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Model and Actress
ALANA STEWART
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With these sumptuous
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MARIA MENOUNOS TV PERSONALITY
finds success in life by mixing equal parts hard work and loving family
U.S. Patent Pending © CAMBRIA 2015
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME Let your mind wander and discover an inspired new kitchen or bath as breathtaking as the coast of Wales. Explore more than 125 beautiful natural stone designs, including new Ella™, at CambriaUSA.com.
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18 COLOR THEORY The perfect home-décor color palette mixes sophisticated neutrals with saturated brights. Our design pros share how to strike a balance that will give your rooms a rich, personal look you’ll love.
24 AUTHENTICALLY BEAUTIFUL
MARIA: STEPHEN BUSKEN; ALANA: STEVE HENKE; GREEN DOOR: PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG SCHEIDEMANN. USED WITH PERMISSION FROM BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN® MAGAZINE. ©2015 MEREDITH CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WWW.BHG.COM
E! television host Maria Menounos is just as comfortable on the red carpet as she is relaxing at home with her family and her new kitchen reflects both sides perfectly!
32 A NEW CHAPTER Actress, model, and reality-TV star Alana Stewart opens up about her life, her family, and her latest role as cancer-awareness advocate.
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aaaah, to have Greece and the Greek traditions threaded into our cover story by way of the Menounos family. What a perfect ode (Greek for a lyric poem), in a sense, to Cambria Style. It fits succinctly with Cambria’s American story, our entrepreneurial founding’s rich history, our products’ unique and ever reaching creativity in design, our attention to detail, all culminates with the import of our technology from European inventors, all so much in the traditions of ancient Greek culture. It was indeed this Greek history that inspired our founding fathers in their creation and design of our great country, America. From the historians of Greece and their awesome storytelling, to Greek grammar and its early age study by our founding fathers, to the writings of Plutarch and Herodotus, with the unthinkable Greek victory in the famous Persian War; thereby inspiring our founders years later in their own revolution. Plato’s story of Socrates, again seeds to our founders, solidifying the design of a “Republic” with a much-needed balance of power in government. The Greek history, which is fascinating in all forms, is the foundation of our nation’s structure—our very architecture as a government, and the genesis of one of our nation’s key paradigms—the greater good of community before that of the individual. We honor those of Greek descent, and thank them for the unprecedented and vital influence they had on our America and its very founding. Enjoy Style’s Summer/Fall issue, 2015!! Soon we will celebrate our nation’s 239th birthday, and as we do, be sure to study the spawning of this great nation, and its history, while thanking our many Greek-Americans for the overwhelming gifts their history gave to our America… Thank you Menounos family!
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41 STYLE UPDATE 7 STYLE REPORT
Give your décor a sea change with a splash of Mediterranean blue. This super-livable color works in any space and looks especially fresh with gold accents.
10 LIVING WELL
Elevate even the simplest everyday tasks by choosing essentials that have been lovingly handcrafted by American artisans.
12 TABLESCAPES
Dress your dinner up or down with an eclectic and elegant mix of tableware. Layers of color, pattern, and texture—plus a little sparkle and shine—will make every meal one to remember. FOR A SOPHISTICATED LOOK IN ANY ROOM, TRY MIXING A RICH SHADE OF BLUE WITH SHIMMERING GOLD ACCENTS. PAGE 9
14 TREND REPORT
Designer Nicole Sassaman brings her fun, flirty, Los Angeles–style home, with easy-toadapt tips on letting Modernist style influence your own interior design.
15 DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
Confused by the developments in the lighting aisle? Our design pros give you the download on the most beautiful, flexible, and energy efficient option: LED lighting.
EAT + DRINK 38 SANDWICH CRAFT
Master the classics (and add your own delicious twist) with these recipes for the perfect Reuben, Club, Cuban, and fried egg sandwich.
42 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TASTING EXPERIENCE A winery or brewery tour and tasting is an experience not to be missed. Our wine and beer experts share their insight and advice on planning a tasting experience you’ll remember forever.
GUIDEBOOK 47 LOCAL SCENE: New York, NY
Spend some time this summer on the city’s chic Upper East Side to discover a delightful mix of world-class art, food, and shopping.
48 WORD ON THE STREET SUMMER/FALL 2015
Model and Actress
ALANA STEWART
embarks on the next evolution of her storied life
2015 CAMBRIA STYLE SUMMER/FALL
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With these sumptuous
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MARIA MENOUNOS
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by mixing equal parts finds success in life family hard work and loving
ON THE COVER | E! TV personality Maria Menounos talks about her life on and off the red carpet and the role that home and family have played in her success. Photography by Stephen Busken.
Whether it’s launching a new design collection, rolling out more galleries, or winning industry awards, Cambria® is on the rise.
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CAMBRIA STYLE THERE IS SOMETHING DECIDEDLY WONDERFUL ABOUT FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD. That spot on this big blue marble that feels so delightfully right. Even though we may have many of those a-ha moments as we move through different phases of life, the real ones, the big ones—those that resonate from deep within—are the ones that we need to pay attention to. No matter the time of day, time of year, or time of life, those moments mark the beginning of the next stage of our own individual journey. Our cover profile, Maria Menounos, is the epitome of a woman who greets those moments with utter abandon and boundless energy. Taking chances and following her heart has paid off time and time again, both personally and professionally. What began as a phone call from Maria and her partner Keven after they flipped through an issue of Cambria Style at the onset of a kitchen re-build has blossomed into a real friendship. To say we were welcomed into her home would be an understatement. Instead, she and her entire family—including her parents, his parents, and a bevy of pets—embraced us as we all oohed and aahed over her stunning new Cambria kitchen. It was an experience we won’t soon forget. And next, it’s on to Act II—the master suite!—so stay tuned. Just as gutsy, and having recently published an incredible memoir, is Alana Stewart. She is a beautiful example of inner strength and calm as she continues to grow and evolve with each new venture. Our visit with Alana to discuss her kitchen remodel coincided with a visit from friend Mariel Hemingway, among others. And in another first for Cambria Style, all of this took place during the shooting of Alana’s new reality TV show for E!. In celebration of summer, we’ve also filled our issue with whatever you might need to make the most of the season. You’ll find everything from picnic sandwiches to color tips to gorgeous table settings, and, of course, product picks galore. With that, I wish you the best for all that summer and fall have to offer. Cheers to that place and that moment that feels delightfully right.
My family loves warm baskets of bread for dipping on the table, and these bright and fun little linens will be a perfect basket liner.
LouAnn Berglund Haaf Editor-in-Chief
THINGS I LOVE
Post modern yummy-ness! Love this planter/vase/holder for whatever strikes my fancy. modernica.com.
