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HOLIDAY FÊTE WINTER 2018
Holiday Fête
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CONTENTS Winter 2018
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SPOTLIGHT 14 / PET WANTS, MOTION
SOCIAL SCENE 16 / CARITAS WORDS OF HOPE 20 / 4TH & GOAL GALA CONCERT 22 / CELEBRATION OF LIFE
PHILANTHROPY FOCUS 24 / THE KINDNESS CAMPAIGN
PROFILE 26 / FASHION SENSE FROM STEPHANIE COULTRESS O’NEILL
STYLE FILE 28 / NAUGHTY OR NICE?
BEAUTY
PROFILE 44 / MEREDITH ELLIS ON NEW TRADITIONAL DÉCOR
HEALTH & BEAUTY 56 / HOLIDAY HEALTH STRATEGIES
SOCIAL NETWORK 58 / AFTERNOON IN PARIS / WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER LAKEWAY STYLE SHOW 60 / WOMEN OF HOPE / ALEX SOLDIER @ UMLAUF
MY AUSTIN 62 / ADAM METCALF
HOLIDAYS 32 / DINE IN HOLIDAY STYLE 36 / TABLE TALK WITH MEREDITH OWEN
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30 / SOCIAL EYES
38 / HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR 40 / ENTERTAINING OUT-OF-TOWNERS 49 / 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
ON THE COVER: Meredith Owen shows you how to make your holiday dinner table a feast for the eyes
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before the food is served. Cover photography by Molly Culver. Floral arrangements by Lemon Leaf Florist. Tableware provided by Breed & Co. See these festive tablescapes starting on page 32.
Holiday Fête
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COVER AND COVER STORY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOLLY CULVER; AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WHITNEY DEVIN; CARITAS WORDS OF HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDY CARSON; 2018 IDEA HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE/HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
with Enjoying the UML AUF
my husband, Drew
Jewell & I were honored to meet Edith
Royal & Connie Nelson
PUBLISHER: Jackie McGrath jackie@waterwaysmagazine.com MANAGING EDITOR: Sarah Walker sarah@waterwaysmagazine.com
Marcia Levy & Lou DeLeon have contributed so much to our success
I recently drove to St. Louis and was
Right then with two of my dogs
Brooke Stevenson brooke@waterwaysmagazine.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Cindy Brzostowski, Karyna Donley, Liz Feezor, Ane Urquiola Lowe
captivated by the autumn foliage.
as my witness, I vowed to make the
I realized fall was truly here, and then
holidays special again. I will make the
I realized what’s next—the holidays.
time to give my holiday choices some
To counter the stress that crept in,
real, sincere thought. I will put forth
Donna Beard, Brian Birzer, Blue Genie Art
I tried recalling fond memories from
the extra effort to get my shopping
Bazaar, Sandy Carson, Richard Casteel,
last year’s holiday fun…but nothing
done. I will do my best to make warm
resurfaced. No remembrances of
holiday memories with my family
baking my life-changing desserts
and friends because in the end aren’t
for family and friends. No scenes
memories one of the things that
of wrapping presents while watching
matter most?
It’s a Wonderful Life because I gave monetary gifts. I did remember feeling
I wish you all a delightful and memorable holiday season.
proud that I’d beat the holiday clock,
The City of Austin, The City of Lakeway, The Continental Club, Craddick Public Relations, Molly Culver, Whitney Devin, Estilo Boutique, Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau, Hill Country Galleria, Jody Horton, Kirsten Kaiser, The Kindness Campaign, Lammes Candies, Jackie Lee Young, Alison Marlborough, Nicolai McCrary, Donna Marie Miller, Motion, Wynn Myers, Brandi Nellis, Robby Pettinato, PET WANTS Trish Rawls, Revival Cycles, The Salt Lick BBQ, Janet Scott, Gillian Shewaga,
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Austin Parks And Recreation Department,
Austin West, Haley Plotkin, PRIZE Austin,
but in retrospect my 2017 holiday season was an epic fail.
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SPOTLIGHT
Style In Motion Staying active and engaged is important for health and wellbeing, but sometimes mobility issues can confine a person to the house, which can wind up more resembling a hospital than a comfortable home due to industrial-looking medical equipment. Jim Howle, owner of medical products retailer Motion in Lakeway, has more than a quarter-century of experience in the sector his store serves. He knows the value of functional, stylish goods. “We believe that a bedroom or living room doesn’t have to look like a hospital room,” says Howle. Motion sells adjustable beds, lift chairs
Pet Perks Fresh Noms for Fido & Fluffy
among other items. By opening a showroom in Lakeway, Howle allows customers to view
Lakeway’s new Pet Wants can help satisfy four-legged family members’ desires for fresh, healthful food. Opened in September, the store sells a variety of small-batch kibble for dogs and cats that’s made fresh every month without byproducts and fillers. The store offers subscription plans for its products, which include a “spaw” product line for dogs to soothe irritated skin, heal cracked paws, calm anxiety and repel biting insects. It offers free delivery to many parts of West Austin. Alex and Shawn Kombogiannis own the store. Shawn is a native Austinite who, after spending eight years with Alex in the Big Apple, convinced him to leave his long-time home in 2014 for the beauty of Lakeway. A year later they adopted Winston, a desperately ill black lab whom they nursed back to health
products from a range of manufacturers to
and who is now the store’s mascot. The Kombogiannis family is committed to giving back to the community. The store hosts adoption events, and its Buy, Match, Give program donates food each month to an animal rescue.
Austin community.”
Pet Wants is located at 1310 RR 620 South and at petwantsaustinwest.com.
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compare features and functions and style, as well as to test equipment before buying. For example, the store stocks some 20 different lift chairs. “Outfitting a home for motion health and helping my customers improve their mobile life requires detailed insight and understanding,” Howle explains, “and that’s what I’m looking forward to giving the
Motion is located at 801 RR 620 South and at motionhealthproducts.com.
