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10 | LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

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Welcome to our holiday edition of Gold Coast Magazine

36 | COZY EATERIES MAKE HOLIDAY DINING EASY

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14 | WHAT TO WEAR THIS SEASON

By Lyn Dobrin

Fashion tips for every occasion from Miracle Mile personal shoppers

42 | IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE How local volunteers, charities and businesses help those in need

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24 | GOLD COAST GIFTING GUIDE

By Marilou Giammona

Unique presents from local stores for everyone on your list

46 | ICONIC MANSIONS GET ALL DRESSED UP Where to catch the spirit

By Lyn Dobrin

28 | YUMMY TREATS

50 | DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

Sweet goodies to nourish the soul By Lyn Dobrin

29 | GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK

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54 | SHAG & CHROME & FUR, OH MY!

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Learn how to make your house sparkle for every occasion By Joy Robinson

60 | DAZZLING DESIGNS Port Washington jeweler Annie Fensterstock shares her favorite pieces By Colleen Maidhof

• Plus Our readers share their special traditions throughout the issue.

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Fashion tips for every occasion from Miracle Mile personal shoppers Once we’re finished indulging in our Thanksgiving feasts, and the china and sterling silver are all cleaned, dried and stored away, the next item that tops the 2014 agenda is shopping for the holidays. We all want to look and feel our best as we prepare to celebrate our personal and business lives. That means more parties—and more clothing— to think about as we move into 2015. Women often have their hearts and minds set on finding their next favorite ensemble, fancy dress, accessory or piece of jewelry. It’s definitely a task that requires lots of patience and window shopping, not to mention a heavy wallet, and of course just being in the know. The personal shoppers at the Americana Manhasset are always in the know, and share with Gold Coast Magazine readers some inspiration for making shopping this season a smooth and exciting endeavor. Get ready for some stunning designs, many of which can be found in the beautiful shops at Americana Manhasset. Shoppers, expect to see vibrant jewel tones in deep greens, blues and berry colors, used in myriad textures. “Alaïa, a designer found at Hirshleifers, is especially adept at creating flattering knit dresses, and this holiday season is no exception,” said Danielle Merollo, director of personal shopping services at Americana Manhasset. 14 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

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“Burberry has chosen rich gem tones to great effect with mixed prints and patterns in flowing materials. Prints and patterns will be everywhere this season,” said Merollo. For the fanciest affairs, Alice and Olivia has perfect ball gowns. “This chic company offers ethereal gowns in lovely prints and rich hues this season,” Merollo said. The classic woman won’t go unnoticed. Let’s not forget about any woman’s closet staple: the little black dress (LBD). There is definitely no shortage of fun black dresses around, and one can never go wrong with this classic go-to piece. The LBD never gets old or goes out of style. In fact, Merollo says you don’t always have to play it safe either. “There are several LBDs featuring interesting textures and juxtapositions of materials,” she said. Popular designer Nicholas’s exclusive window lace strapless ball dress is worth checking out at Intermix. Merollo thinks it’s the perfect example of how designers are using sheer fabrics in clever ways. At Hirshleifers, Valentino adds a panel of white lace at the upper chest to put a twist on the simple black dress. Alexander McQueen adds a white Peter Pan collar and cuffs embellished with black bows. It seems this year in particular, designers had fun with their creations. Marching right along is Fendi with their indigo suede pumps that can add the shazam factor to an all black outfit. Similarly, the “monster” bag from Fendi is sure to get conversations started. Other designers are right on track with their handbag creations. Hirshleifers carries a nice selection from Moschino, Edie Parker and Alexander McQueen. 16 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

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A great accessory that all ladies can add to enhance any ensemble is the sequined scarf. Carrying either a gold or silver purse or clutch can automatically add a pop of shine and color to any outfit. Tory Burch debuted a metallic, quilted bag for timeless glamour—an accessory that takes you from morning to evening. No holiday outfit would be complete without jewelry. “For a modern look, I recommend layering pieces, whether that means wearing multiple strands of necklaces at varying lengths or stacking on the wrist a bunch of glittering bangles,” said Merollo. Mixing and matching metals is OK, too. The more colorful the better. “Silver, gold and rose gold look just fine altogether,” Merollo said. “A little sparkle goes a long way and never goes out of style.”

