Inspired Living August 2015

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ICE CREAM! Where to go to get your fix

CAREER WOMEN WHO GIVE BACK

BACKYARD BARBECUE A fresh take on the family reunion

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The Storyteller

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Fashion at the Festival

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Family Reunion

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What We Love This Month: Beach wear that looks and feels good.

Band Together: Pull your hair back with fun patterns and comfy fabrics.

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A Passion to Serve: A humble volunteer dresses for the occasion.

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Go Fish: Tasty seafood options for the health-conscious.

Family Fave: You can never go wrong with mac and cheese.

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Cold Comfort: A go-to list for when you’re craving ice cream.

Rustic Color: Vibrant hues and eclectic touches fill this golf course home.

Pretty Jars: Brighten a room with these decorating tips for mason jars.

Under the Sea: Mermaid-inspired makeup tips.

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The Right Bike: How to choose the bike best suited for you.

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The New Highlight: A subtler, more natural way of coloring the hair.

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LIVING VOLUME 1 // ISSUE 3

PUBLISHER

Christopher T. White GENERAL MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

Deb Anselm PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Lisa Tavoletti EDITOR

LETTER ummertime has always held a special place in my heart, as it does for most people, I’m sure. It’s just so... happy! In the dead of winter, when we’re all at wits’ end from the cold temperatures and dry skin, a simple mention of the word “summer” can bring a daydream-like smile to one’s face, possibly even accompanied by a contented sigh.

I love summer so much that my husband and I named our second daughter Summer, even though she was born in January.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my Summer happens to be the sweetest, happiest kid I know. (And she’s blonde!) Both the girl and the season just have that little sunny spark that makes everyone’s worries go away.

Summer may be more than halfway over now, but that doesn’t mean we should panic. Instead, I suggest we squeeze every last ounce of fun and warmth out of this season while we have it.

That’s what we aimed to do with this issue. You’ll notice an abundance of vibrant color scattered throughout the magazine, a reflection of the gorgeous hues dotting our landscapes and wardrobes this season. We also covered topics that scream summer. Festivals! Family reunions!

Ice cream! It doesn’t get much more emblematic than that.

I would be remiss not to point out the outstanding women we’re featuring in this issue as well. Read about Lydia Dershewitz’s humble but noble service to Hospice of the Calumet Area on page 16. And all women—young and old, working or not—will gain wisdom from the enlightening interview with Lakeshore Public Media’s Hilary Powell on page 51.

Let’s keep celebrating this region, the people in it, and the fun but fleeting season that makes us happy. See you in September.

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Eve Adams Jessica deKock Beth Fletcher Penny Frazier Michelle Hamstra Richard Hellyer Brandi Lee Tony V. Martin Damian Rico Gregg Rizzo Monica Zibutis PROOFREADER

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PENNY FRAZIER is a wedding photographer from Northwest Indiana. “I am the wife to my wonderful husband, Dewayne, and our days are kept busy with our five beautiful children,” she says. Penny photographed the story of the family reunion, found on page 54. “I loved working with the stylists from Happy Day,” she says. “I was blown away by all of the creative details they brought in with their vintage treasures. I am also so grateful for the opportunity I have been given to work with Inspired Living magazine, and all of the people I have been able to meet.”

ELOISE MARIE VALADEZ has written about food, entertainment and lifestyles in Chicago, Northwest Indiana and the country over the past 25 years. In addition to Inspired Living, Eloise is also the food and entertainment editor for The Times Media Company.

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A Passion to Serve

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umble by nature, Lydia Dershewitz would “never” consider herself a fashionista, but her peers strongly disagree.

Many of those peers know her from her passion—her volunteer work with Hospice of the Calumet Area.

Dershewitz, of Munster, Ind., spends her days coordinating volunteer efforts for the organization’s artisans group.

Dozens of volunteers put their artistic skills to the test as they create scarves, notebooks, address books, jewelry boxes and more to sell with all proceeds going to Hospice.

“It’s an honor to work with so many compassionate people,” Dershewitz says. “I really am inspired every single day because people are so dedicated and are ready to do whatever it takes to make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. It’s very moving.”

Dershewitz, recognized by the Munster Rotary Club in 2012 as Woman of the Year for her community commitment, is a full-time volunteer but exhibits the professionalism of an innovation CEO. Her ideas and suggestions are embraced by the Hospice staffers and her involvement is greatly appreciated.

Hospice director of development Jenifer Vargo Okamura has a particularly special bond with Dershewitz, whom she refers to as her “partner in crime.”

“I met Lydia when my mother was in Hospice,” Okamura says.

“I used to come from my job in downtown Chicago and visit every day before I headed home to Miller. She was always so warm and pleasant and I just knew she was a special person and the work she does with the artisans is very impressive.”

Dershewitz has an eye for art and although she calls her fashion style “conservative” and “plain,” she often dresses up the most contemporary dress with the right jewelry that has a touch of class and flair.

“I think Lydia is one of the classiest, strongest and most professional people I have ever Theresa Mudd, Inspired Living met,” says Candice Logue, friend Advisory Board Member and colleague. “She never draws attention to herself, which makes her so appealing.”

Dershewitz bashfully denies spending much time thinking about her clothes, just about her love of serving Hospice.

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Chef Tim Carrigan provided gourmet offerings at nine buffet stations situated inside a beautifully decorated tent, and guests enjoyed libations while admiring their natural surroundings.

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Portage riends and supporters of Inspired Living gathered to celebrate the magazine’s launch at Latitudes Restaurant at Marina Shores.

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AUG 6-9 Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, Washington Park Marina, 200 Heisman Harbor Rd, Michigan City. 440.899.5009. michigancityboatshow.com.

A destination to shop and compare the latest boats, watercraft and related products.

South Shore Summer Music Festival, 5pm, Redar Park, Austin St, Schererville. 219.836.0525. nisorchestra.org. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performs free outdoor concerts featuring a mix of patriotic songs, light classical pieces, and movie and Broadway tunes.

