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s it grows colder outside, our homes suddenly feel so much cozier. Autumn is a season in which people thrive on coziness, so in celebration of warmth and family we've brought our magazine a little bit closer to home. From cover to cover, you will discover who's who in the world of interior design, and you'll learn hear some stories that will warm your heart. As the leaves continue to fall and litter the ground, a quiet night by the fireplace with a warm drink and some delightful literature is ideal. Curl up with a blanket and get cozy, because you will adore diving into these matters of the home. As always, keep in touch.
OCTOBER 2017 PUBLISHER
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Giving Back
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Trend Setter
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Lifestyle Calendar
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Parting Thoughts
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Welcome to your new home away from home.
26 Changing the Season with Color
As the season changes outdoors, so, too, does our interior environment.
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Around Town
AROUND TOWN
BRASS BAND OF THE WESTERN RESERVE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS It was in the Summer of 1997 that it became known that the experienced and successful brass band director, Dr Keith M Wilkinson, had moved from Britain and was residing in the area. This
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knowledge inspired a group of brass and percussion players to invite Keith to direct a couple of sessions reading brass band literature. The enthusiasm generated by these evenings led to the formation of the band and it has shared its vibrant sounds with countless audiences since that time. BBWR is delighted to once again present its Concert Series at Medina Performing Arts Center and the 2017-18 season commences on Saturday, October 7th, with a performance entitled Let's Celebrate! Among the popular items on the program that night will be the premiere performance of a march specially written for the band by prominent brass band composer, and good friend of BBWR's music director, Philip Sparke. The celebratory march is titled Heritage and is a tribute to
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also be participating in a “Fun Show” where they will compete in games on horseback. Following Fall Fest, from 4:00-6:00 MCH will be holding a clam bake with proceeds benefiting Medina Creative Therapy Ranch. Tickets are $45 each and must be purchased in advance no later than September 30th by contacting Event Coordinator, Kortney at 330-591-4434 x 7020 or visit www. medinacreativehousing.com. Bring your friends and family and please join us at this fun event!
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Giving Back
All Decked Out
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oward the end of this month, boutique fashion meets the beauty of the Medina County countryside at Buffalo Creek Retreat. Save
the date for October 26, because from 4 to 9 p.m. a glamorous ladies night out will benefit an amazing cause. "Every November and December, the area is flooded with art
shows and craft shows, and those are wonderful," says Jeanne Hurt, an Event Planner & Organzier at Bloom Event Planning and Management Services. "They help you get a jump start on your holiday gifting, and they're fun. We had the idea of creating a similar event, but instead of arts and crafts, a unique boutique shopping experience along with a fashion show making the night memorable." Amazing fashions from businesses like Noonday Collection, Sugar YOU MAY SEE SOME OF THESE AMAZING BRANDS
Loves Spice, Agnes & Dora, Facial Impressions, and Urban Lace will
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Noonday Collection - fair trade handmade jewelry
everything from clothing, accessories to spa and skin care products
& accessories
will be on site to help you start your holiday shopping. The event will
Sugar Loves Spice – clothing and accessories
feature a fashion show showcasing boutique items, starting at 7 PM,
LuLaRoe – clothing where fashion meets comfort
attendees will have the opportunity to see the latest fashion trends
Peace Eagle Clothing – clothing & accessories
while having fun with celebrity emcee Desiray from Star 102.
Agnes & Dora – destination for effortless clothing
Hurt. "If you're looking for that special outfit for a gala you plan to
Urban Lace – boutique fashions
attend or want to get holiday hair and makeup ideas, All Decked Out
Facial Impressions – skin spa & organic boutique
is the place to go. The evening will be truly special— a night of fellow-
L Designs - Skirts & Skylines, convertible necklaces
ship and fun that benefits The Children's Center of Medina County."