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Merollo’s Holiday Dress Code Tips For Corporate Vs. Casual • For corporate parties with business acquaintances, think classic and chic. Wear an embellished blazer paired with slim black pants or a pencil skirt. Saint Laurent, Chanel and Tory Burch all offer good options for this look. • For a sophisticated white wow shirt, there’s always Anne Fontaine. For a strong impression, top it with a short colorful fur. • For casual, more comfortable parties with friends, make the skinny black jean from J. Crew your go-to pant. Wear it with a great, glittery Jimmy Choo strappy heel and clutch, and you’re good to go. • Leather is extremely popular this season, adding a sense of luxe to any outfit. You’ll find leggings, skirts and dresses— all buttery soft and in great colors. Throw a long, shimmery necklace on top of a simple leather sheath dress from Theory or Vince, and you’re party-ready! ■

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Reader’s Favorite Holiday Gift “When I was ten, I asked for a doll that I really wanted. I would go to the store with my mother and just look at it in the box while she shopped. I didn’t realize it then, but it would be my last doll because I would soon be too old for them. I had also been wanting a little sister desperately. I had two little brothers, but I was dying for a girl. That Christmas the doll was under the tree, and in her hands was a little note that said, ‘take good care of your doll, God will send you a real baby in May.’ My sister Susan was born that spring. It was truly the best gift I have ever received.” —Patti Dunham, Sea Cliff

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Gifting Guide

By Lyn Dobrin

Unique presents from local stores for everyone on your list Paw Patrol from Funky Monkey Toys in Greenvale Paw Patrol is the number one kids’ show on Nickelodeon, says Stanley Greenman, the owner of Funky Monkey. The show is a computergenerated, adventure preschool series starring a pack of six puppies and a 10-year-old boy named Ryder. The Look Out Play Set features sirens, lights, a periscope, moving elevator and fire pole ($50, www.funkymonkeytoys.com). Gary Rosenthal Menorah at Zion Lion in Roslyn Heights The Gary Rosenthal Collection is one of the most popular at Zion Lion in Roslyn Heights. Rosenthal has been sculpting in welded metals for 40 years. This mixed-metal menorah features hand-painted art glass as well as a detachable dreidel ($170, www.zionlion.com). Urban Clutch at Shag in Roslyn This slim, yet roomy clutch—embossed with a python pattern—can fit more than you’d think. Made of full-grain leather with a top zipper enclosure, it can be personalized with up to three initials ($145 for python pattern; $165 for pebble pattern, www.shagnewyork.com). Donni Charm Scarves at Envie in Garden City Wrap up stylishly in a Donni Charm scarf from Envie Boutique in Garden City. These voluminous scarves are made of 100 percent cotton; some are trimmed in rabbit fur (from $86 to $168, www.envieous.com). GOLD COAST MAGAZINE | 25

Searching for the perfect gift? Look no further than stores right here on the Gold Coast. From jewelry to scarves to handmade items, there’s something for everyone.

Stay warm in style with this Donni Charm scarf from Envie Boutique.

Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant from Fortunoff Fine Jewelry in Westbury Long Islanders are celebrating the return of Fortunoff’s jewelry store, back in time for the holiday season. From a platinum and diamond necklace chain hangs a vintage-style pendant of emerald-cut aquamarine weighing 11.30 carats, plus round- and pearshaped diamonds totaling 4.13 carats ($38,500, www.fortunoffjewelry.com). Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Ambalu Jewelers in East Hills Ambalu Jewelers is family owned and has been manufacturing fine jewelry since 1974. Most pieces are designed and manufactured in house. Oval Ceylon sapphires, each surrounded by round diamonds, are set in an 18K white gold bracelet ($28,000, www.ambalujewelers.com). Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor For the Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, China Then and Now, the museum shop has brought in Asian-themed gifts. Inspired by the unique ginkgo tree, native to China, are placemats with the fan-shaped leaves (gift boxed set of four, $48, www.nassaumuseum.org). 26 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

This colorful Gary Rosenthal menorah with a detachable dreidel is available at Zion Lion.

These placemats, inspired by the unique ginkgo tree in China, can be found at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

This equisite Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant is available at Fortunoff Fine Jewelry.

This trendy clutch and lots of other fun accessories can be found at Shag in Roslyn.

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Reader’s Holiday Tradition “Baking Christmas cookies. My whole family gets together to make sugar and chocolate chip cookies the night before Christmas every year. We decorate them…and let Santa choose his favorites.” —Carol Bernstein, Roslyn

Reader’s Holiday Tradition “Every year around the holidays, I bake my famous brownies that everyone enjoys. The key to these brownies is throwing in a variety of chocolate chips, both dark and milk chocolate. We all enjoy them, and to my family and me this symbolizes the beginning of a great holiday season.” —Tammy Perlman, Roslyn

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Chocolicious in Locust Valley can make a decorated chocolate house with milk, white or dark chocolate. Photo by Steve Toscano

