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Lip Service: How to pull off a bold lip color.

Comforting Broths: Soup recipes for a winter meal.

Shake it Up: Preparing a proper protein shake.

Fit Goals: Realistic resolutions to stay fit in the New Year.

Color Me Happy: Adults are rediscovering the joys of coloring.

Polished Presence: Beauty tips for making a good first impression.

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LETTER have been a working mother since graduating college. I had my daughter Bella at age 22, and I was a single mom for the next seven years. Being a stay-at-home mom was never an option for me during those years, but I didn’t mind. I liked working. I loved the challenge, sense of purpose, and rewards that come from it. Which is why I continued working even after getting married and having another daughter.

I’ve been privileged to work primarily for organizations that value women, but I have worked in some places that don’t—not as much, anyway. It boggles my mind that in the 21st century, there still remains a stigma toward women in the workplace. Actress Jennifer Lawrence made news recently for her Lenny essay on the gender pay gap, which she wonders might be due to women’s fear of being assertive in the negotiation process.

“Are we socially conditioned to behave this way?” she asks. “Could there still be a lingering habit of trying to express our opinions in a certain way that doesn’t ‘offend’ or ‘scare’ men?” It’s certainly something to ponder.

In this issue, we wanted to honor local women who have made a resounding impact in their workplace. We asked them about how things may or may not have changed for working women, and some of their answers may surprise you. The women working in male-dominated fields (i.e. the auto industry) still face challenges, as you can imagine.

But not necessarily from their male colleagues. Sometimes the stereotyping they encounter comes from customers, men and women alike. We must be conscious of this the next time a woman answers the phone at a traditionally male-heavy company.

The seven women featured in this piece are phenomenal, but I know we’ve only scratched the surface. We could have featured hundreds more women like them who are excelling in skill and leadership, and perhaps we will do a part two (and three and four and five...) in the future. Let’s continue celebrating this! I invite you to tell us about a local career woman who has made an impact on you. Email me at julia.huisman@nwi.com.

Whether you’re working inside the home doing the tough work of raising kids, or outside the home, or both, I hope you find value and fulfillment and are being treated with respect. Remember, we’re all in this together.

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Contributors

DOYLE SIMS, a guest writer in this issue, is a recognized expert in the world of beauty and image.

Building on his early success as a hairstylist, public speaker and cosmetology teacher, he created a diverse, dynamic salon and education center. In addition to serving as a salon owner for multiple years, Doyle has provided guidance as an educator and consultant to several beauty industry brands. He conducts continuing education seminars for the beauty industry along with image and branding seminars.

Doyle also oversees the creation of his own private label brand of hair care products. See Doyle’s advice for how to create a good first impression on page 29.

CARRIE STEINWEG is a freelance writer, blogger, author and photographer. She enjoys meeting interesting people around the Region and writing about what keeps them busy and what helps them relax, which can be as simple as picking up some pencils and doing some grown-up coloring as she writes about in this month’s Inspired Living (page 27). Carrie is a married mom of five sons in the Chicago suburbs, an active community volunteer and a foodie. She is co-founder of ChicagoFoodieSisters.com.

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Kris Livovich photo Copyright © 2012 Molly Sabourin, Doyle Sims photo by Jennifer Orr

KRIS LIVOVICH, owner of Sugarfield Flowers in Chesterton, lets us into her creative space in this issue, with tips for building beautiful flower arrangements on page 54. Kris’s love for florals was fostered while growing up in Latin America, where she often plucked interesting blooms from the roadside.

Since then, Livovich created Sugarfield Flowers, a floral studio where she custom designs arrangements for her customers.

Livovich’s style is fresh and modern with an unconventional elegance that prioritizes local and seasonal varieties.

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On page 47 of this issue, we featured women who are making an impact in their workplaces.

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LIP SERVICE

The colors of the winter season can best be described as drab, but that doesn’t mean you have to be! A bold lip color, done right, can bring life and color to your whole appearance. We spoke with Melissa Marshall, makeup artist at Le Roc Salon & Body Bar in Valparaiso, about this season’s lip color trends and techniques.

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What lipstick shades are trending for this winter and why? ip color is definitely in this season. Reds and nudes are staples and are always in style, but this season we are seeing a lot of deep plums, brown tones reminiscent of the ’90s, and dark vampy shades popping up all over the runways, fashion mags, and social media.

Which of these shades do you recommend for certain skin tones?

Generally, the deeper the skin tone, the darker lip you can pull off. However, a deep lip on a pale skin tone has a great contrast and looks amazing. It all comes down to what the woman is comfortable in. Gone are the days when women are pigeonholed into particular shades, as it’s all about experimentation and trying shades outside of your normal comfort zone.

What other makeup techniques should be taken into consideration when wearing bold lipsticks?

Although there are no “rules” when it comes to makeup, to really make a bold lip pop, keep the rest of the makeup subtle. A soft champagne shadow on the eyes with a deep plum lip, or a shadow-free eye with winged liner pairs well with a bold red lip. It’s all about Le Roc Salon experimenting & Body Bar and trying 3907 Calumet something Ave, Valparaiso new. The 219.464.4762 model pictured lerocsalon.com is wearing a combination of Bordeaux and Plum Wine waterproof lip pencils by Le Roc Cosmetics (both available at Le Roc Salon & Body Bar). The rest of her makeup is downplayed in order to play up the deep lip color.

Celine Certa of Crown Point wears deep wine shades applied with waterproof lip pencils by makeup artist Melissa Marshall of Le Roc Salon & Body Bar.

Glossy or matte?

Mattes are definitely where it’s at this season, so keep the glosses in the makeup drawer and stock up on waterproof lip pencils and liquid matte lipsticks. These can be tricky in colder months when lips become chapped, so be sure to keep the lips exfoliated and hydrated. I love the lip sugar scrubs from LUSH and the Dermalogica lip balm to keep the dry skin at bay.

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Gingered PorkVegetable Soup with Wonton Noodles

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Comforting Broths

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uring the winter season, thoughts often turn to warm, filling meals. And there’s nothing more appropriate for a cold winter day than a piping hot bowl of soup.

“Soups are warming and comforting and are good meals during the change of seasons,” says Joe Trama, executive chef at The Visual and Performing Arts Center in Munster. Trama has created a variety of soups for the center’s Sunday brunch as well as for special events.

“People like soup because it’s (a food) that has to do with the ease of cooking and it’s all in one pot,” he says. Home cooks and diners often think of them as fitting into a healthy eating plan. “People feel less guilty eating them because they think they have less calories” and are healthier, he says.

Among soups Trama has created are White Bean Minestrone, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Cream of Potato and Cream of Broccoli.

“Soup sets the tone for a meal,” Trama adds.

The chef, who’s also a cooking instructor, says soups are a great food to incorporate into a class schedule because of the techniques involved when making them. “People can learn about thickening techniques and how to make stocks,” he says. Using different spices in soups also allows for learning how spices can change a flavor profile.

