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BUCKS, HUNTERDON, NORTHAMPTON + MERCER COUNTIES
GRAMMY-WINNER
Ray LaMontagneFINALLY HITS HIS STRIDE
IN LATEST ALBUM
Funk & JunkBRINGS THE PAST TOLIFE IN LAMBERTVILLE
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Publisher: Pearson Publishing | Editor: Charlie Sahner | Art Director: Paul Rowlands
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ISSUE /MAY–JUNE
11 ASK THE VET
Preventing Dog Bites (and Fights!)
14 PANORAMA
Bucks County Plein Air
18 TEST DRIVE
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider:
Absolute Performance Combined
with Supreme Style
22 MUSIC
Grammy-winner Ray LaMontagne
finally hits his stride in latest album
28 SPOTLIGHT
Landscape Design Group focuseson comprehensive planning
to achieve clients’ vision
32 BUSINESS
Funk & Junk brings the past
to life in Lambertville
40 COVER ARTIST
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46 FASHION EXCLUSIVE
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52 FASHION
60 GALLERY
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62 SPOTLIGHT
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66 FOOD & DINING
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50 Fine Artists from across the US to Compete to Capturethe History and Beauty of Bucks
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According to the CDC, there are
4.5 million episodes of dog bites to
humans each year. There are millions
more episodes of dogs biting other
dogs. Children are the most commonly
bitten, with those between the ages
of 5–9 being overrepresented.
These statistics are frightening;however, the majority of dogs are
friendly to other dogs and humans. It’s
still important to learn key aspects of
dog body language to prevent dog bites
to yourself, children and other dogs.
Certain signs can indicate stress and
avoidance in a dog, especially when
that dog is approached by a stranger
(human or canine), or if he hesitates
when you ask him to do something.
Some of these signs may surprise you:
• Yawning
• Lip licking
• Lowering head
• Backing up
• Rolling onto back
• Lifting a front leg
• Wagging tail that is stiff and in
between hind legs
Dr. Ilana R. Reisner, a board-certified
veterinary behaviorist, listed some
excellent tips in Clinician’s Brief journal
on how to keep yourself, your children
and your dog safe.
DO NOT:
• Leave babies or young children
alone with any dog , regardless of
friendliness or breed
• Hug or kiss a dog that is not your own
• Pet, hug, kiss or nudge a dog while
it is resting, eating, or chewing a toy,
bone or other object
• Move a dog by pulling on its scruff
or collar. Instead, call the dog to you
or toss a piece of food
• Reach to remove food or other objects
from a dog. If you need to remove an
object, trade it for a high-value treat
• Pet or restrain a dog that is trying
to get away from you
• Corner a dog for any reason
• Physically punish or intentionally
scare a dog
If your dog has shown fearful behavior,
please seek help from your veterinarian
or a veterinary behaviorist to address
the issue. | r
Have a question? Contact Dr. Marisa
Brunetti at [email protected].
By: Marisa Brunetti, VMD,
Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic
ASK THE VET
Preventing Dog Bites (and Fights!)
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Bucks County is a mecca for the arts,
and has been for over a hundred years.
It’s a painter’s paradise tried and true,
and the action of painting outdoors is
a large part of our artistic heritage.
The terms: “plein air,” “alla prima,”
and “one go,” all apply to the swift
action and first attack for painting out
of doors in a swift, painterly manner.
It’s a condensed form of artwork that
relies on a strong sense of surroundings
and artistic foundation. The radically
changing conditions at hand include
wind, temperature, sun-cast, clouds,
bugs, and physical terrain, to name a few.
And if you set up in winter, difficulties
compound fourfold. For me, the late
famed Pennsylvania Impressionists
Edward Redfield and Fern Coppedge
stand out as the masters of plein air
painting in this region when creating
such spontaneous beauty.
I have painted hundreds of pieces
outdoors, and have achieved my own
fervent expression. My largest work to
date painted outdoors, “Doylestown
at the Turn,” is held in the permanent
collection of the Doylestown Hospital
(main lobby). At 54 inches by 60 inches,
the painting delivers a grand-scale vista
view of the heart of Doylestown, P.A., in
autumn. It was painted in 1999 from the
roof of the courthouse in a more relaxed
time, when standing on a courthouse
rooftop for 10 hours was viewed as
secure. I am pleased to say seeing
artists outdoors is much more common
and the art scene is ever growing.
With a love for the arts and our
wonderful county, the idea to form the
Bucks County Plein Air Festival came
to light. Now, in partnership with Bucks
County Community College (BCCC)
and the Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce, we proudly announce the
first national-level event that will be held
at Tyler Mansion at BCCC on June 6–11.
As a national juried event, four
diverse and exemplary jurors selected
50 artists from a field of hundreds to
paint in a five-day county wide painting
extravaganza. The week begins as
the artists paint vistas near the river,
towns, and byways, all culminating
in a presentation of over 100 finished
paintings offered to the public to
purchase and behold. With $15,000 in
awards, the prize money and medals
will be presented in conjunction with
Tyler Tasting.
It is very clear that the fine arts are
truly a primary pillar of a great society.
When a society is healthiest, the arts
are, too. Bottom line: We are blessed
to have such a vibrant community,
and that Bucks County is a mecca
for the arts. Paintings are in many
ways wonderful in-house rainbows.
Be a part of the colorful scene June 6
to 11, and watch the B.C.P.A. Festival
brightly unfold! | r
Check online for more information at:
bucks.edu/about/foundation/events/
pleinairfestival/
Alan Fetterman is a Kay scholar
with a degree in ph ilosophy from
the University of Pennsylvania, and
a degree in American studies from
BCCC. As an American artist, he has
traveled extensively in Europe and
South America. Find out more at:
alanfetterman.com.
