Inspired Living March 2016

MARCH 2016

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Center of Attention

FEATURES

Personalized wedding centerpieces to delight your guests.

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Where It’s At

Unique wedding venues in Indiana and Michigan.

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The Finishing Touch

Bridal accessories and makeup that polish off your look.

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Sweet Romance Subtle hues and divine treats inspire this spring wedding.

ON THE COVER MODEL Marissa Kavois of Valparaiso PHOTOGRAPHER Esther Gallarday LOCATION Taltree Arboretum & Gardens GOWN Le Salon HAIR Jes Victor of LeRoc Salon MAKEUP Melissa Marshall of LeRoc Salon FLOWERS Sugarfield Flowers

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What We Love This Month: A colorful combo for day and night.

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06 Editor’s Letter

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Rustic Ranch: Handcrafted features fill a sprawling family estate.

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68 In Scene

All American Sweethearts: How three performers get their vintage look.

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A Toast to the Irish: Cocktail recipes to ring in St. Paddy’s Day.

A Good Catch: Creative seafood dishes for the Lenten season.

Back At It: Six moves that strengthen the back.

Dancing Feet: The health benefits of ballroom dancing.

The Accent Piece: Furniture that has form and function.

10 Contributors 11 Let’s Get Social 76 Calendar 80 In Closing

IN HOME PHOTO BY JESSICA DEKOCK, INDULGE PHOTO BY EVE ADAMS, IN STYLE PHOTO

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LETTER fter we first launched Inspired Living last spring, I knew we needed to have a bridal issue at some point. From the very beginning, we’ve been using wedding photographers to shoot our photos, and we’ve collaborated with many of the area’s top wedding professionals—event planners, gown boutiques, paper designers, hair and makeup artists—to contribute to Inspired Living’s signature look. While our overall audience isn’t necessarily bridal, our content appeals to both the bridal and non-bridal demographic: bright, beautiful photos of well-designed things and ideas, all of which can be found in our very own community.

So a bridal issue? It just makes sense.

The tough part was figuring out what to cover. We only had a few pages to showcase the area’s entire, bustling bridal community. So we focused on what we feel we do best: food (cakes!), fashion (gowns and tuxes), décor (unique centerpieces) and local hot spots (wedding venues).

Speaking of hot spots, I’m simply amazed by all of the stunning, original wedding venues we have in this area. See for yourself on page 41.

I’m also amazed by the strength and support in the local wedding vendor community. The bridal market is jam-packed here, and you’d think that would lead to a lot of back-stabbing and cattiness. But in my experience working with these professionals over the past year, I’ve seen much more unity than division. They all carry the same goal of practicing their art or trade to the best of their ability, and they root each other on in doing so. When a hair or makeup artist can’t make a photo shoot, they’ll gladly give me a list of other qualified artists they recommend.

Photographers go to lunch together. Wedding planners publicly admire the work of their counterparts. It’s so encouraging to see such humility in what could otherwise be deemed a cutthroat environment.

The moral of the story? It pays to support others. Also, if you’re newly engaged or you know someone who is, you can be sure you’re in good hands. Good, honest, talented, humble hands.

If you’re not engaged and prefer our regular, non-bridal content, your wish is granted: this issue contains several of our customary ideas and information in our monthly department pages. And next month we’ll be back with fresh content for the spring season. See you then.

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CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Eve Adams Ashley Boyer Christine Bryant Rob Earnshaw Julie Dean Kessler Mark Loehrke Damian Rico Shannon Rooney Eloise Marie Valadez Amanda Wilson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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

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CONTRIBUTORS EVE ADAMS is a freelance writer who has written for Mailbox Magazine and has contributed to other educational literature resources. She has always enjoyed photographing her three children, but is now taking it to a professional level. For this issue, Eve visited McGinnis Pub in Michigan City to share their recipes for Irish cocktails just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. See the recipes and Eve’s photos on page 17.

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Being in the fashion business for nearly 15 years, and growing up with a mom who was always hosting fun parties and entertaining, ASHLEY CARSON says she has always been programmed to have a natural love for styling. Three years ago, after throwing a few events for friends, she decided it was time to launch Ashley Thunder Events. “In each setting I want to create something that is not only beautiful but different, something you are not going to expect, and something you will remember for years to come,” Ashley says. In this issue, Ashley styled the photos for “The Finishing Touch” on page 55.

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MICHELLE HAMSTRA is a wedding and lifestyle photographer in Northwest Indiana. “I am mom to five amazing children and I love spending my days with them and my husband John,” she says. Michelle visited the Towle Theater in Hammond to photograph the three actresses performing as the Andrew Sisters in the theater’s show The All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters. See Michelle’s photos and read about the show on page 14.

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The planning! I love to see the love and excitement that the family puts into each moment of the wedding. It’s such a joy to watch two people fall more in love during the planning and the wedding!

It makes such precious memories.

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Watching the groom as the bride enters and walks down the aisle. Most eyes are on the bride, and they miss the emotions surrounding the groom’s experience.

And the cake...I love cake!

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The fact that everything comes together and it’s a huge party! After all that planning, just enjoy yourself and have fun with those you love!

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My absolute favorite part is the bride’s reaction when she sees herself in the mirror for the first time . . . with her hair, makeup and dress all together. I feel like that is one of the first moments during the wedding day when it starts to feel “real” for the bride and the day she has been dreaming about is finally here!

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Nelia Miller, Lauren Demerath, and Allison Sokolowski play the Andrews Sisters in the show All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters, playing at Towle Theater in Hammond.

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Allison Sokolowski salutes Patty. They bring the Andrews Sisters’ style f you haven’t heard the classic war-time tune to life, right down to the Minnesota vowels and the Midwestern sound.

“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” get ready to play it again, To evoke a true vintage sound and look, Towle Theater managing Sam. The Towle Theater in Hammond has revived this director Jeff Casey says the costumes are authentic period recreations, tune and similar hits by the beloved Andrews Sisters, rather than flashy cruise-ship style costumes. The Andrews Sisters America’s favorite sister singers. The show, now available generally wore understated clothing, letting the vocals speak for for private bookings, is called All American Sweethearts: themselves.

A Salute to the Andrews Sisters.

Between the ’40s-era looks and sounds, The show is a full-scale Casey says you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back production that includes period in time 80 years. “Our girls bring the music costumes and numerous Andrews and personalities of the Andrews Sisters to life Sisters hit songs. It features four young and get the whole audience’s toes a tappin’ and women—three of whom play each of the sisters, their faces smiling,” he says. Picture a classic plus an alternate. The “Sisters” are ChicagoAll American Sweethearts: USO-style show, which includes tunes like the based performers who not only have great solo A Salute to the Andrews above-mentioned “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” power, but they also harmonize to recreate Sisters plays at the Towle “Rum and Coca-Cola” and “Don’t Sit Under the more than twenty of the sisters’ songs. The Theater and can be Apple Tree.” show uses the term “salutes” rather than “plays” booked for events. Visit Aside from the musical performance, you’ll as the singers are really creating a tribute to andrewssisterssalute.com learn something, too. The show includes fun each sister. Vocalist Lauren Demerath salutes for upcoming gigs and facts about the Andrews Sisters’ careers and LaVerne; Nelia Miller salutes Maxene; and booking information.

