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We want to thank everyone for coming out, it was hands down one of the best parade turnout we have experienced in years, and we hope the public thoroughly enjoyed walking through these exquisite homes.

Thank you to all the builders who participated in creating a memorable Parade of Homes for all.

Thank you to the BCA for being our communities’ advocate for responsible development and fighting to keep homes affordable.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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July: Sweet Summer Time

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JULY IS PRIME TIME FOR ALL OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES SUMMER HAS TO

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OFFER. From pool parties and backyard barbecues to baseball games and family

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vacations, this month reminds us to kick back and have some fun!

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This issue is brimming with helpful seasonal ideas — summer beach reads, street fairs, and fine dining for enjoying a night out on the town.

Inside you’ll find suggestions for adventures that offer lifelong memories — think Idaho Shakespeare Festival and six top National Parks to visit now, because, c’mon,

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Be sure to take advantage of all the exciting events happening in Boise and Eagle this month. Fourth of July brings us plenty of star-spangled fun, from patriotic parades to awe-inspiring fireworks displays. We’ve also included the recent Parade of Homes™ award winners providing inspiration to new and existing homeowners alike.

We’re sure you’ll find plenty in this issue to get you in the mood for summer fun! As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 26 Idaho Shakespeare Festival The Ultimate Summer Evening

30 Building Innovation Providing the Vision and Design Ideas to Make Your Next Home a Reality

54 A Reason to Celebrate Celebrating Our Life and Independence – Together

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60 Summer Beach Reads Delicious & Guilt-Free Pleasures

DEPARTMENTS 10

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 Travel Destination 24 Giving Back 26 Back Stage

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30 Open House 40 Local Limelight 46 Food & Wine 50 Water & Woods 52 Our Town 54 City Scene 56 Artist’s Palette 60 Page Turners 62 Locally Owned 64 Lifestyle Calendar 66 Inspired By

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Volunteers Help the Valley Grow For Earth Day, Boise City Council, Tribes of the Boise Valley, Idaho National Guard, and the Ada County Soil & Water Conservation District planted pollinators in Chief Eagle Eye Reserve. Boise State University students lent a hand during Alternative Spring Break in the Foothills. And Arbor Day saw new additions to the City of Trees Challenge. PHOTOS COURTESY BOISE PARKS AND RECREATION.

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1. Boise State University students worked alongside Parks and Recreation team members to give back during their Alternative Spring Break at Foothills East Reserve. | 2. As part of the City of Trees Challenge, The City of Boise has a big goal of planting one tree for every household in the city by 2030. | 3.

City of Trees Challenge partners joined members of the Liberty Park neighborhood off Curtis Road to plant 100 trees. | 4. Volunteers planted pollinators such as showy milkweed, blue flax, and western yarrow at Chief Eagle Eye Reserve.

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AROUND TOWN The trailhead includes a bathroom, drinking fountain, dog watering station, bike racks, and dedicated parking. The city purchased the eight-acre parcel where the trailhead sits from Healthwise in 2019.

"The City of Boise, the Land Trust, and Healthwise worked together to do what is best for Boise and its people," Healthwise CEO Dr. Adam Husney said.

"And of course, what's best for their dogs!"

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DOWNTOWN PARKING RETURNS TO STANDARD METERED PARKING As more downtown businesses reopen, the demand for parking is increasing. To make

REFURBISHED GENE HARRIS BANDSHELL REOPENS May saw the rededication of the Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park.

sure customers can find parking, the City of Boise reverted “restaurant pickup” spots back to standard metered parking.

The first 20 minutes per parking session on all metered parking spaces continues to be free by press-

“In addition to restoring the historic aspects of

ing any button on the meter. After 20 minutes, meters

the bandshell, including the Spanish revival roof, we

accept payment using coins, credit card, Downtown

were also able to make some significant upgrades

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to the facility that will make it a performance and event destination for years to come,” Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said.

Upgrades included restrooms, drinking fountains, concrete paths, and stage decking, along with improved A/V equipment.

The bandshell was renamed for Harris (a blues,

For more information on parking in the City of Boise, visit cityofboise.org/parking.

