Saratoga Home & Lifestyle 2020

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Saratoga Springs City Center Feb 29th – March 1st

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Contributors COLLEEN COLEMAN Colleen Coleman is the owner of CMC Design Studio LLC and is well noted by her clients for bringing high energy, attention to detail, organization and more to each project.

Her collaborative efforts with clients, as well as others in the industry, translates to a comprehensive design to completion for her clients. Her unique approach to defining each space matured into what she has coined as “Creating Environments for Life” - reach her at colleen@cmcdesignstudio.net.

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OWNER/PUBLISHER Chad Beatty GENERAL MANAGER Robin Mitchell MANAGING EDITOR Chris Vallone Bushee GRAPHIC DESIGNER Marisa Scirocco ADVERTISING DESIGNER Morgan Rook

LISA MILLER Lisa Miller is a member of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club and helps Saratoga TODAY produce this magazine for the Saratoga Home and Lifestyle show.

Lisa made Saratoga Springs her home in 1978. Back then, the homes on North Broadway sold for a song—because no one could afford to heat them—and much of the town’s Victorian architecture was crumbling in disrepair. It was easy to see a “diamond in the rough,” and Lisa fell in love with the town’s history, buildings, musical arts scene and natural surroundings.

That town of the 1970-80s changed dramatically over the next 40 years. Its hidden gems now shine brightly to visitors across the country. New construction abounds, and the streets, restaurants and taverns are teeming with people all year long.

No longer do people from other states ask, “Where is that?”

Now they say, “What a fabulous city! How lucky you are to live there.” Sometimes Lisa misses that sleepier town, but she always feels proud to call Saratoga Springs her home.

MEGIN POTTER Megin is an expressive writer and artist with work published in books, newspapers, corporate communications and online. A resident of the region for over 20 years, she continues to discover anew the interesting people, places and products it has to offer. As a mother to her active young son, she is inspired to explore even more.

ADVERTISING Jim Daley Cindy Durfey CONTRIBUTORS Colleen Coleman Lisa Miller Megin Potter PHOTOGRAPHERS Colleen Coleman Susan Blackburn PUBLISHED BY Saratoga TODAY Newspaper Five Case Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 tel: (518) 581-2480 fax: (518) 581-2487 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com Saratoga Home & Lifestyle is brought to you

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Chris Vallone Bushee Creative Director/ Managing Editor cBushee@SaratogaPublishing.com 518-581-2480 ext. 201 saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

Welcome to the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show!

This yearly fund-raiser held by the Rotary of Saratoga Springs, is now celebrating their 47th year and is a Saratoga MUST-DO event!

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As always, we are honored when a local business or organization asks us to help create a publication to help them promote their business or event, and we just LOVE doing this for the Rotary!

With the beautifully designed and informative displays at the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle show, there are ideas for every household project you could imagine… and possibly some you hadn’t even thought of!

Plan on visiting both Saturday and Sunday, as the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs has all kinds of fun & exciting things planned for you, such as an expanded art show, DIY, vendor demonstrations, activities for the kids, Leap of Kindness activities, a photobooth, fabulous door prizes and… a pet adoption clinic!

And… did I mention that admission is FREE again this year, thanks to the Adirondack Trust Company!

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For information about the show (and schedule), please start on page 13, and for those of you who don’t know about the Rotary Club, take a minute to read pages 16 – 19. They are an amazing organization and deserve your support!

Starting on page 30 we bring you advice on how to incorporate Award-Winning strategies into your own home, the latest on color (it’s back!) and the appliances you will not be able to live without!

I hope you find these articles as informative as I did. I’m always looking for topics to cover, so send your Homeowner Woes (or completed projects!) to me at cBushee@SaratogaPublishing.com for future issues.

For even more inspiration, check out the H&G issue of Simply Saratoga Magazine, due out on May 8th.

Between the ads, the articles, and the vendors… we’re getting you started on that to-do list!!

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Enjoy the show… and the magazine!

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ROTARY CLUB OF SARATOGA SPRINGS FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 1, 2020 • FREE ADMISSION • COURTESY OF THE ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY

Welcome!

Every year Rotarians volunteer their time tirelessly to support and work at our biggest annual fundraiser, the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle show. Money raised through the show supports local community non-profit agencies such as the Franklin Community Center, Shelters of Saratoga, the Double H Ranch and countless Jim Frey others. The funds are also President 2019-2020 directed toward international Rotary Club of projects such as “Drilling for Saratoga Springs Hope” bringing clean well-water to impoverished nations and the worldwide fight against polio.

The members of the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs are business and community leaders with similar values who work together

G ENERAL INFORMATION The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Home & Lifestyle Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center! The show features more than 100 exhibitors with expertise in everything from gardens and outdoor living to financial planning.

Whether you own your own home or rent an apartment, you’ll find something at the show to interest you. Get ideas and talk to experts about those lifestyle and home improvement projects that you’ve been dreaming of. The weekend includes the annual Rotary Art Show (all weekend), a Family Fun Day on Saturday, Pet Adoptions on Sunday, and vendor “how to” demonstrations.

There is something for everyone, so come join us at the Saratoga Springs City Center!

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to make a difference in our community and around the world.

Whether we are ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, building a new porch with Rebuilding Together or waving a flag at one of our local 5K races, Rotarians want to be of service.

The values Rotarians live by are also found in the way they conduct business with honesty, integrity, friendliness and fairness.

The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs welcomes all leaders with similar values to join us in making a difference.

The biggest beneficiary of the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show is the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation. Funds raised at this show allow the Foundation to give away more than $60,000 in college scholarships each year!

Rotarians involved in planning and running the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show exemplify the Rotary motto: “Service Above Self.”

The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs extends a warm thank you to all our show sponsors, exhibitors and visitors for making the 2020 Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show another great success.

SHOW HOURS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 1 FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ADMISSION IS FREE...

Thanks to a generous donation from The Adirondack Trust Company, the show’s major sponsor.

FIND THE EXHIBITOR LIST ONLINE Visit our website at www.RotaryHomeShow.com for updated show information, including a list and map of exhibitors, photos and show-related news updates. You can also follow the show on Facebook and Twitter. #Rotaryclubofsaratogasprings #saratogahomeandlifestyleshow #freeadmission #familyfun #supportlocal saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

STOP BY THE SMILE LOUNGE Bring your family and friends to the Smile Lounge for a free customdesigned 4X6 or 2X6 color photo.

Friendly attendants will show you how to enhance your photos with props and fun poses. At the Social Media Station, you can instantly upload your photo to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Don’t miss out on the fun.

The Smile Lounge is open to all attendees from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

THANKS TO OUR SHOW SPONSORS! Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support. Once again The Adirondack Trust Company is our major sponsor making it possible to offer this show to the public admission-free.

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EGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES There are many opportunities to win great door prizes at the show. Look for three boxes and deposit the stub from your entrance card in each. Rotary Club will draw names to win great prizes. You do not have to be present to win!

BOX A: Allerdice ACE Building Supply will give away $50 gift cards every half hour throughout the weekend.

BOX B: A variety of prizes donated by our generous vendors will be offered periodically throughout the show.

BOX C: The grand prize drawing occurs later Sunday afternoon. Three lucky winners will take home a special Saratoga Weekend gift package!

The prizes, donated by the Downtown Business Association, will include a variety of offerings such as hotel rooms, restaurant certificates, tickets to local events and more. Look for additional details at the show!

In addition to the sponsors, exhibitors and special events participants noted elsewhere, the Club thanks Belmonte & Son Tents and Events, Saratoga Springs City Center and the Saratoga Springs Police Department for their participation in the show. saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

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ROTARY’S MOTTO IN ACTION The Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” is what drives our membership to do good things in our own community as well as for communities around the world. Our membership shares a love of Saratoga with a strong desire to make it better for everyone who lives here. Weekly meetings not only encourage camaraderie but provide opportunities to network with local business leaders and learn more about our community through a series of scheduled speakers. Rotary welcomes new members at any time.

