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INSPIRATION Kate’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection for Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring Shows March 4-9 draws inspiration from The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The 17-year-old’s signature piece: A Nehru jacket with needlepoint placket from a repurposed skirt. Shown with "Night at the Orpheum" gown by Wallflower.
ON THE COVER Threads Find your muse in runway fashions translated for real life. Dress, KT by Katie Thompson, a newcomer to Omaha Fashion Week; Reversible coat, Buf Reynolds, OFW veteran. MODEL: Amber, represented by Develop Model Management. STYLING: Cora Coppock HAIR & MAKEUP: Kate Luchsinger PHOTOGRAPHY: Hooton Images LOCATION: Hot Shops Art Center
KATIE THOMPSON KT by Katie Thompson
ESSENCE OF COLLEC TION Italy’s gardens come to life in original floral prints rendered from photographs using a digital textile printer. “I wanted to bring a bright sunny side to the dull winter months,” the designer says. Silk and wool dominate the 1960s-inspired collection.
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ESSENCE OF COLLEC TION Stuctured, reversible coats in polished cotton prints. Her motivation: “I needed to force myself to get better at some things that I hate.” Zippers, sleeves and linings to be specific.
CONTENTS 10
The Big See Fashion, film and orchids
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Design Done Right A 'jaw-dropping' view
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Homespiration Perfect groupings
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Profile
Don't let her age fool you
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Be Well
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Destinations Des Moines for the Omahan
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The Dish
And stay well
Corned beef for naysayers
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Before + After
Au Courant
Connoisseur
Move brings family closer
Get in on the game
The Green Fairy
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Editor's Note
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Lousy cook. Fast eater. Late sleeper. FUN FACT Longtime volunteer producer of the Omaha Press Club Show, which spoofs the news in the name of journalism scholarships. Priceless moment: Guest star Warren Buffett got down on one knee and “proposed” to her backstage at the 2012 show. "I won't even make you sign a prenuptial agreement," he quipped. He's famous for the gag, but it still made her blush.
GO FOR IT! Every January, I resolve to
and photos. In fact, the pursuit became
eat healthier and step up my fitness game.
downright comical as Amy attempted
I succeed for about two months, and then
to work around Charmian’s chime
I succumb to my work schedule and life's
choir rehearsals; computer work; bingo,
other seemingly endless demands. This
crossword puzzle and Scrabble sessions;
year will be different. I’m not training for
and hair appointments.
a half-marathon like my colleague Kristine
We really took notice, however,
Buhman, but I am pushing myself to break
when Charmian’s fitness routine further
a sweat on the elliptical trainer and to
complicated our scheduling efforts. She
lift more than a 10-pound dumbbell. My
swims an hour each day, and then heads
inspiration? A 101-year-old woman who
to the Lakeside Village fitness center for
runs circles around me.
a strength and cardio workout! Reading
Her name is Charmian Thomson, and
Amy’s story left me exhausted – and
her story begins on Page 32. ILO Assistant
thrilled to introduce you to this amazing
Editor Amy LaMar had a devil of a time
centenarian.
scheduling Charmian for an interview
Until next time, be like Charmian. Go for the gusto!
Chris Christen editor-in-chief A n O m A h A W O r l d - h e r A l d P u b l i c At i O n
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THE CONTRIBUTORS
AMY LaMAR
HEIDI HOFFMAN
CARRIE KENTCH
assistant editor
creative director & designer
Mom to Zoey and Elliot. Wife to Tony. Food and organization are her favorite topics.
Amateur photographer. Has a thing for giraffes. Creighton University graduate.
Fan of photography. Soon to be an empty-nester. Mom to daughters Zoraya & Zabrina.
FUN FACT Amy was the only girl in her high school auto tune-up class.
FUN FACT Heidi has two adopted sisters from Perm, Russia.
FUN FACT Carrie loves digging in the dirt.
KRISTINE BUHMAN
CATHY VANHAUER
MURPHY BENOIT
advertising account executive
imaging specialist
Born and raised Iowa girl. Baseball fanatic. Loves laughter and craft cocktails.
Loves her customers. Known for her laugh & candidness. Her three children fulfill her life.
Born in Illinois; lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Could spend eight hours a day in her garden.
FUN FACT Kristine slept on the streets of LA to secure a seat for one of the last recordings of “ The Price Is Right” with Bob Barker.
FUN FACT Cathy's backyard is her playground.
FUN FACT Murphy’s gardening philosophy: Dig a hole, stick the plant/seed in and say “Grow if you wanna’!”
advertising account executive
advertising manager
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MEGHANN SCHENSE
DANIEL JOHNSON
JEFFREY BEBEE
photographer
photographer
Owner/creative grit of Esoteric Velvet. Event planner. Personal and commercial stylist.