Test the following soups for a winter meal.

BLT Soup

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slices bacon, crisply cooked (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (14-1/2-ounce) can chicken broth (15-ounce) can white beans, (cannellini or navy) teaspoons Italian seasoning teaspoons balsamic vinegar cup leaf lettuce, shredded cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Directions Coarsely crumble bacon and set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, stir together tomatoes, broth, beans and seasoning. Bring to a simmer; stir in vinegar. In small bowl, toss together lettuce and basil. Ladle soup into large soup plates or bowls; garnish each serving with crumbled bacon, lettuce and basil.

Serving Suggestions: No one said that the tomato in a BLT had to be sliced. This fresh soup is quickly made and goes well with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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White Bean Minestrone Soup

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White Bean Minestrone Serves 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, skinned and crumbled

4 cups chopped fennel bulb (about 1 pound)

2 cups sliced leeks

2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed

1 quart chicken stock

1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes in tomato puree

2 cups cannellini beans

1 cup cooked bow-tie pasta 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil Salt and pepper to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano for garnish Fresh fennel leaves for garnish

Directions Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pan.

Saute the sausage over high heat until well browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan, leaving a teaspoon behind. Place the

pan over low heat, and add the fennel bulb, leeks, garlic, and crushed fennel seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the tomatoes with puree, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

When ready to serve, add the beans, the pasta, and the basil. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Grate the cheese over and sprinkle the frill fennel leaves on top.

From Chef Joe Trama

Gingered Pork-Vegetable Soup With Wonton Noodles Makes about 6 cups or 4 servings Ingredients

1 cooked pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 cups chicken broth, reduced-sodium 1-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced-sodium 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 whole baby corn, canned, quartered crosswise 2 ounces fresh snow peas, halved crosswise 1/2 cup carrots, thinly bias-sliced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup green onions or chives, thinly sliced 8 (3-1/2-inch) won ton wrappers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Directions Combine chicken broth, water, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and black pepper in large saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Separate the wonton strips. Stir in corn, snow peas, carrots, mushrooms, onions and wonton strips.

Return to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in pork and heat through.

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rotein and meal replacement shakes can be a great way to supplement a person’s diet.

However, to successfully incorporate them into one’s diet, there are several things to keep in mind, experts say.

“Some people find them useful for breakfast when they are rushed for time or for an afternoon snack to pick themselves up before the gym,” says Kelly Devine Rickert, a registered dietitian and health coach with Franciscan WELLCARE. However, those who use it as a short-term fix might have issues long-term. “When people start to supplement their diet with all liquid shakes, once they transition back to food, they often see regain because they never learned how to eat for long-term weight loss and maintenance in the first place,” Rickert says.

If used properly, protein shakes can be a great way to boost a person’s vitamin and mineral intake, says Aimee Boswinkle, an associate at Baum’s Natural Foods. “Protein can help people stay mentally alert, and it’s helpful for people to maintain energy levels,” she says. “Some shakes have other nutrients and

MAKE YOUR OWN Here’s a sample of how you can make your own protein shake at home, courtesy of Rickert: Choose your produce (1-2 cups): Fresh or frozen fruits, spinach or kale, vegetables such as carrots

powder (1-2 scoops), peanut or almond butter

Choose one to two items from the protein list (2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup): walnuts, almonds, protein

Mix with: Low-sugar juice, milk/soy milk, Greek yogurt or low-sugar yogurt, ice if needed

Add-ins: Hemp seeds or Chia seeds

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vitamins as well.”

Standing in the nutrition aisle at the local grocery store, how does a person know which shakes are best?

Beware, not all are created equal, Rickert says. “Opt for lower sugar versions and shakes with 15 to 25 grams of protein,” she says.

Whey, casein, vegetable plant and soy proteins are all suitable options in a protein shake, but stay away from hydrogenated fats and palm kernel oils, excess sugars and sugar alcohols, Rickert says.

Boswinkle also advises to stay away from products that have artificial ingredients like dyes. “You want to make sure it’s as pure as possible,” she says.

If making your own shake, opt for milk or water instead of juice to Kelly Devine Rickert, registered reduce sugar and calories, and add dietitian and health coach with items like berries for antioxidants or Franciscan WELLCARE fruits like pineapple to help reduce inflammation, Boswinkle says.

Sneak in leafy vegetables as well; the sweetness of fruits will outpower the taste of vegetables, but you will still reap the benefits.

To boost calorie intake, Rickert suggests adding peanut butter, Greek yogurt or whey protein powder.

“Protein can help people stay mentally alert, and it’s helpful for people to maintain energy levels.”

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any New Year’s resolutions are simply to exercise regularly, diet, and lose weight. But as one local personal trainer says, it is important to remember that the New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for changing one’s character.

It is a time to reflect on the past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes.

“The key is to set small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of an overwhelming goal that will lead to frustration and the feeling of failure,” says Chris Rudenga, exercise specialist and certified personal trainer for The Community Hospital Fitness Pointe.

For example, instead of stating a goal of losing 30 pounds, try to increase the amount of time you go to a fitness facility from two to three times a week, Rudenga suggests.

“By making resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior

into your everyday life,” he says.

Rudenga offers 10 ideas on how to make a health and fitness plan for the New Year.

1. Avoid making the same resolution year after year. This will only set you up for failure, frustration and disappointment.

Make an obtainable goal like increasing your daily vegetable or water consumption.

2. Record an initial assessment. It will make goal setting easier when you know exactly where you started. It can be how fast you can walk a mile, how many push-ups you can do on the wall, or how many hours you are active a day. All these things can be measured and improved upon.

3. Take baby steps. Don’t start off your first workout by trying to max out all the machines, or by trying to run a marathon. When you

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Keep a fitness journal or use an app to record progress. Tracking calories burned, steps taken, or amount of weight lifted is a great way to see how you are progressing in your workouts.

Try different types of workouts. Jamie teaches a barre class at Younique Yoga in Valparaiso.

do too much too soon, you will end up sore or even injured which will lead to less time exercising. Start off with a small goal such as walking or running around the block and work your way up.

4. Try different types of workouts. Variety will keep things fun, especially when you run into a rut. Changing workouts will cause different physiological responses to the body and will also work on different muscle groups. Keep it exciting so you want to go work out.

5. Create and write down a game plan. At the beginning of January write a comprehensive plan of what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. Be specific about how you will achieve this plan. Plus, scheduling it will prevent excuses such as not having enough time. It only takes 21 days to form a habit and fitness should become a habit.

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NEW YEAR NUTRITION Heather Watkins, a registered dietitian with IU Health, says when it comes to weight-loss goals for the new year, the key is to make sure you’re ready to make changes and for the right reasons.

“It’s not just to lose weight, it really is to create a healthier diet for yourself,” she says.

“In an outpatient setting when we counsel patients on weight loss, the first thing we do is access their readiness to make changes.”