The Rotary Home & Lifestyle show makes it possible for the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to make significant financial gifts while strengthening community spirit. The Club expects to raise nearly $100,000 from this year’s event. Over the course of the year, these proceeds are re-distributed to community organizations, youth scholarships and international humanitarian projects.

ROTARY SUPPORTS LOCAL NON-PROFITS The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs makes monthly and annual financial gifts over the course of each year: • Monthly Gifts: The club makes charitable contributions (in amounts ranging up to $5,000) to hundreds of worthy non-profits each month.

We eagerly accept letters describing your organization’s needs other than operating costs. Please include specifics about how Rotary can help.

• Major Gifts: Annually the club sponsors one or two major gifts of $5,000 or more given to area organizations seeking to complete a significant special project. Major gift applications for Rotary’s 2020 donation are due by April 1, 2020.

Criteria for these donations are explained on the club’s website at www.SaratogaSpringsRotary.org. You may also get general information at the Rotary booth on the main floor of the Home & Lifestyle Show.

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The Club supported Shelters of Saratoga with a $20,000 donation this past year.

ROTARY SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL RELIEF EFFORTS Part of Rotary’s mission involves donating to world disaster recovery efforts and improving life for citizens in developing countries. The Saratoga Springs Club has sent Shelter Boxes for war refugees in Syria and typhoon victims in the Philippines, funded well construction in Rwanda and supported Pure Water for the World. saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

ROTARY SUPPORTS EDUCATION The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation raises funds to give financial scholarships to deserving high school seniors who plan to pursue additional education. The Foundation (SaratogaSpringScholarships.org) is the 501(c)(3) charitable organization of the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs.

In 2019 the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation awarded 14 scholarships to high school seniors amounting to $73,000 in total.

Stephen Kyne, chair of the Rotary Scholarship Committee (far left) and Greg Grieco, president of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation (far right) stand with the 2019 Rotary scholarship winners.

One-year scholarships ranged in amounts from $2,500 to $6,000. In addition the Foundation presents the Presidential Award scholarship to one high school senior. This award grants $5,000 per year over four years of college. The 2019 Presidential Award winner is Katelyn Ginley, a 2019 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. Katelyn attends Boston College and plans to study biology with the goal of someday becoming a doctor.

THE SECOND ANNUAL PERSEVERANCE AWARDS As we all know life happens, and sometimes a student’s course toward high school graduation is interrupted by events outside his or her control. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Spring introduced its annual Perseverance Awards in 2018. These awards honor those students who, for one reason or another, don’t graduate with their class in June. Instead they persevere during the summer months to finish their course work and earn their high school diplomas in September. In 2019 the Club honored students Rachael Rhodes and Tiffany Blowers. Each received a check for $1000 to help them continue to reach for their dreams.

Award winners Rachael Rhodes (left) and Tiffany Blowers (right) hold their awards proudly at their high school graduation. Rotarians Lisa Nichols and Jim Frey, Club president, cheer them on.

JOIN ROTARY! Membership in the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs offers an excellent opportunity for Saratoga area businesses and individuals to make new friends while making a positive impact on the community and the world. The 80+ members of the Club meet the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant for fellowship, lunch and an informational program. For added convenience, the Club recently introduced a breakfast meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.

Rotary realizes that people are busy and may not be able to attend every meeting. While the club encourages good attendance, members may also get attendance credit through Rotary-sponsored community efforts, extra-curricular club social gatherings and committee volunteer work.

We invite prospective members to join us for breakfast or lunch. Just show up and introduce yourself. Visit SaratogaSpringsRotaryClub.com or stop by the Rotary booth at the show to learn more. Individual and corporate memberships are available. saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

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ERVICE ABOVE SELF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Did you know you can travel to almost every part of the world and find a Rotary Club? Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problemsolvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.

Solving real problems takes commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotarians have used their passion, energy and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Rotary International’s 35,000+ clubs work together to: • Promote peace • Fight disease • Provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene • Save mothers and children • Support education • Grow local economies We provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.

ROTARY WORKS TO END POLIO Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.

For more than 30 years, Rotary has been working to eradicate polio. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. Rotary has reduced polio cases by 99.9% since its first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We’ve helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating the disease worldwide.

Today polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan, but it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.

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SARATOGA ROTARY SUPPORTS MANY CAUSES Here is a sampling of the many organizations supported by Saratoga Springs Rotary Club.

Adirondack Girl Scouts Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga Babe Ruth Baseball Backstretch Employee Service Team Boy Scouts of America Twin Rivers Council CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services Catholic Charities Children’s Museum at Saratoga Double H Ranch Franklin Community Center Maple Avenue Musical Club New England Congregational Presbyterian Church New York State Military Museum Rebuilding Together Salvation Army Saint Clement’s Roman Catholic Parish St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Saratoga Independent School Saratoga Regional YMCA Saratoga Springs Girls and Boys Basketball Program Saratoga Springs High School Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church Saratoga War Horse Saratoga Battlefield Saratoga Bridges Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council Saratoga Hospital Foundation Saratoga Miss Softball Saratoga National Little League Saratoga P.L.A.N. Saratoga Reads Saratoga Rowing Association Saratoga Springs History Museum Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Saratoga Springs Public Library Saratoga Youth Hockey Saratoga Arts Fest Shelters of Saratoga Temple Sinai Wellspring Yaddo Garden Association YMCA Youth Basketball

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OTARY CELEBRATES SERVICE 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD In April the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs named Margie Shepard its 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year. The award honors a Saratoga County resident, aged 65 or older, who demonstrates the Rotary principle of “Service Above Self.”

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“Margie’s dedication to helping her community reduce waste has made Saratoga a more sustainable place to live,” said Wendy Mahaney, manager of Sustainable Saratoga. In addition to serving a six-year term on the Sustainable Saratoga board, Margie plays a major role in many of its initiatives. She originated the “BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag” campaign to encourage people to use alternatives to plastic shopping bags. She also served as a chair of the organization’s Zero Waste Committee.

Margie helped organize many sustainability events, including annual “Saratoga Recycles” days that diverted nearly 30 tons of materials from landfills in 2018, Repair Cafés that helped extend the useful life of more than 100 broken or damaged items, and composting classes that taught more than 60 people to compost in their own backyards.

Ike Pulver, chair of Rotary’s Senior Citizen of the Year committee, and Brian Carroll, 2018-2019 Club president, present the Senior Citizen of the Year award to Margie Shepard.

CHILD SAFETY WITH SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Every child should have a New York State Safe Child Card. You can get yours at the Police Department’s information table for child safety. Receive your free child ID card as well as practical information about keeping your youngsters safe and sound.

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TAKE A LEAP FOR FAMILY FUN It only happens every four years.

Celebrate Leap Day by bringing the whole family to the Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show. It will be like a day at the circus with our fun and zany guests.

Sean “The Prankster” will amaze you with his magical tricks as he makes surprising things happen right before your eyes.

Crazy Christine the Balloon Lady will delight you as she inflates, twists, bends and creates balloon animals, toys and hats.

Hula hoop artist Acadia Rae will roam throughout the show space interacting with guests and performing her mesmerizing hoop artistry.

DIY VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS Our show vendors will take turns giving tutorials and demonstrations to share tricks of the trade. A schedule will be available on the show website (www.RotaryHomeShow.com) and at the show.

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PET ADOPTIONS & ADVICE H

ow can you resist the charms of sweet, furry animals searching for their forever homes?

The Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show is host to four local pet adoption agencies that will be in residence to answer your pet questions and introduce you to adorable new friends who want to go home with you.

