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the girl’s guide to everything essential
Publisher/Editor Jennifer L Prince Creative Director Sabrena Deal advising editor Hilary Sutton Design team Grace Bodie Stephanie Budd
Dear Friend, Yay! Summer is here. I’ve been
Contributing Writers Christy Chichester Michelle M Duncan Kimberly Feldkamp Crystal George Chelanne Green Emily Garbee Harris Heather Heppding Brittany Homer Katie McCaffrey Joy L Niehaus Jennifer L Prince Suzanne Ramsey Katelyn Rigg Paula Skulina Deidre Stone Hilary Sutton Melissa Williams Michelle Wood
longing for short sleeves, warm breezes and more time with my kids. I’m also excited about what we have in store for you within our pages. Whether you soak in the activities on our calendars, discover new things about women in our community, try a new recipe (lemon yogurt cake, anyone?) or find a new fashion tip, I hope that you are inspired
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Have fun, wear sunscreen and
— Emily Kathryn Photography
enjoy the best summer ever!
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In our last issue, we neglected to credit Estates Revisited for the use of furniture and dĂŠcor for our ‘tween birthday party. We thank them for the use of their items and appreciate
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14 for 2014 fun things to try this summer
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DI-Why Not?
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Off the Beaten Path
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Murse
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Clutch Goes Culinary a simple summer meal
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The Embellished Life
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Best Dressed five fashion trends for summer
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Amour Bebe
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Backpack Chronicles
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Minding Her Business
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Places, Please!
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Urbane Folklore
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Mise en Place
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Women of Civility commemorating civil war women
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Bliss & Makeup
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Playful Parenting
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14 for 2014 Creative Ideas to Try this Summer
As a child I loved summer. No school, hanging out at the swimming pool, family vacations... what wasn’t to love? As an adult I must admit, my love affair with summer has cooled. The past few years, however, I have found a few things that have helped bring back the beauty of my childhood summers.
Here are 14 things to make the summer of 2014 memorable.
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Shop your cupboard. Hit up your cupboard or favorite store and pick out
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Go on picnics. Eventually summer will blur in your memory,
a favorite pitcher. Keep it filled with lemonade, iced
and days and years will run together. Dinner at the
tea, or infused water.
dining room table is easily forgotten. Even the most
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Go berry picking, and make shortcake. Tackle the clutter in your closet. You may have to do laundry a little more often, but it won’t be able to pile up as high, making it much easier to manage. Define your signature look this summer. Cut your wardrobe down to the basics.
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Vamp up while you pair down. Purge your makeup cabinet of expired, dated, or unflattering makeup and nail polish colors. Pick one or two color trends to try, and keep the rest simple. Channel your inner retro movie star, and dress up jeans and a t–shirt with a red lip or neon nail polish.
basic meal is more memorable when eaten at the park, by the lake, or in the back yard.
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Pull out a few strands of twinkle lights
for a festive change.
White twinkle lights add a firefly glow to any space.
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Wake up early on a Saturday morning, and head to the local farmer’s market. Buy everything you need for breakfast, and cook a big breakfast to share with friends and family. This also works for dinner ideas!
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Throw a Mid Summer’s Eve party.
Host a family friendly BBQ, a lady’s brunch, or a Gatsby inspired midnight cocktail party.
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Get a library card. Pick an author, a subject, a time period, or a genre, and read as many books as you can. Keep a journal and pen nearby to record your favorite quotes and thoughts from the book.
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Buy a big batch of paper plates, and use them often. No one wants to spend the summer washing dishes.
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Do some out of the ordinary local things. Pretend you are a tourist, and plan a day or two
Go out for ice cream, slushies or popsicles.
eating at local restaurants, seeing some of the local
I grew up as one of six kids, so my family didn’t have
sites and attending a special event or two.
a lot of extra money, but my dad always made sure to
You may be surprised what is in your own back yard!
budget in enough for ice cream... even if it was just fifty–cent cones from the drive through.
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Here’s to making the Summer of 2014 the most fun yet. Happy exploring, everyone!
Head out to Moneta, and enjoy the drive in movie theater on a starry night.
Try three things you have pinned on Pinterest.
You are pinning those things for a reason! Whether it’s decor, a recipe or craft, try it (or consult
In addition to writing, Joy enjoys crafting (including her handmade Waldorf dolls!) along with being a creative wife to Josh and mom to her three sweet little girls.
our DI–Why Not column for ideas).
Photos by Adeel and Meridith Kahn
Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries (and other lesser known berries) are ripe for the picking locally at Yoder’s Farm, Morris Orchard, and Johnson’s Orchard among others.
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DI–Why Not?
graphic flowerpots
Supplies: Flowerpot and saucer Paint and brush Paper towels Printable graphic Tissue paper Tape Scissors Mod Podge Clear spray sealer
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Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and the temperature is high.
Get Creative
It’s summer, and gardening season is in full swing. Decorated pots filled with pretty Why not add a special touch to a flowerpot for use in your home or yard?
flowers would make a great
This craft would make a great gift with a pair of garden gloves, clippers, seeds
centerpiece for a bridal or baby
and sunscreen tucked inside the pot.
shower.
Procedure:
This craft is perfect for kids!
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Let them pick out their graphic,
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Brush a small amount of Mod
print it out, and have fun making
Podge on the pot where the
their own pot to keep in their room.
on paper towels to remove most
graphic will be applied. Apply
Decorate pots with a school logo,
of the paint. Brush paint on the
image using your finger to smooth
and use them for decorating a
pot and saucer to create an aged,
out any wrinkles. Brush Mod Podge
tailgate table at games.
weathered effect.
over the graphic.
Paint pots in a seasonal color,
Put a small amount of paint on the paintbrush, and dab the brush
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apply a seasonal graphic and fill
After the Mod Podge dries, spray
with treats for a perfect hostess or
clear sealer on both the inside and
neighbor gift.
outside of the pot to protect the image and paint.
Paula Skulina is a teacher by day and in free time enjoys biking, decorating and cooking. Visit her blog at virginiasweetpea.com. Photography by Paula Skulina
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Off the Beaten Path
fish stories One of my earliest childhood memories is sitting on a grassy bank with my Pap-paw watching him fish. He would laugh, tell me little stories and point out the simple things that leave a small child wide-eyed in amazement: the ripples in the water circling out from the bobber, dragonflies lighting on cattails, wriggly earth worms and tiny frogs hiding along the edge of the pond. I don’t remember if we caught any fish that day, but that afternoon was the prelude of many happy days to come, spent by the water with my family. I grew up knee deep in the best fishing waters that our part of Old Dixie had to offer. It was very common for friends and extended family to gather on a bright sunny day and reel in some of the finest catfish, bluegill and bass to be had in the state of Virginia. My dad always knew of a good honey hole. And while there may have been a time or two, I don’t remember a year when we didn’t manage a haul of fish. I have heard tales that there are catch-and-release fisherman, but I am
are those who fish for sport, and
beautiful sights this side of heaven
quite confident that I am not related
there are those who fish for fish.” We
is a giant platter filled with golden
to any. As the old saying goes, “There
have always been a strict, fish-frying
mounds of crispy-fried, fresh fish.
family. According to precise southern
Whiling away a warm, summer
tradition, our fresh catch was always
afternoon in the shade of a big oak
rolled in Indian Head Corn Meal, and
tree, with a pole in hand, waiting for
fried in deep peanut oil, at just the
the thrill of seeing that bobber get
right temperature, in the largest cast
yanked under the water by a feisty
iron skillet one could find. Of this one
blue gill is one of the least expensive
thing I am certain, one of the most
and most memorable family
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adventures. The long-held southern tradition of good old bait-and-bobber fishing can be enjoyed by all ages, young and old. Put a cane pole in the hand of a child or into the hand of an elderly grandparent, and just relax and let the rest of the day unfold. You might be rewarded with a bounty of fresh bass flapping around on a stringer, or maybe you will go home with the story about the big one that got away. After all, nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.
