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Beat the blues with green: 4 houseplants to grow this winter

Frigid temperatures, messy roads, and darkness before the dinner hour are a few of the top reasons the winter season is least favoured by many.

One great way to combat the dreaded winter blues: add a bit of green. Indoor plants are known to have a myriad of benefits, from purifying the air to brightening up your living space.

Studies have also linked indoor plants to a smoother healing process among surgical patients, reducing anxiety and pain while combating stress.

Although the winter season has a bad rap when it comes to exercising your green thumb, there are plenty of indoor houseplants that thrive during the cold and dark months.

Here are the top 4 tropical houseplants you should grow this winter.

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With its vibrant colour and texture, the spider plant is an excellent way to brighten up your home.

Paul Zammit, director of horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, says its both the look and modest care requirements that make the spider plant one of his top picks for indoor houseplants.

Who doesnt love a spider plant? Theyre great for hanging they have that wonderful texture that comes down and wonderful colour: particularly the variegated selections that have two colours in their leaves, Zammit tells The Weather Network.

Another great characteristic of the spider plant: its great for sharing.

They can easily be grown by children you can take off those pups, root them very easily, and share them with a friend.

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The Chinese evergreen is another popular option that comes in a variety of textures and colours.

You can get some that have silver leaves, some that have green leaves, [and] newer selections have pink and are fused with cream, Zammit says, adding that the Chinese evergreen is also quite easy to care for in terms of light levels and moisture.

Theyre also quite easy to care for, in terms of the light conditions. Theyre tolerant of fairly low light levels particularly some of the greens and the silvers. . . . and in terms of moisture, theyre pretty forgiving because they can take being slightly on the dry side.

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Dracaenas are another great tropical indoor houseplant that are customizable to the look of your home. Their variety is one of both colour and size, ranging from small, bushy tabletop varieties, with some that can grow to nearly 2 metres in height.

Some new selections are a brilliant chartreuse, to wonderful dark greens, and then lime greens there are all sorts of wonderful combinations, Zammit says.

Dracaenas are also very tolerant of low water levels and dry conditions as well perfect for the arid indoor climate we so often develop during Canadian winters.

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Besides being a sight for sore eyes during the dormant season, peace lilies make a great choice of tropical houseplant because in tune with the others on this list theyre also very easy to care for.

Keeping on top of the moisture is key, Zammit says.

Peace lilies are also recommended for lower light levels, but Zammit says he recommends slightly higher light levels, because that encourages them to flower more.

Aside from their elegant white spaths (or blooms,) peace lilies have beautiful leaves that are sure to stand out in any home or office.

[With] big, bold, dramatic, rich, dark green foliage peace lilies really give you a sense of the tropics, Zammit says. I love that green . . . particularly inside during the winter months.

Do you have any of these tropical plants in your home or office? Share your recommendations for indoor plants this winter season in the comments below!

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Seasonal affective disorder, commonly called SAD, is a type of depression. People experience it more frequently when autumn transitions into winter. Scientists dont know exactly what causes people to get SAD, but they believe SAD is associated with a decrease in the amount of daylight. The symptoms of SAD include irritability, cravings for carbohydrates, weight gain, sleep changes, feelings of sadness or hopelessness and withdrawal from socializing and favorite activities. If you think you have SAD, a visit to your doctor is in order.

There are several treatment options for treating SAD during cold and dreary weather, and here are some of them that might help you.

Light Therapy

When theres less daylight, light therapy is an option to give your body more exposure to the full spectrum of light. Before buying any equipment, check with your doctor in order to make sure that light therapy is a good choice for you. People who take certain medications that cause photosensitivity should not use light therapy. Your doctor can recommend a type of light bulb or a lightbox for you to use at home. You could also replace your regular light bulbs with full-spectrum units. These provide a softer glow that is more like sunlight. Ask your doctor when to use light therapy and for how long to use it.

Regular Exercise

Regular exercise is a proven way to treat all types of depression, including SAD. If youve gained some weight because of SAD, exercise helps burn some of those extra calories. People who have been sedentary should check with their doctor before starting an exercise regimen.

