May 2013 - Walla Walla Lifestyles

T H E VA L L E Y ’ S P E O PL E , W I N E & F O O D

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Supplement of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

May 2013

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Wedding Issue May Contributors May 2013 Barbara Floyd founded The Country Register newspaper and The Antique Register in Arizona. Semi-retired she enjoys extended summer visits to Walla Walla and Tri-Cities.

WRITER

Gillian A. Frewis a Walla Walla freelancer. She can be reached at frew.gillian@gmail.com

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Rob C. Blethen EDITOR

Rick Doyle WRITER

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Jay Brodt

M A NAGING EDI TOR

Robin Hamilton

Genevieve Jones is a student and foodie at Whitman College.

She can be contacted at jonesga@ whitman.edu

Robin Hamilton is the managing editor of Walla Walla Lifestyles magazine.

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Steve Lenz is the art director for Walla Walla Lifestyles magazine.

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The BesT-Laid PLans Wedding tips from local wedding planner Carrie Brennan.

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LoCaTion, LoCaTion, LoCaTion Where to hold the wedding may be the most important decision the wedding couiple can make. The Valley offers lots of fabulous options.

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ToasT WiTh The mosT ...bubbles, that is. The Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman is back, and she has some great advice on choosing the best champagne or sparkling wine for that all-important “clink.”

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The Wedding CaKe Local bakers offer so much more than cookiecutter cakes. From wine-inspired confections to Earl Grey-flavored mousse cakes, brides and grooms have lots from which to choose.

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iT’s aLL aBouT The dRess And the ring and the flowers.

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hoW They goT The LooK Working with the setting of the Gesa Power House Theatre, the Misbehaven team dreamed up these retro-glam, vintage Hollywood looks.

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TiPs FoR BRides Don’t wash your hair? Wear a zip-up hoodie?

Manicure for your man? Yes, yes and yes.

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diVine deCadenCe Fantasy nails are all the rage for weddings.

Nail artist Sandy Combs combines a wild imagination with a ton of skill.

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BRidaL henna Adorning the bride with henna art is an age-old tradition from India that is catching on in the U.S.

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suRViVaL TiPs FoR gRooms Number one rule: Don’t be a jerk to your bride. It sounds harsh, but some guys misplace their sensitivity back at the bachelor party. Big mistake.

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Walla Walla

Dining Guide

Clarette’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 S. Touchet St., Walla Walla • 509-529-3430 Open daily, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Clarette’s offers many locally sourced foods and consistently is voted the valley’s best place for breakfast. Generations of locals have marked important occasions with its classic American-style breakfasts. Located on the Whitman College campus, one block off Main street near the travelodge. Lots of parking. Breakfast served all day.

Cookie Tree Bakery and Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23 S. Spokane St., Walla Walla • 509-522-4826 • cookietreebakeryandcafe.com Mon.-Sat., 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cookie Tree Bakery and Café has been a familyowned downtown Walla Walla favorite for over 22 years. Serving sandwiches, soups, salads and an array of tasty treats. Everything is scratch-made in-house, and the sandwiches are made on freshly sliced bread that was baked just that morning. Many vegetarian options are also available, including our much-talked-about house-made veggie burgers.

Jacobi’s italian Café & Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

416 N. Second Ave., Walla Walla • 509-525-2677 • jacobiscafe.com Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Come “Mangia Mangia” in Walla Walla at Jacobi’s Café! At Jacobi’s Café you can enjoy our signature italian cuisine and experience casual dining with customer service that is second to none. you may dine in our vintage train car or sit back and relax on our patio. Because when you are Italian Café & Catering thinking italian ... think Jacobi’s!

The marc Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 W. Rose St., Walla Walla • 509-525-2200 • marcuswhitmanhotel.com Dinner daily, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Using locally sourced produce, poultry and meats, Chef Antonio Campolio has created an ambitious and creative menu. try the “Bacon and Eggs,” a tempura-fried Red Boar Farms pork belly served with a soft-poached, locally produced egg. All menu items are thoughtfully paired with local wine selections. Vegetarian dishes are as intriguing as non-veggie options.

mill Creek Brew Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 S. Palouse St., Walla Walla • 509-522-2440 • millcreek-brewpub.com Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for 15 years, Mill Creek has served locally brewed, handcrafted beers. you’ll find great values on the kid-friendly lunch and dinner menu, served inside or out on the largest patio in town. Local wines, daily specials and great atmosphere all await you at Mill Creek Brew Pub.

Patit Creek Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

725 E. Dayton Ave., Dayton, WA • 509-382-2625 Lunch: Wed.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Dinner: Wed. & Thu., 4:30-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Named in “Northwest Best Places” as the only four-star French restaurant east of the Cascades, Patit Creek has been serving great cuisine — without the attitude — since 1978. While all the entrees are exquisite, their meat dishes are truly notable, especially the Medallions of Beef Hiebert. An imaginative wine list and remarkable desserts make Patit Creek a gem worth traveling for.

Thai Ploy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

311 S. Ninth Ave., Walla Walla • 509-525-0971 Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.

Roast Duck Curry, Lemon Grass Barbecued Chicken, Coconut Prawns, Pad thai and more.

A great menu of Thai dishes, expertly prepared. enjoy a glass of wine, cold beer or tasty thai iced tea with your meal. Plenty of room for groups or just the two of you. if you’re looking for a true thai dining experience, thai Ploy is the place for you.

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21. MANSION CREEK CELLARS 9 S. First Ave. 253-370-6107 www.mansioncreekcellars.com 22. NORTHSTAR WINERY 1736 J.B. George Road 509-524-4883 www.northstarmerlot.com 23. PEPPER BRIDGE WINERY 1704 J.B. George Road 509-525-6502 www.pepperbridge.com

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Tips from a Wedding Planner Courtesy of Carrie Brennan, owner/ planner, Without a Hitch {Weddings and Events}, Walla Walla

Know your budget (and stay within it). Most big wedding arguments happen because of budget issues. Know how much you have to spend, and stay within your means.

Venue The Walla Walla area offers plenty of amazing locations for weddings and receptions — wineries, parks, barns and everything in between.

Make sure the venue can accommodate your guest list, as well as tie in with your signature style. Do your research: Are there additional amenities offered? What time does the music need to be turned off?

Can you use your own caterer? Is there enough parking? Most importantly, make sure you can afford the location you pick. There is nothing worse than tying up your budget on the venue and falling short on food, alcohol and other high-ticket items.

Pick the date Before you announce it on Facebook, spend a little time researching events that might be going on locally. Your guests will find it quite difficult to find accommodations in town if you pick Spring Release Weekend. Keep in mind that vendors and venues may offer discounts if you get married offseason (November through April) or if you opt for a weekday or Sunday date, rather than a Saturday.

Guest list The average cost per person at a wedding is typically around $100.

Cut your guest list by 10 people, and you’ve instantly saved $1,000.

Focus on inviting the people who matter most to you now, and don’t feel guilty about not inviting someone you haven’t been close to in years.

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Prioritize Once you’ve established your budget, start prioritizing what is most important to you.

For some brides, it’s the dress; for some couples, it’s photography. Identify things that aren’t a priority and either eliminate them or find ways to minimize their cost.

Have wedding-free date nights You can’t focus on weddings 24/7 without going just a little crazy (and driving your future spouse nuts, too!). Make sure to plan date nights with zero talk of the upcoming wedding.

Stop watching reality TV shows of “perfect” weddings.

As a bride, you need to create your own definition of perfect.

While a designer dress and overthe-top decor may be out of your budget, that doesn’t mean your day won’t be amazing.

Listen to your vendors When you hire well-respected industry vendors, you’re hiring them for their product and their expertise — so, when they offer advice, listen.

Fight the fights worth fighting So your mother-in-law has picked the most atrocious dress, and your sister is intent on using fresh lavender, even though it’s not your favorite. There are some details that just aren’t worth arguing about. Pick the fights that are most important to you, and be prepared to give some things up.

Make the marriage more important than the wedding Your wedding will last one day.

