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TRAVEL THE AMAZON THE WORLD’S LARGEST TROPICAL RAINFOREST PLUS
CAROLYNE
ROEHM GARDEN, BOOKS AND THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE
BILL
CURRY INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, SUPER BOWL CHAMPION, AND LEADER
LARRY
BUSSEY
TAMBUTI WILDERNESS LODGE ADVENTURE
CAPTAIN PHILIP T. SCHLEY
COLUMBUS FAMILY HISTORY
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BRIAN ANDERSON
COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT
ELIZABETH
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OWNER OF SULLIVAN + PHENIX.
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INTERVIEW BRIAN ANDERSON
INTERVIEW LARRY BUSSEY
INTERVIEW JOHN GREENMAN
INTERVIEW ELIZABETH MARTIN
INTERVIEW SOUTH CASTLES
INTERVIEW BILL CURRY
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HOME MIDTOWN REVIVAL
INTERVIEW CAROLYNE ROEHM
FASHION SECRET GARDEN
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SUMMER SPLASH
With the early summer blaze almost over, the much more agreeable late summer nights are on the brink of arrival. It’s time to forget loathing the sun and welcome the breeze. Summer was fun, but fall is almost here. You know what that means, don’t you? Our Interview Issue is here. As a magazine editor, I am often tasked with the seemingly enviable job of interviewing interesting people, and this year is not an exception. I am a magazine enthusiast, a news and photography fan who, from my earliest school days, has been obsessed with flipping though the pages of magazines. I was first absorbed in their images and stories. I had not dreamed that later I would be assigning and editing my own pieces. I really believe that no matter whether a magazine is delivered to your doorstep or to your computer, printed on glossy stock or on cheap tabloid paper, appearing on your iPad or your cellphone screen, it is first and foremost the work of an editorial team for an astute audience, a beautiful and meaningful—we hope—package of ideas, words and images that a group of experts prepares for its readers. That’s why SVM put many hours into making
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this issue enjoyable for our readers. Our selection wasn’t that complicated: these are simply people we wanted to hear out. In my experience, the most interested people are usually the most interesting people, which is to say the people who are the most interested in telling their story are the ones who are of most interest at the end of the process.
Among the featured is Carolyne Roehm. She is the featured guest speaker at this year’s Botanical Garden Gala in October. She has been part of American design culture for over four decades, with a career spanning the fashion, gardening, entertaining, publishing and decorative arts worlds. We also included Bill Curry, one of the featured speakers at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in early September. We also had the opportunity to talk to Caroline Castles, a Brookstone alumna, who started a vegan and ecofriendly clothing line right out of college. Designer Elizabeth Martin also sat down with SVM to tell us about her exciting chandelier making venture. Let's not forget the unique perspectives from locals such as Brian Anderson, President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce; John Greenman,
What are the qualities that draw you to people that you can base a friendship on? For me, the personality of the individual is the most important. I really love outgoing people because sometimes I can be shy and they take me out of my shell. What would be your dream profession and why? As of right now I am not 100% sure, but I have been interested in Nutrition and maybe Marketing or Accounting. This could change though. What is the one thing you will always splurge on? Chocolate, I love it all. What historical figure do you identify with most? It may sound silly, but I identify myself with Queen Victoria. Once she was described as: “You are Queen Victoria, Britain's longest-reigning monarch to date and the figurehead of a nation. You are a stickler for etiquette, particularly at the dinner table, but you’re a passionate romantic. When you find ‘the one’, you’ll never forget them.” What’s your worst pet peeve? What drives me crazy is when people smack or completely ignore you when you’re talking to them. What are you most grateful for? I am most grateful for having the Lord in my life and for being able to say He is my best friend, savior, and so much more. Best tip on maintaining a healthy lifestyle: My best tip for maintaining a healthy lifestyle would be to SVM
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creator of a Columbus-based travel website; and lastly, Larry Bussey, owner of The Tambuti Wilderness Lodge in Namibia, Africa. We hope you enjoy this fantastic issue. It has been curated with care for your interests and with you, our dear readers, in mind. Cheers! Editor-in-Chief
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talk or hang around someone who is exercising and encouraging with your meal plan. Would you like to tattoo your skin for a loved
one? I honestly probably would never tattoo my skin. Unless it was for a loved one who really persuaded me to for them and it was really small, but even then it would take a lot for me to do that. What do you consider your most Southern characteristics? The the food I eat. My dad and I love to go get fried chicken and vegetables at our local cafe. Describe your experience modeling for SVM: I had so much fun working for SVM. The people were very professional and friendly. Also, Columbus is such a cute place. First time there and hopefully not the last. We shot at the prettiest house! MODEL: Maggie Beasley HAIR AND MAKEUP: Megan Wood for 501 Salon Experience, 706.940.0451 501experience.com CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: Dear Stella Boutique, 706.221.9025 www.dearstellaboutique.com, Wynnifred Style Studio, 706.221.9480, shopwynnifred.com SPECIAL THANKS: Halo Cosmetics; www.halocosmeticsusa.com, and Greg Maddox Landscaping, 706.681.9724 Soviewsmag.com
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thismonth’smail SOUTHERN CHARM What a spectacular June 2016 issue. A perfect balance between summer fashion and interviews. I particularly adored the interview with James T. Farmer. He is a true southern gentleman and his work is second to none. I recommend: A Time to Plant, Porch Living, Sip & Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch, and Wreaths for All Seasons. All must have books here in the South!. R. GARRETT- COLUMBUS, GA Of all the stunning photos and smart writing presented in the June issue, your editorial on James T. Farmer empowered me the most. His first book "A Time To Plant: Southern-Style Garden Living," published in September 2011 is one of my favorites. The book contains more than 250 photographs and is truly amazing. "A Time To Plant" is a coffee-table book meets howto manual meets Southern cookbook that offers practical, time-tested gardening wisdom Farmer absorbed growing up on a family farm with a garden. It is always fantastic to see SVM spotlight fine artists. C. PERRY- AUBURN, AL
The piece on James T. Farmer (June-July 2016) was one of the best I’ve ever read in SVM. He is an amazing residential landscaper, and interior and floral designer. Being a graduate of Auburn University doesn’t hurt either. I have been lucky to see in person some of his projects, and the quality and aesthetics of all of his works are breathtaking. Kudos for publishing such a wellwritten interview. ROSE MURPHY- VIA EMAIL
MAKING THE NEWS I was pleasantly surprised to discover that The Skimm Girls were featured in your June issue. I’ve subscribed to The Skimm for close to a year now and it’s becoming part of my morning routine (right up there with walking Pommy, my dog, getting Starbucks, and checking SVM’s latest photos on Instagram). In fact, I often read it before I get out of bed in the morning. My favorite part is that it provides context around each update so you’re not totally lost if you miss a day of news. Whether you’re a college student, a young professional, or a married mother of four, The Skimm a must-read for knowing what’s going on in the world. Thank you for your lovely piece. N. MURRAY- VIA EMAIL SVM’s Summer Issue never fails to inspire with interviews and features of women that are very successful in their endeavors. This time it was “The Skimm Girls” and I was not disappointed. I love reading The Skimm on-the-go each morning. I instantly feel more in-the-know. I loved how Carly and Danielle share their story behind starting The Skimm and the “It” that keeps their subscribers coming back for more. At any given moment, there are too many newsletters in our
inboxes to count. But, since it's cool to know what's going on in the world (thank you, Clueless), one e-mail I never fail to open is TheSkimm. S. JORDAN- COLUMBUS, GA.
FANTASY FASHION I hardly believe my eyes: the Shades of Summer fashion spread in your June issue is fantasy come to life. I’m a fashion junky, and I follow the fashion trends from magazines like yours. The model was captivating and the photography by S. Saxon was superb. K. DAVIS- COLUMBUS, GA I really enjoyed the fashion editorial on your June 2016 issue (Shades of Summer). Great colors, outfits, location, and a great model. Addison has beautiful features; we hope to see her more often. MARK L.- VIA EMAIL
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LOCAL BEST
MASTER PLAn
KIMBERLY VOLTZ
Their focus on STEM and test prep programming helps Sylvan standout against other tutoring organizations.
Kimberly Voltz and her staff at Columbus’ Sylvan Learning Center are award winning. Named the number one Sylvan SAT and ACT Prep Center in the country, Columbus’ Sylvan is striving hard everyday to help students of all ages.
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imberly Voltz, the Center Director of Columbus’ Sylvan Learning Center, has revolutionized the tutoring industry in Columbus. When she overtook the already successful Columbus Sylvan, she had twenty years of teaching experience under her belt. Kimberly saw a need for personalized instruction in the community and decided to parlay those twenty years of teaching experience into the highly successful Sylvan Learning Center. After teaching at Brookstone School for many years, why did you decide to transition into tutoring? I had spent twenty years teaching in different classroom capacities that included public education, private education and the college level. I felt I could use my experience and continue to pursue my passion while pursuing the new endeavor of owning my own business. Through the years, I tutored students and continued to receive calls from families looking for help. I knew there was a need in this community, and it felt like the perfect time to take on this new challenge.
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is a leading factor in early life guiding decisions for students. Sylvan has developed a premiere prep program that has proven to be very successful. They have a committed team that continually updates and implements new changes and ideas to the program. The biggest reason for their our success is our phenomenal prep teachers. We make a commitment to each student to see them through this process. Locally, we have recently been recognized as the #1 Sylvan prep center in the country out of over 700 centers.
It has been VERY EXCITING to see the progress we have already made and the number of students we have POSITIVELY AFFECTED.
How did you first get involved with The Sylvan Learning Center? The past director and I had a mutual friend who contacted me to let me know the current owner was planning to move out of town and the business would be for sale. It was a very successful business that was well thought of in the community. With the skills and experience I had built through my twenty plus years of teaching and the contacts I had developed throughout the community, I felt I could build on the success Sylvan had established. It has been very exciting to see the progress we have already made and the number of students we have positively affected.
How can parents recognize if their child needs to start attending Sylvan tutoring sessions? One of the best ways is to listen to the classroom teacher. Teachers are trained to recognize legitimate academic problems and want the best help for their students. One of our main goals is to work with schools and teachers to help students maximize their academic potential. It is not the fault of any one individual if a student needs extra academic help. What has been your proudest moment as The Director of Columbus’ Sylvan? Our #1 prep center ranking is certainly a proud moment. Also, the satisfaction that comes from seeing kids learn, grow, and find success in the classroom. It is amazing the different students we see with the degree of varying needs they have. svm
What are the advantages of taking SAT and ACT prep classes at Sylvan? The SAT or ACT is the most important test a student will take. It shapes their future and SVM
Sylvan places a large emphasis on STEM courses, offering many different options from coding to robotics. Why is this area important for children to focus on? STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs have never been more relevant. Our country’s leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in the STEM areas. American students globally fall behind our international counterparts in this area. Globally, the United States is ranked 25th in math and 17th in science. STEM helps encourage discovery and open up imaginations. The courses are fun, and put kids on the right path for high demand careers.
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LOCAL BEST
OLD IS NEW At The Rusty Nail they love anything and everything rusty, chippy, and old! They love making things old "new" again!
Lee Stewart
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Some of the best junkin’ in Columbus can be found at The Rusty Nail. From cute finds to unique antiques, The Rusty Nail has a little bit of something for everyone.
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could find a piece of furniture at a local “new furniture” store, or you could come visit us and find a unique piece of furniture for half the price.
he Rusty Nail has been open for just over a year and is already one of the best places to find interesting furniture and odds and ends. From full scale replica pirate ships to antique phone booths, the people at The Rusty Nail have seen a lot of interesting pieces come through their doors. Located on Veterans Parkway, it is the perfect place to pop in for an interesting afternoon of great shopping. Lee Stewart, owner of Rusty Nail sat down with SVM to discuss their blooming business.
What is the most interesting piece that has come through your door? We've had several unique pieces come through the door. For example, we had a vintage phone booth from the old Columbus Hotel downtown, also a laundry weighing scale from the old Achne Cleaners off Victory Drive. We also have a handmade wooden Pirate ship that is 6 x 3 and six feet tall. What is the key to a successful junking trip? Take plenty of cash. Take a truck and trailer. Have an objective mind. Something you may not like, someone else will.
Where does The Rusty Nail get its pieces? It is amazing how many people call, email, Facebook or simply just come in the store asking if we buy furniture. When some has a family member that passes away and leaves them their treasure, they often bring them to us. Then the seller comes back in and loves it and is just so excited to see the furniture being used and loved all over again.
The Rusty Nail offers a wide array of services beyond just a great afternoon of shopping. Can you tell us more about them? We build custom furniture ranging from coffee tables, tables, side tables, benches. If you see it on Pinterest, we can build it. The Rusty Nail gets new vendors and brings in more inventory all of the time. When is the best time to visit? To be honest, we have not had new vendors. We don’t have a turn over on vendors because they are all doing so amazing. So, whenever you come you are guaranteed to have a good selection svm
Columbus has many different antique stores. What makes the selection at The Rusty Nail so unique? Our store is "not so cookie cutter.” We have such a variety of different items, from older treasures to painted furniture. Why is junking a great way to decorate your home? It is affordable. You
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SERVICES
Jennifer Jones
Some of the services SouthEast Regional provides are: Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Radiesse, Latisse, Body Contouring
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Women around Columbus are trying every day to make themselves feel better about their appearance. Southeast Regional MedSpa is here to help, one woman at a time.
