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e are always searching for new, unusual looks in the jewelry industry—creative pieces that stand out for their originality, quality, and design. When we walk the aisles of the jewelry shows in Basel, Switzerland and in Las Vegas, every once in a while a designer will jump out. This fall, we are introducing four new lines that did: Ray Griffiths, Anita Ko, Garavelli and Isabelle Fa. Ray Griffiths is an Australian-born jeweler that has been creating exquisite jewelry for 30 years. The son of a shoemaker, he grew up spending time at his father’s workshop and developed an unwavering appreciation of craftsmanship and handmade details. Anita Ko is on-trend with celebrities and stylists alike. Her 18K yellow gold and diamond baguette collection was recently featured in French Vogue. And Garavelli has been producing

beautiful and innovative gold and diamond Italian jewelry since 1920. Then there’s Isabelle Fa—just wait until you see how these bracelets open. They’re unlike anything we’ve ever had. We are thrilled that all of these designers are making their Midwestern debuts at TIVOL. In addition to welcoming these forward-thinking designers to TIVOL, our schedule of upcoming events is robust and equally exciting. Look for our annual Watch Fair in late October and our Bridal Events in fall 2014 and spring 2015, both of which will feature Forevermark diamonds. Is it time for an upgrade? Welcome to winter 2015 at TIVOL.

on the cover: TIVOL Collection 18K yellow gold and diamond lightning bolt pendant, $740

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Arman Sarkisyan 22K yellow gold, sterling silver and diamond ring, $9,240

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in the loupe Lockton Employee Appreciation Event 02.27.14

Every year, Lockton Insurance honors its employees that have worked with the company for 10 years by gifting them a Rolex watch. TIVOL is proud to work with Lockton, and hosted a small event congratulating the employees on their achievement.

A) Sara Harper, Matt Tritz and Jeff Carpenter B) Kristen Rose and Serena Smith C) Ton’a Jewell, John Shields, Benjamin Shields, Kevin Sears and Debra Smith

Art of the Car Preview 06.21.14

The Kansas City Art Institute hosts the Art of the Concours—one of the most highly anticipated car shows in the country—in an effort to raise funds for students’ scholarships. TIVOL hosted a small preview of the event as well as a brunch for the collectors whose cars were featured in the exhibition. Harold Tivol was in attendence, and helped model some of the vintage vehicles to other spectators. A) Chairman Emeritus Harold Tivol in a 1948 Lincoln Continental. B) Art of the Car attendees examine every detail of the historic vehicles.

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The TIVOL Bridal Event April 25 & 26, 2014 TIVOL hosted a Bridal Event at the Hawthorne Plaza store in spring 2014, where guests enjoyed special offers on designer engagement rings as well as wedding and anniversary bands. A) Andrew Letsch and Danna Harvey B) Robyn Tenney and Raymond Caylor C) Diane Katlin, TIVOL store manager David Behnke and Mike Katlin D) Jessica Smith, Sherri Smith, Bryan Glenn and Dennis Smith E) Zachary Kerr and Megan Lemon

in the loupe That’s Amoré: Marco Bicego May 7, 2014

For one night, TIVOL on the Country Club Plaza was transformed into the canals of Venice in celebration of Italian designer Marco Bicego’s ﬁrst-ever visit to Kansas City. A) Kym Mossman and designer Marco Bicego B) Arlyn Silvey and Marco Bicego C) Marianne Brock, Marco Bicego and Arthur Lee Brock D) Cathy Seligson, Isabel Kramer, Polly Kramer and Cathy Tivol

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in the loupe Engagements and Nuptials #TIVOLbrides #TIVOLweddings

We love when our clients share their milestones with us. Be sure to tag TIVOL and use #TIVOLbrides and/or #TIVOLweddings so we can help celebrate your union. A) Matt and Katie Benge B) Keith Schmidtberger and Katie Harrison C) Eddie Minor and Diego Fernandez D) Mark Van Gelder and Amanda Roberts E) Tyler and Abby Krampe F) Chris Smreker and Abbey Henn G) Greg Mitchell and Laura Quiason

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1. David Yurman Chatelaine Collection sterling silver earrings with round, faceted hematite, moon quartz and white mother of pearl, $1,250 2. TIVOL Collection 18K white gold butterďŹ&#x201A;y brooch with round, oval and pear-shaped sapphires, $6,235 3. Armenta blackened sterling silver and 18K yellow gold ring with round diamonds, $1,245 4. LAGOS Nightfall Collection sterling silver and 18K yellow gold drop earrings featuring black spinel and round diamonds, $1,750 5. Stephen Webster Forget Me Knot Collection 18K white gold and black rhodium-plated band ring with round, black diamonds, $12,950 6. Carelle 18K yellow gold ring with a 17ct oval black spinel, surrounded by round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $4,985

Juxtapose brights for a modern take on tonal.

1. TIVOL Collection pink tourmaline, topaz and diamond earrings, $10,565 2. Roberto Coin Ipanema Collection 18K yellow gold necklace with cushionshaped mixed gemstones, $7,800 3. Marco Bicego Murano Link Collection 18K yellow gold link necklace with topaz, amethyst, iolite and tourmaline gemstones, $8,870 4. Stephen Webster Magnipheasant bracelet with pavĂŠ black diamonds and multi-colored sapphires (single bracelet, shown front and back), $20,000 5. Brumani Baobab Collection 18K yellow gold ring with round brown diamonds, rubies, aquamarines and pink tourmalines, $8,930

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1. Jewelmer 18K white gold pearl and diamond stud earrings, $8,250 2. David Yurman Hampton Collection sterling silver necklace, $2,950 3. TIVOL Collection 18K white gold band ring with baguette-shaped diamonds surrounded by round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $14,700 4. Norman Silverman 18K white gold, ďŹ ve-row cuff bracelet with 295 round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $59,950 5. Patek Philippe 18K white gold Annual Calendar watch with mother-of-pearl dial and white alligator strap, $73,300

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Natural materials, sculpted metals and classic lines are this season’s essentials.

1. Tudor Heritage Black Bay timepiece, $3,425 2. David Yurman sterling silver necklace with tiger eye and black onyx dog tag, $715 3. David Yurman sterling silver and carbon ﬁber dog tag necklace with bronze skull enhancer, $1,015 4. TIVOL Collection 18K yellow gold and square sapphire ring, $8,250 5. TIVOL Collection 18K rose gold and sterling silver cuff links with round, cabochon white cat’s eye moonstone, $1,575 6. Ron Hami 18K yellow gold and sterling silver hand-carved cuff bracelet, $8,250 and Ron Hami sterling silver tiger eye beaded bracelet with an 18K yellow gold hand-carved bead, $1,190

1 Statement-making patterns are guaranteed to pop.

1. Ray Griffiths 18K yellow gold double Gypsy Hoop drop earrings, $3,290 2. Kwiat Wave Collection 18K white gold huggie hoop earrings with round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $4,600 3. Kwiat Wave Collection 18K rose gold and diamond bracelet, $25,000 4. Roberto Demeglio 18K white gold and black ceramic link bracelet with round, brilliant-cut diamonds $7,975 5. TIVOL Collection 18K yellow gold pear-shape drop earrings with round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $4,730

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SHADY LADY Halle sticks to a single hue for her dress, jewels and accessories. Even her stone-studded belt is lovely in lilac.

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Downton Abbey’s favorite nice girl shows her sweet side in a tea-length mint dress, complemented by rose gold and rainbowcolored jewels.

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A look at what’s sparkling on the red carpet and beyond... JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

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STAR STUDDED Statement stud earrings are back in a big way. They’re chic enough for evening but work just as well off the red carpet.

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It’s violet for Viola, but she warms up the coolcolored dress with ruby earrings and a firey red clutch.

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SOCIAL CLIMBER Worn with edgy ear climbers and a black diamond knuckle ring, this dress becomes more biker, less Betty.

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Most ladies go for a gown, but matching isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Maria makes it work with a colorful cocktail ring and contrasting hoops.

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NEW& Noteworthy The newest additions to our cases at TIVOL are fresh, fashion-forward, and bring some of today’s most arresting designers to Kansas City.

RAY GRIFFITHS The Australian-born Ray Griffiths has been creating exquisite jewelry for more than 30 years. The son of a shoemaker, he grew up with an appreciation for handmade details and craftsmanship. Fueled by a love of gemstones and jewelry from early on, Griffiths began an apprenticeship with tiara makers at Dunklings Jewellers in Melbourne at age 15. It was there that he learned the art behind the construction and restoration of ﬁne jewels, which would continue to shape his future work as a jewelry designer. A few years later, Griffiths pursued degrees in both gemology and diamond technology, and

later established a studio In New York. Drawing inspiration from architecture and antiquity, Griffiths created a style that he calls crownwork, which helped separate him from the pack of other young jewelry designers working in New York. The intricate yet contemporary details of crownwork quickly became his signature look. “Jewelry is something that takes a long time to get right,” Griffiths says. “Integrating technical skills into one’s own sense of style and design occurs over time. Real jewelry isn’t seasonal, it’s evolutionary.”

