Southern Views Magazine February 2013

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FASHION FEATURE SPRING MEETS FASHION THE FOOD STYLIST

FASHION DARING PRINTS

EVENT DR. BUTLER AWARDS

HOME COLOR THERAPY

FEATURE TOAST OF THE TOWN

INTERVIEW VALENTINA’S WORLD

TRAVEL FOREVER VAIL

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EDITORIAL

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For the Long Haul hen the New Year comes around it seems like the perfect time for selfimprovement. Even though I’ve always struggled with my New Year’s resolutions, every year I promise myself that this time will be different. I’ve tried everything from being a vegetarian, to starting a new hobby, and even trying to give up Facebook.

Each time, after about a month (at most), I’ve given up. Why do I even bother? I don’t feel that bad when I break my resolutions, but sometimes I wish I could do better. The one thing I try to remain consistent with as a goal throughout the year is the continuity of SVM as the voice and eyes for Columbus and the region.

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Much has been said and written in recent times about the future of traditional print media.

These days, some commentators seem to think that online publications will replace printed newspapers and magazines altogether. Although I still think the internet will become the major force in communications, I now believe that

print media will not die, but will maintain an important role in publishing.

I believe that printed publications don’t suffer from the technical headaches that plague portable electronic devices – they don’t have limited battery life, they are not susceptible to reception blackouts, and there is no need to wait for them to boot up before you can access their content. Besides, magazines are highly portable and accessible – you can leave them on a coffee table, in the bathroom or take them on a long-distance train ride. Research indicates that most people retain much more information they take in from a printed page, than from a computer screen. It’s not clear yet why this is so, but experts say that the difference in recall is nevertheless striking.

These, in my view, are the main reasons why printed publications are destined to survive and why we need them to endure. The ones that do

will be those that consistently produce information that is easy to access, read and understand, and that give a balanced view of the real world in which we all have to live.

Enjoy the New Year and flip through the beautiful pages of our Spring Issue!

Editor-in-Chief

onthecover What fashion items would you die without?

Either combat boots or scarves, I can’t decide!

What’s the best fashion advice you ever received? Never follow a fad; it’s a fad for a reason.

What’s your secret cheap thrill? I really like making some popcorn and watching movies on Netflix all night!

If you were stranded on a desert island for a year surviving on coconuts and seaweed, what would be the first meal you would like to eat after you were rescued? Definitely a chicken burrito with cheesy rice.

What do you most value in your friends? Humor. No one wants to hang out with someone who isn’t funny!

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If you had three wishes from a magic lamp, what would they be? My first wish would be to meet/marry One Direction (English-Irish pop boy band based in London), my second wish would be to travel for the rest of my life, and my third wish

would probably be to have an infinite number of wishes!

What is your dream destination and why? My dream destination would probably have to be London because there are some really beautiful buildings and I want to see Big Ben. Also, I want to hear everyone’s British accent!

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? One Direction, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Channing Tatum and Cara Delevingne.

What is the first thing you notice about people?

Probably their laugh or their hair.

What superstition do you believe/practice?

I believe it’s bad luck if a black cat crosses your path, but that might just be because I don’t like cats.

How was your experience with Southern Views?

I had such an amazing time! Everyone is nice and there is never a dull moment.

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LETTERS

thismonth’smail It Girl After reading Courtney Ruggles’ article on fashion model Georgia Jagger (Like a Rolling Stone, Dec 2012), she did a great job portraying Jagger as a normal 20-something model having a good time as opposed to simply a celebrity in the limelight. Some critics portrays Georgia as an ugly girl with a front gap, whose claim to fame is her famous father, and without that link she would never have become a model. There's nothing wrong with a front gap, and I wish people would stop being nasty about looks. I was SO bullied for mine when I was younger that I became so ashamed of my gap that I refused to go to the dentist. Her honesty makes me respect her that much more.

T. WALKER, COLUMBUS, GA

Personal Best I recently read your December editorial on Chef Keating (Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams) and that inspired me to visit his trendy restaurant in downtown Columbus. I reside in Atlanta and my friends and I absolutely enjoyed the excellent food, paired with absolutely upscale service offered by Chef Keating and his staff.

I've had excellent meals in fancy restaurants in Atlanta, but I was pleasantly surprised by the preparation and quality at Epic. If you have the chance, enjoy it now because I imagine when the Whitewater course opens it will be one hard table to score.

ELIZABETH P., ATLANTA, GA

Top of the World I was so inspired by Kristen Brown’s interview with Peter Hillary (Peter Hillary, Dec 2012). It’s amazing how much one family can accomplish, not only for themselves and personal goals, but to improve the lives of others who need help. I am not a mountain climber, but I hope to use Peter’s story as motivation to continue challenging myself and reach new heights in my personal and professional life. It also encourages me to get out there and volunteer–I don’t have to travel to the Himalayas to make an impact, there are plenty of opportunities right here in Columbus.

CASSANDRA B., COLUMBUS, GA

Forward Thinking When I was a student at Auburn University I traveled to Egypt and Israel just like your featured travel writer, Lindsey Epperly (Tales from the Middle East, December 2012). My first trip took place in the early 80’s. Things are definitely different now (safety being the big one), but I’ve been back several times since then.

One of the main reasons why experienced travelers return to the Middle East is because the region is so different from home; the customs, the cuisine, even the landscapes, are so starkly different from what most of us live with and know. The Sex and the City ladies didn’t start the Middle Eastern traveling trend, but they did show how fascinating and frustrating that region can be for female travelers. Don’t forgo your travel to the Middle East out of fear, though–there’s so much to see.

ROBIN N., COLUMBUS, GA CORRECTION In Like a Rolling Stone (Dec/Jan 2013), the photo caption on page 32 misidentified one individual. The woman on caption 1 is Cara Delevingne and not Emma Watson. We regret the error.

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FEATURE THESE LOCAL CARDIOLOGISTS ARE ADVANCING COLUMBUS’ FUTURE ONE SMART DECISION AT A TIME.

DR. SHANE DARRAH

BUSINESS PROFILE

SOUTHEASTERN CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES

Q&A

THE BEST ADVICE FOR FIGHTING HEART DISEASE

Prevention is the key. If you don’t have heart disease, don’t get it. The formula is very simple: avoid an unhealthy lifestyle. Everyone knows what an unhealthy lifestyle is, but most people simply choose to act ignorant.

ON A TYPICAL DAY Every day begins in a “typical” fashion, but they rarely end that way. A typical day has me rounding in the hospital between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. My physician’s assistant (Jed Vickers) and I divide and see the sickest patients in the hospital before clinic begins at around 8:00 AM. We will usually see patients in the office until around 1:00 PM. Then, it’s back to the hospital to do procedures which would include heart catheterizations and angioplasties. When those are finished I catch back up with Jed and we finish seeing the patients in the hospital.

Finally, I interpret diagnostic studies that have been done on my patients both in the hospitals and as outpatients. Cardiology is a specialty that never rests and thus there is never a typical day.

ONE THING I LEARNED THE HARD WAY

When a patient tells you they are about to die – believe them.

WHEN SHOULD PATIENTS START PAYING ATTENTION TO THEIR HEART HEALTH?

As soon as they are old enough to understand the term – in adolescence at the latest.

ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT PATIENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE COMING YEARS?

There is now a bio-absorbable stent that is currently in trials. This type of stent is placed in the artery just like the stainless steel ones that we use now. However, this type of stent will dissolve over a period of months. It is not yet available in the United States outside of clinical trials.

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DR. JOHN BYERS BUSINESS PROFILE

FEATURE

COLUMBUS CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES

Q&A

THE BEST ADVICE FOR FIGHTING HEART DISEASE

A healthy lifestyle including exercise, low fat/low cholesterol diet, and avoidance of tobacco products.

ON A TYPICAL DAY I round at the hospital in the morning before seeing patients in the clinic. I take care of patients with heart disease, vascular disease and rhythm disturbances. I also spend time explaining medical information to their families. In the late afternoon or evening, I return to the hospital to follow up on patients that have had procedures and review their test results. Some days, I also attend educational meetings and conferences. No day is the same, as often there are emergencies that require me to deviate from schedule.

ONE THING I LEARNED THE HARD WAY

To balance my professional career and my family life. There is always more to accomplish in a day than there is time to do it. When I look back to when my children were younger, I wish I could have spent more time with them as they were growing up. I’ve learned to put time aside just for my family. For example, I try to eat lunch almost every day with my daughter who works as a nutritionist for the Columbus Health Department.