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ST YLE ADD UNEXPECTED ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST WITH VERTICAL WALL PANELS RICH IN NATURAL VISUAL TEXTURE.
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IF THERE WERE EVER A PLACE TO ADD MOOD LIGHTING YOU LOVE, THE BEDROOM IS IT. CHOOSE SOMETHING SPECIAL—AND A LITTLE ROMANTIC.
SWEET DREAMS
Layers of luxuriously soft bed linens, piles of pillows, and surroundings that soothe the soul are essential ingredients for a relaxing evening and an energizing morning.
GET THE LOOK: Ceil Bronze Vintage Egyptian Teardrop Pendant with New Hand-beaded Glass, price upon request, cielloftandhome.com. Coyuchi Cotton Mache Queen Duvet in Mid Ocean, $348, coyuchi.com. Vintage-Washed Belgian Linen Pillow Shams in Mist and White, $69 to $99, Textural Knit Oversized Bed Throw in Dune, $199, restorationhardware.com. Pinched Glass Vase, $38, anthropologie.com. Embroidered Pillow and Slippers, Vintage.
ADD ACCESSORIES THAT SPEAK TO YOUR OWN ECLECTIC TASTES, SUCH AS TURNING A STACK OF FAVORITE BOOKS INTO A BEDSIDE TABLE AND FILLING A COLORFUL VASE WITH SEASONAL BLOOMS.
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Rhapsody in Blue
Mix deep, watery blues with subtle golden highlights to infuse your rooms with all the sun-drenched sensuality of the Mediterranean.
TOP AN EXISTING SIDE TABLE WITH NATURAL STONE THAT HAS LOTS OF MOVEMENT FOR A GORGEOUS EFFECT. LIKE LANGDON™ FROM CAMBRIA’S COASTAL COLLECTION™. U.S. Patent Pending
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THESE GRAPHIC OCTOPUSPRINT SIDE PLATES ARE JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED TO LEND SOME OCEANIC FLAIR TO YOUR TABLESCAPE.
“Go bold with deep, saturated blues to reflect the colors of the Mediterranean. Sprinkle in gold accents to add dimension and glamour.” —HANNAH YEO, COLOR & DESIGN EXPERT, BENJAMIN MOORE
SLEEK LINES, SUMPTUOUS UPHOLSTERY, AND A DEEP BLUE HUE LEND CHARACTER TO ANY SEATING AREA.
ADD JEWEL-LIKE SPARKLE TO THE KITCHEN OR BATH WITH GLASS MOSAIC TILES IN SHIMMERING GEOMETRIC PATTERNS.
GET LOST IN THESE MARBLEIZED CERAMIC VASES THAT CREATE AN INSTANT FOCAL POINT ON ANY TABLE, OR A DRAMATIC DININGROOM CENTERPIECE.
GET THE LOOK: Dhurrie Occasional Chair, $498, anthropologie.com. Tripod Wood Floor Lamp, $279, Waterscape Vase, $24 to $44, westelm.com. Vintage Overdyed Hand-Knotted Persian Rug in Grey, price upon request, cielloftandhome.com. Ibiza Pillow, 24”, $90, zgallerie.com. Osaka Waves Pillow in Navy, $90, shop.dlrhein.com. From the Deep Side Plate, Octopus, $14, Checkered Stars Rug, $1,898 to $9,728, Jardin des Plantes Pedestal Bowl, $32, anthropologie.com. Zazen tile by Paul Schatz, $181 per sq. ft., Poco Via tile by Paul Schatz, $152 per sq. ft., newravenna.com. Bungalow 5 Jacqui Navy 4-Drawer Large Dresser, $1,625, houzz.com. Alberta Table Lamp, $500, caravan-pacific.com. Mrs. Godfrey Settee, Venice Navy, $2,495, jonathanadler.com. Blue Swirl Taper Vase, $30 to $65, furbishstudio.com. C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E
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Elevating the Everyday When it’s made by hand, with a perfect balance of form and function, even the simplest daily essential will be a joy to choose and to use.
Counterweight Chandelier ALISON BERGER GLASSWORKS LOS ANGELES, CA
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Pricing on request, hollyhunt.com.
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Handmade Glassware
Ceramic Lace Serving Tray
TRAVIS SANDOVAL GLASS, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FRINGE & FETTLE CERAMICS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Specializing in one-of-a-kind glass pieces that fuse a Scandinavian functionality with modern form, the artisans of Travis Sandoval Glass begin every piece with a careful sketch. Meticulous attention to detail results in sleek pieces like the Dome, $500, and Tumblers, $100 for set of four, shown here. travissandovalglass.com.
Owner, designer, and maker Joanna Buyert makes the pieces in the Lace collection by pressing antique doilies—or in this case, her grandmother’s antique tablecloth—into brown stoneware, then applying a glossy white glaze. Ceramic Lace Serving Tray, $72. fringeandfettle.com.
Blackline Cutting Boards
Vessel Series
BLACKCREEK MERCANTILE & TRADING CO., KINGSTON, NY
HONEYCOMB STUDIO, ATLANTA, GA
Crafted from a single piece of wood, these handmade cutting boards have no seams. The rich black color of the Blackline collection, $175 to $220, is created by a process that uses the natural tannins in white oak to produce a food-safe dye. blackcreekmt.com.
Ceramicist Courtney Hamill makes each piece in Honeycomb Studio’s collection by hand, either on the wheel or from a mold, one at a time. Ranging in price from $14 to $65, these decorative vases and vessels, show her fresh, modern aesthetic. honeycomb-studio.com.
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Fun and Festive A MIX OF BOLD COLORS, HAND-PAINTED patterns, and plenty of sparkle and shine: that’s the perfectfor-any-occasion recipe for a fun and festive table. A few well-placed accents will show off your own unique personality and sense of style. By AMANDA LECKY Photography by STEVE HENKE
PATTERNED PIECES— PRETTY ON THE INSIDE AS THEY ARE ON THE OUTSIDE—MAKES EMPTYING A CUP OR BOWL TWICE AS NICE.
NOT READY TO UPDATE YOUR DISHES? SPLURGE ON NEW GLASSWARE FOR A QUICK STYLE INFUSION.
SHOW OFF BRIGHTLY COLORED OR RICHLY PATTERNED ACCENTS AGAINST SIMPLE WHITE STONEWARE.
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NO NEED FOR A NEW TABLECLOTH— A RUNNER IS AN EASY WAY TO DRESS YOUR TABLE UP OR DOWN.
