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Welcome "Home" ...IT'S VERY MUCH WHERE THE HEART IS IN OUR FIRST ANNUAL "HOME" ISSUE! With the seasons gearing for a change-up, we figured that now is the perfect time to focus on changing things up at home, too! We enjoyed meeting with several local home service providers on how to achieve five of our favorite home updates for 2020. From wall art trends and styling tips to creating a breezy (or cozy, depending on the time of year), all-seasons sunroom addition, if you've been wondering about ways to spruce up a certain space in your home, we hope you'll gain some inspiration here.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 12 Ready, Set...Refresh! These are Five of our favorite home updates for 2020
16 Get Smart on Smart Home Tech Breaking down DIY home security systems with a South Dayton-based security professional
27 Hostess With The Mostest Recipes & tips for hosting a housewarming or reno reveal
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34 Deck the Walls Remake your space with today’s hottest trends in wall art
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
10
Around Town
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Renovate & Refine
16
Tech Savvy
20 Culinary Creations 27 Food & Wine 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Trend Setter
Carpets & Floors
GOOD TIMES
New Beginnings: SDYP Launch Event South Dayton Young Professionals hosted their launch event on January 16th at Yankee Trace Golf Club. The event featured a presentation from Jared Lockwood of Sandler Training, highlighting different communication styles and techniques. The group aims to promote professional development, philanthropic, and social networking opportunities for young professionals across the South Dayton area. Membership and corporate sponsorship information available at SouthDaytonYP.com.Â
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their current and expanding program needs. SICSA CEO Nora Vondrell shared that the new building on Washington Church has increased space for animal housing, a full-service veterinary clinic, a dedicated Help Center, humane education classrooms, two adoption cafes, administrative and volunteer office space, and more. “While moving is bittersweet given how much we have loved being in Kettering, we are hopeful the Dayton community is as excited as we are about our new building and all it will mean to animal welfare," Vondrell concludes. sicsa.org
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SOUTH DAYTON LIFESTYLE NAMED A STARTUP TO WATCH IN 2020 The Dayton Business Journal published its list of local startups to watch in 2020, which included South Dayton Lifestyle magazine and publisher, Arielle Jordan. "It was an incredible honor to be mentioned among that list of startups and their founders, many of whom are dear friends," Jordan said. "My team and I worked extremely hard last year to bring this publication to life in October and I'm incredibly grateful that our readers and advertisers are benefiting so greatly from it. I can't wait to continue showcasing all the good happening here in the South Dayton area. This is a dream come true for me." To view the full list of startups to watch in 2020, head over to bizjournals.com/dayton.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
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HARDSCAPE PATIO WITH FIRE PIT Creates a relaxing space where valuable time with friends and family can be spent, day or night
CHANGE OF SCENERY NEEDED ON THE HOME FRONT? THESE ARE FIVE OF OUR FAVORITE HOME UPDATES FOR 2020 ARTICLE ARIELLE JORDAN
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WINTER IS CHANGING INTO SPRING, WHICH IS A GREAT TIME TO THINK ABOUT MAKING CHANGES AT HOME. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite home update ideas and sat down with a few area home services professionals to learn how to get these dreamy looks. We first met with Erik Andersons of Dean’s Landscaping (www.deanslandscaping.net) to learn more about how to achieve a perfect-for-outdoor-entertaining patio. The firepit, at the focal point, makes any outdoor space welcoming and warm - quite literally! This type of home upgrade is certainly appropriate for roasting marshmallows or for cozying up with a glass of your favorite red wine come fall.
SUNROOM ADDITION Adds home value; accessible way to bring the outdoors in with protection from the elements
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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)
OVERSIZE STATEMENT PENDANTS These kitchen light fixtures that are basically works of art themselves
QUARTZITE CONTERTOP & BACKSPLASH Creates a modern, light and fresh kitchen update; popular with Millennial homebuyers
To achieve this look, Andersons recommends meeting
temperatures,” says Chad Coe, Vice President Business
your hardscaper on-site for taking measurements and to dis-
Development of Brentwood Builders in Cedarville
cuss the project to determine the actual scope and budget.
(www.brentwoodbuilders.com).