“Jewelry is something that takes a long time to get right... one’s own sen nse of style and design develops over time. Real jewelryy isn’tt seasonal, it’s evolutionary.”

—Ray Griffiths

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As a child in the 1980s, Anita Ko remembers watching her mother accessorize with heavy, yellow-gold pieces from Cartier. “I was that kid beading her own necklaces and wrapping my mom’s jewelry around myself as if it were my own,” Ko says. After graduating from NYU with a degree in Art History, she launched a line of handbags, which put her name on the map within the design industry. But her inherent passion for ﬁne gems and jewelry was always an endeavor that she wanted to pursue. In 2006, Ko did just that and plunged into the jewelry industry with a brand that was inspired by her global travels and her love of vintage designs from the 1940s through 1980s. Almost immediately, Ko’s line caught the attention of celebrities such as Demi Moore, Nicole Richie, Rihanna, Rachel Zoe, Kate Hudson, Rosie Huntington-Whitley and Victoria Beckham. Ko’s aesthetic includes designs with micro-pavé diamonds, 18K gold and vibrant semi-precious stones, while she also uses simple, yet edgy geometric shapes such as triangles and arrows. Her spiked bracelets are particularly noteworthy for their simplicity and an undeniable cool factor.

GARAVELLI While Garavelli isn’t a new brand—in fact, it began in the early 1900s as a small jewelry shop named after its founder Mario Garavelli—the jewelry collection has made its mark for its unique, high-quality creations, all designed and produced in Italy. Garavelli prides itself on bringing innovation and a fresh perspective to the jewelry-making craft, while remaining faithful to the superior standards and technical prowess of their work. Recently, the fourth generation of the Garavelli family has taken over the reins of the brand, injecting the collection with a new and extraordinarily forward-thinking look. Garavelli’s creations are dedicated to today’s women, those who love to surround themselves with beautiful things as an extension of their personalities and good taste. Appealing to women of all ages, the collection has substance, character and unique style, made for those who feel an emotional connection to the jewelry they wear.

The look is based upon fresh colors and forms, but the working technique is deﬁnitely traditional, employing personal craftsmanship and attention to details. The company offers exclusive items with great personality for discerning and exacting customers.

Opposite page: Ray Griffiths 18K yellow gold Classic cable crownwork link bracelet with diamond-set toggle, $7,910 This page top: Anita Ko 18K yellow gold and diamond triangle necklaces, small: $1,450, large: $5,985, as seen on supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whitely; This page bottom: Garavelli 18K rose gold ruby and black diamond swirl ring, $5,230

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hanneling the glamour of 1940s ﬁlm noir, Carelle Florette captures the contemporary allure of today’s modern woman. Sultry ﬂoral motifs converge in 18K yellow, rose and white gold adorned with diamonds, sapphires, tourmalines and emeralds to form this seductively feminine collection. Behind the scenes at Carelle’s design studio and workshop in New York City, designer Chana Regev

and her team of skilled artisans have spent more than a full year perfecting the form, ﬁt and scale of each piece. The collection marks a new level of complexity and craftsmanship for Carelle—as evident in details such as the intricate lattice that remains ﬂuid with each movement of the body, and impeccable gem-setting techniques. This attention to detail is also a nod to Regev’s long history in the jewelry industry and her incredible level of artistry.

Top left: Carelle 18K yellow gold and diamond Florette pendant, $3,995 Top right: Carelle 18K white gold and diamond Florette pendant, $3,995 Carelle 18K white gold Florette ring with sapphires and diamonds, $6,200

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Moon phase watches display the lunar cycle while keeping time using a separate set of gears. This complication proves useful for anyone from ďŹ shermen to astronomers, making these interesting, elaborate timepieces all the more sought-after.

A. Patek Philippe 18K rose gold Annual Calendar watch with moon phases and brown alligator strap, $51,500

B. Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold and diamond Ladies Complication watch with manual movement, moon phases and light tan strap, $36,700

C. Baume & Mercier Clifton watch with automatic movement, moon phase and black alligator strap, $4,950

D. Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K rose gold and diamond Rendezvous Day-Night watch with black alligator strap, $21,600

E. Patek Philippe 18K white gold Perpetual Calendar watch with self-winding movement, moon phases and dark brown alligator strap, $99,200

A. E.

Heavenly bodies are making appearances on almost every runway this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it has nothing to do with the models on the catwalks. Stars, moons, sunburst shapes and beyond have caught the imaginations of some of our favorite designers, and have guided some new names to the TIVOL family as well.

A. Fred Leighton 18K white gold and diamond lapis pendant, $5,400 B. Anita Ko 18K yellow gold and diamond moon and star pendant, $3,190 C. Arman Sarkisyan 22K yellow gold, sterling silver and diamond locket, $16,280 D. David Yurman sterling silver and diamond starburst pendant, $1,650 E. Garavelli 18K white and yellow gold disc pendant, $5,450

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Rahaminov 18K yellow gold oval-shaped dropstyle earrings, each with three round Forevermark diamonds, $6,680

Forevermark 18K white gold diamond ring featuring a .70ct Forevermark Diamond, $9,680

Forevermark 18K white gold cluster diamond ring with a 1.50ct oval-shaped Forevermark diamond and a round, brilliant-cut diamond halo, designed by Rahaminov, $24,780

Norman Silverman 18K white gold ring featuring a Forevermark cushion-shaped 0.51ct diamond, $5,640

Rahaminov 18K rose gold ring featuring a 1.02ct round, brilliant-cut Forevermark diamond, $17,325

Forevermark 18K white gold diamond bangle bracelet with 15 round, brilliant-cut Forevermark diamonds, each surrounded by diamond halos, $41,885

Forevermark 18K white gold double round diamond drop earrings, $29,980

Forevermark 18K rose gold button earrings each with a round brilliant-cut Forevermark diamond and a round, brilliant-cut diamond halo, $3,125

X Forevermark 18K white gold

ring featuring a 0.19ct round, brilliant-cut Forevermark diamond, $2,625

X Rahaminov 18K yellow gold

ring featuring ďŹ ve round, brilliant-cut Forevermark diamonds, $7,345

X Forevermark 18K white gold triple-band ring featuring three round, brilliant-cut Forevermark diamonds, $4,395

Forevermark 18K rose gold eternity diamond necklace, $4,950

Marco Bicego Il Cairo Collection 18K yellow gold bracelet, $6,740

Marco Bicego Il Cairo Collection 18K yellow gold earrings, $2,120

THE

GOLDEN RULE “ The inspiration behind the creation of my jewels is rooted in my

Venetian origins and the natural settings surrounding my territory. I have always believed in quality and in the secrets of Italian jewelry. The Marco Bicego brand combines old-world tradition with contemporary design and conveys the typical values and details of Made in Italy. The distinct uniqueness of my timeless jewels can be described

through artisanal craftsmanship and imperfect shapes, always made in 18K gold. ”

—Marco Bicego

Marco Bicego

Murano Link Collection 18K yellow gold

Il Cairo Collection 18K yellow

bracelet, $3,960

and white gold diamond ring, $4,290

P OIS MOI COLLECTION

TIVOL Collection 18K white gold necklace featuring a 4.53ct pear-shaped aquamarine, surrounded by diamonds, $8,825

hether it was a particular decade or a trip to a special place, designers are fascinated with the beauty of the past and the spirit of the present—recreating it with color and texture this season. Design and color were inspired by everything from books, artisan crafts, photography and retro architecture to exotic landscapes. The diverse color palette takes us on an adventure—a season roused by various vantage points from past and present. “This is a season of untypical colors— more reﬂective of the imagination and ingenuity, which makes for an artful collection of colors and combinations not bound by the usual hues for fall,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “There is a feminine mystique that is reﬂected throughout the palette, inspired by the increasing need for women everywhere to create an individual imprint.”

TIVOL Collection 18K white gold ruby and diamond bracelet, $48,900

Brumani Baobab Collection 18K yellow gold ring with a large round cabochon aquamarine surrounded by rubies, pink tourmalines, aquamarines and brown diamonds, $7,255 TIVOL Collection 18K white gold rubellite and diamond ring, $7,995

Tirisi Moda 18K rose gold bracelet with London blue topaz and round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $6,545

Michele Signature Deco diamond watch with red snake strap, $1,985

Baume & Mercier Linea diamond watch with stainless steel bracelet (shown on orange leather strap), $5,500

For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important color trends. The current forecast emphasizes Sangria (an exotic red), Aurora Red (a deeper, more sophisticated red), Mauve Mist, Radiant Orchid, Cypress (a majestic green), Bright Cobalt, Royal Blue, Cognac and Misted Yellow.

Marco Bicego Murano Color Collection 18K yellow gold drop earrings with topaz, amethyst, iolite and tourmaline gemstones, $3,140

TIVOL Collection 18K yellow gold three-stone ring with a 2.20ct faceted emerald, surrounded by a diamond halo and two half-moon diamonds, $19,950

local style Mike Carter appreciates the simpler things in life—like Georgia-style sweet tea and the classic sounds of ZZ Top. Yet he also has amazing personal anecdotes, such as introducing The Jackson 5 when they performed at Municipal Auditorium.