PANORAMA
BUCKS COUNTY
PLEIN AIR
“It’s a condensed form of artwork that relies
on a strong sense of surroundings and
artistic foundation.” ALAN FETTERMAN
By Alan Fetterman
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“It’s a purposeful beast. Small, loud, taut, light,
quick, fast, and above all, Italian.” — MIKE CARR
Alfa Romeo is back.
After a long gray winter (ten or so
years) waiting for Alfa to come back to
the U.S., spring has definitely arrived.
Actually, Alfa has been back for a few
years, but there could be no better way to
celebrate that return on a gorgeous April
day than taking the key to a new 4C.
Amateur racing group Rally Baby
Racing picked up a “Madreperla White”
Spider with bright red leather from the
kind folks at Thompson Alfa Romeo of
Doylestown, P.A., and hit the beautiful
back roads of Bucks County.
The 4C Spider is a limited-
production carbon fiber and aluminum
mid-engine sports car. It’s a purposeful
beast. Small, loud, taut, light, quick, fast,
and above all, Italian.
This car is also a blast to drive. In
a world full of compromises, the 4C
Spider makes none. Its engineers had
a single goal in mind and they met it.
The car is not “performance oriented”—
it is performance above all, with
supreme style as a bonus.
Its successor, the Giulia, should
firmly establish the Italian automaker’s
reputation as a top producer of modern,
beautiful, fun and, perhaps, practical
cars. For now, vai e divertiti! | r
Mike Carr is a real estate lawyer with
Eastburn and Gray, P.C., who wrenches
and races with Doylestown’s own
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Turn the key, and the motor is almost
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low speed. There is considerable turbo
lag. These sound like complaints. They
are not. This is a driver’s car.
Wind the highly refined motor up
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entirely different animal: high-strung
and eager to please, off the line, and in
the turns. Its wide stance and big, grippy
tires inspire confidence—at speed,
the handling is amazing.
The burbling, raspy, throaty roar of
the motor, with anti-lag belching, to
keep the turbo spooled up when you
blip the dual-clutch paddle shifter, is
a goose bump-inducing experience.
It feels like the car is more powerful
than its horsepower rating. That is
a direct result of the comprehensive
weight saving measures that are
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seats, bare composite surfaces, and
minimal features to distract from the
driving experience. Lightweight
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“Never gonna hear this song on the
radio,” folk singer/songwriter Ray
LaMontagne croons on “Wouldn’t
It Make A Lovely Photograph,” a cut
from his latest record, “Ouroboros.”
In a way, the track takes on a very
literal meaning, offering insight into
the musician and his work. Teaming up
with longtime friend and fellow artist
Jim James of Louisville rock band
My Morning Jacket, LaMontagne has
set out on the most ambitious journey
of his musical career.
“I think that the whole album was
a unique experience for me as a writer,”
LaMontagne recounts. “I’m so proud of it.”
Written as a result of an incredibly
vivid and lifelike dream following
another arduous day in the studio, the
New England native recalls that the
music seemingly presented itself to
him. From then on, LaMontagne set out
to recreate what came to him deep in
the night.
“Ouroboros” is intended to be one
long, extended track that is made of two
large musical parts that each come in
over the 20-minute mark.
“There’s not a single on the album.
It really plays down as one continuous
piece,” LaMontagne explains. The idea
of looking at the album as a whole,
rather than focusing on its individual
tracks, was an idea that seemed foreign
to his label, RCA, he said.
“Once the record was finished
and turned in, there was some head-
scratching going on because it’s
a singles world. That’s just the reality,”
observed LaMontagne.
The lack of material to push out to
radio and other media outlets raised
barriers for both RCA and LaMontagne
to overcome. “This album doesn’t give
them that tool,” he said.
But at the same time, it also helps
set “Ouroboros” apart from many
other releases.
MUSIC
Grammy-winnerRay LaMontagne finally hits
his stride in latest albumBy Matt Kelchner
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“I really think I’m only now hitting my stride,
and feeling really comfortable with the
writing process.” – Ray LaMontagne
radiusmag.comOpposite: photo by Brian Stowell
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MUSIC
“In my opinion, you can just focus
on what makes the album unique. And
that’s it’s strength,” LaMontagne said.
Eventually, some compromises were
made, and the long-playing pieces were
broken up into smaller, shorter segments.
“At first I really resisted because
I felt that there wasn’t a single on the
record,” LaMontagne admits. “But
sometimes your artistry can get in the
way of being practical.”
The shortened passages included
“Hey, No Pressure,” the closest thing
to a true single to emerge. However,
none of the album’s original themes
and compositions was lost. “When you
buy the record, you’ll hear it the way it
should be, with much more space and
much more patience,” said LaMontagne.
“Initially all the bits and pieces
of melodies were filtering down”
LaMontagne explained of his rush to
bring to life the songs from his dream.
“There were a few moments there, or
days, when I would be done working,
and think to myself ‘I don’t hear songs
here. None of these things want to fit.’”
After managing to get the barebones
version mapped out and recorded into
a 40 minute demo, he then sent the
music to Jim James. The two previously
discussed working on an album with
a sense of exploration when LaMontagne
called James after awaking from his
dream sequence. Upon hearing the tracks,
James knew that this would become the
collaborative effort the two had been
meaning to undertake for so long.
“I’m glad we didn’t team up before
because I don’t think I had the right
material,” said LaMontagne. “I think it
would’ve been a disaster.” The thoughtof partnering to put out an album had
been floating around between the two
for years, with both musicians waiting
for the perfect situation.
“This material really lends itself to this
collaboration,” pointed out LaMontagne.
“It was a great experience.”
“Ouroboros” was recorded inside
La La Land, James’ recording studio
in Louisville, Kentucky. LaMontagne
speaks in glowing language of his
experience working with James.
“Jim’s really creative and has great
creative instincts,” he said. “There are
some sections of the album that are
just so much better because he was
in the room.”
