Fort Myers, FL September 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

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THE STYLE ISSUE SUPERMODEL TURNED ARTIST

CHARCUTERIE CREATIONS

SOPHISTOCATED CABINETRY

SMARTPHONE PHOTOS

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BODY Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) | Body Contouring | Liposuction | SmartLipo Fat Transfer | Brazilian Butt Lift | Vaginal Rejuvenation | Non-surgical Procedures Cooltone | Coolsculpting | Sculpsure | Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Cellulaze – Cellulite Treatment | Laser Hair Removal | Hand Rejuvenation Excessive Sweat Treatment | Weight Loss Program

SKIN Vivace Experience – Skin tightening | Silhouette Instalift | Ultherapy Intense Pulse Light | Smartskin CO2 Laser Resurfacing | MicroPen Chemical Peels – VI Peels | Scalp Micropigmentation | Permanent Makeup – Eyeliner Hydrafacial | Dermaplaning | Medical Grade Facials | Blue Light Therapy Body Procedures | Coolsculpting | SculpSure | Laser Hair Removal Laser Hand Rejuvenation | Vivace Experience – Skin tightening | Scalp Micropigmentation

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com 239.250.0222 EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Aubrey Sewell | aubrey.sewell@lifestylepubs.com

In True September Fashion “STYLE NEVER SPEAKS, BUT SOMEHOW IS ALWAYS SAYING SOMETHING.” Mircea Popister

AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Aubrey Sewell

We have scoured Fort Myers in pursuit of the greatest styles and believe us when we say our community has some impeccable taste! Individually and communally, Fort Myers is saying a lot with their style.

I just love how the downtown area has become such a wonderful place to just hang out! I really think that Fort Myers is on the verge of a lot of growth and am excited about what we will look like 10 year from now!

In this issue I am really excited to introduce you to my friend, and Fort Myers very own “local” International Super Model and incredible artist, Lia Martino! She took the fashion world by storm and has now made her way into businesses and homes around the world. Lia was so awesome to have painted us an original for our cover! She is a super talented artist and beautiful woman inside and out. Her story and art hold inspiration you won’t want to miss out on!

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Speaking of STYLE...we are stepping it up! From updating your cabinetry to find-

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

ing new artwork to grace your walls, from arranging food on a plate to creating

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

photos to show off your stylish life, we covered the style spectrum-and maybe

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

included some unexpected ideas-so you have plenty of options to incorporate.

We hope you continue to make your own statements, maybe merging the old with the new, with good taste, attentiveness, and panache.

Can’t wait to see your stylish selves around town!

Yours truly,

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ON THE COVER An original, custom painting by Lia Martino for Fort Myers Lifestyle 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 Lights, [Smartphone] Camera, Action!

Professional Photos with Your Phone

16 The Pulse of Art & Fashion Meet local model turned artist

24 The Art of Charcuterie Hors D’ouvres Craftmanship

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32 Abernathy Custom Cabinetry of Fort Myers

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

14 DIY 16

Local Limelight

22 Local’s Choice 24 Food & Wine 28 Trend Setter 32 Renovate & Refine

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GOOD TIMES

Free Haircuts by TwinCutZ TwinCutz hosted its annual free haircut day for students in August at all its SWFL locations. It also gifted every student with a free backpack and donated backpacks to Community Cooperative. “It’s our hope that the community and our customers will support Community Cooperative and their efforts to help families during this difficult time.” Said Sean Casey.

Drive-Thru Graduation for Four Pace Center for Girls’ Students “Graduation day marks a tremendous milestone for our Pace girls. With our center still closed to students and staff, we had to think quickly about how to recognize and honor this year’s graduates,” Director, Meg Geltner said. “These young women worked so hard and overcame many challenges to make it to this big day…it truly was a sight to behold!”