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A Perfect Chianti from Post Wine & Spirits in Syosset This is what chianti is supposed to taste like, says Mike Douglas, the owner of Post Wine, about San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Reserva 2009. The Wine Advocate gave it a rating of 93 points ($28, www.postwines.com). Chocolate House from Chocolicious in Locust Valley This decorated chocolate house can be made with milk, white or dark chocolate. It’s 18-inches high and comes on a platter with truffles. There is also a gold-dusted, 18-inch chocolate tree with icing ornaments ($175 for the house; $150 for the tree, www.chocolicious.com). Panatone and Pandoro at Grace’s Marketplace in Greenvale Italian Christmas breads—Panatone and Pandoro—are the signature holiday gifts at Grace’s Market. The two are the same bread except the Pandoro doesn’t have raisins or dried fruit and is sprinkled with powdered sugar. Grace’s imports them from Tre Maria in Milan (from $10 for a mini to $30, www.gracesmarketplaceli.com). 28 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

Hanukkah Chocolate Bar from Lazar’s in Great Neck Lazar’s personalized 8-ounce Hanukkah bar can be made in minutes while you wait. Choose from milk, dark or white chocolate ($12.50 for the 8-ounce bar or add 8 pieces of Hanukkah gelt for $15; 16-ounce bar and 3-ounce party favor bars are also available, www.lazarschocolate.com). The Ruffy from Baked to Perfection in Port Washington Maybe Santa left coal in your stocking or you didn’t get a gift for every night of Hanukkah. To cheer you up, Robert Ellinger of Baked to Perfection has invented a new confection he calls The Ruffy—chocolate blended with homemade ingredients such as marshmallows, graham crackers, pretzels, chocolate chips and nougat ($18 a pound, 516-944-5642). Cooking Class for Kids at What’s Cooking in Oyster Bay Give the children cooking lessons and soon they’ll be making dinner for you. What’s Cooking offers classes for children ages two through 15. In Junior Chef (ages 4 to 7) and Great Chef (ages 8 to 11) classes, students prepare a main dish, side and dessert (75-minute class is $40, www.whatscookingny.com). ■

Gifts That Give Back By Lyn Dobrin

How your purchases help save the environment and those in need It’s the season of giving, and that generous spirit extends to business owners all over the Gold Coast who are helping you make a positive statement while shopping. Champions for Charity of the Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza shopping centers, now in its 19th year, has helped local hospitals, schools and charities raise $7.7 million. From December 4 to 6, shoppers can use their special Champions card when making a purchase from stores in these marketplaces and 25 percent will be donated to the registered charity of their choice. There are 113 charities to choose from. To register, call 800-818-6767. The jewelry of Syosset artist Alice Sprintzen has been featured in Elle magazine and The New York Times, as well as in craft magazines. Sprintzen takes found objects such as fragments of red, amber and clear car lights to incorporate into her one-of-a-kind pieces. Her A Token Of necklace is created from tokens, garnet, a car tail light, antique glass belt buckle, sterling silver and glass beads ($750, www.alicesprintzen.com). Two years ago, Laurie and Marty Scheinman decided to focus on charitable giving in a sustainable way. The couple opened the shop Whit & Whim in Port Washington, and filled it with unique home goods from around the world, such as this bowl constructed of waste from steel production in India ($60). After the Scheinmans pay expenses, the remainder is donated to a different charity each month. To date, they have donated $51,000. For additional ways to help, see “It’s Better to Give than Receive” on page 42. ■

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Captivating books for readers of every age “Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for a kindness” and “Your life is your story. Go write it!” Otte says that the new boxed set, Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection is “flying off the shelves” and fans are so excited it’s finally available. She also recommends Dophin Books’ favorite local author Beth Ain, who writes the Preschoolers Starring Jules series. The latest picture book by Oliver Jeffers is Once Upon An Alphabet: Short Stories Young Adults For All The Letters. “We love Oliver There are wonderful choices for young Jeffers,” says Otte about the author/ adults from several prized authors. illustrator of How to Catch a Star and Scott Westerfied, the writer of the Uglies illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit, series, has a new book, Afterworlds, which are among Dolphin’s best sellers. which is a novel within a novel. Ally Condie, who wrote Matched, has a new Early Readers book, Atlantia, set in an underwater city. Here, the pick is The Yeti Files: Meet the Bigfeet, by Kevin Sherry. Otte says Adults this is a funny, weird illustrated story Otte says that the staff’s favorite paper centering on crypids (creatures who back book for adults is We Are All want to stay hidden) and their troubles. Completely Beside Ourselves, by Karen Joy Fowler, a novel that was short-listed Middle Readers for the Mann-Booker Prize this year. “We Two recommendations are Mike Lupica’s don’t know anyone who hasn’t loved Fantasy League, about a 12-year-old it,” she says. Also recommended is Jodi football fan, and Natalie Lloyd’s A Snicker Picoult’s new novel, Leaving Time, about of Magic, about 12-year-old a teenager discovering her past—and Felicity’s desire to break the spell that’s the world of elephants. Bookstore been cast over her town. patrons recommended the new novel Station Eleven, by 2014 National Book Children of All Ages Award Finalist Emily St. John Mandel, Although 365 Days of Wonder: which takes place after the collapse of Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts is a civilization and follows a former film star children’s book, this outgrowth of R.J. and a group of actors as they wander in Palacio’s earlier book Wonder, is filled the area near the Great Lakes. with messages of kindness and empathy, and probably has something in it for Dolphin Bookshop (www.thedolphin everyone. We can all benefit from bookshop.com) was established in messages like “Greatness lies not in being 1946 and is located at 299 Main Street strong, but in the right using of strength;” in Port Washington. ■ Many people still love to hold a real book in their hands. For those of us, there’s Dolphin Bookshop in Port Washington, one of the few remaining independent bookstores on Long Island. We asked Dee Otte, a salesperson at the store, to share current favorites that would make great gifts for readers of all ages.

