splinter will come closer to the surface, making it easier to remove.

Inside... October 2013 Priceless

How to Coax Out:

Sophie Celebrates

FIGURING OUT RECOVERY with artist Lesley Keeble

Susan Reinhardt CHIMES IN Mix + Match Everyday Fashion

Featuring

Read On! One more reason to read Sophie Magazine! Studies show that reading through a magazine can work as a stress reducer. The concentration redirects your mind from your anxiety and releases calming hormones.

Dr. Emilie Ralston of Asheville Breast Center

Healing Salve | Natural Antibiotic ointment

Create your own natural healing salve this winter using ingredients found at any organic food store. Natural ointment can be used to treat cuts & scrapes, burns, diaper rash, eczema, and intensively dry skin. With soothing ingredients like coconut oil, calendula, comfry and lavender, you will be able to brave the cold this winter. Learn how to make your own ‘Boo-boo’ salve by visiting mrshappyhomemaker.com.

Make an Auto Safety Kit | Winter Driving

We often find ourselves traveling quite a bit during the winter months, whether it be for holidays, work or vacations. Stay safe by preparing an auto safety kit, packed with the essentials to survive an otherwise desperate situation. • Pack of batteries • Flashlight • Blanket or sleeping bag • Gallon of water (for drinking) • Matches or lighters • First-Aid kit • A knife or tool that is sharp for cutting • High-calorie, non-perishable food • Bottle of Coke (use on corroded car battery) • Atlas or road maps • Flares

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Taking Thyme Out | Relieving a Cough Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Comfort food | Classic chicken and dumplings Ingredients 1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 3 cups self-rising flour 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/3 cup shortening 2 teaspoons bacon drippings 1 cup milk Garnish: chopped fresh parsley Preparation 1. Bring chicken, water to cover, garlic powder, thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken; reserve broth. 2. Cool chicken 30 minutes; skin, bone, and shred chicken. Skim fat from broth. Add chicken, bouillon, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper to broth. Return to a simmer. 3. Combine flour and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Cut in shortening and bacon drippings with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in milk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 1-inch pieces. 4. Drop dumplings, a few at a time, into simmering broth, stirring gently. Cover and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes. Garnish, if desired.

Thyme is an officially approved German treatment for coughs, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, and whooping cough, with good reason: Those tiny leaves are packed with cough-relieving compounds. Thyme flavonoids relax tracheal and ileal muscles, which are involved in coughing, and also reduce inflammation. To make a tea, mix 2 teaspoons crushed leaves in 1 cup boiling water, cover, then steep for 10 minutes and strain.

Crocus | Fun Flower Facts

The Saffron Crocus is the source of all saffron, the quintessential seasoning for paella and other dishes from the Mediterranean and Asia. Each lilac-purple flower produces three showy red stigmas, which have been used for flavoring and coloring food since Roman times.

Feeling Clingy? | Combat Static Cling Naturally

Add 1/4 Cup of white vinegar or Borax to your wash and/or rinse cycle to get rid of static cling. They are also great at whitening whites and ridding clothes of odors.

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Go Bulldogs! “UNC Asheville competes at the division one level while graduating it’s student athletes at an extremely high rate and preparing them for life. We make every dollar that is donated for athletic scholarships count by devoting ourselves to the development of young people on and off the court producing quality graduates. We love teaming up with the community to provide opportunities for our student-athletes and develop relationships between the campus and the city of Asheville. As a western North Carolina native I could not be happier being back home and working with some of the ﬁnest young people I have ever met. I am passionate and committed to growing our athletics program and we would like to invite more people to get involved with our university and athletics program. Thank you for your support and I cannot wait to see you at the game!” Coach Brenda gives pointers to her team during a game.

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Ja’Da Brayboy Guard, Freshman

Ja’Da has enjoyed an incredible prep career that included four state championships at Providence Day School in Charlotte. She was a four-year starter at Providence Day, averaging 15 points and seven assists her senior year. She has led the team in assists every year. Ja’Da has been an All-State as a senior and All-Conference as a junior and senior.

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Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick Head Coach Women’s Basketball

McGirt #5 PostRachel Player, Sophomore

Knuckles #22Tianna Guard, Freshman

Rachel will provide depth inside and a defensive presence in the lane. She plans to major in Political Science with an eye toward a career in youth ministry, teaching or the law. She worked hard last year and played in 21 games as a freshman.

Tianna will bring much-needed size and explosiveness to the backcourt after having an outstanding prep career at East Wake HS in Wendell, NC. She can score in transition and knock down a three-pointer and is also a good defender. She led East Wake to 18-8 overall record senior year and averaged 13 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game as a senior and earned All-Conference and All-District honors.

Tacey red-shirted last year after hurting her knee early in the year. She only played in two games, but enjoyed some solid moments as a freshman. She comes to Asheville from Robbinsville HS. She has played AAU basketball for the WNC Lady Royals, and as a freshman two years ago, she played in all 30 games and started 16 times. She was second on the team in assists with 61 and steals at 32.

Tacey Trammell Junior

UNC Asheville Athletics Presents

ink Game Women’s Expo & Fashion Show At UNC Asheville Kimmel Arena

Saturday, February 12:00 - 5:30pm

Come to the women’s basketball game and enjoy exhibitors, motivational speakers, wine & cheese social, and a Runway Fashion Show featuring local celebrities and UNC Asheville women student-athletes.

Events of the Day 12:00 - Shop till you drop with your new free tote bag 2:00 - NCAA basketball game between UNC Asheville & Longwood University 4:00 - Wine & cheese social with Jacqui Perry who will speak on ‘Transforming Yourself for Success’ 4:30 - Runway Fashion Show Proceeds from event will go to local breast cancer charities and women’s student-athletic scholarships.

Admission is $25 for all activities Includes basketball game ticket

Call 828-258-7900 or order online at uncabulldogs.com

Interested in being a Table Top Vendor or having booth space at this event? Contact Erin Punter Spence Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Marketing epunter@unca.edu or 828.250.3857

Presenting Sponsors:

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best and through our combined efforts and the indisputable blessing of God, Marthaler Jewelers has realized growth, loyalty and support from amazing customers and through it all we’ve maintained Andy’s original vision to offer unequaled customer service and exceptional jewelry at reasonable prices.