Don’t burn bridges with your fiancé or your family over it. Remember that your wedding day is just the start of your “happily ever after” together!

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Weddings can be held outside or indoors at Waterbrook Winery, located outside Lowden. Photo by Greg Lehman.

Location, Location, Location

By Diane Reed

From the perfect setting for the ceremony and reception to charming and luxurious accommodations for the wedding party and guests, the Walla Walla Valley has the perfect venue for wedding celebrations — from down home to overthe-top.

Picture a starlit evening on the terrace of a Walla Walla winery with the Blues as a backdrop, a dreamy wedding in a charming garden along a scenic creek, exchanging vows in the glow of one of Walla Walla’s lovely churches, the magical setting of the Victorian bandstand at Pioneer Park, or sharing your special occasion at a down-home country ranch.

These are just a few of the incomparable locations for a Walla Walla Valley wedding. Whether you’re a local or an out-of-towner looking for a destination wedding location, you’ll find the Valley offers a wide variety of options for a memorable celebration.

Walla Walla wine country is a popular option for weddings, and many wineries roll out the red carpet for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, wine tastings and related events.

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Here are just a few worth considering for your special day: For dramatic flair, the Power House Theatre offers a unique backdrop for that one-of-a-kind wedding celebration.

Basel Cellars Estate Winery features a stunning stone manor house with panoramic views of their vineyards and the mountains.

The winery can host outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and other events, and offers eight guest rooms in the manor house and a poolside cabana that sleeps four.

Three Rivers Winery’s outdoor location includes an expansive lawn and a patio with a magnificent view of the mountains and the Walla Walla River. The winery features a catering kitchen — pick from its list of caterers for the occasion.

Waterbrook, with its stunning view of the Blues, provides venues and catering for outdoor weddings of up to 500 guests, or smaller indoor ceremonies for up to 115. The winery also accommodates receptions and wedding events.

Not all wineries host weddings — check with your favorites. But many are happy to provide settings and catering options for rehearsal dinners, wine-tasting parties for guests, and other wedding-related events.

For example, if you’re looking for a trendy downtown setting, Charles Smith’s tasting room, designed by Seattle’s Olson Kundig Architects, offers a hip location for receptions and rehearsal dinners, with two large crankoperated steel swing windows that open onto sidewalk seating.

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Left: Marshall and Joran Dunn-Small at Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard. Photo by Colby Kuschatka. Top Right: Wedding reception tables set up among the vines at Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard. Photo by Colby Kuschatka. Bottom Right: Wedding reception at Basel Cellars. Photo

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An outdoor wedding at the Buddha Guest House. Photo by Amelia Armstrong.

Pioneer Park makes a great backdrop for a summer wedding. Photo by Greg Lehman.

Newlyweds at Whitman College. Photo by Greg Lehman.

Consider other elegant settings, which include The Marcus Whitman Hotel, Cameo Heights Mansion in Touchet, and Nine Trees Inn in Milton-Freewater, Ore. If a garden wedding appeals to you, Creekstone Gardens on Titus Creek and Mill Creek Gardens offer picturesque natural settings.

Other alfresco sites include Wine Valley Golf Club, with its panoramic views, and — if you’re looking for country flair — Running T Ranch in Dayton, the Bar M Ranch in Adams, Ore., or the Winn Homestead in Weston, Ore. (Bar M also offers accommodations, and Running T features RV spaces.)

Working with a shoestring budget? Consider one of our area’s modestly priced and beauti16 Wall a Wall a Lifest yLes

ful parks.

From the grace of the Victorian bandstand at Pioneer Park to the rustic Rotary shelter at Fort Walla Walla Park, there are all kinds of possibilities.

History buffs could consider a wedding and reception at Fort Walla Walla Museum’s Pioneer Village or in its grand hall.

The Walla Walla County Fairgrounds also offers a variety of buildings for weddings and receptions.

Ultimate do-it-yourselfers can book a tent at Sun Rentals for an alfresco meadow or backyard wedding and line up upscale restrooms from Regal Mobile Solutions.

Now that you have the location for the wed-

ding picked out, where will everyone stay?

Look for wedding packages, such as the ones offered by The Marcus Whitman Hotel and Cameo Heights Mansion in Touchet, which include lodging and venues for rehearsal dinners and receptions. For a Zen-theme with a quiet, relaxing spa experience, consider the Buddha Guest House, which is presided over by a statue of the Buddha.

Many local motels also offer specials on rooms for wedding parties and guests. Another option to consider is reserving a bed-and-breakfast or vacation home for the wedding party and out-of-town guests.

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Alexa Palmer’s Walla Walla Vacation Rentals offers everything from two-bedroom units (with elevator) located downtown to charming two-bedroom, two-bath homes — up to a six-bedroom, four-bath home.

Although the homes are not available for weddings or receptions, several lend themselves to smaller wedding events like a ladies’ tea or brunch. Palmer can also provide additional services, including an on-site chef, grocery delivery, and limousine and spa services at the homes.

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Understanding Sparkling Wines, Bubble by Bubble

By Catie McIntyre Walker

So now that the question has been popped, have you remembered the other “pop” — the sound the cork makes once it’s released from a bottle of bubbly?

Perhaps you have a favorite bottle that the two of you shared during your first date, or maybe you have no idea about bubbles at all.

Now is the time to start experimenting, and what a fun experiment it can be. Visit your local wine shop and purchase a few bottles, or sip a few glasses at your favorite restaurant or wine bar.

But how to drink all those bottles of bubbly you purchased for experimentation? Bubbles pair perfectly with popcorn and a movie, potato chips, fried chicken or even brunch (in which case you will want to plan for an après-brunch nap).

You didn’t scrimp on the wedding cake or food, so why would you serve your guests, and toast possibly the most important occasion in your life, with anything less? Buying sparkling wine for a crowd doesn’t have to break the bank, either.

Here are some affordable ideas to help you navigate around expenses, which will still guarantee you bubbling success.

It’s important to remember that not all bubbles are created equal. All Champagnes are sparkling wines, but not all sparkling wines are Champagnes. It isn’t “Champagne” unless the wine grapes are grown in the Champagne region of France. Crémant refers to sparkling wine from France which is not produced in the Champagne region.

Authentic Champagne, especially that marked with a vintage (where all grapes are harvested from a single year), can be the most expensive part of your wine budget.

Non-Vintage (NV) Champagne accounts for the majority of the Champagnes produced in France. Of course, NV Champagnes are more affordable in comparison to those with a designated year, but still taste just as delicious and tickle the tongue. The wedding couple may agree on a favorite vintage and save that bottle for later.

Once again, that bottle of sparkling wine from California is not “Champagne.” There are many affordable and tasty examples of these wines, which are often fermented in the bottle using the traditional French method known as méthode Champenoise.

Sometimes, the second fermentation can

take place in a large tank designed to withstand the pressures of the natural fermentation of carbon dioxide which gives us those bubbles that tickle our nose. This is known as the charmat method.

Did you know there are 49 million bubbles in a 750 milliliter bottle of traditional Champagne — give or take a few?

Step away from those bargain bottles that are priced well under $10. They have often not undergone the authentic process of a second fermentation like Champagnes have.

In truth, the cheaper bottles of domestic sparklings have been processed in the same way as soda pop has, with CO2 injected into cheaper white wine. Injected wine also produces bigger bubbles that will dissipate rather quickly, and their fizz will surely fizzle, leaving your guests with cheap, flat wine.

Other affordable and delicious alternatives to Champagne are cava or Prosecco.

Cavas are produced and imported from Spain. Like good Champagne, cava must be produced according to the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. The only difference from their French counterparts is that cavas are generally very affordable.

Proseccos are produced and imported from Italy. Most Italian sparkling wines, Asti (sweeter and with less alcohol) and Prosecco, in particular, are produced using the charmat method.

Are the bridesmaid’s dresses or the groomsmen’s shirts in shades of pink? Consider toasting with “prett y in pink” rosés. Rose-colored bubbles can be found in Champagnes, sparklings, cavas and Proseccos.

