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CONTENTS January/February 2011
BLISS 29 Bartender’s Best: SUPPORTING LOCAL
Lindsey Teard of Baker’s Crust
10 Wedding Etiquette: Then vs. Now BUSINESS
14 Five Pre-Wedding Stress Busters 42 Ramada Plaza Richmond West
14 Bridal Events
RETAIL Commonwealth Hearing Center
32 Shop Therapy
15 Hot Trends in Engagement Rings 43 Richmond Allergy & Asthma
45 Good Feet
SENIORS
FLAVOR The Stitching Studio
33 It Pays to Be a Senior
20 Maitre D’ Restaurant Guide Hearth & Home
26 In Search of...Pasta 46 California Closets
HEALTH Flat 5
27 Richmond’s Favorite Hot Dog
35 How to Talk on a Diet
27 Wine Zone–The Flavor
Ambassadors Stay Strong 38 Simple Noninvasive Procedures AROUND THE HOUSE
39 How to Get Healthy Hair 49 Let There Be Light
28 Calendar of Events
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Keep Them Coming Back
Building a Web Audience
By Shawn Deane at Meridian Tech Group, Inc.
For a free consultation on how to improve your company’s
website, contact: www.meridiantechgroup.com • 804-378-2646 x80
Web developers know that the most visually attractive websites can-
not succeed in the long run without a returning viewing audience. Get-
ting and keeping an audience increases your site’s page views, relevance in
your particular market, and, most importantly, earning potential. So, how
should you go about getting, maintaining, and building an audience that
is continuously growing and evolving? Here are three easy suggestions to
help propel your website to the next level.
1. Know Your Audience
Having a clear idea of your audience’s interests and expectations makes
it easy to deliver the desired information. To learn about your audience:
• Provide a forum such as a bulletin board or chat room, and read what
is being posted. .
• Invite visitors to complete surveys.
• Create an environment that encourages communication. Respond to
emails promptly, politely, and in a way that lets the user know that they
have been heard.
• Frequently review general surveys of on-line users to better under-
stand current trends in your particular market.
2. Content is King
Once you know what your audience wants, give it to them in the form
of compelling content that is both useful and up-to-date. Interesting con-
tent means going a step beyond the supplying of a standard list of links for
your readers to browse:
• When selling something, provide product
information, consumer reviews, and product-
related articles.
• Build a sense of community by making your
site as interactive as possible. Holding contests
and promotional events, acknowledging audi-
ence input, and providing an arena for users to
voice their opinions will increase their feelings of
being personally invested in your site.
• Keep content current. Regularly check for
and replace outdated articles and broken links.
• Proper grammar and correct spelling
throughout your site conveys professionalism.
3. Push Your Site Into the Spotlight
Taking the time to learn about your audience
and providing them with compelling content will
mean nothing if your site is difficult to find. To in-
crease your site’s visibility:
• Obtain a domain name that makes sense.
• Submit your website to as many search
engines as possible. Submission services, like
Submit-It, can also be utilized if you don’t mind
paying a fee.
• Use well-written meta tags to increase your
search engine standings.
• Post to newsgroups like Google and Yahoo
Groups when you see topics related to your site.
Always include your URL in the signature line.
• Seek out related mailing lists at sites like List
Universe and start posting.
• Utilize social networking sites. n
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WeddingEtiquette
THEN vs Now
THEN: You wouldn’t invite someone to your shower who wasn’t
invited to your wedding.
Now: It’s only acceptable to have different guest lists if you’re
throwing an office shower or having a very intimate destination
By Charli Penn wedding. Since guests will have to bring presents to the shower,
I
f you’re getting married, you may find yourself wondering what it could look like you’re trying to collect gifts from them even
rules have changed since your parents said, “I do.” Here’s a look though they’re not welcome at the main event.
at wedding etiquette then and now, with thanks to Elise Mac THEN: After attending a wedding and purchasing a gift for the
Adam, author of “Something New: Wedding Etiquette for Rule couple, guests expected to receive a thank-you note as close to the
Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between”: wedding date as possible.
THEN: There was no dress code other than “formal” for brides Now: It’s a must that you write thank-you notes to everyone
and grooms heading to the altar, and the same went for their who attended your wedding. There is a little more leeway regard-
guests. ing how soon guests expect to receive them. It’s becoming more
Now: Attire can be completely informal (think casual summer commonly understood that this is something that won’t happen
dress for the bride and linen pants for the groom). A bride can overnight – especially with more and more couples taking longer
wear whatever she’d like at her wedding (in whatever color) and honeymoons or planning other family time postwedding. These
her groom can follow suit. But the couple still decides on the dress days, you have between one and three months to send thank-you
code for the event – making a mention of it on the invitations with notes before it’s considered rude or neglectful.
the expectation that their guests will obey. THEN: Guests received invitations and wrote back on their own
THEN: Wedding registries were regarded as completely greedy stating whether or not they would attend.
and self-involved and were used primarily to indicate to friends Now: Save-the-dates, though still a fairly new form of wedding
and family what china patterns the couple had selected at their lo- stationery, have become more common because weddings now
cal department store. tend to require more traveling and planning (especially with the
Now: Here’s one etiquette rule that’s done a complete 180. Most increased popularity of destination weddings and holiday wed-
often your guests will expect you to register for gifts. Not register- dings). Save-the-dates are to be sent out before the invitations to
ing for anything would actually be more questionable these days, give guests as much time to plan as possible and to help the bride
though completely acceptable if that’s what you wish. and groom get an idea of what their final guest count will be. In
addition, guests will likely expect to see a response card in the in-
THEN: Putting registry information or requests for cash on wed-
vitation suite and might feel inconvenienced if they have to supply
ding stationery of any kind was unacceptable.
their own reply stationery and postage.
Now: It still is. Even if you want to insist that your guests don’t
buy gifts, the invitation isn’t the proper place to do so. The same THEN: The bride’s family paid for all wedding expenses.
goes for cash requests. No matter how practical you think it is, Now: There are no rules about who pays for what as long as
you can come off looking as if you’re charging admission to your everyone keeps in mind the central rule that no one should have to
wedding. (This includes registry information – let it spread by put up more money than they’re comfortable spending. You don’t
word of mouth or through a subtle mention on your wedding Web need to go into debt to get married, and often very close friends
site.) If you’re interested in receiving cash or something very spe- and other family members will offer to help pick up costs for
cific, consider setting up a lifestyle registry or alternative registry prewedding parties and extra unexpected expenses (tux rental late
that will help clue in your guests. fees, extra favor bags, etc.). n
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12 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
5 PRE-WEDDING STRESS BUSTERS a spa pedicure complete with a foot massage or snuggle up on the
couch for a flick.
I
t’s common to find the wedding planning process overwhelming, EAT RIGHT
but you shouldn’t let it affect your health. If you find yourself at Whether you’re a junk food junkie or you’ve gotten off track by
your limit before you’ve even walked down the aisle, it’s time to hitting up fast food joints between choosing a dress and cake tast-
get things under control. Take a moment for yourself and check out ing (yes, we know, you just had to try every flavor!), eating right is
these top five ways to manage and reduce your stress level. a priority. Stress-busting foods like whole grains and red, green or
orange vegetables can help keep you relaxed. Avoid coffee or caf-
EXERCISE
finated drinks to keep the jitters away and skip fried foods, which
Exercise releases endorphins (natural painkillers that can lift your
can leave you feeling drained and sleepy.
mood and reduce the physical effects of stress), making it a great
way to clear your mind. Don’t worry! You don’t have to be a mara- CATCH SOME ZZZ’S
thon runner or gym rat. Simply taking a 10-minute walk or some Burning the midnight oil is one of the leading causes of fatigue-
time to stretch will help calm you down. If you want a more intense related stress. If you’re staying up late at night assembling favor
experience or the “runner’s high,” then head to the gym for an aero- boxes and focusing on your growing guest list, it’s time to call it a
bics class or go for a run in your neighborhood. For a more relaxing night. You’ll be happier and more relaxed if you get some sleep and
alternative, try a yoga class. The breathing techniques create unity revisit these projects the next day – with a fresh mind and rested body.
between the mind and body and increase oxygen levels, which aid
TAKE A VACATION
in improving concentration, relieving tension and decreasing stress.
