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CONTENTS Spring/Summer 2016
spring fashion trends p.4
fragrance p.5
kale beauty p.6
things we love p.8
three pines farm p.12
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traci mccausland p.16
carah evans p.18
outdoor celebrations p.22
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For fans of blue eye shadow, now is their moment. Slashes of cobalt, teal and turquoise blue and soft color washes of soft blue put the spotlight on eyes at spring/summer 2016 runway shows. Neutral eyes with coppery-brown eyeliner and sunset shadow shades were popular, along with smudged, dark-rimmed lids and soft, smoky eyes. urban Decay Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette This box of eye shades has the colors you’ll need to pull off every look, ranging from blues, greens, purples and pinks to neutral colors.
“Natural,” “soft” and “real-looking” are adjectives makeup artists tossed around at spring and summer 2016 runway shows. For most of us, that doesn’t mean going naked – sans foundation. Instead, find the right regimen for your skin type so it looks healthy and bright. Then look for a foundation that doesn’t mask your skin, but rather gives you a nice glow.
Eye Kohl from MACCosmetics So�t liner that defines, lines and shades the eyes with rich color and smooth, mattepearl finish. Teddy is the coppery-brown shade.
Becca Aqua luminous Perfecting Foundation A weightless foundation that evens and perfects your complexion with subtle luminosity that blurs imperfections and gives a so�t-focused glow. Eight shades, formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates. Kevin Aucoin Beauty's the Essential Mascara A single coat gives the look of two, yet it’s lightweight. The wand curls lashes while the mascara lengthens.
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You can go one of two ways with lips this season: Neutral, delicate and muted, or statement-making color. Either works with a fresh, glowing face.
NArS Velvet Matte Skin tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 An oil-free skin tint that feels comfortable and breathable on the skin, blurring imperfections and smoothing pores and fine lines. The formula controls shine while vitamins C, E and SPF 30 protect the skin.
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Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation This creamy stick foundation provides portable coverage from full-face to bareminimum. Oilfree, moisturizing and creamy, the foundation stick blends easily for a natural finish.
guerlain rouge g intense Shine lipstick Tucked inside a Lorenz Baumer designer case, the lipstick features a ruby-powder formula that interacts with light and defines, plumps and smooths lips. Shown, Rose Clace 866.
Besame Cosmetics Classic Color lipsticks Budge-proof, retroinspired lipsticks offer a satin-meets-matte look. Lips feel so�t and hydrated, and the colors definitely have starlet power from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. Each lipstick shade is an exact match to shades from Besame’s vault, and each name includes the year it was first produced.
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Make hair your crowning glory with sweetly charming or bold looks.
Perfect plaits – braids – are the hot new hair style for spring and summer. Wear one single braid down your back, or braid strands along the front hairline and weave them into your hair. Up-dos like twists – messy or sleek, bangs, ponytails pulled back at the nape of the neck tied with simple, broad grosgrain ribbons or clasped by pretty barrettes will keep hair under control.
sweet notes Finding your own signature fragrance is as easy as following your nose. Vibrant and bold, subtle and floral, sweet and creamy — scents like praline, sorbets, freesia, fruit salad and marshmallows are driving trends.
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Head bands, barrettes, hair embellishments (yes, including tiaras) add another layer of jewelry but with effortless �lair, and women are encouraged to embrace and play up their natural hair – short, long, inbetween, straight, curly or wavy.
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Jewelry, handbags and other accessories can polish your new spring/summer wardrobe.
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Statement earrings — big and bold — that sweep across the shoulders — were a hit at spring/ summer fashion shows, and for something really different, mismatched earrings. Around the neck and wrist: Long pendant necklaces worn one or more at a time, chokers that range from delicate to industrial; silky scarves draped, bowed or tied at the neck; bracelets and bangles — one or layered — and bracelet bags — little purses that attach to the wrist. Handbags range from bright bags to big slouchy ones to decoratively embellished in all manner of ways. We also welcome return of the wicker bag for summer – a retro look with modern sensibilities. Metallic in the form of shiny, glittering silver makes for a gorgeous signature purse. Pointy-toed shoes, white shoes, slippers, oxford �lats, sneakers, ballet-inspired shoes, embellished heels and sandals, and the ever-popular gladiator sandals will make stepping out stylish fun.
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1 Zents Petal eau de toilette 2 Nina by Nina Ricci 3 Marchesa Parfum d’Extase 4 Lemon Sorbet by Etro 5 Marshmallow Mor fragrance
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hail, kale:
Kale has crept out of salads and juicers into beauty products from niche and mainstream sellers.
The leafy superfood that many love and others love to hate can now be had in face masks, skinbrightening serums, creams and nail polish, pushed along by the march to healthier living and the frenzy to fend off aging.
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Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, left, and Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque Eminence Organic Skin Care sells luxury products to more than 3,000 spas worldwide. A cold processing method is used on raw kale for the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque. The chunky green product offers a slight whiff of lemon with kale, avocado and spinach.
Nailkale polish, a line of nail shades from London-based Nails Inc., was cooked up by Thea Green.
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“As Close to Us as Breathing,” Elizabeth Poliner. Three sisters gather for the summer with their children and weekendonly husbands at the Connecticut shoreline. When tragedy strikes, reverberations are devastating and long-lasting for this family. Poliner is a masterful storyteller, exploring the boundaries of love, identity, grief and guilt.
“Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture and More,” Annie Sloan. Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint is beloved by many DIYers, and in this book, she teaches you how to transform everyday furniture into something special. She covers colorwashing, transfer painting, stenciling, glazing and more.
“The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals and other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper!,” Ree Drummond. Real food, real easy – Food Network star Drummond shares quick-tothe-table comfort classics for the cook with step-by-step instructions for dishes ranging from Pasta Puttanesca to delicious desserts.
“Designing Life’s Celebrations,” DeJuan Stroud. Just in time for summer entertaining, celebrity event designer Stroud share ideas for spectacular tabletops, glorious centerpieces and simple floral projects. There are plenty of how-twos that will inspire readers and give you the creative urge to impress your guests and bring beauty into everyday life. Release date: April 5.