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SOCIAL SCENE
Dr. Bruce and Marcia Levy
Jo Carol Snowden, Jennifer Guthrie
Lynn and Tom Meredith
Ahsan and Anabin Islam
DeAnna and Bill Rogers
Philip Varghese, Mae Daniller with auctioneer
Ramesh Swaminathan, Jenny Gregorcyk
Hold The NOTE Caritas Event Inspires Hope for a Stronger Community
An evening thundershower hardly dampened the community spirit and generosity of the people gathered for Caritas of Austin’s 11th Annual Words of Hope dinner at the JW Marriott on September 20th. Some 550 guests attended the event at which Tom and Lynn Meredith received the Harvey Penick Award for Excellence in the Game of Life, which Caritas has awarded each year starting in 1992 to gold legend Penick himself. The honorees are those people who demonstrate “a lifetime 16 WATERWAYS | Winter 2018
of excellence in their field of endeavor and are known as community leaders, mentors, stewards of community trust and champions of the greater good.” The Merediths moved from California to Austin the same year the first year the award was given, when Tom accepted the position of chief financial officer at Dell. Since then the couple has worked with a number of groups in Austin to make their community a welcoming, vibrant place for all. In both their remarks, the Merediths each emphasized >
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SOCIAL SCENE
Robert Frachtman, Evie and Cash Nickerson
Judy Maggio and Emmitt Smith chat onstage
the need to come together to strengthen a community. Lynn used the analogy of staggered breathing, the choir technique in which each singer takes a breath at staggered times while the others continue to hold the long note so that the music is uninterrupted. “It is the strength of the whole that allows the note to be carried forth,” she said. For the couple Austin is “a great choir joining together to hold notes for each other to make this the most impossibly good place for a person to live and to thrive and to give back.” Another featured speaker was Sandy Wolff, one of the organization’s clients who exemplifies its work. Thanks to Caritas, as she explained, at age 58 “for first time ever in my life, I have a home of my own, a place to feel safe and secure, especially from the demons of my past.” She has a job she loves is taking college courses. “In all actuality the list of successes from homelessness to becoming a productive member of society grows each and every day for me.” Wolff closed by encouraging attendees to “dig deep” to help Caritas to continue to turn homelessness “from scary nights on the streets, despair and unforgivable acts to success stories for families and individuals who need to live a better life and succeed off the streets.”
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And dig deep they did. After the live auction and Fund the Mission onsite donation drive led by the enthusiastic cowboys of Heath Hale Auctioneers, Caritas of Austin had raised nearly $200,000, double the total it aimed to raise. Combined with other monies raised in advance of the event, the organization raised nearly $500,000. The evening concluded with Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith on stage with long-time local news anchor Judy Maggio to answer questions about his life, his career and his own philanthropic work. He touched on how football showed him a world of opportunities outside his childhood in the projects of Pensacola, FL, and his drive in later years to offer “not a handout but a hand up.” “I’m a firm believer that God touched each and every one of us with a measure of talent, and we have to find out what that talent is and we have to maximize every moment of our lives,” said Smith. He added the importance of sharing one’s talent to inspire and enable others to do the same. “We have to inspire others through our lives.” His words of hope and the words of hope offered by the other speakers that night will continue to drive Caritas of Austin’s mission to end homelessness in the Austin community, not simply manage it.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW STERLING AND SANDY CARSON
“I’m a firm believer that God touched each and every one of us with a measure of talent, and we have to find out what that talent is and we have to maximize every moment of our lives,” said Smith. He added the importance of sharing one’s talent to inspire and enable others to do the same. “We have to inspire others through our lives.”
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SOCIAL SCENE
Jennifer Emerson, Buster Brown, Karen Price, Rep. Four Price
Tara Termeer, Dana DeLorenzo
Caren Burbach, Kylee Orlando
A Royal Show
Edith Royal, Connie Nelson
Matt DeLorenzo, Mandy Myers, Steve Termeer
Mathew McConaughey, Edith Royal
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Susan Auler, Jill Brown
Darrell K Royal is synonymous with football in Texas because of his tenacity on and off the field. The research fund that bears his name shares this same tenacity in the drive to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. On September 21st, the Darrell K Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease held its annual 4th & Goal Gala at the Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater venue. This year’s top-billed entertainment was provided by Charles “Chip” Esten, Chris Carmack and Jonathan Jackson, the singing stars of the TV show Nashville, which aired on ABC from 2012 to 2016 and then for two more years on CMT. Other highlights of the gala included a silent auction as well as a lively live auction conducted by the legendary cowboy hat-wearing bid wranglers of Heath Hale Auctioneers. Of course, UT alumnus extraordinaire Matthew McConaughey was on hand to regale the audience with tales of Coach Royal’s unique sense of humor and to honor his enduring legacy not only at the university but far and wide. Just as he has motivated a number of UT players over the years, McConaughey inspired attendees with his remarks. The event raised more than $1 million. Grants from the DKR Fund financially support research not only to better understand and hopefully one day cure Alzheimer’s disease but also dementia, traumatic brain injury and neurological injuries. The foundation also funds caregiving support, education and awareness in the name of Edith Royal, Coach Royal’s wife.
The DKR Fund supports research not only into Alzheimer’s disease but also dementia, traumatic brain injury and neurological injuries.
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SOCIAL SCENE
Go, Fight, Win Celebrating Life Won Back from Breast Cancer
As September drew to a close, some 720 breast cancer survivors and their families, friends and supporters joined with members of the Austin alumnae chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha and other invited guests to celebrate life. The 2018 Celebration of Suzanne Erickson, Armondo Zambrano, Lauren Petrowski
Life Luncheon took place at the Fairmont Austin hotel downtown. The annual luncheon marked its 20th anniversary, and the event once again served as a fundraiser for the Seton Breast Care Center (SBCC), a comprehensive facility at Seton Medical Center Austin. It offers affordable, accessible state-of-theart imaging technology along with numerous patient support services. Since opening in February 2014, SBCC has cared for more than 8,500 patients, with more than 30 percent of services provided to patients without insurance. Kendra Scott served as emcee
Lara Burns, Britta Klucznik, Katie Dere, Marcia Levy
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for the event. The highlight was a fashion show featuring the latest fall
Kathy Smith, Liz Howard
Susan Hackney, Maria Pronske, Effie George, Francine Webb, Ingrid Kuper
SBCC offers affordable, accessible state-of-theart imaging technology along with numerous patient support services and winter styles put on by local retailers Julian Gold and Gatsby’s Clothier. The models walking the runway included breast cancer
Mary Clark, Peggy Black, Miriam Dozier
survivors. The show included men’s fashions to emphasize that men too are at risk for breast cancer, with one in 1,000 men on average diagnosed with the disease each year. Even the makeup the models wore had an Austin connection. Renowned makeup artist L. Duane Sevelin donated his services to the fashion show. He also created and sold a limited-edition shade of his classic cream lipstick, dubbed Zoe, with all PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRANDI NELLIS
proceeds benefitting SBCC. The cancer center received 80 percent of the luncheon’s proceeds. The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation received the rest to help fund its breast cancer awareness and
Julie Mack, Stacia Navarro
education programs across the U.S.