If you have been exercising on a regular basis, try something new. Branch out and challenge yourself. If you usually swim, try water aerobics. If you typically use a treadmill or elliptical exerciser, find a friend to play racquetball or shoot some hoops. Consider a trip to an indoor rock climbing wall. An indoor trampoline park or laser tag facility could also be fun, and you could bring along some friends.

Going Outdoors

Even if its cold outside, go outdoors. Bundle up in your warmest winter apparel, put on a pair of sunglasses and just get outside. On a cloudy day, some sunlight still filters through, and your bodys circadian rhythms can be reset by this sunlight exposure. Consider combining time outdoors with exercise. A brisk walk on a chilly morning could help reset your mood. The movement stretches your muscles. Go to a place that you enjoy, such as a park with nice scenery. If theres an outdoor mall near your location, walk along the pathways and do some people watching.

Avoiding Nighttime Electronics Use

If you have SAD, you may be tempted to stay at home and avoid in-person social interactions. Instead, you might turn to your phone and engage with people on social media. You might play games on your computer or smartphone or spend a lot of time watching shows or movies. Avoid using electronics within an hour of your bedtime. The bright lights of the LED screens stimulate your brain and make it more difficult for you to fall asleep. Poor sleep and a lack of sleep contribute to negative moods, increase your stress and can worsen the symptoms of depression.

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The Indoor Generation refers to a growing number of people who spend the vast majority of their time indoors, currently 90% of their lives, living, working, learning and playing, and often in dark, poorly ventilated and unhealthy buildings. This has resulted in an increasing need for innovative and effective solutions that bring increased natural light to the spaces in which we choose to spend the majority of our time.

Whilst we have adapted to living indoors, we are essentially still outdoor animals, and our gene code is designed for us to live in a natural environment. Prior to the arrival of buildings our daily lives were determined by the availability of daylight hours, and the qualities of light that signaled changes in weather and in time. Our physiological systems, especially our circadian cycles were in harmony with these diurnal rhythms of daylight, as were our emotional responses to light and darkness (Source: Heerwagen, 2011).

Light is an acute stimulant that directly alerts the brain and thus can affect energy levels as well as alertness and productivity. A properly functioning circadian cycle also determines patterns of coordination, blood pressure and cardiovascular activity. It affects mood and influences social behaviours and cognitive performance.

Increasingly our circadian cycles are being disturbed advanced or delayed by exposure to light at different times, and our metabolism and behaviour patterns are changing as a consequence. Peter Foldbjerg, VELUX Commercials Head of Daylight, Energy & Indoor Climate, laments that we now live in a social clock society, a 24/7 society, that has become disconnected from the light and dark in nature. We are living and working in buildings where we are removed from natural daylight, where artificial light is often around 200 lux and rarely exceeds 500 lux, levels which are insufficient to regulate our biological rhythms, which require 1,000 lux. Hence the analogy to the dim cave. The inability to provide the occupants of buildings with a well-illuminated environment can result in a detrimental impact on health and productivity, and a substantial burden on the individual, society and the broader economy.

The benefits of working in bright and well-ventilated commercial spaces to our overall wellbeing and performance cannot be overstated.

Research on office buildings has shown that office workers highly value access to a window and to varying degrees of daylight in a study of 7 office buildings in the Pacific Northwest (source: Heerwagen et al, 1992) more than 83% of the occupants said they very much liked daylight and sunlight in their workspace and valued the seasonal changes in daylight. Even in darker locations within a building, the occupants still expressed satisfaction with the daylight level, as long as they could look into a daylit space. In the YouGov survey, 39% of respondents said that daylight significantly impacts on their mood.

To find out more on how to design commercial buildings for improved health and productivity by utilising daylight download your free copy of the whitepaper: Designing daylight solutions for commercial buildings.

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On February 26, 2020, top tier business executives, entrepreneurs, and government representatives from Israel and Germany will gather in Berlin to take part in WeTech Berlin 2020, an exclusive innovation conference. The conference will include a series of unique encounters and discussions on topics with a focus on innovation and tech, business ties with Israel, investment opportunities, and more. During the conference, professional speakers will examine the ways in which tech and innovation manifest in various fields, from cyber and property-tech, to finance and artificial intelligence.