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Reader’s Holiday Tradition “A favorite tradition in our family is our advent countdown with books. We began last year for my daughter Giuliana’s first Christmas, and she was given a new book to unwrap each evening leading up to Christmas. This year, our son, Michael, is joining in the tradition for his first Christmas and will be unwrapping books which big sis will hopefully read to him!” —Kim Mancini, Manhasset

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Specialty drinks from favorite watering holes The aromas and tastes of Christmas— an open fire, eggnog, and orange and clove pomanders—can be found in specialty libations at local restaurants. We’ve included the recipes so you can make these holiday refreshments year-round. At the Garden City Hotel, you’ll find the Yule Log, created by restaurant manager Greg Wool. According to Wool, it’s a smoky-sweet cocktail that “manages to be simultaneously mellow and full of depth and flavor.” To make the Yule Log, shake 1½ parts Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, ¾ fresh lemon juice, ½ agave nectar and ¼ Lagavulin 16-year Scotch. Strain into a rocks glass that's filled with fresh ice; garnish with a small sprig of juniper. If you’re yearning for eggnog, try the Eggnog Martini created by bartender Allison Werner of The Brass Rail in Locust Valley. To prepare the drink, Werner combines 2½ ounces eggnog, 1 ounce vanilla vodka (Stoli is her favorite) and ¾ ounce Amaretto de Sarrano. She rims the glass with graham cracker crumbs. Werner has lots of other holiday cocktails in her repertoire, including Jingle Juice, Butternut Blizzard and Christmas on the Beach. To recreate the zingy orange pomander, try the Spiced Martini at MP Taverna in Roslyn. In a pint glass, muddle 2 cloves, an orange wedge and a lemon twist. Add a splash of sweet vermouth and ice. Combine 1 part sweet vermouth with 3 parts Old Overhold Rye. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an orange peel. ■ The Spiced Martini at MP Taverna in Roslyn Photos by Steve Toscano

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Relax and warm up in front of a toasty hearth Don’t want to cook this holiday season? No worries. There are plenty of places to enjoy a delicious meal in a snug environment. On a cold winter night, it’s especially delightful to dine out in front of a fireplace at a comfy café with twinkling lights and festive greenery, which can be just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit.

somewhere around 700 pounds so his belts make a grand statement. The eatery served as a speak-easy in the ’20s, and 18 years ago Mitch and Deborah Hauser purchased the place and turned it into a fine dining establishment. During the holidays, it’s decorated with live evergreens. Near the Roslyn Clock Tower, Thyme in Roslyn Village also occupies a historic house, from 1896. The main floor of the two-story building overlooks Roslyn Pond. “The pond is At Barney’s in Locust Valley there are three dining rooms, beautiful even in the wintertime,” says chef Khal Said. During but the table in front of the fireplace in one room is a muchthe holidays, the large picture window in the back frames a coveted spot. Barney’s is an intimate eatery serving French/ Christmas tree on the patio below. Adjacent to the window New American cuisine. The building dates back to 1893 when it was the home of W.H. Burnett a.k.a. Barney, who was the fire is a fireplace. While enjoying the New American cuisine, live chief for the area. The restaurant displays firehouse memorabilia music offers diners an additional treat on Wednesday, Friday that includes some of Barney’s belts. Evidently, Barney weighed and Saturday nights. 36 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

