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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Jennifer Conforti | jennifer.conforti@lifestylepubs.com PUBLISHER ASSISTANT

Byron Pugh | byron.pugh@lifestylepubs.com

Coming home is one of the most beautiful things.

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Evan Deuvall LAYOUT DESIGNER

Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

I GREW UP IN A SWEET LITTLE ENGLISH TUDOR ABOUT 35 MILES NORTHWEST

Jackie Boeheim, Annie Singh-Quern, Susan Walworth, Chef Pauli Reep

OF CHICAGO, IL. (pictured above, isn't it cute?) It had 3 bedrooms and only 1 1/2 baths

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

and for a family of five, that could be challenging . . . but we never thought anything of

Chelle Parent

it. Ours was the home in the neighborhood where everyone gathered. My mother and father spent countless hours tending to their beautiful gardens in spring and summer. During the holidays, my mother could have been entered into an interior design/holiday decor contest and she would have won every year. She had a designer's eye and wow, did it show. Our little home was beautiful and safe. It was clean and warm. As a child, I loved to be home. I was lucky enough to have been able to travel some in my youth. In fact, my first plane ride was a trip to Denmark, Norway and Sweden when I was 8 years old. My mother was an exchange student to Denmark in 1954 and we went to visit her exchange family. We spent 7 weeks traveling through Scandinavia, created some wonderful memories

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and made life-long friends. But even as a young child, I knew the value of home and I

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

missed it terribly. Coming home to my back door, my bed, my kitchen, my basement,

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my stuffed animals was one of the best feelings I have ever known. I loved to be home. I never realized how blessed I was to have a home where people wanted to be; where

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I wanted to be. Today, I do my best to make all who come to visit feel welcomed and warm, safe and happy. The clean part? Well, I could use some help with that, but I have put away my everything-must-be-perfect expectations and decided that a happy home doesn't always mean it has to be spotless. I still love to be home. I hope you enjoy The Home issue this month. I hope you feel warmth, love and laughter as you read our stories. I hope you love to be home. Enjoy!

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ON THE COVER “Welcome to our Home”

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 14 Love, Snuggle, Play Your 4-legged family member deserves a safe, happy, and loving pet resort and we found the perfect spots.

16 Go And Give In Guatemala How we can bring light, happiness and support to those in Guatemala.

30 Aging Well Staying active and engaged are key.

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32 Down Memory Lane Diggers Antiques and Uniques

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Locally Owned

Travel Destination

22 Tech Savvy 26 Food & Wine 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Inspired By 36 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Reel People Care Gala at Pinewood Atlanta Studios On January 11, 2020, the rain could not hold back the crowds who showed their style and generous hearts at Pinewood Atlanta. The RPCG's vision, to establish a platform for local charities to convene, cluster and collaborate while illuminating the needs in our community, was shared and fulfilled. 18 local charities benefitted from the night's festivities, food and fundraising . . . fabulous!

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GOOD TIMES 1.

ACTION Wrestling For Toys for Tots - Dec 6th ACTION Wrestling held it's annual benefit for Southside Toys for Tots on Dec 6th. ACTION holds monthly events to benefit local non-profit and school groups and is based in Tyrone.

1. Don’t try this at home - Papa Hales goes to town on Tony Deppen’s chest | 2. ACTION Champion AC Mack goes to deck Cain Justice | 3. AC Mack leaves the ACTION Arena dejected, but still champion | 4. “The Real Mean Girl” Dani Jordyn blasts Savannah Evans with a boot | 5. Matt Sells ACTION Wrestling hero | 6. Benjamin Carter flips and slams Jaden Newman

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GOOD CLEAN FUN On Tuesday, March 24th, Business Women of Fayette & Coweta and the American Business Women's Association (Iris and McIntosh chapters) join together to present Good Clean Fun. It will be an evening of fun and fundraising benefiting 1st United Methodist Church of Griffin's, Tide Ministry (Laundry for Homeless) and Real Life Center (Help and Food Pantry for Struggling Families). Attendees are encouraged to bring laundry pods and/or to make financial contributions. Dina Dennis, Travel Consultant will be speaking about "How to Maximize Your Profit by Having Fun". The event will be hosted by Wanda Cronic Howell at Cronic

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the Tyrone, Recreation Department, so there will be

Powell, Vickie Butler, Diane Morris (speaker),

no green beer, but it's from 9am to 1pm, soooo.....