Married to Rebecca. New dad to Harvey, apple of his eye. Loves eating and cooking.
Usually shows up on assignment with a new camera gadget. Western Nebraska roots.
FUN FACT Meghann is highly involved in Omaha Fashion Week.
FUN FACT Dan dressed up as his high school’s mascot during his senior year. He was an oriole.
FUN FACT Jeffrey has volunteered every week for the last 25 years with preschoolers through his church.
CORA COPPOCK
THE HOOTONS photographers
KATE LUCHSINGER
fashion stylist
Bag maker and accessory enthusiast at Artifact Bag Co. Roamed the world in her 20s.
Husband and wife team. Specialize in weddings, portraits, boudoir and fashion editorials.
Beauty is her art. Her passion is to enhance one's uniqueness. Her moniker is Picassa.
FUN FACT Cora collects brass bells and vintage buttons.
FUN FACT Heather used to do fashion shoots with her sister using a disposable camera. JD once had dreadlocks.
FUN FACT Kate has competed in American Quarter Horse Association and 4-H horse shows.
ANANDA SPADT
SANDRA WENDEL health writer
HEATHER WINKEL
writer & photographer
Illustrator, art director, travel enthusiast. Wife to Ben; mom to Leona.
Book editor. Lives in a log cabin with the "catch" of her life. Kayaks daily.
Designer, crafter and stylist. Wife and new mom. Has a passion for pretty things.
FUN FACT Annie knows almost all of the lyrics to every song in "The Sound of Music" (the Julie Andrews version, that is).
FUN FACT Sandra's favorite food group is chocolate malts.
FUN FACT Heather is helping her husband build a Factory Five Cobra.
merchandise stylist
hair & makeup stylist
writer & photographer
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The
Big See
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OMAHA FASHION WEEK March 5-9 Omar Bakery Building omahafashionweek.com Weeklong event featuring runway shows of original collections by emerging local designers, plus the Beauty & Style competition finale. Hours: Evenings, times vary Admission: $30 to $80
OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL March 5-9 Village Pointe Cinema omahafilmfestival.org Annual showcase of independent feature films, documentaries and short films from around the world. Hours: Varies Admission: Varies
ORCHID SHOW AND SALE
‘WAR HORSE’
March 29-30 Lauritzen Gardens lauritzengardens.org Orchid displays from local, regional and national vendors and growers. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Adults, $6; children ages 6 to 12, $3; children under age 6 and members, free.
April 8-13 Orpheum Theater ticketomaha.com Moving and imaginative drama about young Albert and his beloved horse, Joey. Hours: Matinee and evening performances Admission: $35 to $85
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL
WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
April 2 Embassy Suites, La Vista omaha.com/tasteofhome Watch culinary specialist Guy Klinzing prepare recipes. Learn cooking techniques, easy kitchen tips and nifty plating ideas. Limited seating. Hours: Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; live two-hour cooking show starts at 7 p.m. Admission: $14-$53
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'WAR HORSE'
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April 11 Happy Hollow Club childrensfoundationomaha.org A benefit for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center’s Carolyn Scott Rainbow House, which is currently under construction. Hours: 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Admission: $75, $100 or $150
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Design Done Right
Take a seat This home is designed for entertaining.
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This hand-carved wooden horse is fun at Christmastime, says Elizabeth Cannon. "He gets a big red bow."
STORY BY AMY LaMAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL JOHNSON
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“Fixtures are like pieces of art. You can take them with you,” says Deborah Oliphant of Deborah Oliphant Designs, who designed the Cannon home. She used three chandeliers from the Cannons' previous home.
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h, the view. “After all these years it still drops my jaw,” Elizabeth Cannon says of the sweeping vista of downtown Omaha from her lofty residential perch on the western edge of Council Bluffs. It was the view, in fact, that drew Elizabeth and her husband, Bruce, to this spot in October 2004. The couple were lost on a Parade of Homes tour when they stumbled upon what would become their future building site. At the time, they were living in a 1920s house at 36th and Pacific Streets in Omaha’s Field Club neighborhood. After 17 years, they were ready for a more modern floor plan. There was no long list of what Elizabeth calls “gotta’ haves’’ when they custom-designed their current
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3,400-square-foot home the following spring. “I did more subtractions” than additions, she says. The whole house makes sense for how they like to live. In the main living area, two full-length mirrors stand where built-in bookcases were specified in the builder's original design. A candleabra from Mexico fills the space above the fireplace originally intended for a TV. The hardware throughout the home, which Elizabeth consulted Michael Foley of Millard Lumber about, is “timeless” so she wouldn't have to replace it in 10 years. The master bedroom has just enough square footage for a queen-sized bed, an armoire and a tall window. Elizabeth even removed the window screens so she could have a crisp view of the airplanes, hawks, white owls, turkey vultures –
“We like to fill the
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GOOD WINE & GOOD FOOD,” —
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and even bald eagles – soaring by. A butler’s pantry was chosen over a traditional walk-in pantry since Elizabeth prefers to cook with fresh ingredients rather than buy staples in bulk. This is especially the case when she cooks for guests, who are frequently here. Elizabeth is a fine wine consultant and loves to entertain. But you are more likely to find her relaxing with a glass of wine than fussing over a dish when you arrive. “I don’t believe in mashing potatoes in a guest’s presence. When company comes it’s all done.” The Oak Ridge Estates home is particularly popular on the Fourth of July. Rather than sitting outside in hot, buggy weather, guests enjoy the cool comfort of what they call the “skybox," which is the home's living room.
