American Lifestyle magazine is a celebration of the flavor and flair of life in the United States and takes the reader on a journey of the nation's sights, sounds, smells and tastes. This 48-page publication features articles on interior design, travel, technology, restaurants and culture. Entertaining reading coupled with gorgeous photography makes the magazine a must-read.
 
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January / February 2012 (Issue #47)

Great stories involve journeys, transformation, and fining purpose. The January/February 2012 issue of American Lifestyle magazine celebrates these journeys of life, kicking off with an article by Native American hoop dancer, Brian Hammill. The hoop represents the circle of life, with each hoop added representing interactions with people of different backgrounds. Hammill travels around the world to dance and share his culture.
 
For Comma Workshop founder, Kerry Larkin, the journey has been a long and winding one. Growing up around women who sewed and quilted, it was only a matter of time before this artist circled back to her roots. Her textiles bring a fresh perspective to quilting, exploring the intersections of art, design and craft. Her context quilts, filled with loose and flowing cursive handwriting, are inspired by conversations and observations with people and places across the country.
 
Interior designer Jeff Andrews believes a great space should tell the story of the people inhabiting it. He views each project as a hands-on collaboration and personal journey he takes with each client. In "Viva La Vintage," he walks readers through a re-design in Beverly Hills, California.  The two-story, 6,000 square-foot house is designed in a style Andrews affectionately calls "California generic mish-mash."
 
Let the journeys in your life unfold into great stories. As always, it is a pleasure to send you American Lifestyle magazine. Thank you for your continued support through referrals and recommendations. 

November / December 2011 (Issue #46)

The November/December 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine features interior designer and serial renovator Kelly Giesen of Kelly G. Design.  As a child of parents who loved antiquing, it wasn't long before Kelly was hunting antique shops and salvage yards for old mantles, doors, and ironwork to use in her designs. She shows off a recent renovation on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
 
Etch A Sketch artist George Vlosich III was also influenced by his childhood. At the age of ten, he discovered the popular red toy, and it wasn't long before his etchings received nationwide recognition. The thirty-something Cleveland native creates amazing imagery with the Etch A Sketch, including portraits of Elvis and president Obama. Each sketch can take over one hundred hours to complete.
 
In the case of Emily Holdridge, founder of Happy Blankie, her inspiration came from her seven-year-old son, David. After watching his younger sisters tote around their blankets and stuffed animals, he had the idea to merge the two into one, creating a blanket shaped as a smiling face of an animal. The idea launched a business which includes a One For One program, meaning for every blanket that is purchased, another is donated to a child in need.
 
Hold onto your childhood wonder; it can shape and inspire creativity even into adulthood. 

September / October 2011 (Issue #45)

What is life without passion, whether it be for a hobby or a job. The September/October 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine celebrates that wild abandon that compels individuals to chase after what they love. For Heather and Brandon Nelson, paddling in it various forms stole their hearts, and they now devote their lives to building boats, racing, and sharing this sport with others.
 
Ray Clothier, firefighter and resident chef for his platoon, entered a contest for individuals stuck in a food rut. Straight from the heart, his essay won him the prize of a one-week trip to Turkey to experience authentic Mediterranean cooking. Sightseeing in Istanbul, picking olives in Ayvalik, and swimming in the Aegean Sea were just a few of the memories Ray took back to Engine Company 56.
 
Mona Ross Berman, a once practicing lawyer who had full intentions of making partner in a law firm, realized she spent more time re-imagining furnishings in her partner's office than on the finer points of law.  Now an eight-year interior design veteran, Mona infuses color and warmth in a house makeover near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and gets paid to do something she is passionate about.
 
Never be afraid to embrace what you love; it makes life rewarding and full.

July / August 2011 (Issue #44)

The July/August 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine starts off with a look at artisnal ice cream shops around the country. With a respect towards local ingredients and small-batch production, these scoop shops are thriving. And with flavors like caramel popcorn at Trentino Gelato in Houston, Texas, or sea salt caramel almond at Maple's Organic Desserts in Portland, Maine, who wouldn't be on board?
 