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There are two fireplaces at Franina in Syosset, one in their wine cellar and the other in the main dining room. The ambiance is welcoming in this warm Italian restaurant that serves dishes from various regions, plus seasonal specialities. You’re sure to find game meat, such as wild boar, braised rabbit and venison, on the menu. During the holiday season, the decor is elegantly enriched with poinsettias—red, pink, white and multicolored. Wine dinners are held in the wine cellar, which seats approximately 35 people. Guests at the Garden City Hotel can enjoy a roaring fire in the Library Room, the area off the lobby. With four wingback 38 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

armchairs and wrap-around seating, this is a favorite area for visitors. The Polo Lounge dining room and bar houses another fireplace with low-level seating of four sofas and a marble coffee table, perfect for a light meal of tapas and small plates, as well as their Yule Log cocktail (see “More Than Just Eggnog” on page 32). The hotel is offering a three-course holiday dinner and is trying something new for the eight nights of Hanukkah that will feature latkes with toppings. Other nearby eateries with fireplaces include Basil Leaf Café in Locust Valley, Mim’s in Roslyn Heights and both Bryant & Cooper and Hendrick’s Tavern in Roslyn. ■

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Daphne Zhou-Chan with a professional dancer from Ballroom Legacy helped the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center raise more than $320,000 at the Dancing With Our Stars 2014 gala at the Garden City Hotel.

How local charities, volunteers and businesses help those in need They are steadfast in fulfilling their respective missions all year long, but for local charities, the holiday season brings an intensified sense of purpose. “For the guests of The INN, their needs are so simple,” said Rob Cameron, a 30-year volunteer at the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network. “They just want to feel like they’re part of the holidays, like the rest of us.” Founded in 1983 as a single soup kitchen run by a small group of concerned volunteers, The INN has grown to include 14 soup kitchens in 21 locations across Long Island. More than 5,000 people are fed each week and, collectively, the soup kitchens serve more than 400,000 meals annually. Anyone who comes to The INN’s soup kitchens receives a hot, nutritious meal, a warm welcome and access to whatever additional support 42 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

services are available, including shelter and long-term housing. As the holidays draw near, volunteers and supporters are busy making preparations for traditional meals. “We serve a really special, scrumptious Thanksgiving meal on the holiday at the Mary Brennan INN, the organization’s flagship soup kitchen in Hempstead,” Cameron said. Many of The INN’s other soup kitchens will serve Thanksgiving dinner as well, he added. The INN also provides a holiday meal and toys for children on December 25, as part of its nondenominational holiday celebration. Of course, all of that would not be possible without support from the community at large. Diane’s Bakery and Café in Roslyn donates desserts for Thanksgiving and Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen of Greenvale donates much of the food for The INN’s holiday meals.

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Local officials, volunteers and the American Bombshells performers attended the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots kick-off event at the Coral House.

While many Long Islanders are in need of food and shelter, many others’ needs run much deeper. Since its incorporation in 1953, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center of Roslyn Heights has been dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and families, and providing diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy for those in need. Around this time of year, “we send out a fundraising appeal, as people are often generous during the holidays and the end of the year,” said Nicole Oberheim, a representative for the notfor-profit organization. The Guidance Center also participates in Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity, a holiday shopping benefit wherein select Americana and Wheatley Plaza stores and restaurants donate a portion of full-price pretax purchases to the participating organization of the customer’s choice. This year’s benefit will be held December 4 to 6 (for details, see “Gifts That Give Back” on page 29). What most charities have in common is that they rely on the magic of the holiday season. The Make-A-Wish Foundation 44 | GOLD COAST MAGAZINE

grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes. The organization gives supporters an opportunity to sponsor a wish during the holiday season. “We help you create a Friends & Family fundraising page to raise funds to sponsor a wish,” said Gaby Sappington, vice president, marketing and community relations at Make-AWish Foundation of Metro New York. “With this time period being one of the busiest wish-granting seasons of the year— about 100 wishes are waiting to be granted—we need the help of our community.” Make-A-Wish also has an In Flight program, allowing contributors to donate their frequent flyer miles—which do not expire after being donated to Make-A-Wish—to help them transport wish kids to their dream destination this holiday season. The charity has partnered with Macy’s on their Believe campaign, too. For every letter to Santa supporters drop in the special Believe boxes in Macy’s stores or send electronically via the Believe web page, the retailer donates $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million.