“We line our chairs up along the window,” Elizabeth says. “Everyone gets really quiet (once the fireworks start). It’s incredible.” Mexican influences in decorative art can be found throughout the house. Grandkids’ mosaics line one side of the front walkway, while terra cotta drain tiles outline the landscaping on the opposite side. “They were piled in my (former) neighbor’s yard,” Elizabeth says about the drain tiles. “She gave them to me, and I had just enough of them to fit perfectly.” So what do the couple’s former neighbors think about their move east instead of the more traditional west? No one can argue with the view.
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homespiration
The anchor of this stacked grouping is an old metal trunk. A tackle box and decorative items add balanced dimension.
A copy of “Gone With the Wind” sits on a small wrought iron and glass table next to a window. Deana Hendrickson's dad grew up on a farm in Oklahoma, and he would escape under a big oak tree to read whenever he could. “I can envision him reading it,” she says. The lamp on top of the book is a Christmas decoration, but Deana loves it so much that she leaves it out year-round. An ottoman functions as a table, while the chairs create a second sitting area in the family room “to be close to people cooking and working in the kitchen.” As for the chairs, Deana never buys two of the same style.
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hen Deana and Steve Hendrickson relocated their family to Omaha from the Tulsa area six years ago, they left behind high ceilings, big rooms and large-scale furnishings. More nostalgic elements earned a place in their new home – a 1930 Tudor that’s warm, welcoming and comfortable. “It’s not a grand house. It’s a special house that’s like a blanket that you always want to curl up in,” Deana says. She enjoys sharing the stories behind their furnishings. “We ask about items when we buy them, or we learn about them on our own. We pick up items that have meant a lot to someone we’ve loved, or we buy them because they remind us of our childhood.” A favorite book that belonged to Deana's dad rests on a table in the family room. Her grandmother's pillbox hat collection is a treasured touch in Deana's closet/ dressing room. A marble-topped table in the formal living room is a cherished rescued piece from a 1994 house fire. In the sunroom, a painting on canvas atop a buffet is a fond reminder of Deana's teaching days. Just as eye-catching as the artwork itself is the way that it rests against the wall. “I like to mix it up, and sometimes leaning a painting can be a charming way to display it,” Deana says. She prefers separate furniture pieces over matched sets. She gravitates toward items that have a history but somehow relate to her, and she prefers to group them in such a way that they look like they were always meant to be together.
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Deana still calls this space off the entryway her husband’s “caveman room” because of its former dark green walls. Steve doesn’t mind the feminine touches as long as he can sit in this swivel chair, which his wife says has come a long way from its “old lady” look. “Changing the wall and trim colors in the room made the chair look totally different and fashionable again.”
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“I move things around
all the time. works IN ALL OF THE rooms.” A lot of my stuff
– Deana Hendrickson
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“I let this HOUSE SPEAK TO ME about how to decorate it." –
D e a n a
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GET THE LOOK Lisa Cooper, Allied ASID interior designer with Interiors Joan & Associates, shares tips for creating your our inviting vignettes. 1. Don't reinvent the wheel. Let the aesthetics of your home dictate where to put groupings of furniture and accessories. 2. Edit your choices. When you group too many unusual items or pieces, the individual items can’t “breathe” and your eye doesn’t know where to stop. 3. Combine different textures. Incorporate a peaceful, earthy backdrop such as grasses or sticks when you have a strong focal point such as a glass accessory. 4. Think in threes. A minimalistic approach is to group the same piece in triple, such as three similar vases on a table or mantel. 5. Use complementary patterns. When an item has a strong pattern, incorporate a monochromatic backdrop.