SPICE UP YOUR EXISTING SETTINGS WITH SPECIAL ACCENT DISHES, SUCH AS AN EXOTIC OLIVE PLATE.
LAYERING PATTERNS ADDS RICHNESS AND AN ECLECTIC STYLE TO YOUR TABLESCAPE.
CAMBRIA GALLOWAY™ WITH A GLACIAL EDGE PROVIDES A STUNNING BACKDROP. TO SEE MORE, GO TO CAMBRIAUSA.COM.
GOLD FLATWARE MAKES EVERY MEAL SPECIAL, FROM A CASUAL LUNCH TO AN EVENING OCCASION.
GET THE LOOK: Open Kitchen Bistro Dinnerware Collection, $24 to $28, Open Kitchen Napkin, $5, Washed-Linen Double Hemstitch Table Runner in Flax, $59.95, williams-sonoma.com. Latte bowl, set of 4 $24, Sun Grove Mug, $12, Linari Nut Bowl, $10, Etched Fern Glassware, $16 to $20, Vika Sky Flatware, $48, Sun Grove Dinnerware, $10 to $68, Gilded Rim Stemware, $18 to $28 Inside Out Bowl, $8, Habari Napkin, $8, Color-Weave Placemat, $14, anthropologie.com. Tondo Bowl, $6.95, crateandbarrel.com. Plants and flowers, Brown & Greene Floral Market, LTD, Minneapolis, MN, bgfloral.net.
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TREND report
“The bold shapes and colors of Modernism are a great way to add energy and interest”
Light fixtures can double as functional sculpture.
Overblown organic curves and bright color introduce a little Postmodern levity.
5 TIPS 1 “Create a more modern interior effect by streamlining the architecture,” says Sassaman. “Remove mouldings and any fussy details.”
2 Choose colors with a mid-century vibe. “Turquoise, pink, orange— these all work very well with the strong shapes of modern design.”
3 FLIRTY AND FUN IS NICOLE SASSAMAN’S TRADEMARK STYLE
Limit pattern. “Just use one pattern, like a stripe, with your solids. Mixing many patterns is a much more traditional look.”
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feels very fresh and right, and the strong lines and colors of this style are perfect starting points for any room.” Sassaman points to the main characteristics of Modernism, the prevailing design movement of the mid-20th century: simple but beautiful lines, streamlined detailing, exposed hardware and joinery, and humble—even industrial—materials. In short, the idea that form should follow function—a concept in keeping with the current interest in simplified, mindful living. Pair the details with innovative, but enduring design investments like highly crafted furnishings, wood flooring and simple but classic stone countertops—such as the timeless looks in Cambria’s Marble Collection or the Desert Collections for those seeking a sleek and monochramatic look.
5 Seek the sculptural. “Many modern design elements have an architectural shape or a more organic form. Either one can become a bold focal point.”
Colorblocked patterns and strong geometric shapes add instant throwback f lair. Satellite Chandelier, $1,325, dwr.com. Egg Chair in Turquoise Boucle Cashmere Wool, $700, kardiel.com. Thomas Wold Block Party Credenza in Hello Color, $3,990, designpublic.com. Avec Apartment Sofa, $1,299, cb2.com. Galaxy Single Sconce, $205, rejuvenation.com.
NICOLE SASSAMAN: THOMAS HENCZ
Modern Love
Go natural. “Soften sleek lines with natural materials, like a console topped with a Cambria® stone top.”
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BRIGHT IDEAS THE NEWEST LIGHTING OPTIONS CAN ADD BEAUTY AND COMFORT FOR YEARS TO COME
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DESIGNERS LOVE LED TAPE LIGHTING FOR ITS VERSATILITY, USING ITS SOFT GLOW TO DEFINE PASSAGES BETWEEN SPACES AND TO HIGHLIGHT KEY ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.
Next time you’re in a spectacular space—a beautifully designed restaurant or a stylish friend’s home, say—take a moment to notice the lighting. Chances are, it’s not the first element you became aware of. Color, pattern, artwork, furnishings: these are the attention-grabbers in these rooms—as they should be. But without a well-planned and wellexecuted lighting scheme, none of those design features would shine. “The proper application of light will allow the room to be seen at its best,” says design-build contractor Ramsin Khachi of Khachi Design Group in Oakville, Ontario and Cambria Brand Advocate. “Good lighting design can dramatically affect the ambiance in a space, even taking it from a clinical look to a more seductive atmosphere.” As powerful as it can be, lighting isn’t always simple. Not only does a lighting scheme depend on the
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COOL LED LIGHTING CAN BE TUCKED INTO TIGHT SPACES LIKE CEILING COVES, CABINETS, OR THE UNDERSIDES OF DISPLAY SHELVES, WHERE IT WILL BRIGHTEN SOFTLY AND SAFELY.
right placement, but also on the right bulb. And there are more choices than ever before. As incandescent bulbs—or “lamps,” as designers and the lighting industry know them— have been phased out in favor of more efficient alternatives, we now have to choose between compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), halogen lamps, and light emitting diodes (LEDs). The clear favorite in the design world is the LED.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LONGEVITY
“LED lamps have so many benefits,” says designer Beth Whitlinger of Beth Whitlinger Interior Design in Foothill Ranch, California. “They’re more energy-efficient than CFLs, can last for decades [based on an average daily use of three hours per day; if you use them more, they won’t last as long], and when specified correctly, provide the crispest, cleanest light you can find.” While the advantages of LEDs
“LED lighting is still in its infancy, but already the possibilities are endless. In fact, the only limitations are in our own creative restrictions.” —RAMSIN KHACHI, Khachi Design Group, Oakville, Ontario
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are clear, Whitlinger does add some caveats. “Price is the big deterrent to using LEDs. Although prices are coming down, and you can certainly find inexpensive bulbs at the grocery store or at home centers, those tend to have a much poorer quality of light than the more expensive bulbs, which cost anywhere from $20 to $60 each.” Lower-end bulbs are typically only available in one color “temperature” (basically, where the light falls on a cool to warm color scale; see Glossary, p. 17, for more details), and tend to look very cold and artificial. “Most people are only familiar with that cheap, cold LED look,” says Whitlinger. “But when you pick a warmer LED, the effect is totally different.”
CREATIVE DESIGN IDEAS
Besides energy efficiency and longevity, LEDs have another benefit that makes them particularly attractive to designers: They don’t get nearly as hot as incandescents or halogen bulbs. “The low heat emanation allows for creative uses that were previously difficult or even impossible to achieve in specialty locations such as display shelf lighting, backlighting, or even in wine cellars,” says Khachi. Designer Robin Rigby Fisher of Robin Rigby Fisher design in Portland, Oregon, agrees. “We use LEDs inside glass cabinets or as under-cabinet lighting all the time. Or, we’ll use LED tape lighting—a flexible strip of tiny LED lights—behind a cove molding at the top of the wall, or in a channel in the wall. The possibilities are nearly endless.”