It’s called a “getaway” for a reason. Leave your problems at home
TOUCH THERAPY and head off for the beach or mountains. You may not have time for
Who knew? A hug can help you chill out. Touch therapy (in the a lengthy escape, but taking a night to yourself at a bed-and-break-
form of a foot rub, massage or holding hands) can lower stress by fast or heading out of town for the weekend will help ease the pres-
activating the body’s relaxation response. For a quick fix, grab your sure. Can’t get away? At the very least, take a mental vacation. Take
fiance and give him a squeeze. It’ll reinforce your connection in the your phone off the hook and avoid wedding talk for a day. Spend
midst of your planning frenzy. Other ways to get in touch: Schedule some quality time relaxing in the bathtub or reading a good book. n
Sunday, January 9, 11am-5pm Sunday, January 23, 11am-5pm Sunday, January 30, 1-5pm
RICHMoND BRIDAL SHowCASE wASHINGToN BRIDAL SHowCASE INTERNATIoNAL BRIDAL EXPo
Greater Richmond Convention Center Patriot Center At George Mason University Holiday Inn Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, Va
www.richmondbridalshowcase.com Fairfax, Va www.prproductionshr.com
www.bridalshowcase.com
Sunday, January 16, 12pm Sunday, January 30, 2-5pm
Sunday, January 23, 1-5pm
RICHMoND wEDDING EXPo wINTER BLAST 2011 BRIDAL EXPo
CHARLoTTESVILLE wEDDING CLASSIC
Richmond Marriott Downtown Hilton Norfolk Airport, Norfolk, Va
The Boar’s Head, Charlottesville, Va
www.richmondweddings.com www.showbride.com
www.charlottesvilleweddingclassic.com
Sunday, January 16, Doors open at 11am Sunday, January 23, 1-4pm Saturday, February 19
UNIQUELY YoURS BRIDAL SHowCASE ELEGANCE IN BRIDAL SHow MiLA BRIDAL FASHIoN SHow
Scope Exhibition Hall, Norfolk, Va omni Hotel, Charlottesville, Va Stony Point Fashion Park
www.uniquelyyoursbridalshowcase.com www.eleganceinbridalshow.com www.milabridal.com
14 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
Hot Trends love into one picture-perfect ring. When you’re
ring shopping, ask to see different diamond shapes
ENGAGEMENT RINGS and sizes; then, show the jeweler what kind of band
you’d like designed. Today, about a third of engage-
A re you engagement-ring shopping sometime
soon? As if picking out the perfect engage-
ment ring weren’t already nerve-racking enough,
ment rings are custom-designed, so you’ll be right
in the mix! And don’t worry, the jeweler will work
with you.
read up on the four hot ring trends that will make
narrowing down your pick that much harder. 3 Gold and Rose-Gold Bands
White metals, like platinum, will always be pop-
1 Geometric Shapes
ular with brides, but gold bands are making a big
Take a trip back to high-school math class. Re-
comeback this year. This is partly thanks to the re-
member all those fun shapes you encountered while
emergence of retro-inspired elements in pop culture
you were trying to learn your points from your in-
that have become a hit with brides. Rose-gold set-
tersections? They’re back! Many of today’s hottest
tings are ideal for the vintage-loving bride looking
rings are all about geometry. Pears, ovals, marquise
for a ring with a more nostalgic feel. Gold can also
and even heart-shaped diamonds make for an archi-
be a more budget-friendly option, depending on the
tectural engagement ring that’s both eye-catching
market price.
and unique.
2 Custom Ring Designs 4 Intricate Bands
An embellished band with intricate details –
Brides are all about personalizing their wedding
whether they’re in the shape, etchings, or stones –
days, and in 2011, they’re customizing their engage-
adds that extra-special something to an engagement
ment rings too. In fact, nearly 70 percent of brides
ring. Ribbon-twist bands and split-shank bands are
get involved in the ring selection process. There’s
popular alternatives to the more traditional styles. n
been an increase in special orders for brides who
want to combine all of the design elements they
BRIDAL EVENTS
Sunday, February 20, 1-5pm Sunday, March 27, 1-5pm Sunday, July 17, 1-4pm
THE BIG DAY BRIDAL & EVENT EXPo USA BRIDAL EXPo ELEGANCE IN BRIDAL SHow
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel & Resort Holiday Inn – Kroger South, Richmond, Va
www.bmgevents.com Hampton, Va www.eleganceinbridalshow.com
www.prproductionshr.com
Sunday, February 27, 1-4pm Sunday, August 28, 1-4pm
Sunday, April 10, 11am-5pm
ELEGANCE IN BRIDAL SHow ELEGANCE IN BRIDAL SHow
wASHINGToN BRIDAL SHowCASE
Holiday Inn – Koger South, Richmond, Va omni Hotel, Charlottesville, Va
www.eleganceinbridalshow.com Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Va www.eleganceinbridalshow.com
www.bridalshowcase.com
Sunday, March 27, 2-5pm Sunday, May 15, 11am-3pm
MARCH MADNESS 2011 BRIDAL EXPo For more events visit:
IMAGES BRIDAL EXPo & FASHIoN SHow
Great wolf Lodge williamsburg, williamsburg, Va Springfield Hilton Hotel, Springfield, Va www.RichmondNavigator.com
www.showbride.com www.imagesofawoman.com
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DESINTATION
WEDDINGS ARE
HOT!
D
estination weddings are hot… and sometimes they are
cold, or up in the air, or they can be anything you dream
up! You can get married in a castle in Ireland, on a beach
in Costa Rica, in a 32 degree Ice Chapel in Sweden or even under-
water in Bali.
At Covington, we know that your destination wedding or romantic
honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration and it is crucial to get
all the details right. Your Covington travel specialist will manage
every detail, from helping you select the perfect wedding venue or
honeymoon destination, to confirming travel and event details for
two to 200.
Resort wedding packages typically include:
• Personal wedding consultant • Wedding official
• Picturesque location • Bouquet and boutonniere
• Reception with wedding cake and sparkling wine
• Photo package
Options and upgrades are available so you
can customize your event. For example, you
might choose to add live instrumentalists or a
video of the event.
Anything is possible, but don’t trust the be-
ginning of your life as a couple to amateurs!
Our experienced advisors have first-hand
knowledge of hundreds of destinations and
resorts. We can arrange exactly the right trip
and attend to all the details so you have the
carefree and memorable experience that you
have dreamed about.
Contact Covington Travel for details re-
garding our Wedding Travel Registry, which
allows family and friends to easily make gift
contributions toward your destination cer-
emony or honeymoon. Receive a “special gift”
for her—if a honeymoon or destination wed-
ding is booked by March 15, 2010. n
Innsbrook: 804-747-7077
James Center: 804-344-3244,
Charlottesville: 434-295-0004
www.covingtontravel.com
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Indulge in an avocado tart–
a lemony avocado and cream
cheese filling in a Nillla
Wafer and toasted coconut
crust–and more Caribbean-
inspired cuisine at Pescados,
located Downtown or in
Midlothian. Read about more
ISO Desserts in River City at
richmondnavigator.com.
BUCKHEAD’S EXTREME PIZZA
“Extra-aged” steaks, fresh seafood and Forty-seven different toppings are fea-
an award-winning wine list have made tured on the menu and can be used to
this Richmond’s premier destination build your own Extreme pizza favorite.
dining location for 15 years. Try the Subs, salads, wings and calzones are
steak tenderloin medallions with Ver- also available. Online ordering, delivery
mouth Demi-Glace topped with Jumbo and take-and-bake pizzas sold on oven
Lump Crabmeat and finished with ready trays. 11653 W. Broad Street.
Béarnaise Sauce. www.buckheads.com. 360.3123. www.extremepizza.com.
8510 Patterson Avenue. 750-2000.
MALABAR VIETNAM GARDEN
Malabar Indian Cuisine offers a variety
Step into an authentic Asian dining
of Indian delicacies such as Masala
experience in the cozy Vietnam Garden.
Dosas, Idli, sambar, Rasam soup, Palak
Made-from-scratch Vietnamese cuisine
Paneer, Baingan Bhartha, Kerala fish
prepared with fresh ingredients. Try the
curry Malabar shrimp curry. Lunch buf-
famous “Pho” noodle soup or an ap-
fet Tuesday-Sunday. 3456 Lauderdale
petizer platter featuring an array of rolls
Drive. 364-7077.
filled with various meats.
www.malabarindiancuisine.com.
9031 W. Broad Street. 262.6114.
THE MELTING POT BAKER’S CRUST
This memorable four-course dining Specializing in a variety of delicious
experience includes a choice of four hard-crusted breads. Enjoy belgian
fondue-cooking styles and a variety of waffles, eggs benedict or omelets for
entrees including lobster and sirloin. breakfast. Or stop by for lunch or dinner
Also included are cheese fondues, fresh for soups, sandwiches, crepes and deli-
salads and chocolate fondue. This cious entrees, such as asiago chicken.
romantic restaurant boasts the largest Short Pump Town Center. 377.9060.
wine list in the state. 9704 Gayton Road. www.bakerscrust.com.
741-3120. www.meltingpot.com.
DINING |
www.richmondflavor.com Flavor
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Joey’s Hot Dogs
4028 Cox Road. 651-4108.
10400 Ridgefield Parkway. 740-0860.
www.joeyshotsdogs.com
Lunch and Dinner. Dine-in & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Julep’s New Southern Cuisine
1719 E Franklin Street. 377-3968.
www.juleps.net. Dinner. Dine-In. Upscale.
Reservations strongly suggested.