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PHILANTHROPY FOCUS
Magic Mirror and Cynthia Germanotta, co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation with daughter Stefani, aka Lady Gaga
Andra Liemandt Enoughie Buddy at a TKC event
I Am Enough
The Kindness Campaign Arms Kids with Self-Acceptance, Empathy
The Kindness Campaign (TKC) aims to instill in students as early as prekindergarten a powerful force for positive change: intentional acts of kindness. Now present in all 82 Austin Independent School District elementary schools, the organization’s curriculum helps children identify their emotions, develop empathy and build their sense of self-worth, all to promote “a kinder pattern of behavior” to reduce bullying. TKC was born out of tragedy. Upon learning that a friend’s 12-year-old daughter had taken her own life in response to bullying, founder Andra Liemandt in 2015 began creating a journal and a character—Enoughie Buddy—to teach her daughters about emotional awareness, empathy and kindness and because she felt compelled to do something positive. The project gained momentum, and the organization debuted its social-emotional learning curriculum in five AISD elementary schools during the 2015-2016 school year. The lesson plans, coloring books and journals build on TKC’s four essential pillars of learning: self-image, emotional awareness, empathy and community. Mascot
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Enoughie helps students engage with the materials and one another to build their kindness toolkits. To further its work, the organization holds KINDNESSPALOOZA events to bring Enoughie Buddy as well as the Magic Mirror self-affirmation experience to even more children and adults. These events have taken place at South by Southwest 2018, the Hill Country Galleria and Barton Creek Square. TKC has even made inroads to adult education. It has partnered with Paul Mitchell Schools to roll out its Corporate Kindness program in the more than 100 Paul Mitchell Schools across the U.S. The Kindness Campaign has received funding and accolades from several organizations, including Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. Liemandt herself was recognized in 2018 by Austin Woman with a Woman’s Way Business Award in the Social Impact category. Learn more about The Kindness Campaign at tkckindness.org.
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“I know what it’s like to feel different, but being different isn’t a bad thing. Every morning I look in the mirror and remind myself I AM ENOUGH.” —Enoughie Buddy
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PROFILE Coultress O’Neill offers contemporary attire and accessories and a healthy dose of retail therapy
Style Confidence Stephanie Coultress O’Neill knows all about retail therapy—as well as retail and therapy. Before she opened Estilo Boutique in 2005, the owner pursued one of her passions and earned her master’s degree in psychology from The University of Texas and then operated her own child and family therapy private practice. After a while she decided to follow her other passion: fashion. Coultress O’Neill aims to offer customers not only carefully curated contemporary women’s clothing and accessories but also the opportunity to boost their confidence and sense of style. The entrepreneuse here offers Waterways readers her insights on holiday style and navigating ever-changing fashion trends.
Q. What guidance can you offer for pairing patterns and prints successfully? Take a component of each pattern, but don’t overdo it. For example, take a brown-and-black plaid pant and pair it with a brown-and-black floral. Don’t throw too many clashing elements together, such as different patterns and different colors. Have a component that brings it all together as well, such as a solid shoe and/or bag.
Q. What are your favorite ways to ensure your LBD stands apart from all the others at holiday events? Accessories are essential to help your LBD stand out. A great statement necklace, earrings or a cuff can elevate your dress to the next level.
Q. What one accessory is the best to splurge on? The accessory that you cannot live without. When you see that gorgeous statement piece that speaks to you, you should buy it. Accessories can be very personal, so when you have to have it…get it.
Q. What are the trends this year for holiday looks? How do you recommend incorporating them into one’s own personal style? Lace is a fun, romantic trend for the holidays and can make any outfit feel very festive and fun. Velvet is another great trend that has become a staple for the holiday season. Make the trend be a component of your outfit and not the whole look. For example, wear just a velvet top or a velvet shoe.
Q. How would you describe your own style? How has it evolved? I love to mix a little edgy and fun with classic. I love to be fashion forward while still being functional. As I have become a mom of two little ones, my style has definitely become more functional but yet still fashionable. I have to be able to chase after a 4-year-old but look stylish while doing it! Estilo Boutique is located in Tarrytown’s Casis Village, 2727 Exposition Blvd, Suite 121, and online at estiloboutique.com.
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18. 12. 10. Nicole Romano silver star earrings, $70 11. Milan bootie by Kaanas, $189 12. Schutz crocodile mule, $180 13. Delphine cuff by Nicole Romano, $345 14. Summer sequined tank by Parker, $298 15. Lenon short with side buttons, $159 16. Carmen clutch in Foil Platinum by Tracey Tanner, $225 17. Heidi fur bomber by Generation Love, $315 18. David Lerner vegan leather jogger with pink and white side stripe, $286
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1. Nicole Romano olivine triangle earrings, $230 2. Cherie necklace by Avant Garde Paris, $198 3. Caryn silk dress in Lipstick by Amanda Uprichard, $233 4. Brianna metallic dress by Parker, $298 5. Vistar Jac metallic jacquard blazer by Zadig & Voltaire, $548 6. Tereza pants with velvet side stripe by Paige, $220 7. Tracey Tanner large flat zip pouch in Optic Silver, $70
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BEAUTY
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‘Tis the season to dress up for holiday events, and your makeup should be just as haute as your holiday couture. Shirley Cox, lead makeup artist at Adore Makeup Boutique and Salon, explains how to make your season bright. To achieve a smoky eye more smoldering than a Yule log, Cox starts with a simple dusting of a dark eyeshadow, such as French Roast, on the lower lid with a metallic taupe, such as Doe Eyes, on top. For the crease she likes a matte neutral such as Arabian Camel to add a depth. Finish with some Mocha Madness in the outer corner and under the eye. Since your eyes bring the drama, she encourages a downplayed lip. Line with Smore lip liner, and then fill with Nude You Didn’t lipstick topped with Send Me Nudes gloss. Prefer to sparkle? Cox has you covered. Start with Moon Dust cream eyeshadow all over, then add Salted Caramel on
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the lids with some matte suede Sweet Latte in the crease. Come back over the top with high-impact shadows Au Miel and Blush and Bashful for shimmer. A touch of Creme Brûlée pearlescent shimmer under the eye and in the inner corner bring a twinkle that rivals Santa’s scintillating peepers. For the lips, she recommends Maraschino lip liner paired with Marilyn Monrose blood-red lipstick. Since the eyes have sheen, Cox foregoes lip gloss.
