Winter 2015 Complimentary Harford County's Only Lifestyle Magazine for Women Come See What Everyone is Talking About! “One of The Most Outstanding Restaurant Wine Lists in the World” Award of Excellence Wine Spectator Magazine 2012, 2013 & 2014 "One of the Top 100 Wine Lists in the Country" Open Table 2013 & 2014 Ranked #1 out of 45 Restaurants in the Area Trip Advisor "Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambiance, Notable Wine List, Neighborhood Gem” Diners Choice Award Open Table 2012, 2013 & 2014 By Land, Air or Sea Our Brides Arrive in Style We're Proud to Announce our New Waterfront Venue! Accessible by Sea Plane, Boat, Limo & More... this Gorgeous Spot on the Chesapeake Bay is the Perfect Venue for your Wedding or Special Event Harford County’s Premiere Event Venue Specializing in Weddings • Corporate Functions & Special Events A Beautiful Historic Setting With Spectacular Views of the Chesapeake Bay www. LaBanqueDeFleuve.com 410.942.1444 • 321 St John Street • Havre de Grace, MD 21078 1 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Bridal Special Edition founder/editor-in-chief/art director Anne Fullem publisher MindsEye Design fashion editor/creative director Amy Jones advertising sales manager Katie Boniface events coordinator Elizabeth Swarm Cook contributing writers Beverly Cotton Bari Klein Joe Lertch Bronwyn Martin photo by Kirsten Smith KirstenSmithPhotography.com contributing photographers Alana Beall Juliet Seger assistant to the editor Brooke Fullem 443.243.7219 • [email protected] Harford STYLE™ is a quarterly publication owned and published by Anne Fullem, 945 Nena Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. ©2013, Anne Fullem. All rights are reserved. Anne Fullem retains the right to change, refuse, adjust, or edit the material as seen fit. Every effort is made to present accurate information. 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The entire content of this magazine, Harford STYLE™, is protected by the copyright, and as such, no portion may be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason, without prior written approval from Anne Fullem, owner/editor. www.harfordstyle.com On the Cover: model Amber Affeldt hair Lisa Jones-Butz makeup Stacy Leigh gown K&B Bridal flowers Blush Floral Design jewelry Faye Daniel Designs photography & styling Amy Jones amyjphoto.com in this issue... features women of style life 18Jill Andrews Custom Wedding Gown Designer 37 Beyond the Book business that works 33 Rusty Love Vintage Rentals Romatic Décor & More! departments editor’s choice 24 Harford Has it All No matter what your personal style, an event planner can help you realize your vision! discovery 5 Swan Harbor Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Review by: Reading Between the Wines Book Club 31 Unplugged Weddings Working Together to Create a Comfortable Experience 41 Wine in Style fortune 15 Glyph Graphic Stationary & Invitations with a Point of View 43 Smart Money self 20 Sarah Deacon 11 Bridal Fashion 8 Super Sexy Updo's 39 To Your Health 23www.harfordstyle.com4 Waterfront Weddings come to Life The Ancient Art of Calligraphy What's Trending in 2015 Seasonal Décor & So Much More! We have everything you need to decorate your home for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day & Easter! 20 Ellendale Street • Bel Air • Maryland 21014 • 410.838.8188 Great Gifts for Weddings Bridal Parties & Valentine's Day! Personalized Cutting Boards make a chic gift for any occasion! Lilly Pulitzer • Vera Bradley • Troll Beads • Nora Fleming • Mariposa Heart Strings • Scout Bags • Mud Pie • Beatriz Ball & Many More! 1523C Rockspring Road • Forest Hill, Maryland 21050 • 410-638-2435 3 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 editor’s note I married the first man I ever kissed. When I tell this to my children, they Addressing Envelopes Place Cards Chalkboards/Signage Wedding Programs just about throw up. ~ Barbara Bush H appy New Year Harford Style readers! The holidays are over, and it's absolutely freezing outside. If you are anything like me, you are already looking forward to Spring and warmer weather. We have several months to go before the first spring flowers reach for the warming rays of the sun, and many soon to be brides are making plans for their upcoming weddings. It's the time of year for bridal shows and frantic planning... so Harford Style Magazine is doing our part with the Annual Bridal Special Edition Issue, showcasing fabulous local vendors, planning ideas, fashion inspiration and so much more! On of the most important aspects of any wedding is the bride's dress. We have the latest looks from all the local vendors. If you don't think you can get what you want off-the-rack, we found a fabulous designer who specializes in couture wedding gowns. Have you chosen a venue yet... check out Swan Harbor Farm overlooking the Chesapeake Bay! Everything from invitations & calligraphy to rental furniture & fashion. Not planning a wedding anytime soon? No worries, anyone who has ever planned a corporate or social event, will find lot's of great ideas and local vendors for their next party. Stay warm, and we'll be back in the Spring with our Health & Beauty issue and the launch of our Networking with Style Events designed specifically for our readers! SARAH DEACON CALLIGRAPHY & CUSTOM ARTWORK 410.790.6490 • [email protected] www.sarahdeacon.com The Liriodendron Bridal Show September 19, 2015 Tour the Liriodendron’s beautiful grounds and meet face-to-face with the local businesses you need to make your wedding dreams come true! THE LIRIODENDRON FOUNDATION, INC. 502 West Gordon Street • Bel Air, Maryland 21014 410.879.4424 • [email protected] • www.liriodendron.com 43www.harfordstyle.com4 Beautifully romantic, the Liriodendron Mansion is surrounded with flowers, fountains, formal gardens, and intimate grottos, creating the perfect backdrop for your big day. Paint & Sip by Anne Fullem photography Images of Sommer www.robinsommer.com Swan Harbor Farm M ajestically overlooking the Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace sits Swan Harbor Farm, keeping a silent vigil over the passing of ships and time since the late 1600's. The farm acquired its name when the 500 acre property was granted to William Palmer in 1675. There is evidence that the earliest part of the house dates back to the 1740's and was only one of the buildings on this working farm. The property changed hands several times and each new family nurtured and grew the farm. A notice of property for sale in The Aegis is a wonderful description of how much the farm had grown over 150 years later: Public Auction on Tuesday Feb. 18, 1879. Valuable Farm - 550 acres more or less. Railroad passes through farm at Oakington Station. 450 acres under high cultivation and very fertile producing wheat, corn, oats & hay. The rest of the farm is timber - oak, chestnut & locust. Well fenced and well adapted for grazing, tracking or dairy purposes or peach farm. Brick and frame house is divided into 14 rooms. New frame building used for servants quarters. A large Swilzer barn, stable, carriage house, wagon shed, 2 granaries, corn house, milk house, barracks, poultry house & yard, ice house. Flour and grist mill powered by a bold stream. Cottage for miller. Assortment of fruit trees - pears, peaches, apples, grapes & family garden. 1 mile of waterfront - landing for vessels. Shad and herring fisheries. One of the most desirable farms in the county! The property was sold, and life went on at the farm, until its final owner, John Kenney gifted the estate to Johns Hopkins University in 1986. Harford County Parks & Recreation bought the property from the University in 1994, and Swan Harbor Farm was re-born. Open to the public from dawn to dusk, Swan Harbor Farm is a nature lover's paradise and a favorite for brides who want to incorporate natural beauty into their wedding day. The long driveway leading to the main building is flanked on both sides by fields of crops and is a haven for birds. Photographers are commonly seen dotting the side of the lane, capturing the geese and other birds that are feeding there. Parking is a breeze in a large grassy lot adjacent to a rustic barn. As you head for the main house, crossing through a line of trees... the landscape unfurls in all its glory. The main house is to your right, overlooking the expansive lawn, the path leading to the dock and the breathtaking view of the water. Swan Harbor Farm specializes in outdoor weddings. From the front lawn where ceremonies are held, you follow the walkway 5 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 where you discover a formal garden, complete with fountain and a secluded area for seating. Continuing through the gardens privacy hedge, you come upon the huge reception tent complete with chandeliers and