March 2015
freeman’s auction THE ICONIC STYLE OF BRENDA CARPENTER PHOTOGRAPHY FTS: FAMILY THERAPY SOLUTIONS
Photo by Brenda Carpenter
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events What’s Happening Around Town This Month
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dog of the month Meet Leo, Fiesty French Bulldog
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Luck of the Irish For a delicious St. Patty’s Day
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family therapy solutions A New Approach to a More Fulfilling Life
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freeman’s auction A True Test of Time
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brenda carpenter photography In Her Own League of Iconic Style
Art Director: Nancy Follman Contributing Writer: Laurie Wightman Contributing Photographer: Brenda Carpenter
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editor’s letter MARCH 2015 At last, March is upon us and the first signs of a hopeful spring emerge here in Wayne. It is the month where most of us know the light is at the end of the tunnel and the frigid days of winter are coming close to an end. We begin to think about what awaits us for the season ahead as warmer possibilities come our way. It’s time to come out from hibernation and join in on all the fun that Wayne provides this month. In this special issue, we feature the rich history of Freeman’s Auction House headquartered in downtown Philadelphia with a second location right here in Wayne. It is America’s oldest auction house, and one of the first family owned businesses in our country. How fortunate we are to live in a metropolitan area surrounded by a wealth of historic businesses, families and stories that certainly define how Philadelphia and the Main Line came to be. Additionally in this issue we feature a local photographer, Brenda Carpenter, who not only contributes to this magazine but also takes on the Devon Horse Show every year with finesse and distinctive style that can’t be matched. We also profile Leigh Silverang, a local business owner in downtown Wayne, who provides a wealth of expertise and services to families throughout the area. These stories along with the usual features kick this March issue off in the right direction.
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Wayne Art Center Presents: Expressions of Radnor 2015 When: Sunday, March 1st through Saturday, March 14th – 9AM-5PM Where: Wayne Art Center – 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Artists who are residents of Radnor Township will exhibit up to two pieces of their original artwork in paintings, works on paper, fine art craft, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and much more. Valley Forge Flowers Presents: Fairy Gardens for Kids When: Every Saturday & Sunday in March – Reservations between 12PM-2PM Where: The Barn at Valley Forge Flowers – Eagle Village Shops 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne Bring your children out for an afternoon of imagination as they plant their very own miniature, magical fairy garden. They choose their own plants and pottery to create their unique landscape. Community Garden Club at Wayne Presents: Flowers by Priscilla When: Thursday, March 5th – 6:30PM, Meet and Greet; 7PM, Program Where: Radnor Memorial Library – Winsor Room 114 West Wayne Ave., Wayne Get ready for spring when Priscilla Fasnacht will present a flower arranging demonstration on March 5. Priscilla Fasnacht, owner of Flowers by Priscilla, has been providing beautiful flower arrangements for many years in the Paoli area. For more information: Gardenclubwaynepa.org Cabrini College Presents: An Afternoon of Song, Featuring Academy of Vocal Arts Residents When: Sunday, March 15th – 3PM Where: Cabrini College in The Mansion – 610 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor Enjoy an afternoon concert of classical and near-classical repertoire by four young professional singers from the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. “Wines of Chile” Wine Tasting at Paramour When: Thursday, March 19th – 6PM-7PM Where: Wayne Hotel – 139 East Lancaster Ave., Wayne Guests will indulge in some of the best wines such as Carmenère and Red Cabernet from the warm Central Valley, along with sampling Sauvignon Blanc from the coastal Casablanca Valley. Chilean-inspired cuisine will be included to highlight the bright flavors of the region. The 5th Annual Spring Eggstravaganza When: Sunday, March 22nd – 2PM-5PM / Rain Date: Sunday, March 29th Where: Villanova University Stadium – 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova An exciting day filled with activities for both children and adults. An egg hunt for children 12 + under, an adult egg hunt, crafts, entertainment, food/prizes and of course the Easter bunny! WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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dog of the month by Laurie Wightman
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eet Leo, a feisty French bulldog who still has the zest of a puppy at one year of age. If there were ever a wiggle contest for dogs, Leo would easily win the Mr. Wiggles title. From the moment I met him at Nancy and Eric Follman’s residence his stout little frame excitedly wiggled circles around me that has continued with each meeting since. His large brown eyes emanate such character and expression that instantly draw you in and make you wonder if he has human like qualities. Leo’s mouth stretches from ear to ear giving him the appearance of always smiling, which I’m quite sure he usually is. He loves being in the middle of the action and always knowing what is going on. However, Leo is most endearing in the evening when his only desire is to curl up on a family member’s lap and snuggle the night away. When Leo is feeling a bit mischievous he dashes into the powder room, grabs the end of the toilet paper and makes his way through the house leaving