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Girls’ Night Out
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Police Harris County (Dial 911 in an Emergency!) Non-Emergency 713.221.6000 SEAL Patrol 281-407-1711 Email GSAT@SealSecurity.com Towne Lake Manager Jerry Evans 281-213-4132 jevans@ccmcnet.com
City of Houston Main Line 713.837.0311 Chief of Police 713.308.1600 Planning & Development 713.837.7701 Alarm Permit (Home) www.harriscountytx.gov Animal Control Animal Control 281-999-3191 Houston Humane Society 713.433.6421 SPCA 713.869.8227 Hospital Main Number Cy-Fair Hospital 281-890-4285 Cy-Fair Medical Center 281.897.3100 Methodist Willowbrook 281.737.1000
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Courthouses Bear Creek Annex 713.214.0800 Cypresswood Annex 281.401.1400
Harris County Tax Assessor 713.368.2000 Texas Department of Public Safety 281.890.5440
Government Officials (Harris County) Attorney General 713.223.5886 County Clerk 713.755.6411 Harris County Sheriff 713.221.6000 Vehicle Registration / Tax Assessor 713-224-1919 Voter Registration www.tax.co.harris.tx.us/ 713-274-VOTE (8683) Taxes IRS 800.829.1040 Taxes Appraisal Dist. (HCAO)www.hcad.org
Utilities AT&T (Cable, Internet, Phone) 800.288.2020 Comcast/Xfinity (Cable, Internet, Phone, Security) 800.266.2278 CenterPoint Energy (Gas)713.659.2111 Water- H20 Consulting (MUD # 172) 281-861-6215 Water- Environmental Development Partners (MUD # 501) 832- 467-1599 Water - H2O Consulting (MUD # 165) 281-861-6215
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SkYe Café
ena Lindsay left the corporate restaurant fast food business after working as a corporate trainer and handling the start up of 5 Pepsi Cola/Yum Corporation food chain stores. Lena, a single mother of a six-year-old little girl named Sydney Skye, decided to take the plunge and start her own international gourmet food truck. And SkYe Café was born. When Sydney entered the truck for the first time her arms went straight up in the air in the shape of a “Y”. She could not contain her excitement and joy when she saw the truck. The wonderful thing about that was it was the beginning of Lena’s ingenious idea of how to brand her truck. With her entrepreneur spirit along with a resume of management and creativity her thought of starting this restaurant on wheels gave her the freedom to be with her daughter and work her own schedule while also being involved in community events. Her creative side wanted to have her truck stand out from
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your average food truck design so she commissioned a renowned New York Artist named Chris Cumberbatch to hand paint the truck. And Lena vows to continue to add more creative artwork to the truck to continally enhance her brand. Her management experience told her to partner with someone who has technical operational strengths, so she chose Eric Gomez. Maintaining a well-organized system within everyday customer service and back of the house management, Eric ensures all social media is up to speed— and he is a great mechanic to boot! Eric, like Lena, has the passion for perfection. This becomes apparent once you experience their services and food from renowned Chef Willie Mack. Chef Willie has an outstanding resumé in the restaurant
world. He is a graduate of the Institute Culinary School of America. His private client list is phenomenal and he has quite few a stripes on his belt. Opening a list of well-known restaurants in the New York area, he likes to be known as the “Traveling Chef.” Willie and Lena created a comfort food menu for SkYe Cafe offering a home cooked flavor that reminds you of the taste and smells of home-cooked meals all with a gourmet twist. Every dish is made from scratch and with healthy ingredients. Together they are promoting a healthy international menu to the melting pot family of Houston. Lena’s ultimate goal is to assist schools and non-profit organizations by offering a “Give Back Program.” (Read more about this on her website skye-cafe.com) She is also working with clients offering marketing opportunities using her installed TV on the side of her truck to promote information during special events. This allows the SkYe Café team to work within the community, build the brand all the while introducing a new food truck culture and a new spin on the food truck way of business: catering to the taste buds of different cultures. Y SkYe? Y not? Check out her web calendar for her next location to experience the team and most of all to enjoy the food.
