Radius Magazine Issue #31

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BUCKS, HUNTERDON, NORTHAMPTON + MERCER COUNTIES

GRAMMY-WINNER

Ray LaMontagneFINALLY HITS HIS STRIDE

IN LATEST ALBUM

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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

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22 MUSIC

Grammy-winner Ray LaMontagne

finally hits his stride in latest album

28 SPOTLIGHT

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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

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Dr. Ilana R. Reisner, a board-certified

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on how to keep yourself, your children

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• Leave babies or young children

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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,

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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

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Check online for more information at:

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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

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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

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The car is not “performance oriented”—

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Its successor, the Giulia, should

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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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“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

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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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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

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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

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Among other awards, LDG

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Landscape Architects for a project

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but with a contemporary look.

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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

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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

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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

COVER ARTIST

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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46 / RADIUS MAGAZINE / MAY–JUNE 2016

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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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

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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.


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.


215.230.9199

facebook.com/Shopmusewomen/

Something Else


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FASHIONFASHION

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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FASHIONFASHION

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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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

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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


215.489.8889

85 N. York Road

Warminster, PA 18974

215.672.5439

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