WHEN SHOULD PATIENTS START PAYING ATTENTION TO THEIR HEART HEALTH?

Heart disease is a progressive disease that starts early in adolescence. The earlier we adopt healthy lifestyles, diet, and healthy habits such as not smoking, the slower the disease progresses. However, it is never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT PATIENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE COMING YEARS?

Evolving technology includes absorbable stents, percutaneous valve implants, and advanced heart failure therapy consisting of implantable ventricular assist devices.

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DR. HIREN SHAH

FEATURE

COLUMBUS CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES

BUSINESS PROFILE

Q&A

THE BEST ADVICE FOR FIGHTING HEART DISEASE

Maintain an optimal weight with a balance of healthy diet and exercise and if you smoke, quit smoking.

ON A TYPICAL DAY A typical workday involves a mix of time in office and hospital. In office I see patients for various cardiac and vascular conditions and in the hospital I do procedures that involve fixing blockages in arteries of the heart and legs.

ONE THING I LEARNED THE HARD WAY

There are no short cuts, especially when it comes to health.

WHEN SHOULD PATIENTS START PAYING ATTENTION TO THEIR HEART HEALTH?

Long term heart health is about healthy habits.

Like most habits, these routines have to start as early as possible, usually in childhood. But it’s never too late start taking the right steps.

ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT PATIENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE COMING YEARS?

In the next 2-3 years we anticipate several new and exciting developments. One involves treating high blood pressure with a catheter procedure, which will mean fewer medicines to achieve target blood pressure goals.

Also, there will be greater availability to treat aortic valve narrowing with a catheter procedure rather than the conventional open heart surgery, which means shorter recovery times for our patients.

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EVENT Henry, Jeanne and Robert Swift.

Carolyn Howard, Sara Hatcher, Kate Waddell, Mollie Jenkins and Sara Carolyn Bruce.

COTILLION BALL 2013 Photos by Mike Culpepper Studio

Sara Dismuke, Nancy and Ashley Hatcher and Kacie Booth.

Annabelle Bass, Sara Hatcher and Kathryn Mills.

Bev Yarbrough, Sylvia Crawford and Celia Jenkins.

THE EVENT: The Cotillion Club of Columbus honored five young ladies at the annual Ball December 27th at the Country Club of Columbus.

THE PURPOSE: While the Cotillion Club provides entertainment for its members and families, great emphasis is placed on the earnest support and cooperation of members in community service.

THE DEBUTANTES: Sara Carolyn Bruce, Sara MacDonald Hatcher, Carolyn Coulter Howard, Mollie Windham Jenkins, and Katherine Wright Waddell. svm

Remi Poydasheff, Leland McCluskey and Mallory Mize.

Sherrie Watkins, Margaret Schley, Peggy Jenkins and Mary Lou Jarrell.

Whitni Waldrop,Jennifer Waldrop and Helen Brooks.

Mary Stamper Grogan, Ruthie Flowers, Martha and Nancy Hatcher.

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EVENT

Sara and Madden Hatcher III

Robert Swift,Carter Mize, Johnson Trawick, Jack Schley, Hunter Ciuba and Jefferson Willis Hunter Ciuba, Carolyn Howard and Johnson Trawick.

Mary Reynold Porter, Alstyne Gravlee and Carolyn Robinson.

Katherine Wadell, Helen Brooks and Rachel Kate and Wright Wadell

COTILLION BALL 2013 Wynn Jeffery, Wesley Shirley, Libbie Paul, Wesley Kiggins and Bailey Andrews.

Mack Jenkins with Otis

Kate Waddell and Helen Hobbs

John Page, Lucy Sheftall and Jack

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FASHION

Spring Fashion meets

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s 2013 begins, it's time to update your closet for the coming spring.

There's no easier way to inject some youth to your wardrobe than mixing mint and apricot colors.

Photos by R. Caligaris and S. Saxon

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Crochet Top by Ark and Co., The Buzz Mint Jeans by Iris, The Buzz Accesories by Stella and Dot

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ake a walk on the right side this Spring with vibrant hues of apricots, oranges, and lime green, for a sure fire way to see in the wardrobe changeover with striking style.

White Shirt by Anna Grace, The Lizard Thicket Shorts by Ark and Co, The Buzz Shoes by Carlos, Pursona Accesories by Stella and Dot

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int green has a calming and refreshing quality to it that looks great on a variety of skin tones. The color creates an impact, but is not overbearing.

It is very easy to pair mint green with any citrus color.

Aqua Dress by Ark and Co., The Buzz Tangerine Street Level Purse, Lizard Thicket Shoes by Cocunuts, Pursona Accesories, Lizard Thicket

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rochet dresses add the right amount of zing to a spring outfit and are not for just for special occassions, but will be seen in the daytime— and can be workplace or casual.

Dress by Ark and Co.,

The Buzz

Matisse Shoes, Pursona Accesories By Stella And Dot

Model: Laurie Webb. Clothing And Accesories: The Buzz, The Landings,

706.320.9070. Lizard Thicket, The Landings, 706.320.5407.

Pursona, 6501 Whitesville Road, 706.653.9800.

Hair And Makeup: Erin Welch For Salon NG, 6298 Veterans Parkway, Suite 2G, 706.494.2940 Special Thanks: Katherine Webb And Gabriela Caligaris.

Stella And Dot, stelladot.com

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Jacki Lowe, Jay Alexander, William Taylor, Carmen Cavezza, Jane Nichols and Mike Gaymon.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ANNUAL MEETING Photos by S. Saxon

THE EVENT: On January 15th the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting to celebrate 2012 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

THE PURPOSE: The event honored individuals and leaders in our community for their contributions over the past year. In 2012, the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce was a champion for business, as they have been for the past 165 years. They assisted in many positive programs such as the Mercer Medical School Announcement and the passing for the T-SPLOST.

William and JoAnn Taylor

Carla Epp, Kim Rozycki

THE HIGHLIGHTS: The Jim Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Award was presented to Carmen Cavezza. The Chair’s Award recipient was Jane Nichols, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers for continuously going “beyond the call of duty.” The J.R. Allen Young Leader Award was presented to William Taylor, Taylor CPA. svm Mike Gaymon, Mayor Teresa Tomlinson

Douglas Bryant, John Anker and Herman Lewis.

Janeen Tucker, Amy Bryan,

Jackie Lowe, William Taylor, Mike Gaymon and Jay Alexander.

Bill Becker, Troy Woods, Wesley Ker-Fox and Sebastian Vallalta.

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EVENT

Past Presidents of the Junior League of Columbus.

Libbie Key, Mary Boyd and Kelly Pridgen.

Amy Pease, Julie King, Jason Wright, Meredith King and Len

JUNIOR LEAGUE LUNCHEON Photos by Margie Saunders

THE EVENT: The Junior League of Columbus celebrated the retirement of Mary Sprouse Boyd after 29 years of service with a luncheon in her honor at the Country Club of Columbus.

THE PURPOSE: A proclamation from Mayor Teresa Tomlinson declaring January 26, 2013 as “Mary Sprouse Boyd Day” kicked off the celebratory luncheon.

Following the Mayor, Mary’s long-time friend Frankie Kirven blessed the food and the occasion, and guest speaker Jason Wright regaled listeners with remarks entitled “Living the 17 Second Miracle”. Touching and hilarious tributes from Libbie Key, Kelly Pridgen, Mary Sue Polleys, Peyton Farrar, and Stacey Boyd rounded out the program. svm

George and Guest Speaker Jason

Ann Key and Sally Hatcher

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The Sprouse and Boyd Families Judith Wickham, Kathie Bridges, Mary Boyd and Betsy Calhoun.

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EVENT Scott Turow with Muffy and Fred Schladensky.

Kay Broda and Janice Watson

Betty Heard, Jack and Erwin Key.

MUSCOGEE COUNTY

LIBRARY GALA Photos by Deana Graham

he Muscogee County Library Foundation held its annual gala on January 26th at the Columbus Public Library auditorium. Scott Turow, the acclaimed “father of the legal thriller” made a rare public appearance as part of a weekend fundraising gala hosted by the Muscogee County Library Foundation.

T Katie and Whitfield Athey with Scott

With his first novel, Presumed Innocent, this practicing attorney helped lift the genre of “legal thrillers” to stratospheric heights on the best sellers’ lists. First popularized by such authors as Perry Mason’s Erle Stanley Gardner, this genre is now a top selling mainstay featuring writers that include Mr. Turow, John Grisham, Lisa Scottoline and Brad Meltzer.