These pink, pastel-colored wines do not necessarily mean they will be sweet, but will often be more fruitforward, yet still bright and crisp like the classic dry, “brut” styles.

How to get the most from the glass of bubbly you are serving your guests?

There are three traditional styles of Champagne glasses: the coupe, the tulip and the flute. Legend is, the “coupe,” a shallow broad-rimmed bowl, was modeled in the shape of Marie Antoinette’s left breast.

Sure, the story is — umm — rather “titillating,” but this bra cup-shaped goblet doesn’t hold the bubbles nearly as long as a flute-shaped glass does.

Once you decide on the sparkling wine you will be serving for your toast, as well as any white or red wines for dinner, give your wine shop or market at least a good month to make contact with its distributor and to allow time to receive your special order.

Be prepared to serve at least two glasses of bubbly, per guest. The average bottle of sparkling wine will yield around five to six glasses, therefore a case (12 bottles) should yield around 72 servings.

And don’t forget to count for those extra bottles for the honeymoon celebration. According to Marilyn Monroe’s biographer, it took 350 bottles of Champagne to fill her bathtub.

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Left: Cupcakes, like these chocolate and funfetti cakes with mango, vanilla and chocolate frosting from sara German at Olive Marketplace and CafĂŠ, make perfect hand-held wedding treats. Right: A mascarpone mousse with a passionfruit curd and almond dacquoise from Colville street Patisserie.

Walla Walla Wedding Cakes

By Genevieve Jones / Photos by Colby Kuschatka

Walla Walla is most famous for its onion, a vegetable with many layers, but another layered specialty of Walla Walla that deserves attention is the wedding cake.

Here in the Valley, there are a variety of businesses that offer specialized cakes for the most special of days. Listed below are five of the main establishments, from small boutique shops to the bakeries of grocery stores, that offer wedding cakes, with a brief description of their services to help you select the most fitting cake.

Frosted Cupcake Shop At Frosted Cupcake Shop in downtown Walla Walla, baking is a family business. Aside from making delicious cupcakes, Chelsea Wheeler and her mother, Kim Wheeler, collaborate with wedding parties to provide magnificent cakes for these special occasions.

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cake with a chocolate and berry filling. Recently, their most popular flavors have been red velvet, champagne raspberry and espresso marble.

Prices for cake start at $3 per person, but increase based on decoration requests and delivery.

As a cupcake shop, they have done several weddings with cupcakes as the centerpiece, rather than cake. Other alternatives to the traditional wedding cake include cake pops and Parisian macaroons.

Walla Walla Harvest Foods Jeremy Loux at Walla Walla Harvest Foods consults with each wedding party to fulfill its wishes. For a more economical option, Loux offers a smaller, more elaborate centerpiece cake

paired with sheet cakes or cupcakes to accommodate a large number of guests.

He is especially talented with intricately sculpted cakes, which he mentioned as an option for groomsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cakes, as well.

Loux offers buttercream cake, starting at $3 per person, and fondant cake, starting at $4 per person. As a plus, Walla Walla Harvest Foods delivers the cake to the wedding location.

Super 1 Foods At Super 1 Foods, Head Cake Decorator Jan Taylor offers the most economical deal of the Valley.

She focuses on a variety of flavored fillings, while offering standard cake flavors such as chocolate, vanilla and carrot cake.

A buttercream-frosted cake begins at around $2.50 per person, and fondant at $3 per person.

Like most other wedding-cake venues, it also offers cupcakes as an alternative to one large tiered cake.

Super 1 Foods does not have delivery services.

Colville Street Patisserie If you’re in the mood for a less traditional wedding dessert, the Colville Street Patisserie offers a wide variety of mousse cakes in customary flavors, such as dark chocolate and vanilla, as well as more adventurous flavors, like Earl Grey and almond praline.

Because of the delicate and moist texture of mousse cakes, they cannot be tiered, so the Patisserie offers large cakes that are served individually. These are 10 inches in diameter and serve 30 people, at a price of $60 per cake.

Wedding parties that opt for this creative twist usually accompany these cakes with an assortment of beautiful petit fours, such as small almond-berry or vanilla-pistachio tarts.

Olive Marketplace & Café Olive Marketplace & Café offers wedding cakes and catering for reception dinners. Delivery of the wedding cake is part of the package.

Pastry Chef Sarah German works with the bridal party to determine what cake flavors will fit in best with the menu and what decorations will best suit the theme of the wedding.

Last year, Olive’s wedding customers favored the red velvet cake and seasonal berry fillings.

Additionally, it offers petit fours and cupcakes for wedding parties that want a spin on the traditional wedding dessert. Base price begins at $3 a person.

Vegan or Gluten-Free For vegan or gluten-free wedding parties, there are several options. Frosted is well-versed in making both gluten-free and vegan cakes; it regularly features gluten-free cupcakes. Olive Marketplace & Café has experience with glutenfree cakes, and representatives from Walla Walla Harvest Foods and Colville Street Patisserie say they would be happy to work with wedding parties to meet their dietary needs.

The best way to determine which cake will be the most fitting for your wedding, say these specialty bakers, is to taste it yourself. All the above-mentioned businesses offer tastings, so gather a group of your friends whose taste buds you trust and come prepared to select the sweet treat that will mark the beginning of your new life.

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It’s All About the Dress

By Diane Reed

A Dress for Every Budget and Taste Whether you’re looking for a traditional, trend-setting, outré or vintage dress for your wedding, Walla Walla offers a wide selection.

From bridal shops to clothing boutiques and vintage clothing stores, you’ll find a dress for your special day right here in town.

Mann’s House of Brides and The Purple Parasol carry a full line of dresses for brides, bridesmaids and the wedding party, including tuxedos.

For a casual wedding, check out places like Walla Walla Clothing Company, Macy’s and the numerous boutiques in the area that offer stylish alternatives.

For outré or retro flair, shop vintage stores such as Door Number Two and Blue Window Vintage. Blue Window also carries, and orders from, the Bettie Page and Heartbreaker Fashion lines, perfect for a retro wedding.

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the selection at places such as Goodwill and St. Vincent de Paul.

Add Flowers Flowers are an important element of most weddings, from formal bouquets and arrangements to silk flower creations to a sprig of posies. And while you’re making arrangements (do it early on!), consider your needs for other wedding-related events.

Amoré Floral Design, Holly’s Flowers, Jacky and Fiedler Flowers and Just Roses all offer a variety of flowers and floral designs for weddings and bridal events.

Welcome Table Farm, a regular at the Walla Walla Farmers Market, offers seasonal farmfresh flowers for weddings and events, including loose flowers, bouquets and arrangements.

Rings and Things Downtown Walla Walla offers two full-

service jewelry stores with long histories in town, just a few doors apart — Falkenbergs Jewelers and Martin’s Jewelers.

DeBouche’s stylish shop allows you to create a custom ring by choosing from vintage, filigree and Art Deco ring settings. Then pick your own stone to complete your personal creation. Or, work with staff to design a one-of-a-kind ring.

Purists can shop for an antique ring at the Antique Mall of Walla Walla or the Country Store and Consignment Shop.

If you’re looking for something more modern, Lotus Clothing and Jewelry carries a wide variety of rings set with a selection of stones.

And if jewelry just isn’t your thing — or your occupation precludes wearing a ring — consider a tattooed ring. Check the idea out at Walla Walla’s Immortal Ink, Inkspiraton or Tatmandu.

A bride, wearing a vintage wedding dress and handmade veil from Blue Window Vintage, waits for her groom in the lobby of the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Henna art by Annelise Amante De La Vida. (See story on page 36). Photo by Steve Lenz.

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The Bride Transformed

By Robin Hamilton / Photos by Steve Lenz

Lifestyles asked Jessie Smoldt, who was recently married at the Gesa Power House Theatre, and Rachael Gossard, married last October at Wine Valley Golf Club, to reprise their roles as brides for our May issue.