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The Hendricksons purchased this 1920s Hoosier buffet 26 years ago when they were first married. It stores their now-grown children’s art and craft supplies. “I really have thought about cleaning it out, but I just can’t bring myself to do it,” Deana says. “Besides, someday I’ll have grandkids.” She painted the inside of the buffet pink and repeated the color in accessories throughout the room. Robin's egg blue is a secondary accent color. “This room is like a canvas,” she says.
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Before + After
Goodbye, Excess ‘Conscious living’ gained after $75,000 remodel. STORY BY AMY LaMAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY BEBEE
Foursome is "living more as a family unit" after move from southwest Omaha to Dundee.
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he Mumgaard family’s move from southwest Omaha to Dundee in the fall of 2012 was about a lot more than a change of scenery. It was a lifestyle change that has allowed them to focus only on what they need. “Conscious living,” as Kathleen Mumgaard refers to it, meant giving up a three-car garage, 4,700-square-foot West Bay Woods home with ample storage and a large deck. But the family hasn’t missed a beat. “How does a woman have seven strainers? I only kept the two that I use,” says Mumgaard. The real estate agent felt the same way about most of her wardrobe, as well as boxes upon boxes of items that were given away. Beyond their “stuff” is the family of four’s smaller carbon footprint. They are saving about $350 per month on utility bills thanks, in part, to their 3,050-square-foot home’s abundant natural light. “I can go a whole day without turning on the lights,” Kathleen says. Most important to the mother of 11-year-old Ava and 9-year-old Stella is her family’s newfound closeness. “We loved our big house, but we found ourselves living in separate rooms,” she says. In the previous house, they would go as long as 30 days without being in some spaces, says Jim Mumgaard. Now they use 100 percent of their home “every single day.” “Here we’re living more as a family unit,” Kathleen says. “Hangout rooms” include a bonus room upstairs and the recently finished basement.
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Meals are enjoyed at the kitchen table rather than at the expansive kitchen island in their former home. Home-cooked meals weren’t easy to come by when they first moved into the 48-year-old home, however. They operated without an oven from Thanksgiving until Christmas while the kitchen was being gutted. “My husband would say we were camping,” Kathleen says with a smile. “That was crazy,” Jim agrees. “Don’t live in it while you’re doing it.” But the wait was completely worth it. The focal point of the kitchen is a double oven, a brick backsplash and cabinets in an arch design. “We designed the whole remodel and new kitchen around it,” she says of the arch. “It adds character. This is how kitchens used to be.” While the kitchen saw the biggest changes in the $75,000 remodel, for which Kathleen and Jim served as general contractors, extensive bathroom updates were done as well. An upstairs bathroom now boasts a stacked washer and dryer – a decision that affords "loads" of convenience over the
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appliances’ previous basement location. The couple also installed a used claw-foot tub purchased for $320 (a $3,000 savings over buying new), Kathleen says. The updated fireplace was another bargain. Its black and white marble was replaced with white brick for only $430. The cabinets in the first-floor office were free – transplanted straight from the kitchen. Other updates to the Colonial-style home include custom-made pillars and additional steps at the base of the stairwell leading to the second floor. There is now a wall on the left side of the stairs where a railing once stood. Beautifully restored hardwood flooring is on the first and second levels. Yet to come? A backyard living space among the expanse of trees. The Mumgaards plan to develop a patio area around the current basement walk-out door. “We are going to put up tire swings and build a couple of berms,” Kathleen says. It will also be the perfect spot for enjoying a glass of wine. “It was a blank canvas,” Kathleen says about the house. “We don’t have so much to do that I don’t see the vision.”
The cabinets and drawers store handy items such as spices and hot pads. The homeowners cook every night, and this kitchen has more storage than they ever imagined.
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Before, the carpeted entry was uninviting, and the half-wall closed off the staircase from the living room. Now the open stairwell and additional steps make guests feel more welcome.
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A white-and-black marble fireplace was replaced with white brick for $430.
In the previous house, the family would go as long as 30 days without being in some spaces. Now they use 100 percent of their home every day.
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PROFILE
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CHARMIAN T H O M S O N
COMING THROUGH! Charmian is such a speed demon that the Lakeside Village staff put a governor on her scooter.
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CATCH HER IF YOU CAN ... STORY BY AMY LaMAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY HOOTON IMAGES
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queezing an interview into Charmian Thomson’s schedule is not easy. There is her exercise routine and computer work every weekday morning; Scrabble on Mondays; chime choir practice on Wednesdays; bingo on Thursdays and Saturday afternoons; and crossword puzzles on Saturday mornings. And then there’s her hair. The soon-to-be 102-year-old (her birthday is in May) Lakeside Village resident sees her hairdresser every other week, and she is likely to refuse your visit if she is having a bad hair day between appointments. But she is certainly worth the wait. “Charmian is the most charming lady I have ever met,” says Virgene Kobold, who works in administrative support at Lakeside.
