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Meet Maggie, newly promoted Home Department Manager in Minnesota! Learn about her one-year journey as Department Supervisor and how the role prepared her for her new career step with us.
How would you describe your role with Anthropologie?
My role in the store changes day to day as we all know retail requires a lot of flexibility. Though the daily role looks different moment to moment, my overall role is to facilitate an unimagined experience for our customer.
What is a typical day like as a Department Supervisor ?
One of my favorite things about working at Anthropologie is that there are rarely "typical" days. Every day brings a new challenge and, with that, the opportunity to grow. A typical day at Anthro as a Supervisor includes prioritizing and delegating during open and close, Customer Associate development, and most importantly upholding Anthropologie's standard of excellent customer service.
What are some of your favorite moments in your job?
I strongly believe that you are only as good as your employees. Opening and closing meetings where we get to connect with our associates at a deeper level are my favorite part of the week. These meetings are essential when it comes to digging into business, providing unparalleled customer service, and cultivating the Anthropologie culture.
What is one word to describe the Anthropologie work culture?
Supervisor "meet-ups" are a developmental tool being used in the Central region. What are "meet-ups" and how have they impacted your development?
Meet-ups are something I look forward to every month. They are where Department Supervisors in your market get together to discuss a topic like payroll or New Hire Orientation and how we as can use our roles to positively impact these areas in our store. Meet-ups are crucial to development in that they allow you to collaborate with peers in your market to discuss opportunities and successes and learn how others have overcome or celebrated them. There is nothing more beneficial to growth than open discussions on how to improve and learning from others.
What are your favorite work experiences so far?
There have been many store events and meet-ups that have grown my love for Anthropologie but my involvement in hiring is by far my favorite. Being able to lead hiring from interviewing to on-boarding has helped me immensely by growing my confidence, establishing leadership, and getting to connect with new hires from the start.
Moving forward, I hope to learn, develop and grow as much as I can to prepare me for future opportunities with the company.
Editor note - Did you know? Our store operational leadership structure progresses from Manager-in-Training to Department Supervisor to Department Manager to Assistant Store Brand Leader (high-volume locations) to Store Brand Leader.
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From customer and part-time Sales Associate to Visual Manager and Store Manager, learn more about Aissa's 9-year journey with Anthropologie.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
I am an optimist and a cheerleader. I have an equal amount of passion for people and fashion. Bringing out the best in people and making them happy makes my heart sing. I started my journey with Anthropologie in 2008 when I was onboarded as a part-time Sales Associate at the Huntsville, AL location. Since then, I have taken on various roles. Within my first year, I was promoted to the Senior Sales Associate position, and later to the Assistant Selling Manager. I took on Merchandiser in 2009, Selling Manager in 2010, Visual Manager in 2012, and I've been with my current role as the Store Manager since 2014.
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
It really is all about the people – our colleagues and customers.
What is your favorite Anthropologie store?
Hands down the Huntsville store. I just celebrated my 9th Anthroversary. The store is my second home and the team is my extended family. I have met some of the most inspiring, genuine people, and have made life-long friends through those doors.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
Before getting to know the culture, it was the product that made me want to be a part of the company. My first Anthro experience was at the Dunwoody location in Atlanta back in 2006. I purchased a dress that drew me into the store from the window display. After learning more about the company, it is the culture that keeps me working for the brand. A brand that fosters creativity and values their people.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
I was born and raised in the Philippines, and last summer we had an opportunity to take a family trip to attend my brother's wedding. Reconnecting with my roots, exploring new places, and meeting like-minded creatives (even Anthro fans) from across the globe is always inspiring.
Anything else that you'd like to share?
A quick THANK YOU: To my store team for continuing to inspire and challenge me to be a better leader. To my mentors, for believing in my capabilities and guiding me as I navigate through multiple challenges that have helped me grow along the way.
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Learn more about Toni's journey from part-time Sales Associate to full-time Display Coordinator, Entrepreneur and Designer.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
I have been a professional artist, designer and founder of the Experience Collective, an installation and fabrication studio for the past six years. I joined Anthropologie as a Sales Associate in Atlanta at Lenox after graduating with honors from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Five months later, I became the Display Coordinator to open the new Anthropologie in Savannah. After two years, I was excited to return to Atlanta to tackle the visual challenge of our Lenox Square location, one of the Southeast's largest Anthropologies.
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
Hands down the collaboration and freedom!
Being constantly surrounded by a dynamic group of people, we are continually sharing a thoughtful, creative dialogue to push the boundaries of what an imaginative retail experience can be. Remarkable things come from that talent infused with the freedom to create and innovate with materials and ideas.
What is your favorite Anthropologie store?
Lenox is by far my favorite store. It's a massive, wide-open space that spans 10,000+ sq. ft. with tall industrial ceilings complete with bulky air ducts, goosenecks and skylights. It's Anthropologie's 17th store and it's one of the few stores still in its original location. It's a platform for endless opportunity and thinking big. From a design standpoint, it's a total creative challenge, which is why I love it! The vast open floor plan demands endlessly large and immersive displays to fit the scale of the space and provides endless challenge to visually separate yet coordinate each area of the store.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
Go in with everything you've got is an approach I take everywhere I go. At Anthropologie, it's just that. We're enthusiastic about what we do and we give it everything we've got. I've always believed if you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. You do what you love and great work comes from it. We are challenged to think differently, be solution oriented and elevate our presentation to create the most unique experience possible. This is why I choose to work at Anthropologie.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
In November, I drove up the California coast in a classic VW, venturing from Half Moon Bay through San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods to Point Reyes. It was dramatic, soaked in light, and reflective. Time slowed. There's something so powerful about the Pacific and the dramatic coastlines. The groovy city, thoughtful culture and there's just so much fresh air!
This trip was extra special- I got engaged in the center of a circle of ancient redwood trees! It was truly a dream. Minutes later, we found hundreds of thousands of ladybugs covering the trees and shrubs; it was an extraordinary discovery and a sign of infinite good luck!
This summer I'll be exploring Colorado and Cuba!
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Learn more about Kacie's journey from part-time Sales Associate at Anthropologie in Portland to Free People Social Media Assistant at our Home Office in Philly.
You started your career with URBN at Anthropologie. Why Anthro? What is your favorite part of your time there?
My obsession with Anthropologie began when we got one in my hometown just a short 5-minute drive from my house. I was about sixteen years old and have so many memories of my mom and I shopping there together! When I moved to Portland, OR I found out that my school was literally on the same block as the Anthropologie. So, one day I was on a break from class and decided to walk around the store, I struck up conversation with one of the girls working there and the next thing I knew I was coming in from an interview! It was my first real job and I couldn't have been more excited. I was always so drawn to all URBN's brands because I loved the dedication to the brands give to the lifestyle of their customer. It's not just about the clothing, it's about who she is and where she's going. My favorite thing about my time at Anthro was all the incredible women I met, both customers and my co-workers. I constantly found myself inspired by the talented, creative, and strong women that the brand caters to!
We'd love to hear more about journey from the stores to your current role as FP Social Media Assistant. How did you make that happen?
