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By Anne Hart t’s unlikely that many people who call Knoxville home spend as much time in New York City as Frank and Belinda Gambuzza. The owners of Salon Visage, Spa Visage and Frank’s Barber Shop have a house here and an apartment in the big city, which they visit often for both business reasons and to spend time with family. Frank is a native of New York who came to Knoxville in 1985. His love for this area is apparently contagious – two of his four brothers have followed him here. Before he opened his barber shop a year ago, not many people were aware that Frank started his haircutting career as a barber. I asked Frank to tell me the back story, and he put me in touch with a charming elderly gentleman named Joe Vito Lupo. Here’s what I learned.
The back story At fi rst it was all about the tips – making sure the wooden handle on the shoe shine brush didn’t hit an ankle, and that not a speck of shoe polish stained a customer’s sock. Either one of those mishaps meant no tip for the shoe shine boy. It all started in a barbershop in an Italian neighborhood in New Jersey, just west of New York City, where the industrious 10-year-old shoe shine boy quickly learned that if he kept his clients happy, he made big tips. To young Frank Gambuzza, it was an exciting world – one fi lled with men in
Marcus Blair gets a shave and haircut from New Yorker and Knoxvillian Frank Gambuzza, founder of the award-winning Frank’s Barber Shop. Photos by R. White
expensive hats and elegant cashmere overcoats who appreciated a hot lather shave, a good haircut and a perfect shoe shine. Frank listened, he watched, he paid attention, he learned fast. And his hard work meant he always had plenty of cash in his pockets. “He was a pushy little kid,”recalls Lupo, Frank’s mentor. “But pushy in a good way. He always wanted to learn more.” Lupo owned the barbershop, J. Vito’s Continental Barbershop on Park Avenue, where the shoe shine boy got his start. “He would watch everything I did and ask lots of questions. Before long he wanted to cut hair, so I trained him. I didn’t want him to ruin my customers, so I let him bring his friends in to experiment on. He learned quick.” It wasn’t easy. At age 13, Frank spent countless hours standing in a doorway in the shop, running a pair of scissors up and down the door jam, onehanded, learning how to use his thumb to manipulate the scissors, the most critical skill in cutting hair. And he learned discipline. No wild Friday nights for this teenager. Joe Lupo’s people had to be at work at 8 a.m. on Saturday mornings. One minute late and you were sent on your way. The barbershop was right across the street from Memorial High School, where Frank became a student, and soon he was cutting his teachers’ hair. If he didn’t show up for a class, they knew where to fi nd him.
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“He had genuine enthusiasm for cutting hair, and when I saw how good he was, I kept moving him along,” Lupo recalls, “and then he got interested in cutting women’s hair. He was even better at that. Before long, I started training him for competitions, and he started winning them.” In those days, New Jersey didn’t have barber schools. Instead, those aspiring to the trade apprenticed with a shop owner for 18 months and were certified after passing a test. Lupo did a good job with young Frank Gambuzza. When Frank was 16 years old, he placed third in the state competition, coming in behind two
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Italians who had already won world championships. When officials learned that Frank wasn’t certified yet, they tried to take back his trophy. Lupo told them that if they came to his shop to take back the trophy “you better not come alone. The kid won it fair and square.” That was the end of that and the beginning of a career that saw the young barber take 22 national championships during the 11 years he spent with Joe. “Joe gave me the confidence to do all that,” Frank says today. “It was all about discipline and excellence, and it still is. It’s an art form we have brought back with Frank’s Barber Shop. It’s an oldfashioned barber shop … but better.” Thanks, Frank, for telling us about your New York connection. It’s a great story.
ell-chosen accessories allow a man to express a side of his personality that other elements simply cannot communicate. Tateossian, from London, offers men’s jewelry in many unique styles and tastes. Tateossian men’s bracelets, made from sterling silver and braided Italian leather, are versatile and modern. Available at Coachman Clothiers, located in Historic Franklin Square, (865) 690-5805, open Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. www. coachmanclothiers.com. Available at
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Broadcasting in the 21st century is a whole new ballgame
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he industry that began in New York City has advanced beyond mere sound and moving images. Our relationship with video has changed. Today, anyone with a smartphone can send information instantly to someone across the world. People watch network television shows and Hollywood blockbusters on their home computers. YouTube isn’t just a place to watch videos anymore; it’s also one of the top search engines on the web.