PointGrab

Founded: 2008

Founders: Haim Perski, Saar Wilf

Investors: BB Investments, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), EMV

Funding to date: $10 million

Syte

Founded: 2015

Founders: Ofer Fryman, Lihi Pinto Fryman, Idan Pinto, Helge Voss

Investors: Viola, Magma

Funding to date: $30 million

Syte-Visual Conception Ltd. offers shopping suggestions based on image recognition software. Users can upload an image of an outfit and the companys technology breaks it down to its components, suggesting similar items to those pictured from multiple retailers. Shoppers can also upload photos of their own clothes and receive various styling recommendations from Syte.

Flytrex

Founded: 2013

Founders: Yariv Bash, Amit Regev

Investors: BGV, Btov Partners, Joey Low, Daniel Aegerter, Daniel Gutenberg

Funding to date: $11 million

Drone delivery startup Flytrex Aviation Ltd. provides drone delivery services to various kinds of businesses. The companys device can be attached to the drone, allowing operators to remotely control it using a mobile app. The company's device enables fast deliveries to individuals and businesses and can access areas that are hard to reach by car.

Qsee

Founded: 2018

Founders: Rami Refaeli, Nadav Herz

Investors: Ham-Let Group

Anzu

Founded: 2017

Founders: Itamar Benedy, Ben Fenster, Michael Badichi

Investors: WPP, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, Bitkraft Esports Ventures

Funding to date: $8 million

Agrowing

Founded: 2014

Founders: Ira Dvir, Nitzan Rabinowitz

Investors: Agrichem Ltd.

Funding to date: undisclosed

GOARC

Founded: 2015

Founders: Dror Barak, Haim Srur, Chani Gur-Arie

Investors: undisclosed

Funding to date: $7 million

TriEye

Founded: 2017

Founders: Avi Bakal, Uriel Levy, Omer Kapach

Investors: Intel Capital, Porsche Ventures, Grove Ventures, Marius Nacht

Funding to date: $2 million

Sixdof Space

Founded: 2017

Founders: Mark Goldfarb, Daniel Greenspan, Klony Lieberman

Investors: Israel Innovation Authority

Funding to date: $3.2 million

PERCEPTO

Founded: 2014

Founders: Dor Abuahsira, Sagi Blonder, Raviv Raz, Ariel Avitan

Investors: USVP, NHN, Spider Capital, Emerge

Funding to date: $27.5 million

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Its not a real tree, exactly. Its a piece of furniture, with a bench circling its wide trunk and leaves and branches reaching to the ceiling. Lights above the tree can change color, from green to red or orange or blue.

The tree has been there about a year now, a centerpiece of the media center remodeling funded by the bond approved in a 2015 referendum.

Work on referendum projects is winding down. A new elementary school and additions at the middle and high schools were the marquee projects of the $52 million referendum. Maintenance work and remodeling have provided updates in all school buildings.

At Roosevelt a more traditional library was transformed into a bright, modern space. The large room had been a large room with straight rows of book-packed shelves and a group of large tables with chairs in the back of the room.

Now, its brighter, with new paint and flooring. Curved shelves are distributed around the room along with small tables and chairs. Pops of blue, purple and bright green are spread throughout the room.

Kindergarteners sitting on the bench under the tree said they really like having it in the room. They especially like the way the top of the tree lights up.

The furniture is designed to appeal to young kids. A few pieces have floor-level tunnels for students to squirm through. If someone wants to settle into a tunnel to read, thats OK, too.

Stuffed animals are waiting for kids to read to them.

Media center specialist Bethany Roisland said the book collection was updated, too.

A section of graphic novels has been added. All kids enjoy the illustrated books, she said, and the combination of words and illustrations can help make connections for kids learning English.

The overall collection reflects more diversity than it may have in the past, including materials about many different kinds of people. We try to emphasize different populations, she said.

While students enjoyed the remodeled media center from the start, changes keep coming as everyone adjusts to the new space.

For example, Roisland has found that kids have their own ideas about how to use some spaces.

She had planned to develop seating in a corner where she and other teachers use a Smart Board for instruction. It turned out students enjoyed just sitting on the floor while she teaches them keyboarding.

Roisland is in her second year with the district. She didnt work in the old media center but library paraprofessional Molly Morris did.