After only 4 months on the road catering and bringing the truck to these facilities for lunch, SkYe Café has already been awarded high ratings from such clients as: Omron Oilfield & Marine Inc. Mancuso Harley Davidson Joe Meyers Toyota Northwest Jeep & Dodge Foundation Academy Ivy Kids New location: 50/50 Acorn Golf Range, a great Houston range offering golf for all ages. Watch for special events coming to this location.
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Anna’s Gourmet Greek
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e are a family owned business, my husband Vasilis and I have three children. My husband is a Professor of Mathematics at UHD. Being a chef wasn’t my first career choice, actually I am a former attorney and then high school history teacher, but with three children, I needed to focus on the family and home and that’s where my love of cooking blossomed. My husband and I both loved the idea of a food truck and my husband always told me how much he loved my cooking… so the natural choice was Anna’s Gourmet Greek. We proudly offer Greek and Greek fusion items, many vegetarian and gluten-free choices, a kids menu, and a line of authentic hand-made Greek desserts. Premium and fresh chef-selected ingredients and critical attention to detail help make our food opa-mazing. We are available for catering, both corporate or personal
6-8 eggs 1 Medium Onion (Sweet or Red, diced or slices) 1 Green Pepper (diced or slices) Oven Roasted Lemon Potatoes (cut in small half-inch pieces)* 1/4 to 1/2 cup Feta cheese chopped in pieces) Salt
PinPointe Magazine asked Anna Lykoudis-Zafiris, the Chef and Owner of Anna’s Gourmet Greek, to tell her story. Lucky us, she included the recipe and how-to on her Greek Frittata!
and special events, serving the greater Houston and Fort Bend areas. We have served in many venues, such as NRG, Rice University, Hewlett-Packard and many other businesses and venues. We have also catered weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, appreciation lunches, charity events, and graduations with our food truck as well. Our most popular foods are usually found on our daily menu: Gyros, Chicken Souvlaki (marinated, char-grilled chicken breast), Helios Salad (Greek Fusion with Tex-Mex), Greek Hot Dog, Spanakopita (Fresh baked & hand-made spinach pie), oven roasted lemon potatoes and Baklava—just to name a few! We post our weekly schedule on our Facebook page or you may contact us at 713.620.8288. Anna Lykoudis-Zafiris, Chef/Owner Anna’s Gourmet Greek 713.620.8288 www.facebook.com/AnnasGourmetGreek
1. Beat eggs & add spices
back to pan, drizzle a little
This also makes a great sandwich
according to your tastes—set
more olive oil, just to ensure
with toasted bread, if you need
aside.
a well-coated base, and then
your bread too! This will serve
add your egg mixture.
6 hearty appetites and makes a
2. In a 12" pan, add 1/2 of the olive oil & heat to med-high,
5. Gently stir your egg mixture
great brunch too!
then add green peppers and
with your ingredients to blend
onions and saute for about
them, and once finished,
If you have some picky eaters,
5 – 8min, stirring frequently.
reduce heat to low-med.
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6. Add feta over your mixture,
additional things will be added
3. Once vegetables have softened, set aside.
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in their pre-designated portion
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Add the other 1/2 of olive oil
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of the frittata, such as no veggies
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to your pan, again med-high
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1/4 cup (or so) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
them over a few times, cooking for another 5 minutes…
with a spatula. You are looking cook doesn’t have to make special meals for their picky eater. Can for golden brown. You may
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also cover your frittata at the
brown a bit (which is great!).
end, which will help cheese
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melt and eggs finish cooking, if needed.
you guess—we have one of those!
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amounts to covering up the taste of a green veggie. I don’t know why these greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens get such a bad rap. There are many other ways to “dress them up” without blending them to smithereens. But, for some reason, we want to mask the flavor
with fruits and yogurt—which still works because it is all good for you. We need 5 – 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day to prevent cancer and other diseases according to the American Cancer Society. Smoothies are easy and fun to make with very little clean
up afterward. They provide us with a delicious way to get needed nutrients without resorting to multi-vitamins. So why not drink a smoothie? Go ahead and experiment with your favorite ingredients. You are sure to find a combination that everyone in your family will enjoy.