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AUG 15-16 Lakefront Art Festival, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City.

219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. Art and fine crafts along the lakefront with opportunities to shop one-ofa-kind items and meet artists.

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AUG 22-23 Annual Harvest Party, noon7pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.WINE. roundbarnwinery.com.

Live music, dancing, hand-crafted wine and craft beers.

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AUG 7-30 The Spaces We Call Home, noon-8pm, Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.369.9028. southernshoreartassociation. com. An exhibit focused on interiors and exteriors of residences, one’s own, remembered or imagined.

AUG 7-16 Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point.

219.663.3617. lake-countyfair.com. Family-oriented annual county fair with rides, concessions, horse shows, contests, live entertainment and more.

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AUG 20-23 Hobart Lakefront Festival, Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart.

219.942.2489. cityofhobart. org. Four days of live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and a beer garden.

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01 AUG 1-2 Chesterton Art Fair, 10am-5pm, Hawthorne Park, 405 Waverly Rd, Porter.

219.926.4711. chestertonart. com. A juried art fair with more than 100 artists from fifteen states, plus a children’s booth, music and a public art project.

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WHAM Ride, 9:30pm-5am, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.937.7942. gohammond.com. Bring your two-wheelers, tricycles or unicycles and enjoy an allnight ride through Hammond and Whiting’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets.

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Pet Fest in the Park, 9-11:30am, Luhr County Park, 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. 219.325.8315. laportecountyparks.org. The LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, and other vendors, will have stations with goodies. There will also be demonstrations, a costume contest and more.

21 AUG 21-23 Blue Moon Vintage Market, noon-8pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun, Blue Moon Vintage Market, 16860 Three Oaks Rd, Three Oaks, Mich. 219.851.0900. A monthly market of antique furniture and vintage finds for home and garden.

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AUG 8 Pints in the Park, 4-8pm, Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland. 219.923.3830. pintsinthepark.com. Beer lovers can sample more than 100 craft brews at this annual event, featuring both local and nationally available brews and a performance by Dick Diamond and the Dusters. A portion of the proceeds benefit Humane Society Calumet Area.

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AUG 8 Turkeypalooza 2015, 2-8pm, Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, 2401 Village Point, Chesterton.

219.926.1842. This special fundraising event returns with live music, including a performance by the Spazmatics, free entry to the park and concert, the Gobble Wobble 5K, vendors, food, fishing, games and a Kids Zone. All donations made will help feed 1,000 families this year for Thanksgiving.

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AUG 15-16 Lakefront Art Festival, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. Art and fine crafts along the lakefront with opportunities to shop one-of-a-kind items and meet artists.

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AUG 21-23 Tour de LaPorte, Soldiers Memorial Park, 250 Pine Lake Ave, LaPorte. 219.326.2471. tourdelaporte.org. This run, walk and biking event features a variety of challenges, including a half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, a 5K walk, bike time trials and cycling events. All funds raised go towards helping cancer patients in the community.

29 2015 Midwest Brewers Brawl, 2-6pm, Fox Memorial Park, LaPorte. eventbrite.com.

Regional brewers will compete in a juried competition to win best in class awards. Guests can sample craft brews and vote for their favorite, plus enjoy beautiful views, live music and food.

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AUG 29 2015 Midwest Brewers Brawl, 2-6pm, Fox Memorial Park, LaPorte. eventbrite.com. Regional brewers will compete in a juried competition to win best in class awards. Guests can sample craft brews and vote for their favorite, plus enjoy beautiful views, live music and food. Proceeds support the Warriors First Foundation.

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Great Lakes Grand Prix, Washington Park, Michigan City. 219.872.5055. michigancitysuperboat.com.

One of the greatest shows of speed and fun rumbles into the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

AUG 8 Ship & Shore Blues Festival, Lions Beachfront Park, New Buffalo, Mich. 773.450.2319. shipandshorebluesfestival.com.

This first-time event features live performances from internationally known artists along with local cuisine, wineries, craft breweries and activities for kids.

THROUGH AUG 2

South Shore Summer Music Festival, 219.836.0525. nisorchestra. org. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performs free outdoor concerts featuring a mix of patriotic songs, light classical pieces, and movie and Broadway tunes.

AUG 1: 7:30pm, Central Park, 600 N Broad St, Griffith.

AUG 2: 5pm, Redar Park, Austin St, Schererville.

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All Shook Up, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com. A hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and inspired by the movies and songs of Elvis Presley.

A tribute to Blues Icon Koko Taylor will start at noon.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse.com.

Audiences are encouraged to participate in a spelling bee like no other as six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.

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Brown Bag Concert Series, noon-1pm, John E.N. Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph, Mich. stjoetoday.com. Bring a lunch, take a break from the daily grind and enjoy a performance while overlooking the St. Joe River.

AUG 5: Blue Water Ramblers AUG 12: Jeff Brown AUG 19: Susan Harrison AUG 26: Tim Velez SEPT 2: Keith Scott

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Music in the Park @ Wednesday, 7pm Wed, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, Mich. newbuffalo.com.

Free music featuring local and nearby talent at the band shell.

Bring a chair or blanket. Food also available for purchase.

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The Public Life of Richard Hunt—21st Century Projects, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich.

269.983.0271. krasl.org. A new exhibit honoring an American sculptor in his 80th year.

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Lora Fosberg—Everything Looks Perfect from Far Away, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This exhibit

will reflect the dueling forces of our times through the use of sculpture, paintings, prints and large scale drawings.

gives the famous story yet another turn.

AUG 6-9

Chesterton Art Fair, 10am-5pm, Hawthorne Park, 405 Waverly Rd, Porter.

219.926.4711. chestertonart. com. A juried art fair with more than 100 artists from fifteen states, plus a children’s booth, music and a public art project.

Michigan In-Water Boat Show, Washington Park Marina, 200 Heisman Harbor Rd, Michigan City. 440.899.5009. michigancityboatshow.com.