LED bulbs come in different configurations. To make sure the new bulb will work in the old fixture, take the old bulb to the store.
SHOP WHERE PROS SHOP
Specialized lighting retailers are your best bets for high-quality LED bulbs—not the grocery store or ‘big box’ home centers.
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LIGHTING GLOSSARY C O L O R T E M P E R AT U R E
The color of a light source, measured in degrees Kelvin (K). Light bulbs with a color temperature below 5,000K tend to be warmer or more yellow; between 5,000K and 6,000K looks white; 6,000K or above will have a blue tone. Many designers prefer bulbs between 2,500K and 4,000K.
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Abbreviated as CRI, a measure of the amount a light source changes a given color. A higher CRI creates a crisper, more natural effect; LED lamps typically have CRIs between 60 and 90.
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Average price: $1.50 Lifespan: 2,250-3,500 hrs. Energy used: 11 watts per hour Pros: Inexpensive; produces crisp, white light. Cons: Produce significant amounts of heat; can be dangerous in some applications.
Average price: $3 Lifespan: 8,000 hrs. Energy used: 13 to 15 watts per hour Pros: Use less power and last longer than the incandescents they replaced. Cons: Contain mercury; take time to fully brighten.
Average price: $20 and up Lifespan: 25,000-50,000 hrs. Energy used: 8 watts per hour Pros: Energy efficiency, longevity, low heat output. Cons: Larger up-front cost; not all LED lamps are dimmable.
CHECKING WITH THE EXPERTS
“Because LEDs are more complicated than the lamps most of us are used to, it can really help to work with an expert,” says Fisher. “Your local lighting store is a good resource, or, if you’re hiring an interior designer, ask about his or her experience with lighting design.” Khachi takes special care to help his clients understand the
READ THE BOX
Check the box or packaging to make sure you’re buying a bulb with the lumens and color temperature you need.
power of lighting. “I walk around the interior with all the lights out and a flashlight in hand, shining it in different ways to show the different effects we can achieve simply by moving the source of light from one location to another,” he says. “It’s not the first thing most people think about, but the right lighting can mesmerize and impress.”
LOOK FOR A WARRANTY
Some bulbs are warrantied; if you’re buying a pricey LED bulb, make sure the manufacturer stands behind it.
INTENSITY
A measure of the amount of light striking a specific area, expressed in lumens (see below). LUMENS
The amount of light given out in a single direction. For reference, an LED bulb that provides 800 lumens offers about the same illumination as a 60W incandescent; for the effect of a 100W incandescent bulb, look for an LED that provides about 1600 lumens. LUMEN MAINTENANCE
How well an LED bulb maintains its intensity over time. High-quality LED bulbs will maintain 70 percent of their initial output for 50,000 hours or more. W AT T S
The unit used to measure electrical power. To check how much energy an LED bulb uses, look at the “watts per hour” number on the light bulb package.
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COLOR TRENDS
“Hot” hues come and go—think circa-1970 harvest gold and avocado or the ’80s mauve-and-gray schemes—so it’s smart to be careful when using these colors. “Use them in small doses,” says Beson. “Instead of painting your entire house in this year’s trendy shade, just use it in a small area, like on an accent wall.” Fortunately, some of the most on-trend colors right now are also perennial classics. “Navy is very hot right now,” says Canadian designer Janette Ewen. “But it’s one of those colors that will still look great ten years from IF YOU LOVE RICH now—it’s a classic that will really COLOR BUT WORRY YOU’LL TIRE OF IT, USE THE SHADE never go out of style.” Beson and AS AN ACCENT, PAIRED Ewen suggest pairing a dark color WITH CLASSIC ELEMENTS LIKE THE GRAY CABINETS like navy with plenty of white, AND CAMBRIA WHITE for the most modern look. “The CLIFF™ COUNTERTOPS same goes for black” says Beson. SHOWN HERE.
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here’s no other design element that carries the power of color. “It’s the single most effective tool in our bag of tricks,” says designer Billy Beson of Billy Beson Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Used well, color can infuse a room with personality and energy, and create any atmosphere you can think of.” And yet, as anyone who has spent an hour deliberating in front of a wall of paint-store color samples can tell you, there are few tasks that cause as much confusion and frustration as picking a palette. How to simplify the color selection process? Both Beson and Los Angeles-based designer Nicole Sassaman suggest starting with a single colorful focal point and then building the rest of the scheme around that anchor. “For example, if you’re planning to use a gorgeous rug in your living room, you might pull one of the softer or more neutral shades from its pattern and use that color on the walls, then repeat some of the other colors from the rug in your furnishings and accessories,” says Sassaman. As a general rule of thumb, it’s smart to keep permanant “investment” elements on the neutral side. Stick with classic designs for cabinets as well as flooring and countertops, such as Cambria in Waterstone, Marble or the newest Oceanic Collection. Save the more saturated design choices for items you can change more easily: like paint, accessories, and artwork.
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“A black room can look very dramatic, but to keep it from feeling constricting, it needs contrast, so think about deep mouldings and baseboards painted in white or off-white, and add a little sparkle to the space to reflect light around.” Gray is also having a moment. “But not cold, blue-based gray,” says Sassaman. “Look for grays with warmer undertones, for a more contemporary feeling.” Add energy with contrasting pops of bold color like orange, hot pink, or yellow. LIVING SPACES
To figure out which colors (trendy or not) you gravitate toward, Ewen suggests thinking of the places that most inspire you and that make you feel happy to think about. “If that’s a beach in the Caribbean, you might pull sand and sea colors into your rooms; if it’s an Indian bazaar, you might prefer richer spice tones.” While there are no hard and fast rules for which colors work best in which rooms, a general rule of thumb is to choose calming colors like blues, greens, grays, and lavenders for bedrooms and bathrooms; warmer neutrals for the main living spaces, such as living rooms and kitchens; and more dramatic hues—rich red, deep brown, sapphire—for those rooms you spend less time in or use primarily for entertaining, such as dining rooms and powder rooms.
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Warm colors like yellow and orange are associated with creativity, clarity, and energy; they’re ideal accentwall colors, or perfect for use in kids’ rooms. Red has been found to stimulate the appetite, so it’s a good choice for dining areas.
