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Seasons
Calysta Christine Will
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Elizabeth Cumming
EDITORIAL
Hello!
This time of year always reminds me of my loved ones and I often find myself reflecting on
all the blessings I have in my life. I find it easier to curl up and take some time to relax in the
winter. There are days when I have a list of things to get done and suddenly Im sitting on the
couch with my feet up with my dog in my lap, and to be honest, Im prefectly okay with it.
Winter is one of my favorite seasons and I hope you enjoy it more after flipping through this
seasons issue. We hope to inspire you this winter with warmth and ideas for a cozy home!
This year we wanted to take you to the woods to create a more nature-focused and peaceful
experience. We found our inspiration in warm colors, natural woods, and heart-warming
stories.
So curl up on the couch, grab something warm to drink and enjoy this issue of Seasons:
Winter Woods Edition.
Sincerely,
Calysta Will
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December 2014
I want my home to bring warmth and comfort during the winter season.
A soft place to land is what I strive to create.
- JoeyLauren Kae, designer
As the war progressed, Bagheria became
increasingly dangerous and many people in the area
struggled with poverty, which only made matters
worse. Families had to live minimally and stretch everything they had, especially food.
I used to have to fight other kids to keep them
from stealing from my cart while traveling to the mar
Angelo Gargano grew up in war torn Sicily where ket. They used to stand in the middle of the road with
the sound of gun shots and exploding bombs were com- guns and demand that we give them what we had, said
monly heard on a regular basis.
Gargano.
Angelo was born in Bagheria Sicily in June of
1927 and lived on a lemon farm that his family owned.
From a young age, Angelo learned about the hard work
it took just to put a meal on the table. As a young boy he
helped harvest lemons and bring them to a local market
outside of Palermo to be sold.
Sicilians also became creative with the meals
they made because many ingredients were too expensive for the average family.
Angelo left Sicily in 1949 leaving his wife now
of almost 62 years. Maria left before Angelo with her
mother and sister to get away from the harsh living
We had a donkey named Nino and I would take conditions created by the war. After more than a year
him to the market with the wagon full of lemons to sell for of separation they finally reunited in New York and
my family every day, said Gargano.
married in 1953.
The Garganos have kept some traditions and recipes from Sicily that they have continued to share
with their grandchildren and now, great grandchild.
Every year on Christmas Eve we have fish for dinner and I make sfinges, which are balls of fried
dough covered in honey and powdered sugar, said Maria.
They are also called Zeppoles in different areas throughout Italy and are commonly served for Italian holidays. These are some traditions they inherited from their parents and grew up with in Bagheria.
On any given Sunday, the Garganos can be found cooking and eating dinner together as it is a
regular occurrence. After a large
meal and some time to relax, fruit
or some kind of dessert is served a
long with coffee.
The kitchen is their silver lining, their safe space, and heart of their family and home.
We hope our children, for generations, will share the same traditions that we have and know that
they can always find love in the kitchen, said Maria.
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other and lover of all things winter, Tracy Will shares some ideas about how she warms her
home up for the winter season with simple items that are sure to help you get ready to brave the cold.
Im always looking for new easy ways to stay warm in the winter. Its one of my favorite times of year
because I can cozy up on the couch with a
cup of coffee and read my favorite book, said
Will.
Tracy Will was born in Berwyn, Ill and
has lived in several states that experience
cold winters. She grew up in a low income
family who traveled a lot because of her
parents trucking business. With a new
house, came new ideas and from a young
age she learned to be creative and come up
with different ways to stay warm.
When I was 10 years-old we moved into
a house for a short time, with no heat. Before
going to school in the morning, I would ask
my mom to turn on the oven and leave the
door open so my brother and I could stand
by it while we waited for the bus, said Will.
When temperatures began to get low,
especially at night, she would layer on pajamas and pile up blankets on her bed. It really helped to have a cup hot chocolate before
bed too. It brought my internal temperature
up and helped me fall asleep, said Will.
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long with creative ways to stay warm, Tracy is always looking to change things up in her home,
whether it is the placement of her furniture, something new to hang on the
wall, or the colors on her walls.
I like to play with new colors and
patterns and often find myself gravitating
towards warmer, deeper colors. Its amazing what a pop of color on an accent wall
can do, said Will. Luckily she has more
than enough sets of hands to help her
out.
To me, warmth isnt only what
you fill your home with, its who you fill
your home with, said Will.
As the mother of five children,
one dog, and the grandmother of two
young boys, there are plenty of people
to not only help her out with her ever
changing ideas but to keep the house
cozy.
When everyone is home, they
enjoy watching movies together, catching up with one another, and playing
games.
From candles, pillows, blankets,
and warm drinks to friends and family,
there are many simple ways to get warm
and turn a house into a home for winter.
I think winter can be a rather harsh season but its the little things that make a big difference. Sometimes all
you need is a blanket, something warm to drink or eat, and loved ones to make it much more enjoyable, said Will.
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