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MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

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At the End of the Day MAYBE IT’S MY AGE, MAYBE IT’S MY LIFE STAGE, MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE I

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FINALLY (MOSTLY) HAVE MY HOUSE JUST THE WAY I WANT IT ... I love staying

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home! There’s something about this time of year, I love kicking off my shoes after a

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long day and watching a movie with a glass of wine in hand.

Having moved to a new house only two years ago, the unpacking process has been slow, and I’ve struggled with figuring out where to put everything. If this sounds like you, or maybe you have been in your home for a while and need a little refresh, I recommend reading “Bespoke(n) Beauty.” Trust me, you’ll want to con-

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tact Nicole from Lauren Alexandra Interiors afterward. Regardless if it’s one room or the whole house, Nicole can transform your space with an updated, revitalized, all-new look—one that’s still a perfect reflection of your taste.

But what if you’re on the other side of the spectrum—thinking about moving soon. Take a minute to peruse our article on Move2Loveland Realty. Ellie Kowalchik and her team know a thing or two (more like 102) about what to do when you want to sell your house, and we have their top recommendations.

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Now, contrary to my first paragraph, I’m not a complete homebody. When I do

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MARGARET RANALLI’S FAMILIARITY WITH THE LOVELAND AREA PRIOR TO 2017 WAS, LIKE MANY CINCINNATIANS’, SOMEWHAT HIT OR MISS. Sure, she recalled riding the bike trail, going canoeing, visiting the theater company once or twice, maybe even grabbing a bite to eat at one of the original dining establishments—but she didn’t really have any kind of reason to make it a frequent destination.

After all, she was busy running Enoteca Emilia from its original O’Bryonville location from 2011 to 2016, after which she closed up shop and moved to Charleston, South Carolina, to help a developer open three separate dining concepts.

Then, two years later, she received a call from JoAnne Serdar of Entertainment Properties that had her giving Loveland some serious thought. JoAnne was curious if Margaret might be interested in opening up a restaurant in the vacant space on the corner of West Loveland and 2nd Street, formerly occupied by Bella’s Restaurant.

“Now, when I first got this call, I almost dismissed Loveland as a good location,” she says. “But then when I flew up here and saw the development and restaurants and retail, it became a no-brainer.”

ALL THE LOVE FOR LOVELAND In addition to the prime location, Margaret says there were other elements of the space that really drew her to want to open Enoteca Emilia again.

“The fact that [the space] is on one level makes it so much easier … it’s a newer facility and the kitchen is three times the size of the original,” Margaret says. “The ability to have the patio is amazing … as is the ability to open the windows and have a two-sided bar. The whole space had great energy—plus I love the foot traffic.”

And, even though the restaurant is starting over in a new part of town, Margaret chose to keep some of the same staff as before, including chef Brittany Blodgett, sous chef Daniel Carter and wine director Ben Kohn.

“Loveland has been welcoming and inviting, with a variety of all sorts of people who want to have a nice meal and be social,” Brittany says. “I never came here before, until I (ironically) interviewed with Bella’s after Enoteca closed. Ultimately I turned down that job.”

“Having a second chance and a fresh start was nice to get my head back in the game … and our management team is great here, too,” Brittany adds. “We took three years to grow and learn and figure ourselves out and bring it to a whole new level.”

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Margaret is also looking forward to working with the chamber of commerce to get involved with events and grow the Loveland community. “I think every business should get involved. Anything I can help to promote, I certainly will,” she says.

a pizza and then some brussels sprouts,” she advises. “Come discover your own personal favorites.”

With the warmer weather will come some menu changes like regular seafood features as well as the ability to sit outside on the 70-person patio, opposite the two-sided bar.

SIT AND STAY AWHILE Margaret’s concept for Enoteca Emilia was always upscale

open the bar a little earlier on the weekends—as well as open-

rustic northern Italian, and the team is keeping about 80 per-

ing for weekend lunches—and include tap wine plus happy

cent of the menu the same as it was in its first iteration, with

hour drink and food specials.

base recipes such as bolognese, pizzas and veal meatballs, as well as their salumi and cheese boards.