Green is the easiest color for the eye to see, so it’s quite literally restful. But any soft, watery shade of blue and green—think of paler, spa-like colors, not saturated ones— will feel serene and soothing. Grays and muted lavenders are also calming picks.
Long connected with spirituality, purple in any shade can give a space a sense of richness and mystery. Indigo has similar associations. And white is the go-to choice for yoga studios and even some yoga clothes, as it’s believed to expand the aura.
Natural shades of green and brown can feel very grounding, and blue is the color our culture trusts the most. Our police and military officers often wear navy blue, and the navy blue suit is a symbol of corporate success.
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Today’s flowing floorplans can cause more color confusion. When one space connects to another— think of an open kitchen, dining area, and family room—it can be difficult to know how to choose a color scheme that feels cohesive and yet helps to differentiate each space. Ewen prefers to keep it simple. “Don’t try to use wall color to separate the different areas,” she says. “Choose one complex neutral for the entire space, then let your rugs, furnishings, and accessories create slightly different color schemes in each zone.” Billy Beson agrees, adding a suggestion: “An accent wall in a dining area or on a wall with a fireplace can lend some dimension and create a focal point in an open plan.” For hallways that link spaces, again head toward sophisticated neutrals. “We’re really loving silvery, even metallic, shades right now,” says Beson. “That slight sheen brightens hallways, which are usually dark, and lends a very subtle glamour.”
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HARD WORK AND FAMILY ARE THE WATCHWORDS FOR THE MULTIFACETED SUCCESS OF E! TV PERSONALITY
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SO NATURALLY SHE WANTED HER NEW KITCHEN TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE VALUES AS WELL.
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MARIA MENOUNOS, THE STUNNING HOST AND PRODUCER FOR E! ENTERTAINMENT, was in the despair phase of a DIY kitchen remodel when she discovered Cambria— right in the pages of this magazine. It happened the afternoon she and her longtime partner Keven Undergaro were in a kitchen store pondering design choices and she saw Cambria Style’s Summer 2014 issue featuring actress Amy Smart.
THOUGH HER DAY JOB REQUIRES MARIA TO PLAY UP HER GLAMOROUS SIDE, WHEN AT HOME IN HER KITCHEN PRE-RED CARPET, MARIA IS FAR FROM THE GLAMOUR GIRL AND MORE THE PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA TYPE.
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“I said ‘What is this Cambria that so many celebrities are using?’” Maria recalls. “It’s gorgeous—I need to find out more!” A phone call to Cambria got the ball rolling with the right introductions—one of which was a connection to long-standing Cambria fan and interior designer Kelli Ellis—soon that frustrating remodel quickly turned into a stunning success. So much so, that Maria is already at
work on another update to her Los Angeles area home—her master suite and guest bath. Maria says she knew her two-story 1930s white Colonial was “the one” the second she saw it ten years ago. “It was the land—an acre, filled with citrus trees in front, and a huge circular driveway with two magnolias. You don’t often get that kind of space in LA. After we’d bought it, I remember saying to my mom ‘Remember when I was little and said someday I’d have a house that looked like the White House?’” The kitchen, however, badly needed updating: in contrast to the rest of the home, it was drab and dark. The longpostponed improvement finally moved to the top of the priority list in 2014, after two of Maria’s four beloved rescue dogs succumbed to old age. “To the side of our old kitchen was an area we called ‘the dog room,’” she says. “After we lost our German shepherd and standard poodle, it was so sad and empty...We tried rearranging it, which worked for a minute. I couldn’t stand it. Out went the dog stuff, and we started the remodel.”
MY FAMILY AND I ARE REAL PEOPLE. WE REALLY COOK. WE BEAT UP OUR KITCHEN. I DIDN’T WANT ANY COUNTER SURFACE THAT WAS GOING TO BE WORK [TO MAINTAIN], WE ALREADY WORK HARD ENOUGH. —MARIA MENOUNOS
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Maria knew she wanted natural stone but wasn’t interested in the upkeep. Cambria, with it’s ease of maintenance, was the perfect fit for a kitchen that is headquarters for epic bouts of cooking—regularly occupied by two couples—Maria and Keven and Maria’s parents, Litsa and Constantinos. “Lots of people think they want to put in marble counters, but wow, they are difficult to maintain,” Maria says. “My family and I are real people. We really cook. We beat up our kitchen. I didn’t want any counter surface that was going to be work [to maintain], we already work hard enough.” “Work hard” is an understatement. Curvy, long-haired and gorgeous, Maria looks like she was born to stand on the red carpet. But beneath that composed exterior is a prodigious work ethic. As a child, she helped her parents on weekends when they did early morning cleanup at a local nightclub. And during her teenage years, she helped support herself in college by working at Dunkin’ Donuts. That same
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work ethic has continued on into her career in broadcasting, where she’s ACT II: often worked on numerous projects MARIA AND KELLI simultaneously. Her current resume ARE ALREADY includes occasional guest-host duties FAST AT WORK AT PART TWO OF THE on Live With Kelly and Michael, a FAMILY HOME’S stint on Dancing with the Stars, and REMODEL: THE MASTER SUITE starring in the reality show Chasing AND GUEST BATH. Maria Menounos, which was produced by her own production company. As for the red carpet? Well, she’s covered movie premieres and celebrity galas dozens of times in her career for shows like Access Hollywood, Extra, and Today— sometimes attending as many as eight events in one week. “Maria’s commitment to maintaining a dedicated work ethic while cherishing family resonates with Cambria’s core values,” says Editor in Chief, LouAnn Haaf. “She is the epitome of loving what you do without losing track of what’s important. Her commitment to her craft and genuine love and zest for life is infectious.” Maria’s busy life extends online as well, where she and Undergaro have a wide digital presence as founders and CEOs of AfterBuzz TV, which offers a kind of “postgame” wrap-up show for popular TV shows, and Black Hollywood Live!, an online network dedicated to African-American entertainment news. Oh, and she serves as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics and has authored two New York Times best-selling books. On any given day, she says, she may be traveling, speaking, interviewing one celebrity or another, pitching a new show idea, or simply “rushing around, attached to my iPhone in the most unhealthy way.” Life at home is another story. Home, she says, is where she has freedom to change from “E!’s Maria Menounos—which is a heightened version of me—to just Maria. My hair goes up in a hideous bun; I wear sweats I’ve had since high school, a mismatched shirt, and horrible slippers that definitely need a makeover. I play around on the tennis court with my dogs, or catch up on an episode of The Walking Dead.” Showing the private self behind the glamorous public image has always been important to Maria. In the past, she’s revealed that she wore metal braces to correct a leg condition as a child, and shared details of her teenage struggles with weight gain. Her book, The EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet & Fitness, includes a photo of her at size 14. “It’s not that I’m trying to be ‘real,’ this is just who I am,” she says. “It’s important for people to see the reality—to know that the glamour is my work, not me. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy getting dressed up. But if I’m going to do anything, I want it to be authentic. I don’t have the energy to not be me.”