After about a year at Anthroplogie, I transferred to Free People where I held various positions in my three years there. By far my favorite was being social media specialist where I ran our @FPPacificNW Instagram. All throughout my time in stores I knew I wanted to be at home office. The summer between my junior and senior year of school I took an internship at home office for Engagement Marketing. This was one of the best decisions I've ever made. For anyone who thinks they may want to work at our Home Office, I recommend doing an internship! After that, I knew that this was exactly where I wanted to be so I went back to my last year of school and continued to work in stores and run our store Instagram. When I graduated, I worked in stores full-time for a few months until a Social Media internship opened. 10 days later, I packed up my life and moved across the country. I was the Social Media Intern for a month before the team hired me on as Social Media Assistant and the rest is history!
What is your favorite part of working at the Navy Yard (our Home Office in Philly)?
The community! There is always something going on whether it be an event or a contest. It's never boring around here. I love all the people and all the dogs.
You can usually find me at my desk...
Using two computers and my phone simultaneously. The beauty of social media!
Does your desk mimic your personal style? How?
Yes! Organized chaos is the best way to describe it. I use my desk as a space for motivation. I love all the photos of my family, friends, and pets. I moved here from the west coast so a lot of my loved ones are really far away. It's nice to have a daily reminder of them!
A random item you can always find on/in my desk is...
Dried flowers. You'd be surprised how useful they can be.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
I recently went to Turks & Caicos for the first time! The water there is so beautiful it's unreal.
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Shelley and Paige are store partners leading our talented team in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about their Anthropologie journey and six-year collaboration as Store Manager and Visual Manager in the Western Region.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
Shelley (Store Manager)
I've been with Anthropologie for nearly 9 years. When I first started, I was at a time in my life where my daughters were heading off to college and I wanted to do something for myself. Anthropologie had always been a place to explore that provided a calm and inspired me. I decided to apply and had my fingers crossed that I would be hired because it was the only place I wanted to work! Fortunately, I was hired as a part-time sales associate at the Park Meadows location and quickly moved into a Manager-in-Training position. I was then promoted to an Apparel Department Manager at Park Meadows and things really took off from there. I have been a Department Manager in both Home and Apparel, an Acting Store Manager and Store Manager for the Western Region.
Paige (Visual Manager)
It is hard for me to put my journey with Anthropologie and what it has meant to me into few words. The last 7½ years with this family has truly made all the difference. It all began with Anthropologie Boulder taking a chance on a 21 year old college student and a girl with zero retail experience. As a seasonal hire, I began my love affair with a company that quickly stole my heart. It became a place where my creative spirit belonged. Upon graduating college, the comforts of being titled a student dissipated as I entered into a world of the unknown as an adult. Again, I found reassurance and purpose in my role at Anthropologie. Identifying a desire to leave my mark, my store leaders encouraged me to pursue a career in management as a Manager in Training where I learned the ins and outs of the company. This role quickly led to a shift to Apparel Supervisor and then eventually Visual Manager. With each role I was afforded an opportunity to not only further my career, but also further to my appreciation for the brand and culture I work in. I love what I do, I love where I work and I love who I work with. I am LUCKY!
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
Honestly there are so many things I love about working for Anthropologie. Every day brings a new challenge and a new adventure and I love that. Probably the biggest thing is the people I come in contact with every day, both the internal and the external customer. The team I work with really challenges me to be the best I can be. They inspire me with their creative nature, genuine spirit, collaboration, and ambition. Our customer really looks to us for that one-on-one connection. It means so much that I am trusted with personal knowledge of their daily life almost like a family member. To have the opportunity to make a difference each day with them is pretty incredible.
My favorite aspect of Anthropologie is the JOY it brings to my life and many others. The quality of people this company attracts and hires has afforded me opportunities to make life long friendships. The passion we all share for bringing light into peoples lives and the commitment to their experience has taught me many life lessons. The appreciation for hard work, dedication to creative collaboration and an open minded approach has challenged me in the most rewarding ways. I am most grateful for the investment this company has made in me and the pride they take in the development of their people. Anthropologie is my home away from home!
What is your favorite Anthropologie store?
This is a tough question! My first Anthropologie experience was in the downtown Seattle store and I think I spent over 3 hours exploring every nook and cranny of that store. I fell in love and never miss an opportunity to visit that store when I am in Seattle. With that being said, the Park Meadows and Cherry Creek stores are very near and dear to my heart for different reasons. Park Meadows because both the customer and the team are truly like family. Cherry Creek because it has so many layers which gives us the ability to really gob smack on a daily basis. The complexity of the store is challenging and I really love that.
While I have had the pleasure of visiting many Anthropologie stores across the states, it is very difficult for me to narrow it down to just one. What I love about the different locations is that they have all been unique from one another, but share the common thread of great people. Time and time again as I enter each new store I have a new found appreciation for the company's initiative of "taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary."
Each store takes pride in the responsibility of inspiring all who enter. I never leave a store without being humbled by the creative talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the teams.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
I think there were a few reasons why I was drawn to this company. The expectation of genuine and sincere service really aligned with my core values. The idea of making our customers day each and every day is so incredible and to have the autonomy to do so is wonderful. I was also fascinated by the creative nature of each store and how it plays upon the talents of the team and the personality of the customer to really make it unique. The celebration of the creative soul is pretty powerful.
The collaboration with peers, leaders, and partners is why I chose to work for Anthropologie. I have had the honor to work beside some wildly talented individuals. Their passion for creativity and pushing ideas to be bigger and better than the last has established an always evolving environment. Each day I go to work I look forward to it being different than the last and I couldn't imagine it being any other way.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
My new year's resolution for the last two years has been to explore somewhere every month. I have been fortunate to have been pretty successful thus far but missed a few months so I decided to make it a resolution again this year. Some favorite places in the United States are Crested Butte, Seattle, Palm Springs, Boston and New York. Maui is a home away from home for me. Some other international favorites are Tahiti and Spain.
Having a pilot as a husband has inspired a passion in me for travel and exploring. While we still have many destinations on our bucket list, there have been several excursions, near and far, that fuel the desire to experience more. Our most memorable trip was two years ago to the islands of Bora Bora for our honeymoon. My husband was able to keep the location a secret until we arrived at the airport and I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement when I was given the news. To be surrounded by turquoise waters, the warmest people and endless activities was truly an experience we will never forget. To be able to fully immerse ourselves in a culture different than our own is what calls us to continue to explore.
Interested in starting your own journey with Anthropologie? Explore all of our opportunities, coast-to-coast! View our Careers site to learn more.
From living abroad in London to California dreamin' in sunny San Diego, Lara is right at home as Store Manager in Carlsbad.
Tell us more about your journey with Anthropologie.
My husband and I had been living abroad in London and traveling for a few years when the California sun came calling. We decided to move back to San Diego where I am from. I knew the moment we decided to move back that I wanted to try and work for Anthro.
I was hired as the Assistant Store Manager in October 2014 in Carlsbad. The opportunity came in August 2015 to step into an Acting Store Manager role at Fashion Valley in San Diego. That role was short and sweet as I was offered my dream job as Store Manager back in Carlsbad which is where I have been since!