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1 C milk (fat-free, 2%, coconut, soy, almond)
2 C baby spinach leaves 1 banana
1 banana, sliced thick and frozen
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1 T flax seed meal
3/4 C ice (or substitute frozen strawberries or peaches)
1 T coconut oil
2 T honey
1/3 C orange juice
Blend all until smooth.
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1/2 C vanilla yogurt (works best with regular yogurt not Greek) 1 banana, frozen and chunked 2 T peanut butter 2 C fresh spinach 1 C ice cubes (or freeze spinach then no need for ice!) Blend all until smooth.
1/4 C coconut milk
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Tutus TapShoes ave you ever noticed that kids will break into dance any old time—at home, while standing in line, in the middle of the grocery store. They just love music and love to move! Whether it’s tap, ballet, modern, jazz, or hip-hop, dance classes are very popular. Though girls have traditionally been the participants in dance classes, boys are increasingly interested in the many aspects and benefits of dance. Beyond the music and wanting to just move with the beat, the cardiovascular and strength training benefits that go hand-inhand with dance training make dance as much of a workout as any sport. Don’t overlook the potential of dance class to help your child to learn to socialize with other children. TAP Born in America in the 19th century, tap dancing was named for the sound that tap dancers’ shoes make when the shoe’s metal plate claps the stage. Kids can get involved with this exciting form of dance as early as 3 years old, but classes for young children should remain fun and improvisational. Like most forms of dance, tap becomes more rigorous and demanding as children grow and improve.
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Churrasco Truck Specialty GAUCHO FRÍES Made with crispy fries covered with our homemade Chipotle Mayo Sauce, chopped grilled Brazilian sausage, Parmesan cheese and green onions.
al Grab and Go o Delicious! Probably now one of the most famous truck brands, Cousins Maine Lobster who is widely known for landing a deal with Barbara Corcoran on Shark Tank in 2012, went on to franchise their system and have been flooded with requests to become part of this phenomenon ever since. In 2014 they signed 10 franchisees and one of them was from right here in Houston. But not all trucks are franchises. Many are ‘mom and pop’ shops. You know how great food can be from traditional diners and drive-ins tucked in back off the beaten path? Multiply that taste by 1000 slabs of butter and you get awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, slap your knee, and downright mouth-watering cuisine sure to knock out at least one of the top 5 on your “Best of the Best Places to Eat” list. And prepare to be amazed—some of these owners have never even stepped foot in a culinary school. From healthcare to construction to people who just love to cook, food truck owners are from various careers and are in various stages of their lives. Some are looking for a change of pace while others are looking for their next challenge. Ask any owner, it is definitely a challenging business. Legislation has not kept up (no surprise there) and many people have never managed a business however that should not stop anyone from giving it a go. With passion, self-discipline, determination, and good social skills, becoming the next great thing in food trucks could be in your future! If owning a truck is not in your cards then give a food truck (or several) a chance to wow you with their some of their down home-, fusion-, healthy-, gluten-free-, and not-so-healthy-but-oh-so-deliciousinspired cuisines. Trucks have been spotted in and around Cypress and also at the Houston Food Park, 1311 Leeland St, Downtown Houston.
Chicken Shawarma Pitas Bites food truck specializes in authentic Mediterranean Cuisine using Wraps a combination of Lebanese and Greek flavors. Fresh, local produce and premium quality halal meats. All menu items are made from scratch daily. Fresh to order falafel, gyro, chicken and beef shawarma. Delicious Mediterranean Cuisine served in H-town streets!
On page 19 is a list of local food trucks in no particular order (and by no means comprehensive). Check them out and be sure to tell them PinPointe Magazine sent you!