While working in the studio, the
group of musicians brought together
by James expanded on LaMontagne’s
work. Relinquishing a degree of creative
control to his fellow artists allowed for
new layers and colors, LaMontagne
recalls, while acknowledging that it’s not
always the easiest thing for him to do.
“For me, sometimes it’s difficult to let
go of the control, and allow that stuff
to happen without immediately editing
other people’s ideas,” he said. “But
really the songs don’t come to life until
you bring them into a room with other
musicians—then the magic happens.”
After many years of songwriting,
LaMontagne has learned that there are
times when it’s okay to step aside and
put one’s work into the hands of others.
“You really have to just chill, and
let everybody express themselves and
invest themselves in the music,” he
explained. “You can really get in your
own way if you’re always trying to
control every little thing.”
Since he began working on
“Supernova,” released in 2014 byproducer Dan Auerbach, LaMontagne
has taken a new view when it comes
to his songwriting.
“For 20 years or so of my life, that
harsh internal critic really pushed me,”
he said. “But it got to a point where it
had become really detrimental to me.”
Now, LaMontagne says he trusts
himself and his writing more than ever.
“You kind of get to a point where you
have more faith in the mystery of the
creative process, he said. “You don’t
second guess or edit it so much”.
So, what’s next for the Grammy
Award-winning artist now? With his
inner chains and criticisms now in
check, LaMontagne says he feels that
he can show his true self in his music.
“I think it just comes with time and
years and trying to figure things out,”
he observed.
With “Supernova” and “Ouroboros”—
two incredible and very different records—
behind him, the sky seems to be the limit
for LaMontagne. And he knows it.
“I look forward to the next 10 years,” he
said. “I really think I’m only now hitting
my stride, and feeling really comfortable
with the writing process.” | r
Ray LaMontagne will be at Festival Pier
at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, PA
Ray LaMontagne – Ouroboros cover art.
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On a damp March day in 1983, brothers
Frank and Mike Montemuro began
their first project as professional
landscape architects. They did more
that day than shape a landscape; they
were shaping their careers.
Now, more than 30 years later,
the Montemuros’ company,
Landscape Design Group (LDG) of
Doylestown, employs more than 30
full-time professionals, and works on
approximately 150 projects per year.
they can accomplish and how much
it will cost.
The landscape proposal is an
important part of the planning process,
Molter said. That enables the client to
know the cost before he or she agrees.
Construction usually doesn’t take
place during the winter, he said.However, “People call us year-round,
and research and design work can take
place during the winter.”
One currently popular residential
project is adding an outdoor kitchen
to their swimming pool or outdoor
living area.
To find out more about LDG’s
work, visit the company’s web site at
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SPOTLIGHT
Landscape Design Groupfocuses on comprehensive planning
to achieve clients’ vision
“Landscape architecture is the
sustainable design of the environment
in response to man’s needs for shelter,
transportation, commerce, industry,
art and amusement,” Senior Project
Designer Carl Molter explained.
Landscape architects are trained in
environmental design, horticulture
and site planning.
Molter said that LDG specializes in
both private residences and commercial
buildings. Two properties in the
latter category were the Doylestown
Country Club and the Aldie Mansion,the headquarters of the Heritage
Conservancy.
Among other awards, LDG
received a Merit Award in 2015
from the Pennsylvania/Delaware
Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects for a project
they completed at a residence in
New Hope. The client had purchased
a property with an already-existing
foundation next door to her new
townhouse, and wanted a garden
similar to the one she was leaving,
but with a contemporary look.
By Bill Spangler
What set this project apart was the
amount of existing hardscape to be dealt
with, Molter said. “Hardscaping” refers
to paved areas, driveways, retaining
walls, or any other landscaping made
up of hardwearing materials such as
stone or concrete. The finished project
demonstrated the potential that manylocations have for being transformed
into a truly unique outdoor space.
“LDG is a full-service company,”
Molter observed. “We build and
maintain what we design. That way,
we have complete control over all
aspects of the project.”
A typical project, he said, starts with
a potential client bringing LDG a wish
list of their goals or concerns with
a property. Then, LDG professionals
visit the site to gather more information
first-hand. From there, the designers
produce a program that details what
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“That’s how we came up
with the name of the
store — I’m funky.”
KIM LAPIERRE
There’s an old saying that best explains
what Kim Lapierre and Gene Salerno
do at Funk & Junk, their custom design
furniture store in Lambertville.
“One man’s trash is another man’s
treasure,” some say, but even that seems
too limiting. Lapierre and Salerno aren’t
merely taking a chair someone left at
the curb and cleaning it up for sale.
Instead, they’re taking found objects and
reinventing them, coupling industrial
craftsmanship with artistic design.
It’s an unusual pairing, but one
that makes sense in the context of
who they are. Lapierre traded a career
on Wall Street for one in design and
decor. Salerno has been a carpenter
since the age of 15, and developed an
understanding of quality and a firm belief
in using products that are built last.
BUSINESS
Funk & Junk brings the pastto life in Lambertville
“I always had a passion for fashion
and designing,” Lapierre said. “That’s
how we came up with the name of the
store—I’m funky.”
Salerno comes from the other end
of things. He’s interested in industry,
reclaiming what could have easily
been lost.
“He just has a sense and an eye for
things,” she added. “He sees the manly
side of things. He’s like a dumpster-
diver kind of artist.”
Some would call this artistic
sensibility, but Salerno sees it as
salvaging materials that would instead
be trashed or scrapped. Together,
they’ve visited flea markets, demolition
sites, roadside heaps, closed factories
and wherever else quality materials
would otherwise be left to waste.
Written by Matt Schickling / Photos by Taylor Cotilla
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BUSINESS BUSINESS
They turn these materials, usually
from the late 1800s or early 1900s, into
furniture. What they were, however,
doesn’t dictate what they can become.