Mike Carter Owner/President, Carter Broadcasting Group Next year KPRS-FM—more commonly known as Hot 103 JAMZ—turns 65. When the station debuted in 1950, it was the first African-American-owned radio station west of the Mississippi. At its helm was Andrew “Skip” Carter, a dynamic and gregarious businessman known for his no-nonsense approach. For the first few years of the station’s life, advertisers were difficult to find and it operated on a lean budget. But as the station proved its staying power—and society began to evolve— ad buys came in more regularly and the station became profitable. As a young man, Mike Carter—Skip’s grandson—worked in sales for KPRS under his grandfather’s watchful eyes. “I thought I was it,” Mike says. “I was driving around the city in my early 20s, thinking I had it made.” That quickly changed when very early into his career Skip fired Mike. He felt it was important for Mike to learn what it was like to be “without,” and to not have a sense of family entitlement. “That was a wake-up call,” Mike says. “I worked at a fast food restaurant, and it made me get my act together.” About a year later, Skip hired Mike back at the station. Then, by 1987, Mike had very clearly earned Skip’s complete respect—he appointed Mike as the new president of the station. “That was one of the most surprising and biggest moments of my life,” Mike says.

Shortly thereafter in 1989, Skip passed away. But his presence was felt in Mike’s life for years to come. No more so than in the early 1990s when Mike’s grandmother and Skip’s widow, Mildred, presented Mike with a small box with the TIVOL logo on it. “It was my grandfather’s ring that she had TIVOL make years earlier,” Mike says with emotion in his voice. “I never thought it would be mine.” Inside was a handwritten note from Skip that read “If you’re wearing this, you’ve earned it.” Decades later, Mike still wears the ring every day, rarely taking it off. In 1996, Skip was posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago. Under Mike’s leadership, KPRS remains a toprated station in Kansas City. In addition, it is now the longest-running, African-American-owned, family-owned radio station in the United States. below: Mike has no shortage of amazing stories. His grandmother Mildred, whose life largely revolved around the familyowned radio station 103.3 FM, passed away on January 3, 2003—or 01.03.03.

above right: Mike prefers his Baume & Mercier Riviera for everyday wear, along with his grandfather’s ring (right), which was custom-made at TIVOL.

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local style left: Dan loves the Crestwood Shops. “Carol Hickey’s Pear Tree Antiques; George; Hudson & Jane—and the lemon cake from Café Europa is my all-time favorite sweet.”

right: Dan purchased his Cartier Pasha for a sportier look, while he wears his Baume & Mercier Classima (left) with nicer suits and his tuxedo.

Dan Nilsen

From shopping to dining and watches to paintings, Dan Nilsen shares some of his favorite things with us. ,MW GLSMGIW VIÂ IGX E VIGGYVVMRK XLIQI WYTTSVXMRK PSGEP businesses and artists. Dan is passionate about Kansas City, which he considers one of America’s best-kept secrets. Most of all, he enjoys its status as a “big-little city.”

CEO, Bishop-McCann It was just over 17 years ago that Dan Nilsen founded Bishop-McCann, a meetings, incentives and brand experiences agency with its headquarters at 17th and Walnut in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. From the beginning, Dan took risks. In fact, even the name Bishop-McCann came from a gamble that Dan took on the company’s branding—it was made up. There’s no Bishop, and no McCann. “Bishop-McCann created a perception that the company was bigger than it really was,” Dan says. This adventurous, entrepreneurial spirit paid off. Today, the company employs over 75 associates in four cities and is recognized as one of the 25 largest and most influential meetings and incentive agencies in North America. Clearly, Dan no longer needs to create the perception that the company is larger than it really is. As if that success story isn’t impressive enough, in 2014 Bishop-McCann was named the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year—the Mr. K Award (named after renowned businessman, Kansas City philanthropist and Dan’s former boss, Ewing Marion Kauffman). So, how does the busy CEO find time to relax? TIVOL Magazine caught up with Dan to find out more about his favorite off-duty activities and personal possessions. To no surprise, he puts great emphasis on spending time with his three daughters—and with his new dog, Jackson. Of course, an occasional trip to TIVOL also makes his list.

When it comes to visual art, Dan is a fan of Brady Legler’s paintings. (Legler also has a women’s jewelry collection at TIVOL.)

ring: Dan’s daughter, Kristina, did not want a traditional class ring. Instead, he had a custom piece made at TIVOL in her school colors. cologne: Dan’s preferred scent is Santa Maria Novella Acqua Di Colonia Patchouli. pup: Dan’s dog, Jackson, sports a TIVOL tag.

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Polished pieces for the polished gentleman.

A. Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT watch, $12,800 B. Stephen Webster polished sterling silver tie bar with lapis inlay, $295

C. Stephen Webster Highwayman Collection rhodium-plated ceramic bracelet with black and blue sapphires, $2,100 D. TAG Heuer Formula 1 black titanium coated chronograph watch, $2,300 E. Faber-Castell rhodinized guilloche barley rollerball pen, $275 F. Stephen Webster black rhodiumplated sterling silver tie bar with black sapphires, $725 G. TIVOL Collection 18K platinum diamond necklace, $89,950 H. Jan Leslie sterling silver ovalshaped cuff links with red dusty crystallized gemstones, $595 I. Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible watch, $10,100 H.

J. Jan Leslie sterling silver Knock on Wood cuff links with antique ďŹ nish, real wood and sterling silver knocking hand on top, $395 K. TIVOL Collection 18K white gold and carved black jade half-moon face cuff links with round, brilliantcut diamonds, $9,765 L. Jan Leslie sterling silver camo cuff links, $395 M. TIVOL Collection black jade panther cuff links with round, brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18K white and rose gold, $14,950

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left: While she loves her native Parkville, Ashley has serious Texas pride. Some of her old Fort Worth stomping grounds are still on her list of favorite places, including Joe T’s Mexican restaurant and, of course, TCU.

Ashley Wilson is a budding philanthropist whose style is decidedly downto-Earth. Don’t be surprised if you catch her out on the Country Club Plaza wearing the newest pieces from hot designers with her custom cowgirl boots, or volunteering at a local fundraiser wearing her Michele watch.

When asked about her favorite shoes, Ashley paused. She loves Prada heels, but her real affinity is for boots. Her monogrammed cowboy boots (left) are among her most beloved.

Ashley Wilson Client Executive, Cerner Corporation Ashley Wilson is a Parkville, Missouri native with an innate sense of style and a community-minded heart to match. Born the daughter of successful professionals and philanthropists John and Twyla Wilson, inheriting these qualities from her parents was virtually inevitable. After high school, Ashley attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth—which she loved for its “most amazing Mexican restaurants”—and received her degree in marketing. Upon graduating from TCU, Ashley moved back to Kansas City for a job at Cerner where she has worked for the last six years. There, she’s held multi-faceted positions with her passion being in marketing. Currently, she works in sales and focuses on children’s and academic hospitals in the eastern United States. Ashley’s favorite things are exploring new places and checking out local hot spots, her preferred locations being on the Plaza or in the Westport area of Kansas City. However, she says she will always have loyalty to Parkville, describing the small northland town as one of the metro’s best-kept secrets. In addition, Ashley also spends her free time volunteering. She has been an active participant in the 2014 Holiday Mart, an annual fundraising event that beneﬁts the Junior League of Kansas City and its commitment to children’s ﬁtness and nutrition. Ashley played an integral part in soliciting donations for the event—a role no doubt inspired by her parents’ generous spirits, and the excellent examples they set for her.

perfume: Ashley wears Creed Millesime Imperial. bracelet: The Stephen Webster Crystal Haze bracelet she wears was a gift from her parents. style: Ashley is drawn to the sophisticated styles of designers like Hugo Boss and Lafayette 148 (left).

local style music: Amy adores the sweet sounds of Barry Manilow, admitting that she is is a “Fanilow.” below: One of Amy’s favorite performances at the Kauffman Center was La Bohéme.

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As vice president of external relations at the Kauffman Center and an avid traveler, Amy McAnarney is exposed to all kinds of culture on a regular basis. Still, some of her favorite things are simple items such as Dolce Bakery’s cinnamon rolls— and a Barry Manilow album or two.

Vice President of External Relations, The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts When asked what her favorite words and phrases are, Amy McAnarney replies with three separate answers: “Purposeful.” “Stillness/peace.” “Mom, I have something to tell you.” After speaking with Amy—and unsurprisingly to anyone who knows her well—it’s apparent that these phrases are not only pleasing to her ear, but indeed deﬁne her life as a whole. The busy executive has served as the vice president of external relations at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts since January 2014, a position that is demanding of her time and places even more emphasis on her already admirable commitment to the community. Amy is a mainstay to philanthropic causes that impact a wide range of issues in the Kansas City area, particularly those that support women’s issues, music and the performing arts—or issues for which her friends and family are passionate. Truly, it’s difficult to open a local newspaper or magazine without seeing McAnarney featured for being associated with a philanthropic effort or for receiving a professional accolade. Her frenetic schedule is handled with a sophisticated yet approachable ease, however. McAnarney shows no outward signs of stress to those around her, and it’s no doubt that her supporters—namely her husband, BMO Harris Bank vice president David Hunt, and her 6-year-old daughter, Abby—play large parts in her calm demeanor. With her drive for business, devotion to family and graceful presence, it’s clear to see that McAnarney is indeed living a life of purpose and peace, all while succeeding as a mother extraordinaire.

cosmetics: Amy wears Bottega Veneta perfume, and her Chanel dual-perfection compact is an essential item.

watch: Amy’s Cartier Tank Français is a wardrobe staple. sweets: Amy loves Dolce Bakery in Prairie Village, especially their cinnamon rolls.