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GOOD TIMES

Community Cooperative’s Opens Additional Food Pantries Before the pandemic, eight mobile pantries were scheduled monthly, averaging about 140 households per pantry. In July, they opened seven more locations to reach an average of 250 to 300 households per site. Tracey Galloway, CC’s chief executive officer says, “The need is still really high as people are dealing with unemployment. With the help of the community through donations and as volunteers, we intend to continue to meet this need.”

Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis and LARC’s Aktion Club Create Buddy Bench “A Buddy Bench is a small, safe haven,” Karen Hurst, LARC Aktion Club advisor. “Individuals who are feeling emotional or lonely can sit on the bench as a clear signal to others that they are in need of social connection.” Both organizations collected and recycled more than 200 pounds of plastic bottle caps to create the rainbow-colored Buddy Bench.

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AROUND TOWN

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ited to 5 participants per class and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Benefits of Yomassage include improved joint range of motion, increased extensibility of muscle tendons and periarticular connective tissue, improved neuromuscular balance between muscle groups, reduced compression on joint surfaces, and reduced injuries. Classes will be led by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/ Alternative Therapist (MA37360) on September 5, from 11:00-12:30. The cost of this program is $45 for Edison Ford members and $55 for non-members.

EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME! The Fort Myers Home Show will showcase Builders, Contractors, Kitchens, Baths, Garden Displays, Landscapers, Pools, Spas, Security Systems, Garage Doors, Driveways, Windows,

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS

Solar, and much more. For one weekend, you’ll

Come to the Lee Civic Center to enjoy

experience wall-to-wall displays and exhibits. Most

this three-day unique event starting at 10am,

importantly you’ll have the opportunity to speak

September 25th-27th. Vintage Market Days of

directly with experts and receive the advice and

South Gulf Coast Florida will display a variety of

inspiration needed to turn your dream home or

antique and vintage-inspired items such as cloth-

other home improvement project into a reality at

ing, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, and décor, as

Suncoast Credit Union on September 12th & 13th.

well as shabby chic, mid-century, and farmhouse styles, along with live music and food trucks.

LESSONS IN MANNERS FOR THE GENERATIONS ETIQUETTE CLASS Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this two-hour etiquette class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker’s House for a lesson in good manners on September 26, at 11am. This class teaches proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during a three-course meal.

Each student will receive a workbook and certificate of completion. Classes are taught

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PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN ART. Professional photographers know this as they have poured themselves into their passion, honing their craft and creating pictures that we can’t help but show off in our homes. We never tire of photos as they capture our lives and the moments in time we never want to forget, and even though the method of catching those moments has changed over time, our instinct is to salvage those events, instants, and important people through the lens we have closest to us-our phones.

The cameras on our devices are getting better and more advanced with each new model. Our photo-capable devices are producing such stunning images that the everyday, traditional camera has become obsolete. This new artform of mobile photography might just be one of the most radical changes to be seen in the photography world; it hasn’t just changed how photos are taken, but it has also increased the number of people taking them, and how they are shared, consumed, and eventually viewed. Mobile photography gives the capability of turning even the most unskilled or amateur cellphone-carrying person into a competent photographer. With access to rather advanced (yet deceptively simple) cameras, domestic photography, the photographic activities of ordinary people taking and using images for non-professional purposes, has taken the world by storm, props to social media.

Being fully immersed in this digital photographic society, we are continuously exposed to images that stimulate our imaginations and creativity as well as challenge us to create the next “best” picture. But how can we do this without being educated in the medium or having experience in the field? Of course, there are

PROFESSIONAL LOOKING PHOTOS FROM YOUR PHONE

plenty of apps to edit photos after they have been taken, but knowing how to set up your photos before pressing the shutter button really goes a long way in creating an exceptional image. Here are four tips to help you get your picture- perfect phone photo.