“It's critical to get accurate measurements of the property
Many homes do not have basements or, if they do, their
to ensure elevations, property lines and existing structures
basements are either used exclusively for storage or may
are noted,” he says, adding, “when it comes to materials, it's
not be very accessible to all people. Sunroom additions
important to pick a quality product that is going to last for
provide a family with a second living space on the main
years and doesn't require a lot of maintenance.”
level. Besides creating an appealing, accessible living
We love how there's even more to an upgrade like this than
space, sunroom additions typically cost less than other
the added home value. Andersons concludes, “a well-planned
additions because of zero plumbing requirements and
hardscape design will create a relaxing space where valuable
minimal electric work.
time with friends and family can be spent, day or night.”
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It’s important to note that a sunroom enclosure is
Next up, we love this idea for a sunroom addition as a
different than a sunroom addition. As Coe explains, “an
great way to let the outdoors in. Large windows will bring
enclosure is a prefabricated unit while an addition is a
in the natural light of the sun while opening them allows
building that requires a footer and foundation.” He con-
you to feel the cool spring breeze and warm summer winds.
tinues, “an addition will cost more, but will also increase
And those harsh Ohio winters?
your home value over a prefabricated unit.”
“A four-season sunroom, if built and insulated properly,
As we make our way into the kitchen, one trend we
allows the homeowners to experience the beauty of the
really love is a quartzite countertop and backsplash for a
winter months while not having to experience the frigid
seamless, clean and modern look.
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Mitchell Parker of Houzz.com states that, “as granite continues to decline in popularity, according to recent Houzz research, quartzite seems to be rising. The natural stone is harder than granite and displays infinite variation, meaning no two slabs ever look the same. It’s also super heat-resistant and more scratch-resistant than engineered quartz.” For a less involved but equally statement-making update, we also love the trend towards oversized pendant lights. “I think we will reach peak ‘statement light fixture’ by 2020,” interior designer Jennifer Ott says on Houzz. com. “It’s been building for years now and is culminating with homeowners’ now wanting rooms designed around these light fixtures that are basically works of art themselves. Large, impactful pendants in particular are all the rage.” Onto closets. Who hasn’t ever wished for more closet space? We love how adding some strategic organization to a closet can make even a small closet look and feel bigger. And if you’re really daring, you could even convert an empty bedroom into the closet and dressing room combo of your dreams. Here to teach us more about the power of closet organization is Rachael Fancke, owner of Dayton Designer Closets (www.daytondesignerclosets.com). “There are actually many ‘life benefits’ to having an organized closet,” Fancke says. “Because of the increased usable space and visual appeal, you don't waste time looking for things. You don't waste money buying things you’ve misplaced or can't find.” She continues, “there’s a real sense of relief in a well-organized environment.” The great thing about closet systems is that they can be customized to update everything from small, reach-in closets to huge, walk-in closets with a variety of colors, accessories, and door and drawer styles to suit all tastes and home decor.
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TECH SAVVY
get smart on smart home tech SMART HOME TECH AND DIY SECURITY SYSTEMS ARE ALL THE RAGE. Here, we’ve broken down some of today’s most popular systems. With any of these solutions, professional installation is recommended. Security professionals can assist with product selection, proper installation, and technical support.
BREAKING DOWN DIY HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS WITH TONY DENIER, COFOUNDER OF SOUTH DAYTON-BASED SECURITY COMPANY, SECURTEX ARTICLE TONY DENIER
RING Ring’s flagship product is their video doorbell. Jamie Siminioff, Ring’s inventor, claims that his wife loved his idea by exclaiming, “it’s like caller ID for your door.” Ring products are one of the most widely recognized in home security solutions.
From doorbell
cameras to home security systems, Ring provides easy-to-install hardware with excellent instructions on how to install and use their technology.