JAMES CASTLE HOUSE SUMMER RESIDENCY On May 19th, the James Castle House welcomed their Summer 2021 James Castle House Resident,

soul, and bebop artist) in 2000.

Nat Meade. Selected after a nationwide call and

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announced in July 2019, Meade’s residency was postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Onsite through July 28, 2021, Meade is spending his ten weeks immersed in the world of James Castle and his house to create a new body of work.

Nat Meade is a contemporary painter based in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oregon and his Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute. His work has been shown both nationally and internationally in numerous group and solo exhibitions and has been reviewed in publications, such as Art Forum, Juxtapoz, The Boston Globe, and Hyperallergic. Meade is currently an instructor of painting and drawing at Pratt Institute, where he also serves as the Assistant Chairperson of Fine Art. Info: NatMeade.com and JamesCastleHouse.org

HILLSIDE TO HOLLOW RESERVE TRAILHEAD OPENS A new trailhead with permanent public access

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THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS AND UNMATCHED BEAUTY, ENCOMPASS LANDS THAT HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY AND HOLD CULTURAL VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE. The national parks invite us to stretch our imaginations—and our legs—and explore the great outdoors.

This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes six of the most stunning national parks in the United States.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views.

Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more.

The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth.

The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.”

Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

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GIVING BACK

BOISE QUIZ ARE YOU NICE, OR ARE YOU BOISE NICE?

WHY DO YOU VISIT, LIVE OR WORK IN Boise? It probably has to do with “Boise Nice,” the caring ways we treat complete strangers, our dedication protecting natural areas and historic structures, supporting local businesses, and the unique events that bring us together. It’s also the little things: rarely honking in traffic; chatting with a stranger in the grocery line; and always passing fellow Greenbelt users with a smile and a wave. The Boise Nice Project sup-

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ports non-profit organizations whose primary missions serve the Boise Community as a whole.

For more information go to BoiseNice.org. Take the following quiz to find out if you’re nice…..or if you’re BoiseNice.

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MERGE SPLURGE

Q: When a driver is attempting to merge into your lane you: A: Speed up and ignore them while cranking up the tunes B: Slow down and let them in with a Friendly Wave, and smile when they give you a Thank You Wave in return

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THE RAIN IN SPAIN

Q: The correct way to pronounce “Boise” is: A: Boy-ZEE B: Boy-SEE

BLOGGING ABOUT PLOGGING Q: What is “Plogging?”

A: A blog about logs in Pocatello B: The act of combining jogging with picking up litter to keep Boise beautiful

KNOW YOUR BLING Q: The Ribbon of Jewels is: A: An impressive gift-wrapping technique B: The Boise Greenbelt “ribbon” connecting the “jewels” of the 10 parks named for some of Boise’s most esteemed female civic leaders

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A CLASS ACT Q: When you walk through a door in Boise: A: Let it slam shut behind you

ANSWERS:

B: Hold it open for the next person with a smile

All the correct answers are “B” for Boise, of course!

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BACK STAGE

Idaho Shakespeare Festival THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EVENING

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THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EVENING

ARTICLE KIMBER PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY DKM PHOTOGRAPHY & TRG MULTIMEDIA

IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

WHICH SHAKESPEARE PLAY IS YOUR

CHARLES FEE SHARES HIS ENTHUSIASM FOR THE SUM-

PERSONAL FAVORITE?

MER SEASON, HIS IDEAL HIKING SPOT, AND A SECRET...

That is as impossible as choosing your favorite child.

(Hamlet . . . but don’t tell anyone.)

HOW WILL AN EVENING AT ISF PLAY OUT THIS YEAR? Our outdoor amphitheater and Shakespeare Park offer audiences one of the safest locations to gather for an eve-

WHAT’S YOUR FIRST MEMORY OF GOING TO THE THEATRE?

ning of live entertainment. Café Shakespeare by ACT 3

Seeing The Taming of Shrew, directed by Bill Ball at American

will offer a “grab and go” menu or you can bring your own

Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco on my 13th birthday. It

picnic. We encourage pre-show dining throughout our

still remains one of the best productions I have ever seen.

grounds with distanced tables and picnic areas. Our protocols will be exactly the same as any outdoor restaurant:

WHAT’S A GOAL FOR ISF YOU’D LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH

masks will be worn except when eating or drinking. We are

IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS?