The old center was very utilitarian, said Morris. We keep evolving. She has enjoyed watching children enjoy the colorful space and modern furniture.

Libraries in the past were quiet places, but that has changed. The image of a librarian shushing giggling students is gone. A media center now is a more active and interactive place, Roisland said. Sometimes, theres even music playing.

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Melissa Wilson remembers going to David Rodli Hall for meals when she was a UWRF undergraduate. She now heads career services at the university, one of 14 departments housed in the reborn Rodli building.

Its definitely a transformation, Wilson said. For someone who was in the building previously, they wont believe their eyes.

An open house event commemorating the renovation is set for 2-4:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

Visitors will find few relics of the past inside the remodeled Rodli Hall, which campus officials said will serve a multitude of services with the common goal of student success.

After crossing a large university seal outside Rodlis Sixth Street entryway, visitors can either go left to the admissions office or right to career services. Campus planner Dale Braun said the two offices locations symbolize the beginning of the college journey and the eventual launch into the working world.

This is intentional, UWRF campus planner Dale Braun said of the design, calling student success the guiding light behind the project.

Elsewhere in Rodli, visitors will find the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, International Education and Financial Aid departments to name just a few while a central coffee shop sits at the base of a staircase that conjures a modern vision of the older iterations stairway system.

The building, which underwent a $15.9 million remodeling, now houses 14 departments that, until now, had been scattered around the campus. Alan Symicek, the universitys executive director of facilities management, said it made more sense for students to have them under one roof than in individual silos.

Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Excellence and Student Success Kathleen Hunzer said thats been accomplished.

Its amazing, she said. This just brings us all together.

Wilson called that an exciting aspect. If someones getting advice at her Career Services office, and that conversation leads to questions about financial aid, counseling or wellness, I can really quickly walk them to that place.

The new Rodli building completes a years-long effort to establish a central welcome space for students. Braun said that began with the realignment of East Cascade Avenue, which added roundabouts, including one at Sixth Street.

That curve carries visitors to Rodli on the east side of the street where parking stalls marked for Future Falcons fill the adjoining lot and the universitys new gateway features near Centennial Hall on the west side, which set the scene for the iconic campus mall.

Brick pedestals bearing the University of Wisconsin-River Falls seal form a gateway to the campus mall. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia

The first floor showcases two of the buildings primary offices: admissions and career services, while a large meeting room tucked between those departments can hold up to 50 people for group campus visits or other events.

Just behind the meeting room is Cafe 74, which Chancellor Dean Van Galen explained is a nod to the universitys founding in 1874.

If the first floor seems more spacious, thats not a figment of the imagination. Braun said 18 inches of concrete was removed from the floor to gain more ceiling height.

Green Bay-based Somerville Architects and Engineers was responsible for the design, while Eau Claire-based Market & Johnson served as general contractor for the project.

I think they did a wonderful job putting this together, Braun said.

Visitors can take alternating stairways to the second story, where northern staircase leads to a shot of Glen Parks swinging bridge. Meanwhile, a massive art piece depicting the meandering Kinnickinnic River hangs above the coffee shop, creating a centerpiece for the space.

From there, students can access second-story departments. Both floors have kitchenettes, where Braun said students might mingle over food.

He said socializing elements were integral in devising the layout at Rodli, which includes fireplaces on both levels.

Thats the whole idea, is to get people together, he said.

Collaboration spaces are scattered throughout the building; university leaders said the hope is students will seize on those spaces for group projects. One such space within the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging area features a station with a video screen for students to work on multimedia projects.

Braun said future plans call for a falcon sculpture to be placed at the building. He said the aim is to create a talisman for students seeking good fortune, perhaps to touch the toes of the statue for good luck, as is seen at the Wisconsin Capitols badger statue.

These, Braun said, are the kinds of common points of the culture that help build a belonging and a sense of community on campus.

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Its love for Danville that keeps Carla Minosh and Tom Belles going on a 20-year journey of refurbishing their Victorian home on Millionaires Row.

Insanity? Minosh quips when asked what compels them to continue on their never-ending quest to make the perfect work of art.

The four-story, 146-year-old home sits at 878 Main St.