Everyone is online, including current and potential customers. Knoxville businesses can reach a local online audience through advertising on Knoxivi.com. Founded in August 2009 by Joe Dickey and Susan Ridgell, Knox ivi is a Web video production company and virtual meetinghouse for video viewers and online advertisers. “Our shows provide the perfect platform for Knoxville businesses to advertise online and reach a local audience,” says Dickey.
Knox ivi’s ongoing video productions include: ◆ 11 O’Clock Rock, a daily show fast approaching its 400th episode which features local news, guests and live bands ◆ Vino All About It, a series about wine and spirits hosted by Carleen Head – interviews with local experts ◆ The Scruffy Citizen, hosted by author Jack Neely who explores Knoxville’s past and present and expands upon his award-winning Secret History column in Metro Pulse ◆ Preservation Pub, a channel of live music from the stage of this Market Square watering hole ◆ Maryville College sports live streamed and on-demand viewing, including football, men’s and women’s basketball and soccer, softball, baseball and volleyball ◆ Diverse, local programming found exclusively on Knoxivi.com, such as “Against the Grain,” “The University Press,” “Marble City Eats,” and more
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The antiques of the future
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f anyone around understands the intricacies of fi ne furniture it is Sam Dalili, who with his wife, Nicola, owns Nicola’s Fine Furniture on Kingston Pike. The Dalilis have been in the furniture business for 15 years, fi rst in Sam’s native New Orleans and now here. Their goal has always been to sell the kind of furniture that, as Sam puts it, “people can pass down to their children and their grandchildren. We have constantly strived to sell timeless furniture – the antiques of the future.”
All of the furniture pieces the Dalilis sell are handmade of solid wood, with handrubbed finishes. There are no veneers. Over the years, the couple has built relationships with several manufacturers from whom they buy directly, giving them the ability to suggest design changes and to upgrade materials when necessary. And because they eliminate at least seven layers of “middle men” by buying directly, the furniture at Nicola’s is often priced at 30-50 percent less than that of other dealers. All of the furniture pieces the Dalilis sell are handmade of solid wood, with hand-rubbed fi nishes. There are no veneers. Many pieces are topped with slabs of marble – no small tiles. Drawers are tongue and groove. Nothing is stapled or glued. Pieces are screwed or bolted together. “We sell the highest quality furniture available anywhere,” Sam says. He wants to educate the public
as to what constitutes really timeless furniture, and he is also worried about some less than straightforward practices afoot in his industry today. One example has to do with leather furniture. “Fooling customers into thinking they are buying all leather when they are not is the biggest scam in the business today,” he says. “Many dealers are selling items they call a certain type of leather or a ‘bonded leather’ that is not all leather. It is really just little pieces of scrap leather that have been blended with plastic to give the look of leather. But over time these pieces will crack, peel and lose their color. They will not last. Our pieces are all pure grain 100 percent leather, which only becomes softer and more pliable over time, like a good pair of leather shoes.” And then there is the matter of Scotchgard. Sam says some furniture stores offer to Scotchgard upholstered furniture for their buyers for $100 or more per piece. “We tell our customers they can buy a can of the stuff for $5 and it will cover up to three sets of furniture – sofas, loveseats and chairs.” Nicola’s doesn’t sell furniture warranties, as many stores do. “If you go online, you can see that the warranties are not from the furniture store. They are from companies that sell warranties, and they can always fi nd a reason not to honor them. Really good furniture doesn’t need a warranty.” Sam adds, “A lot of what we have our manufacturers do to make our furniture timeless is invisible to the consumer but will prove itself over time. When we sell merchandise, it really is like sowing a seed, and over the years our customers have become our friends, because they know we have been honest with them.”
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Knoxville gentlemen with New York style
It is important for every fashion-minded individual to keep a close eye on New York style. As New York leads, eventually Knoxville will follow. Coachman Clothiers is dedicated to guiding Knoxville’s gentlemen toward the newest, stylish and most important, lasting trends coming out of New York, guaranteeing their customers to be impeccably styled in Knoxville and just fast enough to indulge in Fifth Avenue culture.
