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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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Find Your Style

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WITH EACH SEASON WE GET TO RESET AND START ANEW. For most, we signify this by switching our clothes to fit the weather ... although that is proving to be more difficult with Ohio’s unpredictable weather. In this issue, we share ways to show your style through your home, fashion and actions.

When you binge-watch HGTV, you’ve likely seen countless homes packed with the latest trends and designs that dreams are made of. Fortunately, we have Closets by Design right here in Cincinnati to help local homeowners bring their luxury dream closet into reality. Take a look at one of their recent projects featuring his-and-her closets for the homeowners and even a specialized closet for their daughter.

Whether you are looking to add new touches to your home decor or new pieces to your wardrobe, look no further than Interiors Plus in Mason. Owner Helen Wright will inspire you with upcoming fall fashion trends for women.

One thing that will never go out of style is giving back to your community. This is

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Enjoy a New York-style runway fashion show while supporting a great cause at the Ohio Valley Voices (OVV) Fashion with a Passion fundraising event on Sept. 19. We sat down with OVV to learn how their local school is teaching deaf children to speak and how the community can get involved with this event and the school.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019 FEATURES 14 Coffee for a Cause Kala Coffeehouse Offers Unique Menu Items with a Charitable Philosophy

18 Style with a Personal Touch Interiors Plus Can Outfit You and Your Home with Their Eye for Style and Design

22 Design Your Dream Closet Learn How Closets by Design Can Create Customized Organizing Solutions Throughout Your Home

28 Fashion with a Passion Ohio Valley Voices Fashion

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AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AT RED, RHYTHM AND BOOM American Legion Post 194 in Mason increased its presence at the city's annual Red, Rhythm and Boom event. This included a large tent featuring displays highlighting the American Legion’s 100year history and its Four Pillars (Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and Children & Youth). The Legion was also honored on stage between musical acts, and Post 194’s color guard presented Old Glory. Post 194 Commander David Charpentier worked with city officials and other military and veteran entities to honor the Legion’s centennial at the July 3 celebration.

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The foundation has given more than $900,000 in grants to MCS since its inception nearly 11 years ago. The #MasonMomentMaker Gala will feature silent and live auctions as well as other sponsorship opportunities. Community support will help the foundation continue a tradition of excellence in MCS by providing programs and resources that fall outside of the scope of ever-shrinking budgets. Learn more about how you can help make Mason moments, and get your tickets at MasonSchoolsFoundation.org.

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Coffee for a Cause KALA COFFEEHOUSE OFFERS UNIQUE MENU ITEMS WITH A CHARITABLE PHILOSOPHY

ARTICLE JONATHAN STOUT PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN – WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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IF YOU MISS THE SUBTLE SIGNAGE

Kala sets itself apart from other coffee

WHEN APPROACHING AXIS CHRISTIAN

shops by making its work with charita-

CHURCH ON ROUTE 42, YOU MAY

ble organizations an essential part of

MISS KALA COFFEEHOUSE, TUCKED

its vision. Kala’s motto is “A good cup with

AWAY BEHIND THE CHURCH’S FRONT

good company for a good cause.” Kala

ENTRANCE. This would be a shame, as Kala

gives 100% of its tips to one of five rotat-

offers a friendly, comfortable atmosphere

ing charitable organizations based out of

with an exciting menu featuring coffeehouse

Warren County. Roger and Jackie prefer

classics and signature specials.

to work with organizations that are youth-

Founders Roger and Jackie Wilson were

driven, benefiting one or more children.

looking to stay active after their retirement

“Our base philosophy is: Touch a life.

from careers with the FBI and as a speech

Change a life,” Roger says. “That’s what we

pathologist, respectively. Startup coffee-

hope we’re doing with each of these kids.”

house owners weren’t necessarily what they

When an organization is chosen, Kala

had in mind, but they were drawn in during

collects donations for them over a five-week

a sermon at Axis Christian Church when Dr.

period. So far, Kala has worked in support

Stephen Sams announced they were looking

of Shine Like Sable, The Greater Project,

for someone to run a coffee shop. The idea of

Building Blocks for Kids, Big Brothers and

being able to serve their community as well

Big Sisters and New Life Furniture Bank.

as their church excited them instantly. With that, they found their calling.