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+ USE NEGATIVE SPACE

+ UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVES

Most photos on our phones are taken straight-on or from a bird’s

Life is incredibly busy and full, but it doesn’t have to get lost in

eye view, which can be rather boring. Its time to start playing with

cluttered-filled photos. Incorporating negative space into your

angles to make them more unique and memorable. Taking a photo

photos can take them from “good” to “great.” Negative space is

directly upward or at a slight downward angle creates illusions of

the area around and between the subjects in an image, so includ-

depth or height that makes the subject or image stand out.

ing more empty space like a body of water, the open sky, a grassy field, or a large wall will cause the subject of your picture to stand out more or bring about a stronger reaction.

+ REPETITIVE & ABSTRACT PATTERNS

Repetitive and abstract photos can make quite a strong visual impact. Abstract photos capture the essence of an object without revealing the object in its entirety to

+ TAKE CANDIDS

create unique, surprising images from ordinary subjects. This can be done by cropping a portion of an

Posed photos definitely have their place, however, candid

otherwise normal photo, or by taking close-up shots of

shots of people tend to be far more interesting. Candid

objects. Repetitive or patterned photos can be created

photos are better at effectively capturing the emotion and

whenever strong graphic elements like lines, geomet-

essence of a moment. Taking a lot of photos will provide

ric shapes, forms, and colors are repeated within the

many options to choose from, and even though it may take

lens’ frame. Tiled floors, a street lined with cookie-cut-

a bit of sorting, you’ll never be disappointed when you find

ter townhouse fronts, or rows or exquisitely decorated

that the stars aligned in the perfect cheesy smile of your

pastries will make distinctive and impressive photos.

toddler, a sweet moment between siblings, your fur baby jumping through the air, or the surprise on your significant other’s face as you catch them off guard.

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The Pulse of Art & Fa s h i o n ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY LIA MARTINO

MEET MODEL & ARTIST, LIA MARTINO NO ONE WOULD LOOK AT LIA MARTINO AND GUESS THAT SHE GREW UP ON A CORN FARM IN IOWA, BUT THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL MODEL AND TALENTED ARTIST BEGAN HER LIFE JOURNEY. Her country beginning may have been filled with crops and fields and riding horses, but it was also filled with things and people that helped instill in her a love and passion for fashion and art. Her mother liked to paint and her father was a carpenter and furniture maker.Â

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She also had an aunt who was a painter, another aunt who was a singer and dress maker, and an uncle who whittled wood into fish. She learned to sew from her grandma; she experimented with patterns and painted on her clothes so she would have a “one-of-a-kind” style as a child. Her home was filled with art books featuring the works of artists such as Salvador Dali and Picasso. She spent a lot of time flipping through the pages of those books capturing their images in her mind. When she was in grade school, Lia’s art teacher gave an assignment to go home and create an original painting. Ironically, Lia went back to school with her masterpiece which was actually a recreation of “Birth of the Man” by Dali. She had seen this painting in the coffee table book when she was two years old and not since. This was when she, and her teacher, discovered she had a photographic memory. She was able to recreate other pieces of art she hadn’t seen in years from memory. It was obvious then that her mind clung to art in a special way.

As Lia grew up, her life evolved and changed and she ended up living in Colorado Springs as a teenager. She took up running and was training at the Olympic Center there when a picture of her that was taken and posted in the newspaper brought an unexpected surprise to her door. A modeling agency from Denver saw the photo and saw something special so they contacted her and expressed their interest in her. This was the moment that launched her modeling career. Her first fashion show was for Chanel at SAKS Fifth Ave in Denver at the age of 16. The woman in charge of Chanel told her she was going to have a great modeling career and Lia responded, “I know!” while excitedly thinking she was going to get to be a fashion model and an artist.

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Modeling seemed to be in the cards for her as opportunity after opportunity presented itself. At 19, Lia moved to San Diego to keep modeling. While surfing at the beach one day, she happened to meet Heinz Holba, owner of L.A. Models, who was out scouting and a week later she moved to Los Angeles to sign with his agency as both a runway and print model and a booker.

