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Fashionably Late to the Style Game WHEN I WAS 15, I’D RUN TO MAILBOX EVERY MONTH ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF MY SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE. What shoes were in for fall? Does red lipstick go with my skin tone? How do I properly pluck my eyebrows? The answers to these important questions were all found in the glossy pages at my fingertips. As

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I grew older, my mailbox groaned with the weight of Elle, Cosmopolitan and Vogue (their fall issue was bigger than the phone book), but my excitement never waned. I gobbled up the photo spreads and tips, feeding my fashion fever to the best of my ability (because Lord knows I could never afford anything in those magazines). Being a busy working mom, I read more Dr. Seuss than Vanity Fair these days, but our September fashion and beauty issue reignited a fire that had cooled some time ago. Maybe it was the fall fashion spread—I want that snakeskin skirt from Alley Boutique!—or perhaps it was the beauty secrets from Embody SKIN Care that struck the match. It’s quite possible it was the enviable closets from Closets by Design. Whatever the spark, my inner 15-year-old was jumping for joy

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Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration Loveland knows how to throw America a birthday bash. The Fourth of July is more than just fireworks in this town—bands, brews, food trucks, a circus stunt show, kids games and a parade were just some of the revelry patrons enjoyed. Of course, Rozzi’s fireworks lit up the night to finish the festivities off with a bang.

Mark and Jennifer went to see Mamma Mia! at the Loveland Stage Company with their friends Bob and Annette. Bob mentioned he was looking for a new financial planner—his portfolio just wasn’t delivering. Mark and Jennifer asked Bob if he’d ever looked at the style of his investments. “What does style have to do with investing?” asked Bob. They told Bob about a similar conversation they’d had with their advisor at Family Wealth Advisory Group: •Stock and equity mutual funds are often referred to by style category: Growth, Value, or Blend. •Growth funds look for companies that reinvest earnings back into themselves to grow the company—so tend to be more aggressive and higher in risk. •Value funds look for stocks where the price is low compared to the value of the company—so when the market realizes the stock is a bargain, the price goes up. •Value companies often pay a dividend providing the owner with income. •Most important, a good portfolio has a mix or blend of both, based on your personal needs. This made perfect sense to Bob—he called Family Wealth Advisory Group that week. Wondering the same? Family Wealth Advisory Group is here to answer all of your questions.

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[ make tracks ] A TOUCH OF BOLD, A BIT OF WILD. A hint of ferocity that turns heads, makes you feel like you’re going places—and getting there in enviable style. For trends that are fashionable, fabulous and affordable, it can only be Alley Boutique. Owners, operators and longtime friends Debby Walker, Ann Marie Toney and Janel Thompson know what’s new, what’s now, and what’s next. More to the point, they know what looks good on you, no matter your age or élan.

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FALL FASHION DO’S FOR EVERY STEP AND STOP ARTICLE STEPHANIE MEINBERG PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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“We know our audience … it’s not just Loveland, it’s all age groups,” Ann Marie says. “We try to offer a little bit of everything … a little taste of what we saw in New York and LA—for someone who wants to look on trend but doesn’t want to break the bank.” And this season, it’s all about the print. Snakeskin and leopard in shoes, booties, purses and scarves. Powerfully patterned pieces now in unexpected shades of red, yellow and green. “Don’t be afraid of the animal print,” Ann Marie assures. “That little pop of pattern—one piece, one little accessory—can elevate your entire wardrobe.” Add one chic piece to your favorite pair of jeans and white tee (that Current Air leopard coat!) to transform your entire look. Add snakeskin booties to the same jeans and tee—you’ve raised the fashion bar again. Fall is also seasoned with vibrant, rich colors—eggplant, burnt orange and burgundy in big, bold stripes or monochromatic looks. Off-the-shoulder cuts and eye-catching angles. Graphic tees with a midi skirt and fall booties, or sneakers with a favorite dress and a jean jacket. “Really, it’s all about confidence,” Ann Marie says. “That’s what makes you look the most stylish, truly … the most fashionable. Not every trend is for everybody. If you wear anything with confidence, if you feel good in it, then that’s the most beautiful of all.” AlleyBoutique.com 201 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland | 513.254.3459

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PLANNING A LUXURY MASTER CLOSET IS NO EASY FEAT.

Erik also wanted to do something special and surprise Lori

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

with custom handles and drawer pulls featuring Swarovski crys-

project for any homeowner to tackle, but one that hopefully ends

tals—Bob was able to install all of those custom looks.

up delivering the closet of their dreams.

“The main challenge was trying to get everything they

When building their new home, Loveland residents Erik and

wanted into the limited closet space they had,” Bob says.