Artist Erika Iris Simmons also has a respect for her materials; she began experimenting with the ribbon from cassette tapes to create her portraits. Her motto for creation is "Minimal. Elegant. Magnificent." She works with the shine and texture of the ribbon to craft intricate works of art.
 
Matthew Leverone, of Leverone Design, looks to a room's architecture to guide his design sense. He credits the success of his rooms to an eye for editing to perfection. In this issue, Leverone  draws inspiration from the blues of the ocean to design and furnish a condominium in Wailea, Maui, using a blend of simple,uncomplicated materials - dark wood floors, white oak cabinetry, and glass backsplashes - to achieve the look.
 
An appreciation for true craft - whether it be food, art, or design - keeps small shops and artists inspired to follow their visions.

May / June 2011 (Issue #43)

The May/June 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine rejoices in the beauty of home and local pleasures. Textile designer, Selina Rose, specializes in intricately-cut felt wares, like area rugs and bedding, that lend warmth and punches of color to a room.
 
Landscape designer, Jarod Hynson, began his business mowing lawns for his neighbors. Nowadays, the self-made businessman owns a company called "Earth, Turf, and Wood," which designs entire outdoor living areas for clients, including swimming pools, lighting, outdoor kitchens, and irrigation.
 
There is a certain environmental beauty to cooking with local ingredients, and chef Jim Denevan has  based an entire traveling farm dinner series on that concept. Every year, from May throughout the early fall months, Jim and his staff travel all over the country to prepare feasts created from almost all local ingredients in an effort to reconnect diners to the land, while honoring local farmers who cultivate it.
 
You don't have to go far to find beauty in your life. If you open your eyes, you may just find it right in front of you.

March / April 2011 (Issue #42)

The March/April 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine celebrates artistry in its traditional and non-traditional forms. Art in Action creator, Brian Olsen, brings something new to the painting world, taking his high-energy demonstrations to audiences all over the world. During a typical show, this passionate artist will create four large paintings, spending a little over seven minutes to complete each one.
 
Artistry can also be found in unlikely places, like chocolate! "Working in a Chocolate Wonderland" takes an inside look at five chocolate shops around the country. At Cocopotamus, Max and Ally Sinclair focus on bringing the world the finest fudge truffles, in whimsical flavors like Lemon Shiver, Mr. French, and Cupcake. The tiny, carefully decorated cocoa spheres are visually inspired as well.
 
When history and design meet, there is sure to be classic artistry. Where better to find this combination than the memorials and monuments of historical Washington, D.C. This article brings readers on a tour of some of the most iconic statues and sculptures of our nation's capital.
 
I hope this issue of American Lifestyle magazine opens your eyes to hidden artistry in your own life.

January / February 2011 (Issue #41)

The January / February 2011 issue of American Lifestyle magazine starts out in Branson, Missouri, the Live Music Capital of the World. Author David Wood raves about Fiery Fiddles, a show at Silver Dollar City theme park, featuring brilliant musicians and high flying acrobatics. Branson is also the perfect spot to take your family or friends camping and fishing.
 
Anastasia Faiella's perfect place would include a paintbrush, a blank wall, and some inspiration. This fine arts painter turned interior designer loves to incorporate wall murals into her designs. In her featured project, she paints stripes in alternating flat and high sheen finishes for a look that whispers sophistication.
 
Finally, technology junkie Bob Footitt, Jr. takes readers on a tour of his perfect place - his basement. This "man cave" boasts nine mounted plasma HDTVs, surround sound system, PlayStations, an iPod dock, and a DVR. Don't forget the remote control that conducts this symphony of technology. It's a sports fan's dream!
 
Enjoy this issue of American Lifestyle magazine in your perfect place. 
 
 

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