Representatives from Saratoga County Animal Shelter, Lucky Puppy North, Peppertree Rescue and HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) will be on hand for advice and pointers on pet adoption and ownership. Even if you aren’t quite ready for a pet, there’s no harm in coming to visit and play with our special animal guests. If you want to do more, we are accepting Leap of Kindness donations of unused pet items for the shelters.

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MAKE AN IN KIND DONATION Hundreds of people across Saratoga County and beyond will celebrate Leap of Kindness Day on Leap Day, February 29. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to participate by using this extra day of the year to do something kind for someone else.

The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs invites you to participate through the Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be collecting the following items to support our friends in need.

• SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29: On behalf of the Salvation Army, we will collect new socks and underwear for all ages and sizes. Bring your donations to the show and place them in the receptacle near our entry table.

• SUNDAY, MARCH 1: Donate an item to the local animal rescue centers operating our pet adoption area. Suggested donations include unused dog and cat beds, food, treats, toys and other pet paraphernalia.

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The Home & Lifestyle Art Exhibition returns once again to the City Center for the entire weekend.

You’ll enjoy booths filled with paintings, woodworking, photography, homemade soaps, jewelry, wine and more.

Don’t miss the Saratoga Springs High School Art display featuring the talents of local high school art students.

Saratoga Arts will award the “Best in Show” high school student with a free one-year membership #saratogahomeandlifestyleartshow

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RTIST LINE-UP Soap & Lotions Cobble Hill Farm Apothecary Furniture Art Michael Whitney Jewelry & Boutique Saratoga Jewels Saratoga Rocks Mixed Media/Painting Thistledown Studio Photography Ladybug Hollow Photography Through My Lens Pottery & Glass CJS Reflections nLindsay Ceramics Woodworking ABC Woodworking Wildwoods Wine & Spirits Olde York Farm Distillery Lakeland Winery

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PECIAL DOOR PRIZE Saratoga Rocks will donate one Triple Crown upholstered bentwood chair from the Clubhouse at the historic Saratoga Racetrack. Put your entry forms into Box B for a chance to win.

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If a Butterfly Could Paint Artist and naturalist Nan Wilson’s museum quality paintings capture the beauty of wild plants and animals.

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hat does a butterfly experience as it is floating through the air and flitting from flower to flower?

abstract backgrounds for the scientifically accurate wildlife she observes during her travels and from her camp in the Adirondacks.

Strapping on a backpack filled with observation gear, Nan Wilson ventures to find out.

“I got into watercolors, not because they were my favorite, but as a matter of time. I had to, because with children, I needed something I could pick up and put down at a moment’s notice,” said Wilson.

“I like to just go out my door and then keep going. I have to move fast. When you’re trying to capture a butterfly laying its eggs, you must be quick. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that no matter where you are, you can do that.

Even on a blade of grass, there’s something happening there,” she said.

FROM THE FRINGE Wilson says she exists on the fringe. She’s a naturalist with a definition of fine art that has evolved over the years.

“When I was young, I thought fine art was very elegant mud piles and sandcastles,” she said with a good-natured laugh.

Exploring the outdoors remained a fascination of hers as she studied art at Syracuse University and went on to work in the art field.

“I really love splashing the paint on the canvas and letting it fly,” she said.

When she had two daughters of her own, Wilson began using materials like colored pencils, acrylic and watercolor paints to create

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WILDLIFE IN REAL LIFE Observing their life cycle while raising locusts, giant swallowtail and monarch butterflies helped to inform Wilson’s work.

Poring over research and resource materials to reference what she saw on her hiking trips, Wilson created an impressive collection of bright and beautiful butterfly paintings.

SHARING THE WONDER The colors moving across Wilson’s original canvases, high-quality prints, notecards and posters, naturally appeal to scientists and outdoor enthusiasts – even at a young age.

Children can’t wait to see what will be at Wilson’s Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show booth.

“They’re very interested in how wonderous and how miraculous the subject matter is of what I’m painting.

I go out of my way to talk to kids and spark an interest in them. My big goal is to bring them in and share what I know because the outdoors is so intriguing,” said Wilson.

Find Nan Wilson online at ThistledownStudio.com

One thing leads to another, and Wilson’s interest in butterflies led to her series of elegant wildflower paintings, 27 of which are in the Adirondack Experience Museum at Blue Mountain Lake’s permanent collection.

In response to the tragic events of 9/11, Wilson created a series of leaf paintings.

Seven of these will be included in the Albany State Museum’s 2021 anniversary exhibition.

She is currently exploring the theme of birds and the intricate details of their feathers.

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BOOTH FEATURE

A SOAP OPERA

How having less gave one couple the freedom to live a more fulfil ing life.

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dozen years ago, John and Staci Ducharme wanted to wash away the drama of the daily grind.

Their lives seemed to revolve around sustaining a cycle of consumerism that left them feeling like they were stuck on a work-to-spend treadmill.

Then Staci read an article about a couple who had started down the path toward a different kind of life.

“After reading about it, that was all I could think of. It just felt right. Learning about voluntary simplicity and the FIRE movement (Financially Independent Retire Early) allowed us to see there was another option,” she said.

SIMPLE NOT SPARTAN Soon, they found having less was more fulfilling.

The couple began their simpler lifestyle by selling some of the stuff they’d accumulated and downsizing, moving from a condo in Clifton Park to a farmhouse in Rock City Falls in 2008.

Then, Staci began experimenting to see what they could make instead of buy. On less than an acre of land, they grow their own vegetables and raised 35 chickens, selling a gorgeous assortment of different colored eggs to a loyal customer base each week at the Spa City Farmer’s Market.

Soap however, is the staple sustaining the Ducharme’s dream.

“We were like other people, buying a higher end (of what they think is soap but is actually detergent). We honestly did not think there was a difference,” said Staci.

Since she was trying to make everything from scratch (at least once) she did some research, developed a recipe, and made a batch of soap.

“Within the first week of using it, we noticed a difference.

Normally, we’d shower and then use a ton of lotion during the day for dry skin. We were shocked because right away we were not using nearly the lotion that we had before. We thought it was the weather causing our dry skin but really, it was the soap,” she said.

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Charmed by their discovery, the couple began handing out the soaps as gifts.

People told Staci they wanted to have soap to use throughout the year, not only at Christmas, so she started making more and selling Cobble Hill Farm Apothecary bath and skincare products at local craft shows, farmers markets and online.

“That first year I thought, ‘maybe it’ll take off’ but it was very part-time because we were both still working,” she said.

Then their soap making business exploded. After their full-time jobs, the couple’s days still held long hours of producing, packaging, and selling soaps.

“By midsummer we were exhausted and said, ‘Something’s got to give.

We can’t keep doing this.’ We were saying ‘yes’ to everyone and that was craziness,” said Staci.

Because the business continued to grow and their spending continued to decrease, they were comfortable taking the leap into full selfemployment two years ago.

“Working for ourselves allows us to be our own boss, take time for ourselves and for activities we enjoy, and fosters lower stress, increased peace, and a mindset of gratitude.”

BEHIND THE SCENES BLOG Transforming their lifestyle has been quite the story – one that Staci documents in her blog, “Life at Cobble Hill Farm”.

“I started a blog because I got so much out of reading other people’s stories who were blogging about the type of lifestyle we were delving into,” she said.

She began taking pictures of their rural life, as well.

“The first thing people see is the picture. If they’re not drawn to the picture, they’re not going to read what follows it,” said Staci.

People are connecting to what she is doing.

“Everybody takes something different away from the blog. Some find it encouraging, want to take a step back and make some changes in their own lives. Some just enjoy the antics of the dog, cat and the chickens.” saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

THE SLOW SHAVE There are now 30 varieties of Cobble Hill Farm soaps, and a skin care line that includes body milks, body butters, shampoo soaps, deodorants, lip balms, and shaving sets.

Their seasonal scents and farm-fresh ingredients are suitable for a variety of skin types. There are the rich scents of honey almond butter, lemon, birch, coffee, and even beer, among others.