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A. Tirisi 18K yellow gold oval link necklace, $14,000 B. Michael Bondanza 18K yellow gold and diamond ring, $4,360 C. David Yurman Sculpted Cable Collection 18K yellow gold earrings, $2,950 D. Roberto Coin Oro Classic Collection 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet, $3,400 E. Roberto Coin Chic and Shine Collection 18K yellow gold curb-link bracelet, $18,300 F. H. Stern Fluid Gold Collection 18K yellow gold necklace, $17,400 G. Kwiat Cobblestone Collection 18K yellow gold and diamond drop earrings, $5,650

While drop earrings aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, it’s these scaled-down beauties that are getting a lot of extra attention right now, thanks to plenty of them being worn on red carpets. From classic to edgy, there’s no doubt that buttons are back.

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crossing the sands in full bridal regalia. Similarly, her new Arabesque line evokes the signature domed arches found in the Arabian desert, while her Moondance collection of earrings and necklaces could be delicate pieces of 15th-century Burano lace, or perhaps Russian Imperial latticework from the days of Tsar Nicholas II. Other cultural obsessions over the years have resulted in pieces inspired by American Indians (feathers), Greco-Roman times (beading and twisted designs) and English nobility (tiaras). “I’m inspired by architecture and clothing and painting and shoes and bags: anything really with an interesting fabric or shape or pattern,” says Preville, whose interest in design and jewelry originated from her mother, an artist, interior designer and antiques dealer, as well as her paternal grandmother, whose collection of Cartier, Van Cleef and Tiffany jewels provided fascination for a little girl well beyond their monetary value. “Her jewelry box was like a treasure chest,” recalls the designer who, as a child, once sewed a suede pouch to hold her own collection of fine “jewels” (more commonly recognized as rocks). Among her grandmother’s spoils Preville discovered vintage designs with bold, colorful stones in exotic settings that have since become her signature— if she even has one. “My designs—whether necklaces, earrings, bangles or rings—have lots of detail, engraving, twists, beading. There is a very feminine, romantic feeling to them,” says Preville, who incorporates From the everything from diamonds and sapphires to semi-precious Opal collection stones like turquoise, opal and green chalcedony, among others, in her offering. Although adding to her jewelry line is foremost in her mind, Preville has already begun to look beyond bangles to a future that includes her name on everything from picture frames, tabletop items and bedding to a signature collection of handbags. “I just see patterns all the time, and the patterns I love I can just see on everything,” she reveals. We can’t wait to see where her inspirations lead next.

CULTURALLY OBSESSED Penny Preville’s jewelry reflects her fascination with worlds gone by. WILLIAM KISSEL

here is a set of earrings in Penny Preville’s jewelry collection that look like a pair of matching baroque chandeliers more suited to a Venetian palace than the lobes of one’s ears. Another pair from the designer’s Deco collection appears to be a mini version of Paris’ famed Eiffel Tower encrusted with several carats of diamonds, an engineering feat even Gustav Eiffel couldn’t have managed. If such architectural folly appears incongruous to fine jewelry design, don’t tell Preville. The award-winning New York-based designer has spent a lifetime studying art history, ancient civilizations and building design, all in an effort to create intricately detailed jewelry that conjures images of faraway places and worlds gone by. For instance, the designer’s new Aquamarine collection set in yellow gold calls to mind jewelry worn by ancient Indian princesses

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Patek Philippe celebrates 175 years at the pinnacle of fine watchmaking. LAURIE KAHLE

his year, Patek Philippe marks a milestone that few companies will ever achieve: its 175th anniversary. The revered Geneva watchmaker has operated without interruption since May 1, 1839, when it was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek. He was joined by Adrien Philippe six years later. Today, it stands as the last familyowned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva under the auspices of the Stern family, which acquired the brand in 1932. Thierry Stern, who represents the fourth generation of Sterns at the helm, has some surprises in store to commemorate the occasion, though he will reveal nothing until the brand unveils its 175th Anniversary collection in Geneva this fall. Stern’s love of musical minute repeaters and decorative métiers d’art offers some clues to what’s in store. Expectations are high given that the 150th anniversary in 1989 saw the debut of the Calibre 89 pocket watch, hailed as the most complicated watch in the world with 33 complications. Stern recalls how the 150th anniversary collection, especially its minute repeater wristwatches, signaled a transformation for the brand. “Years later, I realized that anniversary marked a new beginning for complications,” he says. “Before that, such complications were normally for pocket watches. It was a celebration of a milestone, but it was also about a new movement and a new era.” Stern, 43, has brought a more youthful perspective to Patek’s hallowed halls since he took over as president from his father Philippe five years ago. While Patek Philippe has maintained its traditional core values, Stern has expanded the use of steel to broaden the brand’s appeal to a younger audience. Women have also benefited with a range of complicated timepieces—including a splitseconds chronograph, minute repeater and perpetual calendar—and striking jeweled novelties, such as this year’s diamond-set Gondolo Ref. 7042/100R-001 with an Akoya pearl bracelet. For men, the new steel version of the Ref. 5960/1A-001 Annual Calendar Chronograph makes a contemporary style statement with its white dial highlighted in black and red. And the Ref. 5990/1A001 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, powered by a new automatic movement, combines a chronograph with a practical dual time function. “From Patek Philippe, people expect beauty, quality, accuracy, but also some surprise,” says Stern. “In my mind, there will be two lines: one with useful complications you need every day, while the other is more complicated—minute repeaters, tourbillons, split-second chronographs—which you may not need, but you enjoy the quality of them. Those are really the pieces of art.”

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This season’s bridal trends offer various shapes, cuts, and colors— promising that your ring will be as unique as your relationship.

A. Precision Set Extraordinary tapered pavé diamond mounting with scroll gallery, $5,555 B. Norman Silverman 18K white gold ring with a brilliant-cut, oval-shaped diamond and double-diamond halo and split-shank, $7,110 C. Ritani Modern Collection 18K rose gold semi-mounting set with a 1.01ct princess-cut modiﬁed brilliant-cut diamond with “bypass design” shank, set with 18 round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $20,150 D. Precision Set 18K yellow gold “comfort ﬁt” French-cut diamond band, $8,052 E. Henri Daussi 18K white gold diamond ring with a 3.06ct cushion-shaped diamond, surrounded by round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $98,860

A. Penny Preville 18K white gold Josephine ring, set with a 2.05ct cushion modiďŹ ed brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $22,520 B. Rahaminov 18K rose gold wide diamond band, $4,985 C. Precision Set Extraordinary platinum and 18K rose gold mounting with pavĂŠ diamonds, $6,292 D. Precision Set Extraordinary 18K yellow gold mounting with diamonds on gallery and shank, $5,302 E. Danhov Abbraccio 18K white gold diamond engagement ring, $3,240 (mounting only) F. Danhov Per Lei platinum emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, $1,920 (mounting only), G. Jack KelĂŠge 18K yellow and white gold band ring with round, brilliant-cut diamonds, $7,700

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BY KRISTEN FINELLO

new twists on tradition WHEN IT COMES TO TYING THE KNOT, COUPLES AND EVENT DESIGNERS ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PUT A UNIQUE SPIN ON TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS. FROM MUSEUM-WORTHY CAKES TO DRAMATIC DRESSES, STEAL THESE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY A STANDOUT SUCCESS.

SENSATIONAL SEATS Not long ago, draping guest seats with fabric chair covers was a simple and popular way to add interest and elegance at a ceremony or reception. “Over time, though, everyone got tired of seeing so much fabric in a room and chair covers were replaced by the chiavari chair,” says Dallas-based celebrity wedding and event specialist Donnie Brown, author of Donnie Brown Weddings: From the Couture to the Cake. The chiavari, with its classic, elegant style, became the go-to for many couples and event designers. Now the chameleon chair—aptly named because it can be customized to complement virtually any wedding aesthetic—has become the seat of choice. “Chameleon chairs are the coolest chairs in the world,” says Brown, who has used them at many events. Made of steel, the basic chair comes in several styles and leg colors including black, gold and silver. Dress them up with seat cushions, chair covers and jackets (longer swaths of fabric) in dozens of fabric colors, from charcoal and platinum to eggplant and raspberry. For an even more dramatic look, choose chair covers or jackets with tulle, lace, metallic or ruffles. “Now you can completely customize your chairs to your event,” says Brown. “They are fabulous.”

