Hendersonville, TN September 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

Fashion and Style in the City by the Lake

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS DURING A PANDEMIC CUSTOM DESIGNS FOR COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES THE ART OF CHARCUTERIE

LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Rick Murray | rick.murray@lifestylepubs.com

Spicy September Style FASHIONISTAS, OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS FOR YOU.

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In this issue, we take a look at a local boutique that keeps style and fashion front and center even during the days of Covid-19.

We also visit with a local furniture company’s design team to learn about custom

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Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles

room layouts that will add comfort and warmth to your home.

Continuing on, we take a look at the art of charcuterie, just in time for your next socially-distanced gathering with family and friends.

Finally, we offer up a few tips on how to get the most out of photography with your smartphone.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Custom Designs For Comfortable Living Spaces At B. F. Myers, The Design Doctor Is In And She Makes House Calls

18 Dress For Success During A Pandemic Keep Your Style On Point In The Age of “Work At Home”

28 The Art Of Charcuterie Cured Goodness By Go Go Gourmet

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32 Use Your Smartphone Camera Like The Pros Tips For Taking Photos That Will Last A Lifetime

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Renovate & Refine

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Trend Setter

28 Food & Wine 31

Realty Report

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Hendersonville Chamber Honors Board Members The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored several former and current directors with congratulatory plaques for their service on the organization's board.

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1. Abby Rice | 2. Amy Raines | 3. Barry Hardwick | 4. Greg Wilson | 5. Lee Rucks | 6. Laura Degelau | 7. Lynn Bowles | 8. Nick Howard | 9. Marty Cook | 10. Sean Roach | 11. Steve Botts | 12. Dr. Renee Dauer 8

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AROUND TOWN Allied Health classes at the college are already meeting this way. Masks are required at all times on campus, for everyone, including the faculty teaching the classes. The models that the Allied Health classes developed this summer are being used for all Vol State on-campus class meetings during the fall semester.

ERIC BOWMAN NAMED FINALIST FOR TN PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR The

Tennessee

Department

of

Education

announced the nine finalists for the 2020-21 Tennessee Principal of the Year, which include T.W. Hunter Middle School Principal, Eric Bowman. The Tennessee Principal of the Year award is awarded annually to a school leader for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements in his or her school.

COMET NEOWISE BRIGHTENS THE SUMMER NIGHT SKIES Comet Neowise made a once in 6,800 year

“Mr. Bowman is a dynamic school leader with a

appearance in the summer skies during July and

passion for the children of the community,” Director

August 2020. The comet was visible at many loca-

of Sumner County Schools, Dr. Del Phillips said.

tions around the world, including Hendersonville.

"We are very proud of his accomplishments."

Discovered in March by NASA, the comet put on quite a show for local observers, including Hendersonville Lifestyle editor Rick Murray, who captured images of it through his telescope.

JAKES PLACE 2 HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jakes Place 2 at its 2216 Stop Thirty Rd. location in Hendersonville on July 16. A large crowd of well-wishers attended the event, which followed safe Covid-19 gathering precautions, including the wearing of face masks.

ON-CAMPUS LIFE AT VOL STATE DURING FALL 2020 Vol State faculty are getting ready for the fall

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semester with COVID-19 precautions. While most

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classes will have an online format in fall 2020, some

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of the hands-on courses will still meet, but with

Hendersonville using the Get In Touch link and let us

new social distancing requirements.

know what you think.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

C U S TO M DESIGNS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY Mixed styles are all the rage in modern room design.

F O R C O M F O R TA B L E L I V I N G S PA C E S AT B. F. MYERS, THE DESIGN DOCTOR IS IN, AND SHE MAKES HOUSE CALLS EVERY SEASON SEEMS TO BRING ABOUT NEW FASHION TRENDS THAT DEFINE HOW WE SEE OURSELVES AND THOSE AROUND US. While styles seem to change most frequently in the clothing world, they also constantly evolve in other areas as well, particularly in furniture and home furnishings.

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Julianne Goodwin and Caitlin Newman look through sample books in the B. F. Myers design center.