Nicoletta Coduti, clinical nutrition manager for Porter Regional Hospital and also a registered dietitian, recommends focusing on the leaner cuts of chicken, turkey and fish. Other goals include understanding portion sizes, because almost all foods now allow shoppers to scan the label and see the portion size.

“We’re not trying to take away any of those comfort foods; it is really just understanding the portion sizes, choosing the leaner meats, getting the protein in and maybe trying a different vegetable,” she says. “Maybe a goal could be to look in the grocery store and try one or two new vegetables to cook with.”

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Choosing whole foods is a vital component to accomplishing your health goals.

Jamie enjoys a smoothie at Roots Cafe in Valparaiso.

6. Don’t try to do it by yourself. Having a partner is a great way to stay on track. Partners can hold each other accountable and help with those days where you don’t feel like going to exercise, plus it leads to greater success rates. Don’t be afraid to get professional assistance; certified personal trainers are there to help motivate you and to help build a routine specifically for your body.

7. Live in the present. You are human, so there will be times where you miss a week and veer off your diet. Forget about it; it is not a reason to stop and say you failed. Instead, leave the guilt in the past and use the chance you have today to get back into the routine.

8. Log your exercise. Keep a fitness journal or use an app to record progress. Tracking calories burned, steps taken, or amount of weight lifted is a great way to see how you are progressing in your workouts.

9. Break down fitness goals so they are less intimidating.

Rather than having one big end goal, create several smaller goals to achieve throughout the year. For example, instead of having a goal of running a half marathon, make smaller goals such as walking a 5K, or running 2 miles with a personal best completion time as you work your way up to a half marathon.

10. Reward yourself. It is vital to reward yourself when you reach certain milestones. When you hit one of your smaller goals, go and treat yourself. Be careful of your reward type, however. If you have lost weight don’t reward yourself with food-related items; instead, go shopping for new clothes or have a relaxing spa day for all the hard work you have been putting in.

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Local women enjoy coloring at Lansing Public Library’s adult coloring program.

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f you think back a bit to those early days of school when it was all about ABCs and playtime, sitting down and coloring with crayons was probably a highlight, even if you were focused on staying inside the lines. Adults are now rediscovering the joys of coloring and using it as a technique for relaxation and stress relief.

An article appeared on Huffington Post last July, when six of the top 20 selling books on Amazon were adult coloring books, referring to the phenomenon as a “new alternative to meditation.”

Of course, it’s great as a quiet solitary activity, but it’s also nice to enjoy it with others, in a setting where you can be inspired by their creativity accompanied by conversation. At the Lansing Public Library, an adult coloring program began a few months ago and quickly had to be moved to a larger room. The library supplies markers, crayons, colored pencils and coloring pages.

“We started in the summer to test it and see if people would be interested in it,” says Sandra Iosue, department head for adult services. “We heard about adults doing it and how relaxing it is. They talk and color and get to meet new people. The number of attendees

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is large and it has been growing. We get up to 30 people each time.

Right off the bat it was very popular and people started bringing their friends.”

After getting requests to host the program more often, the library has gone from offering it once a month to twice a month.

Karen Gricus, assistant director of recreation at Hartsfield Village in Munster, recently introduced adult coloring as a winter activity.

“We waited until cooler weather when residents would be inside more,” she says.

However, it isn’t just seniors who are taking part in this new trend. At Hageman Library in Porter, a wide age range of individuals come in for the monthly evening session, including teenagers.

The Hageman and Thomas library branches host monthly coloring nights and have dubbed their group the “Zentangle Adult Coloring” group.

“We saw that adult coloring books were amongst the bestsellers and thought it would make a good program for our community. We did a little research and found that coloring can be an outlet for relaxing and de-stressing,” says Julia Bowersox, Westchester Public Library branch manager. “We chose to name our coloring group Zentangle Adult Coloring as we wanted to give our participants an opportunity to create their own pages, too.

About one third of our first class zentangled and drew their own patterns and created their own color sheets.”

Some of the books Bowersox has used are Balance by Angie Grace and Secret Garden: an Inky Treasure Hunt by Johanna Basford. Iosue recommends anything by Dover Publishing.

“You can get them online or at JoAnn Fabrics and Target and Walmart,” she says. “It’s a nice quality page to color on whether you’re using ink or crayon. It’s a lot better quality paper than a children’s coloring book and there are all kinds of different designs and themes.”

“I see the appeal,” Bowersox says. “Coloring brings us back to simpler times. For an hour or so all you’re thinking about is your next color choice. It’s a way to get away for a bit.”

Iosue says that patrons sometimes don’t complete their sheet in the hour time slot, but take them home to finish and then stop back in to show the final product to the staff. “It’s so fun to see adults enjoying it so much,” she says.

Having a put-together appearance—clean and well-fitted clothing, styled hair, manicured nails—is an important component when representing yourself and your company, as demonstrated by Michelle Moreno of Crown Point.

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tarting off the new year is a great time to commit to taking care of yourself.

So why not start with your image?

Whatever job position you have, you are someone in the public eye. Once you are representing a company or interacting with customers, clients or your followers in any way, you’d better believe you’re a brand.

Taking a few extra minutes each day will enhance your appearance and will also make you feel more confident. People will take you seriously if your look is polished and pulled together.

Stay fresh. First and most important is to be conscious of your hygiene when looking to make a first impression. All of these not only destroy self-confidence, but also cause people to judge you: bad breath, yellow teeth, untidy hair or clothes, body odor, overly strong perfume.

Hydrate. Keep up with hydration by drinking plenty of water. It will enhance the look and feel of your skin. It also curbs your appetite, and will lighten dark circles under your eyes. Water helps flush out the toxins from your system and will reduce the amount of salt concentration in and around the eye area that causes puffiness.

Dress for the situation. You don’t always have to look the best in the room, but make sure you look suitable for the situation.

At work, observe people whose careers you’d like to aspire to. Take a cue from them on how to dress. Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.

Check your wardrobe for “damage control.” Do you have items where the buttons are loose, threads are hanging off

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of them, or there are holes in them? If so, get them fixed or don’t wear them. It’s the detail in your outfits that defines you as a professional.

Stock your wardrobe. Find well-made pieces of clothing and accessorize them with more stylish accents based on your own personal style. Looking good not only builds confidence, it can assure other people’s perception that you can “do the job.” So consider your overall look as an investment in your future.

Make time for yourself. Schedule into your week some type of fun activity. Learn to say “no” and feel okay with it. Try not to apologize for things that don’t need an apology, like taking care of yourself.

Splurge. Every once in a while, spend on yourself! Buy something you want but don’t necessarily need: a new lipstick or a pair of earrings. A new outlook on life doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Keep a new clothing item or accessory in your closet for those times when you need a lift. It doesn’t have to be anything major; a new blouse, bracelet or scarf will do. Do not cut the tag off until you are ready to wear the item. This will allow you to approach the day with a fresh outlook. I call it “Cut the Tag Day.” It is liberating to start the day off with something new!