Lori Murphy chose Closets by Design to create their two master

“We also had to coordinate my design with the electrician for

closets as well as one for their daughter, Mekenzie.

lighting and electric plugs that needed to be concealed, plus

They’d done their homework, meeting with and receiving

coordinate with the builder.”

quotes from a number of different companies—but Closets by

Other custom features in the Murphys’ closets included a

Design offered the best value and was able to achieve exactly

custom glass-top island, LED lighting details in Erik’s, and valet

what they wanted. Erik is an avid Pinterest user, and Senior

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

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

Lori’s closet is white and elegant, while Erik’s is dark and masculine with art deco touches. Mekenzie’s is pink with a vintage vogue look. “I’ve wanted a pink closet since I was a little kid, and now I have it!” Mekenzie says. Mekenzie picked the colors and the fabric for the seat in her closet along with the “bubble” light fixture that also happens

Erik and Lori knew they wanted to have islands in their closets,

to match her bathroom. She wanted a counter to display spe-

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cial items and also be able to use it for folding clothes. Like her

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“Bob helped with a lot of the finishing details that made a big difference. All around, it was a great experience,” Erik says. The design process for these unique closets took about 30 days with all the customization requests. Working with the building contractor, the total build from design to finish was 45 days. However, a typical design process is one to two days with installation usually within two to four weeks. “Once they got to installation, the team from Closets by Design was always good about coming and going on schedule, within the window they promised,” Lori says. “That’s something that can be so helpful when you’re getting work done in your home.” According to Bob, 100% customer satisfaction is his motto. “Once it’s set and done, I want the customer to be 100% happy … happy with the look, happy with the functionality, happy they did business with us,” Bob says. “There’s a lot of follow-up after the sale and after you do the design. I was at the Murphys’ multiple times because I had to see that it was looking right, and to handle any problems that might arise.” Bob also supports and encourages the idea of asking about the knowledge and skill of the person who is doing your closet design, especially if it’s complex or different than the norm. Bob himself has 40-plus years of design experience, more than 11 of which have been with Closets by Design.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Turning Heads HOLMES CUSTOM RENOVATIONS REVAMPS LANDEN HOME FOR MASS CURB APPEAL

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH A. LOWRY

THEY SAY NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS

the need for contractors for siding, win-

COVER. But most of us do anyway, espe-

dows and decking was the greatest.”

cially when it comes to houses. After all, if

Luckily, they seem to have made the right

you take a drive down just about any street

choice, eventually growing to 22 employees,

in America, you’ll surely find yourself making

including their production team. Lori manages

mental notes of what you do and don’t like

Holmes’ marketing and some sales efforts

about each house. This phenomenon, aptly

while Adriana works as their office manager,

called “curb appeal” has had us fascinated

handling payroll and human resources. They

since before we had paved roads.

also have four crews of four to six men each,

If you feel your home is turning heads for

who are all experts in their fields. Holmes man-

all the wrong reasons, lacks in curb appeal

ages all renovations with this in-house staff,

or just needs a little freshening up, Holmes

with the exception of specialized fields such as

Custom Renovations can make your home

plumbing or electric, which they contract out.

stand out from the crowd, like they did for local homeowners Dr. Jeff and Ada Werwa.

HOLMES ON WERWAS

HOLMES ON HOMES

customer satisfaction, which leads to repeat

Having an expert crew means higher According to Ian Holmes, his business

clients, like the Werwas.

grew steadily from a strong foundation in

Dr. Jeff Werwa is the Holmes’ veteri-

home repair and word of mouth. Ian started

narian, and they got to know each other

out doing work for friends in the Cincinnati

through his practice.

area, moving here with his daughter,

“We’ve been working on their house [on

Adriana, after marrying his wife, Lori, in the

and off] for about 10 years, doing multiple

early 2000s. Building on his experiences

projects for them, including siding and roof-

in residential home construction and his-

ing,” Ian says. “The most recent is their blue

torical railroad restoration while living in

stone front porch with railings, columns and

Connecticut, he felt he knew all the ins and

posts, and a new front door.”

outs of both interior and exterior renovation. They started Holmes Custom Renovations in 2003, tackling both interior and exterior renovations.

Fortunately,

business

The impetus for the front porch renovation was a narrow stairway and rotting posts. “We went with Holmes because they did

was

our siding and they did such a great job,

good—so good, in fact, that Holmes knew

and then we had them do the roof, so it just

he needed to choose sides.