Jack Victor manufactures quality tailored clothing in North America by a workforce who really cares. The fabrics used in their collections feature exclusive offerings from the best mills of Northern Italy that produce the world's finest suit and sport coat fabrics. Visit Coachman ct Jack Victor's designs reflect Clothiers, the the perfect balance between the most progressive her classic and the modern, neither nal, too extreme nor too traditional, haberdashery in mers’ while satisfying their customers’ Knoxville. date strong preference for up-to-date antly fashion. Jack Victor is constantly eir clothing, often by renewing the elegance of their combining modern textiles and classic cuts or vice versa, providing the originality btleties that the collection seeks. Subtleties uette of shoulder expression, silhouette and button positioning can often be adjusted to current fashion. n. Yet the crucial elements of balance and proportion are always respected in their designs. This is why Jack Victor suits and sportcoats fit so well. The end result is men's clothing of remarkablee consistency – and high quality. HSM’s newest clothing line is all about back to the basics. This truly Americana-inspired sportswear collection has everything from sportcoats to denim as n seen in the April 2011 edition of Esquire. In the tradition of The Great American spirit,, every Hart Schaffner Marx ality garment is designed with quality p. Just and authentic craftsmanship. 87. the way it has been since 1887.
Skip Gambert & Associates offers a full range of fine shirting fabrics with unparalleled service and detailing, resulting in a superior custom shirt proudly made in the USA. Skip Gambert surrounded himself with a group of professionals that combine more than 100 years’ experience in the custom tailored shirt business. Skip Gambert offers the finest shirting materials including the THOMAS MASON Goldline Collection, the Platinum Collection, the Diamond Collection, luxurious and handsome fabrics like Italian Linen and the finest fabrics from the famed Loro Piana mill. ALBERTO denim collection is distinguished by stylish designs with a contemporary and trim style. ALBERTO jeans feel and fit like your khakis. Complex handwork, together with exclusive details, create a true gentleman’s jean. H. Freeman, one of the oldest tailored clothing companies in the United States, is known for their demand for quality and pride of workmanship. H. Freeman knows that every one of their garments is a reflection on their commitment to unequaled quality. With a reputation built upon excellence and impeccable styling, H. Freeman has proudly produced the finest in men’s tailored t clothing for more than 125 years. Bugatchi Uomo styles are well-suited well-sui for an active, contemporary lifestyle. Combining fashion-forward styles with high quality and feel, Bugatchi B Uomo’s goal is to help you cultivate an individual ind sense of style for men who want to be noticed without being conspicuous. Bugatchi Uom om m collections are Uomo inspired by Eu European designs and style, paying pay particular t finest details attention to the and contrasts contras within some of the finest E European fabrics. The M M-Clip, the World’s B Best Money Clip, is availab available in a variety preci ciiou metals and of precious element The Ultralight, elements. their newest style, is ava available in black, red blue or silver red, ai aircraft grade a aluminum. Coachman Clo Clothiers has built thei reputation their and business on cuto cutomer referrals and p patrons who contin to return. continue These and other brands are exclusively availab in Knoxville available Coachm at Coachman Clothiers.
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ealthy skin is a Hollywood staple and getting a gorgeous look does not need to take a team of professionals. Instead, the key to looking like a star starts with a healthy lifestyle. Ninety-two percent of women say living a healthy lifestyle is important and they spend 1.7 hours a week reading or talking about having a healthier lifestyle, according to market research company Mintel. Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jody Levine of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology of NYC, who recently partnered with Dial Lotions, offers simple tips to achieve star-worthy skin and your own healthy glow:
How to care for skin on the inside: Exposure to smoke, sun and other toxins can result in
free radical damage, leaving skin looking dull. To combat this, eat foods rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, such as green tea, blueberries and pomegranates. You’ve probably heard that omega-3 is good for your heart, but did you know it’s also essential for skin health as a way to restore your natural glow? Most commonly found in fish, omega-3 also comes from walnuts and flax. Amino acids act as an excellent anti-aging source because they help lock in moisture and keep skin hydrated. Look for amino acids in proteins such as eggs and turkey, and in onions and almonds for a healthy dose of this essential building block. Plenty of sleep and hydration is also necessary for glowing skin. According to doctors, eight is the magic
number - eight hours of sleep and eight glasses of water a day. This helps lower stress and flushes the system of toxins that build up throughout the day.
