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10 Talaya Frazier and The Cheyanna FoundaTion

14 danCing wiTh The STarS 2012

20 an evening under The STarS

24 Premier ParTnerS ChariTy Tour

30 2012 lone STar huddle uP

34 real eSTaTe reTurnS!

36 maria & Kyndal’S BouTique

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42 maKing a SPlaSh

44 Kahn ~ PorTer wedding

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54 The BeauTy oF liFe

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Editor/PublishEr: Cathie Parssinen 512.785.6313

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Contributors

Editorial: Steve Zbranek

PhotograPhy: Brandi Nellis Photography, Dolores Couceiro, Jen Davis, Leah Muse, Love The Life You Live Photography; Shelia Parodi, Johnny Stevens CPP Photography, Lesa Triolo, Minerva Urie, Marlo Wise

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Winter 2012–2013

aBouT The CoverIt is said that the springs that feed Krause Springs never slow down, even during severe drought. This photo of cover model Talaya Frazier, taken at Krause Springs in September, documents that claim. Read Talaya’s story on page 10 and learn how her non-profit helps sick children.

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Cover shot by Brandi Nellis. The photo won 2nd place in the Austin Professional Photographers’ Association monthly print competition. Wardrobe by Maria & Kyndal’s Boutique, Lakeway (Boots by Ole’ Gringo, Hale Bob leggings, Top by Sky). Hair by Molly Runkle at Salon U. Makeup by Adrienne Pitkin ([email protected]) Jewelry by Talaya’s Collection (www.talayascollection.com)

Correction: In the Fall 2012 issue, the builder of the Parodi home was incorrectly identified. Ken Neely and Don Purswell of Riverbend Homes built the home. We apologize for the inaccuracy.

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Talaya Frazier and The Cheyanna Foundation

Talaya and Kenny Frazier first began to realize something was wrong with their second daughter, Cheyanna, when she was about 18 months old. Despite the fact that she was consuming about 2,500 calories per day, she did not gain a single

ounce nor grow a single millimeter. She woke each morning screaming for food. Doctors at Dell Children’s Medical Center were baffled and ultimately labeled her condition a “failure to thrive.” She was listless and had no energy to play. Her hair began to fall out. A bio-med and nutrition major at A&M, Talaya expanded her search for answers through muscle test-

ing and alternative medicine and discovered that Cheyanna was a malabsorber of fructose and sucrose. Her body had been flushing out everything she ate along with the fructose and sucrose. She had literally been starving to death. The Fraziers returned to Dell Children’s where the results were confirmed. Cheyanna was placed on a diet of protein and vegetables and, slowly, she began to gain weight and to grow. Cheyanna’s disabling physical condition led directly to emotional behaviors that presented other challenges. As Talaya explained, “She developed the mentality of a starving child. She would hide food and would search for food in the trash can. She gobbled her meals and never left even a crumb on her plate.” The doctors at Dell thought her condition might be life long, but Talaya never gave up hope and started Cheyanna on herbal treatments. Now seven, Cheyanna has been well since the age of four and has no dietary restrictions.

During the darkest period of her daughter’s frightening, undi-agnosed illness, Talaya took up running as a tool to cope with the relentless stress and uncertainty. She began running competi-tively and training for marathons. She has competed in six Boston

story by Cathie Parssinen | Photos by Marlo Wise

Riley Blankenship

Riley Blankenship, Skylar SalleDesirée’s medal from the Quebec Marathon

Medal presentation party for Riley at Two Saints Cafe


Marathons, as well as 20 other marathons and triathlons. Her own history with Cheyanna’s illness made her acutely sensitive to stories of other sick children and the struggles faced by their families, so in September, 2011, she decided to start a foundation to help children suffering from rare, undiag-nosed or acute medical conditions. The foundation raises money to assist families with expenses that are not covered by insurance. But more than the financial contribution, Talaya has found a way to connect the grueling physical struggles athletes face in rigorous training and competition with the physical struggles that sick children confront as they fight their own battles against their illnesses. What the foundation offers these children is “hope, help and empowerment to cross their finish lines to recovery.” In February 2012, the Cheyanna Foundation for Children received tax-exempt status. At about the same time, seven year old Skylar Skalle, one of Cheyanna’s best friends, fell ill with a strep infection that settled in her hip and result-ed in septic shock and the necrosis of the soft tissue of the hip. After she emerged from an 11-day coma, Talaya decided to run for Skylar in the Boston Marathon. As she said to Skylar, “You will walk again…I will train for Boston and you will train to walk again and to be out of the hospital.” Talaya was featured on the May 2012 issue of Runner’s World which appeared in April, just before the Boston Marathon. In fact, it was Runner’s World that teamed Talaya with another Runner’s World cover model, elite U.S. runner, Desiree Ficker (also from Austin, Texas) who ran beside her. Desirée is a world-class long-distance runner and professional triathlete who has racked up scores of championships and victories. Like Talaya, Desirée has also been active in the nonprofit arena. She established the Ma Ficker Foundation to help victims of colon cancer, in memory of her mother who died from the disease.