With the help of the hair, makeup and nail artists at Misbehaven, Jessie and Rachael — along with husbands Tobias and Neil — showed us that any bride can be as demure or dramatic as she wants to be with services right here in the Valley.

Neil and Rachael Gossard capture some old-school Hollywood glam for their wedding poses at the Gesa Power House theatre.

All dresses on these pages are available at Mann’s House of Brides in Walla Walla (see page 33 for more information about the dresses). All jewelry and furnishings provided by Débouché.

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Rachael takes a spin on the dance floor at The Electric Lounge at the Gesa Power House Theatre.

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Top Left: Rachel Gossard ready to begin her transformation into a fantasy bride.

Bottom Left: Rachael’s nails before …

Right: … and after. these fantasy nails might be a bit much for most brides, but it’s nice to see what’s possible, says nail artist sandy Combs.

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Jessie Smoldt stands in the upstairs window at the Gesa Power House Theatre.Â

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Jessie on the bar at the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric Lounge. (Playbills from dozens of hit Broadway plays can be seen in the background.)

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Top Left: Jessie smoldt gets ready for her bridal makeover.

Top Right: Misbehaven hairstylist Brittany Culver had a retro-glam look in mind for Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two wedding looks.

Left: Nail artist sandy Combs prepped Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nails, below, turning them into the pretty, wedding-worthy ones at right.

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How They got the Look

By Robin Hamilton / Photo by Steve Lenz

Every bride wants to be breathtaking on her wedding day.

And most brides would love to recapture the excitement of their special day. It took little arm-twisting to get Rachael Gossard and Jessie Smoldt, two newly wed brides, to dress up again for Lifestyles.

We decided to photograph them at the Gesa Power House Theatre, which has just begun to book weddings in its large, historic and, well, theatrical space.

To create the stunning looks you see here, aestheticians Kael Elsey and Ciara McNair, hair stylists Brittany Culver and Courtney Durkee, and nail artist Sandy Combs from Misbehaven Spa & Salon put their heads together. Their vision was a tale of two brides — both stylish, but one demure and the other, pure fantasy — with looks that worked with the personalities of their bridal models.

Jessie Smoldt Smolders “For Jessie’s first look, I did a retro, vintageglam finger-waved hairstyle,” says Brittany. “It was a long process. She came in with her hair straight, but she has natural curl. I washed it and put a light wave gel, to set the finger wave.

It’s a way of setting the hair that was popular in the ’20s.”

After a session under the hairdryer, Brittany curled the back with a flat iron, then combed the finger waves and finished it with hair spray and a shine mist.

Ciara, who did Jessie’s makeup for both sessions, decided on a vintage feel first, with a more dramatic eye. “I did her eyes in a neutral, smoky color, with a pinky nude on the lips,” she says. “It was based on a picture I’d seen of the actress Rachael McAdams.”

The second hairstyle had to work with the first, so Brittany left the finger wave in, and pinned up the back of Jessie’s hair to one side, then sprayed the half-do. The result: fabulously glamorous style that turned Jessie into a 1930s movie actress vamp, à la Jean Harlow.

Jessie’s second makeup look also had a vintage feel, but with a bolder lip, and a clean, crisp,

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winged eye.

“Jessie’s such a prett y girl,” Ciara says. “It was easy to bring out her eyes and show off her skin.”

Sandy concentrated on giving Jessie prett y wedding hands. She prepped the nails, moisturized Jessie’s hands and nails, and then gave her the demure look you see here. The filigreed white accents on the nail give the illusion of lace, and the color is a blushing pink.

Rachael Goddard’s Screen Siren For Rachael’s makeup, Kael wanted to achieve a fantasy look in both sessions.

“The first look was more subdued than the second, although I gave her heavy, smoky eyes with grays and blacks,” Kael says. “It was a nice bold look, also a bit vintage, but a little bit over the top.

“I also did an ‘ombré’ lip — so the lip line was darker than the lipstick, which was a nice

twist.”

“With Rachael’s hair,” Courtney says, “we wanted more of a vintage look for her first session.” Courtney put loose pin curls all over, with her bangs pinned up.

“For the second one, which we wanted to be more avant-garde, I used a small curling iron so it would look like a finger wave, and then backcombed all the curls to make it really big.”

Kael says she had a plan going into Rachael’s second makeup look. Using what was already there in terms of eyelid colors, Kael layered feathers and black glitter to play off her smoky eyes and make them big and bold, and then she did a nice, nude lip.

For her nails, Sandy pulled out all the stops.

In keeping with the fantasy glam theme, Sandy added extra-long applied nails that took several steps to do, eventually embellishing them with Swarovski crystals and a design on one nail reminiscent of the wing of a butterfly.

Aesthetician and makeup artist Ciara McNair puts the finishing touches on Jessie’s makeup, while hairstylist Courtney Durkee creates a different hair-do for Rachael. Hairstylist Brittany Culver, who did Jessie’s hair, looks on.

Tips for Brides Kael Elsey and Ciara McNair on Bridal Makeup “When I’m meeting with brides, if they have an idea in mind, I ask them a few questions: where they’re getting married — it makes a difference; the time of day — evening will make a difference; and what the colors for their wedding are,” says Kael.

“Usually, the bride brings in a picture, and, typically, they are prett y general in how they want to look — beautiful, of course, but natural.

That’s the chore for us, because you’re going to wear more makeup than you ever have for your wedding day, because of the photographs. We try to strike a happy medium.”

The makeup artists ask the bride to set up two appointments — a trial run, first, to work out the kinks. “If they’re coming in from out of town, we ask that they come in a week or two before the wedding, but no more than a month, because the skin can change in that amount of time,” Ciara says.

“On the day of the wedding, we can do anything they want to change or tweak. If they’re having their hair done, we send them off for that.”

Kael’s Favorite Products: “I love bareMinerals makeup, especially for brides, because it doesn’t feel heavy. I’m going to ask you to wear more than you normally would — but this doesn’t look cakey.

“I’m also a fan of its “Stroke of Light” eye brightener, because everyone in the wedding party is staying up too late, especially the bride.”

Ciara’s Favorite Products: “bareMinerals primer will keep your eye makeup on all day, with no creasing, and helps keep its true color. I also love the Eminence Mocha Berry Bronzer. It can give you anything from a sun-kissed glow to being able to contour boldly with it.”

Kael and Ciara’s Skin Tips for Brides: • Exfoliate your skin the night before • Make sure you’re using an eye cream and moisturizer — it makes a huge difference • Always have a backup for your lips — a lipstick or lip gloss for a touch-ups • If you have a touch-up powder, the best

thing to do is to use a mineral veil. It dusts on, has no pigment, is a shine reducer, and you can layer it because it doesn’t feel heavy.

Brittany Culver and Courtney Durkee on Your Best Bridal “Do” “When we have brides come in for a trial, we ask them to bring in a picture and have them not wash their hair that day,” says Courtney.

“It’s easier to work with hair that hasn’t been just washed, so we ask clients not to wash their hair on the day of the trial or the wedding day.

If they have a veil, we show them how to put in.”

Brittany and Courtney admit the most popular styles are up-dos or half-dos. “We do them so they’re pulled back, but loose and romantic,” Courtney says.

With the two favorite bridal hairstyles, Brittany says the half-do is the more popular. “We make it pulled back and loose, in keeping with a more natural look.”

“Just like with bridal makeup, it’s a good idea to come in for a trial three or four weeks before and bring in a picture, even a bunch of pictures, that show parts of the hair style you want,” Courtney says.

Brittany Culver’s Tips for Bridal Hair: Definitely wear a zip-up or button-up shirt, and wash your hair the night before, unless you have a short style.

Sandy Combs’ Tips on Beautiful Hands and Nails: • If you want prett y natural nails for your wedding, I recommend that the bride start having manicures a couple of months before the wedding. Think about the groom, too, if the bride wants his hands to look good for photos.