How to care for skin on the outside: Damaging UV rays are present year-round. Therefore, it’s important to wear sunscreen even in winter when the sun is at its weakest. UV exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Skin craves a daily dose of vitamins to keep it looking healthy. Choose a moisturizing product like Dial NutriSkin Lotion, which is fortified with a unique BioNutrient complex that provides skin with a customized daily dose of nutrition. This
complex includes a blend of vitamins, minerals and nutrients tailored to combat different skin needs. The result: healthier skin in three days. A daily cleanser is important to remove makeup and any buildup that accumulates throughout the day. Choose a cleanser that is gentle and nondrying. When dealing with breakouts, stay away from spot treatments and using products that contain alcohol and benzoyl peroxide. Instead, use an all-over toner so that you don’t create dry patches. If you’re concerned about the effects of aging, an over-thecounter retinol may help. Apply beneath your moisturizer to decrease signs of aging. Follow Dial at www. Facebook.com/Dial and via twitter at @DialNutriSkin for a daily dose of mind, body and – ARA lifestyle tips.
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aybe it’s the yellow of our daffodils, or the purple hues of our iris, or even the blues of our lakes and rivers that shape the choices, because buyers for M. S. McClellan say that we Southerners wear more color than people from anywhere else in the country. In fact, women’s clothing buyer Betsy Foster says, “When I go to market and they hear where I’m from, they know just which colors I’m going to buy.” Dan Kocks, the store’s general merchandise manager, echoes those thoughts. He says menswear this spring “is all about color, color and more color.” Foster says corals and oranges in a variety of shades are especially popular this year, as are blues – periwinkle, cobalt and azure. In menswear, Kocks says pinks, oranges and purples are strong this season. Styles are changing a bit in men’s clothing lines. “We are starting to see a crossover type of dressing which enables men to dress for the office in a look that will carry them over into a casual evening, Kocks says. “We are seeing softer suits and jackets with less padding in the shoulders and less structure in the chest and under the arms.” The store store’ss Peter Millar line of shirts called Vespa address this trend very well. “They are sized like dress shirts, but meant to be more
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Peter Millar colorful menswear in the new less structured style
We are starting to see a crossover type of dressing which enables men to dress for the office in a look that will carry them over into a casual evening. casual and can be worn with a suit, a jacket or a nice pair of linen pants. In women’s clothing, it’s all about pants again this season, Foster says. “We are still seeing a lot of skinny pants, and any pant length is acceptable. We are selling more of the narrow, slim cut pants, and waists are coming up.” And if you don’t think you look great in pants, Foster says the remedy for many women is a long tunic, “either straight across the bottom or with asymmetrical points in the hem.” M. S. McClellan is located at 5614 Kingston Pike in Melrose Place shopping center. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:30 am. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Info: www. msmcclellan.com or 584-3492.
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On a recent trip to New York City, Eric Patterson, owner of Bearden’s Twisted Scissors hair salon with partner Elisabetta Proietto, was seen by his family who were watching the “Today” show from home, and also by passersby viewing the huge screen in Times Square.
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he occasion was World AIDs Day, and Eric was part of a group of 500 hairdressers from all over the country who had been brought to the big city by the L’Oreal Company, which owns Redken hair products, for whom Eric is a teacher and facilitator. World AIDs Day was created to make people more aware of the disease and of ways to prevent it.
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“Hairdressers are a great way to get the word out,” Patterson says. “We are talking with people all day long, and we can do a lot to make them aware of the situation. Many people are not aware that young kids are among one of the fastest growing groups of AIDs victims.” While in New York, Eric’s group toured the United Nations Building and heard a talk from a representative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. On another day, the hairdressers spread out all over the city to make videos of people explaining what they could do to make the world a better place without AIDs. Those are the videos that were shown in Times Square. Patterson was also recently in Las Vegas, where he joined 10,000 hairdressers from all over the world at a symposium. He headed up the hair cutting segment at the event.