Melissa Williams enjoys hiking, weight training and traveling with her husband and their three mostly–grown children. Visit her site at www.trainwithmelissa.com
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Extra hooks, sinkers, bobbers and fishing line Additional lures, if you are using them (you never know what the fish will bite on any given day!)
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A really great baseball cap
And for goodness sake, don’t forget the camera so you can PROVE your fish story!
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Name: Emmett Lifsey Age: 56 Hometown: Emporia, VA Occupation: Partner/Principal CJMW Architecture, 1030 Main Street, Lynchburg Status: Married to Kathy with three grown children: Taylor, Wyatt and Kathleen. Where can we find you most often? Home or work. Do you have a motto, mantra or life philosophy? Treat your neighbor as yourself. What might people be surprised to know about you? Gardening is a hobby. When you were in kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up? Kindergarten didn’t exist when I was young. Well, it did exist, but they were private. As a first grader, I don’t think I had any idea about that. But in middle school, the idea of an architect came to the forefront. What were your first paying jobs? Lifeguard at a pool. What book is on your nightstand?
Five things I like to do on weekends:
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of
Dinner with friends
of Jesus, written by a Muslim. A very
Nazareth by Reza Aslan, a biography interesting book.
Outdoor sporting events What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? Theater shows Art gallery tours Museum visits
Butter pecan. What’s the last big idea you had and — success or failure — what happened? A fun design for a planetarium in Danville (opened in January 2014).
When she’s not daydreaming about her next trip to New Mexico, Suzanne Ramsey writes, runs, reads, cooks, gardens, and spends time with husband, John, and cats, Hector and Edna. Photography by Jennifer Prince
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What’s your guilty pleasure? English Premier League football. Favorite place in Lynchburg? Let’s do a generality and say, “Downtown.”
clutch goes culinary
Simple Summer Meal Brittany Homer is an Army wife and culinary artist. When she’s not soaking up time with her hubby, she is spoiling her mini pomeranian, Baloo.
Photos by Alysson Copeland Photography
For those who shudder at the thought of trying a new recipe, never fear! We consulted with local foodie, Brittany Homer, who surprised us with a simple (yet impressive) summer menu, which is perfect for your family or entertaining your friends on the patio. These easily prepared dishes are a light fare for a luncheon yet also substantial enough for an al fresco dinner with friends. So, get ready to grab a pen and start making your grocery list for Brittany’s summer meal suggestion for four people. 11
Tilapia Ceviche Ingredients 1/2 lb. tilapia cut into cubes 2 lemons 2 limes 1 C tomatoes, diced 1/4 red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 avocado, sliced handful of fresh cilantro 1–2 T EVOO
Method Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and lime, and combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Taste, and add in more salt, as it needs. The longer you let the fish marinate, the more the citric acid will “cook” the fish. Always try to get the freshest fish available to you!
Basil Lemonade Bellini Ingredients
Method
6 lemons, juiced
Put your sugar into a saucepan over
1 C sugar
a medium heat with 1/2 cup of water.
handful basil water ice
Add basil, and stir until all the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour your lemon juice into a jug, sieve your basil syrup into the jug, pour into a
bottle of Prosecco
glass of ice and top with champagne.
or sparking white wine* *Remove champagne for a non–alcoholic option!
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Grilled Crostini Ingredients 1 baguette, cut into rounds 1 C tomatoes, diced 1 handful fresh basil, chopped 5 garlic cloves sliced parmesan, pecorino or mozzarella 5–10 thin pieces of prosciutto sea salt (to taste) EVOO
Method Drizzle EVOO on each piece of bread. On a heated grill (you can also use a broiler or oven) grill the crostini, until just lightly browned. Remove from the heat, rub garlic cloves on the top pieces, place the cheese, prosciutto and tomatoes on top, and put back on the heat just until the cheese melts. Sprinkle on a bit of sea salt on each one. Drizzle each with EVOO and basil.
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Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake with Poppy Seeds and Fresh Strawberries Ingredients
Method
1 C plain Greek yogurt
Preheat the oven to 350. In a large
(whole fat is better) 1 C olive oil 3 eggs, room temperature 3 lemons
mixing bowl, whisk the olive oil and sugar. Whisk in the eggs, beating well after each one. Add in the yogurt and vanilla and almond extracts.
1 1/2 C flour 1 1/4 C fine sugar
In a small bowl, combine the flour,
2 baking powder
baking powder and salt. Whisk the
1 t fine sea salt
mixture into the batter a little bit at
1 t pure vanilla extract 1 t pure almond extract
a time, until fully combined. Squeeze in two lemons worth of juice and the zest of one lemon. Stir in the poppy
1 T poppy seeds
seeds. Pour batter into a well-greased
2 C halved strawberries
Bundt pan, and bake for 50 minutes,
confectioner’s sugar
or until cooked through. Do not over
(for presentation)
bake, or it will lose the airy texture of the cake!
Once finished baking, overturn the cake onto a flat surface, and allow to cool for 5–10 minutes. Squeeze the remaining lemon (1/2 – 1 lemon worth of juice) over the top for added citrus flavor if desired, fill with strawberries and dust with the powdered sugar. Serve warm.
styling team: Location — The Gables of Spring Creek Photography — Alysson Copeland Photography Recipes — Brittany Homer Styling — Jennifer Prince
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Monocan Powwow 10am-9pm Learn about the crafts and culture of these Native Americans.
Deer Tick 7:30pm Hear live music at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville.
Ben Trout Band 10pm Listen to a live show at Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill in Roanoke.
Lynchburg History Lecture 5pm-6pm Head to the Jones Memorial Library to hear about painter Brookie Abbot.
Thursday Night Live 5pm-9pm The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke is open late with music and a trunk show.
TGIF at Avoca 5:30pm-9pm Join this familyfriendly event with food, music and more in Altavista.
Exhibit Enrichment 11am-12pm Learn about batteau boats at Amazement Square in Lynchburg.
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Festival in the Park 11am-11pm 45th annual event featuring music, vendors and more in Roanoke.
Bird Walk & Count 8:30am-9:30am Head to Old City Cemetery and bring binoculars.
Lynchburg Hillcats 6pm-9:30pm Take the family out for a local baseball game.
Yappy Hour 5:30pm-7:30pm Enjoy happy hour with your pooch at Clifton Inn.
Friday Cheers 5:30pm-9pm Head to the Lynchburg Community Market to hear Superhold.
Artisan Fair 10am-5pm Head to Sedalia to see Virginia artisans and their wares.
If you are a female entrepreneur join us for coffee and networking at The
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White Hart in Lynchburg for $5.
21st: jmlibrary.org 22nd: taubmanmuseum.org 23rd avocamuseum.org 24th: amazementsquare.org 25th: roanokefestival.com
26th: gravegarden.org 27th: lynchburg-hillcats.com 28th: clifton-inn.com 30th: downtownlynchburg.com 31st: sedaliacenter.org
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Tennis Tournament 5pm-8pm Head to Oakwood Country Club for this 4 day tournament.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs 7pm The Dumas Center tells this from the wolf’s viewpoint.