DESIGN SOLUTION When Maria Menounos began her kitchen remodel, the goal was clear. She wanted to turn a drab, cramped space into one that had a glam look, but that also met the needs of a large, traditional family that has lots of parties centered around food, cooking, and eating. The finished product has the glitz of a movie star and the heart of a workhorse. Milky-white Cambria Torquay, softly veined with cream and gray, gives a sleek elegance to the kitchen’s counters, backsplashes, two large islands, butler’s pantry, and guest powder room. “A white kitchen is timeless,” notes celebrity interior designer Kelli Ellis, who led the remodel. The wall behind the range sparkles with Alexa Marble and Mirror tile, designed by Ellis; a crystal chandelier above an island, reflects the California sun. Everyone in Menounos’s extended family likes to cook, so the kitchen boasts two dishwashers, three sinks, and four ovens.
The main design challenge was to increase usable space with a minimum of demolition. Ellis explains: “I also added what Maria didn’t know she wanted until she saw it—mirrored walls, which open up the space even more and reflect the lush green of the yard.” The kitchen was connected to a newly created family room decorated in a classic neutral palette of white, cream, and gray; new oak floors are stained a light espresso. Dramatic sliding pocket doors on three sides open the whole area to the yard, with its brick patio, fountain, pool, and multiple outdoor eating areas. “The yard is gorgeous,” Ellis says, “and it’s where the family spends a huge portion of their time, so it was really important that indoor and outdoor work together.” In fact, the two flow so seamlessly that it’s hard to notice where one stops and the other begins.
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For “just Maria,” family’s always been at the center of life. Her parents are Greek immigrants, and she grew up in Medford, Massachusetts, surrounded by a tight-knit clan that included aunts, uncles, and dozens of cousins. She openly adores her parents, whom she calls “unique people, special, tireless; we complete each other.” That bond’s been strained only once. At 19, while a student at Emerson College, Maria met Keven. Ten years her senior, he was a head writer for MTV. She fell fast and hard. “He was so handsome! And only a few days after we met, he told me about his journey with his dad, who’d died of cancer a few months before, and how he’d taken a massage therapy class to learn how to ease his dad’s pain. I thought He’s smart, handsome, successful, and a caretaker, too? That was it.” The courtship that followed was difficult, to put it mildly; Keven has described it as “Romeo and Juliet without ending in full tragedy.” Keven wasn’t Greek, so Maria’s parents disapproved— vehemently, totally—but Maria wouldn’t budge. “I wasn’t letting my dad tell me whom I could or couldn’t love,” she says. “No one was saying he was a bad person; it was only that he wasn’t Greek. I didn’t accept that.” A crushing split from her parents followed. Maria and Keven ended up living together in a grim basement apartment. The next two years, until she and her parents reconciled, “were the worst time of my life,” she says looking back. Now, Litsa and Constantinos happily share the couple’s home six months a year, splitting time between Maria’s house in California and their home in Connecticut. Maria finds the togetherness deeply gratifying. “Keven’s dad died before all his successes. It’s magical for my folks, having started their lives in villages with no running water, to realize how far we’ve
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IT’S MAGICAL FOR MY FOLKS, HAVING STARTED THEIR LIVES IN VILLAGES WITH NO RUNNING WATER, TO REALIZE HOW FAR WE’VE COME. WE EAT DINNER —MARIA MENOUNOS TOGETHER AS OFTEN AS WE CAN. come. We eat dinner together as often as we can. My mom cooks all the time. During the remodel, she learned to make lasagna and pizza on the grill.” Ironically, Maria’s parents are now the ones pushing Maria and Keven to marry—their “old world” pressure to tie the knot formed one of the central tensions of the reality show. Maria says that she would have been happy to do just that years ago...if only her parents hadn’t disapproved. Today, after 17 years of living together and being business partners, marriage seems beside the point, she says. Kids are the latest issue. Maria, 37, says she’s acutely aware that “my clock is ticking. My dad pulled me aside recently and said, ‘It will kill me if you have kids without getting married.’ I told him ‘I don’t have time to plan a wedding.’ So that will be our next battle.”
Work on a dozen projects fills Maria’s future calendar. The highlights include a collaboration between AfterBuzz and E! on her EveryGirl brand, a cookbook (publication expected spring 2016), and a partnership with Grecian Delight Foods to produce a line of entrees and side dishes branded as Maria’s Mediterranean Delights. And of course, Remodel, Act II. (Expect to see the details in an upcoming issue of Cambria Style.) Meanwhile, it’s summer in California, and all the doors are open on her beautiful new kitchen/family room. “Now when one of us is watching football and someone else is cooking and someone else is outside, we will all be in the same place,” she says happily. “It’s so magnificent, my dream space. I hope to never leave this place.”
