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Hello again HOME. One word that evokes so many thoughts and emotions. Home is where we retire

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to relax at the end of a long day, gather to celebrate special occasions, and nurture our

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families. Daniel and I (pictured above) established our home when we married on March

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8, 1997. As we celebrate our 23rd anniversary, it’s fun to think back over the years and remember all the special memories we’ve made with family and friends in our home!

As spring arrives, it brings amazing changes. Spring is a time of refreshment and renewal, and it’s only natural to want to bring these elements into our homes. We hope this special Homes issue will inspire you to do just that.

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Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michelle W. Parnell

There’s no better way to refresh your home than to give it a good spring cleaning!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Merry Maids Augusta owner Kim Brown gives us tips on a few simple things to

Randy Pace, Mary Scheirer

freshen up and brighten up our homes.

Itching for a home renovation project but you’re not sure exactly what would make the largest impact in your home? Four home improvement industry experts help us focus in on areas of the home where small changes will make a big difference.

Speaking of changes, our editor explores 2020 trends for home decor as she gives an inside peek at her journey as a first-time homeowner.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

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Garden City Flour offers us a wonderful guest-worthy recipe to share with those

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you welcome into your home.

We’re also getting to know Amy Breitmann, the new Executive Director of Golden Harvest Food Bank, a ministry that provides food to those in the CSRA who need assistance.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 12 A Spring Kind of Clean Key Secrets for a Sparkling Home

16 A Fresh Lift How to Give Your Home an Upgrade Without the Overhaul

22 Our Friend Amy Meet the New Executive Director of the Golden Harvest Food Bank

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26 Simple as Pie Garden City Flour Shares a Pie Worthy of a Gathering All Its Own

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Renovate & Refine

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DIY ARTICLE MICHELLE W. PARNELL | PHOTOGRAPHY MARY SCHEIRER

A SPRING KIND OF CLEAN KEY SECRETS FOR A SPARKLING HOME

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KIM BROWN, OWNER OF MERRY MAIDS AUGUSTA, SHARES PRO TIPS TO HELP YOU MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOME.

TIP #1 FRESHEN UP THE KITCHEN A fresh, clean kitchen impacts the entire home.

To freshen up the sink, Kim says, “Run hot water while pouring in equal parts of baking soda and white vinegar through the disposal. Follow with a few drops of blue Dawn dishwashing soap to cut away any grease buildup.

Sharpen the disposal blades by running cooler water and ice through it. For a fresh smell, grind a few slices of lemon, lime or orange, removing any seeds first.”

TIP #2 SPRUCE UP THE LIVING ROOM The living room also deserves special attention. Kim says, “Start by pulling furniture away from the walls, vacuuming and dusting behind it. Make sure you dust air vents as well. Then, pull all of the furniture cushions off to vacuum underneath and in crevices. It’s always good to rotate and fluff cushions too.”

To banish dust from your furniture, Kim suggests using a good microfiber cloth that is slightly damp instead of furniture polish, which can leave a build-up on furniture that actually attracts dust.

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TIP #3 BRIGHTEN UP WINDOWS Brighten up your whole home by intentionally focusing on the windows. “Homeowners often forget about the inside of the window,” says Kim. “They dust the blinds or the shutters, but when the blinds are pulled up, the windows often have dust or a film on them.”

Kim suggests cleaning the inside of the windows on a cloudy day to reduce streaks. “A good glass cleaner with a microfiber cloth works really well. If you still have streaks, try using a little bit of rubbing alcohol.”

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RENOVATE & REFINE

A Fresh Lift

HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME AN UPGRADE WITHOUT THE OVERHAUL

ARTICLE MICHELLE W. PARNELL PHOTOGRAPHY RANDY PACE

SPRING IS NATURALLY A TIME TO FRESHEN UP AND RENEW YOUR HOME. While some homeowners are content to clean, many of us are looking for a way to make noticeable changes. That could mean it’s time for a full renovation, but for anyone seeking something a little less invasive, we might have the trick for you. Four home industry experts will draw our attention to areas that, with simple changes, can transform your entire space in a matter

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of days and weeks rather than months.