Talaya and Desirée mingled with other contestants before the race, pass-ing out purple bands imprinted with “Pray for Skylar,” and Talaya wore a shirt that said “Skylar’s Finish Line.” They began the race in a state of exhilaration, eager to take their medals home to Skylar. At mile 13, Talaya experienced a sharp pain in her leg. By mile 17, the pain was excruciating and intensi-fying with each step. Desperate to finish, and supported by an increasingly alarmed Desirée, they finally crossed the line. She was rushed to the hospi-tal where she discovered she had broken her femur. Back in Austin, Talaya received treatment from Dr. Shelby Carter who allowed her to elect for com-plete bed rest until the break (which miraculously had not displaced) healed. With Talaya still recovering, Desirée ran the Quebec marathon in August for 11-year old Riley Blankenship, who suffers from a rare mitochondrial disor-der. The Cheyanna Foundation celebrated with a medal giving ceremony for Riley at Two Saints Café.

To volunteer or donate visit www.cheyanna.org or call 512.777.1065.

Talaya Frazier and The Cheyanna Foundation

Talaya is also an ambassador for World Vision, the Christian nonprofit that assists some of the

poorest families around the globe, supporting their initiatives for children living in extreme poverty.

Friends, family and supporters of the Cheyanna foundation celebrated Talaya’s birthday in September and

her first run since Boston.

Talaya Frazier, Desirée Ficker

Talaya with cyclist and triathlete, David Garza and Peyton Dotson


Holiday Bitesstory by Cathie Parssinen Photos by shelia Parodi

Mix Dry:1 cup oats (gluten-free)½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut½ cup ground nuts, berries or hemp seedsDash of sea salt

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Holiday Bites

Talaya Frazier with daughters Cheyanna and Talaya

G iven the draMatiC food history her youngest daughter Cheyanna, endured when she was very little, it is not surprising that Talaya Frazier is keenly sensitive to the issue of healthy eating. Here

she shares her recipe for gluten and dairy free, raw “Holiday Bites,” a recipe that is packed with nutrients and natural ingredients and still gets a big “thumbs up” from Talaya’s two girls!

Talaya loves the benefits of chia seeds as a complete source of plant protein, fiber content and omega-3. The soluble fiber provided by the whole oats helps satiate fully. The coconut she uses is unsweetened and also unsulfured. Instead of sugar, she always chooses raw, local honey, whose many health properties

are legendary. It boosts immunity and is a natural antibi-otic that fights bacteria. It also promotes healing of cuts and bites, and it is a remedy for sore throats and colds. Talaya also uses almond butter to give an extra punch of vitamin E.

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C o-Chairs Jean Hennagin and Steve Zbranek took seri-ously their mission to propel this year’s major fundraiser for the Lake Travis Community Library to a new level. The change of

venue from the World of Tennis to the Starlight Terrace Ballroom at the Oasis allowed organizers to sell more tickets, and an effort was made to reach out to new faces to rally with those who have led the charge for so many years.

Library Director, Morgan McMilliam couldn’t have been more delight-ed with the outcome, as she notes, “This year’s Dancing with the Stars gala was our best yet. We sold out of tickets for the event and raised a record amount of money—over $50,000! Each year I have been amazed at the quality of the celebrity dancers and this year was no exception. The evening was tons of fun, and I am grateful for the help and support of so many members of our community.”

Dancing with the Stars 2012

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Although The Reserve benefits from very deep waters, the dramatic drop in Lake Travis due to the ongoing, relentless drought has made its presence felt. We all know the truth of LCRA meteorologist Bob Rose’s prognosis, given earlier in the year to StateImpact Texas: “A storm system somewhere between fifteen to eighteen inches could completely fill the lake. But there’s no ‘magic number,’ because it depends on where exactly the heavy rain would fall. An individual rain storm like that would likely cause some catastrophic flooding,” Rose says. “Spread out

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FroM the tenor of her message in the program for guests at this year’s Lone Star Huddle Up, it is obvious that Lisa Spain, Executive Director of the REXANNA’S FOUNDATION for Fighting Lung Cancer, is a former coach. She conveys a sense of urgency; she makes indig-

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A s 2012 CoMes to an end there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel in

the real estate market. While central Texas was not hurt by plummeting real estate values, the pace of new and pre-owned home sales was cer-tainly affected. Low mortgage inter-est rates alone were not enough to solve our problem. Its taken time, inventory absorption and popula-tion growth. Over the past few years builders have essentially stopped building unsold (speculative) homes. As such, today in many price ranges

there are no new homes available. This condition, combined with our con-tinued rapid growth, is returning us to a “sellers market” in some areas. Custom Home Builders are reporting record inquiries from buyers seek-ing new homes in a market where few, if any, exist. Those with immedi-ate needs are making offers on the “best homes” in their price range and preferred neighborhood. The months ahead are a good time to prepare your home for the marketplace if a move is in your future. Experienced Realtors® all agree that “the best homes” always sell. When agents show prospective buyers eight homes in a day, one or two will stand out. If there are no new homes for these buyers, agents recommend making your home feel clean, fresh and even “new” if possible.

When comparing homes to each other most people focus on the “price per square foot” of each residence. This comparison dates back to the early days of property tax evaluations when the taxing authority measured the

exterior of a home, deducting for the garage and front porch, and estimated the square footage of the “living area”. A better understanding of the “cost per square foot” of a home will help today’s buyers form more meaning-ful comparisons. Whether a home is old or new, similar factors affect how much it cost to build it. Consider geometry, where square homes with no offset cost less to build. If you were to compare a 10’ by 10’ square to a 2’ by 50’ square, they would both produce 100 square feet (sq.ft.). However, the first takes 40 linear feet (LF), and the second takes 104 LF of exterior walls to build. While they both equal 100 sq.ft., no builder can build 40LF of wall for the same price as 104 LF. This example is extreme but demonstrates why production builders utilize simple designs to keep costs low.