Le Box
262.7580. Fax 262-7639. www.leboxlunch.com
AMERICAN Cuptertino’s NY Bagels & Deli
3621 Cox Road. 747-4005.
Boxed Lunches, Platters & Catering
Baker’s Crust www.cupertinobagels.com Palani Drive
Short Pump Town Center. 377.9060. Breakfast & Lunch. Dine-In & Take out. 401 Libbie Ave. 285.3200.
www.bakerscrust.com Casual. Reservations not needed. www.palanidrive.com
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Casual. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out.
Dine-In & Take Out. Reservations Not Needed. Firebird’s Wood-Fired Grill Casual. Reservations not needed.
11800 W. Broad Street, Ste. 1068. 364-9744.
Bistro R www.firebirdsrestaurants.com Padow’s Ham & Deli
9681 W. Broad Street. 747-9484. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 358-4267.
www.bistror.com. Lunch & Dinner. Casual. Reservations suggested. www.padows.com. Lunch & Dinner.
Dine-In & Catering. Casual. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Reservations suggested. The Glen Restaurant at Reservations not needed.
Virginia Crossings Resort
1000 Virginia Center Parkway. 727-1480. The Patio
Buffalo Wild Wings www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com 3601-A Cox Road. 747.8333.
7801 W. Broad Street, Ste. 10. 672-8732. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner. www.thepatiorichmond.com.
www.buffalowildwings.com. Dine-In. Upscale casual. Reservations suggested. Lunch, Dinner & Late-Night.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. Casual. Dine-In and Take Out. Casual.
Reservations not needed. Glory Days Grill Reservations Not Needed.
10466 Ridgefield Parkway. 754-3710.
Capital Ale House Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual. Phillip’s Continental Lounge
4024 Cox Road, Ste. A. 780-2537. Reservations not needed. 5704 Grove Ave. 288-8687.
www.capitalalehouse.com. www.philsongrove.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out. JJ’s Grille Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed. 10298 Staples Mill Road. 755-6229. Casual. Reservations not needed.
www.jjsgrille.com. Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.
City Limit Dine-In. Casual. Reservations not needed. The Pour House
7007 Three Chopt Road. 282-4232. 3438 Pump Road. 364-9083.
www.citylimitrichmond.com. Lunch & Dinner. www.thepourhouse.us. Lunch & Dinner.
Dine-In. Casual. Reservations suggested. Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Reservations not needed.
River City Diner
803 E Parham Road. 515-7925.
www.rivercitydiner.com
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Shackleford’s Restaurant & Raw Bar
10496 Ridgefield Pkwy. 741-9900.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations suggested.
Tarrant’s
One West Broad Street. 225-0035.
www.tarrantscafe.org.
Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations suggested.
Tropical Smoothie
www.tropicalsmoothie.com for locations.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In or Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
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Wing Zone
8310 Staples Mill Rd. 553-1515.
CHINESE FONDUE
www.wingzone.com Chung Hing Chinese Restaurant The Melting Pot
Lunch, Dinner and Late Night. Casual. 3053 Lauderdale Drive. 360-2708. 9704 Gayton Road. 741-3120.
Dine-In, Take Out, Delivery & Catering. Lunch & Dinner. Pick-up, Take out & Delivery. www.meltingpot.com. Dinner. Dine-In.
Reservations Not Needed. Order online. Casual. Reservations not needed. Upscale. Reservations strongly suggested.
Full Kee
ASIAN 6400 Horsepen Road. 673-2233. FRENCH
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-out & Delivery. Can Can
Kenji Casual. Reservations not needed. 3120 W Cary Street. 358-7274.
11740 W. Broad Street. 364-1788.
www.cancanbrasserie.com
www.kenjirestaurant.com. Lunch & Dinner. Nanking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Dine-In. Upscale casual. 9125 W. Broad Street, Ste. L. 270-3888. Casual. Reservations suggested.
Reservations strongly suggested. www.nankingrestaurant.net
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take out & Delivery.
Mama Wok
7801 W. Broad Street. 672-8989.
Casual. Reservations not needed. GREEk
www.mamawokrichmond.com The Crazy Greek
Rainbow Buffet
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take out, & Delivery. 1903 Staples Mill Rd. 355.3786.
11424 W. Broad Street. 360-8288.
Casual. Reservations suggested. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery.
Lunch & Dinner. Casual. All-you-can-eat buffet. Casual. Reservations not needed.
Reservations not needed.
Osaka
11674 W. Broad Street. 364-8800. Grapevine Greek & Italian Cuisine
www.osakasushi.com COFFEE & TEA 11055 Three Chopt Road. 440-9100.
www.richmondgrapevine.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Upscale casual. Reservations suggested. Umami Lunch & Dinner. Casual. Reservations not
6920-C Lakeside Ave. 308-0395. needed.
www.umamiteas.com
Coffee, Tea and Lunch Shop. Dine-in, Take-out &
BARBECUE Catering. Casual. Reservations not needed.
Zorba’s Greek and Italian Cuisine
9068 W Broad St. 270-6026.
Bill’s Barbecue www.zorbasrestaurant.us
5805 W. Broad Street. 282-8539. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery.
www.billsbarbecue.net Casual. Reservations not needed.
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Famous Dave’s
7009 W Broad St. 755-4450.
www.famousdaves.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Grandpa Eddie’s Alabama Ribs & BBQ
11129 Three Chopt Road. 270-7427.
www.GrandpaEddiesBBQ.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
TD’s Smokehouse BBQ
8919 Patterson Ave. 741-9804.
www.tdsmokehouse.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
BRAZILIAN
Dora’s Brazilian Grill
1331 E. Cary St. 269.3697.
www.dorasbraziliangrill.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Reservations not needed.
Texas de Brazil
1420 North Parham Road. 750-2003.
www.texasdebrazil.com. Dinner. Dine-In.
Upscale. Reservations strongly suggested.
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INDIAN
Anokha
4015 Lauderdale Drive. 360.8686.
www.anokha.us. Lunch & Dinner.
Dine-In and Catering. Casual.
Reservations suggested.
Lehja
Short Pump Town Center, Suite 910.
364-1111. www.lehja.com.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In.
Upscale Casual. Reservations not needed.
Malabar
3456 Lauderdale Drive. 364-7077.
www.malabarindiancuisine.com
Lunch and Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations suggested.
ITALIAN
Angela’s Ristorante
425 N. Ridge Road. 288-7483.
Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Reservations suggested.
Azzurro
6221 River Road. 282-1509.
www.azzurros.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Upscale. Reservations suggested.
Bellacino’s
8026 - D West Broad Street. 270-7011.
www.bellacinos.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Chianti
1304 Gaskins Road. 740-5050.
www.ChiantiRichmond.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Nick’s Roman Terrace
8051 W. Broad Street. 270-2988.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Osteria La Giara
201 Towne Center West Blvd. 269-3602.
www.osterialagiara.net
Lunch & Dinner. Reservations not needed.
A Taste of Italy
13547 Waterford Place. Midlothian. 763-2400.
www.atasteofitaly.net
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out. Casual.
Reservations not needed.
LEBANESE
The Phoenician
4401 W. Broad St. 359.5590.
www.thephoenicianrestaurant.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
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MExICAN
Casa Grande
7818 W. Broad Street. 755-2388.
www.casagranderichmond.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Don Papa Grande
8900 W Broad Street. 270-7767.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
El Caporal
1417 E. Ridge Road. 673-1090.
www.elcaporalmexicanrestaurant.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
El Paso
3417 Cox Road. 346-8889.
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-in & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Mexico Restaurant
6406 Horsepen Road. 282-7357.
www.mexico-restaurant.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
MEDITERRANEAN
Emilio’s Restaurant
1847 W. Broad Street. 359-1224.
www.emiliosrichmond.com
Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Reservations suggested.
PIZZERIA
Extreme Pizza
11653 W. Broad Street. 360-3123.
www.extremepizza.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take out, & Delivery.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
SEAFOOD
Byram’s Lobster House
3215 W. Broad Street. 355-9193.
www.byrams.com. Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Coast
5806 Grove Ave.288.8466.
www.coastrva.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Seafire Grill
3061 Lauderdale Road. 360-0900.
www.seafiregrill.com. Dinner. Dine-In & Take
out. Casual. Reservations suggested.
Skilligalee Restaurant
5416 Glenside Dr. 672.6200.
www.skilligalee.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take-Out.
Casual. Reservations Suggested.
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STEAk & CHOP HOUSE
Buckhead’s
8510 Patterson Avenue. 750-2000.
www.buckheads.com. Dinner. Dine-In.
Upscale. Reservations strongly suggested.
Hondos
4024-C Cox Road. 968-4323.
www.hondosprime.com
Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch. Dine-In.
Upscale. Reservations strongly suggested.
Ruth’s Chris
11500 W. Huguenot Road. 378-0600.
www.sizzlingsteak.com. Dinner. Dine-In.
Upscale. Reservations strongly suggested.
Shula’s Steak House
12042 W. Broad Street. 565-7000.
www.donshula.com.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In. Casual.