By ANNA LOGAN What kinds of services do you provide? Which of these are the most in demand? We provide the following treatments: massage therapy, body contouring and microneedling. Body contouring coupled with microneedling are the highest in demand, due to the effectiveness of treatment and overall results for full body treatment and client satisfaction.
here is a lot of pressure on women to feel better about their appearances. While every woman should feel beautiful and strong in her own skin no matter what societal pressures she faces, some elect to have procedures to enhance their natural beauty. If they choose that route, doing it in a comfortable setting with licensed professionals is their best option. Southeast Regional MedSpa works hard to combine the relaxing atmosphere of a spa with the medical advancement of a doctor’s office. Jennifer Jones, a Licensed Laser Technician, sat down to talk with SVM about their offices, the procedures they offer and how they help women every day.
MdPen and Intensity Microneedling can rejuvenate your appearance, how often can these treatments be performed and are they safe? Both are extremely safe and FDA approved. There is minimal downtime if any and can be done every 4-6 weeks.
What are some of the most common concerns people come to you with? Mainly about cellulite, fat reduction and body shaping. Is there a particular treatment that you like to recommend to clients for anti-aging? Absolutely, I most commonly recommend a combination of Velashape and Endymed RF which has proven to be effective for the entire body.
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top priority. There is nothing better than making another woman feel beautiful and that's what we do here at Southeast Regional MedSpa every day, one woman at a time. svm
How should people take care of their skin during the summer months? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle most specifically hydration and exercise are key to maintaining results along with a couple maintenance treatments per year for support. SVM
Practically everyone would love to look young for as long as possible. What do you tell prospective patients about the options available to them when they schedule a consultation or appointment? Our consultations are always free and treatments can sometimes start the same day. Our treatments are personalized according to the needs and budget of the client as an individual. There are no cookie cutter treatments. I pride myself in giving my clients treatments that make them feel special and the results my clients get are my
For more information on their services contact Southeast Regional MedSpa at 706.256.0929
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WEDDING
Molly Cathryn Young and William Trammell Coleman were united in marriage at 5:30 in the evening on April 23, 2016. • The ceremony took place at St. Paul United Methodist Church and it was officiated by Rev. Dr. Shane Green. • The bride is the daughter of Ms. Cathy Kent Young and Mr. David William Young. • The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Jerry Coleman, III. • Candice Brook Young served as maid of honor. • Bridesmaids were Meredith Mitchell McDonald, Blaire Morris Willis, Caroline Rose Bittick, Carson Hyneman McDaniel, Lauren Dishman Britt, and Taylor Grier Martin. • The flower girls were Elizabeth Albright Coleman and Mary Elliott Coleman. • Elliott Jerry Coleman, III was his son’s best man. • Groomsmen were Glenn Kyle Albright IV, Allen Glenn Coleman, Elliott Jerry Coleman IV, Patrick Albright Coleman, Robert Tyler Hearin, Wesley Clayton Hill, Jon Rhodes McDonald, and William Samuel Starr III. • Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Country Club of Columbus. • The flower designs were arranged by Albright’s Florist. • Following a honeymoon in Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple now resides in Columbus, Georgia.
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DELTA DATA OPENING
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PHOTOS BY R.CALIGARIS
Katie and Whitfield Athey
Jason and Kristie Griffin
Bekah Daniel and Tyson Begly
THE EVENT: Delta Data celebrated the opening of their new offices on Sixth Avenue, on July 2016. THE COMPANY: Delta Data recently completed their move from the Brookstone Centre to The Lofts at Swift Mill. The Columbus based software company provides the back-end solutions that companies in the mutual funds industry use to process billions of dollars of transactions and keep on top of their data. Their new offices at The Lofts at Swift Mill is about 15,000 square feet.
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Sarah and Fred Maglione Susan Lombardo and Bill Rucker
Margot Schley and Cameron Bean
Ken Watson and Nicholas Caligaris
David Hayes, Burton and Gina Keller
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PHOTOS BY MARGIE RICHARDSON
Ed Sprouse, Jim Blanchard, and Troy and Gloria Woods.
Jim Blanchard, Troy Woods, and Calvin Smyre.
Troy Woods and John Turner
THE EVENT: TSYS Chairman and CEO Troy Woods was honored on Thursday, July 14, at the 36th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner. The event was held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. THE AWARD: The Distinguished Chuck Hecht, Council CEO Anthony Berger, and Treasurer Joseph Brannon.
Tony Hodge, Kathleen Mason, and Cedric Hill.
Citizen Award, presented by the Chattahoochee Council, Boy Scouts of America, brings singlular recognition to an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the community, state, or nation. Such service is not limited to, but might include, Scouting. By presenting the award, the Chattahoochee Council hopes to call attention to the contributions and good works of such individual.
Bill, Sam and Becky Rumer.
Olivia Blanchard, Audrey Hollingsworth, Amy Pease.
Evelyn Smith and Liz Gann
Becky Fletcher, Scott Ferguson, and Jennifer St. John.
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Michael and Susan Hardin with Pete Pease.
Jim and Sis Blanchard, Marty Lester, Kent and Steve Butler. Soviewsmag.com
2016 BOY SCOUTS HONOR TROY WOODS
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2016 DEB PIG PICKIN’
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PHOTOS BY SOUTHERN EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY AND MARGIE RICHARDSON
Emmie Patton and Abigail Hasty
Gabe Pippas, Berton Illges, Betsy Illges, and Andy Pippas.
Eleanor Turner with Nate Bridges
THE EVENT: The second debutante parent party of the 2016 season was held on Saturday, July 23, at Blue Springs in Harris County. THE HONOREES: The "2016 Pig Pickin' at Blue Springs" honored 2016 Debs Mary Grace Boyd, Caitlyn Callaway, Abigail Hasty, Ellie Pippas, and Elle Turner. THE HOSTS: It was hosted by their parents -- Julie and George Boyd, Sherri and Ken Callaway, Jeanne and Chuck Hasty, Janette and Andy Pippas, and Eleanor and Mac Turner. THE ENTERTAINMENT: The girls and their friends spent an afternoon playing at the pool, cornhole, badminton, volleyball, ping pong, and croquet.
Elle Turner and Alexandra McCluskey
Courtney Blackmar, Betsy Illges, Kay Harris, and Lynn McCluskey.
Sherri Callaway and Jeanne Hasty
Abby Harris, Susie Hatcher, and Lucy Simkins.
Mary Ashby Ward and Mary Ellen Blackmar
Len Kilgore with her niece, Ellie Pippas.
Peyton Good, Caitlyn Callaway, Berton Illges.
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SVMFEATURE
Stella On The Go combines American innovation with classic Italian craftsmanship. The crisp bubbles and semi-sweet flavor make Stella On The Go the perfect summer wine. By ANNA LOGAN Stella Rosa is the perfect summer wine. The semi-sweet, slightly sparkling wine delivers just the right amount of punch that makes it easy to drink. Four generations of the Riboli family have been operating the San Antonio Winery, which creates the fruity Stella Rosa Wine. San Antonio Winery is the last winery located in downtown Los Angeles. Nearly 100 years old, this historic landmark has been working hard to bring quality wines to America. When Santo Cambianica left Berzo San Fermo in northern Italy in 1910, he decided to head west to California. After years of hard work and saving money, Santo was able to open his premiere winery. San Antonio is named after his patron saint, Saint Anthony. Santo’s winery was an instant hit. Santo continued to make wines with the help of his nephew, Stefano Riboli. Stefano and his wife Maddalena carried on the family winery after Santo’s passing in 1956. At the wishes of Santo, Stefano and his family promised to continue making world class wines in the family name. Stella Rosa Wine gets its origins from a small northern Italian town, much like the one Santo Cambianica and Stefano Riboli left. There, the semi-sweet sparkling wines are a staple of everyday life. Stella Rosa’s new 8.5 oz. can size is perfect for quenching thirsts. The smaller, on the go size fits perfectly in any cooler at a backyard barbeque. Platinum and Black Stella Rosa come alive in the aluminum can. Stella Rosa is an award winning wine and part of the San Antonio Winery family of wines. This wine is distributed by Georgia Crown Distributing Company.
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BRIAN ANDERSON
He ran for his first office as class president in middle school. He later became the Chief Justice for his College’s Judicial Council. He loved his political science classes and received a minor in political science
EXCLUSIVE
Brian Anderson has been the President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for the past year. Under his leadership, a lot has changed. He believes that he is guiding Columbus into a bright economic future.
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rian Anderson was chosen as The Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s new President and CEO in April 2015. Since then, he has cut the staff of the Chamber and sold the Historic Depot, which was the Chamber home for many years. Yet, Anderson believes his changes have all helped stabilize and enhance the economic growth of Columbus. A leader anchored in the belief that people work better together, Anderson came to Columbus from his position as the President of the Greater Dalton, Georgia Chamber after seven years there. He is excited about starting his new life in Columbus and helping its business realize their full potential. Brian Anderson sat down with SVM to discuss everything he has accomplished in the last year and his vision for Columbus’ future. Please use three words to describe yourself. Collaboration, commitment, focused. Soviewsmag.com
How have your past experiences prepared you for your current job in Columbus? My business experience, political experience, and overall community service in a variety of roles prepared me to transition from my business role to that of leading a Chamber of Commerce and facilitating community outcomes. My seven years leading the Greater Dalton Chamber successfully validated my preparation for the transition. And as an Army Veteran, military service prepared me for the work we do in advocating for and supporting Ft. Benning. The combination and experience in a variety of leadership roles enhanced my problem solving and decision making experience. Being the President and CEO of the Chamber is a demanding position. What do you enjoy most about the job? It is a demanding profession. There are ways to “learn” the profession, but experience and living it are the best teachers. I love what I do because I am able to utilize my unique and varied skill set to its fullest. As a business leader, an elected official, an adjunct college professor, a veteran, and a community volunteer - all of these roles have prepared me for exactly what I do every day. SVM
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SVMINTERVIEW The variety of this role also fits my personality. I need action and lots of balls in the air. My days are never the same. What are the primary benefits of Columbus Chamber membership for small businesses? I know I am biased, but all businesses should invest in their Chamber. No other organization in a community goes to work every day working to make the community the absolute best it can be, working to raise the tide for all. There are tangible benefits: direct benefits that include networking, business to business opportunities, and business education opportunities. How do you think the large group of soldiers leaving Ft. Benning will affect our local economy? Do you have a plan to mitigate any damage that it may do? There will be negative short-term effects due to the Army’s size reductions. These effects could be worse if sequestration isn’t stopped. Given the Army says how critical Ft. Benning and the Maneuver Center is to the Army and future war-fighting capability, I think we can mitigate the short term and long term effects. Our Chamber has always had Ft. Benning as a critical area of concern. Recent events have amplified those efforts. We are currently completing a study that will quantify exactly what is happening in our larger economy given the drawdown. And we are continually communicating to the Army and the Department of Defense that they should utilize recent investments made on the installation over the last 10 years.
RIVERWALK
The Chattahoochee Riverwalk follows a 22 mile path along the banks of Columbus. The project was completed in 2011.
Our primary focus is preparing for mission growth from a future BRAC (base realignment and closure process) and stopping sequestration.
This community has invested HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN INFRASTRUCTURE,
streetscape, the Riverwalk, and the arts.
What excites you most about Columbus? Our potential…we have a proud history. We have a diverse citizenry. We have good schools from kindergarten through university. We have one of the largest and most critical military installations in the country, recently affirmed by Gen. Perkins, Commanding General of the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. This community has invested hundreds of millions in infrastructure, streetscape, the Riverwalk, and the arts. We have great companies both headquartered here or with significant operations. And because of all that, we have momentum. If our Columbus 2025 Plan is effectively implemented, we will continue positive forward progress. But if we get complacent, or refuse to do the difficult - we will get left behind. What is your vision for Columbus? I think we have the leadership, financial capital, and size to become one of the South’s leading cities. We have the potential to be one of Georgia’s best cities, as evidenced by people moving here and by our children staying or coming back. I want us to be aspirational in elevating all walks of life - making the American Dream real again. We can be a large city in terms of opportunity, culture, amenities while maintain our small town charm, hospitality, and generosity.
Ft. BENNING
Started as Camp Benning in October 1918. Today Fort Benning army base covers 182,000 acres with a populationof over 107,000.
What would people be surprised to know about you? That I am technically an introvert… Although my various leadership roles require me to be outgoing and do a lot of public speaking, I prefer to be behind the scenes. My comfort zone is working in small groups. I can go hours without saying a word and love it. svm SVM
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SVMINTERVIEW Did you always want to go into politics? I ran for my first office as Class President in Middle School. I later became the Chief Justice for my College’s Judicial Council. I loved my political science classes and received a minor in political science. So when I decided to run for Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners in 2004, it was to validate a lifelong interest. Now as a Chamber Professional, I prefer working to influence the political process than serve in a particular office. I feel I can accomplish more by working with and through our elected leaders by supporting and shaping public policy initiatives than simply being one vote.
VISION Bryan thinks we have the leadership, financial capital, and size to become one of the South’s leading cities. Columbus has the potential to be one of Georgia’s best cities as evidenced by people moving here and by our children staying or coming back.
What changes will you bring to the Chamber, and what do you hope to accomplish during your time as the President? For a Chamber to fully support a community and do the work it is expected to do, we first have to be financially and organizationally sound. Our team has spent the last 12 months making significant strides in these areas. We are a leaner team. We right-sized in order to more appropriately mirror our member-businesses. We significantly improved our bottom line. And we improved our long term financial viability by selling the Depot. We will remain a tenant of the Depot, but we did not need that size of a facility to do our mission. These internal moves will allow us to invest in the programs and initiatives that will grow and strengthen the overall Columbus business community. We can assist in growing our community GDP. What’s the most important business lesson you’ve learned? Leadership is critical to success. And everyone is a leader. What do you think the future of the Columbus Chamber and chambers of commerce will be in the business world? Our Chamber has a long tradition of adding value in this community. Being a part of and leading important initiatives. My plan is for us to continue doing so. But the Chamber business is evolving. Hosting events, lunches, and dinners are not what our members need or want. We have to be a business first and foremost. We have to have a value proposition just like any other business. Every dollar our members invest in us is a dollar that they could put in a hundred more opportunities.