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SIMPLISAFE
ROOST SENSOR
KEVO BY KWIKSET
SimpliSafe is a home security solu-
Roost is a very useful and low-
tion designed to replace traditional
cost entry into the Smart Home
Kevo is a Bluetooth deadbolt solu-
monitored home security systems
technology arena, offering sensors
tion which allows the user to lock or
such as Brinks and ADT. SimpliSafe
to detect water leakage and frozen
unlock their door from anywhere.
offers easy-to-install door and win-
pipes, as well as monitoring garage
Utilizing smart technology, the owner
dow sensors, as well as high-defini-
door status. One of their most unique
can grant a guest an e-Key which
tion surveillance cameras, fire alarms,
products is a Smart 9V battery which
expires after 24 hours, monitor entry
and water leakage sensors. There are
converts a standard smoke or CO2
and exit activity, and provides easy
no monthly or yearly contracts to use
detector into a smart device that will
user management. The Kevo is com-
the SimpliSafe system. Professional
deliver an alert in-app if the alarm
patible with many of the smart home
monitoring centers and a guarantee
sounds. This technology is easy to
voice activates solutions such as
that police will receive alerts are also
install and priced competitively.
Alexa, Echo Dot, Nest, and many more.
offered through this system.
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This is the really fun part! It’s time to start taste-testing. Make a note tab in your phone for tracking what you love and what isn’t your favorite. That way, when it’s time to select more meals, you know what you have tried and what you absolutely have to try again. Don’t forget to ask your family what was a hit and a miss. Who knows—maybe the kids love some of the Purple Carrot recipes and don’t even notice how many veggies they are eating!
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Display appetizers in the kitchen to show off a new surface or feature enhancement
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Uncured Bacon, crumbled
+ (1) 9-oz jar Divina Fig Spread
+ 1 cup blue cheese
DIRECTIONS 01 Slice baguette on small bias. 02 Brush olive oil on slices then broil in oven until golden brown. 03 Rub with garlic clove and spread with Dalmatia Fig Spread. 04 Place arugula, bacon, and blue cheese on top and serve.
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ROSÉ PUNCH
hosting tip 3 If you have a great view, set up the drink station in front of it
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
+ 2 cups lemonade
01 Make the punch ice by freezing the lemonade along with sliced citrus
+ 6 lemons, 3 sliced + juice from 3 lemons
fruits and a handful of strawberries in an ice mold or Bundt pan. Freeze.
+ 4 grapefruits, 2 sliced + juice from 2 grapefruits + Strawberries, sliced
02 To make the punch, pour the wine into a large punch bowl; add the
+ 2 bottles of your favorite rosé
fruit juice and sparkling water, and stir.
+ 2 cups sparkling water (lemon or strawberry) 03 Carefully add the ice (as a ring or cubed) and garnish punch with fresh edible flowers and additional thin slices of citrus fruits.
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ALMOST, MAINE
HARRIGAN'S 5K
Propelled by the mystical energy of
This race is a great way to celebrate
the aurora borealis and populated
the St Patrick's Holiday, a few days
with characters who are humor-
after the actual St Patrick's Day.
ous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and
Not only a fun race, but proceeds to
sincere, Almost, Maine is a series
good causes as well. Proceeds of this
of loosely connected tales about
race benefit Alzheimer's Association,
love, each with a compelling cou-
JDRF,
ple at its center, each with its own
of
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Springboro Community Theater
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try of Croatia, by the time she was
Hometown EXPO is Warren County's
19 years old. Tajci (Eurovision Song
Largest Business EXPO with over
Contest Finalist) and her sister Sanya
220 exhibits featuring Springboro
(Lead vocalist with Trans-Siberian
area small businesses and nonprofit
Orchestra) join acclaimed-pianist,
organizations. Truly a community
Brian Hanson in presenting a musical
event, Hometown EXPO is FREE to
cabaret style show of the American
attend, and allows Springboro res-
Songbook with an international flair.
idents to directly interface with the
Info and tickets at mvcconcert.org/
Springboro
business
community.
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Join us in celebrating Dayton’s most
Bar Crawl Unlimited is a small
influential women, all of whom have
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made a difference in our commu-
memories that will last a lifetime!
nity through their dedication to
Our events are immensely popular,
the YWCA mission of empowering
but for this theme we will keep the
women, eliminating racism, and pro-
numbers lower to enhance the expe-
moting peace, justice, freedom, and
rience of the ticket holders. More
We are always accepting submissions
dignity for all. Proceeds support criti-
info and tickets at facebook.com/
for events you'd like to see included
cal programming for women and girls
barcrawlunlimited.
in our Calendar section. Submissions
in Montgomery and Preble counties.
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
Tickets at ywcadayton.org.
LifestylePubs.com/SouthDayton.
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