a billowing white trail in his tracks. This devilish pup is certainly full of life-exactly what the family was looking for when they met him at a breeder’s home in Pottstown. The Follman’s were used to having English bulldogs who favor sleeping and food over exerting too much physical activity. When Leo came into their lives he brought them such joy with his boisterous personality that easily matched his energy level. He thoroughly loves going on walks through the Radnor trail where he can freely run and enjoy himself in a bit of nature. This past summer was Leo’s first experience down the shore. The kids were excited to take him paddle boarding with them, and as expected with his adventurous spirit, off he went. Sporting a bright orange life jacket, Leo has made many trips up and down Avalon’s Pennsylvania canal. Frenchies are known to be loyal, loving and wonderful companion dogs and Leo certainly embodies all of these qualities. It is hard to resist this adorable, wiggly, wide-eyed pup that just keeps on smiling each and every day. WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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freeman’s auction: A TRUE TEST OF TIME by Laurie Wightman
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he business of auction houses has a long history that dates back to the seventeenth century in England where auctions were held by candlelight to sell goods and leaseholds. The end of an auction was signaled by the expiration of a candle flame. We fast forward to present day where technology has evolved to a point where auctions can either be held in-house and through the convenience of the internet. The word auction is derived from the Latin word augeo and means “I increase” or “I augment.” This, of course, is the essential goal for any auction house to attain for their clients. Philadelphia is the home to Freeman’s, America’s oldest auction house founded in 1805. Freeman’s has been a family owned business for over 200 years and continues to thrive as a leading auction house around the world. Their current chairman Samuel M. “Beau” Freeman II is a sixth generation Freeman, who will be marking his 30th year as chairman in 2015. Several family members are on Freeman’s board of directors, including his wife and two sons, and in addition, his great nephew and son are employees as well. Freeman’s is a boutique auction house specializing in the sale of fine art, antiques and jewelry with an international reputation for achieving exceptional prices. The company prides itself on their knowledgeable specialists, many of whom have left larger auction houses such as Christies, Sotheby’s and Bonham’s to come to Freeman’s. “We offer access to a competitive international art market, customized marketing for private collections and significant works of art with unparalleled customer service,” said Dunham Townend, Freeman’s Modern & WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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Contemporary Art specialist and Main Line native. In 1998 Freeman’s established a marketing alliance with Lyon & Turnbull, Scotland’s oldest auction house. They work closely together to market and promote their sales to guarantee that their clients’ works being offered at auction are sold in the most competitive market. In addition to Freeman’s headquarters located in Philadelphia on 1808 Chestnut Street, a second location is right here in Wayne within the Eagle Village Shops. This year marks the 3rd anniversary of their Main Line office in Wayne. This spring they will be offering an exciting program of events including intimate gallery talks, monthly appraisal days and educational lectures given by their exceptional specialists. “We always preview our highlights at our Main Line location in Wayne before we open our exhibitions at our Philadelphia location,” commented Dunham. “It’s the first opportunity to see the best of the best from our auctions. Something that is also unique to our Main Line location is that our specialists present gallery talks and lectures about the highlights on view during the exhibition.” Additionally, Freeman’s Wayne location offers to the public their auction appraisal days scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month. This is an incredible opportunity and an invaluable tool for people to discover what their fine art, antiques and jewelry are worth. The specialists are readily available on that day to offer complimentary estimates for selling at auction. The focus of the appraisal day changes each month—from Asian Art and Jewelry to Modern & Contemporary Art and Silver.
For someone interested in selling their fine art, antiques or jewelry, the first step is to request an auction estimate from the Wayne representative Gabrielle Aruta. She will set up an appointment for you with one of their uniquely qualified specialists to examine your item to see if it is appropriate for sale at Freeman’s. The specialist will then provide you with the fair market value of the property. If you decide you want to consign your work, you’ll be walked through the process from consignment to sale.
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Bidding at an auction house, in particular Freeman’s, has truly evolved into a variety of options. During their auctions, you’ll find collectors in the gallery with paddles as well as staff taking phone bids. Some clients prefer anonymity by utilizing the online bidding platform available through Freeman’s website. “Online bidding provides our clients with the opportunity to bid from the comfort of their home or office,” added Dunham. “The platform also live streams the auction, which is available to view from any desktop, laptop or mobile device as a convenience to our clients.” Last but not least, clients may always leave an absentee bid. This simply means, your offer will be placed in the auctioneer’s book, and if no one out bids you during the sale, you’ve won the lot.