We first have to be financially and organizationally sound.
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SAFARI with LARRY BUSSEY EXCLUSIVE
When longtime Columbus resident Larry Bussey had enough of the the city, he decided to open a lodge in Namibia. The Tambuti Wilderness Lodge is burrowed in the Namibian mountains, only 10 miles south of the Etosha National Park. Larry now spends the majority of his time surrounded by the beautiful land that has become his home away from home. By ROBERTO CALIGARIS
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LARRY BUSSEY NEVER ENVISIONED THAT HE WOULD BE THE OWNER OF A LODGE HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD FROM HIS COLUMBUS HOME. LIKE THE THOUSANDS OF EXPLORERS BEFORE HIM, LARRY WAS DRAWN TO THE BEAUTY AND CULTURE OF NAMIBIA.
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urrently, Larry spends eight months out of every year in Namibia working on his lodge. While the lodge operates as a hunting outpost for guests, Larry is adamant about preserving the land and animals. He knows that these animals are his business, like any other safari outfitter, and treats them with the respect he feels they deserve. When guests aren’t out on the hunt, they can explore the beautiful bush that surrounds them. When he opened the lodge, Larry intended it as a place for his family and friends to enjoy time together. In recent years, however, he opened to the public and has had visitors from all over the world. With the mountains of Namibia surrounding him, Larry shared his story of African adventure with SVM. Why did you want to open a lodge in Namibia, Africa? I never intended to open a lodge, it just evolved that way. Actually, my original plan was to have a place for family and friends to enjoy. How many days a year are you in the field? Since the banking debacle of 2007, I have managed to spend at least eight months per year here in Namibia. With a farm, you’re always in the field or on the way to or from the field. What’s the biggest change in the African hunting industry you’ve seen during your time in the field? The influx of color variant animals and the huge prices being paid for these. This is basically a normal animal, which due to genetic flaws, does not have the normal coloration of their individual species. An example would be a solid black impala, which is normally a reddish brown color with a white stomach. Give us a good in the field story. A few months after I had purchased the farm, I decided to spend the week after Christmas there. New Year’s Day dawned bright with promise and the true beginning of my African adventure. After a quick breakfast, armed with my trusty .22 rifle and a new box of ammo, I set out to do more exploring. I drove the car about 5 kilometers away from the camp and then set out on foot to follow some kudu tracks I had found. After a couple of hours following the trail, I came to a cattle fence and decided that this must be my property line, so I decided to follow it back to camp. What I did not realize was that the fence was not the line, but a section of fencing used for moving cattle to prevent over-grazing. I had taken no food or water as I had only planned to be out a few hours at the most. To further complicate matters, I had on a new pair of hiking boots SVM
which by now were rubbing blisters on my aching feet. Suddenly, I heard a series of loud barks coming from a nearby mountain side that instantly put me into flight or fight mode. At this point, I had not had any experience with baboons. While at the time they seemed like a very real threat, they were actually several hundred meters away and would have retreated if provoked. As the sun was getting lower in the sky, I began to think about what else I should be worrying about and if there were any lions on the farm. What would I do if I heard a lion or worse saw one? I did not even want to think about one attacking me. Climbing a small hill to try to see something I recognized, I remembered that the sun set on New Year’s Eve was over a far away mountain range, which I immediately saw. I started heading in that direction. As I walked, I ran into another fence and decided that since it was going in the general direction of where I thought the camp was, I would follow it. It abruptly ended 400 meters later. Looking back the way I had come for a tree big enough to spend the night in and seeing none, I decided to forge ahead and hope for the best. Then, less than three minutes later, I walked around a bush and there was the car. Which begs the question: was it just plain luck or divine intervention? What is the best time of year for people to visit your lodge? June through September. June is winter here, as we are south of the equator, which is cooler. The natural waterholes begin to dry up and thus the various game species tend to concentrate near reliable water sources, which can be manmade or natural. Visitors should plan for a two-week trip, as they will spend approximately 4.5 days traveling and then have nine days on the ground for their safari. Most non-hunters do not understand how hunting an animal makes someone a conservationist. Can you expand on how hunting actually benefits multiple species? Game ranchers, safari outfitters and professional hunters are all working towards a similar goal: to make money. If an animal as value as a hunting trophy, then the game ranchers, safari outfitters and professional hunters have a vested interest in protecting the animals and assisting in their reproduction, as this is their future source of income. The more animals there are, the greater the selection for not only the trophy hunter, but for the photographic safari people as well. Through added nutrition and a stable supply of clean water, the various species will in fact multiply and provide trophies for future hunters and photographers. A little known fact is that only about 5% of any species will ever attain trophy status, thus 95% of the remaining animas are left alone to reproduce and live without fear of hunters. This is a much better percentage than
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domestic animals have, where most, if not all, are slaughtered for consumption. Many species would be extinct if if were not for game ranchers, safari outfitters and professional hunters or guides working together to insure that a surplus of game animals are available to the hunting and photographic community. Besides hunting, what other amenities does your Tambuti Wilderness offer? We offer photographic safaris and trips into the nearby Etosha National Park where visitors can see elephants, lions and rhinos in addition to numerous Plains game species. We also offer guided tours to the coast of Namibia where tourists can see huge seal colonies, ride 4-wheelers or camels into the vast Namib desert, plus numerous other points of interest. Finally, we lead guided nature walks through the Tambuti wilderness so guests can learn about the native flora and fauna.
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OF ANY SPECIES WILL EVER ATTAIN TROPHY STATUS, thus 95% of the remaining animals are left alone to reproduce and live WITHOUT FEAR OF HUNTERS.
After living alongside wildlife in the bush, tell us one thing you’ve learned. That all wild animals are completely unpredictable. Please describe life in Namibia in three words. Just constantly changing. svm To learn more about Larry Bussey and The Tambuti Wilderness Lodge you can visit: www.hunttambuti.com SVM
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VISITORS For the fiscal year 2015, more than 1.8 million visitors traveled to Columbus. They spent $340 million locally.
Travel with JOHN GREENMAN EXCLUSIVE
John Greenman, a retired University of Georgia professor and former Ledger-Enquirer Publisher, has returned home to Columbus to promote his new venture: a Columbus-based travel website that seeks to highlight the interesting and relevant in our community.
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ohn Greenman is a Columbus transplant who has come to call the city home. From 1995 to 2004, Greenman lived in Overlook while he worked at The Ledger-Enquirer. When he took his position as a professor and distinguished Carter Chair in The University of Georgia’s Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Greenman didn’t give up his Columbus abode. If you asked him, he would say that the Fountain City is his home. When he retired in August 2015, it only made sense to give up his apartment in Athens and return to Columbus, to his family. During his time at UGA, Greenman became the foremost expert on travel journalism. In 2012, he published the first textbook on the subject. After he retired, he felt it was only natural to transition his work life into his personal life. John Greenman sat down with SVM to discuss his latest venture: the creation of 36HoursInColumbus.com.
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You quite literally wrote the book on travel journalism, Introduction to Travel Journalism: On the Road with Serious Intent. What draws you to that type of journalism over the many others? It isn’t either-or. I’m drawn to travel journalism because, the way I practice it, it is independent, substantive and ethical – not public relations. But I’m drawn to other journalistic forms, as well. I was in Seoul earlier this year, reporting about Fort Benning-trained soldiers, allied with South Korean forces, resisting threats from North Korea. In coming months, I’ll be in London, Istanbul and Jakarta, looking for issue-oriented stories that resonate with Columbus readers. What has been your favorite place to travel? I’ve reported from 26 countries on five continents. My favorite place is London, which I’ve visited 2030 times. Many of the best things about London are cheap or free, a point that I try to prove up on one of my travel sites, frugal-london.com.
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I’m basing a travel journalism class there next Spring. I agree with Dr. Johnson: When you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life. What advice can you give to travelers who want to seek out unique experiences while they’re abroad? I typically skip the top 10 “must see” places in favor of getting off the bus at an interesting-looking stop, walking about, talking with strangers, hoping to see things not yet discovered by the guidebook writers. Second, I urge travelers to carry a reporter’s notebook to make notes as if they planned to write about their trip. Then do so – if only a long letter to a friend. And, third, I suggest gathering artifacts rather than souvenirs. Gather artifacts with a practical purpose: boarding passes, ticket stubs, currency and receipts. Also gather artifacts that mark interactions, experiences and insights: menus, museum brochures, stuff you found, things people you met gave to you.
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What makes Columbus a great travel destination? Scale, history, variety and it’s welcoming. Columbus is large enough to embrace many things, small enough to see all of them. Whether existing today, as an artifact or a replica, there is accessible, compelling evidence of hundreds of years of history. A good bit of everything is somewhere in Columbus. And, as much as any city its size, Columbus wants you to visit, to encounter it, engage with it, to gain from what it offers. Can you explain the “36 Hours in Columbus if…” premise? The premise is that an increasing number of travelers are theme-driven. They travel to visit, for example, Civil War places. So, 36 Hours in Columbus has a guide to 13 places of interest if you treasure Civil War-era places. The goal of the site to develop guides for all of the themes that are of interest to people who visit Columbus. The most-recent, for example, is a guide for active travelers, the fastest-growing segment of adult travelers.
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SCALE, HISTORY, variety and it’s welcoming. COLUMBUS IS LARGE ENOUGH to embrace many things, small enough to see all of them. Whether existing today, as an ARTIFACT OR A REPLICA, there is accessible, compelling evidence of hundreds of years of HISTORY.
1- Downtown Columbus at night. 2- Market day on Saturday mornings, downtown. 3- Golden Park, host of the 1996 Summer Olipmpics for softball.4- The Rivercenter, first opened in 2002. 5- The Civic Center, home of the Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey team and Columbus Lions Indoor Football team. 6- The Infantry Museum at Fort Benning. 7-Whitewater rafting at the Chattahoochee River.
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What makes the 36-hour time frame perfect for exploring a new place? For many places, one day is too short, one week is too long. The 36-hour time frame implies two to three days – say, a long weekend – just right for many new places. Moreover, tourism officials say most visitors to Columbus are here for that amount of time. Is there a particular 36 Hours in Columbus that you are most excited about sharing with your readers? I like all of them. The guide for “foodies with eclectic tastes” offered the most surprises. The guide to “all things military” re-enforced the military’s role in Columbus. The guide to “the visual arts” proved up how Columbus is an improving arts town.
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FAMILY MATTERs Karlie, 23, was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to St Louis, Missouri, at the age of two. She’s the middle of three sisters: Kristine, 26, who lives in San Francisco and works in the fashion and tech industry; Kimberly, 20, who’s currently studying in Paris; and Kimberly’s twin, Kariann, who wants to be a vet.
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KLOSS SPECIAL FEATURE
You might know Karlie Kloss because she's currently one of the world's most successful models. Or maybe because she's Taylor Swift's bestie and a devoted member of her squad. You might not know that the 23-year-old is also dedicated to helping the next generation of young professionals succeed — and that she knows how to code.
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irst spotted by a model scout when she was 14 years old, Kloss's career has been unusually shaped by her family. The second of four daughters, she had only a vague idea of the fashion industry growing up, instead concentrating on pliéing around ballet studios, doing schoolwork and honing her sporting skills. For a long while, in fact, she thought she would follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor. "I never thought I
wanted to be a model, I never knew that job existed. I knew the supermodels of course, even in my small town I knew of Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, but it just seemed unattainable. Before I started modelling, the extent of my fashion knowledge was my subscription to Teen Vogue." Aptly, Kloss's first magazine appearance was in the pages of that magazine. "After that, I came to New York for a weekend with my mom; I was 15 and had just started high school. I went to a casting at Calvin Klein and went up to meet Francisco Costa, the designer, with my mom waiting downstairs. I was really nervous – a shy, skinny and awkward 15-year-old – and I didn't think it went that well. By the time I got downstairs, my mom was on the phone to my agent, jumping up and down and crying, 'Karlie, you got it!'."
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For most, starting your career as a teenager would be a bewildering experience. But for Kloss, it was different. "I was so protected," she says. "Every step of the way from that point on I had my mom or my dad, or my uncle or aunt or my grandmother – somebody from my family always. And if a family member couldn't come on a trip with me, I brought my teacher. It was almost a joke at a certain point, but I got to travel the world and share it with my loved ones."
Surrounding herself with family and friends has always been an important way to live for Karlie. As for the current obsession with being in a #girlsquad, she doesn’t seem as convinced as a certain Ms. Swift. When Karlie calls you a friend she means it, whether it has a pithy hashtag or not. ‘If you have one person in your life that you connect with then you’re lucky. If you have a group of friends that you have that connection with then you’re especially lucky, and if you have people in your family you feel that way about then you’ve really won the game.’ She claims to be the same person with her hometown girlfriends as she is with her glamorous crowd of A-list besties, but says the only time she noticeably changes is when she takes on a character on a shoot or is about to step out on a runway: "I love the performance aspect of being a model, but otherwise I try to be who I am."
Her modeling career has certainly taken off; she was a Victoria’s Secret Angel for quite a while, among her many other After appearing exclusively gigs. Despite achieving the sort (she was paid not to walk of success and single-name for any other brand) in the recognition of the generation Calvin Klein show at 2007's of supermodels before her, she New York fashion week, hasn't inherited any of their Kloss – with mother in tow attitude. Instead, she is sweetly – was flown to Florence to self-deprecating, calling herself meet the Gucci design team, a "giant.” But such self-effaceTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss by who wanted her to be their ments seem to radiate from Mikael Jansson for Vogue, March 2015 exclusive model for Milan Kloss, who is known in the fashion week. "It was the first industry as 'the nice one'. time I'd ever left the country. She is flattered by the reputaMy mom had studied in Florence when she was in college, so it was a retion, and puts it down to her family, and the small community in which she ally special moment for us – to bring her back to Florence." was raised. She says, and you can't help believe she is being sincere, that she doesn't think she's "that different from a lot of people".