This spring, they will be adding Hawaiian Breeze – a soap with Mexican Tuberose (a gardenia-like essential oil) to their product line.

John hand-turns razor handles, stands, and shave brushes from maple, walnut, cherry, lilac, and other woods, assorted burls, fire hose, or antlers before adding a smooth acrylic finish.

“Men who normally wouldn’t, love taking that extra time for themselves to shave the oldfashioned way,” said Staci.

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BOOTH FEATURE

ACCENTS AT ALLERICE The vibrant Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show is a great place to get excited about future projects, but it’s also a place where you can buy things to brighten up your home...TODAY!

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he Accents, Gifts, Décor & More booth is a special selection of pieces highlighting what you can find at their space inside the Allerdice Ace Hardware on Route 9 in Malta.

Feel the softness of ArtWalk 100% cotton hand-knit baby blankets and apparel from Peru in a variety of playful prints.

“A lot of people don’t know about Accents and the uniquely beautiful items we carry. The show is a great way to educate them about the variety of things we offer in the store,” said Accents Buyer and Manager Linda Avramidis.

At the Accents booth, there are hundreds of pieces from their Natural Life department, including key chains, pillows, blankets and garden art.

FROM HARDWARE TO WOMEN’S WEAR Amid the trickling fountain, glowing lights, and pleasantly scented candles, there are a variety of unexpected items for sale.

“When Accents started more than 16 years ago in the Saratoga store, it was to give women something to look at and browse through while their husbands shopped for hardware. Now, women are actually excited about coming here themselves and leaving their husbands at home,” said Avramidis At their booth, you can explore their collection of silky Australian scarves, artisan jewelry and other women’s accessories.

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FROM THE INSIDE OUT

It’s never too early to be thinking “summer” with lake house décor and supplies that get the party started.

Find a memorable conversation piece; such as an Indonesian-made driftwood bell or a root-wood and handblown glass fishbowl (like those on display in both the Malta and the Saratoga Springs YMCAs).

See the Spirit of Saratoga come alive in their line of uncommon gifts that will appeal to any equine enthusiast.

All items will be available to purchase at the show with cash or credit.

While you may be surprised by what you can find here, there’s one thing you can be sure of, said Avramidis; “Accents will have things that delight you!”

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Exhibitors As of January 23, 2020; subject to change.

See updated information at www.rotaryhomeshow.com To find specific vendors and their booth assignments, please pick up a show map when you enter the City Center.

APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT Aerus Electrolux Earl B. Feiden Emerich Sales & Service BANKING & INSURANCE Adirondack Trust Company Saratoga’s Community FCU Saratoga National Bank and Trust Trustco Bank BASEMENT SPECIALIST Adirondack Basement Systems All-Dry Basements Builders & Building Supplies Allerdice Building Supply Bellamy Remodeling Bonacio Construction Curtis Lumber Company EMK Construction Geodesic Earthworks Myers Construction Patriot Construction of Upstate NY Saratoga Quality Hardware Suburban Construction CONSUMER & PRO SERVICES Apex Welding April Fresh Cleaning EXTERIOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES Adirondack Overhead Door Co. Advanced Spray Foam BDB Paving & General Contracting Gutter Helmet Jerome Roofing Siding & Insulation Logix Insulated Concrete Forms Morgan Construction Services Northeast Seamless Gutter Co.

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Northeast Spray Foam Patio Enclosures (Great Day Improvements) PPG Paint Company Seamless Gutter & Supply Co. Stone Industries HVAC, ENERGY & WATER Aztech Geothermal Culligan of Scotia Dandelion Geothermal Family Danz Heating and Cooling Green Mountain Energy John Ray & Sons Kasselman Solar Mohawk Heating Suburban Service Group INTERIOR DÉCOR & PAINTING Allerdice Building Supply Budget Blinds Granite & Marble Works KITCHEN & BATH American Kitchen & Bath Renewal Capitol Kitchen and Baths Instant Bath Inc/Bath Fitter Queensbury Tile & Spa Re-bath of Albany Saratoga Kitchen and Baths Softub Express, a division of Pettis Pools

LANDSCAPING Bio Fusion Designs Decker’s Pondscapes DNR Lawn & Landscaping/ Sealcoating Grasshopper Gardens Mandy Spring Farm Nursery Saratoga Sod Farm Yard Work N More Property Services MISCELLANEOUS Capital Mohawk PRISM Saratoga Springs Police Department Saratoga Today The Saratogian PET SERVICES Milton Manor Pet Resort & Spa Top Dog Pet Fence REAL ESTATE The Capital Team at eXp Realty UMH Properties, Inc. WELLNESS Saratoga CBD Company WINDOW, DOOR, FENCES & PATIOS Comfort Window and Door Invisible Fence of the Tri-Cities and Hudson Valley Overhead Door Company of Glens Falls Renewal by Anderson of Eastern NY Telescope Casual Furniture The Home Depot Upstate Retractable Screens Window Depot

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COLOR

stimulates EMOTION, it characterizes SOCIETY, it has the ability to change our MOODS

…it’s POWERFUL! Classic Blue

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s we move into 2020, the consensus points towards nature…simple woods, handwoven & recycled textiles and handblown glass…steering us toward a greater sense of sustainability and imperfect, casual living. Strong geometric forms, which have been dubbed “Neo-Deco” are on the horizon with minimalism evoking a stronger eye toward a Japanese aesthetic. Throughout these declarations, color plays a big role…It’s the background, the personality of textiles, it arouses the senses and stimulates our view on the future. The “Color of the Year” isn’t random, it’s experts attending trade shows and art exhibits, travels around the world to connect with different cultures, it’s people watching and social media temperature cues…it’s a summation of the human experience reflected in one

hue. With that…let’s examine what the big three color manufacturers announced for 2020!

First, Pantone, which is color for the print and textile industry, chose “Classic Blue.” Reflective of the human sensory perception, the attendees at the Manhattan 2020 Color Reveal noted its scent in the room as “a contemplation of where sky and sea meet;” “the taste of flowering vines;” “the touch of a soft velvety texture;” “the sound as vivid as nostalgia” and “the taste of blue raspberry syrup.” To revive your senses, be bold and paint a central room’s molding Classic Blue…introduce a hint of this color with blue dinner glasses or brighten your yard by planting some Bellfower and Delphinium. On a personal note, wrap yourself in a blue printed scarf or treat yourself to a Sapphire bracelet!

Naval #6244

First Light #2102-70

BM Golden Straw #2152-50

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In the same vein, Sherwin Williams selected, “Naval” #6244, stating the color is “on the horizon between ocean and evening sky…a color of infinite calmness…a place to hang your stars.” It’s both sophisticated and confident yet enduring and grounding as we move into a new decade.

Blue is a personal favorite of mine…I love BLUE! It’s a color that reflects the sky and therefore is enduring and limitless. Don’t be afraid to inject blue cabinets into your home. I just finished my own bathroom renovation and installed one of my custom designed, hand crafted cabinets in Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue with an accent of walnut! Just a little tease, you’ll have to follow me on Instagram to see that one!

Benjamin Moore took another approach to 2020 by revealing “First Light” #2102-70, a rosy pink to symbolize an upbeat and optimistic start to the next decade. With blue undertones, this color is beyond pink, it’s stunning for a casual sitting room or dining area complimented by BM White Heron OC-57 on the ceiling.

Breathe fresh air into your adjacent kitchen with BM Golden Straw 2152-50. Try combining First Light with any of the hues from the entire Benjamin Moore 2020 Color Palette…It’s so adaptable…a timeless way to lighten up into the new decade!