“I try to look for unique items—things
that are one of a kind or I can turn into
one of a kind,” Salerno said. “The way
things were made back then, it was to
last for a 100 years. Things now, they
barely last for a couple years.”
A particular example is using factory
machine bases to build tables. These
bases used to support heavy machinery,
and might weigh up to 500 pounds, but
Salerno views them as the ideal support
for a slab of walnut he obtained elsewhere.
A giant beater that used to mix
things in an industrial vat can become
a light fixture. A huge hook from an old
ship can be the base of a coffee table.
“I might see something that he doesn’t,”
Lapierre said. “But he puts it all together.”
in December 2014, and the couple made
their home upstairs.
Funk & Junk items are now also
available at a new “pop-up” showroom
at the People’s Store, 28 N. Union St. in
Lambertville, which features antiques,
artwork, jewelry, clothing and more.
Lambertville is now a part of Lapierre
and Salerno, and they want the things
they make to be a part of the homes of
the people who surround them.
“Coming up with something unique
and different, that’s important to us,”
Salerno said. “There’s no such thing
as can’t.” | r
Find out more about Funk & Junk online
at funkandjunkfurniture.com .
19 N. Franklin Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609.460.4494
What they make isn’t limited by what
they find, either. The couple has made
it a point to give customers options in
what they’re looking for. At the store,
customers are involved in the creative
process. There’s a showroom with some
models of things that are possible,
but if the size isn’t right or you want
a different style of wood or a different
color, they will make it for you.
“They get to be part of it, part of the
creation,” Salerno said. “If someone
comes in and asks for a table that’s
81 inches, we can do it.”
People want to see the products,
look at them, feel them. At Funk &
Junk, they’re able to cater to specifics
because the owners are the ones doing
the actual work. Lapierre might have an
idea, Salerno can work out the logistics
and build, and when it’s finished, she’ll
be the one painting it or distressing it
to give it a distinctive look. Painting
is done with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint,which Lapierre uses exclusively to cater
to a wide range of quality color designs.
“We create and design furniture
that’s custom. The things you see in the
store, it’s just our design. It’s sort of our
gallery,” Lapierre said. “I’m not buying
products and marking them up. We’re
making everything. If you see a table
you love in my store, but it’s not the
size you want, if it’s not the wood you
want, you can design and create your
own table. There are not a lot of people
around who would do that.”
It’s that interactive experience, say
the duo, that makes people value the
furniture much more than if it were
bought at a big box furniture distributor.
It also adheres to the idea that the house
shouldn’t fit the furniture; the furniture
should fit the house.
They’re also offering items that can’t
be found everywhere. You might see
a chandelier made from a wagon wheel,
shelves made from reclaimed metal
lockers, or a coffee table made from
salvaged copper.
Even the building where Funk & Junk
resides has an appropriately historical
background. Previously, it was a hotel,
originally owned by the first mayor of
Lambertville, Lapierre said. After six
weeks of renovation, the store opened
“Coming up with
something unique
and different, that’s
important to us.”
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Blue Hill is a sleepy central coastal
Maine town across from artist haven
Deer Isle. Despite its small size, it’s
produced a notable collection of
authors, artists and musicians, including
jazz saxophonist Bill McHenry and Paul
Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. This
northern town’s remoteness, embraced
by Pine Tree State authors like Stephen
King, has been an important ingredient
in Blue Hill native Dave Rankin’s work
and success.
Rankin, 46, now of Phoenixville,
Pennsylvania, described this isolation
and eventual culture shock upon
moving to the Delaware Valley.
“At my house up there in Maine,
we had a neighbor about a half-mile
away, and I was very isolated growing
up. When I moved to Philadelphia to
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DAVE RANKIN
attend UArts (Philadelphia’s University
of the Arts), the biggest difference was
the diversity and the closeness of the
people. It was culture shock for me, but
in a good way,” said Rankin.
The culture shock is reflected subtly
in Rankin’s art, which includes mixed
media art, skateboard deck designs,
heavy metal music, and even an
upcoming graphic novel.
“A lot of my work is based on strain
and atmospheric setting—I have this
chaotic texture going on that could
often be interpreted as two worlds,”
Rankin elaborated.
Heavy metal and Stephen King
make perfect sense, inspired by
northern latitudes, with skateboarding
perhaps foreshadowing Rankin’s move
to a cement and blacktop canvas
in a crowded metropolis. But all feature
the macabre, including skeletons,
skulls, reptiles or invented creatures.
The skate deck company Rankin
founded, Effigy skateboards, was
a product of his 1980s childhood during
the golden age of skateboarding.
The designs of Powell Peralta and the
culture of the Bones Brigade enchanted
his early imagination. “That whole
genre of art was amazing. And when
it came around to me starting my own
company, I gravitated to skating first,”
he explained.
But Rankin’s earliest, most consistent
and favorite work has been designing
album art, t-shirts and stickers for
heavy metal bands. He’s partnered with
several groups, including hardcore
band All Else Failed and local group
Turmoil during the mid-1990s at Tower
Records in Philadelphia.
Currently, he’s working on the cover
art for North Carolina-based musicians
Dwell, and getting ready for a summer
of guitar playing at local venues with his
own three-piece metal outfit, Doomroller.
“I love the heaviness of metal, but
also the anger of punk and I was
really drawn to that,” Rankin, who was
impacted by bands like Judge and
Quicksand, emphasized. He devoured
a lot of the Mid-Atlantic music scene
in the 1990s, and was amazed how
much more accessible different styles
were in Philly compared to Maine.
Rankin’s commissioned paintings for
bands and other businesses, however,
were not inspired by 1980s skate art,
but instead, his love for comic books.
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he wanted something stronger, and now
predominately uses epoxy resins.