Jennifer Conforti, Scott McIver, Mayor of City of

Come out on Saturday, March 14th. The park is

Fayetteville, Ed Johnson. Seated; Venis Sims and

located at 947 Senoia Road, Tyrone.

Tish Williams. For information about becoming a member of Rotary Club of Fayetteville, contact Mayor Ed Johnson at 770-856-3271.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Armand, Patti and Kevan Kadkhodaian

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Go And Give In Guatemala

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HOW WE CAN BRING LIGHT, HAPPINESS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN GUATEMALA.

Mission team in Antigua

THE POVERTY RATE IN GUATEMALA IS VERY

trip, with three of those days reserved for building. To

HIGH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR RESIDENTS

date, the church has built 70 homes and one church.

TO LIVE A STRESS FREE DAY TO DAY LIFE.

Each home is 10 ft x 20 ft with a tin roof and a dirt

Although Guatemala has magnificent churches,

floor, meant for a single family. The build sites for these

incredible structures and an intense history; parts of

homes can be uneven with very little room to maneu-

the country, such as San Rafael, remain in need.

ver. Potentially tough weather conditions can make

The Peachtree City Christian Church mission team

construction trying, but according to Kadkhodaian,

has been serving San Rafael, Guatemala since 2011.

not discouraging. “It is worth all of that to see a family

Through the act of building single-family homes, the

be given a home of their own. The work we do is truly

mission team is offering solid shelter to those in need.

making a difference and I feel strongly that God calls

Most families in this area live in makeshift homes on

us to go and make a difference.”

unstable ground with tarps as roofs.

”Thank you, God, for this mansion.”

Patti Kadkhodaian, member of Peachtree City

A resident in San Rafael sang these words after see-

Christian Church, will be heading to Guatemala this

ing the home that was constructed. Their family is now

June. Patti has four sons and has always had at least

able to live in a solid structure that will protect them

one of them accompanying her on each trip, creating

from outside influences such as weather and animals.

a unique bonding experience.

These five-day trips are an experience for the church

“I think everyone should be part of giving back

team, but a life changing event for the locals.

to areas of the world who don’t have the wonderful

In fact, in the summer of 2012, the teams built

life that we have here in the US,” Kadkhodaian said.

three houses for local families. Not too long after,

She will travel with a missionary team on a five-day

a baby boy was born into one of those houses. CONTINUED >

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TR AVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)

What a joyous occasion for this family, one that was celebrated in a safe and cozy home. In addition to building homes, spending quality time with the locals and encouraging them to place their faith in God, is valuable. The team has built one church building, a place for adults and kids to worship, pray and find solitude. And in past years, a group of adults have led a Vacation Bible School for children of single mothers, giving them a similar experience that we have here at home. The five days are filled with travel, hard work and some exploring. The first day of their trip, the missionaries will arrive in Guatemala City and gather their work supplies. Vans will then transport them to San Rafael, which is a 3-hour trip. Preparation and awareness are critical when

I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BE PART OF GIVING BACK TO AREAS OF THE WORLD WHO DON’T HAVE THE WONDERFUL LIFE THAT WE HAVE HERE IN THE US.”