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
The people that Anthropologie attracts both employees and customers make it an amazing place to work. The relationships and bonds that we create in our stores are unlike any other company I have worked for.
What is your favorite Anthropologie store?
This is so hard because every store has been amazing in its own way! Whenever I travel one of my favorite things to do is visit other Anthropologies. I think my current store Carlsbad has to be my favorite. It holds a special place in my heart, it was the first store I started shopping at so it has come full circle for me being the Store Manager there. We recently went through a large remodel and expansion and the reaction from our local customers has never made me more proud to be a part of that store.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
When I was living in San Francisco I was working for another retailer across the street. I found myself escaping into Anthro on my lunch breaks. I fell in love with everything they did and represented as a brand. I wanted to work for a company that I felt was a reflection of who I was as a person.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
My husband and I have been so lucky to be able to travel quite a bit around the world. This past year I went to Nicaragua, Mexico and England. I feel a sense of freedom and inspiration from being able to experience other cultures, I come back feeling so refreshed and inspired.
Anything else that you'd like to share?
I have to give a shout out to my team! They are the most incredible people to work with. They make what I do every day so worth it!
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Meet Heidi – Senior Visual Manager. NYC, Montreal, Chicago and now Portland, ME… From part-time Holiday Sales Associate to Senior Visual Manager, Heidi has experienced some fascinating cities during her journey with Anthropologie.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
I've been with the brand 6 ½ years. I've had a really unique journey with Anthropologie, one that has given me the opportunity to live and work in many different places. It all started in New York City in 2010 when I became a holiday Seasonal Sales Associate at the store in Rockefeller Center. Shortly thereafter, I was promoted to Senior Sales Associate and then became a Supervisor.
After a year in NYC, my husband and I decided to move to Montreal because I had the opportunity to be the Visual Manager at the first store in Quebec. Three years later, I was promoted as the Senior Visual Manager of the store on Chicago Avenue—so my husband and I packed our bags and we were on the move again! Only a month after I arrived in Chicago, I was offered a District Visual Manager position in the Midwest, which was an incredibly rewarding experience.
The last leg of my travels with the brand has brought me back home to Maine, where I am currently the Senior Visual Manager of the Portland store.
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
Hands down, the people! Anthropologie has given me the opportunity to meet and work with some of the most talented and creative people—many of which have become lifelong friends.
What is your favorite Anthropologie store and why?
This is a tough question for me to answer because every store that I've worked in has some sentimental attachment. The Montreal store is really near and dear to my heart and architecturally it is definitely one of my favorites. My current store is one of the smallest in the company and that presents its own unique set of challenges, but visually speaking, it has been an amazing place to work.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
I have always wanted to work in a place that challenged my creativity. Leaving college as a Studio Art major, I was concerned about finding a career that I not only felt passionately about, but one that was visually fulfilling. Anthropologie has been all of these things and more and I feel really lucky to have found my place here.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
My most recent travels include frequent trips to Montreal to visit family and exploring more of Maine whenever I can. This June, I am heading to Provence for two weeks to spend time with my husband and soon-to-be baby girl. It will be the perfect post-pregnancy trip and I am really looking forward to all of the French wine, cheese and charcuterie!
Interested in starting your own journey with Anthropologie? Explore all of our opportunities, coast-to-coast! View our Careers site to learn more.
Meet Noelle and Melissa, Senior Visual Manager and Senior Display Coordinator in the Central region! Learn more about their artistic partnership and how they curate a compelling visual experience that is distinctly Anthropologie.
You know that "ahhh" moment when you walk by an Anthropologie store and you're suddenly captivated by the compelling window display? Who creates that exactly? Our talented Visual Team! Their collaboration is the foundation of our inspiring store environment.
Partnership is a distinct part of the culture at Anthropologie. It nurtures a creative, shared-purpose environment where our employees work together in all things people, process, and presentation. This month we are celebrating one of the most cherished partnerships, Visual Manager and Display Coordinator.
Tell us about your journey with Anthropologie.
Noelle (6 years): I started as a Display Coordinator in Columbus, Ohio. I was there for 2 years and was then promoted to be the Visual Manager in one of the Pittsburgh, PA stores. I've been here a little over 4 years and was promoted to Senior Visual Manager a year and a half ago. I've taken two Acting District Visual Manager roles throughout the last year which have both been incredible experiences, exposing me a bit to what it takes to do the next level role and learning so much that I can apply to my current position. Fun fact: Melissa and I applied to the same position when we were looking to start work for Anthro. She got the job!
Melissa (6 1/2 years): I started my journey with Anthropologie as Display Coordinator at Pittsburgh Bakery Square in 2010. I was there for three years before transferring to NYC, where I worked at the Fifth Avenue and Chelsea Market stores. In the past year, I was promoted to Rockefeller Center as Senior/Lead Display Coordinator. This past June, I was thrilled to return to my home store in Pittsburgh as Senior Display Coordinator.
How would you define your partnership?
Noelle: Ultimately, Melissa and I are charge of everything you see when you walk into our store. From smaller details such as deciding how and where to display product, plant choices throughout the store, and material choices for displays, to big things such as window and interior displays, floor plan decisions, and shop placement. Although we have our individual responsibilities, we are most successful when we are collaborating together on executions. Two heads are better than one!
Melissa: I have the tremendous advantage of a visual partnership born out of display. Noelle and I are able to communicate at a high level about all things visual as a result of our mutual experiences as display artists, our unique backgrounds, and a shared passion for the Anthro culture. We both love being a part of a team and love collaboration. We make it a priority to stay connected even when our respective projects keep us apart!
How do you stay inspired?
Noelle: I am constantly looking at Pinterest, interior designers' pages and fashion magazines. I also love the street style blogger scene because there are so many fresh ideas coming from there, and it keeps things from feeling repetitive for me.
Melissa: Pinterest and Instagram are two big resources for my daily inspiration. But, I love seeking inspiration in the world at large: museums, architecture, big cities, being outside! I also love fashion and street style. Most of all, a creative dialogue with other Display Coordinators and makers!
For those who don't know... Inspiration trips and activities are part of our creative process. What has been your favorite work inspiration trip?
Noelle: I have so many because they are always a bonding experience for the team, but I'll share one that really sticks in my mind. A few years ago, for Earth Day, we were asked to create an urban garden in our windows, complete with mock-up vegetables. To learn a bit about this process and to get inspired, both Pittsburgh stores spent the day touring the facilities of Grow Pittsburgh and its affiliate, Edible Schoolyard, to see all they do for our community. We toured the major growing facilities in the area which provide a lot of produce to local restaurants, and visited a nearby public elementary school's garden. The organization teaches the children about eating healthy by asking them to help grow and maintain their own school garden. It was a great day!
Melissa: My favorite inspiration trip to date was the Eastern Regional Workshop this past spring. Our focus was a display and merchandising refresh in the Portland, Maine store. It was also an opportunity to explore the charming little town with visits to a plant nursery/farm, an amazing art gallery brimming with incredible work, and an architectural salvage where we sourced props. We were able to transform the store in a few short days to beautiful results, as well as make some new friends along the way. I fell in love with that area and hope to visit again soon.