Reservations strongly suggested.
THAI
Siam Paragon
10445 Midlothian Tnpk. 272-9011.
www.siamparagonva.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In, Take Out & Catering.
Casual. Reservations not needed.
Tara Thai
11800 W. Broad Street., #2516. 360-0001.
www.tarathairichmond.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations suggested.
Thai Diner
8059 W. Broad Street. 270-2699.
www.thaidiner1.com. Lunch & Dinner. Casual.
Dine-In & Take out. Reservations suggested.
VIETNAMESE
Mekong Restaurant
6004 W. Broad Street. 288-8929.
www.mekongva.com.
Lunch & Dinner.Dine-In & Take out. Casual.
Reservations suggested.
Vietnam Garden
9031 W. Broad Street. 262-6114.
www.vietnamgardenva.com
Lunch & Dinner. Dine-In & Take out.
Casual. Reservations suggested.
WINE
The Wine Loft
4035 Whittall Way. 368-1768.
www.thewineloftrichmond.com
Dinner. Dine-In. Upscale Casual.
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IN SEARCH OF...
PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Pasta
Chianti, Angela’s, Maggiano’s, Osteria La Giara, Grapevine. Photos by Tim Hill.
PASTA PUTTANESCA CON POLLO WHERE TO FIND IT:
Pasta tossed with spicy marinara, chicken, artichokes, olives, Maggiano’s • Short Pump Town Center
garlic and capers. 804-253-0900 • maggianos.com
WHERE TO FIND IT:
Chianti • Gayton Crossing Shopping Center
SEAFOOD MEDLEY
Pappardelle pasta topped with mussels, shrimp, calamari, scal-
1304 Gaskins Road • 804-740-5050 • ChiantiRichmond.com
lops and baby clams in our a special seafood sauce. Experience
traditional Italian cuisine with a new twist in cooking techniques.
LINGUINI FISHERMAN
Mussels, shrimp, calamari, and baby clams sautéed in olive oil, WHERE TO FIND IT:
garlic, fresh herbs, Italian plum tomatoes and white wine served Osteria La Giara • 201 Towne Center West Blvd. • 804-269-3602
over linguini.
WHERE TO FIND IT:
PENNE ALA VODKA
Marinated chicken cutlets sauteed in a vodka creme sauce made
Angela’s Ristorante • 425 Ridge Road • 804-288-7483
with a blend of marinara and alfredo sauce and placed over
penne pasta. Served with salad and homemade bread.
MOM’S LASAGNA
Homemade lasagna layered with whipped ricotta cheese, sweet WHERE TO FIND IT:
italian sausage, ground beef and marinara sauce and topped Grapevine • 11055 Three Chopt Rd. • 440-9100
with four cheeses and meat sauce. www.richmondgrapevine.com n
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A Tidewater
Tradition for
Decades is Now The Flavor Ambassadors
Stay Strong
Richmond’s Chicken wing cravers have called, and
Wing Zone, the 100-unit chicken wing
Favorite
delivery and take-out specialists, has an-
swered, as the flavor sensation has opened
under new leadership at 8310 Staples Mill
Hot Dog
Road.
“I’m excited to get involved in the Rich-
mond market,” Mark Close said, noting
By Joseph Green that he will build this location as a com-
munity partner. “Customers rely on us to
feed their wing craving at lunch, dinner
Joey Mirabile opened the second loca- both of these locations and went on to
and for a late-night snack and, I want to
tion of Joey’s Hot Dogs at the Shoppes at open several other locations in Hampton
continue this tradition in the Richmond
Innsbrook in November and has already Roads over the next few decades. The rest community.”
realized explosive success. He was asked is history. The Mirabile family has been Founders Matt Friedman and Adam
what it was like on his first day at the West serving Tidewater’s favorite chili dog for Scott created the chain that dares you to
Broad Street location. “Every counter seat over 70 years now. not crave more of its tasty wings in 1991
full, every chair filled and a line out the In 2007, after spending 25 years in the at their University of Florida fraternity
door, just as we expected,” Mirabile stat- banking industry working with an infor- kitchen, where they cooked up wings
ed with a very confident and warm smile. mation technology career, Joey decided and homemade sauces and delivered the
award-winning Buffalo chicken wings
The good news is it is only going to grow. to return to his roots and start a hot dog
all over the campus. Soon thereafter, the
Most businesses need a little time to business of his own right here in Rich-
founders began expanding their concept,
ramp up, why did this happen so quickly? mond. Initially, Mirabile had planned to
later settling on Atlanta to headquarter
Simple. It is a proven success model. We open the first Joey’s Hot Dogs near VCU, their franchising efforts.
offer a delicious product, at a reasonable but when those plans fell through he “We encourage our friends to follow-
price, faster than any other lunch in town, opened inside an Exxon station on Ridge- us, Tweet us, friend us, and interact with
and our service is second to none. field Parkway. This may seem to be a less- us via MySpace, Facebook Twitter and
Mirabile’s comes from a strong lineage than-ideal location for an eatery special- YouTube. We will offer real time specials
of hot dog royalty. His father Tony be- izing in hot dogs., however, within a few and interactive contests. Social media
came famous in the 1930’s at the age of 14 months the local blog, The804.com, was provides us the ability to interact with our
as the Hot Dog Boy of City Hall Avenue in reporting on how Joey’s had become fer- customers in their personal space,” Fried-
man said.
Norfolk, Virginia, as he lined dogs up on vently beloved by “Joeyheads.” Joey’s won
Wing Zone’s extensive menu offers 15
his arm to serve the sailors during World both the “Best Hot Dog in Richmond”
unique flavors of fresh, cooked-to-order
War II. It was not uncommon for Tony to poll, sponsored by Lite 98’s Bill Bevins,
wings, including favorites such as Nuclear,
serve the stars such as Frank Sinatra and and a “Best New Restaurant” award from Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Ragin’ Cajun,
Dean Martin when they were in town for Style Weekly. Garlic Parmesan and Spicy BBQ. In addi-
performances at the Cavalier Hotel. After only three years, Joey has opened tion, Wing Zone offers salads, grilled sand-
In 1962 Joey’s Mother Geri purchased a flagship location in The Shoppes at wiches, burgers and a variety of appetizers
a building on Lafayette Boulevard where Innsbrook. Take a ride by and you will see such as chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks,
his father became known as “The Origi- Joey standing in the window at the grill, battered mushrooms, onion rings and
nal Tony, The Hot Dog King.” In 1969 the with a crisp white shirt on and clean pa- cheese fries.
family opened a Virginia Beach location per hat, proudly serving Richmonder’s “We are tired of copycats. Just wait to
see what sauces we mix up next,” Fried-
of Tony’s Hot Dogs at Newtown Road. His their favorite hot dog just as his father did
man said. www.wingzone.com n
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calendar of events
JANUARY-MARCH
Mystery Dinner Playhouse: Richmond Camping RV Expo Virginia Wine Expo
Text M for Murder RIR Complex Greater Richmond Convention Center
Now-February 12 February 11-13 February 25-27
Crowne Plaza Hotel Richmond West www.agievents.com www.virginiawineexpo.com
www.mysterydinner.com
Richmond Boat Show Theatre IV: I Have a Dream
Nunsense RIR Complex Henrico Theatre
Now-January 23 February 18-20 February 26
Barksdale Theatre www.agievents.com www.co.henirco.va.us
www.barksdalerichmond.org
John Mellencamp On-the-Air-Radio Presents
Inaugural Virginia Home & Garden Landmark Theatre The 39 Steps
Show February 24 The Cultural Arts Center
The Meadow Event Park www.ticketmaster.com March 1-2
January 14-16 www.co.henrico.va.us
www.agievents.com Twilight Carniball
Children’s Museum of Richmond The Richmond Symphony
Broadway in Richmond Presents: February 25 The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
The Color Purple March 9
www.c-mor.org
Richmond’s Landmark Theatre
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January 28-30 Thunder Nationals
www.broadwayinrichmond.com Richmond Coliseum
February 25-26
The National Shows
www.monsterjam.com
January 21: The Legwarmers
January 31: Thirty Seconds to Mars
February 8: Jimmy Eat World
For more artists, www.thenationalva.com
Chili Cook Off Wine Trail Weekend
Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake
Anna Wineries
January 29-30
www.HOVAwinetrail.com
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
The Legacy Tour
January 31-February 1
www.modlin.richmond.edu
22nd Maymont Flower and Garden Show
Greater Richmond Convention Center
February 10-13
www.macevents.com
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BARTeNdeR’s BesT
LiNdseY TeARd
Article by Bruce Moore. Baker’s Crust short Pump
Photo by Ed Ip.
For the January/February issue of West End’s Best we stopped by Baker’s Crust at Short Pump
Town Center to speak with Lindsey Teard about her bartending experience.
