South Dayton, OH March 2022

The Home Issue HOME + DESIGN

TH E O H IO PAI NTI NG CO M PANY: ADDI NG CO LO R TO LIFE SI NCE 2011 LI F E + C U LTU R E

MUEVELO CARES: CONFRONTING CANCER, ONE PERSON AT A TIME

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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There's No Place Like Home

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That is definitely one sentiment that rings true from The Wizard of Oz. For many, like Dorothy, the loved ones who fill your house make it home. For others, it is your pets. And for some, it's the personal touches; like a big comfy couch or a favorite color on the walls.

This year’s Home issue features several ways you can make your house your home. If you need some guidance on where to begin, you may want to start with the first thing you see at your home...the exterior. Local experts at The Ohio Painting Company have been bringing fresh looks to homes throughout our area since 2011. Read about the latest painting and color trends for both the inside and outside of your house.

If your project list includes decluttering and better organization, the team at Closets by Design is here to help. We spoke with one of their designers about how to add design and functionality to your kitchen pantry and closets.

Our Giving Back story shares the mission behind Muevelo Cares, a nonprofit organization that seeks to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. Learn more about the founder, Yvette Williams, and how you can get involved.

Lastly, I’d like to say hello. As the new publisher of the magazine, I am looking forward to taking over right where Greg Scott left off and continuing the mission of sharing the good, positive stories of our community and helping local businesses grow.

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inside the issue The Home Issue

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12 Finding More Space

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Lifestyle Letter

Closets by Design Helps Homeowners Transform Their Spaces, by Offering Custom

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Local Experiences

Organizing Solutions That Fit Their Lifestyles

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Home Update

HO ME S ERV I C E S

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Home Update

HO ME + DES I GN

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Giving Back

LI FE + C U LT U R E

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Hosting Tips

LI FE + C U LT U R E

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Culinary Creations

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Events

18 The Ohio Painting Company Adding Color to Life Since 2011

22 Muevelo Cares

Confronting Cancer, One Person at a Time

30 Gimme Some Chimi

Discover the Fresh and Versatile Argentinian Condiment of Chimichurri Sauce.

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: The Ohio Painting Company The Ohio Painting Company specializes in indoor and outdoor transformations through painting projects.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Whether you are wanting to spruce up your home with new décor and finishes or just appreciate the beautiful homes in our area, we have you covered with what our city has to offer, from design studios and shops to home tours and more.

Home Decor & Design COZYMELTS: Decorate your home with a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece you create at CozyMelts. The Dayton Mall location is open for both painting in-house and pickups. 2854 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459 CHIMNEYR IDGE: In 2022, Loveland’s ChimneyRidge subdivision off Butterworth Rd. will be featured by Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati’s Homearama. Watch for dates and details. ChimneyRidge, Loveland, OH 45140 1880 CANDLE CO. : Join 1880 Candle Co. for an upcoming workshop (like the Zodiac Candle and Spring Equinox Celebration on March 19), or book a private candle-making party. 1001 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 100, Dayton, OH 45402 JOANN FABR IC AND CR AFT STOR ES: Stay in and get crafty with a library of home accents and crafts you can make yourself at 2850 Centre Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45430 DOR OTHY LANE MAR KET: Whether you’re looking to learn some kitchen basics, hone your cooking skills, or broaden your culinary horizon, the DLM Cooking School brings experience and excitement to the table every time.

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FINDING MORE SPACE

Taking shelving up higher and adding plexi-front sliding drawers and slanted can shelves all helped put essentials within easy reach in the pantry.

CLOSETS BY DESIGN HELPS HOMEOWNERS TRANSFORM THEIR SPACES BY OFFERING CUSTOM ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS THAT FIT THEIR LIFESTYLES. Tracy Carter, a sales designer with Closets

By Design (CBD), was herself a huge selling point for Chris and Tamara Fladung. Their large family was looking for help with three projects in their Maineville home.

“Once we had Tracy out for a consultation, her warm demeanor, attention to detail and great customer service completely sold us— we honestly didn’t pursue quotes from other companies because we knew we wanted to work with Tracy,” shares Tamara.

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Closets by Design designers like Tracy work directly with clients to help them get organized and bring their ideas to life. The process starts with a free consultation to discuss their spaces and goals. The designer then puts together a project plan and walks through pricing options. CBD works on projects of any size in existing homes, remodels and new construction.

