SW Lake, IL April 2019

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APRIL 2019

ECO SPARKING JOY BY LETTING GO

TRAVELING GREEN

HISTORY IN THE (RE)MAKING

LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Adopting a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Michael Beightol, Mollee Johnson, Stephen Neilson, Sue Shimkus CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael Beightol, Stephen Neilson, Martine Severin, Linda Starkey

MANY OF US ARE TRYING TO BE MORE ECO-FRIENDLY IN OUR DAILY LIVES. We’re more aware of what we put into our bodies, as well as the general state of the planet. Clients of my interior design business ask frequently, “How can I bring greener design into my home?” Here’s a short list of my favorite ways to be more eco-friendly.

Use plants for a double-whammy bonus: they give a home a calming spa-like feeling, AND provide oxygen and filter the air you breathe.

Avoid products with high VOC content. (Volatile Organic Compounds are chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperatures). VOCs are found in many household paints, flooring, furniture and carpets. Be an eco-consumer by requesting low VOC materials that contain no added formaldehyde.

Bring outside light in by freeing windows of blinds and treatments. Make sure you have properly insulated windows to conserve energy and don’t forget that caulking and sealing are critical.

Consider renewable materials that include bamboo floors, recycled glass and plastics for surfaces where they make sense for your lifestyle. Also look for furniture made from re-purposed wood.

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One of the most eco-friendly steps you can take is reduce what you put in the

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waste-stream. Perhaps an old reliable just needs a fresh look. I’ll often propose re-styl-

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ing existing pieces, re-arranging or re-purposing with a fresh eye. If something’s got to go, we always consider donating it for somebody else to re-use.

I am thrilled to be the first-ever Special Guest Publisher for the April issue SW Lake Lifestyle. In this issue you’ll read about breathing new life into an old building, sparking joy, taking an eco-tour vacation and sustainable investing.

Whatever your approach, the small steps we take with our families today can make a

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019

FEATURES 14 History in the (RE)Making Main Street Center Renews Focus on Historic Downtown

18 Sparking Joy by Letting Go KonMari Consultant Kristyn Ivey Shares the Eco Advantages in Tidying Up

24 Traveling Green Eco-Tours and Responsible Travel

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28 Green DIY Hacks for Living Sustainably In Style

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

24 Travel Destination 28 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Financial Buzz

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HISTORY in the (RE)making

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Linda Starkey of G&L Investments and owner of Threads Boutique.

THE THROWAWAY AGE IS OVER. While some might see a 1940s structure from a bygone era as just another old building, an energetic Wauconda couple sees it as the cornerstone of an ever-more lively downtown.

A two-level, 8000-square-foot building in its 70th year at the heart of Main Street’s historic downtown is being transformed. Located at 118 Main this former Wauconda National Bank property (still sporting its signature walk-in vault) is celebrating its first phase of interior updates.

Upgrades to the exterior, outside façade and parking lot are underway. A new design by Pathmann Architecture will prominently feature new “Main Street Center” branding flanked by awnings, panels and decorative lighting to enhance its profile while integrating into the charm of the downtown area.

When briefed about Main Street Center, Russ Klettke, a noted Chicago-based writer on sustainability, construction and architecture, says that there’s greater value to a community when a building owner renews an existing space instead of tearing it down and building anew: “[It’s] about the ‘embodied energy’ of buildings -- all the fuel used to mine, haul and manufacture building components (concrete, steel, wood and glass). By and large, if an existing building can be saved and repurposed, it is likely a net gain for the environment.”

Purchased in 2018 by G&L Investment Group, the building contains 18 retail/ office suites, on-site parking, and a large common area for special events such as the recent 5th Anniversary celebration of Threads Boutique, a popular women’s and men’s clothing and accessories store owned and operated by Linda Starkey, the “L” of G&L Investments.

