wbm JANUARY 2018
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It took a crew of two to shoot April Zilg
for our inaugural Favorite Thing feature —
director of photography Allison Potter to
do the creative work, and editorial direc-tor
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CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
ON THE COVER
Simon Gonzalez to hide behind the
paddleboard for the photo on page 34
(because Allison needed him to hold the
board upright, not because he was intimi-dated
by April’s biceps). After April posed
in front of the board, Allison asked her to
hold it over her head. Allison dropped to
the ground and shot from behind April,
producing the stunning image for this
month’s cover.
— PHOTO BY ALLISON POTTER
www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
FEATURES
19 The Essentials of Essential Oils
Essential oils, the distilled essence of a plant,
are increasingly popular as natural alternatives
to conventional products and medicines. These
potent plant oils are used to treat a myriad of
ailments and conditions. By Ashley Johnson
24 Over the Marshes and Through
the Woods
Wilmington’s Southern Tour Ultra is a 50k run and
50-mile relay that takes place along the Intracoastal
Waterway, over wooded areas and through marshes
and swampland. The fun community atmosphere
keeps competitors coming back each year.
By Charlotte Smith
30 Decluttering for the New Year
In today’s materialistic society, it is easy to become
buried under clutter, creating both a physical
and mental burden. Practical decluttering and
organizing techniques allow for a fresh, simplified
start to 2018. By Carole Wirszyla
34 Favorite Thing: April Zilg
In this brand new feature, professional standup
paddleboarder April Zilg reveals her favorite thing,
a board that represents both years of hard work
and happy memories with friends.
By Simon Gonzalez
38 Let’s Talk: Suicide
WBM’s signature series returns with an in-depth
roundtable discussion of how suicide has touched
our community, and how we can be proactive in
helping those at risk. This frank, open talk between
representatives from the medical, education and
pastoral fields, with men and women who have lost
loved ones to suicide, has the goal of opening eyes
to a rarely talked about evil plundering our county,
state and nation. Produced by Pat Bradford
56 From Photography to Oil
Wilmington artist Patricia Barrow, a photogra-pher
for 25 years, switched to oil painting during
the advent of the digital age. Barrow draws a
direct line from her work with film to her use of
brushes, paints and canvases, capturing light,
movement, drama and energy.
By Kathryn Manis
62 The Best Laid Plans
When plans to remodel an existing home
purchase didn’t go accordingly, the Williams
family of Landfall moved to plan B: bulldoze
and start from scratch. The result is a blend of
formal and casual with a European feel that
maximizes the site’s exemplary water views.
By Simon Gonzalez
80 The New Tastes of
Wrightsville Beach
The Taste of Wrightsville Beach culinary com-petition
featured delicious dishes from the
restaurants of the island and surrounding areas,
impressing diners with creative offerings. The
winning chefs offer recipes for their signature
dishes. By Kyle Hanlin
15 Up Front
16 Shorts
19 Trending
54 InView
56 Art Treatise
89 Social Seens
97 Tide Chart
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