70th Anniversary of D-Day 11am-5pm Head to the D-Day Memorial for a day filled with commemoration.
Uncle Billy’s Day 9am-11pm Enjoy a day of music, crafts, food and more.
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Civil War Conversation 12:15pm-12:45pm Hear a talk on Hunter’s Raid.
Court Square Walking Tour 5:30pm Learn about the early years of Charlottesville.
Museum After Dark 6:30pm-10:30pm The adults have a night playing at Amazement Square!
Evergreen Lavender Festival 11am-6pm Head out to Appomattox for a day of music, crafters and lavender!
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Civil War Buffet & Lecture 6pm-9pm Head to Hill City House in Lynchburg to find out more about the Battle of Lynchburg.
Medal of Honor Service 6:30pm-8:30pm Head to Lynchburg College for this service honoring a Battle of Lynchburg recipient.
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Soldiers & Sailors at Worship 11am-12pm Experience a WWII Field Chapel service at the D-Day Memorial.
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Lynchburg Join in a week long celebration of events to commemorate the battle, and most events are FREE! Check out historicsandusky.org for more details!
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Summer Camp 9am-3pm This is a week long camp filled with fun through the Lynchburg Museum.
Lynchburg Hillcats Game 7pm A fun way to enjoy an American sport with family.
Civil War Soldiers Camp 8:30am-3pm This camp runs through Friday for kids in Roanoke.
Sordid Lives 8pm-10pm See this comedy at Renaissance Theatre in Lynchburg.
Our Town 7pm-10pm Enjoy this outdoor show through Endstation at Old City Cemetery.
Star City Motor Madness 10am-4pm See 400 vehicles at this 13th annual car and truck show in Roanoke.
music and food at Lazy Days Winery in Amherst.
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Civil War Slave Life 11am-2pm A lecture on plantation cooking along with singing and music at the Legacy Museum in Lynchburg.
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22nd: lazydayswinery.com 23rd: lynchburgmuseum.org 24th: lynchburg-hillcats.com 25th: vahistorymuseum.org 26th: renaissancetheatrelynchburg.org 27th: endstationtheatre.org 28th: starcitymotormadness.com 29th: thehattonferry.org
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Jammin’ on the James 5pm-8pm Free family concert in Scottsville.
Lynchburg Hillcats Game 6pm Enjoy a family friendly night at the stadium.
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Lowlife Crew 8pm Hear upbeat music at 202 Market in Roanoke.
Fun for the Young 10am-11am Head to the Fralin Museum of Art in Charlottesville for stories and museum exploration.
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Watermelon Wine Festival 3pm-10pm Enjoy music, artisans and more at DeVault Family Vineyards in Concord.
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Historic Downtown Food & Cultural Tour 11am-2pm Enjoy a culinary adventure in Roanoke.
Meet the Madisons Tour 10am-11:30am Enjoy an in-depth tour of Montpelier.
Horse & Hound Wine Festival 11am-6pm Enjoy tastings, music and art at Johnson’s Orchard in Bedford.
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Thursday Night Live 5pm-9pm Extended hours and lots of fun await at the Taubman Museum of Art.
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From Belles to Battleaxes 6:30pm-8pm Head to the Appomattox Museum of the Confederacy to hear about women during the Civil War.
TGIF at Avoca 5:30pm-9pm Enjoy a fun filled Friday night on the lawn.
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Salem Red Sox 7pm Take your family out to the ballgame!
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Coast Guard’s 224th Birthday 12pm-5pm Active or Veteran Coast Guard members receive free admission to the D-Day Memorial.
Tots & Dots 10am This is a program for kids ages 6 months to 4 years in Charlottesville.
Antique Farm Equipment Display 9am-5pm See this display at Saunders Farm Market in Piney River.
For more information check out these websites:
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Sangria Saturday 12pm-5pm Have a fun filled afternoon at Sans Soucy Vineyards in Brookneal.
5th: kluge-ruhe.org 6th: saundersbrothers.com 8th: centertownbedford.com 9th: sanssoucyvineyards.com
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The Embellished Life
Silver & Gold Lately I have been obsessed with accessories. I truly adore shoes and brooches (for handbag projects), but most of all I love jewelry! Whether costume or fine jewelry,
young age, knew that mixing tones of
I also enjoy mixing fine jewelry with
jewelry was a “fashion no–no.”
these pieces as well. Taking a real
Or was it?
gold or silver necklace and mixing it
You see, in the summer, my mother tended to wear gold jewelry. Her olive skin appeared even more sun kissed
with some of the fun bib necklaces made with rhinestones or enamel is fun and expands to a rich look.
as the gold glistened against it. Then,
For some reason, I find that the
in the winter she seemed to favor
summer months are the best time
her cooler, silver pieces, but then
to layer jewelry and play up these
something interesting happened!
looks. We tend to wear fewer layers of
One day, instead of choosing either
clothing due to the heat, so layering
silver or gold, she wore a necklace
jewelry is a good option. Plus, the
that had both tones. Both!
sun offers sparkle and shine, and the
I am completely drawn to it. I’d have
colors of the summer dance against
to say that I come by it honestly.
It was the 80’s, and pretty much
I grew up asking to claw through my
anything was acceptable then. I
mother’s accessories, and I would try
mean, we wore plastic jewelry and
So, be bold! Layer your look! I also
the pieces on, ask questions about
jelly shoes, right? Fast forward to
challenge you to mix your metal
them, and then put the jewelry back
the 21st century, and here we are
tones. It’s fun, and it really adds
into the different sections of her
again. All around me, I see the
dimension to any skin tone as well as
aqua–blue jewelry box.
trends repeating themselves, and I
to the beautiful linens, ikats, plaids
am so excited! Fashions like enamel
and other scrumptious offerings in
jewelry, silver and gold mixed, and
the retail world right now. Enjoy!
I remember trying to organize her jewelry by placing all of the gold toned pieces on one level and the
the jewelry.
rhinestones with antiqued brass are making a comeback.
silver jewelry on the next level. Perhaps that had more to do with
I’m in heaven in such shops as J Crew,
my OCD tendencies than anything
Francesca’s, LOFT and even Target
else, but go with me here. You see,
these days! Online stores also offer
something inside of me, even at that
great deals on such items. Of course,
When Michelle isn’t planning and creating handbags for her company elle & anne, she enjoys decorating her own home where she spends time with her husband, David, and their two children. Photos by David Duncan
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Costume jewelry adds interest to the wardrobe, yet nicer, fine jewelry pieces last longer. Here is a quick guide to decoding precious metals. Gold
Silver
Pure gold is defined as 24k, however,
925 – This is an alloy of silver
it is generally considered to be too
containing 92.5% by mass of silver
soft for many jewelry applications,
and 7.5% by mass of other metals,
so other alloy metals are added for
usually copper.
strength. The amount of alloy added to a given amount of pure gold determines the purity (and value) of the resulting metal. The higher the gold content, the more valuable the metal. All gold alloys, primarily used in jewelry construction, are expressed in fractional parts of 24k. For instance, 10k gold is 10/24 pure, or 10 parts of
and 67.5% other metal. 325 is alloy jewelry that has been silver plated and will tarnish easily. 980/950 – Mexican sterling silver is marked with 980 or 950. If these pieces are accompanied by a maker’s mark initial they are worth even more.
pure gold + 14 parts of alloy. Similarly,
Sterling – These pieces are at least
14k gold is 14/24 pure or 14 parts pure
92.5% silver.
gold + 10 parts alloy, while 18k gold is 75% pure gold.