stamped concrete floor. The open sides of the tent provide 360 degree views of the grounds and the Chesapeake Bay. A winding paved walkway leads down to the 300 foot fishing pier and the gazebo perched along the edge of the water. A charming brick patio is ideal for guests and bridal party during cocktail hour. Not to be outdone by the natural beauty of the landscape, the farmhouse exudes a quiet elegance reflecting the grandeur of a bygone era. Completely refinished with modern amenities, the beautiful interior gives a nod to the home's historic past. The first floor of the house offers three restrooms, a large commercial kitchen for the caterer's use and many uniquely decorated rooms. The second floor offers dressing rooms for the bridal party, two additional restrooms, a children's playroom and a screened porch with a magnificent water view. Seating in the house is limited to 70 guests, but the outdoor tent boasts seating for 250 people. "This is just a good for your soul kind of place. We've had generations of women from the same family who come here to get married. The place is just so alive," said Karen Tegges, Event Coordinator for Swan Harbor Farm. "Brides who are attracted to Swan Harbor, tend to be down to earth, and really appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us here," she added. Karen is dedicated to making brides' dreams come true on their big day. "I encourage our brides to create an experience that is all about them. Just because something is commonly done... doesn't mean they have to do it that way. It's those quirky little things that people remember and creates lasting memories," said Karen. You don't have to be a bride to enjoy Swan Harbor Farm. Business meetings and retreats, anniversary parties and more are hosted here. If you're not in the mood for a party ...but are attracted to the natural beauty, Swan Harbor Farm is part of our park system and is open almost every day to visitors. "This place is always accessible to our brides... it's always their special place and couples come back with their children and dogs in tow to take a walk through the gardens and enjoy the day," Karen said. "I don't think it gets more romantic than that." For more info on holding your next event at Swan Harbor Farm contact: Karen Tegges 410.939.6767 [email protected] 63www.harfordstyle.com4 Chiropractic Care Relieves Pain... and so Much More! Regular adjustments relieve pressure on your nervous system and help prevent or reduce symptoms from all types of ailments. Restore Your Body to It’s Natural State of Optimal Health Take a Proactive Approach to Your Health Care & find out what regular spinal adjustments will do for you! 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Historic Ellicott City, MD 410.750.2800 a 429 St. John Street. Havre de Grace, MD 410.939.0405 7 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Looking for the Perfect Hairstyle for your Wedding Day? Nothing adds drama to your look like an updo. They can portray everything from classical elegance to stylish whimsey. Clean or messy...braided buns, waves, curls & top knots are all tools in a bride's styling arsenal. Choose a do' that fits you and your personality. You want to look like yourself, just a bit more glamorous. If you are planning an updo, always have a consultation before your wedding day. Make the hair appointment at least 1 month in advance to consult with your stylist, and bring your veil or headpiece with you. model Sarah Stephen gown & jewelry Amanda Ritchey makeup/hair NVS SALON Julie French Kara Maunes Angel Polmere www.nvssalon.com photography & styling Juliet Seger www.photojanestudios.com 83www.harfordstyle.com4 "Bridal trends this year are going toward more controlled chaos rather then polished and smooth. Braids are still hot this season especially the softness that comes from a fishtail braid or the loose hairline braid that works perfectly with the bridal style." 1 Tammy Ehrbaker Owner, NVS Salon model Mackenzie Wolf gown, hair accessory & jewelry Amanda Ritchey makeup/hair NVS SALON Julie French Kara Maunes Angel Polmere www.nvssalon.com photography & styling Juliet Seger www.photojanestudios.com 9 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Historic, fully restored 1740’s farmhouse Large tented area on brick foundation with chandelier lighting Lovely lawn areas for ceremonies Spectacular photo opportunities amidst our landscaped gardens, lawns & barns Observation deck, gazebo and 300’ fishing pier on the Chesapeake Bay Let Your Dreams Begin Here! Outdoor, waterfront weddings come alive amidst the natural beauty of Swan Harbor Farm! Charming patio ideal for cocktail hour or bridal party gatherings 401 Oakington Road • Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078 • 410.939.6767 • Email: [email protected] • www.swanharborfarm.org Create a Memorable Event With Great Taste! Lunch, Dinner, Lite Fare & Sunday Brunch ALL Dining Room Tables have Water View Open 365 Days a Year • Daily Specials • Childrens Menu On & Off-Site Catering All-Season Pearl Bar & Deck with Exquisite Views of the Susquehanna! 331 Saint John Street • Havre de Grace 410.939.3003 • MacGregorsRestaurant.com 103www.harfordstyle.com4 Gorgeous Gowns What's trending for Spring 2015? Subtle pastels in flesh and peach Simple silhouettes with clean lines Hints of lace Dramatic necklines model Amanda Kyriae hair Lisa Jones-Butz makeup Stacy Leigh gown Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty flowers Blush Floral Design jewelry Faye Daniel Designs photography & styling Amy Jones amyjphoto.com 11 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 model Amber Affeldt hair Lisa Jones-Butz makeup Stacy Leigh gown K&B Bridal flowers Blush Floral Design jewelry Faye Daniel Designs photography & styling Amy Jones amyjphoto.com 123www.harfordstyle.com4 model Amber Affeldt hair Lisa Jones-Butz makeup Stacy Leigh gown K&B Bridal flowers Blush Floral Design jewelry Faye Daniel Designs location Rochelle Mansion photography & styling Amy Jones amyjphoto.com 13 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Exclusive Harford Style Magazine Events Caters Connect with other like-minded professional women in Harford County! Coming this Spring! Creative Networking with Fun & Friendship in Mind Cocktails & Hors douevres • Professional Speakers Networking Entertainment (Just wait until you see what we have in mind!) Door Prizes & So Much More! Our weddings are designed to reflect the personalities of each couple and their unique lifestyle. Let us custom design a menu to complement your personal taste, style and vision. 410-939-3394 • www.laurrapin.com For more information follow us on Facebook or www.harfordstyle.com HSquarterVpageLaurrapin.indd 1 1/11/15 12:24 PM Chic, Easy Pieces essentials for effortless elegance Fine Women's Apparel & Accessories 143www.harfordstyle.com4 Harford County’s Exclusive Home for Brighton Jewelry, Handbags, Gifts and Footwear! 13 N. Main Street • Bel Air • 410.420.0425 www.heartbeatbelair.com Glyph ART + DESIGN STUDIO by Anne Fullem photography Amy Jones amyjphoto.com 15 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 G lyph in Havre de Grace, isn't your grandmother's stationary store. Owners, Don Starr and Joe Smith have a clear style and particular point of view. The brightly lit shop invites customers to browse, and the quirky selection of cards, gifts, exotic papers, stationary and accessories keeps them coming back for more. Don and Joe's concept was simple... everything needed to have a graphic type element, bold fonts - hence the name "glyph". The compilation of products reflects a style that I can only describe as uniquely their own. "We find things that we appreciate, and hope that others will appreciate it too. We are always looking for something new that can't be found anywhere else," said Don. So where did their passion for type come from? Don, a graphic designer, is the Graphic Design Coordinator in the School of Art at George Mason University. While working on his Integrated Design MFA thesis at the University of Baltimore he came upon the long-held practice of letterpress printing. This method of printing involves a relief process, which utilizes raised metal type and engravings to imprint words and designs on a page. Letterpress originated in the 1400s and was the primary form of printing and communication for more than 500 years. Over time letterpress has been replaced as the industrial favorite and has evolved into more of an art form. Letterpress has been rising in popularity in recent years due to it's appealing tactile quality in comparison to current offset and digital printing methods. Don and Joe own two refurbished presses and several drawers of type, although they don't do any printing in house. "Late this spring, we will have the presses up and running in the new studio