Next, examine the “cost per square foot” of the covered area versus the living area. Again, the tax assessors began estimations based on the living area, which has continued, while home designs have changed dramatically. Typically, a 3500 sq.ft. (living area only) custom home today represents close to 5100 sq.ft. of “covered area,” including large garages, front entries and outdoor living areas, adding a minimum of 1600 sq.ft. When “price per square foot” valuation began, most folks had 10’ x 10’ patios, some of which were upgraded to include patio covers. Outdoor living areas on some of today’s homes cost more to build than the living areas. Wood ceilings, stone floors, flat panel televisions, fireplaces, cabinets and expensive outdoor appliances…or a combination these…have become commonplace. When living areas alone absorb these feature costs (not to mention foundation, framing, roofing, etc), the “cost per square foot” of the living area is obvi-ously higher.

Factors affecting home building costs also include the size of the home, one-story versus two-story, and interior selections. The fixed cost of a small-er home is divided into fewer square feet. Two-story homes reduce price by building some area on top of the foundation twice and under the same

roof twice. Flooring, cabinets, light fixtures, appli-ances and other features are all counted before you hit total on the computer. Many people today pay more for their refrigerators than they paid for their first cars! Lastly, Green Building Technology affects price. Simply stated, it costs more upfront to build a more energy efficient home.

As real estate returns, the best advice is to look beyond the basic “price per square foot” of a home today and learn more about how the home was built, what’s included and what benefits you will receive from those items. Also, watch for Custom Home Builders to begin quoting prices per square foot of the “covered areas,” as buyers continue to want less space inside and more outside.

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L aKeWay resident, Maria Harrington and her daughter, Kyndal, recently opened Maria & Kyndal’s Boutique in the Lakeway Center II, near Flores Restaurant. It is a sister store to the Maria &

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The family relocated to Austin in 2009, and Kyndal entered LTHS as a junior. She is now at Texas State studying fashion mer-chandising. She has been a fixture at Maria’s boutiques since she was 5, and when she turned 16, Maria added Kyndal’s name to the store name.

Maria & Kyndal’s offers both high and low end fashions, includ-ing great collections from Ella Moss, Michael Stars (Lakeway only), Three Dot, Hale Bob, Splendid, Joes jeans, Paige and David Kahn. “I really want to give women who live in this area the con-venience of great fashion right around the corner, the chance to pick up something special for a date night or to wear to the game without the huge ordeal of a hike into town.” Maria & Kyndal’s also carries private labels from N.Y. and L.A. including T-shirts in the $30 price range. Maria has positioned herself with considerable diversity in lines and price points to appeal to three generations

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their next assignment is to hoist a 2 ½” hose roll from the ground to the top of the tower. After sprinting back down, the third challenge is to drive a 160 lb. steel beam five feet with a nine pound mallet. And finally, they must drag a 165 lb. rescue mannequin backward 75 feet! The only thing that wasn’t challenging was the weather, as the temperature was cool and fresh, following the arrival of a cold front the previous night. The top-scoring team earns the chance to enter the national Fire Fest Competition in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Community members who rallied to cheer on their teams enjoyed a barbeque cookoff, a 5K run/walk and a washer tournament. Departments that participated in Fire Fest and received checks for a portion of the proceeds were Bastrop, Buda, Lake Travis and Pedernales.


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Doncaster, a luxury women’s apparel store, opened a retail outlet in September at the Hill Country Galleria. Doncaster boasts an illustrious his-tory in the fashion industry that dates from 1931, with the establishment of the Doncaster Collar and Shirt Company by the Tanner family in Rutherford, North Carolina. The founder, S.B. (Bobo) Tanner, son of a wealthy Southern textile manufacturer, named the company Doncaster after the city of that name in England that he visited with his bride on their honeymoon tour. Doncaster launched the original direct sales of high-end fashions after the Junior League of Charlotte suggested the idea of transforming the familiar shirt patterns of the company into fashionable shirtwaist dresses and selling them to raise funds to support their civic projects and charities. As interest in Doncaster fashions spread among women through the efforts of the sales force of the Junior League, the Tanners refined this unique business strat-egy and focused on selling elegant, quality fashions directly to the consumer through a national network of Wardrobe Consultants. The level of service provided by a Tanner consultant, coupled with the quality, styling and fit of the clothes, allows the company to offer their clients a premier product and a highly personalized shopping experience. While direct sales remain the blueprint that guides the company, the Tanner Companies also maintain a retail division of outlet stores based primarily in the South. Women in the Lake Travis area are now beneficiaries of the decision to open a Doncaster store at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave!

Although much has changed in the world of fashion since the found-ing of Doncaster in 1931, the Tanner Companies unyielding dedication to elegance and style continues to be the driving force behind the brands. The New York based design team develops four distinctive collections a year exclusively for Doncaster, using the very finest fabrics from around the world and drawing inspiration from both contemporary trends and time-less classics.