Since moving to Wauconda in 2005 and later purchasing and renovating a home on Bangs Lake just a brisk 5-minute walk from Main Street Center, Linda and husband Glenn (the “G” of G&L) have been an energizing and transformative force in the community. As well as launching Threads Boutique, Linda is completing her second elected term as Wauconda Village Trustee. Glenn (with brother Don) owns Progressive Components, a business founded by their father and located in Wauconda since 1990. A global supplier to the tooling and molding industry, Progressive is known not only as an award-winning “Best Place To Work” in its industry but as a business whose non-profit arm, STAR Charities, volunteers thousands of hours, generating more than $75,000 in monetary donations and in-kind gifts annually for local causes in need of support.

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Coincidentally, the first tenant of the 118 Main building, opened in 1948, was also a clothing store occupying the same space as Threads. “Wauconda Clothiers was the building’s very first tenant (besides the bank, of course),” said Neville Carr, local historian and photo archivist. “Owner Laddie (Ladislav) Bezdek was a tailor who made men’s suits and furnishings by hand. He was in business there until the mid-1950s, when my father established James F. Carr Real Estate and Insurance in that space, until Wauconda Bank moved to Liberty Street in 1976.” The current Main Street Center tenants include Threads, Fusion Church, Country Financial, DLH Enterprises, Hope Counseling, Aspire Counseling, Amerex Group, and National Produce, among others.

Local officials commented positively on Main Street Center. “It’s always exciting when a business renovates and renews, but it’s even better when that building is home to many small businesses on a busy street,” said Maria Weisbruch, Executive Director of the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce.

“The improvements that G&L Investments are making to Main Street Center will not only be improvements for their current tenants but provide a terrific attraction for new business. Having seen their thoughtful renovation plans and the progress already made, I have no doubt the building will make a remarkable contribution to the street scene on Main.”

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“It is great seeing this building revived, with new owners investing not only in our community, but on our Main Street,” shared Mayor Lincoln Knight. “We have such a vibrant and active downtown area. The energy from the businesses

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located inside Main Street Center will help bring people into town to enjoy what Wauconda has to offer. People are already talking about this project, and we’re excited to see the final product. Thanks to G&L for investing in Wauconda.”

“ [I T ’ S ] A B O U T T H E ‘ E M B O D I E D E N E R GY ’ O F BUILDINGS -- ALL THE FUEL USED TO MINE, HAUL A N D M A N U FA C T U R E B U I L D I N G C O M P O N E N T S (C O N C R E T E , S T E E L , W O O D A N D G L A S S ) . B Y A N D L A R G E , I F A N E X I S T I N G B U I L D I N G C A N B E S AV E D A N D R E P U R P O S E D, I T I S L I K E LY A N E T G A I N F O R T H E E N V I R O N M E N T.” Wauconda’s vibrant downtown is noted for effective business collaboration. Local volunteers raise funds to keep Main Street adorned in seasonally appropriate décor, including live flowers street side from spring through fall.

Talented musicians perform at multiple local venues regularly, with frequent invitational jam sessions forging new creative collaborations. Warm-weather highlights include monthly Cruise Nights, weekly Farmers Markets, a Street Dance, summer triathlons, and a full range of Park District and Library sponsored events. And notably, its recent sale by the Reilly family to the Park District is enabling the renovation and reopening of iconic Phil’s Beach (featured prominently in the Blues Brothers movie) to the public this summer.

Main Street Center currently has a retail space available on the main floor, an office open on the lower level, and a conference room (12-40 people) and meeting room (6-8 people) available for daily rental. For more information, contact G&L Investments at lindakaystarkey@gmail.com.

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1. | Glenn Starkey (L) receiving the Pinnacle Award for outstanding contributions to the community from WACC President Brian Linning.

2. | November 1, 1958 groundbreaking of building addition.

3. | Glenn and Linda Starkey, at the original Bank Vault during Threads’ 5th Anniversary celebration.

4. | 118 Main, under construction in early 1948.

5. | Local realtor Julianna Somers of The Somers Group with new Threads.

6. | Grand Opening of Wauconda Bank on July 24, 1948.