Ask around. Take a little insight and ask your friends, family and those who personally care about you what they think your look says about you. The real trick is taking their feedback and making changes without your feelings being hurt. So don’t ask if you don’t want to know.

Judge not. Always remember to not look at anyone and judge them completely on the first impression. They may have more gifts than you can see at first glance, and you might have missed something unique and special!

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Repurposed materials fill the classic, Italian-inspired home of a Michigan City architect

A The kitchen in Matt and Sharon Kubik’s Michigan City, Ind., home reflects his expertise in design and architecture, with key features aligned to complement each other.

Island, skylight, overhead beams and cabinetry are now symmetrical, while the corner sink’s original, unusual placement (upper right) is allowed to have its own focus.

small Cape Cod home in Michigan City, Ind., delights Matt and Sharon Kubik as much as their five-times-larger previous home. More so, in fact, because it reflects the couple’s passion for sustainable practices in renovation and décor while incorporating elegance and style.

Granted, Matt has a distinct advantage in incorporating style and substance. The Purdue University professor emeritus taught interior design and architectural engineering technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne for 31 years and has led international workshops on sustainability and student tours of Rome. Now the award-winning architect’s career focus on an aesthetic response to the need for energy conservation and sustainability has found another home—his own.

“People think we have to compromise elegance in order to achieve sustainability, but we can still have extraordinary design,” Matt says.

Matt and Sharon’s 1,200-square-foot home reflects that elegance, all the more impressive since nearly every added architectural element came from resale shops like Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity’s Restore shop. They’ve named their home Albergo Paradiso, after the hotel where Matt lived in Rome for a year as a young student of architecture. The hotel-inspired design combines Matt’s commitment to sustainability and his love of serene classical architecture detailing.

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Matt Kubik keeps drafting has grown culturally,” he says. board and office at The couple bought the current the ready for his latest house just over a year ago. “It inspirations, informed by made sense for us to downsize, more than three decades and being a smart man, I let of teaching design and my wife find the house,” he says architecture and as invited international lecturer on with a laugh and an affectionate building sustainably. A glance at Sharon. Matt went shelf holds favorite items into high gear, appreciating from his travels. At far that his StudioRoma business right is the living room wall partner, Bradley Boughner, is a upon which Matt painted craftsman and contractor. Matt a mural of sites in Rome. drew designs on the walls and Bradley figured out how to make them work.

The kitchen island had been at an angle with the corner sink; the fridge covered part of the back door trim; and one exposed beam didn’t line up with anything. Now two beams align with rearranged cabinets, a skylight, and the porcelain tile-topped island on rollers. The refrigerator is in a cubby under cabinets, and Sharon has a work closet and a newly constructed, deep pantry with frosted glass door. White paint predominates for an airier, more spacious feel.

Colored tiles over the stove are from Restore. “Even our dishes are resale,” Matt chuckles, and Sharon shows the highly decorative, handpainted Deruta plates Matt picked up in Italy. Decorative tiles selling for $50 each cost them $5. The counter corner posts are from a headboard

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and painted white. Purely (Clockwise from left) On a half wall separating functional: a built-in counter kitchen and dining room, compost pot for veggies that Matt created an opus “sure beats running outdoors all reticulatum design, the time,” Sharon says. another feature inspired In the living room Matt by his travels to Italy. drew a mural in grisaille, Sharon Kubik shares her husband’s passion for whose monochromatic gray leaving a minimal footprint tones depict scenes of that city on Earth from building on an entire wall. On other and buying. Below the walls throughout the home he windows between office sketched his ideas for renovation, and living room, the wall appears to be tiled, but and credits Bradley expansively it is Matt’s faux painting on his ability to construct technique that provides the concepts. A wall between the trompe l’oeil effect. On bedroom and living room was a shelf near the fish tank replaced, the upper half with is a bit of whimsy, with wide windows that came from a diving helmet and shell referencing the sea. restaurant dumpster. “It creates a separate entryway from the front door, which is now a glass-paned one,” Matt explains.

“The countertop defines the separation, as do the floor tiles there, the white beam, and Doric-style column and half column.”

The lower half of the wall is sandstone-hued, grouted tiles. That’s the sure impression Matt’s expert faux finishing gives, for only fingers brushed across the “tiles” reveals a smooth, painted surface.

The couple lives in accordance with their mantra: Repurpose, re-use.

“We have a cultural obsession with consumerism. We can live a stylish life without expending a great amount of money. There’s nothing more sustainable than that which you already own or can find,” Matt says.

Sharon, retired director of education at a Columbia City, Ind., mental

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flowerpots with inset stainless steel basin sinks. One painted to look health facility, urges, “Don’t be bound by norms.” like an aged bronze statue is sitting on a real marble platform. Sharon Their son hears the message. In Chicago he happened by a building insisted on no new bathtub. “There was no need to have new material demolition where a large, Corinthian capital rolled out into the street. brought in.” She likes the soft rope lighting above, though. The ceramic With permission he lugged it home, and now the carved stone capital— floor tiles were gathered here and there, so “We had to cut them which caps a column between it and the arches over it—is the coffee and work them into a pleasing design,” says Matt, who created the table, a substantial and unusually shaped piece. Living room carpeting “wallpaper” in Piranesi, an interactive paint system with which the user was removed and the existing hardwood underneath was refinished. can create artistic images from 3D scenes in downloaded images, then The corner fireplace is updated with supports Matt’s students used print on copy paper. as architectural models to draw. Like the faux brick wall above the Bradley also converted the second bedroom into a laundry room and fireplace, it is painted white, as are the mantel and other supports. A walk-in closet for the master bedroom. It was suspected there’s asbestos flat-screen TV is inset above. Opening a wall between the kitchen and in the master bedroom floor, so, since its living room created a ledge for Sharon’s serene removal has stringent requirements, it was fish tank; Matt finished the wall below with an left alone and covered with laminate wood opus reticulatum design, referencing ancient flooring.

Roman brick and concrete wall construction.

Two doors have been added that will lead “Nothing is standard here,” Bradley says, to a deck and large yard. and they all laugh, for columns, light fixtures, Matt Kubik is organizing a The rope lighting here and there is from a bookcases, doors and knobs, bathroom floor tour to Rome that he will hardware store that was going out of business. and shower tile, bathroom faucets, baseboard, lead June 21-July 2, 2016, Which means, as Matt explains, that part of crown molding, and much more are all from limited to 12 participants. living sustainably means you have to keep Restore and other items from resale.

Inquiries can be made through your eyes open for the opportunities.

In the bath are very large, painted matthew.kubik@gmail.com.

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(Clockwise from left) The Kubiks love mirrors, which reflect light and lend the illusion of more space. Keeping clutter to a minimum is easier when buying unneeded things is curbed; this bedroom corner offers a serene vibe. A large flowerpot with inset basin sink lends an organic feel to the bath. The corner fireplace is updated with white-painted mantel and the addition of architectural supports.