This corrector lotion from Alba Botanica is one of the many creams that contain kale. Cruelty free, organic and 100 percent vegetarian, Alba Botanica offers five new products “powered by leafy green goodness” — kale, spinach and Swiss chard extracts, to be exact, according to promotional materials. The line includes a tinted perfector for combination skin and a daily moisturizer with SPF 15.
There’s no actual kale in Kale Naturals, but the packaging is a nice kale green. Dana Kale in Dallas is co-owner of the small Kale Naturals. Kale and her business partner, Tia Pettijohn, incorporated in 2008. They launched botanical grooming products for men in 2010, ahead of kale mania. Spring/Summer 2016
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onica White, DPT, is changing lives of many patients she sees at the Cedar Valley Center for Pelvic Rehab. As eastern Iowa's only certified specialist in pelvic floor dysfunction (and one of only three certified specialists in the state), she knows that physical therapy can be the answer for many pelvic issues. "We've had a lot of success treating patients for incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome, pregnancy/ postpartum issues, prolapse and prostatitis," said White. "Surgery doesn't always have to be an option. We're finding many are experiencing great results with pelvic physical therapy." A typical physical therapy session might include using biofeedback equipment (similar to a heart rate monitor) where patients can see if they are correctly contracting the right pelvic muscles. If they are not, White can educate patients on correct exercises to overcome many symptoms and conditions. Biofeedback equipment shows patients if they are doing the exercises correctly. "No other clinics in the area have the advanced, sophisticated equipment we have. It speeds up the learning curve for patients, which speeds up results." Additional treatments might include therapies to help facilitate contraction of muscles, as well as trigger-point release techniques designed to release tension stored in affected muscle tissue. Time and again, White has seen the different pelvic physical therapy has made in her patients' lives. "One of my patients, a 34-year-old woman, lost all bladder control after suffering a disc herniation, causing her to depend on catheters to empty her bladder. She could not feel when her bladder was full. After seven pelvic physical therapy sessions, including biofeedback, strengthening and breathing exercises and bladder education she was able to urinate on her own.” Women are not the only patients seeking pelvic physical therapy. In fact, about 50 percent of White's patients are men. "One of my male patients was a 55-year-old recovering from prostate surgery. He was suffering from 'leaking' or mild incontinence after his surgery which is
very common. I taught him better movement techniques and also worked on special pelvic floor muscle contractions, using our exclusive biofeedback equipment, so he could see when he was doing the movement correctly,” White explains. "Another patient was a 65-year-old male with pain-related prostatitis who had been referred to me by the specialists at Cedar Valley Urology. Antibiotics had not been working, so we used biofeedback, pelvic stretching exercises, modalities and a lower-back TENS unit for pain control. He reported his pain was better managed with the pelvic physical therapy treatment." Pelvic issues are a growing concern. It's estimated that 45 to 53 percent of adult women have some type of urinary incontinence, and there's a 28-percent prevalence of urinary incontinence in college athletes. Studies show that men who choose not to have physical therapy after prostate surgery significantly delay their return to continence vs. those who have PT. And given the fact most women wait an average of 6 ½ years before seeking help from a health professional for incontinence, it adds to the growing concern White and many professionals have about untreated pelvic issues. "When we learned that Monica White was certified in pelvic floor dysfunction, and was able to provide advanced physical therapy for pelvic rehab patients in the Cedar Valley, we were thrilled," said Dr. Eric Askeland, urologist with Cedar Valley Urology. "To have that available to our patients right here is a huge benefit." Dr. Mark Newton of Cedar Valley Urology agrees. "I know Monica can work with any patient I would send her. She's truly an expert in pelvic physical therapy that we are lucky to have." White says her favorite part of what she does is giving people hope again. "For the 34-year old woman who was on the catheter ... she thought that was a life-sentence. But within weeks, she was voiding on her own without catheters." White encourages anyone with pelvic issues to pick up the phone and schedule a consultation. No doctor’s referral is required. Treatment is private and covered by most insurance plans.
eat healthy
While research shows consuming food high in sugar, salt and saturated fat can increase the risk for heart disease, it’s often difficult to change your eating habits. Try embracing a Mediterranean diet, which offers many heart-healthy benefits. top three heart-healthy tips: d Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables. Besides being low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, fruits and vegetables are full of important vitamins and minerals. d Use olive oil in cooking or salads instead of mayonnaise or other rich condiments. d Eat at least one serving of fish per week. There are many recipes on Mayo Clinic’s website and the American Heart Association’s website. d Reduce sodium intake, which can be a leading cause in high blood pressure, which can significantly impact risk for a heart attack or stroke.
get back on track
Have your best intentions to start an exercise regimen at the beginning of the year faltered? It’s easy to fall back into our old habits. tips to help keep you motivated: d Set a goal d Make it fun d Make physical activity a part of your daily routine d Put it on paper d Join forces with family, friends or coworkers d Reward yourself d Be flexible ◆ Source: Mayo Clinic News Network
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Wild Carrot, 215 e. Bremer Ave., Waverly The luscious two-layer-cream-cheesefrosted-pecan-encrusted carrot cake is to die for. Frankly, so is everything else in this charming, funky and delectable little sliver of a restaurant, dessert and coffee bar ― along with chocolates and gifts ranging from the practical (dish towels and kitchen gear) to the pretty (scarves). Wild Carrot opened in 2011, the cozy brainchild of business partners Denise Negen and Toni Fisher. Negen has since followed other interests, but Fisher shows no signs of slowing down. Everything is made from scratch. “The menu changes depending on what I want to eat that day,” she says, laughing. “It’s real comfort food, and we serve breakfast and lunch. We have loyal customers who have patronized us from day one, and new people are always finding us. We’re working together with other businesses to make our downtown awesome.” Chicken pot pie rules the roost, along with homemade soups ― wild carrot soup, of course ― and salads and sandwiches. But ohh, those swoon-worthy desserts: Almond raspberry cake, German chocolate cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, caramel pecan upside-down cake, coconut cake, almond cream cheese coffee cake, key lime pie … each one so delicious that it’s hard to share!
Hours are 7 a.m to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday ; closed Sunday and Monday.