7. | The original Bank building (above right) later expanded into the parking lot above the parade float shown above.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Sparking Joy by Letting Go

THE ECO ADVANTAGES FROM THE LOVE OF TIDY

ARTICLE STEPHEN NEILSON | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON AND MARTINE SEVERINSEN

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Next time you’re looking to make your home lighter and brighter forget about going to a hardware store to decide between incandescent, fluorescent, halogen or LEDs. Let me plug you in here: Talk to Kristyn Ivey.

If you’ve seen the Netflix series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” or read Kondo’s best-selling books on sparking joy and reducing clutter, Ivey has emerged as a leading translator connecting the dots locally, helping interpret, apply and adapt Kondo’s tidying approach.

Ivey is Chicagoland’s first certified KonMari Consultant. Her just-published book, “The Tidy Home Joy Journal,” achieved #1 Best Seller status on Amazon in March, and her weekly “Spark Joy” podcast at SparkJoyPodcast.com offers 75+ conversations with experts discussing their perspectives on life focused on what’s most important. Ivey recently met with SW Lake Lifestyle to share why this approach to creating a joy-filled home isn’t just another fad.

SWL: HOW DOES MARIE KONDO’S WAY SIMPLIFY SOMEBODY’S LIFE? Kristen Ivey: It really gets you focused on what’s really important; it shifts your attention to what you really value. It’s about mirroring and aligning your home and your possessions with your values, helping you shift to a mindset where you’re being more conscious and aware, and leading with respect, gratitude, and joy when you address your belongings.

SWL: HOW DOES THIS ETHOS SUPPORT A MORE “STEPLIGHTLY” APPROACH? KI: It’s important to remember the adage, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” with reduce being #1. This gets us in tune with our consumption patterns, as we transition to the idea that “less may be more” in certain ways. This process helps us take an inventory of everything that we have, make sure we’re in alignment with what we value, recycle as we go, and reuse things in creative ways which we highly encourage — repurpose things so they can live their best life, so you can live your best life. All that clutter is this thing between you and your ultimate best life. It’s about reducing that “noise,” getting clear about where we’re going, and having nothing in the way of that so you can elevate your talents, your existing successes, and learn a new lifestyle.

SWL: FOR SOME OF US LETTING GO OF POSSESSIONS IS NOT A JOY-EVOKING EXPERIENCE; IT CAN LEAD TO AN UNCOMFORTABLE, SOMETIMES GUILT-RIDDEN PLACE. Left: Ivey teaching a "KonMari 101" class at Grayslake Public Library.

Above: Marie Kondo (L) with Kristyn Ivey.

Below: Ivey’s “Tidy Home Joy Journal” became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in March.

KI: The KonMari method shifts attention to what you are keeping, rather than what you are discarding. It can be uncomfortable for people to focus on just what they need to let go of, especially those sentimental items. Our process CONTINUED >

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Working on-site tidying a client's home.

says, “Let me pick what I love first, and I can think about those

receiving it. Moving it along in its lifecycle is healthy for

things that are more difficult to decide on later.” It’s important

you; let it go with gratitude and thoughtfulness, and

to note, though, that the process itself is slightly uncom-

make room for more treasured things.

fortable because it is pushing you away from doing things the old way that hasn’t been working. Self-awareness can

SWL: FOR THOSE WHO’VE WATCHED THE NETFLIX

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SERIES OR READ KONDO’S BOOKS AND ARE LOOK-

fortable. It leads you to more thoughtful conclusions about

ING TO START THEIR TIDYING JOURNEY, WHAT’S THE

your home, and ultimately about your life.

BIGGEST VALUE-ADD YOU BRING TO THE TABLE? KI: When someone hires me, they’ve often tried tidying on

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their own but have stutter-stepped through the process.

ING ITEMS THAT DON’T “SPARK JOY?”