still working on the protocols for our audience when entering the theater, as of this writing we request masks to be

Re-open our theater for the 2021 season in July and play through the end of September without any interruptions!

worn. Further guidance on bringing food and drink into the performance space will be communicated to our patrons

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST SKILLS YOU

as protocols evolve. While health and safety protocols for

BRING TO YOUR JOB?

the actors and stage crew are robust, the audience will not

Joy, humor, honesty and ethical behavior.

notice any difference in our performances.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING ABOUT YOU FEW WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SLEUTH, THE TEMPEST, AND THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

PEOPLE KNOW? I love to barbecue.

(ABRIDGED)?

Our season has been adapted to respond to health

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE BOISE SPOTS?

and safety protocols necessary for live performance. We

The Ridge to Rivers trail system is one of the greatest

selected plays with relatively small casts to insure safety

assets of our community. I use it to hike and bike every week

onstage and backstage. Our season has the variety our

of the year!

audiences have come to expect from the Festival: A thriller (Sleuth), a beautiful Shakespeare romance (The Tempest),

FINISH THIS SENTENCE: ON SATURDAY MORNINGS,

and a wild comedic romp (“Complete Works”). Something

YOU CAN USUALLY FIND ME…

for the mind, the heart, and the belly!

On a walk with my beautiful, wonderful wife, Lidia.

Our season has the variety our audiences expect.. “something for the mind, the heart, and the belly!”

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The Boise Parade of Homes is a twice-annual event showcasing new houses constructed throughout the Treasure Valley - a home tour presented by the local ARTICLE GREG GEWALT PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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According to Rod Givens, current BCASWI President, “The Parade of Homes is an incredible opportunity for Alturas Homes to showcase our brand. It also forces us to think outside the box by designing a new home for every show.” One thing is clear - you will discover innovations in homebuilding, energy efficiency, sustainable architecture, and interior design that will inspire you. To see some of the best houses Treasure Valley has to showcase, preview the winners here and visit BCASWI.org to learn more about these homes and their builders.

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SUPERIOR CUSTOM HOMES ($900,000 to $975,000)

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Best Overall Winner - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - The Legacy Development in Eagle is nestled between the Boise metro area and back country recreation. The development itself creates a haven with 39% open space filled with water features and abundant community facilities including three Tennis Courts, a 26-acre 3-Hole Executive Practice Golf Course, and Swimming Facility.

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GARDNER HOMES IDAHO ($700,000 to $760,000) Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Finish & Design - Best Kitchen - BridgeTower West is a new home community in Northwest Meridian. The neighborhood offers a unique combination of the latest home designs, planned convenience, and community connectivity while retaining an “old world” charm. You will find brick-lined streets and a vast array of amenities, convenience and new growth surrounded by schools, retail, services, parks and recreational activities.

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to $1,500,000) Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Located in Three Corners Ranch in Meridian, this is a community of high quality detached single-family homes with comparable amenities and appointments. House styles and designs will include one and two-story residences.

Siding and roofing materials will vary as will the overall home styles and color schemes. Individual homes will range in square footage depending on the lot size and home buyers needs. Along with the larger residential homesites, Three Corners Ranch has 3.11 acres of open space comprised of park strips, pocket parks, pedestrian pathways, and a large common neighborhood park.

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Best Kitchen - The new home community of Eagle Mountain Estates is located at the quiet end of Eagle with easy access to Hwy 16, State Street, and Eagle Road. This community has an incredible amount to offer. It is located within 15 minutes of Eagle Island State Park, and conveniently close to Fred Meyer and the new Meridian Costco (coming soon).

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ALTURAS HOMES ($900,000 to $975,000)

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Best Kitchen (TIE) - Homestead community offers homes in Eagle with an opportunity for growing families to be close to many wonderful natural amenities, including bike and walking trails in the foothills. This community provides many amenities, including a swimming pool, neighborhood park and playground, along with Eagle Island State Park on the Boise River, located minutes away.

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TRESIDIO HOMES ($610,000 to $675,000) Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Best Kitchen - At Riverstone in Eagle, you’ll find a distinguished and thoughtfully designed community providing contemporary living with a scenic beachfront park, modern clubhouse facilities and community event area. Riverstone offers the security of a gated community, combined with the relaxed vibe of a mountain resort.