• If the bride wants enhancements to her nails, then it is a good idea to consult with the nail technician to be sure that the proper amount of time is scheduled for the wedding nails and that we know exactly how you want your nails to look.

• All the major cleaning, moving and decorating that the bride needs to do, needs to be done before her nail appointment.

Nothing is worse than breaking a nail the night before the wedding and scrambling

to get it fi xed.

• Always use cuticle oil twice a day, and moisturize the hands, especially in the week leading up to the wedding. It will soften your cuticles and help to heal any dry skin, so your hands look beautiful in photos.

Where to go in Walla Walla for Bridal Perfection Walla Walla has a plenty of places for brides to go for that distinctive wedding look.

The Beehive Cut & Color Bar, which carries the exclusive Bumble & Bumble hairstyling product line, offers bridal dos in their new Main Street location.

The stylists at the newly expanded City Slickers Spa and Salon and Bella Salon can create that pretty up-do, stylish braid or chic chignon.

Brittany Moody, who works at Rob Paul Salon, specializes in bridal hair and makeup.

If you’re a bride who cares about beauty, but also wants to leave the planet a better place, check out Four Feathered Sparrow. They love brides.

For a complete list, consult Google — and ask other brides about their experiences. Personal testimonies are the surest way to get a bead on who does what in the Valley.

Dress Information Pg. 24: Rachael’s gown is an Alfred Angelo updated mermaid-style dress in ivory charmeuse. the gown, which has a gentle sweetheart neckline, is covered with re-embroidered lace, rhinestones, crystal beading, sequins and organza ribbons. It has a lace back with a semicathedral train.

Pg. 27: this dramatic ballgown, with its sweetheart bodice and Basque waist, has a skirt of tulle pickups and lace that are ornately beaded.

Pg. 28: This strapless mermaid-style dress, by P.C. Mary’s, is made of tulle with metallic lace and has a chapel train.

Jessie wears a cathedral-length veil.

Pg. 29: Jessie wears a silky white taffeta A-line gown embellished with beaded alençon lace, with a chapel train which has lace appliqué. Dress by P.C. Mary’s.

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sandy works on prepping a set of nails. she is an internationally renowned nail artist who has won several contests for fantasy nails.

Sandy Combs and the Art of the Nail

By Diane Reed / Photos by Steve Lenz

Sandy Combs is an artist in every sense of the word. But her creations aren’t hung in an art gallery, they adorn hands — fingernails, to be precise — with everything from flowers to sculptures to fantasy creations.

And for brides, Sandy can add a new and artistic dimension to the perfect wedding ensemble.

Sandy, a native of Wendell, Idaho, comes from an artistic family. Her mother took art classes, and gave 10-year-old Sandy a sketchbook (in 34 Wall a Wall a Lifest yLes

part to keep her from drawing on the walls).

Her grandmother taught her charcoal drawing, and the young Sandy realized she wanted to become an artist.

At 17, she lost the tip of a finger in an accident and started buying nail kits at the drug store

to cover up the misshapen nail that resulted.

She did such a good job that friends asked her to do their nails.

When she realized she could be an artist and take advantage of her skill doing nails, Sandy decided to pursue her passion at Pendleton

College of Hair Design, where she learned the full range of cosmetology skills, specializing in nail design.

She started out in the business in Baker City, Ore., before relocating to Milton-Freewater when her husband took a job at Walla Walla Community College.

Initially, Sandy worked at the Beehive, then joined Misbehaven Spa and Salon when they opened in 2005.

Sandy’s passion for her nail art has always been equaled by her eagerness to learn new techniques, including airbrushing and handpainted acrylic nail design.

She has represented a number of companies and currently is a sought-after educator for Hand and Nail Harmony, the makers of Gelish color gels. Her teaching has taken her all over the country and as far away as China.

Sandy has brought her artistic flair and innovative style to national competitions in Orlando and Las Vegas, where she has won awards in multiple nail art categories, including Fantasy, Hand-Painted and 3-D. Recently, she was recognized for her 3-D creation titled “When Pigs Fly” and the Fantasy entry “The Day of the Dead.” Her hand-painted entry featured a parrot wedding, with the entire wedding party represented across two hands.

This year she’s already won a third-place Fantasy award in Long Beach, Calif., for her “Kings and Queens” entry.

Although Sandy does standard French nails for many brides, she suggests they consider special adaptive French nails for their wedding day — she does myriad designs, including white lace nails, sculpted flowers and jewels.

But she’s happy to work with clients on a one-of-a-kind design. She has samples of many of her creations at the salon, but requires an advance consultation so she can schedule the time to create the perfect design for you — the day of the wedding would be too late.

Since Misbehaven is a full-service spa and salon, brides and bridal parties can get hair and nails done and enjoy spa services, including makeup, facials and massage.

first of many coats of nail polish.

Sandy’s passion for her nail art has always been equaled by her eagerness to learn new techniques, including airbrushing and hand-painted acrylic nail design.

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Wedding Issue

Henna, or mehndi, bridal art can include modern or traditional symbols.

An Ancient Art to Adorn the Bride

By Robin Hamilton / Photos by Steve Lenz The art of henna is 9,000 years old, and a part of preparing a bride for her wedding day — and night — since before biblical times.

Walla Walla henna artist Annelise Amante De La Vida says that this tradition has found a renaissance in America — though it’s never lost its popularity among brides in India.

Amante De La Vida, whose business is called Celebrity Henna, learned her craft from an elderly woman in India. She can decorate a bride’s hands, arms, legs, shoulders, waist and all sorts of other body parts, with henna, sparkly paints or other skinfriendly materials.

In India, there are wonderful traditions with the application of henna that involve a three-day ceremony, she says. “Henna, or mehndi, takes three days to be at its peak,” she says. “The bridal party helps the bride preserve her patterns by wrapping her up in cotton soaked in a lemon-juice mixture and waiting on her hand and foot. They play music, drink wine, and they all dance and sing. It’s a celebration that continues until the wedding night.

“It’s also traditional for the bride to have the groom’s name hidden somewhere on her body.

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where the couple meets for the first time days before the wedding, this small gesture serves as an ice-breaker.”

Henna, which Amante De La Vida says is made from the ground Lawsonia Inermis plant, “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.

Come, my beloved, Let us go into the open, Let us lodge among the henna shrubs, Let us go early to the vineyards, Let us see of the vine (henna) has flowered, If its blossoms have opened, If the pomegranates are in bloom.”

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must be pure. “I get my mehndi from a woman in Rajasthan, India, and I test it to make sure it doesn’t contain any undesirable additives.”

Amante De La Vida grew up studying music and planning to be an opera singer, but certain events, including an automobile accident that left her bedridden for several weeks, made her rethink what she wanted to do in life.

“When I finally landed on doing mehndi, I found a way to help make women feel empowered, as well as beautiful, confident, sexy, significant and special.”

She often partners with businesses in town, doing henna parties and photo shoots with local models.

“I don’t care if you’re a size 0, or 20; it doesn’t matter to me if you’ve got laugh lines, or where you are in your life — if you’re a woman, you’re meant to feel beautiful, especially on your wedding day.”

If a bride wants to have her shoulders demurely painted with intricate, white, filigreed designs, her arms and hands made to look as though they are covered by gossamerthin vintage gloves, or be covered head to toe in henna, Amante De La Vida can help her achieve her desired look.

“A lot of brides want to be unique,” she says.

For those who want something other than henna, the artist fills her henna cones with body paint or glitter.

It’s great to follow the Indian tradition of making a party out it, Amante De La Vida says. “It can be a part of celebrating your womanliness.”

Survival Tips for Grooms

By Robin Hamilton / Photo by Steve Lenz

When Tobias Smoldt popped the question to his true love Jessie, he had a real advantage. He and Jessie have known each other since they were kids, and he was sure he was marrying his best friend.

But when love comes to call, not every couple who answers has all that history together. Be that as it may, you have made a decision to wed, and the big day can be full of surprises. Here are a few tips, some from Toby himself, that may help make your trip down the aisle a smooth one.