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325 – The content is 32.5% of silver
Meet our models and our boutiques.
Julie Modeling for Emily Kathryn Boutique, 615 Broad Street in Altavista, (434)857-6070
Denise Modeling for Gladiola Girls, 1220 Main Street in Lynchburg, (434)944-4233
Chelsea Modeling for Farmbasket, 2008 Langhorne Road in Lynchburg, (434)528-1107
Best Dressed summer looks straight from the runway “What was she thinking?” “Who is she wearing?” These are things that we hear asked on the red carpet all the time. You may not be walking a red carpet anytime soon, but you too can look just like you stepped off the
Katie McCaffrey is an actress who has a passion for storytelling. She loves her volunteer work with local organizations and singing in the choir at TRBC.
New York runways and onto the streets of Virginia. So pack away the heavy layers, and get ready for summer!
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Trend #1: Show off your softer side by adding pastel colors to your wardrobe. Who showed it on the runway: Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Rebecca Taylor, Rag and Bone, Honor How you can wear it: Don’t be afraid to mix and match your pastels. Add pastel accessories to a black dress, or soften a strong fabric like leather by choosing it in a sweet pink.
Right: This Lilly Pulitzer gown combines pastels and floral graphics with a vintage 60s vibe. It’s a new take on a maxi dress! Bottom Left: Watercolor is a big trend, which naturally allows for softer hues. Bottom Right: Choose a graphic pattern in a pastel color palette to combine two of our trending looks.
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Trend #2: Shimmer and shine all night long with iridescent pieces. Who showed it on the runway: Lanvin, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim How you can wear it: If you are daring, do full outfits in iridescence. Even just a great iridescent clutch can really pop your outfit and launch you onto the best窶電ressed list. Wear iridescent from head to toe with this flattering dress from Gladiola Girls.
These iridescent earrings add just the right amount of glimmer.
These iridecent earrings add just the right amount of glimmer.
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This graphic look wows us with a colorful belt and coordinating bag from Gladiola Girls.
Trend #3: Grab everyone’s attention with geometric patterns. Who showed it on the runway: Carolina Herrera, Peter Pilotto, Fendi How you can wear it: Whether you wear a groovy graphic skirt or just want to spice up a solid dress with a geometric clutch, you will be trending when you follow this tip.
Top Right: A shorter dress allows for a big punch of pattern in this easy to wear look from Emily Kathryn Boutique. Right: A graphic print with pastel colors combines two of our fun trends.
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Trend #4: Be bold with black and white patterns.
Who showed it on the runway: Narciso Rodriguez, Richard Chai Love, Helmut Lang How you can wear it: You never go wrong with classic black and white. Wear this look head to toe, or if you aren’t that brave break up your little black dress with a great white belt.
Add a pop of color to a black and white number for a playful look.
Take this trend to daytime with a fun, breezy dress.
Commit to white with black piping for a subtle hint of the trend in this dress from pinklady at Farmbasket
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Pair a flowy, white tank with bold colors.
Trend #5: Keep it classic with white shirts. Who showed it on the runway: Rachel Zoe Collection, Viktor and Rolf, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi How you can wear it: You’re already putting your favorite crisp white shirt under your go–to suit for work, but try mixing a graphic skirt with a dainty white shirt. Another option is to go bold and wear white head to toe.
fun find
This is a must have for any girl who loves monograms. This necklace can be found and ordered at Farmbasket in Lynchburg.
This beach ready look is paired with pastel shorts and a great bag.
Boutiques: Emily Kathryn Boutique, Farmbasket, Gladiola Girls Hair: Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy ( Julie) Makeup: Styles by Azigns Models: Chelsea, Denise, Julie Photography: Emily Kathryn Photography Project Manager: Jennifer Prince Venue: Avoca Museums & Historical Society 28
them before we begin the bedtime routine. When I first learned how late my kids go to bed (9:00 p.m.), I felt guilty… like I was a bad mom or doing something wrong. But I’ve let that go and stopped falling into the comparison trap. My kids are happy and healthy, and on a good day, they’ll sleep until almost 8:00 a.m. Because I let go of what I thought we should be doing, I really savor our nightly routine. There’s something so sweet about breathing in the lingering smell of Johnson’s baby shampoo in my toddler’s just–washed
Amour BÉbÉ finding the rhythm that works for you
hair as he climbs onto my big bed and into my lap (in his footie pajamas, his bear tucked under his arm) to read and cuddle before we say good night. I know there is an expiration date on this bedtime routine, so I’m enjoying
My life is crazy and busy and chaotic. It’s also fun and tiring, wonderful and beautiful,
it while I can.
and exactly what I always wanted. There are some days spent in the office that feel too long and many sleepless nights that feel too short. In between there are thousands of
Here are a few tips for keeping
perfect moments shared with my kids that I just want to repeat again and again.
calm through the crazy, chaotic,
It’s not surprising that life is crazy. We knew it would be having two kids under the age
busy days.
of two! Find what works for you. For many of us, there’s a lot to juggle
heading out the door. Since I became
on any given day. It doesn’t matter
a mom, my punctuality has taken a
For your routines to be successful,
if we’re married or single, a working
hit, but I would be even more behind
they need to work for you and your
mom or one that stays at home…
if I didn’t have certain routines
family. It doesn’t matter if you
we’re all dealing with increasing
established to make it out of the
deviate from what the books say or
demands, busy schedules and a lot
house as close to on time as possible.
of to–do items on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. I know I’m not the only one that feels this way. I also know I’m not the only one who relies on routines to survive. With so much to balance, we wouldn’t be able to manage without them.
I’ve got a lot to learn about this whole working parent thing, but one thing I have learned during my short time as a mom (and this has become even more evident since baby number two arrived), when you find the rhythm of a routine that works for you and your
I have hundreds of routines:
family, go with it and don’t worry
my personal morning routine of
about what everyone else is doing.
shower, coffee and news headlines; the routine of kids waking, diapers to change, hugs and kisses to share; the routine of putting on a pre–determined outfit, grabbing a pre–packed lunch and work bag and
what your friends are doing. Go with what makes sense for you. Stick with it. Kids thrive on the repetition of a routine because they like knowing what to expect. In fact, for a lot of us, there is security in knowing what comes next. If your normal routine is a bath followed by reading two books then bedtime, repeat that each
My kids have a late bedtime
night. To help things run smoothly
compared to other children their age,
in the mornings, make it a routine to
and that’s simply because I work.
get things ready the previous night.
By the time I get home and do the
Pick out clothing, pack lunches ahead
dinner and clean up routine, I have
of time and get any extras,
a little bit of time to play and enjoy
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special projects, in one location the
Summer Travel Tips
night before they are needed.
Summertime travel can really throw off routines, which can result in crabby kids,
Be flexible. This may sound counterintuitive with routines, but it’s inevitable that some days will not go as planned. You’ll oversleep. Someone will forget their lunch. Someone is too wound
frazzled parents and anything but a relaxing getaway. Here are some ways to keep things normal when everything else around you isn’t. If you’re driving, try to time it with naptimes. For most kids, the motion of a car can lull them to sleep. Take advantage of this and try to plan your trip around naptime or bedtime to keep them on a sleep schedule. It can also make for a more peaceful drive.
up to go to bed on time. Be flexible,
Take breaks around your usual mealtimes.
give yourself a break, and know that
Whether you’re on the road, at the beach or touring local attractions, try
tomorrow is a new day.
to take a break around snack time, lunch time or dinner to keep things consistent.