Melanie Slaton and Scott Turow

Mr. Turow’s appearance was fully sponsored by the Muscogee County Library Foundation, the organization dedicated to raising funds to provide project-based and long-term support to the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. svm Jo McDaniel, Scott Turow and Nancy Burgin.

Spencer Garrard, Sidney and Becky Yarbrough and Cindy Garrard.

Jeanne Swift with Price and Belita

John and Kayron Laska, Sally Walden.

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FASHION

THE CASE FOR LACE

Lace shorts are another great way to add a little personality to any vintage lace blouse.

Umgee lace shorts and copper lace blouse available at The Buzz.

Steve Madden boho purse and Luxury Rebel shoes.

DARING PRINTS Photos by R. Caligaris and S. Saxon

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Pushing fashion to the limit is not for everyone, but if you eagerly embrace the ultra hip crochet, big florals and short shorts, these guaranteed attention getters are for you.

FASHION

FLORAL FREENZY Add a dose of tropic thunder to your floral wardrobe with vivid island colors of pink and light green.

Look and feel gorgeous in this ultra feminine floral dress

by Ark and Co. Available at The Buzz.

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FASHION FRESH FEMININITY

The idea of mixing varying florals in contrasting colors adds a modern approach to a classic.

Staple Glam silk blouse and Staccato mini skirt available at The Buzz.

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SORBET SHADES

Pastel shades and floral accents flatter any spring look. Have fun with them and add accesories to complement the look.

Umgee ivory blouse and Ya floral shorts available at The Buzz.

Sam Edelman booties.

MODEL: Taylor Brandenburg.

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EVENT Gina and D. Hal Averett, Laura Ann and Derek Mann, Theresa Garcia and Randy Robertson.

Dr. Grant Scarborough with Rachel and Mac Plummer.

Sarah and Bernie Mabini with Chris and Louise Ramsey.

Lev and Jean Norman with Susan and Ernie Kelly.

MERCY MED GALA Photos by Charlotte Quirk and Linda Nguyen THE EVENT: On January 26th, Mercy Med of Columbus celebrated its one year Anniversary at the Swift Mill Lofts to present its achievements in providing health care to the under-insured community.

Over 200 guests and 30 Mercy Med patients attended the gala. Laughing Matters Comedy Troop from Atlanta entertained guests during dinner and DNR band provided after dinner entertainment.

Jeff Jones, Travis Wade and Greg Alexander.

THE PURPOSE: Mercy Med is a Christian nonprofit health clinic located in the former CB&T building on Second Avenue. They provide care to patients with or without insurance on a sliding scale that starts at $25 a visit. This past year, MercyMed served over 1000 different patients with 3000 total patient encounters. svm

Anne and Dr. Grant Scarborough Karen Hobbs, Beth Broome and Laura Schnetzler.

Erica and Josh Chestnutt

Bo Bartlett, Sandy Scarborough, Dr. Champ Baker, Otis Scarborough and Sue Anne Baker.

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EVENT Jessica Bassett, Heather Kersey and Jessica Stephens.

Susan Kaltz and Kathy Jones

Linda Herrington, Dorothy Gibson and Linda Nguyen.

Willette Roundtree and Alex Shalishali

Melissa Ingle, Linda Nguyen and Charlotte Quirk.

April Hocutt, Willette Roundtree and Kirsten Steveson.

Charles Clark, Gwen Ruff and Carl Brown.

Greg Alexander, Kristen Lloyd, Kate Hargrove, Meghan Brooks, Emily Kaltz, Lindsay Stammer and Matt Lage.

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INTERVIEW

Vintage COLUMBUS SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE: Built in 1871 as an opera house, the Spinger was expanded in late 1901 by adding a hotel portion.

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Kenneth H. Thomas Jr., vintage postcard collector and historian, shares a piece of Columbus history.

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By Kristen Brown ideo may have killed the radio star, but e-mail definitely killed letter writing worldwide. Yet somehow postcards, like old school vinyl, are experiencing a renaissance and Kenneth H. Thomas Jr. is at the forefront of the movement.

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From an early age, Ken developed a love of history and exploration of the world. This passion eventually led to his impressive and ever-expanding postcard collection and interest in local history and genealogy.

Ken is the current president of the Georgia Postcard Club and has been doing genealogy since 1963, about 50 years, all while writing a weekly column on genealogy for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977, a notable 35 years and counting. His book, Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards, is an expansive collection of original postcards that chronicle the city at its best, starting when the craze hit Columbus in 1905.

Were you drawn to the postcards as a key element of history, or did your interest in history lead you to discover the postcards? I have been interested in history since I was about 10 years old, I used to come home from elementary school and read my World Books and make lists of each country and who owned it when. I still have the pad.

So, I was well into history by high school, and majored in history in college at Emory. I cannot pinpoint when I got interested in postcards

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BROAD AND 11TH: This c. 1928 viewshows how cars changed the look of Broad St and created a need for parking. Note the trolley line is till there and the Needham Building now has a Woolworth’s sign because they were then located then. (Courtesy of Mike Helms.)

INTERVIEW per se, so I guess my interest in history and especially local history thru genealogy, that lead me to postcards.

Although they’re made for mailing practical communications, were postcards so successful because of their visual appeal? US Picture Postcards began in 1893, while Europe had them earlier. Lots of people collected them in the heyday of postcard collecting before World War One. In fact in my book, I document an early postcard collector in Columbus, WF Thomas (no relation) who started a local club for collectors – and he swapped cards all over the country as I have purchased many of them at postcard sales, etc. that he exchanged with folks as far away as Michigan.

What are the standouts to you in this book (Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards)?

My favorite is the first postcard published for Columbus – the riverboat. I also like the ones that I showed my grandmother, Helen Russell Brooks, and that she commented on as things she remembered from her youth (born 1905, died 1993).

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1: The Queen City was one of the most photographed boats on the river and was featured in many postcards, such as this 1913 view. The boat was built in 1891 in Columbius. 2: The Columbus Country Club, shown here in 1912, was built in 1909, it was established on the Louis F. Garrard property and has always been a private club. 3: The City Market. This 1907 view of the market areai from the south end, looking toward First Presbyreian Church. 4: Kenneth H. Thomas Jr, is a Columbus native now living in Decatur.

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I was able to include some of her comments in the text. She always called the City Market on page 52 the French Market, and her Dad, J. C. Russell’s Roofing Company was nearby. She and her siblings would walk from their home in the 1600 block of 2nd Avenue to visit him on Saturdays and shop at the market. I learned a lot while doing the book about places in town represented by postcards that I had not known about before.

Vintage Postcards can teach us about our ancestry, our industrial history, important political events or social norms of the past century. Why do you think this is important for a community like Columbus? I worked in Historic Preservation (DNR) with the State of Georgia for 33 years, from 1973 to 2006, trying to get people to preserve historic places. These postcards document great places from a bygone era and show us how much Columbus has lost, even with a preservation effort since about 1969 underway (The Historic Columbus Foundation).

My book documents what we lost, and if you read the captions carefully, I have tried to relate what happened to a building and what replaced it, like the great old post office replaced by a parking lot.

For being close to 100 years old, most of these cards have held up remarkably well. What is the oldest postcard you were able to find for this book, and what is its significance? Again, US Picture Postcards began in 1893 with the Columbian World Exposition (World’s Fair) in Chicago. Columbus didn’t get its first postcards until 1905, as documented by the newspaper article announcing them. So the oldest postcard is one from that first set, the riverboat. It was made from a photograph that is still around.

If you had to capture Columbus in a modern day postcard with one picture, what would it

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be? That is a hard question. I like the fact that new postcards are still being made and some really great ones are appearing all the time.

But to be theoretical, and symbolize Columbus as an old city and a new city and a progressive city, I would think it would be a view showing the revival of Broad Street, the Eagle and Phenix Mill Lofts, and the River activities – I would make a postcard of one of Jim Gates’ panoramic views of that area of town. They show the dynamics of the ever progressing city of Columbus. svm

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By Kristen Brown • Photos by R. Caligaris

rom his earliest days building model airplanes at age 8, to his intricate Grandfather clock and the freestanding circular stairway in his home, Jack’s masterpieces take various forms. His most recent interest, and one of the most complex, is turning wood bowls on a lathe. Jack is active in his studio daily and continues to challenge himself with new projects and ideas, even using some of the same tools he received as a child to this day.

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Explain how you came into the art of wood-working.

What originally peaked your interest and held it?

When I was about 7 years old I was interested in carpentry and I asked for a hammer, saw and drill for Christmas and that’s what I got. My first project was a lawn chair for the family and we all used it until it rotted out a number of years later.