When I met Andy and in the introductions he told me he was a jeweler, I was underwhelmed. After all, I wasn’t a “jewelry person.” In loving him, I couldn’t help but love his passion for jewelry. His dream of owning a jewelry store became our dream and in May of 2010 with the financial and spiritual support of a wonderful family, Marthaler Jewelers was opened. Andy is a first generation jeweler, there was no business for him to walk into, so everything literally had to start from scratch. Marthaler Jewelers is the collaborative effort of so many of our friends and family working behind the scenes so we can pursue a dream. Matthew, our son, in his sophomore year at Appalachian, is even considering how his career choices will influence Marthaler Jewelers and will be taking a class this Spring in jewelry CAD. I can see so clearly how his artistic talents would be a huge asset to the store and a great benefit to our customers. Marthaler Jewelers would not be the store that it is today without Andy’s dream and vision of meeting the jewelry needs of customers in a way different from other stores. How God allowed me to support Andy’s vision is pretty amazing…almost like we were meant to be! Our differences are actually what complement the store the

For me, the most rewarding aspect of nursing was the blessing and privilege of being present with people in their most vulnerable moments and whether it was for 5 minutes or 5 months, showing them compassion and empathy. While we aren’t dealing with life and death situations in the store, there are certainly many moments and encounters with customers that tug at heartstrings and for them and us are very emotional, from a dear, sweet elderly man who lost his wife of many years and didn’t know what to do with her jewelry to the young, enthusiastic man buying his wife a present after the birth of a new baby and all the moments in between. It is a genuine blessing to be invited into the most memorable moments in a person’s life and one that we never take for granted. The most favorite stories for me are the proposals…when the couple comes into the store and we get to see the ring on her finger and hear the story of their proposal…I cry every time! We even had a wonderful couple who got engaged in the store! It’s something I will never forget. So, when people ask me if I miss nursing, I have to say “no”, the best part of what I did as a nurse is the best part of what I do in the store, work with people. And, as it turns out, I am a “jewelry person” after all!

or someone who loves to put words to paper, it’s been impossible to find the words to tell this story as I can scarcely believe it myself most days. How does a nurse find her way from talking about patient needs to jewelry wants? One thing I know is that it can’t be told without acknowledging a whole lot of God, growing my faith and nights of sleepless wonder.

My engagement ring. Andy recently set into this mounting from Precision Set with pink diamonds on the side set into Rose gold. It represents one of my most greatest blessings...Andy! 14 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

LARGE Akoya pearls...much like it is with gemstones, I love that I serve a God who created the oyster to make something so beautiful. He didn’t have to but I’m so glad he did!

Tree of Life pendant by Temple St. Clair with a dragonfly, a lion and a turtle in 18 karat yellow gold. Temple is a southern girl who found her calling in creating unique and timeless jewelry with inspiration and meaning.

Tonya Marthaler of Marthaler Jewelers

So-Social (Sophie Online)

Social Media Favorites From Sophie’s Social Empress: Kirsten Fuchs

FAVORITE PINTEREST FIND:

FAVORITE BLOG: MAMIE JANE’S Jane is a self-proclaimed junker. She shops for treasures at local ﬂea markets, thrift stores and antique malls and repurposes said treasures into new pieces that she uses in her home or gives as gifts to family and friends. Somehow the shopping part has overtaken the creating part but she typically has on hand what she needs when inspiration hits. Jane shares projects on her blog: mamiejanes.blogspot.com. I always look forward to my inbox when I see Mamie Jane’s blog posts. She inspires me to be more creative and she is incredibly talented!

SALAD IN A JAR I found a recipe to make salads in mason jars and fell in love with this idea! My daughter wanted to start taking her lunch to school and what better way to transport a healthy lunch all in one compact container. Some had added protein and each had different dressings. There were different salads to choose from and the whole family enjoyed these new lunch-on-the-go jars! The secret is to add the dressing ﬁrst and then layer carrots, beans or vegetables that would not get soggy. Save the lettuce for the top!

FAVORITE APP: MOVIE POP

Are you a huge movie fan? Then get the popcorn and turn down the lights! Guess clips from some of your favorite movies and send challenges to your friends! Choose your favorite genre of movies with thousands of titles to play with from classics to today’s blockbusters. I have been playing SongPop for months now and just discovered the MoviePop version and LOVE playing with this app! FREE

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: CHAI PANI

Chai Pani literally means “tea and water”. It’s slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something”. Some friends had mentioned that their favorite Indian restaurant in Asheville was Chai Pani and being a foodie, I had to hurry and try it out. The fresh ingredients they use in “street food” was so delicious that I immediately checked in on Yelp to spread the word about the savory, spicy, and ﬂavorful small plates (Chaat) we were served. We ordered four various items from the menu and shared them between the four of us. It was perfect and very affordable! My favorite dish that night was the Samosa Chaat - Samosas served on spicy garbanzo bean stew topped with sweet yogurt, tamarind & green chutneys. I’m ready to go back and wish I lived downtown just so I could visit more often! Chai Pani is located at 22 Battery Park Ave in downtown Asheville, NC.

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Sophie Celebrates You!

Send your accomplishments, achievements, recognitions, and business news to writer@sophiemagazine.com. Include your full color photograph, saved as high quality JPEG at 300 dpi. Please limit the number of words to 35. Sophie reserves the right to edit content.

A m y P i k e , L C S W, o f CarePartners Hospice, recently completed the work necessary to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. To get an LCSW, Amy had to complete a minimum of 3000 hours of appropriately supervised clinical practice over a two year period.

Christopher Chardos, LCSW, of CarePartners Hospice, recently completed the work necessary to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. To get an LCSW, Christopher had to complete a minimum of 3000 hours of appropriately supervised clinical practice over a two year period.

Sara Christensen, of i2 Marketing has been appointed as Art Director. Sarah is a Washington native with a degree in Graphic Design from Mount Vernon Nazarene University which is located in Mount Vernon, OH.

Sarah Riddle, of i2 Marketing has joined the team as the new Creative Director. Sarah received her BFA in Advertising Design from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA.

Susan Campbell, M.D., joins Park Ridge Health Internal Medicine. Dr. Campbell has been providing care since 2002, and her scope of experience includes internal medicine in a primary care setting and urgent care.

Jorjeta Tahtawi, M.D., joins Park Ridge Health Internal Medicine. Dr. Tahtawi most recently served as a full-time primar y care physician at Harbor Medical Associates in Plymouth, Mass., with privileges at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass.

Ilona Kenrick, announced as the Top Producer AND Top Seller at Exit Realty Vistas. Ilona has held both of these titles several times this year. She is an extremely hard worker, and makes sure each one of her clients is completely satisfied. We are very proud to have Ilona as part of the Exit Team.

Jorge Cure, of Exit Realty Vistas, is proud to be announced as the Top Lister for the month of November. Jorge is fairly new to Exit and we are very proud to have him as a Team Member.

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Sophie

Umbrella Photo Contest Winner!

Photo by: Vicki Lynn Passmore (Nana) of Candler Photo of: Zoe Kayla Passmore

Congratulations Vicki Lynn! Vicki Lynn will receive a prize package from Sophie Magazine including a mani/pedi from Carmen! Carmen! Salon & Spa at Belk, and soaps from Gypsy Bee Brand!

Runner Up! “Max” the cat, by Danielle Chambers

A Few of Our Favorites:

Photo of 8 month old, Lyric Stonesifer. Submitted by her grandmother, Paula Williams.

Photo submitted by D. Taylor.

Anne Heck’s, daughter Liza, enjoying a fall rain.