In addition to writing, Kimberly Feldcamp loves spending time with family and friends, laughing, shopping and being outdoors in the sunshine.
Give a little leeway. Different surroundings can really throw off sleep schedules, so it’s important to be flexible. Try to keep your same routine of bath, books and bed, but know it might be a little later than usual. Try to relax about it. After all, vacations are often too short and it’s not worth the stress
Photo by Russell Darnell
on everyone to be so rigid. Things usually fall back into place once you get back home anyway. By timing your plans around routine and cutting yourself some slack when things change you’ll be one step closer to a pleasant, memorable family trip.
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Backpack Chronicles
tales for summer
The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz
T
his twist on the traditional “The Three Little Pigs” begins with
“once upon a dangerous time” there
Popular fairy tale and legends reflect what is important to a culture. These stories not only play with the elements of popular tales but have helped to redefine them. The best fractured fairy tales go beyond superficial changes. They depict refreshing characterization, alternate points of view, creative plot developments, and modern messages. There are three recent worthwhile publications that meet these criteria:
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
F
or “no particular reason,” three dinosaurs set up their beds,
chairs, and bowls of chocolate
The Princess and the Pack of Frozen Peas by Tony Wilson
P
rince Henrik wants to fall in love and get married. He does not
care if the girl is pretty—only that
was a wolf blowing houses down. It
pudding. As they casually hide in
she likes hockey and camping. His
gives an interesting series of events
the woods, they wait for Goldilocks
brother gives him advice on how to
throughout while focusing on a few
to find their signs to help lead her
find a “real” princess using a pea and
worthwhile new messages. First,
to their home. Looking around, she
some mattresses. Instead, Henrik
the heroine is an empowered and
begins to realize she is not in the
puts a pack of frozen peas under a
disciplined girl character. Also, the
right house or story… just in time,
single, thin mattress. Girls come and
parallel to hard work and consistency
because there is a loud booming noise
go, but none of them sleeps well. His
is more child-centered by being sport
(which could be a passing truck or,
friend Pippa visits, and they have a
related. Finally, the characters make
maybe, a gloating dinosaur). Willems
blast together playing hockey and
a positive change—not only when
wraps up this tale in a creative and
riding horses, so he “tests” her: she
they finish what they started, but
entertaining way. This tale teaches
slept perfectly, even appreciating
also when they begin to help others.
children to look more critically
the frozen peas because they helped
This modern retelling’s fun, snappy
at literature and storytelling. The
soothe her sore muscles from their
text and entertaining illustrations are
illustrations offer both clues and
playing. I loved this reimagining of
perfect for ages 5 and up. This book
humor to the text that reveal that
the tale for ages 6 and up. Girls learn
will please aspiring ninjas and anyone
things are not always what they seem.
that being good “princess” is about
who wishes to “fight back” against
This ironic and clever tale is sure to
being genuine but adaptable. Boys see
the bullies in the world.
leave kids (ages 7 and up) giggling
that is important that a companion
and asking to hear it again.
be compatible and fun.
Need other book suggestions? Check out Chelanne Green’s blog, www.books4learning.blogspot.com
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MINDING HER BUSINESS:
Karen Swallow Prior Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is an inspiring and beloved English professor at Liberty University. She has a reputation for being tough but fair, for being passionate about her subject, and for sporting fabulous shoes! I had the opportunity to sit down with her and talk about her career as a professor and writer, her German Shorthaired Pointers, and her love for literature. Where do you find your inspiration? In the classroom—teaching. Every day in the classroom I get to discuss the most interesting ideas, big and small, with curious minds. I love life, literature, and God so very much, and I want to impart those loves to my students. My goal in teaching is for them to leave the class loving life, literature, and God more than when they came in. In return, they challenge and inspire me in countless ways.
What Are some tips that you would give aspiring writers? Look for and seize any opportunity to write that comes along, whether it’s paid or not. Any chance to expand a writing portfolio will help in building both platform and credibility. The Internet has really opened up a lot of opportunities for talented writers to find success, even though for most writers success isn’t monetary. Most important is to write for the love of writing and the love of the reader.
What is one book that shaped you as a writer? Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird. She calls it a memoir of writing and life, and the way that she approaches both of those is so insightful, funny, and helpful. She has a great sense of humor and a gritty realism that I admire.
When did you decide that you wanted to be a writer? My mother read to me as a child, and learning to read for myself is one of my most vivid childhood memories. I guess I began to want to be a writer as a result of reading so many wonderful books in childhood: books by Dr. Seuss and Judy Blume, Pippi Longstocking, The Black Stallion, Where the Red Fern Grows, and so many, many more. I started writing poetry when I was about nine years old. And all through high school I wrote poetry and short stories. I’ve always loved books and words, and it’s a privilege to be able to contribute a few more of them to the world.
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If you could be a pair of shoes, what kind would you be? Tall riding boots.
I know that you have owned dogs all of your life—what role do they play in your writing? I always have a dog (or two or three) at my side when I’m writing. The way dogs approach life reminds me to be joyful, curious, loyal, and content. Dogs are one of the greatest gifts to humankind.
Give me a brief description of your first book, Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me. Booked is a literary and spiritual memoir. In it I recount my spiritual journey as I developed into the person I am today through the influence of great literary works like Charlotte’s Web, Jane Eyre, and Great Expectations.
What book are you working on now? The book is a biography titled Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist, which will be published by Thomas Nelson next year.
Hannah More is a relatively unknown figure who was very important during her lifetime. She was one of England’s first bestselling authors, and she worked with William Wilberforce in the movement to abolish the British slave trade. Almost no one has heard of Hannah More, but it’s my dream that with this book she will become the household name that she deserves to be.
“Most important is to write for the love of writing and the love of the reader.” -Karen
Christy Chichester is a twenty-something student finishing her B.A. in English and Writing. She is married to her best friend Steven.
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reel passion LaShonda Delivuk, owner of Life
Places, Please!
Focus Pictures, has two passions: creating creative opportunities and helping others. The 24–year–old Virginia native graduated with a degree in theatre from Liberty University just two years ago and has already made her mark on the Hill City as one of the city’s only young, African–American, female business owners. The company specializes in producing video content with a “high–end cinematic aesthetic.” Delivuk serves as the producer for the operation while husband Josh directs the film shoots. “We looked at the need in the community, and we realized there wasn’t a company servicing small business needs, so we decided to be a solution to that problem in Lynchburg,” she explained. Life Focus produces educational films, video web campaigns and—perhaps what it’s most well known for—television commercials. Starring local talent, Life Focus has produced regional television commercials for Gladiola Girls, Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, James T. Davis, Westminster Canterbury, Beacon Credit Union and others. The husband and wife team have other creative projects in the works including a web series called “Mortal Coils” that will air both online and on a local cable station. They are also producers of the Lynchburg 48 Hour
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Film Project occurring in August.
In this competition filmmakers create a short film from start to finish in a 48–hour period. The short films will all be screened locally with the chance to win awards and even advance to a national competition. “It’s a great opportunity for filmmakers to be recognized on a bigger level and to get out and be creative,” said Delivuk.
Hilary’s Picks Our Town at Old City Cemetery
events surrounding the signing of
— June 27, 28, July 5, 6, 10, 11, 12
the Declaration of Independence is produced in partnership between
Endstation Theatre Company’s Blue
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and
To learn more about Life Focus
Ridge Summer Theatre Festival
Pictures visit lifefocuspictures.com.
Thornton Wilder’s classic American play
Jefferson’s property.
Renaissance Theatre right on Thomas
To register for the 48 Hour Film Project
about the beauty and ephemeral nature
visit www.48hourfilm.com/en/lynchburg.