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TOLL BROTHERS ($350,000 and Under) Best Overall Winner - The Oaks North is situated in the desirable northwest Meridian corridor, and the single-family community provides convenient proximity to I-84 and

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Boise’s downtown. Amenities include a community pool and pickleball courts, along with walking paths and open green spaces that encourage an active lifestyle.

PARADIGM CONSTRUCTION ($900,000 to $975,000) Best Exterior Design - Best Kitchen (TIE) - Williamson River Ranch in Eagle is set back from Eagle Road on the west end of the Rivers End subdivision. Large waterfront lots border multiple man-made private ponds. The north side of the community borders the Boise River, and meandering walking paths provide access to the river and Boise Greenbelt.

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BUSALACCHI CUSTOM HOMES ($700,000 to $760,000) Best Master Suite - Timberline Estates is a community of distinction, beauty, and care nestled in beautiful Meridian.

SOLITUDE HOMES ($500,000 to $599,000) Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated (TIE) - Best Exterior Design (TIE) - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Best Kitchen. - The Legacy Development in Eagle is a community featuring recreational activities including three Tennis Courts, a 26-acre 3-Hole Executive Practice Golf Course, as well as a Swimming Facility. Thirty nine percent of the community is dedicated open space filled with water features, nestled between the Boise metro area and back country recreation of the Treasure Valley foothills.

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ASBURY HOMES ($400,000 to $499,000) Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design Best Interior Design & Finish (TIE) - Best Master Suite (TIE) - The Hope Springs community in Star is a development capturing the essence of the tranquil Star farmland with a “farm to family” hometown neighborhood feel.

With community garden areas, farmhouse inspired clubhouse with pool, walking paths along a meandering creek, extensive common areas, tree lined streets, boulevard entry featuring hanging baskets from decorative street lights, and architectural individuality in every home creating diverse streetscapes.

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BERKELEY BUILDING CO. ($500,000 to $599,000) Best Decorated (TIE) - Riverstone in Eagle offers the security of a gated community, combined with the relaxed vibe of a mountain resort. In this thoughtfully designed community buyers find contemporary living with a scenic beachfront park, modern clubhouse facilities and community event area.

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RIVERWOOD HOMES ($400,000 – $499,000) Best Kitchen - At Patagonia in Kuna they put together a thoughtful community plan with features that will enhance your life complete with fiber optics, a community pool, walking trails, parks, and ample green space. A team of builders offer homes with great curb appeal, high quality features, style and design.

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BRIGHTON HOMES ($500,000 to $599,000) Best Exterior Design (TIE) - Cartwright Ranch at Hidden Springs is a community in Northwest Boise offering spacious homes nestled in the scenic foothills above Boise. The community offers a picturesque rural environment with ample open space; trails held in conservation and dedicated to the residents use; and recreational, educational, and retail amenities all within the Hidden Springs community.

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ARTICLE KIERA PATRICK

AMY FOSTER DAVIS UNLOCKS THE KEY TO COMFORT

LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Livable and Luxurious

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IT TAKES MANY MAN HOURS MAKING OUR PARADE HOMES STAND OUT IN AUGUST OF 2020 INTERIOR DESIGNER AMY FOSTER DAVIS,

collaborated on many commercial and residential projects and have

OWNER OF ECHELON FINE HOME, WAS ASKED TO DESIGN

won awards throughout the years for their work. Their favorite design

THE FURNISHINGS AROUND THE 2021 SPRING PARADIGM

look and feel is “organic modern,” but this home would take their

CONSTRUCTION PARADE HOME BEING CUSTOM-BUILT FOR

efforts to an entirely new level.