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Set a Stylish Table Fit for Holiday Entertaining
Hosts and guests shouldn’t be the only dressed-up attendees at a holiday dinner party. A table decorated to celebrate the magic of the holiday season adds to the special feel of the event. A festive table can also spark conversation and help make a meal enjoyed with family or friends all the more memorable. Says Meredith Owen of Meredith Owen Interiors, “We love tailoring each of our holiday designs to reflect the family that resides inside.” Let these tablescapes inspire your next holiday gathering.
Designed by Meredith Owen | Photographed by Molly Culver
Floral designs courtesy of Lemon Leaf Florist. Tablewares courtesy of Breed & Co.
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New Traditional This twist on the classic traditional holiday table mixes textures as well as heirloom and modern elements. Vibrant red roses set on simple staggered platforms create a dramatic focal point. Bernardaud Grenadiers dinner plates, $80, and Grenadiers Green Tree salad plates, $65; Arte Italica Gemma green chargers, $75; Bodrum Bordino gold octagonal placemats, $32.
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Hill Country Casual Natural elements make this design casual and stylish. Olive branches placed in clay containers combine airy and earthy notes. Hammered metal and thick glass balance with light straw and whimsical napkin rings. Jan Barboglio doublehammered chargers, $110, Vino Blanco laurel-engraved goblet, $95, golondrina napkin rings, $240 for set of four; Juliska straw loop placemats, $20. 34 WATERWAYS | Winter 2018
City Chic Metals and architectural elements create this modern tablescape. Blunt-cut roses in the center deliver immediate visual interest, and metallic Christmas trees and votive candle holders add shimmer. Villeroy & Boch Verona gold chargers, $40; Vista Alegre Christian Lacroix Sol y Sombra dinner plates, $75; Kim Seybert metallic linen napkins, $32; Bernardaud Louvre salad plates, $31.
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PROFILE Q. How do you best update a look when the tableware or silverware is an older pattern that was in style 10, 20 or 30 years ago that isn’t necessarily a classic? I always love mixing old with the new. Using an older place setting but updating the placemats and napkin rings is an easy way to marry styles together without blowing your budget on all new place settings. I also suggest having a very simple set of dinnerware on hand if you are accustomed to entertaining because it’s much easier to dress up and dress down the table depending on the event you are hosting. Q. What are your favorite ways to add pops of color to a table? My favorite ways to add a pop of color are with table linens and floral arrangements. Napkins
Q. If you’re hosting multiple dinners, what can you do to ensure each event has a unique look but doesn’t require a whole table makeover each time? Swap out your flowers, napkins, napkin rings and placemats or table runners. That’s a really easy way to create an entirely different look without a lot of work.
The Splendid Table Owen Designs Sensory Feasts, No Kitchen Required Meredith Owen believes a well-designed space can transform a person’s life, so a well-designed table surely can transform and elevate a meal to an incredible sensory experience. From a holiday table to a whole home makeover, she draws on more than a decade of interior design experience to blend beauty and functionality in all her work. The Meredith Owen Interiors proprietress shares how she approaches the mundane task of setting a table to make it a magical holiday memory. Q. When you begin designing a tablescape, do you start with a theme or a color scheme? Do you build around a key piece of the tableware, such as the plate pattern or the antique candelabrum that’s to be the centerpiece? I typically begin a tablescape design with a theme, depending on the holiday or event I’m hosting. Once the theme is selected, I gather anything I have from my home to start building the look I want and purchase pieces to fill in after that.
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Q. What are some of the hot holiday colors this year? What are your tips for using them without looking too trendy? We’re seeing a ton of matte brass accents throughout the accessory market right now. Incorporating some brass accents into your table décor is a great way to have an updated tablescape. Don’t be afraid to mix metallic accents. Silvers and golds play beautifully together. The color we are seeing at the moment that will carry on through the holidays is emerald green. This color is being used in all aspects of design right now, and adding a dose of it to
The Meredith Owen Interiors proprietress shares how she approaches the mundane task of setting a table to make it a magical holiday memory. your holiday table immediately elevates your style without looking trendy. To view more of Meredith Owen Interiors’ work, visit the firm’s website at meredithoweninteriors.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOLLY CULVER. FLORAL DESIGNS COURTESY OF LEMON LEAF FLORIST. TABLEWARES COURTESY OF BREED & CO.
