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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Brian Bailey | brian.bailey@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Terry Fravel | terry.fravel@lifestylepubs.com

A Time to be Thankful IN A YEAR THAT HAS CHALLENGED THE COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER, I AM MORE THANKFUL THAN EVER TO FIND THE CALENDAR NEARING ITS END. The holidays will be here before we know it, and soon we will be writing out our 2021 resolutions.

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Julie Mertes AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chris Watson, Daryl Dirham, Alison Matas

Before everything gets crazy and we start shopping for all the people on our gift list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a wonderful journey with all of you, and we are grateful that we were able to launch this magazine and connect with you and your family every month. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine would not be possible.

Many of us found comfort in our pets this year. My border collie rescues, Cooper and Peyton, are a constant source of companionship, amusement, and unconditional love for our family. This month we are proud to highlight four local animal rescue organizations and the dedicated volunteers that just might be caring for the next member of your family.

Speaking of family, I have close friends and a brother who marked 2020 as the

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demanded equal doses of prayer and modern healthcare. Thankfully, our commu-

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nity has a helpful supply of both. You can read about AultCare’s Primetime Health

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REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

When the fourth Thursday of November is upon us, don’t forget to look at each person around your table and remember how they have made a difference in your life. We wouldn’t be here without each other.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 A Healthier Holiday Squats after stuffing and other helpful tips to avoid extra pounds this holiday season

16 Downtown Road Trip Try a new place to eat or drink this weekend

20 Finding Fall Homes for Furry Friends Volunteer support fuels local animal rescue organizations

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32 Cozy Up this Season Accent your home with seasonal tips from Interior Designer, Josette Kark

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Road Trip

20 Giving Back 26 Culinary Creations 29 Realty Report 30 Local Limelight 32 Renovate & Refine

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Teaming Up and Tournament Play Good times are always had at the North Canton Racquet Club! During fall and winter, players head inside for open play, league play and lessons. The club hosts tournaments as well. November 20-22, they will host the North Canton Girls Junior Open featuring players from all across Northeast Ohio.

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1. Dee Kelleher and Michelle Evanto | 2. Michelle Rich and Stephanie Kurtz | 3. Dee Kelleher and Michelle Evanto in a doubles match | 4. Pam Kelley and Pat Plummer | 5. Wendi and Robert Preston enjoy a fun game of mixed doubles | 6. Noelle Busso, RJ Vassas and Trish Abrams wrap up a lesson

Tri-County Restaurant Association Annual Membership Drive Golf Outing The annual TCRA golf outing was held September 15 at The Sanctuary Golf Club in North Canton. The event was organized by Membership Chairman, Jimmy Moorehouse, along with President, Nick Margaritakis Jr. and Member, Tim Rupp. TCRA is a non-profit organization that helps promote and support the restaurant industry in Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties.

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1. Team DiStefano Insurance/Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill | 2. 2020 Winners! Team Flanagan’s Pub | 3. Team Community Harvest/Akron-Canton Food Bank | 4. Team Winking Lizard 8

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AROUND TOWN

STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES AMY KREBS Amy B. Krebs has been promoted to vice president of grants and community initiatives at Stark Community Foundation. In this new leadership role, she will continue to oversee the Foundation’s competitive grantmaking, and will assume responsibility for the Foundation’s strategy, evaluation and research activities as well as provide oversight to its neighborhood revitalization work. Krebs joined Stark Community Foundation in 2008 and has worked in various capacities including communications, donor services and program development. She has most recently served as director of grants and community initiatives since 2013, during which time she has led the Foundation’s multi-year effort to fight food insecurity in Stark County.

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AROUND TOWN the its 'You Matter' campaign. Last year, all C&A staff members received a 'You Matter' T-shirt. This year, AultCare annual

supported Stark

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secondChildren's

Mental Health Awareness Week.

AultCare helped C&A support the initiative to bring more awareness to mental health through positive daily reinforcements to children throughout Stark County. AultCare is proud to serve as a partner with C&A, working on the mission to raise mental health awareness in local schools.

POPULAR POPCORN COMPANY REOPENS ACROSS WALES AVE After 5 years residing next to the former Family Video, the popular Nom Nom Popcorn Company is set to re-open this month in a new, larger facility.

Known for over 80 homemade sweet and savory gourmet popcorn flavors, Nom Nom originated as a fundraising company, teaming up with hundreds of charitable organizations, both locally and nationally. These partnerships have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars since 2014.