Depending on your imagination or mood, visiting the High Victorian, Gothic-style home can bring to mind the Addams Family or have you looking for Oscar Wilde to make an appearance.

High Victorian Gothic architecture features include towers, turrets, arched windows and a dark, heavy, brooding look about it, Minosh, a nurse practitioner, said.

Boasting about 20 rooms and more than 140 windows, the home was built in 1874 by Charles Sublett, who died in the 1880s.

The second owner, E.H. Miller, was a tobacconist and dry-goods merchant who married Subletts widow, Jennie. The home that Jennie also owned with E.H. Miller remained in the Miller family until Minosh and Belles bought it in 2000.

The couples priority at the time was to remove all the white paint.

It was painted white inside and out, Minosh said.

Getting rid of the white paint took years and entailed using a heat gun and dental tools, she said.

To step inside the stately red-brick home is to experience sensory overload, an elegant feast for the eyes.

The entrance includes a vestibule and stained-glass doors leading into a wide hallway with chandeliers, antique oriental rugs and stained-glass windows at the end.

An 1890s grandfather clock an original the couple bought from the Miller family stands against the wall to the left. An 1880s wooden credenza is on the other side of the hallway.

Its just pretty much for show, Minosh said.

Blue-green fabric walls with honeysuckle designs adorn the music room, which also contains furniture by Luigi Frullini, Minoshs favorite Italian furniture maker.

The room features a glass and crystal chandelier and a taupe and faded-green Russian-style Oriental rug.

In one corner, theres a rotating statue of Esmeralda with her goat, Djali, from Victor Hugos The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The couple got the object from the Troy Public Library in Troy, New York.

One of the homes nine bathrooms has Turkish themes, with Turkish-patterned tiles that are diamond-shaped with squares in the middle. Black, dark green, brown, red, gold and white make up the color scheme.

The bathroom was pink, Minosh said, referring to yet another instance of taking a part of the house and making it their own.

Mark Joyner, president of the Danville Historical Society, praised Minoshs and Belles preservation efforts.

It adds to the commerce and history of downtown Danville, Joyner said. For every home that gets restored, it saves the beauty of what Danville originally was.

The couple simply adores the home and the community, said Belles, an attorney.

We love the house, the architecture, the area, Belles said between pauses during his work on the home. We have great neighbors and friends.

Belles and Minosh typically hold parties three or four times per year, which provide an opportunity for others to enjoy the home.

Lincrusta wallpaper, paper pulp made with linseed oil and pressed into a pattern, covers the walls of the dining room. The stenciled, hand-painted ceiling holds a 19th-century bronze chandelier from Henry N. Hooper & Co. in Boston.

A glass china cabinet holds Jennie Subletts china from the 1870s.

Minosh and Belles gutted the kitchen, which is done in a reformed Gothic style including the refrigerator doors.

We didnt want it to look too kitcheny, Minosh said.

They added a sunroom next to the kitchen in an area that used to be a porch. The red-bricked room has an object that was esoteric even during the 19th century a radiator cabinet used to keep food and plates warm.

Its an old-fashioned plate warmer, Minosh said.

The cast-iron, gun-metal gray item dates to 1874. The couple found it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A second-floor bedroom carpet dates to the 1870s and has a burgundy, cream-colored and faded-green design. A bronze chandelier is decorated with Roman armor and buffalo figures cast into the object.

The bedroom also has a bookcase with books owned by the houses past residents old hardbacks of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, Lady Chatterleys Lover by D.H. Lawrence and other works.

When asked why they would spend so much money and time working on the home, Minosh answered with a question: Why not?

Its just a spectacular house, she added. It really deserves to have the spa treatment.

They have done a lot of the remodeling themselves, but hired contractors for work on plumbing, electrical and the etched glass, Minosh said.

Though theyve been working on the home for two decades now, there is still work to be done. They dont plan to stop anytime soon.

We hope to inspire people to do this because there are so many spectacular houses in this town that just deserve the same treatment, she said.