‘CREATED JUST FOR YOU’ Charmian is best known around Lakeside for her birthday cards. She makes them on the computer for all 200 staff and residents – and she has never missed a single one. “How would you feel if you got a card?” Kobold asks with a smile as she retrieves a stack of cards from her locker. “I keep them all.” The cards, which say “Created Just for You by Charmian,” are “something I can do,” says the centenarian. “They are such fun to make.” A tough card to find on her software program recently was for a birthday on Valentine’s Day. Last November was also challenging since she had 21 cards to make compared to the usual six or seven. But Charmian enjoys it, especially the part when she signs her name and addresses the envelopes in calligraphy. You may see her delivering the cards on her scooter – if you can catch her. The staff put a speed-limiting governor on her scooter for
everyone’s safety. She zips around like she means business, and she usually does.
EXERCISE AND CHOCOLATE Charmian begins each weekday morning by stretching and exercising with resistance bands on the floor of her apartment. (The staff now knows that she hasn’t fallen if they happen to visit.) Then she does her own variation of the sidestroke/breaststroke in the pool for about an hour. It was the pool that drew Charmian and her late husband, Marvin, to Lakeside in 1999 from their home near the University of Nebraska at Omaha after she was hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms. After her pool workout, Charmian zips to the fitness center where she completes a circuit of nine strength and cardio machines. “She is the poster child of wellness and aging,” says Mary Scearcy, assisted senior living consultant. “She is just amazing.” Avoiding cigarettes and coffee her entire life may be helping, too. But she does love chocolate – Baker’s Chocolate Meltaways, if you're asking.
CLOSE TO HER HEART Her other loves include African violets (although, “It’s a chore to look after them”), amaryllis, seashells from her world travels and especially her family. Son, Bob, lives near Rochester, N.Y., and daughter, Melinda Thomson Schechner, lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. Omahans Helen and Steve Jordon are like family. Charmian’s husband, who died in 2004 shortly before their 70th anniversary, met Steve at the Omaha World-Herald where they both worked. The Thomsons moved to Omaha from Morristown, Tenn., in 1935, and Charmian, who speaks with a southern drawl, still owns a home there.
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The Jordons have visited Charmian at Lakeside twice a week every week for 15 years. “We love her,” Helen Jordon says matter-of-factly. Also like family is Kathy Wischow and her family, who invite Charmian into their Dundee home on holidays – if she’s available. “I have to get my request in early,” Wischow says with a laugh. Wischow met Charmian at Dundee Presbyterian Church 16 years ago through a program that paired an older woman with a younger woman, although Wischow insists that Charmian is the younger of the two at heart. “I treasure our friendship and all that I have learned from my dear friend. She is pretty remarkable in a lot of ways.”
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER Rosemary Zukaitis can’t say enough about Charmian. “She is the most wonderful woman,” says the Lakeside independent living resident. “She just goes the extra mile.” And she always has. Charmian graduated from the University of Tennessee and started a consumer survey company in the 1940s. She ran the business for more than 20 years. She didn’t give up driving until age 95. (She had to sell her car right away since she would cry every time she saw it.) She did needlepoint until age 98 (Her projects can be seen throughout her apartment), and she won an award from the Omaha Community Playhouse for selling the most memberships that same year. And at age 100, she finally had to quit playing the piano for the Lakeside choir when she decided that she was no longer hitting all of the right notes. Does Charmian think she’s busy? “Not really,” she replies. “I like naps, too.”
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“I like to try to find something appropriate,” Charmian Thomson says about the birthday cards that she makes on the computer for all 200 Lakeside Village staff and residents. “I like to make changes, too.”
“I highly recommend swimming,” Charmian says. “It exercises the body better than most anything.”
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Be Well POP A PACKET
[ COMPILED BY SANDRA WENDEL ]
You may love those single-load laundry or dishwasher detergent packets, but so do kids. Children have tried to eat these cleaning agents and have become dangerously ill. Keep detergents locked up and out of the reach of children. If you think a child has been exposed to a detergent packet, call your local poison center at 800-222-1222.
WHAT’S TRICKIER: DOING YOUR TAXES OR EATING HEALTHY? Most Americans say that figuring out their income taxes is easier than understanding what they should and shouldn’t eat to be healthy. Although people think about the healthfulness of their diets and want to make improvements, 76 percent say that ever-changing nutritional guidelines make it hard to know what to believe. Stick to the basics and avoid fads.