behind the retail store where we will be doing custom letterpress printing. In fact, we will be offering a package where the happy couple can have a hands-on experience, printing their own invitations, with our help and guidance," smiled Don. Not all of their products are produced by letterpress... but that style is strongly carried out through their whole shop. Their collection of greeting cards is one-of-a-kind. They have as many sympathy cards for pets as they do for people... and if you are looking for a card for a friend, you are bound to find one that will make you both laugh out loud. Glyph owners, Don Starr (standing) & Joe Smith Their handcrafted paper is one of the things that keeps me going back. Italian art prints and rich fabric like sheets from a women's cooperative in Nepal sport vivid colors and can be used for so much more than wrapping. I use them for crafting, but the possibilities are endless "A lot of people frame them and use them as art," said Don. A wide variety of gifts, all fitting into their stationary theme, are displayed in the modern feeling shop. Scrabble mugs, field journals, Italian stationary, tobacco jars, locally made candles (that smell amazing), cocoa and teas (with letterpress labels) and a really cool line of retro writing instruments are among Glyph's gift selection. They even have gifts for children... like postcards with cool designs to color, or a pad of placemats to doodle on - one of their most popular sellers. They also carry some rather obscure stationary supplies, like Blackwing pencils. These pencils have a long history, and are popular today with professionals like engineers. I had to know what was so special about this pencil... so Joe pulled one out and I gave it a try. I was surprised to find that it was the nicest pencil I had ever written with. It's hard to describe why... all I can say is if you are someone who commonly uses a pencil, try it and you won't be disappointed Off to the right is Joe's domain. This room is dedicated to custom invitations. Glyph offers invitations for any occasion, but weddings are their most common request. Joe deftly grabs a few albums and spreads them on the table before us. "There is a huge amount of creativity out there when it comes to wedding invitations," said Joe. "Many brides have a vague idea, but browsing through all the examples, really helps them determine what they want," he added. One of his favorite invitation vendors right now is Kleinfelds (from Say Yes to the Dress). I can see why... each example is more beautiful than the next. Armed with albums of invitations, Joe also has the know-how to help his brides customize their invitations to suit their style and budget. "We have so many paper and color options to choose from, and really interesting packaging options, it's not hard to create a custom look," explained Joe. If you really want to go completely custom, Don is on hand to create something that's just for you. Stop by next time you are in Havre de Grace and visit this truly unique store or check them out online at www.glyphdg.com 163www.harfordstyle.com4 Custom Window Fashions Fine & Custom Furniture Lighting Bedding & Fine Linens Home Accents & Décor Fabric by the Yard Wallpaper Area Rugs Framed Art Kitchen & Bath Design Space Planning Color Consults & So Much More! signs h me me ess owner Stop by soon to check out all of our distinctive furnishings! Update your home in 2015 with one new piece or a whole room. Browse our showroom full of furniture, lighting, accessories & design inspiration! Billee's Tips & Tidbits Happy Newis Yearbecoming All! I am so looking forward to the “beginning” of a new Billee Smith Designs Design Studio 322 St. John Street Havre de Grace, MD ~Interior design services P~ 410.939.2995 ~In-home studio 10-4 Monday &&Thursday 10-5 Saturday • 11-6 Friday consultations available. C: 443.857.1661 us at:hours Call forFollow studio Billee Smith Designs Explore Havre de Grace Visit our Furniture & Home Décor Showroom season, a new focus and all the new trends for 2015! As you are looking around your home after un-decorating, you might want to consider a wall color change, a whole re-do of your Kitchen or Bath, or simply adding some fresh new colors and tones to your home. First things first, start with a “Plan”! you will want to decide what your priorities are for this project, your budget and time frame. No matter what the size or scope of your re-decorating My passion has encourage alwaysyou been with project, I would to hireworking a professional and remember that thisDesign Studio is a process and the end result is to ......Make it Beautiful!!! 322 St. John Street my clients. Billee Smith Designs will allow me to fully concentrate on that passion. Let me Havre de Grace, MD bring that to your home, once again, to Make it Beautiful! P~ 410.939.2995 C: 443.857.1661 Billee Smith is a Bulle Rock resident and local business owner Follow us at: Billee Smith Designs Explore Havre de Grace 17 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Jill Andrews CREATING DREAM GOWNS ONE BRIDE AT A TIME 183www.harfordstyle.com4 by Anne Fullem photography Juliet Seger www.photojanestudios.com "I specialize in wedding dresses because I love fabric ...creating gowns allows me to work with only the finest textiles in the world. 1 Jill Andrews J ill Andrews, doesn't work in Harford County, but if you are looking for a custom gown, it's worth the drive to Hampden. Her beautiful studio streams with light from the huge windows surrounding the spacious workroom. It's apparent at first glance that this is more than a showroom... actual work is going on here. Sewing machines, scattered with scissors and bobbins and work tables covered with gowns in progress sit among the racks of beautiful gowns and bolts of exotic fabrics. Sparkly trim, pearls and sequins line the shelves and warm wood makes the space feel welcoming. Jill's personality is as sunny as her workroom, and her interview was like chatting with an old friend. having a singular vision as to what wedding gowns were supposed to look like - to being exposed to a whole world of design, cultural influences, historical influences, and it made me a better designer," said Jill. After she graduated she moved to London and began her career as a wedding gown designer, eventually finding her way to Baltimore in 1992. Jill had a second job at Center Stage for fifteen years, as the draper. It was her job to take a designer's 2-d sketch and turn it into a three dimensional costume... draping the fabric, making the patterns and overseeing the construction and choice of materials. "Working in the theatre really opened my eyes as a wedding designer. I went from website that showcases each piece. "As far as my personal style, I like to push classic. I want to create the fantastical version of who my clients are," smiled Jill. She gets to know all her design clients and uses them as her muse to create something really special. Jill's assistant Mia pulled an example from the rack. It certainly didn't look like any wedding dress I had seen before. The tattered pale blue silk cascaded to the floor, the seeming randomness, too elegant to be anything other than clever design. I knew even before Jill told me the story who this Jill studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and bride was. She was a shipwrecked princess. Her waterfront her first love was textiles. Eventually she went in another wedding must have been spectacular! direction and majored in fashion design, working hard Jill is working on her own line, incorporating mix and to perfect her technical skills. Even now, she still has a match bodices and skirts. Her StudioLine Collection is fascination with fabrics. When Jill makes a ball skirt she inspired by iconic silhouettes and some of her favorite makes it big, and they aren't stuffed with itchy crinoline ladies. Each piece is versatile, flattering and unique. They either. Layers and layers of gorgeous silk are carefully can be reimagined, worn again, and made in different arranged for maximum volume. colors. There is a wonderful gallery of images on her If you think a custom wedding gown might be right for you, don't wait until the last minute. It takes at least six months, preferably nine to have a couture gown hand crafted. A Jill Andrews custom gown starts at $4,000 which is more than reasonable, when you consider what you pay for off-the-rack bridal gowns. If you would like to learn more about Jill and her designs visit her website at www.jillandrewsgowns.com. 19 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Sarah Deacon The Lost Art of Calligraphy by Beverly Cotton photography Amy Jones www.amyjphoto.com In an era of technology... where someone can go to a computer and pick a font, there is still a need for the eye of an artist and there is still an emotional