In addition to Dave Rankin’s versatile
creative work, he’s also a welder,
a husband, and the father of two sons,
18 and 11. He’s preparing a graphic
novel of his own set during World War
II and utilizing one of his skateboard
characters as the protagonist, who
travels through different places and
times in history.
Perhaps it’s partly autobiographical,
representing Rankin’s peaceful rural
upbringing versus his high-profile role
in today’s bustling creative world. | r
You can follow Dave Rankin’s evolution
and tag along with his journey online at
daverankin.rocks or at Facebook.com/
EffigyProductions.
“When I was 14, me and my buddies
would go to Boston to Newbury
Comics, a huge comic book store,
recalled Rankin. “I picked up a graphic
novel, ‘Meltdown.’ Then, when I was
home from college and about 20, I
found that novel in my room, and it was
amazing—a revelation almost.
“Kent Williams was one of the artists,
and he’s similar to Gustav Klimt or
Egon Schiele. It dawned on me: that’s
how I wanted to work.”
When Rankin moved from Philadelphia
to Phoenixville, his later art was influenced
by locals who exposed him to different
methods of oil painting. While in the
Brayndwine area, Rankin began reading
about the work of Greg Spalenka, which
turned him onto adhesives as a painting
medium, notably using clear glue
between layers of paint. As time went on,
“I picked up the graphic novel “Meltdown” when I was 20 and
home from college, and it was amazing—a revelation almost.”
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Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania,
Samantha Hoopes always dreamed of
a life full of travel and rich in experience.
Growing up, she felt somewhat sheltered,
and lived in a strict, but loving, household
as the youngest of five sisters.
Samantha was always the first one
home for curfew. Always supportive,
her parents gave her this advice before
she went out into the world: “Make
every day count and never give up on
something you love.” And Hoopes did
just that.
While many online are interested
in the latest celebrity gossip or an
Instagram photo showing how she
eats a hamburger, we are intrigued
by the brains behind the beauty—the
Samantha who once made headlines
defending her right to wear revealing
clothing after being criticized for
wearing short shorts.
She graduated from Penn State
University, and majored in business
FASHION EXCLUSIVE
Samantha Hoopes
after changing her major from
kinesiology. On paper, it may seem
like quite a leap from graduating with
a business degree to professional
modeling. Not so for Hoopes.
“I’ve never really been a person who
takes anything seriously,” she said.
“College was a lot of fun, but I always
knew that I was going to do something
outside of my education. I was attracted
to modeling because it’s a career that
takes you places. I love to travel, meet new
people, and experience different cultures.
“Modeling allows you to travel and
to work with so many different people,
she added.
Hoopes began taking the idea of
modeling as a career seriously three years
ago, when she applied online to all of the
major modeling agencies in New York
City, and was chosen by Elite. Suddenly,
she was quickly moving to Los Angeles
to be a GUESS model, which was a dream
come true for this Pennsylvania girl.
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“The only way to describe moving
across the country and landing my
first GUESS campaign is that it was
a lot of hard work, dedication, and
manifestation.”
Among the first challenges Hoopes
encountered as a model were making
sure she was eating right, taking care
of herself physically and emotionally,
and exercising.
“Its hard work, and when it’s your
job, it’s even harder,” Hoopes observed.“However, the reward of landing those
jobs that inspire you is a feeling that’s
indescribable. If you’re not moving
forward, I feel that you’re not living to
your full potential.”
Hoopes signed on for her first GUESS
campaign three months after she moved
to Los Angeles—a significant early
accomplishment of which she is still
proud. As a young girl, she remembers
going to the King of Prussia Mall and
looking at the GUESS ads in store
windows, and saying to herself, “that
will be me one day.”
Right after signing with GUESS, she
landed her first spot in the 2014 Sports
Illustrated Swim Suit 50th Anniversary
Edition, which is something she says
that she will never forget.
“Sports Illustrated Swim is so iconic,”
said Hoopes. “I’ve always dreamed
about being in that edition.”
She first took notice of the magazine
in 2009 when Irina Shayk was on the
cover, and tells us that the publisher
is truly inspiring.
“They embrace everyone for who
they are, and not just what they look
like,” Hoopes said. “To be a Sports
Illustrated model takes more than just
a pretty face, and I admire that. They
incorporate everyone’s differences, and
“If you’re not moving
forward, I feel thatyou’re not living to
your full potential.”
SAMANTHA HOOPES
connect everyone in a way I’ve never
seen before.”
She also posed for the June 2014
edition of Maxim magazine, and was
ranked #18 in Maxim’s “100 Hottest
in 2014.” She appeared in the Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit Issue a second
time in 2016.
When asked about her long-term
goals, Hoopes said she wants to give
back to her community and to the
world. She hopes to make a positiveimpact on people, and inspire them to
truly be themselves and follow their
dreams, no matter what obstacles they
may encounter.
Hoopes is strong in her convictions,
especially when it comes to body image.
“There is so much that goes into
modeling and this industry,” she
explained. “People say it’s easy, or are
quick to judge you just by the way you
look. After awhile, being compared to
people or put into a category becomes
exhausting. Its 24/7 body-shaming
and bullying—everyone always has
something to say.”
Other than modeling, her passions
are limitless. Hoopes loves encouraging
others to pursue their dreams, and
wants to be more involved in helping
those in need.
“I also see myself working with
charities that help children and
animals,” she said.
Hoopes is currently signed with
Elite LA and Select Model Management
London, and she is a model for GUESS
and Levi’s Jeans. | r
Hoopes can be found on Twitter and
Instagram @samanthahoopes.
By Krisy Paredes
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New Hope’sonly original punk rockshop - from infants to
adults!13 W Mechanic St,
New Hope, PA 18938(215) 862-2696
www.peacevalleylavender.com
802 New Galena RoadDoylestown, PA 18901
Tel: 215. 249.8462
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Alchemy Clothing opened in
Frenchtown, N.J., 15 years ago, and
is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The owners started out selling their
own fashion line, then moved on to
other brands.