In generations past, living spaces were typically laid out by following a set of fairly rigid guidelines, which usually resulted in the creation of functional, yet uninteresting living spaces. Fortunately, those days are gone. Today, there is an entirely new approach to custom room design that offers far more flexibility than in prior years. One of the leaders in this new world is B. F. Myers.

For over 165 years, the Goodlettsville-based business has provided high quality furniture and furnishings to generations of customers throughout Middle Tennessee. As the oldest business in Goodlettsville and the oldest furniture store in the Nashville, Myers has built its reputation upon outstanding customer service and by offering furniture and furnishing lines that are unique in the area.

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

Custom furniture design today embraces the use of a mixture of furniture styles, fabrics and colors.

“We have always been dedicated to helping our customers design and furnish comfortable living spaces that match their lifestyles,” says Julianne Goodwin, marketing coordinator for Myers. “A couple of years ago, we decided to expand our custom room layout services by creating a dedicated design center.”

The design center offers a full range of custom services provided by in-house designer Caitlin Newman. Located off of the showroom floor, the center provides Caitlin with a dedicated work area containing wood samples, fabric selections, layout tables and computers with custom design software.

“Our design approach provides a very visual and tactile customer experience,” says Caitlin. “We go through an extensive discovery process that begins with a ‘house call’ to make sure that we understand customers’ preferences and desires.”

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Julianne Newman and designer Caitlin Newman check out fabric samples.

Once the in-home visit has been completed, Caitlin returns to the design center to continue the material selection and space layout process. Depending upon the project complexity, she can produce detailed designs in time periods ranging from a few days to two weeks.

“I usually create two different designs for each customer that offer different materials, styles and price points,” says Caitlin. “I also generate detailed computer room layouts that provide customers with options for furniture placement.”

Since opening the design center, the B. F. Myers design team has helped hundreds of customers create their dream home spaces.

“Whether you are looking to redo a single room or outfit an entire house, we’ve got you covered,” says Julianne.

B. F. MYERS 117 French Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615.859.1301

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TREND SETTER

THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS IMPACTED EVERY ASPECT OF OUR DAILY LIVES. Since early 2020, we have all had to make major adjustments to how we work, learn and recreate in order to adapt to rapidly changing conditions.

One of the most significant responses to the pandemic has been the rapid rise of the “work at home” phenomenon.

From kitchen tabletops to elaborate home office setups, working from home has become the new normal for many people.

One of the perks of working from home has been the elimination of the need for wearing traditional business attire. Freed from corporate office dress codes, most at-home workers make their daily

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wardrobe choices based upon comfort. Almost overnight, suits and skirts have been replaced by jeans and tees.

This new style movement has had a tremendous negative impact upon clothing retailers who specialized in business wear. However, casual clothing shops are thriving in this new environment.

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S DRE S FOR SUCCESS DU R I N G A PA N D E M I C

KEEP YOUR STYLE ON POINT IN THE AGE OF “WORK AT HOME” ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

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MODEL KRISTINA PAGE

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED)

+ MODEL: Laurel Parton + CHARLIE B TOP, $68 + VELLVIA NECKLACE, $72 + MAC AND ME DENIM JEANS, $78 + CORKYS SHOES, $86

+ MODEL: Kristina Page + CHARLIE B DENIM JACKET, $89 + ELAN STRETCH DENIM JEANS, $76 + BASIC TEE, $32 + VINTAGE SPARROW NECKLACE, $34

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+ MODEL: Laurel Parton + SUZY D JACKET, $125 + LIVERPOOL STRETCH LEGGINGS, $89 + JERSEY TANK TOP, $21

+ MODEL: Laurel Parton

+ CORKYS SHOES, $72

+ MAC AND ME JEANS, $68 + PAISLEY TOP, $72 + SUZY D JACKET, $110 + MAC AND ME NECKLACE, $38

“Working from home often requires employees to participate in

Brenda, husband Minh and daughter Andrea, opened the

video conference meetings such as Zoom calls in which they need to

Hendersonville franchise in September 2019, along with long-time

look great from the waist up, but can be perfectly comfortable wear-

friend and store manager, Jody Christensen. Since then, the store

ing jeans or leggings out of view of the camera,” says Brenda Vien,

has seen steady growth, with the exception of a couple of months

owner of Mainstream Boutique in Hendersonville. “The brands and

this spring when it had to be temporarily closed due to Covid-19

styles that we carry at our boutique are perfect for this new trend.”

restrictions on retail businesses.