48 Hour Film Project
of life will be inventively recreated
Registration opens June 10.
— August 8–10, August 20 & 27
at one of the Hill City’s most prized
Hilary loves red velvet cake, Broadway, and her husband Juan Carlos Lagares (but not necessarily in that order). Connect with her on Twitter @HilarySutton. Photos submitted by Life Focus Pictures
institutions. 1776 at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest — June 28 This concert version of the Tony–
Be a part of the magic of filmmaking by competing in the 48 Hour Film Project August 8–10 or by catching the screening of the short films at Cinemark Movies 10 on August 20 and 27.
award winning musical about the
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Urbane Folklore KEEPING IN TUNE THIS SUMMER
In addition to being versed in all things urban, Deidre Stone enjoys being creative with her line of jewelry and fashion, Storm & Stress. She and her husband, Josh, enjoy their life in the Hill City of Lynchburg.
For this issue we curated the best albums for our favorite warm weather activities. Check out these five collections that provide the perfect summer soundtrack.
For a Weekend at the Shore...
Beach House: Bloom - I’m a sucker for (and crave) any sort of dream pop with lots of harmonies, and this album satisfies that desire perfectly. Add beautiful female vocals into the mix, and you have me hooked. Bloom is Beach House’s fourth album, but I didn’t give the band much notice until this album. The first track I heard was “Myth” and it gave me an insatiable desire to hear more from them. I loved it so much it gave me chills! The rest of the album did not disappoint. I think the name of this band is extremely fitting. When I listen to Bloom I feel like sitting at the widow’s walk on top of a beach house listening to the sound of the waves crashing and feeling the salty air around me. Have a listen, and see if you agree.
For a Camp Fire...
Lost in the Trees: Past Life - The title track of this album just makes me want to close my eyes and soak up the warmth of the sun. Echoey drum beats and airy vocals dripping with gorgeous melodies and harmonies create the perfect recipe for music magic. Released this February, Past Life finds the band experimenting with a sound stripped down from their past ventures. This new direction is a fairly drastic departure from their indie orchestra past, but there’s still special magic to be found. This album would be the perfect accompaniment to a camping trip out in the woods. Turn up the beautiful tracks, let them echo and bounce off of the trees and get lost.
For a Road Trip...
Chequerboard: The Unfolding - Oh, this album. Be still my heart. I absolutely love this album. I never knew how much of a guitar fan I was until I heard it. Maybe it’s because John Lambert, the face of Chequerboard, knows exactly what he’s doing and has a wonderful gift. My husband introduced me to this artist while on a road trip, and I was driving when he played The Unfolding. I didn’t speak a word the entire duration of the album because I was so mesmerized by the sensational guitar lines and atmosphere of it. When it was over, my only thought was that the melodies went exactly where I wanted them to go. From one note to the next, it was perfection. With each track I was excited to see what he would come up with next. If it sounds like I’m being dramatic about how much I adore his album, see for yourself. I’ll be sitting on the beach this summer with The Unfolding playing, being grateful for life and all of the beauty it possesses.
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For a Cook Out...
Black Moth Super Rainbow: Eating Us - If the name of this band immediately transported you to the 1970’s, you’re kind of right. If you already love the sounds of that era, this is definitely an album you should check out. The band toned down their psychedelic flare a bit with this album, although you still get some of that 70’s analog along with dreamy electronic atmospheric sounds. Confused? You still might be after listening to this album, but I’d be surprised if you didn’t have fun while doing so. Invite some friends over for a cookout, put this album on, and I bet someone will ask you where they can find the music.
For a Quiet Night On the Porch...
Mew: Frengers - This album is a wonderful roller coaster ride of amazing tunes. Here Mew provides thoughtful, some beautiful, and even some heavier guitar driven tracks to take you for a loop. The vocals especially make this album so special. Heavier songs like, “Am I Wry?” and “156” start out the album with a jolt, and the last track, “Comforting Sounds,” begins quietly and builds and builds to a perfect end. One of my favorite tracks is “Symmetry,” which features the soft and delicate voice of a young girl layered over a gorgeous melody. So just roll down your windows, and see where Mew takes you.
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Mise en Place:
A PLANNED PANTRY Simple, real foods are the building
Photo by Heather Heppding
blocks for healthy meals that nourish our families, and creating healthy meals is a lot easier with the help of an organized pantry. A properly managed and planned pantry saves time, money and reduces stress. So, be ready to polish your pantry pride with these tips. 1. Don’t keep too much variety on hand. Stock the essentials. Keep staples you use most often such as rice, flour, oats, beans, canned tomatoes, and honey on hand. Limit the variety to what you know you will use. Most of us don’t need five kinds of oats and ten varieties of beans at the ready. Wait until it is time to replenish your reserves if you want to try a new kind of rice. This small step will help reduce the risk of having several opened and halfused packages take up space in your pantry. This also cuts expenses since you are replacing, not just adding to food storage. If you are just beginning to keep a pantry consider a back-up product for each item regularly used, and add in
WHY MAKEOVER YOUR PANTRY? • Efficiency: Clean out the old and group like items together to make the most of your time in the kitchen. • Ease in meal planning: Keep basics stocked, and be able to see exactly what you have on hand. • Healthier snacking: Clean out the highly processed boxed snacks, and fill those jars with nuts, seeds and dried fruits. • Quicker grocery lists: When you know what you have, then it is easy to see what you need for upcoming meals. • Kiddos in the kitchen: A well-organized pantry helps empower our kids to make their own food choices and even cook for themselves. Win, win!
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the ingredients needed for three to
fruits and other foods that normally
4. Eat from the pantry regularly.
five pantry-based meals.
come in plastic bags or can be
If you continue to buy food without
2. Always buy with a purpose and
bought in bulk.
eating what you already have, it will
a plan. Don’t buy food just to buy
Closed containers keep food fresher
start to pile up. Make sure you eat
food. Prevent waste and make it
longer. Use glass containers and
what you purchase. Gather recipes
easier to keep track of what you have
canning jars, or reuse old glass food
for pantry specific cooking and stock
in your pantry, fridge and freezer by
jars. Spray paint the lids a uniform
versatile foodstuffs to enhance the
buying with a plan in place. Ideally,
color, and use a cute chalkboard label
nutrition of your meals.
shop from a meal plan, and use your
to keep track of the contents. Just
If you implement these tips you’ll
food storage to the advantage of your
a quick glance and you will be able
be well on your way to a more
budget. If you regularly purchase an
to see exactly what you have, what
peaceful, less wasteful, happier meal
item that can be stored easily, it is a
needs to be eaten or what needs
preparation experience.
pantry candidate. Build a pantry that
to be replenished. Using uniform
suits your family tastes and needs.
containers also looks neater and
3. Store food in clear containers.
reduces stress when you open the
Use clear plastic or glass containers
pantry door to find a well-organized
to store nuts, beans, rice, dried
food store.
As a busy wife and mom of three, Heather not only finds time to manage her home well, but she also enjoys running, being crafty, and testing out new recipes for her family.
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Women of Civility commemorating the ladies of the Civil War During the 1800s roles for women were clearly defined. Normally, their time was occupied by caring for their families and homes, yet once fathers, brothers and sons were sent off to fight during the Civil War, duties shifted. As if hearing their nation’s cry, many women stepped up to take roles as seamstresses, laborers and nurses as the South was experiencing turmoil. Several of these women took initiative and truly influenced life in Lynchburg.