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eign in the NEW YEAR! Celebrate in style with shimmery golds

1.Yellow Wool Coat $58.69 Dresstore2000 on Etsy.com 2. Blue Bijoux Gold & Black Cubochon Wide Cuff Bracelet $34.00 MaxandChloe.com

3. Carmen by Marc Valvo $272.80 BlueFly.com

4. Gold Sequin Evening Bag $53.36 WeddingBeDazzle.com

5. Pour La Victoire Carma Heel $99.99 6PM.com 6.Vegas Gold Silk Scarf $7.48 SolidColorNeckties.com

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A Rockin’ New Year Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs

It’s a Rockin’ New Year! We hear that phrase every year. But, with our ﬁrst makeover of the year, I have to say it is truly a Rockin’ New Year Makeover!! Meet January makeover model Jenny Lee Bradley. She is small in stature but this wife, mother, student and rockin’ singer is larger than life!!! Jacqui: Why did you write in for a makeover? Jenny Lee: I was getting stuck in the mommy, tomboy even hippy look rut. It just kind of evolved and became my norm. It was time to do something and I thought why not try to get a makeover and then you contacted me! Jacqui: You sent me a link with you singing and I was blown away by your voice. You are a hidden talent. How long have you been singing? Jenny Lee: Wow, for as long as I can remember. My mom would take me to sing all over the place just to get exposure. I would sing at church, nursing homes, rodeos and I really enjoyed singing to large audiences. I recently sang The National Anthem at the Blue Ridge Roller Girls Derby at the US Cellular Center and that was really fun. Jacqui: What do you and your family enjoy doing together? Jenny Lee: My husband David and I and our two boys, Morgan and Liam, really enjoy camping and gardening. We plant a big garden every year and I love that the boys see how food is grown and they eat what is good for them because they know where it comes from. Jacqui: What do you look forward to in 2014? Jenny Lee: Working on our house, continue going to school and enrolling in the nursing program at AB Tech and, of course, singing. Jacqui: Any words of inspiration you would like to share with our readers? Jenny Lee: Yes, to all young women with children, don’t get in a rut and think that you can’t live your dream or have a great life. Believe in second chances and that it is not too late to start doing something. I expect wonderful things for this lady in the New Year and if you want to hear her sing just go to this link. You will be blown away as well! (youtube/x78Klnlv9OE)

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Clothes & accessories: Belk, Asheville Mall Salon Manager: Linda White for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Hair & Makup: Michelle West for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Photographer: Kirsten Fuchs

Interested in a makeover? Send your photo and 75 words of why you need a makeover to info@luminousyouinc.com. 22 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

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What’s Your Flavor?

Danielle L. Burleson Hair Stylist for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk, Asheville Mall

What advice would you give to your younger self? Enjoy every moment! It goes by in a flash! What do you listen to on your drive to work? Usually a CD with upbeat music, pop, country, or Star 104.3. If you could gift a friend or loved one with something BIG, what would it be and to whom? My fiance, Josh, loves Star Trek so maybe a trip to Comic Con or to meet William Shatner! What is one memory about your school years? I’ve always been a social butterfly, so school was always about gossip, passing notes, & chatting in the halls. What is the best advice you have received? Start each day brand new! You can’t change yesterday, but you can learn from it & move on with fresh eyes. Do you have a beauty secret to share? I LOVE bronzer! Everyone needs a little.... and lipgloss! What is you favorite movie snack? Nachos with extra cheese and jalapenos. What color describes your personality? Purple, a little shy but sincere and thoughtful. What was your last impulse purchase? Luggage at K-Mart. What has made you laugh recently? Spencer dancing in a tu-tu on CBS’ Big Brother.

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Timeless Beauty Elegant Styles In Soft Natural Fabrics

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Piano Wire Stone Necklace, by Sea Lily $68 Blk/White Cocoon Sweater, by Comfy $88 3/4 Sleeve Scoop Top, by Comfy $58 Zip Legging in black, by Chalet $62

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This Page: After Midnight Malia, by Jag Jeans $68 Pleat Jacket, by Cut Loose $158 Long Tank in black, by M. Rena $38 Fringe Poncho in olive, by Camille + Co $51 Print Leggings in tan/black, by Martini $38 Opposite Page: Vera Dress in Fossil, by Dunia $98 Sophie JANUARY 2014 | 29

Fashion Coordinator: Angela Ramsey Model: Jeannette Melo-Pelletier Photography: Audrey GoForth Audrey GoForth Photography 828.215.4304 goforthphoto.com Clothing & Accessories: Lisa Brady Ad Lib 23 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801 828.285.8838 adlibonline.com Hair: Amanda Lewis Lola Salon & Gallery 60 Biltmore Avenue Suite 2-A Asheville, NC 28801 828.236.3456 Makeup: Zack Russell Makeup at the Grove Arcade 1 Page Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 828.505.4075 makeupatga.com Shoot Location: 60 North Market Condominium 60northmarket.com

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4. Jean Lafont Eyeglasses varies Champion Eye, Asheville 5. Tisserand De-Stress Essential Oil $11.99 Earthfare 6. Appalachian Naturals Hand Sanitizer $5.95 Appalachian Naturals, Asheville

7. Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss Pink Ice $7.99 Walgreens 8. Lancome Color Design Lipstick Retro Rouge $22.00 Belk 9. Revlon Photoready Pressed Powder $8.99 Walgreens

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GIRLS ON THE

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The Girls on the Run 5k hosted at Fletcher Park on December 7 marked the end of the 12-week/24-lesson Girls on the Run program for 653 strong, brave 3rd-8th grade girls across 10 counties in WNC. This uniquely inspiring event brought together: • Nearly 600 GOTR participants who completed the 5k; • 499 registered Running Buddies/Community Runners who ran in support of the participants; • Close to 100 volunteer coaches who ran along with their teams; • Over 75 volunteers who helped make the event a SAFE and fun experience; • An estimated 2000 people who braved the cold to share in the joy and excitement of Girls on the Run! In addition to the pride and sense of accomplishment gained by crossing the finish line, program participants were offered a safe and supportive environment to discuss important issues like self-esteem, teamwork and how to make healthy lifestyle choices while playing fun, interactive games that trained them for the 5K. Way to go girls! Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina is a council of GOTR International. Our mission is “inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Our Presenting Sponsors include Sophie Magazine, ProFormance, and United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County. GOTR is offered every fall and spring in 14 counties across WNC. For more information on starting a program or volunteer opportunities, contact Amy Renigar at 828-713-4290 or visit gotrwnc.org. 34 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Congratulations to Eagle Soars Consulting Essay Contest Winners!