The new location at 6825 Wales Ave will also soon house the relocated Doughy Paws Pizzeria, with an updated name and carefully crafted menu. Along with great pizzas that made them a local favorite, DP Jackson will serve fresh-cut steaks, chops and seafood in a casual upscale environment designed to delight the community’s palate. Additional details coming soon!

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Canton using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A HEALTHIER HOLIDAY GAIN MUSCLE INSTEAD OF POUNDS WITH SOME HELPFUL HOLIDAY HINTS FROM A SEASONED PRO.

ARTICLE CHRIS WATSON | PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

DONNY LUCAS IS A CHAMPION BODYBUILDER AND PERSONAL TRAINER WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY. At his “Underground Fitness” gym in North Canton, Lucas trains anyone from professional athletes to those simply interested in a healthier lifestyle. Here are his tips for navigating the Thanksgiving dinner table with your health in mind.

Start your holiday festivities early and plan to enjoy several smaller meals throughout the day. Prioritize greens at each meal so you’re filling up on nutritious food first. Lucas says it’s not tryptophan in turkey that makes you sleepy, but the blood sugar spike from eating too many carbs is the real culprit.

Avoid that scenario by loading up on lean turkey, and perhaps go easy on the sweet potato casserole.

Finally, try the three free-weight exercises on the next page to help keep yourself in shape throughout the holiday season.

Visit donnylucastraining.com to learn more, or call 330.933.4708 to schedule a class.

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LOAD UP ON LEAN TURKEY, BUT PERHAPS GO EASY ON THE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE.

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MEDICINE BALL RUSSIAN TWIST

DUMBBELL SPLIT SQUAT

DUMBBELL MILITARY PRESS

Begin seated with knees bent and

Begin standing in a split stance (take a

Begin seated on a 90-degree incline

holding a medicine ball at your

large step forward with one foot) while

bench with a dumbbell resting on

chest. Keeping your body centered,

grasping dumbbells at your sides.

each thigh, keeping your shoulders

twist the ball first to your left hip

Position your back foot on a bench or

and back straight. Carefully raise the

bone, then your right. This is one

pad. For one repetition, steadily bend

dumbbells to shoulder height, palms

repetition; try doing sets of 8-12

your front knee to descend until your

facing forward. A single repetition is

reps. For added difficulty you can

back knee touches the ground, then

lifting the weights until arms are fully

lift your feet off the floor.

return to starting position. Try doing

extended overhead, pausing, and

sets of 10-15 per leg.

returning to shoulder height. You can start with sets of 10-15.

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ROAD TRIP

DOWNTOWN ROAD TRIP IT'S TIME TO BREAK OUT OF YOUR SUBURBAN RUT FOR AN ENJOYABLE EVENING IN DOWNTOWN CANTON.

ARTICLE BRIAN BAILEY WITH ALISON MATAS PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

IS IT A STRETCH TO CALL DOWNTOWN CANTON A ROAD

the Belden Village mecca and see a never-ending supply of

TRIP? At about 10 miles and only a 20-minute drive from either

national restaurant chains and retail storefronts beckoning for

Jackson Township or North Canton, you won’t end up spending a ton

our patronage. They take most of their profits out of this commu-

of time in your car. Because once you arrive in the vibrant city cen-

nity to deliver back to the corporate office.

ter, all the places you want to visit - including restaurants, the newly

But the entrepreneurs that open businesses downtown are com-

unveiled Centennial Plaza and the galleries and boutique shops in

mitted to Canton. They share their passion and invest their time

the city’s Arts District - are within walking distance.

and money to make this area unique. In the coming months we’ll be

Living in the suburbs, we can easily forget what a treasure

telling more stories from other business owners, artists, and com-

the downtown area is for our community. For many of us, it’s

munity leaders. This month, here’s what Alison Matas suggested for

a matter of “out of sight, out of mind.” We drive daily through

the perfect afternoon or evening of great eats in downtown Canton.

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Start your downtown adventure with an appetizer at Fromage du Monde, an artisan cheese shop offering flights of cheeses from around the world. Owner Nicole Dietz

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is a passionate cheesemonger. Easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable, Dietz enjoys sharing the unique stories of the creameries that make her favorites.

One of the shop’s top-selling cheeses is Fourmage, which is a hard Dutch cheese made of a blend of cow, goat, sheep and buffalo milks.