You have progressed through the years from model airplanes and furniture projects to turning bowls on a lathe. Is each subject a new skill set and challenge? I built my first model airplane around 8 years old and continued building free-flight airplanes through high school. After college I got into soapbox derby races and built a lot of those. Woodworking has always been my hobby, but I never read a book or talked to anybody, I just did it.

What do you love about working with your hands? Have you always enjoyed it, even as a child? It’s both challenging and takes a certain amount of confidence. I know I can make a piece of wood be what I want it to be, unlike people or other things. There’s no hurry, I can take my time and do it right and I try to make each piece better than the last, that’s the only way you improve.

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Is there such a thing as “woodworker’s block”? Do you ever experience lulls in inspiration? Every time I finish a project, I already know what I want to start next. Most of the time it takes me about five minutes and I’m ready to start.

Has your family always been supportive of your craft? I spend a lot of time in my workshop and my wife, Erwin, has been very supportive and encouraging of my interest. My children have been loyal fans as well and often request pieces for their own homes.

What has played a bigger role in your success thus far: luck or persistence? I don’t believe there is luck in anything; you make your own luck. I’d say persistence. Every time you do a project you learn something new and come up with new ideas or ways to make them better than the last.

Outside of the studio, what is another activity you enjoy? The main one is golf. I played on the Auburn University golf team for four years in the 1940s and I’ve played a lot of tournament golf since. svm

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EVENT Maudie Huff and Suzanne McCluskey

Lamar Johnson and Gloria Dodds

Peter Hillary, Dr. Butch and Karen Wolff.

Dr. Andy and Mary Roddenbery

DR. CLARENCE C. BUTLER SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD THE EVENT: The Ninth annual Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Dinner was held on January 29 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Centers.

Photos by S. Saxon

Mac Plummer, Dr. Bruce Wolff and Reverend Will Terry.

THE HONOREE: This year’s award went to Dr. Luther Wolff Jr., a surgeon at the St. Francis Center for Surgical Care and medical director of the St. Francis Wound Care and Hyperbaric program.

THE SPEAKER: Peter Hillary was the featured speaker at this year’s event. Peter, the son of Sir Edmund Hillary, participated in many of his father's expeditions and climbed Everest himself for the first time in 1990, making the Hillarys the "first family" of Himalayan mountaineering with two generations of Everest climbers.

Linda Shinkle and Chad White

THE PURPOSE: The Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Dinner honors physicians nominated by his peers to receive the award for exemplifying the same qualities and excellence in patient care that Dr. Butler demonstrated during his many years of service at St. Francis. svm Jessica Drake and Lindsey Richard Steve Melton and John Thayer Nancy Flournoy, Peggy Smith, Pam Thayer and Faye Melton.

Marc and Marleen Olivié

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HOME reystone Summit will allow you to unwind in unmatched comfort. Each and every aspect has been carefully brought together to create a state-of-the-art living experience designed to cater to your desires and delight your senses. And the location couldn’t be better, Greystone Summit is conveniently located in North Columbus, minutes from J.R. Allen Parkway and I-185. All the residents will appreciate the close proximity to entertainment, shopping and Muscogee County schools. Plus, four-legged friends are welcome, making it a place you can truly call home.

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The architects of Greystone Summit have created bright and spacious floor plans, paying close attention to every intricate detail. Desirable features include towering 9’ high ceilings, granite kitchen countertops, granite vanities, surround sound speakers and more.

Many homes are ‘Smart’ apartments and equipped within multi-media capabilities and category five wiring throughout. The community is gated with monitored access and personal alarm systems are available.

Homes range from one bedroom and one bathroom at 1,075 square feet options, named The Olympus, to three bedroom and two bathroom at 2,055 square feet options, known as The Matterhorn. Variations of each style also include attached or detached garages and storage rooms, sunroom, and private deck or patio. Greystone Summit’s comfortable, sophisticated design highlights the luxurious accommodations that are at the heart of the Greystone experience.

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By Kristen Brown

Built in the tradition of the area’s finest homes, this premier luxury gated community offers the highest standard of living without the responsibilities and expense of home ownership.

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Greystone Summit’s resort quality recreation and entertainment amenities are equally as impressive. The clubhouse is reminiscent of an exclusive social club. Elegant and sophisticated in design providing areas for small intimate conversations or large gatherings of friends and neighbors. For those trying to keep New Year’s resolutions and stay fit Greystone Summit offers amenities found at high-end workout facilities in their Cardio Theatre, tennis court, tanning beds, a designer pool with hot tub, and all the extras. If you want to get and stay connected, the state of the art media center with cappuccino bar and Wi-fi clubhouse is the perfect place to meet all of your needs.

The gazebo and grilling area are perfect for gathering family and friends on warm days, while the car care center keeps your car or truck looking great year-round. The Greystone Summit residential experience is so perfectly imagined and implemented that once you’ve lived here, you’ll be forever spoiled.

Visit Greystone Summit today to surround yourself in the Greystone difference!

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Greystone Summt at 706.507.5200 or greystonesummit@greystoneproperties.net. You can also visit their website at greystoneproperties.net/greystone-summit.htm. svm

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In the heart of Decatur, Georgia, Columbus-natives Jenna and Caleb Gross created the perfect balance of modern and traditional style with a daring array of colors.

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The Gross’ were on a mission to plant their family roots in the Decatur neighborhood in a home that would not only provide the perfect setting for their growing family, but reflect the fresh, creative atmosphere of the area. The original home was built in 1980 and, according to Jenna, left a lot to be desired. The game changer was the backyard, with the amount of space the lot offered Jenna and Caleb couldn’t pass it up.

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After purchasing the home, Jenna drew up the floor plan on a napkin and handed it off to the architect, Adam Stillman, who made their dream a reality along with Thrive Homes in Atlanta. The renovations began in 2011 and were completed in March 2012. Jenna and Caleb were involved in every aspect of their home’s design, from the hardwood flooring and paint selection, down to the grout color.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The formal living room is a burst of sophistication and color with a hot pink couch that truly makes a statement and complements the vivid green Benjamin Moore painted walls. All the fabrics are Manuel Canovas and the lime green coffee table is from Bungalow 5. The black and gold dressers were custom-made and harmonize with the gold Jane Street lamps that sit on either side.

TOP: The family room offers a vibrant setting where the whole Gross family can hang out and play. The brilliant blue paint color is Benjamin Moore in Wyeth Blue and the contrasting light colored fireplace tiles by Ann Sacks. A gorgeous Lulie Wallace painting hangs above the mantel flanked by scones from Urban Electric Company. The couches, from Restoration Hardware, offer a neutral tone to contrast the drapery fabric of Chiang Mai Dragon by Schumacher and the pillows done in Quadrille ZigZag. LEFT: A special built-in banquet area of the kitchen adds another bright pop of color to the home. The vibrant green chairs are from Bungalow 5 and the bold fabric choice is Edo by Quadrille. A pedant lamp by Jonathan Adler provides ample lighting and a Lulie Wallace painting ties all the colors together. soviewsmag.com

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The home boasts five bedrooms and three and a half baths within 3,900 square feet. The meticulously created floor plan includes both a formal living room and dining room. The bright pink dining room, with an oversized turquoise chandelier, is one of Jenna’s favorites. The daring wall color showcases her china and replicates the style of her late grandmother’s home, Lady Violet.

Another special piece in the dining room is an oil painting of Jenna’s late father, done by Lorenz Griffith. The kitchen includes a built-in banquet area, perfect for entertaining, family meals and craft projects with the children. Both the family room and master bedroom on the first floor have sunken floor plans and add a unique depth to the interior. The upstairs houses a large playroom with connected bedrooms and laundry room that overlooks areas where the girls play.

From the masterfully crafted renovations of their home to the small accessories that make it their own, the Gross family has established a piece of this Decatur neighborhood as their place to be, most likely, forever. Jenna and Caleb’s hard work and dedication to style was well worth it and their home will be featured on popular design show in the summer of 2013.

ABOVE: The playroom, located on the second floor, is the perfect place for the girls to play while Jenna does laundry in the adjoining room. It is made for toys and a comfortable retreat when friends come to have fun.

RIGHT: This kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind and enough space for the Gross family and all their friends to enjoy. The Alabama white marble is fresh and bright while the Benjamin Moore paint in Fieldstone and the café curtains by Quadrille in Bijou Stripe add refreshing hues to the walls and windows. The pendant lamps hanging above the island are from the Urban Electric Company. All the appliances are high-quality Viking brand from Daniel Appliance and meet the needs of the culinary masterminds.