traveling to any third world country. The church will help all of those involved know the risks and how to prevent and handle potential situations. Lodging for the missions team has varied from trip to trip. In past years, private residents and restaurants have opened their buildings for accommodations. Last year, they were blessed to stay in a new hotel that was under construction. The final day is spent exploring Antigua, one of Guatemala’s most popular and culturally rich sites. Baroque Spanish architecture decorates the city; it’s truly unlike anything we’ve seen at home. One of the most iconic landmarks is The Arco de Santa Catalina (The Arch of Santa Catalina). The bright yellow arch was constructed in the 1690s as a passage for nuns to travel from the convent to a school. As well as historic landmarks like the Arco de Santa Catalina, visitors can relish in the restaurant scene. From fine dining to street food, this experience is surely a treat after a week of hard but meaningful work. The San Rafael locals look forward to having the mission team from Peachtree City Christian Church each year, “they know the progress that will be made and the lives that will be changed,” Kadkhodaian states. “It’s truly transformational for the people in Guatemala and for us as well.” Mission trips expose you to new cultures, thus, broadening your perspective of the world. Life long memories, lessons and friendships are made on these bountiful trips. Kadkhodaian and her fellow mission team are filled with joy. “I am proud of the transformation that takes place for the people, the communities, our church and especially within each one of us.” The best piece of advice Patti Kadkhodaian has received is this, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Luke 12:48

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an important part of movie night. On warmer days, Jacob loads the kids on the golf cart to pick up ice cream treats. Other Sundays, the family makes sundaes at home. A “universal” favorite is mint chocolate chip with hot fudge - yum! Children and parents don pajamas and make their way down to grab favorite spots on the Lovesac Sactional, an adjustable, sectional couch, large enough for 7! “It’s funny ‘cause everyone usually fights for their favorite spots at the beginning. By the end of the movie, everyone’s moved around to either cuddle or spread out in other directions,” Jackie said. After the movie is over, everyone helps to put things back in order - rearranging the Sactional back to its original position, folding blankets, and switching off the theater room lights. Then, off to bed! 22

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THE BIG SCREEN

THE TREAT CENTER

THE LOVESAC SACTIONAL

Characters seem to

Jackie makes fresh pop-

The Lovesac Sactional fits this

come to life on the 10’ by

corn and fills the jelly bean

family of seven perfectly. Sactionals

6’ Sony screen. The fam-

jar for a fun family time.

are rearrangeable, moveable, and

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Sometimes,

prepare

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movies

weaving

a special treat. During Star

ber of seats and sides, one can

themes around them.

Wars movies, the family feasts

create a theater-style seating or

For the Avengers films,

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even make a bed!

parents

cookies, and Yoda soda.

and

children

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hosting tip 1

hosting tip 2

Make a guest list including old friends and new neighbors. Mix it up for a diverse group of people and expand your social circle.

Finger foods are your best bet! This encourages mingling with out the fuss. You may want to label all of your food as well.

PINK VODKA LEMONADE INGREDIENTS + 2 cups ice + 1/3 cup fresh lime juice

+ 1/4 cup coconut rum (optional)

+ 1/3 cup cranberry juice + 1 quart lemonade

DIRECTIONS 01 Combine all of the ingredients in a large pitcher filled with ice. Serve immediately.

CONTINUED >

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CHEESE PUFFS (GOUGÈRES)

FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED)

Party favors are a nice touch! Include pre-printed cards/ tags with your name and new address. Tie the tags to bags of candy or nuts for a tasty, take-home treat.

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02 In a medium sauce pan, bring the water, butter, salt and ground black pepper to a boil. Add the flour and stir until it forms a dough. Cook another 2 minutes to dry out the dough. 03 Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time and beat until well combined. 04 Add the mozzarella cheese and parsley, mix well. Using a small scoop, drop dough about the size of a golf ball onto the prepared parchment paper. Set them 2” apart. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top. 05 Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F then turn oven down to 375°F and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. 06 Note: Can be frozen and reheated. You can use any type of grated cheese or herb for this recipe.