A destination to shop and compare the latest boats, watercraft and related products for fishing, sailing and watersports.

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Turn of the Screw, Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. Based on the provocative novella of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality by Henry James, this unique adaptation

Dancing with the Stars—Live! 9pm, Four Winds Casino Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich. 800.745.3000. fourwindscasino.com. The popular TV show hits the road with performances by fan favorites.

exhibits, night hikes, an art and craft fair, stargazing, food and drinks.

AUG 15

4th Annual Taste of LaPorte, 3-9pm, Chamber Square, 803 Washington St, LaPorte. 219.362.3178. lpchamber.com. Visitors can enjoy tastes from a variety of cuisines offered by local establishments and live entertainment.

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Lake County Fair

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St. John Corn Roast, 4-8pm, Community Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John. 219.365.4686. stjohnchamber.com. An annual corn roast with entertainment, games and vendors.

AUG 7-8

Dyer Corn Fest, Northgate Park, Calumet Ave, Dyer. 219.864.1458. dyerchamberofcommerce. com. Two days of bands, food, kids’ fun, crafters, a beer garden and, of course, corn.

AUG 7-16

Lake County Fair, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point.

219.663.3617. lake-countyfair.com. Family-oriented annual county fair with rides, concessions, horse shows, contests, live entertainment and more.

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Lounge Act—The Art Show, Studio 659, 1413 119th St, Whiting.

219.659.8828. studio659. org. Showcasing a mix of art with the theme of lounges, entertainment and drinking.

AUG 7-30

The Spaces We Call Home, noon-8pm, Southern

Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.369.9028. southernshoreartassociation. com. An exhibit focused on artwork depicting interiors and exteriors of residences, one’s own, remembered or imagined.

AUG 8

Beatles Fest 2015, 2-11pm, Hohman Ave & Russell St, Hammond. beatlesfest2015. com. For the tenth year in a row, this event pays tribute to the Beatles with live music, a beer garden, food tents, a kids’ stage and more.

AUG 8

Ship & Shore Blues Festival, Lions Beachfront Park, New Buffalo, Mich. 773.450.2319. shipandshorebluesfestival.com.

This first-time event features live performances from internationally known artists along with local cuisine, wineries, craft breweries and activities for kids.

AUG 8

Summerfest, noon-4pm, Sawyer Home & Garden Center, 5865 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, Mich. 269.426.8810. sawyergardencenter.com.

Craft beer and spirit samplings, wine tastings and more.

AUG 8

Touch of Dutch Festival, 9am-4pm, Spencer Park, 112 Carnation St SE, DeMotte. 219.987.5800. demottechamber.org. Annual festival with a parade, a car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ activities, music and more.

AUG 8

WHAM Ride, 9:30pm-5am, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.937.7942. gohammond.com. Bring your two-wheelers, tricycles or unicycles and enjoy an allnight ride through Hammond and Whiting’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets.

AUG 9

Three Oaks Pub Crawl, 1-9pm, Three Oaks, Mich. 269.820.2050. journeymandistillery.com.

Discover what each of Three Oaks’ drinking establishments has to offer and earn a pub crawl T-shirt.

AUG 13-15

GLOW—Art after Dark, 8pm, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.742.2571. taltree.org. Glow-in-the-dark performances and interactive

Pet Fest in the Park, 9-11:30am, Luhr County Park, 3178 S 150 W, LaPorte. 219.325.8315. laportecountyparks.org. The LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, along with other pet-related vendors, will have stations set up along the trail with goodies. The afternoon also features demonstrations, a costume contest, obedience tips, a chance to adopt a new pet, animal photography and more.

AUG 20-23

Hobart Lakefront Festival, Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart.

219.942.2489. cityofhobart. org. Four days of live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and a beer garden.

AUG 21-23

Blue Moon Vintage Market, noon-8pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun, Blue Moon Vintage Market, 16860 Three Oaks Rd, Three Oaks, Mich.

219.851.0900. A monthly market of antique furniture and vintage finds for home and garden.

AUG 22-23

Annual Harvest Party, noon-7pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.WINE. roundbarnwinery.com. There’s live music and dancing, hand-crafted wine and craft beers, mixed drinks and food, plus fun for the whole family and, of course, grape stomping at this 23rd annual event.

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will typically have two fish specials daily in addition to what is already ummer is the perfect season to eat fish, and it can be a offered on the menu. health-conscious choice when prepared correctly. Fish Preparing your fish. After you choose your fish, “keep it healthy is a lean protein that is low in calories, saturated fats by baking or grilling it,” Ilescas says. Some key ingredients to use when and cholesterol, and is high in omega-3’s and omegabaking or grilling fish are olive oil, lemon, white wine, and a good 6’s. There are so many types of fish to choose from, amount of fresh herbs. Drilon says that when she’s cooking at home, however, and so many ways to prepare it, that it can she grows her herbs as close to her kitchen door as possible, so she can seem a bit overwhelming to the at-home chef. So we clip them and throw them in “to tie the dish together.” A light sauce is a asked Bentwood Tavern’s Jenny Drilon, corporate chef, nice complement to grilled or baked fish as well. Ilescas uses a healthy and Alberto Ilescas, head chef, to share some of their best tips when natural fat such as avocado for the avocado Béarnaise sauce that cooking fish healthy. accompanies the salmon special on the Bentwood menu. Drilon says Choosing your fish. Ilescas suggests using fish that are smaller the magic to cooking any fish is to “try not to mask the flavor of the in size, which are lower in mercury, and to choose fish that is fish, and allow each ingredient to shine.” sustainable. Sustainable seafood is either caught Pairing your fish. A few of Drilon’s favorite or farmed in ways that consider the vitality of super foods that pair well with fish are veggies the species, oceans, and fishery communities. such as kalettes (a cross between kale and a According to Drilon, Skuna Bay salmon, Brussels sprout), broccolini, leeks, asparagus, whitefish, mahi-mahi, tilefish, halibut, Chilean kale and Swiss chard. Quinoa, black rice, and sea bass and trout are examples of fish favorites 600 W Water St rice blends are healthy grains that are tasty and that meet their high standards and can be found New Buffalo, Mich.