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NOW PLAYING

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE HAMSTRA

All American Sweethearts

Nelia Miller

Allison Sokolowski

Lauren Demerath

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The performers do their own hair and makeup before every show.

GET THAT RETRO LOOK!

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You too can rock the style of the ’40s-era performers with a few classic color choices.

False lashes are optional.

Kevin Bellamy, who designed the makeup and costumes for All American Sweethearts, says he looked to yearbooks from the time period to help replicate their understated look.

“Nothing too fussy, because the Andrews Sisters were not overly glamorous in appearance.” A milky complexion, brown eye tone, minimal blush and liner—but bright red lip color—will instantly evoke that era. Bellamy also has his performers use false eyelashes, a lighter pair just to enhance the upper eye.

He classifies the style as “an evening look for the everyday woman.”

the history of the period. The Andrews Sisters landed 113 singles chart entries on Billboard’s Top 40 between 1938 and 1951, more than the Beatles or Elvis Presley.

The sisters became popular at a time when solo acts and Big Band music dominated the American stage. Their signature was encouraging service men and women overseas and they performed for troops at Army, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard bases around the world, as well as actual war zones, hospitals and munitions factories. They also encouraged US citizens to purchase war bonds with their rendition of Irving Berlin’s song “Any Bonds Today?”

All American Sweethearts is performed with patriotic banners as backdrops, and items from the period such as vintage suitcases, crates and chairs as set dressings to capture the emotion and nostalgia that the Andrews Sisters helped define. It’s a production that will have you toe tapping and singing along, enjoying a true slice of Americana.

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Chef Craig Lewkowitz of Copper Rock at Four Winds Casino presents Copper Rock Crab Cakes.

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ith Lent in full swing, many people continue to look for creative seafood dishes to enjoy while dining out or to create at home.

Food experts say seafood remains a popular choice at both casual and high-end restaurants. Fish and seafood dishes lend themselves to various preparations. Assorted ingredients, seasonings and sides blend well with dishes based on aquatic foodstuffs.

At Latitudes in Portage, Chef Carl Lindskog says seafood is a popular choice among diners. “More than half of our menu features seafood,” Lindskog says. The chef, who says he enjoys preparing various kinds of seafood dishes, adds that for the past decade,

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wherever he’s worked, his menus have been seafood heavy. “We sell quite a bit of tuna, and halibut also does well,” the chef says. Salmon, he says, is also a popular seller at Latitudes.

Lindskog says fish and seafood are staples on the menu during Lent and at other times as well. The chef likes to serve a few out-ofthe-ordinary seafood dishes as specials. A Tuna Tempura Sushi Roll is a favorite. “From time to time we run different roll specials,” he says.

“I look for what’s in season and what’s the freshest,” Lindskog says about working with various seafood dishes to put on his menu.

“Seafood is very important for us (and any steakhouse) to have on the menu,” says Chef Craig Lewkowitz of Four Winds New Buffalo’s Copper Rock Steakhouse.

Lewkowitz, who’s also the chef for the

entire Four Winds property, says he rotates fish dishes often and gets fresh seafood and fish deliveries six days a week. “One of our best sellers is salmon,” says the chef, about their market catch/fish of the day selections.

Other popular items are mahi mahi and also king salmon out of New Zealand.

“On Fridays during Lent we serve a special bouillabaisse,” says Lewkowitz, adding that in other eateries at Four Winds Casino, various seafood creations are offered during the Lenten season. “All the fish we serve is freshly caught and it’s not a frozen product,” he says, about Copper Rock’s seafood menu.

Among seafood dishes at Copper Rock is the popular Seafood Tower, which stars fresh seasonal oysters, jumbo lump crabmeat, king crab legs, lobster and colossal prawns. It’s not only a dish that satisfies the appetite, but one that is not your usual offering.

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A Good Catch

Seared Ahi Tuna

From Carl Lindskog, executive chef of Latitudes Ingredients

Chef Carl Lindskog of Latitudes creates a dish of Seared Ahi Tuna.

6-ounce piece sushi-grade tuna Salt, for seasoning Pepper, for seasoning Sesame seeds, for coating Potatoes, as many as desired for puree Wasabi, to taste Spinach, as much as desired Olive oil Garlic

Directions Season tuna with salt and pepper. Then coat fish in black and white sesame seeds. Set aside. Make potato puree using personal preferences. Add small quantities of wet wasabi until flavor is reached. SautĂŠ spinach in olive oil and garlic.

Use potato as the base and add spinach. Sear tuna for as long as desired and place atop base.

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Shrimp Scampi (LEFT)

From Alberto Ilescas, executive chef of Terrace Room at the Harbor Grand Ingredients 5 1/2 2 2 1 1

jumbo butterfly shrimp teaspoon garlic cloves, minced teaspoons shallots, minced ounces Pinot Grigio tablespoon fresh basil, julienned tablespoon breadcrumbs, mixed with 1 teaspoon toasted pine nuts Sprinkle of paprika Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon or to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions Place butterfly shrimp on a 6-inch oven-proof dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Add Pinot Grigio, minced garlic and shallots. Add basil, making sure basil is soaked in the wine. Add oil.

Add bread crumb mixture to top.

Sprinkle with paprika. Place the dish in the oven at 450 degrees for 7 minutes.

Garnish with fresh basil.

Copper Rock Crab Cakes (PREVIOUS PAGE)

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Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise Egg yolk, large 1 tablespoon red pepper, diced 1 tablespoon green pepper, diced 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 16 ounces premium jumbo lump crab meat, well-drained 6 cups Panko bread crumbs 1 cup clarified butter or olive oil blend

Directions Place first 10 ingredients into a bowl and mix together with a fork until well blended. Gently fold in crab meat and 3/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs using a fork. Fold in just until evenly dispersed. Cover and allow to chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Divide the batter into 8 to 10 evenly sized, well-packed patties. Roll each patty in Panko crumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the patties to chill another 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preheat a large sauté pan with the butter or oil on medium heat. Pan fry on both sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side. Serve with your favorite sauce or garnish. We proudly serve them with grilled corn sauce and leeks sautéed in butter.

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When it comes Other seafood to the appetizer selections on section of the Copper Rock’s menu, Ilescas says menu include Shrimp Scampi is a Colossal Shrimp customer favorite.

Cocktail, Whole The chef Lobster, Escargot regularly features de Bourgogne, Crispy Buffalo Shrimp, different specials and “depending on what’s Seared Scallop and Foie available” for different Gras, Sautéed Dover Sole seasons, he’ll create new Meuniere and Crab Stuffed Chef Alberto Ilescas of dishes and feature them Shrimp.

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Room focuses on seasonal Buffalo, Mich., also has a and fresh products. On a mix of seafood choices for monthly basis, Chef Ilescas often comes diners. “We’re very happy with the seafood up with a theme for certain offerings. For dishes we offer,” says Alberto Ilescas, example, lobster was a hit on the menu for executive chef at Terrace Room.

December, as it was a perfect choice for Among the popular seafood choices festive, holiday fare. at the Italian-themed restaurant are When Chef Ilescas cooks seafood, he salmon and trout, he says. Other items on prefers to have it be straightforward. “You the seafood menu at Terrace Room are don’t want to hide the flavor,” he says.