desire for the beauty of something hand made. 203www.harfordstyle.com4 W hile driving down a very long gravel road to meet with Sarah, I approach a peaceful and beautiful stone haven smack dab in the middle of a breathtaking wide open area of land. The rustic stone home's natural surroundings would obviously inspire anyone’s creative gifts and talents. As for Sarah, her creativity flows from her quiet place... an addition to the house where the natural sunlight bursts through the huge picture window and warming rays illuminate her wood writing desk, becoming part of the beautiful scenery. I was welcomed by Sarah’s home even before I met Sarah herself and they are a perfect fit. She is as peaceful and serene as the calligraphy artworks that she creates. Sarah shares her two hundred year old stone farmhouse with her busy family. Creating balance between her roles as a mother, teacher and artist is a challenge every day. Sarah considers healthy vegetarian eating and the practice of yoga essential to maintaining this balance. Watercolor painting, drawing, quilting, photography, and interior design are several of Sarah's artistic pursuits. Her passion for words and lettering has often been part of those art forms. Calligraphy started as a hobby and has evolved for 25 years into a growing business for Sarah. Clients commission Sarah to design collages, menus, poems, song lyrics, baby announcements, signs and certificates, but the majority of her business comes from brides and grooms. Sarah adds her personal touch of creative hand lettering to everything from custom designed invitations to place cards to programs, but is most commonly hired to address envelopes in one of 4 lettering styles that can be viewed on her website. Her calligraphy journey began back in the late 80’s in Charlottesville, VA. Early in her teaching career, she was approached by her friend who was getting married and wanted Sarah to do her wedding invitations. Sarah's artwork has often combined lettering and written passages with color and images, which Sarah says stems from her passion for reading. Instead of a brush, her calligraphy is created with a Speedball calligraphy pen that uses interchangeable nibs and colored ink cartridges. I was dazzled and inspired by her demonstration of lettering an envelope as part of a current project for a soon-to-be-bride. Sarah's career as an art teacher gives her the opportunity to share her artistic knowledge. As one of five art teachers at Perry Hall Middle School in Baltimore County, she encourages her 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to discover their unique abilities to build, imagine, create and refine skills in various art media. Sarah herself attended schools in Kingsville and Perry Hall and graduated from James Madison University. She later obtained her Master's of Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Ever since, she has been sharing art with students at all age levels from preschool to adult and in various settings from public school art rooms to private lessons. A future endeavor includes teaching calligraphy and drawing through the Community College of Baltimore County. In a time of advancing technology where anyone can go to a computer and select a font, there is still a need for the eye of an artist and still the desire for the beauty of something hand made. To connect with Sarah, to see more samples or to arrange calligraphy services, please visit her website at www.sarahdeacon.com. Contact her at [email protected] or 410-790-6490. 21 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 2015 Waterfront Weddings Are Our Specialty! This isn’t your typical bridal expo! An open-house style event that has been designed for the newly engaged couple to learn more about the services Havre de Grace and area businesses have to offer in planning your special day. March 22, 2015 11am - 5 pm 223www.harfordstyle.com4 Visit some of the most unique and beautiful wedding venues in the Northeast Corridor and discover an amazing waterfront town that’s truly “Unique on the Chesapeake”. 410.942.1444 The Latest Fashion • Wedding Party Gifts • Invitations Start Your “Walk” at one of these Beautiful Venues Harford County’s Premiere Event Venue Specializing in Weddings Corporate Functions & Special Events A Beautiful Historic Setting With Spectacular Views of the Chesapeake Bay 410.942.1444 www. LaBanqueDeFleuve.com 321 St John Street • Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Create a Memorable Event With Great Taste! On & Off-Site Catering & Banquet Room Open 36 5 Days a Y ear! 331 Saint John Street • Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078 410.939.3003 • MacGregorsRestaurant.com • Limos • Music • Wedding Planners & So Much More! 23 3Harford STYLE Fall/Holiday 20144 Harford County Style When it comes to weddings... Harford County has it all. Our incredible natural landscape includes serene waterfronts, rolling hills and rustic barns. For more cosmopolitan brides, our upscale venues have all the glitz, glam and quite often history to make their wedding an unforgettable experience. To fully realize a bride's vision might require the assistance of an experienced wedding planner. Even DIY brides find their help invaluable when it comes to advice, time management and organization. When working with a wedding planner, the most important thing to look for is someone who "gets you". Wedding planners are creative types and they embrace brides with a quirky or unique sense of style. The trick is communicating what's in your head. Try to keep it simple. We paired up three wedding planners and 3 photographers... gave each pair a 1 phrase description of our vision and let them work their magic! 243www.harfordstyle.com4 The Waterfront Elopement by Moore & Co. Event Stylists styling Moore & Co. Event Stylists models Bridget Bernard & Nick Savick flowers Blush Floral Design Studio accessories Faye Daniel Designs hair & makeup Abby De Rosset travel arrangements Travelworks International, LLC bride & groom attire K&B Bridal calligraphy Splotch and Line rentals Party Party desserts Flavor Cupcakery location: Elk Manor Winery photography Teri Pozniak with TPoz Photography 25 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Organic Elegance by Lauren Niles Events 263www.harfordstyle.com4 This romantic design marries organic and natural elements to classic old world charm. 1 Lauren Niles styling Lauren Niles LaurenNilesEvents.com model- bride Amanda Wagner model- bridesmaid Ally Brown make-up artist Amanda Ritchey hair Sarah Jackson Bang! The Salon dresses Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty, Fallston flowers Jonathan's furniture XOXO Vintage www.xoxovintage.com drapes 27 Studios www.27studiosav.com venue La Banque de Fleuve photography Amy Jones amyjphoto.com 27 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Flight of Fancy by Plan it Perfect 283www.harfordstyle.com4 " A whimsical wedding is one that is playful and mystical. Airy flower arrangements, wind blown curls and flowing dresses surrounded by nature bring whimsy to this estate wedding." 1 Rachel Hoffberger styling Rachel Hoffberger www.planitperfectevents.com model- bride Chloe Gertz model- groom Brandon Terrill model- flower girl Brynn Ayres make-up artist Nicole Palermo Happily Ever After , LLC hair April Kenney Salon 1401 dresses & tuxedo Pizazz Bridal bride headpiece & flower girl headband Two Back Flats furniture Rusty Love Vintage Rental rustylovevintagerentals.com venue Rockfield Manor photography Alana Beall www.vanitysedgedesign.com 29 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Most invitations you simply read— at Glyph Fine Press, create beautiful invitations your guests will feel. 101 N. Washington St. @ Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Hours: Friday/Saturday 10am–5pm | Sunday 12–5pm By appointment: 410-939-0504 @ [email protected] glyphdg.com@ facebook.com/glyphfinepress Blue Heron Coming Soon to Havre de Grace! 