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hen Alana Stewart fled a Beverly Hills home. “I couldn’t have articulated it at the dirt-poor childhood in rural time, but I knew there was a world out there and I wanted Nacogdoches, Texas to be a to be in it.” model in New York City, her She was in it, all right—up to her neck and, at times, it grandmother told her: “That’s a seemed, over her head. Her marriages to two demanding big, dangerous city and you better men, her three children, and high profile life was be careful.” The advice fell on deaf ears. “I put an icesupposed to make her happy, but it often fell short. She pick in my bag, got on a plane, and left,” Stewart recalls. survived, and endured. At an age—she refuses to reveal Don’t mess with a Texas girl. a number—when other older actresses and Ambition for something bigger and better models have stepped back, Alana has taken on propelled the former Alana Kaye Collins out of new roles and banished the doubts that once IN HER ZEN-LIKE east Texas and toward an impressive career as plagued her. “I’m more at peace than I’ve ever ABODE, ALANA SAYS, a model, actress, author, and producer. Along been,” she says. “You have to find something “I’M MORE AT PEACE THAN I’VE EVER the way, she also drew attention as the wife of to hold on to that’s not your youth, your ability BEEN. YOU HAVE TO two iconic men: actor George Hamilton and to appeal to the opposite sex. I hold onto the FIND SOMETHING TO HOLD ON TO rock ’n’ roll legend Rod Stewart. But across her knowledge that I’m really a good person today. THAT’S NOT YOUR four decades in the Hollywood mainstream, “I I’m in a place of acceptance of who I am, and YOUTH, YOUR ABILITY always had a deep inner desire to do more, be what my life is. I never had that before.” TO APPEAL TO THE OPPOSITE SEX.” more,” Texas twang still detectible, from her That calm acceptance is apparent, even as chaos swirls around her, as it did recently during a shoot for an E! network reality show starring Alana and her three grown children, Ashley Hamilton and Kimberly and Sean Stewart, as well as her ex-husband, George Hamilton and his 15-year-old son, George Thomas (GT) Hamilton. Her home is tucked away off a winding leafy street, an oasis for a woman who finds its 1,800 square feet the ideal size for the person she is now. “I’ve had the big house and I never want to have a big house ever again in my life!” she says emphatically. With floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open onto a jewel-like patio, garden, and pool, the home is a model for Zen-like tranquility. Giant timber beams extend across the living room ceiling out onto the patio, providing an arbor for climbing vines. And at the center of it all is her gorgeously remodeled kitchen. From the beautiful Cambria countertops in Torquay and Devon to the Kohler farmhouse sink and white cabinets, Alana’s muted, minimalist kitchen serves as the focal point for the house and way station to peaceful backyard living. Her serene surroundings are a reflection of her new mindset. The reality show is one project, but Alana’s primary focus is a world away from the glitzy entertainment industry. It stems from a tragic event that transformed her and reordered her life—the loss of her good friend and fellow actress, Farrah Fawcett, to cancer in 2009. “I never envisioned myself heading a foundation that would fund cutting-edge research as well as further prevention and awareness,” Alana says. But that’s just what she has become, as president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation for Cancer Research (FFF). The learning curve was steep, Alana admits, but she got up to speed fast. “I know more about cancers and their treatment than I ever thought possible,” she says. The job demands it. Far from a figurehead, Alana works at the Foundation’s office every day, strategizing fundraising campaigns and targeting groups who might benefit from hearing her speak about anal cancer, the type that took Farrah’s life. “We’re a
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CAMBRIA IN COMMON Alana Stewart and Mariel Hemingway both believe in creating a healthful, happy life “from the inside out.” Both are country girls who found fame in Hollywood, and are now doing work close to their hearts: Alana as president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and Mariel as a healthy lifestyle advocate. They also happen to have Cambria in common. Mariel, who is also a Cambria Brand Advocate, dropped by Alana’s Beverly Hills home while Alana was shooting an upcoming family reality show, and the two hit it off immediately. Though activity swirled around them, the two women weren’t bothered by the hubbub. The pair quickly decamped to the kitchen and became immersed in discussing interior design and their favorite Cambria countertop designs. “We sat down and started talking and didn’t stop,” says Alana of the encounter. “It was like there was no one else around.“ Though Alana lives in a secluded contemporary house and Mariel on a Malibu ranch, Cambria was a good fit for both homes. Alana selected snowy Torquay for the island in her kitchen, and a warm, gray Devon for the countertops. “This kitchen isn’t big,” says Alana, glancing around the light-filled space, with its farm sink and glass-front cabinets, “but a lot goes on Continued on page 37
“I ALWAYS HAD A DEEP INNER DESIRE TO DO MORE, BE MORE.” —ALANA STEWART
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nonprofit that is really functioning, a working foundation,” She reveals the glamour and privilege, but exposes the she emphasizes. “I’m actively out in the community.” pain and heartbreak as well. It is a role no one could have predicted. But then, One of those heartbreaks was the death of Farrah Alana’s whole life story reads like a Hollywood screenplay Fawcett, the woman she calls her “soul sister.” Decades no one would believe. The phrase “rags to riches” doesn’t earlier, the two Texas natives had bonded over families, do it justice. careers, and the unique cultural climate that is “Lane Kaye,” as her grandmother, “Mama,” called Hollywood. After Farrah was diagnosed with cancer her, Alana grew up on an isolated farm with no running in 2006, Alana put her own life aside and spent the water, telephone, or television. Her mother, who next three years searching for a cure with her friend. struggled with mental illness and addiction, was in and Fawcett bravely insisted on documenting her illness out of her life; her father was nowhere to be found. As and harrowing decline. Alana shot every painful frame. a result, family life was by turns chaotic or intensely The resulting documentary, Farrah’s Story, which Alana lonely. The responsibility of raising Alana fell to Mama, filmed and produced, earned an Emmy nomination and whom Alana both loved and feared. The nearest other inspired her to write the New York Times bestseller, My child was a mile down the road, so a couple of hens, Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love, and Friendship. named Lulu and Tulu, were frequent companions. After Alana felt compelled to carry on the work of the Farrah dark, there was practically nothing to do but listen to a Fawcett Foundation as a way to fulfill her friend’s wishes scratchy radio or go to bed. A night of dominoes with and make her own contribution to help others. Now in her grandmother constituted an exciting evening. The its sixth year, the Foundation is making a difference. deprivation left her with a deep-rooted fear of poverty. Last year, FFF partnered with StandUp2Cancer to form But it also gave her strength and a resilience she would a research team dedicated to HPV-related cancers with draw on frequently in the years to come. $1.2 million earmarked for the project. Alana After high school, she felt an overwhelming also recently announced a $50,000 grant need to go somewhere else—anywhere else. to Brown University for a clinical trial of a College was not an option, so after a short stint promising new drug. For her contribution to AFTER LOSING HER CLOSE FRIEND, as an airline stewardess, she packed up her ice the fight against cancer, Alana was awarded FARAH FAWCETT pick and took off for New York. Things started the True Grit Humanitarian Award from the TO CANCER IN happening fast. At 5-foot-9 with bountiful John Wayne Cancer Institute in Los Angeles. 2009, ALANA HAS CARRIED ON THE blonde hair and dazzling blue eyes, she was True grit is what it took for Alana to WORK OF THE quickly hired as a Ford model. The Texas banish the anxiety and fear sewn during her FARRAH FAWCETT FOUNDATION AS A farm girl who had scarcely left her home state childhood, and to understand the mental WAY TO FULFILL HER was suddenly jetting to Acapulco, Saint-Tropez, illness that plagued her family (but spared FRIEND’S WISHES and London, and appearing in Harper’s Bazaar, her). Moved to share what she has learned, AND MAKE HER OWN CONTRIBUTION TO Italian Vogue, and Glamour. She was dining Alana often speaks out about cancer, mental HELP OTHERS. with cultural icons from Gore Vidal to Elton illness, and addiction. John. In fact, upon learning she had no piano, One of her speeches, Aging is Not a Dirty John had one delivered to her front door the next day. Word: How to Embrace the Beauty and Wisdom of Age, A chance meeting with George Hamilton led to encapsulates many of Alana’s core beliefs. In it, she tells her marriage and a move to Los Angeles that would bring audiences that, “gratitude is an attitude,” and you get better Alana the longed-for attention she had craved as a child. with practice. She starts each morning by saying thank She devoted herself to acting classes and auditions, you—for her life, for another day. “The more you’re grateful and her career blossomed. She appeared in some of for, the more good you bring into your life,” she says. the most popular TV shows of the 1970s and ’80s, Expecting too much from others—and ending up including The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and The Bionic disappointed—was a bad habit, she admits. Now she Woman, as well as feature films such as Swing Shift. recognizes the limits of what she can control. “I know that The marriage lasted only five years, but the friendship it’s my job to sweep up my own side of the street without endures. The two co-hosted their own syndicated talk worrying what others would do,” she says. She credits her show, The George & Alana Show, some years ago, the deep, decades-long friendships with keeping her afloat exes bantering with each other good-naturedly. through divorce and other difficult times, and advises Marriage to singer Rod Stewart, on the other hand, was women to keep their female friends close. “In a woman’s a roller-coaster ride from start to acrimonious finish. Alana life, men may come and go, and women end up alone,” she saw it all: road tour shenanigans, unexplained absences, observes. “But friendships, really deep, caring friendships, and tabloid headlines. She was raising three small children fill that void, because we support each other as women.” virtually as a single parent, and hearing rumors from the She is the first to admit her younger self had it wrong. road about secret girlfriends and financial woes. It brought “I used to think that if I had a Thunderbird, bigger house, back the instability of her childhood, sparking anxiety and or a certain man, then I’d be happy,” she recalls. “I spent fear. She lived to tell the tale—and apparently took good a lot of my younger years thinking that way. But people, notes along the way. It’s all there in her open, honest, and places, or things are not going to do that. Happiness is an often funny memoir Rearview Mirror, published in 2012. inside job.”