The

Kala

menu

offers

coffeehouse

favorites and more. Fans of the downtown

“This really has ended up being a mis-

Cincinnati favorite Coffee Emporium will

sion that I think we were destined to be

be pleased to know that it supplies Kala’s

doing,” Jackie says.

drip and espresso coffee beans. Other local

The name Kala, which is Greek for “good,”

companies Kala sources its ingredients from

was chosen by the ministry of Axis Church.

include Blue Oven Bakery, TS Farms, Tickled

The church built out the back of their ware-

Sweet and Paleo Primal Sweets.

house space and redesigned it with an indus-

In addition to hot coffee beverages,

trial-chic style that feels both urban and rus-

Kala also offers cold brew, tea, smoothies,

tic. The cafe is wide open and offers tables for

frappes and other drinks.

work and comfortable seating for lounging or

All of the food on Kala’s menu is made

relaxing with a good book. The loft area feels

fresh. Customers have the choice of

so comfortable and tastefully modern that it’s

selecting from sandwiches, toast, waffles

easy to forget you’re still in a coffee shop and

and other treat options.

not in your best friend’s living room.

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Roger and Jackie both enthusiastically recommend the Signature

“We take it one day at a time,” Roger says. “People will ask us

Sandwich. Combining sausage from TS Farms with house sauce on a

‘aren’t you worried about Starbucks? Aren’t you worried about

Blue Oven English muffin, the owners discovered this sandwich while

other new coffee shops being built?’ and we really are not,” Roger

attending local farmers markets in search of food to offer at Kala.

says. “We’re not going to follow the trends.”

Other signature favorites from the menu include the banana with

In their experience thus far, they’ve been delighted by how

house-made vanilla coffee peanut butter and the seasonal Tuscan toast

many new friends and connections they’ve made with new mem-

with avocado, Roma tomatoes and a house-made vinaigrette drizzle.

bers of the community.

Roger and Jackie have seen growing success at Kala and are hopeful for its future.

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“When I have to be gone, I really miss my customers,” Jackie says.

“And they miss her too!” Roger says.

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INTERIORS PLUS CAN OUTFIT YOU AND YOUR HOME WITH THEIR EYE FOR STYLE AND DESIGN ARTICLE AMANDA STOUT PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN – WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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“We pride ourselves for providing helpful, honest service to our customers whether they are here for clothing, interiors or gifts,” says owner Helen Wright. “We often get to know our customer’s personal style in their homes and can translate that to clothing as well.”

Interiors Plus has carried clothing in its store for about six years now, and Helen sees a natural connection between home decor and style trends.

“Once you see an animal print in fashion, it will also come back for interiors,” Helen says.

Clothing items change out every season, and they typically have a girls’ night to preview new styles and decorative items. The next girls’ night is on Sept. 5 from 5-8 p.m. They will also have one in early November to highlight winter fashion, plus Christmas decor and gifts.

Our model, Bonnie Collins, was styled by Helen and is showcasing clothing and jewelry items available at Interiors Plus. Bonnie is a graphic designer and Mason resident who also runs the foundation Live Like Maya. The foundation is inspired by Bonnie’s daughter, Maya, who succumbed to the effects of her treatments for leukemia in 2017. They are committed to funding pediatric cancer research, providing financial assistance to families of children battling cancer and continuing Maya’s legacy of fostering kindness and goodwill within the community.

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OPEN HOUSE LEARN HOW CLOSETS BY DESIGN CAN BE YOUR PARTNER FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME

Design Your Dream Closet ARTICLE KATIE BRAY AND AMANDA STOUT PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN – WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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PLANNING A LUXURY MASTER CLOSET IS NO EASY FEAT.

Erik also wanted to do something special and surprise Lori

From custom shelving and lighting to a unique island, it’s a huge

with custom handles and drawer pulls featuring Swarovski

project for any homeowner to tackle, but one that will produce

crystals, and Bob was able to install all of those custom looks.

the closet of their dreams.