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Canvas Shop • Sail Repair • Boat Repair & Maintenance Slips Available • VIP Concierge Services • Storage The Log Pond Marina 401 Concord Street Email [email protected] Unplugged Weddings: Working Together to Create a Comfortable Experience On the flip side, with the prevalence of social media, it is fun to go back and see the wedding day through the guest's eyes while visiting the couple's hashtag on Instagram, or browsing the tagged images on their Facebook pages. Wedding invitations are sent to carefully selected friends and family members who have been a special part of the couple's lives. They are loved ones whom the couple want to share their wedding day with. The guests arrive with eagerness to celebrate and document the day out of the love and excitement they share for the bride and groom. Even if they're not professional photographers, they still deserve the opportunity to capture these special moments. If I were a guest at a wedding, it would definitely be hard for me to not snap a quick photo of the beautiful flower arrangements, the breathtaking bride in her gorgeous gown, and of course- the kiss! Speaking from the heart of not just a professional photographer but of a simple chick with a love for photography and people, I completely understand the want to take photos during the course of the day and would feel a little disappointment if I wasn't allowed that opportunity. editorial & photo by Kirsten Smith KirstenSmithPhotography.com L ike beauty, fashion, and music, weddings have trends of their own. From pink peonies, to chalkboards and vintage milk jars, brides get inspired by other local brides, wedding blogs, magazines, and of course, Pinterest. One of the latest trends in the wedding world is to have an "unplugged wedding". This concept involves the bride and groom kindly requesting that their guests refrain from taking photos of any kind during the course of the wedding day. In my opinion, there are some really good reasons to allow your guests to freely capture the day, but of course as a professional photographer, I must admit that being the only one with a camera is pretty sweet too. Ultimately, it's the couple's decision. It is important for me to educate my bride and groom on the value of creating a distraction free environment so that they feel calm, relaxed, and natural on their wedding day. I remind them of the option to have an "unplugged" wedding and educate them on the ways the other guests might unintentionally hinder the comfortable flow of different aspects of the day by taking photographs. For example, in an echoey church with high ceilings or even outside in a wide open field ceremony, cameras and phones can be noisy, especially if there are many of them working at once. A guest can also be very distracting by standing up and leaning into the aisle to get a shot of the adorable flower girl, and in a dark environment, flashes have a potential to off-set my own image exposure or cause a weird color cast in my photograph. Of course not all of these things happen at every "non-unplugged" wedding, but my clients need to know that the potential is there, and how my images could be affected. As professional photographers, we need to work with our environment and go with the flow of any given situation. I have more of a photojournalistic style, so I capture whatever is happening before me. So, if guests are taking photos with their phones and cameras as the couple walks down the aisle for the first time as Mr. and Mrs., I plan to capture that right along with the newlyweds' smiling faces! If I just need to get a little closer towards the couple, use a longer lens to blur out some of those distractions, or if possible, simply move to get a different angle, I will. If a guest is hindering my view of the subject or simply being too distracting while photographing over my shoulder, I will just ask them to kindly step back while I do what I am getting paid to do. We are artists, not magicians, and Uncle Bob along with his point and shoot and tripod can't always just be "Photoshopped" out. There's always going to be that person who wants to take every single group image on their point and shoot camera right alongside me. I am very easy going but also take my job seriously and have no problem doing anything and everything I can to make the experience for my couple comfortable and natural. If this means making an announcement asking every single person to please go and sample the signature drink and bacon-wrapped shrimp while I complete the portrait portion of the day, then that's what I need to do. There's nothing that frustrates me more than having my subjects' eyes on different lenses while I try to take group formals. This is an important part of our job description and something we should work hard to make flow seamlessly and in an organized fashion. As photographers, we need to make sure we have a good relationship with our couples so they trust us to control this part of the day, and we need to step up and take that control. Do what needs to be done to get that perfect image. The love I have for my couples is what drives my passion to photograph for them and do it well. They are who I answer to and consider first and foremost. So with them as my priority, whatever makes them happy makes me happy too. But for them to be "photographically happy", they first need to be educated. This might be the umpteenth wedding I have photographed, but it's a brand new process for them, so my experience and knowledge about these things needs to be expressed and explained so they get the over all "picture". Photographers and couples should be open with each other during the planning process and share the expectations they have to make the wedding day experience successful. The real focus should be on the love and celebration of the marriage, "unplugged" wedding or not! It is the love shared between the bride and groom, along with the brightness and blessing of their future that is most important. 31 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery? How do you know if weight Many people have heard about weight loss (bariatric) surgery and how it can help those who struggle with obesity to see faster results and often, improve some weight related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, severe arthritis and more. It’s important to remember that weight loss surgery is a big decision and requires lifestyle changes in order the maintain the weight loss successfully for a life time. If you follow the expected behavior modifications involving healthy meal plans and exercise, you can have extremely satisfying results. loss Upper Chesapeake Bariatric Surgery is a patient-focused and compassionate center for people considering weight loss surgery. Since 2006 this personalized program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for meeting identified national standards of care and having excellent short- and long-term results. The multidisciplinary team approach ensures care from the perspective of the “whole patient” involving nutrition, mental health and activity. Our professional team focuses on ways to succeed with permanent weight loss over time. 1.Talk with your doctor about the benefits versus the risks for you. 2.The weight loss from the surgery also helps improve other conditions including Type 2 diabetes, severe arthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and more. 3.Weight loss surgery, like all surgery, carries some risk and it’s a big decision. Do your homework. Make sure the programs you are considering offer a support program that can help you prepare for the lifestyle changes you will need to make to be successful. 4.Information sessions are very informative and help you meet the people that manage the program. Go to one and ask lots of questions. People who have had to deal with the realities of the chronic disease of morbid obesity know all too well the many challenges of day to day life. While these challenges, such as simply walking, buying clothes or looking for a place to sit are important, our focus is on helping to save you from this truly life threatening illness. Significant weight loss can positively impact all aspects of obesity. The goal is to live better and healthier. You may be told by some that you are trying to take the easy way out. Don't be fooled for a second, for you are beginning a difficult, lifelong journey that is not for everyone! The Upper Chesapeake Bariatric Program is offered through the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital and is committed to providing patients with the most current and accurate information possible to ensure that their decision to undergo a weight loss procedure is an informed one. A considerable amount of counseling, evaluation and consultation takes place with an experienced bariatric surgeon and multi-disciplinary support team who will be involved in your care both before surgery and in the years afterwards. Questions will be answered clearly and with exact details of the procedure options available, the extent of the recovery period and the reality of the follow-up care that will be required. It is important to remember that there are no ironclad guarantees in any kind of medicine or surgery. There can be unexpected outcomes in even the simplest procedures. It can be said, however, that weight loss surgery will only succeed with a lifelong commitment from the patient. With surgery, risks are taken initially in hopes of long term benefit and improved quality of life. Doing nothing about obesity is associated with an increasing number of medical disabilities and a shortened lifespan. If you have struggled for