and tablecloths are an easy way to add color, and fresh flowers are always a beautiful way to bring in vibrant colors of the season.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
Year; Blue Genie Art
52nd Zilker Tree Lighting
Bazaar. Upper right:
November 25
Hill Country Galleria
Take a spin under the largest manmade holiday tree standing 155 feet tall with a little more than 3,300 lights. The Zilker Holiday Tree is on display each night from 6 PM to midnight until the end of the year. Free; access to the Zilker Tree is independent from Trail of Lights admission. Zilker Park. 5:30 PM. austintexas.gov/ zilkerholidaytree
Left: Austin’s New
Lighting of German Christmas Pyramid — Fredericksburg
November 23 Festivities begin in front of the Vereins Kirche at Marktplatz with live entertainment. A short lighting ceremony and countdown take place at 7 PM. After the lighting, Santa makes his way to the Oktoberfest Halle at Marktplatz, where children can take free photos with him (bring your own camera). Free. Marktplatz. 6–8 PM. visitfredericksburgtx.com
Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival — Hill Country Galleria A Christmas Affair 2018: Joyeux Noël
November 14–18 Presented by The Junior League of Austin, this annual holiday market is a vintage celebration of the season with a French flair. It features more than 200 merchants from across the country. Proceeds benefit more than 30 local community nonprofits. Tickets required. Palmer Events Center. Hours vary by date. jlaustin.org/achristmas-affair Walkway of Lights — Marble Falls
November 14 – January 1 Celebrate the holidays with more
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than 2 million lights, photos with Santa and much more. Proceeds from concessions and Santa photos benefit local nonprofits. Free. Lakeside Park. 6–10 PM. marblefalls.org
Winter Wonderland — Circuit of The Americas
November 23–25; November 29 – December 2; December 13–30 Race out to COTA to enjoy holiday light displays, an ice rink, live music, a petting zoo, camel rides, carnival rides and more. Tickets required. 6–10 PM Sundays–Thursdays; 6–11 PM Fridays and Saturdays. circuitoftheamericas. com/winterwonderland
November 23 The fun starts at 6 PM with children’s activities, including face painting and flash tattoos. The program begins at 7 PM, with Santa’s arrival, the lighting of the holiday tree and live music by Echosmith. Free. Central Plaza. hillcountrygalleria. com/events Blue Genie Art Bazaar
November 23 – December 24 The bazaar features the work of more than 200 local and regional artists offering a wide variety of imaginative and beautiful gifts, including paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry and other accessories, clothing, glassworks, ceramics and more. Free. 6100 Airport Blvd. 10 AM–10 PM daily; 10 AM–6 PM Christmas Eve. bluegenieartbazaar.com
Lights On!
November 30 This event kicks off the holiday season in Lakeway. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph will plug in the Trail of Lights display and to speak to all the children. Decorate cookies and roast a
marshmallow at the fire pit. Free. Lakeway City Hall parking lot. 6–8 PM. tx-lakeway3. civicplus.com/1427/ Lights-On Annual Lake Travis Holiday Boat Parade
December 1 If marine vessels decorated stem to stern with holiday lights floats your boat, then this parade is for you. Gather at Emerald Point Marina by car or boat to watch the festive flotilla chart a course that begins and ends at the marina, with a party and awards presentation afterwards. Free. 5973 Hiline Rd. 6 PM. emeraldpointmarina.com
Below: Fredericksburg Vereins Kirche; Lakeway Trail of Lights
AUSTIN’S NEW YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNIE WINSETT AND COURTESY OF BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR; HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN BIRZER; FREDERICKSBURG PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRISH RAWLS AND COURTESY OF FREDERICKSBURG CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU; LAKEWAY TRAIL OF LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LAKEWAY; AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WHITNEY DEVIN
Enjoy Great Opportunities to Celebrate the Season
Lakeway Trail of Lights
December 1 – January 1 Come see thousands of twinkling lights and holiday tableaus, all accompanied by seasonal music. Access the trail from the lower level of the parking lot at the Lakeway Activity Center or by parking behind City Hall. No dogs. Free. Behind Lakeway City Hall. tx-lakeway3. civicplus.com/721/ Trail-of-Lights Holiday at the Oaks
December 6 The Oaks at Lakeway shopping center’s
first annual holiday event offers photos with Santa, giveaways from retailers, a s’mores bar, live music and more. Free. 5–8 PM. 15500 Main St.
Light the Night Parade & AfterGlow — Fredericksburg
December 7 The parade along Fredericksburg’s historic Main Street features some 130 bands, floats and other entries, all aglow with lights and holiday spirit. AfterGlow offers food, local wines, holiday shopping and entertainment. Free. Parade starts @ 6:30
PM. Main St. between Washington and Edison. AfterGlow @ Marktplatz. 3–9 PM. fredericksburgtexas.com/ Tree Lighting & Santa’s Workshop — Cedar Park
December 7 Enjoy live music, carriage rides, games and prizes, inflatables, photos with Santa (bring your own camera) and more. Free. Heritage Oak Park. 6:30–9 PM. cedarparkparks.com
Breakfast with Santa
December 8 Mr. and Mrs. Claus will meet children individually. Ticket includes breakfast, an individual meeting and photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as a toy. Tickets are $15. Lakeway Activity Center. 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. tx-lakeway3. civicplus.com/715/ Breakfast-withSanta 54th Annual Austin Trail of Lights
December 10–23 The Zilker Trail of Lights boasts more than 2 million lights, 65 displays, 30 food trucks, three entertainment stages and interactive experiences throughout the park. New for 2018: a 13-foot illuminated carriage, 12 seven-foot lighted guitars commemorating Austin’s musical roots and a 25-foot spiral holiday tree. The grand opening on December 10 is free. General admission for children under 12 is always free. General admission for visitors ages 13 and older is free on seven out of the 14 nights of the event. Early entry ZIP Fast Passes, VIP Platinum, parking and shuttle passes are also available for purchase on select nights. Zilker Park. 7-10 PM. austintrailoflights.org
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Austin’s New Year 2019
December 13-24
December 31
One of Austin’s longest running art and music festivals, visitors can find upscale art, handmade gifts, stocking stuffers and more from more than 175 artists. $8 for a one-day pass; $60 for an advance season pass; kids 12 and under free. Palmer Events Center. 11 AM–10 PM. armadillobazaar.com
Enjoy live music on two stages as well as art installations, fun for the kids and tasty treats from food trucks. The event ends with fireworks around 10 PM. Free. Vic Mathias Shores. 3–10 PM. austinsnewyear.com
From top: Austin Trail of Lights; Hill Country Galleria; Fredericksburg Holiday Parade
Left: Blue Genie Art Bazaar.