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ut, Karlie is different. She lovingly refers to herself and her generation as “generation slashie.” “I certainly relate to this desire to ‘do it all’ and I’m sure many of you reading this do too, because for us millennials the pressure to take advantage of every possible opportunity that comes our way is real. We are indeed ‘generation slashie” – but Karlie takes it to the extreme as a model/entrepreneur/philanthropist/student/coder. Being a leader of “generation slashie” isn’t enough for Karlie, though. She sees herself in multiple dimensions, in which being a successful person means being that way in all aspects of life. “You know, I really want to do it all. I have grand ambitions to have a successful career, and have a successful personal life, and make a meaningful impact on the world.”
My golden rule is keep it simple.
A CLASSIC BURBERRY TRENCH OR CHANEL handbag are my fail-safes.
Karlie’s Klassy Kounseling: Karlie has received a lot of fashion advice throughout the course of her career. Her most memorable piece of advice came from designer Alexander McQueen. “[He] gave me the best fashion advice. He said ‘don’t let the dress wear you; you wear the dress’.” She’s taken that to heart by letting her effortless style speak for itself. “My golden rule is keep it simple. A classic Burberry trench or Chanel handbag are my fail-safes.” Her fashion icons include Grace Kelly and Princess Diana. “I would have loved to inherit Princess Diana’s closet. She always looked effortlessly chic, even with those shoulder pads.” svm
Special thanks to TIP- Europe. Karlie for 2016 ELLE UK
Karlie provides computer coding scholarship for teen girls.
Selfie with older sister, Kimberly, and her mom, Tracy.
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Elizabeth Martin, a Brookstone graduate, moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Manhattan in the Summer of 2013 with the hopes of starting her own lighting line. New York proved to welcome new designers with open arms. She was continually encouraged to keep moving forward and today she is the proud owner of Sullivan + Phenix.
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lizabeth Martin packed her bags and headed to New York City when she was 29. Interested in starting a new career and adventurous life in the city, Elizabeth went to work at a high-end home store in the heart of Soho. The Brookstone grad's position at Calypso St. Barth Home allowed her to explore her passion for interior design and work personally with top designers. During her time there, Elizabeth was able to work on multiple projects within New York City and out in the Hamptons. She fell in love with lighting and was determined to learn more about chandeliers. She made another career move, this time to an international lighting showroom in Upper Manhattan. She was able to work with world famous hotel chains like W Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton. Yet, she still was not satisfied. Admittedly stubborn, Elizabeth didn't like the idea of working for anyone else. So, she struck out on her own and started her line of handmade, high-end chandeliers, Sullivan + Phenix. Elizabeth spoke to SVM about creating her own line, her inspirations and even offered some tips on how to decorate your home. Even though you offered interior design assistance to clients at a high-end home store in downtown New York City, you transitioned into designing chandeliers. Why did you focus on them over anything else? Moving to New York was a bold move for me. I was 29, and indecisive about what direction I wanted to go career wise. The most exciting part of it all for me was that the world was my oyster. In New York, everything is about who you know when it comes to getting a job. Somehow, with the help of some friends, I landed interviews with a few of the top companies in New York City. As much as I tried to get excited about a position in the ritzy Upper East Side of Manhattan, at the end of the day it wasn’t my passion. Still searching for the niche that fit me best, I decided to take a job in Soho at a fabulous high-end home store there.
jobs to creating your own line? Most everyone with a brain that is creative would tell you that we think and operate differently than most people. Truthfully, I can be a little stubborn and I have never really liked anyone to telling me what to do. Obviously this doesn’t work very well in the workplace; so being fortunate enough to work for myself was like a weight being lifted off of my shoulders. I am constantly coming up with ideas and dreaming of new designs for my chandeliers. I definitely have found my passion, and I think a creative outlet in life is one of the best things you can have in my opinion. Sullivan + Phenix is such an interesting name, how did you come up with it? I really thought long and hard about what I wanted to name my company. I started making chandeliers in my Soho apartment in New York on Sullivan St, which is where the first part of the name comes from. Moving back home to Georgia after my time there was mostly to continue to pursue and grow my business. When I first moved back, I was making my chandeliers out of my apartment at the Eagle & Phenix mills in Columbus. So the name is a combination of the start of my company in New York, and then the continuation of it when I moved. What style would you say your chandelier line represents? I would say the line represents a traditional style with a touch of glam. I definitely have a girly side, so I think the pieces are very feminine as well. I have always loved gold, and I think that aspect also adds elegance to spaces where the chandeliers are hung. I like the idea of a timeless look, where clients will always love their pieces and they won’t become a fad that eventually goes out of style. Who do you consider your greatest creative influences? I love designers who aren’t afraid to take risks. My favorite thing when I go into someone’s home are those “wow” pieces that almost make you gasp at how fabulous they are. This could be anything from a unique piece of art, to a pop of color in an unexpected place.
I fell in love with all of the beautiful chandeliers that we had hanging in the store. I started to brainstorm and realized that handmade chandeliers were somewhat of an untapped market. I have always wanted to work for myself, so it was there that my idea was born and I became determined to make my dream a reality. How have you liked transitioning from working for other people in other
I also love mixing different textures in a room. That said, I would have to say that Kelly Wearstler is definitely one of my greatest creative influences. Another would be my sister, Lulie Wallace! I cannot say enough about how much I admire her, and her work, and how far she has come in her career. She is definitely an inspiration to me, and I can only hope that one day I will flourish as much as she has over the years.
I love designers who aren’t afraid to take risks.
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NAME GAME All of Elizabeth pieces are named after her friends. Some of the more recent names of her new pieces are French names.
Your travels have taken you all over the world. Do you recommend any one destination over the others as a great place to buy home goods? I think that choosing a place to travel is specific to what exactly you are looking for. If you are more into traditional pieces, the flea market in Paris is a mecca of amazing antiques and all kinds of accessories for your home. This is on my bucket list for sure to spend as much time as possible scouring the market for one of a kind treasures. Two of my most recent trips were beyond amazing. The first one being to Morocco. I can’t even put into words the sensory overload that you experience in this North African country. I was beyond excited at the opportunity to get to explore everything that this place had to offer. The rugs there were unreal. I didn’t consider myself much of a rug person until I was able to flip through all of the handmade ones in the medina in Fez. Plus, the rugs are much less expensive than they are in the US. I have to admit, I smuggled 5 back home with me that were stuffed in a suitcase. Last month, I traveled to Tulum, Mexico. This is an up and coming travel destination for young folks. Again, I was in awe at the market there, drooling mainly over the embroidered pillows, and the hand woven blankets. The next places on my list to travel would be India and Thailand.
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It is like a piece of JEWELRY that is hanging in your HOME. Finally, which Sullivan + Phenix chandelier do you consider a must buy? I am a little biased because I am the designer, and I want my clients to love them all! The most popular pieces so far are the Laney and the Riley chandeliers. Please stay tuned because there are some new pieces I am designing at the moment and more fun colors and shapes to come! svm SVM
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SOUTH CASTLES EXCLUSIVE
Caroline Castles, a Brookstone alumna, started a vegan and ecofriendly clothing line right out of college. Her love of the coast, fashion and the environment converged into her wildly successful company, South Castles.
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aroline Castles is former army brat that spent close to a decade of her life right here in Columbus. Born in California and now living in coastal Wilmington, Caroline is inspired constantly by the beach and her friends. Her lifelong love of the environment and entrepreneurial spirit led her to create the South Castles brand. With the help of her mother and sister, natural fashionistas and designers, Caroline set up the company in hopes of creating a line of clothing for the quintessential Castles Babe. South Castles is ecofriendly and cruelty free—using alternative and recyclable materials. Caroline’s brand is well known for their swimwear line. Today, South Castles offers swimwear, intimates, dresses, rompers and many more options for the Castles Babe. Caroline sat down with SVM to speak about her journey into fashion design.
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Can you tell us about how you got into designing fashion? What was the inspiration behind South Castles? Creativity runs in our family. My mom used to make my sisters’ and I’s clothes when we were young, and she’s always had a strong talent for interior design, sewing and designing window treatments and upholstery design. My sisters are very artistic, and my sister, Taylor, went to school for fashion merchandising and design, with a focus on technical design. I went to school for Entrepreneurship and Business Development at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The semester before my senior year, All students in the EBD program present an initial elevator pitch for a business idea. I initially pitched a Vegan clothing company, produced mostly from repurposed vintage clothing. The professor loved the idea, and insisted I build upon it and take it to the next level. So, during my senior year, I developed this idea further and wrote an extensive business plan and investors presentation. After I graduated, I continued to pursue this idea, which eventually evolved into South Castles, vegan clothing and
I was a bit of a TOMBOY when I was younger, and while some of MY SISTERS were very much into STYLE AND FASHION, and even took sewing lessons, I was never very interested in ANY ASPECT of it. swimwear. Initially I got quite a bit of advice and direction from my mom and sister on sewing and design. I was lucky to have them, and I was very lucky to have a natural talent for both sewing and design as well.
Blogger Jill De Conti wearing South Castles in Bali.
What was the inspiration behind South Castles? The inspiration behind South Castles came from many different places – my family, friends, professors, and Wilmington itself (living at the beach) to name a few. The original name of South Castles was CastlesCouture. However, after the brand began to evolve and less items were actually considered “couture”, as we were making many of each style for wholesale and retail purposes, we rebranded and changed the name to South Castles. Nevertheless, the name has always sort of been a namesake for a family of all women. Did you always know you wanted to go into fashion? I did not always know I wanted to go into fashion. Honestly, I was a bit of a tomboy when I was younger, and while some of my sisters were very much into style and fashion, and even took sewing lessons, I was never very interested in any aspect of it. I also changed my major many times in college. Originally I wanted to major in environmental science. I have always been very interested in the environment, which is one reason South Castles is a vegan clothing company. However, once I settled into the business school and the entrepreneurship program, and was very confident that was the field I should be in, fashion and business naturally went hand in hand for me. SVM
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s there a single collection or piece that you feel embodies everything South Castles is all about? Honestly, I’m not sure there is a single collection or piece that I feel embodies everything South Castles is about. We have a very broad product line. I think this is because we offer both clothing and swim, and also like to give our customers a wide variety of options at any one time. I will say the styles that really stand out as making South Castles, South Castles, are the Jumpsuits, Rompers and Maxi Dresses. Styles like the Cut-Out Maxi Dress and the Deep V Jumpsuit are some that initially brought attention to the line. However, most recently, our swimwear has stolen the show, and now represents the top 1-3 best selling styles overall, with 4-8 best selling styles being Maxi Dresses, Rompers and Jumpsuits. South Castles is both vegan and eco-friendly. Why did you decide to make your clothes so environmentally conscious? To begin with, I’d like to answer the obvious question that many people ask: How can a clothing line be vegan? South Castles is vegan because we do not use any materials that come from or are bi-products of animals. We do not use leather, fur, silk, wool or blends of any of these. We also steer clear of harmful chemicals and dyes. I have always been very passionate about the environment. To me, it seems like a no-brainer. Processes like tanning leather use very harsh chemicals and are terrible for the environment, the people that complete the process, as well as the families that live downstream from where this is done. Skinning animals for fur is just cruel and unnecessary.
Breezy romper from the 2016 SpringSummer Lookbook. Caroline and her father enjoying a day on the water.
All of your clothes are handmade here in America. Could you tell us a little bit more about why that is important for you and your brand? There are many reasons why made in America is important for us. Although we are still a small company, I think it’s important to promote keeping jobs in the United States. Additionally, there is a good deal of concern about human rights issues in some factories overseas, including safety concerns, child labor, unfair pay and unjust treatment of the workers. It’s hard to oversee these issues when many company’s don’t actually see the conditions of the factories they use, and safety and employee standards are much more lax in many countries. Keeping our production in the U.S. isn’t always the easy route, but it is important to us and to most of our customers. You promote the “Castles babe” lifestyle. What do she and her life look like? The “Castles Babe” is timeless and mysterious. She’s well traveled and cultured. She’s environmentally conscious, and takes care of her body and her mind. She loves music, and has just a bit of a rebellious side. She cares deeply about her family and friends. She is free spirited and courageous.
One of the swimming suit pieces from the fall- winter 2016 line.
You graduated from Brookstone in 2006 before moving to Wilmington, North Carolina for school. Is there anything you miss about Columbus? I mostly miss the people in Columbus. During my childhood and teen years my father, Ret. Col. John Castles II, was in the Army so we moved 15 times, everywhere from Texas to Alaska. Columbus was one place we lived in longer than most. Moving there 3 separate times, living there a total about 6 years, so it felt very homey for me there. Finish this sentence: The best thing about the South is…Definitely the weather! svm
The “Castles Babe” is timeless and mysterious. SHE’S WELL TRAVELED AND CULTURED. SHE’S ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS,
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Columbus is a place of rich culture, art and expression. The exquisite works of art in our community each have a unique story, an interesting naissance and heritage. Join SVM as we put them on exhibit for you.