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HOME A dining room fit for the royal family, Jenna showcases her Queen Victoria China by Herend with a backdrop of wallpaper in Zumba by Schumacher in her china cabinet. The Marjorie Skouras chandelier is the focal point of the room, providing light and style while guests dine.

The bold pink wallpaper is by Philip Jefferies and the drapes and dining chairs reupholstered by Wayne Meyer are done in Manuel Canovas fabric. Mixing old and new, the dining table belonged to Jenna’s great grandmother and an oil painting of her father as a child, done by Lorenz Griffith, hangs on the far wall.

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ABOVE: Daughter Mary Jennings has a room any girl would love. Vibrant Benjamin Moore paints in Razzle Dazzle and Island Sunset set the playful tone of this bedroom. The canopy is done in Trina Turk Pisces fabric by Schumacher and the pillows are from Jonathan Adler. A pink flokati rug from Pottery Barn Teen anchors the room and a custom made pink bookcase adds depth.

RIGHT: Lottie’s bedroom is fit for a little princess and features Manuel Canovas wallpaper and fabrics and dresser by Bungalow 5. The large, patterned rug is from Pottery Barn Teen and elephant table was purchased at a flea market and painted by Jenna.

BELOW: Jenna and Caleb’s master bedroom features drapes by Potalla by Quadraille and Philip Jefferies wallpaper. The bedding is from Leontine Linens and the bench was created

by Jenna in Brunschwig & Fils fabric. A bed from Oly Studios is centered on the far wall and the end tables were flea market finds.

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SARAH BUTLER Young and talented, Columbus artist Sarah Butler will be featuring her stunning works at the Art Beat festival in March.

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Sarah studied at Wake Forest University and the Art Institute of Chicago before receiving her Masters of Fine Arts from Clemson University this past December. With her advanced degree, she taught Beginning Painting for three semesters at Clemson and is currently assisting at CSU's Ilges Gallery and this year's Art Beat festival.

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ow long have you been an artist and how did you get started? I have made and studied art since childhood – I studied under Jill Phillips and Robert Dozier, who were both wonderful. It wasn’t until the year after I graduated college that I started considering art as a viable career option. Living in LA I had the good fortune to meet committed, intelligent artists who inspired me and taught me a lot about contemporary art.

Do you work with any specific styles or subject matter? The style is part of the Post-Digital Painting movement, which is about acknowledging the impact digital technology has had on representation.

Most painters have been influenced or motivated by well-known artists. Can you name someone as the main influence in your work?

Clearly Early Renaissance artists have had a huge impact on my workGiotto, Duccio, Fra Angelico. The blend of flat, stylized Medieval figures and symbols with the burgeoning realism introduced by the laws of linear perspective is really fascinating and speaks to our current lived experience, in a media-saturated culture.

I decided to take the plunge and whole-heartedly pursue art-making and began that process by immersing myself in art history, art theory, and experimenting with different media and subject matter. An integral part of this process was enrolling in a Post Baccalaureate program at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008.

Contemporary artists I love are light artist James Turrell and photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto who both deal with spiritual subject matter. I also love the New Leipzig School artists out of Leipzig, Germany- Matthias Weischer and David Schnell, among others.

What is your creative process like — how do you approach a new work or new idea, and when and where do you Y paint? I usually start with a visual element I find compelling- a photo, a painting technique, a piece of I work with a blend of fabric, observing the way light affects a certain realism and abstraction. space, anything really. Then I try to tease out what is I love pattern and geometric interesting about that visual component.

forms and I love creating the illusion of light, so those things usually find their way into the work.

Currently I am working in a studio space in CSU’s Corn Center. The facilities are fabulous! Typically I try to paint 9 hour days, from Monday to Friday.

How would you describe your style of art? I work with a blend of realism and abstraction. I love pattern and geometric forms and I love creating the illusion of light, so those things usually find their way into the work.

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Sometimes, there is not enough information to sustain my interest but often it is a very fruitful process- the frayed ends of a couch instigate a childhood memory, or the boundaries and symbols depicted in a map suggest a different way of thinking about a particular place– these things are worth exploring and researching.

To what extent has social media impacted your work or made your work more available to the public? While I don’t always embrace social media, as an artist I really appreciate the opportunity it affords me to share work with people who may never get to see my work in person. It’s also a great to be able to publicize various projects or shows I’m a part of.

You will be exhibiting your work at the Art Beat festival in March here in Columbus. What do you hope people will gain from seeing your work? I hope the work will be intellectually-stimulating as well as enjoyable to look at. I hope that the intimacy of the venue will encourage reflection and discussion. I’m so glad Columbus has Art Beat and I’m hoping that with each year it will grow and be a catalyst for fresh and exciting ideas.

Where do you see your work going next, or what are you working on now? I’m continuing this series of paintings, focusing on the idea of the spectacle in the digital era. I’m hoping to continue experimenting more with my process and to introduce more elaborate detail and pattern. A long-term goal is to learn Final Cut Pro and delve into making video art.

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Girl Go Lightly is a pretty, uncomplicated and light wine to share with friends.

By Kristen Brown

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adies, haven’t you always wanted a beverage that is delicious and enjoyable with a little less alcohol than the average white wine? You’re in luck! Girl Go Lightly is the newest drink on the market that heard your demands for fresh, aromatic white wines that are light in body and lower in alcohol content.

Girl Go Lightly is a brand of fresh, lighter in style, and refreshing tasting wines with naturally lower alcohol levels for the sophisticated woman on the go! The line is handcrafted by winemaker, Jason Dodge, who specially selects varietals which are bright and flavorful at naturally lower alcohol levels of 11%. Jason uses unoaked wines, aged only in stainless steel, so that the natural fruit flavors can shine through and deliver a beverage with unparalleled taste.

Varietals of Girl Go Lightly range in flavor while maintaining the decreased alcohol content and include Chardonnay (2012 California), Moscato (2012 California), and Rosé (2011 California). When making the wines for Girl Go Lightly, winemaker Jason Dodge knew that he wanted the wines to be light, lifted and bright to showcase varietal purity.

The lush Moscato will delight your palate with notes of juicy peach and sweet tropical fruit flavors with a lightly sparkling finish. While the crisp Chardonnay, naturally lower in alcohol, is unoaked in style to allow the bright tropical and citrus fruit flavors to shine through. And finally, the Rosé of Grenache, will delight your palate with notes of fresh watermelon and bright red berries with a lightly sparkling finish.

According to sources, Moscato is the new Cristal and the hip-hop world has a favorite new beverage. “A decade ago, hip-hop culture embraced Courvoisier, the luxury cognac. Then it was Cristal, the ultra-pricey Champagne in the clear glass bottle touted by Jay-Z. And now it’s the turn of moscato, a white wine with seductive floral aromas and a faint spritz that make a chilled glass just right for spring sipping” reports Peter Hellman of NYPost.

If you’re looking to achieve balance and find little moments for your own time and enjoyment, Girl Go Lightly is exactly what you need. Girl Go Lightly is a product of Diageo plc and distributed in Georgia by Georgia Crown Distributing Co. svm

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It was a remarkably mild winter for most of the country. Although the transition was easier this year, the new spring season will bring fresh cravings. Warmer days ahead and flowers blooming revive the senses and create lifestyle changes. From outdoor picnics to pool parties, this is the time to enjoy the many faces of spring! pring is an exciting time to create fresh simple recipes by looking in your garden or at local farmer’s markets. Colorful and bursting with flavor, fresh fruit makes great snacks, side dishes and delicious healthy desserts.

It is important to know how to select the best spring and local ingredients, namely foods that are ripe for eating in March, April and May.

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Spring is a time of renewal, and the perfect season to cleanse our body, flush out all the toxins and excess waste from the winter months.

Fruits provide more calories than vegetables and help you feel full and satisfied or longer amounts of time, thus preventing sugar, salt and fat cravings. It also helps your body become more hydrated, so your body doesn’t trick you into thinking you are hungry when you are actually just thirsty.

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With the days becoming longer, and the warm air reintroducing itself, spring breakers head to the beach for some R&R. Along with sun, sand and fun comes the craving of fresh seafood. Here at EPIC Restaurant, we offer an attractive selection of fish. Salmon, Grouper, Tilapia and Shrimp are being replaced with Skate Wing, Sea Bass, Arctic Char, Urchin and Barramundi to name a few.

Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients that are important to maintaining a healthful diet. A well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to a healthier heart and aid in the development and growth of a child.

vent and Food Stylist Jamie Keating, CEC is well-known in Columbus, Georgia for his exquisite cuisine and amazing events.