For first timers, Margaret suggests you take your time and order a variety of small plates. “I would say our menu is designed for lots of shareable things. Start with salumi, share

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Currently, Enoteca Emilia is accepting reservations, though you are also welcome to stop in and try your luck at getting a table. Although there is no separate, private event space, they can hold semi-private events and seat parties up to 16.

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WHETHER IT’S HARMONIOUS HYGGE OR FUNCTIONAL FENG SHUI, INTERIOR DECORATORS OFTEN FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE OF LIVING WITH WHAT YOU LOVE. For Nicole Russell, owner of Lauren Alexandra Interiors, this couldn’t be truer.

Cotton, velvet, silk, linen, leather—Nicole uses and embraces them all when putting together a room for her clients. She doesn’t shy away from a particular fabric, style, color or accessory. With skill (and a touch of magic?), she pulls out personality and infuses it into her décor designs. Nicole doesn’t simply redo spaces—she reimagines them.

With an avid attachment to creativity and an over-the-top love for windows (say the word and her face lights up), Nicole first began creating window treatments as a hobby in 2008. Her favorite part of the room, she believes window treatments are the ultimate finishing touch. It was this love for creating that prompted her to go beyond windows and step into the world of interior design. So, in 2014, Nicole started Lauren Alexandra Interiors. Thanks to word of mouth among the community, her business has grown—and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

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FAMILY ROOM The family’s main hangout spot, Nicole opted for a Crypton fabric— easily cleaned and uber-durable for the new custom sofa with pillows.

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FAMILY ROOM Two wingback chairs were reupholstered, old blinds were swapped for custom roman shades, and new artwork, lamps and accessories finished the room.

BRIDGET Bridget Krebs, at home in her cozy, comfy lounging space that is now the porch.

Lauren Alexandra Interiors, named after her two daughters

request—from simple to lavish. Once the pieces have

(Lauren, 13; Alexandra, 16), prides itself on understanding a

been ordered and a plan is in place, Nicole preps the

client’s wants and delivering them in the most cost-effective,

space for items being delivered—anticipating each cli-

elevated way. Nicole describes herself as a good listener,

ent’s excitement for the finished, curated product.

which, time and again, ultimately gains the trust of her clients.

One such client was the Krebs family. Kurt and Bridget

“My goal is to help those who get overwhelmed easily

(and their three children) decided to update their home

and provide options to help narrow down,” she says. “When

rather than move to a new one. Nicole helped them tackle

someone is indecisive, it can be challenging—but that’s

their kitchen, family room, dining room, kids’ bathroom,

what I’m there for … to help them.”

master bedroom and screened-in porch.

Although Nicole doesn’t have a formal showroom, clients

“Kurt and Bridget wanted a warm and comfortable

are welcome to visit her own eclectic home to see a handful

vibe—updated but not too trendy,” Nicole says. “We

of pieces and manufacturer styles. She’s all about making

succeeded in using a lot of what they had while add-

things simple but significant, refined yet relaxed.

ing new pieces in.”

And it is this simplicity that she applies to her design process with each new (or returning) client. After an ini-

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Bridget says before Nicole updated their home, things were dark and dated—now it’s bright and warm.

tial meeting at the client’s home to see the current room

“I’m not good at selecting room colors and coordinating

setup and furniture, as well as determine the purpose of

furniture with accessories,” Bridget admits. “There are so

the space, Nicole begins pulling tailored ideas together for

many options; I get overwhelmed easily. I shared what I

layout, furniture, window treatments and accessories.

was looking for and Nicole offered several ideas. She rec-

Whether it’s merely updating a color story or doing

ommended reupholstering our drab family room chairs in

a total revamp of the room, she’s happy to tackle any

a lighter color with an interesting pattern to match a new

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PORCH From old to new, Nicole refreshed the back porch (which wasn’t utilized much previously) with accessories and patterns to make the area inviting.

custom couch. I appreciate that she offered premium products, but also mixed in more practical and cost-friendly pieces where they made sense.”

Bridget’s favorite area of their home now?

Their back porch—a new living space the family didn’t have before.

“Thanks to Nicole’s classy design eye, the accessories and patterns make the area inviting.” Bridget continues. “She’s patient, fun to work with, makes decorating decisions easier … she knows my style.”