“It has a warm flavor profile of hazelnut and caramel and it absolutely belongs on every table,” Dietz said.

If you’re looking to try a full flight of cheese, Dietz says the House Favorites Flight is best. It has cow’s milk cheese, a sheep or goat’s milk cheese and a bleu cheese,

accompanied

by

house-made

compote, candied pecans, pickles, crostini, whole grain mustard and dried fruit.

Along with deli service in the shop, the catering business is booming with boards, trays and grazing tables featuring select cheeses, crackers and crostini, seasonal enhancements, house-made compotes and inviting garnishes.

Fromage du Monde is located at 340 4th St. NW. Learn more at fromagecanton.com.

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ROAD TRIP (CONTINUED)

There are plenty of delicious dinner options in downtown Canton, but Basil Asian Bistro is one of the best.

The upscale Asian fusion restaurant, housed in a brick building next door to the Canton Palace Theatre, has an expansive menu inspired by Pacific and Southeastern Asian cuisine. Owner Tony Ly has crafted a menu with 23 stir-fry options, specialty sushi, fried rice, Thai curry dishes, noodles and more.

If you feel overwhelmed by all the delicious choices, you can stick to Basil’s house favorite, the coconut spaghetti, which is Mandarin egg noodles tossed in a mild and sweet coconut sauce with shrimp, pork and vegetables.

The service at Basil is always on point. Friendly and efficient, they know the menu and are quick to make recommendations that match your tastes.

The restaurant, which opened in 2014, is located at 585 Market Ave, North. See the full menu at basilasianrestaurant.com.

After dinner drinks? Walk across the street to 410 Lounge, where the bar’s mixologists can make just about anything you’re looking for.

410 Lounge has been under new ownership since early June. Its decor now has a “nostalgic theme” focused on Hollywood entertainers from the 1940s,

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1950s and 1960s that owner Mehdi Payandeh says will

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remind patrons of “wonderful childhood memories.”

As for drinks, the most popular on the menu are margaritas, martinis and the old fashioned.

“Our chocolate and dessert martinis have a slight edge over the rest,” Payandeh said.

If you’re really feeling adventurous, opt for the Sazerac, America’s oldest-known cocktail. This close cousin to the old-fashioned is simultaneously soft and bold, smooth and brash, and so unmistakably New Orleans, the city where is was invented.

Payandeh soon hopes to be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily to offer a lunchtime menu of flatbreads, happy hour cocktails, and after-dinner dessert drinks.

410 Lounge is located at 410 Market Ave. North. See the full menu at 410lounge.com.

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+ SAFE TRAVELS

Although parking is plentiful in Downtown Canton, there is a convenience factor of being dropped at the doorstep of your destination. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft coordinate an ample supply of vetted drivers in the area. Â Since its introduction to Stark County in 2014, popularity of the service continues to grow. Statistics show more than one third of adults have called for a ride using this technology.

With a just a few taps on your smartphone, you can summon a private driver like royalty.

Even on a busy Friday night, you should expect to see your car in 15 minutes or less.

And while the cost will vary depending on your origination, expect to pay less than $20 for safe, reliable transportation to and from.

So, enjoy one last cocktail and begin planning your next night out on the town!

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GIVING BACK LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE COUNTLESS ANIMALS WITH WARM HOMES AND NEW FAMILIES AS THE SEASONS CHANGE

Finding Fall Homes For Furry Friends ARTICLE CHRIS WATSON | PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

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IT’S CERTAINLY SAD TO THINK THAT A FURRY FRIEND COULD EVER FIND THEMSELVES WITHOUT A HOME. However, it’s positively heartwarming to remember that our community is filled with kind, dedicated people who donate their time and resources to rescuing and relocating castaway companions.

These shelters and rescue organizations aren’t simply havens for neglected pets and origins for new life-

“THIS CLINIC AND THE RESULTING INCREASE IN ADOPTIONS HAVE BEEN A DREAM COME TRUE FOR FRIENDS OF STARK POUND.”

long friendships, however. They also serve an important role in society. They reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals roaming the streets, improve the overall health of our pet population with veterinary connections, and educate the public on the importance of responsible pet ownership.

These are four such local organizations that are committed to providing a safe space for outcast animals.