DECADENT DÉCOR “Sparkle and glitz are really big right now,” explains Brown. One creative way to bring some bling to your event is to incorporate jewelry into the décor. Using brooches is especially chic. They can glam up cakes, escort cards, napkins (tie with a pretty ribbon and attach a brooch), menu cards and bridal bouquets. “One of the big things these days is using brooches on the cake,” says Brown. “I also

around each tier instead of piping.” Rhinestones can add a reflective element to guest tables too. “Instead of a fabric runner, arrange a wide band of rhinestones down the center of the table,” suggests Brown. Traditional linens are getting a high-style makeover with the addition of embellishments such as ruffles, stones and beads. Seasonally-hued stones in amber, black and brown are especially trendy for fall.

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THE FRESHEST FARE From cocktail hour to dinner, the focus is on fresh, tasty and elegant. “It’s about the quality of the food, not just having an abundance of it,” says Andrea Correale, president and founder of Elegant Affairs Caterers in New York. “People are eating less and looking for healthier items such as local, organic produce.” Farm-to-table is a huge trend and couples are displaying menu cards that list the sources of the food they’re serving. The long-popular antipasto table is out, says Correale. In its place she suggests a chef-manned burrata (creamy mozzarella) bar with a selection of pestos and a hanging bread display. Also popular are vegan sushi and dishes such as free-range organic chicken with kale or quinoa salad. For couples wanting to update the traditional Champagne toast, Correale serves flutes of Champagne Jello topped with a toast point and caviar. And whether it’s a rolling oyster bar, gueridon service (in which some dishes are partially prepared tableside on a food service trolley) or strolling waiters offering organic beet and taro root chips, interaction and old-time elegance are back big-time. In fact, even the venerable Viennese table has been replaced by butler-passed bites such as pie fries, cheesecake lollipops, and warm cookies with a shot of milk.

ONE-OF-A-KIND CONFECTIONS No longer just a sweet treat to finish off the meal, cakes are becoming an important design element at weddings. “Couples want a cake that reflects their individuality and harmonizes with the look and feel of their event,” says Allison Kelleher, owner of AK Cake Design in Portland, Oregon. “That could mean an elegant white cake with sugar flowers or a bold, brightly colored creation.” Today’s cakes are impressive works of art that feature elements such as mosaics, metallics and hand-painting. So-called “naked” cakes—tiers of cake and filling without an iced outer layer—are also popular with couples favoring a natural look. They can be served as one large cake or individual mini cakes. Also hot: unusual cake shapes such as spheres and taller-than-usual tiers. “Cake tiers have typically been four inches high but now we’re

taller,” says Kelleher. “When stacked all together they make for a lovely and graceful cake.”

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DRESSES THAT IMPRESS Every bride wants a dress that wows, and the latest looks don’t disappoint. White is timeless but dresses in soft tones such as blush and peach are gaining popularity with fashion-forward brides looking for a new twist on tradition, says Tara Nattini, president of bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong. “The silhouette may be classic but the color makes it modern.” For another contemporary take, brides are opting for subtle yet striking ombre designs that gradually transition from white or ivory to a color such as pink or peach. Also on-trend: gowns that highlight the bride’s back. “The back is really the focal point when the bride is walking down the aisle, so we’re accentuating it with crystals and lace, says Nattini. “Plus, jewelers are doing dramatic necklaces that trail down the back and dresses with bare backs really show them off.” Finally, taking a cue from Duchess Katherine, and more recently, Kim Kardashian, brides are opting for sleeves to the elbow or wrist. “Once considered very traditional, sleeves are becoming more modern and trendy,” says Johanna Kraft, designer and production manager at Isabelle Armstrong. Her fall collection includes gowns with detachable sleeves that give brides two looks in one dress: classic long sleeves for the ceremony and a sexy, sleeveless reception style.

WE ARE FAMILY When it comes to choosing attendants, couples are ignoring outdated rules and following their hearts. For one thing, they no longer feel obligated to have an equal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, so there’s no pressure to fill a spot or leave out someone you’d like to include. “I’m also seeing a lot more male/female role reversals,” says Brown. A bride, for example, might have her brother or a close male friend on “her side” rather than only asking sisters or female friends. Having parents or even grandparents in the bridal party is another new twist. For her March MICHAEL CASWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

2014 wedding, Cali Solorio of Austin, Texas asked her beloved grandmother and great aunt to serve as flower girls. The ladies joyfully tossed petals as they walked down the aisle. “We got so many compliments. People couldn’t stop talking about them,” says Solorio. “I loved having them in my wedding and I’m so glad we decided to do something untraditional that people will remember.”

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SURF IN THE MALDIVES Add romance to action with a stay in an over-the-water bungalow at a luxurious resort in this tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. Known for its spectacular whitesand beaches and shimmering turquoise waters, the Maldives are also where water-loving lovers can hang 10 together on some of the most perfect waves in the world. Surf breaks are endless but immediate access from resorts is limited. Charter a boat to reach the best breaks and escape the crowds that pack boat shuttles from hotels during the busy months. Surfing in the Maldives is available year round, but June to September are the prime months for honeymooners chasing the best swells. Avoid the masses in the Central Atoll and the more isolated South Atolls, but expect plenty of company in the Malé Atolls. TropicSurf can arrange luxury surfing experiences with five-star boats and resorts, expert guides and tailored trips such as a romantic dinner on a deserted island or a private seaplane to a secluded surf break (which would take a boat several hours to reach). Visit tropicsurf.net.

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Safaris, one of travel’s ultimate thrills, are even more exciting from the saddle. They don’t get any better than in Botswana, where game is wide-ranging and plentiful. Home to all of the Big Five (lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), Botswana also boasts Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Ride through the glittering Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the expansive horizons of the Okavango Delta, where it’s possible to come across elephants, zebra, hippos and giraffes. Lovebirds who go during green season, the early part of the year and when the dry savannah turns verdant, have to put up with a little rain but benefit from the numerous birds drawn to the lush landscape. In the Kalahari they’ll have the opportunity to ride alongside the zebra, wildebeest and springbok migration, and should be able to enjoy a more personalized experience thanks to fewer crowds. Those who disdain pre-packaged tours can have Explore Africa design a highly-customized, private experience tailored to their budget, created for beginner to advanced riders, and offering accommodations ranging from luxury lodges to mobile camps, whether it be for one day or two weeks. Special honeymoon arrangements can be made as well as handcrafted, one-of-a-kind adventures. Visit exploreafrica.net.

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During sundowner, newlyweds can toast while gazing at a spectacular sunset.

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TREK FROM CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU Think of the fun newlyweds can have rubbing each other’s feet every evening after a lodge-to-lodge journey on foot from Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu, rising nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in a tropical mountain forest, may be one of the most famous sites in the world and is visited by countless travelers annually, but there’s still a way for couples to have a distinct experience while visiting this 15th-century Inca creation. With a voyage arranged through Backroads, honeymooners can have porters and mules transport their luggage while they tackle the trail on foot during the day. At night, they’ll sip bubbly in the outdoor hot tub of a luxurious hotel. As a way to control the tourism impact on the area, Machu Picchu mandates that all visitors take its buses to the cultural site. But honeymooners in search of romance can grab one of the early buses to enjoy the first light of the day and slip away to a quiet corner away from the crowds to take it all in. The more adventurous in search of the most impressive view can hike Machu Picchu Mountain, using a special permit from Backroads. As if the trip isn’t mind-blowing enough, the company can help make this an even more extraordinary expedition. For an additional fee, they’ll provide Champagne that guests can sneak in to the ruins and arrange for a private dinner with the chef at Sol y Luna restaurant, room upgrades at lodges, and a private meeting with a shaman to read their cocoa leaves. Visit backroads.com.

KITE SKI THROUGH ANTARCTICA This frosty, remote continent gives thrill-seeking twosomes even more reason to snuggle. By itself, Antarctica sounds like a journey beyond the imagination of many. Toss in the exhilaration of kite-skiing and the stimulation of ice climbing and newlyweds will relish an adrenaline-pumping honeymoon on the Earth’s southernmost continent, where stunning scenery, dotted by icebergs at every turn, overwhelms. Whisk across pristine snow while kite-skiing—more like cross-country than downhill skiing—or ascend virgin peaks while ice-climbing untouched mountains. Those who book an adventure with White Desert, which doesn’t require guests to be athletes, only in normal physical condition, follow as professional polar explorers guide them to nirvana. White Desert offers standard programs that include climbing, kite-skiing and a visit to the Emperor Penguin colony to see the real life stars of March of the Penguins, but also designs bespoke excursions to meet clients’ wishes, such as a special kite-skiing trip using 4x4 for support while out in the field. When a couple wed last December at its camp, which fuses old-world luxury and high-tech performance, the bride wore a white dress—along with a parka. Visit white-desert.com.

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THE JEWELRY

BY LORRAINE D E PASQUE

from this day forward JEWELRY TO CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME.

When pop singer Ashlee Simpson got engaged to Diana Ross’ son last winter, Evan gave his bride-to-be a vintage-look platinum and gold ring of diamonds and rubies. The jeweler who made the ring said Ashlee’s fiancé “was looking for a unique ring that had everything: love, romance, beauty and character. And he didn’t want anything traditional.”