Mainstream Boutique is a casual clothing retailer based out of Apple

“Our first year has been quite the challenge. We never

Valley, Minnesota. Founded in 1991 by apparel industry veteran Marie

imagined that a global pandemic would cause us to close our

Denicola, the company has grown to include over 80 franchise locations

doors during our first seven months in business,” says Brenda.

in twenty-three states, including Tennessee. The company’s formula for

“However, we adapted during the shutdown. We began offering

success is based upon several factors, including knowledgeable stylists,

private appointments, online shopping, curbside pick-up service

affordable prices and stylish, high quality merchandise, including an

and post-try on steam cleaning in order to safely meet our cus-

exclusive line of clothing and jewelry called Mac and Me.

tomer needs.”

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TREND SE T TER (CONTINUED)

MODEL L AUREL PARTON

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+ MODEL: Laurel Parton + SUZY D JACKET, $125 + LIVERPOOL STRETCH LEGGINGS, $89 + JERSEY TANK TOP, $21 + CORKYS SHOES, $72

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED)

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+ MODEL: Kristina Page + EESOME WHITE TOP, $42 + MAC AND ME STRETCH JEANS, $78 + CORKYS SHOES, $82 + MAC AND ME NECKLACE, $45

Fortunately, the retail closing requirement was lifted in June, and Mainstream Boutique of Hendersonville was allowed to reopen.

“Although those few months were tough on us, we learned to be resilient and do whatever we had to do to get through it all together,”

“At Mainstream Boutique, we offer fashion-forward clothing lines that include versatile pieces that can be worn for many different occasions,” says Brenda. “Whether our customers are dressing for working from home or an evening out, we have what they need to be successful.”

says Brenda. “We are especially grateful to our friends and customers who have continued to support us during these times.”

Today, many businesses are reopening and trying to resume nor-

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of abating anytime soon, which means that the continued emphasis

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FOOD & WINE

+ Assor ted Ar tisan Cheeses

+ Assor ted Crackers

Cheddar, Gouda, Pepper Jack, Blue Cheese, Cranberry Goat Cheese

+ Dried Fruits & Nuts Figs, Apricots & Almonds

+Spicy Pickled Green Beans

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The Ar t of Charcuterie CURED GOODNESS BY GO GO GOURMET

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CHARCUTERIE IS THE TIME-HONORED ART

Feta-Stuffed Green Olives,

SMOKED MEATS AND CHEESES SERVED ON

Kalamata Olives

BOARDS OR PLATTERS. There are many ways

OF PREPARING AND ASSEMBLING CURED OR

to prepare and serve charcuterie, depending upon individual tastes and dietary requirements.

While bearing an exotic-sounding name, charcuterie is one of the more popular items routinely prepared by local boutique catering company, the Go Go Gourmet.

“Many cookbooks offer basic charcuterie recipe suggestions,” says Celeste Davidson, owner of the Go

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Go Gourmet. “There are no hard rules to follow when preparing charcuterie. Many people include additional items, such as beef or pork tenderloins, baconwrapped dates, dried fruits, nuts and vegetables.”

Along with the basic charcuterie ingredients, chefs usually include a tray of crackers and breadsticks to supplement the charcuterie.

“Adding crackers and different types of bread supplements the charcuterie boards,” says Celeste.

“It is similar to serving assorted crackers with cheese platters.”

Charcuterie is a festive dish that goes well with holidays and celebrations, both small and large.

“At Go Go Gourmet, we are able to prepare

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charcuterie for groups of any size,” says Celeste.

“Whether you are having a small, intimate gathering or putting on a large party, we can help you set the mood with your own customized board.”