a long time with your weight, ask your doctor if weight loss surgery should be considered for you. You won’t just change your life, you may very well save it. surgery is for you? Upcoming Information Sessions for Weight Loss Surgery UM Harford Memorial Hospital Havre de Grace Room 5:30pm • Feb. 10th UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Chesapeake Conference Center 5:30pm • Jan. 27th & Feb. 24th Upper Chesapeake Bariatric Surgery 421 South Union Avenue | Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078 443-843-6360 | Fax: 443-843-6365 Visit www.upperchesapeakebariatricsurgery.org for lots more information and to meet the team! Sponsored by: 323www.harfordstyle.com4 umuch.org From glamorous furniture to chic accessories... Rusty Love Vintage Rentals adds a touch of sophistication to your wedding or event décor. by Anne Fullem flowers Floral Studio thefloralstudio.org cake Flavor Cupcakery flavorcupcakery.com caligraphy Poppy & Scooter poppyandscooter.com photography Alana Beall www.vanitysedgedesign.com 33 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 A ngela Mangione, owner of Rusty Love Vintage Rentals, has made dealing in antiques chic and fashionable once again. At a time when the younger generation is embracing minimalism, Angela went in the opposite direction and has amassed a huge selection of eclectic vintage furniture. Angela herself is as stylish as her furniture. Creative and friendly she immediately makes an impression. Angela's original career plans had nothing to do with antiques. Due to a series of tragic losses among her friends and family, Angela became interested in bereavement counseling. From there her goal expanded to owning her own funeral home. Her vision was quite unique, wanting to create a space where people could celebrate life, complete with French furniture and a beautiful, airy feeling. She studied Mortuary Science and began working towards owning her own new-age funeral home. Angela's dreams were interrupted when she had trouble finding a 343www.harfordstyle.com4 location for her new building. Fortunately, her sisters came through with the inspiration for a new business. Her twin sisters are in the antique 'biz, and own the Shabby Button in Kingsville. Angela would reluctantly tag along with her sisters to auctions and estate sales, but it didn't take long before she was bitten by the antiquing bug - specifically furniture and cool accessories. At first there was no business plan... Angela was collecting for the joy of it. "Everything I bought was something I loved... something I would want to put in my home," smiled Angela. Of course, before you know it, Angela had way too much furniture for her own home in Street, and began filling the garage and outbuildings on her property. "It was like organized hoarding," she said. About this time, vintage furniture rental was just starting to become popular on the west coast, and Pinterest was in full swing. "I was just accumulating all this stuff, and I "I'm attracted to anything that's French or Italian, and I love ornate details!" 1 Angela Mangione loved the idea of renting it out for weddings and events. In 2010 I opened Rusty Love Vintage Rentals, and business has been growing ever since," she explained. Angela's is quite handy with tools, and has even taken an upholstery class, so she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty when it comes to fixing up her purchases. "I will paint or upholster a piece, when it's something simple, but when it comes to a more complicated piece of furniture I would rather pay a professional, and know that it was done right," she said. "It's amazing how many pieces I find that are perfect just the way they are... like the pink sofa," Angela added. Angela gravitates towards pieces that have a story to tell. Her collection includes Hollywood Regency, French, Industrial, Shabby Chic, Mid Century, curvy antiques, and pieces with modern appeal. One of her most sought after pieces is the huge pink velvet and gold couch (pictured below). "My personal favorite right now is a lavender If you are interested in renting some of Angela's tufted Persian settee," said Angela. "I can't furniture and accessories, the process is fun and live without it!" simple. Just log onto her website and browse through the beautiful photos of all the fabulous Angela has recently expanded her business pieces she has to offer. Angela's collection of décor by launching her retail collection House includes table top and large props & accessories of Presley. The name is an homage to her (everything from silver trays to old fishing parents who were huge Elvis fans and the boats and bicycles), trunks & suitcases, tables, summers she spent traveling to Graceland architectural elements, seating, upholstered every year for vacation. The retail collection furniture, lighting, bottles and more. reflects a similar style and incorporates Angela's unique aesthetic. "It's definitely a Even though her furniture and accessories premium version of the rental business, but have been described as shabby chic, you these pieces are just too special to rent out, wouldn't find Rachel Ashwell (the creator they belong in someone's home," smiled of shabby chic) sitting on a hot pink sofa. Angela. Her retail pieces can be found online Angela's collection is infused with her personal at www.houseofpresley.com or One Kings style, and that is what makes it so unique. I Lane (www.onekingslane.com). 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(7/14) 363www.harfordstyle.com4 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K beyond the book By Reading Between the Wines Book Club Gone Girl By: Gillian Flynn Amy and Nick Dunne are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary in rural Missouri, where they recently moved to from Manhattan. Amy is “Amazing Amy”; the main character in a series of children’s books that her parents penned through her growing up years. No expectations there! It begins as a typical day -- breakfast of crepes for the happy couple. But when Nick returns home later, the front door is wide open and the living room is askew. In a panic, he runs through the house to find his wife, but she is not there. She is gone. The iron is on with a dress in mid-press and there is an effort to clean up obvious blood on the kitchen floor. The author chooses to alternate chapters with both Amy and Nick narrating. Amy in diary form and Nick in a count from the day she is discovered missing. A few suspects crop up but the husband is always the most likely -- did he kill her? As the police begin to investigate, they discover that things are not quite right with the story Nick has given them. Things just don’t add up. Their façade of the perfect marriage was very superficial. her mind and decides she really isn’t willing to go that far. This change in plan did not take into consideration how vulnerable and dependent on others Amy has been forced to become. She is an easy target for some street-savvy criminals, and in order to escape them, she mistakenly turns to an old admirer. She becomes the prisoner of an obsessed man and must once again plan her escape. This scenario works in her favor as she can now feign abduction and blame her gone-missing status on him. No fact checking is necessary since she had to kill him to get away. With no money and nowhere to go, Amy simply goes home. There are many twists and turns to the story that reinforce how one lie requires you to build on that lie over and over again. There are also other life-lessons related to personal values, morals, and ethics. In the end, Nick and Amy turn out to be very well suited to one another and the reader will find that they really do deserve each other. Sometimes when you burn your bridges, you run out of choices. Then again, maybe Amy just has a good imagination. Recommendations: See the 2014 movie of the same name starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The screenplay was also written by the author of the novel, Gillian Flynn, so they run fairly true to each another. There are a few deviations from the novel but reading and seeing it provide an interesting perspective. After our discussion, we gave Gone Girl 4 stars. So, until next time …. As the case against the husband builds, the reader discovers what has actually happened to his wife, Amy. The poor little rich girl has crafted an elaborate scheme to get away from her life and frame her unfaithful husband at the same time. This is revenge to the Nth degree as she is willing to even consider suicide as the final act to complete the ruse. But, she changes The Club would Give Gone Girl Read Between the Wines Book Club (l-r standing) Cassandra Tomarchio, Carolyn Evans, Judy Stewart, Read Between The Wines Book Club is an informal group of women who gather once a month to discuss a book they have read while sharing a meal, wine and friendship. Diane Senstacke, Susan Theuns, Debi Williams, Kim Wagner, Kirstie Durr, Beth Hendrix (l-r sitting) Susan Luckan, Marge Pearce 37 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Give Your Wedding Guests the Time of their Lives! Instantly Social, Utterly Fun! TapSnap is a great way to give back to your guests. They can get creative, decorating their photos with digital props, drawings and personal messages congratulating you on your special day. 