GREEN CLEANING • Use old T-shirts, sheets and other clothing items as dusting and cleaning rags. Make use of sponges and cloth towels made of natural fibers instead of paper towels. You can even wash and reuse them several times. • Switch to a “greener” cleaner. Look for friendly cleaning products that have received Green Seal certification. Some examples are Seventh Generation, Mrs. Meyer’s, Method and Clorox Green Works. • Make your own cleaners using household items such as baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar and club soda. Find recipes at care2.com. • Naturally filter indoor air with houseplants. Boston ferns, English ivy, rubber plants and peace lilies help clean the air.
KEEP CLEAN & CARRY ON Reusable grocery totes are popular, but only 15 percent of Americans regularly wash their tote bags, thus creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria. Be safe. Turn your grocery totes inside out and wash them in hot water in the washing machine. Store them in a clean, dry location – not the trunk of your car. Wrap meat, poultry and fish in plastic bags at the grocery store before putting them in your totes. Use one tote for meat and one for ready-toeat foods.
CHILL OUT When bad weather causes electrical power outages, you can keep refrigerated and frozen foods from spoiling. Fill empty plastic milk jugs three-quarters full with water and store them in a freezer. These homemade blocks of ice can then be moved to your refrigerator to keep food colder longer (and safer) if the power goes out.
Sources: Home Food Safety program survey; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Association of Poison Control Centers; “Clean & Green: The Complete Guide to Nontoxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping;” Vanderbilt University Sustainability and Environmental Management Office; University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service; Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
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randie Allen-Rezac gave up a corporate marketing position last year for an opportunity to sell something that she believes in: A good night’s sleep. As the new owner of Early to Bed at Rockbrook Village, she now specializes in top-of-the-line bedding and linens – essentials for maximum comfort for a restful sleep. The inventory speaks for itself. One touch, and you’ll understand exactly why quality bedding is an investment in your health and well-being. You can’t find this level of luxury in any local department store – nor can you match the atmosphere. At Early to Bed, natural light and the aroma of candles, soaps, lotions and potpourris combine for a relaxed and welcoming shopping experience. In fact, you’re invited to linger to your heart’s content. Early to Bed carries an array of home decor and gift items perfect for hostesses, newlyweds and special friends in your life. Custom orders are part of the personalized service you can expect, too.
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riental Rug Palace has been Omaha’s location for imported hand-knotted rugs since 1989. Expanding their business to include custom upholstery, accessories, art and lamps, Nick and Asha Agarwal have taken this family owned business to the next level. Today, ORP is a one-stop home shop. While exploring the 14,000-square-foot rug/furniture gallery, you will be amazed at the diversity of styles and selections on display. Is our showroom inventory not exactly what you want? ORP always welcomes custom orders for furniture and rugs. Many patterns are available for custom sizing and coloration, too. In addition to furniture, accessories and rugs, ORP offers professional design services, rug cleaning, repairs and appraisals.
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Play It Cool
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Black dress with black perforated leather detail, $86, NJ & Co.; Leather bootie, $499, The Mix; Necklace, $38, NJ & Co.; Leather cuff, $18, Lucite bangles, $30 each, Ceramic vase, $175, Rope balls, $8 each, all from Spruce. Opposite page: 1. Leather platform wedges, $363, The Mix 2. Leather fringe belt, $15, NJ & Co. MARCH/APRIL 3. Leather tote, 2014 $58, Gramercy 4. Metal bracelet, $30, Gramercy 5. Leather pouches, $15 each, Spruce 6. Jersey top with perforated stripes, $125, Gramercy.
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ESSENCE OF COLLECTION A “Hip to Be Square” theme with edgy dresses and separates inspired by geometry, math and “everything dorky.”
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ART DIRECTION | Heidi Hoffman PHOTOGRAPHY | Hooton Images WARDROBE STYLING | Cora Coppock HAIR & MAKEUP | Kate Luchsinger MODELS | Amber and Alyson, Develop Model Management LOCATION | Hot Shops Art Center, Omaha TEXT | Chris Christen and Amy LaMar On Alyson (left): Hi-Lo jersey dress with draped chain detail, Hannah Caroline Couture. On Amber (right): Honeycomb tennis-style dress with leather detail and keyhole back, Borris Powell; Cocktail hat, Margie Trembley Chapeaux. Other accessories, stylist's own.
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ERICA CARDENAS & BRYAN FROST Wallflower
ESSENCE OF COLLEC TION An original take on Mid-Century Modern fashion that combines the past and present from the duo's artisan collective on South 13th Street. imawallflower.com
Dress, original Wallflower; Cape, vintage Wallflower; Necklace, Nuevintage; other accessories, stylist's own.
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Blouse, KT by Katie Thompson; Honeycomb skirt, Borris Powell; Accessories, stylist's own.