He is the owner and chef of the premier catering company, Jamie Keating Culinary, Inc. that manages The RiverMill Event Centre.

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Lamb is a definite staple that is always present in my home & at EPIC. A rack of lamb, roasted with fresh herbs and presented with a succulent pan sauce is one of spring’s most spectacular offerings. Lamb should always be served medium - rare, quite pink in the center, never well done or it will be tough and dry.

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The smaller the ribs, the younger and more tender the lamb. My children love to eat lamb chops and for that matter, they assist in the preparation of it.

My wife isn’t too keen on as she puts it, “eating Little Bo Beep’s sheep”, so we substitute a chicken on her behalf. Agriculturally speaking, there really is such thing as a “spring chicken”.

Spring is a time of renewal, and the perfect season to cleanse our body, flush out all the toxins and excess waste from the winter months.

Here are some helpful tips when choosing and purchasing fish: • Only buy fish that has been refrigerated or displayed on a thick bed of fresh ice, preferably in a case or under some sort of cover.

• Fish should not smell “fishy, sour or like ammonia. It should smell fresh and mild.

• Eyes of a fish should be clear and bulge a little.

• Whole fish and fillets should have a firm, shiny flesh and bright red gills free from a milky slime.

• The flesh should spring back when pressed.

• There should be no sign of discoloration, darkening or drying around the edges.

You may know it as a Cornish Hen, or Poussin.

Bred primarily for eating, it I a very young bird with a high ratio of white to dark meat. The meat is said to be much juicier and more tender than an older chicken raised for the dinner table.

During the earliest days of poultry farming, it was impossible to raise chicks during the cold winter months, so a chicken brought to market in the spring was prized for it’s youth and fresher flavor.

Remember swimsuit season is just around the corner… eat healthy, and try new recipes! Spring is the season of renewal! svm

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Terrine of Poached Fruits and Foie Gras

1 oz Great Lakes powdered gelatin, 10 oz white grape juice, ¼ cup champagne grapes, 1 gala apple diced & poached in red wine, 12 fresh black berries, ½ mango sliced in thin strips, 6oz trimmed pieces grade A foie gras, 2 teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ liter white port wine,

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1 quart chicken stock, 2 bunches frisee, 1 cup baby arugula, 2 tablespoon mint oil, 1 pound 5 ounces sifted high gluten flour, ½ teaspoon fennel powder, ¼ pound whole butter at room temperature.

1 egg, ½ cup water

To Make Poached Fruit & Foie Gras Terrine Bloom gelatin with grape juice & cover for 30 minutes. Turn fruits as suggested and reserve. Marinate Foie Gras trimmings in port with Kosher Salt & Black Pepper for 2 hours. Wrap in cheese cloth forming a tourchon & tie ends. Blanch in chicken stock for minutes and shock. Warm gelatin over water bath until all powdered gelatin has been dissolved. Pass Foie Gras through fine tami and shape into a cylinder the diameter of a dime.

Arrange fruits around Foie Gras and set with gelatin at 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Allow to chill for several hours prior to service. In food processor, blend high gluten flour, fennel & butter. Add a one egg, water and salt. Knead dough on work surface.

Wrap in Saran Wrap and chill. With a pasta machine, roll out the dough to the measurement of #1 on most pasta machines. Cut as shown and bake in a 200 degree oven with no fan for 40 minutes.

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Riunite Movendo Moscato Wine Suggestion

Movendo from Riunite reflects almost a century of grape-growing tradition in Emilia-Romagna, Italy's gourmet capital, known for rich cuisine and delicacies like fettuccine Bolognese, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto di Parma and, of course, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Movendo brings a new energy to its varietals, with intense flavors that move stunningly from one shade to another over the savor spectrum.

Straw is yellow in color with golden reflections and has intense aromas of honey with hints of pear and apricot. Movendo offers a lively taste with notes of apricot on the finish. Soft pressing of the grapes followed by a 24 hour maceration at low temperature. Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 3 weeks. Ideal with foods that hint of spice, light desserts, fresh fruit, and mild cheeses. $8-$12.

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KEVIN GILLESPIE

2013 Toast of the Town

Chef Kevin Gillespie will bring his passion for fresh ingredients and innovation to this year’s Toast of the Town.

By Kristen Brown Boasting distinguished honors that some chefs only dream about, Chef Kevin Gillespie has established his place in the culinary ranks. As a contestant on the sixth season of Top Chef in 2009, Gillespie proved to be a top contender by winning the most Quickfire Challenges and Elimination Challenges in the history of the show, as well as being voted a consistent fan favorite. His goals are to increase the usage of local products and make seasonal dishes more exciting. He is opening a new restaurant in Atlanta called Gunshow, this April.

What inspired you to pursue a career in culinary arts? Growing up with a Granny who cooked for our entire extended family every day.

Some chefs are particular about their utensils. Do you have a favorite tool of the trade in the kitchen and why? I think the most general answer is the spoon of all shapes and sizes. It’s very utilitarian.

I like big wooden spoons best, but cooks are notorious for stealing soup spoons for tasting and stirring. If it disappeared tomorrow we’d be in big trouble.

You recently released a very successful cookbook called Fire in My Belly. What inspired you to write this book? I knew I wanted to write a book for years, but didn’t know when. My main inspiration was that there was a missing piece in the cookbook puzzle. There were very few professional chef books that addressed the concern of giving home cooks the confidence to cook better. Most books tend to be professional to professional or home cook to home cook. There’s not much crossover and that’s where I wanted to be.

What was the most important thing you learned from competing on Top Chef? To trust your own instincts about food. There were no recipes or outside information allowed so you had to rely on what you knew. You had to cook the food in your heart, not in your head. That’s what I did and it made me very successful.

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It is well-known that your culinary passion lies in incorporating fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients. What advice can you give the average person who is trying to branch out in the kitchen?

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. That just implies you didn’t get the end result you expected, but it doesn’t imply it’s not good. We’ve made lots of mistakes at the restaurants, but a lot of times they produce a really great end result.

Is there one food you think everyone should try in their lifetime?

Try a fruit or vegetable at its peak directly from where it’s grown. If you’ve never had a peach from Georgia in the orchard at the height of the season, perfectly ripe, in the mid-day sun, it will blow your mind. Seek that out wherever you live.

It’s your birthday. What’s for dinner? For a casual dinner, it’d be country cooking – I never get tired of it. I’d be happy with a home cooked meal of classic country food. If I’m trying to be indulgent, I’d like a meal tied into an experience. Simple grilled fish in a seafood restaurant on the coast at sunset. I have a hard time separating the dish and the moment. Blend the two.

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RICHLAND RUM

2013 Toast of the Town

Georgia’s own Richland Distilling Company will bring the taste of high-end handcrafted Richland Rum to this year’s Toast of the Town A lifelong affinity for rum and a plot of land ripe for sugar cane production turned Richland Distilling Company owner Erik Vonk’s dream into a reality. In a market dominated by mass-produced spirits, Richland Rum brings back a unique artisan approach to crafting premium rum, with a total dedication to quality not quantity. Richland Rum is handcrafted locally in historic downtown Richland, Georgia, with all natural ingredients; it is fermented, distilled and aged for minimally one year in oak barrels and bottled by the Richland Distilling Company.

Tell us a little about the history of Richland Rum and why you chose Richland, Georgia as your headquarters? I’ve had a fascination with rum as long as I can remember. When there was an opportunity in the early 1990s to buy farm land near Richland, we did it because it was within reach, commutable and the land was in an area that used to produce sugar cane. That was our ‘eureka’ moment. We said ‘ah ha’ now there’s an opportunity to own land, grow sugar cane and make rum.

We also acquired an old, turn of the century building in downtown Richland that had been boarded up for 26 years, to house the distillery. Since then we have become part of the downtown revival in Richland.

Since the first inclination of the future Richland Distilling Company came to mind, what entrepreneurial obstacles have you faced? Some of the laws and regulations in place around alcohol are antiquated, dating back to the prohibition years, meaning the laws are overdue for revision. From day one of the process to being granted the permits has taken 3 years. No entrepreneur should be put through that. On the positive side, once we had the permits and started to distil, we have seen very positive response in the market.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition? By taking a complete artisan approach. We’re really bringing back a handcrafted product as it was made hundreds of years ago. Most rums, and spirits in general, are produced on a very large scale using industrial techniques. We produce on a small scale and do it all by hand, which is a big differentiating factor.