How long have you been a bartender retail until I came to Baker’s Crust.” drink. I am trying to experiment with a
at Bakers Crust Inn? Do you have a favorite type of cus- few different things, but I do not have a
“I have been with the company for two tomer? signature drink just yet. I am working on
and a half years, and I have been bartend- “I have a lot of regular customers that it though.
ing for about six months or so.” come in, and I have a great time talking When you go out to the local restau-
What made you decide to work as a with them and getting to know them.” rants and pubs what is your drink of
bartender? When you are not behind the bar do choice?
“Well I started off as a server and then you have a favorite establishment that “Unfortunately my wallet allows me
I got an itch after a few months and was you like to frequent? to enjoy Miller Lite. However, if I was go-
ready to do something different. They no- “Not really. I really enjoy sitting home, ing to go out and splurge on something
ticed and moved me up to bartender and honestly. When I do go out to eat though it would probably be Pineapple Upside
a management position. I had previous and splurge it is usually to someplace like Down Cake Shooters.”
management experience from my posi- Firebirds, or I like some of the bars in the As a bartender I am sure you have
tions in retail, and things just worked out Fan.” seen many funny things. Is there per-
perfectly.” Do you have a signature drink? haps one story that stands out in your
Do you have any formal training at all “I have been working on some new mind as being exceptionally funny?
or did you learn on the job? holiday drinks for the bar. I started mak- “I have had lots of couples ask me if I
“No, this was my first serving job. Like I ing a gingerbread drink, and I make pep- could date their son. That is probably the
said, I was a retail brat who only worked in permint martinis and a Christmas cookie funniest thing that I get.” n
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By Erin D. Pittman. Photos by Tim Hill.
What are your favorite shops in and around the West End? Email your unique and fun finds to alaina.aci@verizon.net.
Left to Right: Unique serveware from Party Plus can personalize your next event or gift. Find fun toys and accessories for that furry family member at The
Love of Pete. Design your own customized six-pack at Corks & Kegs. Browse gifts and decor such as Boyd’s Bears at Bear Pot.
Party Plus Corks & Kegs
7110-E Patterson Avenue • 804-282-1430 7110 Patterson Avenue • 804-288-0816 • corksandkegs.com
partyplus-richmond.com Since 1990 Corks & Kegs has been offering unparalleled service
For more than 15 years, Richmonders have been turning to to wine and beer seekers in the Richmond area. Over 1000 wines
Party Plus for all of their special occasion needs. Featuring fine and 1000 beers can be purchased through this local shop staffed
stationery and personal, unique gifts, Party Plus has what you with experts in the field. The employees’ passion for beverages
need to make any event exceptional. The well trained staff of- drives them to match each customer with the perfect drink and
fers expertise and creativity to assist with planning the perfect to offer frequent tasting and educational opportunities to expose
affair, small or large. As a leading Crane dealer in the area, brides customers to as many wines and beers as possible. Join them
and party planners alike can peruse high quality invitations in a every Friday night for tastings, and enjoy exciting new wines and
wide variety of themes. And if you are looking for a unique gift, beers each week! Not only are craft beers offered, kegs are avail-
stop in to see their selection of Momo Panache glassware, mono- able as an affordable and environmentally friendly option. Visit
grammed silver by HeartStrings, Tervis Tumbler pieces and more. their website for more information on their products and for dis-
counts, as well!
The Love of Pete
322 Libbie Avenue • 804-288-3674 • www.theloveofpete.com
Opened to “inspire and enhance the lives of pets and the peo- Bear Pot
ple who love them,” The Love of Pete features all the necessities 10464 Ridgefield Parkway • 804-750-2424 • wix.com/bearpot
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will be donated to local animal charities and rescue groups. your home decor and gifts! n
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It PAY$ To
Be a Senior!
When it comes to senior discounts, if you are over
50 years old, always ask. You’d be surprised how
many businesses don’t advertise their 10 percent or
better senior discounts. The next time you are shopping
at your neighborhood grocery store or dining out at your favorite restaurant, don’t be afraid to ask.
After all, it pays to be a senior.
TRAVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Seniors 62 or older can save up “America The Beautiful–Senior Pass” – For a one-time fee of $10 this lifetime pass
to 50% on prevailing rates at partici- will let you plus three other adults and any number of children traveling in your vehicle into
pating Hyatt hotels. This discount national parks, forests, recreation areas and monument ground. It’s available to anyone age
is subject to room availability at the 62 or older. This pass can only be purchased in person at a federal recreation site. www.nps.
hotel. A maximum of one room at gov
special senior rates may be booked
per night. Valid ID is required. www. How about a movie? Regal Entertainment Group offers up to a 30% discount to those
hyatt.com. Most hotels offer senior 60 and older.
discounts of 10 to 30 percent. Con-
Richmond Symphony offers special discounts to seniors 65 and older on selected
tact other local hotels for discounts
shows and seating sections. www.richmondsymphony.com
and age eligibility.
At Maymont, a Family Senior membership can be purchased for only $50 and is good
Amtrak travelers 62 years of age
for two adults living in the same household, if at least one is age 60 or older. It includes
and over are eligible to receive a 15%
up to six children age 18 or under. Grandparents may bring up to six grandchildren age 18
discount on the lowest available rail
or under to the Nature Center exhibits and on the Tram. Discounts and early registration
fare on most Amtrak trains. www.
for children’s programs are limited to grandchildren living in the members’ household. All
amtrak.com
membership benefits, plus two membership cards included. Another benefit—it is fully tax-
Be sure to ask about discounts deductible! www.maymont.org
when flying any of the major air-
River’s Bend Golf Club offers $5 off rates to anyone age 60 and over all day on week-
lines. Southwest, American, Con-
days and after 1pm on weekends and holidays. All rates include greens fees and half off the
tinental and U.S. Airways all offer
rental of a cart (18 holes). www.riversbendgolfclub.com n
limited senior fares to passengers 65
and over to selected destinations.
Save a dollar off admission at these great
Greyhound passengers age 62 local spots, just for being a senior:
and older may request a 5% discount Canal Cruises (65+) • www.venturerichmond.com
on unrestricted passenger fares. Ap- Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens (55+) • www.lewisginter.org
propriate ID may be required. www. Richmond Metro Zoo (60+) • www.metrorichmondzoo.com
greyhound.com
Science Museum of Virginia (60+) • www.smv.org
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Where is the
West End’s
BEST
Sandwich?
Email your suggestions to
alaina.aci@verizon.net
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How To... Talk On A Diet By Alison Johnson McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
The way people talk about their weight-loss plans to others and to themselves can make a huge difference in their success or
failure, dietitians say:
Avoid "should" and "have to" statements. Saying "I shouldn't eat fries" or "I have to eat some chocolate" will make you feel
deprived or out of control. If you're "choosing" not to eat the food, you have more power and less guilt.
Don't say you're "on a diet." Look at good eating as a permanent lifestyle switch: "I've changed my diet." Or tell people, "I'm
eating more healthfully now."
Don't trash yourself. You wouldn't tell a friend she's weak, ugly or a bad
person because she is struggling with her weight. Offer yourself the same positive encouragement you'd
give to others.
Ditch all-or-nothing thoughts. If you eat one cookie, you haven't "blown" your diet.
Have a realistic mentality, not a catastrophic one: if you stop at one cookie, it's no big
deal.
Don't rationalize eating. You don't "deserve" a cookie because you've had a bad day.
If you eat healthy foods most of the time, have a cookie because it tastes good.
Focus on past successes. Think about what worked during earlier weight loss attempts
and how good you felt.
Share your goals with others. Be proud, not embarrassed, about your drive to be
healthier. Let supportive family and friends help you.
Look on the bright side. You haven't lost "only" two pounds this week. You've lost two
pounds - and you're on the right path to lose more.
Talk out loud. You may feel silly, but try making a positive statement every day while look-
ing in the mirror: "I will meet my weight loss goal today." n
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time. The popularity of non-invasive proce- and effectiveness. These treatments involve injecting a small amount
dures, however, is on the rise, and these solu- of botulinum toxin directly into the muscles that cause facial lines and
tions are becoming more and more accessible wrinkles. The muscles are temporarily paralyzed by the toxin, resulting
with the creation of medical spas. in a smoother appearance of the skin. Botox® procedures are very short, and
Non-invasive procedures are cosmetic results last around three to four months before muscles regain their strength. Most
beauty treatments used to treat problematic side effects, which can include headache, nausea, bruising and infection, are tempo-
areas on the body or face without the risks, rary, but discuss all risks with your doctor before undergoing treatment.
recovery time and side effects associated with
Chemical Peels
invasive plastic surgery. Sagging skin, cellu-
Chemical peels are used to improve the appearance of skin by reducing fine lines,
lite, wrinkles, blemishes, unwanted hair and
freckles and skin irregularities. There are three types of chemical peels available to
uneven skin tone are all issues that these pro-
consumers – superficial, medium-depth and deep chemical peels. During each pro-
cedures can address. Though non-invasive
cedure, an acid solution is applied to the face to remove the desired level of skin cells
options are less risky, they are not completely
ranging from only the outer layer in a superficial peel to the lower dermal level with a
without side effects, and their results are of-
deep chemical peel. Skin peels off at its own rate and can appear red and feel burnt or
ten temporary. Five of the most popular
tight; swelling can occur when affecting deeper levels of skin.
treatments are discussed below. Be sure to
thoroughly discuss all aspects of a chosen Microdermabrasion
procedure with your doctor before undergo- If you are looking for a quick fix for the reduction of pore size, sun damage, blem-
ing treatment. ishes, fine lines and wrinkles and uneven textured skin, then microdermabrasion may
be your answer. During these 20-30 minute procedures a device is used to spray
microcrystals of sand-like aluminum dioxide across the surface of the skin, blasting
away the top layer of dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion leaves behind a fresh layer
of skin and can stimulate the production of collagen. Oftentimes, multiple treatments
are recommended with healing time in between each procedure. Experiencing some
redness and wind burnt sensations afterwards is normal, but this lasts only a few
hours. Moisturizers should alleviate discomfort.