seemed natural,” Ada says. “We decided to

“As the business grew, I realized we

remodel the front because the posts were get-

needed to focus on one or the other,” Ian

ting eaten away and we felt that the front steps

says. “I chose exterior, because it seemed

were too narrow ... I finally said, ‘it’s time.’” CONTINUED >

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Though Ian says they didn’t have anything in mind initially other than to achieve a more high-end look to the entry of their home, together they were able to come up with the final vision. They encouraged Ada and Jeff to look through Pinterest and Houzz for front porch styles they liked—their final decision was to go with a more rustic and inviting entry. Holmes started with the Werwas’ slim porch stairway that leads to the front door. Originally constructed with a tile facade and very thin columns that were not only rotting but had gone out of style, they updated it with a high-end look. “We came up with the idea to put in stone bases to the columns, plus different columns and wrought-iron-looking railings, and then we doubled the size of their stairs, plus we installed a new front door,” Ian says. “They liked what we did so much, they are going to have their back porch and fire pit done in the same style.” To help customers such as the Werwas enact their renovation vision, the Holmes team works with each and every client to walk them down an educational path toward the best decision. “We’re not a high-pressure sales company,” Ian explains. “We’ve already spent a lot of time making the decisions on what the best materials are so people aren’t overwhelmed with multiple choices. We make suggestions on materials, and we leave the selection up to them ... but with guidance, we [typically] go for what’s popular and on-trend.” WERWAS ON HOLMES Ada’s attitude for home remodeling is simple: “Whatever you do, love it first,” she says. “Know the style that you like and feel comfortable with because it’s going to be there for a long time. If you settle, you’ll always feel that way, but if you love it from the beginning, you’ll love it in the end.” It was that love—coupled with the satisfaction in a job well done for all the projects Holmes Custom Renovations has done throughout the years—that keeps them coming back. “The work he does ... he is meticulous,” Jeff says. “You have to realize that it takes time to get things done and get them done properly. Everything he does is top-notch, all the people they work with are great, and I would definitely recommend calling them.” The Werwas’ entire project was one that was evolving, Ian says, so it took about five to six weeks from start to finish. Typically Holmes has about a four-to-six-month project lead time—that accounts for not only scheduling the labor but also keeps in mind that many of the parts and pieces customers want can take four to six weeks to order. If you’re thinking of starting a project next spring, you’ll want to schedule with them in the fall. Whether you’re looking to tackle a little or a lot, updating the HolmesOhio.com

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6–8

media, wood and more. This juried

LOVELAND STREET FEST

decades—returning after a three-year

affair has been Loveland’s fine arts and craft showcase for more than two

14 OLD MILFORD OKTOBERFEST

Historic Loveland

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Summer can’t officially end until it

sans from around the tri-state. Come

The best host for a great, grand

goes out with a bang at this three-

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Oktoberfest is, well, a great local

day festival of fun. The streets will be

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brewery—Little Miami Brewery is proud to present its inaugural fes-

packed with live music, sip ’n’ shop specials, outdoor movies, yoga and bloody marys (yes, please!), an art show and fireworks. Don’t miss this special salute to all things Loveland—

Water Street, between Mill and Garfield

tival raising a stein to all things

LOVELAND FROGMAN RACE

craft beer—plus games, dancing

wunderbar in Milford. Live music, delicious food, and of course, tasty

Loveland Canoe & Kayak

(yes,

For athletes and weekend warriors

sential

of all levels, the fifth annual Frogman

Free admission, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

is your chance to get outdoors and

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LOVELAND ART SHOW

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the perfect way to send off summer. LovelandOh.gov

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Nisbet Park

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Enjoy the arts! And we mean allll the

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

LOVELAND

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bayhill at the Oasis

$435,000

100%

3.2

Fairways at O'Bannon Creek

$449,900

$445,000

99%

2.1

Butterworth Glen

$465,000

100%

2.1

Elliott Farm

$485,204

$460,000

95%

157

2.2

Woods at Miami Trails

$534,900

$520,000

97%

3.1

Riverside Hills

$539,000

$538,000

100%

4.1

Oasis

$600,000

$565,000

94%

4.1

Cedar Woods

$600,000

$577,900

96%

243

4.1

Eagles Pointe at the Oasis

$619,900

$609,900

98%

4.1

Enyart

$649,900

$637,500

98%

466

Eagles Point at the Oasis

$715,000

$615,000

86%

327

4.1

Reserve of Loveland

$799,900

$750,000

94%

125

4.1

Antietam

$850,000

$819,900

96%

5.1

Hearthstone Estates

$874,900

$850,000

97%

108

3.3

$1,359,000

$1,273,500

94%

3.1

Lakewood Farms

This data is a sampling of sold properties from July 2019. Source: Cincinnati MLS system.

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IN THE LIMELIGHT LOVELAND STAGE COMPANY CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES OF COMMUNITY THEATER

SINCE 1979, THE LOVELAND STAGE COMPANY HAS BROUGHT WORLD-CLASS LIVE THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS TO LOVELAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. And this season, the not-forprofit organization celebrates its 40th year as a valuable Loveland institution—one that’s mere steps away from our area’s most popular restaurants and shops. “Live theater in the middle of Loveland … the community has benefited from that,” says board member Dick Dyson. “We’ve had consistently good audiences—not only from Loveland. And it’s an opportunity to perform.” But the Stage Company offers more than just stage productions. In addition to live performances, the theater hosts weekly dance classes and summer youth workshops. It’s home to occasional community meetings and event benefits—and an annual scholarship. But, as happens with theater, there have been lows to accompany the highs. In 2008, a fire destroyed all but the theater’s four walls. The group had to consider their next move. “We decided we wanted to stay right here, right in the

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