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Colors that Boost the Mood

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t is the dead of winter, white snow blankets the landscape, the skies are gray, and you are stuck inside trying to stay warm and muster up the energy to get something done.

During these long winter months, it’s common for people in the Midwest to experience feeling down or blue. Spending a lot of time indoors is something we can’t escape.

Changing up the color of your interior walls could be the answer.

“In a world that becomes black and white just like winter, adding a sharp crisp contrast is uplifting and gives a strong sense of control,” says Paula Lynn-Doelling, a color expert at Doelling Decorating Center in Valparaiso. “For example, kelly green looks very sharp with black and white.” Adding a bright contrasting color to a room either as an accent wall or a few tossed pillows on your sofa can bring a whole new look to the room.

Paula shares that when choosing a new interior paint color, take into consideration the feeling you are trying to create in that space. If you are unable to commit to a bold new color on your wall, then start by creating that feeling with a painted accent piece.

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Paula shares ideas of interior paint colors that boost the mood and may just take you to your happy place.

Neutral Yellows and Linens

Antiqued whites and soft, clear, creamy yellows will bring some cheery sunshine indoors.

Suggested Yellow Tones (all paints by Pratt and Lambert): Linen White (33-7), Pearly Gates (6-1), Porcelain Skin (CL078) Antiqued Paper (CL007), Ever Sunshine (15-6), Windham (33-11)

Greens

Shades of green lift your mood and are calming. Paula calls green the “hallmark of nature.”

Suggested Green Tones: Woodland Snow (24-31), Holidays (19-12)

Blues

Blue tones accented with purple, lavender or gray will create a calm setting.

Suggested Blue Tones: Scrim of Mist (CL087), Trooper (26-14), Geometric Blue (CL057), Teal Shore (CL020)

Soft Purples and Pinks

These feminine hues, accented with antiqued metallics or gray, create a romantic, soft, cozy feeling.

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Shari Kirschner of Chesterton converted a bedroom into her closet, allowing ample space for closet organizers and a vanity.

Clearing the Clutter magine waking up and pulling exactly what you need from your closet as you dress for work in the morning.

No rifling through bins or fishing for your black blazer amid a sea of sweaters and yoga pants.

If you’re looking to start off the new year with a more organized approach to life, your clothes closet may be top of mind. Wendy Taddeucci, certified professional organizer and owner of Simply Organized, of LaPorte, recommends taking a step back to assess in the beginning. “I always ask [clients] what they like about their closet. No need to reinvent the wheel. Then I ask what they don’t like and we start from there.”

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1. Take everything out. To get a sense of the space available in your closet, you’ll need to remove every piece of clothing. While it’s empty, clean your closet. Dust and vacuum. Get rid of any cobwebs that have settled and remove any old storage products that aren’t working. You’re setting the stage for a fresh start.

2. Sort as you go. “As you take items out, sort them into categories such as pants, tops, dresses,” Taddeucci says. “You will also need a category for donations, repairs, and sale items.” The sale bin is optional, of course, though you might want to check out apps like Let It Go and Copious for turning your old clothes into cash. Grouping similar items will help you lay out a plan for putting your things back into your closet.

3. Decide what to keep. Now is the time to purge. Those old jeans that no longer fit? Gone. The faux snakeskin belt you never wore? Into the donation bin. If the word “purge” scares you, Taddeucci has an easy two-part process for deciding what goes and what stays. “Ask yourself: does it fit and do I love it?” she advises. The answer should come easily.

Don’t hem and haw. If you love it, keep it. If you don’t, remember that saying goodbye to old clothes means a more organized space in the end.

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4. Choose storage products that work for you. Taddeucci doesn’t recommend buying a lot of organizational gizmos before you’ve cleared the closet. When you have a good idea of the kinds of items you’ll be keeping, check out your local home store for products that might help. Keep it simple, Taddeucci says. “When it is time for products, my go-to is clear, over-the-door shoe pockets to store anything from scarves and socks to small purses and belts.” Scarf hangers and sweater stackers may also come in handy.

5. Customize your closet. When putting in the items you’re going to keep, place the most-used items within easy reach. Store seasonal items in stackable bins to be pulled out when needed. Grouping like items together will ensure you can find the item you need when you need it. And if you’re still having trouble deciding what to keep, employ Taddeucci’s trick throughout the year: “If you switch out your clothing seasonally, turn your hangers inward or backward into the closet. The idea is that once you wear an item, launder it, and return it to the closet, you hang it the correct way. At the end of the season you will see what you have not worn—the items on the hangers still facing inward—and you can donate those clothes.”

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TIDY UP YOUR STORAGE CLOSET Wondering how the holiday décor will fit back into its allotted space? You can use the same tips to give your storage closets a makeover, too. Keep these things in mind: ■ Remember to group similar items together for easy access. Then make use of available space by stacking (if you’ve got a closet with lots of vertical room) or hanging organizers (for closets with horizontal space).

■ Label everything. For example, holiday lights that read “White/Tree” will come in handy next year.

■ Separate large and small items. Keep your delicate ornaments’ original packaging and group them in a sturdy plastic bin. They will stay protected and unpacking next year will be a cinch.

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Karen Vogelsang Owner/Principal Vogelsang Asset Management Valparaiso On the skills and characteristics that have helped her succeed: I love people, and I am especially drawn to seniors. Women have been given the gift of empathizing and problem solving that is needed when discussing with clients something as important as ensuring there will be adequate funds to last their lifetime.

On the gender pay gap: There should be no difference between a woman’s pay and a man’s as long as they are doing the same task and are given equal responsibilities. As more women become corporate leaders, it is essential that they ask for what they want as far as pay and benefits—and that requires them to value themselves accordingly.

On women and finance: It is still surprising for me to talk to women who have not handled the finances and have no interest in the markets or how to make financial decisions. I wish more women would consider working in this industry; women have certain skills that make this a wonderful career.

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Sandra Thompson Executive Director Acorn Theater Three Oaks, Mich.

On bringing out the best in those around her: I’m very good at listening and paying attention to what each person I’m working with brings to the table so I can maximize their talents and find out where they best fit. I’ve always believed that the more you support each individual’s different interests and passions and skills, the stronger the group becomes as a whole.

On the challenges of being a woman in a leadership role: I’ve had to learn to keep very clear boundaries. I have a tendency to be warm and supportive and very personal. I do find that sometimes—maybe because I’m a woman, maybe because I’m empathetic—I have to make sure I always keep a professional distance.

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On the issues facing women in the workplace: I’m used to working with strong, successful women in general, so I’m personally not seeing any real gender issues. In the bigger picture, though, I would say we’re still a patriarchal society and there are some cultural expectations for women versus men that go way beyond the workplace. I think it’s on all fronts.

Barbara Oen Business Manager BMW of Schererville On the challenges she’s faced as a woman in a maledominated industry: I had to take a step backward from being a salesperson and took a role as a finance secretary in order to get this position; I don’t know of any men that have ever done that. It was a difficult journey and it wasn’t until I quit that they called me back and gave me the opportunity to “prove” I was capable of handling this position.