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Bring history home
ersian Galleries in Bearden’s Mercedes Place shopping center is a beautiful showroom of genuine hand-knotted rugs purchased from around the world. It’s a family business, owned by the Kashani family in Atlanta. They travel to such exotic “ports of call” as India, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Russia, Romania, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan to fi nd beautiful, often historic, rugs to bring back to Knoxville for purchase. Chris Sajjad, operations supervisor in Knoxville, says that, as one would expect, the flow of rugs out of these countries varies as to the current “politics” of the area, making the rugs even more rare. In addition, the handSajjad knotting process is an ancient craft, an art form passed
Persian Galleries’ annual spring sale is coming up, when all rugs in the Gallery will be 30-50 percent off. down through generations. As younger people across the world become less interested in learning the skill, the rugs become even more valuable each year. Clients of Persian Galleries include individuals, interior designers, furniture companies and architects. In addition to antique rugs, the collection also includes re-creation rugs. Weavers can now copy historic traditional patterns in particular colors at the request of a customer. Chris Sajjad would like everyone to know that the business has been around for a quarter of a century and
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the sales have no “gimmicks,” and that they stand behind the authenticity of everything they sell.
The Persian Galleries staff is highly knowledgeable about the history and quality of hand-knotted rugs, and they’re happy to share that information with their clients. Once a rug is purchased, you will continue to have the support of the staff. Moving? Galleries staff will assist you in transporting the rug. Have you inherited a rug you think might be valuable? Staff will value it for you and sell it on consignment, or they’ll swap it out for another rug that might be more useable for you. They’re glad to help you “judge your treasures.” Persian Galleries’ annual spring sale is coming up when all rugs in the Gallery will be 30-50 percent off. Pay a visit to the store and let Chris and his staff tell you the stories behind the individual rugs. Just learning about how old they are and where they came from is a history lesson in itself.
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Gift + Gourmet and Interiors has it all
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here’s always something new to decorate and furnish your home, purchase as a gift or add to your wedding registry in the spacious showroom at Gift + Gourmet and Interiors, located in Bearden. Many of the lines are exclusive to the store in this market area. The paintings of Chattanooga artist Carylon Killebrew, characterized by many as a colorist, are new to the store. Her oils include studies of animals, canoes, dresses and chairs and are simple, bright and cheerful. New York designer Bill Sofield of Baker Furniture is a modernist and has as his credo “design must live as well as it looks.” His timeless furniture designs are livable yet comfortable, and are among the store’s newer offerings. Ankasa bed linens and pillows are intricately designed and very artistic.
A necklace and earrings by designer Steve Vaubel
They are useful in any space and make a bold and beautiful statement. John Derian is an artist known for his decoupage works. His pieces are sought by collectors and include paperweights, coasters, vases and cake stands. The entertaining sayings and colorful designs make these articles the perfect gift for a friend who appreciates something a little quirky and different. The bright and colorful bottles that are the work of glass artist Elizabeth Lyons are beautiful as stand-alone items, but can also be grouped for a centerpiece or to decorate a sideboard. They come in multiple shades of oranges, blues and whites. Steve Vaubel jewelry has something for just about every taste and occasion, from casual to the very formal, and features colorful stones in interesting shapes and patterns. Gift + Gourmet and Interiors is located at 5508 Kingston Pike, next to Naples in Cherokee Plaza. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Info: www.gg-interiors.com. or 865-212-5639
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vanti Savoia is a local online store whose gorgeous website is certain to send the serious a. gourmand straight to culinary nirvana. alls, Owned by Ben Slocum and located in Halls, with an office, a warehouse and a kitchen where mpany popular cooking classes are taught, the company sells high quality specialty foods and does a booming business online nationwide. ny from Most of the products are imported, many Italy, but Slocum says, “We try to fi nd the best, wherever it is. A lot of what we have is from the U.S. We have maple syrup out of Vermont, ‘low country’ items from South Carolina and honeys from all over the world.” But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Among the huge variety of items available are pastas, rices, tomato products, truffle products, a great selection of sea salts, jams, jellies, spices and extracts, condiments, olive sert oils, balsamic vinegars, chocolates and dessert items, olives, coffees and teas, and delicate lemon or raspberry tartlets. The website offers full descriptions of alll the us page products, hundreds of recipes and a fabulous