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Stand up straight while holding a barbell or dumbbells in front of your thighs. Raise your hands toward your chest, keeping them close to your body (the elbows will be pointing outwards). Then release your arms back into a relaxed position in front of your thighs.

ur back muscles are an essential part of our day-to-day activities. It is crucial that they are strong enough to bear all the work that is required of them on a daily basis. There are three basic sections to the back: upper, middle and lower. It is good to incorporate one to two exercises per section to strengthen the back muscles.

For the following exercises, I recommend doing two to three sets of eight to twelve reps. When selecting weights, make sure they are of a size that will feel challenging close to the end of your last few reps.

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FOR THE MIDDLE BACK

ONE ARM DUMBBELL ROW

Keep your left foot flat on the floor and hold a dumbbell in your right hand. If you want to support your upper body, place the non-working hand on a bench or your thigh as you lean forward at the waist. Let the weight hang straight down and slightly forward with your arm fully extended.

Pull the dumbbell toward your hip, keeping your elbow close to your side. Keeping your back flat and abs tight, pull your elbow as high as you can. At the top, squeeze your shoulder blades together, then lower the weight along the same path. Repeat for reps, then switch arms.

WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN

This exercise should be done on the lat pulldown machine. Sit down facing the machine. Position yourself so that the feet are flat on the ground and legs at a 90 degree bend. Grab the bar so that the hands are outside of the shoulder area. Pull the bar down to your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades behind you.

Pause and then return to the starting position.

PUSHUP

This exercise is not only good for the middle back, but it also benefits the shoulders, chest and core. The exercise can be done on hands and toes or hands and knees. A wall can also be used to modify the exercise. Put your hands on the floor or the wall. Lower your body to the ground while keeping your back straight and stomach tight. Keep your neck in line with the rest of your spine. I usually tell my clients once you’ve come down as far as you can, push away the floor.

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Lay face down on a mat. Place one hand on top of the other and place your forehead on your hands. Slowly lift your upper body, from your head down to your waist, off the ground.

While holding a bar or dumbbells, bend at the waist, push your glutes back and allow the weights to hang freely straight down from your shoulders. Make sure your knees are slightly bent.

Push your hips forward as you rise. Stand straight up without leaning backward at the top. The bar should rest across the top of your thighs.

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Ballroom dancers from the Magic Moments Dinner Dance Club performed at a 1920s-themed dinner dance at St. Peter & Paul Macedonian Banquet Hall in Crown Point.

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Dancing Feet Music, friendship and a great workout—it’s all in an evening’s fun for ballroom dance enthusiasts. With the popularity of TV dance shows, ballroom-style dancing has picked up new devotees of all ages in recent years. Instructors and health experts agree there are holistic benefits for people who are dancing their way to health in mind, body, and spirit.

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Physical Benefits

allroom dancing includes different styles of dance like the rumba, tango and foxtrot. All require dancing with a partner using specific choreography, though there’s room for improvisation. Dancing works large and small muscle groups in the legs, hips, and torso, helping to tone and define muscles in these areas.

Dancing is also great cardio. If you’ve ever watched Dancing With the Stars, you’ve seen the costumed contestants look winded after a performance.

“But don’t be afraid to try it if you have a physical limitation,” says Anthony Coberg, who owns Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Merrillville with his wife Julie. The studio offers group classes and one-on-one private lessons for singles and couples. Their offerings are a popular choice for folks who want to work on their dance skills while improving balance, posture, strength, and stamina.

The Cobergs have experience working with people who have back problems and nerve damage, as well as people who use wheelchairs.

Dancing, says Coberg, is a way for people to move their bodies while doing something they enjoy. It may sound cheesy, he says, but it’s “magical” to see the transformation in some people who have tried other therapeutic exercises and found their “home” in the dance studio.

Mental Benefits

If you’ve ever led or followed in the ballroom, you know that dancing is also great brain food. “It’s mentally challenging,” says long-time dancer Linda Sargent-Parks. She and her husband Gary are members of the Magic Moments Dinner Dance Club, which hosts five dances a year.

When dancing, you have to remember steps and patterns. “The guy has

to ‘drive’ through the crowd and the woman has to do it all backwards and in heels,” Sargent-Parks says. Actions like these stimulate brain function and Coberg adds that dancing has been known to help older adults with dementia.

Social Benefits

Social dancing also has the special benefit of community. The physical activity, combined with fun and socializing, helps reduce stress and can encourage self-esteem and a positive outlook. “It’s a friendly group,” Sargent-Parks says. Dancing events are a great way to meet people, and the community is welcoming of new members. “You don’t need to bring a partner,” she adds. Partners rotate and no one is left sitting around. Social dances are perfect for those who just want to get up and dance. Coberg adds that you don’t have to be of a certain age, build or physical ability. “We’ve had everyone from 15-year-olds to 80-year-olds.” Ballroom dance is a multi-generational activity.

Like anything, the more you do it, the greater the ARTHUR MURRAY benefits, Coberg says. SargentDANCE STUDIO Parks agrees. “Don’t become 1205 W Lincoln Hwy #10 discouraged,” she advises new Merrillville 219.738.9041 dancers. “You have to practice arthurmurrays.com to get better. The more you get your feet on the floor, MAGIC MOMENTS the better you’ll dance.” And DINNER DANCE CLUB you’ll have a whole lot of fun Contact Linda doing it.

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Handcrafted features fill a sprawling family estate in St. John

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an Molchan always knew he and his wife Kelly would build a home on the land his grandfather had purchased 45 years before.

The time was right in 2009, and now a rustic mountain ranch with Craftsman features is soul-satisfying— and is part of the 40-acre landscape that’s become the Molchan family compound in St. John, Ind. Just over the rill is Dan’s parents’ home, and beyond that, his sister’s home; another is his son’s home, and another his aunt and uncle’s home. Dan and Kelly beam as they point them out in the wooded landscape, and are eager to point out the features of their own home. The Steiner Homes build followed a design with lots of angles and curves and Dan, who owns Fairway

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Laser Systems in Valparaiso, physically built his own extra design inspirations. “I didn’t want to build a house; I wanted to build the house,” he says.

Dan used one of his own lasers to create the oak leaf design on the shutters outside.

Inside, 7,000 square feet include a spacious foyer with a large arched window over the door. The chandelier here is larger than planned, but Kelly agrees it’s needed for the space with a 20-foot staircase ceiling.

All the doors except for the front and back doors are 8 feet high. “We like to have a hand in the design,” says Dan in an understatement.

He made the bead board base of the kitchen island and its top, finished with narrow cherry wood boards found in the barn. Kelly loves its deep, copper farmhouse sink that’s acquiring a pleasing patina. Over the stove and refrigerator are matching brick archways that echo

Upper left: In the kitchen, a stone archway over the stove gives a brick oven look; Dan fashioned the island top with cherry wood from the property. Lower left: The towering foyer provides drama and light, with a chandelier that fits the space perfectly. This page: In the coffered-ceiling living room, large cabinetry provides a focal point.

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The dining area next to the kitchen, with tall, narrow windows, will command even more attention when its bowl ceiling is painted in a deeper color. At right, a seating area is cozy with a fireplace with Dan Molchan’s handcrafted wood surround. At far right, a double coffered ceiling with rope lighting lends elegance to the master bedroom, and a contented Dan and Kelly pose in their home that features so much of Dan’s hands-on creativity.

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the exterior rooflines. Dan did the painstaking work of installing the patterned travertine tiles over the stove.