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206 Main St., Cedar Falls Get cozy with Boho style at Little Prairie Girl in its new location at 206 Main St., Cedar Falls. It’s a style “that doesn’t know an age or size,” says owner Natalie Meester. She helps shoppers put together outfits that are comfortable and easy to wear ― from head to toe, including jewelry, scarves, even glam sneakers with sparkling gold sequins.
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1022 Alabar Ave., Waterloo In every nook and cranny and from wall-to-wall, Calico Henhouse brims with tempting merchandise and ideas for feathering one’s nest. These cozy environs invite leisurely exploration through new and seasonal home accessories, collectibles, upcycled home décor and antique finds offered by more than 45 vendors.
And although the digs are different, LPG also brims with Meester’s style in home décor, a mixture of cool polish and hip spunk, and a little rustic and junk added for good measure.
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PiZZA PAlACE
411 Main St., La Porte City Pizza lovers are finding their way from throughout Iowa to this La Porte City pizzeria to enjoy tasty pies with made-from-scratch pizza dough and sauce. Bacon cheeseburger pizza, taco pizza and Pizza Palace Supreme ― Canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, mushroom, onions, green peppers, black olives, green olives, pineapple and sauerkraut ― and breadsticks ― top the list of most-popular pizzas, but you can build your own toppings or choose another specialty pizza. The menu also includes hot wings, cheddar nuggets, chicken strips and fries and cherry and apple dessert pizzas. Nate Shirk originally worked at the Pizza Palace as a teenager and told the owner, “One day I’m going to buy this place.” Now a father and husband with a full-time job at Omega Cabinets in Waterloo, Shirk and his wife, Brandy, bought and opened the restaurant in August. He works the pizza ovens at night, and Brandy makes the dough and sauce, and together they are making a success of it.
Hours are 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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hEArSt hAPPENiNgS 304 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls Music & movies are part of spring and summer fun at the Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 W. Seerley Blvd., in Cedar Falls. Listen to live music performed by musicians from the University of Northern Iowa School of Music, the wcfsymphony, and the Northeast Area Music Teachers Association at noon on the second Friday of every month from September to May. Free-will donations are accepted, with all proceeds going to the UNI School of Music scholarship fund. Feel free to bring your lunch. The Hearst screens classic, foreign, and independent films Tuesday evenings at 7 pm from September through May in Mae Latta Hall. Each month features a different theme. The series is sponsored by Far Reach. Also take time to walk through the Hearst’s exhibition space and view pieces from the permanent collection from June 3 to July 17, and enjoy the sculpture garden.
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June 17-18, 2016 Friday Noon - 8 pm and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
www.collegehillartsfestival.com 75 Juried Artists | Music | Kid’s Activities Free Admission | Free Parking
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Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden “In nature there's no blemish but the mind. None can be called deformed but the unkind.” ― William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” will be brought to life at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden. On June 22 and 23, the Black Hawk Children’s Theatre will present the delightful comedy in performances that begin just before dusk, with an afternoon matinee on June 26. Additional performances will take place June 24 and 25 at Jubilee United Methodist Church. The play is described as one of Shakespeare’s most popular, lightest and musical of all his comedies. Anita Ross will direct the show. “I think the comedy lends itself to an outdoor environment. There’s something very provocative, bawdy and fertile about ‘Twelfth Night,’ and the rose garden is a lovely, appropriate backdrop,” she says In recent years, BHCT has performed “Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Ross hopes to make summer Shakespeare an annual tradition. There is no charge to attend; a freewill offering may be taken.
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ara Grupp's journey from doing research at a state university to living on her family's farm was as unexpected as it has been fulfilling. While working at Iowa State University, Grupp's husband, Forrest Stowe, was offered a job opportunity in Cedar Falls. When discussing the proposal with her father, he mentioned Three Pines Farm, established by her great-great grandparents in 1856, would be available because the couple who had worked the farm for decades had decided it was time to give it up and move to town. "I had always wanted to live on a farm and have that lifestyle," Grupp said. "But it would be a big responsibility. All that history. Something I understand the value of is a family farm, wanting to maintain that integrity and keep it going for the subsequent generation." Grupp also had to grapple with what her vocation would be. "There are not a whole lot of opportunities to work in the sciences around here," she said. "If I was going to move to the farm, I knew there was something more I would need to tap into." And then she had a revelation. "I remember it so clearly," she said. "I was measuring DNA concentration one day ― it was a Thursday ― and I realized I knew so many wonderful people doing wonderful things but who lacked a vehicle to share their passions. Chefs, artists, plasterers ― the whole spectrum ― experts in their fields. "If they could share that with others, bring it to the community, connect with each other. If we could teach them slower ways, creative ways, and they would leave with a deeper understanding of what these artisans are doing." Thus, the idea of Grupp's folk school was born.
ABOVE, Artist David Pike demonstrates Kintsugi, a 15th century Japanese ceramic repair technique at a workshop.
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Kara Grupp and husband Forrest Stowe and their young children
But there was some apprehension involved. "It is a very different direction for a very traditional family farm," Grupp said. "To go from strictly ag to the educational realm, I was a little worried what my family would think." But her family whole-heartedly supported her vision. "That was a sign I was heading in the right direction," Grupp said. A visit to the farm at 9611 Wagner Road, Cedar Falls, solidified things. "I hadn't seen it since I was 12 or so," she said. "It felt like home. That's what sealed it for me and my husband. "And then we saw the little barn and said 'This is the space.'" Following a compete renovation of what was once a pig barn, Grupp started her enterprise, opening in 2014. "I call it a folk school, a creative studio, a community hub," she said. "It encompasses all those things." Grupp's first event was a series of cooking classes highlighting community supported agriculture in conjunction with Kaiser Farm in
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Waverly. "A chef came in and we did ... sessions, learning kitchen skills and preparing dishes using really wonderful ingredients." Whatever the focus of Grupp's sessions, food seems to be a connection theme, she said. "I want this to feel like their home away from home," she said. "For every class we have homemade treats, coffee, tea and, on occasion, wine. Food is a big deal. I want them to feel taken care of." Grupp will be able to expand on that as the kitchen in the studio space is now fully licensed. "We will do full dinners with wonderful local food," she said. "It will be a special dining experience." Grupp has been busily filling the schedule for the coming months. "We'll be bringing back some favorite regulars like Lois Reichert from Knoxville, an award-winning cheese maker, and I am working on getting an artist from Australia," she said. The realization of her vision means as much
to her as it does to the participants in her workshops, classes and events. "I am so very grateful to the students, in addition to the artisan-educators, who share their time here," Grupp said. "People often comment when they visit, 'Oh, what a beautiful space.' And I tell them, each and every time, 'The space is a reflection of those in it.' "We've had a lot of people visit since we opened a year and a half ago ― a therapist who came to learn a 15th-century Japanese ceramic repair technique that he creatively incorporated into his therapy, a poet who came to transform her poem into a weaving, a college wrestler who came to write a legacy letter to his mother , a cancer survivor who found her 'zen' with pine needle basket making. ... They are all so special. ... They make the space." For more information, call (319) 404-2942 or visit www.threepinesfarm.org.