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She’s Not Here
Give Out-of-Town Guests the Austin Experience
Güero’s Taco Bar [south cong ress]
The Continental Club
Güero’s Taco Bar
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Maya Star [south cong ress]
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MAYA STAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY GILLIAN SHEWAGA; REVIVAL CYCLES PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF REVIVAL CYCLES; GÜERO’S TACO BAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD CASTEEL; HOTEL SAN JOSÉ PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK SIMONITE; THE CONTINENTAL CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE CONTINENTAL CLUB; JO’S COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON MARLBOROUGH AND JACKIE LEE YOUNG; SHE’S NOT HERE PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLAI MCCRARY
Jo’s Coffee
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By Ane Urquiola Lowe
late
fall and early winter in Austin are a fantastic time to entertain
out-of-town guests who want to explore the city. The air is crisp and cool, the sun is shining, and locals exude a sense of rejuvenation and jubilation now that yet another long summer with record-breaking temperatures is over. To help you serve up a taste of Austin to your visitors, these two itineraries should delight guests of varying interests and ages. > SOUTH CONGRESS The vibrant South Congress neighborhood offers fantastic restaurants, discerning boutiques, hipster stores and many other unique local shops. The eclectic
REVIVAL CYCLES 1603 South Congress revivalcycles.com STAG PROVISIONS FOR MEN 1423 South Congress stagprovisions.com SERVICE MENSWEAR 1400 South Congress Ste A160 servicemenswear.com
mix of businesses represents the diversity that Austin offers and thus is unsurprisingly a popular destination for visitors seeking food, entertainment and people-watching opportunities aplenty in a condensed area.
> FOR THE LADIES Do some vintage shopping at Feathers Boutique. ByGeorge will please the posh fashionista. Cove, Sunroom and Maya Star are can’t-miss stops for visitors with a more boho style. FEATHERS BOUTIQUE 1700B S Congress feathersboutiquevintage.com BYGEORGE 1400 South Congress bygeorgeaustin.com COVE 1318 South Congress coveclothing.com SUNROOM 1603 South Congress shopsunroom.com MAYA STAR 1508 South Congress mayastar.com
> FOR THE GENTS A visit to Revival Cycles will rev up the motorcycle enthusiast. STAG Provisions for Men as well as Service Menswear offer an array of apparel, shoes and accessories for the sharpdressed man.
> FOR ALL Score a classic pair of cowboy boots at Allens Boots, and then scoot over to South Congress Books for rare and vintage books, records and posters. ALLENS BOOTS 1522 South Congress allensboots.com SOUTH CONGRESS BOOKS 1608 South Congress southcongressbooks.com
Hotel San José
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enjoy a salumi plate and refreshing frosé on the patio. Music enthusiasts will dig a night at The Continental Club to catch live music by national or local rock, jazz, country and blues acts. GÜERO’S TACO BAR 1412 South Congress gueros.com HOTEL SAN JOSÉ 1316 South Congress sanjosehotel.com THE CONTINENTAL CLUB 1315 South Congress continentalclub.com
> FOR THE KIDS Visit Big Top Candy Shop to load up on sweet treats or enjoy something cold made fresh by the jerk at the old-fashion soda fountain. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds has an impressive collection of costumes, wigs and all sorts of accessories for playing dress up. BIG TOP CANDY SHOP 1706 South Congress bigtopcandyshop.com LUCY IN DISGUISE WITH DIAMONDS 1506 South Congress lucyindisguise.com
> PIT STOPS TO REFUEL Pop into Güero’s Taco Bar for some chips and salsa, tacos and a margarita. There’s no need to check into a room at Hotel San José just to
Revival Cycles
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> SECOND STREET DISTRICT The Second Street District is a six-block urban mecca lined with restaurants, entertainment venues, all sorts of boutiques and much more. You and your guests can definitely do a little holiday shopping for others or for yourselves in this revitalized urban setting.
> FOR INTERIOR DESIGN FANS Find edgy home décor at PRIZE Austin and curated international accents at Mercury Design Studio. PRIZE AUSTIN 202 Colorado prizeaustin.com MERCURY DESIGN STUDIO 225 West Second mercurydesignstudio.com
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> FOR UNIQUE GIFT-GIVERS Find coasters featuring Austin landmarks at Luxe Apothetique, or pick up an Illuminidol devotional candle featuring Willie Nelson or many other musicians, actors, actresses and other public figures. Pop into francesa’s to explore the boutique’s fun gift items for stuffing holiday stockings.
Yummi Joy
[second street district]
LUXE APOTHETIQUE 201 West Second shopluxe.com FRANCESA’S 241 West Second francescas.com
> FOR SOUVENIR-SEEKERS Austin Rocks Texas, located across from The Moody Theater, sells Austin City Limits merchandise and other apparel and gifts, some locally made, inspired by the Austin music scene. AUSTIN ROCKS TEXAS 301 West Second austinrockstexas.com
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SUNROOM PHOTOGRAPHY BY WYNN MYERS; PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PRIZE; AUSTIN ROCKS TEXAS, TOY JOY AND YUMMI JOY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBBY PETTINATO; JO’S COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON MARLBOROUGH AND JACKIE LEE YOUNG; SHE’S NOT HERE PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLAI MCCRARY
Sunroom
PRIZE Austin
[second street district]
> FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES Toy Joy sells classic toys as well as new favorites. Be sure to check out its sister store, Yummi Joy, for some classic candies and dairy-free ice cream. TOY JOY 403 West Second toyjoy.com YUMMI JOY 409 West Second yummijoy.com
> PIT STOPS TO REFUEL Start the morning with a Belgian Bomber and a breakfast taco from Jo’s Coffee. For lunch slide into La Condesa for some interior Mexican food and a fresh margarita. Whether it’s happy hour or suppertime, head to one of the newest restaurants in
She’s Not Here
[second street district]
the district, She’s Not Here, to enjoy tropical drinks and small bites with varying Pacific Asian influences.
Jo’s Coffee
Toy Joy
[second street district]
[second street district]
Austin Rocks Texas [second street district]
JO’S COFFEE 242 West Second joscoffee.com LA CONDESA 400A West Second lacondesa.com SHE’S NOT HERE 440 West Second snhaustin.com
Jo’s Coffee
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Intelligent DESIGN Meredith Ellis offers her insights on designing a stylish, comfortable home
MEREDITH ELLIS is an Austin-based interior designer who’s making her mark on traditional home design. She offers her interior design services through Meredith Ellis Design, and her JAMES Showroom on West Sixth offers a sumptuous selection of fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, furniture and more. In 2016 Traditional Home magazine named her one of the top 10 up-and-coming new traditional designers, and in June 2018 she collaborated with Southern Living, architect Chris Sanders of Sanders Architecture and David Wilkes Builders on the 2018 Idea House in Austin’s Northwest Hills neighborhood. 44 WATERWAYS | Winter 2018
Ellis kindly shares here with Waterways readers how she approaches her work, decorating for the holidays and other design dilemmas.