“The main challenge was trying to get everything that

As Erik and Lori Murphy of Loveland were building their new

they wanted into the limited closet space that they had,” Bob

home this year, they hired Closets by Design to create their two

says. “We also coordinate my design with the electrician for

master closets as well as daughter Mekenzie’s closet.

lighting and electric plugs that need to be concealed, plus

While they met with and received quotes from many other

coordinate with the builder.”

companies, Closets by Design offered the best value and was

Other custom features in the Murphys’ closets included a cus-

able to achieve what they wanted. Erik is an avid Pinterest

tom glass-top island and LED lighting details in Erik’s closet, plus

user, and Senior Design Consultant Bob Boberg took his ideas

valet rods and hanging hooks in Lori’s and Mekenzie’s closets.

and vision and brought them to life.

“I ask [the homeowners] what they would like to have and take a bunch of notes,” Bob explains. “I say, ‘give me your ultimate wish list, and if space allows, we’ll make it happen.’ Then, I ask them to prioritize it, in case there’s not enough room and we have to remove something. But in [the Murphys’] case, we didn’t have to do that.”

Lori’s closet is white and elegant, while Erik’s is dark and masculine with art deco touches. Mekenzie’s is pink with a vintage Vogue look.

“I’ve wanted a pink closet since I was a little kid, and now I have it!” Mekenzie says.

Mekenzie picked the colors and the fabric for the seat in her

Erik and Lori knew they wanted to have islands in their

closet, and the “bubble” light fixture matches her bathroom. She

closets, and other companies hadn’t been able to work with

also wanted a counter to display decor and to use for folding

them to include that.

clothes. She chose glass-front closet doors like her mom’s closet.

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“Bob helped with a lot of finishing details that made a big difference. All around it was a great experience,” Erik says.

The design process for these unique closets took about 30 days with all the customization requested. Working with the building contractor, the total build from design to finish was 45 days. However, a typical design process is one to two days with installation usually within two to four weeks.

“Once they got to installation, the team from Closets

by Design was always good about coming and going on schedule, and within the window that they promised,” Lori says. “That is something that can be so helpful when you’re getting work done in your home.”

According to Bob, 100% customer satisfaction is his motto.

“Once it’s set and done, I want the customer to be 100% happy: happy with the look, with the functionality and happy that they did business with us,” Bob says. “There’s a lot of follow-up after the sale and after you do the design. I was at the Murphys’ multiple times because I had to see that it was looking right, and to fix any problems that might arise.”

It’s also a good idea to ask about the experience of the person who is doing your closet design, especially if it’s complex or different than the norm. Bob has more than 40 years of design experience and has been with Closets by Design for more than 11 years.

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Beyond the personalized service, they also have the largest in-house production facility in the greater Cincinnati area with all modern equipment and the most designers of any company serving the area. In addition, Closets by Design has the largest area showroom with products on display from basic closet designs to the more elaborate.

They provide one-stop shopping for any room in your home needing more functional storage solutions.

“It’s a team effort over at Closets by Design,” Bob says.

“Our installation crews are not subcontractors; they’re in-house people. We carry million-dollar liability insurance and workers comp. We are in charge of the whole job, which means that nobody is passing the buck.”

Closets by Design specializes in custom garages, home offices, entertainment centers, laundry rooms and more.

“Anything the customer needs, we can design, manufacture and install,” Bob says.

To find the design solution for the closet of your dreams, visit the showroom, browse online or call for an appointment and get paired with the right designer for your project.

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE KAREN ANDREA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

FASHION WITH A PASSION THE OHIO VALLEY VOICES LOVVE AMPLIFIED FASHION SHOW RAISES FUNDS TO HELP DEAF CHILDREN LEARN TO SPEAK

KEEPING ITS CHILDREN SMILING, LISTENING AND SPEAKING AND ITS DOORS OPEN IS THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE OHIO VALLEY VOICES (OVV) FOURTH ANNUAL FASHION WITH A PASSION FUNDRAISING EVENT. Held at Manor House in Mason on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4-9 p.m., this fundraiser offers the community a fun and educational opportunity to give back to a unique school helping deaf children realize their full potential.