JADupcycle – vintage assemblage jewelry & accessories
"We are excited to be involved with such an exciting event," says Anna
J & K Beach Glass Designs – wire wrapped beach
Guy-Leach, Development Director of The Children's Center of Medina
glass jewelry & accessories
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Lighting the Way With Whitmer's Lighting ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NIKKI RHOADES
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or decades, Whitmer’s Lighting has been
The selection at Whitmer’s Lighting is impres-
serving Northeast Ohio. With locations in
sive. Each location’s brilliantly lit storefront win-
Akron/Montrose, Westlake, and North Olmsted,
dows conceal a remarkable showroom that is
totaling over 30,000 feet of showroom space, the
grand in terms of both size and selection. And, as
Whitmer family is uniquely equipped with the
Whitmer’s Lighting aligns prices with authorized
selection to bring any bright ideas to life.
online retailers but with a showroom shopping
As the weather grows cooler, home
experience, you are unlikely to find better deals
improvement projects are moving from the
anywhere else. Whitmer adds “ We can even
yard into the comfort of the home. Whitmer’s
ship your order direct to your home! For free!”
three locations are your one-stop-shop for all
“The way our lighting showrooms are laid out
your lighting needs, and there couldn’t be a
and displayed is unique,” explains Whitmer. “We
better time to brighten your world.
offer a selection of residential lighting ranging
“Throughout the month of October, our Fall
from chandeliers to ceiling fans to landscape
Lighting Sale is in full swing,” explains Chad
lighting. Anything that you could ever need for
Whitmer, Manager of Whitmer's Lighting.
the interior or exterior of your home. We handle
“We offer 20 to 75 percent off everything in
installations as well, so whether you are com-
our stores. We will also be offering 20 per-
pleting a kitchen renovation or tackling a newly
cent off special orders.”
constructed site, we’re here to help.”
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THE TIMELESS AND THE TRENDY
is the best part of my job,” explains Whitmer.
Whitmer’s Lighting offers a variety of styles
“We provide lighting for all situations, so it
to choose from, ranging from simple to ornate
is really special to see lighting completing a
and catering to every personality and fashion.
room and bringing everything together.”
After all, lighting is not just a utility: it is part of
To help you find the perfect pieces for your
our lifestyle, and the lighting we choose can
space, Whitmer recommends bringing along
set the tone of our home or office environment.
a photo of the room being remodeled to help
“One of the newer trends we are seeing is
both you and the staff visualize how certain
the restoration-type look,” explains Whitmer.
elements will fit into the room.
Sure enough, several seemingly up-cycled
“Bring room measurements along as well,
chandeliers glimmer throughout the store,
being able to visualize the room and under-
their chic antique finishes glowing warmly
stand its dimensions helps tremendously
in the plentiful light. “These products feature
when you are selecting new pieces. One
a lot of wood, glass, recycled materials, and
mistake people frequently make is guessing
other things of that nature.”
their ceiling height.”
It is plain to see how such a trend has risen
It is important to remember that large
in popularity—crystal and glass equip the
showrooms may initially feel overwhelming,
chandeliers with a sort of timeless elegance,
so it is helpful to have an understanding of
yet each unit is unique and can effortlessly add
your personal style prior to your visit.
interest and personality to any environment. And, continues Whitmer, LED lighting continues to rise in popularity.
“If that means pulling a picture out of a magazine, so be it. Anything that helps guide our staff is very helpful to narrow down your search.”
“LED is very big right now. LED lighting is
Since 1988, Whitmer’s Lighting has been
as much as 75 percent more efficient than
serving Northeast Ohio with quality lighting
alternatives, and it can be incorporated into
products. The staff of Whitmer’s Lighting has
your indoor and outdoor home environment
over 100 combined years of lighting experience
in a number of ways. There is always an
and hundreds of products to help you find
opportunity to retrofit current fixtures, or there
the perfect fit. You won’t want to miss the Fall
are many cool new fixtures with LED lighting
Lighting Sale this year, because the perfect
already integrated. LED is great for indoor or
product is waiting for you. And remember at
outdoor use because it is low maintenance,
least 20-75 percent off everything in the store
low energy use, and environmentally friendly.”
AND 20 percent off special orders!
ADDING THE FINISHING TOUCH
Whitmer’s Lighting has locations at 3900 Medi-
When completing a renovation, lighting is
na Road , Akron/Montrose; 30655 Detroit Road,
often the finishing touch that brings a room
Westlake; and 29929 Lorain Road, North Olmst-
together. With well over 100 lighting suppli-
ed. All three locations will be participating in the
ers and manufacturers, customizing a space
Fall Lighting Sale, so head to a store near you
is easier done than said.
today! For hours and additional information, visit
“Seeing the space and watching it trans-
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INGENIOUS INTERIORS: Architectural Justice unveils Gallery & Cafe
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hey say a picture is worth a thousand
The showroom, now an eclectic array of
words, but photos just don’t do these
mini-galleries featuring various vignettes and
two spaces justice. “You must see it in person to take it all in,”
Farms barn, a structure which traces its history
explains James Justice, Owner and Founder
back to the early 1900’s. The historic building
of Architectural Justice. “Our showroom
has been artfully crafted into a one-stop-shop
space is composed of kitchen and bath
for stand-out and exotic products, thanks in
vignettes, fireplaces, and a wine room, all of
part to the impressive 75,000 square feet of
which mix styles and materials to create a
granite and stone slabs located on-site.
genuinely unique environment.”