that tells which items are best with a wide range of cheeses. There is a weekly food trivia contest on the s site, helpful suggestions about appropriate wines and menus for special occasions. Gift certificates are available as are gift baskets and unique hostess gifts. New products are added continuously. Avanti Savoia’s cooking classes are offered for both entertainment and personal enrichment and are taught by Chef Joseph Lowery. Some are demonstration oriented; others are more hands-on. Students receive a discount on products. You can register online and also consult with the chef, who is on staff and available to answer questions by telephone Wednesdays through Fridays. If you live in the area and order o online, you can pick up your order at the wa warehouse so you don’t pay shipping. In addition no matter where you live, if you order addition, more than $ $100 in merchandise, there is no shipping charge. Info: 7610 Maynardville Pike, www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
the gourmet store at your door
April Cooking Class Schedule Thursday, April 7: Sushi for Beginners - Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’! Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Cost: $60 (Limiting seating)
Tuesday, April 12: La Technique: Bread, The Good and Honest Loaf Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Cost: $60 (Limited Seating)
Tuesday, April 19: A Floribbean Beach Party -Entertaining with “Sand on Your Feet” Time: 7 pm – 9pm Cost: $50
Thursday, April 28: Springtime in Alsace Time: 7 pm – 9pm Cost: $50
To reserve your cooking class, visit us on the Web or call us at 922.9916 /avantisavoia
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What to bring with you: BYOW [wine] or BYOB [beer] Where: La Cucina at Avanti Savoia 7610 Maynardville Pike Knoxville, TN 37938
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Wear Else: Fresh, new and open for business
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Now Re-Opened New & Re-Sale Clothing Dozens of new sunglasses A bright spring trench with the latest in costume jewelry
Colorful new sandals
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ast weekend, April 2, was a big day for Kim Cook. She reopened her store, Wear Else!. A fi re last year forced her to close until now. All contents were lost due to fi re, smoke or water damage. Kim says, “It has been a long, hard road. My heart was broken. We have been in business for four years: almost two years in Lenoir City when we were forced to relocate due to city improvements, then two years here in the Rocky Hill Shopping Center prior to the fi re. I feel like this is the third time I’ve opened the store. I have a great business, a great location and incredible customers. “I refuse to give up,” Kim laughs. As difficult as it is to have a fi re, Kim feels very fortunate to have had J.S. Ridenour doing her rebuild. “They have been fantastic to work with. This place was a disaster after the fi re, but now the space has been redesigned, everything is fresh and new, and it’s just perfect.” Kim has fantastic new spring and summer merchandise from the New York market and many special handmade pieces of jewelry by Katherine Kennedy. There are more than 1,500 new hair bows Kim Cook and accessories for girls, and the new store is also loaded with brand new wedding gowns, mother of the bride dresses and formals for any occasion. Wear Else! carries clothing for the entire family, including men, maternity and scrubs. “If you can wear it, we have it,” Cook says, “and we are ready to get back to work!”
Purses for every occasion
Wear Else! 7509 Northshore Drive • Rocky Hill Shopping Center 691-8494 www.wearelseknoxvilletn.com 10-6 Monday-Thurs • 10-7 Fri and Sat • 11- 4 Sun
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THE FIRST ANNUAL
Bobby Todd’s
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prr in pringtime ingt g ime gt i me is im is h here! ere! er e! W War Warmer arme merr me weather, fragrant, blooming trees and perennial flowers signal the start of this wonderful season with Easter not far behind. To celebrate this season, Bobby Todd is hosting their inaugural “Spring Sip and See” on Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in Historic Downtown Sweetwater. Bobby and Todd have just returned from another gift and antique market and the store is stocked full with wonderful spring merchandise for your soul, home and garden. After an incredibly busy holiday season, Bobby Todd has again transformed, this time into a springtime shopper’s dream, just in time to freshen up your home. Unique home accessories, whimsical Easter decorations, classic outdoor statuary and colorful scarves are just a sample of the items you will see. Also just in is a shipment of antique furniture and accessories that blend in seamlessly with the new pieces, just like they will in your own home. Bobby and Todd have been traveling to numerous
ant an tique tiq ti que shows show sh owss and and auctions auct au ctio ions ns tto o fi nd antique unique treasures at incredible prices. Value is just as important as the look at Bobby Todd. To add even more fun to the “Spring Sip and See,” wear your favorite spring hat or Easter bonnet to receive 10 percent off all regular nonsale merchandise purchased on Friday and Saturday only. All customers wearing Spring hats or Easter bonnets will also have the opportunity to enter the “Best Spring/Easter Hat” contest with the winner receiving a $100 Bobby Todd gift certificate. Bellinis and Southern peach tea will be served along with Sweetwater Valley Cheese and sweet treats. Be sure to sample the drinks, register to win wonderful door prizes and look for many sale items throughout the store. Make the Bobby Todd “Spring Sip and See” a part of your springtime tradition. Feel free to bring your spouse and friends … and by all means, don’t forget your hats! If you like Christmas time at Bobby Todd, you are going to love the fresh look at Bobby Todd for spring.