Laser Hair Removal
There are many different types of lasers available for removal of unwanted hair. Dif-
ferent types address different needs. For example, the Ruby Laser works best for
fine and light hair, smaller areas and for those with lighter colored skin, while the
Alexandrite Laser is a faster laser used to treat larger body areas on patients with light
to olive complexions. Discuss laser options with your doctor to determine which
laser is right for your skin and hair type and for the area of the body where the hair
removal is wanted.
Accent XL Treatments
Tired of your stubborn cellulite? Accent XL laser treatments claim to decrease those
unwanted fat deposits on areas such as hips, thighs and buttocks. Radiofrequency
waves from the laser penetrate deeper skin layers and act upon cellulite and fat pock-
ets. Fat particles are said to break down, while collagen particles are tightened. Un-
wanted fat is then removed by the body’s lymphatic system. Procedures are relatively
painless, though most patients do develop some redness and may experience a stinging
or warming sensation on the treatment area. n
38 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
How to... Creating A
get healthy hair Beautiful Smile
A healthy lifestyle means taking care of you People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do teeth
from hair to toe. Damaged, dry, and brittle hair are and faces. Sometimes, though, nature doesn’t provide
all signs that your coif could use some care. Just a perfectly matched pair; that is, the teeth that nature
as many people wouldn’t dare skip their daily ses- provides don’t show off the face as well as we’d like.
sions at the gym, taking care of your hair is just as If that’s how you feel about your smile, advance-
important. ments in dentistry make it possible to custom design
Research shows that physically active people manage a smile that is right for you. Using a combination of
stress better, sleep better and have a better attitude about cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers, orthodontics,
life. Exercise is just one facet to living a healthier lifestyle. A crowns or enamel reshaping might just add up to a
healthy head of hair can also go a long way to helping you look and smile you’ll want to show more often.
feel good. We’re all conscious of how others see us and how our
Hair care is much more than a hairstyle. It means nourishing, moistur- physical features complement each other. Your height,
izing and regularly getting it trimmed. Consider your morning routine, for example, can make a difference in which teeth get
which - let’s hope - consists of a shower, skincare regimen and hairstyling. a high profile. If you’re short, your lower front teeth
How much of that is dedicated to treating your hair for damage if needed get the spotlight, since they’re seen from above. Taller
or switching to a moisture-rich shampoo in the winter months? folks need to be aware of the appearance of their up-
Here are a few simple tips from Soft & Beautiful hair care expert Roslyn per front teeth, since they’re seen from slightly below.
Baker to help you become soft and beautiful from hair to toe: If front teeth are crooked, worn, chipped or discolor-
SHAPe uP ed—even on the biting edges—these negative features
can be minimized and the strengths of your smile can
Your hair and body both require some effort to keep it in top shape. De-
be accentuated.
veloping a consistent exercise plan will be easy to maintain if you consider
It’s often desirable to deemphasize a long face by
your life style and set realistic goals. The same goes for your hair. Make it
flattening the smile line, or to balance out a rounder,
a priority to keep your hair in good shape. Strenuous workouts can cause
wider face by lengthening front teeth. Every person
the hair and scalp to produce excessive secretions, leading to oily, flat and
is unique, and so is every smile, but it is possible to
shapeless hair. For natural body and luster, be sure to shampoo and condi-
achieve a satisfying harmony between your face and
tion hair regularly to remove debris and scalp sebum oil.
your smile.
YOu ARe wHAT YOu eAT Redesigning your smile requires a lot of discussion,
It’s difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle without good nutrition. questions, suggestions and time.
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Commonwealth Hearing
804-364-4327
2228 John Rolfe Parkway • Henrico
• Hearing Testing
• Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fittings
• Hearing Aid Purchasing and Repair
see ad on page 36
Graffiti’s Pink
804-261-5689
7122 Mechanicsville Tnpk
2311 Hungary Rd. • Richmond
111 W. Williamsburg Rd. • Sandston
• Permanent Makeup • Scar Camouflage
• Reconstructive Make-up Procedures
see ad on page 37
Massage Envy
804-612-0540 • www.massageenvy.com
4346 Pouncey Tract Road • Short Pump
• Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage
• Hot Stone Massage • Facials
• Wellness Programs
see ad on page 40
McKeown Cosmetic &
Reconstructive Surgery
288-0101• www.virginiacosmetic.com
420 N. Ridge Road, Suite 100 • Eyelid Sur-
gery • Face Lift • Forehead Lift • Botox
• Breast Augmentation • Breast Lift
• Liposuction • Tummy Tuck
• Chemical Peels and more
see ad on page 35
Medi Spa West
270-3032 • www.betterfaces.com
3809 Gaskins Road
• Botox • Fillers • Facials
• Skin Tightening & Resurfacing
• Chemical Peals • Microdermabrasion
• Massage • Laser Hair Removal
see ad on page 37
Richmond Allergy & Asthma
Specialists, P.C.
285-7420 • www.richmondallergy.com
9920 Independence Park Drive, Ste. 100
• Allergic Rhinitis • Asthma • Drug Allergy
• Bee Sting Allergy • Colic • Hay Fever
• Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis
• Skin Allergies • Headaches and more
see ad on page 42
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Virginia Physicians For Women
804-897-2100 • www.vpfw.com
4050 Innslake Drive, Ste. 307 • Glen Allen
• Obstetrics • Gynecology
• Imaging Center • Surgery Center
see ad on page 37
W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr., DDS
Nine Area Locations
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• Orthodontics • Periodontics
• Cosmetic Dentistry • Prosthodontics
• General Dentistry • Dental Implants
see ad on page 4
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1311 Palmyra Ave. • Richmond
• Medically-based nutrition programs
• Weight Management • Group Fitness
• Preventive Health
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S U P P O RT I N G L OCAL B USINESS ...
Regain Your Hearing at
Commonwealth
Hearing Center
By Tammie Wersinger
Much of the time hearing
loss creeps up on you. Over
time, the sound of a tapping
computer keyboard grows
fainter, and conversations are
The Ramada Plaza Richmond West only partially heard.
While the loss may be grad-
By Tammie Wersinger ual, regaining your hearing can
be attained much more quickly
The Ramada Plaza Richmond West may be known for its great location, with the right hearing aid.
but it’s also the perfect place for couples looking to say their wedding vows For the past eight years,
or executives searching for a conference center large enough to accommo- Commonwealth Hearing Center has been helping Virginia
date a major corporation’s annual meeting. residents get the freedom that comes with being able to hear
“What makes our hotel special is its location and its 22,000 square feet things around them.
of meeting space,” said General Manager Paul Medawar “It’s a really awe- The John Rolfe Commons Shopping Center location,
some location and a great place to create memories.” which opened its doors in the fall of 2009, is making it more
The upscale, full-service hotel features more than 370 spacious rooms convenient for West End residents to find help.
and is centrally located to provide easy access to Historic Downtown Rich- Like its other locations, the center at 2228 John Rolfe
mond, Virginia Science Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Lewis Parkway offers hearing tests, sales, service and accessories,
Ginter Botanical Gardens and the universities. according to Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist
Since changing its brand from Sheraton to Ramada in July 2010, the Teresa Robinson (pictured above).
non-smoking, pet-friendly hotel has continued to house some of the area’s Robinson, who has been working in the industry for 30
best meeting and party facilities, while catering to both leisure and busi- years, and her staff make sure every customer is properly
ness travelers. tested and fitted. They also refer those who need additional
In addition to its expansive conference/banquet center and 27 meet- testing or treatment to an audiologist or a medical doctor.
ing rooms, the complex features heated indoor and outdoor pools, a ful- “We all lose hearing as a part of aging,” she said. “Hear-
ly-equipped fitness center and a 24-hour complimentary business center ing loss is usually a combination of experiences in our life,
with printing, WiFi and faxing capability. Free wireless network service, free aging, noise exposure and hereditary.”
parking and on-site audio-visual resources also are available. Commonwealth specializes in Phonak and Unitron
The complex, which is located on 13-acres just off I-64 Exit 183, also is hearing aids, as well as an extended-wear product called
home to two restaurants -- the University Bar & Grill and the Cypress Grille. Wow. They also offer Sona, which is the only aide on the
To make planning your large gathering more simplistic, the Ramada of- market that can be updated within a two-year period to a
fers full-service catering and features a banquet kitchen. higher level of technology.