In the age of Pinterest and mood boards, Nicole knows it’s easy to get wrapped up in current trends or try to do too much. Among her favorite design suggestions: + Determine how you want to use the space and who will be in it. + Identify how long you want to live with the color scheme you select—if it’s an extended period of time, take that into consideration. + Find a balance between how much you add to a room. Don’t put something in just to put it in—everything should have a function. + Mix it up by combining and layering different textures and patterns.

At the end of the design day, Nicole’s top priority is for her clients to be comfortable and

MASTER Nicole transformed this space into an oasis with a fresh coat of paint, new bedding, drapes and lamps, as well as a custom headboard and bench.

make them part of the process.

“I design the room, but I don’t live in the space,” she says. “Once a plan is chosen, I bring fabric and color swatches so a client can touch, feel and see everything. If they are completely at a loss, I’ll try to use a trend—but the focus still remains on the client’s personality because I want them to be happy with the end result.”

As for knowing when the room rejuvenation mission is accomplished?

“When I walk in a room and I visually feel like everything has a purpose and a place, then I know it’s complete.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH A. LOWRY

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AS YOU DRIVE BY D1 TRAINING’S FACILITY ON FIELDS ERTEL, YOU MAY THINK IT’S JUST ANOTHER BORING GYM FULL OF ROWS OF TREADMILLS, STAIR CLIMBERS AND RECUMBENT BIKES. But take one step inside and the thing you’ll be struck by most is the sheer amount of open space.

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While at first D1 focused specifically on youth training, it has evolved into a facility that is truly for anybody, says Chris Witzgall, co-owner and GM. “We can modify any of our workouts to any level,” Chris says. “For someone just starting to work out, we can modify either strength or boot camp workouts. Our coaches can modify any of the movements for [an] injury.

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“We talk about what those words mean to you—not

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are familiar with the workouts, you can come to an open

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gym session to complete the posted workout of the day.

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Eleven-year-old Andrew says he enjoys attending

gym—I was looking for a family … one that would hold

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improved his leg strength.

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your lucky day—cold beers, hot food

the 6th through the 22nd—Fridays &

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them (or, more important, shop and

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We’ve mentioned spring’s arrival—so

WSCW is teaming up with Mason

As the ice melts away and spring set-

follows the yearly home fix-up to-do

Empty Bowls for a charitable trio of

tles in, it might become apparent that

list. If you’re struggling, this local

pottery events—all to raise money

so has the dust … Spring Cleaning

Home Expo is here to help. Stop by

and awareness for local food pantries.

is upon us! Join us at the library for

during this three-day event and pick

Come throw some clay, then donate

some (possibly much-needed) tips on

up pointers from local experts—

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decluttering and organizing while you

everything from brightening up the

Each session $20. Tray-a-thon, March

clean. Chris Santoro from 99Organize

sunroom to making the man cave

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manlier. $5 admission. Friday noon

March 8, 4–7 p.m. (ages 10+); Mug-a-

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to 8 p.m., Saturday 10–8 p.m., Sunday

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

The Maples at 20 Mile Farm

269,900

262,500

97%

23

2

2

Brandywine

300,000

285,000

95%

45

4

2.1

Paxton South

330,000

314,000

95%

41

4

3.1

Brandywine

340,000

306,000

90%

140

4

3.1

Heritage Green

350,000

326,000

93%

81

5

2.1

Glen Lake

359,000

360,000

100%

81

4

3.1

Miami Trails

365,000

345,000

95%

70

4

3.1

Estates of Walnut Grove

399,000

376,400

94%

93

4

3.1

Millbrook Farm

400,000

399,000

100%

2

4

3.1

Estates of Walnut Grove

425,000

390,000

92%

100

5

3.1

Fairways At Obannon Creek

430,000

420,000

98%

171

5

3.2

Symmes Creek

469,000

453,000

97%

28

4

3.1

Jackson Woods

499,000

454,710

91%

209

4

2.1

Estates at Miami Trails

559,900

535,000

96%

249

4

3.2

Hermitage Pointe

799,000

708,000

89%

147

3

4

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 2020. Source: Cincinnati MLS system. DOM = Days on Market.

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