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Three Pine Farm's upcoming schedule Artisan Ancient and Sprouted Grain Breads with Vicky Dunn of C’est La V Bakery (April 9) Intro to Reed Basketmaking: Make Your Own Market Basket with Lisa Nelson (April 23) Botanical Illustration with acclaimed artist Mary Chambers Bauschelt: Intro to Graphite Illustration Techniques, and Intro to Botanical Illustration with Watercolors (April 30 and May 1, respectively) Artisan Bacon with Chef Brett McClavy from The Cheese Shop of Des Moines (summer) Chef-Led, Specialty Farm-to-Table Dinners (throughout the year, starting this spring, first one with Chef Brett McClavy on May 22) Kids in the Kitchen: Make Your Own Yogurt (summer, starting in May) Community Talks on Iowa’s Agricultural History with State Experts (dates TBD) Precious Metal Clay - A New Art Form in Jewelry with PMCcertified artist Kim Bakken-Parr (Sept. 24) Nature’s Beauty in Silver: Artful Jewelry with PMC-certified artist Kim Bakken-Parr (Sept. 25)
Coming up in the next year, but yet to be determined dates:
Soapmaking: Cold Process Soap from Scratch with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co. Zen Doodling Workshops with Carrie Worthington of My Artful Pursuits Bookbinding Workshops with Ann Renee Lighter Pine Needle Basketry with Delayne Segar Top, ladies learned cooking techniques using fresh vegetables from Kaiser Farms. Above, workshops range from cooking to soapmaking, as well as pine needle basketry.
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lub in hand, Traci McCausland readies her stance, raises her head and swings. The ball lands with a satisfying “thwack” onto the computer-generated fairway on the golf simulator at the Cedar Valley Sportsplex. “I haven’t used the simulator that much, although I probably should, especially when it’s cold outside,” she tosses over her shoulder while taking aim at another golf ball. “I’m a fair-weather golfer – I prefer sunny and 80 degrees,” McCausland adds, laughing. The Iowa Falls native began playing golf at age 6 under tutelage of her dad, who coached golf teams at Iowa Falls High School and played at Waterloo West High School and the University of Northern Iowa. Traci qualified for the state tournament her senior year in high school and taught youth golf lessons through the city parks and recreation program. Nowadays, she shares the hobby with her husband, Kent, and their two boys, Jay and Casey. Playing golf is one of her strengths, and she compares the sport to life. “With most athletes there’s one part of their game that’s the best. That doesn’t mean you ignore your weaknesses, but you build on who you are and what you can do,” she explains. McCausland is founder of Follow Your Strengths, fulfilling her passion for helping others pursue their own strengths and talents, working with businesses, organizations and their employees to develop and focus on their strengths to become more successful and effective. She is one the first Gallup-certified strength coaches in Iowa. “It was a defining moment for me. It feels like a calling” to help other people “learn, love and live their strengths.”
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McCausland earned her bachelor of business administration in management and organization at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, followed by a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Although trained in organization development, human resources consulting, career and outplacement coaching and training, she began to realize that we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than developing talents and strengths. We’re taught to think we can be anything we want to be if we work hard enough at it, but sometimes what we’re working toward is counter to our inherent talents. For example, if someone struggles with math, why become an accountant or statistician? “Historically that’s the way we’re taught to think, that we have to work hard and get better at something. We’re torn with self-doubt, and often we see ourselves through someone else’s eyes. I began to think ‘wouldn’t it be wonderful to do what we do best every day?’” When we’re unable to play to our strengths, McCausland points out, we dread going to work, we achieve less and have a more negative attitude. Gallup’s StrengthFinders takes a new approach and assessment
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tool that helps uncover potential strengths for development, improving confidence and providing a sense of direction. Gallup’s extensive research has discovered that “the most successful people start with a dominant talent – and then add skills, knowledge and practice to the mix,” according to the Tom Rath book, “StrengthsFinder 2.0.” He writes, “Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the cradle to the cubicle, but then to the casket without discovering their greatest talents and potential.” McCausland suggests when as we develop our own strengths, we also can help friends build on their own natural talents. “But you can’t be all things to all people. You have to focus on what you’re good at, and sometimes we take our gifts for granted. “ For me, it’s all about people. Everyone has a story, and I can see the uniqueness in each person. I need to use those gifts and talents that are part of my own drive. I’ve learned that focusing on strengths lets you be more productive and engaged at work. That can make you happier in other areas of your life,” she adds.