“We are constantly reminded of the need for, and It really does take a community to keep a program such as this impact of, a heartfelt wish-come-true for a child and going. Police and fire departments from New York City, Nassau and family facing the hardship of life-threatening medical Suffolk help out. “These guys harness all the energy,” Kilbride said. conditions,” Sappington said. “It’s during the holidays, Post offices from 289 zip codes also collect toys to be distributed. a time of joy and sharing, that we want From mom-and-pop businesses to interto draw attention to the importance of national car dealerships, and from governHow You Can Help making sure we can grant the wish of ment buildings to assisted-living facilities, More information regarding these every eligible child in our area, bringing all have played a role in Toys for Tots over charities can be found at: hope, strength and joy.” the years. Biener Audi of Great Neck, which Putting smiles on children’s faces is an American Academy of Hospitality The INN during the holidays has been one of Sciences Five Star Diamond Award recipwww.the-inn.org the goals of the U.S. Marines Corps ient, collects toys. “They take time to give 516-486-8506 Toys for Tots program for nearly back to the community,” Kilbride said. North Shore Child 70 years. Each year, residents at the Senior Quarters & Family Guidance Center Their mission is to collect new, at Glen Cove make and collect toys, and the www.northshorechildguidance.org unwrapped toys during October, Marines pay a visit to collect the toys. 516-626-1971 November and December each year, Toys for Tots also collects monetary Make-A-Wish Foundation and distribute those toys as Christmas donations, which they use to purchase www.metrony.wish.org/ gifts to less fortunate children in the toys. This year, the organization will community where the campaign purchase up to $20,000 worth of toys Toys for Tots is conducted. for children at the Henry Viscardi School www.toysfortots.org “The need seems to be greater each in Albertson for children with severe year,” said U.S. Marine Chuck Kilbride, physical disabilities, Kilbride said. a longtime volunteer with the program. “I think New York Giving to those in need is mutually beneficial. “There are so is the most generous, caring, sharing state in the union. many good and generous people on Long Island that help They never seem to come up short. The closer we come to out in their own quiet way,” said The INN’s Cameron. “They just Christmas and Hanukkah, the more toys we get.” do the right thing, and we are so grateful for all that.” ■

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Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens takes center stage this holiday season. Photo by Vincent Kish

Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury With the gardens dormant, the 1906 Westbury House takes center stage. The Phipps family had one Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room, but visitors can enjoy five live, decorated trees displayed throughout the house. Members of the horticulture staff individually decorate each room, and life-size figures represent family Christmas activities all through the house. The tree lighting event on December 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. kicks off the festivities. View the Westbury House in its holiday splendor and enjoy live holiday music, including a performance by members of the Bethel Concert Choir. The tree lighting ceremony will take place on the South Terrace at 8:15 p.m., plus, there will be a visit by Santa Claus and light refreshments. Throughout the rest of December, visitors can enjoy cookies and ciderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and see Santa. For more information and a full list of activities, go to www.oldwestburygardens.org.

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Planting Fields, Oyster Bay Coe Hall, the manor house of Planting Fields estate (built in 1911), was one of the residences of William Robertson Coe, an insurance, railroad and business executive. Special holiday events are held throughout December. There’s the annual tree lighting and visit from Santa on December 12, with free activities, admission and parking. On December 13 and 14, make a gingerbread house, listen to madrigal singers and watch a performance of Frosty the Snowman (for an admission fee). The Planting Fields Foundation’s Deck the Halls, a dinner/dance, takes place on December 6. The gorgeous poinsettia display is not to be missed. For additional information, visit www.plantingfields.org.

Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington will hold several holiday events, including Holiday Tales at the Hearth. Visitors to Old Westbury Gardens will enjoy viewing five live, decorated trees.

Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay Visitors to Sagamore Hill, the estate of our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, can enjoy the holidays during Christmas with the Roosevelts at the Old Orchard Museum on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, carolers, crafts and early 20th century music presented by folk singers Larry Moser and Mary Nagin. There will even be a visit from Theodore Roosevelt himself, as portrayed by Jim Foote. The event is free. Please note that the house is closed for rehabilitation. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm. Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington On December 6, there’s sophisticated holiday entertainment at Hempstead House, the former Gould/Guggenheim estate, when Steve Lutbak, composer of the Tony-winning Broadway hit, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Music, entertains with other acclaimed Broadway performers. The evening features cocktails and dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the performance at 8 p.m. and then dessert with the artists. Tickets are currently on sale. On December 7, from 12 to 3 p.m., Holiday Tales at the Hearth features carolers, children’s crafts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guest readers share favorite stories beside the roaring fireplace in the library. The afternoon also includes a Wurlitzer Opus 442 Theatre Organ performance and refreshments. For more information, visit www.thesandspointpreserve.com. ■

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and support to cut flower arrangements. Since it wasn’t invented until 1954, the Phipps family, the original inhabitants of Old Westbury Gardens, had to find other ways to secure their arrangements. Brush and Lucas say their favorite green for holiday decorating is boxwood. The shiny, dark green leaves are perfect in many arrangements, looking formal when cut closely and tightly packed or providing an accent as filler in a grouping, perhaps with red roses. The horticulturists like to cut longer pieces and tie them together to hang upside down. Floral foam in a conical form can be covered with boxwood to create a tabletop tree—no other embellishment is necessary. Another simple tabletop arrangement is a dwarf Alberta spruce. Dress up its plastic pot by covering it with birch.