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light of Europa depicts the mythological beginning of Europe. Greek mythology tells the story of Europa, a beautiful Phoenician princess, and her journey to Crete, the earliest European civilization. According to ancient legend, the god Zeus disguised himself as an enchanting white bull so he could entice Europa away. She was so captivated by the bull that she climbed on its back. The dastardly bull rushed to the ocean and swam westward to Crete, away from Europa’s life in Phoenicia. Upon her arrival to Crete, Europa had three sons, including Minos, the future King of Crete. Legend, and the ancient Greeks,
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consequently crowned her the mother of Europe. Artist Paul Manship crafted the Flight of Europa in 1925. The gilt bronze cast depicts the story of Europa’s abduction. Eros, known as Cupid, gently whispers in Europa’s ear, while the leaping dolphins assist Zeus on his journey to Crete. Paul Manship chose the patterned marble base to convey a sense of crashing waves. Ensuring authenticity, Manship even inspected vessels from the Minoan era of Crete to shape the bull’s form. The Columbus Museum’s gilded casting is one of only five in existence and was acquired with the help of a Friend of the Museum and The Crowley Foundation Acquisition Fund. svm
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BILL CURRY EXCLUSIVE
Coach Bill Curry has played many different roles in his life from coach to author to everything in betweeen. Even as a last round NFL draft pick in the 1960s, Bill had the opportunity to learn about leadership from some of the greatest coaches in NFL history. In September, Bill brings his leadership knowledge to the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum.
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THE PLAYER As a player, Bill learned the game from such legendary masters as Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. He snapped the ball to a who's who list of quarterbacks, including Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, and Billy Lothridge.
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ill Curry has surrounded himself with great leaders. From Vince Lombardi and Willie Davis to Bobby Dodd, Bill has seen the gamut. He was born in Georgia during World War Two and married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1965 and went on to play in the NFL for a number of years before becoming a sportscaster and coach. Today, Bill travels the country sharing his gridiron wisdom. Over the course of his life, Bill has seen a lot of things and met a lot of people. His collective experience as a player, coach, sports analyst, author, father and grandfather has given him a unique outlook on life. He believes strongly in positive thought and equality, but most importantly in the power of quality leaders. Bill sat down with SVM to speak about his leadership philosophy and life lessons in preparation for his upcoming visit to Columbus for September’s Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum. You’ve had many different roles in your life, from player to coach to ESPN analyst to author. Which has had the largest impact on your leadership style? Good question, no one has ever asked me that. The role that had the biggest influence by far, not only on how I might teach leadership, but by how I conduct my life, was of mentor, coach, which for me, includes father and husband. The coach has responsibility not just for the performance of the team on the field, but literally for the lives, the education and the value system of everybody on the team and then when it comes to family then you can take that and redouble it. So, the role as mentor has been the most important to me.
Georgia State coach Bill Curry, left, talks with Alabama coach Nick Saban prior to their NCAA college football game, Nov. 18, 2010, at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
But, at Georgia Tech, in the early eighties, when we were having such a difficult time, before we had built the program into the type of academicathletic exemplar that it should be, we spent a lot of time thinking and talking about such things. One of our coaches one day, Don Lindsey, said "I don't think anybody around here knows what a leader is," and I said
What do you believe are the key tenants of being a good leader? There's no standard definition of what a leader ought to be because there are so many scenarios in which leaders have to function.
A leader is a consistent, powerful, positive presence. PERIOD. NO EXCUSES, NO ALIBIS, NO NOTHING.
Just a consistent, power positive presence. "Well, I'll tell you what, shut that door," the whole staff was in the room, "We're not leaving until we come up with our definition of [what] a leader is." So we did and after several hours of looking at all the definitions – and there are so many definitions now, you can almost pick any kind of whatever is convenient for you and we refused to do that – but what we came up this: in our program, a leader is a consistent, powerful, positive presence. Period. No excuses, no alibis, no nothing. Just a consistent, powerful positive presence.
UK head football coach Bill Curry posed with freshman quarterback Pookie Jones during a photo session during football picture day on Aug. 9, 1990.
Over the course of your life, you’ve come into contact with many different great leaders both on and off the field. Which of your mentors left the greatest mark on your life? The person that's left the greatest mark on my life is my wife Carolyn. I'll make a long story short: I decided in grammar school that I was going to marry her. She was not the least bit interested. She was a great student and the prettiest girl in the world and I was a short, fat kid who was in trouble all the time. But, over six years of persistence, we finally started dating when we were seniors in high school and were married three years later. Last December, we celebrated our 53rd wedding anniversary. She is a great leader. You played and coach football for different teams across the country, is there any team that you remember the most? Why? Georgia Tech. I went there unheralded, very unheralded, really an infant, I was 17-yearsold, but very immature. We had a great coach there. I just have been exposed to so many incredible leaders and Bobby Dodd was the coach [at Tech]. He made us go to class; he made us study; he made us SVM
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( Cont.) learn to sit on the front row and take notes. That was all new to me. I had been a lazy high school student. Georgia Tech, the discipline of walking up that hill and going to every class and fighting my heart out for four years to earn a spot in the team. I didn't start a game until the fourth game of my fourth year. If you go to Georgia Tech to play football, two things can be guaranteed. You're going to learn how to work. You're going to learn how to think.
Bill played for the Gren Bay Packers in 28 games from 1965-66, including the NFL Championship game and Super Bowl I.
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our most recognizable work is your book, Ten Men You Meet in The Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life. I know it’s hard to choose, but if you had to pick one, which man was the most impactful? That's impossible, but in the context of the times, both the times in the mid-sixties and the times today, it would have to be Willie Davis. It was a time of great division, racially, and the greatest attribute [Vince] Lombardi had was that he would not tolerate racism. So, we had more African American players than any other team, by far. Also, nobody could beat us, ever. We won every Sunday. One day Willie said to me: "I've been watching you in practice, Bill, and I like your effort, you've got the chance to make our team and I'm going to help you." And I said, "You're what, you're going to help me?" He said "When you can't take it another minute, when Lombardi is screaming profanity in your face," which he did, "when the other guys are tearing your head off," which they did, "and you don't think you can make it, you come find me and I'll get you through it." We called him Dr. Feel-Good. Sure enough, I'd get beat up and I'd start feeling sorry for myself and I'd run and find no. 87 and I'd say "How you feel, old man?" He [would] say "Feel good, man. You can do it, you can do it." He said "When you can't take it, I'll get you through it." So, what did that mean to a terrified white kid who had never been in a huddle with an African American person, ever? It changed my life. It just didn't help me play in the NFL, I could never look at another human being in the way I had. I'm forever indebted to that great, great man.
Kentucky Athletics Director C. M. Newton introduces Bill Curry as the head coach, 1990.
Can you tell us about the most defining moment in your life? Well there would be two. I've already spoken about my love and respect for Carolyn Curry, but the two most defining moments in our lives were when Kristen Curry, in 1967, and Billy Curry, in 1970, were placed in our arms. Those were the defining moments.
The Atlanta native was introduced at Georgia State on June 12, 2008, eight weeks after the football program was officially launched on April 17.
You’re a big believer in positive thought and the power it has on people’s lives. Why do you see that as a vital habit in life? Because we are what we think. You become what you believe. If you believe hatred and division is the way of the world, and you choose to align yourself with that, then that is precisely what you will become. You'll be a bitter, vengeful, negative person. There's a group of people that I call the Fellowship of the Miserable. They love to see us so they can tell us what a rotten day it is going to be. If we believe them, if we listen to them, very soon we're one of them because they're clever and they're good recruiters. Here's what we do wit them: we love them, we pray for them, we avoid them at all costs. Last questions, what’s the best thing about living in the south? ...that each of us has an opportunity to make a difference in changing the old, crushing foolishness of racial divisiveness. svm Special thanks to Columbus State University
You become what you believe. If you believe hatred and division is the way of the world, and you choose to align yourself with that,
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THE AMAZON EXOTIC DESTINATION
Named after female warriors of Greek mythology, the Amazon is a place of near mythical status. What traveler hasn't imagined a trip to the Amazon, not only to admire the towering trees and awesome river, but to enter, in a real sense, the very life spring of the planet, the source of so much of the air we breath, the water we drink and the weather we rely on? By Anna Logan
MYTHICAL The Amazon is home to as many as 80,000 plant species from which more than 40,000 species play a critical role in regulating the global climate and sustaining the local water cycle. Soviewsmag.com
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HISTORY The Amazon basin has been continuously inhabited for at least 10, 000 years, possibly more. Its earliest inhabitants were stone-age peoples, living in hundreds of far-flung tribes, some tiny, others numbering in the tens of thousands. It was from the west that Europeans explorers first arrived. In 1541 a Spanish expedition from Quito, led by Gonzalo Pizarro, ran short of supplies while exploring east of the Andes in what is today Peru. Pizarro’s cousin Francisco de Orellana offered to take 60 men along with the boats from the expedition and forage for supplies. De Orellana floated down the Rio Napo to its confluence with the Amazon, near Iquitos (Peru), and then to the mouth of the Amazon. Along the way his expedition suffered numerous attacks by Indians.
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Today, the 1.4 billion acres of forest covers eight developing countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. The Amazon Basin alone, 2.6 million square miles, makes up 40% of the South American continent. While the Rainforest is in constant state of threat from many of these developing nations, thousands of people have joined forces to fight for its protection. This unexplored and untapped exotic playground is the perfect place for an eco-vacation.
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EXPLORE MamirauA Sustainable Development Reserve: This reserve is located a short distance from Tefé, accessible by air and boat. Mamirauá, which encompasses 4,401 square miles of pristine várzea, a forest ecosystem that floods seasonally, offers guests the unique opportunity to experience the Amazon Rainforest as it was originally intended. When the water rises during the months of May to June, visitors can paddle their canoes through dense forests. When it is low, guests have the opportunity to hike and fish more easily. The reserve is home to over 400 bird species and 45 mammal species, so visiting is a must for nature lovers. Encontro das Aguas: Just a few miles outside of Manaus lies one of the most interesting wonders of the Amazon. The Encontro des Águas, the Meeting of the Waters, is where the black tributary of the Amazon, the Rio Negro, and the lighter tributary, the Rio Solimões, converge. Instead of mixing, these rivers run side by side and maintain their color. The striking black and white waters have been a source of inspiration for Brazilian artists for thousands of years. Today, the black and white swirl design can be found all over the country.
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River Cruises: River cruises are quickly becoming the most popular way to visit the Amazon. While the Peruvian Amazon river cruises are known for their luxury, the Brazilian river cruises are not far behind. These excursions give guests the opportunity to be surrounded by water. Guests can get out and swim or fish in the river, or hang their hammock up and relax as they float down the mighty Amazon. Viewing the Amazon Rainforest by boat gives visitors an immersive experience that is unmatched. If a multiday river cruise is not something you’re interested in, many visitors opt for single day charters that leave Manaus daily.
5 7 1- The the Amazon River drains about 2.722 sq mi, or roughly 40 percent of South America. 2- Tree climbing near Manaus. 3- The Milk frog rarely exceed 3 inches in length. 4- Encontro Das Aguas or Meeting of the Waters, where the black Rio Negro river, which flows through the city, meet the sandy colored Amazon River. 5- Amazing views on a River Cruise. 6- Mamiraua sustainable reserve. 7- The Manaus Opera House.
Amazon Tree Climbing: Take a day off the water and head into the canopy with the Amazon Tree Climbing Company. They offer a more adventurous way to see the beautiful Amazon Rainforest. The tree climbs promise to immerse participants in a whole new world, putting them at eyelevel with the dense Amazon canopy. This experience gives guests a better understanding of the biodiversity and beauty that can be found within the Rainforest. SVM
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CUISINE Pato No Tucupi: A traditional dish of the Belém area, a city that is considered the northern gateway to the Amazon, pato no tucupi is a duck based dish. The duck, or pato in Portuguese, is boiled or simmered with the traditional tucupi. Tucupi is a yellow colored sauce that is extracted from a staple of the Amazon diet, the manioc root, which is much like a cassava root. Together, the duck and the tucupi are simmered, along with an herbal and citrus flavored herb known as jambu, to create a delicious blend of flavors. Tambaqui: Travelers to the Amazon will encounter multiple fish dishes at any one seating. The tambaqui fish, native to the Amazon basin, is a popular choice for the river based cuisine. This large fish runs an average of three feet long and weighs up to 65 lbs fully grown. The tambaqui feeds on fruits and seeds that fall into the river during the high water season. Each region of the Amazon prepares this delicious fish in different ways. In Belém, cooks tend to barbeque the ribs of the fish and serve it with a side of leafy greens. In Manaus, the popular dish is a chowder-based dish known as Caldeirada de Tambaqui. Açai na Tigela: This dish is popular throughout Brazil. The açai berry is native to the Amazon region and full of delicious flavors. It has made its way into the larger market over the recent years, but is a traditional Brazilian fruit. The dish, which translates from Portuguese to mean “açai in a bowl", is served cold. While its preparation varies depending on the region of the Amazon, the sweet version combines frozen açai berries, bananas, honey, ice and topped with granola. This tasty treat is a great way to end any meal.
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LODGING Uakari Lodge: The foremost luxurious hotel in the Mamirauá Preserve, the Uakari is both ecofriendly and high end. An outpost of five floating bungalows, the Uakari has won multiple awards from National Geographic, Lonely Planet and Tripadvisor just to name a few. Stays are available in four and seven night packages. www.uakarilodge.com.br | (55) 97.3343.4160 Cristalino Lodge: Another award winning ecolodge, the Cristalino Lodge combines simple elegance with native designs. The 18 bungalows are situated upon the beautiful Cristalino River in the Southern Amazon region. The state of the art resort offers an impressive array of amenities including wi-fi, a world class dining experience with views of the beautiful Rainforest, a floating deck that allows guests to submerge themselves in the Amazonian ambiance and so many more options. The lodge built two 165 ft. towers from which guests can get an exclusive view of the Amazon canopy. www.cristalinolodge.com.br | (55) 11.3071.0104 Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: Just outside of Manaus, lies the jewel of the Amazon. Anavilhanas is an upscale and cozy lodge located within the Anavilhanas National Park on the banks of the Rio Negro. The 22 bungalows on the property range from luxurious to elegant. The lodge also offers a pool that overlooks the Rio Negro and its surrounding islands, a 42 ft. tall observation deck, a TV lounge and a floating deck over the Rio Negro. They include ground transfer to the resort via a scenic hydroplane flight over the islands and through the majestic Amazon. www.anavilhanas.com/wordpress/en | (55) 92.3365.1180
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COLUMBUS HERITAGE Every city in the world has a beginning. Those that have survived the tests of time were only able to do so by people that saw promise and endless potential in the city, and the people, itself.