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tep inside Carah Evans' home, and it looks like no other home. Step out back, and it looks like no other farm. That's exactly the way she likes it. Evans, who lives with her husband, Troy, and two sons on the rural property, can't be summed up easily or neatly put into a category. "I'm the type of person, I don't want what everybody else has, I don't want to look like everyone else," Evans said. And Evans, who works at Pawsitive Pet Care in Waterloo, walks the walk. She's a pinball aficionado, with 15 (and counting) pinball machines in her finished basement, and she’s the 2009 Midwest Women's Pinball Champion. She is an animal lover, with a unique collection ranging from a teacup chihuahua to a zebra. She's a pop-culture junkie whose animals are named after Honey BooBoo (the miniature donkey) and Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (the mating emus). And she thinks of unique themes for each room in her home. Even her bathroom has a "Jaws" theme, complete with custom shark imagery on the toilet lid. 18
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But it's the basement that most attracts visitors. Begun on their wedding day in 2008 with their first pinball machine purchase (“Tales from the Crypt”), Carah and Troy have since then basically built Northeast Iowa's most elaborate private arcade. Fifteen pinball machines, many in the horror genre, snake around the basement. They've all been "modded," or upgraded, with new features and customized lights and paint jobs. The most modded-out one has been their “Walking Dead” machine — Carah says she's been a zombie fanatic since she was a kid and saw "Night of the Living Dead." They're always looking for new ones to add to their collection, though it doesn't look like there's any room left ("We'll make room," Troy Evans laughs). To that end, they post want ads in the swap sheets through their company, Graveyard Pinball. It's not just a cool name: The couple picks up their new purchases in a hearse in order to bring them home and repair them, or "rescue" them, as Carah Evans terms it. But wondering aloud if they considered starting their own arcade makes them wince for their prized possessions.
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"We would have to put out games that were not in my collection, 'cause they would get beat up," Carah Evans said. Troy Evans compared it to a collector's automobile restoration — the couple has easily spent tens of thousands of dollars over the years on pinball machine restoration. "It's just like a car — how far down the rabbit hole do you want to go?" he said. Troy likes to take the machines apart and tinker with their inner workings, while Carah said she likes to "make them pretty" and play them. And she's really, really good at playing them. Carah went to her first pinball tournament, which was the Midwest Gaming Classic in Wisconsin, in 2009. That year, she outright won the women's category, and she's come in second place ever since. She can hold her own in the "big boys' tournaments" too, she said, and her 12-year-old son also wins similar youth tournaments. Her favorite machine of the bunch? Right now, it's her newest: “Elvira Scared Stiff,” which she modded out with a bone ramp and glow-in-the-dark flippers. "I am a big Elvira fan," Carah said. Which brings us out of the basement and on to the zebras. Elvira, the zebra, is soon to be arriving on their farm as a potential mate to Fonzie, the zebra they got last year. They hope to breed the two, and maybe breed the zebras and the donkeys. They've been collecting the eggs left by Lucy and Ricky, the emus, and on a visit in February had two chicken-sized baby emus skittering around their garage. By the time this is published, Carah and Troy hope to have a few more — they were incubating 24 emu eggs. They'll sell the baby emus to other farmers and hobbyists, keeping the proceeds to help feed the menagerie, which also includes other emus, ostriches Herman and Lily Munster, miniature donkeys Honey Boo-Boo, Lil' Jon and Snookie (who is due to have her baby in June) and Fonzie, who came from a traveling petting zoo. "Everything I work for goes to these babies," Carah said. Like her pinball machines, Carah doesn't expect her animal babies to make any money. She just enjoys them. And that's enough. "It's just a little bit of fun everywhere.”
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Fighting Parkinson's
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wice a week, Paul Foote tapes up, puts on the gloves and fights for his life. On a recent morning, the 78-year-old stood under the speed bag at the Cedar Valley Boxing Club, rhythmically pounding out alternating lefts and rights. It’s a long way from his first visit to the club. “When Paul started out he couldn’t hit the speed bag more than once,” said Steve Rice, a coach for the club. “Now, two months later, he can pound out quite a few hits.” It’s knockout progress for Foote, who was diagnosed eight years ago
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with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative movement disorder that can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function. Studies show exercise benefits Parkinson’s patients by reducing tremors and improving balance, gait, flexibility and motor coordination, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. Additionally, it can possibly slow disease progression. But several years ago, researchers at the University of Indianapolis College of Health Sciences zeroed in on the high intensity of boxing workouts in reducing symptoms of and, in some cases, arresting
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Parkinson’s disease. There’s now even a national boxing program for Parkinson’s patients called Rock Steady, an Indianapolis-based organization that offers classes in gyms across the country. Timi Brown-Powers, Med Fit Program facilitator at Covenant Wellness Center, who leads fitness classes for Parkinson’s patients two days a week, encourages all who attend her class to also hit the Cedar Valley Boxing Club. So far, four of the regulars in Brown’s classes, including Foote and Terry Hertges, also participate in Rice’s boxing program. Brown said Rice’s program is built on big and opposite-side movements, which are key for Parkinson’s patients. “They’re always shifting from one side to the other,” Brown-Powers said. “With Parkinson’s their gross motor skills shrink. What this boxing program does is open them up, making them move their legs and their arms. We’re seeing some good results with balance because with boxing they start focusing on the moves that really engage that balance and core strength. It is critical for Parkinson’s patients to keep moving and keep pushing.” Rice admits he knew very little about Parkinson’s disease before Hertges, who leads a local Parkinson’s support group, approached him last spring about training in his gym. For 30 years, Rice, a former boxer himself, has trained amateur and professional boxers. But never someone with Parkinson’s. “I only knew that one of boxing’s greats, Muhammed Ali, has it,” Rice said. But he was open to Hertges’ suggestion he give her a shot in the ring. “Terry educated me and put me in touch with the folks at Rock Steady, who gave me the information I needed,” Rice said. Since then, Terry has showed up faithfully twice a week and recruited other Parkinson’s patients like Foote to run through boxing drills at the club. “I work on strengthening strengths and weaknesses,” Rice said. “They do what other boxers do here, except contact. They do footwork, I show them stances and how to hold their hands up, how to throw combinations. They use the speed bag to bring muscle and brain together. I work with them with catch mitts. I stay on them. I push them, within their ability, and make them step outside their comfort zone.” Evidence abounds of the program’s success. Foote’s strength, balance and coordination have improved. In addition to speed bag progress, he can now sit on the floor, feet in the air, while tossing a 12-pound medicine ball back and forth with a workout partner. “Before, he had trouble just getting up off the floor,” Rice said. As for Hertges, her first step at the gym was the hardest. When she began working with Rice last spring, she struggled to even get to the gritty, secondfloor gym. “She lacked coordination and strength,” Rice said. “At first she couldn’t climb the stairs to get up here.” Today, she whips through the workouts like a champ. “Terri is the first one here and the last one to leave,” Rice said. “She’s come a long way. Her self-confidence is sky-high; she’s more sure of herself. She’s just full of fire. She’s found hope.”