The store prides itself on a wide
selection of accessories, purses, and
handmade jewelry. Much of their
clothing covers multiple seasons, and
they also carry Fair Trade items from
India, Greece, and the rest of Europe.
People come to Alchemy Clothing
in search of the unusual and unique,
and many have said that the clothing
they purchased 10 years ago still
looks new. Good fabrics make all the
difference, and this season customers
are gravitating toward more color.
Alchemy Clothing currently carries
creations by popular names like
Tianello, Nataya, Nic & Zoe, Niche,
Art of Cloth, UBU, Elana Kattan, ZZan,
Indiri Collection, and many more.
Their puppy Whisper has a big
following, too!
17 Bridge St.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
908.996.9000
alchemyclothingfrenchtown.com
Alchemy Clothing
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Developing your ownpersonal style doesn’t
mean constantly chasingthe latest fashion trends—it’s more about choosingthe ones that work for you,and these fashion hot
spots can help youpull it off.
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Muse Women specializes in clothing,
accessories, and shoes for women of
discerning taste. Their clothing can be
considered alternative career wear, and
they feature American and European
collections with high style and edge.
Designers carried at Muse Women
include Eileen Fisher, Crea Concept,
Maliparmi, Ingrid Munt, NYDJ, and
many more. Also on display are several
exclusive jewelry collections, and the
store specializes in distinctive handbags
and scarves, as well. Eileen Fisher shoes
are another very popular item.
There is virtually something for
everyone at Something Else, whether
it’s casual or dressy tops, blouses,
jackets, blazers, denim, yoga wear,
dresses, or funky accessories like cool
bags, cosmetic pouches, hats, scarves,
and jewelry.
All the styles are fun, versatile, exciting,current, classy, and stylish, with good
quality and reasonable prices.
Free People is one top-selling
brand that fits a wide variety of age
groups, and has an intimate line
of bralettes, bandeaus, soft bras,
and underwear meant to be seen
underneath any top that will show
a touch of their pretty lace.
The popular Giving Keys are made
from reused keys that all say one
inspirational word, like “grateful,”
“breathe,” “love,” “strength,” “inspire,”
and “dream.”
For spring/summer 2016, it’s all about
simplicity—style you don’t have to put
a ton of thought into. Easy, breezy
styles are right for spring: prints, popcolors, off the shoulder tops, cut outs,
and anything lace-up!
31 W. State St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
646.368.9685
shoptiques.com
Instagram: @shop_somethingelse
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Muse Women
The creative force behind Muse
Women is its owner, Suzanne Smith.
She brings 35 years of buying and retail
experience to the store. Her aesthetic
is clean, neutral palettes with a flare
for unique style.
1 Taylor Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901
215.230.9199
facebook.com/Shopmusewomen/
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The Den offers men’s clothing,
premium shaving supplies, and unique
gifts in the picturesque setting of
Peddler’s Village near New Hope, P.A.
This time of year, Vineyard Vines and
Southern Tide are grabbing a lot of
attention with their breezy button-
ups, as are the perennially-bestselling,
super-soft Tommy Bahama Bali Skyline
pocket tees. The Den has expanded its
selection of these hot-selling items just
in time for the lazy, crazy days ahead.
Casual athletic wear—flexible,
breathable clothing made with
technical fabrics you can wear for
light physical activity, but also wear to
dinner, school, or the office—is a recent
and growing trend.
The Selvedge Yard on New Hope’s
hopping South Main Street is proud
to carry American-made goods by Iron
& Resin (official East Coast outpost)
BillyKirk bags and leather goods, Left
Field NYC denim, the Shop Rag Shirt
by the Godspeed Co., Forager Co. bags
and leather goods, T-shirts by Support
Good Times, Midnight Rider, Black
Dagger, and more.
The Selvedge Yard also stocks their own
select vintage leather jackets and carefully
selected vintage goodness by America
Designs of Lambertville, N.J. And the shop
is an authorized Biltwell, Inc. dealer, and
stocks their helmets, goggles, and gloves.
The shop is nestled between Bitter
Bob’s BBQ and Fran’s Pub, two of New
The Den The Selvedge Yard
All of the Den’s brands have colorful
selections of casual athletic wear. The
popular Helly Hanson line specializes
in it, and is recognized for its simplicity
and perfect balance between form
and function.
Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 & 263
Lahaska, PA 18931
215.794.8493
shoptheden.com
Facebook.com/ShopTheDen
Hope’s most popular outdoor eating
and drinking destinations. New Hope
itself is one of the top motorcycle rider
destinations in the Northeast, and
getting there is a beautiful ride in the
idyllic country setting of Bucks County
along the historic Delaware River.
The Selvedge Yard owners believe
that it’s more about the journey than
the destination, and know you’ll have
a good time!
110 S. Main St.
New Hope PA 18938
267.743.2926
selvedgeyard.com
Facebook.com/theselvedgeyard
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Intrigue Fine Apparel is a contemporary,
upscale women’s boutique like no other
in Bucks County, P.A. Each garment is
perfectly selected, hung and merchandised
in a minimalist style.
Their selection of both well-known
and up-and-coming designers is what
keeps the boutique on the edge offashion. Featuring designer denim,
knits and dresses that will be treasured
for years to come, Intrigue Fine Apparel
strives to meet your needs for everyday
life, whether you’re a soccer mom,
business professional, or something
in between. You can even find fabulous
shoes to complete your wardrobe.
The boutique also specializes in
offering gently loved, pre-owned,
authentic vintage and luxury handbags
and accessories from Chanel.