ROOTS Captain Philip T. Schley 1798-1862
Philip's parents brought him to Jefferson County in Georgia when he was a child and he completed his education in Louisville and Augusta.
William Jefferson Bickerstaff, Frances VivianJr. Brooking 1850-1924 1808-1852
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Captain Philip T. Schley came to Columbus at the insistence of his brother William- the 18th Governor of Georgia - to be an active warrior in the Creek Wars. Philip T. was the Captain of the Muscogee Blues and also a great planter and lawyer.
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By Anna Logan he Schley family has been an established pillar of the Columbus community for quite some time. Captain Philip T. Schley came to Columbus in 1835, less than ten years after the city was founded per a mandate by the Georgia State Legislature. The Schley family journeyed far from their roots in a small German town to become one of Columbus’ founding families.
The first American Schley, John Thomas Schley, emigrated from Germany in 1737. In Germany, J.T. Schley was a respected citizen of the city of Morzheim in Germany. The Schleys, Protestants, fled
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Germany after facing years of unrest following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 and a growing famine. After arriving in Maryland, J.T.’s son, John Jacob Schley, moved to Louisville, Georgia and settled the Georgian branch of the Schley family. John Jacob Schley had four sons who spread throughout the state. George Schley became a postmaster in Savannah, John Schley became a judge in Augusta, William Schley became the 18th Governor of Georgia and Captain Philip Thomas Schley led the Muscogee Blues in Columbus. Captain Philip T. Schley was born in 1798 and was educated as a lawyer. After the death of his first wife, Philip married Frances Vivian Brooking in SVM
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June of 1822. He and his brother George were very close. In 1835, William sent Philip to Columbus to help quell a rising tide of unrest amongst settlers and Creek Indians. Philip, a man with a strong sense of civic duty, was the captain of Columbus’ militia, the Muscogee Blues. The Muscogee Blues were the B Company of the Georgia Militia’s 66th regiment. As a captain of that unit, Philip oversaw many men and fought in the Creek War of 1836. One of these men was General Henry Lewis Benning, the namesake of Ft. Benning. Interestingly, General Benning’s only military experience prior to the Civil War was under Captain Philip Schley in the Muscogee Blues. More than just a military man, Philip Schley was also one of the most well known and respected members of the Free Masons. He and his brother William both served as the Grand Master of Georgia multiple times during their lives. Philip was Georgia’s Grand Master from 1836 to 1841 and again in 1843.
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Due in part to his Masonic connections, Philip was given the honor of laying the foundational stone in Temperance Hall in 1849. Temperance Hall served as Columbus’ theather and place of social gathering and fun prior to the opening of the Springer Opera House in 1871. In fact, in 1860 a young actor trying to gain fame graced the stage in a travelling production of Romeo + Juliet. John Wilkes Booth played opposite Mary Mitchell from October 1-11, 1860. When he was accidently shot by his costar on October 12, Booth was unable to continue his performances in Columbus.
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Captain Philip Schley and his wife Frances, both active in the Columbus social scene, had many children during their marriage. They were blessed with seven children, three girls and four boys. The girls were Emily Ann, Anna Maria and Rebecca Jackson Schley. All three of Philip’s daughters eventually married three Yankee brothers. Emily Ann married Jebez Whittlesey in March of 1848, while Anna and Rebecca had a double wedding to Cornelius Sheldon and Joseph Parker Whittlesey in March of 1853. According to members of the Schley family, Captain Philip was not too happy to marry his three beautiful daughters off to three Yankee brothers.
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Captain Philip T. Schley was born in 1798 and was educated as a lawyer.
AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS FIRST WIFE, PHILIP MARRIED FRANCES VIVIAN BROOKING IN JUNE OF 1822.
He and his brother George were very close.
Philip’s four sons carried on the Schley name in Columbus. Their names were Thomas B., Edward B., Philip Thomas and George Schley. All four of the sons served in General Lee’s Northern Virginia Army during the Civil War. Edward Schley served as a surgeon during the war. Thomas, the oldest of Philip’s sons, joined the war movement late. He was exempted from service initially, as his plantation supplied provisions to the Confederate Army. Thomas’ plantation was vital in preserving the strength of the Confederate Army’s supply line.
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Thomas’s life is the focus of an upcoming book called Dear Eliza, which tells the story of his last days during the Civil War. Thomas was killed during the Crater Fight at Petersburg, Virginia in 1864. Dear Eliza contains the love letters between Thomas and his wife, Eliza Eliott Greene. During the war, Eliza was left to tend to the plantation and the correspondence between the two paint a picture of a loving and gentle couple.
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Captain Philip Thomas Schley died a year before his eldest son, at the age of 64, in 1862. He was remembered as a man of great honor, both in his military career and in his personal life. svm Special thanks to Dr. Philip Schley
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1- The Schley Family Library at Emory University. 2- Philip T. Schley was a Mason, holding the offices of Grand Master 1834-41, Grand High Priest 1854-62 and Illustrious Grand Master 1854-62. 3- Illustration of the 1836 Creek Wars. 4- A young Philip Schley.5- Governor William Schley. 6- Thomas Schley, son of Philip T. 7- Eliza Schley, wife of Thomas Schley. 8- Historic Marker on 2nd Avenue at 15th Street.
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Rock The Vote
Americans have forgotten that becoming president is not a one man, or even one team, effort. Most successful presidential campaigns are supported by the rich and powerful. The following families have enough power and resources to rock the vote. By Anna Logan
THE SCOOP: Even as another failed republican presidential candidate, John McCain still wields quite a bit of power in the party. Senator McCain is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces and a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, among his other committee positions. His wife and daughter, Cindy and Meghan have been outspoken political advocates of many different causes. Cindy is a loud voice in the pro-life circle, while daughter Meghan has been trying to usher in a new age of republicanism.
THE SCOOP: Warren Buffett is the third richest person in the world. Even though he refuses to donate to Super PACs on principle, Buffett and his family are no strangers to donating to political causes. He and his children all regularly donate to charities and causes, notably Planned Parenthood, and even organizations like Nuclear Threat Initiative. Warren’s venture into politics was highlighted by his 2008 role as an advisor to President Obama. However, he has been vocal about keeping his political action and donations on a lower level than his infamous republican counterparts, the Koch brothers.
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THE BUFFETTS Affiliation: Democrat
Affiliation: Republican
Hometowm: Nebraska
THE SCOOP: Andrew Cuomo is currently serving his second term as the Governor of New York, while his brother Chris is currently an anchor for CNN. The political duo learned their political savvy from their father, Mario Cuomo. Mario, also a former Governor of New York who passed away in 2015, twice faced push from inside the Democratic party to run for president. The Cuomo dynasty might not be moving to 1600 Pennsylvania soon, but don’t doubt their power as Chris controls the CNN airwaves and Andrew has been called as one of New York’s most sufficient governor in quite sometime.
THE SCOOP: The failed 2012 bid for the White House certainly isn’t Jon Huntsman’s last. The former Ambassador to China and Utah governor heads the Huntsman clan, which has been dubbed the most photographic family in politics. He and his wife, Mary Kaye, are parents to their brood of seven. Their daughter Abigail is a noted Fox News commentator, among her many other journalist positions over the years. The Huntsman family is set to be even more influential in the future, as Jon and co. look to a potential stint in the White House.
THE HUNTSMANS Affiliation: Republican
Hometowm: Arizona
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THE SCOOP: Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been all over the political map. He was a lifelong democrat until 2001, when he became a Republican. However, since 2007 he has identified himself as an independent. Thanks to his successful business, Bloomberg LP, and his political capital as the consecutive three term mayor of New York City, Michael has thrown his money and power behind many different causes. He is a staunch believer in gun control and climate change. As the sixth richest person in the United States, Michael can afford to back multiple political causes.
THE SCOOP: Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam are infamous in the GOP community, referred to as the “GOP Kingmakers.” The billions he has made running the largest Las Vegas Casino Company has let him give generously to countless republican campaigns. Some of his more famous recipients have been George W. Bush, Carly Fiorina, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney. In the 2012 election, Adelson and his family spent over $100 million in an attempt to defeat the incumbent President Obama. Recently, the Adelsons threw their support behind Donald Trump.
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THE ADELSONS Affiliation: Republican
Affiliation: Independent
Hometowm: Nevada
THE SCOOP: The Sulzberger dynasty has managed to do what many families in publishing have not, maintain control of their paper. The New York Times still has a lot of weight in presidential elections. The Gray Lady is notorious for giving her blessing to one candidate in each election, while simultaneously making life uneasy for the other. As such, the publisher of The Times has a lot of weight in the political process. In January 2016, The Times made the choice to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, throwing another and heavier hat into her ring.
THE SCOOP: This family of right-wingers has been dubbed by some as “The New Kochs.” The patriarch, Richard DeVos, started the global marketing company Amway. Richard and his son Dick, along with Dick’s wife, have focused their earnings on backing conservative candidates notorious for fighting Big Labor. Dick and Betsy’s foundation donates millions every year to conservative Christian groups like Focus on the Family. In 2006, Dick led a failed gubernatorial run in Michigan. This family is on the rise, constantly donating and trying to live up to their reputation as “The New Kochs.”
THE SULZBERGERS Affiliation: Democrat
Hometowm: New York
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Hometowm: New York
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THE SCOOP: The Walton family is best known for starting up their behemoth company, Wal-Mart. While no member currently serves in a political office, the family has donated to causes and campaigns across political lines. They were recently named the richest family in America by Forbes. They’ve donated traditionally to republican candidates, but the acting Walton matriarch, Alice, has continued to donate to Hillary Clinton’s campaigns since 2008. They will most likely continue to be a loud voice in the political arena as the country’s largest private employer.
THE SCOOP: Brothers Charles and David Koch’s storied history in American politics can be traced back to the Citizen’s United Supreme Court ruling, which allowed unlimited political donations. In the 2016 election alone, the brother’s conservative group plans to spend $900 billion dollars. Their budget is on par with what the two parties plan on spending themselves for their candidates. Koch Industries is the second largest private company in the United States and its leaders, Charles and David, are notorious for using that as political leverage.
THE WALTONS
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Affiliation: Republican & Democrat
Hometowm: Arkansas
Affiliation: Republican
THE SCOOP: Brothers Jim and Tom Steyer are both politically active. Jim Steyer is a well known California activist who founded a political advocacy group for children with his billionaire brother. Jim focuses more on children’s media issues—he is the founder of popular children’s media company Common Sense Media—while his brother is focused on climate change. Tom and his wife Kat Taylor founded the NextGEN Climate PAC. Both the brothers have donated quite a bit of money to the democratic party. NextGEN alone pledged over $70 million in the midterm elections.
THE SCOOP: Rupert Murdoch, born in Australia, now living in England, has become a household name across the world. The naturalized American citizen holds the keys to one of the countries largest media conglomerates that oversees 21st Century Fox and its subsidiaries, notable the Fox and Sky News networks. Fox News, a considerably conservative news network, has been unrelenting in their presidential election coverage. With Rupert’s older children taking over the 21st Century Fox Company, the Murdoch family will continue to control much of what the media presents and voters watch.
THE STEYERS Affiliation: Democrat
Hometowm: Kansas
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Midtown REVIVAL This historic Midtown home is on the market for the second time since 1939. The Georgian style house is centrally located in one of Columbus’ trendiest neighborhoods and in close proximity to the vibrant Downtown. By ANNA LOGAN Photos by Dough Roth Photography
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idtown is quickly becoming one of the hottest areas to live in Columbus. Just a short distance from Downtown, Midtown provides residents with the perfect opportunity to live, work and play all in the same area. North Columbus was once the place to be, but recent moves by the young, urban professionals who have been flooding the area have subverted that assumption. Columbus’ newest cohort of the young, wealthy and fun have chosen to invest their time and money into the rebirth of Midtown and Downtown. This beautiful historic home is located in the heart of that vibrant area. Midtown was built up during the 1920s; construction continued largely into the late 1950s. As such, the area is widely considered to be one of Columbus' first major residential areas. Today, the area is comprised of multiple neighborhoods and is home to six continuous national and state historic districts. Midtown represents a unique part of Columbus' identity. Surrounded by locally owned and operated shops and restaurants, Midtown is distinctively Columbus operating at its best.
MIDTOWN provides residents with the perfect opportunity to LIVE, WORK AND PLAY all inthe same area.
TOP: The living room beautifully displays the carefully curated pieces the Chris and his husband collected over the years. The artwork comes from Chris’ personal collection, and his favorite piece hangs above the mantle. The landscape work came directly from the Governor’s Mansion in Illinois. The comfortably ornate lounge chairs near the gas log fireplace were purchased from Hinson Galleries. The antique coffee table was purchased at Scott’s Antiques. One notable piece is tucked away in this room: the antique trunk that originated from the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Located in Wildwood, the Georgian house was built in 1939 and remained relatively untouched until it was purchased by Chris Harman and his husband. They were able to remodeled it, and have upgraded this traditionally decorated home to the highest standards. At 2,000 square feet of traditional elegance, the Wildwood home is a perfect fit for anyone.