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Architectural Granite and Marble, whose expansive showroom is located off Hwy. 71 W in Spicewood, is a family-owned company that has established a commanding presence in the industry nationwide. Under the leadership of President Jack Seiders, AG&M is among the top five importers of stone in the U.S., with seven company sites that sell granite, marble and soapstone slabs that are used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. The company got its start in Austin, where the Seiders family has roots that date to their relocation and settlement in 1836.

Jack Seiders went to work for his father-in-law at Capitol Marble and Granite in the 1970’s when the focus of the business involved securing stones from domestic granite quarries for commercial use on office exte-riors. He founded AG&M in 1992, bringing several other family members into the business with him. The introduction of granite as a preferred material for countertops created a seismic shift in the focus of the industry, and AG&M quickly refocused its efforts on becoming a major granite slab importer and distributor.

Last year AG&M imported 1,300 containers with 65,000 slabs of gran-ite, soapstone and marble…enough for 33,000 kitchens. “I don’t think folks in Lake Travis and Westlake realize that one of the largest granite distribu-tion centers in the U.S. exists right here in their own backyard,” notes Chad Seiders, AG&M’s Sales and Marketing Manager. “We have a level of inven-tory that is truly staggering,” he continues, “and inventory is key because it gives us a huge advantage in securing supply. There is a finite amount of marble, and our purchasing power allows us to lock in first pick among the nicest pieces with the quarries we deal with.”

The other primary element that sets AG&M apart from its competitors was the conscious decision to create first-class facilities at all their locations nation-wide. Lake Travis resident Scott Naizer, a partner and AG&M’s CFO explains it best, “While it is true that we are a wholesale distributor, we designed our showrooms and our yards to provide a superior shopping experience for the customer. We created facilities where designers and builders are happy to bring their clients. The consumer who is considering building or remodeling a kitchen should absolutely begin with a personal visit to our showroom. Because each stone is different, they need to see the variations in person.”

“We are fortunate to be in Austin because it is one of the best build-ing markets, and we are pleased to see the growth coming to western Lake Travis,” notes Chad Seiders. 512-263-7625 www.agmgranite.com

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Jeanette and Tim Steele opened Fresh & Fruiti Frozen Yogurt in Marble Falls three years ago in November, 2009. They got the idea from their travels, when they first noticed the popularity of “self-serve” frozen yogurt shops. The self-serve concept originated in Korea and then spread to the California coast and gradually to the rest of the U.S. The self-serve model eliminates order error, since customers create exactly what they want. “There is no possibility the staff can make a mistake on an order. Our cus-tomers are happy because they are in charge. They have total control over what they get,” explains Jeanette. And what they get is a wide variety of flavors that change on a rotating basis and dozens and dozens of toppings. Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry are the biggest sellers, but they always have a sorbet for people who can’t have dairy, and they always carry a sug-ar-free yogurt as well.

From the begin-ning, the shop in Marble Falls was wild-ly successful. “It has been so much fun!” Jeanette says. “And, of course, our grand kids love it. They could eat yogurt all day long.” The Steeles opened a second location in Lakeway at the end of August 2011. Fresh & Fruiti is not a fran-chise. The Steeles did all their own research, and the unique and

fun design of their shops is exclusively their own. “Friendliness, cleanliness and the quality of our product are my top priorities,” explains Jeanette. “Everyone who comes in here comments about how spotless everything is.”

After her first supplier was bought out by a major yogurt chain, Jeanette noticed a distinct drop in quality. She immediately began to research other suppliers. Once she had made a selection, she went to their headquarters to tour their plant in order to make sure that their commitment to cleanliness and quality were as great as her own.

Both Marble Falls and Lakeway have a special hometown feeling and share a close sense of community. The Steeles fully embrace being a part of the fabric of a small town and enjoy supporting the schools and local groups and projects.

“I am such a believer that people have choices. They don’t have to come here. And when they do choose us, we want to make sure they get the ser-vice and the quality they deserve.” Jeanette has a detailed list of instruc-tions for her staff that she believes helps them to provide superior personal service to her customers.

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It was just a year ago that Lakeway resident Amy DeMaio opened Radiant Faces, a skin care company specializing in physician-delivered injectables of clinical products such as Botox™, Restylane™ and Juvederm™. Amy recently moved into her new office on Medical Parkway at the LRMC and, along with her new space, she has expanded her range of services

to include fat reduction and skin tightening. She has invested in a monopolar, focused radio fre-quency device, known as Excilis, for the precise delivery of ther-mal energy to eliminate fat from fat cells and, simultaneously, to tighten the lax skin that remains once fat has been removed.

So many competing claims abound in the huge medical aes-thetics marketplace, especially surrounding fat reduction, that it is not surprising that a level of public confusion exists. The facts,

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Excilis can treat 16-17 different body areas effectively and has a stellar safety profile, with no pain and no risk. Highly respected dermatologists and plastic surgeons award Exilis impressive results in the performance of body contouring practices that allow practitioners to place the “sheet” or the “shell” of skin right on top of the musculature, which is how the human body presents itself most attractively.