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CFISD Fun Run & Festival Saturday, Feb 27 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dr. Mark Henry and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD are excited to present the 3rd annual Superintendent’s Fun Run & Festival at Towne Lake, Superheroes for Kids! The Fun Run & Festival has something for everyone including a live band (Sawdust Road), a variety of vendor booths, delicious food trucks, student performances, children’s play zone, a 1 mile run, a family walking path, and a certified 5k! Sign up a team and join the fun! Underwritten by Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and benefits the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Visit www.thecfef.org.
7th Annual Car Show Saturday, Feb 27 11:30am - 4:30pm The Heritage at Towne Lake Lodge 19201 N. Canyon Lake Springs Drive, Cypress Back by popular demand! Nearly 100 residents will volunteer time and talent to make this public event possible. A portion of proceeds will be split among three charities to be selected by the residents of The Heritage. More than 2,000 visitors came to last year’s show which featured more than 150 new and classic cars. Cars and trucks are judged in categories of Best of Show, Best Paint, and Best Restoration depending on age—1979 models and younger or 1980 models and older. Motorcycles are also welcome to join in the show at The Heritage. Pre-registration is advised for those wishing to enter a car, truck or motorcycle in the show. The show is free and open to the public from 11:00-4:30 p.m. Judging will take place from 11:00 - 2:30 p.m., followed by an awards presentation at 3:30 p.m. Food and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring your camera and join us for some enginerevving fun! Registration Contacts: Joe Incognito 281-728-5784 jincognito@cmsin.com Amber Miller 281-373-0970 heritagetlfd.tx@fsresidential.com We need your help! Interested in volunteering at the event or donating items for the raffle? Contact us!
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January 9, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST Farmers Market Tomball at Main and S. Walnut, in the former TISD parking lot—Saturday mornings. tomballfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Jan 29 – February 21, 2016 The Garza Main Stage 10760 Grant Road Houston, Texas 77077 Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by STUART ROSS. Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt. Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk
At The Berry Center CFISD Dance Show Off's CFISD dance teams from all 10 high schools will showcase their spring contest routines at this one-time event! Gates open at 3pm and tickets may be purchased at the door. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your school’s dance team: Cy-Fair Brigade, Cy Creek Silverados, Cy Falls Sky Dancers, Cy Lakes Sterling Stars, Cy Ranch Classics, Cy Ridge Dazzlers, Cy Springs Panteras, Cy Woods Crimson Cadettes, Jersey Village Gold Dusters, Langham Creek Bailadoras. Date & Time Saturday, January 30, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 Phone 281-897-4080
Miss Cy-Fair Houston & Miss Cy-Fair Houston’s Outstanding Teen Miss Cy-Fair Houston is a scholarship competition and an official preliminary for Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. Two lucky ladies (a teen and a miss) will be selected to be an ambassador for our community and represent Cy-Fair at Miss Texas & Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen in July. Date & Time Saturday, January 30, 7:00 p.m. Tickets $20 Adults, $15 Students, $10 Children (2-12), Free Under 2 Web misscyfairhouston.com Phone 432-718-8587
Miss Cy-Fair Houston Princess Pageant This is a non-glitz competition for young girls between the ages of 4 –12. We look for personality, confidence, and positive ambassadors for our community. Date & Time Sunday, January 31 Tickets $8 – $12 Web misscyfairhouston.com Phone 281-222-6448