RIGHT: The sunroom provides the perfect get away on a rainy day. The oversized club chairs were purchased from Hinson Galleries. The delightfully wild footstool was purchased at Scott’s Antiques. The linen drapes were custom made. This house is currently for sale. For more information please contact Melissa Thomas with Coldwell BankerKennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis. Melissa @melissathomashomes.com 706.256.1000 or 706.575.0669 SVM
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TOP: The sun filled master bedrrom features a beautiful mix of antique furniture and art, which was collected lovingly overtime by the couple. The antique-style four-post bed was purchased from EJ Victor and is dressed in a traditional matelasse coverlet with euro shams which match the draperies. BELOW: The soothing color scheme of the guest room leaves guests feeling very relaxed as they settle in for a night of deep sleep. Traditional bedding compliments the plaid silk draperies. This cozy retreat is sure to be the guest's fondest memory.
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TOP: The kitchen was completely revamped upon the arrival of new owners. The brand new, stainless steel appliances are JennAir from Daniel’s Appliances. The beautiful marble countertops were installed by Innovative Marble in Pine Mountain. The custom cabinetry located here and throughout the house was installed by Peach State Cabinets. The beautiful hardwood floors visible in this room and throughout the house came Columbus Flooring and More. BELOW: The effortlessly chic deck is directly off both the sunroom and the kitchen. This area was outfitted with furniture from Authenteak in Atlanta.
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Backyard: Chris is an avid landscaper and the backyard was his pet project while living in the hone. When they first moved in, Chris and his husband were shocked by the lack of plants in the backyard. Today, Chris has personally planted a veritable jungle of beautifully maintained plants. The beautiful hydrangeas and flowering shrubs perfectly accent the pristine green lawn.
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TALENT Carolyne has turned her great talent for creating beauty to home accessories and table linens, shoes, jewelry, luggage, floral arrangements, parties, interiors, gardens — and books.
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Socialite, fashion icon and garden master are just a few words that accurately describe Carolyne Roehm. This year’s featured guest speaker at Columbus Botanical Garden’s Garden Gala, Carolyne, sat down with SVM to dispense a little advice about life in the garden.
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arolyne Roehm has had a hand in everything from fashion design to interior decorating in her forty year career. She started out in New York City as a young fashion designer when Oscar de la Renta took her under his wing. She eventually ventured out to create her own line of clothing, but not before the New York social scene took notice. Carolyne has been able to serve on many different boards of many different charities during her tenure in New York. She made such a splash in both the social and fashion worlds that in 1986 Manolo Blahnik named an iconic shoe after her. This year, “The Carolyne” celebrates 30 years of timeless, fashionable elegance. Carolyne eventually decided to make her foray into gardening and writing; she is the author of twelve books on home and garden. The woman who Oprah once called “my mentor,” Carolyne is recognized the world over as one of the foremost voices in the home and garden lifestyle. She now has two homes, one in Connecticut and one in Charleston—she admits she is just now getting used to gardening and living in the South. Carolyne sat down with SVM to discuss her life at home and in the garden. You are the featured guest speaker at this year’s Garden Gala. Gardening and flowers are such a big part of your life. Why is gardening so important to you? I can’t imagine my life without gardening in it. Being in the garden grounds me, delights me and teaches me…..it is, in a way, a form of meditation—if one just learns to go with the flow.
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Fashion legend Bill Blas deemed her "the ultimate tastemaker"
How does gardening impact and improve anyone’s life? I think that gardening teaches discipline, but more importantly I have learned that you can’t out do Mother Nature! Studying nature is the perfect opportunity to learn self-expression and create with that knowledge on a beautiful canvas—and that is tremendously rewarding. Why did you leave the fashion industry to pursue a career in gardening and decorating? That is a long and rather sad story which I shall share some day. But the happy ending is that I ended up working in a universe that is as wonderful, if not even so more, as fashion.
I think that gardening teaches discipline, but more importantly
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or those who are interested in gardening and adding flowers to their home here in the South, what recommendations would you give? I am in the learning stages of that process myself. I decided to not try and replicate what I have at Weatherstone, [my home in Connecticut], but to celebrate what grows well in the south. I look at it as an opportunity to learn and use new elements in my Charleston garden. Your book, At Home in the Garden, is a must read for garden enthusiasts. What was your favorite part of creating this book? Definitely the photography. I got lost in the beauty of the garden, often spending hours and hours [photographing], and losing complete track of time. A new aspect of this absorption with my garden is manifested in the decision to learn to try paint my flowers. You’ve been able to travel all around the world, exposing yourself to many different types of gardens. Which type of garden is your favorite? I tend to favor more formal gardens. First on my list is the wonder of the landscape architect Le Notre at Vaux le Vicomptt, in France. Another favorite is Hidcote Manor, in the UK. That said, I can definitely find beauty in any green setting, be it the alpine terrain in Aspen or the bush land in Sydney. You are a big fan of decorating with blue and white, why is that? I think that blue and white is timeless and easy to pair with many styles and colors. Blue and white Chinoiserie has such a tremendous history, while looking fresh and modern in 2016. Your taste for interior decoration is well known around the world. Where do you get your inspiration and what are your favorite spaces to decorate? My inspiration comes from everything around me, mainly natural environments—colors in nature, pieces of art that I see, the beauty in seeing new places while traveling, along with my garden at home every day.
MY INSPIRATION COMES FROM EVERYTHING AROUND ME,
mainly natural environments—colors in nature, pieces of art that I see, the beauty in seeing new places while traveling
What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday when you are not working? It’s very unusual for me to set aside a full day without work, but I am slowly teaching myself the importance of this! A perfect day would always involve my beloved 5 dogs, a walk in my garden, followed by an afternoon working on my watercolors. What’s your idea of total happiness? Right now, on a grander scale, world peace and an end of violence. Closer to home, I am happiest at home, in my garden, with my pups, my mom and entertaining old friends. svm
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SECRET GARDEN What better a backdrop on warm summer southern afternoon to show off this season's darling dresses, cozy shorts and fitted pants, than the majestics grounds in Midtown Columbus created by Landscaper Greg Maddox? Photography by S.SAXON
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SVMFASHION lawn party You definitely will be a cutie in Sugar + Lips You’re a Cutie Maxi Dress. This fun resort-style pattern makes this dress the perfect thing to pack in your bag for one last trip to the beach. Complete the breezy look with Spear Earrings from CANVAS and a chic Blue Skies Clutch.
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SOUTHERN COMFORT You’re ready to hit the hot summer streets in this shorts and top combo. Pairing Show Me Your Mumu’s Carson Top with these stylish Wave Print Shorts by Jade let this outfit effortlessly translate from day to a night on the town. Add this pink necklace from Wynnifred Style Studios for that perfect pop of color.
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Brush off the end of summer blues in this off the shoulder Beautiful Soul Tunic by Black Bead. This great transitional dress is perfect for those months of the year when you’re trying to balance summer chic and fall fads. Pair some fun fringe with the outfit, like Bam Forever’s Fringe Purse, for the ultimate look.
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GARDEN OF DREAMS The Aquamarine Dress by Lavender Brown should be your go-to dress for any parties and events you have this summer. The fitted, yet flowy dress combines ultimate comfort and style for any girls night, date night or shindig on your calendar.
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SVMFASHION casual cool Seersucker is a southern summer staple. Show a little skin in this seersucker Adrienne off the shoulder top and complement it with a pair of classic white jeans from Angry Rabbit. Add the Hammered Square Cross Earrings by CANVAS for an extra touch of flair.
MODEL: Maggie Beasley for Ludlow Scout, www.ludlowscout.com HAIR AND MAKEUP: Megan Wood for 501 Salon Experience, 706.940.0451 501experience.com CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Dear Stella Boutique, 706.221.9025 www.dearstellaboutique.com, Wynnifred Style Studio, 706.221.9480, shopwynnifred.com SPECIAL THANKS: Halo Cosmetics; www.halocosmeticsusa.com, Greg Maddox Landscaping, 706.681.9724
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Who doesn’t love cheese? The creamy morsels are the perfect garnish to any meal, but can easily stand alone. In this addition of SVM, Chef Jamie Keating takes us on a journey to discover the true deliciousness of cheese, all while teaching us how to refine our palates for the best taste every time.
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hat is the proper etiquette to enjoy cheeses and charcuterie? How does one pursue the pastime of cheesemongering from novice to journeyman? Whether you are perusing the artisanal market, frequenting the local eatery or working with a local farmer, developing a sophisticated palate requires that you know how to assess cheese before committing to a purchase. This month’s feature gives you a quick guide to discovering the creamy morsels to which you are most inclined. When we talk about developing a taste for something, it is important not to get too heady or over-eager for instant expertise. Rather, the experience lies in the rapture of giving in to the senses and natural instincts. Trust what your eyes, nose and mouth are telling you.
effectively through the nose than with the tongue. The nose carries up to 10,000 different receptors to the brain, relaying messages of what you're smelling and tasting. These are what trigger emotional experiences when pampering the palate. A cheese’s fragrance indicates the style of its maturation, as well as the state of its culinary fitness. Many cheeses are best enjoyed at a cool room temperature, about 70°F, as colder storage temperatures (35°-40°F) stifle the full flavor profile, especially of complex dairy delights. If the cheese you are tasting is cold, break it up with cold washed hands in your palm. Warming it will expose the surface area, which is favorable for discerning the bouquet of flavors. Then inhale and enjoy the unique arrangement of odors.
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experience. A cheesemakers’ goal is to equalize the five human taste areas. Trust your palate. If you enjoy it, eat it! At Epic, we present an abundance of rotating cheeses and charcuterie to excite your appetite. Delight us by asking us about our selection, or let us choose a cheese experience for you. If you are serving your own cheese display, then it is my recommendation that you have a minimum of one of each of the variety of texture selections. These selections include soft, semi-firm and firm. Below you will see the characteristics of the tantalizing cheeses I have personally selected to showcase at Epic Restaurant. svm
Stone Fruits – Apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums and cherries Quince Pastes Assorted Jellies & Jams Fruit Preserves & Marmalades Toasted Nuts – Hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds and pistachios Stone-ground Mustard Balsamic Glaze
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Similar to wine, a tasting begins with the varietal (of milk – goat, cow, sheep, water buffalo or blend), continues to the body (rind and texture) and ends with sniffing and sampling (the flavor). Below, you’ll find the perfect cheese tasting guide. Be sure to try it out!
Note the color, texture, and overall look of the cheese: what color is the rind? Is the rind natural, bloomy, shiny, white, wrinkled, waxed washed, or non-existent? What color is the paste (a term for the interior body of the rind)? Cheeses made from goat’s milk are lighter in color than cheeses made from other milks. Is it speckled with spices or truffles? Are there holes?
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MOUTH When tasting, savor the experience and take your time. Breathe in, chew slowly, exhale through your nose. Allow enough time to observe the flavor curve from the initial taste through to the final profile. Dissect the abundance of spices and tangs. Often, the difference between mediocre cheese and excellent cheese is in the finish – and that might take 30 seconds after the first taste to let us SVM
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Variety of Wine – Some of our favorites are Merlot with Goudas, a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon for the Beecher’s Flagship Aged Cheddar, a Demi Sec with the Humboldt Fog, and a Chenin Blanc to couple the Truffle Tremor. Variety of Beer – Again, there are just too many delicious combinations to list here, but our favorites include an IPA and Cheddar duo, Pilsners for light milder chèvre, and an Imperial Stout with robust blue cheeses like the Bailey Hazen Blue.
SVMFEATURE Tempura Grapes and Gouda with Prickly Syrup Pipette Recipe 36 red seedless grapes, 1 lb. smoked Gouda, diced into ½ in. squares 2 cups dry tempura mix, 2 cups Ice water, ¼ cup Wild Hibiscus syrup, 6 in. wooden skewers
Directions Place gouda squares and grapes on the skewers, alternating with about an inch of space in between each piece. Mix tempura batter and ice water. Dip the skewers in the tempura batter. Fry to a golden brown in a deep fat fryer at 325°F. Transfer to a plate or pan lined with paper towel to collect excess oil. Allow a few minutes to cool slightly. The grapes and gouda can be enjoyed rigt off the skwer with the Wild Hibiscus syrup on the side or you can imitate the Epic Restaurant presentation by transferring the bites to a pipette. You can find the pipettes at www.jbprince.com (3.5”/1.7ml capacity). Pinch the top of the pipette to extract the syrup from its container and transfer the gouda and grape bites to the pipette. The pipette serves as the skewer after the bites have been fried.
Cheddar & Swiss Fondue Ingredients ½ lb. imported shredded Swiss cheese, ½ lb. aged cheddar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 garlic clove, peeled, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, ½ teaspoon dry mustard, pinch nutmeg, salt to taste
Directions In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set to the side. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with garlic, then discard. Over a double boiler, add the wine and lemon juice and heat. Gradually stir the cheese into the liquid. Melting the cheese gradually safeguards a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in the cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg. Add salt to taste. Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around the fondue pot. Serve with pieces of French bread, cubed stone fruits and/or your choice of blanched vegetables.
Wine Suggestion
CHALONE CHENIN BLANC A vineyard planted in 1919 is a great rarity in California and we consider the wine from its very small crop to be liquid gold. This exclusive bottling of Chalone 2014 Estate Chenin Blanc, made from these old, head-trained vines, offers complex aromas and flavors of tangerine, lime, honeycomb, and has a nice minerality to it. Special thanks to Brad Bush, Georgia Crown Distributing Co.
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LET'S EAT COLUMBUS RESTAURANT
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Your eating choices are as limitless as your cravings When it comes to dining, Columbus has it all – and some of the best in the state. Of course we’re known for our barbecue, hot dogs, pizza and Mexican food, but we have so much more to offer.
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EPIC Epic stands alone in Columbus as the premier dining experience. Located in the heart of Uptown Columbus, Epic presents an intimate dining experience for everyone who steps through its doors. Whether you try the main dining room, the private library or the Chef’s Table, you are in for an evening of fine dining. Their menu is seasonal and pulls from local farmers and artisans. The wait staff is trained in curating a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Epic is unlike any other restaurant in the Columbus area. Chef Jamie Keating is a world class chef determined to blend fine dining and the Columbus spirit. Open for dinner, Epic is the perfect place for a romantic date night or get together.