At Intrigue, the key to success is
their emphasis on meeting customer
expectations, and seeking out local
up-and-coming designers. This spring,
florals and black & white selections are
again emerging as favorites. Fashion isabout having fun and self-expression,
so stop by Intrigue Fine Apparel to
satisfy your passion for fashion.
4920 York Road
Buckingham, PA 18912
215.794.0422
intriguefineapparel.com
Facebook.com/intriguefineapparel
Instagram: #IntrigueFineApparel
Intrigue Fine Apparel
Savioni Designer Boutique is the premier
clothing store for men and women in
the heart of historic downtown New
Hope, P.A. This exclusive fashion
emporium embodies the style, allure,
and sophistication that many men andwomen aspires to, but never attain.
Their secret? Savioni combines
unique contemporary European and
American fashions with welcoming,
experienced on-site stylists who work
with each customer to help create the
most original and flattering fashion
combinations to accentuate each
customer’s body type.
Men can choose among leading
designers like Robert Graham, Bertigo,
Stone Rose, Au Noir, Tommy Bahama,
Buffalo, 34 Heritage, along with other
distinct Italian leathers, suits and footwear.
Savioni Designer Boutique
Women will enjoy exciting creations
by Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Eva
Varro, Mesmorize, Clara Sun Woo, Boho
Chic, Samuel Dong, Snoskins, Veronica
M, MIH denim, and Eric Michaelsfootwear, among other designers.
Savioni Designer Boutique also
specializes in custom bridal gowns, all
levels of complex tailoring, and caters
to men and women of all size (Men
sizes 29–44, Women sizes 0–16).
10 S. Main St.
New Hope, PA 18938
215.852.5010
savioniboutique.com
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Instagram: Savioni Boutique
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GALLERY
A Mano Galleries
Ana Leyland’s family immigrated to
America from Montevideo, Uruguay,
during the early 1960s, and chose New
Hope, P.A., because of its eclectic, vital
and diverse community. The town
attracted many tourists because of its
art-community reputation, and had
the added benefit of being an easy
commute from the Solebury School,
where she and her husband worked.
Leyland’s first goal was to be her
own boss. “It was fun to combine that
goal with my love the arts and crafts,”
she recalls.
And New Hope was the perfect
place to start her small craft gallery.
Established in 1981, the couple opened
their second gallery in Lambertville in
l996 on Christopher Court, steps away
from their current location in an 1870s
building with better visibility.
“The gallery reflects my love of
that is where she met her husband,
Martin, and soon after had their first
son, Jonathan.
After living in Bermuda for a five
wonderful years, they decided to move
back to the United States. Ana’s husband,
Martin is an educator, so he took a job at
the Solebury School. She worked there as
well, teaching typing, tutoring in Spanish,
and running the bookstore. Ana was also
head of the Solebury School Day Camp
for three years.
In terms of what a typical day looks
like for Ana Leland, “There is no typical
day at the gallery!” she said. “However,
it is very satisfying to have customers
visit the gallery, and comment so
positively on the collection of items
we carry. They love the space, and the
Five & Dime building is large and easy
to navigate. Being in business for 35
years, we have many regular customers,
variety, and high-quality, vibrant,
unique objects,” explained Leyland.
“All the items are carefully selected
with a commitment to quality and
craftsmanship.”
“A mano” means “by hand” in
Spanish, and the store appeals to a
large spectrum of the population that
appreciate handmade items. It is a
warm, inviting space ready to fascinate
and excite the senses. The staff is
knowledgeable and approachable, and
eager to share their enthusiasm for
the products. Al Mano also represents
artists that can do custom work, and
they enjoy dealing with clients and
artists to produce family treasures.
When the Leylands first arrived in
the United States, they lived in Hudson
County. After she finished school,
she took a job as an administrative
assistant in Hamilon, Bermuda, and
and have shared in the lives of families
celebrating weddings, births, birthdays,
and other memorable life experiences.
“New merchandise arrives every
week, which has to be inventoried
and displayed,” observed Leyland.
“The payoff is when our clients notice
and appreciate that there is always
something different here. I just love
this gallery!” | r
42 N. Union St.
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609.397.0063
AManoGalleries.com
“All the items are carefullyselected with a commitmentto quality and craftsmanship.”ANA LEYLAND
Written by Krisy Parades / Photos by Taylor Cotilla
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SPOTLIGHT
Dog Daze Canine Hair Salonexcels in creating a unique experience
for dog lovers and their pets
For Jacqueline Rickards-Pomper, taking
care of animals is a tradition that goes
back generations.
Rickards-Pomper, owner of Dog Daze
Canine Hair Design at 314 N. Broad
St. in Doylestown, P.A., said that her
great-grandfather worked with dogs
and horses, and that he passed his love
of animals down to his descendents.
Before opening Dog Daze more than
seven years ago, Rickards-Pomper
worked as a veterinary technician, and
also bred and exhibited Dobermans
at shows from Maine to the Carolinas.
“Animals have an innate ability to
teach you lessons,” she observed. “Like
how to be unselfish.”
Rickards-Pomper said she wants to
build on this foundation to make Dog
Daze a unique experience for both dogs
and their owners. Along with grooming
services, the establishment offers
a variety of dog-related merchandise.
“We have seven different artists from
Doylestown to California exhibiting
paintings of dogs,” she said. Dog Daze
also hosts five boutiques that sell toys,
collars and other merchandise. One
boutique sells dog food that “looks like
people food,” she said.
Rickards-Pomper is still looking for
what she described as “unique vendors”
to partner with Dog Daze. The only
requirement is that the items they sell
are canine-related.
The grooming staff at Dog Daze
consists of three groomers and three
bathers/brushers.
to the breed standards set by national
organizations. However, as mixed
breeds become more common, interest
in the breed standards has decreased.