Eagle Soars Consulting, an Elite Sponsor of GOTR of WNC, gave current Girls on the Run participants an opportunity to compete in an Essay Contest. The purpose of the contest was to write an essay about who they chose as a Running Buddy for the GOTR 5K. The following top essayists won free race registrations for their Running Buddies and were recognized at the event: Braelyn Grace Grooms, 3rd grader at West Buncombe Elementary chose her teacher, Mrs. Hensley. Mrs. Hensley is pretty, caring and smart. But the true reason I picked her is because she is my friend. Emree Hoilman, a 3rd grader at Deyton Elementary wanted to run with her mom, Meredith. I love that my mom is willing to run these races with me and she makes me want to do my best. My mom talks to me and makes me laugh the entire race. Isabella Michelle Lopez, a 4th grader at Weaverville Elementary wrote about her friend, Sheila. She is a strong, smart, beautiful woman who makes me feel strong, smart, and beautiful too. Sheila taught me that my only competition when I run is with myself. I hope when I grow up I can be an inspiration to a young girl just like Sheila has been to me. Keshawna Moore, from Emma Elementary picked her Girls on the Run Coach, Sarah Knowles. She is a great runner, and she is perfect for me because I run fast. She keeps going forward and never gives up. The overall winner was Sarah Atkins, a 3rd grader at Deyton Elementary who wrote about running with her sister Abbie.

The Two Happiest Girls on Earth I chose my big sister, Abbie, to be my running buddy because she is honest and she is really sweet and nice and she always helps me out whenever I’m in a difficult situation. Abbie is always there for me whenever I need her, and I know she will really be encouraging to me while I run the Girls On The Run 5k. She will be going away to college this year and I really wanted her to be able to run with me for my first Girls On the Run 5k. The thing that I think is special about Abbie is that she will always lift you up when you feel like you can’t do something. She tells me about the things I can do instead of what I can’t do and that makes me feel like I can do anything! Abbie is a good example to me like, whenever she is with a friend and they can’t agree on something she always let’s her friend do what they want instead of being selfish or complaining. Another way she is a good example is that she runs cross country for her high school and even though there were only two girls on the team, she worked very hard all season long and had a lot of fun! I think Abbie is the best choice for my running buddy, because she’s had a lot of experience running and I really like that she can encourage me to do my best and to never give up! I know that she will always go the extra mile to have fun with me! Once we cross that finish line, we will be two of the happiest girls on earth! Sophie JANUARY 2014 | 35

‘Thirteen’

A Show of 13 Inspirational and Influential Women Original Oil & Acrylic Paintings By Nancy Hilliard Joyce

“Resilient and determined girls become resilient and determined women. Partnering with Girls on the Run of WNC was the perfect organization with obvious synergistic characteristics for ‘Thirteen’.” -Nancy Hilliard Joyce

Photo of Nancy with her paintings by: Charlie Akers, CharleyAkersPhoto.com.

ancy Hilliard Joyce was born in Greenville, South Carolina and accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts in Visual Art by the age of 16. Since then, Nancy has lived and studied art throughout the United States and abroad. From each place, she has gathered information and expanded her knowledge and application for the arts. Nancy originally moved to Asheville in 1997 after completing her Masters in Art Education from the University of New Mexico. At that time, she lived in an area along the French Broad River called, “Chicken Hill” in a small one-room house which sits above what is now known as Asheville’s “River Arts District” [RAD]. Nancy worked as an artist out of her house as there was no formal RAD association at that time. In addition to working as a visual artist, Nancy also worked as an Outreach Curator at the Asheville Art Museum. She left Asheville a few years later to live and travel throughout the United States and abroad. Finally, Nancy returned to Asheville again in June of 2011 with her husband and two children. Today she sits on the Board of Trustees at the Asheville Art Museum and is an active member of the River Arts District Association. 36 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Nancy’s paintings are intricate in form and filled with layers of color and perspective. Her paintings are most often created with a range of matte acrylic hues, various hand-made papers and finished with touches of oil colors. You can sometimes witness her sand or wipe down layers to reveal under-layers and build up other sections creating texture and depth; a process that may go on for weeks or end in one day. Often times, Nancy will incorporate the wheel image throughout her work. From Nancy’s perspective, the cyclical nature of the wheel represents the continuous flow of things in life. Nancy recognizes the positive influences many women have had on society and has commended them with original paintings. Annie Oakley, Sacagawea, and Jane Goodall are among the thirteen paintings to be presented at The Grove Park Inn on Friday, January 31. The show will begin at 5:30. Nancy believes that the integrity of Girls on the Run is a perfect fit for the inspirational and influential women her paintings portray. She will donate 13% of all sales to Girls on the Run.

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An Opportunity for Improvement Written by Camille Wick

he New Year brings an opportunity to work towards goals in order to better a person’s life overall. Many people utilize the start of another year as a time to hold themselves to higher standards or continue particular habits or practices that provide satisfactory results. From personal to professional, most individuals have the drive to change, hone or continue certain lifestyle practices, and the New Year acts as a great starting point for this more defined focus. A number of women around Asheville were asked to share their resolutions and goals for 2014, and their answers represent a wide range of topics in which many people can relate. “I aim to be a better parent. Sometimes it is hard to see beyond the tasks and agendas each day holds. I need to look more at the imaginative, creative individuals that my kids are and celebrate them more. I will try to be more organized so the tasks and agendas don’t become last-minute demands on my time, and I will pray for patience, because raising kids is challenging.” -Erin Kellem, age 42 “My resolution for 2013 was to be a grown-up and get the bifocals that I was afraid of. In September, my eye doctor explained that I didn’t yet need bifocals - just an updated prescription for my nearsighted self. My resolution in 2014 is to keep not needing bifocals.” -Cathy O., age 37 “Just one resolution: to serve my family, neighbors and friends more. Today, families are running in all directions. The dinner hour should be sacred and guarded. This takes planning - creating opportunities on my calendar at the beginning of the year to do acts of service for these groups, such as planning a day each month to visit our local nursing home.” -Debbie K., 50s “My goals tend to remain the same year after year, because achieving them requires more time than 365 days. I would like to learn from the mistakes I have made in the past. Repeating foolishness isn’t an option for me. I would like to remember that the only person holding me back from the things I want is me. I would also like to maintain patience with my children. Learning happens with time; let it happen with a gentle heart and choose battles wisely.” -Abby Lee, age 32 “This past year, my business partner and I launched The Goods Asheville, a local design collaborative. My overall goal for this coming year is to continue to develop The Goods into a solid design company that I’m proud to represent. In this first year of business, I have taught myself the basics of sewing, painting and carpentry work, all which have benefited the business tremendously. This next year, I would like to take those skills to the next level so that the products I sell will be at an even higher quality.” -Megan de Camara, age 26 These women each have their own resolutions and goals in order to better themselves in 2014, which will demand different skill sets and motivations. In addition to these, a common New Year’s resolution many people, both men and women, make is health-related, i.e. take better care of themselves, go to the gym more often, etc. The year 2014 will no doubt bring chances to make new memories and have new experiences, and many people choose to begin the year with a list, however long, of certain areas or topics to highlight and improve. Why not make 2014 the best year yet? Sophie JANUARY 2014 | 37

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Explore your creative side this year by crafting an art journal. Fill it with stories, poems, drawings, found objects..... anything & everything! To learn how to make a bound journal like the one pictured here, visit sophiemagazine.com for instructions.