The hotel especially focuses on planning gatherings for corporate, “What sets us apart is that we offer quality products at
church and educational groups, as well as weddings, bar and bat mitzvah a reasonable price with lifetime care,” Robinson said. “That
celebrations and Quinceanera parties. means we’ll give free cleaning, checking and adjusting for as
The beautifully landscaped courtyard near the outdoor pool is perfect long as the person owns the hearing aid.”
for an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony, said Medawar, who took over She added that there are hearing aids in stock that can
management of the Richmond hotel in October. be fitted the same day and products that cost as low as a few
“No gathering is too small, but we pride ourselves in being able to ac- hundred dollars.
commodate the bigger groups,’’ he said. “We have everything to make that “We try to fit the hearing aid to the person’s losses, life-
special day or event run smoothly.” style and budget,” said Robinson, who is the company’s
For groups or wedding parties, call the Ramada Plaza Richmond West at managing director. “We have hearing aids in all price ranges.
804-285-2000 or 804-281-5923. n We don’t turn anyone away.” n
42 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
FIND
Allergy
Relief
AT RICHMOND ALLERGy
AND ASTHMA SPECIALISTS
By Kate Miller
Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists has be food or environmental allergens, and then we sit down with the patient
helped to diagnose and treat local patients in Rich- again and formulate a game plan. If necessary, we can piece together infor-
mond for over fifty years, serving as a guide through mation to find environmental triggers & [then take] avoidance measures.”
the mysterious process of diagnosing and reducing The next step? Medication. Dr. Hark explains that one must “visit pos-
allergy issues specific to people both in the city and sible meds that may provide benefit. If [the triggering allergen is] food-re-
surrounding counties. lated, we talk about an elimination diet,” Not to worry; one need not starve
Dr. Gelber, Managing Partner of Richmond Aller- oneself or avoid foods forever. Allergy patients could be reacting to an al-
gy, feels that Richmond Allergy and Asthma is a pre- lergen that entered the body up to 10 days before the reaction is physically
mier allergy office because he and his fellow doctors present or noticed by a patient. Therefore, an elimination diet simply means
“sit down with new patients and take a thorough his- going off specific foods that allergists suggest may be triggering reactions.
tory and pertinent physical before proceeding to the Richmond is a tricky location for allergies - and, as a result, patients
testing stage. We listen to the patient.” As associate travel from all over Virginia and even cross-country in some instances to
Dr. Hark explains: “most people think of [allergies as see Drs. Gelber, Call, Massie, and Hark. Dr. Hark explains further: “peren-
causing] sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, [however] nial allergens are those around in each and every season, and due to Rich-
allergies can also cause headaches, frequent sinus mond’s Mid-Eastern location in the U.S., there are higher levels of humid-
infections and ear infections.” ity.” Higher humidity levels facilitate an increased potential for dust mite
Dr. Hark relates diagnosing a patient’s allergy growth. There are also several prevalent molds – both indoor and outdoor
issues to solving a medical mystery: “we pride our- – which can affect one’s sinuses. Dr. Hark believes that “allergies, [whether
selves on spending a lot of time with the patient, they are diagnosed or not], affect almost everyone.”
which translates into a long initial appointment. It’s To schedule an appointment, please contact the Office Manager of Rich-
like being a detective; when a patient comes here, mond Allergy, Florence, at (804) 285-
they’ll spend the entire day in the beginning so we 7420. Richmond Allergy and Asthma
can figure out what is going on.” Specialists has been at their new lo-
Many people who believe themselves to be aller- cation at 9920 Independence Park
gic to just a few allergens may not realize how rele- Drive, Suite 100 since 2008 situated
vant allergies are; one could be allergic to something off Mayland Drive and Gaskins Road,
as mild-sounding as avocado. Dr. Gelber explains the one block south of Broad Street. Visit
physical process of elimination: “We skin test if and Richmond Allergy online at: www.
when necessary to appropriate allergens whether it richmondallergy.com. n
www.richmondnavigator.com 43
44 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
Supporting Warm Up Your
Eliminating Pain Women and Hearth and Home
at Good Feet Handmade Goods By Tammie Wersinger
By Tammie Wersinger
at The Stitching alternative for keeping warm duringbeautiful
Whether you’re searching for a
the cold
Studio
Ask your average person about the first
winter months or you want to extend your
step in relieving foot pain, and most would
cooking options to the patio, the Hearth &
say the answer is a good pair of shoes. But
By Tammie Wersinger Home Shoppe can meet your needs.
the specialists at Good Feet know the key is
The store, located at 8154 Mechanics-
what’s inside those sneakers or stilettos.
Kathy Balthrop dreamed of a commu- ville Turnpike for 21 years, has everything
The importance of foot health care
nity where stitchers could come together to needed for quality home heating or creating
drove Mary Stavitzski to open a franchise of
hone their needlework skills and local wom- a beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen.
the national arch support store at 11573 W.
en could find support in selling their hand- Its recently-remodeled showroom has
Broad Street, across from Short Pump Towne
made goods. more than 40 fireplaces, inserts, stoves and
Center Mall.
The Richmond woman was able to reach gas logs on display, as well as an extensive
Stavitzski’s journey to opening the Rich-
her goal in September when she opened The outdoor kitchen. It features many high qual-
mond store started when she was diagnosed
Stitching Studio and Gift Boutique at 5615 ity gas, wood, pellet and electric fireplaces,
with plantar fasciitis and was told that her
Patterson Avenue. stoves and inserts, as well as high end grills,
only relief would come from surgery. In-
“My mother always dreamed of owning a fireplace accessories, mantels and sur-
stead, she educated herself and eventually
place like this,’’ said Jennifer Joss, who helps rounds.
went to work at another Good Feet location,
run the shop. “And part of her dream was to “Today, the selection of hearth and grill-
becoming a certified arch support fitter and
support women in business and other local ing products is greater than ever,’’ said own-
certified shoe fitter. She later turned the key
moms.” er Connie Maier. “Products today achieve
to her own store in February of 2009.
The quaint shop is stocked full of hand- greater fuel efficiency and beauty than in
“There is a great concept in relieving
made items from purses, jewelry, hand- years past.”
aches and pains through personally fitted
painted silk scarves and jewelry pouches She added that she sees replacement
arch supports, and the change it can make
to gourmet foods like applesauce, glazes, of older, out-of-date fireplaces as a coming
in a person’s life is astounding,” Stavitzski
spices and coffees. trend.
said. “We can help them to virtually walk
In addition to the many gift items, the The friendly and qualified staff can help
pain free.’’
Stitching Studio offers everything needed you make the best selection, while trained
Like other Good Feet locations, the Rich-
for needle point projects, including a “wall and certified installers are ready to help with
mond shop offers arch supports, orthopedic
of thread” and a beautiful array of canvases. installation of your new home technology.
shoes and accessories such as foot creams,
Every few months, the mother-daughter Many of the decisions that need to be
lotions and sprays. However, its focus is on
team hosts a trunk show, featuring hundreds made -- from proper floor protection, appli-
arch supports that can be fitted for anything
of hand-painted canvases from the coun- ance type and sizing to clearance and vent-
from athletic shoes to pumps and sandals.
try’s top designers. ing requirements – should only be done by a
The staff at Good Feet spends 30 min-
There are also classes for beginners to trained technician and that’s just part of the
utes with each customer before matching
advanced students and “stitch ins’’ for cus- extra service received through Hearth and
their arch supports with their foot prints.
tomers who want to bring in their projects Home.
They ensure everyone has the three keys
and work in the shop. Maier invites homeowners to visit the
to a proper fit…balance, support and com-
“It’s a great time to foster a support- showroom to see the products and services
fort. The no cost obligation Free Test Walk
ive community of stitchers,’’ Joss said. “We offered.
is yours for coming to the store. “We care
learn more about each other and make new “It’s just a short drive from the West End
about helping our customers,’’ Stavitzski
friends in the process. That’s what this shop or South Side and well worth the trip,’’ she
said. “And, we have what you need to keep
is all about.” n said. “We like to say, ‘Come feel the fire.’” n
your feet healthy.” n
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S U P P O RT I N G L OCAL B USINESS ...