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T HE UPDAT ES Keeping the pantry stocked with accessible food and snacks was essential for Tamara and Chris to keep their family of eight fed and their household running smoothly.

Their new pantry design includes features such as sliding baskets and spice racks, plexiglass drawers and slanted can shelves.

There is even a dedicated space for the family’s Roomba, “Rosie”.

“The plexi snack drawers are my favorite feature in our pantry—things are clearly visible and within easy reach, ready for the kiddos to grab whenever!” Tamara shares.

Beyond finding more functional space for their clothing, shoes, accessories and even linens, Chris and Tamara saw opportunities to make unique use of their his-and-hers walk-in closets. Chris

Organizing and updating the layout of Tamara's closet gave her space for a small desk for daily prayer, sewing and paperwork.

wanted space to store his guitars and amplifier, so Tracy included a tall cabinet storage area dedicated to his hobby.

Tamara wanted to iron within her closet so a wall-mounted ironing board that folds down when needed was added.

During planning, they realized there was also room to incorporate a small desk area where Tamara could do her Bible study in the mornings.

“Tamara was able to look at that walk-in closet with fresh eyes, and she was really excited about using it in a non-traditional way. For some of us moms, the only space we have that’s quiet is our closet. It was self care, and I love that we were able to add that feature for her,” explains Tracy.

TRENDS & POPULAR FE AT URES • Gold, Brass and Black Matte Hardware. Unique hardware is a simple way to update the look of a room, helping design and color choices stand out.

• Navy Panels and Shelving. Small spaces are a great place to take a risk and try a bolder look with color, like navy.

• Expanded Textures and Colors. CBD is always looking at what’s next, and ways to offer more color and texture selections, like herringbone (coming soon!)

• Shaker Drawers and Doors. This classic style is popular for home offices, kitchen pantries, and as an option to dress up walk-in closets.

• Expanding the Pantry. Popular accessories, such as cookie sheet dividers, sliding baskets and plexi drawers can organize more than just food to help extend the use of the kitchen.

• Non-traditional Uses. Find ways to create more space in your existing home in the garage, mudroom, laundry room and basement. CBD can help clients visualize space for home offices, hobbies, home gyms and more.

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TIPS FROM TRACY Tracy came to Closets by Design by way of renovating homes in the Cincinnati area. Starting with fixer-uppers helped her learn how to look at a house room by room and transform it, bringing in design elements that would allow a new family to enjoy that home into the future.

“I love working on projects in so many different homes and coming alongside people to help them achieve something that makes life better for their family,” Tracy elaborated. “It’s exciting getting to stay on top of the trends going on in home design and organization, and helping people envision the possibilities within a space.”

Tracy has a wealth of knowledge, and we were lucky enough to have her share a few tips for homeowners to consider when tackling their organizing projects.

• “Oftentimes, people have square footage in their closets and rooms that isn’t really being used. Once we come in and design a new layout, it helps them maximize the space they have.”

• “No matter what size closet you have, you probably have room for drawers. This will give you the ability to eliminate a big piece of furniture like a dresser and free up floor space in the bedroom.”

• “The projects we do really create the organizational space you need —through shelves, drawers, cabinets, and more. Once we help you get organized, it’s beneficial to have a dedicated time for tidying up that works for your schedule. Whether it’s Saturday morning or a Sunday evening before you start a new week, take 15 minutes to straighten up shelves, hang up clothes, or put away items to keep your space organized and beautiful!”

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ADDING COLOR TO LIFE SINCE 2011

Kevin Sillaman and Nick Goebel are the dynamic painting duo behind The Ohio Painting Company. Sillaman is the CEO, and Goebel serves as the CFO. More than anyone else, they know that years of successful house projects can start with a single brush stroke and a single passion for quality.

For Sillaman, a passion for painting started early.

“Growing up, I was inspired by my uncle. He did painting and restorations, and he let me come along. I was inspired by the transformations I saw him do through painting. I remember he was working in a courtyard once, and I could look through the windows and see the mess on one side and how he was transforming it into something really nice on the other side. I thought there must be a lot of pride in that.” When he was 16, Sillaman got an opportunity through the Washington County Joint Vocational School to train in a career as a painter.