Simple, natural & casual…2020 is a decade to be yourself. Be optimistic, dream into the infinite heavens, thrive in your imperfect self…Allow color to empower YOU! Until next time my friends,

Colleen Coleman of CMC Design Studio LLC AKBD, CAPS & True Color Expert colleen@cmcdesignstudio.net @cmcdesignstudiollc “Creating Environments for Life” TM

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Buzzworthy

Colleen Coleman’s

Award-Winning Designs

Solve Your Space Problems WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER PHOTO BY SUSAN BLACKBURN PHOTOGRAPHY

Imagine what would

craftsman I meet; like metal forgers, woodworkers, ceramic and tile artisans, the list goes on and on. Incorporating custom pieces into my client’s design elevates the meaning of personal, distinctive and intimate! Events like the High Point Market and The International Builders Show are great resources for seeing what’s to come.”

happen if an award-winning designer saw your home and was thrilled by its potential.

Instead of seeing the challenges of an empty kitchen or a small bathroom, she envisions efficiency and the serene sanctuary that she knows it can become.

Fortunately, there is just such a person in Saratoga, and she’s creating quite the buzz.

WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT Coleman’s expertise is in creating custom crafted cabinetry, and she finds it invigorating to share this knowledge with clients, design interns and others in the community.

“With each client, I love bringing energy and excitement into their project! My passion for interior design drives my creativity to develop layouts which speak to the homeowner’s lifestyle,” said Colleen Coleman, AKBD, Principal Interior Designer at CMC Design Studio, LLC.

In “Colleen’s Picks,” her feature column in Simply Saratoga magazine, Coleman shares history, little-known facts, furniture and décor pieces that have a real continental charm, to help readers develop a deeper understanding of the elements of great design for use in their own homes.

HARVESTING THE HONEY This drive has earned Coleman numerous industry awards – five in the last year alone (three from the Tri-State National Kitchen and Bath Association and two from the Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association).

Currently, Coleman is working on both local and long-distance projects while also renovating her own home.

This recognition came from within a competitive field that includes the Capital Region’s elite builders and large cabinet supply houses throughout Vermont and Massachusetts.

Coleman said that becoming an award-winning designer is all about working side-by-side with some extraordinary clients.

“I have exceptional clients… bottom line! Award-winning designs are the soul of a client’s desires manifested into reality. I appreciate the hours of discovery invested by my clients, allowing me to understand how they function in their homes so their project is a true reflection of who they are. The awards echo their

So, how does she do it all?

dedication and trust in me to bring all their selections together in harmony,” said Coleman.

boys; Matthew, Andrew and Daniel, being a Room Mom and working part-time at a design firm.

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Coleman’s love of learning, and the support she received from her family, including her husband, George, was a winning combination.

“Faith brings peace to my crazy schedule and offers moments of calm in a storm. I start my day at 5 am reading the bible. It’s a powerful source of encouragement and strength.

By days end, a long walk with my husband, or a powerful vinyasa flow allows me to turn off my studio buzz and center on family.”

“I love to travel and see the architectural elements of the past; places like Italy, Norway, Newport RI, New Orleans, Charleston SC and more! I am also inspired by the many

To see how award-winning hard work transforms spaces, follow Colleen Coleman on Instagram @cmcdesignstudiollc

Why do clients trust Coleman?

Four years after taking her first drafting class, Coleman graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree from the Sage College of Albany.

That was a busy time. She excelled at school while also caring for her three

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Award-Winning Designs

Inspire Your Imagination WRITTEN BY COLLEEN COLEMAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN BLACKBURN PHOTOGRAPHY

To begin, I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to share my award-winning designs with my readers. If you’ve read my column, Colleen’s Picks, you know I L.O.V.E. talking about interior design, working with clients and just seeing the joy on the faces of those I have guided to fulfilling their dream space.

YOU are MY inspiration!

Each project has a life of its own and can never be duplicated. I am asked all the time, “Have you done work like this before?” my answer is always… “No, your project is about you, not just about the project itself.” You see, when I win awards, my clients benefit.

I know, that sounds strange, but, its recognition of the dedication, hard work and attention to detail that has been deposited into their project, resulting in not only a personal achievement for the homeowner, but one that is an inspiration for others. So, let’s get inspired, shall we? I’d love to guide you through a few of my projects so you too can achieve your dreams. And if you need a little help getting there…well…you know where to find me!

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ne of this year’s multi-award-winning projects was a Greek Revival Farmhouse built for a gentleman who had very specific desires for his home but needed guidance in achieving his goals.

We had long conversations on his vision and how he would like to LIVE in his home. This is one of the most important aspects of good design.

The function of your home far outweighs the form. In that, I mean the way it looks should only be considered after you have tackled the why!

This is key…I can’t stress it enough!

For instance, with this Greek Revival kitchen, the client and I imagined that the kitchen would represent the Greek Revival home that once stood on the property. Elements such as the authentic barn beams and the brick backsplash gave the impression that the house was built around a remaining portion of an earlier residence. The Baker’s Table, which sits center of the kitchen, was custom designed to house a dishwasher without giving up its secret! The table (“Not an Island” as my client would say) was crafted out of reclaimed cherry and topped with soapstone, a reference to the United States’ “original countertop,” sourced since the 19th century.

Now if you look at this kitchen, the main cooking area is only a little over 13-1/2 feet deep. Don’t ever let a small amount of space keep you from achieving your ultimate desires.

If you can’t go out…go up! Use every ounce of space wisely! Make a list of HOW you use your kitchen, what you like and what you don’t.

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Then be sure to look around and note all those things that never have a home. Your design should evolve out of what your NEEDS are, not what looks pretty; that will come later! Find a home for everything you need most while you prepare meals. Draft a dream list…go ahead… put that prep sink down, if that makes your kitchen FUNCTION for you in the end, it was worth every penny! What needs to be within reach and what can be stored outside the immediate area is key to assessing the best use of your space. I added pull-out cabinets (1) above the wall oven/microwave area, so all the contents come out to him! How many times have you taken a ladder to get that bowl buried way in the back of the upper cabinet…too many times! Also, the tall pullout pantry (2) arose as a solution for proper clearance of the refrigerator and added an immense amount of storage in one gentle pull!

I’m a drawer fanatic! (3) With full extension glides being THE minimum I will offer my clients, all the contents of the drawer come into view!

Imagine never having to crawl into your base cabinet again to sift through all the pots and pans to find that one lid…oh a dream indeed!

The kitchen range was flanked with banks of drawers while two larger drawers below housed all his pots and pans at the ready! Note how the range (4) is softly proud of the other cabinets while the crown above beckons to the stately stainless-steel hood. Allowing movement to occur in your cabinets permits the beholder to wonder in delight. It’s breathtaking! And don’t miss how the beams seem to disappear into the same crown…it’s an illusion of old mixing with new! You too can achieve these little nuances if you just think outside the box! saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

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Be sure to pay attention to your lighting (5 & 6) as well!

A design is lost if not illuminated properly! These fixtures were all hand crafted, just as they would have been in years past. It was the final nod to old meets new…they even have LED bulbs! Just a tip, your lighting should be 2% of your project budget. It seems like a small number, but most times, the lighting is left until last and sacrificed due to budget…so PLAN for the lighting! We’ll talk more later…

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Antiques (7) are amazing! Even in a modern design, adding a piece of the past unites a refreshed view of design with the past it was created from. My client’s oak dry sink with a copper liner was originally his bar. I designed a custom bar cabinet under his staircase (8a)… check out a sneak peek - the copper lined pull-out tray (8b) was inspired by his antique dry sink… so I suggested using it as his main cabinet for dishes, glasses and other items essential to dining at his Grandfather’s table. With a few open shelves designed in the fashion of the antique cabinet, he gained immense storage by repurposing a piece he already had! What do you own that you could repurpose?

Don’t neglect the flooring! (9) Here’s a little trick we used…

The main floor of the kitchen is wide planked oak; the remainder of the first floor is wide planked cherry. We delineated the hallway from the living room by inserting an oak partition perpendicular to the living room hardwoods.