A foam sphere is the perfect base for a kissing ball. Cover the foam with moss and insert a few sprigs of mistletoe. Then hang it where gentleman can demand a kiss from any female standing underneath. (Do people still do that?) Lucas also enjoys working with umbrella pine, which has fine, thin needles, holly and blue Atlas cedar with bluish-green foliage. The Phipps family would have placed greenery in a silver bowl to catch the light. Since glass is much more economical than silver, Brush recommends turning a glass bowl into a faux silver one by spraying the inside of a glass bowl with a silver metallic color, such as Design Master’s Brilliant Silver. The paint can be scraped off after the holiday and the bowl returned to more mundane uses. Sprigs of berries like rose hips can be sprayed red, if a deeper color is desired. And then there’s terra-cotta. “We love terra-cotta,” says Brush. “Even at Christmas, we use plain terra-cotta, the more worn out the better.” With an arrangement of the airy, pale green houseplant Ming Fern, also known as asparagus fern, and sprigs of bright red rose hips and boxwood, Lucas creates a pleasant, Christmasy arrangement. Another often-used piece of decorating equipment at Westbury House is a glass cloche, a dome that protects and displays cherished objects, which can be placed over your terra-cotta arrangement. “Anything under glass looks more valuable,” says Brush. So get out there with your clippers, and start creating special arrangements that give your home that old-fashioned, festive feeling. ■

Reader Stephanie Hall from Port Shares Her Holiday Traditions • Singing Santa Hats “I have a whole collection of them. The adults wear them to embarrass the kids, and the younger ones love them.” • Slices Off the Bottom of Each Year’s Christmas Tree “Each year, I take the ‘fresh cut’ off the bottom of the tree trunk, and I write the year and something significant that took place. We have them all in a huge basket by the tree.” • Gift Exchange “Everyone brings a $25 gift that’s wrapped. Then we draw straws and take turns picking presents, stealing presents, strategizing and sometimes squabbling over crazy things, like the chocolate fountain or Starbucks gift card!” • Giving Back “We often try to ‘adopt’ another family. There is nothing more fun than checking off a wish list for a family that could use a hand. I try to get a family with children close to my son’s age, so he can pick gifts that he wants. We always include gifts (including gift cards and personal gifts) for the parents as well.”

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Learn how to make your house sparkle for every occasion The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends, and there are always plenty of festivities. If you’re planning to host a party at your home, adding a few new accents can help spruce it up for company. A terrific place to find inspiration right in the area is Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Their chic home design showroom on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset displays room after room of clever furniture and accessory pairings, so whether you’re looking for an upgrade to your dining room, or a new piece to add to your living room, you’ll find everything you need to dress up your decor. Gold Coast Magazine asked these two home furnishing masterminds to share their suggestions on how to incorporate the trendiest designs into your home, just in time for your celebrations. Gold Coast: How do you even begin to dream up the rooms in your stores? Bob Williams: One of the things we look at is what’s happening in pop culture, whether it’s in movies, magazines or fashion. That serves as our indicator for how we feel the home furnishings market is going to move, and what people are looking for. In the last few years, one of the things we’ve noticed is that there’s a lot of interest in things that have a ’70s vibe. It’s that retro feel that’s bringing a lot of this look on. GC: Is there an item from that era that stood out to you and ended up in your stores? BW: Yes, we gravitated toward fur as an accent piece, whether it’s on pillows, ottomans, cocktail tables or, of course, on unique chairs. When I came across a picture of a Shaker-style chair, it occurred to me that if we changed the medium from wood to metal, it would give the chair a modern, updated feel. In the last few years, we’ve seen a big influence of brass in home furnishings, so we developed a new brass finish just to go on what we call our Tibetan chair. When we mixed all the elements together, we realized we had something really special and fun. GC: Talk to us about the resurrection of shag rugs. They seem to be popping up again in home design. BW: Yes, we’ve got a couple of shag rugs that have been in the Gold + Williams line for the last few years, and they are actually some of the more popular rugs we have. We call them Power Shag. Ours The Daphne Return Swivel Chair are a little more refined than the shag of the ’70s. We use threads and fibers that are longer and thinner, so they aren’t quite so puffy. They offer a very nice contrast in texture to a hardwood floor.

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goods and tables. A wooden table makes a room much more functional, because no matter where you sit, you’ll want to put your feet up. GC: How do you feel about ottomans used as tables and/or chairs? BW: Upholstered ottomans are great if you entertain a lot. They can function as a place to sit, but if entertaining friends is not a priority, that ottoman becomes an easy place for putting your feet up or adding a tray with a drink. I actually have a peacock leather ottoman in my den. A sectional wraps around it. That colored ottoman is the focal point of the room.