Freeman’s Main Line will host their annual Bubbles & Baubles reception on April 16, which features Jewelry & Watches as well as Modern & Contemporary Art highlights from the forthcoming auctions. It’s a chance to preview artwork, try on a few pieces of jewelry, and sip a little bubbly too. On May 5, Vice Chairman Alasdair Nichol, Head of the Fine Art Department, will give a gallery talk on select works from private collections. Of particular note will be the Pennsylvania Impressionists, the turn of the century landscape artists who congregated in the area of New Hope, Pennsylvania. Two of the group’s foremost members will be on display, Edward Willis Redfield, one of the first to settle in the area, and George William Sotter, known for his winter nocturne paintings. Both painters were extremely popular in their lifetime, and continue to be in the present. This year there will be 23 auctions held at the Philadelphia location. Twice a year they hold sales in the following categories: Asian Arts; American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts including 20th Century Design; Books, Maps and Manuscripts; Modern
and Contemporary Art; Jewelry and Watches; English and Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts; Silver and Objet de Vertu; American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists; European Art and Old Masters. There is always the chance of a special single-owner sale as well. “Last year, we held the very successful George D. Horst Collection of Fine Art in March 2014, which included both American and European paintings and sculpture,” recalled Dunham. “It was called ‘one of the most important auctions of the season’ and set 20 new auction records for artists. Every lot was sold; in the auction industry, this is known as a ‘white glove sale.’ ” Just one of the many successful triumphs that this historic establishment has mastered over the last 200 years. Freeman’s is a true representation of the rich history that a Philadelphia family owned business began and continues to prevail with tremendous achievements to this day.
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IN HER OWN LEAGUE OF ICONIC STYLE by Laurie Wightman
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ou don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” These were the wise words of one of America’s greatest photographers, Ansel Adams. This quote directly reminded me of the immense style and talent that goes into the remarkable photography by Brenda Carpenter. Brenda is a local to the area and has certainly claimed her stake in the world of photography right here in Wayne and the Main Line for the last 18 years. Many of you may have recognized her work through organizations such as the Devon Horse Show, Wayne Art Center, Radnor Township, The Saturday Club, Polka Dots retail shop or Paoli Hospital. She has brought all of these businesses to life, just as she has done with Wayne Magazine in the last six months. Twenty years ago Brenda lived in Los Angeles with her husband who was attending film school. She began exploring photography after realizing how the effect of looking through a view finder made her see line and composition through the lens and onto a stage. With a visual background as a professional dancer from Canadian College in Toronto, she quickly made the transition from dance into photography. Brenda anxiously attended courses WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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at UCLA and other art schools to soak up as much knowledge as possible to fulfill her new passion. She immersed herself in the art by going to the Getty museum and fine art galleries regularly to observe other artists techniques. Brenda would begin shooting on her husband’s film sets to create marketing and PR materials. She was soon discovered by book author, Judith Krantz, who used Brenda’s images for a book jacket cover that brought in a significant amount of money for Brenda to realize this could become her new career. Two years later Brenda and her husband moved to PA where her career would soon enough move into a new direction. After giving birth to her daughter and attending Rosemont College to study art history, she became captivated with taking portrait images of her daughter. Soon enough friends became enamored with her unique approach to portrait photography and began asking her to take photos of their children and family. 18 years later Brenda Carpenter’s photos are seen on the walls and mantels in a large majority of family homes in the area. “I think for me I’ve always had a strong sense of style and composition. That comes from my dance background,” commented Brenda. “I naturally see line and movement and shape in space. My take on something is always a little different from what most people may see every day. My mind always wants to see how I can make someone or something look different and unique.” Out of this, Brenda has certainly developed her own style that comes through shooting corporate head shots, Devon Horse Show shots, children portraits, dogs and much more. Brenda’s influence came from the masters of photography at the turn of the century such as Emma J. Cunningham, Paul Strand and Eisenstadt. These artists turned photography into a fine art arena and have always been a big source of inspiration for her work. For corporate and business clients Brenda is very conscious of branding a business with visuals. “I can walk into a business, learn about it, look around and see what’s been
done in the past. I’m very good at coming up with iconic images that have a very strong narrative. This is certainly my forte.” said Brenda. For portraits with families Brenda provides a very special experience by offering several private locations to create brilliant lifestyle compositions. “I capture very authentic expressions both individually and as a family group. I strive to make sure everyone is comfortable and conversational so it truly comes out in their eyes. That is so very important,” stated Brenda.