Steven Tucker, owner of Painting and Such, has 31 years of experience in painting and home renovation, and he says adding some color and changing things up a bit can make a big impact in your home.

“If everything is the same color, there really isn’t anything to perk you up,” says Steven. “Adding an accent wall in the living room changes the whole atmosphere. You don’t have to paint the whole room. You just change one wall, and it transforms everything.” According to Steven, adding color to a living room wall, the cabinets in the kitchen, or to bathrooms “adds life and joy to the home.”

Another simple modification with a big impact is to transform your ceilings. Steven explains, “If you have popcorn ceilings, it’s great to scrape them and put a smooth or knockdown finish on them. If it’s a high ceiling, smooth might work better, but knockdown is what I prefer on the 8 foot ceilings.” This seemingly small change, especially going with a smooth ceiling, takes out thousands of tiny shadows on your ceilings. Once you remove them, light is able to wash through your space.

Combine these two simple suggestions, and your rooms will be rejuvenated with a pop of color and character!

Contact Painting and Such by calling 706-830-1328.

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+Ga rag e Exp erts Have you considered that your garage may be the first impression visitors get of your home? Sam Hicks, owner of Garage Experts, says, “Nowadays, the way houses are built, visitors come through the garage. So, for most people, that’s the first thing they see.”

With that in mind, a garage update may be in order. “We install epoxy flooring and custom storage, solutions that transform a garage into a usable space instead of it being just a place where you park your car and store stuff,” explains Sam. The easy-to-clean epoxy floors come in 140 standard colors, or a custom color combination can be made specifically for the client. Sports fans can even coordinate their favorite team’s colors and logo into the floor!

When it comes to organizing items, assess what you have in the garage now to determine the best storage solutions.

Storage options include overhead racks that can be mounted to the ceiling, wire shelving on the walls to hang large items like bicycles, and cabinets to provide completely enclosed storage, keeping stored items out of sight.

“We also have a slat-wall system that looks really nice and has a ton of different hooks, baskets, and attachments to go on it,” says Sam. The system is perfect for organizing everything from golf clubs and yard tools to kids’ toys. The goal is to get things off the floor and allow it to be usable space.

In the end, a garage upgrade adds value to the home because the garage becomes more of an entrance and an outdoor living space for entertaining.

Total time for a garage renovation is 2-6 weeks depending on schedule availability, but once work begins, it is completed within 3-4 days. Garage Experts offers free estimates and a lifetime warranty on their work. Call 706-786-3830.

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“The kitchen is the hub of the home, where everyone seems to congregate,” says Deanne Looper, of Looper Cabinet Company. “Updating the kitchen will definitely help with the atmosphere of the home, make an old home feel new again, and will help with the resale of a home.”

You can start by adding an island to the kitchen. “Big islands are a hot thing right now,” says Deanne. “People want an open floor concept with a large island for people to sit at. I’m seeing white kitchens with a beautiful aqua colored or sea glass island that gives a little pop a color. In ten years when you’re tired of that color, it’s just an island, so you can repaint it a different color if you want.”

If you’re interested in completely replacing your kitchen cabinets, which can take 8-10 weeks, Deanne suggests hiring a local licensed contractor to oversee the work. Consider asking Deanne about going with 3D Laminate/Rigid Thermofoil (RTF) door and drawer fronts if you’d like cabinets that are low maintenance with easy access to items. She says, “they are really easy to maintain, and you don’t have to worry about them chipping like painted cabinets.”

Another option is to keep existing cabinets but make them easier to use by converting bottom cabinets to pull out drawers. Looper cabinets are custom style, frameless cabinets, which make them easy to update. Deanne says, “If you have a pair of doors on the bottom that become hard to reach, they can clip off the doors, build custom drawer boxes and roll them into the cabinets – which is a really nice thing about using a local, custom cabinet maker.” Updating existing cabinets can usually be done in 2-3 weeks.

Choosing any of these kitchen renovation options will bring new life to your home.