Still to this day, however, I feel I am considered second to my male colleagues. People often think I’m a secretary or expect I won’t be as knowledgeable to be able to help with their needs— not from lack of experience, but simply due to the fact that I am a woman working in a predominantly male field.

On the skills and characteristics that have helped her succeed: My job demands the need for creativity, finesse and problem solving.

It helps that I am good at math and customer relations.

I am headstrong, determined, tenacious and I don’t take “no” for an answer. I love my job and have a great passion for what I do.

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Kristy Murphy Service Advisor (and BMW of North America’s #1 service consultant for 2014) BMW of Schererville On the current state of women in the workplace: While there have been changes in the acceptance of women in male-dominated fields, I feel more change is needed. I envision a different world for my daughter—one where she is considered a success, not a successful woman.

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On the challenges she faces in a male-dominated field: At first phone contact, many people assume they’ve reached the receptionist. I suspect it’s not always easy to get car questions answered by a female.

More than once I’ve heard, “I hate to have to ask you, but...”

That being said, I also have a lot of loyal customers who are more at ease with me because I’m a woman. This position was exclusively male at one time, but like every other employee here I’ve been given a chance to succeed and I’ve earned the trust and respect of my clients.

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Beth Wrobel CEO HealthLinc Community Health Centers, Valparaiso On the current state of women in the workplace: The word that comes to my mind is “improving.”

When I started in 1979, it was really a male-dominated world.

My degree was in mechanical engineering, and my graduating class from Valparaiso University was less than 10 percent women.

I started at NIPSCO in the plant engineering department with just one other woman in our department, but I was lucky that I had a boss and coworkers that wanted to see me succeed. I then spent some time overseeing construction—again, a very maledominated area of work—and there were times when they would try to intimidate me. Today I don’t think these types of issues are quite as prevalent as they were in my early days. Women are on more of a level playing field.

On the challenges facing working women: In any industry there will always be the issue of work-life balance. I think back when my children were little and I had to balance getting them to day care and then school and working; I wonder how I ever did it. I was lucky to have a good support system and a husband who was understanding and flexible.

On the gender pay gap: I have been lucky; being the only female in a male-dominated career at a time when companies were working toward equality was good for me. But in general I think as time has progressed, the legality of pay inequity has caught up with companies, and for the most part the gap has lessened.

Her advice for young women in the workplace: Find good mentors—and that goes for both men and women. They have always been there for me and I have learned a lot. Always ask how you are doing and how you can make your workplace better.

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Trish Weber Vice President of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer Franciscan Alliance Michigan City On women in the health care industry: I am very blessed to work alongside many highly educated and talented women who have dedicated their career to servant leadership. It is very exciting to watch as the number of women filling high-level health care executive positions continues to grow, including more and more women in president and CEO positions.

Her advice for young women in the workplace: Never be afraid to volunteer for a new and unfamiliar task, consider all challenges as golden opportunities to learn, be bold, take risks and believe in your unique gifts and talents.

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On the skills and characteristics that have helped her succeed: Faith, respect, perspective, organization and compassion— these core skills were developed during my time as a direct patient care nurse. No matter what deadlines or pressures I face as an executive, I am able to maintain perspective based on the lessons I was privileged to learn while caring for others.

I am better prepared to face challenges and treat those around me with compassion as a result of lessons learned at the bedside.

Theresa Bosak Chief Marketing Officer and Owner-Partner Bosak Auto Group, Highland On the current state of women in the workplace: Things have definitely changed, and in most cases for the better.

Without a doubt there are still earnings gaps between men and women in the workplace, but I believe that those gaps will continue to close and will most likely be a distant memory.

Good companies should recognize intelligence and ability regardless of gender; if they don’t, they’re jeopardizing a stronger talent pool.

On working in the family business: I didn’t intend to work in the business where I grew up. I not only did not want to be “given” a job because I was a dealer’s kid, [but] like most college students [Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind.], I wanted to conquer the world. I graduated and began a career in advertising, but after our dad died suddenly in 1994, I wanted to be closer to my family and knew that I could use the skills I had developed over eight years to help the dealerships.

On the pressures of being a working woman: I think women in any career, including executive positions, encounter specific difficulties while trying to balance family and professional life. Some of the biggest challenges for me as a mother of six—five in high school and one in sixth grade— include time, logistics and parental guilt.

Her advice for young women in the workplace: Plan to work hard, be prepared to sacrifice, and never settle. Any employer worth working for will want you for your character, abilities and work ethic—not your gender.

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Build Blooms YOUR OWN

It’s easy to look at impeccably designed floral arrangements at an event or hotel and feel a little melancholy. After all, there’s no way you can recreate such a pretty piece for your own home, right?

Au contraire. Floral designer Kris Livovich of Sugarfield Flowers in Chesterton offers guidelines on how to make the following (gorgeous!) arrangements on your own. They may appear complicated because of their beauty, but the execution is quite simple, really. Try for yourself.

Photography by Beth Fletcher Styling by Kris Livovich of Sugarfield Flowers

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▲MATERIALS: Roses, hydrangeas, snapdragons, stock, astrantia, eucalyptus, dusty miller DIRECTIONS: After the color of the holidays, I gravitate toward clean monochromatic arrangements. Gather a few blossoms in your hand; when using a single color in an arrangement, you don’t need to worry about color placement, just the size of each bloom. The heavier hydrangea works well as an anchor for your more delicate spray roses and astrantia.

Once you have a pleasing bouquet in your hand, clip the stems and drop into a sweet straightsided vase.

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MATERIALS: Yellow tulips, ranunculus, sea thistle, pepperberry, mason jar

DIRECTIONS: Everyone owns mason jars, in almost every size. Group not only your jars, but your colors. Keep the colors and flowers loosely grouped, adding one type of flower to each jar for continuity. The mason jars can be placed singly in different rooms, or gathered together for impact.

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MATERIALS: Tulips, ranunculus, pincushion protea, Chaparritas bottles DIRECTIONS: When your beloved brings you home one of those mixed bouquets from the grocery store, and you don’t quite know how to arrange it, deconstruct it! A few distinctive bottles, a single type of bloom in each, make for a simple grouping, bright and sweet.

Mexican Coke bottles also work well for this treatment.

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MATERIALS: Hydrangea, dogwood branches, dried grass, dried sedum, fresh eucalyptus and magnolia DIRECTIONS: Sometimes it is a good thing you didn’t put your garden to bed in the fall. Use what is available to you seasonally. Head out to your garden and clip from your hydrangea bushes and sedum plants and add a few stems of dried grass and dogwood for drama. With a little notice, your local florist will be able to supply beautiful magnolia and eucalyptus, which will dry nicely in place, making this a no-waternecessary arrangement.