California
Closets
30 Years of
Organizing
Homes
By Cheryl Davis
Flat 5 Makes Home
For more than 30 years, California
Closets has been the leader in custom Improvement Easy
storage solutions. Local owners and op- By Tammie Wersinger
erators, Carol and Bob Claytor, invite
you to explore your organizational needs Home improvement projects can make the calmest
and discover how the right solutions can person more than a little stressed out. That’s why The Flat
transform and enhance your home. Don’t 5 Company has combined unparalleled experiences with
let the word ‘closets’ in the name fool you. the highest quality material to make your next project as
Their storage solutions are for the whole house—the bedroom, the office, stress free as possible.
the pantry, the garage and more. The locally-owned company, headquartered at 5520A
From the first meeting with one of their professional design consultants Lakeside Avenue, provides the greater Richmond area with
to the finishing touches of the installation team you will find that working excellence in complete residential and commercial con-
with California Closets is a pleasurable experience focused on your specific tracting projects, custom home additions and remodeling
needs and satisfaction. By transforming unused areas and maximizing po- services.
tential, their storage solutions will help you bring purpose and function to Its showroom features a mock house, so customers can
every space in your home. The products and accessories they offer, as well see windows, trim, siding and roofing in place.
as the entire process, is designed to create the perfect storage solution to fit “It makes it easier for us to always be available to our
your home, style and budget. California Closets goal is to help their client customers,” said owner Jared Stone. “They don’t have to
re-imagine spaces, discover hidden potential and most of all find balance. wait for someone to call them back. They can come right
Call today to schedule your complimentary design appointment to cre- here to our showroom and get whatever help they need.”
ate a space that is unique to your needs and budget. With combined experience of more than 30 years, the
Showroom located at 2117 Dabney Road, Richmond. CaliforniaClosets. Flat 5 staff can lead clients on their journey to a new or im-
com/Richmond • 359-1333 n proved home. Project managers are assigned to help on all
jobs, no matter the size. There are also architectural and
design services available on site.
No job is too large or small for The Flat Five Company’s
fully-licensed, insured staff, said Stone, adding that refer-
ences are available and quality assurance is guaranteed.
Stone recently shifted the focus of his business to finer,
complete custom additions and general contracting jobs,
but he continues to specialize in the sale and installation of
windows, roofing and siding.
Work is completed with an array of nationally-ac-
claimed product lines, including James Hardie, Crane sid-
ing, Datile, Shaw, Vinylmax Windows, Pella and GAF.
“We’re here to change the image of contracting, and we
have people to help you with every aspect of your project,’’
Stone said. “Whether you want a whole house or a portion,
we have everything you need. You’re done with the hard
part when you walk through our doors.” n
For more information call 592-4676.
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Let There Be
Light By Vicki O’Neal, ASID, CID, VSLD
Thanks to Shades of Light and INArAy Outdoor Lighting for the latest in lighting and sharing photos.
I
n the design toolbox, lighting is probably the single most versatile and
powerful design element. Inside or out, good lighting has the power to
enhance and complement any setting or feature. Conversely, poor light-
ing can detract from or make even the best design appear dull, uninteresting
or hardly noticeable. With changing technology and the advent of more en-
ergy efficient fixtures and bulbs, available options present a constant source
of compelling, but sometimes perplexing, choices.
The light bulb, or lamp as it’s called in the lighting world, is the source of the
light and much of the confusion. All types of bulbs emanate a color tint, called
“temperature,” which affects the appearance of objects and materials in a
space and creates a warm or cool cast, typically associated with incandescent
or fluorescent respectively. Every type of light bulb has a numeric temperature
rating called Kelvin which identifies it as warm or cool. A bulb rated at 4000K,
for instance, is closest to mimicking natural daylight and renders objects and
surfaces so they appear more true to their actual color. Color corrected light
bulbs and improved technology have eliminated much of the stereotypical ob-
jections to certain types of lighting.
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With accent lighting, the red berries of
the Winterberry, Ilex verticillata, are
Landscape lighting produces a variety of beautiful evening effects, and is especially appreciated during the long dazzling in the winter landscape.
hours of winter darkness. Photo courtesy of INARAY Outdoor Lighting, www.inaray.com. Photo by Vicki O’Neal.
Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting
Natural sunlight, when present, obviously plays a key role in every interi- No longer limited to the typical wall fixtures and
or and lighting design. It lifts a space in a way no artificial lighting can, and light posts, outdoor lighting now has new possibili-
should be a major consideration in the layout, quantity, and selection of ar- ties with the use of low voltage and landscape light-
tificial fixtures. Artificial lighting consists basically of three functional types: ing. Low voltage systems have added flexible design
options for special effects and accents. Because the
1. Ambient lighting is essentially general lighting such as that provided
cabling is relatively safe to handle and does not have
by ceiling-mounted fixtures or recessed down lights. It also could be
to be installed as deep in the ground as line voltage, it
defined as the combination of light and reflections from various sourc-
is a versatile choice.
es and surfaces to produce general illumination.
Landscape lighting can be used to effectively pro-
2. Task lighting is much as it sounds– fixtures chosen and located to
duce specific design results. It is very valuable for
light a specific area for a particular task. For instance, a desk lamp or
highlighting architectural features such as trim de-
under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen each provides illumination for
tails and up lighting walls or columns. Light fixtures
detail activities.
may also be strategically installed to provide safety
3. Accent lighting is used specifically to bring attention to an object, a
for walks, level changes and stairs. Lighting creates
design feature or an architectural element.
visual movement in the landscape through tech-
All three types of lighting, used in conjunction, typically produce the best niques such as down lighting a tree trunk, grazing the
lighting effect and generate a rich, dimensional, layered lighting scheme. Vari- surface of shrubs, accentuating the texture of a stone
ous types of lighting are ideally installed with separate controls. Dimmers not or pebble surface or bringing statuary to life. Subtle
only improve lighting efficiency and lengthen bulb life but also give maximum moon lighting produces tranquil settings for evening
flexibility for fine tuning the lighting effect. Creating special moods for various retreats. Lights may also be installed in or near wa-
times of day and different functions is especially effective in the dining room, ter features, extending hours of their enjoyment. Our
kitchen and bathrooms. pond has built-in lighting, and our fish seem to rec-
Lighting can be simply an effect, with the fixture or source of the light built ognize our nighttime presence and put on quite an
-in or otherwise concealed. Sometimes the light fixtures themselves become entertaining show at feeding time.
integral to the interior design. The fixture, while not only providing light, can
see photo above
Especially during long hours of darkness dur-
also be an object of intrinsic artistic beauty in itself such as a tasteful sconce,
ing the winter months, exterior lighting takes
an art glass pendant, a bold chandelier or a handsome table or floor lamp.
on a whole new meaning and is particularly
Lighting selection offers a unique opportunity to coordinate with other ele-
appreciated. Strategically placed fixtures call
ments and finishes in a space and to convey your personal style. Many updat- attention to the beauty of unusual features
ed designs blend classic elements with unexpected changes in scale, finishes in the winter garden such as exfoliating bark,
and interpretations of eclectic motifs. Light fixtures created from recycled and bright red berries or the interesting structure
repurposed objects can be conversation pieces and bring unexpected whimsy of a bare tree.
to interiors.
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Living Green
The move toward energy efficiency has driven
most of the manufacturing changes in lighting
in the recent past, with the most exciting news
being the continued development of CFL (com-
pact fluorescent) and the emergence of LED
(light emitting diode) for home use. Both offer
distinct advantages over conventional choices,
including dramatically lower energy consump-
tion, longer bulb life and sometimes greater
durability and reliability. LED technology has
historically been used in the
electronic, automotive and avia-
tion industries but has made its
way into commercial and resi-
dential lighting. Expect design
options, availability and afford-
ability of these new fixtures to
continually expand.
In the movement toward liv-
ing green, changing a light bulb
is an easy way to cut energy
Recycled and repurposed objects make interesting light fixtures and great
consumption and make a differ- conversation pieces. Photos courtesy of Shades of Light, Richmond, VA.
ence. The simple incandescent bulb or linear fluores-
cent tube has moved over on the store shelf to make
room for a plethora of energy saving choices. Many
Light Your World
The dramatic effects achieved with lighting speak to one of the most
new fixtures now offer an “Energy Star” rating, signify-
important principles in lighting design: the eye is always drawn to the
ing improved efficiency. Some landscape fixtures may
light. Light will guide the eye where you want it to go, to an area or an
be re-lamped with LED bulbs, reducing energy use and
object. The placement and type of light fixtures can be used to add a
allowing expansion of the low voltage system. In some
sense of depth and create pattern through repetition, visual movement
cases these choices may have higher initial costs, but
and spatial rhythm. Use these principles to think creatively and make the
the reduced energy use and longer life may actually
most of your lighting opportunities. n
make them less expensive in the long run. Experiment
with different choices for color rendition and effects.
ABoUT THE AUTHoR
Vicki O’Neal, owner of FORM &
FUNCTION, provides commercial and
residential interior and landscape
design. She is a professional member
of ASID, VA Certified Interior Designer
(CID), Master Gardener, and a VA
Certified Landscape Designer and
Horticulturist.
The material contained in articles written by
Vicki O’Neal is intended for general information only.
Vicki’s website is your source for: Published articles • Project examples • Links to her social networking sites
• Design services for home or business - from simple consultations to complete installations.
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