You both have been a part of store openings, visual prototypes, and high-profile projects. What has been your favorite experience or project?
Noelle: It was really exciting to be a part of the team to launch the first ever expanded Anthropologie in Portland, Oregon. The store is incredibly beautiful and the team was so talented. To see Anthropologie at that scale was like nothing else. I had a great time.
Melissa: I recently returned from the Holiday Prototype at King of Prussia, which was also the first large-format store opening on the East Coast. I was able to prototype the large-scale Snowfall installation, and support several smaller projects. It was great to collaborate with the Home Office team again, as well as work alongside some of my favorite display people. Such a unique experience! My favorite part about these travel opportunities is that you hear a lot about talent in other stores, and when you get to finally meet and work with those people, it is absolutely magical!
Anthropologie is celebrated for its stunning holiday display installations. What are you most excited about this holiday season?
Noelle: In my opinion, the holiday season is the most fun time of year to work at Anthropologie. The stores are just magical and there is so much energy. There are trees and lights everywhere, the displays are huge and I think we have the best gifts for your loved ones!
Melissa: I completely agree with Noelle. Holiday in the stores is such an exciting build up to end the year. The product is festive, and the stores feel so thoughtfully layered. The store team and customers both buzz with anticipation, and that energy is infectious and fun. Ultimately, I love seeing it all come together!
Interested in starting your own journey with Anthropologie? Explore all of our opportunities, coast-to-coast! View our Careers site to learn more.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
Before I was hired by Anthropologie, I was a loyal customer like so many others. I started my career here 5 years ago as a part-time Visual Sales Associate at the Rockefeller Center store in New York City. After a short time, I became one of the Apparel Merchandisers for that store. A year later, I transferred down south to my home roots in Texas. I joined the Austin Downtown team as the Assistant Visual Manager and shortly thereafter became the Visual Manager. I have called the Austin Downtown store home for 4 years. I have also been a part of the apparel committee for the Home Office, opened a handful of stores around the U.S., and I am currently a lead for new store openings. If you can't find me at the store, I'm either hanging with my corgi Penny or playing kickball!
I am proud to say that I have my dream job, and I pinch myself every day that I get to work with this company and such inspiring people!
What is your favorite aspect of Anthropologie?
To name only one aspect of Anthropologie that I love is too hard, but to narrow it down, it's about the people--both our talented staff and our customers. I'm humbled to work with such talented colleagues who inspire our customers and me every day. They challenge me to be a better leader, teacher, creator, and peer. Without our people and customers, we wouldn't be the brand that we are today.
Do you have a favorite Anthropologie store?
My favorite store is one that recently opened. I had the amazing opportunity to be a New Store Opening Lead for the first Anthropologie & Co. in Walnut Creek, CA. This store was a dream and large endeavor for the company to bring to life, and it was an unforgettable experience in my Anthropologie career. Everything from the store design, visual displays and presentations, to the store team and traveling team, it was all inspiring and unforgettable. To have a hand in the start of a new store is an honor and it reaffirms my love for my job and this company every time.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
I was the typical Anthropologie customer for years. While I had never worked in retail, my job in corporate fashion at the time was not fulfilling my passion for creativity. Anthropologie was a dream that I never thought could happen, until the day I received that call from the Rockefeller Center store. I took a leap of faith, didn't look back and joined the Anthro family! I knew from day one this was where I was meant to be. The customer who day-dreamed about working at a store had finally made it a reality. Anthropologie allows us to be innovators, celebrates creativity, and thinks outside the box. The idea of working with a company that stands out and challenges creative minds was an exciting opportunity.
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
My favorite excursion was my first trip outside of the U.S. For my 25th birthday, my sister and I traveled to Paris. We arrived in Paris on the morning of my birthday and from there it was a celebration everyday! I remember carefully selecting an Anthropologie dress to wear on the special day that was inspired by Carrie Bradshaw's dress in Sex In the City when she visits Paris. I've never felt more captivated by a city and culture than when I experienced Paris.
Tell us more about you and your journey with Anthropologie.
I've been part of the Anthropologie family for about 7 years. I started as the Store Manager of the Montclair NJ store and moved as an SM within various Northern NJ stores before relocating back to my hometown of Philadelphia. I've had the opportunity to lead new store openings, manage our proto-type location and form some great bonds & connections. I'm honored to say I'll be managing our first Lifestyle location on the East Coast at King of Prussia. I'll be embarking on this venture with my visual partner of 3 years, Keya.
What is your favorite aspect of working here?
My favorite aspect of Anthropologie is how collaborative we are as a company. Our Stores and Home Office are full of creative, inspiring leaders that come together and collaborate to make a compelling experience for our customers and staff. We value teamwork to an entirely different degree and fully believe in growing and developing our people.
Do you have a favorite Anthropologie store?
I adore the Rittenhouse Square Store. It has beautiful original architecture and history throughout each room of the building that's absolutely breathtaking.
Why did you choose to work at Anthropologie?
To work for a brand I truly felt inspired by. I used to work directly across from an Anthropologie and visited daily on my lunch breaks; it was my happy place. Naturally it made sense that I should be working for them!
Wanderlust keeps us inspired… Do you have any recent favorite travels to share?
A year ago I had the opportunity to visit Malta. It's a beautiful small island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It boasts the Azure Window and the Blue Grotto which everyone should experience once in their life! You can swim in the Mediterranean from any point on the island, eat fresh fish, learn a lot about European history and make beautiful hand blown glass. Hope to visit there again.


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Controversy has erupted over an order by the Labour and Social Welfare ministry for the National Social Security Authority (Nssa) to pay $66 000 towards government's disability event which took place on March 26, in Caledonia, Harare.
Interestingly Mukudzeyi Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah was paid $7 000 for a performance, Emmanuel Manyika who was the director of ceremonies was paid $1 000 and Devine Sounds who provided the performance stage $1 500.
This comes as the pension's authority has been struggling to give pensioners meaningful income to support them in retirement.
In a letter leaked to social media addressed to former Nssa general manager, Liz Chitiga, the secretary in the Labour and Social Welfare ministry, Ngoni Masoka gave NSSA two days to process the payment into supplied accounts for performers.
"His excellency the president,… Emmerson Mnangagwa is the guest of honour. Over 10 000 people are expected to attend the event. The ministry had initially budgeted for 5 000 people.
"In light of the additional 5 000 persons expected to attend the event, could Nssa assist in providing the following items," Masoka said in the letter.
"T-shirts (round) – $18 000, (golf) – $16 000, lunch two-piecer chicken and chips and soft drinks – $22 500, Jah Prayzah $7 000, performance stage from Devine Sounds $1 500, director of ceremony $1 000. Your usual cooperation will be greatly appreciated."
World over, the day is marked on December 3 but Zimbabwe marked the day at the end of March.
One of the people who raised the red flag on government's stance to milk struggling parastatals was political analyst Alex Magaisa who said there was constant looting by a "politically-connected cabal".