MATERIALS: Roses, green cymbidium orchids, cedar, fir, eucalyptus, white bowl DIRECTIONS: Using a simple cereal bowl (if it holds water it will hold flowers!), cut a piece of green floral foam (meant for wet flowers, available at any florist or craft store) to fit. Float the foam in a dish of water until it sinks and submerges—if you push it down into the water, it will form air pockets in the foam, affecting the longevity of your blooms. Don’t be afraid to clip a few evergreen stems from your trees or bushes; they are long-lasting. Cymbidium orchids are expensive—a stem will run between $25 and $35—but they will last at least two weeks in water. Before inserting each stem into the foam, measure it against your container and give it a fresh cut.

Be sure to add fresh water each day; evergreens are thirsty!

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MATERIALS: Orange tulips, pincushion protea, sea thistle, pepperberry, astilbe, mason jar DIRECTIONS: This is another option for a simple mason jar arrangement.

Orange is the color theme for this lush bouquet.

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MATERIALS: Pink ranunculus, roses, sea thistle, mason jar DIRECTIONS: Pink is a powerful color grouping for our third mason jar arrangement. Pair only with greens to make the pink stand out and steal the show.

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MATERIALS: Spray roses, dusty miller, orchids, carnations, sea thistle, vintage juice glasses DIRECTIONS: When making larger pieces, we often have small bits left over. Gather any stray leaves, single stems, or flowers that were simply too short for a tall vase and group them into tiny juice glasses—perfect for a simple centerpiece.

Don’t be afraid of carnations; when grouped together, they are beautiful and they last forever.

SUGARFIELD FLOWERS 219.613.6616 sugarfieldflowers.com Kris Livovich’s love for florals was fostered while growing up in Latin America, where she often plucked interesting blooms from the roadside. Since then, and after 18 years of experience in the floral industry, Livovich owns and operates Sugarfield Flowers, a floral studio where she custom designs arrangements for her customers. Livovich’s style is fresh and modern with an unconventional elegance that prioritizes local and seasonal varieties.

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Don’t let the fur and pearls fool you... this cropped mink jacket goes glam casual when paired with dark jeans.

1950s Emba Pastel cropped mink jacket, $200; filigree earrings, $5; faux pearl and rhinestone necklace, $7.50. Available at The Closet.

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An asymmetrical zipper keeps things interesting on this comfy charcoal jacket, a perfect backdrop to make bold accessories pop.

Gentle Fawn Intrepid jacket, $140; eleven:eleven scarf, $25; Chen & Derington Annaliese bag, $240; Corso Como Stowe boots, $165. Available at Urban Soles.

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Keep the cold out with a high-necked wool coat that flatters and warms.

Gentle Fawn Erin coat, $269; Madison West Ace reversible bag, $72; Toms sunglasses, $129.

Available at Urban Soles.

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A big, bold fur collar is the center of attention on this slimming black coat, a subtle way to stand out in the crowd.

1940s wool princess cut coat with fox collar, $240.

Available at The Closet.

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THANK YOU MODEL Leigh Ann Flora of New Buffalo COATS AND ACCESSORIES The Closet by Franklin Vintage 1011 Franklin St Michigan City 219.561.0910 Urban Soles 624 Franklin St Michigan City 219.221.6508 MAKEUP Carrie Hreha of Sta-Glam 219.508.2600 sta-glam.com LOCATION Downtown Michigan City

Soft pastels, a belted waistline and a double-breasted front lend feminine appeal to this functional piece.

1970s light tweed belted jacket, $58; 1960s minimalist nude clutch, $22. Available at The Closet.

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Rebecca Hungerford and Julia Gourley

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Tri Kappa Evening of Elegance

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Misty Macdonald and Jennifer Peek

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Lisa Grady and Karen Dietrich

Sheri White and Marcie Guzman

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Michaline and Jared Tomich

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Maureen and Bill Sammon

Ben Bochnowski and Jessica Coen

Michael and Andy Glorioso

Karin and Matt Saltanovitz

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Arnette Bosch and Michelle Korneli

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One of the first Female Cardiologists in NWI offering a Holistic Approach to Cardiac Care Dr. Kommineni specializes in treating every patient’s unique and individual cardiac needs using a multidisciplinary holistic approach. To improve a patient’s heart health and overall quality of life, she may include nutritionists, exercise/weight loss programs, meditation/yoga and counseling as part of their cardiac care plan.

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Northwest Indiana Bridal Expo, noon-4pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 574.234.1061. louiestuxshop.com/ bridalexpo. Non-stop fashions on three runways and more than 120 top regional wedding specialists.

JAN 4, 18 Yoga Slow Flow, 7-8:30pm, Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso.

219.462.0524. pcpls.org.

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JAN 8-APR 3 Celebrating Life—Betty LaDuke Retrospective Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.

219.464.5365. valpo. edu. The artist shares her appreciation for people of many cultures through the paintings in this exhibit.

PERSPECTIVES FROM EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS IMAGE ARTIST: MARVIN GOOCH

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JAN 8-10 2016 Towle Theater Season Preview, 7pm reception, 8pm show, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater. org. Highlighting scenes and songs from the theater’s upcoming season.

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THROUGH JAN 24 Classic Images— Photography by Ansel Adams, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org. The famous photographer and environmentalist’s works are on display.

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219.879.4980. An exhibit showcasing the unique talents of students with special needs.

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Explore exhibits and hear presentations on local history relating to the watershed.

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23 Winter Delights—A Festival of Wine, Food and Music, 5-9pm, Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College, 2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, Mich. 269.927.1000. themendelcenter.com. An evening of wine tasting with the best regional wineries, delicious food and live music.

30 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest, noon-4pm, downtown St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday.com. A dozen Michigan breweries will gather together for a day of ice cold fun.

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THROUGH JAN 2 Holiday Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This gift boutique features an array of quality handcrafted merchandise from some of the Midwest’s finest craftspeople. All proceeds benefit Lubeznik Center for the Arts programs and activities.

THROUGH JAN 7 ‘Special Arts’ Exhibition 2015, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. An exhibition of prints and paintings by artists from Michiana Resources and Social Learning Institute who receive weekly instruction at the center.

JAN 4, 11, 16, 18, 25 Blood Drive, noon-5pm, Merrillville Blood Donation Center, 791 E 83rd Ave, Merrillville.

219.756.5360. redcrossblood.org.

January is National Blood Donor Month.

Schedule a blood donation appointment on a Monday or first or third Saturday.

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JAN 20-24 Book Sale, presale 10am-noon Wed, sale 1-4pm Wed, 10am-6pm ThuFri, 10am-4pm Sat, Paws Resale Shoppe, 8149 Kennedy Ave, Highland. 219.513.8911. hscalumet. org. Humane Society Calumet Area hosts its annual winter book sale fundraiser featuring adult and youth books, CDs and DVDs. The sale begins with a presale on Wednesday with a $5 admission and concludes with a $5 bag sale on Saturday.