Crista Klayman became her modeling agent and made her a part of the L.A. Models Runway, a team that would travel all over the U.S. & Europe, otherwise known as the “Divas of the Runway World.” She modeled for Escada, Armani, Ferragamo, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Neimann Marcus, and Gucci just to name a few, and got an appearance on the Oprah Show. Lia worked with all the recognizable household names: Christy Turlington, Linda Evanglista, Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Cristie Brinkley, & Heidi Klum.

While modeling, Lia’s heart still revolved around art. Lia says, “I was born an artist. Modeling just opened the art world to me.” She would model and then run home to paint, inspired by the fashion that surrounded her. “I’d show up to a fashion shoot with paint in my hair wondering how long the session would take because I wanted to get back to my studio,” she recalls. The fashion industry didn’t quite know what to make of me.” She was born with a paintbrush in her hand, according to her mother, so it’s not surprising she couldn’t set it down while she was working in the fashion industry.

She doesn’t have one particular style of painting. In her own words, “I was born to create art and paint in an array of styles. My favorite thing about being an artist is that there are no rules.” She paints what she sees, whatever her photographic memory recalls, and those masterpieces have turned her into an internationally renowned artist. She blends her love of style into art through pop art that portrays elegant fashion and stylish couture and creates colorful abstracts that have a very unique decorative allure. Her signature paintings of iconic images are in private collections located in corporate offices and public spaces such as SAKS Fifth Avenue and CHICOS. She doesn’t just do work for the public sector, though. She has hundreds of clients who seek out her work or hire her for custom pieces, which she creates in either her home or warehouse studio.

Lia moved to the Fort Myers area 12 years ago from Beverly Hills to be close to her mom and dad. As a single mom, she wanted her son Dillon to grow up around his family and moving here gave him that gift. Once she was here, she fell in love with the community. “I have traveled all over the world and this is where I have found some of my dearest friends, who I call my extended family.” Lia says about the people she has met and claimed as her own. She set up her life and career here and has flourished immensely. She has her own gallery, is an art advisor, broker, dealer and sales rep, and to top it all off, she is still modeling. She has her finger on both the pulse of fashion and art and is handling it all with expert style.

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“My favorite thing about being an artist is that there are no r u le s .”

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Lia Martino www.liamartino.com lia@liamartino.com 239-233-9760

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

HOM E ST Y L E AESTHETICS OF 2020

ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL

V I N TAG E AC C E N T S

Traditional detailings like vases and spooled furniture legs from the 1800 & 1900’s make unique statement pieces.

T H E B LU E S

Navy, Royal, or Powder-these versatile and sophisticated hallmark hues compliment any traditional or modern color palette.

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A B S T R AC T A R T

A trending style that is becoming a permanent staple in home dÊcor with it’s brushstroke prints and compositions of forms, colors, textures, and shapes.

C A N E & R AT TA N

Whether taking on contemporary or traditional styles, cane and rattan invites organic elements with warmth and charm into any room.

M I X I N G M E TA L S

This trend is about mixing warm and cool metals. Look for finishes and furniture in silver, gold, tin, and copper.

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FOOD & WINE

+ Pickles, Olives, & Dips Add some zip or unique flavors (sweet or salty) with dill pickles, olives, jellies, mustards, and dips.

+ Presentation Board The most common choices for presentation are beautiful, solid wooden boards, however unique plates or platters can be just as gorgeous.

+ Meat The basis of every board is meat, so choose a variety of flavors & textures, pre-sliced and sliceable meats.

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The Ar t of Charcuterie BOARD CRAFTSMANSHIP

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+ Cheese It’s not a board without rich, creamy cheeses. Hard and soft cheeses from

Tr a d i t i o n a l Meat & Cheese

mellow to sharp, sliced or not, pair perfectly with meat selections.