A favorite space is the “keeping room,” their term for the family room, where the open concept allows family interaction from there to the kitchen and informal dining room. The ceilings throughout the home are different heights; the ceiling over the dining room is bowlshaped. The couple plans to change its pale yellow paint, perhaps blue with clouds. Dan painted the family room ceiling in a honey-toned faux finish to match the drawers of the cabinetry there. The tray ceiling’s dark beams, though at an angle with the room, align with the other rooms of the house.

In the living room Dan had the builder create a contemporary, narrow, rectangular fireplace space and Dan installed a full-wall surround in a warm-toned wood.

There are three bedrooms, one converted to an office upstairs.

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Downstairs, the formal dining room serves as a den, a more practical use, the couple agrees. Another practical plus: A dumb waiter just off the kitchen goes to the wine cellar. Kelly loves to garden, so Dan created an airy, sun-filled potting room, with colorful rubber and ceramic geckos dotting the walls and countertop.

The master bedroom’s ceiling is double-tray with crown molding.

A cabinet holds delicate glass animals, including a small monkey Dan bought for Kelly on a date; the gift has become a fond theme popping up through the house. The bedroom has a view of the lake Dan’s grandfather put into the property.

In the master bath, with an unusual barrel ceiling, a big, blue, quirky chest of drawers from Dust Furniture is handy for stashing things. The tub was replaced with a shower, and the extra space turned into a large walk-in closet.

Downstairs, “We had wanted a log cabin at one time,” Dan says, so the walls in a cozy room are of rounded logs—bear rugs are on floor and bench—and he fashioned a rustic fireplace mantel from a large piece of wood on the property. The heated concrete floor is stained to look like ceramic tiles, one of the money-saving ideas the couple had. Dan painted the home theater and Kelly’s father built the risers for the theater seating and installed the screen. A large bar area with space for buffet-style entertaining features a long, curved Chicago bar rail Dan made, with the traditional indentation for arms to rest upon.

The theme is fun, with Rolling Rock beer references, including a small Christmas tree of lighted green bottles, and the bar top is resin embedded with poker chips. Seven narrow windows over the bar’s sink look out over the lake and patio.

A guest bedroom in a wild jungle theme has a Jack and Jill bath to

The Molchans’ basement features (clockwise from this photo) a log cabin-styled room with a stone-surround fireplace; a barrel-ceilinged wine room Dan designed that glows a welcome for tastings at a rustic table; and a game room with pool table.

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an office for Kelly, who works in human resources at Sullair in Michigan City, Ind. The bath’s double basin sinks and shelf are pale, mottled green onyx; an iron towel rack’s top is a happy monkey’s face.

There’s an exercise room, a game room with pool table, and a high, 12-foot crawl ticker displaying current sports scores. Doors open onto a wraparound deck that Dan designed that includes hot tub, pool, and putting green.

But the star of this carefully designed downstairs space is the wine cellar. It began, Kelly says, with one bottle of wine with a monkey on the label, bought on vacation. Now the label is represented in a commissioned painting on a wine cellar wall.

“We’re not connoisseurs, not sommeliers, but we have individual racks for 600 bottles, and we love this room,” says Dan, who chose the barrel ceiling matching the master bath, another example of his having chosen coordinating features in the house that are anything but ordinary. He installed the ceramic tiles in this wine cellar, perfect for lingering with light fixtures giving a soft glow and a rustic, rectangular table for four.

Upstairs on the second floor a full apartment over the garage is for guests, but is ready for either of the couple’s parents should they need future assistance. “Dan’s grandmothers both lived to their late 90s, as did mine,” Kelly says. “Longevity runs in the family.” It is an open, pleasant space, where Dan installed flooring and the kitchen’s deep blue countertops and white cabinets. With a cheery yellow bedroom and comfortable sitting room, it’s an unusually pleasing apartment. Like the rest of this home, it reflects its owners’ creative personalities.

The roomy bar area has lots of windows and Dan’s inspirations of a resin-topped bar with embedded poker chips and a Chicago bar rail.

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STACKED CABINET NO. 7

The Stacked Cabinet No. 7 is beautiful proof that a cabinet can be so much more than a boring place to store your stuff. “At Dust Furniture, we take the traditional and twist it,” Leman says.

This piece of sculptural art furniture, which features an open bookcase on top, is ideally suited for making the most of a small space in the living area of your home. With its interesting form and vibrant colors, it not only has space for your prized possessions, it’s a conversation starter in itself.

the piece Within each home lies the potential for magic, for décor that goes beyond the mundane. Accent furniture marries practicality with beauty for an impact that will take your home beyond the ordinary into the memorable. All it takes is a creative eye and wisdom in making the most of the available space in your home.

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“Accent furniture makes a room more interesting,” says Vincent Leman, designer and owner of Dust Furniture, located in Valparaiso, which he launched with his fellow designer and wife, Jessie.

“An accent piece provides an exciting focal point in the room.

A room without accent furniture quickly becomes blasé.”

BOOKCASE NO. 2

Great for storage as well as for featuring collected art, Bookcase No. 2 is an example of the importance of timeless style. “Our style isn’t trend based; we’re rooted in traditional design,” Leman says. He advises using wise color choices— such as a turquoise stain in which the grain shows through the color, or a vibrant, true red—for adding timeless style to your home.

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Storage as Art

Beautifully Repurposing the Unconventional “I’m not traditional,” says Betsy Glass, owner of Lakeside Design & Stage Services, located in Union Pier, Mich. “Most people would look at many of the items I use—everything from vintage grocery carts to lockers—and say, ‘You can’t get away with that.’”

Glass’s innovative use of repurposed items shows that not only can she get away with it, but, if you’re one of her lucky clients, you’ll be glad that she did.

ENTRYWAY STORAGE There are spaces in a home that make interior design no picnic, but Glass gets around this by bringing the picnic home with this unique piece created for the entryway of Glass’s home.

Glass and her husband, Rich, wanted to make the most of the long wall in the entry way of their home, but using a typical furniture item such as a couch wasn’t practical for the space.

So they took a seven-foot, accordion-like, 1920s picnic table stand purchased from an antique store, clamped a recycled barn wood top to the stand, and built-in drawers which they already had in their possession. The resulting creation is a beautiful piece that serves both as art and as a brilliant storage solution.

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No closet? No problem, as this vintage grocery cart can hold items such as beach towels in such a fun and visually appealing way. “Often it’s the little, simple things that work,” Glass says. “I specialize in providing high-end looks at low-budget prices, and this piece is a fun example of achieving that look.”

SPARK TABLE

“Sometimes you need contrast and spice in a room,” Leman says. “Using a piece like the Spark Table is like adding cinnamon to your hot chocolate.”

The Spark Table, an asymmetrical beauty that is great as a side or end table for the living area or master bedroom, can be used alone or as a mirrored set. If you choose to use it as a mirrored set in the master bedroom, you can place one piece on one side of the bed with its complementary piece on the other side of the bed, Leman advises.

MASTER BATH LOCKER

This is not your typical high school locker, thanks to Glass’s work in renovating and repurposing it for the master bath. “The locker is practical and adds an industrial, urban flair,” she says. Many of her clients in her vacation community have homes where storage is either limited or nonexistent, which leads to creative and innovative storage solutions like this locker’s second life.