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celebration outdoors! Party planning
The outdoor entertaining season has arrived.
Celebrations on the deck, patio, porch or in the backyard — under the stars? — are more casual and freed from indoor rules. This makes them less formidable to plan and execute than having guests to your dining room table. As the temperature goes up, it's time to wipe down the grills and patio chairs, and put up the tiki torches and twinkly lights. Whether your outdoor living room is a sliver of an urban balcony or a vast back deck filled with cushy seating, we have tricks to help your keep guests, food and flowers from wilting. Read on.
Planning is still the No. 1 ingredient, whether your party is al fresco or in the dining room. So why not choose a theme to help make your gathering easier to organize and give it a spirit of fun? A garden party theme could include a "snip and sip" herb garnish station for guests to clip plants and add to their iced tea or cocktails. There could also be a build-your-
own-salad station with veggies and meat kebobs. How about a DIY activity of potting flower or herb centerpieces to take home, instead of party favors. Another idea is an outdoor movie theme. Put out picnic baskets with cheese and charcuterie, pasta salad, gourmet popcorn and sweets, they say. Scatter blankets in the yard and project a movie on a large wall or white backdrop.
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Buy ice
Assign seats
Fun in the sun
Pop of color
Keep cool
And then buy more ice. The rule is at least one pound of ice per person per hour. You don't want to run out, especially on a horribly humid summer evening.
As a host or hostess, you can strategize seating assignments to facilitate fabulous connections and conversations. Create fun place cards.
Figure out a few weeks before where the sun hits your yard at what time and plan your party time accordingly. No one wants to be wilting in direct sunlight.
Buy a few splashy pillows or outdoor ottomans or an indoor/outdoor rug. They will dress up even a tiny balcony or patio and create a festive party venue.
Stock a small table with fun things to help ward off the sizzling heat. You could have chilled towels, paper parasols and sunscreen — plus plenty of cold water.
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Load up a large beverage tub with ice and lots of different refreshments. It's important to keep beverages plentiful and handy and cold. If guests can serve themselves drinks, you can have more fun at your own party.
Fill a beverage dispenser. Water infused with fruit or herbs (cucumber-mintstrawberry is Fischer's current favorite) is a refreshing treat. An acrylic beverage dispenser is good for the outdoors; put a stack of unbreakable tumblers nearby.
Be careful what you tote outside. Think twice about using your good china or silver outdoors. Melamine and acrylic tableware are preferable, as they won't break if guests or gusts tip them over.
Experiment with lighting. Hanging globes are popular, as are metal lanterns for low lighting. Try using flameless pillars and tea lights inside lanterns; some can be put on timers. As the evening wears on, the glow of candlelight, real or faux, will keep your dinner party magical.
Don't let bugs crash your party. It's annoying to have lots of mosquitoes and gnats flying around.
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fireworks fun for kids The Fourth of July typically is the first holiday during kids’ summer vacation. Here are three simple cra�ts that can involve them in preparations for the holiday’s fireworks and picnics. Not only do you keep them busy, but you get decorations to reuse year a�ter year.
firework flowers
Adapted from "Project Kid" by Amanda Kingloff
Supplies: 2 cupcake liners Scissors 1 drinking straw Colored craft tape, such as washi Glue (optional)
Assembly:
1. Place the flattened cupcake liners face to face, with the color or pattern on the outside. Fringe only the ruffled part of the liners about every 1/8 inch to ¼ inch, stopping when you reach the center flat circle. 2. Fold the liners in half, then in half again. Roll this "quarter circle" from the bottom and push the point you’ve created snugly into the straw. (If the flower tends to pop out of the straw, squeeze a dab of glue into the straw.) 3. Tear off a 2-inch piece of tape and center it on the shaft of the straw, folding it back across the straw and itself. (This is the leaf.) 4. Bend the neck of the straw to angle your flowers slightly outward.
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"There's so much enthusiasm around this holiday," says Amanda Kingloff of New York City, author of "Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun" (Artisan, 2014), who appreciates the inflexible color palette: It's red, white and blue — or nothing. For Independence Day, she recommends two simple crafts: firework flowers and stars and stripes bunting.
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The bunting requires no measuring: Cut out triangles from paper or fabric; Kingloff cuts 5-by-6-inch triangles from canvas drop cloth. Punch large or small stars out of thick, plastic-coated freezer paper, and either iron them on or the freezer-paper stencil to the fabric. Then paint it. Use painter's tape to mark out and paint thick and thin stripes. After the paint has dried, glue string or cord to the top back edge of each triangle, leaving at least 2 inches of string on either end for hanging.
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The freezer paper provides crisper lines than a store-bought stencil, Kingloff says.
flag craft
Cristin Drewes of Provo, Utah, recommends a flag craft that she's done with all six of her children. It's simple enough: Use little kids' hands to paint blue "stars" and their feet to paint red stripes, using acrylic paint and white craft paper found at teacher supply stores.
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his trio of delicious — and classic — hotweather desserts will be the hit of any summer gathering. Refreshing, sweet and deliciously festive. The classic Southern Banana Pudding is made the old-fashioned way — like your mom used to make. Better than the boxed version, it’s a soulsatisfying, carry-along potluck dish. Blueberry-Lemon Bundt Cake is the delectable dessert for a brunch, luncheon or bridal shower, made with fresh blueberries and grated lemon zest. And no dessert is more impressive — or easier — than grilled peaches topped with rich whipped yogurt cream and fresh raspberries.
southern banana pudding
3 eggs, separated ½ cup plus 4 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon flour ½ teaspoon cornstarch 2 cups whole milk 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 4 bananas 50 store-bought vanilla wafers (or homemade, recipe below) Chill egg whites and a small mixing bowl. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cream egg yolks with ½ cup sugar, salt, flour and cornstarch. Beat in milk until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until custard coats spoon and it begins to bubble, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla, reduce heat and continue stirring until custard thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Peel and cut bananas into thin slices.