ELEGANT AND STYLISH CHARCUTERIE BOARDS HAVE BEEN GRACING COUNTERTOPS FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. Their ease and diversity make them an obvious hors d’oeuvres “go to” for large or small gatherings. However, not only can its French name be tricky to pronounce (shahrku-tuh-ree), the idea of crafting a board can be intimidating as you are making decisions as to what to include. Most commonly, charcuterie boards are a curated selection of cured meats and sausages and delectable cheeses. As they have become more popular, these boards have evolved with people’s creativity and personal palettes.

Not only are a wide variety of savory char-

+ Fruits & Nuts Using a variety of richly colored fruits like blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches will create a gorgeous visual. Nuts should be shelled and salted for additional flavors and textures.

cuterie options available, there are delightful well-executed blends of sweet and savory, and dessert boards to drool over.

The artisanal qualities, vibrant colors, and endless items that can be used are captivating to any hungry audience. It encompasses and delivers three key factors that people look for in food, whether they are dining at home or out. It’s experiential-charcuterie creates a positive and memorable eating experience.

It is also incredibly convenient with easy-to-

+ Breads & Crackers Buttery flaky crackers, grain crackers, and thinly sliced and toasted baguettes add the perfect crunch.

find ingredients that can be quickly assembled and effortlessly transported. And with its rich history and traditions, charcuterie is seen as a simple and “real food” with an authentic story. With these examples and ideas, you’ll have no problem creating your own work of charcuterie.

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S ’m o r e B o a r d + Iconic Ingredients Chocolate. Marshmallows. Graham crackers. It’s not a s’more if one of these ingredients are missing, but you can add a twist by using chocolate cookies, peanut butter cups, marshmallow fluff, and graham cracker crumbs in addition to or instead of regular items.

+ Fruit Sweet and healthy! Berries are a definite go-to, but using unlikely fruits like sliced cherries or apples might create a unique new fireside treat.

+ Dips There are so many options to take your s’mores to the next level: peanut butter, caramel sauce, and Nutella are some delicious choices!

Breakfast Board + Pastries Waffles and pancakes are perfect breakfast items that leave room for an array of additional elements to add to the board. However, you can go in a different direction with muffins, donuts, danishes, or croissants.

+ Protein To balance out the sweet breakfast items, include some flavorful protein like bacon, sausage, or ham. You could also whip up mini quiches or egg cups that include meat, cheese, and veggies.

+ Fruit Healthy and fresh, fruit can be a staple to any board. All fruit is delicious, however sliced oranges, cantaloupe chunks, halved peaches, pineapple wedges, and mango slices will pull your board together and make it quite distinctive.

+ To p p i n g s Depending on the main components of your board, there are variety of finishing touches you could add-butter, whipped cream, syrup, fruit compote, jam, powdered sugar, or peanut butter.

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WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS, KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-CHANGING INFORMATION THAT’S OUT THERE CAN BE DIFFICULT. “This one move will change your legs forever;” “You’ll never eat these foods again after you read this story;” or, our favorite, “A glass of wine a day can help you live longer.”

When you’re busy juggling the latest workout app craze or cleaning out your refrigerator only to find out a week later that those items are good for you again, it can get overwhelming. So, when you want a break from it all but don’t want to give up feeling sporty, take the trends from your yoga mat to your closet instead and stock up on athleisure wear.

As the stylists at Trunk Club, a Nordstrom Company, put it, athleisure isn’t necessarily about working out—it’s designed for a lifestyle. Incorporating chic, comfy silhouettes with sporty pieces gets you through the day with a fashionable vibe you’ll want to sport—no pun intended—on the regular!

For more style tips and to get your own trunk today, visit TrunkClub.com.

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B A SI C U P G R A D E

If a fuss-free outfit is what you’re looking for, keep it simple! The Trunk Club stylists recommend faux-leather leggings and a scoop-hem tank as an easy way to take the essentials up a notch. Finish off your look with a lightweight jacket, a baseball cap and a backpack with unique detailing for just the right amount of edge.

KEY COMPONENTS + Faux leather leggings + Scoop-hem tank + Lightweight jacket + Baseball cap + Edgy backpack

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E A SE D U P If you’re looking to reflect your laid-back outlook but need to appear put-together, consider pairing a sporty logo tank with cropped wide-leg pants.