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TERRI BUCHNER Nuevintage
ESSENCE OF COLLEC TION Romantic, boho-chic clothing and accessories. Vintage lace, crocheted appliqué, feathers, fringe and ribbon. nuevintage.com
Cape, original Wallflower; Dress, Nuevintage; Tassel earrings, stylist's own.
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MARGIE TREMBLEY Marge Trembley Chapeaux
ESSENCE OF COLLEC TION Retro hats with dramatic accents. margietrembley.com
Vintage lace dress, Nuevintage; Pillbox hat, Margie Trembley Chapeaux; Embossed ostrich leather clutch, Borris Powell; Jewelry and accessories, stylist's own.
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BORRIS POWELL Borris Powell
Leather-trimmed tennis dress, Borris Powell; Hat and gloves, Margie Trembley Chapeaux; Rope necklace and other jewelry, stylist's own; Pumps, model's own.
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Destinations
Common Iowa’s capital is more ‘Omaha’ than you may think. STORY & ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANANDA SPADT
NEIGHBORHOODS TRANSLATED West Omaha = West Des Moines/Clive Millard = Urbandale North Omaha = East Des Moines Regency = South of Grand Aksarben area = South side of Des Moines Downtown = Downtown Village Pointe area = Jordan Creek area
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ou’ve driven through Des Moines many times … on your way to Chicago … the Iowa State Fair … Adventureland. But do you know what else Des Moines has to offer? The city is changing so quickly that you may not realize the gems you’ve been missing while cruising along I-235. The Historic East Village was saved from demolition in 2000, and it has morphed into the jewel of downtown Des Moines. This pedestrianfriendly area is filled with hip eateries, quaint boutiques and loft-style living. The foodie scene is especially thriving, with new artisanal shops and gourmet eateries opening their doors for business all the time. As an Omahan, you are probably already inclined to appreciate this sleepy city. Des Moines, like Omaha, is a swell place to raise a family. It has fabulous schools and universities and friendly people. And Omahans will enjoy similar light traffic and low-hassle, abundant parking. The next time you are passing through, make a pit stop at one of these interesting neighborhoods in DSM (that’s local for “Des Moines”). It will feel (almost) like home.
OMAHA EQUIVALENT: BENSON LOCATION: East of the Des Moines River, west of the capitol building CLAIM TO FAME: Once rundown, this is a great spot for walkable shopping WHERE TO EAT: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab WHERE TO SHOP: RAYGUN; Domestica; Stitch; eden
OMAHA EQUIVALENT: OLD MARKET LOCATION: Between Fourth and Sixth Streets, spanning from Railroad Street and Vine Street in West Des Moines CLAIM TO FAME: Established in 1846, this original West Des Moines downtown is home to 100+ shops, and it has the largest concentration of independently owned stores in the area. WHERE TO VISIT: This area is bursting with antique shops and vintage clothing stores. If you don’t have time to treasure-hunt, the window displays are always worth a look. inspiredlivingomaha.com 53
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THE DISH DID YOU KNOW? Corned beef isn’t exactly Irish. Irish immigrants first started consuming the salt-cured beef in New England. Like the New England boiled dinner, corned beef brisket and cabbage gradually became associated with the Irish-American culture.
“There’s nothing like leftover corned beef for a Reuben."
BRIAN O'MALLEY
Metropolitan Community College chef-instructor
A recipe corned beef naysayers are sure to love. RECIPES BY BRIAN O’MALLEY AND PEG O’MALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL JOHNSON
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SLOW-ROASTED CORNED BEEF BRISKET Prep time: About 5 hours Yield: 4 O’Malleys, eight normal people or 16 leprechauns
INGREDIENTS 5 pounds corned beef brisket About 12 cups cold water 1 tablespoon Spice Mixture, whole (see recipe, right) 1 tablespoon Spice Mixture, ground (see recipe, right) 12 ounces beer (a Scotch ale is preferred) 2 cups Mustard Glaze (see recipe, right) INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place brisket in a large stockpot and cover with 2 inches cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer. 3. When simmering, skim the surface of the water. Add the whole (un-ground) Spice Mixture. 4. Simmer until the water is flavorful, about 20 minutes. 5. Remove the brisket from the water. Save all 12 cups of the brisket water for cooking the cabbage and vegetables (see right). 6. In a roasting pan fitted with a rack, place the brisket fat-side up and season it with the ground Spice Mixture. 7. Pour the beer into the roasting pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil over the brisket and sealing snugly. 8. Place the brisket in a 275-degree oven. Cook for 3 hours. 9. Remove the pan from the oven; remove the aluminum foil, but keep it handy. Make long, shallow cuts along the brisket to allow some of the Mustard Glaze to seep into the meat. 10. Pour enough Mustard Glaze on the brisket to cover it (about 1 cup). 11. Return the pan, uncovered, into the oven. After 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and glaze a second time. Return to the oven and cook about 30 minutes longer. 12. Remove the pan from the oven, and let it rest very loosely covered with the foil until the meat is just cool enough to the touch for handling – about 30 minutes. 13. Slice across the grain and serve with the cabbage and potatoes.