This imaginative piece, which perfectly holds towels and other bathroom accessories, has been painted an antique heather gray to give it the appearance of having been part of the house since its creation.

WHERE TO GET THE LOOK DUST FURNITURE 456 S Campbell St, Ste C Valparaiso 219.464.9100 dustfurniture.com LAKESIDE DESIGN & STAGE SERVICES Union Pier, Michigan 269.277.7290

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Where It’s At Unique wedding venues in Indiana and Michigan

By Christine Bryant

A couple’s wedding day is as unique as the couple themselves, so when it comes time to choose the place to hold the wedding reception, personality and character are important. ■ The following is just a small selection of the many options available locally for couples looking for a little flair when wedding planning, from a restored 1867 ballroom to a lighthouse.

INDIANA VENUES

The Allure

301 B St, LaPorte 219.369.6456 allureone.com Located in a historical building built in 1920, the Allure has transformed from the Old Eagles Building to an enchanting wedding venue. Able to accommodate anywhere between 65 and 320 guests, the Allure features bold, fully refined rooms that wedding invitees can lounge, relax and party in during the big event. Those looking for a complete one-shop venue will want to take note: The Allure offers five unique settings to host an entire wedding day experience, from

a private bridal suite where hair and makeup can take place, to the grand ballroom where guests can dance the night away.

County Line Orchard 200 S County Line Rd, Hobart 219.947.4477 countylineorchardweddings.com

County Line Orchard will help celebrate your day while providing elegance in a rustic setting. The Barn is a full-service banquet facility that also offers the option of renting a bridal room in the silo for an extra unique experience. Event directors also stay on-site the day of an event, as well as through the entire event.

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The Inn at Aberdeen

Marquette Park Pavilion

The Inn at Aberdeen 3158 S State Rd 2, Valparaiso 219.465.3753 innataberdeen.com

The Inn at Aberdeen offers a combination of beauty, charm and convenience, with a variety of options for the ceremony and reception and a place for wedding guests to stay. The ceremony can be held inside the quaint, historical inn or outdoors in the gorgeous gazebo. The Inn can host up to 120 guests for an indoor reception, or up to 300 under canopies in the garden. The following morning, guests staying at the Inn will be treated to a gourmet breakfast selected by the bride and groom.

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International Friendship Gardens 2055 E US 12, Michigan City 219.878.9885 friendshipgardens.org

International Friendship Gardens is a unique setting for outdoor weddings, which are scheduled from mid-May through mid-October. The Gardens include more than 100 acres of woods and landscaped areas, providing beautiful outdoor venues that include the Symphony Garden, Chinese Bridge Garden, Scottish Garden and Rose Garden. The organization also prides itself on welcoming and honoring marriages of all types.

The Lighthouse

7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake 219.374.9283 cedarlakelighthouse.com Beautiful scenic lakeside views make the Lighthouse Restaurant a unique option for brides and grooms. The restaurant’s private dining facility accommodates events with 25 to 250 guests, and the culinary staff is supervised by a chef with 25 years of experience. The restaurant downstairs may also be rented for parties.

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Sandy Pines Pavilion

The Uptown Center

Whether it’s an event for 500 people or a gathering for ten, Marquette Park Pavilion is unique in that it provides several options of interior and exterior event venues—all in a natural setting. Though a park, the location is capable of hosting events year-round, with venue spaces that include a ballroom, dance pavilion, lounge, a lower terrace and a garden.

Don’t miss checking out the ballroom, which features large windows that provide scenic views of the lagoon and surrounding dune landscape.

If you’re looking for an outdoor wedding, check out the Sandy Pines Pavilion in DeMotte. Located at Sandy Pines Golf Club, the Pavilion is an all-in-one location for both the wedding and reception in a beautifully landscaped setting—making nature the main wedding decorations. Enjoy exclusive use of the east garden near the Pavilion, which seats up to 200 guests. An extra bonus? A fire pit will keep guests warm on cool summer evenings.

The Uptown Center features a restored 1867 ballroom and balcony, which can seat up to 300 guests with ample space for a dance floor and head table. It also features a full-service lounge, two courtyards and three bridal suites. When guests arrive, they are seated in the ballroom set up cathedral style, and while the bride and groom take pictures, guests can enjoy a cocktail hour on the outdoor patio.

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10527 Bunker Dr, DeMotte 219.670.3766 sandypinespavilion.com

907 Franklin St, Michigan City 219.809.9119 theuptowncenter.com

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MICHIGAN VENUES

12 Corners Vineyard

1201 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor 269.927.1512 12corners.com Nestled in the heart of Michigan wine country, 12 Corners Vineyard gives a true vineyard wedding experience. The 115acre estate can host both the ceremony and reception, and the vineyard offers full wedding planning services. Before deciding which wines to serve at the reception, sample the variety produced by both vinifera and hybrid grapes.

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Shadowland on Silver Beach

The Blue Dress Barn features the historical “House of David Dairy Barn.� Purchased in 2000, the barn and grounds have been restored and renovated, and the owners, both artist-designers, have combined their talents to revive the unique character. Seating up to 280, the barn features a vast open timber roof with a dance floor and stage lit by wrought iron chandeliers. Two second-story decks overlook gardens and fields, and in the gardens are tables beneath shade umbrellas, chairs and benches around fires.

MillCreek Barns was once a working farm and nursery and now is a rustic venue for weddings. The barn can accommodate up to 250 people, and an elevated ceremony site adjacent to the barns is also available, along with a bridal studio for wedding preparations. This venue allows for a personalized event, as the couple may select and supply their own choice of beverages and caterer.

Footsteps from Silver Beach, Shadowland offers wedding goers a picturesque backdrop of water, sunsets, a lighthouse and a Victorian-era downtown. Newly constructed, this option can welcome an intimate gathering for 50 or a lavish affair for 300 guests. Ask about the special occasion package, which reserves the carousel at the beach for a half hour for special photos and includes 50 ride tokens for guests.

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Sundance Studios

4817 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor (Millburg) sundancestudiosvintage.com The owners of Blue Dress Barn renovated four side-by-side buildings—at one time a blacksmith shop, bank, motor shop and service station—into a vintage wedding venue situated in the small town of Millburg.

“It’s like stepping into a delicious and eclectic vintage fairytale,” owner Amy Briske says. The venue includes a ceremony space, dining room, dance hall, bridal cottage and groom’s garage.

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The wedding cake should be as unique as the couple getting married, and several local bakeries abound that will customize dessert into a work of art.

3-D Cakes

201 White Oak Dr, Michigan City 219.809.1339 Whether it’s traditional wedding cakes with floral arrangements draped down a three-tier cake, or a design that reflects the uniqueness of the bride and groom, 3-D cakes will design for any occasion.

In addition to also offering cupcakes, the Michigan City bakery specializes in cake pops—perfect to accent a wedding cake or provide as gifts to the wedding party or guests.

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Bit of Swiss

4333 Ridge Rd, Stevensville 269.429.1661 bitofswiss.com Walk inside Bit of Swiss and you’ll see the result of pursuing artisan baking—a 40,000pound brick oven installed by a French craftsman.

Named “Retail Bakery of the Year” in 2012 by Modern Baking magazine, Bit of Swiss will infuse a culture of baking mastery into a wedding. In addition to cakes and cupcakes, brides and grooms can add a unique twist to the dessert table by including a wide array of miniatures, tiramisu, macaroons, fruit tarts and Bavarian cream cakes. Guests will be thrilled to have choices—all made from scratch.