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JAN 30 Ruff, Tuff and in the Buff 5K, 9am, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree. org. Hosted by Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, this 5K trail course runs through woodlands, wetlands and prairies, and will be held rain, snow or shine.

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JAN 29 4th Annual Chili Tour, 5-8pm, downtown St. Joseph, Mich.

269.985.1111. sjtoday.com.

Participating locations or “Chili Stops” will play host as you have the opportunity to try their best recipes.

ONGOING

Open Skate, hours vary, Midwest Training and Ice Center, 10600 White Oak Ave, Dyer. 219.558.8811. midwesttrainingandice.com.

NWI’s largest state-of-the-art training facility offers open skate sessions at its Olympicsize ice arena.

THROUGH JAN 10

Dorothea Lange’s America, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.0271. krasl.org. A collection of photography by socially conscious photographers of the Great Depression.

THROUGH JAN 10

Holiday Lights in Washington Park, Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City. 219.873.1506. emichigancity.com. More than five million individual bulbs light up the largest free drive-through light exhibit in the Midwest.

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THROUGH JAN 24

Classic Images— Photography by Ansel Adams, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org. The famous photographer and environmentalist’s works are on display.

THROUGH FEB 28

Ice Plaza at Deep River Waterpark, 2-9pm Thu, 2-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sat, noon-9pm Sun, Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E US Hwy 30, Crown Point. 219.947.7850. deepriverwaterpark.com. A winter wonderland complete with an ice skating rink.

JAN 1

First Friday Art Walk, 5-8pm, Uptown Arts District, Michigan City. 219.331.5517. uptownartsdistrict.org. Stores, galleries and venues come alive the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, refreshments, entertainment and more.

JAN 2

REO Speedwagon, 9pm, Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich. 800.745.3000. fourwindscasino.com/events.

The chart-topping rock band performs.

JAN 2-17

Perspectives from Extraordinary Students, Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.879.4980. southernshoreartassociation. com. An exhibit showcasing the unique talents of extraordinary young adult art students with special needs.

JAN 2-FEB 28

Horse-Drawn Bobsled Rides on the Farm, 1-3pm Sat-Sun, Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Rd, Lowell. 219.696.0769. lakecountyparks.com. A team of draft horses pull a bobsled through the historic park, weather permitting. Call before coming to check conditions.

JAN 4

Tours and Tasting with Brewmaster Steve, 6pm, Crown Brewing, 211 S East St, Crown Point.

219.663.4545. crownbrewing. com. Take a behind-thescenes tour. Admission includes beer samples and a logo tasting glass.

JAN 4, 18

Yoga Slow Flow, 7-8:30pm, Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso.

219.462.0524. pcpls.org.

A certified yoga instructor teaches participants how to strengthen and tone for more flexibility. Participants should bring an exercise mat, towel and bottle of water.

JAN 6

12th Night Tree Burning, 6pm, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland.

219.838.1080. highland.in.gov.

The Festival of Lights officially closes with this annual event.

Guests are encouraged to bring their Christmas trees for a bonfire and enjoy hot cocoa.

Northwest Indiana with free admission, non-stop fashions on three runways and more than 120 top regional wedding specialists.

JAN 23

13th Annual Gardening Show, 8am-4pm, Porter County Expo, 215 E Division St, Valparaiso. 219.465.3555. pcgarden.info. An awardwinning gardening event with presentations by gardening experts, a seed and bulb exchange, demonstrations, 100 exhibitors and vendors, and more.

The 13th Annual Gardening Show will be held on Jan. 23 at the Porter County Expo Center.

JAN 6

Wine Tasting at White Rhino, 6:30 pm, White Rhino Bar & Grill, 101 Joliet St, Dyer. 219.864.9200. whiterhinoonline.com.

Tastings of 10 different wines, a complimentary gourmet appetizer buffet and Marco Villarreal on the acoustic guitar.

JAN 7

Eat Up Wine Down, 5-10pm, downtown Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. The first Thursday of every month, Valpodining.com restaurants offer some of their most popular drinks and/or dishes for $5 a selection.

JAN 23

media, the artist shares her appreciation for people of many cultures through the paintings in this exhibit.

JAN 9

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, 8pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. 800.745.3000. starplazatheatre.com. Elvis performers pay tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time.

JAN 16

2016 Towle Theater Season Preview, 7pm reception, 8pm show, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater. org. Highlighting scenes and songs from the theater’s upcoming season.

Winter Wonderland Festival, 9am-4pm, Hammond Environmental Center, 2405 Calumet Ave, Hammond. 219.933.7149.

William Powers State Fish and Wildlife Area, 12949 S Ave 0, Chicago. 312.220.0120. wolflakeinitiative.org.

Explore exhibits and hear presentations on local history relating to the watershed.

Weather permitting, outdoor activities include crosscountry skiing, skating, pick-up hockey and a bonfire.

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Celebrating Life—Betty LaDuke Retrospective Exhibition, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.

219.464.5365. valpo.edu. An avid traveler skilled in many

Northwest Indiana Bridal Expo, noon-4pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso.

574.234.1061. louiestuxshop. com/bridalexpo. One of the largest bridal shows in

Dancing with the Stars Live, 8pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. 800.745.3000. starplazatheatre.com. An all new, action-packed, live production with choreography never before seen on the show, plus memorable numbers from the show.

JAN 23

Winter Delights—A Festival of Wine, Food and Music, 5-9pm, Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College, 2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, Mich. 269.927.1000. themendelcenter.com. An evening of wine tasting with the best regional wineries, delicious food and live music by the LMC Jazz Combo.

JAN 23, 30

New Troy Indoor Flea Market, 9am-3pm, New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Rd, New Troy, Mich. 269.469.5687. facebook.com/ newtroyfleamarket. A market chock-full of treasures— antiques, tools, crafts, books, memorabilia, housewares, furniture and more.

JAN 29

Dueling Pianos, 7pm-midnight, The Vineland Center, 1155 Vineland Rd, St. Joseph, Mich. duelingpianoshows.com. A high-energy, all-request, singalong, clap-along, comedy piano show, plus an optional buffet dinner.

JAN 29-FEB 13

The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Fri-Sun, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Someone must pay for the murder of Irish Liberation Army enforcer’s beloved cat in this dark, cutting-edge production.

JAN 30

Salute to the ’60s, 7:30pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. 800.745.3000. starplazatheatre.com.

Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone, The Buckinghams and The Grass Roots perform.

JAN 30

St. Joe Winter Beer Fest, noon-4pm, downtown St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday.com. A dozen Michigan breweries will gather together for a day of ice cold fun.

JAN 30

Winter Ice Cream Social, 1-3pm, Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St, Michigan City. 219.873.1520. barkermansion.com. Guests can help make their own ice cream and discover how historical figures have enjoyed the treat at this twist on the old-fashioned ice cream social.

JAN 29

4th Annual Chili Tour, 5-8pm, downtown St. Joseph, Mich. 269.985.1111. sjtoday.com. Participating locations or “Chili Stops” will play host as you have the opportunity to try their best recipes.

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