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Scrapbooking Retreat. First time I had ever heard that term was when my friend invited me to spend an entire weekend scrapbooking at a location specifically designed for this purpose. Looking forward to the camaraderie, relaxation, sleeping late, and just enjoying the days for myself—little did I know how intense this weekend would get. Scrapbookers don’t sleep—ever! These people are serious! They either get started early in the morning (4a.m. – 7a.m.) or stay up all night. There is no down time except for meals. I did not witness one person (except for me) looking around or daydreaming. Some of them scrapbooked continuously without any sleep at all. Scrapbookers are organized! There were so many different types of organizers: plastic, wooden, metal, baskets, hanging, flat, desktop, on the floor, over the table—all so they could organize every item. From stickers to vinyl to special cutting machines everything had its place and could be easily selected—even their
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drink had a special holder so it would not spill. Everyone had their own 6-foot table and these ladies made use of every inch of space—above and below. Many of them even brought their own chairs. Scrapbookers share! If you happen to forget something fellow scrappers would step up and offer you whatever you need. There were also items for purchase which was really helpful for newbies like me. The two ladies who invited me for the weekend are the most amazing scrapbookers I know. Over the course of 3 days, they completed 40+ pages between them while I was only able to complete 5. In my defense, gulp, I had just purchased a new cutting machine and spent most of the weekend learning it. I also was so interested in what everyone
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else was doing I lost track of time (double gulp). I had to find out more about Heathre, a 40-something mom of 2, and Linda, her mother-in-law, a 71 yearold grandmother. When did you start your first scrapbook? Heathre: In 1998 after my children were born. Linda: After Heathre dragged me to a scrapbooking demonstration back in 2002. What machines do you use? Heathre: We both use a Silhouette™. This machine cuts paper into almost any shape with the help of an app on your computer. Some of the other models cut vinyl, write on paper, make heat transfers, stickers and more! There are many brands out there, you just have to do your research and try them. We like the Xyron™ that makes stickers out of most anything. How do you organize your photos? Heathre: I store my photos in chronological order in photo storage boxes. I make two prints of photos because I make a book for each of my children. Linda: Needless to say, I was getting a late start and I felt like I had no talent for creating. Once I got into it, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My first step was to go through mountains of pictures for three children, and organize according to child and age. Then I picked the best photos and went from there. What do you think constitutes a nice looking page? Heathre: I like titles and not a lot of clutter. Journaling is a must. I received a scrapbook of sorts from my Great Grandfather. My family has enjoyed many hours reading what he wrote about the photos in his own handwriting. Linda: I don’t have any particular style. I like to write about the photos. I crop off any unneeded part of the photo to save space. I just like to take my time and make a page that I am proud of. I know it will mean a lot to someone some day. How do you find a retreat? Linda: I leave it up to Heathre to find the retreats. Heathre: If you really want to seriously spend the entire weekend honing your scrapbooking skills find some retreats online and get on their mailing list. Scrapbooking Retreat Weekends are held all around the country. I like to set up tables in my spare room upstairs and invite friends over for our own ‘retreat.â€? We don’t get as many pages completed but it is sure a fun way to catch up with friends and enjoy an old-fashioned slumber party, too!
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The 1870s Marine School, a one-room, board-and-batten schoolhouse is furnished with handmade benches and a teacher’s desk. The “blackboards” are actually painted on the walls. Other than a few maps and a portrait of George Washington, there is little in way of decorations. It was added to the Log Cabin Village Museum in Fort Worth, Texas in 2003. www.logcabinvillage.org Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, in the public domain. Library of Congress.