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material selections, was once the Longview
“The neat part is that the farm here at our
Architectural Justice has been serving the
Medina location belonged to Ralph Strong,
greater Cleveland area with design and remod-
the great great grandson of John Strong,”
eling services for over 30 years. Their Medina
explains Justice. “John S. Strong was an early
Showroom, located just two miles south of
settler and developer of Strongsville, a city
Route 303 on Pearl Road, is a local landmark.
that now bears his name and carries on his
legacy. Our brand new Strongsville location, which opened just a few weeks ago, is located in John Strong’s front yard, so it is amazing to see that parallel in both local history and our own.” While the farm’s legacy is subtly preserved in the stunning details of the Design Center, the story of John Stoughton Strong is proudly displayed on the sign of the historic Strong House which neighbors the new Strongsville Gallery & Cafe. Though the iconic Medina Design Center and the brand new Strongsville location share an unusual connection, the spaces actually differ quite dramatically. “In Medina our focus is on our design and remodeling services. We have a full team of designers and artisans who work with clients on various home improvement projects,” says Owner Darlene Justice. “We also have a full granite fabrication shop, custom cabinetry shop, ornamental iron shop, and cast stone shop on-site in Medina. Over in Strongsville, it is more of a lifestyle boutique where we provide an unrivaled shopping experience with a tasty twist. We showcase beautiful pieces of furniture and home decor, including some of our original pieces made by our artisans. The cafe and cooking classes bring the whole lifestyle concept full circle with food and fellowship. It is truly a place to shop, dine and be inspired.” Amazing Creations As a long-time remodeler, James Justice has had the opportunity to work on amazing buildings all across Northeast Ohio. As a designer, he draws inspiration from his travels and the architecture he encounters, as well as the nature and antiquities that he experiences along the way. Yet, across his travels, he could not shake the sight of all the material left over from various projects. Justice decided to start making furniture out of beautiful pieces that would have otherwise gone to waste. “We were driving along one time, and James, who is very spur-of-the-moment, spotted a fallen tree at the side of the road,” explains Darlene. “He recognized the beauty of the log, and we actually ended up buying it. We have acquired a lot of different pieces in similar ways. Our on-site shops and designers provide us the unique ability to combine materials to create pieces that truly stand out. Our Strongsville gallery showcases some of the pieces that are created by our Medina artisans.” The Architectural Justice team loves to tackle a project and make it special and personal for each customer. “We love to push design to the limits,” beams James. “We like to mix styles to create elegant or fun environments to complement different tastes and personalities.” “Often when clients begin a project, especially a kitchen or bathroom, it is hard for them to image where to begin.This is when I will start them off in the stone yard first so they can focus on a stone they like,” says Darlene. “Once you have chosen a signature piece, you can create the room around it, and because everything is in one location, we can see all the selections together.” Whether you are planning for a full turnkey renovation or simply a stunning new countertop, a stop into the Architectural Justice Design Center can help bring your dream to life. A Home Away From Home Architectural
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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NIKKI RHOADES
L
ong gone are the days where granite
Granite is one of many stone products
countertops were a luxury reserved only for
offered by this family-operated business:
the wealthy. Now, it is one of many affordable
quartz, marble, travertine, and onyx also
options available to Northeast Ohioans, and
glimmer in their indoor warehouse, waiting
the Grubers wouldn’t have it any other way.
to grace your home environment with their
“Granite is a really special stone,” says Courtney Gruber, who owns and operates
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splendor. Man-made products, such as laminate and Corian, are also available.