COMMITTING TO THE BAND When buying wedding bands, be sure to ask your jeweler to show you some wraps. The engagement ring and wedding band are designed to be worn together, as the band seamlessly wraps around the engagement ring shank, making the set dazzle like a single piece of jewelry. “Another way to get that big diamond look is by buying one band with clusters of diamonds,” recommends Gizzi. You can also get a

ENGAGING CUTS & COLOR

smaller diamond set in the center of a wider band.

If you, like Simpson, are looking for a style less traditional—even just a bit—there are many options. Sometimes the twist is in the styling, other times in the gems. “Diamond cushions, emeralds, radiants and Asschers are the hot cuts and, this year, pears and marquises are also making a big comeback,” says Amanda Gizzi of Jewelers of America. Consider, too, alternatives to white diamonds. According to the trend-watch website fashionwindows.com, “Women have been adding birthstones to their bridal rings. Also meaningful colors. Red gems are popular, as red signifies, to many, undying love, passion, energy and power.” Speaking of color, have you thought about yellow

DOWN THE AISLE, SPARKLING IN STYLE This passion for personalization extends to the jewels you’ll wear on your big day. Hair

gold? As fashion channels the ’70s and ’80s this

jewelry is back in a big way, so look at combs and tiaras, and also brooches that can clip

fall/winter, many bridal brands, too, travel back to

into the hair.

those decades, when rings were mainly precious yellow metal. Gizzi adds, “Men are also opening up to the idea of ‘man-gagement’ rings, thanks to Johnny Depp. Again, there are no rules; any style or metal can be used.”

Be sure to consider ear cuffs and climbers: fashionable alternatives to simple studs or classic chandeliers. As a finishing touch to your perfect manicure—and bridal rings, of course–consider high-impact knuckle rings, delicate midi-rings and hand jewelry, with its slivers of precious metal and stones expanding across the hand. Yes, today’s bridal jewelry can sometimes be funky. But with the help of your jeweler guiding you, it will always be fashionable. And above all: jewelry you can fall in love with.

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For those wanting a less traditional wedding band, some of the most recent (yet still classic) trends are great sources of inspiration.

A. Danhov Pelote platinum band with 10 diamonds, $6,840 B. Danhov Tubetto platinum domed band, $4,560 C. Danhov Pelote platinum band, $5,840 D. Novell 18K white and rose gold brushed ďŹ nish wedding band, $1,730 E. Novell 18K white and yellow gold brushed ďŹ nish wedding band, $1,730 F. Novell palladium wedding band with hammered design center, $1,590 G. Novell 18K white and rose gold diamond wedding band, $2,555 H. Novell 18K white and yellow gold diamond wedding band, $2,555 I. Novell 18K white and rose gold wedding band with coin design edge, $1,730 J. Precision Set 18K white and rose gold asymmetric-stripe wedding band, $2.090 K. Precision Set 18K white and rose gold wedding band, $1,860

THE PLANNING

APPILY EVER AFTER First comes love, then comes engagement, then comes hours spent on Pinterest. Once you’re done cataloging unique ways to use mason jars at the reception, look beyond Pinterest to these four other wedding-planning apps—they’ll carry you from pre-planning

BY JULIANNE PEPITONE

FOR COLORCODED INSPIRATION: LOVERLY

FOR THOSE PESKY LOGISTICS: PRO WEDDING PLANNER

FOR THE OFTOVERLOOKED HONEYMOON: POCKET GUIDE

The two-year-old Loverly lets users “search, shop and save your wedding ideas.” The search part is like Pinterest with a colorful twist: It categorizes its beautiful inspiration images by hues, which get as specific as aqua and marigold. Users can save their favorite snaps, as well as find wedding vendors and shop for day-of items, all from the site or iOS app. “We’ve heard stories of couples planning from their phones on their train commute to and from work and planning before bed on their phone,” says Loverly founder and CEO Kellee Khalil.

There are apps for wedding RSVPs. There are apps for reception seating charts. There are apps for wedding budgets. And then there’s Pro Wedding Planner—which bundles all of that and more into a single iOS app. “Most wedding apps are more targeted towards research or blogs, or just have a simple checklist,” says Janel Leonor, marketing manager for Zysco, the maker of Pro Wedding Planner. “[Our app] has the complete set of modules needed to organize the wedding.” The $4.99 price point is spendy for an app, but Pro Wedding Planner includes just about everything you need for planning logistics: a module for tracking RSVPs and thank-you notes, a menu-planning section, wedding-day timeline templates, and more.

Coordinating details for the wedding itself is so consuming that it can be tough to carve out time to plan your honeymoon. Who can think of booking a guide for the Roman ruins when the flowers still aren’t finalized? Luckily, the highly rated Pocket Guide App for iOS and Android vows to turn your phone into a virtual tour guide, in global cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. “[You] don’t have to join a live guided tour group,” says Pocket Guide spokesman Istvan Sandor. The audio content, which is recorded by local experts, provides information about landmarks and offers tips on where to eat and drink, just like a real guide. An added bonus for overseas honeymooners: Once you’ve downloaded your chosen tour, the app can work in offline mode to avoid steep roaming charges. So take your phone and your new spouse, and enjoy the sights stress-free.

inspiration to the big day and beyond.

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FOR WRANGLING THE DAY-OF DETAILS—AND PHOTOS: APPY COUPLE No computer-programming experience? No problem. Appy Couple helps marrieds-to-be build a wedding website and app for iOS or Android—without writing a single line of code. Simply choose from beautiful templates in categories like “vintage” and “Gatsby,” upload need-to-know wedding details, and for $35 Appy Couple does the work for you. Bonus features include an RSVP management system and in-app virtual toasts. “The product had to work for any tradition, in any country, on any platform and still be beautiful, social and personal,” says Sharmeen Mitha, Appy Couple’s cofounder and CEO. “This is the ‘mantra’ behind anything our company does.”

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EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER. DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

ESCAPE ARTISTS

There are many opulent hotels on the glamorous island of St. Barths. Then there’s the Taiwana. Set on Flamands Beach, Taiwana is the island’s most private retreat. Within moments of your arrival, the staff knows your name and room number and is quickly learning your preferences in wine and food. Both are superb at this resort (and if you wake up hungry in the middle of the night, you’ll find someone on duty in the restaurant to supply a snack or ice cream). The rooms are sleek and sumptuously supplied with Frette towels, robes and linens. There’s an excellent Neville hair salon and spa. But it’s the ambiance of an exclusive club that truly sets Taiwana apart and makes it one of St. Barth’s most stylish places to unwind.

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CAT HITS HIGH NOTE

Celebrated for producing works composed for intimate venues, New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera is now in its 12th season. Performances have included rarities from the Baroque era, such as Mozart’s Il sogno di Scipione and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and contemporary operas including I Have No Stories to Tell You by Lembit Beecher and The Raven by Toshio Hosokawa. During the 2014/2015 season, the company will present a revival of a favorite, El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), by Xavier Montsalvatge, at New York’s El Museo del Barrio. The opera tells the children’s story of a miller who inherits a mangy cat with magical talents. The cat woos a princess for the miller and, after defeating an evil ogre through trickery, happily unites the miller and princess. They marry and provide a warm home for the cat (which is probably what the cat had in mind all along).

GATHERING THE GRAPES At the 56-acre Hestan Vineyards located at the base of Okell Hill on Napa Valley’s eastern slopes, individually farmed blocks are planted with all five Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The grapes are co-harvested and cofermented to create Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine, a Bordeaux made from a layered blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 16% Malbec, 12% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Limited to 900 cases, Stephanie is a complex wine with an intriguing nose of licorice, clove and sweet spice mingled with cedar, tobacco and black currant. And rich mocha notes unfold on the supple palate, lingering well into the long, elegant finish.

ROCK STAR

Sculptor Kan Yasuda’s critically acclaimed work is exhibited and installed at galleries and public spaces all over the world. The Boboli Gardens in Florence displayed the first abstract sculptures in this 500-year-old collection; a solo exhibition featured 18 large works at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park; and a 17-acre sculpture park is dedicated to him in Japan. Working in marble (his studio is in Pietrasanta in northern Italy, near the Carrara quarries), Yasuda’s creations are gentle, tranquil and contemplative, encouraging interaction with the viewer. At his recent American debut show at Eykyn Maclean Gallery, when asked how an individual should chose a sculpture, Yasada replied, “Touch it, and if it touches you back…”

UN CHÂTEAU AVEC DES ANIMAUX EXOTIQUES As you drive into the Château of Thoiry, about 30 miles west of Paris, don’t be surprised if a giraffe strolls past your car. Many animals, such as camels and zebras, roam freely. Others, like tigers, leopards and cheetahs, are kept in the château’s zoo. While touring this 16th-century, 370-acre estate, you’ll also discover a maze, several gardens, a restaurant, and possibly the current Count and Countess of La Panouse, who still live in the château (part of which is shown to the public by costumed guides). Because architect Philibert de l’Orme designed the château to be in perfect harmony with nature, the most spectacular time to visit is during the summer or winter solstice, when the center arch marks the exact position of the sun.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

JEWELRY INSIDERS GO #SOCIAL. ADAM GEBHARDT @ADAMGEB

uring a recent trip from London to Tokyo, jewelry designer Stephen Webster wasn’t exactly loving his inﬂight meal options.