"If government has no money to host such an event, it has no business dipping into the pot reserved for pensioners. $22K for pieces of chicken which will probably be provided by a Zanu PF elite. $7K for a performer. $1K for an MC. This can't be good use of pensioners' money," Magaisa said on his Twitter account.
"Government wants Nssa to pay $34K for T-shirts. This is heartless when you consider the poverty affecting many pensioners who spent years contributing to Nssa. But Nssa has been a cash cow for political elites & it's not surprising that it's being abused like this.
"But given that its election season and the location of the event (Caledonia) this looks like an election campaign disguised as commemorating an International Day for people living with disabilities.
"It's tantamount to Nssa being asked to provide political party funding to Zanu PF."


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Stick out your tongue
One day, Teh Boy is going to kill us.
Recently as Mama Squirrel and I were driving home from work, I veered off the road and into the parking lot of Taco Loco. Mama agreed with me that we needed a snack before we started dinner. I ordered us a quesadilla of suadero, succulent roast pork. I asked Mama if that would be enough. She left it up to me. I ordered a second quesadilla of carne asada, but they were out. "We have chicken and tongue", we were told. With a quick glance at Mama, I asked for "lengua". Another glance at Mama showed that she was unfazed. The dangerous part is not that Mama accepts me as I am; it's that she encourages me.
We both know by now not to try eating Taco Loco food on the way home. It's insanely hot. Besides, we couldn't eat this without Squirrelly, Jr.
Once we were home, we quickly figured out which quesadilla had the tongue. That is the one we gave Teh Boy.
Not long ago, we brought chicken foot home for Teh Boy to try. That experiment did not go well at all, and he wouldn't speak to us for hours after that. We were holding our breath as he bit into the quesadilla de lengua. No bad reaction. In fact, he dug in. As Mama and I were nibbling on our share of the quesadillas and puttering around the kitchen, Teh Boy sank into a chair and went to town with tongue.
When we asked him what he thought, he said that was the best quesadilla he ever ate. He asked when we could go back. We said we would go again soon and that maybe next time we should try the tongue. His immediate reaction was, "Oh, no. No tongue. I can't eat tongue. I wouldn't like tongue." So here we go. I asked him what he thought was in the quesadilla. He said, "beef". Mama said, "well, yeah." I just made rude gestures with my tongue. He looked at me and asked, "This is tongue?" One tense second passed as we waited to see if his head would asplode before he shrugged and said, "Huh. I guess I like tongue. Can I call Nana and tell her?"
Honestly, Mama and Teh Boy liked the tongue better than I did. I have had tongue once before. That time a big piece of tongue was cooked to doneness and put on a plate. That was pretty bad. At Taco Loco, they dice the meat and season it beautifully. The dish is very good, but the meat has a stronger flavor than I like. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to have it again, especially in one of those quesadillas. They were so satisfying that we never did make dinner.
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I kinda thought I wasn't going to write about gay marriage anymore. I thought, naively, that once the Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage was legal, we were done.
But I was wrong.
Today, a clerk in Kentucky is refusing to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple. She's saying it's a religious freedom issue, she's saying she's refusing on "God's authority."
I no longer believe same-sex relationships are a sin. I can no longer say with confidence that the Bible is clear in condemning gay marriage. But I know and respect lots of folks who disagree. I'm not asking anyone to change his or her mind. This has nothing to do with that.
But I do wish we could agree on this: We need to choose people over theology. We need to choose actions that display the love of Christ, that bring people closer to him. God is in charge of the judgment part. We can trust that he'll be fair - he can see our hearts, our true intentions, all the things that others can't see. Jesus didn't come and die on the cross so that we could take God's place as the Decider of What's Right. Part of the problem when Adam & Eve chose that infamous apple was that mankind no longer trusted God, saying instead, "we want to decide for ourselves the difference between Good and Evil!"
The clerk in Kentucky does not need to believe that same-sex marriage is okay. I would tell her she can absolutely hold that conviction. She can hold it near and dear to her heart. But I would also tell her that she's free. She's free from having to decide what others should do. She's free from having to worry about whether she participated in someone's sin. She can make sure that everyone is treated fairly under the law, even if she holds a different belief. She holds an elected office in our government - her job is to uphold the law of the land. She can even do so in a way that glorifies Christ, with grace and humility.
As Christians, we have a unique opportunity to bless all those who come across our paths. God is gracious. He is the God of second chances, he loves us. Nowhere does he say "change first, then come follow me." As a Christian, I can listen to others, I can support them, I can tell them "God is FOR you." And I can even tell my friends when they are doing something unhealthy, harmful, or destructive... but I must first to earn the right to speak that way to them. We can't just do it willy-nilly to folks if we aren't actively involved in their lives, actively loving them.
Think about it this way: good things won't bear bad fruit, right? And we've seen that the strategy of refusal, the strategy of keeping people out, of declaring that we have to "stand on the Bible" or "stand on the side of God," has pushed people away from Jesus. I know of zero stories of people deciding that they want to know more about Jesus when his followers have pushed them away, called them an "abomination," and refused to acknowledge (or denied access to) their civil rights. The Kentucky clerk believes she's doing the right thing. I know she does. But as a follower of Jesus, I'm frustrated. I'm frustrated that the nation is seeing her actions, that the nation is seeing that following Jesus means pushing people out, that it means a religious conviction is more important that a person. Her job isn't to define marriage or even approve of it. If she knows and loves a gay couple and she wants to be involved in their life together and earn the right to tell them what she believes the Bible says about their relationship, I respect that much more.
Christians, we are free from judgment and free from being the Judge. God sees our insides. He sees our hearts. If you believe that he would condemn a same-sex marriage, yet you provide a marriage license for a couple because your job is to uphold the law, he's not going to smite you. He never placed us here to be the Moral Police. He never told us to force others to believe as we do or to follow the same creeds. We get to be free from that. And imagine if we engaged with gay people. If we invited them to dinner, got to know them as individuals, brought them chicken soup when they were sick or a margarita to celebrate a job promotion? What if we laid this "issue" aside and made it about people, about humans, about souls? That couple in Kentucky wants to be married... those are two people, two precious souls. Two men who love one another, who want to commit to spending a lifetime together. I remember my excitement going downtown to get my marriage license with my husband. I remember the giddiness, the love, the respect I had for the institution of marriage and how excited I was to make such a strong commitment to the person I loved. And it breaks my heart that this couple's experience has been so tainted.
God loves people. I know he does. I believe he loves people more than he loves rules. I believe he'll judge us fairly. I trust him that way. Let's trust in that too and not let our differences divide us.


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Nelson boss Andy Harrison hopes the past week will be something of a turning point for his side.
The Admirals claimed a 2-2 draw at second place Carlisle City on Saturday, before earning a 2-0 win at Ashton Town on Tuesday night.
Tomorrow, the Blues face a home Macron Cup third round tie against Prestwich Heys – with a place in the quarter-final at stake – before they entertain third place Avro at Little Wembley on Tuesday night.