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Line bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with half the vanilla wafers in a single layer. Spread sliced bananas evenly over the wafers. Spread half the custard over the bananas. Repeat layers. Preheat oven to 375 F. Beat the chilled egg whites in the chilled bowl on high speed with an electric mixer. Add remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks. Spoon meringue over the custard and gently smooth out with a spatula, making sure to seal the meringue to the custard and all pan sides. Use the mixer beaters to create meringue peaks. Bake in preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until meringue is toasted brown on top. Turn off oven and leave pan in oven with door closed 5 minutes, then crack open the door and leave pan in oven about 15 minutes longer. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Chill about 3 hours before serving. Serves 12.
homemade vanilla wafers
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk Pinch of salt For the vanilla wafers: Preheat the oven to 350 F. With an electric hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until combined. Next, add the egg, vanilla and baking powder and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add the flour, milk and salt and beat until completely incorporated. Use 2 spoons to drop teaspoon-size dollops of the batter onto ungreased baking sheets. With a dampened finger, smooth the tops of the cookies. Bake until light brown around the edges, 6 to 7 minutes, rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even cooking. Allow to cool.
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blueberry-lemon bundt cake
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon for blueberries and zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Preheat oven to 350 F, with rack on bottom shelf. Butter a 12-cup Bundt pan; dust with flour, tapping out excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of sour cream and beating until just combined. Toss blueberries and zest with remaining 1 teaspoon flour; gently fold into batter.
grilled peaches, berries and cream 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided 6 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt 4 peaches, halved and pitted 1 pint raspberries 2 tablespoons lime juice Heat the grill to medium.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar until it holds medium peaks, about 2 to 4 minutes. Gently fold in the yogurt, then set aside. Using a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with tongs, oil the grill grates. Grill the peaches, cut sides down, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until charred and tender. While the peaches grill, in a small bowl stir together the raspberries, lime juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Arrange each peach half on a serving plate. Top each with a spoonful of the berries and a dollop of the yogurt cream. Serves 8. ◆Sources: Courier Wire Services, Martha Stewart’s “Cakes,” Food Network
Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool 20 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack to cool completely. (Cake can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, up to 3 days). Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Slice and serve. Serves 12.
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Straight-up fre sh lemonade is , of course, deliciou s. It’s the classic summer refresh ment. But first, let’s m ove way beyond basic. Because as good as a straight-up lem onade is, we ca n’t help but think it gets even bett er when you add a little splash of something adu lts-only. Now w e’re talking fun in th e sun.
Start with our base lemonade and then follow the recipes for several kinds of infusions (boozy options included).
lemonade base (makes 8 servings)
Combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons), 1/2 cup honey, a pinch of salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 1/2 gallon pitcher and add enough water to fill. Chill for 2 hours. Add whichever infusion you choose before refrigerating.
mixed berry
Blend 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a combination) in a blender until smooth. Add to base lemonade before refrigerating. Boozy version: Add 8 to 16 ounces of vodka.
cucumber
Blend 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint in blender until smooth. Boozy version: Add 8 to 16 ounces of gin. Add to base lemonade before refrigerating.
mango-chili
Blend 1 cup fresh mango chunks and 1 to 2 serrano chiles (remove seeds for less heat) in blender until smooth. Boozy version: Add 8 to 16 ounces of tequila. Add to base lemonade before refrigerating.
mixed melon
Blend 1 cup cut watermelon, 1 cup cut honeydew or cantaloupe, or a melon mix until smooth. Boozy version: Add 8 to 16 ounces of light rum. Add infusion to base lemonade before refrigerating. ◆ Text and photos by Associated Press
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artists began their lifelong friendship in Cedar Rapids, attended high school together and were an active force in the Stone City Art Colony. The exhibit will focus on their shared interest in Iowa's rolling countryside, farms and the people who inhabit them.
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Antioch School, Paint & Palette will host a Grant Wood Memories Days demonstration. People can see how school was taught at the one-room school house, play vintage games and eat at a lunch wagon. The gallery will be open for visitors all day.
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Grant Wood’s artwork made Iowa’s colorful, undulating rural landscape known throughout the world. His iconic pieces were part of an art movement known as “regionalism” which eschewed city life and depicted rural scenes. People can explore the rolling countryside that inspired and is depicted in Wood’s work. The home depicted in his iconic work, American Gothic, stands in Eldon southwest of Fairfield. Travelers can explore the hilly cropland by taking a trip on the Grant Wood Scenic Byway. The unincorporated town of Stone City, a subject of one of Wood’s well-known paintings and where he later established an artist colony, receives hundreds of visitors a year. Wood’s birthplace and final resting place in Anamosa draw tourists to the Jones County community. East of Anamosa, Antioch School, the one-room schoolhouse where Wood taught, houses an art gallery.
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These sites and stops will likely see more traffic this year as Jones County marks the 125th anniversary of Wood’s birth. Events commemorating Woods are planned all year in Jones County in and around Anamosa and Stone City. Six-foot tall replicas of the famous gothic-style windows decorated by various artists are being erected throughout Anamosa. They will be up from mid-April until the end of the year for tourists to pose for photos, said Dusty Embree, Jones County economic development director. The events will add an extra experience for people looking for sites associated with Wood. “People come to town pretty regularly looking for Grant Wood-related locations,” Embree said. On May 14, actors will bring Wood’s work to life at Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa. Live actors will depict details that went into the art. Wood often used symbolism to add meanings and messages to his works, Embree said. “Some of them there’s a lot more to it than just looking at the picture,” she said.
Now through May 15
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, which houses the largest collection of Grant Wood works in the world, will celebrate Wood's and Marvin Cone's 125th birthdays with a special exhibition,”Grant Wood and Marvin Cone: Barns, Farms, and America's Heartland.” The two
Stone City Foundation will hold horsedrawn wagon tours of the town’s historic stone buildings and the art colony. A blacksmith will work and hold demonstrations near the location that inspired Wood’s “Stone City” painting.