A DESIGNER’S KNOW-HOW Q. What’s your design philosophy? Decorate for the way you live, live with the things you love, and your house will always be a home.
Q. What inspires you when decorating a room? From where do you draw inspiration? My first step is getting to know the clients— who they are, how they live and what they desire for their home. The landscape, city, climate and style of home all factor into the look I’ll create. I also find inspiration from my clients themselves. I love when they come to the table with things that are important to them, whether it’s a great piece of art or pretty antiques that are in their family that they want to incorporate into their new home. It all helps start a vision! Outside of that, I find inspiration everywhere: travel, architecture, landscapes, art, hotels and books. My showroom, JAMES, is filled with inspiration as well. I feel so lucky to be able to walk amongst walls of hanging artisanal textiles every day and see something new. I’ll catch a glimpse of a fabric and think, Wow, wouldn’t that look pretty with peacock blue walls, or Doesn’t this look great with that fabric!
Q. What are some tips for mixing and matching patterns for those of us who have little instinct for it? Nothing bores me more than a plain white sofa. It’s not that I don’t like white. Sure, it looks great in a photograph, but in a room I want to see something more. Pattern doesn’t have to always mean lots of color. It can be tonal as well. I’ll usually start with one larger-scale print and go from there. It helps set the color palette. Layering in fabrics that are softer in color helps too. Nothing too bold, too sharp or too loud as you will tire of that over time.
Q. How can you determine if you’re on the verge of going overboard with decorative pieces? Is there such thing as too much? Just kidding! I love layers but that’s not to be confused with clutter. I like homes that feel like they have evolved with time. When I decorate >
Ellis teamed with David Wilkes (l) and Chris Sanders (r) for a down-to-the-studs renovation of a 1988 home in Northwest Hills. Through the magic of remodeling and interior design, the dining room (top), master bedroom (above left), mud room (above right) and other spaces are more spacious and gracious. The sunroom (opposite page) lets homeowners enjoy the sun without feeling the heat.
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I think through the process start to finish, and how that home would look when someone really lives there on its best day. Books arranged on a shelf not like a decorator came in arranged it but like it was done by an avid reader. Bedside tables that are utilized and not just for show—a stack of books, a lamp, a tray for jewelry or knick-knacks, a pretty water carafe and a vase for flowers. It has to make sense. If it doesn’t it’s just fluff.
Q. How often should you update decor? If you are doing it right, not that often! That’s why I’m a big advocate of classic design. It never goes out of style. Following trends is a surefire way to keep us designers in business forever, however! I do say, though, your large items—sofas, rugs, curtains—should be like dressing. Those are the items to really invest in and be methodical about ordering. Your accessories are your handbags and shoes. You can constantly change them seasonally or every so often to make things feel fresh.
GRACEFUL HOLIDAY DECORATING Q. What are some common pitfalls you see in holiday decorating?
Q. Do you have any special ornaments or keepsakes you and your family look forward to putting on display during the holidays?
The family room, a nautical-accented bedroom and the back porch exude stylish comfort.
Growing up I always loved my mother’s Christmas stocking that her mother made her. It was oversized with large red sequins and thoughtful adornments of little dolls and other things that were special to my mother. I asked my mom if she would do the same thing for my children. It took her about six years, but she made them for my whole family. We each have one in a different color, and there are special details that are unique to each of the four of us.
THE TAKEAWAY Q. What’s your best piece of decorating advice? Always incorporate at least one antique into a room. It gives the room authenticity. 46 WATERWAYS | Winter 2018
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE/HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ
Using too many store-bought Christmas decorations. Look beyond the obvious. Incorporate fruit such as pears or pretty leafy orange tree branches. Mix greenery such as holly, eucalyptus or magnolia branches with something unique to your area, such as old bleached deer antlers or pretty gardenia flowers.
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Gift Guide ‘Tis The Season To Spread Good Cheer With Gifts For Everyone
This stunning diamond baguette ring will make someone’s season bright. Harrison Jewelers, 2.6 total carat weight, $7,750
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1. FOUND jeweled earrings, $225 2. Dillard’s Sam Edelman Kinzey boots, $140 3. Dillard’s Rebecca Minkoff Leo clutch in Champagne, $95 4. Steel Magnolia Marketplace Ruffle Butts diaper covers, $17 each 5. Learning Express Toys of Bee Cave Scruff-A-Luvs plush animal, $30 6. Gatsby’s Clothier Cattamarra printed trout wallet, $150 7. PET WANTS Austin West luxury burrow bed, $130 8. Faraday’s Kitchen Store Staub 4-quart round cocotte in Mint Green, $99 9. Point Of Origin Hobo Sheila travel bag in Clay, $298 50 WATERWAYS | Winter 2018
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Stumped for present ideas? You can spread the Texas love this holiday season by gifting these fun and tasty foods.
THE SALT LICK ORIGINAL BBQ SAUCE
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Texas and barbecue go hand in hand, so what better way to share some state spirit than with a bottle of The Salt Lick’s Original BBQ Sauce? With this sauce in hand, the lucky recipient can become a true pitmaster. $6; available at The Salt Lick locations, HEB and saltlickbbq.com
Founded in 1888, Millican Pecan Company produces nationally recognized pecan products in San Saba, the self-proclaimed “Pecan Capital of the World.” In addition to fresh, flavored as well as chocolate-covered pecans, the company also sells other pecan pies and other sweet treats. Prices vary by product; available at millicanpecan.com
TORCHY’S TACOS DIABLO HOT SAUCE
CUVÉE COFFEE Cuvée Coffee handcrafts its whole bean coffee right here in Austin. Find the perfect pick for the coffee lover in your life from the company’s line that includes light roast, medium roast and dark roast, among other options. $14–$16.50 for a 12-oz. bag; available at Cuvée Coffee Bar, HEB and cuveecoffee.com
Don’t let your loved ones settle for bland cuisine. Help them kick things up a notch with Torchy’s Diablo Hot Sauce. This spicy bottled concoction is made with fire-roasted habaneros, and be careful—it’s addictive. $10; available at Torchy’s Tacos locations and torchystacos.com
WALKER HONEY FARM HONEY The Walker family knows honey: They started beekeeping in 1930. Their pure raw honey comes in several varieties, including wildflower, mesquite and Christmas berry. Prices vary by product; available at HEB and other select Austin-area retailers and walkerhoneyfarm.com
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LAMMES CANDIES Lammes Candies has been making life sweet for more than 130 years and created a legacy of world-famous confections. The Texas Chewie® Pecan Praline candy is its bestseller, and you can also buy chocolates, mints, taffies, peanut brittle and caramels. Prices vary by product; available at Lammes retails outlets and lammes.com
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Healthy Holidays The holiday season is upon us once again. With it typically comes changes in schedules and routines as food-laden parties, dinners and other celebrations fill up the calendar and gift-shopping, decorating and other tasks claim more of our time. All the fun and festivities and food can make maintaining health and wellness goals challenging, but these tips can help you stay on track and enjoy the holidays.