877.945.8600 accompany any fish. on the Bentwood Tavern specials menu. During marinagrandresort.com/bentwood the summer months the menu at this fish house ■ EVE ADAMS

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o matter how old you are, chances are you love a good mac and cheese dish. There’s just something about noodles mixed with gooey cheese that makes this comfort food a favorite any time of year.

For your next family outing (or for your own dining pleasure), try this gourmet mac and cheese recipe from chef RJ Howard of Bub’s BBQ in DeMotte.

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pound thick cut bacon tablespoons rendered bacon fat pound box fusilli pasta tablespoons butter tablespoons all-purpose flour cups whole milk, at room temperature pound white cheddar cheese, shredded pound smoked gouda cheese, shredded pound Swiss cheese, shredded teaspoon ground white pepper Salt to taste

Fry bacon until crispy, but not dark. Place bacon strips on paper towel to drain and dry. Save 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat. Once bacon has dried, crumble or dice into 1/4-1/2” pieces and set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes.

While pasta is cooking, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Whisk in the flour BUB’S BBQ and cook 2 minutes, 120 8th Ave NE, DeMotte stirring constantly.

219.987.2909 Slowly add milk and bbqbubs.com whisk thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.

Bring to a simmer and add cheeses one at a time, making certain each is melted and blended before adding the next. Once all cheeses are blended, add pepper and salt to taste.

Drain pasta thoroughly and return to pot.

Pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir to combine. Once mixed, add in crumbled bacon and stir.

Add the 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat.

Stir to incorporate. Serve immediately.

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Maeve McKee of Long Beach searches for her ice cream of choice at Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor in Michigan City.

Brigid and Maeve McKee of Long Beach enjoy a mother-daughter ice cream date at Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor in Michigan City.

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he volatile and exciting science behind its creation aside (pasteurization, stabilization, homogenization, aeration, and so on), few folks seem to really be considering the various processes involved in the making of ice cream when they’re trying to stay one lick ahead of a melting cone on a hot summer day or attempting, against all physical probability, to draw a last delicious sip of thicker-than-thick chocolate malt through an impossibly thin straw. No, the true appeal of ice cream—which for most people encompasses the extended frozen family of soft serve, hard pack, frozen custard, gelato, frozen yogurt, etc.—is far more emotional than chemical.

That round, sweet scoop of Blue Moon or butter pecan is a tasty treat, to be sure, but it’s also something much more, something that goes beyond the taste buds and the stomach to more subtly target the head and the heart with a taste of the past—a frosty key that unlocks memories of summers gone by. Yet this isn’t simply an obsession for old folks or nostalgia junkies. When it comes to ice cream, the old childhood axiom rings true across every demographic... we all scream.

So regardless of how complex its creation may be, when the spoon hits the sundae, ice cream is pretty much summertime simplicity itself. It’s a year-round indulgence that somehow never seems quite so satisfying as when it’s being enjoyed in a classic setting within its natural (albeit highly variable) three-month season of glory—a season, it should be noted, that is rapidly nearing its regrettable conclusion. As timeless as ice cream’s appeal may be, then, time is surely of the essence come August, so don’t wait to get out and indulge both a sweet tooth and a full heart at one of these local favorites.

Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor

115 W Coolspring Ave, Michigan City 219.872.1024 The retro charm of the neon sign out front is almost as much of a draw as the twentyplus flavors of scrumptious Sherman’s ice cream inside.

Cabana’s

512 Broad St, St. Joseph 269.985.0161 cabanasicecream.com Leave your indecisive companions at home, or be prepared for a long wait as they contemplate the more than ninety (!) flavors of hard pack and soft serve.

Dairy Belle

7102 Calumet Ave, Hammond 219.931.4550 Long lines at the old-school walk-up windows may be fairly common on warm August nights, but they’re hardly a deterrent to those seeking a sweet summertime fix.

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Gayety’s Chocolate & Ice Cream

3306 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708.418.0062 36 US 41, Schererville 219.515.2027 gayetys.com If it’s a taste of history you’re after, you’re sure to get it— along with your ice cream and handmade chocolates, of course—at either location of this legendary South Chicago sweets emporium.

Oink’s Dutch Treat

227 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo 269.469.3535 oinksicecream.blogspot.com This Harbor Country mainstay has been dishing Sherman’s ice cream into everything from simple cones to massive tenscoop Hungry Hog sundaes— and delighting customers with its colorful collection of memorabilia—for almost thirty years.

Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor

22 Lincolnway, Valparaiso 219.462.5613

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A staple of downtown Valpo for more than three decades, this is still the place to cap off a night on the town—or any other night, for that matter.

Temple News Agency 816 Jefferson Ave, LaPorte 219.362.2676 templenewsagency.com Without a doubt, the most unique ice cream spot for miles around, with twenty-plus flavors of Sherman’s alongside coffee, periodicals and a boatload (nearly 100 years and counting) of history.

Valpo Velvet Shoppe

55 Monroe St, Valparaiso 219.464.4141 valpovelvet.com Sure, you can pick up a prepacked half gallon of one of their delicious flavors from the freezer case of any number of supermarkets throughout Northwest Indiana (and beyond), but summertime, more than any other time, calls for an ice cream destination.

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[Clockwise from left] In the great room, the vaulted ceiling leaves plenty of wall space for an unusual windmill framing for a clock, and red in the easy chairs and fabric provide a pop of color. Seen from above, natural light bathes the space; comfortable seating flanks the fireplace; the four-season room is to the left. Lights over the kitchen counter are caged in driving range buckets. Jack Slubowski and Kathy Wirtz happily pose in their cottage home.