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ALL ABOUT | Chickens! Written By Paul Kline

Do you know that chickens are the fastest growing household pet in America? No one really knows how many, but it’s estimated that there are many thousands of chickens in backyards all across the countr y.

hen my wife said she wanted to raise chickens, my first thought was, ‘Are you kidding me??’ But after awhile, I gave in and we bought six Rhode Island Red chicks from a local feed store. In the beginning, they were just as cute as could be. We had a large appliance box we placed in our garage, put in a warming lamp, and began our under taking of raising chickens. When the weather got warm and they outgrew the box, we moved them into a coop I built from scrap lumber.

After raising chickens for a couple of years now, it’s easy to understand why chickens have become such a popular pet. They give us delicious, organic, clean eggs ever yday. The yolks are firmer, have a deep golden yellow color, and a much richer flavor. Our hens have spoiled us. After eating eggs from our hens, it’s hard to eat out anymore! Chickens provide natural pest control by eating fleas, ticks, grasshoppers, spiders, and slugs. And they fer tilize the lawn by adding drops of nitrogen wherever they walk.

That was two years ago and the chickens have fared quite well. Being a novice at raising chickens, we’ve learned a few tips along the way I’d like to share with you.

Another perk to raising chickens is the countless hours of backyard enter tainment. Chickens have unique personalities. They greet you when you come out and will often follow you around the yard. Of course, I wonder if they just want a treat, but it’s still nice.

• Raccoons love chickens. After losing one of our hens to a raccoon, I installed an electric fence. Be sure the latches are high enough that a crafty raccoon can’t open them. It’s also a good idea to make sure your coop is raised 6-12 inches off the ground to discourage rats or snakes from burrowing under.

I hope these simple tips help and encourage you to give raising chickens a try. I have to say that raising chickens has been quite an enjoyable experience. I guess my wife was right. ;)

• Even in the winter, your chickens will need airflow through the coop. Ventilation is very impor tant for your chickens’ health. A high window you can open and close is beneficial. • Hens need at least 14 hours of light to produce eggs. You can accomplish this during the winter months by installing a lamp. • Chickens have approximately 8500 feathers, which make for a nice warm overcoat and is the reason chicken coops don’t need to be heated. Chickens fluff up their feathers to trap warm air. In fact, while egg production may drop when it’s cold, the chance of fire from heating a coop is just too great of a risk. While the coop doesn’t need to be heated, it is very impor tant to make sure the chickens won’t be affected by wind or rain. A cold rain-soaked chicken will likely become a sick chicken. • Chickens drink a lot of water during the winter, so if the temperature drops below freezing, you’ll need to replenish their supply frequently or install a heater. • Keep your coop clean and dry. Clean out the coop weekly and replenish with fresh hay to keep your chickens warm. • Unwashed eggs have a “bloom” or protective layer and don’t need refrigeration. Before using, wash them in warm water. The water will wash away the bloom but the warm water will prevent bacteria from penetrating the shell. Eggs must be refrigerated after washing. Store the eggs with the pointed end down to prevent air bubbles from forming. 40 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

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Transitional

Traditional

(Hybrid between traditional and contemporary)

Formal feel Colors in jewel tones and deep hues Silks and satins Soft scrolls Crystal chandeliers Brass or bronze finishes Dark woods

Clean lines mixed with some detailed curved accents Accent colors from traditional palettes infused with neutral tones Oriental rugs paired with contemporary furniture Lighter, crisp color palates

Organic Modern Simplistic Neutral colors Furniture or accessories made of natural materials Unity between natural interior elements with the outdoors (i.e. rough sawn or reclaimed woods, stone accessories, leaves, etc) Natural elements blended with sleek modern

Contemporary

What’s Your Style?

Solid colors with contrasting properties Smooth surfaces and hard lines Concrete and metals Minimal accessories Bold splashes of color or shape

By Laura Kirkpatrick Sullivan

Classic Contemporary

Decorating styles have evolved over the ages. Each style is beneficial to the people who will enjoy the home for years to come. Many styles have been born out of previous styles. Determine which style fits your taste from the characteristics of each of the following styles.

Eclectic Combines any number of different styles “World Traveler” feel Colors used are a myriad of sorts Heirloom pieces mixed with tastes and styles of today Everything contrasting Often stimulating 42 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Whites and soft pastels Vintage items Distressed wood furniture Fabric lamp shades Feminine Cultural accents

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Infuses more natural and softer tones & shapes Complimentary colors versus boldly contrasting as in typical contemporary

Shabby Chic

Tuscan Brick and stucco Natural hues accented with rich reds Rich, darker feel Textured surfaces Comfortable presentation

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Chiming In

Realistic New Years Resolutions Written by Susan Reinhardt

t’s time for New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I’m going to make them tiny, like little drops of Betterment Dew. No sense in going all out, throwing declarations of vast improvements I know I’ll never live up to completing. This reminds me of one of my favorite movies scenes from “Talladega Nights,” starring Will Ferrell as race-car superstar Ricky Bobby. He and his oddball, dysfunctional family are gathered around the holiday table, laden with KFC, Domino’s, and Taco Bell. All sorts of chaos breaks loose when Ferrell decides to say grace, addressing the tiny infant Jesus instead of the grown-up version with a beard and omnipotent wisdom. He says, “Dear Eight-Pound, Six-Ounce, Newborn Baby Jesus, in your golden fleece diapers…we thank you so much for this bountiful harvest.” In light of this method of down-sizing, my New Year’s rezzies have shrunk to teensy tiny, infant-sized bits of self improvement involving fewer chances of failure, had I gone all out and typed up promises such as cutting out all unhealthy vises, and goals to sweat it out in Cross Fit classes, maybe run a marathon, though I’ve only partially completed a 5-K and my bladder fell out in the process.

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So here they are, my little baby resolutions. • Go on the Paleo Diet. Wait, scratch that. Instead, read up on the Paleo diet and check out the recipes online. But don’t actually cook them. • Head out to Lowe’s or Home Depot and sign up for a DIY project, such as learning to re-plumb the toilet or install a new oven for Paleo recipes. Wait. Nix this and instead pop into these stores and select paint samples, but don’t actually paint a room. Dreaming about new colors is good enough, proven to lower blood pressure. • Stay off Facebook until I’ve written at least 2,000 words into the first draft of my new novel. Let’s see…revision: Only go on FB for one hour prior to writing 250 words a day, then go ahead and obsessively check to see who liked my comments or stalk an old boyfriend’s homepage.