Chippewa Stone with her husband Oskar. “It
“Our stone work is done by hand,” explains
can last forever, if you don’t grow tired of the
Gruber. “We work to provide a personalized
color or design.”
touch, and our old-fashioned approach to
In fact, the stone already has lasted mille-
countertop design continues to fuel our pas-
nia, and each individual piece is a work of art.
sion. We roll out a red carpet for our custom-
“When you purchase granite, you’re
ers, and we are here to guide them through
buying a 300 million year old rock,” laughs
the design process. Chippewa Stone is all
Gruber. “Granite is timeless, beautiful, and
about product quality, customer service, and
superior in terms of durability.”
bringing your dreams to life.”
The Gruber family got their start in home remodeling, but after observing the demand for granite they found a desire to offer a product more than just a service. Today, they continue to offer a variety of superb products at prices that you have to see to believe. “With granite, the price point has stabilized,” she explains. “ The demand is high, so larger quantities of stone are being brought over in a smarter fashion. I find that many customers come in expecting that granite is less affordable, but when we show them remnants, many are surprised to learn that using remnants is even an option.” “ That 300 million year old rock,” she continues, “has formed in a unique way, so each part has the potential to look different. Your neighbor can buy the same type of stone and it may look completely different than your countertop. It has a lot of personality.” Quality workmanship and professionalism ensure that countertop or bathroom renovations are everything you ever dreamed. In the showroom, pictures, vignettes, and samples are available to demonstrate how certain color schemes and material combinations may look, and the indoor stone yard lets you view stones that add personality and a superior finish to your home. “ The stone is simply the icing on the cake,” she says. “When you find that perfect piece of stone, you see the look on their face and the happiness is infectious. The hunt is the best part of what we do.” The holidays and a new year are just around the corner, and if you are stressing about redesigning your personal space… well, don’t stress! The staff at Chippewa Stone will get to know your style preference and price point, and their personalized approach ensures that choosing the perfect natural stone countertop is a breeze. “Our hands-on approach is personal, which helps you bring your dreams to life.” To begin making your dreams a reality, stop in to the Chippewa Stone showroom and warehouse at 4930 Chippewa Road, Medina. For more information, call 440.238.4007 or visit MyChippewaStone.com.
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Trend Setter
Changing the Season
WITH COLOR ARTICLE AMY DOUGLASS: DESIGN DIRECTOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
F
all Solstice: The changing of seasons
and pumpkins along with tree branches
from summer to fall. Days are getting
create a fresh outdoor feel inside your home.
shorter, and evenings are growing cooler. The
Heavy textures of afghans and throws will
beauty of the seasonal shift can be reflected
also add a desirable layer of warmth.
in your home through the employment of a
As we move deeper into autumn, fall sun-
few simple color techniques. Colors become
sets cast beautifully warm hues throughout
brighter with Fall while our houses grow qui-
our homes. Candle light and soft textures of
eter, a combination that creates feelings of
macrame and fur pillows add a wonderful
warmth, beauty, and calmness in our homes.
contrast to the bright yellow-orange sunset.
There are two color palettes that I feel that
Cuddle up with a good book by a fire inside
will help you in flawlessly executing your sea-
surrounded by the softness of pillows. By
sonal decorating. As a professional Interior
creating a warm and comfortable environ-
Designer, I like to incorporate colors that can
ment, we simulate the illusion of a hug.
flow seamlessly from one season into the
Long gone are the hot, humid, sun-baked
next. This offers a softer transition between
months of swimming and patio games. Now,
seasons , and by overlapping colors we add
we are surrounded by to bonfires, apple pick-
more life and longevity to both seasons' decor. ing, and the sweet aroma of cider. Remember, Fern and moss green add a fresh take on the
the color palettes for this season are also
common color wave of fall browns and oranges.
transitional, combining some of the succulent
For instance, the lush greens of summer succu-
greens of fern and moss of late summer with
lents interact well with the leaves and branches
tree limbs and gourds in an array of bright
of Fall. A simple way to incorporate this is by
orange, summery yellow, and creamy white.
using them in centerpieces and floral arrange-
Incorporating these colors together give us a
ments throughout your home. It is important
longer growing season and provides freshness
to also layer in different textures with in these
to a season that can easily grow dark and dull.
colors to help create interest and contrast.
