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INSTALLATION • REPAIR • MAINTENANCE • LICENSED/BONDED/INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Dreams GET THE BACKYARD OF YOUR WINTER SAVINGS!COLONIALJEWELERS.COM 301.663.9252I1SouthMarketStreetFrederick,MD Locally Owned. Locally Loved. Since1948 Thisholidayseasonwecelebratewhatreallymatters-friendsandfamily,gratitudeforthe smallthingsandmakingmemoriesthatlastalifetime.Wearesoappreciativeofyou,the Frederickcommunity,thathascelebratedwithusfor74years. Wewishyouahealthyandjoyousholidayseasonfilledwithlove. Jeff,Patty,SarahandtheentireColonialJewelersFamilySASS MAGAZINE | SASSMAGAZINE.COM4 CONTENTS FEATURES 8 Business Spotlight Colonial Jewelers 16 Holiday Hustle How to Reduce Your Stress This Season 20 Shop Small Spotlights 44 2022 Gift Guide 38 Wellness One Word Intentions for the New Year 42 Food Healthy Holiday Treats 12 Girl's Guide Budget Friendly Gift Exchange 24 Beauty Skincare Tweaks for Winter Weather 28 Home Holiday Decor with a Modern Twist 33 Travel Smartest Ways to Travel this Season DEPARTMENTS 28 33 ON THE COVER: Gorgeous holiday decor by Kelly Mclane of Kameleon Co. Design featuring decor from local Frederick shops such as Creme de la Creme, Chartreuse and Co. and Relish. Photography by Kelly Mclane. For more great reads, go to sassmagazine.com ONLINE EXCLUSIVES!! Visit Us Online! Look for our WEB EXCLUSIVE icon to view additional articles on SassMagazine.com. 4442 This issue contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to click through and make a purchase, Sass Magazine will receive a small commission at no cost to you. We only recommend products we truly love.WWW.TREETREKKERSMD.COM | 301-888-TREK (8735) Give The Gift of Adventure! With 15 courses and 8 diffilculty levels, it’s the ultimate experience gift of the season! BUY A GIFT CERTIFICATE GET ONE FREE use code BOGO StyleMeSueConsignment @stylemesue 9890 Main Street, Damascus | 301-414-7583 WWW.STYLEMESUE.COM WOMEN & TEEN CONSIGNMENT STORE Casual Clothes, Business Clothes, Special Occasion Dresses and the perfect Date Nite outfit! clothes • shoes • purses • accessories SIZES XS TO 4X Fashion Is What You Buy. Style Is What You Do With It! My goal is to provide every patient with a positive, gentle and relaxing experience where artistry meets function. Dr. Greg Weakley 84 Thomas Johnson Court, Suite A, Frederick MD 21702 (301) 662-9133 | www.terracedentalgroup.net Comprehensive Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Invisalign Implant Restorations'Tis the season! The holidays always bring back wonderful memories for me: waking up on Christmas morning as a little girl to find memorable presents like my first bike or first Cabbage Patch Kid (remember those?!); the delicious smell of my mom's special Christmas morning quiche (which I now make at my own home); getting together with extended family on Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas, as well as traveling over Thanksgiving to someplace warm and relaxing with my husband Jimmy. Read our spotlights (pg 8 & 20) to experience some other favorite holiday traditions, then reflect on your own most cherished holiday memories and share them with someone you care about! Get that holiday spirit rolling! I am so excited to present our very first holiday issue and gift guide! Not only will you find a variety of fun and interesting articles to help get you in the holiday spirit, but starting on page 44, you'll find a very special gift guide. We're excited to introduce you, our readers, to new and amazing woman-owned or small businesses who are offering unique and thoughtful gift options this season. We've made it simple for you to shop our gift guide — simply click on the product listing and you'll be linked straight to their web page to make your purchase. The gift guide is full of items in a multitude of categories: beauty, fashion, wellness, books, kids, pets, gift certificates, experiences, guys gift ideas and more! You'll be able to find something for everyone on your list, while also supporting a small business. Additionally, as we finish out the year, we've been brainstorming and strategizing our plans for Sass in 2023 and beyond. I'm very excited to announce that we will be bringing back our popular Sass VIP club — which will be geared towards female entrepreneurs and women looking for professional development and networking. Applications open on November 15! We've also been planning our 2023 events calendar and have a slew of fantastic events you won't want to miss, including Girls Nights Out, Sass Choice Celebration, Boss Brunches, VIP Happy Hours and more. Make sure you're on our enewsletter list to get access to event tickets first, as well as discounted offers. Thank you for reading this issue and supporting Sass Magazine. I wish you all happy holidays and a safe and happy New Year! Publisher & Owner MAGAZINE Frederick, MD www.sassmagazine.com Nov/Dec 2022 | Vol. 7, Issue 7 Kim Dow, Owner + Publisher kim@sassmagazine.com Katy Cawley, Magazine & Events Mgr. Chrissy Moore, Copy Editor Donna & Tim Moore, Distribution Holly Christy, Digital Content Mgr. Sarah DeGeorge, Digital Marketing Mgr. 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Check out SassMagazine.com for articles that will get you into the holiday spirit! SASSMAGAZINE.COM Festive Hosting… Pie Recipes…With a Twist One of the best things about the holidays is the various array of desserts and sweets — and nothing beats a delicious holiday pie. Festive Cocktail Recipes Serve up one of these cozy cocktails at your next holiday party. Keep the drink recipes simple, have fun with the playlist and try to forget that it’s freezing outside. DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas As you’re shopping for the perfect gifts for your loved ones remember, presentation is everything! Holiday Headspace… Seasonal Affective Disorder Is it just the “winter blues” or do you have a true blue diagnosis of SAD, a type of depression typically associated with the cooler seasons. How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain It’s that time of year, the temptation to indulge is everywhere, whether it is a treat, an extra serving of your favorite dish, or even a cocktail. 