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Have your bachelor party at least a week prior to your wedding day. There’s nothing worse than a hung-over groom, trying desperately not to wobble as he stands in front of his friends and family. Your best man should make sure you have the ring, are on time — and are stone-cold sober. There’s always time to party later.

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Keep your sense of humor. With so many moving parts, all kinds of things can go awry during a wedding. Take a breath and keep it light. Your bride will love you for it.

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Take part in the planning. “Some guys don’t want to be involved in the details of their wedding,” Toby says. “I think that’s a mistake. We got married at the Power House Theatre at my suggestion, and it turned out to be a fabulous decision. I’m really proud of that.”

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Stick up for your bride. Her mom is probably “helping” with lots of advice. Your mother may be calling her, too, with guest lists, suggestions and tips of her own. You can’t do much about her mother, but you can help take the pressure off by calling yours and lovingly negotiating a peace accord. Another thing for your bride to respect and admire about you.

6. tobias smoldt had a pretty good time at his wedding in february. He believes in participating fully in the wedding planning. it was toby’s idea to get married at the Gesa Power House theatre.

Create a checklist. Just like an airline pilot, you have a lot of things to remember, so don’t rely on your noggin. Make a list and use it. Number one thing to remember at the altar: Turn off your cell phone!

Help your fiancée out. It’s not just her day; it’s yours, too. Take some responsibility and some of the weight off her shoulders. Give her an evening out, make dinner, rub her feet. Show her some love, and she’ll be a happier bride.

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Entertainment

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By Karlene Ponti Sleight of Hand Cellars is sponsoring “A One Night Spectacular,” May 4, at the Gesa Power House Theatre. The event will feature internationally known mentalist-magician Professor Phelyx and circus star aerialist Tanya Burka.

Phelyx combines retro with contemporary comedy and classic illusion. He is known for his artistry as well as the bending of spoons and forks. And while he’s destroying the silverware, he’s charming the crowd.

Professor Phelyx has been entertaining audiences since the early 1980s.

Vancouver, B.C.-based aerialist and Cirque du Soleil performer Tanya Burka brings a combination of elegance and athleticism to audiences.

Burka executes high-flying moves on silks, hoops and other types of rigging. She performs some Tlingit mythologies, stiltwalking, dance and other types of physical theater.

May 17 to 19, Castillo de Feliciana presents David Maldonado’s “Noche

Tanya Burka performs aerialist feats with elegance and grace. Photo by Stacy Jacobsen.

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Barreling Down the Highway Slow down for the bright-red building in Touchet where the Douglas Gisi Wine Barrel Furniture Company showcases Gisi’s creations — crafted entirely of wine barrels.

Utilizing components of Bordeaux, puncheon, chateau and Burgundy barrels, Gisi reveals the beauty of the oak — some still wine-stained — and celebrates the structural possibilities of the barrel hoops. The result is heirloom furniture and accessories that feature innovative design and durable construction.

Gisi sees the 5,600-square-foot showroom in Touchet as the ideal venue to display his wideranging creations. The showroom showcases his wine barrel furniture, including his varied and innovative bistro tables, barstools, tables, chairs, art panels and one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you’re looking for a hand-crafted gift, the shop offers stylish cheese and bread boards, wine racks, weather instruments and much

more — all made from barrels.

For the garden, Gisi’s wine barrel hoop orbs and Adirondack chairs are perfect accents. And then there are his sculptures.

Gisi — a Renaissance man — is also an accomplished blacksmith, machinist and welder (his steel sculptures, railings and signs can be found at homes and businesses throughout the Valley). His intricate steel sculptures, trellises and installations at the Touchet gallery showcase his metalworking flair.

Gisi ships his creations and is happy to take special orders, in keeping with his mantra of “pushing the limit of what was previously thought possible with a barrel.”

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Put on a Happy (and Healthy) Face Is W²’s ever-changing climate beginning to show up in those little lines in your face? Are you looking for hypoallergenic skin care products? This elegant downtown boutique features pharmaceutical-grade skin-care products for women and men, cosmetics and much more.

Well Face and Body partner and manager Jennifer Allen, an aesthetician and licensed skin-care therapist, carries a number of skincare lines in the shop in a range of prices, including PCA Skin Care Products, SkinCeuticals and VMV Hypoallergenics.

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Allen encourages browsing, but is also available for advice if you need assistance.

Well Face and Body is the first skin and body care boutique associated with Dr. Robert Hopp’s Center for Excellence in Dermatology in Kennewick. Hopp, a board-certified dermatologist, will also be available several times a month for Botox® and Juvéderm® treatments at the Main Street shop’s private treatment rooms.

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People

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By Barbara Floyd / Photos by Andrea Berglin.

With a little adult guidance (and maybe a very small parental loan for supplies), there will be an opportunity for children to set up their own vintage art booth and sell their wares at “Love of Junk” on June 14 and 15.

Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Market, will be a two-day affair on the farm and in the barn at 221 Valley Chapel Road on the outskirts of Walla Walla. In addition to the children’s art sale, there will be a great selection of vintage treasures, salvaged and repurposed items, handmade and collectible junk, vintage trailers, food trucks and a couple of fun days on the farm.

Andrea Berglin, who lives in Burbank, Calif., is facilitating the children’s show after seeing and purchasing children’s art at a similar event at Crafty Wonderland in Portland, Ore. When her son Luke was a toddler, Andrea’s mom, Sandy Cargill, who is an artist, came for a week and tried to teach Andrea and her neigh-

bors how to paint. After Sandy left, the group continued to meet every Friday and paint.

Because they felt like they were not such great painters, one of the members named the group the “Burbank Art Guild, Where Bad Art Matters,” which became “Bad Art.” For years, Andrea has hosted Bad Art on Fridays at her home studio.

The group was free to experiment and try new things. Some group-members gave up on painting and tried other things such as knitting, sewing, beading and felting. Five years, many craft failures and lots of laughter later, they actually have learned a bit.

The studio improved, too, when a big re-

model of Andrea’s house took place. From now on, the group is doing business as “Walla Walla Junk Junk” and will debut their remade, handmade and vintage treasures at Love of Junk.

For ideas and show guidelines, children ages 12 and under who want to participate in Love of Junk can email arberglin@mindspring.com Vintage vendors for this June 1415 event can contact barbara@ countryregister.com or check www.LoveofJunk.com

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Historic Homes

The 1903 home of Mary Jo and Bob Fontenot has been upgraded and modernized without losing its historic appeal.

Everything is Close at Hand

By Karlene Ponti / Photos by Greg Lehman

Mary Jo and Bob Fontenot at 1142 Isaacs Ave. love their 1903 two-story home.

The home was originally built by Charles and Ella Metzger — Charles was a carpenter and contractor in the early 1900s.

Mary Jo and Bob purchased the home and moved in during the summer of 1988. Both were teachers, and both like cooking and entertaining.

They weren’t intending to buy another home, it just happened.

“Our other house on Leonard Drive had a tiny walk-through kitchen,” Mary Jo says.

They considered remodeling, but Bob suggested looking at other houses with a bigger kitchen.

When Mary Jo saw the wraparound porch, “a Southern style,” she says, she was won over.

“Then when I saw the windows and the kitchen ... Bob is usually correct.”

They were just looking casually, but she fell in love with the house right away. Everything fell 44 Wall a Wall a Lifest yles

into place naturally, and they knew they were on the right track. The location was very good and was about to get even better.

Bob was a math professor at Whitman College, just three blocks down the street, and Mary Jo was teaching at Edison Elementary School.

“Right after we got the house, I was transferred to Green Park,” she says. They live right across the street from it. “It’s very convenient,” she says.

“We both like walking,” Bob says. “We’re close to downtown and to Eastgate.”

It’s a large home, roughly 2,000 square feet on the main floor, 1,000 square feet upstairs and an unfinished basement. The home has five bedrooms (three up and two down), two full baths, and a practical partial bath included in the laundry room.

Most of the early years there were spent work-

ing and raising children. Now Mary Jo and Bob are retired, so about five years ago they did some remodeling.