In design, what you put on the floor can direct traffic as much as a wall. Remember that! Area rugs speak volumes too! Don’t be afraid to place an area rug over your wall-towall to create an intimate space!

Bathrooms, especially the Master Bath (10 & 11), is a highly sought-after oasis. Remember, think of HOW you use your bathroom before you design the WHAT! This Master Bath was originally part of my client’s study. With a request to keep the bathroom accessible as he aged, I collaborated with the architects at S.D. Atelier to revamp his master suite and capture this space. With 9’ ceilings, placing the soaring, glass framed shower center stage of the bath created a private toilet area, while framing his distinguished vanity area. The stunning zero threshold entry to the shower maintained a 36” opening for ease of use with a walker or wheelchair. A 60” turn radius is also present just outside the stall as required for ADA standards.

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See what I mean about the WHY directing the WHAT! In this case, I staggered the tile in a linear pattern to allow for ease of cleaning…something you always want to consider, especially in a bathroom…As the idea of installing a waterfall edge on the knee walls came to light, I was inspired to conceive two dueling niches (12) which set the stage for the raked, textured marble wall & floor tile which is neatly framed by a darker polished option.

The textured stone then cascades down the plumbed wall like a waterfall and over the tiled-in linear drain below, spilling onto the framed bathroom floor beyond. You see, the direction you place your tile can turn any layout into a masterpiece…even a simple subway tile on a tighter budget can look fabulous!

In the vanity area (13), the client had an affection for wood, so, we brought the cherry of the hardwood floors into the bath via the cabinetry. I am a die-hard custom, handmade cabinet designer! I love working with my clients to capture every ounce of space available for storage while adding little details such w book matched panels with continuous grain stile and rails, or incorporating quarter turned wood details into a painted millwork piece. Hand designing each piece doesn’t make it more expensive, it makes the investment you’ve made more efficient per dollar spent. You don’t often see drawers in a vanity, but it’s a standard in my designs! Full extension glides allow the user to access all their belongings easily! How to work around the p-trap to maintain use of the entire drawer is a specialty of mine. And don’t think the vanity is the stopping point for millwork! The paneled wall mirror area in this bath added a note of sophistication for the master of the house. The panels (14) reflected the woodwork of the vanity while elegantly presenting the wall sconces. On a budget, take some time to source framed mirrors which will speak to an element in your space.

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The plumbing fixtures should also be considered wisely. By adding a rain shower head and handheld, the shower becomes more than a rudimentary need, it creates an experience for the user. And my clients love the attention to detail when I place the valves at the shower entry, allowing them to warm the water without getting wet!

I told you we’d talk lighting again!... Overhead Gimbal Lighting (recessed lights that can tilt) throughout the house offer an ambient source of light while the ascending, masculine sconces (14) in this bath generate task lighting for shaving, etc. Be sure to note whether the lights you select for your bath are moisture rated…very important when designing a bathroom with a shower! Other areas to watch is the appropriate height of the fixture (15). In this case, we had 9’ ceilings throughout the first floor so the selections could not be taller than 24” to allow for a 7’ clearance in areas of passage. Over a table it is customary to start at 36” or higher…that’s 66” above the floor and up. Each light fixture should also tell a story. Take for instance the front door entry light (16); it’s essentially an inverted pyramid which points directly to 4 scalloped shells etched into the slate floor below…a symbol of the family’s crest. In fact, there are several areas of the home where this story continues, like the kitchen backsplash, the Baker’s Table drawer pulls and an inset slate piece (17) at the fireplace mantle with…you guessed it… etched scalloped shells! It’s these little details that awaken the spirit of a visitor as they begin to see the references throughout the home. It brought a huge smile to my homeowner as well! Back to lighting…In the master bedroom, this light (18) was chosen to reflect a husband and wife. The protective outer frame, stoic and crafted with a bronze finish while the interior light pendant is delicate, graceful and crafted of brass. If I had more time, I’d tell you every story. But alas, I must move on! What story do you see in these fixtures? For your own home, my advice is to take the time to understand the mood you are creating and allow your selections to reveal who you are!

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On a smaller bathroom scale, a powder room (19) can be a fun space to add a bit of individuality without breaking the bank. These two half baths were inspired by the vanity. The first was all about the wood selection, reclaimed chestnut (20). A rare find but that’s what my millwork shop specializes in! Incorporating the knots gave the impression that the cabinet was refurbished from an older piece. Even in a 30” vanity, a drawer (21) was added to house the toilet paper…easy access when the roll goes empty…if you know what I mean! It’s the little details that matter, that breathe life into a room and make it your own!

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For the other half bath, the hand forged copper bowl and faucet (22) were the perfect complement to my client’s antique cabinet (23) from her childhood. She and her brother would sit with their backs to this old record box and listen to music as kids. After acquiring it from her family, she didn’t know what to do with it.

When I suggested an antique piece for her bath, she quickly brought me to her bedroom where it sat as a nightstand. A little love by my millwork shop and some elbow grease by the client…she hand waxed it herself and refurbished the antique mirror above; her memory became a focal point for telling a story.

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And let’s not forget the mudroom (24)! Let’s face it…we all know that most people enter their homes through their garage door.

This room takes the brunt of your outdoor messes…from dirty shoes to storing all your hats, mittens, coats and more! Well let’s start to treat this space with all the respect it deserves…A space that says, “Welcome Home!” While renovating a large Victorian in Saratoga, the clients requested that I assist them with their mudroom. They preferred closed, cubby-styled cabinets for coats but also requested storage for crafting items, wrapping paper, etc. A seat to tie shoes… and…a place for the kitty litter box was a must. Oh dear…there went the welcome home theme. Not to fear! The main cubbies (25 & 26) were crafted to soar just below the open transom windows to the butler’s pantry beyond. The open space below the cubbies is adequate for a cooler to nestle in for summer activities with room to spare for shoes. The decorative bench (27), which took elements from the home, anchored the run of cabinets. Crafted out of cherry, this extended plank ran the length of the entire unit. The two central His & Hers cabinets incorporated cherry rails lined with brass hooks for personal items. As for the cats…well…a small opening was carefully located under the last cubby for access to the hidden feline lavatory (28) with a secret access panel for cleaning.

Problem solved…all the way around. Rethink the purpose of your mudroom…my personal mudroom wears two hats! In the winter it’s full of coats and boots with cubbies labeled for hats, mittens and scarves. In the summertime, the baskets are removed, and the cubbies house our pool towels, neatly rolled for easy grab & go! Make your mudroom more than just a room for shoes and coats…It deserves to be part of your home!

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Be inspired…interview yourself…be honest! Create an environment for YOUR life! What you need is not always what’s trending! A well-functioning home is a priceless castle! Enjoy the process of updating, renovating or building. And if you don’t think you can do it alone, you know where to find me…

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APPLIANCE TRENDS COOKING IN

2020 WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLLEEN COLEMAN

In the fall of 2019, I was invited

by Earl B. Feiden’s to review, first-hand, the new Signature Kitchen Suite Appliances (aka…SKS) at their showroom in Napa Valley, CA. In my Simply Saratoga Holiday article “Colleen’s Picks,” I touched on a few of these items but felt that as we move into 2020, a deeper look of how these appliances have transcended the market would greatly benefit my readers who are preparing for a renovation in the near future.

First, let’s get some cooking terminology out of the way. One of the hottest cooking methods now available in the residential market is Sous Vide. It’s French for “under vacuum.”

Food is prepared and sealed in a vacuum bag, then, placed in a bath of water set to a precise temperature. No worries about how long, check out the apps “innit” and “Sidechef” with 18,000 recipes including videos! So why Sous Vide? It’s healthier cooking. You see, when you vacuum seal your food, you are salvaging all the vitamins and minerals usually lost in traditional cooking methods. And best of all, you CANNOT overcook your food! The water bath is set to a desired temperature specifically for that food. Once your food is done, it doesn’t have the ability to overcook as it has reached its maximum temperature. Now that’s a recipe for success in the kitchen! In fact, the SKS Sous Vide is so precise, it is the only residential option approved by the Culinary Research & Education Academy “CREA,” which has trained many of the world’s most celebrated chefs on this slow cooking revolution.