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Edinburgh Fall Festival at Edinburgh Pioneer Village will feature displays, demonstrations (including oat threshing) and re-enactments. This year’s event theme is “Dinner for Threshers,” one of Wood’s well-known paintings.
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Stone City Festival begins in Stone City.
stone city The Stone City General Store, constructed from local limestone, is an old-fashioned general store that has been transformed into a popular restaurant and bar located on the Wapsicipinicon River. Its claim to fame is its depiction in Grant Wood’s first major landscape, “Stone City Iowa,” painted in the same year – 1930 – as “American Gothic.” Wood’s affection for the area was such that he formed a summer artist’s colony in Stone City that he ran from 1932 to 1933.
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ook for these new hydrangea introductions at your favorite nursery or garden center. “Invincibelle Spirit II” is a hardy, Zone 4 smooth hydrangea that produces deep, reddish-pink blooms. At maturity it should be 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It thrives in welldrained locations with morning sun and afternoon shade. Blooming on new wood in summer, the plant has stiff stems, dark green foliage and flowers that age to soft green. It’s also a rebloomer. When it reaches the marketplace in 2016, $1 from every plant sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Center. Hydrangeas are described as “misunderstood” landscape plants, but the solution is planting the right ones for our climate. We’re USDA Zone 5a, but hedge your bets with some Zone 3-4 selections. There are six common species: H. macrophylla, H. paniculata, h. quercifolia, H. serrata, H. anomala and H. arborescens. Paniculata — panicle or “pee gee” — hydrangeas perform well in our zone, including stand-outs “Limelight,” “Pinky Winky” and “Fire Light.” H. arboescens or smooth hydrangeas are reliable and hardy, too, producing large orb-like flower clusters. Look for “Invincibelle Ruby,” “Incrediball” and “Invincibelle Spirit,” for example. Bigleaf hydrangeas (H.
macrophylla) come in pink, blue or purple with ball-shaped blooms. They’re cold hardy in Zone 5, but can be knocked back to the ground by harsh winters, or buds damaged by spring cold snaps. Shallow roots require winter mulch. Look for the showy “Let’s Dance” series, developed in Michigan, particularly the new “Rave,” as well as “Moonlight” and “Blue Jangles,” and the “Endless Summer” series. Blue flowers require acidic soil and a naturally-occurring element, aluminum. Test your soil, and if necessary, add aluminum sulfate to the soil. It can be toxic to plant roots, so use it carefully. Showy white blooms, fall color and peeling winter bark characterize oak-leaf hydrangeas(h. quercifolia). Suitable for Zone 5 and slow to settle in, they are long-lived once established. Look for the new “Gatsby” series, or “Ruby Slippers” and “Pee Wee Oakleaf.” One comer is the mountain hydrangea (H. serrata). It’s more cold-tolerant, smaller and flatter than its bigleaf cousins. “Tuff Stuff” and “Tiny Tuff Stuff” are impressing gardeners. Slow-growing climbing hydrangeas (H. anomla) include "Miranda,” a variegated type with pretty leaves, or petiolaris.
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new palettes, patterns & styles For some people, spring cleaning entails not much more than a good shake of the carpets. For others, it’s an excuse to update room décor.
colors
Neither boring nor drab, new neutrals are about bringing home a sense of calm and comfort. Some pastels are chalkier, like sorbet that's been given a whisk of cream. Then there are the organic hues of earth, sky and water. Los Angeles designer Joy Cho's new collection at Target is filled with fun, frothy pieces like an acrylic side table covered in polka dots, animal figurines in little party hats, and printed throw pillows and wall art saying, "You're OK." Warm neutrals — peach, blush, putty, mint and charcoal — contribute to the airy, feel-good vibe. The energy shifts with several bold hues that ride the current retro wave. Turquoise, acid yellow, emerald, pink and red are showing up, mostly in accessories and textiles. And you'll be seeing lots of lush, green, tropical motifs for spring and summer. Beautiful blues — sapphire, navy and a variety of turquoises, teals and pale blues — are strong players on the spring palette.
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Surfaces are the focus in distressed rugs, textured throw pillows, and relief-patterned and pintucked textiles and wall coverings. Printed, dyed velvets with flora or faunainspired patterns are luxe and painterly; Kevin O'Brien and Beacon Hill have collections. Cork has popped up in lots of new décor. Accessories in particular lend themselves to the sustainable material's pleasant feel, but it's in furniture now, too. Metallics aren't going away, says Chicago interior designer Mikel Welch. But warmer versions are overtaking the chillier chromes and silvers. Look for brushed copper, soft rose-gold accents, and painted metallics on throw pillows and wall art.
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On the heels of the midcentury revival, some retailers are banking on the 1980s Italian postmodernist style known as Memphis to be the next big thing. Characterized by bold geometric designs and often clashing colors, it's not for the faint of heart.
boho comes home
Free-spirited, colorful and often pattern-happy, bohemian style is easy to embrace. Its influences are global: India, Africa, Latin America. But the eclecticism often comes from a mashup of decorative styles and layered elements. A favorite trends is a combination of boho and minimalism. Designs are pared down to core elements — color, pattern and texture.
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Spring/Summer 2016
Time is running out to customize your new home at Prairie Wind!
Construction is underway off Prairie Parkway in Cedar Falls.
Imagine living your best day at Prairie Wind... Enjoy your morning coffee from a private balcony as the sun comes up over Cedar Falls. Head downstairs to the lap pool for an energizing wake-up while your husband walks the indoor track. Clean up in the locker room before meeting a new friend for an art class in the lively Jorgensen Plaza. Whip up a quick lunch in your spacious kitchen, admiring the cabinets and countertops you selected. Then ride the WHC bus with other residents to a school where you mentor students. Return in time to join a book club conversation, schedule your next appointments at the salon spa, and grab milk from the convenience store.
2/3 are reserved! Only four remain on the first floor. Call Maria Murphy at (319) 242-5742 to see floor plans, choose your options and reserve your new home today.
Greet your daughter and grandchildren who have dinner with you in the restaurant, then step outside with them for a sunset walk on the trails. End the day relaxing in your beautiful home‌thankful that you made this move when you did.
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