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R ealty austin awarded a $65,000 gift to Austin Habitat for Humanity, partnering with the local chapter to build a home for Rolanoda and Theresa Rodriguez and their two

daughters. With 100% participation in the project from company agents and staff, Jonathan Boatwright, co-owner of Realty Austin said, “Our agents have a passion for the work at Habitat. Because of this commit-ment, we are proud to help a local family realize their dream of home-ownership.” The Realty Austin group volunteered alongside the future homeowners for the home build in East Austin. A November 14th dedica-tion celebrated the completion of the project.

T he First general Meeting of the year for the Lakeway Associates of Seton was held at the home of Carol and Don Mitchum. The Lakeway Associates of Seton raise funds

to support Seton Shoal Creek Hospital and, as President Kim Nearburg noted, “We are the hospital’s largest donor, with over $35,500 contributed in 2011-2012 through membership dues, meetings and special events.” Members in attendance are pictured here with the Michum’s longhorn, Buck. Buck is a cousin of the illustrious Bevo XIII and is one of several longhorns raised on the Michum’s property.

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E rin and Matt found one another at a crowded party on the University of Texas campus in the fall of 2007. It was a wonderful coincidence that Matt

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at Kerbey Lane Café), they learned that they were both graduates of Lake Travis High School, only a year apart. After many movie dates, dinner dates and four years of kisses, Matthew proposed to Erin on a cold December evening at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel in front of the Gingerbread Village.

Jeffrey and Janet Kahn of Lakeway hosted a lovely wedding for the couple at the historic Allan House in downtown Austin on September 22, 2012. Erin wanted to celebrate the romance and charm of the South in every detail of her special day. Reflections of southern traditions abounded, from the sweet tea served in Mason jars, the menu of fried chicken and mashed potatoes, her bridesmaids’ dresses from a Charleston boutique, and the cotton bolls seamlessly tucked inside all of the floral bouquets. Erin and

Matt created a dreamy playlist that featured many do-wop songs that the couple and all their guests enjoyed under the Austin night sky. In true southern style, the pair left the wedding in a charming horse-drawn carriage.

The couple embarked on a honeymoon road trip through states of the Old South (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina) for two weeks following their special day. After graduating from The University of Texas, Erin is currently the Store Manager at Lilly Pulitzer in the Domain, and Matthew works at First Citizens Bank & Trust as a Business Services Representative. They live with their dog, Otto, near Lake Austin in the hills of Westlake.

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T he oCtober debut of Art Affair Lakeway in the Liberty Center on FM 620 South gives fresh perspective to the emerg-ing face of a community that is establishing an increasingly

sophisticated offering of amenities. The Lakeway Regional Medical Center opened in April 2012 and, if all goes according to schedule, the Lake Travis Community Library will open just after the end of the year. And now, thanks to the vision that inspired owner Dena Largent, Lakeway has an art gallery.

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Dena was immediately struck by the architectural advantages of the two-story space she found at the Liberty Center, with its high ceilings, windows and the expansive, open loft with skylights. Her first creative undertaking was to transform the space into an artistic home to display the art of others.

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Passionate about art herself, Dena plunged into researching the works of a wide range of local and national artists whose work spans a variety of mediums. Her intention was to build an eclectic collection of considerable diversity. Over 30 artists have already accepted Dena’s invitation to show their work at Art Affair Lakeway. Among them is Julie Underriner, who took her first art class at the age of 45 while she was living in the Middle East. Returning to the U.S. in 2006, Underriner studied for six years

at the Glassell School, the studio school of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. She draws her inspiration from the American Color Field Movement that is part of the Abstract Expressionist family of artists. Color Field is about the tension created by overlapping and interacting areas of flat color. She is especially drawn to the works of Morris Louis, Paul Jenkins and Bette Ridgeway. Morris Louis invented a specific kind of Color Field Painting called Stain Painting, a technique that allows liquid paint to seep into the fibers of an unprimed canvas. Underriner staples unstretched canvas onto stools and pours acrylic paint onto the surface. When dry, the canvas is reconfigured, and another layer is poured. No paintbrushes are ever used. The layers of paint that are poured in succession create new textures and expanses of color and reflect Underriner’s interest in translucence and transparency.

“Average Joe,” a prolific Austin artist whose work as a finger painter has been featured in over 20 shows in the last year, creat-ed a new mural in the Art Affair gallery. Born and reared in Texas, Average Joe completed residencies in Maui, Maine, Paris and Seattle before returning to Austin to focus on his studio career.

At Art Affair Lakeway, Dena Largent will emphasize an interactive social synthesis that will combine viewing, art class-es, meet-the-artist events and receptions, observation of the art-ist-at-work in the studio and other art-related activities. It will also be possible to reserve the loft for private events, parties and meetings. To learn more about Art Affair Lakeway, visit www.ArtAffairLakeway.com, call 512.897.4453 or stop by at 107 RR 620 South, Suite 108..

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T he WoMen’s Club of Greater Lakeway hosted its annual Style Show at the Lakeway Resort and Spa, featuring fashions from Dillards. The event was sold out to the allowable fire-code capacity! Co-Chairs, Barbara Bembry and Donna

Kumar took the annual tribute to fashion and reinvented it, infusing it with an injection of energy that got an instantaneous reaction from the audience. Models didn’t stroll or saunter down the catwalk…they rocked it down, to “Addicted to Love,” “Get Your Sexy Back,” “Walk on the Wide Side,” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun!” It was electrifying!