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f all things American, perhaps nothing captures the imagination or fuels a sense of nostalgia like the one-room schoolhouse. As late as the 1940s, before the great school consolidation movement took hold, children in all parts of Cypress were being educated through eighth grade in these tiny house-like structures. On any fine late September day, children in all areas of Cypress began their walk to school on sandy roads, rode atop a family mare or were driven by buggy. Similarly, the one-room schoolhouses served as a center of Cypress activities, a place where parents and friends gathered. From boxed lunches to socials, this little building was not an isolated place of learning. Most of these schools were in walking distance
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of the children’s homes and accommodated grades one through eight, which was typical for a rural schoolhouse. Students were usually taught penmanship, hygiene, reading, grammar, arithmetic and geography using worn textbooks and slates. Bathrooms were outside, lights came from either grease lamps or candles, and children brought their lunches from home. Families expected a quality education that would provide their children a better life and more opportunities. The one-room school houses of Cypress during the early 1900s included the Brink school on Barker-Cypress near what is now FM 529. One of the best accounts of this school was told by Marian Backer Yarborough who attended the Brinks school. Here are some of her memories: The Brinks school was located on a sandy
Example of a one-room schoolhouse in Cypress road named Barker Cypress near Freemon Road, now FM 529. The one-room school wooden building faced east to the main road. In 1926 a second room was added with a porch and double doors between the room which could be opened for parties and meetings. The first room had a shelf with pegs under
it for all our coats. Our books, tablets, colors, and pencils were kept in our single seat desks. Each family had to provide a way to school for their children. If we came by horse, we had to unsaddle the horse and tie it to a post outside the school. The horse stood or laid down during the school hours without food or drink. We didn’t have any trouble getting the horse to head for home after
www.BearsPlumbing.net www.thePlumbersBride.com Interior of the Marine School at Log Cabin Village Museum. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, in the public domain. Library of Congress. school. In the winter we covered our legs with lap robes and if we had a buggy we placed warmed bricks at our feet. The school yard had a barbed wire fence around it with a little room to play. The fence kept the cattle out and the kids in. There was little traffic on the road, so we were allowed to walk or play on the sandy road. If the ditches were dry, the boys would dig small tunnels in the banks of the ditch. We also had races or high jumps on the road. Each teacher had four classes to teach one at a time. Everyone could hear the other kids being taught. Each morning began with a prayer, The Pledge of Allegiance and one or two songs. The most popular songs we sang were: “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder,” “Day is Dying in the West,” and “Santa Lucia.” Everyone brought their own lunches and we ate outside if the weather was good. We had no Prinicpal so the teacher pronounced the punishment for acting up in class. Maybe a spanking, standing in the corner or standing with our nose in a circle drawn on the blackboard. We had fun and entertainment throughout the year. We had box suppers and parties for every holiday. On April Fool’s day the kids would hide in the woods near the school. Other Cypress schools were much like the Brinks schools. Wood stoves heated the rooms in the winter and open windows cooled the rooms in the spring. Water came from a hand pump and restrooms were a single person outhouse. There was no electricity, lighting , no telephone, no bank, no organized sports, no custodians and no art classes. But what they did have was a willingness to learn, a deep sense of community, and parents who wanted their children educated. And maybe these three things are what really matter most in any educational system.
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Creating Your Personal
DECORATING PLAN By Carrie Davies
beautiful home doesn’t just happen. Good decorating is the result of good planning and should start with developing a comprehensive, detailed decorating plan. What should be included in your decorating plan? Everything that needs to be done, including timing priorities and budget. It’s vitally important to write down everything and be as specific as possible. Most people feel they need assistance in creating and implementing their decorating plan. Professional interior decorators have the talent, experience and specialized knowledge to help you pull it all together. They can also save you time and money. After all, the most costly furnishings you will ever buy are the ones that prove to be mistakes! Here are a few suggestions that will help you understand your own preferences and prepare you to work with a decorator. Begin by collecting decorating magazines—or design books. Consider cutting out photographs of furniture, styles, window treatments, color schemes, floor and wall coverings, etc., that appeal to you. Keep a notebook. Compile everything you’ve collected into a notebook and organize it into sections for each room you’ll be doing. If you choose to work with a decorator, your preplanning will make it much easier for you to communicate your likes and dislikes. Evaluate your present furnishing and de-
The most costly furnishings you will ever buy are the ones that prove to be mistakes. Using a designer will save you money!
cide what you want to keep, eliminate, and re-do. Write down the various items in your notebook. What will be your overall color scheme? Does the carpeting need to be replaced? Which room do you want completed first? What budget have you established for each decorating project you
wish to undertake? Knowing this information will prove valuable in working with your chosen interior decorator. And remember, no matter what your lifestyle, your home should be a reflection of your tastes, your likes, and your interests!
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The bath pictured above started as a typical 1990s gold accented room with a small shower and hydro-jet tub, as shown at left. The owners preferred a good looking soaking tub and spa-like shower. Space for the new shower was created by relocating the toilet out of the water closet. The master bedroom retreat, at right, in beautiful seafoam and celery greens, replaced the serviceable but neglected bedroom at left. At left, a 1992 country kitchen with honey oak cabinets, busy wallpaper, and laminate counters gave way to a traditional and sophisticated look in warm whites and browns with granite counters, new tile floors and orange accents. The original boxes for the cabinets were used, keeping the overall budget in line.