Wear your favorite spring hat or Easter bonnet to the Spring Sip and See and get 10% off all regular nonsale merchandise purchased at the event.
Sip and See
Friday and Saturday April 8 & 9 10am - 5pm
Sip Bellinis and Peach Tea while seeing all our new spring arrivals!
Wear your favorite spring or EASTER hat for
10% Off all regular, non-sale items.
The winner of the Best Hat contest receives a $100 Bobby Todd Gift Certificate! www.bobbytoddantiques.com 305 N. Main Street • Open Monday - Saturday 10-5
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Welcome to ERA by KRISTI, our fashion forward approach to designer consignment. Visit our “shop-in-shop” concept located inside KRISTI where you will find a very well edited selection of pre-loved designer apparel and accessories...up to 90% off. BRANDS SUCH AS: Chanel, DVF, Dolce & Gabbana, See by Chloe, Alice & Olivia, Milly, Trina Turk, Escada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Lela Rose, Catherine Malandrino, Tory Burch, Just Cavalli, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Missoni...and much more! Come see what all the talk is about!
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Landscaping needs Cachepot often incorporates containers into landscape designs. (Cachepot, after all, is French for “decorative urn.�) Choosing the perfect container to complement the exterior of your home involves a number factors: Scale of the container. Think in terms of the size of your home. Often times a larger container makes a better statement Location. Containers can be the focal point in a garden or a compliment to an entrance to the home Style. Consider the architectural style of your
home. Take cues from the trim or stone or brick for color choices. Number of containers. Often times, less is more. Clients sometimes make the mistake of having too many small containers that are mismatched and grouped together. Don’t be afraid to place containers directly into landscape beds. This makes for a great look for the garden and can instantly add height and texture where it is needed! Cachepot provides full service landscape design and installation services. Contact us today for more information!
Your go-to place for
landscaping or floral design Floral design needs Cachepot floral design has a French look. We offer full-service wedding flowers and flowers for birthday parties and special events. We also do daily deliveries. Our flowers are flown in from around the country. It’s very important to use what’s in season from the garden; for instance, this time of year we use lots of blooming branches, french tulips and other spring bulb flowers. We have projects all over the South, from a party in Atlanta to a wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. We try to incorporate live plants such as orchids and hydrangeas in our shop and in the events that we do.
5508 Kingston Pike in Cherokee Plaza 212-2225 www.cachepot.com
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Work out better W
We want our active wear to not only be comfortable, we want it to work for us, making our workout easier, more effective and more enjoyable.