And Harrison looked back on a profitable few days for his players: "It could be the turning point in our season.
"On Saturday, we should have won really, I was really disappointed – it felt like a defeat in the end, but Carlisle City are a good side, and it was a good point.
"They are very direct, with a striker who just doesn't miss, and a frighteningly quick winger, David Renyard, who scored their second.
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Marc Shiel put the hosts ahead after 36 minutes, but Gareth Hill levelled right on half-time.
Renyard then put Carlisle back in front five minutes after the restart, only for Dylon Allan Meredith to claim a point 17 minutes from time.
Nelson took that into Tuesday night, where they avenged a 4-1 home defeat 10 days earlier, winning 2-0 at Ashton Town with a brace from Jake Lloyd.
Harrison said: "The home game was a one-off against Ashton, I told the lads it wasn't acceptable, and got that message across.
"I've brought in some new players with the emphasis on youth, and they have made a real difference, blending well with the more experienced players – who now know that I'm not afraid to leave them out or change things.
"But everyone pulled together on Tuesday, and we battered them."
And Harrison is in confident mood ahead of the coming games: "It will be a tough game, but I expect us to win – I'll be miffed if we don't! I've watched them numerous times, and they are big and physical, but we went there and played with 10 men for 70 minutes earlier in the season and got a draw. Avro will be tough as well – I think they're the best side in the division, but we're going well."
Barnoldswick Town saw both their games fall victim to the weather over the week.
Saturday's North West Counties Premier Division encounter at home to Charnock Richard was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at the Silentnight Stadium.
And Wednesday night's West Riding County Cup third round tie at Knaresborough Town suffered the same fate.
After a pitch inspection on Wednesday afternoon, the pitch was declared waterlogged.
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Town will look to return to action on Saturday at home to Eccleshall Town in the Macron Cup third round, with a place in the last eight at stake.


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The baseball field was smaller than I thought it would be but well maintained with a lovely little area for the spectators.
Most of the players are young and fit, but not all.
Before the game started the central sandy area - which probably has a name but I have no idea what it is - had to be smoothed out. I assume the major league teams have a machine for this, but here it was a car driving round and round, dragging a rake and with someone sitting on the rake.
Eventually the game started and it was pretty professional. Everyone knows everyone and the crowd was hilarious aided by copious amounts of alcohol. They screamed insults at everyone and the game kept stopping as the players were collapsing on the floor laughing. Everyone has a nickname as is usual here, so the screams were things like "Guandules (peas) you are getting fatter than an elephant" and too many more for me to remember, nor understand.
The Pinchi's won both games to the delight of the crowd.
A good night was had by all.
However my neighbours have decided to take cock fighting more seriously and have bought 15 fighting cocks. Due to the noise they make they have housed them as far away from their house as they can - which means they are right next to my house. So far only 6 have been installed in their cages and another nine are en route. They crow all day long and only stop when it rains.
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announced Tuesday.
The Cincinnati Bengals, who chose Simmons as a No. 1 draft pick
in 1998, had released him late last month, even though he had been
one of their most dependable and versatile linebackers, averaging
116 tackles per season since 2001.
Simmons (6-3, 240 pounds) was limited to 11 games in 2006
because of a neck strain, but he still had 78 tackles (41 solo) and
two interceptions. He had missed only one game from 2001-2005.
Simmons, 31, had two seasons remaining on his contract in Cincinnati, at base salaries of $3.3 million for 2007 and $3.7 million for 2008, when he was cut. The Bengals' brass felt those salaries were exorbitant for a veteran they considered to be in decline, and the team wanted to move younger players into the position.
But the versatile Simmons, who has started at every position in a 4-3 front at various times during his career, should be a good fit for a New Orleans team that stunned the NFL by winning its division in 2006. The Saints want to build on last season's resurgence and, if Simmons is healthy, he can fill a lot of roles and add another solid locker room presence.
Simmons had 102 stops in 2005, along with four forced fumbles,
four sacks and a pair of interceptions. In 2004, he posted 132
stops, a sack, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two
Over his career in Cincinnati, Simmons finished among the top
two tacklers on the defense in every full season he played. He has
appeared in 121 games, with 118 starts since being selected 17th
overall in 1998 out of North Carolina. Simmons has 11 interceptions
in his career, including two returned for touchdowns, and 23 sacks.
He has also recovered eight fumbles.
The decision to release Simmons, which was hardly unanimous among Bengals executives and coaches, left Cincinnati with no linebackers on its current roster with more than three seasons of NFL experience.
"This was not an easy decision to make," said coach Marvin Lewis. "Brian has been a fine player on the field, and he has been a great example to all of our players as a team leader and citizen. But a new NFL year is about to begin and, with the start of free agency, this allows us to best position our team under the salary cap to move forward for 2007."
New Orleans wasted little time contacting Simmons and arranging a visit. He had other visits scheduled, but canceled those after his meeting in New Orleans.
The Associated Press and ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli contributed to this report.


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Coleham Pumping Station
The Pumping Station houses two steam-driven beam engines which were built in 1897/98 by William Robert Renshaw to power Shrewsbury's sewerage system. They were used until 1970.
In 1974 the building and pumps were acquired by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and are currently undergoing restoration by the Shrewsbury Steam Trust which was founded in 1992.
I paid a visit there in September 2003 and took the following photographs. The volunteers of Shrewsbury Steam Trust were very helpful, as they are to all visitors. It wasn't until I walked into the building that I remembered my father taking me there in the 1960's.


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Police have warned the public to be careful using the River Bann after a car ended up in the water.
It is understood a man in the car managed to get free from the sinking and swim to safety.
He was treated by paramedics.
The incident happened at at the River Bann close to the Northway bridge.
A PSNI spokesperson said yesterday: Due to an incident that happened in the area of Shillingtons bridge, Portadown, earlier today (Sunday), there is a vehicle submerged somewhere in the Bann river in this area.
"Please do not comment on the specifics of this incident. No one has been hurt thankfully.
"This post is purely for the attention of anyone who may be using the river in this area over the coming days, until we can get this item removed.
"Your help, as always is appreciated.
"if you do have any info the regards to this incident, please don't hesitate to get in touch 101, quoting reference: 1530 of today."


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Steve and Tammy look forward to serving you at
Veggie Trail Farms & Acres House.
Your host, Steven Baker, was born and raised on a 100 acre hobby farm in the Greater Nappanee region. He left the farm to pursue his passion for food and worked in all areas of the Food Service Industry for 25 years. As our resident Chef, Steven has returned to his grass roots to grow the food he cooks. "Nature makes the food," he'll tell you, it's his job not to mess it up.
The old family farm remains an integral part of our farm community.
Your hostess, Tammy Bannon, was born and raised in Toronto, a suburban environment. She always dreamed of living on a farm, and found a little bit of country right here in the city of Ottawa. The road-side stand started with her children selling raspberries at the end of the driveway, then grew to the full-fledged vegetable stand it is now. Tammy has been operating Veggie Trail Farms for the past 17 years, making home-made jams, farming the land, and rounding things out for the retail aspect of the vegetable stand with fresh local produce and meats.