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Switching to cooktops, most of us today are investing in either an electric or gas cooktop. We have heard about Induction Cooking, but all the details are still foggy. Let’s clear the air. Induction is not new; it’s been around since 1933 when Frigidaire unveiled it at the “Century of Progress” World’s Fair in Chicago. Since then, many of the modern-day manufacturers have taken this technology and revived it in the market. With greater interest, the cost has decreased as well. So how does it work? The electromagnetic field (electricity +magnetism) heats your pan directly, which in turn heats your food more rapidly and evenly. You see, under the glass surface, there’s an electronically controlled coil of metal which generates a changing magnetic field. This “change” does not generate heat directly, it creates a flow of current throughout the pan you put on top of the glass plate, thus creating heat within the pan itself. That is why the induction cooktop is not “hot” in and of itself. It may be hot due to the transfer of heat from the pan, but once you take your pan away, the heat diminishes rapidly. Imagine, no burnt food on the bottom of your pot and water that heats so fast you barely had time to make the marinara! As for the cookware, here’s a quick tip on pan selection…choose an “induction-compatible” set or more simply, if a magnet sticks to your current set, you’re golden!

My recommendation for your next kitchen would be the SKS 48-inch Dual-Fuel Pro Range. I’ve cooked on this range, it’s a masterpiece for the senses! With four gas burners, two ultra-high and two ultra-low, you can perfect your culinary skills from stir fry to the perfect reduction. On either side rests a full Sous Vide bath and a dual zoned induction cooktop. With an 18” steam/convection oven paired with a 30” Pro-Heat convection oven,your multi-faceted cooking experience is only an order away! My favorite part…each knob has its own timer! Not to mention it’s Wi-Fi enabled and has the best LCD interactive screen on the market! Not to worry if a 48” range is too large for your galley,there are plenty of options and combinations to choose from. Ok, all this talk about food needs to accompanied by wine! I know you love your wine as much as I do, but how do you store it? Ideally, 55 °F is best for long term storage, however, with a dual zone wine column, you can opt to keep your whites and bubbly at serving temperatures between 40°F (bubbly) and 50 °F (white wine). Personally, I like to take my red wine out about ½ hour prior to serving. Here are a few mindful hints for properly storing YOUR wine investment:

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Always store your wine horizontally to keep the cork moist, which in turn, keeps the wine sealed tightly Minimize light exposure as it will cause an imbalance in the taste.

LED lights do not produce as much heat and therefore are a recommended source of illumination Minimize vibrations as it dulls the flavor and stirs up sediment sometimes found on the bottom of the bottle Ensure proper humidity between 50% - 70%. Anything below 50% will dry the cork out and risk the integrity of the wine. For the wine collector, poor humidity can damage the label, thus decreasing the value of your investment.

Similarly, do not store your wine in your food refrigerator as the temperature and humidity fluctuate each time you open the door.

To honor all these requirements of good wine keeping, the SKS 30” Classic Wine Column has it all! With a 146-bottle wine capacity, you can monitor your vast collection with the “True Sommelier” app… it will even learn your preferences and make recommendations for pairings. I’m crying tears of pure wine joy... it’s a masterpiece!

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Now, if you happen to love wine with a good cigar, we need to talk about ridding your clothes of that after-smell. New to the market is a steam cleaning care system called “The Styler.” It’s not just for dad’s suit coat, its way beyond that… it rids your kids’ sporting equipment of… well…stinky sweat, eliminates germs from your toddler’s favorite daycare stuffed toy, and aids in retaining those hard-to-iron pant creases while you steam the wrinkles away! With a simple interior water tank, the steam action is infused into the cabin to remove odors and germs gently. It can even gently speed dry delicate sweaters.

With a vertical profile, this 18” wide unit is a perfect addition to your laundry room or even personal walk-in closet! Equipped with 2 hangers, one pants hanger area on the door and a shelf, there’s a multitude of cleaning that can be accomplished in just one run. My professional opinion…I recommend a Styler in all future laundry areas. Here’s the bottom line…It will ultimately reduce your dry-cleaning costs while offering an environmentally friendly option…Now that’s innovation at its best!

Do you see why I had to share my experience with you? …it would have been selfish for me to keep it all to myself. With each of these lovely appliances available on the showroom floor, be sure to visit Earl B. Feiden’s to get a first-hand look of how your renovation can put your home into a 2020 frame of mind! Be sure to ask for Guy Jordan at their Latham location and let him know I sent you!

Until next time my friends,

Colleen Coleman of CMC Design Studio LLC AKBD, CAPS & True Color Expert colleen@cmcdesignstudio.net @cmcdesignstudiollc “Creating Environments for Life” TM

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Like a Moth to a Flame How to have an IRRESISTIBLE FIRE FEATURE IN YOUR BACKYARD WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER PHOTOS PROVIDED

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t draws us in. The light, the heat. Our burning desire to be near fire is a primal urge that will never be quenched.

Whether it is as the centerpiece of a cozy circle or an intimate spot where you can soak up the warmth, fire pits, fire bowls and fire places satisfy our thirst for the flames.

FIRED UP “With fire features on the rise due to the more modern, convenient operation and styling, these added features to your outdoor living space will be enjoyable for the whole family,” said Parker Crossley, Senior Landscape Designer at Grasshopper Gardens, Inc. Grasshopper Gardens, Inc., based in Gansevoort, is a family-owned and operated company with more than 28 years of experience assisting in the design and implementation of custom fire features for your outdoor living spaces.

“With technology always on the rise, improvements to fire features are always keeping up with the times,” he said.

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BURNING WITH CURIOSITY While wood-burning fire units will never go out of style, they’ve come a long way. Electrify your imagination with today’s hottest landscape and container designs.

A sleek copper free-standing fire bowl with mesh spark-arrester cover easily transforms a campfire where the kids can cook s’mores into a safe focal point for your next family get-together.

Don’t let unpredictable winds cause your party to go up in smoke – choose an outdoor fireplace that sends smoke up the chimney and away from your guests.

Cast concrete containers come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Communicate a sense of old-world charm with a rounded bowl or choose a square shape for a more contemporary look.

FUEL THE FLAMES The crackling sound and fragrance of burning wood can’t be replicated, but rising embers require that wood fires be a safe distance from structures – optimally more than 20 feet.

If space is at a premium, or you’ve just cooled to the thought of hauling and stacking wood, feeding the fire, and disposing of the ashes, radiate in the simplicity of natural or propane gas.

“The ease of operation for gas-driven units has them increasing in popularity, you simply ignite it for an enjoyable flame and turn it off when you’re done,” said Crossley.

Have the fire roaring by the time you get there with app-driven electronic ignition systems that let you turn the unit on and off with your phone or mobile device.

Grasshopper Gardens works with licensed third-party plumbers and electricians to complete the line installation and your existing fuel supplier for delivery.

LIGHT MY FIRE Fire features add value to your home. Working in phases makes it affordable.

Be fearless and mix landscaping materials. Surround your fire with sand, natural or paver stone patios. Create pathways through the lawn leading you to the fire feature area. Balance the energy with a backyard water feature.

Intensify your excitement and fully utilize your outdoor space at any time of day with landscape lighting.

Consider incorporating groovy speakers or entertainment units, pizza ovens, and outdoor refrigerators. Complete your grilling area and keep it tidy with built-in cabinetry and storage for utensils, towels, and spices for a flavorful experience.

Top it off with a fashionable pergola or upgrade to a pavilion.