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BEST OF ALL WORLDS | SANDS POINT | $2,699,000 Six‑bedroom, 4.55‑bath brick Colonial includes luxe master suite with new bath. Graciously scaled rooms. Updated systems. Pool and pool house. 1.36 lavish, private acres. Prime location. Web# 2643671. Denise Silverstein C: 917.859.3500; Maggie Keats C: 516.449.7598

LUXURY AT ITS BEST | SANDS POINT | $2,580,000 Spectacular light‑filled 5‑bedroom, 6.5‑bath home completely newly re‑built. Chef’s kitchen and 2 family rooms. Pool, pool house and outdoor fireplace. Sited on 1.3 manicured acres. Web# 2704908. Maggie Keats O: 516.944.2879, C: 516.449.7598

RESTORED ELEGANCE | OYSTER BAY COVE | $2,248,000 Georgian Colonial country house. Gourmet kitchen, solarium with walls of glass and fireplace, formal dining room, master suite with fireplace plus 4 bedrooms, 6.57 acres, pool and tennis. Web# 2702444. Diane Andersen C: 516.695.2400; Patti Pascullo C: 516.364.2534

BUILT AS BUILDER’S OWN RESIDENCE | UPPER BROOKVILLE $2,099,000 | All‑brick custom‑built 4/5‑bedroom, 4‑bath home on 2.6 landscaped acres exemplifies easy and elegant living with oversized gathering spaces and luxe private quarters. Web# 2715496. Maggie Keats C: 516.449.7598; Jyll Kata C: 516.330.2321

STONE HILL | MUTTONTOWN | $1,950,000 Stone Hill at Muttontown is a gated, luxury, single‑family Estate home neighborhood, in a premier Nassau County Gold Coast location. Web# 2661127. Roberta Feuerstein C: 516.364.2505

SAILBOATS AND SUNSETS | SANDS POINT | $2,999,999 Modern 5‑bedroom, 8‑bath home with walls of glass bringing the outdoor beauty in. Oversized great room and master suite with fabulous waterviews. Pool, tennis and beach rights. Web# 2694569. Jill Berman O: 516.944.2852, C: 516.375.9101

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THE NORTH FORK

RIVERDALE

WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM

LOS ANGELES

FLORIDA

ENDLESS VIEWS | PORT WASHINGTON | $1,880,000 Waterfront Condo with unmatched views of Manhasset Bay. Absolutely exquisite and luxurious throughout. Multi‑level balconies for sights and sounds you won’t find anywhere else. Web# 2705314. Diane Andersen C: 516.695.2400

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT | OLD BROOKVILLE | $1,828,000 Sprawling 5‑bedroom Contemporary home nestled on meticulously landscaped park‑like grounds. Soaring fireplace and master en‑suite on main level. Exceptional outdoor living space with pool, patio and tennis. Web# 2702342. Maureen Polyé C: 516.582.5646

A TRUE GEM | ROSLYN ESTATES | $1,740,000 Renovated 5‑bedroom, 4.55‑bath Farm Ranch with open floor plan. Living room and den have fireplaces, dining room, gourmet eat‑in kitchen, master suite on main level and wrap‑around porch. Web# 2670262. Carolyn Gelb C: 516.359.5660; Stuart Bayer C: 516.375.1005

SECLUDED COUNTRY LANE | SYOSSET | $1,695,000 Completely updated 5‑bedroom, 5.5‑bath Center Hall Colonial. Gourmet kitchen with radiant‑heated tile floor, 2+ acres, heated free‑form saltwater pool, 3‑car garage, guest cottage. Web# 2705626. Nicole Pratt O: 516.624.9000; Taryn Peel O: 516.624.9000

EXQUISITE COLONIAL | GLEN COVE | $1,195,000 Colonial in diamond condition, exquisite top amenities and details, boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, central air conditioning, finished basement, 2‑car garage and more. Web# 2695603. Ernesto Araujo O: 516.327.6206; C: 516.551.1449

THE ESTATES AT GREEN FIELDS | OLD BROOKVILLE PRICES UPON REQUEST | Welcome to the Estates at Green Fields in Old Brookville, a premier Gold Coast community of 16 Estate homes. Web# 2688492. Patricia Pascullo O: 516.287.4871; Roberta Feuerstein O: 516.364.2505

Ocean

Watch

AT HARBOR POINTE

WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY Slips Included • Boats up to 60’ • Deep Water • Easy Ocean Access Oceanwatch at Harbor Pointe, nestled between Merrick and Freeport, is designed in the best of taste for maximum comfort, style and convenience. Situated on the second floor, the main living area provides unobstructed water views with expansive great rooms and thoughtfully designed kitchens.

Models Open Daily 700 South Main Street • Freeport • New York 11520 516.608.8888

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