Photos of Sandusky by Alysson Copeland Photography
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ADA LAWRENCE HUTTER
Who is he – I wonder, resting so quietly in the shade of the fine old oaks…
Ada was an idyllic young lady whose
When I look at his grave, imagination
diary speaks of love, family and high
sees a fond mother watching with loving,
hopes for the future. In her diary,
tearful eyes for any mention of J.W.
Ada reflects upon life at Sandusky,
Gordon. She does not know that all that
which served as a Union headquarters
is earthly of her darling lies buried here
during the Battle of Lynchburg 150
in an enemy country, with no loving hand
years ago. An entry enlightens us
to care for his grave, no eye to shed a tear
about the situation that followed the
over his resting place!”
Battle of Lynchburg, which took place on June 17–18, 1864.
Despite the fact that J.W. Gordon was a Union soldier, Ada’s womanly
Thursday July 21, 1864
compassion manifested itself in the
“The Yankees have left Sandusky in
mind of a then 18–year–old girl…
desolation. The front fields of waving
a young lady who was forced to see
grain, the lowlands covered with rich
her home become the headquarters
looking clover that [filled] the eye with
for the enemy.
joy and filled the heart with thankfulness, are destroyed. Nothing but dusty fields
Union General Charles Halpine,
are seen in place, with here and there, the
who was present at Sandusky,
remains of dead horses… Mounds telling
wrote this description of young Ada,
the sad tale of war.”
“This Major Hutter ‘had only one
of a costly and luxurious home swept
gave a compassionate account of a
into ruin; and her cheek blanching no
soldier buried on her father’s land.
shade of its clear olive pink, though
undati
gloaming, all the refined surroundings
fields to depraved land, but she also
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a shift in her surroundings from lush
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no tear as she saw in that hour of the
on
daughter, the divine’… her eyes shedding On that day, Ada didn’t just recount
of board is placed over that one bearing
for which two infuriate armies must
this inscription:
contend.” Ada did experience exactly
‘Lieut. J.W. Gordon, 10th Va. Cavalry’
that… her home being turned into
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probability become the central position
ic
for her childhood… would in all human
of them has any head stone. A small piece
or
heretofore splendid and happy home
there are a dozen mounds, not but one
nd
aware that with the earliest dawn the “Down the grove just back of the barn,
a battlefield.
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Ada Lawrence Hutter was an 18–year–old resident of Sandusky when it became the Union headquarters during the Battle of Lynchburg. As a lively, young girl she kept a journal filled with peeks into life during the Civil War. Here she is shown later in life.
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NARCISSA OWEN
LUCY MINA OTEY
Being half Cherokee Indian and half
came from an affluent, well–known
Irish, Narcissa came to Lynchburg in
family. She and her husband, John
a round about way. She was orphaned
Matthews Otey, had eight children…
and sent to a Cherokee mission
one daughter and seven sons, who all
school, attended college in Indiana
served as soldiers in the Confederacy.
and then taught school in Tennessee. m
Lucy was a Lynchburg native who
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the loves of her life. Her husband
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and the war claimed the lives of three of her sons and her son–in–law. Ph o t o
Not to let sorrow and grief overcome her, Lucy took her tragedy and turned it into a story of triumph. Lucy had a desire to help soldiers who were suffering and dying. Her intentions to help were opposed by the respected military chief in Lynchburg, Dr. William Otway Owen. He claimed that a hospital was no place for women and that they should sew uniforms instead.
husband, Robert Owen, and the couple settled in Virginia due to
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passed away just before the war,
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Susan Colston Blackford aided Lucy Otey in caring for the wounded. She experienced the war’s cruelty when she lost her home, her possessions and three of her children. Susan chronicled her experiences during the Civil War by writing “Letters from Lee’s Army.”
the railroad industry. They moved to Point of Honor just before the Civil War. Despite her Cherokee background, which was somewhat frowned upon in the mid–1800s, Narcissa integrated
A memoir of Susan Colston
well into Lynchburg’s elite society
Blackford’s states, “I was sent for to
life. She joined forces with Lucy
see old Mrs. John M. Otey, who was at
Otey in the women’s movement in
Mrs. Spence’s making arrangements to
Lynchburg, and she offered Point
establish a Ladies’ Hospital for soldiers
of Honor to the Women’s Corps as a
in opposition to Dr. Owen’s. You know
meeting place during the last year of
perhaps that he will not allow the ladies
the Civil War.
to enter his hospital, or do anything with the patients.” Lucy traveled to Richmond to meet with Jefferson Davis, the Confederate president, to state her case, and she returned to Lynchburg with
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Lucy Mina Otey lost her husband and three sons in the war, yet she took her pain and turned it into a passion by starting the Ladies’ Relief Hospital. The hospital cared for wounded soldiers and also became a cause to which local women rallied.
Not to let her spirits or her vision be dampened, Lucy started Ladies’ Relief Hospital with the help of Mrs. John Speed and a corps of 500 women. 42
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permission to start her Ladies’ Relief
soldier’s family. The women in the community were so invested in the hospital that they brought of their own means including food from their kitchens. Through her fervor, compassion and determination, Lucy and her ladies were able to help save many by rallying the community to this worthwhile cause.
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Narcissa Owen was a woman with a wonderful sense of humor who may have chided about being short on sewing skills, yet she banded women together to construct uniforms for the soldiers.
Narcissa used her sewing skills to help construct uniforms (with her sense of humor she described them as “ill–fitting”). She wrote, “Lynchburg ladies, five hundred strong, banded
together to provide uniforms as well as
He had been a brave man, but this longing
The ending to her journal states,
hospital supplies… [they] worked like
for the loved ones he had not seen in two
“Of such as these, our Southern army
beavers.” The community of women
years made a wasted skeleton of him,”
was largely composed… Many unwritten
truly bonded by turning the most
she lamented.
heroes fill unknown graves throughout our
unlikely places into workshops for
southland today.”
sewing uniforms, and Narcissa aided As anonymous as some of the soldiers
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in rallying these women to the cause.
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MARY MORGAN FORSBERG As the daughter of a prominent Lynchburg tobacco dealer, Mary was also the wife of George Gaston
to co
Otey, who unfortunately was one of
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Lucy Otey’s three sons who perished during the war.
are, the same goes for the many women who aided the military and kept the home front going while their men were away. Numerous sacrifices were made 150 years ago, which are woven throughout Lynchburg’s story. We are thankful for both the men and women who rose to the occasion and impacted their world in the best way they could.
Mary, a widow with four children, gave herself over to Lucy’s cause in the Women’s Corps and the Ladies’ Relief Hospital. For Mary, what was a service to men in the war turned into a love story. A patient, Col. August
Mary Morgan Forsberg found love for a second time in a soldier that was under her care at the Ladies’ Relief Hospital. She also documented her musings about her military patients in a journal entitled “Hospital Reminisces.”
Special thanks to Nancy Merion, Greg Starbuck and Kevin Shroyer for their help and guidance for the information contained in this article.
Forsberg, was badly wounded with a gangrenous hand. August refused
Mary’s diary is a treasure, and it
amputation, which was wise because
was obvious that she cared a great
his hand eventually healed.
deal for the men that she nursed back
In addition to researching influential women, Jennifer enjoys running and spending time with her husband and children.
to health. He then returned to his post, only to be captured on the very night of his engagement to Mary. He was released after the war in 1865, and the couple wasted no time and was married the day following his arrival home.