Tom Belles (left) and Carla Minosh have been refurbishing their home at 878 Main St. since 2000. The Sublett-Miller house was built in 1874.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

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Chef Patrick Mohn in the kitchen at Santa Ana Caf at Tamaya, which recently underwent a $3.24 million renovation. (Amy Byres/Rio Rancho Observer)

RIO RANCHO Santa Ana Caf underwent a $3.24 million renovation to capture New Mexicos essence through its food, decor and head chef Patrick Mohn.

Mohn said the changes from the renovation have allowed him to connect even more to the caf.

Its easier to connect because it has evolved much like Ive evolved. When I was first starting out as a chef, I was cooking carne adovada, making tamales. Now the tamales may have a blue corn masa, or they may have truffle wild mushrooms. So, what were doing is its evolving the way I think of food, Mohn said.

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His personality can be seen from end to end of the restaurants new menus.

Much of the food is inspired by something that Ive eaten, and Ive really loved, he said.

One dish is inspired by his childhood. The Waldo Gulch Benedict is made with blue corn pancakes, something Mohn ate as a child.

This has always been a dream of mine to run this place. I have been a sous chef here before (and have) worked here and I love the connection to the indigenous cuisine while incorporating a lot of the New Mexican, Spanish colonial stuff. Growing up in that type of cuisine, I wanted to make my mark in it, but also elevate it, Mohn said.

Mohn wants to reintroduce people to the possibilities of what could be made with the three sisters of squash, beans and corn.

With this in mind, Mohn built the menus to encompass ancient cuisine with a modern twist, he said.

We talk about marrying the modern aspect of everything, along with the ancient cuisine; thats really what the place looks like, he said.

The renovation itself had this same approach.

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First, when you walk in, you should feel the expanse because, much like New Mexico, the views go on forever, but there are great points of interest when you look at the chandeliers, when you look at the beautiful pottery and baskets at the end of the dining hall there. You have to sense that this is a very big place, like New Mexico is, Mohn said.

This experience continues all the way to the back, where the buffet area has been modernized, he said.

Santa Ana Caf is first and foremost steeped in Native American culture, indigenous food and obviously so since we are on the pueblo. But the investment in remodeling in, and modernizing the kitchen equipment and dining room, buffet area, the stuff like that, is that modern approach to pre-contact food, he said.

The buffet area includes heated and iced tables to ensure food is always served at safe temperatures.

This improves the quality of the food and allows us to offer more variety and feel comfortable that it is always going to be at safe temperatures, Mohn said.

One thing Mohn worries about when going to a buffet is how long food has been out and whether it is being maintained at the correct temperatures.

Honestly, besides the fact that it is extremely beautiful, this is much safer for people to eat, Mohn said.

Another feature added was a year-round outdoor patio, equipped with ceiling heaters, fans and the ability to become enclosed with plastic walls.

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This space being as big as it is but also enclosed like this is very versatile, you know, its summer through winter, he said.

Mohn believes this outdoor space is perfect for large groups and team-building exercises.

So, when we have big groups that come in and they want to do team-building and stuff, this is the perfect space for us to do, like, a guacamole competition, he said.

This space is also used year-round for activities, Mohn said.

You can tell by the view, in the summertime, when youre out here for breakfast, or even dinner, youre going to have all these great activities just right outside of you while youre eating, he said.

The caf is at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Novi Home Show came to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday to Sunday, January 24 to 26, 2020.

Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA), the show featured virtually everything you might need for home projects and improvement and/or interior design, from kitchens to concrete to hot tubs.

"The Novi Home Show is the one-stop destination to find home improvement products and services for every type of project imaginable, decorating and landscaping exhibits as well as experienced businesses available for consulting or hire," the show said on its website.

The HBA is a nonprofit advocate for the home building industry including builders, remodelers, property owners, developers and suppliers to the single family and multifamily residential construction industry.

Brian Starrs, of the HBA and the show manager of the 2020 Novi Home Show, when asked howconsumers moods for home remodeling projects in 2020 are, said he felt optimistic.

"The Home Builders Association is very optimistic about the forecast," Starrs said. "

As a matter of fact, numbers have been trending upward as far as building permits and we know there's been definitely a large increase in remodeling and reconstruction and renovations on homes as well."

Exhibitors encompassedsiding professionals, landscapers, builders, kitchen and bathroom remodelers, waterproofing experts, countertop installers and basement refinishers, with exhibits includingkitchen and bath interiors, windows, doors, flooring and cabinetry.