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Robert and Catherine Harris watch John Williams shoot pool

STAYING ACTIVE AND ENGAGED ARE KEY

NEATLY DRESSED, PURSE BY HER SIDE,

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FRANCES MCKEE SITS ON A COMFORTABLE

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T O BE A ROU N D

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than a year ago. Catherine,

alone. Now, help is only a button push away in the assisted living wing. “I feel safe here,” she explains. “It’s better to be around people. I think you live longer if you stay active.” Heartis Executive Director, Logan Johnston, agrees. “We’re designed to be around other people,” she said. She adds that the stereotype of granny sitting at home in her rocking chair has vanished with the growing well-

T H I N K YOU LI V E LONGER I F YOU S TAY AC T I V E .”

Harrises, who have a daughAtlanta, moved to Heartis less who worked until she was 81, doesn’t like getting up early to go to breakfast in the dining room, but otherwise they’re happy with their decision. “We love it here,” Catherine said. “We’re not looking back, only forward.”

ness movement among senior

No matter where seniors

adults who want to improve

decide to age, Johnston said

their

it’s important for families to

lives

through

activity.

Staying engaged and active can

have the conversation and

be a challenge for seniors whose adult children live far

research the many underutilized benefits available

away and struggle to balance the needs of their imme-

by contacting organizations such as the Three

diate family with those of their aging parents. Often, the

Rivers Area Agency on Aging.

parent/child roles reverse. Johnston said when parents

“Put them in the situation to make the conscious

are in a senior community, however, children can remain

decision themselves,” Jackson said, adding that

a son or daughter instead of a caregiver.

there are many available services and even volunteer

Heartis Community Relations Director, Pat

opportunities to keep seniors active and get them out

Jackson, adds that seniors get to make more of

of the house. “Loneliness and depression are real,”

their own decisions at a senior community. “They

she said. “If you’re looking at four walls and the televi-

get to be an adult with us,” she said.

sion all day, it can creep in on you.”

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE ANNIE SINGH-QUERN PHOTOGRAPHY CHELLE PARENT

DOWN MEMORY LANE DIGGERS ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES

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“DIGGERS DIG THE OBSCURE, THE UNUSUAL, THE BEAUTIFUL. They are not afraid of history.” - Natali Pope, co-owner of Diggers Antiques and Uniques The soulful lyrics of Pink Floyd flow through the air as I open the door. He laments, “… how I wish you were here ...“ as if calling to take me down memory lane. Behind the register, Digger’s co-owner, Terri Garner, greets me with soft blue eyes. Her long blonde strands are memorable, her hands, unmistakable. Native American Navajo jewelry of silver and turquoise encircle each of her fingers and her wrists. Her fingernails are painted in clear polish with tips to match the stones on her hands. It’s jewelry, it’s art, but more so, it’s Terri. “It’s my signature,” Terri admits, proudly. Terri lives in the heart of Fayetteville where her grandparents built their home almost 100 years ago, just a few miles away from Diggers. They were dairy farmers who raised cows and planted corn. Back then, life was simple, but rich, saturated with family ties and strong friendships. “If your neighbors were sick, you’d all be there helping them. It’s what people did. You were there for one another. Good times and bad times,” Terri explained. Ms. Lois, Terri’s mother, would heat up the iron to just the right temperature, on the only pot belly stove in the house. Then she would press the white dresses she made for her four daughters nice and flat. A pot belly stove now stands in the corner, at Diggers. Terri reminisces, “Antiques were everywhere in our home. We just didn’t know it.” Her present home is graced with Victorian furniture, including a circular bed and ornate lamps, which she finds beautiful, elegant, and “peaceful.”

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“We’re not going to live forever, but lamps can stay around forever.” Terri remarked.

feel like twice the lady. I ask Natali if the hat is sitting right. She motions me to tilt it, just a tad, further back on my head.