LOCAL COUPLE STEVE AND MINDI ROSER. After seeing the

Homeowners Steve and Mindi Roser wanted a floating live edge wood

vision of both the homeowners and their Interior Designer Gina

spiral staircase with a lit epoxy waterfall running through the middle. The

Roberts, Amy knew this was going to be amazing! Roberts and

master bedroom vision consisted of a random pattern three-dimensional

Foster Davis have known each other for over 12 years. They have

wall with a custom elevated cantilevered wood bed.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

IDEAS LIKE THESE CREATE A SOUL AND STORY FOR THE HOME AS IF YOU TRAVELED THERE

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All of the furniture selections would be carefully thought out and integrate seamlessly with the overall esthetic of the home. “Being part of the Parade of Homes has always been an honor,” says Amy, “and will showcase our capabilities and leave a lasting impression for years to come. This is why Echelon doesn’t just stage homes. We want the furnishings to feel as custom as the rest of the home,” Amy explains. Amy travels to major furniture markets just so she can see the pieces in person, hand-selecting every furnishing and accessories to be set in place. “It takes many man hours making our Parade Homes stand out,” she emphasized.

It is clear that Amy and Echelon really enjoyed working on this parade home not only because it was a beautiful home, but when she got to know the homeowners she understood how they wanted to incorporate some of their special furnishings, such as a locally commissioned art piece depicting Yosemite National Park painted in vibrant hues of blues and golds. A Mora clock found in a Scandinavian antique store represents owner Mindi Roser’s Scandinavian heritage. She and Amy chose a custom paint color to refinish the clock and placed it in a cozy guest room, making it feel like a bed and breakfast suite. According to Amy, “Ideas like these create a soul and story for the home as if you traveled there.”

Starting her career working as an interior designer for a prestigious furniture store in downtown Boise, Amy worked under a senior designer who taught her space planning and budgeting. Her natural ability in understanding good design and making it come together led to more experience and clientele. Recognizing a need for helping people locate high end furnishings, Amy began working in a local luxury furniture store specializing in beautiful handmade rugs and fine art. The owner also raised the bar in designing and building exotic fine wood furniture. Foster worked nine years with the family learning the business and developing relationships with the vendors. These major tools gave her the courage to start her own company, and Echelon was born in 2010.

What is most loved about her work is its versatility. Every home design becomes a sanctuary for the person living in it. Amy loves flowing a design theme throughout a home and makes sure the pieces not only look good, but feel good, too. Comfort is a key element for making the Parade Homes stand out as livable and luxurious.

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GREG AND KARI STRIMPLE HAVE SPENT THEIR LIVES TRAVELING, AND IT’S EASY TO SAY ALL OF THEIR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS ARE SPREAD ACROSS THE GLOBE. That was the inspiration for their new restaurant, The Lively.

“They wanted to have their favorite restaurant in this lively environment in Boise, where they wanted to hangout,” says restaurant manager, Amber Ault.

The new building located at 505 W. Bannock will provide a home to The Lively restaurant, Bar Gibbon, and office space for the Strimple’s. From the hand-painted silk wallpaper from London to a “Press for Champagne” button, the attention to detail is a feast for the eyes as you roam through the three-story building.

Edward Higgins, a pedigreed Michelin-starred chef, is the heart of the restaurant, according to Ault.

“I’ve cooked in Boston, San Francisco, Tokyo, Portland, Hawaii and now, logically, Boise, Idaho,” Higgins said with a grin.

The menu at the Lively leaves guests celebrating the bounty of our local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. Each dish is a modern mixture of carefully sourced local and gourmet ingredients. The current menu features entrees such as the Snake River American Wagyu culotte, and the Idaho Ruby Trout “Rockefeller” with a vermouth butter crust. For those with a sweet tooth, there are currently three mouth-watering dessert options, including the Basque cheesecake with toasted almond cream and fresh berries.

The menu is seasonal and fueled from local sources and ingredients. At the end of the meal, guests will be planning their next visit in order to experience another amazing creation from Chef Higgins, served with gracious hospitality in a lively environment.

THE LIVELY 505 W Bannock St. Boise, ID 208.209.5503 thelivelyboise.com

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WATER & WOODS

ARTICLE SHANE PLUMMER | PHOTOGRAPHY B BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY

MIRACULOUS MOUNTAINS

OF IDAHO

WHERE I DISCOVERED WHO I WAS AND WHO I WAS MEANT TO BE

THE WAY MY WIFE ROLLS HER EYES WHEN I TALK ABOUT IT IS TESTAMENT TO HOW MUCH I LOVE THE MOUNTAIN, AND TO HOW MUCH TIME I SPEND THERE. I once saw a car parked at a secluded trailhead that had a sticker with an image of a mountain and the text “Take Me to Church.”