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Vibrant hues and eclectic touches fill this bright golf course home

irst they bought the fabulous bed. Then the newlyweds looked at each other and agreed: “I guess we’ll have to build a house.” So semiretired Jack Slubowski and Kathy Wirtz poured their considerable energy into creating a home they’re simply mad for now.

Both have Chicago roots and had already enjoyed a French country-style home, but in 2010 they were ready to add a casual and carefree option. They found it in the Hideaway neighborhood of Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich. Their 3,100-square-foot home—the largest in the neighborhood—is a fiveminute walk from Lake Michigan, borders on the Paw Paw River, and commands a view of the 18th hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Serenity and activity are delightful daily options.

Options for customizing their home were more complex, and Jack

and Kathy say it was serendipity that experienced designer Stephanie Grill is co-owner of the store with the aforementioned perfect bed: HarborTown Interiors in St. Joseph, Mich. The three hit it off, with Stephanie understanding the couple’s vision and finding ways to complement their choices. Jack and Kathy had brought blueprints and Kathy had pictures of things she liked, “so she was ready for the questions I usually ask,” Stephanie says. It turned out to be a blueprint for a blossoming friendship, too. The combination of the couple’s flair for the unusual and quirky and Stephanie’s design know-how has produced a distinctive, cohesive style throughout the five-bedroom, three-bath home.

The couple decided to modify the dimensions of the house, enhancing its already open and spacious floor plan by adding 10 feet to its width and making it 12 feet deeper to provide more room for family visits and entertaining. The addition of vaulted ceilings meant lots of wall space in the entryway, common area, and staircase—and

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that presented a challenge. Small accents wouldn’t do. Kathy, Jack and Stephanie shopped for a year to assemble such quirky items as an antique teeter-totter for an open staircase wall; a large boat propeller forming the base of a round, glass-topped cocktail table; and a substantial 1889 carpenter’s workbench serving as a buffet.

A sophisticated yet quaint look reflects the surrounding community Jack and Kathy love.

Clearly still a bit breathless in this process and in their relationship, “We’re newlyweds trying to reinvent our lives together,” Kathy says. The couple is keen for the sunlight that pours in through six large and six small windows in the living room, choosing a rich yet subdued yellow paint for the walls. Reclaimed barn wood forms the overhead beams, the fireplace mantel, and the flooring, which is in various plank widths and simply treated to combat wear. Jack chuckles, “It helps with the grandchildren and the dogs.”

The couple commissioned Mary Jo O’Gara of Winnetka, Ill., to create two barn paintings, helping tie together the rustic touches like the big dining table, crafted by Andy Brown at Hearthwoods Custom Furnishings in Lakeside, Mich.; Stephanie, Jack, and Kathy designed its iron base. A clock fashioned from a windmill and old boat piers define the space on the fireplace wall. Rope ties for

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At left, commissioned barn paintings in the great room reference reclaimed barn wood in ceiling beams, flooring, and mantel. In the kitchen, bead board above the stove, chicken wire on some cabinet doors, and woven chairs at the island contribute to the cottage feel.

At left is Jack’s vertical plate holder; at right overhead a small sign proclaims, “Grandma’s the name, spoiling’s the game.”

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room to a four-season one.” Here, colorful slipcovers are of umbrella chandeliers and woven lampshades and bar stools help carry out the fabric that can be changed through the seasons; a sea trunk serves as a coastal theme that isn’t allowed to get kitschy. coffee table.

The kitchen is an inviting space with cabinets from Shipshewana that On the patio a vintage double washtub include a few doors of chicken wire—an painted a bright yellow is a cooler for open, funky/sophisticated combo. Colorful summer beverages, and with just over dinner plates are stacked sideways in a plate a third of an acre, the biggest lot in rack Jack designed. He also made sure all the development, days and evenings of the hardware, including drawer and door entertainment or relaxing are guaranteed. handles, is metal and properly coordinated.

Harbor Shores has five neighborhood Kathy loves the shelf for the mixer that pulls developments. The fifty-eight cottages in the out and rises easily, and the soapstoneHideaway neighborhood enjoy amenities topped island with red-painted bead board that include a clubhouse, pool, hot tub, fire base has a matte charcoal sink, chosen pit and canoeing and kayak launches into because, “It shows nothing!” the Paw Paw River, “providing a lifestyle With the 18th hole of the Jack Nicklaus that’s very active and energetic,” says sales Signature Golf Course within view just director Kerry Wright. Jack and Kathy take across the river, lights over the island are full advantage, loving it that family members inverted driving-range buckets. can also splash, sun, nosh and tool around And with the lure of the outdoors everon their golf cart to their hearts’ content. present, Kathy and Jack are emphatic: “We Kathy Wirtz Upstairs, children and grandchildren knew we wanted to convert the three-season

“WE’RE NEWLYWEDS TRYING TO REINVENT OUR LIVES TOGETHER.”

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[From left] Bright bottle caps on a mirror frame reflect Jack and Kathy’s sense of fun. Neutral wall color and minimal light fixtures in a guest bedroom make room for bold stripes in the bedding. An old cart on the deck shows off bright copper mugs. Jack and Kathy instantly loved this four-poster bed for their master bedroom.

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[Clockwise from upper left] The curved top of the headboard is all the artwork needed for the wall. Kathy’s grandmother’s samovar now serves as a unique lamp. A trunk-like lid stamped with Le Puy-en Velay in France forms the top of a side table. Jack’s office includes a comfy small couch and patterned rug.

chose their own rooms, where a comfortable cottage theme and natural and vintage touches are favored. Sisal rugs are everywhere, there are bead board ceilings, and Jack’s attention to detail includes the door hinges, made to look pitted and in place for ages. Jack also envisioned the arched doorways throughout the home, a successful marriage of classic and casual. Kathy and Jack love the grand view of the common area below.

And that bed in the master bedroom? “It took six men to haul that thing up here!”