Gary Quick, Linda Severn and Pamela Thomas represented the team from Dillards, with Gary serving as moderator. His comments are now legendary. He always starts off by asking everyone in the room who is wearing something from Dillards to stand up. Then he looks at the audience and says, “What’s wrong with the rest of you.” “If Dillards doesn’t have it, you don’t need it.” You get the pic-ture. He definitely got into the spirit of the event. His big question to Lakeway women was, “You’re addicted to love, you got your sexy back, you walk on the wild side and you just want to have fun….when do you work?”

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7th Annual Beauty of Life

T he Friends of Hospice Austin hosted the 7th Annual Beauty of Life in mid-October at the Hilton Hotel. Presented by Lexus of Austin and Texas Oncology/Texas Breast Specialists, the 7th Annual Beauty of Life was chaired by Suzy Balagia and Amber Carden. Prior to the

program, the crowd of guests bid on silent auction items and shopped the display of fall fashions, jew-elry, shoes and accessories assembled by some of Austin’s favorite boutiques and merchants. Texas Tribune publisher Evan Smith served as Master of Ceremonies for the event that followed.

Keynote speaker, Kathryn Stockett, author of the best-selling novel The Help, spoke about the story that inspired the novel, the challenges of getting the book published and the adventure of producing an Oscar-nominated, major-motion picture. Kathryn Stockett may be a best-selling author but because I have not read her book, I can’t comment on the merits of her writ-ing. But I did hear her speak at this event, and she is undoubtedly a brilliant public speaker. Seamlessly weaving humor with articulate social


Evan Smith, CEO and Editor-In-Chief, The Texas Tribune

Marjorie Mulanax, President of Hospice Austin’s Board of Directors; Vickie Howard, Owner of Lexus of Austin, Beauty of Life Presenting Sponsor

Co-Chairs Suzy Balagia, Amber Carden

Mindy Gillingwater, Terry Quinn, Melanie Fish

Cara Abazari, Barbara Mayfield, Jennene Mashburn, Kathy Taylor Jenny Eversole, Ginny Burciaga

Kathryn Stockett, author of “The Help”


commentary about her childhood in Jackson, Mississippi, she held the crowd spellbound. It was an audience that could appreciate the subject matter, and Stockett’s remarks were laced with hilarious humor and a good deal of irreverence. She spoke of the enormous influence the faith-based environment wielded over her upbringing and upon the entire culture of Jackson. She attended First Presbyterian Church Dayschool and remembers asking about the existence of dinosaurs. The response she received was that they probably didn’t exist. Had they existed, her teacher said, they would certainly have been mentioned in the Bible. When Stockett moved to New York City and visited the American Museum of Natural History and saw the world’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils, she remembered that teacher. She talked about the power of tithing in the South and considered whether or not she should give 15% of her income to the church or should hire an agent to help her get her book published. In the end, she opted for the agent, figuring the cost was the same and that the agent might be more effective than Jesus with the publishing houses. Stockett spoke of Mississippi as “being like my mother. I can trash her and knock her down and drag her around all I want to. But let some stranger lift a finger against her, and I will protect her ferociously.” She also commented that there was a part of her that missed the “old South,” but that she is very grateful things are changing.

Hospice Austin, a nonprofit organization, is one of the oldest and largest hospices in Texas, nationally recognized for its outstanding work in end of life care. For more than 30 years, Hospice Austin has eased the physical, emotional and spiritual pain of those in our community facing the final months of a serious illness. As a nonprofit, Hospice Austin puts all its resources back into helping patients and their families and provides care to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Last year, Hospice Austin provided more than $2.7 million in charity care.

Patti Hirsh, Nancy Wade

Courtney Yeager, Cookie Gerson, Beth Karotkin

Gerri Caputo, Kathy Mendoza Jody Kelly, Debbie NovelliSarah Bond, Ashley Cheng, Jessica Farley Sarah Garvey, Kathleen Seiders (all with Lexus of Austin)

(seated) Julie Crenshaw, Cathy Oswalt, Melissa Jackson (standing) Amanda Foster, Becky Heiser, Lanette Smith

Jamee Yule, Angela Duffy Melinda Marble, Kalyn Laney

Joyce Schauberger, Rebecca Rajnach (both with Presenting Sponsor,Texas Oncology)


F or the seCond year in a row, the Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway held its annual meeting to jump start a new year of activities with happy hour,

dinner and dancing at the Oasis. The first official get-together is a bit like a grand reunion or a “homecoming” of sorts. Summer finds the women of greater Lakeway mostly gone, as heat kicks travel plans into high gear. For many, this is the first opportunity to reconnect with old friends.

Sunset Serenade


Edna Fuller, Laura Deutsch, Sheryn Asher

Ann Neighbors, Patsy Brister, Dotty Hord, Cathi Duncan

Pat Evans, Gwen Holcroft Don and Karen MichalikSteve and Linda Swan, Cindy and Don Kotrady

Social Committee Chairs, Gretchen Nearburg (l) and Sharon January (r) welcome newcomers Frank and Charlie Cooley

Jane Benasutti, Mary Lee Reese, Suzie Leggio, Vickie Taylor, Sharon Gilmore

Mel and Nancy Hopper, Karen and Don MichalikJody Berry, President Nancy Clayton, Mary Lee Reese

Annette Brown, Paula Tye


Moreland Customer Appreciation

O n a sunny, suMMer evening in August, Moreland Properties hosted a cocktail party at the beautiful Lakeway Resort and Spa in appreciation of the many clients served by agents at the company’s Lake Travis office. Guests enjoyed mingling with neighbors and catching up with

their respective agents, while looking on the beautiful view of Lake Travis at sunset. The lake is a reminder of why so many residents choose to live in this amazing location on one of Austin’s most celebrated lake des-tinations. “We enjoy the opportunity to visit face-to-face with the wonderful clients we’ve helped buy and sell homes over the years,” said Emily Moreland, Owner and Broker. “I love hearing how people’s lives have changed and how their homes played a role in that process.”