Amen, brother (or sister - it was a Subaru, so it could go either way). I’m not the kind of person to put stickers on my truck, but I want that sticker.

I’m also not one to evangelize, but I’ll take any opportunity I can to preach the good word of the mountain, because it was there that I discovered who I was and who I was meant to be. Every time I return from a trip, I come back

We recently did a podcast with a dear friend and fellow member of the

a better man, husband, father,

“Church of the Mountain,” wherein we discussed the benefit of the Idaho

friend, worker, and human.

outdoors, how to get started discovering them, how to do it safely, and

That experience is available to

how to take care of this sacred and very fragile gift to which we have

anyone who’s looking for it and

access (it’s literally in our backyard). If you’re reading this and you, or

willing to pay the price.

someone you know, are interested in getting out there to see what all the hullabaloo is about, you may get something out of it.

So put this magazine down, get out of this chair, and get to church.

Shane Plummer is co-host of The Boise Bubble Podcast (@theboisebubble). He’s an avid outdoor enthusiast and proponent of wildlife and wilderness management and conservation. If you see him and want to talk outdoors, he’d love to swap stories, but don’t do it if he’s with his wife.

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EAGLE FUN DAYS DID YOU KNOW THAT 2021 IS THE

CITY

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50TH

Eagle

always

ANNIVERSARY?

celebrates in style with Eagle Fun Days, but this year they have something extra special planned. Join the massive fun in “Eagle Through the Decades” as they bring back favorite events from past years including the Fun Days Run; Car Show; and Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed!

The Eagle Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Eagle Friday Fun Night on July 9 from 6-10pm with awesome local favorite, Jukebox Band; lots of food vendors (hot dogs, tacos, tamales, popcorn, beer, wine, etc.); corn hole, games, prizes, and so much more!

For

the

entire

schedule

of

events, visit: CityofEagle.org/498/ Eagle-Fun-Days

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CELEBRATING EAGLE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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A R E A S O N TO C E L E B R AT E CELEBRATING OUR LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE – TOGETHER

IT’S TIME TO GET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OUR LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE – TOGETHER. After a year of sheltering in place, there is no better way than joining our friends and neighbors for the most Idaho of all things, which of course is get-togethers, camping, picnics and giant fireworks displays. The fireworks display at Ann Morrison Park will happen at about 10:15 p.m. and the Meridian fireworks will be set-off from the back (east side) of the Meridian Speedway at approximately 10:20 pm.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

EAGLE ART WALK A TREASURE MAP OF ART, MUSIC & LOCAL CULTURE

THE EAGLE ART WALK BRINGS HUNDREDS OF ART LOVERS TO DOWNTOWN EAGLE TO EXPERIENCE THIS VIBRANT CULTURAL EVENT ON WARM SUMMER NIGHTS. Visitors experience a combination of visual artistry and performing street musicians along State Street’s shops and restaurants. This special arts event takes place the last Thursday of the month through September from 5:00-9:00pm. Mark your calendars for July 29, August 26, and September 30.

Artists and musicians fill the streets of downtown Eagle with live music and colorful displays of handmade arts and fine crafts - socially distanced, of course. This is an opportunity to own a unique and original work of art, visit with the artists, meet up with friends, and see and be seen.

During this year’s Eagle Art Walk ten (10) hand-blown glass treasures have been hidden along State Street for you to find.

They could be inside a business, or outside on the street. They are not hidden too hard because they want you to find them!

Be kind and save some for others. Keep one ornament per person, per season, please. When you find your treasure, post a picture on their Instagram page at #eagleartwalk.

The event is free to the public and is sponsored by Finer Frames, the Eagle Arts Commission and the City of Eagle.

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FIND NO GUILT HERE. The definition of a great page-turner is that they are so brilliantly written you can’t put them down.

They’re the book equivalent of a good friend who hangs by the pool with you all afternoon; the friend who is easy-going, delightfully fun, and maybe just a little bit bonkers. When the days are hot and the afternoons are lazy, the best summer books sweep us away to escape in romance, mystery, sci-fi, or satire, even when there’s no beach or pool in sight.

