Executive Portfolio of Fine Living Magazine Sample

SPRING 2017

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HOME DESIGN + ARTS + FASHION + TRAVEL + REAL ESTATE + SPIRITS + CUISINE

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CONTENTS

TOPICS HOME DESIGN

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Haute Style for your Home ARTS

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Live from The Warehouse FASHION

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Out on the Town TRAVEL

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French Lick REAL ESTATE

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The Art of Home Staging SPIRITS

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What’s on Tap? CUISINE

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Closet Classics Five modern updates on staple pieces you already love

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Great Chefs Eddie Merlot’s

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Flower Power The art of centerpieces

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Now This Is Brunch

CLOSET CLASSICS FIVE MODERN UPDATES ON STAPLE PIECES YOU ALREADY LOVE Classic fashions are worthwhile investments that continue to look current season after season. They are the elements in your wardrobe that allow you to try new and different styles without looking too trendy. Put together this season’s chic looks by using these key pieces that will never go out of style.

THE WEAR WITH EVERYTHING TEE A soft tee is a style must!

Layer it under a blazer or dress it down with denim. Striped, solids or inspirational words flash on the front.

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GREAT CHEFS

Eddie Merlot’s Interview by Annessa Chumbley, RD

Beet Salad A steakhouse for foodies.

Sounds delicious, right?

That’s the perfect description for Eddie Merlot’s, a prime-aged steakhouse started in Fort Wayne by founder and well-known wine connoisseur, Bill Humphries. Its success has led to restaurants opening in seven states, with an eighth coming soon.

And there are good reasons Eddie Merlot’s enjoys such an excellent reputation.

Joseph, General Manager of the 96th Street location, explained to me that Mr. Humphries has no desire for Eddie Merlot’s to be a typical steakhouse. Tradi-

tional steakhouses are dark and possibly even a little stuffy. Because a high percentage of restaurant choices are made by women, he wanted Eddie Merlot’s to have a feminine appeal; soft colors, natural lighting, comfortable seating – a stylish, modern interior paired with sophisticated intimacy.

According to Joseph, “Bill Humphries is a visionary. He exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit in every decision he makes. Each manager is empowered to assume ownership of their location, staff, menu, and guests.”

It is obvious that Joseph is very proud

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