“Sushi at 36,000ft! Think I’ll have the chicken.” Webster’s personal Twitter account, @NoRegretsat50, is full of this type of off-the-cuff remark, possibly making it one of the more entertaining online proﬁles in the jewelry industry. By following his status updates, you can accompany Webster in real time as the recent MBE recipient traverses the globe promoting his brand, involving himself in one misadventure after another—or rather, not involving himself. For example, take this June 2014 musing during his time at Couture, an annual trade show in Las Vegas:

A SOCIAL WORLD Above: A Tweet from Stephen Webster that perfectly embodies his droll sense of humor. Middle: Carelle’s Tomer Regev poses with Carey, a Carelle client who inspired a collection of rings, on his blog. Below: Anita Ko snapped a pic of her dog, Ozzy, to share on her Instagram proﬁle.

“Getting old really sucks in Vegas. One just one night of misbehaving takes two full days of saintly ness to recover from.” While Webster is good for laughs, he’s certainly not alone in sharing his inner dialogue with the world. In fact, social media has taken the globe by storm. With Facebook now commanding an audience of over one billion people—or roughly 18 percent of the world’s population— along with the proliferation of other massively popular social networking sites such as Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Vine, LinkedIn and Flickr (just to name a few), it’s extraordinarily easy for individuals to share their voices in a very public way. Such accessibility grants members of these social communities windows into the lives of others like never before. Savvier users who have large followings, such as celebrities and musicians—and brand marketers—can leverage social media to build relationships with fans and to strengthen bonds with their existing audience. Tomer Regev, director of merchandising at Carelle, maintains proﬁles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as a blog that he calls The Daily Tomer (thedailytomer.com). Here, Regev’s colorful personality is on display as he discusses everything from the genesis of Carelle’s latest designs to being inspired by the patterns left in his front yard by voles. Yes, voles.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles-based designer Anita Ko—who has provided jewelry for Rihanna and Charlize Theron—uses her Instagram account, @anitakojewelry, to document her jewelry collections and also takes the opportunity to chronicle the life of her French bulldog, Ozzy. With social media usage increasing dramatically, there’s no doubt that more jewelry stars will be adding their proﬁles to an online community near you. The question is, what will they say?

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JACK NICKLAUS IN PARADISE Redefining the Los Cabos resort experience. EDWARD KIERSH

n the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, high above sheer, windswept cliffs offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, the legendary “Golden Bear” has collaborated with Mother Nature to design a breathtaking—and provocative—$40 million, eight-years-in-themaking golf course that promises to redefine the Los Cabos resort experience. Opening this October, Jack Nicklaus’ challenging 7,224-yard, par-72 Quivira Golf Club, featuring three holes that “literally hang over the ocean,” will be the centerpiece of two luxury resorts and three high-end real estate communities. It will also be “unlike any other course in Los Cabos,” according to Nicklaus, who has designed five other courses in the area, since even high-handicap golfers can savor the jaw-dropping views

provided by the unique mountain-ocean-desert ecosystem. “Many people will think it is the most spectacular golf course [in the world], while some will struggle with it,” says Nicklaus, the “Golfer of the Century” with 120 professional PGA tour victories and 18 major championship wins. And now, he’s the designer of 380 courses worldwide. “Yet this property was far too unique to try to create a resort course that would be suited just for high-handicappers. It was a course where you had to take advantage of all the spectacular [topographic] situations, and whether they were too difficult or not, you had to employ them. This is a terrain that offers more elevation changes and oceanfront exposure than any other course in Los Cabos. If you look at golf as a fun experience and want to play in an exciting place, you will love Quivira. It is just

unbelievable.” (continued) Indicative of that excitement, several holes that rise more than 350 feet above sea level afford views of frolicking whales and crashing waves. Yet perhaps most exhilarating is the dramatic three-quarter-mile drive to the fifth hole, which crosses arroyo-spanning bridges and traces a switchback route up the side of a mountain. An awe-inspiring climb already dubbed “the greatest drive in golf,” this marvelous ascent is more than 200 feet above sea level, and once ending at the tee at the short par-4 fifth hole, an exclamation point awaits golfers: amazing vistas of assorted wildlife, far-flung boats and white beaches far below. The par-3 sixth, its concave clifftop green carved from the base of a massive dune, is equally dramatic. The layout then weaves through the dunes, returns to the cliffs at the dazzling par-3 13th hole, proceeds inland through the desert toward distant mountain peaks, and drops sharply from a set of elevated tees at numbers 16 and 17, a pair of thrilling par 4s. Quivira’s par-4 18th hole, stretching to 469 yards, is a classic links-style creation that plays to an infinity-edge green overlooking the sea. In the wind, Quivira could prove bedeviling, for as even Nicklaus admits, “I am eager to play it—on a nice calm day.” If the course proves too challenging, golfers can take solace in the other luxuries that abound at Quivira. Each of the two Pueblo Bonito Resorts & Spas offers lavish accommodations; luxury estates and residences dot this exclusive, 1,850-acre community. And the thatchedroof clubhouse, besides featuring fine dining, is the ideal place to conclude any golf adventure. It’s a welcome oasis, a place to bask in refreshments and to celebrate this Land’s End escape with three miles of pristine creamy beaches.

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TIVOL Gets Physical T

he Kansas City Corporate Challenge marked an important milestone in 2014: its 35th year of bringing the business community together in lighthearted competition. From the beginning, Corporate Challenge’s mission has been to promote health, wellness and camaraderie, allowing Kansas City area corporations to interact with each other through a variety of Olympic-style sporting events. Companies are placed into divisions based on their number of employees, and then distributed between categories that include basketball, soccer, fishing, flag football, pool, swimming, bowling, tennis and volleyball. The events are then scored by using a system in which companies are ranked only against others of the same size. This was the first year that TIVOL ventured into the realm of Corporate Challenge, with more than half of our 65 employees

Anna Scherzer, Tiffany DeCarlo, Kelly Schottler, Kim Spalding, Grant Luck and AJ Paddack representing TIVOL in the KC Corporate Challenge 5K.

“I knew this would be a great opportunity to help keep our staff happy and healthy.” —Brian Butler, TIVOL general manager

participating in at least one event. “We promote a healthy lifestyle at TIVOL and felt that Corporate Challenge was a perfect ﬁt—both in the interest of getting people out and active, but also in challenging their minds,” says Brian Butler, general manager of TIVOL. “I knew this would be a great opportunity to help keep our staff happy and healthy.” In addition to getting staff to be physically active, the Corporate Challenge beneﬁts the community as a whole. The organization chooses a charity each year, and $100 of each company’s Corporate Challenge entry fee is donated directly to it. For 2014, Special Olympics Kansas City Metro was the recipient. TIVOL will return to the Corporate Challenge in 2015, with each employee attempting to take home gold. After all, it’s what we know best.

From left: TIVOL employees AJ Paddack, Terry Campbell, Kelly Schottler, Tom Niemeyer, Kim Spalding, Hunter Tivol McGrath, Daniel Gensky, Gary Pener and Michael Flynn

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TRADING SPACES Q: What happens when two owners of iconic Kansas City businesses swap jobs? A: Hilarity ensues.

n August 2014, good friends and mutual admirers Cathy Tivol, CEO of TIVOL, and Joy Stehney, coowner of Joe’s Kansas City (formerly Oklahoma Joe’s Bar-B-Que), decided to switch roles and run each other’s businesses for a single day. Cathy, a self-confessed foodie and fervent aficionado of Joe’s, quickly found herself in the restaurant’s kitchen pulling pork and assembling Z-Man sandwiches. At the same time, Joy, who has a passion for jewelry and is a TIVOL enthusiast, assumed control of buying jewelry for the store and running various staff meetings. The role reversals, which were all in good fun, resulted in mock “disasters” such as Cathy stealing food while on the job, and Joy firing TIVOL staff members for lunching on Jack Stack Barbecue—instead of Joe’s— inside a break room at TIVOL. The outrageous tongue-in-cheek situations were captured on film and may be viewed online at tivol.com/office-swap. In the meantime, we suggest that both of these savvy businesswomen stick to their regular day jobs.

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I REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG... Inside the glitter with famed photographer Tom O’Neal. DAVID A. ROSE

COURTESY OF CASEY O’NEAL

f you remember when music was purchased at record stores, you’ll of course remember the striking album covers that housed those black vinyl discs. Responsible for much of that album art: photographer Tom O’Neal, best known today for his

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Deja Vu album cover, 1969

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Joni Mitchell Leaning, now part of the Smithsonian permanent collection, 1969

Jim Morrison rehearsing for Smothers Brothers Show in Los Angeles, 1968

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work with Rolex, shooting photos for their motorsports and yachting competitions. Among the rock stars he photographed: Jimi Hendrix, The Mamas and The Papas, The Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones and Joni Mitchell. “It was quite a while ago but I have pretty vivid memories of working with some of the most iconic rock stars at the beginning of their careers. Of all those I worked with, I’m most proud of the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Déjà Vu album cover. It took months, and if you ask them, they’ll say it’s also their favorite... “I did nine album covers for Steppenwolf; their leader John Kay still has my original images from the Born to Be Wild album. That song is said to be the very first heavy metal song, and the most commercially successful song in the history of rock and roll. “I once spent two days with The Doors while they were rehearsing: during breaks, Jim Morrison always sat by himself, reading or writing in this little 5”x7” black book. Mick Jagger was also different from his public persona: I once met him at his home in London to talk about an album cover and found him to be very professional, a proper English gentleman. Jim Croce was the most humble person I ever worked and Joni Mitchell the most fascinating: fragile but with immense power. (My portrait of her is now on permanent display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.) “Often when I’d meet with a band leader to talk about a cover, they’d be so stoned that you couldn’t understand a word they said. Or else they weren’t stoned, but you still couldn’t understand them...”