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My first child often broke out in rashes. Our pediatrician diagnosed it as contact dermatitis, a fancy way of saying she was having a reaction to things that were touching her skin. This made me examine what was in our laundry soap, the floor cleaner, the all-purpose spray I used around the house, and many other chemicals I used for daily cleaning. It was a real eye opener that led me to start exploring recipes for making my own natural home products. As it turns out, homemade cleaning products are easy to mix and store, work just as well or better than the commercial brands, and cost pennies on the dollar. More importantly, they give me the satisfaction that I am lessening the toxic load for my family and the environment. Many of the ingredients listed here are easy to find at local supermarkets and box stores. For specialty items such as essential oils, you can find them at Karen’s Naturals in Havre de Grace or David’s Market in Forest Hill. Please make sure to label all of your bottles. You might want to add a little food coloring as well for easy identification. Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Natural Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Natural Homemade Window Cleaner Homemade Laundry Detergent I love this recipe. It is one of my favorites. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 tsp borax ½ tsp washing soda 1 tsp liquid Castille soap A few drops of essential oils for scent Ingredients 2 cups water 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) 1 Tbsp cornstarch A few drops of essential oils for scent Courtesy of Karen’s Natural Market Directions 1. Boil water, cool slightly, and pour into a spray bottle. 2. Add remaining ingredients, cover bottle, and shake well. 3. Use as needed, shaking well before each use. Directions 1. Combine everything in a spray bottle and shake well to mix. 2. Shake before each use. 3. Spray onto glass surface and wipe clean. Ingredients 1 cup borax 1 cup washing soda ½ cup citric acid or 5 packets of unsweetened lemonade mix such as Koolaid ½ cup kosher salt A few drops of essential oils such as lemon, lavender, sweet orange, or cinnamon Directions 1. Combine all ingredients and store in an air tight container. 2. Use 1 tablespoon per load 3. You can also add white vinegar as a rinse agent To Unclog bathroom Drains Instead of messing with dangerous clog dissolving chemicals to remove hair from bathroom sinks and tubs, try the Zip It tool, readily available at most hardware stores for under $5. Ingredients water ¾ cup Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap ½ cup washing soda ½ cup baking soda 20-50 drops of lavender essential oil 2 one gallon milk jugs or other similar container Directions 1. Boil 2 cups of water 2. Add washing soda and baking soda, stir until dissolved 3. Add Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap Note: You can also use just diluted and essential oil. white vinegar, but if you’ve been using 4. Distribute equally in commercial glass cleaner in the past, gallon containers your glass will have a waxy coating to 5. Fill the remainder of the it. Wipe the glass down with diluted rubbing alcohol first to remove the wax, container with very warm water 6. Gently turn container to mix and the diluted vinegar solution will before each use work just fine after that. 7. Use 1/3 cup per average load Instead of using paper towels, you of laundry. can use either old newspapers or a microfiber cloth. By Bari Klein , Health Promotion Specialist/Program Coordinator for Healthy Harford The Healthy Communities Initiative of Harford County • Visit us on the web at www.healthyharford.org 39 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 An Affordable, Quality Cleaning Service You Can Trust! Serving Northern Baltimore & Harford County & Southern York County, PA Weekends Aren’t Made for Cleaning House We know you have more important things to do with your time & energy. 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Now there are numerous ways to increase the level of sugar in the final wine: One way is to grow grapes and leave them on the vine late in the growing season so that their sugar levels rise high and they naturally have sugar to spare for both sweetness and alcohol. Another way is to add sugar either before fermentation or after fermentation. Yet another way is to add alcohol (usually grape brandy) to kill the yeast and stop fermentation before all the sugar is fermented, leaving abundant sugar and alcohol. (This is known as fortification, or “the fortifying of a wine”.) Another way is to remove water and concentrate the sugar in the grape: 1.In warm climates this is done by air drying the grapes to turn them into raisins before pressing. 2.In frost climates this is done by freezing out some of the water to make “Ice Wine”. Most “Ice Wine” laws require temperatures below 19 °F before the grapes for ice wine can be picked. At such temperatures, some of the water in the grapes freezes out, but the sugars remain dissolved in the remaining juice. If the grapes are pressed while frozen, a very concentrated “grape must” can result, which needs special yeast and a long time to ferment. The resulting wines are very sweet, but with balanced acidity. The very low grape yields mean they tend to be very expensive. The most famous ice wines are German “Eiswein” and Canadian “Icewine”. 3.In damp climates removing water is done by using a fungal infection, (Botrytis Cinerea), or what is referred to as “Noble Rot” to penetrate the grape skins so internal water can evaporate. Some of the most famous “Noble Rot” dessert wines, such as Château d'Yquem from the Sauternes region of France are made from grapes that are moldy with the fungus “Botrytis Cinerea”, which attacks the grape skin and sucks water out of the grape. Making Sauternes wine is a risky waiting game. Not only must the grapes ripen fully until near bursting with sugar, but farmers must also hope the weather attains just the right balance of humidity and autumn breezes to produce “Botrytis Cinerea”, whose spores attack the grapes, absorbing water, shriveling skins and reducing healthy bunches to ghastly, desiccated masses. Out of this ugliness comes rare beauty, gorgeously extravagant, honeyed wines in which sweetness is balanced with acidity. At their best, they can age for many decades. Fortified wine is wine to which a distilled spirit, usually grape brandy, is added. There are many different styles of fortified wine including Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala. The original reason for fortifying wine was to preserve it. Even though other preservation methods now exist, fortification continues to be used because the process can add distinct flavors to the finished product. Although grape brandy is most commonly added to produce fortified wines, the additional alcohol may also be neutral spirit that has been distilled from grapes, grain, sugar beets, or sugarcane. When grape brandy is added to wine before the fermentation process is complete, the alcohol in the distilled beverage kills the yeast and leaves residual sugar behind. The end result is a wine that is both sweet and stronger in alcohol, normally containing about 20% alcohol. Serving: A general rule is that sweet wine should be served with sweet desserts, although a perfectly ripe peach has been described as an ideal partner for many dessert wines. Crème Brulee and custard based dishes also work well with “white grape” based dessert wines such as Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon wines, Late Harvest Gewurztraminers, and Ice Wines. Red dessert wines like Late Harvest Zinfandel and Late Harvest Monastrell work well with some chocolates, and Port and Port-like wines like being matched with blue cheeses and walnuts. Quite often, the wine itself can be a dessert, but bakery sweets can make a good match also. White dessert wines are generally served somewhat chilled, but can be easily served cold, while Red dessert wines are served at room temperature or slightly chilled. So grab your favorite dessert, and/or a glass of dessert wine, and have a big time! Salute! About the Author: Joe Lertch, is the proprietor of the Vineyard Wine Bar, Bistro & Bottle Shop in Havre de Grace. If you are interested in learning