Pro tip: Keep your outfit fresh with pieces in a cool, earth-tone color palette, and then bring it all together with trendy accessories with unique detailing.

KEY COMPONENTS + Sporty logo tank

+ Cropped wide-leg pants + Trendy accessories with unique detailing

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BOLD COMFORT Your favorite athletic pieces, like sports bras, can be repurposed by wearing them under a sheer, oversized tunic. Be mindful of your proportions, though. Avoid frumpiness by pairing it with fitted joggers, and complete the look with a stand-out bag and sneakers.

KEY COMPONENTS + Sports bra

+ Sheer, oversized tunic + Fitted joggers + Stand-out bag and sneakers

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NUMBER ONE

Start with a basic tee, joggers and a branded baseball cap. Everything else is embellishment.

NUMBER TWO

Stay on-trend with a pair of joggers in an interesting print, and layer on a sporty bomber to incorporate a

NUMBER THREE

Take an outfit from the couch to the bar with unique accessories. A backpack in a standout color will draw the eye to an unexpected place.

NUMBER FOUR

It can’t be emphasized enough how much a cool sneaker can add— always have a pair in a neutral tone, but go crazy and collect them in as many colors as you want.

K E EP I T C OO L

different texture.

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Abernathy Finish Master CREATING KITCHEN STYLES FOR EVERY HOME

ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY ABERNATHY FINISH MASTER

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Abernathy Finish Master started as a small company in 1994 with just two employees and a small finishing shop.

In the beginning, their focus was on fur-

or homeowners can browse examples of

niture finishing and repair for residential

colors, finishes, and wood types. They now

and commercial clients such as resorts,

have 16 employees including four master

restaurants, and offices. As their work

finishers with 20+ years’ experience each,

gained notoriety in the public sector, their

three master builders with 25+ years’ expe-

clients began to ask for their assistance

rience each, four prep techs who sand each

with cabinet refinishing and modifications

item by hand, plus experienced and pro-

in their personal homes. Soon they found

fessional design consultants. Using local

themselves booked with clients wanting

vendors, they procure the highest quality of

their cabinets redone and today residential

product from primers, lacquers, stains, soft-

and commercial cabinet refinishing and/

close hardware, and building materials.

or resurfacing, modifications, and custom

Each job they take is personal and con-

builds make up the bulk of their business.

tains three phases. To begin, Abernathy

Their portfolio also includes entertainment

makes an on-site visit to discuss the client’s

units, wet bars, desks, bunk beds, murphy

desires, needs, and expectations. They

beds, custom wall designs, and much more.

share their expert experience and knowl-

With the increase in business, Abernathy

edge to make valuable suggestions and

could do nothing but expand. Their small

come up with a customized design. Once

shop is now a 10,000 sq. ft. state of the

the job is understood and choices have

art facility. It houses spray booths, prep

been made, an estimate is written up, doors

stations, finishing areas, a custom wood-

and drawer fronts are pulled and taken back

work shop, a custom color mixing, match-

to their shop, a sample of the requested

ing, and toning department, as well as a

finish is made up, and with approval

showroom where professional designers

of the sample, the manual work starts.

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In Phase two, the onside crew arrives and covers all areas that need protection from over-spray before beginning. Then they prep the surfaces that need to be finished by hand cleaning, sanding, priming and sanding them again. Upon completion of the project in a timely and professional manner, the area will be de-masked to reveal your beautiful new space. The final phase consists of an inspection and quality check by the department head to ensure your satisfaction.

For over 23 years, Abernathy Finish Master has prided themselves on age old traditions, techniques, and craftsmanship to make their clients’ complete satisfaction their number one priority.

So whether you want to bring new life to your current finishes, use your existing cabinets as the foundation for an entirely new look, or design a custom piece to complete a room in your house, they loving bringing visions to life!

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