5 Ways to Let Go of Holiday Stress While the season can be a time for merriment and celebration, let’s face it; it can also be a time for high levels of stress! Staying Holly & Jolly… Favorite Movies to Watch This Season Who doesn’t love snuggling under a blanket in front of the TV? Add cookies and a hot drink, a fire in the fireplace, and snow falling outside… movie night perfection! Winter Nail Design Inspiration Get into the holiday spirit with these unique and unexpected nail designs. And the best thing is that you can wear them even after the new year! Screen-Free Family Time To help you have some memorable family time, try these screen-free activities to enjoy together. ADVERTISEMENT Business Spotlight: COLONIAL JEWELERS For more information, turn to page 3! SASS MAGAZINE | SASSMAGAZINE.COM8 PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF COLONIAL JEWELERSNOV/DEC 229 ADVERTISEMENT Why did you decide to start this business? My great grandfather originally immigrated from Russia to the Baltimore area and opened a store in Westminster, MD. In 1948, my grandfather, Will Hurwitz, moved the store to Frederick and we've been here ever since. I grew up in the store and when I was old enough, I knew I wanted to work here. I'm a Graduate Gemologist. I've spent significant time throughout my career in other jewelry stores around the country to work and learn best practices. I am committed to ongoing education for myself and my staff. Who are your customers? Generational - Dedicated customers who have been shopping at Colonial for decades, or have parents or grandparents who have always trusted Colonial for their jewelry purchases and service. New Customers - Thoughtful individuals and couples who care about how they spend their money and value a personalized experience with custom options. They value investing in products with a greater mission that are responsibly sourced. Female Shoppers - Driven women who believe in investing in themselves by purchasing jewelry, who may be at brunch with their friends and want to shop, and care about supporting local, small business. What advice would you give to customers who are shopping for the holidays? Sparkle doesn't have to be expensive or fancy. We have amazing jewelry that is casual, affordable, and great for gifts to yourself or others. 1. If you're shopping for a one of a kind Custom by Colonial piece it's best to start now! 2. Planning a holiday engagement? We have a large assortment of proposal-ready engagement rings. We love holiday engagements, so whatever you're looking for, we'll make it happen! 3. Have fun! Come into our showroom, enjoy a local beverage, watch our master jeweler work and try on some jewelry! What do customers have to look forward to? 1. Our jolly and happy staff! We have the best team of fun, hard working and friendly professionals. They make buying jewelry a relaxed and exciting experience no matter what you are looking for. 2. Our product assortment. There is something for everyone and every budget. You don't have to spend a ton to have that special Colonial Jewelers box this holiday. Tell us more about your rebranding! The last two years were all about the rebrand. Prior to our rebranding, the Colonial Jewelers brown and gold (and green!) was a staple in downtown Frederick for over 70 years. Overall there was a masculine vibe — which makes sense considering the store was created by my great grandfather, then passed down to my grandfather and finally my dad, Jeff. However, we knew we needed to refresh the brand and reintroduce Frederick to the jeweler who had been here since 1948. I worked with my mom Patty, who initially designed the showroom when we moved to the South Market location 25 years ago, to completely redesign our current showroom. That was a really special process! We worked with local studios WORX and Co. to build our brand manual and ArachnidWorks to redesign our logo — which hadn't been changed since very early in our history. Despite all the changes, many things will always stay the same. We value being a part of our customers' milestone moments (and those "just because" moments too!) in an atmosphere that is sophisticated, modern, and welcoming. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Christmas Eve dinner! When I was a kid my parents both worked a lot during the month of December so when they closed early on Christmas Eve, we were so excited. They would pick us up and we would go out to an early dinner to celebrate. Colonial Jewelers has been an integral part of every holiday memory I have ever had which makes it more special to me to carry on the family tradition. Currently run by fourth generation owner, Sarah Hurwitz Robey, Colonial Jewelers, a full service jeweler who has served the Frederick community for 75 years, has the best selection of diamond engagement rings, gemstones and fine jewelry in the area. Equipped with a full in-house custom design department, they have a master jeweler on premises who can create your dream piece right in downtown Frederick. They also offer appraisal services, gold buys, ring resizing, watch batteries and jewelry repair. Colonial Jewelers www.ColonialJewelers.com | 1 South Market Street, Frederick, MD | 301.663.9252 /colonialjewelersfan /colonialjewelers /colonialjewelersNext >