At that point Sillaman’s future was set. “I loved using paint to transform houses, and we were getting paid to do it. It was the perfect thing for me. That’s all I wanted to do. And it still is.”

Under Sillaman and Goebel, the company has grown to reach the franchise level. Goebel will be president of the Dayton area with Sillaman doing franchise sales, training, and upkeep. About 20 people work with them on painting teams. Sillaman and Goebel place high value on their painting teams’ skills, and many of their painters stay with their company for years. “We will train our painters, if needed; and we pay them very well.

We want high quality, and we don’t mind paying for it.”

Stillman has identified several trends he sees in painting these days, including:

ARTICLE BY LORI BALSTER PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE OHIO PAINTING COMPANY

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COLOR TRENDS

In the past, people frequently used darker colors on interior and exterior walls. You’d see a lot of golds and browns. But now people are going to gray, light gray, and white.

It’s clean looking and opens up a room.

I think the trend will be with us for five years or more. I’ve seen trends go from all white to darker walls to white again, both indoors and outdoors.

TRIM TRENDS

KIDS’ ROOMS AND OFFICES Typically, homes with an open floor plan only use one color—usually something light, a white or light gray. Kids’ rooms and offices are different. This is where people tend to use accent colors, something different than the main color.

GUTTERS AND SHUTTERS The trend is for lighter soffits and fasciae and darker gutters, typically black or dark brown. Black gutters might be used to match a black roof. A nice color trend is sea serpent dark gray blue on shutters.

We did the Wright House, which originally was plain white. We used a light blue on the house with sea serpent dark gray-blue shutters and the result is stunning.

CONTACT Regardless of trends, The Ohio Painting Company works with each customer to figure out what will look good in their unique home. Their motto is “We won’t waste your time or money.” Call (937) 409-4443 or visit their website at www.OhioPainting. com/About-Us.

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MUEVELO CARES ARTICLE BY JENNIFER LORENZETTI PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY YVETTE WILLIAMS

Confronting Cancer, One Person at a Time

Yvette Williams is a force to be reckoned with, as one meeting will demonstrate. An educator, singer, fitness guru, and mother, Williams lives her life with the desire to help others, whatever the need. Part of those efforts include her own charity, Muevelo Cares.

Williams founded Muevelo Cares—a 501(c)(3) that helps those with cancer complete small scale projects that have a big impact—six years ago, when her music producer, Moses Montgomery, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Williams would meet him to pass along hot food for his family, when neither he nor his wife felt like cooking after a day of dealing with treatments.

Sadly Montgomery fell victim to his cancer, but Williams looked around her world and thought, “Maybe I could do this for others with cancer.” She didn’t have to look far. Her uncle, Dr. Joseph Windham, who was instrumental in encouraging her to pursue her PhD, succumbed to cancer, as did her aunt, Paula Windham. Her father, Duke Williams, passed away after a battle with both cancer and diabetes.

Additionally several other friends have battled the “Big C.” This has changed Williams’ perspective on life. “Any day I wake up cancer free is a day I can do something for someone who does [wake up with it],” she said. For Williams, this “something” turned into Muevelo Cares.

The magic of Muevelo Cares comes from Williams’ desire to get to know her recipients and find out what will truly help them or make them feel better. “I deliver cancer care packages tailored to each family. I try to help bring them joy,” she said.

Take, for example, the avid guitar player who wanted little more than to play. In addition to a gift basket, Williams

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gave him a gift card to Guitar Center, to buy picks, music, or whatever else would allow him to continue his hobby.

Or consider the woman whose treatment left her with a very restricted diet. Williams went to Dorothy Lane Market and “loaded up,” saving the recipient both a grocery trip and the sometimes exhausting chore of choosing the correct foods.

Yet another example is the 3-year-old boy with brain cancer who was crazy about the superhero Black Panther.

Williams clearly had a great time buying Black Panther themed items that the child would enjoy, “to take his mind off of things.” One can well imagine that his family also enjoyed seeing him be a normal child.

Williams clearly enjoys providing this support to those who need it, but she can’t do it alone. “I would expand if I could,” she said. Right now much of the funding for these projects comes from silent auctions and fundraisers. She hosts an annual concert, Viva La Diva, at which this talented singer performs. Silent auction items help raise money. In the past she has included items from WWE’s Mick Foley, comedian D.L. Hughley, singer Sheila E., and rock band Disturbed. Items range from autographs to Zoom based meet-and-greets.