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Become a domestic goddess, reading up on how to scrub decade’s old dirt from baseboards, sew a new suit, buy a new dining room table to replace the current one with the broken wicker chair. Hmmm. Instead, hire a domestic goddess to come clean the baseboards. Get new suits at Goodwill for $5 apiece. Don’t fret over the busted chair because no one ever sits in it since I don’t do much cooking. Eat clean. This means always take a shower before throwing a hunk of some carcass into the Crock Pot. Never attempt any recipe listing more than three ingredients. Now, that’s doable. Be a better mother who doesn’t complain about the condition of teen daughter’s room, which appears to qualify for condemnation. Tell her if she doesn’t clean, I won’t take her to the DMV for the 12th attempt at a Learner’s permit. Exercise two hours a day, seven days a week and hire a personal trainer with my Unemployment funds. Let’s see…aim for at least one sweat session a week, and use the Unemployment benefits to pay the heat bill. Eat less. This way I won’t have to exercise more. Learn portion control rather than engulfing the all-you-can-eat fried seafood buffet at the Western Sizzlin’ in Burnsville every Friday night. Oh, gosh, their clam strips are nothing short of me humming that tune, “Grease is the Word,” - pure culinary crack. Go to church more. Try to forget the time I went to a mega, Disneyland church and no one sat with me. Also, toss some of those Unemployment dollars in the offering plate. Pray to the infant, toddler, teen, and adult Jesuses as opposed to just the baby Jesus. Be nice to everybody. Just because I lost all my insurance and can’t afford hormone replacement therapy, doesn’t give me permission to Grinch up or flip the finger to irritating motorists. Well, that’s a bit lofty. Revision: Be kind to one person each day.

Finally, watch more high-brow, artsy movies the snobs call “films.” Or at least check out Will Ferrell’s latest, “Anchorman 2,” out last month and definitely not one that would appeal to the PBS crowd. Susan Reinhardt is the author of the hilarious & quirky novel “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle.” Contact Susan Reinhardt at reinhardtnc@yahoo.com. Follow her on facebook or visit her website: susanreinhardt.com.

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JANUARY

Planning & Unwinding A Month of Pleasant Contradictions Written by Kristina Urquhart

2014

anuary on the homestead is a month of contradictions. On the one hand, this is the month for unwinding. Long hours are spent by the woodstove reading, watching movies and napping. It’s for recharging the battery after all the hard work of the growing season. But January is also for planning, preparing and purchasing for the year to come. On my homestead, January is all about scheming, dreaming, and drooling over homesteading websites and seed catalogs. Whether you’re a homesteader, a locavore, a foodie, or just excited to get outside this season, here’s what you can do in January: • Make a list of the tailgate markets around the area you want to visit. Look up your favorite farms’ websites and see where they’ll be selling their produce and products when the markets open. • Start menu planning based on the season: what grows when and what are some of your family’s favorite foods? • Join a CSA and have a fresh box of produce, meat, eggs and dairy delivered to your door. • If growing your own, pull out seed catalogs and start reading descriptions. Seed Savers Exchange, Baker Creek, and our very own local business Sow True Seeds are my favorite sources for heirloom seeds. • Write out a gardening calendar. Look at growing times (days to harvest) on seed packets and work backwards from when you’ll need to plant. Mark your calendar to the nearest weekend to do the sowing. • Buy seed starting equipment, set up indoor growing stations, prepare greenhouses and clean up cold frames. • If you’re a beekeeper, take inventory of your woodenware and reorder

equipment if necessary. If you want to become a beekeeper, join the county clubs and attend bee school. • If you’re starting with chickens for the year and want to order from a hatchery, research breeds and order this month. Rare breed pullets (females) tend to sell out fast! Or, call around to local feed and seed stores to see what breeds of chicks they’ll have and when. • Prepare new chicken housing – build or buy a coop and brooder before the chicks arrive. • Peruse homesteading blogs and sites like Pinterest for great ideas across the homestead. Everything from DIY projects, money saving tips and more are right at your fingertips (be careful though, you may never surface again!). Usually by mid-month I’m counting down the days to the last frost and fantasizing about the new season’s undertakings (my husband jokes that we add a new animal every year. Last year was our human daughter – so that doesn’t count!). There’s so much to consider about the year to come and yet so little in my control – too much or too little rain, heat waves, nectar flow and harvests. But that’s not on my mind in January. I’m still fantasizing about purple heirloom Dragon Tongue beans growing tall and spindly out of the earth, warm berry jam coming out of the water bath canner, and eggs with yolks nearly orange in color. Here’s to the year to come. Follow Kristina Mercedes Urquhart’s homesteading exploits on her blog, kristinamercedes.tumblr.com.

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Garden Bloomers

A Perfect Day in Provence!

Written By Betty Sharpless

ast January I wrote about a wonderful day spent in southern Italy and got such a nice response from readers, that this January, I thought I would share a wonderful day spent in the city of Lyon in southern France or Provence. Lyon is actually a pretty big city, about the size of Charlotte. The old city is situated between two parallel rivers, the Rhone and the Saone. It was known for its exquisite silk weavers originally. Now it is still known for its artisans, but of all different mediums. We arrived on a Sunday and the art and food markets were in full swing! Our wonderful guide for the day was Frederick who lives in Lyon and was so proud to share it with us! We started out at the highest point in the city at the newly refurbished Basilica de Notre Dame. The basilica sits at the highest point of the city and has an amazing view from its plaza. This imposing cathedral had just been scrubbed top to bottom and just sparkled in the sun. A street musician was playing French accordion standards in the plaza to add even more flavor to the breathtaking scene. Inside, the ancient mosaic ceilings glowed in the early light and we were just in time to catch the beginning of early mass. It was so moving to hear the words sung and spoken for centuries by the congregation. From the basilica, we moved downhill to the old city, admiring many murals on buildings and beautiful bridges on the way. Frederick told us the history of the silk trade and showed us ancient apartments that supported the silk workers that are still in use today. These state of the art apartments had running water in the form of a well in each building! Many of the buildings were connected with covered passageways to keep the silk dry and clean as it moved about town. After our lesson on Lyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, we were set free to explore Lyon present. My friends Eva, Cindy and I made a beeline to the arts market right across the street. Unfortunately the pieces I liked the best were huge acrylic paintings that would NOT fit in my luggage. From the arts market we meandered over a beautiful red bridge and into a food-ist fantasy of the most amazing tailgate market ever! Even though we were traveling on a river boat with a fantastic culinary staff, we had to buy a little bit of this and that, and returned to the boat loaded down with wine, cheeses and 46 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Betty Sharpless eploring Lyon, the City of Light

sausages! Turns out lots of other folks did too, so we had a petite piquenique on the deck! Later that evening we got to see in person why Lyon is called the city of light. All along the river the ancient buildings were lit up with hundreds of lights. These beautiful facades were reflected in the peaceful river. A dazzling sight to finish our lovely day in the second largest city in France. As our boat glided quietly down the river, we watched the sparkling city drift into the night sky. A perfect day in Provence. Betty Sharpless is a professional freelance gardener who hopes to share a fabulous day in Scotland a year from now.

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Sweet Claudette Written by Caitlin Erwin

our ladies rush the music scene in Asheville with their swanky melodies and luscious harmonies. The country/Motown supergroup, Sweet Claudette, croons through their organic lyrics and pushes the term “local” to a new meaning. With an unconventional array of instruments and musical backgrounds, Sweet Claudette blends variety into a smooth sound. Starring Melissa Hyman, from The Moon and You, on cello; Amanda Platt, from the Honey Cutters, on banjo; Dulci Ellenberger from Now You See Them, on guitar; and songbird Amber Lyle Sims on melodica. These ladies take four very different instruments, three specific styles of song writing and an incredible ability to harmonize and actually make it work. “We do get a lot of musical inspiration from the girl groups of the Sixties...There’s something about being a backup singer, all that shoopshooping in three-part harmony, that I think we all find really fun and fulfilling,” said Hyman. While their harmonies will suggest the artistic cloning of Motown-lady hotshots, Ellenberger says, “we are all so different, with such strong personalities, it’s inevitable that we’ll affect each other’s creativity. I feel inspired every time we work out a new song, impressed at our collective ability to make the most of our strengths.”