and look good at the same time
hat do you want from your workout clothes? In the early days of gym memberships, most men would probably have answered “comfort.” And most women would have settled for not looking too much like the guys in their gym. But today, workout clothing – like nearly everything else in American culture – has gone high tech. We want our active wear to not only be comfortable, we want it to work for us, making our workout easier, more effective and more enjoyable. From space-age running suits that wick moisture away from our bodies, to shape-enhancing active wear that makes your body look good before you even hit the gym, technology has transformed how we dress when we work up a sweat. If you’re looking to enhance your workout with the latest technology, here are the latest hot-shot togs to watch:
Shape-enhancing active wear It’s no secret that the average American woman is not happy with her body. Worry over how she’ll look in traditional workout gear has likely kept more than one woman out of the gym – and away from the exercise she needs to look and feel better. Active wear maker Marika is banking that women will embrace workout clothing that can help them look better – and feel better about how they look – before they even get to the gym. The company’s Marika Miracles line of shapeenhancing bodywear uses slimming technology and hightech Elasta-Tight® Dry-Wik® fabric to instantly and visibly reshape the body. A lower-
priced, stretch-cotton version, dubbed Marika Magic, is also available. You’ll be able to find the products at retailers such as Lady Foot Locker, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Sports Authority. A plus-size version sells through www.lanebryant. com. Dicks Sporting Goods will also offer a private-label version called Shape Tek. The company is also taking its shapeenhancing technology into the fashion apparel realm and will unveil waist-cinching and stomach-flattening tops on QVC. “Consumer demand for high-tech active wear continues to grow,” says Frank Zarabi, CEO and owner of Marika’s parent company, Fam Brands. “We never let the grass grow under our feet, as consumers welcome active wear that improves their workout experience.” Marika anticipates its shape-enhancing active wear will help the company soar to double-digit sales increases this year despite the stillsluggish economy, thanks to technological innovation. “As garment manufacturers we may not be in the business that people fi rst think of when they hear the words technical innovation, but we’re a perfect example of precisely what drives sales and growth during a recession,” says Carrie Henley, executive vice president and general manager of the active wear brand.
Stay-dry sports and workout clothes If you’re still working out in sweatpants and a T-shirt, you probably dread opening the hamper on laundry day and dealing with the damp, smelly mess your used workout clothes have become. You need to discover Dry-Wik.
The ingenious fabric literally wicks sweat away from your skin, leaving you feeling dry. The fabric can keep you feeling cool during warmweather activities like biking and hiking, and helps keep skin dry and warm while you are exercising in cool temperatures. Dry fabric and skin also means less chance of rashes or chafi ng. You can fi nd virtually any kind of activewear imaginable made from this space-age fabric, from yoga clothing to running suits, ski wear to sports bras.
Toning togs and shoes By using the same principle that makes resistance bands work for muscle toning, some clothing manufacturers are marketing active wear and other apparel that they say will help tone your body. By applying pressure and resistance on certain muscle groups, the clothing is said to help exercise those muscles, even if you’re not working out. From actual workout wear like pants, tops and shorts, to underwear, the concept of toning togs seems to be catching on. Of course, toning sneakers laid the groundwork for the concept. Many athletic shoe makers – and even a few fashion shoe lines – now offer products that claim to tone calf and leg muscles through innovative design. From shape-enhancing active wear to fabric that helps keep you dry and comfortable and shoes that do part of the work for you, high tech workout gear is helping millions of Americans exercise more efficiently, enjoy their workouts more and feel better about themselves while doing it. – ARA
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elegance
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get happy!
ake your fi ngers and toes happy when you spruce up for spring at Debra’s Nail Desire. This spotless, professional nail salon has been in business for 17 years, and owner Debra Greenwood is always ready to provide the best customer service.
Shop for the perfect accessories after your Axxium Gel polish manicure. Debra’s Nail Desire offers the latest, greatest, hottest nail product, O.P.I. Axxium gel polish. The product has only been on the market for a year, and there are many “copy cat” products out there, but O.P.I. is the industry leader, setting the standards for quality. Clients of Debra’s Nail Desire rave lish. It’s about O.P.I. Axxium gel polish. not an artificial nail, but a new type he polish of polish with a gel base. The ys, is lasts between 14 and 21 days, re totally dry when the nails are n’t completed, and you just can’t beat the shine. Just $35 will get you an O.P.I. Axxium gel polish manicure with your choice of color or French manicure, cuticle eliminator, fi ling and shaping, and Debra’s Nail nd Desire’s signature hand and arm massage. And don’t forget that it’s pe time to get your feet in shape e is for spring! A basic pedicure re only $25, and a spa pedicure .I is $35. Add just $18 for O.P.I Axxium gel polish. Come on in to Debra’s ut Nail Desire today. Check out ng the wide array of cute spring accessories and “get happy”” this spring with a couple off signature services.
Debra’s Nail Desire e 7347 Kingston Pike, half a block east of West Towne Mall, all, across from Chili’s • 450-9988 9988
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