Mindful Eating “Food is fuel,” so be aware of what you are feeding your body throughout the day. If you’re concerned about overindulging, eat regular, healthful meals and snacks every three to four hours to help you feel less hungry before that big family dinner or holiday office party. Eating a healthful snack right before can also lessen the chance you’ll fill up on appetizers or hors d’oeuvres. If you’re attending a buffet-style meal, choose a
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smaller plate to help keep your portions in check. Select first nutrient-rich and high-fiber foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, to help you feel full longer. Be mindful of the calories you’re drinking too. Holiday beverages such as eggnog and hot chocolate as well as cocktails and elaborate coffees can pack a high-calorie punch with little nutritional value. Focus on drinking water before, during and after the meal and imbibe selectively. That way you’ll stay hydrated and avoid those empty calories.
Plan Ahead Heading out for a full day of holiday fun? Bring along nutritional snacks and water or even a sack lunch so you don’t find yourself opting for less-healthful convenience food because you’re depleted and dehydrated. Invited to a potluck? Ingredient swaps can make favorite recipes healthier and still tasty. For example, use plain Greek
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CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY FITNESS OR HEALTH ACTIVITY OR ROUTINE.
Thanks to Central Texas’ mild weather in late fall and early winter, you can take part in a number of races, fun runs, bike rides and similar outdoor events that raise funds for some great organizations. yogurt instead of sour cream, mashed cauliflower in the place of mashed potatoes or unsweetened applesauce instead of oil for baked dishes. When dining out, look up the restaurant’s menu online and pick a healthy meal option in advance. Doing so saves you stress when it’s time to place your order. Another option for smarter restaurant dining: Share your meal with a companion, or ask for a to-go box when the food arrives. Too-large restaurant portions are common, so by sharing an entree or boxing up part of it before eating, you won’t be consuming too much in one sitting.
portunity for family and friends to stay active together. The Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, for example, is popular for working up the Thanksgiving appetite. You might start a new holiday tradition by taking part. Staying active throughout the holidays can also help reduce stress that frequently accompanies this joyful but busy time of the year—that same stress that spurs some of us to eat or drink more or to make not-so-healthful food choices. Even if you don’t have a regular workout routine currently, it’s not too late to start one. No need to wait until the new year!
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Many fitness facilities do their best keep their regular hours and class schedules during the holidays. In fact, to encourage attendance some allow members to bring guests for complimentary workouts or extend childcare hours. What a great way for you to keep motivated! Thanks to Central Texas’ mild weather in late fall and early winter, you can take part in a number of races, fun runs, bike rides and similar outdoor events that raise funds for some great organizations. They’re a great op-
Finally, enjoy yourself! Although life can get a little hectic during the holidays, make time to relax, enjoy being with your loved ones and create lasting memories. If you miss a few workouts or revel in a larger meal here and there, that’s OK. Don’t give up your goals, and get back on track as soon as you can. Karyna Donley is a certified personal trainer and certified fitness nutrition specialist and holds a B.S., Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University. Find more information on her Facebook page, Fitness By Karyna.
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DAPPER DRESSING Shedding the pall from heavy rain and flooding, the Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway held its Dressing the Part style show in mid-October at Lakeway Resort and Spa. The sold-out event featured fashions from Dillard’s.
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On a Thursday afternoon in mid-September, a banquet room at the Austin Country Club transformed into La Ville-Lumière when CureDuchenne Austin hosted its Afternoon in Paris luncheon. Guests enjoyed quiche Lorraine and colorful French macarons. Texas-native TV personality Holly Mills-Gardner served as emcee and helped announce the winners of raffle items très luxueux donated by a number of generous sponsors. The event served to build momentum for the organization’s Champions to CureDuchenne fête in April 2019.
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On August 30th, the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum hosted sculptor and jewelry designer Alex Soldier. The event also gave executive director Sarah Story opportunity to share the vision for the museum’s future. Guests enjoyed refreshments from Juliet Italian Kitchen and Tito’s Handmade Vodka along with performances by Mela Sarajane Dailey and Carr Hornbuckle.
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Over the summer Dance Institute student Nick Schroeder took one grand jeté closer to achieve his commercial dance career goals. In July 2018 while attending the Kairos Pro Dance Prep Intensive in Los Angeles, the high school junior won a
$20,000 college scholarship to Studio School, which offers BFA programs in art, acting, film, commercial dance, musical theatre and entrepreneurship in Los Angeles. Schroeder was the sole recipient of this scholarship. He won it for his musicality, the diversity of
his dance styles and his ability to quickly master new choreography, all which he demonstrated during the dance intensive. The Kairos Pro Dance Prep Intensive is an invitation-only training program that specializes in commercial dance. It offers attendees more than a week’s worth of training with some of the most famous choreographers and agents in North America. In addition to the dance training, participants can take part in commercial photo and video shoots at a Hollywood studio. Schroeder began training at Dance Institute in 2010
at age 9. He has been a member of Dance Institute’s Performance Academy competitive dance team for eight years. Said Dance Institute Director Linda Holland, “Nick started out as a hip hopper and has expanded his repertoire to include classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, ballroom and tap. In fact, Nick was recognized as one of the top 10 male dancers last year at the New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) national competition in New York City and has had considerable success at the Youth America Grand Prix in classical ballet and contemporary dance categories. “Nick aspires to work professionally in commercial dance. We are very proud of Nick for receiving this scholarship at a college that is very well suited to his talents.”
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