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To add value and non-traditional living space to your home, consider installing an outdoor living space. Will Dalzell, owner of Dalzell Design Landscaping, says, “I guess you can say that we bring the indoors out by providing entertaining space outdoors where people can create memories with their families and friends.”

“This can be done through creating a small patio area with a pergola or a prayer garden,” says Will. “It can also be a bigger project like a garage addition with an outdoor living space attached to it, an outdoor fireplace or kitchen, or a pool house.”

“Right now,” adds Will, “we’re doing a lot of quaint fire pit areas surrounded by stone or pavers. They are simple and give you a lot of bang for your buck.”

In the South, outdoor living spaces can be used year-round. Will says, “With the fully enclosed outdoor living spaces, people can use them no matter what the weather, especially if they are equipped with fans, misters, or mosquito control.“ And Will ensures that your outdoor living space is sustainable. “It has to be outside in the elements,” he explains, “so it has to be built well enough so that in a couple of years, it looks as good as it did the day we put it in.”

Will can also design a master plan for your yard and bring it to life at your pace. A small project can take just a couple of weeks to complete, while bigger projects can take 6 months or more. Regardless of time, Dalzell Design Landscaping can walk you through each step, helping you give your home the lift that it needs!

Contact Dalzell Design Landscaping at 803-335-5028.

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE MICHELLE W. PARNELL PHOTOGRAPHY MARY SCHEIRER

OUR FRIEND AMY MEET THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK

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AMY BREITMANN HAS LIVED IN THE AUGUSTA AREA FOR 23 YEARS AND BEGAN SERVING AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK IN DECEMBER 2019. Amy is well known in the community as co-founder of the Lydia Project, a non-profit that serves women who are facing cancer.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK? I have been in the non-profit sector for about 20 years. I’ve always been committed to championing those who are under-served. I came to Golden Harvest with all that experience and a desire to be part of this organization. There is also a faith factor that is so important in this kind of work. It’s really a calling to lead an organization that is serving the hungry and that is Christian-based. This is a spiritual calling, and I’m carrying that torch forward. The combination of my deep faith and my business acumen in the non-profit world has brought me here.

HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR ROLE AS THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR? Initially coming in, I’m taking some time to really honor the legacy that has been built here. I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time with former Executive Directors Mike Firmin and Travis McNeal, and I really just want to honor the things they’ve done.

They’ve been so innovative in creating the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen and so many partnerships. For now, I’m really getting to know the national network of food banks and our partners.

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WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR GOLDEN HARVEST? I think that moving forward, having such a long history in

WHAT INITIATIVES ARE YOU LOOKING TO EXPAND AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR?

Augusta with non-profits like Goodwill and the Lydia project,

A couple of things are on the horizon for us. We have our Healthy

what I can bring to the mission is creation of partnerships with

Plate Initiative, and we continue to work on having a harvest year-

other non-profits.

round at our Master’s Table Urban Farm. This harvest can impact

Golden Harvest is charged with feeding the hungry, and Goodwill is charged with employing people. So how can we

what we are serving there by providing high-yield, nutrient-heavy food like sweet potatoes, okra, and carrots.

work together in our separate missions, linking arms and mov-

Through this, we introduce guests to new foods and offer them

ing forward to say, “Where do we need to feed people you’re

fresh, nutritious food as opposed to things that are canned. Then,

serving, and how can we employ people that are our guests

increasing access to those nutritious foods in rural areas through

at the Master’s Table?” I think I bring the vision of integrating

our Mobile Food Distribution will help make new connections and

missions within the community.

reach people that are maybe unreached by our programs.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF GOLDEN HARVEST IN

Markets program. We have had, for many years, the BackPack

SERVING THE COMMUNITY?