Other unique items in this masterfully decorated home include Kathy’s grandmother’s samovar, converted into a lamp. Towels are on a fishing lure rack, each lure’s color assigned to a different person.

Rows and rows of bottle caps form the frame around a mirror, existing Harbor Shores perfectly with Floyd Gompf cabinet harborshoreslife.com with croquet mallets affixed to either side to hold purses. In Jack’s office are Harbortown Interiors antique golf clubs, another nod to the harbortowninteriors.com Harbor Shores golf venue.

One of the baths features marble flooring and walls and a recessed commode. Among the couple’s design influences in another bath is a basket-weave pattern in a walk-in shower and floor tiles.

Kathy’s favorite place in their home: the four-season room for coffee and reading. Jack’s? He answers with a smile, “The whole house.”

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hen it comes to home decor, consumers often look for a myriad of creative ways to dress up personal spaces and beautify favorite rooms. If you don’t want to do a whole room overhaul but just want to accent a space with fun or whimsical designs, why not experiment with mason jars?

Mason jars, the ages-old go-to containers used for canning and food preservation, can be used in a variety of ways. Home decorators can repurpose them using techniques from painting and decoupaging to embellishing them with assorted items, including buttons, knobs and fabric.

Design experts say working with mason jars is not only fun, but can be economical as well. “Using mason jars to decorate is nice, especially if you just want to accent a room or other items,” says Erika Novina, co-owner of Boho Chic, a shop in Schererville that sells refurbished and repurposed furniture as well as modern pieces and other home decor items. The business also offers furniture painting/home decor painting classes.

Novina says when working with mason jars, consumers can give them a number of looks from rustic-themed to using bold or flashy colors and other cute themes. “Painting mason jars is very easy,” Novina says. “You don’t 1000 Eagle Ridge have to do too much prep Dr, Schererville work.” Boho Chic sells paint 219.322.7500 that consumers can use on bohochicschererville.com various pieces of furniture as well as on mason jars and Boho Chic offers a monthly $10 painting other products. demonstration class, “People can do so much as well as more with mason jars,” Novina advanced painting says. She suggests painting classes. Call to find them in various colors out the class schedule and then putting anything or to book a class. from candles and flowers to trinkets and other things in them. “You can use them for parties and put candy in them,” she adds.

Other ideas include using two-tone paint, decorating with ribbons or giving a distressed (or old-fashioned) look with interesting paint colors or decoupage techniques.

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To give a pretty lift to any room, here are some easy mason jar decor directions from Novina: 1. Choose your mason jar and then pick out whatever paint color you’d like to use.

2. Paint the mason jar—paint as much of the jar as you’d like.

3. To get a distressed look, take a piece of fine-grit sandpaper and sand the painted portion of the jar.

Make sure you sand evenly with the fine-grit paper, because you don’t want it to look streaky.

4. Put a ribbon around the jar and then fill with whatever you’d like, from flowers to candy.

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storyteller THE RISING INFLUENCE OF MEDIA MAVEN HILARY POWELL

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ome people choose to tell stories through fictionalized novels, songs or poems. For Hilary Powell, however, the most compelling stories are the real ones all around her—in the everyday lives of the people in her community. Through a number of prestigious academic fellowships to a behind-the-scenes role on the Oprah Winfrey Show to on-camera reporting work for a variety of regional news outlets, the 30-year-old Crown Point resident and Medill School of Journalism graduate has dedicated the better part of her young, prolific career to telling the stories of a wide array of people and places. These days, as a managing producer and anchor at Lakeshore Public Media, Powell remains committed to seeking out the voices of the Region, taking advantage of technology and her own inquisitive nature to tell those stories in vibrant and exciting new ways.

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What first drew you to journalism?

I always knew that I wanted to tell stories, but I didn’t know until maybe third grade that that was called journalism. So I said, ‘Well, that’s what I’m going to do.’ There was never a secondary career in mind—this is what my heart chose. I just have a fervent belief that everybody has a story to tell. Everyone has a voice, and some voices are muted or forgotten sometimes. That’s what I’m really drawn to in the stories that I tell—trying to talk to diverse communities and populations where maybe those voices haven’t been heard from as much.

What skills or characteristics do you think have helped you the most in this industry? Humility and gratitude are such important characteristics to have. I want to be in the mindset every day of thinking, ‘What am I thankful for today?’ I’m grateful for what I get to do every day. And if you try to be humble and try to put yourself in other people’s shoes, you can really understand them and have a better idea of who they are. It’s so important to stay grounded and understand in my role that this isn’t about me, it’s about the people whose stories I’m trying to tell.

What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your career? The threshold for an African-American woman in management is low today, so I see my position as pretty unique. I think it makes

me want to work even harder to make sure we’re telling stories that really represent the diversity of voices around us, and that we do so with as much honesty and understanding as possible. I do think of journalism, and public affairs journalism in particular, as a service, and I’m just really honored and grateful to be able to do it.

How would you characterize the current situation for women in the workplace in general, and women in media in particular? If there’s anything I’ve learned about women in leadership positions, it’s that you look to those who went before you.

For me, those people include Michele Weldon, my former professor at Northwestern who I call my ‘Medill mom,’ and veteran broadcast journalist Dorothy Tucker of CBS 2 Chicago.

Both have had pivotal impacts on my career. I think mentoring makes the world smaller, and you realize there are people who are just like you who have been in your position and faced the same challenges, and it’s so important to draw on that experience and use the lessons of the past to move forward.

What do you like best about living and working in Northwest Indiana? I love how diverse this area is, both geographically and culturally. It just encompasses so much. I grew up in Indianapolis and didn’t know that much about the Region before I came here, so

I guess I like the fact that everything feels new to me and I always get to explore and discover things. The people are just so generous with their time and their thoughts, even when I’m sticking a camera in their face.