You only use two ingredients in your rum – sugar cane juice or premium sugar cane syrup and water. Why is the absence of molasses an important factor? Almost all rum is made from molasses, which is a by-product of sugar cane. We never use molasses, we only use fresh pure sugar cane juice, or the next best version of it; condensed sugar cane juice with the water taken out, known as syrup. When sugar cane juice or syrup is fermented, you get a very different taste profile and there is a noticeable difference in aromas and fullness of taste in comparison to fermented molasses.

Do you have a favorite rum cocktail you’d like to share?

Richland Rum is a high-end, high quality rum that should be enjoyed as a sipping rum, either from a snifter or on the rocks. Having said that, we have a favorite cocktail that was created by a professional mixologist in Atlanta that is called the Richland Rum Gingerbread Cocktail. The recipe is available at richlandrum.com

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LAZY MAGNOLIA

2013 Toast of the Town

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company will feature their unique selection of beer and southern hospitality at this year’s Toast of the Town.

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company is the brain-child of Mark and Leslie Henderson. Born and raised in Mississippi, the couple met in college and moved to the Gulf Coast in 2000 to pursue careers in engineering. The first steps toward the founding of Lazy Magnolia happened one Christmas when Leslie bought mark a homebrew kit because she couldn’t think of anything else to get him!

After purchasing the homebrew kit for your husband, Mark, why were you so drawn to the craft? I thought it was absolutely magical that I could create something so delicious from such humble, easily accessible ingredients. That was enough to get me started. Then, as I got deeper into the hobby I was continuously amazed at the variety of flavors that I could make from different blends, different temperatures, yeast strains, and so many other variables. The scientist/engineer side of me just couldn’t get enough of that.

Where does the name Lazy Magnolia come from? We started homebrewing on our back porch, which was shaded by some late blooming Magnolia trees. The soil in our area is very poor and sandy, so the little grove of Magnolia trees struggles. We named them the Lazy Magnolias. The name also hints at a happier, easier lifestyle that we enjoy in the South. We take time to enjoy our friends, good music and good food, all of the other wonderful things that you can experience if you slow down enough to let that happen.

One of our goals is to be a source of pride for Mississippi, and we want everyone to know where our beers come from.

All of your beers make reference to the South with names like Southern Hops’pitality, Southern Pecan and Deep South Pale Ale. Why is that an important element of your brand? We are all about exporting Southern Hospitality to the rest of the world. We want people to experience the best of what the South has to offer—charm, romance, generosity. One of our goals is to be a source of pride for Mississippi, and we want everyone to know where our beers come from.

Your beers are known for having some unique ingredients such as sweet potatoes and pecans. What are some of the craziest concoctions and why do they work so well in beer? Beer is so versatile because we have a lot of different base ingredients to work with. You can create a beer that will work with absolutely any food or flavor—not something you can say about wine. The same versatility that allows beers to pair with food also makes beer recipes so accepting of different ingredients.

I like to dig into the “why” of strange ingredients because I don’t believe in adding something just because it sounds weird and will get attention.

Do you have a personal favorite among the beers you brew? I’m personally most drawn to our Southern Gold Honey Ale. I do love our bigger, sweeter, and hoppier beers, but the Southern Gold is just a fantastic all around go-to beer that works with almost every meal and every occasion. We’re finally going to start bottling that one in the next month, so I’m very excited that I can have a stash at home all the time. svm soviewsmag.com

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By Courtney Ruggles A symbol of the best in railway passenger service during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it acquired its significance in popular culture, the Orient Express unfortunately no longer exists as such.

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s Orient-Express admirer and “Murder on the Orient Express” author Agatha Christie described it, “To travel by train is to see nature and human beings...in fact, to see life…” Past and present passengers of the Orient Express would agree.

Launched in October 1883, the original Orient Express travelled from Paris, through the Alps, Budapest and Bucharest to Constantinople. With its cars filled with exquisite dining options and luxurious amenities at the time such as soap by the washbasins, every passenger travelled the winding rails feeling like royalty. In fact royal figures often graced the cars of the Orient Express.

Kings, celebrities and famous shady characters like those who inspired Agatha Christie’s, “Murder on the Orient Express” continued to travel through Europe on the legendary train until the 1920s. Some famous passengers to grace the cars included the scantily clad dancer Isadora Duncan, French presidents, King Boris of Bulgaria who insisted upon driving the train through his country and a number of spies Mata Hari and Robert Baden Powell.

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The legendary train cars of the Orient Express were the venues for historic meetings such as when German diplomats surrendered in 1918 and in which Nazi Germany then accepted France's surrender in 1940. After World War II the increased availability and appeal of other forms of transportation caused use of the Orient Express to decline. Sadly, May 1977, marked its last service as a regular passenger train.

Sixteen million dollars and a few years later 35 of the vintage carriages were located, purchased and restored by entrepreneur and rail enthusiast James B. Sherwood. The refinished cars made their maiden voyage in May 1982 as they travelled from London to Venice.

Today, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train is known to be one of the most romantic and celebrated means of travel in the world. Its polished cars carry passengers in an environment that provides a rich, historical experience that can’t be matched.

1: Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi aboard the Orient Express in 1963’s from Russia With Love. 2: The OE was famous for its extreme luxury. 3: The most exclusive clientele – European aristocrats, wealthy financiers, diplomatic personnel – rode the train. The Orient Express was a famous French luxury passenger rail service which ran from Paris to Istanbul Turkey, beginning in 1883. 4: Hollywood actor Albert Finney (center) as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, puts together the baffling clues surrounding a violent murder that has occurred during a three-day journey from Istanbul to Calais.

The Orient Express has expanded and now offers its services internationally. British Pullman and Northern Belle day trains travel the United Kingdom. The Royal Scotsman luxury train tours the Scottish Highlands. Eastern and Oriental Express luxury trains journey through South East Asia and the Road To Mandalay Cruise voyages Burma.

Although its territory has expanded all locations of the luxury train offer the same lavish experience to passengers.

Continental breakfast is served to passengers in their individual rooms at the time that they request.

Lunch and dinner are served on sophisticated place settings with extravagant cutlery and glassware. Passengers choose whether they would like to sit in groups of four or in couples as well as in which car they would like to dine. Delicious courses of lobster and other delectable foods are served and passengers have the option to customize particular dishes to their liking. On the journey home, passengers attend an afternoon tea in the Pullman car, which is always the most elaborate meal of the trip.

The Orient Express has always attracted exotic and fascinating passengers few of whom end their journeys without a memory to take with them and story to tell. Conversations during meals, over cocktails or in the halls often create these memories. svm

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Erica Chestnutt, Charlotte Quirk, Bruce McPherson, Linda Nguyen, Stephanie McPherson, Melissa Ingle and Erin McCleod.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

he Greater Columbus Georgia Young Professionals held their annual kick-off event on January 31st at the Swift Mill Lofts.

The Young Professionals organizatoin strives to foster an environment where young professionals are energized, engaged, and empowered to continue the legacy of leadership, progress, and growth that has shaped the Greater Columbus Georgia Region. svm

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VALENTINA’S

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Born in Belgrade and now attending Columbus State University, Valentina Ignjic plays the cello with a passion that translates into soul-baring poetry.

By Courtney Ruggles

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INTERVIEW alentina is a cellist that reaches inside the soul with compositions that are classic, timeless and powerfully evocative. Her style of performance has been recognized internationally and she is currently a student of renowned cello player Wendy Warner. Valentina sat down with SVM to talk about her native Serbia, passion for music, and future as a cellist.

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You are originally from Serbia, how you did you choose Columbus State University to pursue your career? When I finished my undergraduate studies in Serbia I wanted to continue my education.

I was looking for a university that would give me a complete, high-level education, as well as a good

cello teacher because I wanted to further develop my playing.

Who has provided you with the most encouragement? All the special people I have in my life but also all my professors. The man who really believed in my talent was my professor during my undergraduate studies Imre Kalman. He is wonderful and exceptionally good at teaching younger students and was always patient with me.

Now it's my professor Wendy, she is very supportive and a wonderful person.

On average, how many hours a day do you practice? I practice 4 to 5 hours a day, sometimes even more. It depends on what else I have going

on because I have a lot of obligations to the university. I have a lot of classes and rehearsals, but also an Graduate Assistant position which certainly takes up a lot of my time.

You are a student of world – renowned cello teacher and player Wendy Warner. How has your experience been with her so far? She is a fantastic teacher and a great cellist. Additionally, what is wonderful about her is that she has a very concrete way of teaching. It’s not so philosophical and it’s very straightforward. When I came to her, she started to make me think in ways that were completely new to me. I think I was a very intuitive player when I came to her and in a nice way she made me go in different directions.