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Calumet Bakery

2510 E 106th St, Chicago 773.721.3747 18349 Torrence Ave, Lansing 708.895.3700 1446 119th St, Whiting 219.473.9560 calumetbakery.com Since 1935, Calumet Bakery has been providing cakes for weddings and other memorable events. From four-layered cakes that include flavors like chocolate mousse and red velvet, to cupcakes that feature fondant, airbrushing or other elaborate designs, Calumet Bakery makes sure no two wedding cakes are alike. The bakery, with locations in Chicago, Lansing and Whiting, offers cake testings for the couple to ensure the perfect flavor is picked.

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Don’t forget to ask about unique offerings, like the bakery’s famous Atomic Cakes and other specialty cakes, such as strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake with cheesecake and carrot cake.

blackberry and apricot. Mousse fillings are also available.

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Designer Desserts

8960 E Ridge Rd, Hobart 219.962.2253 marilynsbakery.com

Wedding trends change often, so at Designer Desserts, staying ahead of the curve is important. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional wedding cakes, this cupcake boutique will incorporate designs from dresses, invitations, jewelry and more.

Unique flavors include cookies and cream, pineapple, cotton candy, carrot, cherry chip and pink champagne, with equally unique filling flavors such as banana cream, lemon,

Baking from scratch daily is part of Marilyn’s Bakery’s farm culture background, and the goal of the Hobart business is to share this unique homemade tradition with customers.

Established in 1986, the family-run business is located on Johnson’s Farm Produce, a fifthgeneration farm.

The bakery sources its ingredients first from the family farm, then from the area— mostly within 100 miles. Whether it’s a three-tiered cake, cupcakes, pies or customdesigned cakes, Marilyn’s has a cake for every occasion and wedding.

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Photography by Penny Frazier

Everyone wants the details of their wedding to be memorable and personable, and the centerpiece can be one of the primary vehicles to accomplish this goal.

Instead of a standard floral arrangement at the center of each table, consider personalizing the piece to the interests of the bride and groom, or even of those sitting at the table. Here are some ideas on centerpieces that will surprise and delight your guests.

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Wine Lover’s Tablescape

Wine takes center stage in this tribute to the happy couple’s love of vino. Using the rich color scheme of brown, cream and gold as a backdrop, custom-labeled wine bottles identify table numbers and are adorned with the bride and groom’s names and wedding date, or a branded event label such as “Bliss.”

Saved corks from shared bottles of wine add interest and texture to the custom flower arrangement created by Happy Day’s floral designers, featuring pale hydrangeas tinged with pink.

Heart-shaped wine stoppers make the perfect guest favor for this wine-themed arrangement. Attaching a “thank you” label branded with the wedding theme adds a personal touch to this special gift.

Vintage Photo Fun

Vintage cameras, antique film canisters and customized View-Master reels are the focal point of a picture-perfect centerpiece for the photography-loving bride and groom. The large View-Master reel was created using pictures of the couple and their family and friends. Take this fun prop to the next level by customizing reels for the guests sitting at each table. As an alternative to the View-Master reels, enlarge old photos and laminate them for use as the centerpiece base. The small reels can display the table number, or can be personalized with a saying or a photograph for a unique guest favor.

Peacock feathers were used to add a pop of color to the floral arrangement, playing well off the colors in the photographs on the custom View-Master reel. Pink and pale peach roses tucked in a vintage soda bottle add softness and balance the bold colors of the feathers.

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The Love of Writing

Inspired by love letters of old, the vintage typewriter takes center stage in this memory-filled centerpiece. Propped delicately in the typewriter is a love letter, written by the bride’s grandmother to her grandfather— photocopied and treated as if to appear original.

Setting personal trinkets—including Grandma’s old brooches and bracelets—on a vintage tray brings back fond memories of the past.

Sweetly scented candles and blush-colored napkins add softness to the tablescape. Personalized custom-poured candles matched to the wedding theme are a nice gift for guests to take home and enjoy.

Antique roses, peonies and wax flowers in pale creams and pinks are adorned with love charms to add a feminine touch to the masculine typewriter.

The Groomsmen’s Table

Vintage props bring this masculine centerpiece to life at the groomsmen’s table. Featuring old gears, bicycle pedals, Grandpa’s tie clips and cuff links, and custom-poured candles in antique beer cans, this table is full of memories.

A well-read book announces the table number, brightly patterned retro ties add pops of color, and whiskey snifters replace the traditional wine glasses. Merlot-colored peonies, yearling sprigs and old gold napkins add to the vintage look of the centerpiece.

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Family Memories

Black and white family photographs decoupaged onto a tall glass vase uniquely highlight special moments from the past in this simple yet poignant centerpiece. A burst of two-toned roses elevates the mood of this sentimental arrangement.

An ornate frame forms the base of this vintage tablescape, sharing the spotlight with strings of pearls, an antique oil lamp adorned with charms and a custom designed saying personalized by Happy Day’s graphic designers. Custom decoupaged votive candles can not only add to the ambience of the table, but make lovely guest favors.

HAPPY DAY SHIRT AND EVENT COMPANY 21 E US Hwy 30 Schererville 219.322.3780 mixdesign.com CREATIVE DIRECTION Michaline Tomich CENTERPIECE DESIGN Joellen Pavnica GRAPHIC DESIGN mixdesign team All of the props pictured are available at Happy Day.

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Happy Day Shirt and Event Company offers custom dĂŠcor service, using clientprovided pictures, letters, jewelry and trinkets to create personalized centerpieces that will delight the guests specific to each table. Happy Day carries an extensive line of rentable props, or specific items can be sourced from their team of pickers. Happy Day also offers full wedding and event planning services.

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Essie nail polish, $8, CVS

Earrings, $28, Whittaker House BAG clutch, $45, BAG

Necklace, $38, Francesca’s

Headband, $78, Whittaker House

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An added bonus? They can be used long after the wedding as well.

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Fuji Instax camera, $69, Amazon

Pearls, $58, Whittaker House

Earrings, $28, Whittaker House

Sam Edelman sandal, $98, Whittaker House

Necklace, $98, JCrew

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Labradorite bracelet, $98, Whittaker House

Headband, $12, Forever21 Rachel Grahm necklace, $90, Whittaker House

Knee socks, $14, Francesca’s

Necklaces, $78, Whittaker House Mini-Mergency Kit, $15, Whittaker House

Rachel Grahm bracelet, $90, Whittaker House

Sondra Roberts clutch, $98, Whittaker House

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Earrings, $28, Whittaker House

Let’s Talk Makeup In addition to accessories, your makeup is a vital component to your wedding day look. We asked makeup artist Katie Riordan to provide some pointers.

When I think bridal makeup, I think of becoming your most glamorous self. Here are my top tips for a bride to consider when dreaming up her glamorous look:

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Pick your style. Do you want to evoke an effortless beauty?

Full-on drama? Or somewhere in between? We think of themes for the wedding as a whole, but you’ll want to consider your theme or your personal look for the big day. Have fun with it; this is an exciting time dreaming up your perfect makeup look.