“When we moved in, there were carpets everywhere,” Mary Jo says.

Those carpets got pulled up, both bathrooms were upgraded and mahogany laminate was installed throughout the downstairs.

“We uncovered a lot of interesting things, including gosh-awful early-style linoleum. Most of our furniture is dark, so we wanted something dark for the floors throughout the house,” Mary Jo says.

When the Fontenots got there, the windows had been painted shut; they replaced some of them with more modern windows. A future project may be to replace more windows. But the leaded glass windows in the entryway will stay.

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The main-floor living room basks in light from the large window on the east.

The entryway and staircase still have the original leaded glass windows.

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“We’re trying to leave the house the way it was, except for the modern conveniences,” Bob says.

“We are a friendship family for foreign students who come to study at Whitman,” Bob says.

So they’ve ended up with gifts and art from all over the world. Art covers the walls and fills the rooms with style and thoughtfulness.

The Fontenots have two daughters and a son.

Their son is a professional photographer, so they have plenty of photographs on the walls as well, including art photos and family pictures.

Mary Jo’s favorite area in the home is the mainfloor living room. Bob’s favorite is the kitchen and back area of the house.

“I like to sit there, read and work on things,” he says.

What they know of the home’s history is that after the Metzgers, it used to be a boarding house in World War II. In those days, there was a stairway outside and a separate entrance for an apartment upstairs.

In the 1940s, it was used as the Sigma Chi fraternity house when the house on campus burned down.

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They love the house — it is elegant yet comfortable, with a calm attitude. However, it keeps them busy.

The issue with an old house is the maintenance, Bob says.

“It’s a very tall house; painting and roofing are more expensive. It’s not what I’d want to do,” Bob says.

The formal dining room, called the “Magnolia Room,” shows they still have that Southern flair. With flowers, friendliness and hospitality, the Fontenots have social and family gatherings and enjoy them all.

The front rooms facing busy Isaacs Avenue don’t have much traffic noise. Mary Jo thinks that’s because of the shrubbery in front of the house. The master bedroom has small molding with intricate detail work of tiny flowers. There is an original leaded glass window on the landing.

Maintaining an older home has its issues, and the remodeling presented challenges, as well. Mary Jo and Bob had purchased the tile needed for the downstairs bathroom, but then they ended up taking off five layers of sheetrock.

That meant they had new dimensions and more area to cover; they didn’t have enough tile. Mary Jo says that the staff at Gary’s Paint and Decorating searched and found the necessary tile for them to complete the job.

In the back of the house is a nice, roomy kitchen with a large window full of sunshine. It’s a great place for their kitties to bask in the warmth and watch interesting things going on outside.

Mary Jo and Bob have given thought to aging in place; their home has bedrooms, bathroom and laundry all on the main floor.

The whole second floor was an apartment at one time. So, it includes a large living room, what remains of the kitchen (minus the sink), and an outdoor porch.

Mary Jo and Bob have also worked on the gardens around the home.

It’s basically a shade garden, with hydrangeas on the east side under the living room window.

Mary Jo says there are several types of soil, so they enjoy different colors of blooms in the hydrangeas.

“When we got here, there was nothing much landscaped. Eight to 10 years ago, we had a dog and a cat that passed away. They were both very dear to me,” Mary Jo says. “They each departed within a year. We buried their ashes in our garden. That gave me the inspiration to get started.

I want to make this a beautiful place for them.”

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Secret Garden

The garden at Barbara and Kurt Hoffman’s home makes efficient use of a fairly small space.

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The garden of Barbara and Kurt Hoffman has evolved over the years. Barbara credits her mother’s influence on her.

“My mother was an amazing gardener. I don’t think of myself as a great gardener,” Barbara says.

However, the Hoffmans’ garden was one of those featured on last year’s Hospice Pond & Garden Tour.

“I really like the garden spaces,” Barbara says.

“I like to make living spaces outside. We have three boys, and as they’ve been growing up, the garden has changed from wide-open play spaces to separate spaces, like the area with the fire pit.”

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home, which she says is not a large space, but they have maximized the area with pathways and plantings to suit their needs. There are some vegetables, and a variety of plants suited to the amount of shade or sun the space receives.

The checkerboard is a combination of sod and pavers.

“I want to see how it survived the winter,” Barbara says. “It’s in an area where grass wouldn’t grow.”

They didn’t want all paving stones, so a combination with grass was the solution. And it may as well look clever, while they were at it.

The whole garden is an educational experience for the family, from putting it in to watching the plants grow and develop.

Barbara and Kurt are very hands-on with the garden. They enjoy the process of doing the work themselves, from laying the bricks along the pathways to Kurt building the pergola, play structure and garden shed.

However, they don’t have a method for getting rid of weeds.

“We just pull them,” Barbara says. “I don’t use either fertilizer or weed killer, except on the paths.”

Barbara credits her mother with the inspiration for her garden.

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May 7

The Kirkman House Museum hosts the exhibit “Walla Walla Memorabilia.” Details: 509-529-4373.

The Opera Workshop Scenes Program, directed by Anne Gross. Chism Recital Hall, Whitman College.

Details: 509-527-5232.

Through May 19 Enjoy the annual Senior Art Thesis Exhibition. Sheehan Gallery, Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5249.

Through June 2 The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute hosts the exhibit “Scat & Tracks From the High Desert.” Details: 541-966-9748.

May 2 The “First Thursday” lunchtime concert features the Walla Walla High School Orchestra at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 12:15 p.m. Details: 509-529-1083.

May 2-5, 16, 18 A performance of “Floyd Collins, The Musical.” 8 p.m., Harper Joy Theatre, Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5180.

May 3 ArtWALK, first Fridays, May through December. Visit galleries and chat with artists. 5-8 p.m., Downtown Walla Walla. Visit artwalkwallawalla.com

May 8 The YWCA Leadership Luncheon is both informational and inspirational with guest speaker Judy Weill, founder of Omaha’s Big Sisters Program. Noon, Marcus Whitman Hotel. Details: 509-525-2570.

May 10 Pastime Spaghetti Dinner, Senior Roundtable Meals on Wheels fundraiser. Prepared by Pastime Cafe owner Bob Fazzari. Seating: 4:30-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.

Tickets, $12. Details: 509-527-3775.

May 10-12 The Annual Balloon Stampede, a Valley tradition, brings colorful hot-air balloons to the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Early morning flights, weather permitting, as well as arts and crafts, antique autos, commercial booths, live entertainment and food. The Saturday-evening “Nite Glow” lights up balloons to music. Details: 509-525-0850.

May 14

Annual adult event celebrates the characters that populated Pendleton’s past. Must have reservations. Pendleton Underground Tours. Details: 800-226-6398.

May 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 The Walla Walla University Drama Department presents a performance of “Mother Courage and Her Children.” Details: 509-527-2656.

May 19 YMCA Spring Round Up. Children and families can have fun, be healthy, get active and grow together.

A country aspect is part of the fun, including a petting zoo for the younger children. 1-4 p.m., YMCA. Details: 509-525-8863.

The Whitman College graduating class of 2012 accepts the challenge. 11 a.m., Memorial Lawn, Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5156.

May 22 Celebration of Music. The annual fundraising luncheon for the Walla Walla Symphony. 11:45 a.m., Walla Walla Country Club. Details:509-529-8020.

May 24-26 The Touchet River Roundup, the annual Celebration of Sobriety at the fairgrounds, focuses on family-fun activities. Waitsburg. Details: 509-526-3602.

Whitman Orchestra Spring Concert, conducted by Paul Luongo. 7:30 p.m., Chism Recital Hall, Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5232.

The Walla Walla Symphony and the Walla Walla Choral Society present Verdi’s Requiem. 7:30 p.m., Cordiner Hall, Whitman College. Details: 509-529-8020.

Mammoth Cup Golf Tournament, fundraiser for Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. Scramble format.

Shotgun start 1 p.m.. Wildhorse Resort Golf Course.