PEG O'MALLEY Brian's Mom
With a name like O’Malley, corned beef brisket is a must on St. Patrick’s Day. Peg O’Malley celebrates her family's Irish roots with this recipe.
SPICE MIXTURE (WHOLE AND GROUND) INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons black peppercorns ½ tablespoon coriander seeds ½ tablespoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper (pizza flakes) 1 tablespoon dried onion powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder 2 dried bay leaves INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a dry pan, heat peppercorns, coriander seeds and mustard seeds until fragrant and toasted. 2. Add the mixture to the rest of the ingredients. 3. Remove about one tablespoon of the mixture for grinding. Put it into a mortar and grind it into a powder with a pestle. 4. Reserve the whole Spice Mixture and ground Spice Mixture for Steps 3 and 6 at left.
MUSTARD GLAZE INGREDIENTS 1 cup prepared mustard 4 cups brown sugar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix ingredients together for Steps 9-11 at left.
COOKED CABBAGE
INGREDIENTS 6 cups brisket water (reserved from brisket recipe in Step 5) 1 head green cabbage, cut into 16 wedges INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring the brisket water to a boil. 2. Add chopped cabbage wedges. 3. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until the leaves are tender.
POTATOES & CARROTS
INGREDIENTS 6 cups brisket water (reserved from brisket recipe in Step 5) 12 small white or yellow potatoes, whole or halved 24 baby carrots INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring the brisket water to a boil. 2. Add potatoes, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes or until fork-tender. 3. Add carrots about 4 to 5 minutes after the potatoes. Cook 6 to 7 minutes or until fork-tender. 4. Serve together with the brisket and cabbage.
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One basic egg, five creative variations. TEXT AND STYLING BY HEATHER WINKEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEV HANUMARA
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INSTRUCTIONS: Wearing rubber gloves, draw freehand designs on the eggs.
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INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use a circle punch to make confetti out of brightly colored tissue paper. 2. Put on rubber gloves – your hands will be covered in Mod Podge! 3. Starting at the bottom, begin coating each egg in Mod Podge with a foam brush. 4. Attach confetti piece by piece, covering in Mod Podge as you go. 5. Continue until each egg is covered, and then let dry.
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INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Paint the first layer of paint on each egg using random brush strokes with a paint brush. 2. Once dry, paint a second layer of paint on each egg, and so on, until you have an artistically painted egg. 3. Let dry on a drying rack.
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Rocket Fuel Sit back. Sip. Then call a cab. STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS CHRISTEN
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8420 West Dodge Rd. #109 402-210-9091 gcgemsomaha.com
Deb’s-tique
A double silk rope necklace. Shades of platinum and silver agate pendant by Alex & Lee.
Le Peep
The new Girly Go Garter is the smart, sexy garter with pockets that securely hold your phone, cash, credit card, ID, lip gloss & more! Pick from many styles & colors, too.
A clever and original culinary concept with a menu that reads like a cookbook. Our food is prepared fresh daily. Voted Omaha’s Best Breakfast four years in a row!
617 N. 98th St. 402-934-3770 debstique.com
Three area locations lepeep.com
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Gramercy
Beautiful custom-designed silk and wool hand-knotted carpets and woven tapestries. Mary Zicafoose Textiles 402-346-6130 maryzicafoose.com
Inspired by one of Manhattan’s most fashionable neighborhoods, Gramercy is Omaha’s key to contemporary New York style. Find us at Countryside Village. 402-346-6130 gramercyomaha.com
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Lauritzen Gardens Gift Shop
402-670-3271 freshlyorganized.com
100 Bancroft St. 402-346-4002, ext. 250 lauritzengardens.org
We offer professional organizing A distinctive selection of nature-inspired services for your home, office, gifts, home & garden décor, books, tools, children & life. Our team will help stationery, jewelry & more. Bring the create customized systems to make pleasures of the garden home. your space fun, fresh & functional. Now carrying Garden Girl.
CONTACT US TODAY TO PROMOTE YOUR VERY SPECIAL BUSINESS IN INSPIRED LIVING OMAHA; 402-444-1209.
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BILL HAIRE
retired professor of medicine, UNMC
What does your closet say about you?
"It's a physical manifestation of the adage by which I've tried to live: 'If it's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess.'"
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