1201 Front Avenue | Suite E Columbus, GA 706.507.9909 www.epiccuisine.com
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Meritage Columbus is a relaxed, upscale lunchtime deli cafe that morphs into a casual, sleek, wine focused dinner restaurant with a menu that reflects classic European and American Regional dishes with a Southern influence. The menu is changed to reflect seasonality, using local & regional suppliers as much as possible. Located just off Broadway, on 1st Avenue across from the new McClure Theater of the Springer Opera House, Meritage has an intimate atmosphere that is simultaneously upscale and casual. While known for our extensive wine list, we all offer an impressive selection of bourbon and whiskey from which we build our fabulous handcrafted vintage cocktails and martinis. The highlight of any Mertiage dining experience would be their tasting room and wine bar. They have the largest line list in the Columbus area, offering 40 wines by the glass and several preselected flights. With an ever growing craft beer and cocktail list, Mertiage has something for everyone. Date night, dinner with friends, or just stop by after work. We would love to see you. Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11am - 2:30 pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday beginning at 5 pm 1039 1st Avenue Columbus, GA 706.327.0707 www.meritageonline.com
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PLAYERS Players is the place to be on any night. It’s the perfect place to pop-in after a long day at the office for a cool beer and classic American food. Patrons come for the bowling and billiards, but stay for the food. The bowling alley is a great addition to the Players’ atmosphere. The four lane Highway 66 Bowling alley is adjacent to the bar and pool table area. Bowling is just one of the many fun activities at Players, their pool tables are a vibrant attraction for even the most novice billiard player. Billiard tables can be found throughout the establishment and they range from coin operated bar box tables to full fledged tournament ready tables. If you have your own pool table or are in the market for one, stop by the showroom to see Player’s selection of Brunswick Billiard’s tables.
1500 54TH STREET Columbus, GA 31904 706.653.0106 PLAYERSOFCOLUMBUS.COM
Wicked Hen Wicked Hen redefines traditional Southern cooking, focusing on bringing farm life to the table. Chef Bryant Walker introduced the New South Cuisine menu concept when he opened the restaurant in late 2015. Wicked Hen sources their food from local farms, promising to bring diners hormone free and natural regional dishes. The New South Cuisine fuses traditional southern food with Latin and Asian cultures. The favorites include their fried green tomato sandwich and roasted pumpkin seed pesto pasta for lunch. For dinner, people have been flocking to the braised short rib osso bucco and the pecan crusted salmon. Wicked Hen is open for lunch and dinner, quickly making the restaurant a go-to for delicious, upscale southern dining. At Wicked Hen you can make reservations for private parties, and this upcoming fall the bar will be providing live football games with Saturday specials.
1350 13th street Columbus, GA 706.984.7215 www.wickedhenrestaurant.com
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The locally owned prime southern steakhouse serves classic and and innovative fare. A part of the Columbus restaurant scene for the past 20 years, Buckhead promises to giving diners a modern Southern dining experience without taking themselves too seriously. Their back to basics philosophy delivers fresh, simple ingredients that produce a delicious array of wild game, tasty pasta and premium beef and seafood dishes. These dishes are paired with seasonal cocktails, craft beer and boutique wine, which showcase regional breweries and vineyards. Buckhead is open for dinner and Sunday brunch, making it a great choice for your next date night or special occasion. The private dining offers the utmost personal service, creating a personal experience for each and every diner. 5010 Armour Road Columbus, GA 706.571.9995 www.buckheadbarandgrill.com
153 Main Bistro Located in Pine Mountain, 153 Main Bistro has worked hard to combine simple elegance and rustic tranquility. The restaurant calls a historic brick building, more than 100 years old, right on Main Street its home. The antiquated building serves as a perfect backdrop for fresh and fun cuisine. The bistro offers fresh seafood daily and other locally grown and fed options. The Executive Chef, Richard Lindamood, was named Georgia Seafood Chef of the Year, among his many other accolades. Also open for lunch, 153 Main easily translates good southern food into gourmet fare. They offer an amazing wine list, as well as a specialty cocktail menu. 153 Main Bistro is worth the short drive up to Pine Mountain. Enjoy the beautiful scenery the town has to offer before sitting down for a chic dining experience. Lunch available from Thursday-Saturday and closed on Sundays. 153 Main Street Pine Mountain, GA 706.663.7311 www.153mainbistro.com
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DINGLEWOOD When you think hot dogs, you have to think Dinglewood. Their famous scrambled dog has drawn in customers from around the world. The lunch counter is a pillar in the Midtown community and has been for over 100 years. The delicious scrambled dog is served up any way you like with or without pickles, cheese, onions or crackers. Of course, hot dogs aren’t the only thing that Dinglewood serves. Their ever expanding menu has grown to include hamburgers, chicken salad sandwiches, French fries and more. The infamous scrambled dog was named one of the “100 Plates Locals Love” by the Georgia Department of Economic Development in June 2016. Any visit to Columbus, or even just Midtown, is not complete without stopping at the Dinglewood lunch counter. It’s a great place to bring the whole family or meet up with some friends for a quick lunch over some delicious scrambled dogs. 1939 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 706.322.0616
Mabella’s Italian Steakhouse Mabella’s joined the Uptown Columbus restaurant scene in early 2015. Since then, it has become a Columbus favorite. Located in an old telephone switch building off Broadway, Mabella’s tries to stay true to its roots and connect people over a good Italian meal. The Italian steakhouse offers an array of classic Italian dishes. Chef Tom Jones along with Christian Hess serves each one with a special twist. The menu combines old and new flavors, leaving something for everyone. With pasta, steak and many more options, it is hard to go wrong at Mabella’s. Open only for dinner, Mabella’s is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The hip Uptown inspired interior offers several seating options from big parties to bar seating. The quality food and wine foster a sense of comfort and simple elegance, which complements the food and is the basis for a great night out. 14 W 11th Street Columbus, GA 706.940.0070 www.mabellas.com
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11th & BAY One of Uptown Columbus’ newest and trendiest restaurants, 11th and Bay is the place to get classic Southern dishes with a twist. Located in a refurbished cotton warehouse, the atmosphere like its food evokes a southern sense of place that’s fresh and creative. Its truly an original dining experience that’s fun to share with family and friends. Now entering their second year, owners Heather and Michael Harrell like to keep the menu new and exciting. Inventive specials and cocktails are constantly evolving. While locally sourced produce and meats are used when in season. The 11th and Bay’s signature Southern Caprese is a must try! Their unique blend of cuisine has made 11th and Bay one of Columbus’ most popular restaurants. Their mix of fine dining and southern hospitality makes it a wonderful place to get a good meal and stay awhile to chat with old friends. 1050 Bay Avenue Columbus, GA 706.940.0202 www.11thandbay.com
LOCALS BAR & GRILL Locals is where the locals come to meet and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out. More than just a restaurant, Locals is a place of food and fun. Live bands and karaoke nights are regulars on the Locals’ calendar. The Americana atmosphere is complemented by the delicious food. Along with the selection of everything from burgers to quesadillas, Locals offers an amazing selection of beers. Beyond the classics, Locals boasts 12 rotating beer taps, ensuring that patrons always have a unique selection of crisp and satisfying beers. It’s a great place to take the family, too. While mom and dad enjoy an adult beverage, the kids can hangout in the arcade. Or, if the parents want a night out on the town with their friends, they should hang around Local’s new pool tables and golf games.
5409 SUMMERVILLE RD, STE 1 PHENIX CITY, AL 36867 334.384.9311 LOCALSONSUMMERVILLE.COM
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The Office Sports Bar & Grill The Office opened last fall in North Columbus amongst a cluster of hotels for corporate road warriors. It caters to patrons seeking quality dishes and a quality drink after a hard days work. Owners Jodi Sears and Darren Phillips named their restaurant after finding a little humor in the fact that patrons could still do work, while telling their customers they were at “The Office.” The upscale dining and atmosphere defies what typically defines a sports bar. Sears and Phillips filled the need for a nice restaurant with great food that still retained a little of the sports bar attitude. The great beer, fun cocktails and delicious food work together with the sports bar spirit to create a place that is fun—but you could get a little work done if you need to. The owners recommend trying the pork chop and the “Office Bird,” as they quickly have become the favorite dishes they offer. 2979 North Lake Parkway Suite 800 Columbus, GA 706.221.1822
LUKE’S PUB & STEAKHOUSE Located in Ellerslie, GA, Luke’s Pub & Steakhouse combines steakhouse elegance with family friendly dining. The food suggests white table clothes and candles, but the atmosphere says to kick up your feet and enjoy the time with your loved ones. Their menu offers everything from steak and chicken to fresh seafood. Their kid’s menu is reasonably priced, allowing mom and dad to splurge a little bit on a delicious steak or grouper. Open for lunch and dinner, Luke’s Pub is worth the short drive up to Ellerslie. Bring the family and have a great night out at a good price.
6080 GEORGIA HWY. 85 Ellerslie, GA 706.582.2630
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Southern Crawfish Next time you have to host an event or party, be sure to check out Southern Crawfish. The catering company brings fresh crawfish from New Orleans right to your doorstep. And, if crawfish isn’t your thing, they also offer crab or shrimp boils and grilled chicken or steak. Always fresh, a Southern Crawfish occasion offers all the crawfish, crab, shrimp, lobster, chicken or steak you can eat with any of your favorite sides like potato salad, cole slaw or macaroni salad. They’re available for any party you have planned, bringing their trailer, food and fun whenever they’re booked. A Southern Crawfish catering is an event itself, but it makes the perfect addition to any of your tailgates, viewing parties or events. They aim to please at Southern Crawfish and promise that no party is too big a party.
Columbus, GA 706.566.9398 southerncrawfish1@gmail.com
Caffe Amici A local favorite, Caffe Amici’s authentic, old style home cooking is some of the best Italian in the city. The friendly wait staff and familiar attitude that abound in the restaurant make any newcomer feel like a regular and any regular feel like family. Caffe Amici’s always fresh pasta and daily specials satisfy every Italian craving you might have. They have an extensive wine list and full bar and also offer a large private room if needed for parties, rehearsal dinners and banquets. The welcoming ambience, delicious food and reasonable prices make Caffe Amici a must eat in Columbus. It is also a perfect place for family dinners or date night - Caffe Amici has the right menu for you. Caffe Amici is the 2016 Readers Choice Award winner for Best Italian Restaurant. Harmony Place | 2301 Airport Thruway Columbus, GA 706.653.6361 www.amicicolumbus.com
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Parallel LIVES THE LIGHTER SIDE
We all share common threads in life. Whether it be in enjoying similar TV shows, foods, stores, or the same types of people, all of humanity is connected in one way or another. In essence, we all live through parallel lives - living, breathing and existing through subtle, but ever existent, common pulses.
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Henry Ford was determined to build a simple, reliable and affordable car; a car the average American worker could afford. Out of this determination came the Model T and the assembly line - two innovations that revolutionized American society.
As early as 1914, Ford’s mass production techniques produced 300,000 cars in Dearborn, Michigan, with 13,000 workers compared to the 66,350 workers at all the other car companies who only produced 280,000 cars. Charles Kettering of what later became AC Delco, developed the first electric starter. It was available only on Cadillac models beginning in 1912. It would be several years before Ford began offering the option as a retrofit. Most T owners were uninterested due to the higher cost. The price for an original Model T in 1909 was $850 (about $18,000 in today’s dollars). It could go as fast as 40 miles per hour and could run on gasoline or hemp-based fuel.
The name “Lizzie” was one of the most popular nicknames out of dozens for the Model-T.
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Tesla’s Model 3 is so powerful that it actually never turns off. Okay, maybe that’s not the reason, but the Model 3 in fact goes to sleep, much like your laptop does when you close it. Once you put the car in park, the Model 3 hits the hay. Born in South Africa in 1971, Elon Musk became a multimillionaire in his late 20s when he sold his start-up company, Zip2, to a division of Compaq Computers.
The Model S was the first electric vehicle to ever receive Motortrend’s Car of the Year Award - one of the most coveted in the automobile industry.
PERKS FAME
An international jury of automotive journalists and experts meeting in Las Vegas chose the Ford Model T as the winner of the coveted “Car of the Century” award, ahead of the BMC Mini, Citroën DS, and Volkswagen Type 1.
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars. The Tesla boasts instant torque, incredible power, and zero emissions.
Now with more than 50,000 vehicles on the road worldwide, Tesla is preparing to launch Model X. The Tesla Factory has returned thousands of jobs to Fremont, CA and is capable of producing 1,000 cars a week.
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Born in 1863, Henry Ford was the first surviving son of William and Mary Ford, who owned a prosperous farm in Dearborn, Michigan.
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The Model-T had a 20-horsepower, four cylinder engine and reached about 45 miles per hour.
Tesla Motors, Inc. is an American automotive and energy storage company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric cars, In 2012, Tesla launched Model S, the world’s first premium electric sedan - - built from the ground up to be 100 percent electric.
Tesla plans to shell out as much as $5 billion for a Giga factory that will make batteries for up to 500.000 vehicles to satisfy demand and lower overall costs.
Tesla prices starts at $101,500 for the Roadster, and can travel 244 miles on a single charge.
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Henry Ford did not invent the car; he produced an automobile that was within the economic reach of the average American. The iconic, sputtering, wooden-wheeled, Model T first rolled off the assembly line in 1908 and remained, essentially unchanged, for almost 20 years.
TESLA MOTORS
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The most common license plates for Tesla cars are: ZEROGAS, NOMOGAS, PLUGNGO, BYEOIL, CHRGDUP, 2FST4GAS, WATTS UP.
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