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What I like about recitals is that you get so much freedom because you can play a lot of different repertoires.

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Can we expect any solo concerts from you in the future? I’m working right now on my program for the audition. Some performances that I will do soon are my Solo Recital, Chamber Concert Recital, Professor Wendy Warner’s Studio Recital and many Orchestra concerts.

What is your favorite performance that you have ever done? Definitely one of my favorite performances was Tchaikovsky “Rococo on Variation Theme” with Academy Symphony Orchestra. That was an incredible experience. I also have to mention my Solo Recitals where I played my favorite music pieces such as Rachmaninoff Sonata, Franck Sonata, Debussy Sonata, Kodaly Sonata and Schumann Concerto. What I like about recitals is that you get so much freedom because you can play a lot of different repertoire.

Is there a particular artist/orchestra that you would love to perform with and why? It is difficult to pick just one. An artist who has made a great impression on me is violin player Joshua Bell,

whom I had the opportunity to hear and meet last year in Columbus. I think he is very charismatic and you can hear that in his playing.

If I had to choose an orchestra it would be the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I have had a lot of opportunities to hear them live. In my opinion they are very unique and it is probably one of my biggest dreams to play with them one day.

Complete this sentence: The best thing about the south is: The weather! Definitely. svm

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n 1919, beer was banned. Barrels were broken. Breweries went belly up. Drinking a beer became an act of protest against those in power. Each toast was a citizen's demand to enjoy life's simple pleasures. When beer became legal again 14 years later, it was never the same. That is, until a few years ago when we discovered an old beer recipe in the basement archives of the brewery dating back before Prohibition. Batch 19™ is inspired by the last batches of beer brewed before 1919.

Inspired by an authentic pre-Prohibition recipe, this bold, hoppy and balanced lager derives its bold taste by using a rare combination of hops including Hersbrucker and Strisslespalt.

Hersbrucker hops provide herbal notes and Strisslespalt hops deliver notes of black currant. No other brewer in America uses this combination today. Deep-gold in color, naturally filtered and unpasteurized, Batch 19 has 26 IBUs and an assertive 5.5% ABV. With the smell of sweet bits of malt, and a bit of the floral and herbal hoppiness the palate is prepared to taste its new favorite kick back and watch the game beer, dinner beer, or grilling beer. Much richer than expected and malty with a nice balance of hops is the first reaction to this outlaw of a brew. The Strisslespalt and Hersbrucker really do add a certain something and it’s smooth, just like a lager should be. Batch 19 has more body, but not enough to weigh you down. This is not a thin beer. The carbonation was perfected before its release so it finishes on the dry side.

For those looking to add a new lager to their arsenal of go-to beers, Batch 19 has everything you could ask for. Even the packaging makes devout craft beer drinkers do a double take. The growler-style jug is a favorite among brew masters and the well priced six-pack is an option that can’t be denied.

So, take a walk on the wild side with the prohibition-style lager that just might become your favorite craft-style brew for every activity that involves a muchneeded motivational beverage. Batch 19 is distributed by Triangle Beverage in Columbus, Georgia. svm

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Long a favorite of serious skiers and jet-setting celebrities, Vail also draws a hip crowd interested in hiking, biking, snowmobiling or scenery-gazing at any time of the year.

By Lindsey Epperly

here’s a reason that this is my first Southern Views article on a cold-weather destination: it’s my first time traveling to one in over ten years! Always a beach bum, never a snow bunny, I was initially hesitant to join my family for a wintery getaway in Vail.

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I was even more hesitant about the trip when I looked at the temperature: the high in Vail would be 11 degrees on our first day. However, when we arrived into the frigid winter, it honestly didn’t feel that cold.

It’s true that the cold we experience in the South is entirely different than how it feels in the West.

Not only is the Four Seasons amazing, the perks are even better: I’m able to get my clients complimentary breakfast, a $100 spa credit, and an upgrade if available. Beyond that, this is the first property I’ve ever visited that allows guests complimentary access to their fleet of GLK-Class Mercedes-Benz cars. Guests can simply sign off and check out one of the brand When we arrived into the frigid new cars for the afternoon, no rental fee or anything. Now that’s service. winter, it honestly didn’t feel that

cold. It’s true that the cold we experience in the South is entirely different than how it feels in the West.

The night before our arrival, Vail and the surrounding area had received over nine inches of fresh snow, making for a very scenic drive from Denver as the flurries continued to fall. It’s hard to truly dislike the snow when it makes everything look so beautiful.

For those who might not be comfortable driving in the snow, the Four Seasons offers a complimentary shuttle service to anywhere in the Vail or Lionshead area, making it easy to get around the neighboring villages.

By the time we reached Vail that evening, the town was illuminated by Christmas lights. We stayed at the Four Seasons, which was cozy and warm from the minute we stepped into the lobby to the minute we walked into our room, complete with a fireplace and view of Vail Village.

On our first full day in Vail, we took a snowmobile tour through a fantastic comp pany called Sage Outdoor Adventures, located about 45 minutes outside of Vail. Sage picked us up from the hotel, transported us to their headquarters, and guided us on ATVs all before we even reached the snowmobiles – just getting there was an adventure. Once on the snowmobiles, we enjoyed a morning of jetting around the breathtaking mountain scenery. It was around this time I realized I might actually like winter weather vacations.

The property is located right outside of the village and is an ideal winter retreat. The Four Seasons Vail features an immaculate heated pool, fantastic service, and is just steps away from all of the local dining and shopping of Vail Village, as well as the slopes.

While I try my best not to make vacations into work trips, I just couldn’t keep myself from touring a few other properties. While the Four Seasons was easily my favorite in Vail, another top contender was nestled in nearby Bachelor Gulch, right beside the village of Beaver Creek.

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TRAVEL Vail is a Tyrolean-style village replete with boutiques. It’s a bustling concentration of après-ski haunts. From snowboarding to mountain biking, Vail is year-round adventure on a grand scale.

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TRAVEL The Four Seasons Resort Vail, a contemporary landmark luxury hotel graced with European flair.

Set in a sunken courtyard, the pool is heated all year round at the Four Seasons Resort.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch offers a year-round destination situated in an exclusive enclave on Beaver Creek Mountain.

Lindsey with her parents Cathy and David enjoying a day in the snow.

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, a true ski-in ski-out property, is perfect person I know, so I was a little concerned as I fumbled around in my ski for those seeking a little more of a lodge feel. For ski enthusiasts, it’s a boots all the way to my adult ski school lesson. However, After getting fantastic company. The lifts are just feet away from acquainted with how skis work and the basics of the hotel, an equipment rental agency is located on operating them, I was mastering the bunny hill property, and there’s even a special service to warm before lunchtime. I even walked away from the The sign of a good trip is when guests’ ski boots after a long day on the slopes. class as the only student who didn’t fall once you’re not ready to leave. After during the lesson. Maybe I was meant for the cold The property caters to guests’ every whim: a ski weather after all. only five days in Vail, we wished nanny will take children out on the slopes while we had booked an entire week parents spend some time alone, a champagne and The sign of a good trip is when you’re not ready to oxygen bar greets skiers who might be feeling the leave. After only five days in Vail, we wished we to continue exploring the altitude (and those who just enjoy champagne!), and had booked an entire week to continue exploring beautiful destination. daily live music around the fire pits creates the the beautiful destination. The great thing about perfect après ski scene.

Colorado is that it’s not only an amazing place to visit during the winter months. Summer is just as The town of Beaver Creek, easily accessible via beautiful and as inviting for the adventure traveler or active family. complimentary shuttle, is right up the hill from the Ritz, offering great Our quick trip to Vail turned me into a winter weather enthusiast and I can’t dining and shopping options for guests. However, many will find that the Ritz offers so much it’s not even necessary to leave the property. wait to check out more ski towns in the future. I always like when traveling teaches me a lesson and this time I learned just how much it pays off to step Beyond the complimentary breakfast that I can offer my clients, I’m also able outside of my comfort zone! svm to provide a $100 resort credit per room, which can be put toward the amazing Lindsey Epperly is a luxury travel consultant who enjoys preparing spa or one of the on-property restaurants, like Wolfgang Puck’s Spago. custom-made vacations for her clients. To find out more about Lindsey’s After seeing all of the happy skiers everywhere in Vail, I decided to try the travel planning and to request a trip, please visit vacationsbylindsey.com, sport for myself. I have personally dubbed myself the most ungraceful or call 706.888.7711.

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