Friends of Stark Pound Friends of Stark Pound works with the Stark County Dog Warden Department to reduce the population of homeless dogs by funding spay/ neuter procedures and veterinary care. They also educate the public on the importance of adoption and responsible pet ownership. Dog Warden volunteer Margie Serri and facility employee Mike Evans unofficially started the organization by transporting dogs and puppies from Stark County to states with a higher rescue dog demand. Volunteers flocked to the cause, adoption numbers increased, and in 2008 Friends of Stark Pound became a tax-exempt charity. In 2013 the organization was able to fund an in-shelter veterinary clinic, ensuring that all dogs were vaccinated, heartworm tested and spayed/neutered before joining their new families. Recently their March “Mutt Madness” fundraiser raised over $20,000 to help stock the clinic. Their efforts have transformed the “high-kill” Stark County Dog Pound of the past into a statistical no-kill shelter.

Their board members say, “this clinic and the resulting increase in adoptions have been a dream come true for Friends of Stark Pound.”

Those interested in getting involved can email friendsofstarkpound@gmail.com.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Stark County Humane Society The Stark County Humane Society is on a mission to protect unwanted animals from cruelty and neglect. These animals are provided with attention and shelter while they look forward to a permanent and caring home. Every animal that is taken in is given a booster vaccine, heartworm or Felv/Fiv test, microchip, dewormer, and a one-year rabies vaccine before being offered for adoption.

They work in conjunction with the Dog Warden and cover all of Stark County, where they’ve maintained a presence for over a century. In 2020 alone, the Humane Society has taken in almost 2,400 animals and successfully adopted out 1,841. Learn more about the organization or how to become a volunteer by visiting starkhumane.org

Second Chance for Animals Second Chance for Animals is devoted to rescuing homeless, neglected and abandoned animals. They provide veterinary care, spay/neuter animals, and find them responsible and loving homes.

In the rare case that an animal cannot be adopted it will never be euthanized, but instead stay in foster care indefinitely. The organization has been performing this service since it was established in 1991. They primarily help local pets, but also have rescued many from surrounding states. Second Chance for Animals is currently composed of twelve volunteers working around their own full-time jobs. They rely on volunteer foster homes for their animals, so anyone wanting to volunteer or fill out a pre-adoption questionnaire can contact them at secondchance4animalsohio@gmail.com.

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Save a Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue

Animal shelters serve as a temporary refuge for cats, dogs and other animals in between homes. They house, care

The mission of Save a Mom (SAM) is to provide a safe place for pounds and

for, and adopt out pets who have been

shelters to send pregnant dogs, newly whelped litters, and orphaned pups.

lost or cast out. Animal rescue organi-

Founder Denise Jones started SAM in 2005 after being called about an abused

zations save and adopt out abandoned

and pregnant dog. “It opened my eyes to the fate of stray or owner surren-

or abused animals, but often depend

dered pregnant dogs,” she says. The no-kill organization tries to always help

on foster homes to house their wards.

local pounds and shelters, but if space and funds permit they will also pull from

Both typically rely on the efforts of vol-

out of state. They do not discriminate by breed, but help those most in need.

unteers and support of donors to remain

SAM takes in over 50 dogs annually, resulting in about 300 puppies and about

in operation. Here we have examples of

275 adoptions each year. They also enjoy attending school events to teach the

both from around the Canton area.

younger generation the importance of proper pet care and the benefits of pet ownership. They operate with a group of about 20 volunteers that help out behind the scenes. Their regular fundraising dinner had to be cancelled this year, so they are more dependent than ever on donations and adoption fees.

Those open to adoption can visit saveamomrescue.com, and potential volunteers can reach out to saveamomrescue@aol.com.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

weddin g soup papa g y ros st yle ITALIAN SOUP WITH MEDITERRANEAN FLARE! ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TERRY FRAVEL

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wedd i n g soup PAPA GYROS PRESIDENT, LAMBROS PAXOS SHARES THEIR FAMILY RECIPE FOR HEARTY WEDDING SOUP WITH A LITTLE INFLUENCE FROM MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE. This tasty soup has a rich, flavorful broth loaded with tasty proteins and greens. Papa Gyros style utilizes rice for the starch, but feel free to substitute for your favorite pasta!

i n g re d ient s + 4 cups chicken broth + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped spinach + 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice + 1 cup pre-cooked homemade or frozen mini meatballs + 8 oz. fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast + 1/2 cup extra long-grain rice or substitute your favorite pasta + salt and pepper to taste

d i rec t ion s 1. In a large pot, bring your chicken broth to a rolling boil.