Diggers Antiques and Uniques was born four years ago, basi-

This lover of history and beauty offers me a tour. We begin

cally out of survival. Terri Garner and Natali Pole had individual

at the front examining a woolen forage hat of a soldier from

spaces, with another 46 vendors, in an antique shop. One day,

the Civil War.

the owner dropped the news that he was shutting down the business and gave all renters 26 days to leave the premise. “We panicked,” says Natali, her eyes widening from behind her round glasses. “Terri and I came together, and said, ‘Yeah, let’s start a business on our own.’” One month later, all 48 antique enthusiasts moved into this

“We have a flag or two from back then too,” Terri chimed in. As a digger visiting Diggers, you’re free to wander though the aisles without any hassle from the owners. “We leave people alone when they come in here. They can take as much time as they want. If they have questions, we’ll try to answer them,” said Terri.

one-story, nondescript building with a big, unpaved parking

Interesting inventory pulls customers in from all walks of

lot, on the busiest street in Fayetteville. In the store window,

life. Folks from Pinewood and The Walking Dead seek out

there are no mannequins with porcelain skin and new clothes

layering pieces for their movie sets. Maybe a magazine,

to lure you into the store. Yet you’re “called” to enter. You’re

an old lamp, anything that could tell a story. My eyes scan

called to walk down memory lane.

countless items that were once functional and meaningful in

I wonder aloud about the name - “Diggers.” Natali and

people’s homes. A pair of plush velvet armchairs, a collec-

Terri quickly make it clear to me - the important difference

tion of vintage cars and a small bundle of letters addressed

between a “digger” and a “picker.”

in faded ink. Natali points to a yellowed cotton shirt, with a

Natali explained, “We’re diggers! We don’t pick. We dig through piles of stuff, just to find that one special thing!” “Diggers dig the obscure, the unusual, the beautiful. They are not afraid of history.” Natali added softly. Natali stands on the other side of the counter. In front of

scalloped collar, small enough to fit an infant. I compare the once-starched outfit to the “onesies” babies now wear, and Natali and I chuckle. An hour later, covering 16,000 sq. ft. of inventory, we’re finally back at the register. I feel as though we had weaved a shortcut through history.

her, a shallow tray holds heaps of brooches, rings, and neck-

Vendors at Diggers come from all backgrounds. When

laces. She rubs the underside of a brooch, a careful finger

the old store went out of business, all 48 dealers traveled

gliding effortlessly under the pin.

together to set up shop at this new location. Selling antiques

I watch, mesmerized. “Do you ever get tired of cleaning and polishing?” She laughs. “I could do this all day. Each piece is unique. Each piece has a story.”

at Diggers is usually a side hustle for most sellers. Husband and wife team, Marty and Laura, share a space and show dogs for a living. A retired Air Force pilot, Marty enjoys collecting military uniforms and other war-related objects to sell.

I’m now curious. “What’s your story?”, I ask.

Steve, a retiree, stocks curio cabinets, brass bird cages, and

A true East Coaster, Natali was born in Boston and raised

gilded frames, on the other side of the store.

in Cape Cod. Her grand father studied at Harvard and her

“A lot of memories of people wanting to pass their things

dad was a Naval Architect in WW2. After completing a double

on. Sometimes their families don’t want those things or have

major in history and technical theater, young Natali moved to

space, so they bring them here to sell. When they are here they

California to seek a career in the film industry. Many years later,

find a new home, but not for long,” explained Natali.

she and her husband decided to move to the South. “I always wanted to live in the South. We packed our things and left.” A set decorator for over 30 years, Natali continues to design sets for movies and TV, and manages Diggers, with her partner, Terri.

Diggers Antiques and Uniques isn’t looking for a new home anytime soon. Though the inventory keeps growing to satisfy its customers’ appetites, the plan is to stay put. “We’ll keep expanding, though just in the parking lot,” Terri and Natalie joked. A century ago the busiest street in Fayetteville was once

Natali’s designated area at the store is a lady’s paradise.

a dirt road lined with thick trees and no buildings. Someone

Fancy furs, bedazzled shoes and vintage bags with rhine-

had a vision and changed the course of history. Over time,

stones and beads are her sweet obsession. Old perfume bot-

so will others. And we’ll be left with the choice to bury the

tles, some with ornate curves and fancy tops sit on shelves in

past or celebrate it.

turn-of-the-century glass cabinets. I try on a feathered hat and

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