Celebrate the Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) of the Battle of Lynchburg
Mary kept a journal entitled “Hospital Reminisces” in which she wrote accounts of soldiers. Some were humorous such as a story of a soldier who couldn’t choose the most
Most events surrounding the battle’s anniversary are free! Help celebrate this part of our history. Websites:
beautiful girl between Mary and her friend. Mary wrote, “His reply was ‘you
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is both lively gals but if I say you, she’ll get
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mad and if I say her, you’ll get mad, so I
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ain’t going to say.’” Smart man!
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Some of Mary’s entries are more heartfelt, such as a story about a
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heartbroken soldier. “I saw one poor fellow die of no disease but homesickness… 43
Bliss & Makeup Summer affords many opportunities to play with trends, especially when it comes to color. So, when it was time to give Taylor a fun, new look, Emily followed what was en vogue for the season and took Taylor from a dark–rooted blonde to an intense, summer, chestnut red.
Taylor Taylor’s hair was done in a texturized, layered cut and styled into a fun, 60’s boho chic bouffant. This is a great style to consider when you want to add volume and height. As for makeup, Emily used shades of gold in the inner corner of Taylor’s eye while carefully blending it into a subtle, smoky gray on the lid. A golden peach blush was applied to her cheeks complimented by a nude, coral pink on the lips. These neutral colors offered the perfect palette to offset her summery red hair color. This season is also the time to play up a neutral color scheme for your makeup as you gain natural coloring by soaking up the summer sun (but don’t forget the sunscreen).
Crystal George of Crystal George Studios and Emily Garbee Harris of Bodyworks Day Spa & Salon always have something fun in the works as a creative “dynamic duo”.
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Playful Parenting
W
Apples to Oranges
hen we look at our kids, we are constantly reminded
that each person has his own unique nature. Children living in the same house and sharing the same parents can be completely different from each other. I have two kids. One is daring and brave, and will (in all seriousness) find the most dangerous, sharpest, tallest thing in the room to scale. He is sensitive, full of compassion, and has the brightest smile that lights up his entire face. He doesn’t like to spend much time reading, but he loves to build and destroy block towers. My other child is careful and meticulous, picking up on even the sneakiest breaking of the rules. She is sweet and regularly compliments perfect strangers on their hair and shoes. She happens to be a horrible sleeper and a picky eater, but she is so smart and loves reading and learning new skills. What a blessing to have been given two children who have their own personalities, character traits, and likes and dislikes that make each so special to me! Unfortunately, in our culture we are often forced to compare
mothers by which we mark our kids’ (and often our own)
apples to oranges.
sense of accomplishment.
Let’s face it. Women constantly find themselves
It is irrational, but the truth is that we often base
comparing waistlines, SUVs, clothing, and even,
our worthiness as mothers on our children’s milestones
regrettably, their own children. And it starts as soon as
and achievements.
motherhood begins, with mothers comparing siblings to each other and often to other children their same age.
You learn a lot through motherhood, and one of the biggest things I’ve learned is to stop comparing my
Have you heard or even asked these questions, such as…
children. This shift in thought came through my four
Are you breastfeeding? My child started sleeping through
year old daughter’s friendship with a boy diagnosed
the night at six weeks. When did she start to walk? My
with autism. It was by spending time with this precious
kid can count to 10. Is she potty trained already? He
boy and his mother that I realized that it really did not
taught himself to read.
matter whether my child knew all of her letter sounds
These comparisons go on and on and often seem to turn into some sort of backward competition between
and had just learned to count to 50. And it became even clearer that these are not things I should use to measure my own self–worth as her mom. 45
Simple Ways to Encourage your Little Ones Listen. Allow your children to embrace their talents and interests. Have realistic expectations. Understand that no two are perfectly alike, especially siblings! Practice patience. Research has shown that kids develop at different rates, so stop comparing the rate at which your child matures. Allow them to set their own milestones and encourage them along the way. Build your kids up. Simple statements like, “I am proud of you for showing kindness to your brother” and “Your letter writing has improved” are perfect ways to support your child’s positive self–esteem and development.
Katelyn loves her little family, her dear friends, and life in Lynchburg. Photos by Sincerely Liz Photography
This boy’s mother has the right perspective.
Let’s strive to see our kids healthy, happy, encouraged and
She is only focused on her son and is filled with constant
blossoming each day.
unconditional love, patience, and self–sacrifice. She gives of herself each moment of every day and embodies true love. Witnessing her parenting is an encouragement and blessing to my heart.
Let’s take pride in our children’s unique ways and be thankful that they are ours. A friend once told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” I promise that in twenty years it will not matter when you taught
I am learning to stop comparing my children and to meet
your child to first sing the ABCs. Our worth as mothers is
them exactly where they are and to build them up while
earned by what we give to our children, not trivial facts.
embracing their differences.
I hope that I can selflessly and sacrificially give of myself
I especially want to love them unconditionally and to always savor these fleeting moments. That is the mom she is, and that’s the mom I want to be. I am so thankful
to them in ways that actually matter. I want to put them first and continually build them up so that they grow into confident and cherished human beings.
for her and other mothers in my life who always have
I hope this encourages your heart as we continue walking,
their children at the forefront of their hearts and minds.
sometimes falling, but constantly learning along the way on this journey called motherhood.
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Photo by Sincerely Liz Photography
Natural Beauty making oily skin kissable this summer
Tips: Having a well-defined skin care regime is essential for keeping your skin in check. A common misconception is to constantly wash or “dry out” your skin. However, this simply causes your body to produce even more oils. Moisturize your skin after cleansing. When your face is moisturized there is no need for your skin to produce excess oils. Try using essential oils to keep your skin hydrated without clogging pores. These few remedies and tricks will help you keep your complexion under control and keep any excess oils at bay. Enjoy your summer and a radiant look at the same time.
Summer is here! While sunny days are great for showing off summer
Bonus: These tips are also great for acne prone skin. Tackle two problems with the same remedies!
dresses and relaxing by the pool, the heat can present problems for our skin. A shiny complexion requires attentive care to make the upcoming months bearable. Keep oils at bay and pores unclogged with a few remedies you can use to keep your complexion looking flawless this season.
Toners remove excess dirt and oil from your skin, and should be applied after cleansing. They are
Masks purify and also serve to
Astringents stimulate circulation,
a gentle, yet effective way to heal
soften and improve the overall
reduce oiliness and help to
and calm your skin.
health of your skin.
refine pores and rough, uneven
Clay: Implement a clay mask once
skin texture.
a week to keep your pores from
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is a
improve your overall complexion by
clogging and the oil production of
grease-cutting astringent and natural
balancing and restoring your skin’s
your skin under control. Apply the
exfoliant that removes dead skin
pH levels, which will help your skin
mask to a clean face, leave it on until
cells, helps manage oils, evens skin
feel soft and remain healthy.
it hardens, and then wash it off. Easy!
tone, fights acne and tones your skin.
Egg White: Take an egg white and
Witch Hazel: This is a powerhouse
apply it to your skin. This will firm
that has the ability to fight off
your skin as it soaks up excess oils.
acne and blemishes. As a natural
Simply apply it to your face until
astringent, it helps control acne
it dries, and then wash it off with
yet locks in moisture. Dab witch
warm water.
hazel on a cotton pad after you have Coffee and chocolate make life even more enjoyable for Michelle Wood, who loves the beach and is a Southern girl through and through.
Apple Cider Vinegar Toner: This simple concoction can help
For sensitive skin: mix 1 part raw apple cider vinegar with 4 parts water For normal skin: mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts water For oily skin: mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 1 part water
finished washing your face to get rid
Apply the toner to your freshly
of impurities.
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