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Children‘s Book Reviews By Emily Anderson
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hen you are stuck inside the house this winter with several children who need entertainment, be sure you can pull out a few new stories to tell. Who knows what weather El NiÑo will bring in 2016! Curling up under a blanket by the fire and reading is a treasured pastime for adults and children alike. This selection of picture book recommendations includes stories and artwork that will transfix the children in your life. Pick two or three to add to your collection. In one book a humdrum trip to the pool results in a magical oceanic exploration, and the beautiful illustrations depicting each season in another title will have you dreaming of spring. Pool by JiHyeon Lee (Chronicle Books,
2015)
The delicate pencil illustrations in JiHyeon Lee’s wordless “Pool” capture the magical possibilities that exist in the imaginations of children. A young boy is hesitant to enter the municipal swimming pool due to the comically claustrophobic mass of rubber floats and bodies that are fighting for every inch of space, so he dives down deep to the bottom. There he meets a young girl, and together they explore the surprising world
the exists on the floor of the pool. The majestic and colorful creatures will delight younger readers, while the tale of friendship and individuality is sure to encourage older children and adults to search beneath the surface of the ordinary. Indi Surfs by Chris Gorman (POW!, 2015)
A powerful lesson is shared in this simple story of Indi, a small girl who drifts and plays on her surfboard in the immense and powerful ocean, waiting for the perfect
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wave. Though she falls and is pulled under the frothy and foamy water, she tries again and again because her effort is worth it when she is surfing the crest of a wave. This book has a special appeal to a wide range of ages. Give it as a gift to a baby, who will stare with wonder at the highly contrasting black and white images; the story and its message will be cherished as the child grows. Sing a Season Song by Jane Yolen; Illustrated by Lisel Jane Ashlock (Creative Editions, 2015)
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This book is the perfect addition to a child’s collection of poetry and is highly recommended for nature lovers of all ages. Ashlock’s gorgeous artwork on oversized pages sets the scene for Yolen’s alliterative couplets that roll off the tongue. Adults will find this book a pleasure to read, and very young children will look forward to pointing out the different animals on each page. The art in this book is so layered and detailed, that older children will still enjoy lingering on each season to find an animal species they had missed or to check out the
human activity that is depicted subtly in the distance. The end of the book circles back to winter as deer, foxes, raccoons, and cardinals cuddle together to fall asleep under the snowflakes—perfect for a bedtime story. The Moon is Going to Addy’s House by Ida Pearle (Penguin Group, 2015)
Children are fascinated by the moon, and most can relate to the idea of being followed by the moon as they ride home in the car at night. Ida Pearle has turned this simple childish concept into a mesmerizing display of artistry. Her cut-paper collages are truly brilliant, capturing the different textures and colors of the city streets as Addy and her family leave a friend’s house and drive toward the country past a series of epic vistas. The speed of the car is perfectly conveyed in a sheath of blurred greens, whites, and blues rushing by outside the window. The images might be a bit abstract for the very young, but children four and older will explore this book with wonder. An Ambush of Tigers by Betty Rosenthal; Illustrated by Jago (Millbrook Press, 2015)
“An Ambush of Tigers” is an educational treat that will make children and adults alike smile and chuckle. Rosenthal introduces readers to the interesting words used to describe groups of animals in clever rhymes that will appeal to a baby’s ear, and Jago’s clever illustrations will charm older children. A shiver of sharks is shown wearing a variety of winter gear including ear muffs and scarves. A mischief of rats has gathered together to play a prank on an unsuspecting clutter of cats. This book, with its trifecta of rhymes, humor, and education is a sure bet for little libraries. “An Ambush of Tigers” by Betsy R. Rosenthal, illustrated by Jago. © Millbrook Press, 2015. Reprinted with permission.
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