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Hello friends, THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE FREEDOM, AND THIS YEAR, WE CAN REVEL IN IT MORE THAN EVER. Free from (mostly) masking and distancing and worry. We salute all those who made this recent freedom possible and remember those lost in its pursuit. This month, my family is gathering for a reunion at Lake Michigan, vaccinated and ready, more than ever for bear hugs. I don’t want to say we compete to see who gives the longest, strongest hugs, but if you’re the first to release, well, it’s your loss. My brother Bob is the reigning king of the embrace. This summer there will be early morning paddles on the glassy bay, mid-afternoon sailing when the wind picks up and singing. Lots of singing. My parents were both musicians and we grew up practicing piano, singing in the church choir, and harmonizing (likely annoying all the non-Sparlings) at every turn. Being with my three brothers and sister and their wonderful husbands and wives and

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FEATURES 24 A Day (or Two) at The Lake Rent a Boat, Take a Paddle and Find Summer Joy at Reynolds Lake Oconee

28 Take It Outside Carson Kitchen Makes a Perfect Summer Picnic

32 Treat Yourself This Summer Self Care In All Its Forms: Fashion,

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Fashion Forward at Dillard's Dillard’s of Alpharetta closed their doors to the public for a private fashion event for the members of Alpharetta Housewives. It was an early Mother’s Day treat to include a fashion show, exclusive shopping opportunities, personal styling, light bites and more. Dillard’s highlighted several in-house designers, including Antonio Melani, Louis Vuitton and more.

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SCHOOL NEWS Webb Bridge Middle School was recently designated a No Place for Hate School, and their community collected over 1,000 gently-used books and over $800 for new books for Hapeville Elementary School. Alpharetta

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new home buyers are looking for neutral tones throughout the house. The days of the dark maroon or navy dining room are long gone! Grays, in cool tones and warmer tones, have become the standard in interior painting. For those that are wanting a little extra updated look, we have painted window trim or an accent wall with darker, warmer colors. We also will repaint kitchen or master bath cabinets. If the homeowner just can’t afford new cabinets (which many of us cannot), a quick and much less expensive option is painting. Homeowners are looking to change to whites and grays for the cabinets, with a darker island for accent. We are seeing blues, cocoa, and even dark green

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