Moreland Properties is a boutique residential real estate brokerage with two offices in the greater Austin area. Its Lake Travis location at 1005 Ranch Road 620 South offices 25 agents - all specializing in a variety of neighborhoods around the city and surrounding areas. Moreland has been Austin real estate’s lakefront leader since 2003 and the market leader in home sales above $1 million since 2009.

Emily continued, “We are grateful to play a role supporting the growth of this com-munity and want to help celebrate its success. Residents have worked hard to make Lake Travis a great place to live, work and raise a family and are committed to its con-tinued positive growth.” www.moreland.com


Lee Miara, Marissa Miara, Michael Blue, Henny and Norm Kaufman

Jean Phillips, Peggy Garnett, Christine Wotkyns

Ellie, Autumn and Chad Faucheux

Jerry Lumsden, Emily Moreland, Bob Laws, Stan Butterfield

Andy and Faith Hicks, Drew Hicks, Matt Womack

Maddy LaStella, Bertina Schreiber, Kim and Joe Butera

(Back) Betsy and Perry Smith, Eunice Martin, Jim Beard (Front) Bob and Jody Berry, Mary Ann Quisenberry

Kathy and Bob Allman, April Womack, Jerry Meade, Nancy Provolt, Ann Meade

Terrie Kunek, Brandi Fleitz

Victoria Wilson, Christine Prater, Emily Moreland, Sarah Railey, Jim Hardie, Jan Moreland

They get it! Robin Leiberman, Barbara Erker, Gail Page


Huddles & Heels

Huddles and heels was started five years ago as a fundraiser for the Football Booster Club. The idea was to come up with a unique and original way to teach Lake Travis moms a little bit about the game of football in a fun atmo-

sphere while also raising money for the football program. It was also five years ago that Lake Travis began to carve out a name for itself and build a reputation as a high school football powerhouse in Texas. The excitement generated by the five state championships led to growing participation in Huddles and Heels. This year’s event set a record, boasting over 160 attendees and generating over $6000 in profits. In 2008, the event was designed exclusively for moms of football players but the guest list has now expanded to include all moms who want to learn a little more about football and who want to support the LTISD football program. The Lake Travis Football coaches do the presentation over dinner and offer lots of door and raffle prizes.

story by Cathie Parssinen

Photos by shelia Parodi

Melissa Dawlett, Tammie Seymore

Coaches David and Crystal Collins

Debbie PateStephanie Robertson, Jennifer Gibbs, Shelia Parodi, Diane McBride

Front Row: Keith Darden, Judd Thrash, David Collins, Randall Edwards, Robbie Coplin, Roy Kinnan, Kyle Spano, Ryan Luedecke

Back Row: Hank Carter, Jake Brown, David Bammel, Robert Rayos, Jonathan Coats, Kevin Halfmann, Jarrett Lambert, David Costlow, Michael Drinkwater, Brandy Gothard

Jessica Balladares-Bennett, Nicole O’Neal Pearson, Michelle Scruggs, Lisa Weidenbach, Michelle Segar

Dana Gist, Gayle Snowden, Valerie Gilmore

Jennifer Foster, Kellye Babin

Coach George Oaks, Head Football Coach Hank Carter

Coaches David and Crystal Collins,


Young Men’s Service League, Lake Travis

T he young Men’s Service League was founded in Plano, Texas by Pam and Julie Rosener in the fall of 2008. The organization

promotes the active involvement of mothers and their high school-aged sons in efforts to assist, serve and support those in need within the community. LTHS junior Sam Reynolds and his mother Brenda were active members of the founding Plano chapter. When the family moved to Lake Travis last year, Sam spoke to his mother about establishing a Lake Travis chapter. 2012 is the founding year for this new Lake Travis philanthropy. Each class of young men has its own leadership of officers and run their own monthly meetings, learning how to operate accord-ing to proper Robert’s Rules of Order. Currently, juniors make up the oldest class, and Sam Reynolds as the Junior President is the senior ranking leader.