They’ve tried one category and stopped, or they’ve had

KI: Most of my clients choose to donate things, or

trouble making that connection between the things that

thoughtfully gift or sell them, knowing that they’re

spark joy and the boundaries that their home is presenting

going to a good use. That helps with the process of

them. When those two aren’t worked out, the space will

letting go. It’s also beneficial when you’re leading with

still feel cluttered. We want people to stop worrying about

abundance, rather than with a mindset of scarcity. For

tidying and organization so they can get to enjoying life

example, I have clients who worry about letting go of

and spontaneous gatherings and things of that nature. It’s

something because they paid for an expensive item, but

almost like a personal trainer experience, or a professional

it’s not doing any good just hanging around; the mon-

nutritionist; I have that expertise to push your skill at tidy-

ey’s already spent. It’s now only as valuable as some-

ing to the next level, so you don’t run the risk of falling back

one would pay for it today, or as someone would value

into old patterns.

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Clever use of boxes in drawers and folding items makes them easy to find and keeps them wrinkle-free.

All that clutter is this thing between you and your ultimate best life. It’s about reducing that “noise,” getting clear about where we’re going, and having nothing in the way of that so you can elevate your talents, your existing successes, and learn a new lifestyle.

SWL: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SUCCESS STORIES YOU’VE SEEN THAT HAVE BEEN INSPIRING TO YOU? KI: I help my clients change their story — the story they keep telling themselves, that they will never be organized, or they’ve always lived with the mess so that’s always what it’s going to be. I love helping people get beyond that and empower them: shift their shopping behaviors, or take better care of their things. I’ve also had clients come to terms with personal relationships while tidying; they’ve let go of toxic relationships, and attracted new and better relationships — finding better partners through the process. I’ve had clients find money in their homes; some model better behaviors for

Tidying up at home can bring joy to many facets of life.

their children, helping the next generation think more consciously about how they’re organizing and taking care of their things and honoring their possessions. And surprisingly I also ended up losing

Ivey helps people break through when the clutter seems overwhelming.

30 pounds as I transitioned to my new career in tidying full-time.

SWL: WOW. CONGRATULATIONS! KI: I can’t figure out exactly how I lost so much weight, but I know it had something to do with my letting go of the emotions around my previous corporate job and then moving to doing KonMari fulltime. Being more active in client’s homes, and making sure that I’m picking the right nutrition that sparks joy, led me over a year to shed 30 pounds and more importantly feel “lighter.” So I took care of the clutter around my waistline, as well as the clutter in my home… and they’re all connected. I’ve had other clients report that they’ve also lost weight, as well.

For more information about Kristyn Ivey and her services, best-selling book or podcasts, visit her website at ForTheLoveOfTidy.com.

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EDUCATION IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE Educate yourself about the geography, customs and manners of the region you’re visiting. Get to know the culture before you arrive and know which of your actions or standards may not be accepted smoothly. Aborigines, for example, believe that taking their picture “steals their soul.” Tourism provides a positive boost to local people. Attending local events encourages indigenous pride and cultural heritage, enabling many traditions to be preserved. These traditions present a lasting, honest perspective of the destination you visit.

ECO-SOUVENIRS Souvenirs are a vital part of every trip, special for their uniqueness and direct mental link to a fabulous vacation memory. As a concerned eco-tourist, do not buy products made from endangered plants or animals, such as ivory, tortoise shell, animal skins and feathers.

Purchase souvenirs from local artists to keep cultural traditions alive.

Dine in locally-owned restaurants; exploring the gastronomic scenery is just as important as visiting a destination’s main attractions.

ECO-FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Support conservation-oriented organizations already working to preserve the environment. Our travel agency tries to select responsible tour operators and guides whose practices are based on sound eco-conscious beliefs. Maintain an eco-friendly attitude when choosing destinations.

IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL Globetrotting with the world in mind is a more satisfying way to travel, challenging you to learn about the places and people you visit and help sustain their fragile environments, economies and cultures. Through increased awareness and an earnest desire to help protect natural and cultural resources for the good of the planet and for the generations yet to explore, you can trek to the four corners with a positive impact. Travel with purpose.

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Select individual stocks of companies you are comfortable supporting or invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on sustainable investments.

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List Price

Beds

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103%

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4

4.1

Kelsey Farms

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98%

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4

4.1

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95%

66

4

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$549,000

97%

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3.1

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96%

55

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Indian Creek Club

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$488,000

98%

89

5

3.0

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96%

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