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The next phase of this season is what is
Purples, such as eggplant or shades of
commonly refer to as the Holidays, a time
berry, add a pop of freshness to the traditional
which includes Thanksgiving. At this point, we
fall color scheme. Shades of purple allow the
can add the bright golds, coppers, and
seasonal browns and oranges to project a
other metallics amongst touches of black or
safe warm glow to a room. On their own, the
espresso to glam up for the Holiday Season.
autumnal browns and oranges would have
Following Halloween is the glamorous
appeared cold or harsh. Now with the pop of
reemergence of the glittery Holiday Season
purple and berry colors the browns add the
that is soon to come. Those same purples,
comfort and warmth that the season makes
blacks, golds, and coppers can add a festive
us crave. For Halloween, consider substitut-
experience to the traditional fall color base.
ing purple or eggplant for the traditional black
I hope you have enjoyed our color journey
color. This brightens up the hallowed days of
and have seen how simple it is to add new
fall with with a fun pop of color.
life to your existing color themes making
Now layer fun accessories on top of those
our homes an oasis of comfort and secu-
color palettes to help celebrate the season
rity. Happy decorating, and enjoy changing
throughout the rest of your home. Gourds
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NATURE THROUGH THE SEASONS LETHA HOUSE PARK EAST The Nature Through the Seasons series consists of easy walks that explore our different parks while observing the unfolding of nature throughout the seasons.
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OCTOBER 29 TREATS ON THE TRAIL SUSAN HAMBLEY NATURE CENTER For trick-or-treaters of all ages, join us at Susan Hambley Nature Center to make a treat bag and trick or treat along the trail. Come dressed in your favorite costume! All ages are welcome. For trick-or-treaters of all ages, join us at Susan Hambley Nature Center to make a treat
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Parting Thoughts
Tom Batiuk
I
ARTICLE NIKKI RHOADES
n 1972, area artist Tom Batiuk debuted syndicated comic Funky
the character was 36. Readers, moved by the story, mourned, and they
Winkerbean in the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. The comic drew from
even initially begged Batiuk to keep the character alive. That same
the community and environment he thrived within, and through real-life
year, the Lisa's Legacy Fund was established to raise funds for cancer
situations he encounters, he has developed and matured his characters.
research at the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Her tale
Employing a slice-of-life approach, he flawlessly creates a narrative that
of hardship was immortalized in Lisa’s Story: The Other Shoe, a collec-
allows him to tackle sensitive subjects such as teen pregnancy, alcohol-
tion of the 1999 and 2007 comic strips on comic strips on Lisa’s battle.
ism, divorce, and cancer.
"Now, ten years later,
"The comic is very
we will be celebrating
much rooted in familiar
her legacy at the Medina
local places," chuckles
Library," says Batiuk.
Batiuk, adding, "I'd like
On October 3 at 7
to think local readers
p.m., Batiuk will make an
have recognized the pic-
appearance at Medina
ture-perfect small town
Library where he will cel-
square and Gazebo that
ebrate the 10 year anni-
make Medina so iconic. I
versary of Lisa's Story.
like to work off of photos
Plus, he will examine
of local places, it provides
the newly released The
a sense of realness that makes the story and characters so much more personal."
Last Leaf: Lisa's Story Concludes and Prelude: Lisa's Story Begins. One decade after her death,
Personal characters is an understatement. With a gentle integration of
readers will once again be taken back to Lisa's youth in Prelude's col-
humor, Batiuk navigates his characters through serious situations in memo-
lection of early comic strops. In The Last Leaf, Les and the family cope
rable ways. For much of its run, the characters have aged in real-time, caus-
with Lisa's death, and she is brought back in Les' imagination.
ing characters like Lisa Moore (née Crawford) to face struggles that moved readers across the country.
Batiuk, who himself was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003, employs a powerful and personal message to convey empathy
"When Lisa was introduced in 1984, she was anxious about her
and spread awareness. His characters truly come to life, and the
SAT," explains Batiuk. Soon, though, she would become the best
love between Les and Lisa continues to move audiences. Though
friend and love interest of Les Moore. "They grow together, and the
Lisa's final chapter may seem to have concluded, her engaging
reader finds their interest piqued by the reality of the story."
legacy continues to inspire today. Especially during the month of
Throughout her life, Lisa confronts both teen pregnancy and breast cancer. While she initially fights an conquers the disease in 1999, it reappears in 2006. After she finally succumbed to the disease in 2007, 34
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October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to stop by the library on October 7 to celebrate a tribute to one of Northeast Ohio's most memorable fictional characters.
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