more about wine, Joe regularly holds wine appreciation classes and Meet the Winemaker Events at the wine bar. For more information contact Joe directly at 443-502-2551, or check out their website at www.thevineyardwinebar.com 41 3Harford STYLE Winter 20154 Calendar of Events HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN January February March January 13 February 7 March 7 CPWN Networking Event Eighth Annual Red Pump Ball Chocolate & Candy Festival www.uchfoundation.org www.downtownbelair.com Maryland Golf & Country Clubs Water's Edge Event Center 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM www.cpwnet.org January 17 Martinis with Monet La Banque de Fleuve 7:00-10:00 pm Benefits Arts by the Bay Gallery www.mainstreethdg.com Bel Air Armory 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM February 22 March 14 16th Annual HCC Winter Wine Expo SARC 17th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast APGFCU Arena 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM www.harford.edu/cultural Fun evening filled with food, drinks, dancing, prizes & silent auction www.sarc-maryland.org March 14 14th Annual ATHENA Award The Richlin Ballroom 8:00 - 9:45 am Women's Leadership Breakfast www.harford.edu Do you have a favorite picture of your baby showing off her dimples or his baby blues? proceeds benefit Make a gift to support our new shelter! A new shelter is being built for Harford County’s homeless animals, but we still need your help to get it done. After years of planning and months of extensive earthwork, the new 19,000 square foot home of The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is under construction at 2208 Connolly Road in Fallston. The facility is scheduled to be completed by late summer/ early fall 2015. This is a very exciting time for HSHC and our community! A capital campaign is underway to raise $1.5 million to outfit the interior of the building, including: cozy new beds for the dog kennels & cat quarters; medical equipment & supplies; security & phone systems; computers, copiers & printers; and much more. Simply upload a picture of your baby and get friends & family to start voting! Winning baby receives a prize package valued at over $11,000! Website opens March 1st for entries. Voting begins April 15th! www.harfordbaby.org May 16 Contribute to the new facility: make a general donation toward the care and comfort of the animals; name an area in the building; from NVS Salon, Merle Norman Cosmetics & Spa, plastic will be performing at the Amoss Center purchase a commemorative “Leaf surgeon - Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz & other local vendors! in Bel Air on of Love” on the Donor Tree; and Winner receives a prize package valued at over $3,000! Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 PMSappari Solutions & Harford more. 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Building Supplies 00 cars! st to the fir ! 300 cars 10am - 2 pm • rain or shine O U Follow the Scavenger Hunt on Facebook in April 423www.harfordstyle.com4 Harford Community College Entrance 6, Parking Lot A Goody Bags for the first 300 cars! 3 By Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna Gently Used Purses & Cell Phones By SARC Admission $5 All proceeds go to Habitat for www.ClearYourClutterDay.org Humanity Susquehanna R S P O N S O R S O U R www.ClearYourClutterDay.org Building Supplies By Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna Gently Used Purses & Cell Phones By SARC harfordshelter.org www.ClearYourClutterDay.org S P O N S O R S Essential Money Topics to Discuss Before Marriage SMART MONEY By Bronwyn L. Martin Financial Advisor Chartered Financial Consultant® with Ameriprise Financial Services When couples tie the knot, they make a commitment to stand by one another, for richer or poorer. Despite this earnest vow, money is a common source of marital strife at all economic levels. Money is so central to our daily lives that conflicting financial beliefs and behaviors can spill into all areas of married life. Communication is key to avoiding surprises, promoting cooperation and creating harmony in your new financial life together. Before reciting your marriage vows, take time to understand the state of your pending economic union. A joint household will fare better when both of you are open and honest about all of your money matters. As you learn more about yourself and one another, you’ll be better able to manage your own expectations and respect the choices of your new spouse. Here are three money topics that deserve discussion before you walk down the aisle: 1. What does money mean to you? This is a big, broad question, but it can uncover what’s at the heart of many financial disagreements. Examining closely held beliefs about money is a healthy part of personal development. You can assess your financial values by answering smaller questions like these: Do you equate money with success? Is your bank account a measure of your mood or self-worth? Do you prefer to spend or save? Is it ever okay to borrow money? What’s your philosophy about giving? Explore where your thinking differs and try to find common ground. The value you each attach to money will affect how much time you dedicate to earning, how much you set aside for the future and how you approach spending. In a similar way, what you believe about gender roles and responsibilities can influence your financial behavior and what you expect from your partner. Different personal beliefs about money can cause rifts between couples because they are so deeply ingrained and personal. It may help to realize how your earliest experiences shaped your money mindset. For example, if you grew up poor, you may be anxious about even small expenditures. Acknowledging this concern can diminish its power to overtake common sense. Likewise, if you grew up in a wealthy home, you may spend without a care in the world, even when your bank account does not match your lifestyle. Recognizing this trait in yourself might compel you to adopt a more disciplined approach to spending. Try to be more self-aware of how your attitudes and beliefs affect your actions and remain open to fresh perspectives that foster rewarding financial behaviors. 2. What’s your financial history: Income, savings, debt and credit rating? It’s important to know what the other person will bring to the marriage. Both parties should fully disclose any obligations that will affect your household’s creditworthiness or interfere with your financial goals. Even modest debt or a substandard credit rating can affect your ability to purchase a house or obtain a car loan. The revelation of adverse credit or a ballooning college loan can be a deal breaker for some, but more commonly it provides the opportunity for couples to work together to correct past mistakes and move forward. By rolling up your sleeves and tackling debt together, you can start your married life with a renewed commitment to financial responsibility. 3. What are your financial hopes & dreams? Entering into a lifelong relationship is exciting, but also a little frightening. Soon you will be accountable not only to yourself, but also to your spouse. Do you both want the same kind of future? Big questions such as whether to have a family, where to live and the type of work you pursue will affect your financial goals. Smaller questions about things such as how much you spend on your hobbies or what kinds of vacations you take can reveal gaps. Again, ongoing conversations about your financial aspirations will go a long way toward helping you achieve your goals. While it’s important to have small and large goals, it’s equally important to be flexible. Strong relationships endure when people are able to compromise and adapt to changing circumstances. Remain committed to financial honesty. Keep the lines of communication open to prevent financial matters from derailing your marriage. Sit down often to review income, savings and spending, and make time to talk about your financial hopes and dreams. Meet with a financial advisor who can help you create a plan for your financial future. Annual or more frequent meetings with your advisor can help you stay on track over the years as your needs and goals evolve. The more collaborative and mindful you can be about your money, the stronger your relationship will be. BRONWYN MARTIN, ChFC®, MBA, CFS®, CRPC®, CMFC® is a Financial Advisor Chartered Financial Consultant® with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Kennett Square, PA and Havre de Grace, MD. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 14 years. To contact her: www.ameripriseadvisors.com/bronwyn.x.martin. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2014 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. 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