Rebecca Leber-Gottberg of Rediscovered

Thursday Murder Club

Books in Boise shared a few great titles

by Richard Osman

for your summer reading list that includes

In a retirement village, four unlikely

some hilarity, a cozy mystery, and a riveting

friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw

fantasy. Our brains need a break, and they

Room to discuss unsolved crimes; they

deserve a long vacation from anything too

call themselves The Thursday Murder

dark, too messy, or too stressful (unless that’s

Club. A charming, funny, cozy mystery.

your jam, in which case Rebecca can offer up some deliciously dark suggestions, too).

More indulgent than a box of chocolates; more relaxing than a nap; more fun than a pillow fight. Join me by the pool and bring something tall and cold to drink.

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LOCALLY OWNED A 65-YEAR TRADITION OF BUILDING RESPONSIBLY

ARTICLE BILL RAUER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

E XC E L L E N T HOMES

Asbury Homes, winner of numerous Parade of Homes awards - Hope Springs Community, Star Idaho

THE BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO (BCASWI) RECENTLY WRAPPED UP IT’S 2021 SPRING BOISE PARADE OF HOMES™. Parade of Homes™ is a showcase of home designs in new construction by some of the associations’ builders. Providing annual spring and fall tours of homes has been a tradition since 1956!

It was wonderful to allow open houses at each of the locations in the traditional open house manner with safety protocols in place at each home, as well as the ability to continue access via 3D virtual tours. The event was successful for the participating builders and those who support them, albeit differently than in past parades. Instead of limiting the event to 40 homes, only a bit more than half that number was available, and very few were offered

The BCASWI is a local association and our 400 members are

for sale. The definition of success for many builders

also members of the Idaho Building Contractors Association

was being able to complete the homes in time for

(IBCA) as are six other local associations throughout the state.

the parade. As Rod Givens of Alturas Homes and

All of those 1,100 members are among the 150,000 members of

BCASWI President said, “It’s an incredible opportu-

the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Collectively

nity for us to showcase our brand, and it forces us to

we provide advocacy, expertise, and education throughout our

think outside the box by designing a new home for

nationwide network to promote the responsible development of

every show. We appreciate participating in an event

our communities in the pursuit of keeping homeownership as

that is so enjoyable for the community.”

affordable as possible.

Due to labor and material (lumber, plastic, and

With the success of the 2021 Spring Boise Parade of Homes™,

concrete) shortages, builders have had to educate

and as we prepare for the fall event in October, we fondly remem-

their clients regarding the escalating costs and

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prices. As mentioned in my March article for this

years ago. Showing homebuyers the latest building technology

publication, land ready for residential development

while ensuring homeownership for Americans has always been,

is simply not available due to a lack of infrastruc-

and will continue to be, our focus.

ture. City and county officials are looking at every option to fund this expansion. I’m glad to be part of an association that is working to help them under-

BILL R AUER

stand how important the homebuilding industry is

Executive Officer of the BCASWI.org

to our local, state, and national economy.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

Garden are ready to bring you the second season of Bloom: A Reading Series. The event fea-

STORYTIME IN THE PARK

Ann Morrison Park

tures fiction writers, poets, play-

The fireworks will launch from Ann

wrights, creative nonfiction writers,

Morrison Park at 10:15 p.m. (dusk)

and podcasters live on stage in

Join the Library! at Collister in Sunset

this year. Bring a blanket and keep

IBG’s

Garden. This

Park for twice-weekly summer sto-

six feet of physical distance between

week’s Bloom features Erin Rose

rytimes. Storytimes are designed for

you and anyone outside your house-

Belair and Katie Fuller. For tickets,

children ages 0-5 and their caregiv-

hold. Outside food and drinks are

visit idahobotanicalgarden.org.

ers. You'll enjoy 30 minutes of stories,

Meditation

alcoholic beverages within 250 feet of the Greenbelt). For details, visit cityofboise.org/fourthofjuly.

9 EAGLE FUN DAYS

Sunset Park, 2625 N. 32nd Street

music, movement, and play. Staff will

permitted (no glass allowed, and no

15 WINE SAFARI Zoo Boise

Enjoy tastes of wine from around the world while experiencing VIP animal talks and experiences. Light

be on site an additional 30 minutes for reader's advisory, questions about Summer Reading, and more.