Anne Neuville, development and event coordinator, describes the importance of OVV’s mission.

“Opportunities for the deaf have changed tremendously. It used to be only sign language was available, but only 1% of the world signs. Now with cochlear implants and schools like OVV, children can hear sounds and learn to listen and speak.”

Teaching deaf children to speak requires not only hard work but is also very expensive partly due to the intense one-to-three teacher-student ratio. The school’s philosophy, determined by Founder and Executive Director Maria Sentelik, is that money should never be a hindrance to any child’s potential being achieved.

“No one is ever turned away for lack of money. We will always find the money, somehow, some way,” Maria says.

Tickets to the event are $65 and include the fashion show, “dinner by the bite” prepared by Manor House, a silent mobile auction, a live auction and a 15-vendor shopping boutique offering a variety of clothing and accessories for purchase. VIP tickets for $100 include VIP check-in, premier seating for the fashion show, a complimentary drink and a swag bag.

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The live auction for attendees offers a

in scholarships each year. Additional fund-

week-long stay in a four-bedroom lakefront

raisers include an elegant gala in February,

property at Norris Lake, a dinner party for

Amazon Smiles, Kroger Rewards, The Flying

20 provided by Tano Bistro and a child’s

Pig Marathon and an annual fund drive.

Mercedes Benz power wheels with pizza

“This is really much more than a fund-

at The Works for 25 and an ice cream truck

raiser. It is also a ‘friendraiser.’ We want to

party. A silent auction featuring exceptional

expand our circle of people who know about

gift baskets can be accessed online and bid

Ohio Valley Voices,” Anne says. “Our hope is

on without attending the event.

that you will attend, bring friends and sup-

An exciting new addition to this year’s

port these children and their families.”

New York-style runway fashion show will

Maria, who has a masters degree in audiol-

be OVV students and alumni modeling

ogy, opened the school 19 years ago, bringing

children’s clothing specifically designed for

the country’s top early intervention and edu-

them by the University of Cincinnati DAAP

cational program to our region. The state-of-

(Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning)

the-art school, located in Loveland, serves 55

students. Twenty-one children will partic-

children a year from birth to 8 years old. Each

ipate along with adults modeling clothing

child receives individualized therapy to meet

provided by Macy’s and DAAP.

their specific needs, while learning critical

Sponsorships are critical to the fashion

communication and interpersonal life skills.

show’s success. The major presenting

More than 160 children have graduated

sponsor, Esther Price Candies, has a close

from OVV, going on to a variety of elemen-

connection to the event and the school.

tary and secondary schools and colleges.

The company owner’s great-grandson, 4-year-old Jack, attends OVV and will be modeling with his brothers and parents, Amanda and Gary.

“We work hard to make it fun, and the children really have to work hard,” Maria says.

Besides learning to speak, she says there are unplanned by-products of the

“OVV has taught Jack to be a deter-

students’ experience: They gain an amaz-

mined little fighter,” Amanda says. “We

ing work ethic, develop strong relation-

owe them everything. They are such a

ships and learn to support others.

deserving organization. These people are

Only about 2,000 of the 20,000 children

changing children’s lives,” she adds. “It is

who are deaf or hard of hearing who could

not just a moment in their life; it is their

be served by a program like OVV are actu-

entire life being shaped.”

ally being served. Expanding the OVV pro-

To raise funds and tell Jack’s story, Esther Price even created Jack’s Candy, graham

gram to help more children is a continual mission for Maria.

crackers covered with milk and dark chocolate.

“We are here because we have an

Other major sponsors include Integra

unshakeable belief that children with hearing

Group, Mitsubishi Electric, Cincinnati Children’s

loss are capable of great things,” Maria says.

Hospital, MED-EL and Molly Bradfish.

The financial goal of the nonprofit’s

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You can’t see what you don’t know.

Let me give you an example. I attended a lecture at Fort Ancient on the Ice Age glaciers of Ohio. Geologist Todd Stephenson, a Kings High School graduate, singled out a giant boulder in the back yard of Rock School (Rt. 123 near I-71). Why is an enormous rock sitting in the middle of an otherwise rock-free space?