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Bars serve up vintage whisky, rum, tequila and more. ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

Rarities, a new bar in the recently renovated New York Palace Hotel, specializes in vintage and hard-to-find spirits, wines and liqueurs. enthusiastic customer) and much more, all available to drink, at a price. “When I began collecting, it was incredibly inexpensive,” he says as he shows off pictures of an 1860 rye and a 1905 bottle of Bacardi rum. “Now a bottle I bought 15 years ago for $500 sells for $5,000.” Such is the appeal of fine and rare spirits today. At New York City’s Pouring Ribbons, hipsters order a 1951 green chartreuse liqueur ($110 per ounce), while stylish financial types and celebrities sip “Reserve” cocktails made with rare spirits at the recently expanded NoMad Hotel Bar. And San Francisco’s Hard Water has placed the emphasis on its American whiskey collection, including those classified as “Allocated and Out of Production,” all served by the ounce Seeking to replicate the vintage experience at home? Edgar Harden, of the Old Spirits Company in London, is an excellent source for a seemingly endless supply of spirits and liqueurs dating from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Or consider picking up an 1863 single-harvest tawny port from Taylor Fladgate. Repackaged in a handsome decanter and box, a limited number of bottles recently went on sale for about $4,000.

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t’s not so unusual to find a high-end bar or restaurant pouring a 50year-old Scotch whisky or cognac. But in the past few years, an increasing number of spots are collecting and offering pours of very old gins, bourbons, chartreuse and anything else that sat around unopened for decades, even centuries. “The concept is that we are very much focused on giving something unique to the Palace guest,” says Karim Lakhani of the new Rarities bar hidden inside the New York Palace Hotel. The space—once the Helmsley Palace and originally the Villard Mansion—is now home to an elegant Belle Epoque-influenced, 25-seat lounge specializing in the rare, unusual and very old. Though the menu varies, one recent standout was a Hannisville rye whiskey, distilled in 1912 and stashed in a huge demijohn bottle during Prohibition. Individual two-ounce pours of the earthy, lightly oxidized rye ran for $175. Other recent gems included a Taylor Fladgate Scion port from 1855 and a Frapin cognac dated 1888. The trend of specializing in vintage spirits beyond cognac may have originated with Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese, head bartender at the new Salvatore’s Bar in London. The collection he’s amassed is mind boggling: Orange Curacao from the 1860s, Fernet from the 1960s, a 1788 Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac (accidentally shattered two years ago by an

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cooking with CATHY STRAWBERRY BREAD PUDDING Bread pudding is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Not too long ago I served four different bread puddings at a large dinner party—and this one was a hit. I like to use Bonne Maman strawberry preserves. 1 1-pound loaf challah or brioche, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 1/2 Cup + 1 Tablespoon whole milk or half-and-half* 4 large eggs 1/2 Cup sugar 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 Cup + 3 Tablespoons strawberry preserves 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 Cup powdered sugar (*Of course, I use half-and-half)

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Arrange half the bread in the dish— tear the slices to ﬁt. Spread 3/4 cups of the preserves on top; cover with the remaining bread. 2. Whisk the eggs, sugar, 2 1/2 cups of the milk, and vanilla and pour over the bread; press to soak and brush with 4 tablespoons of the butter. Cover with foil and bake 24 minutes, removing the foil halfway through. Check the pudding after 24 minutes to make sure it’s set and remove from the oven. 3. Preheat the broiler. Blend the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk with the powdered sugar. Add remaining butter and preserves and stir until the glaze is smooth. Spread all but 1/4 cups of the glaze over the pudding and broil until the glaze is golden. Drizzle the bread pudding with the remaining glaze and serve.

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One of Kansas City’s favorite eateries is going South—but in the best way possible. T

he Mixx, a custom salad and sandwich restaurant owned by Jo Marie Scaglia, announced that it will open a third location in Overland Park’s Hawthorne Plaza. The Mixx has two other restaurants near the Country Club Plaza and in the Power & Light District. As of the TIVOL Magazine deadline, The Mixx is scheduled to open in January 2015. Its opening will coincide with the overall remodel of Hawthorne Plaza, which is receiving a multi-million dollar renovation to its exterior façades, pedestrian paths and parking lots. In addition to providing customers with the restaurant’s usual fare—custom salads with more than 50 ingredient options, signature salads, gourmet

sandwiches, soups and pastas—The Mixx is also installing a new area that will offer customers an outdoor dining option at Hawthorne. The new location will also feature a fresh-press juice and espresso bar besides serving its regular cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, beers, wines and vodka lemonades. Beyond welcoming a new neighbor to Hawthorne, the move is beneﬁcial to TIVOL as well. The Mixx’s new location will be situated adjacent to our Hawthorne store. “There’s no simpler pleasure than a good lunch with good friends,” says Scaglia. “I truly believe that it nourishes the soul. I crafted The Mixx first and foremost as a space where I would want to have lunch with friends. ”

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Diamond of Dreams TIVOL helps support Royals Charities and their mission to provide neonatal medical care.

iamond of Dreams is an annual fundraiser benefiting the Royals Charities and The University of Kansas Hospital. Held each year on the baseball field at Kauffman Stadium, the event features appearances by current and former Royals players, a menu of small bites provided by several Kansas City-area restaurants, live music, a fireworks show, and a silent auction in the Royals’ bullpen. For the June 26, 2014 event, TIVOL donated a 36mm stainless steel Rolex Datejust, retailing for $7,850, which was the highlight of the evening’s silent auction. The winner, Mark St. Clair, was presented the watch by TIVOL Plaza store manager Gary Pener and assistant manager Lisa Lyddon. During the presentation, live video of the group was projected on the ballpark’s Crown Vision oversized screen. Proceeds from Diamond of Dreams benefited The University of Kansas Hospital’s Neonatal Medical Home, with more than $140,000 raised at the 2014 event. The Neonatal Medical Home offers familycentered, long-term primary care dedicated exclusively to premature babies and those born with complex medical conditions. This unique, all-inclusive care is provided in an outpatient clinic located at the hospital. A highly specialized, multidisciplinary team uses a proactive approach to provide compassionate care and coordinated services to these patients—from birth through age 5—and their families. Neonatal Medical Home services and advice are available to families 24 hours a day. Diamond of Dreams proceeds support patients and families, innovative programs, equipment and education in the Neonatal Medical Home, as well as for Neonatal Intensive Care.

(Above:) TIVOL managers Lisa Lyddon and Gary Pener assisting Royals’ Salvador Perez and Christa Dubill from 41 Action News in choosing the winner of the Rolex watch. (Right:) Winner Mark St. Clair with Salvador Perez. Images courtesy of Royals Charities.

community partnership

Curator’s Collection World War I began 100 years ago, and the anniversary of this life-changing event is being commemorated around the globe. No more so than in Kansas City, home to America’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the Great War. The National World War I Museum, which opened in December 2006, is located within the subterranean level of the Liberty Memorial—an iconic structure familiar to anyone who has visited downtown Kansas City. The memorial, dedicated in 1926 with 100,000 people in attendance (including President Calvin Coolidge), honors the thousands who died during WWI. From 2014 to 2018, the museum will offer a host of programs, lectures and special exhibitions demonstrating how the ﬁrst global conﬂict in human history affected— and continues to affect—mankind. Also commemorating this monumental anniversary is Bell &

Ross, a timepiece brand that designs its watches to replicate the shape of aircraft cockpit instruments. From the brand’s beginning, Bell & Ross has been passionate about the history of aviation and its heroes. Loyal to its values, the ﬁrm is marking the centenary of the Great War by paying tribute to the ﬁrst wristwatches worn by pilots of the era. To connect these two entities and their commemorative efforts, TIVOL orchestrated the installation of a special display at the museum that showcases Bell & Ross’ WWI-inspired timepieces. The display houses 24 watches that demonstrate the style of the era, and will be on view through January 2, 2015. Visitors to the museum’s display will receive a voucher for a special gift with purchase of a Bell & Ross at TIVOL. In addition, a percentage of proceeds from the sale will be donated back to the museum.

Top: Bell & Ross Vintage Reserve de March automatic timepiece with black alligator strap, $4,500. Center left: Bell & Ross Vintage WWI automatic watch with gray distressed calfskin strap, $3,300. Center right: Bell & Ross Grand Date/ Reserve de March WWI automatic timepiece with black alligator strap, $5,000

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