22 BOISE REVIVAL PROJECT

Heritage Park, Eagle

appetizers will be provided. Guests

Eagle Fun Days is back to celebrate

will be split into groups of 10 and rec-

The Boise Revival Project aims to

the City of Eagle’s 50th Anniversary.

ommended health precautions will

gather together friends and neighbors

Events include a Family Fun Night,

be in place. This 21+ event is limited

in the heart of the city again, and to

fireworks, fun run, pancake break-

to the first 30 people. For a ticket,

help refocus resources and energy

fast, live music, a car show, cornhole

visit zooboise.org.

toward the goal of a more vibrant city

Firenza Pizza, 999 W. Main Street

center. Event tickets will help support

tournament, and Wet ‘n’ Wild Parade!

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this revival in downtown Boise. Tickets

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WALKABOUT BOISE TOURS

and musical entertainment.

THE WORLD STAGE

Join WalkAbout Boise for a 1.5-hour

Boise Art Museum, 670 S. Julia Davis Drive

guided walking tour through 150

Featuring 90 contemporary artworks

years of history and architecture.

by 37 renowned American artists, The

The tour is great for visitors and for

World Stage showcases some of today’s

Idaho residents who want to learn

global influencers, including female art-

more about how Boise's vibrant

The Idaho Botanical Garden has part-

ists and artists of color, alongside prom-

downtown developed and the people

nered with the folks at Duck Club to

inent names from the 20th-century art

who made it happen. Register at

bring you another amazing season of

canon. The exhibition title points toward

preservationidaho.org/walking-tours.

Great Garden Escape! Bring your blan-

The theme is “Eagle Through the Decades.” CityofEagle.org

artists exert globally. The selected works comprise a variety of media, with a special focus on original prints.

12 BLOOM: A READING SERIES Idaho Botanical Garden

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are $10

General

Admission/$20

Family, and include a draft beverage

The Basque Museum & Cultural Center, 611 Grove Street

29 GREAT GARDEN ESCAPE: DAMIEN JURADO WITH NICK DELFFS Idaho Botanical Garden

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the influence American contemporary

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19 BOISE HAWKS VS. GREAT FALLS

music in the oasis of the Meditation Garden. For tickets and guidelines, visit idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City

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Head out to the ballgame as the

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Boise Hawks take on Great Falls. For

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INSPIRED BY

I n s pi r e d

by S u cc e s s

ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY BRYANT

Janet Russell

CO-FOUNDER & CO-OWNER/OPERATOR OF ROCKET EXPRESS CAR WASH WHAT ARE THE MOST CRITICAL SKILLS YOU BRING TO YOUR WORK? I’m collaborative in my approach to solving most business challenges and complicated problems. We’re not in business to be in business – we’re in business to make profits – so I collaborate with my key employees to gather facts, opinions, ideas, and to perform basic cost/benefit analysis on endless decisions.

Collaboration refines ideas in ways I couldn’t do alone, and in return, employees feel empowered knowing they made a direct contribution to growing and improving the company.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY? When I inspire young people to recognize how much they can accomplish if they persevere and seek excellence in all they do. I give praise and encouragement of their skills, talents, and contributions. Personal success is “remembering the important things.”

Work will always be there, so when I act on what is really important to me or to my family, I’m satisfied that I did the right thing.

OUTSIDE OF WORK, WHAT SKILLS AND TALENTS DO YOU HAVE THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE? My hiking excursions now include bird watching and identification. I also play the ukulele, love ballroom dancing with music from the big band era, and amateur photography.

+ COLLABORATIVE + EMPOWERING

WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES YOU CARE ABOUT? I support a variety of non-profits through a monthly donation to my church, which provides funds to organizations addressing hunger, domestic violence, housing for needy, clothes for young women, and many individual family needs, as well.

+ INSPIRING

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE AND WHY?

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Boise Lifestyle | July 2021

I really admire Condoleezza Rice because of her amazing intellially and domestically! Not to mention her higher education, which she clearly applies to all she achieves. She is an absolute superstar, and I’m still hoping she might one day run for U.S. President.