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Prepare your skin. Once you’ve figured out your idea of a perfect look, you want to prepare your canvas. This is about skin health and I recommend a good daily routine to help prevent issues. (Who wants chapped lips on their wedding day?) Depending on your budget you can start an at-home routine or even purchase a bridal skin prep package at a spa to 708.638.4484 ensure your most glowing skin.

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/kriordan Check out multiple artists. This region has an unbelievable amount of talent in the beauty world and each of us has a little different style. Choose a makeup artist whose style and personality stands out to you and someone you enjoy working with and can trust.

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Be honest with your artist. Our passion is to make you feel your most beautiful. When you sit down with your artist for your trial, please let us know all of your thoughts. I often tell my brides it’s okay to tell me you hate it if you do, because I want to be sure it’s perfect and everything you’ve dreamt of. This is what trials are for; it’s a time to see the look in your mind come to life and to be sure it fits you perfectly. You are hiring a makeup artist not only for how you look that day, but also how the look will translate into the photographic memories.

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Be aware of your comfort zone. Your wedding day is most definitely the day to be glamorous and feel beautiful but you also want to feel like yourself. Trying out a bold look you’ve never tried before could be a bit shocking. Focus on your favorite features and colors you know you love. You want to be able to look in the mirror and see your beautiful face enhanced in every way.

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Smile! You will look beautiful and glamorous and your joy should come through. Rock your wedding day look with confidence and you’ll never regret it.

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Photography by Esther Gallarday

When a wedding’s color scheme is inspired by orange sherbet, how could it not be sweet? We packed up Valpo Velvet’s vintage ice cream delivery truck and parked it at the breathtaking Taltree Arboretum & Gardens located in Valparaiso. The restored prairies and woodlands were the perfect setting for our romantic ice cream social. We were inspired by the subtle orange color of sherbet, which we paired with lavender hues and greenery.

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FAIR FLORALS

The flowers by Sugarfield Flowers were something out of a dream with alliums, clematis, and tulips.

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Valpo Velvet is a popular local ice cream company that has been in business for more than 68 years. We featured the timeless quality of their ice cream and added a dash of romance. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy an old-fashioned float or scoop of sherbet at their wedding? You could hear an audible gasp when people saw the orange sherbet perfectly placed on top of a ribbon and bow garnished cone. It was almost too sweet to handle.

Why not add a pink diamond wedding band as the cherry on top? As for the cake, we carried on our subtle lavender and peach tones with a simple ombre buttercream frosting. The mini hand pies were shaped like hearts and had a pineapple filling.

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ON PAPER

Our invitations and paper goods adorned watercolored ice cream cones with sherbet stripes and a scripted font. We just had to indulge in the gorgeous trend of featuring cute little oranges as the place cards.

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BRIDE AND GROOM

Our models were the picture of perfection as a beautiful bride and her sandy-blonde groom. Her peach and lavender toned makeup was a nod to Audrey Hepburn, while Brigitte Bardot was the inspiration for her hair. Our groom rocked the ever so coveted man bun in a pistachio colored vest with a lavender ribbon-tied boutonniere.

THANK YOU VENUE Taltree Arboretum & Gardens taltree.org STYLING AND COORDINATION Michelle Samardzija of Mad Momma Events and Styling madmommaevents.com PHOTOGRAPHER Esther Gallarday Photography esthergallarday.com MAKEUP Melissa Marshall of LeRoc Salon lerocsalon.com HAIR Jes Victor of LeRoc Salon lerocsalon.com FLOWERS Kris Livovich of Sugarfield Flowers sugarfieldflowers.com BRIDE’S ATTIRE Le Salon lesalonbridal.com GROOM’S ATTIRE Rusted Oak Gentlemen’s Boutique rustedoak.co ENGAGEMENT RING Martin Binder Jeweler martinbinder.com ICE CREAM CATERING AND TRUCK Valpo Velvet Ice Cream valpovelvet.com CAKE AND PASTRIES Wildflour Bakery wildflourvalpo.com LINENS AND CHARGERS LaSar Linens lasarlinens.com INVITATIONS AND PAPERIE Natalie Leaman of Leaman Design leaman-infodesign.com WEDDING FILM Wholehearted Wedding Films vimeo.com/wearewholehearted MODELS Marissa Kavois of Valparaiso and Daren Huber of Michigan City

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13 MAR 12-13, 19-20 Maple Syrup Time on the Weekends, 10am-4pm, Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, Hobart. 219.769.1215. lakecountyparks.com.

Experience the sticky business of making syrup from tree sap firsthand.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Crown Point, dusk parade, along Main St, downtown Crown Point.

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MAR 26-27 Frank Sinatra Tribute, 7-10pm, Etropal Restaurant and Lounge, 701 Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.575.7261. etropalrestaurant.com.

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22 THROUGH MAR 22 Inspiring the Future— The Legacy of Exploration NASA Exhibit, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.554.2720. southshorecva.com. An interactive exhibit about NASA’s missions including artifacts and models.

MAR 18-20 Blue Moon Vintage Market, Fri-Sun, Blue Moon Vintage Market, 16860 Three Oaks Rd, Three Oaks, Mich.

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31 THROUGH APR 9 Placebo, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. An exhibit of sculptures masked by jokes and glitter designed to spark intrigue and create dialogue.

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A New World, 6:15pm lecture; 7:30pm concert, The Auditorium at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway, Crown Point. 219.836.0525. nisorchestra.org. Experience one of the most beloved symphonies in the world, plus world-renowned trumpet player Jens Lindemann performs.

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12 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Michigan City, 1-3pm, Franklin St, Michigan City.

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MAR 5 Annual Volunteer Fair and Blood Drive, 10am-3pm, Crown Point High School Cafeteria, 1500 S Main St, Crown Point. 219.662.7252. thecpcf.org. More than 80 nonprofit organizations will be in attendance offering information about volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to the community.

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26 THROUGH MAR 26 The State We Are IN, South Shore Arts, 123 N Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.0200. southshoreartsonline.org.

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MAR 19 18th Annual Spring Fling, 5-9pm, Long Beach Country Club, 2309 Larchmont Ave, Long Beach. 219.872.4499. michianahumanesociety. org. Michiana Humane Society’s annual gala raises funds for the shelter’s homeless animals. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions.

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MAR 19 Spring Garden Show, 8am-4pm, Michigan City High School, 8466 West Pahs Rd, Michigan City.

219.324.9407. extension.purdue.edu.

The LaPorte County Master Gardeners host their annual garden show with two keynote speakers, several breakout sessions throughout the day, a children’s series, vendors, demonstrations and door prizes.

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FEB 18-MAR 20 THE 39 STEPS, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster.

219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com.

This classic comedy portrays one man’s flight from wrong accusation through a series of misadventures and old-fashioned romance.

(From left) Actors Matthew Mueller, Linda Gillum, Norm Boucher, and Kevin McKillip.

Journeyman Distillery Tours, call for times, Saturdays, Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, Mich. 269.820.2050. journeymandistillery.com. Learn the history of the Featherbone Factory building as well as the step-by-step process on how the distillery’s spirits are made.

Tour is followed by a tasting.

THROUGH MAR 6

The Wizard of Oz, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse.com.

Join Dorothy, Toto and friends as they journey through Oz and try to escape the clutches of the Wicked Witch.

THROUGH MAR 26

The State We Are IN, South Shore Arts, 123 N Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.0200. southshoreartsonline.org.