Details: 541-429-7708 or 541-276-5588.

May 16-19 Whitman College 50th Reunion, class of 1962.

Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5952.

May 3-5

May 17-18

Milton-Freewater wineries and cideries host Spring Release. Details from individual establishments.

Waitsburg Classic Car Show. Preston Park, Waitsburg.

Details: 509-337-6282.

May 26

May 17-19

Annual Onion Man Triathlon. Race at 9 a.m., Benning ton Lake. Details: 509-529-7860 or wwmultisports.com

Walla Walla Valley wineries offer an opportunity to taste their new creations during Spring Release Weekend. Area wineries introduce new wines and winemakers share their creative inspiration. Details: 509-526-3117.

May 4 “A One Night Spectacular” presented by Sleight of Hand Cellars features illusionist Professor Phelyx and aerialist Tanya Burka. Gesa Power House Theatre.

Details: 509-742-0739.

May 4-5, 18-19 The Walla Walla Drag Strip holds weekend races.

Details: 509-301-9243 or wwdragstrip.com May 6 Walla Walla Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m., Chism Recital Hall, Whitman College. Details: 509-527-5232.

May 6-12 The annual Junior Horse Show brings great riding action to Milton-Freewater. Pioneer Posse Grounds.

Details: 541-938-3379.

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David Maldonado’s “Noche de Pasion” features flamenco, classical and modern Spanish guitar. Gesa Power House Theatre. Details: 509-742-0739.

May 18 An old-fashioned parade in Waitsburg. Familyfriendly, with floats, horses, old cars and fun. Details: 509-337-9177.

The annual Ducky Derby has ducks racing down Mill Creek to help fund the Exchange Club’s efforts at preventing child abuse and neglect. Watch thousands of orange and yellow racing ducks swim to victory.

11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., race at about 2 p.m., Walla Walla Community College. Details: 509-527-4300.

Walla Walla University Spring Choral Concert. 5 p.m., Walla Walla University Church. Details: 509-527-2571.

Learn to contra dance, an old-fashioned country dance. Music by the Wednesday Night Band. 7 p.m., teaching and practice; 7:30 p.m., regular dance; Unity Church of Peace; 810 C St.; Walla Walla. Details: 541-938-7403.

May 24-27 Dayton Days celebration has been a Memorial Weekend tradition in Dayton for nearly a hundred years. Highlights include a Saturday-morning parade on historic Main Street, rodeo, tour of Dayton and Memorial Day Fun Run. Details: 509-382-4825 or www.historicdayton.com

May 30-June-2, 6-9 Walla Walla Community College Theatre Arts Department presents “All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 2 p.m.; China Pavilion. Details: 509-527-4575.

May 31-June 1 “The Foreigner,” set in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. 8 p.m., Little Theatre of Walla Walla. Details: 509-529-3683.

The annual American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. 6 p.m., Martin Field at Borleske Stadium. Details: 509240-4514 or relayforlife.org/wallawallawa We s to n’s Pi o n e e r Day s . Q u e e n’s co r o na tion, f ireman’s breakfast and more. Details: westonchamber.bmi.net

Regular Events Music. Dayton Wine Works, 507 E. Main St. Details: 509-382-1200.

Monday

From May-December, the “First Friday” ArtWALK Walla Walla. 5-8 p.m. Details: artwalkwallawalla.com

Most Monday nights, live music at Vintage Cellars.

10 N. Second Ave. Details: 509-529-9340.

The second Friday each month, acoustic jam. Skye Books & Brew, Dayton. Details: 509-382-4677.

Tuesday

Live music. 7 p.m., Walla Faces, 216 E. Main St. Details: 877-301-1181.

“Trivia Game Night.” Red Monkey Downtown Lounge, 25 W. Alder St. Details: 509-522-3865.

“Cinema at the Cellars.” 7:30 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-1273.

Wednesday First Wednesday of the month, wine tasting. Plateau Restaurant at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton. Details: 800-654-9453.

Sunday

Live music. 9 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

Sunday Jazz Café. 3 p.m., Walla Faces. Details: 877-301-1181.

Saturday

Salsa-dancing. 7 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

Live music. 8 p.m., Laht Neppur Ale House, 53 S. Spokane St. Details: 509-529-2337.

Most Saturday nights, live music. Vintage Cellars, 10 N. Second Ave. Details: 509-529-9340.

Record your music. 6-9 p.m., Open-Mic Recording Club at Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

Live music. 9 p.m.-midnight, Anchor Bar, 128 E. Main St., Waitsburg. Details: 509-337-3008.

Open mic. 8 p.m., Laht Neppur Ale House, 53 S. Spokane St. Details: 509-529-2337.

Karaoke. 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton. Details: 800-654-9453.

Live music. 7 p.m., Walla Faces, 216 E. Main St. Details: 877-301-1181.

Live music. 9 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton. Details: 800-654-9453.

Live music. 9 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

Thursday

“Blues and Barbecue” with live music and “West of the Blues BBQ.” Charles Smith Winer y, 35 S. Spokane St. Details: 509-526-5230.

Your wishes fulfilled ...

Jam night. Dinner by in-house Bistro 15, with entertainment. 5-11 p.m., at Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

No difficult questions left to answer ...

Open mic. 7-10 p.m., Walla Walla Village Winery, 107 S. Third Ave. Details: 509-525-9463.

Every weekend, the Walla Walla Farmers Market Association brings you fresh, local produce and a free concert while you shop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SaturdaySunday, May through October, Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Details: 509-520-3647.

The Downtown Farmers Market will run each weekend from May through the end of October. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crawford Park, 4th and Main. Details: 509-529-8755.

Every Sunday, Living History actors portray characters from the area’s past. 2 p.m., Sundays, Fort Walla Walla Museum. Details 509-525-7703.

A Life Well-Lived is Worth Remembering

Walla Faces Tasting Salon: first Thursday of the month, Salsa Night. The second and fourth Thursdays, open mic. The third Thursday, records are played during the “Spin and Pour.” 7-10 p.m., Walla Faces, 216 E. Main St. Details: 877-301-1181.

Comedy jam. 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton. Details: 800-654-9453.

The Downtown Farmers Market will run each weekend from May through the end of October. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crawford Park, 4th and Main. Details: 509-529-8755.

Live music. 9 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton. Details: 800-654-9453.

Music. Rogers’ Bakery, 116 N. College Ave., College Place. Details: 509-522-2738.

Music. 7-9 p.m. Walla Walla Wine Works. Details: 509-522-1261.

Every weekend, the Walla Walla Farmers Market Association brings you fresh, local produce and a free concert while you shop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SaturdaySunday, May through October, Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Details: 509-520-3647.

All decisions made with a clear head ...

Live music. Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

A funeral reflective of your wishes.

Bob McCoy Pre-Planning and Pre-Funding Funeral Advisor.

Live music. 9 p.m.-midnight, Anchor Bar, 128 E. Main St., Waitsburg. Details: 509-337-3008.

Friday Pianist Carolyn Mildenberger. 5-7 p.m., Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. Details: 509-520-5258.

Herring Groseclose Funeral Home

The first Friday of each month, free admission at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, Pendleton. Details: 541-966-9748.

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Each month, the Blue Mountain Artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public Library. Details: 509-382-1964.

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Where in Walla Walla?

Last issue’s clue:

This Celtic Cross adorns which Walla Walla building?

Answer:

St. Patrick’s Church at 415 W. Alder Street.

Last month’s winners Clue: These spring critters will rock your kids at what location?

Mark Reavis Jackie Keys DeLaney Tom Rettig Judy Carlson

Dyan Larson Nancy DeLaRosa Jennifer L. Buttice Jan Rasmussen Chris Hyland

Contest rules If you have the answer, email it to rickdoyle@wwub.com, or send it to: Where in Walla Walla?, 112 S. First Ave., P.O. Box 1358, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The names of 10 people with correct answers will be randomly selected, and they will receive this great-looking mug as proof of their local knowledge and good taste.

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