Both Steven and Tammy felt a call to feed the masses, and this project is the culmination of both their dreams, and the venue to fulfill that calling.


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Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
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While your chestnuts might be roasting in the summer heat at the moment, fear not Zipsters! The Squirrel Nut Zippers Holiday Caravan tour will return for the third consecutive year this winter!
The ten-show run will begin on December 5th in Plattsburg, NY and conclude in Atlanta, GA on December 15th. Other stops include Derry, NH, Fall River, MA, Bethlehem, PA, Annapolis, MD, Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, and Asheville, NC.
Tickets for most shows will go on sale THIS Friday. Visit www.snzippers.com for the most up to date ticketing information.
"We're excited to have our third annual holiday tour coming up later this year," band leader Jimbo Mathus remarked. "These shows are always so fun and special. We'll be playing selections from our Christmas Caravan album, holiday hits and of course the finest new and old Squirrel Nut Zippers music for you all."
The Squirrel Nut Zippers most recent studio album titled Beasts Of Burgundy was released in 2018. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Chart upon it's release. It was back in 1998 when the Squirrel Nut Zippers released their first and only Holiday album titled Christmas Caravan which went on to sell a quarter of a million copies and reached #12 on the Billboard Holiday Albums chart.
Since reactivating in mid-2016 the Squirrel Nut Zippers have been performing to packed houses across the country and around the world. As Jimbo Mathus has said since the band's re-launch, 'it's not a reunion, it's a revival.'
For the most up to date information on the bands visit:
The Judy Chops are an indomitable force in the VA music scene, rocking audiences with original tunes, remixed covers, and mash ups since 2008. Averaging over 150 shows a year, the Chops are a high-energy Americana 7-piece group who delight in wowing audiences throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Their many festival appearances and shows have included opening for acts like Lake Street Dive, The Black Lillies, Miss Tess & the Talkbacks, David Mayfield Parade, and J.P. Harris & the Tough Choices, and Igor & Red Elvises have proven the Chops to be consummate performers. The band's sound is built around strong three part harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, baritone banjo uke, searing electric guitar and fiddle solos and a unique rhythm section featuring upright bass, cocktail drums, with the occasional horn player to round out the mix. Stylistically, the band blends elements of swing, blues, rock-a-billy, classic country and western, with a modern flair, for a unique, genre-defying musical experience. The Chops have previous recorded three albums, Modern Vintage Vol. 1 in 2008 and Give Her the Gun in 2010. In 2013, The Judy Chops were voted "Best Local Roots Band" at the inaugural Red Wing Roots Music festival in Mt. Solon, VA, bringing home 20 hours of studio time at Blue Sprocket Sound in Harrisonburg VA, and a microphone package from Peluso Microphone Labs. These prizes enabled them to record their most ambitious album to date, Minor Sunshine, released in June 2014. The band will be releasing an EP of B-Sides and Singles in 2015 in conjunction with Blue Sprocket Sound.
Venue Information:
Parking is available in side lot (by Exxon)
No Smoking/Vaping permitted anywhere inside venue
Bags/purses will be checked at the door.
Must have ID for entry
If you do not have access to a printer, we can scan ticket from your cell phone. Be sure to have your brightness turned all the way up at the door.
Children under 3 years old are Free.
Kitchen is open during all hours of operation.
Appropriate clothing required at all times (tops and bottoms covered).
The Broadberry
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Richmond, VA, 23220


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Cucurbitas: Winter Squash and Pumpkins1 comment
One of the best things about fall and winter seasons is that we get to eat seasonal foods--root vegetables, winter squash and pumpkins, brassicas, cool-weather greens, apples, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, all sorts of nuts and more. Most of these foods store well, so we are able to enjoy them during the cold weather. I especially like winter squash and pumpkin; their bright orange and yellow flesh brightens our meals and nourishes us. Here are a few that I have grown, or are easy to get at your farmers' markets, local farm stands, organic markets and even the grocery store.view details
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The giant pumpkins we see at today's weigh-offs have their roots in contests that date back more than 150 years. If you're dreaming of growing a giant pumpkin this season, here's a little historical inspiration on how it all got started.view details
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Single Family
- 5 beds
- 2 baths
- $275,000 price
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- Status: ACTIVE
Located in Honea Path, this amazing property features a gorgeous brick home, over five and a half acres of land, and a barn and riding area! There is plenty of space and storage areas for any animals that you have or have always dreamed of having land for. The home itself features a large entryway, and a large open floor plan. The living room is spacious, with a beautiful brick fireplace. Adjacent is the formal dining room, with the more informal breakfast room right around the corner! This is part of the kitchen, which features tons of storage space, a center island, and solid surface countertops. There is also a large utility and laundry room, and a den or office room! The master on main features a full bathroom with a double sink. Another full bathroom and two more large bedrooms are also on the main level. Upstairs are two more large bedrooms that could also be used as bonus rooms if that fit your needs better! Turn one into a media room, exercise space, kid's playroom, or whatever you want! This beautiful home and land is a dream property for sure, so come and see it today!!
- sqft_min 3250
- sqft_max 3499
- Style Traditional
- Bathrooms Two
- HalfBaths None
- Keyword Five
Courtesy of: KW Historic District
Office Phone: 864-670-5478
Listing Agent: Haro Setian
Updated: 17th November, 2017 10:21 AM.
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Early detection of cancer can be the next best thing to prevention. There are several widely known risk factors for prostate cancer that may increase the probability of a man to develop prostate cancer. Age, race and family history are the most common today. According to ASCO Cancer.Net, "Prostate cancer that runs in a family, called familial prostate cancer, occurs about 20% of the time." Sources say that shared genes, similar lifestyles and environments play a role in developing familial prostate cancer. Hereditary prostate cancer accounts for almost 5% of cases. This type of gene mutation is passed down within family generations. A few characteristics for hereditary prostate cancer could include: (more…)
History of Dowell Springs
The Lonas Family Legacy
"Many prayers were said over this land. That it would be used for something beneficial for our community and that it would be a blessing to all who visit…" Dowell Springs is a special place for many people in our community and visitors from near and far. Not only is the campus home to the Historic Lonas farmhouse, it is home to Provision CARES Proton Therapy. The beauty of the property and the magnificent views from the buildings bring a calm and healing atmosphere to all visit. (more…)
Proton Stories: Why Dale Chose Proton Therapy
Dale C. first heard about Provision CARES Proton Therapy through a TV commercial. Not knowing he had cancer, he tucked the words "proton therapy" in the back of his mind, hoping that he would never have to remember them. It was February 2015 when he learned he had prostate cancer. Dale had always been proactive when it came to his health. He said, "my mom always taught me to be proactive." He went in for regular checkups, yearly physicals, and was well aware of his PSA and gleason score. At his appointment in 2015, all test scores came back normal, but he insisted on a biopsy, just to be sure. Both the doctor and Clayton were shocked, his biopsy came back positive. Dale was diagnosed with low risk, non-aggressive prostate cancer and decided on active surveillance.