Group exhibition featuring the work of Crown Point Community Schools art teachers.

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THROUGH MAR 22

Inspiring the Future—The Legacy of Exploration NASA Exhibit, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond.

219.554.2720. southshorecva. com. An interactive exhibit about NASA’s missions including artifacts, models and interactive kiosks.

THROUGH APR 3

Carlos Lopez—A Forgotten Michigan Painter, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso. 219.464.5365. valpo.edu. Carlos Lopez lived in Michigan and Cuba and is known for his landscape, portraits, still life and mural paintings.

THROUGH APR 9

Placebo, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Ste 100, Michigan City.

219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. An exhibit of sculptures masked by jokes and glitter designed to spark intrigue and create dialogue about how people perceive and react to norms of society.

THROUGH APR 24

Celebrating 200 Years, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, LaPorte Little Theatre, 218 A St, LaPorte. 219.362.5113. laportelittletheatreclub.com.

A special musical tribute for Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016 highlighting the lives and music of Indiana composers and contemporary writers.

THROUGH MAY

FEB 26-27, MAR 4-6, 10-13

Factory Made by Michael Hambouz, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.0271. krasl.org.

Hand-cut paper stock from the French Paper Company is used to create vibrant, abstracted scenes of the very factory where the paper is produced.

Intimate Illinois Landscapes, Purdue North Central PNC Technology Building First Floor, 1401 S US Hwy 421, Westville.

219.785.5719. Four of artist Charlotte Rollman’s watercolor landscape paintings are on display.

FEB 18-MAR 20

The 39 Steps, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com. This classic comedy portrays one man’s flight from wrong accusation through a series of misadventures and oldfashioned romance.

FEB 26-28, MAR 4-6 Hoosiers in Music—

An Enemy of the People, 4th Street Theater, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton.

219.926.7875. 4thstreetncca. org. When a small town Norwegian doctor discovers that the medicinal spring waters winning the town fame and wealth are actually poison, his fellow townspeople turn on him.

FEB 26-MAR 13

Crashing with Flamingos, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.937.8780. towletheater. org. When Raymond offers his sofa-sleeper to his coworker Bury, each is thrown into the personal drama of the other’s life.

PHOTO BY GUY RHODES

ONGOING

BEGINS MAR 4

La Femme—The Female in Image and Form, Southern Shore Art Association, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.369.9028. southernshoreartassociation. com. An artistic celebration of the female.

MAR 4-5

Hunt & Gather Market, 5-10pm Fri, 11am-7pm Sat, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S Court St, Crown Point.

More than 150 vendors selling vintage, antique and artisan goods, plus a full bar, gourmet food and live music.

MAR 4-20

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, 8pm FriSat, 3pm Sun, Crown Point Community Theatre, 1125 Merrillville Rd, Crown Point.

219.805.4255. cpct.biz. A charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. This, he learns, was a mistake.

MAR 5

Chi-Town Blues Festival, 7pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. 800.745.3000. starplazatheatre.com. 12th annual festival with Sir Charles Jones, Bobby Rush, Shirley Brown, Latimore, Calvin Richardson and Nellie “Tiger” Travis.

MAR 5-6, 12-13

Maple Sugar Time, 10am-4pm, Chellburg Farm, Hwy 20 & N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter. 219.395.1882. nps.gov/indu. Get a sweet taste and experience the making of maple syrup throughout time.

MAR 5-13

Nancy Drew—Girl Detective, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso.

219.464.1636. chicagostreet. org. Audiences young and young-at-heart will love this all new mystery featuring the world’s most famous teenage sleuth.

MAR 5-20

2016 Celebrating Creative Kids/Inspiring Future Artists, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.3688. boxfactoryforthearts.org. A school-based partnership program showcasing the work of elementary students.

MAR 11

A New World, 6:15pm lecture; 7:30pm concert, The Auditorium at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway, Crown Point.

219.836.0525. nisorchestra. org. Experience one of the most beloved symphonies in the world, plus worldrenowned trumpet player Jens Lindemann performs.

MAR 11-13

Diva Days, St. Joseph, Mich. stjoetoday.com. Grab your girlfriends for a weekend of pampering, wine and beer sampling, shopping and more.

MAR 12

Hobart. 219.769.1215. lakecountyparks.com.

Experience the sticky business of making syrup from tree sap firsthand, plus see how corn is ground into cornmeal and more.

219.851.0900. facebook. com/bluemoonvintagemarket.

6000+ square feet of vintage, primitives, architectural items, home décor, a large salvage area, food and gift items.

MAR 13

Home and Lifestyle Show, 10am-4pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 888.812.9099. porterco.org. Home improvement, remodeling and home purchasing ideas, as well as ideas to enhance your lifestyle.

The Art of Beer Festival, 5-9pm, Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, 2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, Mich. 269.927.1221. themendelcenter.com. Sample from nearly 100 craft beers from regional brewers, plus food samplings and music by the Dani Jamerson Band.

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MAR 19

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Crown Point, dusk parade, along Main St, downtown Crown Point.

219.662.3290. crownpoint. in.gov. Illuminated parade entries light up the night in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

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MAR 19

Cogdal Vineyards Release Party, noon5pm, Cogdal Vineyards, 7143 107th Ave, South Haven, Mich. 269.637.2229. cogdalvineyards.com.

Sample four new wines, plus enjoy a food item and commemorative glass.

Thursday Night Noir!

7pm, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.

219.464.5365. valpo.edu. A fun and informative foray into the shadowy world of noir with a showing of Kiss Me Deadly followed by a discussion.

MAR 25

Leprechaun Fun Run 5K Run/Walk, 9am, Crown Brewing, 211 S East St, Crown Point. 219.663.4545. crownbrewing.com. A 5K fun run kicks off the brewery’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Free beer or soda for run participants.

MAR 18

Frank Sinatra Tribute, 7-10pm, Etropal Restaurant and Lounge, 701 Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.575.7261. etropalrestaurant.com. Dinner with a musical tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. RSVP required.

MAR 12

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Michigan City, 1-3pm, Franklin St, downtown Michigan City. 219.872.0361.

A parade celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with more than 100 entries—including three bagpipe bands, mascots and more.

The Pink Floyd Experience, 9pm, Four Winds Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich.

800.745.3000. ticketmaster. com. A performance that pays tribute to one of the most influential rock bands of all time, including a spectacular light show.

MAR 12-13, 19-20

MAR 18-20

HoneyHoney, 7pm, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse.com. An American alternative folk group that mixes elements of folk, soul, country, pop and rock.

MAR 12

Maple Syrup Time on the Weekends, 10am-4pm, Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy,

Jennifer Nettles, 8pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.3000. horseshoehammond.com. The Sugarland singer spreads her wings as a solo act.

MAR 18

Blue Moon Vintage Market, Fri-Sun, Blue Moon Vintage Market, 16860 Three Oaks Rd, Three Oaks, Mich.

Boyz II Men, 8pm, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.3000. horseshoehammond.com. One of the most successful R&B groups of all time performs.

MAR 26-27

MAR 28-APR 2

Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, Valparaiso University, 1509 Union Dr, Valparaiso.

219.464.5417. valpo.edu. A week full of performances from high school to professional level musicians.

SHARE YOUR EVENTS! If you would like to submit an event for the monthly Inspired Living calendar, please email inspiredliving@nwi.com at least two months prior to the event.

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