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

HENDERSONVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

101 Chapel Ct N

$539,900

$530,000

98%

66

4

3

132 Natchez Dr

$540,000

$540,000

100%

55

6

4

2089 Hawkwell Circle

$555,900

$570,640

103%

34

4

3

137 Thornwood Pl

$559,950

$565,400

101%

68

4

3

346 Azalea Cir

$569,500

$599,070

105%

90

4

5

158 Roberta Dr

$569,900

$575,000

101%

55

3

3

104 Lake Ridge

$575,000

$534,000

93%

99

6

5

342 Azalea Cir

$580,500

$626,122

108%

129

4

5

211 S Malayna Dr

$584,900

$588,900

101%

1

4

4

336 Azalea Cir

$594,804

$594,804

100%

56

4

5

1025 Gadwall Cir

$599,900

$599,900

100%

75

5

5

1298 Sandy Valley Rd

$610,000

$582,500

95%

78

4

3

123 Kinwood Ct

$659,900

$659,900

100%

88

6

6

104 Fairlake Ct

$675,000

$665,000

99%

50

4

3

107 Fairlake Ct

$675,000

$675,000

100%

126

4

3

1208 Forestpointe

$685,000

$657,000

96%

121

4

4

131 Bay Dr

$725,000

$725,000

100%

68

3

3

1018 Kidron Way

$750,000

$750,000

100%

1

6

4

305 Hunters Ln

$774,900

$763,900

99%

105

4

5

1008 Pintail Pl

$779,900

$771,570

99%

0

5

6

133 Windmill Point Cir

$780,000

$780,000

100%

8

5

4

105 Lakeside Cir

$825,000

$850,000

103%

47

4

5

117 Breakwater N

$875,000

$875,000

100%

65

5

4

136 Lake Park Dr

$889,900

$869,000

98%

72

4

3

597 Indian Lake Rd

$955,000

$955,000

100%

1

4

5

Realtracs MLS statistics from 8/1/20 through 8/31/20 DOM - Days on Market

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DIY

U s e Yo u r S m a r t p h o n e Camera Like the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce Director of Events Erin Morton.

PROS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

“THE BEST CAMERA IS THE ONE THAT YOU HAVE WITH YOU.” This old adage is a response that is often given by professional photographers when asked “What is the best camera for me?”

These days, for most people, it refers to the cameras built into their smartphones.

Compared to the Kodaks, Polaroids and digital point-andshoots of years passed, today’s smartphone cameras are capable of capturing amazing imagery. From large, high-resolution still images to 4K video, these cameras pack a tremendous amount of photographic power into a comfortable form factor. Properly captured, the still images can look beautiful in print, and the video can appear stunning on a large HDTV. Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of the capabilities of their smartphone cameras, nor their imaging apps. Instead of shooting for quality, they opt for the convenience of capturing quick images and video snippets so that they can immediately post them on Instagram with little regard to how they look.

This approach works fine for routine social media photos such as casual selfies and snapshots of restaurant entrees.

After a day or two, no one will care nor remember how you looked doing shots or how your steak dinner appeared.

However, since smartphone cameras have replaced traditional cameras for many people, they are now being used to capture important life events such as weddings, graduations and baby’s

TIPS FOR TAKING PHOTOS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME

first steps. These are the types of moments that create special memories meant to be shared with others for many years.

Fortunately, there are a few simple things that you can do to help you get long-lasting enjoyment out of your smartphone cameras. Here are a few tips to help you take better photos that will last a lifetime.

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Learn how to use your smartphone camera

and imaging apps. For best results, familiarize yourself with your phone’s features and limitations.

Take photos and videos in landscape

orientation whenever possible. This perspective maximizes the images/videos captured by the phone.

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce Director of Events Erin Morton shows how to take photos in landscape mode.

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Storage is cheap and

reshoots are free. When shooting photos of groups,

+ TIP 3

always take multiple photos to ensure that no one is blinking or looking away.

To safe guard your precious

memories, be sure to backup your photos & videos regularly. For maximum protection, backup to multiple sources including your computer, external drives, and the cloud.

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