To find out more about all the landscape design, construction, and maintenance possibilities go to GrasshopperGardens.com

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design trends [AND FOURTH] COLOR IS BACK IN THE KITCHEN Color is now trending in the kitchen.

Though white is still a favorite, we see more and more color on the horizon.

Also, a mixture of cabinet finishes.

Cabinets in a natural wood finish paired with ones stained or painted in a rich color. New is the addition of a third cabinet finish in larger kitchens.

UNIQUE LIGHTING Lighting fixtures certainly have evolved immensely with some now being seen as art pieces.

THE COLORFUL HOUSE Mix more and more color into your existing space. Neutral toned large furniture pieces take on new life when surrounded by wonderful colors. Colorful rugs, draperies, wallpaper and accessories all help to bring a space alive.

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design trends & MARBLE WORKS, INC.

MARGARET ROOHAN, OWNER

VIBRANT BLUES AND GREENS Just a pop of color can make a world of difference. Add color to kitchens with a painted cabinet, a beautiful island color, a vibrant backsplash or fresh coat of paint.

The blues and greens in this natural Santorini Quartzite island stand out against the light grey, almost white cabinetry.

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& MARBLE WORKS, INC. WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN Natural stone, including marble and soapstone warm up spaces and coordinate with everything.

Achieve a very contemporary look with traditional Danby marble from Vermont.

For a fresh country feel, a local garnet stone from the Adirondacks is delightful in this kitchen, which also features salvaged flooring and a vintage farmhouse sink.

LOTS OF EXTRA DETAILS An interesting mix of materials makes for a warm, inviting look in kitchens, mudrooms, laundry rooms, work spaces and outdoor living spaces.

Couple the classic feathery veining of a luxurious Italian Carrara marble island with the captivating contrast of a black granite perimeter.

A bold centerpiece is right at home surrounded by natural wood. The durability of natural Quartizite and the energy of soapstone come together beautifully in this Saratoga remode.

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KRISTIN SICA, MARKETING MANAGER

ADDING A POP OF COLOR Choosing a color is such a personal experience, and while neutrals will always be in style, it seems as though more and more people are wanting to experiment with color in their space.

The last couple of years have seen a growth in the movement of custom colored cabinets. Though white, gray and wood-toned cabinetry are still popular, designers are adding some creativity with color to kitchen islands or details like hoods and moldings.

For 2020, Pantone has let us know that we will still be seeing earth-inspired palettes, such as blues and greens, but with new bursts of bright warm colors in the orange and yellow families. Be sure to choose a color that you love that will keep you interested long term.

Check out the custom color palette with Decora cabinetry. They can also make any color in the Sherwin Williams color wheel for a truly personalized design!

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GOLDEN TONES Manufacturers are offering up even more choices in gold-tone finishes.

Rose gold, black gold, brushed golds, and bright golds are lining the manufacturer’s catalogs with a Midas touch of elegance.

This is no longer your grandmother’s polished brass! Check out the brandnew Dorval Faucet in Champagne bronze by Delta! This fairytale beauty’s design was inspired by the Bavarian Neuschwanstein castle in Germany. *Designer Tip: Match your decorative cabinet hardware to your faucet finish for both kitchen and bathroom. The beautiful gold tones will perfectly complement those earth-inspired cabinet colors we mentioned earlier! saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

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FEWER UPPER CABINETS, MORE OPEN SHELVING The aesthetic appeal is clear. The look of a “no wall cabinets kitchen” is attractive, sleek, and a simple-yetsophisticated look without a lot of fuss.

Driven by the farmhouse movement, open shelving is growing more popular with younger homeowners.

You see them everywhere, from HGTV to Instagram.

This trend does save you money on full wall cabinetry but at the sacrifice of storage. Base cabinets are picking up the slack and are now more important than ever to contain functional storage solutions.

Homeowners are seeking out and purchasing better storage solutions within the cabinetry. These can include: appliance garages for small appliances, drawer dividers for cutlery and utensils, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers, roll-out trays and caddies for pots and pans; as well as wastebasket cabinets and/or deep drawers for garbage and recyclables.

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This swivel chair is a great way to comfortably ease into color without going overboard. The fabric’s design is the perfect vibe for upstate New York and will work with almost any existing decor.

WALLPAPER ...is making a comeback. Wallpaper can create a strong foundation and is a great way to add a first layer of texture to a room. The new patterns, colors and textures available now are a great way to transform a room.

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FREE FORM AREA RUGS Easy and Fun! Rugs are breaking out of their conventional shapes, sizes and materials. Clients are going with more fluid selections like cow hides or hand-woven rugs in unusual shapes.

Rugs like these keep the color range open, yet add warmth and distinctive design to any room.

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SARA BOVEE HINES, PRESIDENT THE RETURN OF OAK! Oak has a fresh new face.

Quartering and radially sawing oak gives it a much straighter, tighter grain and modern appearance. Look for it in medium brown tones to slightly gray/ opaque (as pictured

TILE SHAPES Gone are the boring square and rectangle tiles in favor of new shapes such as this "Gothic Pickett.” Also, look for hex-shaped tiles and fun patterns such as herringbone.

GOLD Gold is getting a makeover. Gone is the polished brass of the 80s. “In” is the new 'Luxe Gold' featured in this Brizo faucet.

ECLECTIC STYLES We are no longer confined by the idea of designing a space along a strict design style.

We are free to mix modern with rustic, or traditional with farmhouse. This bathroom shows modern matte black fixtures and a freestanding bath with rustic barnwood-looking tile flooring.

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AND BATH WORLD CASUAL SPACES Homeowners are opting for more open, casual kitchens that invite the entire family to gather. The formality of the kitchen is gone.

Expect to see more worn and distressed finishes such as these hand-scraped floors. In this kitchen, the original dining area was replaced with lounge chairs to enjoy an afternoon snack or post-dinner cocktail. The kitchen was also opened up to what was the dining room, eliminating the need for a formal dining room. The entire space is now one that exudes comfort.

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GINNY BRANDRETH, MARKETING DIRECTOR ISLANDS From the 1970s through the 1990s peninsulas were very popular.

They provided a clean separation between the kitchen and dining area without being a wall and provided an excellent serving area and work space. However, today we are replacing peninsulas with islands. Instead of dividing the functional area of the kitchen from the eating area, islands make them inclusive of each other.

Islands offer fabulous work space and are sought after as a key element for entertaining. Most islands we work with also provide an additional eating area with a counter over-hang and sometimes, furniture legs to provide a table-like look.

Islands are often the statement piece of the kitchen, especially when they are in a contrasting color, have a different countertop than the perimeter countertop, or come with built-in features such wine racks or shelving at the sides.

COLOR While white kitchens are still popular, most of our projects have two, even three, colors to them. We start with a variation of white or a neutral color, then add a secondary color, such as a medium or dark grey, blue, even black. A third color adds even more character. We look to popular woods like walnut or cherry to bring in rich, natural tones that offset the painted cabinets and create depth.

BASE CABINETRY WITH PULLOUT DRAWERS The bane of base cabinets is that things get buried in the back and we find ourselves on our knees digging to find them.

Roll-out drawers solve that problem instantly, making the full depth of the cabinet useful. Today’s extension hardware is robust and smooth, so even heavy pots and pans, sets of bowls, or a drawer full of canned goods won’t give way - easily gliding open and closed for years to come.

CABINET LIGHTING Maybe the most significant difference in today’s kitchen versus our parents’ kitchens is cabinet lighting.

LED technology creates so many opportunities to place light where we need it. Because LED light can be as simple as a ribbon-like strip, doesn’t take a great deal of energy, and lasts very long without replacement, we can put lighting in toe kicks, under cabinets, above cabinets, inside cabinetry, and even inside drawers.

No more dark corner cabinets hiding forgotten kitchenware! LED lighting brings a useful, decorative, and positive mood to kitchens.

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