Sometimes, an owner will bring in
a photo of the style they want, and the
folks at Dog Daze do their very best to
meet customer expectations. “We try
to make everyone as happy as we can,”
Rickards-Pomper said.
The establishment also offers grooming
extras such as facials, aromatherapy and
painted nails.
Rickards-Pomper said she is planning
a “family fun festival” for sometime
in the late spring. The festival will
include “an old-time Disney movie,”
food, and craft booths. The date of the
festival hasn’t been set yet, but it will be
announced on Dog Daze’s web site at
dogdazecaninehairdesign.com. | r
314 N. Broad St., Doylestown, PA 18901
215.340.DOGS (3647)
Facebook: Dog Daze Canine Hair
Design, LLC
“Animals have an
innate ability to teach
you lessons, like how
not to be selfish.”JACQUELINE RICKARDSPOMPER
Written by Bill Spangler / Photos by James Lavery
“We’re all mature, experienced
personnel,” Rickards-Pomper said.
“We’re not working out of someone’s
house, or even out of a vet’s office.”
“Every day is different for a dog
groomer,” she said. “Each dog has
a different ability or inability to work
with you. It’s hard work, and it beats
up your body.”
The staff at Dog Daze likes to focus on
relatively simple maintenance cuts and
maintaining the health of the dogs’ coats,
Rickards-Pomper said. Some owners
want their dogs trimmed according
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FOOD & DINING
Altomonte’s findssecond place to call home
in Doylestown
When Michael and Frances Grispino
migrated from Italy to America 45 years
ago, they brought a little piece of their
hometown with them.
That piece first took shape as a small
mom-and-pop meat market in the
Germantown section of Philadelphia,
and now has grown into a new flagship
location in Doylestown, P.A. The family
held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for
the new Altomonte’s, a large authentic
Italian market, in early March.
“My mom and dad just lost it at the
event,” Maria Nappi, their daughter,
said. “Their words and their faces—we’re
beyond blessed. It’s a dream come true.”
The first Altomonte’s location
opened in Warminster, P.A., about 35
years ago. The family wanted to get
out of Germantown, so they bought a
plot of land there, and built what would
become a community staple in the
decades that followed. They called the
store “Altomonte’s,” an homage to their
original hometown overseas.
Michael emphasized the meat
department, having practically grown
up in a butcher’s shop in Italy, and
Frances’ cooking drew even more
customers. Eventually, the store’s
popularity necessitated more retail
room, so they moved to a shopping
center around the corner in 1996.
“We needed a bigger space. That
place was so tiny,” Nappi said. “We
grew out of customer demand.”
With the new space, the Grispinos
were able to make their own bread,
rolls, tomato pies, as well as add a full
butcher shop, bigger deli and a catering
business. That location is s till thriving
at Beech Street Plaza Shopping Center
in Warminster.
Nappi says her family built the “real
American dream,” but their Italian
roots remain firmly planted. Her first
language was Italian. She, like her
father, spent her youth in the family
shop, learning the business and being
immersed in the culture of Italian food.
Written by Matt Schickling / Photos by Taylor Cotilla
“WE’RE NOT FROM SOMEBIG CORPORATE GROUP.WE LIVE HERE;WE WORK HERE;WE GO TO CHURCH HERE.” MARIA NAPPI
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They never had babysitters, but they
always had the store.
“That’s what we’re most proud of, the
authenticity,” she said. “It’s stuff that
we don’t want to lose, the stuff that we
grew up with. I think that’s what sets
us apart. You can feel it when you walk
into the store.”She often thinks of the path her
parents took to come to America.
Growing up in Italy, living in a dirt-floor
home with no running water—for them
it wasn’t all that long ago. They were
able to look out and see an opportunity
that would benefit their family. These
days, Nappi is heavily involved in the
day-to-day of the business. Her brother,
Vincent Grasping, is also part of the
team. The business represents who they
are as a family.
“My parents, at this point in their
lives, don’t need this,” Nappi said. “But
“It’s like ‘Rocky’ back there,”
Nappi joked.
There are take-out dinner entrees
in the freezer section, including
classic Italian dishes like baked ziti
and stromboli. Elsewhere, trays of
lasagna or antipasto are prepared
and ready to take out. The hot barhas been expanded with grab-and-go
prepared meals, entrees, snacks and
side dishes.
Nappi has also been rolling out
Altomonte’s Fit Italian Line, which
includes classic Italian flavors, but
with healthier options. Dishes like
the Norwegian grilled salmon with
vegetables, or arugula with lentils on
top of fresh basil, have proven to be
customer favorites.
“It’s delicious, but it’s good for you,”
Nappi said. “We wanted to put a more
healthy spin on what we’re doing.”
FOOD & DININGFOOD & DINING
for them to see all their sacrifices and
hard work come to life is amazing.”
But Altomonte’s Italian Market and
Delicatessen does not rely on longevity
alone, however. The new store will also
be expanding its services, including a
cafe, where patrons can eat, and drink
organic coffee or espresso. A full 90 percent of their grocery
items are imported from Italy, including
pastas and oils. And Altomonte’s serves
popular hot prepared foods like chicken
parmagiana, barbeque ribs, beef stew,
along with homemade cookies, cakes
and pastries with “clean” labels
for dessert.
“It’s flour, sugar, vanilla and eggs,”
Nappi said. “Nothing fancy, just the way
it’s supposed to be.”
At the deli, there’s dry aged beef
hanging behind glass, where real,
trained butchers work.
Despite all the positive changes,
Warminster will always be home to
the family. It’s where they lived and
grew together, but with the new
location, they’re able to extend “home”
a little further.
“We’re not from some big corporate
group,” Nappi said. “We live here;we work here; we go to church here.
It was so heartwarming to be wanted
in a community, and to be welcomed
in Doylestown.” | r
856 N. Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
215.489.8889
85 N. York Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215.672.5439
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