Two and a half years later, things started to change. His PSA remained normal but his biopsy showed the cancer had doubled in size. "It's a miracle we found it," said Dale. "I believe God placed the right doctors, urologists, and friends around me to help me make an informed treatment decision." He researched prostate cancer and treatment options, from surgery to brachytherapy to protons, and there were two things that were very significant to his treatment decision process: Cure Rate and Quality of Life.
Proton Therapy Helps Target Lymphoma with Focused Treatment
Becca Kelly was diagnosed with cancer at a time in life when it was the farthest thing from her mind.
Age: 27. Cancer: Hodgkin lymphoma. (more…)
Protons perfect treatment choice for pediatric cancer
They have come from as close as down the road and as far away as China. Their cases have ranged from highly curable to palliative care. They light up lobby with laugher and courage. And they most clearly show cancer for the monstrosity it is.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. (more…)
Whether a career change or cancer treatment, Bill Raffield is the kind of man who goes for what he wants.
That included treatment for prostate cancer.
Raffleld started out with a B.S. in physics and a career in the Air Force where he planned and evaluated instructional systems for the military's intercontinental ballistic missiles program during the Vietnam War. He became a captain, serving as combat crew commander and wing instructor and discovered he enjoyed "arranging resources to accomplish the mission," he said. "At the time, I didn't know what that was called, but in business, that's operations."
After his military career ended, Raffield didn't settle into the field he had chosen but embarked in a new direction, starting out as a territory sales manager for Michelin Tire and ending up management and operations for Truckstops of America and Universal Tire.
"I tended to say, 'I'm going to do what fits me," he said. (more…)
Patient finds unlikely referral shopping for RVs
As is often the case, the momentous often happen as a result of the seemingly insignificant.
Such as Patricia Borchardt's visit to Buddy Gregg RVs and Motor Homes shortly after a routine screening indicated she might have breast cancer. (more…)
Week promotes sarcoma awareness
Minorities suffer disproportionately from cancer
It wasn't until after Tammy Coleman's grandfather died that she knew he had prostate cancer. And then a beloved cousin died before Tammy learned of her breast cancer diagnosis. And so it went.
"It's like a hush-hush thing," said Coleman, who as a breast cancer survivor—and Provision patient— has become heavily involved in local cancer awareness and fundraising efforts. "You don't even know they have cancer. They just die one day."
It is a lethal silence. (more…)
Patient with oral cancer finds hope in proton therapy
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Before her cancer diagnosis, Holly Caster worked in hospitality at Beaumont Hospital in her Michigan hometown, coming up with creative ways to make patients' stays more comfortable.
There was the flash mob she planned for a high school senior who'd been hospitalized and couldn't go to prom. The laptop, CDs and company-keeping for a young pregnant woman confined to bed rest whose family lived 50 miles away. She gave cancer patients afghans in their favorite color. She planned in-hospital celebrations for weddings and anniversaries and new babies, all to help people cope as best they could when life dished up the unexpected.
Then the unexpected happened to her. (more…)


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CMI Southern Board Chair Suzanne Anderson writes about her experience as a CMI mentee.
I was lucky enough recently to be at a Women Ahead 30% Club cross-company mentoring scheme event. Wow, what a title for an event for a start! So, let me explain what this is actually about.
The 30% Club launched as a campaign in the UK in 2010 with a goal of achieving a minimum of 30% women on FTSE-100 boards. So far it has made great in-roads in this area with the current figure at 27.9% up from 12.5%. One of its aims is to help businesses improve diversity at all levels, through initiatives such as mentoring. The cross-company mentoring scheme is open to all industry sectors and sees companies putting female mentees on the scheme to be matched with mentors (male or female) in a different industry. Throughout the programme there are events and speaker-series. The latest one I attended included a keynote from Dame Helena Morrissey on the launch of her new book 'It's a Good Time To Be A Girl'.
Dame Helena gave a fascinating insight into her own career progress with some inspiring career advice for women today. However, the tips she gave are not just applicable to women, everyone can benefit from taking her advice no matter what gender, age, career background or aspiration. I thought I would share her top tips with you.
- Leap before you look!
How many times have we not done something because we have over-thought the consequences or talked ourselves out of it because we think we are not good enough or do not deserve it. I know I have in the past. So this tip is about taking a chance and grabbing an opportunity by the horns. Try it.
- Think big, start small, but start now.
Every journey starts with a single step and sometimes all you need is that first step to get going. The impetus of moving forward is so important in making progress, so get out there and take a step in the right direction today.
- Play to your strengths, work your differences.
It is very easy to always focus on what we can not do, rather than what we can do. Yet, the more we can build on our strengths, the better we become in those areas without too much effort, and at the same time we still have the ability to mitigate our differences or even turn them around to become strengths.
- Act confidently!
Ah, here we go, who has heard the phrase 'fake it until you make it', well it appears there's some truth in the power this brings. Who'd have thought it. But, on a serious note, just believing that you can do something gets you in the right frame of mind and if you can add a confident stance (think hands on hips Wonder Woman style) then the inner belief is evident externally too.
- See your career as a labyrinth, not a ladder.
Sometimes a sideways move is not always a bad thing, it can be just what is required in order to position yourself for an opportunity downstream as well as building different skills and experiences. Career progression is not always linear so be prepared to be flexible in order to progress.
- Get a mentor (or two!)
Oh, the power of mentoring! Everyone should have a mentor. I have got two at the moment, both of whom help me continue to develop in different ways. I see mentoring as an ongoing discussion with someone I trust to help me address certain aspects of my work, but equally it can be used in so many different ways. If you are looking for a mentor, have you considered the CMI Mentoring Scheme? The Southern Board's Mentoring Champion can help you find out more about mentoring.
Mentoring blogs by Daniel Carey, CMI Southern's Mentoring Champion
> 'Coaching, mentoring and riding a bike'
> 'Which mentoring style is right for you?'
- Help others where you can – pay it forward
Being in a leadership and management position means we really should be focussing on developing our teams, and I am sure this is at the forefront of most people's minds on a daily basis. But what else can you do, perhaps offering to mentor someone in a different team, or providing that leg up to someone with longer term potential. Whatever it is, seek out the opportunities to help and pay it forward.
- If you want to be a CEO, go for it!
Absolutely – reach for the stars and you might just land on the moon. Seriously, everyone has different levels of ambition so working out what your own potential could be is an important first step. If you see yourself being a CEO in the future that is a good place to start, you then just need to work out the path that will get you there. Remember taking that first step on the labyrinthine path that is your career is just what you need to do to get started.
- Remember there is no single 'right' path – live your life.
Just because someone else took a particular path doesn't mean you have to. Listen to your inner self as that is the way to true happiness in your career.
- It's a good time to be a girl – but it's not all sorted just yet.
Yes, I agree, it is a good time to be a girl, and with International Women's Day this week we should all celebrate the women in our life and pass on these tips to help them navigate through their careers.
> Mentoring blogs from the CMI Southern region
How CMI can support you
> More CMI Southern blogs on supporting women managers and leaders and the CMI Women initiative
> Join CMI Women (CMI website)