A Board of Directors and grade level leaders gov-ern the mother side of the organization. The goal of the organization is both service and leadership. Each mother and son must complete 20 hours of community service each year and are encouraged to complete at least 10 hours of this service together. Pictured at left are YMSL members with the new homeowner on the Habitat for Humanity project.

story by Cathie Parssinen

Photos by lesa triolo and Minerva urie

TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT : Cameron Marsh, Ryan Dolmanet, Connor Sunbeck, Tanner Volpe, James Urie, Paul Ciola, Jack Fosse, Brent Triolo, Sam Reynolds, Jack Prostco, Will Swenson, Luke Hutton, Elliot deLaat MIDDLE ROW: David Kleymeyer, Jared Triolo, Devin Cook, Jarod Waters, Brody Volpe, Bryan Williams , Erik Hamilton, Hugh Robertson, Austin Dolmanet, Jacob Chairez, Nicholas Winborn, Davis Runn, Trevor de Laat, Jack HarrisFRONT ROW: Cole Northcutt, Jack Wakefield, Colin Tierney, Chris Funk, Keaton Durrett, Spencer Gilmore, Tommy Knebel, Britton Loflin, Parker Dees, Nick Geist, Bryce Sinclair, Josiah SnowdenNOT PICTURED: Connor Mayes, Isaiah German, Christian Gurley, Seth Pate, Hunter Rhodes, Alexander St. Onge-Cooper, Jake White, Ryan Skees, Sutton South, Jeffrey Gibbs, Cody Price

Elliott de Laat, Sam Reynolds, Connor Sunbeck, new Habitat homeowner Yoseph, Brent Triolo, Will Swenson


Heart & Sole Epilepsy Walk

250 registered WalKers and over 50 volunteers took to the trails at the Lakeway City Park for the 1st Annual “Heart & Sole Epilepsy Walk,” held September 15th. The Walk commemorated

the life of Alexandria Danielle Romeo who suffered from a rare and devastating form of epilepsy and died from a fatal seizure on Thanksgiving eve, 2011 at the age of 21. Sponsored by an independently incorporated affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas, a 501 (c) (3), the Walk was held to raise awareness and funds to support the 130,000 Central and South Texans who suffer and struggle with the impacts of this complex condition.

With donations of over $45,000, the Walk raised enough money to make up for the 30% in federal cuts to the budget of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas. This means that, as a result of this Walk, the EFCST will be able to fund a full time representative in Austin to provide support to families deal-

ing with epilepsy. Representative Donna Howard stressed the vital importance of public/private part-nerships during a time when many programs have been hurt by cuts in funding at both the state and national level. The Walk also brought many out-of-towners to Lakeway, generating commerce with hotel reservations and the purchase of food and fuel.


Rebecca Bratton of LoneStar White Dove Release

Ava Devincy, Lily Hesel, Jakson Connor

Madelon Hillegiest, Katie Byland, Kindel Mieja, Alpha Delta Pi

Alex Pitchford, Lauren Hudson, Gabi Garcia, Betty Marie Muessig Alpha Delta Pi sets out breakfast.

Danielle’s mother, Nipal Bellmonde, Walk Chair; The Honorable Donna Howard, Texas House of Representatives, District 48; Sindi Rosales, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation® Central & South Texas

Alexandria Danielle Romeo

Photo: Dolores CouCeiro Edrienne Edwards, Master of Ceremonies

Heart & Sole Epilepsy WalkA large crowd gathered on Oct. 25 to celebrate the grand opening of Art Affair Lakeway at the beautifully refur-bished two-story gallery in the Liberty Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Alli Mattice Band in the upstairs loft. A number of artists whose works are represented in the Gallery, including Susan Fenwick, Mary Barton, Julie Underriner and Robert Gardner, were on hand to talk about their works and their artistic process. It was a fitting start for Lakeway’s new art affair!

The gallery hosted its first “Wine, Women and Song” event on Nov. 14th.

They are brand new to Lake Travis, but they didn’t waste any time throwing open their doors to the neighborhood. In a Susan G. Komen/Breast Cancer event, Doncaster hosted a fashion show with the participation of neighboring retailers at the Hill Country Galleria.

Photos by Cathie Parssinen


Doncaster Style Show

Art Affair Lakeway Grand Opening

12912 Hill Country Blvd. Hill Country Galleria

Artist Susan Fenwick with her Raku pottery

Gallery Owner Dena Largent in front of the works of Kim Kubena


N oted austin-based architect Nic Holland believes that a great architect must also be a bit of a social scientist and a detec-tive, investigating site and psyche, as well as individual interpreta-

tions of beauty. “I base every architectural proportion and material selection on a thorough understanding of a client’s preferences, filtered through appro-priate adaptations of local precedents. The key element of this approach depends on the process of learning everything about the way that client lives, revealing patterns that form interrelationships among spaces. It is the explora-tion and expression of genuine character, whether the work is traditional or contemporary, that represents the ideal, for us, in architectural design.”

While Nic Holland Architects has a vast body of work in residential design, substantial commercial projects add dimension to a portfolio that has great breadth and depth. One example that showcases the firm’s commercial work was the design of a commercial building that houses two businesses on sepa-rate levels: a dance school on the main level and an architectural practice on the upper level. Site topography, preservation of existing trees, municipal environmental criteria and solar orientation led the design response.

The work of Nic Holland has taken him beyond Austin and the Hill Country, to both coasts and to urban and rural settings. He is as comfortable working in con-temporary architecture as within the traditional. In fact, it is the variety of situations presented across a broad range of locales and the architectural possibilities appropriate to the traditions of each region, together with client preferences, that he finds the most compelling part of his work.

“Ultimately, my work is about individual people and what they love . . . dramatic views; dining and entertaining; intimate settings; horses; nature, breezes, and natural light; Africa; gardening; European castles; private collections . . . a seaplane.

Nic Holland Architects6612 Sitio del Rio Boulevard, Austin Texas 78730P 512-346-6620 nichollandarchitects.com

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