You have a very active Twitter presence (@mshilary—3,800-plus followers and 10,000-plus tweets since 2008). What do you like about social media, and how has it changed the news game? Social media is a way for everyone to engage, to be socially conscious and to be outspoken. For me, it’s a way to reach out and touch my audience. A mentor of mine once called social media ‘two-way news,’ and I think that’s so on point—it turns news into a conversation with the audience, which I think is great. It’s a powerful thing to be able to engage an audience with technology, so I always try to have that curiosity.

What advice would you offer to young people—particularly young women— based on your experiences? Don’t sweat the mistakes too much, because they can lead you to beautiful, unexpected places sometimes. Don’t plan too much; always try to be in the moment. Be grateful for where you are. And don’t be afraid to be yourself; especially in journalism, knowing yourself helps you know your voice and helps you to be authentic.

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Family REUNION

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This means good food, warm surroundings, and activities for young and old. The creative gurus at Happy Day Shirt and Event Company offer a slew of fun and simple tips for the ultimate backyard family gathering.

By Michaline Tomich

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Use what you have. A variety of tables, buckets, wheelbarrows and props from dad’s shed or grandpa’s garage can set the tone. Then sprinkle in flowers, fresh linens, picnic baskets and old jars and tins.

You can tell a family story using old pieces from everyone as the framework for your family buffet.

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RJ Howard of Bub’s BBQ had fun presenting his world famous ribs but wanted to create a happy twist for the Lopez family. The rib bar featured the grill master’s favorite meats but the family each brought their own sauces to create variety for the rib bar. If there is just one family favorite, tie paint brushes to mason jars and pass out the family favorite sauce with the recipe on the back. It’s sure to be a hot hit.

Any type of corn is the perfect BBQ sidekick.

Whether it is traditional or American style, make it more special for your backyard party by offering additional sides such as lime, grated cheese, mayo and chipotle seasonings. When presenting, wood planks or other unique flat surfaces are fun platters and sticks make it a walking treat. Plastic dollar store wine glasses are perfect dip and sauce glasses for outdoor tables.

Pulled pork is one of the easiest party dishes around. It’s low maintenance and easy to prepare.

This gives you lots of time to pull your backyard party décor together.

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ABOVE: Anything goes. Centerpieces don’t have to be vases. Fill the table with glasses, jars of water, framed wedding photos and old props. Add a select color such as yellow using lemons and a single sunflower. Just define your theme and create your own rules. TOP LEFT: Forget the cooler for this unique party... dad’s shed is your friend. Props like old wheelbarrows and buckets make the best reachand-grab beverage displays. Fill with root beer bottles for both kids and adults to enjoy.

LEFT: A family reunion isn’t complete without games. Mix the backyard favorites with some spots for bags, buckets, croquet and more. Kidsized bag boards pictured here keep little ones entertained. But you don’t need a big backyard for games. Blankets and board games can be fun too!

OPPOSITE PAGE: Serve lemonade (with fruit frozen into the ice cubes) from a variety of glasses and jelly jars in drawers. It’s a new way to use all of the old stuff you wondered if you’d ever use again. If you want to go a step further, fill the reunion table with photos of family you miss and all the treats on the table can be their favorite desserts and drinks. It’s the perfect way to remember them at the table that day with a smile.

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ABOVE: Happy Day will design a photo of a tree or in this case a cut of a tree for family to fill out. The lines represent the years and the decades. Provide the blank cut of the tree with just dates and known anniversaries. Let family and cousins fill in their birthdays on the ring of the year they were born and you have a creative record of all the important facts about the family. RIGHT: The family tree just got more literal. Tie a little ribbon round the old oak tree and clip memories all the way around. Fence board makes great signage. Everyone can enjoy the memories.

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Replicate a wall filled with old family photos and cut holes that can be bordered with frames. This great photo opp spot is sure to be a favorite way to capture the day.

This very customizable idea can be made for your party or rented and customized.

The party will likely end up on social media; it may as well be with style!

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ABOVE: Nothing says family reunion like a customized T-shirt. Sure, it adds to the photo fun, but the memory of the day can be relived in souvenir form once the day is done. LEFT: Grandma and Grandpa can inspire the yard.

Old family afghans, toolboxes, crates and upcycled barrels make great props for fireside ambiance.

Cut old fence slats or scrap wood to paint welcoming signage with leftover house paint.

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STYLISTS MICHALINE TOMICH, NICOLE GLADSTONE, JOELLEN PAVNICA, AMY VAN SOEST, SONIA LOPEZ, MICHAEL PLYS Happy Day Shirt and Event Company 21 E US 30, Schererville 219.322.7190, mixdesign.com Founded in 2014 by Michaline Tomich, Happy Day Shirt and Event Company is a rollout company that works hand in hand with mixdesign, a brand development team.

Happy Day saw the need to help people bring brands, parties and marketing projects to life but also wanted to offer unique creative services to the individuals, teams and startups that have creative needs. “Whenever you have a special event, a grand opening or even a fundraiser, it’s a Happy Day,” says Tomich. “We wanted to open a company that provides all the creative solutions for taking your happy day to the next level. Thus, Happy Day was born.” Services Happy Day provides include—event props, rentals, theming, event floral, shirts, invites, sponsorship management services, entertainment coordination, PR, setup and more.

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fashion AT THE FESTIVAL Photography by Jessica deKock

For your next date night, skip dinner and a movie and head to your local festival instead. The vibrant colors, jubilant sounds, guilty pleasure foods and games galore will bring out your playful side. But first, bring some class to the carnival with these fancybut-flirty looks.

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Feminine florals on her, old-fashioned classics on him, a perfect combo.

ON STEPHANIE: Semi-halter dress with floral fit and flair Bauguer print, $230. Available at Alexis Finer Fashions.

ON DINO: David Donohue pink gingham-check shirt, $135; Tommy Bahama beige tencel/ cotton slack, $118; Dibi bow tie, $35; Available at Zandstra’s.

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Pastels bring out the sweet side—and maybe even a kiss—in both genders.