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After three years of blending their musical strengths, Sweet Claudette is releasing their first album. In a nod to their original name the album is tentatively named “For the Birds”. On November 23, the band threw an album release party at their favorite venue the Altamont theater, celebrating the fruition of the recording project that began two years ago. The new record is a six-song EP. Showcasing two songs each from the band’s three songwriters (Platt, Ellenberger and Hyman), the record has both broad scope and universal appeal. Producer Daniel Shearin, from the band Uncle Mountain, holds it all together with a richly retro, Motown vibe.

Sweet Claudette’s first album, “For the Birds” Album Cover design by Ryan Peterson

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Tried And True

A New Year: A New Way to Cook a Super Food Written by Jackie Brown

id you know Januar y 6 is National Bean Day? You can celebrate this day by incorporating protein-rich filled super food black beans into your diet. Crock Pot refried beans are one of the easiest, healthiest and most delicious ways I make beans for my family. When you combine your crock pot and your freezer with this easy recipe, you can ser ve these hear ty refried beans as a main dish or a side in a variety of ways: soup, chili, tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, enchiladas, over rice or quinoa or as a dip. It’s a satisfying and budget-friendly way to ser ve this power food, black beans. A cup of black beans packs a whopping 15 grams of satisfying protein and doesn’t contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat; also listed as one of the best super foods for weight loss. {health.com} Go ahead and indulge.

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or your desired consistency. You can also freeze the beans (without mashing) if you’d like to save for soup or chili. Mash half and save half whole if you desire. Allow to cool at room temperature for 2 hour s stirring occasionally. Refrigerate all day or overnight if possible. Using a 1-cup measuring spoon, ladle out 2-cup por tions into each labeled freezer bag. Squeeze air out and freeze flat. Makes approximately six bags. Thaw when ready to use and enjoy warmed via microwave or stove-top.

Make an easy meal using your convenience super food, crock pot black beans.

Crock Pot Refried Beans • 2 lbs. dried pinto or black beans; any rocks or bad beans discarded • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt • 1 tsp. black pepper • 1 Tablespoon cumin • water to cover beans Directions: • Soak beans 8 hours or overnight. Drain in colander and return to crock pot with enough water to cover beans. • Add all the ingredients and crock on high 4-6 hours or low 6 to 8 hours. Beans should be tender when smashed. • Discard only enough liquid to reach a creamy consistency when mashed; set aside just in case you need more. Using a potato masher, smash beans inside the crock pot until creamy 50 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Are you looking for more wholelicious recipes for your busy lifestyle? Freezer Fairy is the answer! 48 wholelicious servings in 2 hours, visit. freezerfairy.com Freezer Fairy, Jackie Brown

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Meg’s Movie Review

Prisoners Written by Meg Hale Brunton

It has been a long time since I have seen a movie in the ‘thriller’ genre that I found actually thrilling. Seriously, after seeing “Prisoners”, my nails were a mess! Not only that, the film’s mystery element is terrific as well. Writer Aaron Guzikowski manages to give the audience all the related information on the case and still finds a way of writing an ending that no one will see coming. I always hate when movie writers leave out vital details to the mystery, so that their audiences have no chance of figuring out who the culprit is. “Prisoners” is the story of a man named Keller Dover, played by Hugh Jackman (“X-Men”), whose nature and humanity is put to the test when his daughter and her friend are kidnapped. After an investigation, the police seem to be running out of ideas, despite the fact that Keller has a strong suspicion of who has taken them. His wife, played by Maria Bello (“Coyote Ugly”), blames him for the kidnapping and tells him that it was his responsibility to keep the family safe. After that, she goes to bed for pretty much the rest of the movie. Okay, so she’s not exactly a great female role model, but that kind of pressure sure serves to kick Jackman’s character into a higher gear. Jackman absolutely shines in this role! It’s nowhere near as much fun as watching him hop around the stage, singing in “Oklahoma!”, but still really fun to watch. Jackman is one of those rare, versatile actors who can play just about anything. Watching his emotional range from falling apart to fighting to get his daughter back, it was hard not to think that this might finally get Jackman the Oscar he so richly deserves. Not that I exactly disagree with 2013’s Academy Awards. Jackman was amazing in “Les Miserables”, but the odds of beating Daniel Day-Lewis playing Abraham Lincoln are about as likely as beating Meryl Streep playing Margaret Thatcher. Jake Gyllenhaal (“Donnie Darko”) plays Detective Loki, a local cop who always gets his man and is in charge of finding the lost girls. He does an excellent job of holding his own, while sharing the screen with Jackman. Although, he did give his character this facial tick that did nothing but take me out of the moment. It has nothing to do with the plot and isn’t explained, but he blinked his eyes constantly throughout the movie. I think Gyllenhaal may have watched a few too many episodes of “Columbo” growing up, and decided that all detectives are naturally a little twitchy. The rest of the cast of “Prisoners” is a highly-nominated, talented, and arguably unused group of actors including Viola Davis, Melissa Leo, and Terence Howard. The film is rated R for its many violent scenes. I hate to dismiss graphic violence, but I was kind of okay with it. In order to save his daughter, Jackman’s character is willing to go to some extreme measures with the man that he thinks is his daughter’s kidnapper, played by Paul Dano (“Little Miss Sunshine”). I doubt many of us wouldn’t go to the same lengths for our children. So, I guess my argument is that it’s a very sympathetic sort of violence. Also, Dano’s character is shown hurting a dog earlier in the film, and that always makes me a little more tolerant of retribution. “Prisoners” has all the elements of a great thriller, mystery, and film in general. I was on the edge of my seat through the whole 2 and 1/2 hours, and was thoroughly entertained. The writing, direction and acting were all positively stellar. I give this movie 9 out of 10 stars. 52 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

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January Welcome Table at Strada December 24, 2013 - January 7, 2014 Dine out and donate to a worthy cause. Local Asheville restaurants and chefs are teaming up with the Downtown Welcome Table, a program of the Haywood Street Congregation, to serve a fabulous, free hot meal once a month to about 300-400 guests. Donation envelopes are available on the tables at Strada restaurant. Embroidery Guild January 2, 9:30-12pm Karen Hawkins of Klay Hawk Studio will present a program on doll making. The meeting will be held at Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road in Horse Shoe, NC. Registration is 9:30 to10:00 A.M. followed by a short business meeting and the program until noon. All are welcome. If interested, contact Carol Foster (828) 686-8298 or Janet Stewart (828) 575-9195. Line Dancing- Opportunity House January 7, 6:30-9pm The beginner class starts at 6:30pm and runs to 7:30pm. A high beginner/low intermediate class follows from 7:45 to 8:45pm. Participants are asked to wear soft-soled shoes or dance shoes. Meets for four sessions. $36 members/$40 nonmembers. For more info please call 828-6920575 or visit opportunityhouse.org. Located at 1411 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791. Winter Jam January 8, 3:30 to 5pm Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) in Buncombe County meet at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts every Wednesday through May to learn to play traditional Appalachian tunes on banjo, ﬁddle and guitar by ear with small groups. Session fee $162.75 for 19 weeks. Email admin@blackmountainarts.org. 54 | Sophie JANUARY 2014