Program, which enables children to receive food in their back-

The second thing we are looking to expand is our School

Golden Harvest is part of Feeding America, a national network

packs for the weekend. Most of these kids are eating reduced

of food banks. As part of that network, we are charged with feed-

or free lunch at school, so we know they are eating every day

ing the hungry in 25 counties from South Carolina and Georgia.

that they are in school, but they may not be eating on the week-

Last year, we served 14 million meals to the hungry, which is about

ends. We’re expanding that program by doing School Markets,

17 million pounds of food.

where the children can shop in our markets once a week and

We feed the hungry in many ways. We have 175 partner agen-

take home family-sized meals, as we know that it’s not just the

cies that receive food through our warehouses in Augusta and

child that’s struggling with hunger and being food insecure, but

Aiken. They are the front line of feeding the hungry.

it’s also their families.

Our Senior Food Box Program provides 18-20lbs of non-perishable food monthly to seniors in our community. This is crucial,

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE OUR COMMUNITY

especially for those who are living where they don’t have access to

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good food or grocery stores or they are homebound.

I am humbled and awestruck at the dedication of our volun-

We also have our own agency, the Master’s Table Soup

teers, donors, and community partners who come alongside

Kitchen, a facility that feeds anyone who shows up on any of

and make this work happen. I get to see the deep impact of

the 365 days in a year a hot meal at lunchtime, and we serve

it up-close. When I hand out orange juice at the Master’s Table

approximately 300 meals a day.

and see the face of hunger that we’re serving, it’s such an honor

The work is done through full time staff, but we rely heavily on vol-

to know that my team and I aren’t alone in this charge of feeding

unteers. We need community support to move this amount of food.

the hungry, noticing the poor, and making sure people aren’t

We have about 600 volunteers a month that help us at the Master’s

invisible, but we have this army of volunteers, donors, and busi-

Table and about 500 that help in our sorting system, working with our

ness partners that are standing behind us financially and with

food rescue program and donations that come from the community.

their time to make sure this happens.

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THERE ARE FEW THINGS AS TIMELESS AND DELICIOUS AS A HOMEMADE PIE. As spring arrives, flowers are beginning to bloom, fresh air wafts through our windows, and favorite friends stop by a little more frequently. This sweet recipe for Very Berry Pie is all you need to create something worthy of calling them over on the next dreamy afternoon.

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+ 2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2/3 cup sugar + Jam or glaze of choice DIRECTIONS 01. Add cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups strawberries to a sauce pan. Mash strawberries with a potato masher and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, then turn temperature to low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Once it has cooled, fold in

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1 & 1/2 cups fresh blueberries. Pour mixture into cooled pie shell. Top with whole strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

02. Use melted jam or glaze of choice as a topping for the fresh fruit by lightly brushing it over the entire pie. This gives the pie a lovely shine

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and delicious flavor. Very Berry Pie is perfect topped with fresh sweetened whipped cream.

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Her love for pie and baking beautiful things has grown from a simple fascination to a craft that has gained a following. You can explore her work and order your own treats by visiting her page on Facebook, @GardenCityFlour, by visiting her website, GardenCityFlour.com, or by emailing her at GardenCityFlour@gmail.com.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1 WINE, WOMEN, & SHOES William H. Bell Auditorium

Wine, Women, and Shoes is an engaging and exciting fundraising event where community-minded, philanthropic women (and a few good men) gather to sip, shop, savor, and support a worthy cause in a chic, fun, and innovative way. You can purchase tickets and find out more information at www.winewomenandshoes.com/ augusta. General Admission is $75; VIP admission is $125.

2,9,16,23 CHARCOAL CLASSES AT PINOT’S PALETTE

630 Crane Creek Dr. Suite 106, Augusta

Learn, or improve on, beginner to advanced techniques with charcoal such as strokes, hatching, blending, and smudging. Buy all four sessions for $80. This class is open to all ages seven and above. Purchase tickets at www.pinotspalette.com/augusta/ event/420301

7 AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN SINGLES DANCE Ballroom Dance Center

Bring your single friends and come dance with Augusta Christian Singles at Ballroom Dance Center.

13 JIM BRICKMAN IN CONCERT Columbia County Library,

7022 Evans Town Center Blvd

Jim Brickman will be performing at the Columbia County Library.

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You won't want to miss the solo stylings of this award-winning pianist! Concert begins at 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30 PM.