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All eyes on the girl who rocks a bright slender dress and an equally dazzling smile.

ON STEPHANIE: Lilly Pulitzer Janice shift dress, $188.

Available at lillypulitzer.com.

ON DINO: Zanetti silver grey stripe wool suit, $495; Damon robin’s egg blue poplin dress shirt, $50; Bruno Piattelli silk necktie, $65.

Available at Zandstra’s.

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Subtle ruffles and trendy polka dots lend feminine appeal to the little black dress.

ON STEPHANIE: White House Black Market black and white polka dot ruffle dress. Available at whitehouseblackmarket.com.

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ON DINO: Bugatchi cotton jacquard print sport shirt, $149; Gianni Manzoni high-twist Italian wool flat-front slack, $195. Available at Zandstra’s.

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he mermaid is a creature of legend, but mermaidinspired makeup doesn’t have to be.

Sea tones and metallics are trending this summer, and while it’s easier to incorporate such colors in clothing, makeup is a different story. Rachel Crum, makeup artist at Serenity Salon & Spa in Chesterton, says people are still nervous about blue-hued eyeshadow. “There is still a stigma,” she says, but if applied right, blue tones can look stunning.

The key to mastering blue or any vibrant color is balance. “If you want blue, focus on the eyelids only,” Crum says. “If you want a red lip, don’t pair it with blue eyes. Pick a focal point.”

To create the mermaid look on model Molly Wilson of Chesterton, Crum used sea foam green as the base color and from SERENITY there chose lighter or darker tones, all with SALON & SPA a metallic, iridescent 880 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton quality. She glued 219.921.0300 rhinestones and serenityofchesterton.com glitter to the eyelash adhesives prior to applying and let them dry so that application was smooth and mess-free.

Because of the boldness of the eyes, Crum opted for a lighter pink on the cheeks and lips, using the same color on both so they wouldn’t compete with the eyes.

“As long as there’s balance, it all comes together.”

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Sharon and Karl Koch of Crown Point are members of the Trek Joyriders club in Schererville.

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The Right Bike Your goal doesn’t have to be riding in the Tour de France to walk into a bike shop, a task some people might find intimidating, with all the different kinds of bikes and outfitting and gear that goes with them.

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emember what Tony Evans, the owner of Chesterton Bicycle Station, says: “The wheels are still round.”

Yet when it comes to choosing a bike, Paul Jellema, general manager of Trek in Schererville, says bikes used to be “all basically the same.” But now they’ve moved into the realm of cars. “There are cars very specifically designed to do certain things,” he says. “You get bikes in those types of categories.”

Jellema says they get a lot of customers who say they’re just looking for a bike to ride around the bike trails. He says the next step is figuring out the ultimate goals of those riders, and pick out those kinds of bikes.

“When you’re looking at sizing bikes, that’s the other thing that’s changed, too—bikes used to just come in ‘big’ and kid sizes,” he says. “Now, we have very specific sizing in the type of bike you pick.”

Bike store staff will want to make sure the rider can stand over the bike flat-footed, with the seat height about equal to the hip. “The reach of the bike is normally the biggest limiting factor in how your bike fits,” Jellema says. “I can raise or lower the seat all over the place, but obviously as your seat goes up it changes your relationship to the handlebars.”

Jellema says staff will make sure the reach is okay for customers. Mountain bikes might have longer reach for more power, while on a cruiser bike it’s shorter so the rider can sit more upright.

“The biggest thing we look at is you shouldn’t be uncomfortable riding it,” he says. “If your knees or back hurt and that’s what’s causing you to limit your ride, that’s a problem. You should be stopping because you’re tired or worn out or you just don’t want to go any farther. Making sure your seat’s high so you have a good leg extension, and making sure you have a comfortable reach to your handlebars are the two biggest things we look at.”

Evans says a lot of his customers or the “average

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BIKING CLUBS mom and pop” just want to cruise around the local bike paths and will purchase a bike that allows them to sit upright as opposed to leaning forward.

“Recreational riding on what we call a comfort bike has really done wonders for the cycle industry,” he says. “If we were counting on just selling mountain bikes or ten-speed bicycles we would have been gone a long time ago.”

There are also plenty of health benefits when it comes to biking. Guy Gallicho, coach of the Trek Joyriders club, says riding increases strength, balance and flexibility, endurance, and stamina. It’s also easy on the joints and increases the amount of calories burned. Another benefit?

“You make friends.”

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ne of the hottest hair trends of the moment is “Balayage.”

Balayage refers to the process of “sweeping” color onto hair using a paddle.

Balayage gives colorists more freedom to place color where they choose, unlike foils, which can be much more precise but leave a visible outgrowth.

Balayage is not just for blondes. It is ideal for first-time coloring, and for blending gray strands so you do not have to color the entire head. It is also good for brunettes and redheads.

Being more artistic with hair coloring allows the stylist to take a color and create two or three shades rather than just one shade. It is a softer color result because you sweep the color onto the hair. So rather than taking a section of hair and putting it into a square foil, on a round head we can take select pieces of hair from the head. It can be a few strands or a much more dramatic change.

So why choose Balayage over traditional foil highlights?

It is great on first-time clients for natural subtle highlights on any shade. Short hair will be given a more natural look with no stripes. People who feel that they are too blonde can low-light or darken some pieces with Balayage techniques.

2630 Flossmoor Rd #104 Balayage is more tedious Flossmoor, Ill. than foiling, but the 708.799.5758 artistry of coloring is well doyledesigned.com represented with a Balayage color service. Pricing varies because the typical half-head/full-head foil structure does not apply. Also, the color of your hair prior to Balayage may need to be corrected. You may need to build up the base color before going in with Balayage.

Either way, hair color is evolving and is more refined than it used to be. With the addition of Balayage to the scene, there are options for everyone.

Professional colorist Doyle Sims

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“WE CANNOT CURE THE WORLD OF SORROWS, BUT WE CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE IN JOY.”

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