Fletcher Chili Cook-Off January 11, 12-2pm Fletcher Chili Cook-Off, Veritas Christian Academy Gym, tasting open to the public, $5 suggested donation, 12pm2pm, sponsored by Fletcher Parks & Recreation, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 WNC Knitters and Crochetes for Others January 13, 7-9pm Asheville’s charity knitting and crochet group will meet at New Hope Presbyterian Church at 3070 Sweeten Creek Road. All skill levels are welcome. If interested, contact Janet Stewart. (828) 575-9195. American Kennel Club January 17-19, 8-3:00pm American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. - Sun. 8am –3pm, free admission & spectators are welcome, spectators please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-713-3278

Live at Native: Fireside Folk Trio January 17, 7:30pm Birthed from late-night campﬁre sessions, the Fireside Folk Trio is a collaborative of Jesse Iaquinto (Mountain Feist), Jake O’Connor (The Fritz) and Mike Evans (The Fritz). Blending a mixture of Folk, Funk, Bluegrass and Rock, the trio brings a new style of “groove-grass” and improvisation by bridging the gap between acoustic and electric music and by playing acoustic music in an electric way. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Native Kitchen & Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa, NC 28778. NO COVER.

Motorcross! January 31 - February 1 Victory Motorsports Motorcross, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena, Fletcher, NC 828-697-1414 or 423-323-5497

Bluegrass to Bach January 18, 6:30pm “Bluegrass to Bach” Concert Series, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 7pm, doors open @ 6:30, suggested donation is $15, refreshments available during intermission, UUFH fundraiser that helps support Mainstay, IAM, Feed the Children & The Free Clinic; Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3157

Asheville Quilt Guild January 21, 10am Community Quilt Meeting meets at Lutheran Church of Nativity, 2425 Hendersonville Road. For more information go to ashevillequiltguild.org

The 6th Annual Be Active Day January 25, 11-2:00pm This free event includes information and demonstrations about physical activities available in our area to inspire everyone—from kids to adults—to move more. Sponsored by the Department of Public Health. For more information, call 828-694-6038. This event will be held at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville.

7th Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival January 25, 3-7:00pm They are “movin’ on up” for 2014’s event - the festival will be held on the main arena level of the U.S. Cellular Center, allowing for a handful more breweries, more elbow room, but the same unique intimate feel, providing quality food, music, and tastings that the “repeat offenders” have come to expect! Tickets are $45+. email: info@ashevillebeerfest.com for ticket purchase.

Rounding Third January 29 - February 23, 7:30 - 9:30pm Wed-Sat and 2 - 4 pm Sun Scott Treadway and Charlie Flynn-McIver team up in this funny, acerbic, and touching play about the intersection of fatherhood, coaching, and baseball. Ticket price $16-$28, call 828-239-0263 or contact NCStage@NCStage.org. NCStage is located at 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC 28801.

Aquila Theater in Fahrenheit 451 January 31, 8pm Aquila Theatre’s “two plays in one weekend” is an Asheville tradition that begins with Ray Bradbury’s visionary parable Fahrenheit 451 and its pertinent issues of censorship, the effects of technology on society and literature and the means by which knowledge is gained. Mainstage Theatre Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, January 31, 2014, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: Regular $35, Student $30, Children 12 and under $15; Student rush day-of-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530 or online at dwtheatre.com.

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Concerning Our Community Big Brothers Big Sisters - Reunite Now event on January 23 Not only is Laura Lane a wife, mother, and Reading Specialist at Isaac Dickson Elementary, but she is also a Super Hero to her Little Sister Quan. Laura and Quan were matched as Big and Little through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in 2003 when Quan was 10. They remained in the program through Quan’s graduation from high school and are still close friends. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Buncombe County hopes to reconnect with the everyday heroes among us who have made a difference in the past through Big Brothers Big Sisters, either in WNC or another part of the country. January is National Mentoring Month, and the agency will hold a Reunite Now event on January 23 to reconnect with former program participants. “I have certainly gained a lot in my life from being a Big,” reflects Laura. “I have learned that you can help someone think through what they might do in a situation, but in the end it is up to them to act and do what they think is right; that second chances are important and don’t mean failure; that it is important to listen to others’ dreams and to help them achieve those rather than try to help them reach your dreams for them.” Laura doesn’t think of herself as a Super Hero but simply as an adult who cares about young people. “I think it has helped Quan to have an adult who has been able to consistently be there for her. It’s hard to make it in this world without a safety net to catch you when you might fall a little bit. I have tried to be part of Quan’s safety net, especially as she has worked to live independently as an adult.” Big Brothers Big Sisters invites anyone who has been a participant in a BBBS program to contact the agency at 253-1470 or email jamyed@bbbswnc.org. There are youth on a waiting list for a mentor in the 9 WNC counties that the agency serves. Call today to find out how you can be a Super Hero to a child in your community!

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Pan Harmonia - Season 14 Local - Authentic - World-Class Chamber Music, Where Sounds of the World Embrace Thursday, January 16 / 8 PM Full Moon Concert Rhythmic and singing - Pan Harmonia musicians create an unforgettable evening of music with an unexpected dreamscape created by flute, bassoon and guitar. Let go of any preconceived notions of classical music with this ensemble! The music by Tom Febonio, Frederick Holm and others is in turns ethereal, transcendent, and grooving. Kate Steinbeck, flute, Rosalind Buda, bassoon, Amy Brucksch, guitar. Come howl at the moon with us at Horizon Records in Greenville! Horizon Records, 2-A West Stone St. Greenville, SC Free admission; donations gratefully accepted

Percussionist Byron Hedgepeth Photo credit: Frank Zipperer

Byron Hedgepeth, Barbara Weiss, Kate Steinbeck, Rosalind Buda Photo credit: Frank Zipperer

Sunday, January 26 / 5 PM Baroque Vibes This ensemble creates a unique and swinging mosaic! In a spell-binding program transcending the boundaries of the traditional Baroque setting, Baroque Vibes moves the heart and swings Elizabethan-era tunes, ravishing works by Baroque masters Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann, vintage gems from 20th century songwriters and tangos! Kate Steinbeck, flute Byron Hedgepeth, vibes + percussion Rosalind Buda, bassoon + Scottish small pipes Barbara Weiss, harpsichord The Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, Downtown Asheville $15 advance/$5 for students available at pan-harmonia.org/shop or $20/$5 for students available at the door

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