Williams plans to expand her reach into educational support, reflecting her role as a longtime academic. She has established the Duke Williams Music Scholarship, in memory of her father; and she will be launching a piano scholarship to honor her mother.

If you would like to find out more or make a donation to Muevelo Cares, visit the website at www.MueveloCares.org.

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Daphne Oz: Beautiful Evenings at Home Emmy-winning TV Host & NY Times Bestselling Author Shares her Dinner Hosting Favorites

New York Times bestselling author Daphne Oz talks about her newest book, “Eat Your Heart Out: All-Fun, No-Fuss Food to Celebrate Eating Clean,” which launches in April.

We sat down with Daphne Oz to learn more about her journey to home entertainment.

CITY LIFESTYLE: SHARE WITH US YOUR BACKGROUND AND THE INFLUENCE IT HAD ON YOUR JOURNEY TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. DAPHNE OZ: I was born in Philly, raised in New Jersey, and now

my husband and our four kids and I live in Florida. I spend a few days each week working in NYC taping our new syndicated talk show, The Good Dish, covering everything delicious in daytime.

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS FOR HOSTING A MEMORABLE DINNER PARTY AT HOME? DO: When I entertain, my general approach is: Abundant

Simplicity. Appetizers are generous piles of a few different things – olives, hunks of parmesan, spiced nuts, torn bread with herby oil to dunk in, sliced Persian cucumbers with a pool of labne or Greek yogurt, olive oil, and flaky salt for dipping.

I look for recipes that are simple or that I’ve made 100 times before that are always crowd pleasers and leave me plenty of time to enjoy my company. The whole point of a beautiful evening together is to make sure you, the host, are relaxed and comfortable, because your guests will take their cue from you.

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CL: WHAT INSPIRED YOUR NEWEST COOKBOOK AND WHAT CAN WE GET EXCITED ABOUT? DO: In “Eat Your Heart Out: All-Fun, No-Fuss

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SOM E CH I M I! DISCOVER THE FRESH AND VERSATILE ARGENTINIAN CONDIMENT OF CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

AU T H E N T IC CH I M ICH U R R I SAUCE INGREDIENTS • ½ cup quality olive oil • 2 tbs red wine vinegar • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp red pepper flakes • 1 tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper

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CH I M ICH U R R I CH ICK E N INGREDIENTS • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts • 1 tbs olive oil • 1 cup chimichurri sauce • Salt and pepper

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DIRECTIONS 1. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Tilt the pan as the oil heats to cover the bottom of the pan.

3. Cook chicken about 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

4. Drizzle with chimichurri and serve with a side of your favorite roasted vegetables.

CH I M ICH U R R I SH R I M P INGREDIENTS • 1 lb large raw shrimp (21-26 ct) peeled and deveined • 1 tbs olive oil • 1 cup chimichurri sauce • Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS 1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Tilt the pan as the oil heats to cover the bottom of the pan.

3. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn and cook for another 2 minutes or until the flesh is pink and opaque.

4. Remove pan from heat and drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Serve over rice, pasta, “zoodles” or simply on their own with additional sauce for dipping.

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MARCH 2022

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Last Day for Dayton Art Institute Beyond the Woodblock

DAY TON ART IN STITUTE The phrase “Japanese prints” is almost synonymous with woodblock prints, a centuries-long tradition in Japan; however, many 20th and 21st century Japanese artists have explored a wide range of print mediums.

At the same time, they expanded the subject matter of Japanese prints to include abstract compositions.

This exhibition introduces a selection of these artists and the variety of techniques they employed, including aquatint, chine-collé, etching, lithograph, mezzotint, and stencil print.

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Hometown EXPO That Spring Thing

SP RIN G BOR O HIG H S CHOOL Warren County’s largest business expo, with 220+ booths featuring local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Free admission.

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Fowl Language

CLIFTON R ES ERVE AN D LODGE Ever thumbed through a book on birds and blushed a little bit at a bird name? You aren’t alone! Join us for an informal, tongue in beak discussion of the funny, weird, and risque names we use.

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