28 WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YARD SALE

Wesley United Methodist Church, 825 N Belair Rd

Wesley United Methodist is having their spring yard sale from 7 AM to 12 PM. Furniture, books, clothing, shoes, household goods, and more will be for sale. Come out and shop to support local and foreign missions! Contact Wesley United Methodist Church for more details by calling 706-869-0888 or by visiting www.wesleyumc.net.

28 TEAM TELEAH KIDNEY MOVEMENT 4TH ANNUAL KIDNEY WALK May Park, 622 4th Street

Team Teleah will hold its 4th Annual Kidney Walk: Focusing on Healthier Kidneys & Kidney Awareness. This 3k is free to the public! Walk in honor of a loved one or a family affected by kidney disease. Wear green in honor

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of Kidney Awareness Month. Free registration starts at 9 AM under the pavilion. Walk begins at 9:30 AM.

28 EASTER AND SPRING MINI PHOTO SESSIONS WITH KIMMY RAY PHOTOGRAPHY 4408 Columbia Road, Suite 106

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR mommy and me, and daddy and

me photos are also welcome! Tenminute sessions available from 5 to 7 PM, with limited spots available.

Visit @AugustaGeorgiaPhotography on Facebook for more info.

30 TICKETS FOR THE WITNESSES ON SALE

Starting today, buy your tickets to see

ENOPION Theatre’s The Witnesses!

Tickets cost $10 per person. Please call 706-771-7777 for more information.

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A Short 20 Minute Drive from Evans At Rocky Branch Golf Course you will enjoy the pace of play, the strategic layout, a friendly staff, and a spectacular clubhouse. On the front nine, you'll find friendlier fairways. Make the turn to the back nine and you'll see more trees that define the holes, making the fairways tighter, and the holes harder.

The creek that goes through Rocky Branch invites you to hit over it five different times.

For additional information please contact Al Holloway:

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

EVANS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Four Oaks

$389,000

$390,900

100%

566

5

3

River Island

$1,185,000

$1,150,000

97%

368

6

6.5

Jones Creek

$435,000

$420,000

96%

317

4

3.5

Crawford Creek

$286,550

$285,550

99%

267

4

2.5

Rhodes Farm

$725,000

$711,000

98%

208

5

4.5

Brigadier Landing

$310,000

$310,000

100%

158

6

4.5

West Lake

$499,900

$495,000

99%

147

5

4.5

Camelot

$329,900

$323,000

98%

87

4

2.5

Tudor Branch

$214,900

$214,000

99%

62

4

2

Riverwood Plantation

$429,900

$415,600

97%

28

6

3.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 2020. Source: IRES MLS system.

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TREND SETTER DUSTY HUES AND A WHOLE LOT OF BLUES ARE IN! AS A HAPPY NEW HOMEOWNER, I HAVE SPENT QUITE SOME TIME CONSIDERING HOW I WOULD LIKE TO

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STYLE OUR SPACE. From trending colors to catchy new light fixtures, 2020 seems to be bringing plenty of subtle change.

One thing is clear: blue is big, and color is back. Eve Turner, General Manager and Design Specialist of Decorator’s Outlet & Interiors, shared, “It’s all pulling away from cold and stark, softening up and rounding out.” Deep blues and dusty tones of muted pink and sage are in, along with natural wood. Here are a few ways to incorporate the new feels of 2020. Happy styling!

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1. A moody blue combined with earthy tones brings great contrast and a pop of warmth; Decorator’s Outlet & Interiors 2. These green and blue tones carry the 2020 feel of returning back to nature; Decorator’s Outlet & Interiors 3. Dusty rose and beige hues with natural elements; Decorator’s Outlet & Interiors 4. This kitchen flaunts blue tones in cabinetry with contrasting dusty reds and natural wooden countertops; @jessannkirby 5. A dusty teal wall accented by round, wooden elements pulls in two elements that will be major in 2020; @styledbydi 6. A dreamy sitting room incorporates organic materials, rounded shapes, and dusty blue and rose tones; @simplestyleco

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