It took someone like Todd for me to see that the rock has been there for at least 10,000 years. The rock rode from northeastern Canada within an Ice Age glacier and was left behind as the glacier receded.

In November, my associate, Dr. Brianna Webb and I will be attending the Facially Generated Treatment Planning workshop at the Spear Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Webb graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in May. Why take a recent graduate back to school so soon?

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I’m taking Dr. Webb out to Scottsdale because I know her eyes will be opened to new realities that will positively impact her treatment planning decisions for the remainder of her dental career. I’m looking forward to a review of the material myself.

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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FALL FASHION SNEAK PEEK

AMERICAN LEGION OPEN HOUSE & BREAKFAST

GAME, S'MORES AND MOVIE NIGHT

Interiors Plus

Get a sneak peek at fall fashion and

Fleckenstein Park

American Legion Post 194

decor at Interiors Plus on Sept. 5

The

Legion

Enjoy board games and s'mores with

from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy wine and hors

Post 194 will hold a special open

friends and family, then relax under

d’ oeuvres while checking out the

house and all-you-can-eat break-

the stars for Mary Poppins Returns!

latest fall trends. Plus, receive special

fast Sept. 14 from 8-10 a.m. before the

Free popcorn and face painting will

discounts during the event. For more

Heritage Day Parade. The breakfast

be provided courtesy of Loveland

information, call 513.777.7717.

will continue until noon. The cost is

Christian Church. Bring your own

InteriorsPlusMasonOhio.com

$8 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and

chairs or blankets for the movie,

under. The American Legion is cel-

which will begin around 7:20 p.m.

6-8

ebrating its 100th anniversary this

This is a free event, and s'mores

year. MasonAmericanLegion.org

will be available while supplies last.

ST. SUSANNA FAMILY FESTIVAL

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St. Susanna Catholic Church

St. Susanna Catholic Church in Mason will hold its annual family festival Sept. 6-8. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday and

Mason

American

DeerfieldRec.com

MASON HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE Mason Municipal Center

MASON OKTOBERFEST 2019 Sonder Brewing

2 p.m. Sunday. There will be carnival

The annual Mason Heritage Day

Mason Oktoberfest will be hosted

rides, games and great food, plus

Festival and Parade takes place

by Sonder Brewing on Sept. 27 from

bingo, raffles and a silent auction.

on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Mason

6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sept. 28 from

Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday

Municipal Center Campus from 10

10 a.m. to 12 a.m. The event will

nights. Kids can ride all day with a

a.m. until 4 p.m. It all starts will the

feature breweries from Mason and

$20 bracelet. StSusanna.org

annual parade followed by activi-

around Ohio, food from BrewRiver,

ties and entertainment. There will

activities

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be kids’ activities, carnival games,

the event is free, but you can pre-pur-

crafts, vendors, music and more! The

chase a VIP ticket package for added

BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF MAYA COLLINS

event is free and open to the public.

perks. SonderBrewing.com

ImagineMason.org

Sonder Brewing

To honor what would've been Maya Collins' 16th birthday, the Live Like Maya Foundation will host a blood/

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and

music.

Entry

to

28-29 LEBANON COUNTRY APPLEFEST Warren County Fairgrounds

Cottell Park

Lebanon's

Sept. 12. A Hoxworth donor bus will

The Deerfield Handmade Market

AppleFest returns with two days of

be onsite from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

is back for fall with lots of local and

fall fun for the first time. The event is

The Foundation is also charity of

regional fine artists, creatives and

rain or shine, and parking and admis-

the month for September at Sonder

makers. The Arts Alliance champi-

sion are free. Hours on Saturday are

Brewing. To learn about Maya and

ons artists who embrace an earthy

from 10 a.m to 7 p.m. and on Sunday

the drive, visit LiveLikeMaya.org.

and organic creative process, includ-

from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. There will be

ing soap makers, floral vendors and

local and regional vendors providing

local food vendors. The event is

quality food, crafts and entertain-

free and begins at 11 a.m., but get

ment. CountryAppleFest.com

marrow drive at Sonder Brewing on

there early for goody bag giveaways.

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