Whether it be branding a business with visuals or building a portfolio of family portraits, Brenda finds great joy in always pushing her style in different directions to maintain a unique and diverse appeal for each of her clients. “It’s a style when you can look back years from now and there is still something about that image at its essence that is still so strong,” remarked Brenda. “Years from now it will stand the test of time. What you’re left with are the images from your past. You can’t go back. So my job is to capture something that is so unique and truly priceless.” WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Onion Chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Tsp. Salt ½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper 2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat Cubed 3 Cups Guinness Beer 2 Carrots, Peeled and Cubed 1 Cup Frozen Peas 2 Potatoes, Peeled and Sliced 2 Potatoes, Peeled and quartered Salt & Pepper to Taste Filling:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. 2. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the beef, beer, carrots, peas, sliced potatoes, and quartered potatoes. 4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours. 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
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Irish Soda Bread • • • • • • • • • •
½ Cup White Sugar 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour 2 Tsp. Baking Powder 1 Tsp. Baking Soda ¾ Tsp. Salt 3 Cups Raisins 1 Tblsp. Caraway Seeds 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten 1 ¼ Cups Buttermilk 1 Cup Sour Cream
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 inch round cast iron skillet or a 9 inch round baking or cake pan. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour (reserving 1 tablespoon), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins and caraway seeds. In a small bowl, blend eggs, buttermilk and sour cream. Stir the liquid mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. 3. Knead dough in bowl about 10 to 12 strokes. Dough will be sticky. Place the dough in the prepared skillet or pan and pat down. Cut a 4x1 inch deep slit in the top of the bread. Dust with reserved flour 4. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 65 to 75 minutes. Let cool and turn bread onto a wire rack.
family therapy solutions: A NEW APPROACH TO A MORE FULFILLING LIFE by Laurie Wightman
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eet Leigh Silverang, a local business owner bringing her expertise and services to families in Wayne and beyond. Family Therapy Solutions is the name of her newly opened private practice located in downtown Wayne. The practice is based on finding positive solutions to common issues that families, couples and individuals face in their everyday lives. Some of the issues addressed in family, couple or individual therapy would be: family conflict; academic underachievement; divorce; financial issues; child or adolescent issues; coping skills; peer relationships; teen violence; behavioral issues; oppositional defiance; relationship issues; and self-esteem. At FTS the overriding goal is to see each client rise to the surface of their conflicts and challenge themselves to work hard to overcome those issues by understanding themselves and others better which will eventually lead them to a more fulfilling life. The inspiration for Leigh to move into the role of a family/couple therapist was through her studies at Temple University as a Criminal Justice major. “I was involved in a few internships where I worked with at risk youth. One program in particular was a residential treatment program for kids who had committed all types of crimes,� commented Leigh. “Every weekend the kids were allowed to have family members visit. What I noticed was that some of them had visitors every weekend while others had none. I remember thinking how sad it was that WayneMagazine.com | March 2015
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these kids had zero support when that’s all they really needed. It inspired me to want to help families through therapy to avoid what these kids were going through.” Leigh moved forward with receiving a Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Drexel University. Over the course of nine years Leigh worked for various social services and law enforcement agencies such as The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Intercultural Family Services and the Joseph J. Peters Institute. Having worked with children and families through these various positions, Leigh is fully qualified to provide remedies in a variety of different approaches. The concept behind Family Therapy Solutions is to offer couples and family therapy to couples, families and individuals who are experiencing conflict in their lives and would like professional guidance along the way. “I want to see each of my clients reach their highest potential by assisting them with stress management and choosing to make healthier life decisions along the way,” stated Leigh. FTS uses a variety of different therapeutic techniques to guide clients in the right direction. But the key focus is for each client to understand that they are the true expert in their own lives. FTS is simply the tool that will aim to help each client utilize this fact.
The initial consultation at FTS is free for all clients. Individuals who call usually identify what exactly are the issues they would like to address such as a marital issue, an issue with their children, school, bullying, etc. “I strongly believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I will never tell a client what to do. That’s not what therapy is about. Therapy is guiding the client through their own options,” said Leigh. A client should expect a list of questions about symptoms, experiences, family background and current stressors along with some light paperwork. Each client can share as much or as little as they would like in each session. Most people who decide to try psychotherapy do end up appreciating the results and the time that they have with their therapist who teaches them new ways to explore their thoughts and feelings. This is what Leigh strives to accomplish with each client through a series of guided therapy sessions. The notion of therapy is to help each individual overcome their challenges in a way that makes them feel comfortable and confident when they leave their therapist’s office. “My goal as a therapist is to HELP YOU and hopefully have you leave my office feeling different than when you walked in,” commented Leigh. “I will do my best to help each client through the process, and sometimes it can be a difficult one. Long or short it’s a process that we will work on together every step of the way.”
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