2. Add spinach, meatballs and rice. Turn heat down to a medium simmer.

3. While your soup is getting married, cut chicken breast into cubes, pat dry with a paper towel and set aside. Next, heat up a medium frying pan and add the extra virgin olive oil to a very low smoke. Add chicken breast. Lightly season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Once your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚ remove from the frying pan and add into the soup pot.

5. The rice will need approximately 25 minutes from the point you added it into the soup to finish cooking. If you substituted pasta, the cooking time varies, but 6-10 minutes is the normal cooking time for the pasta to be al dente. If substituting pasta, you’ll want a total cook time of at least 25 minutes to ensure all ingredients are cooked thoroughly.

6. Lastly, turn off the heat and add your fresh squeezed lemon juice. If you add this during the cooking process, it will cook the flavor out, so we suggest adding at the very end with no heat to retain optimum flavor.

7. Enjoy!

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healthcare and take control of their well-being. Their Care Coordination Program coupled with the service their team delivers meets the needs of members every day.

As a local company, it is that singular commitment to customer service that distinguishes PrimeTime Health Plan.

Members, and even prospective members, may call their local offices to speak with a Medicare specialist. Medicare can be challenging and representatives are available to guide individuals towards the decision that is best for them.

“At PrimeTime, we want our members to have the quality of care and service they need and deserve. We want them to feel like family,” said Jodi Edmunds, Director of Clinical Quality, Disease and Case Management.

If you have a question, you can call PrimeTime Health Plan and a person, who understands you and the culture of the community, will help with your needs. It is one of the reasons why it is easier to navigate the healthcare system because their employees are part of the community we all live in.

“We are always willing to have a conversation over the phone. We always want our members to know that customer service is our number one goal,” said Jean Walter, PrimeTime Coverage Determination Coordinator.

PrimeTime Health Plan is proud to serve its members, and they welcome the opportunity to help anyone with their Medicare needs.

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“AT PRIMETIME, WE WANT OUR MEMBERS TO HAVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND SERVICE THEY NEED AND DESERVE. WE WANT THEM TO FEEL LIKE FAMILY.”

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RENOVATE & REFINE

AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER OFFERS TIPS FOR GETTING A WARM FALL LOOK

FALL USHERS IN WHAT INTERIOR

This fall refresh doesn’t have to be expen-

DESIGNER JOSETTE KARK CALLS THE

sive. Retain core pieces like furniture, lamps,

“COZY SEASON.” It’s a time of bundling under

and window treatments, but swap out a few

blankets on the couch, sipping coffee after an

accents and accessories with well-placed,

evening around the fire, and enjoying the bursts

seasonal-appropriate substitutions. “If you

of color coming from neighborhood trees.

have a centerpiece on your cocktail table

It’s the perfect time to change up the look

that you love, keep it,” said Josette. “But

of your home, especially a room you and your

incorporate a few seasonal elements into it.

family spend a lot of time in. After all, autumn

Small pumpkins and gourds, perhaps some

is the time to surround yourself with comfort.

fall stems and greenery.”

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Coz y Up t his Season

Josette Kark studied at the New York School of Interior Design and has overseen residential and commercial projects from California to Florida.

Changing out throws and pillows goes a long way, too. Just be mindful of fabric choices. “Color is important, but texture

1.

is too,” said Josette. For these items she suggests chenille, velvet, mohair, rugged

get the look

linen, and even faux fur to add fall character to a relaxing space.

To create an inviting bridge between the outdoors and your home, update your

2.

4.

front door area with potted mums, coleus, kale, ivy and sweet potato vine dotted with pumpkins to act as a natural transition between the spaces.

Here are some of Josette’s favorite things to add a sumptuous fall feel to your space.

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FABULOUS FAUX FURS. Richly hued faux furs can add a dash of texture and glamour to a space.

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CANDLES. Josette loves Voluspa® candles for their maximum scent and beautifully designed glassware. Choose colors and scents to match the season.

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PILLOWS. Simple and sophisticated is the way to go. Favorite brands include Cloud 9 and D.V. Kap. 4:

FLOOR JARS. Add greens to decorative jars to soften up a corner, or fill one with sprayed-gold stems or colorful leaves for visual interest. Pottery is good in these spaces, too.

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TABLETOP ACCENTS. Accent a coffee table, end table or bookcase with decorative bowls or seasonal flowers. Silk versions work, too, and last longer.

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