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On Zam and Mitch Blau's coffee table, a sacred
decorative tree displays 35 charms - one for each
radiation treatment, including origami birds, beads and
ornaments Zam made while partaking in the program.
"It represents my wife as a caregiver," Mitch said. "I
was asked to write a story for the art room, to be used in
a book with a picture of the tree."
March 26, 2018, marked his three-year anniversary
of renewed health. And like a well-healed scar, the art
is symbolic of endurance. Other items in the couple's
home are not so serious. In fact, most pieces are just
plain zany.
A sleek black art deco dining set invites guests for a
meal. Mirrored surfaces, metallic finishes, animal prints
and exuberant shapes fill each vibrant room. Bold color
and buoyant humor collide in their contemporary, Ivymodel home.
"Our style is simply 'out there,'" Zam said. "It's fun.
I'm drawn to anything that has a hint of craziness;
things that are different attract me."
Originally from New York, Zam and Mitch lived in
Cincinnati, Ohio, for 20 years before they found
the ideal place in the Village of St. James seven
years ago.

A friend of
ours said we
should be in The
Villages - we
would love all the
activities.
- Zam Blau

Above: This decorative tree
represents Mitch's journey
through cancer treatment.

Left: This piece of art
hangs above the bed in
the guest bedroom.

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