WJR's The Inside Outside Guys, also broadcasted live from the show on the WJR Stage Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and featured talks with many of the exhibitors.

Greg Elston, a Fenton resident, andEric Butts, a Holly resident, had achimney sweep exhibit at the show.

When asked what the optimism is for people to improve their homes, Butts said they were trying to get people to be more efficient with their energy usage.

"We are trying to get people (to) lower emissions on their home into the atmosphere and trying to keep up with all of the standards that are going on right now," Butts said.

"Gas is a newer thing. People are getting into really efficient wood burners that are capable of heating a substantial portion of the home."

Laurie Smith from TLCs Trading Spaces was this year's show's featured speaker.

She spoke on Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at noon and Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Inspiration Home Stage, which presented educational and fun seminars focusing on home design and organizing for the duration of the show.

She spoke about how to save money, time and stress on all types of big and small home projects.

Smith discussed color, pattern and furniture layout, sharing pictures from her personal home renovations, including before, during and after pictures.

Prior to speaking Smith said she was excited to present at The Novi Home Show, where she will discuss her process from evaluating the bones of a room to placing the final accessories.

Sponsored by The Detroit News Homestyle section,Participants could also enter online to win a VIP experience with Smithon Saturday, January 25 from 9 to 10 a.m., which featured coffee, tea, breakfast snacks and an informal consultation.

Five winners also received a signed copy of Smiths book, "Discovering HomeFind Your Personal Style", as well as two tickets to the show.

I like to remind people that their home is a reflection of their soul, Smith said.

Surround yourself with objects of art and accessories that move you and bring you joy. Treat your home as though you are a curator and not a decorator. If one can truly embrace that, there are no mistakes.

Others speaking on the Inspiration Stage included:

Located near the Inspiration Stage at The Novi Home Show, in booth 945, home design professionals and experts from the AISDoffered free 15-minute consultations to event-goers.

Thechapters display at their booth featured a cozy home office showcasing Sherwin Williams color of the year Naval (a dark navy), a complete living room and a dramatic, glammed-up sitting room.

Participants were offered a chance to help with the display by visiting the Novi Home Show's Facebook page.

Event-goers could also enter into the"Cabinet Comeback" contest, sponsored by Great Lakes Ace Hardware and My Local Pros.

One lucky winner received$500 worth of project materials for a DIY cabinet refinishing job from Great Lakes Ace Hardware, plus $200 of service or materials from My Local Pros.

Brought to the show byKids Gotta Play, the event also featured a family fun area with activities for children and families, such as bouncy-houses.

Sponsors for the Novi Home Show included The Home Depot, WJR, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, the CW50, Bigby Coffee and ABC Warehouse.

Free samples of Bigby Coffee was offered to Home Show participants.

The show ran from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission was $10 for adults 13 and older, $9 for seniors 55 and older and free for children under 12.

Admission did not include parking fees.

Tickets could be bought online at brownpapertickets.com and were good any day of the show, but could also be bought at the door.

A special "$5 after 5" deal on admission was offered on Friday and Saturday, with tickets discounted to $5 after 5 p.m. each day.

While show-goers were encouraged to buy tickets in advance online, advance tickets were not eligible for the "$5 after 5" deal.

Event-goers could also register to win free tickets to the show if they bought tickets online in advance and $2 coupons were available through the event's website.

A "buy one, get one" offer on admission was also available online on the show's social media pages.

Other coupons for admission were also available at Great Lakes Ace Hardware store locations, Biggby Coffee stores, the Detroit Newspapers Homestyle and SaveOn publications.

Many attended the show hoping to get advice or find solutions on their home improvement projects.

One homeowner, who asked not to be identified, when asked what brought him to the show, said he wanted some ideas.

"I am looking at a couple of projects for around the home and want to have some ideas," he said.

For a complete schedule of events and other information, see the show's website.

For more information on the show, visit the Novi Home Show's websiteor visit their Facebook page. Or, check out the event page on Facebook.

Information can also be found on social media under the hashtag,#novihomeshow.

Or, to check out videos on home and garden shows in Novi like this one, visit Novi Home & Garden Shows on Youtube.

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