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in here.” From early morning tea to late-night snacks, Cambria can stand up to any amount of wear and tear. “I have a very small kitchen as well,” notes Mariel, “but it doesn’t matter. Everyone gravitates to it. Energy percolates from there.” Her Cambria has stayed pristine through everything from wine spills to her boyfriend’s motorcycle oil spills. “We’ve dropped a huge pan on it and it didn’t even chip,” she says, abuse that the granite in her last kitchen couldn’t withstand. Both women are environmentally conscious, choosing nontoxic and sustainable products whenever possible, a priority that is at the core of Cambria’s mission as well. The family-owned company recycles all the water used in production, and takes measures to limit the ecological impact of the quarries where it gets its stone. The environmental benefits don’t end with installation, either. Cambria is safe enough to be rated as a food preparation surface like stainless steel and, unlike other natural stones, it doesn’t require any chemical sealants. In other words, Cambria is beautiful, versatile, strong, stylish, and healthy—attributes that, fittingly, sum up these two iconic women as well.
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Take lunchtime to a new level of deliciousness with these tried-and-true classics that feature a few surprise twists. CLASSIC:
THE REUBEN SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS Thousand Island Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup chopped garlic dill pickles, plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice 2 tablespoons minced onion or shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
THE CLASSIC REUBEN PACKS CORNED BEEF, SWISS CHEESE, SAUERKRAUT, AND RUSSIAN DRESSING BETWEEN RYE BREAD. SWAP IN PASTRAMI OR TURKEY AND COLESLAW AND YOU’LL HAVE YOURSELF A “RACHEL.”
Sandwiches 8 slices pumpernickel or rye bread 2 pounds thinly sliced corned beef 2 cups sauerkraut, drained 8 slices Swiss cheese 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus for enough for the pan 4 garlic dill pickle spears DIRECTIONS For Thousand Island dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the sandwiches buttered-side-down and cook, covered, until the bottom is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Lightly butter the top and flip, adding some more butter to the pan if needed. Cook, uncovered, another 3 to 4 minutes. The sandwiches should be hot all the way through, the cheese should be melted, and both sides of the sandwich should be crispy or browned. Halve the sandwiches and serve immediately, with dill pickle spears and any extra dressing on the side for dipping.
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For each sandwich, generously slather two slices of bread with Thousand Island dressing and stack one slice of bread with ample portions of corned beef and sauerkraut and two slices of cheese. Top with the second slice of bread and lightly butter.
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THE CLUB SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS 8 pieces thick-sliced peppered bacon 8 slices favorite sandwich bread ¹⁄³ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons puréed sun-dried tomatoes 1 pound shaved smoked turkey breast 1 pound shaved smoked ham 2 avocados, each cut into 8 slices 4 slices Havarti cheese 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, thinly sliced 4 banana peppers, sliced
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DIRECTIONS Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat, turning once or twice, until crisp, about 8 minutes; drain on paper towels, then halve. Meanwhile, toast the bread until light golden brown. Mix the mayonnaise with the sundried tomato purée in a small bowl. For each sandwich, top one piece of toast with four pieces of bacon, some avocado slices, four ounces of turkey, four ounces of ham, one slice of Havarti, and some lettuce and pepper slices. Slather another piece of toast with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise and top the sandwich. Halve or quarter the sandwiches. Serve.
SUMMER SELECTS
Top wine and beer picks to enjoy all summer long.
WINE
Mercat Brut ‘Nature’ Cava Penedès, Spain
PREPARING YOUR CLUB AHEAD OF TIME? LEAVE THE DRESSING UNTIL UNTIL YOU SERVE THE SANDWICHES, TO AVOID SOGGY BREAD.
2013 Red Car ‘Vin Gris’ Rosé Sonoma Coast, California 2013 Weingut Niklas Südtiroler Lagrein Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Guinness Foreign Extra Stout Guinness & Co., St. James Gate, Dublin, Ireland Alaskan Summer Ale Alaskan Brewing Company, Juneau, Alaska Allagash White Allagash Brewing Company, Portland, Maine
See more selections from Leslee D. Miller and Michael Agnew on page 42.
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THE TRADITIONAL CUBAN PAIRS HAM AND SLOW-ROASTED PORK. TAKE A SHORTCUT BY SKIPPING THE PORK AND LAYERING ON EXTRA SMOKY HAM AND FRESH CILANTRO SAUCE.
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INGREDIENTS Cilantro Sauce 5 sprigs fresh mint 4 cloves garlic 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and white pith removed 2 limes, juiced and zested 1 large bunch cilantro, both leaves and tender stems ¼ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon kosher salt Sandwich 12 slices thick-cut sourdough bread ¾ cup yellow mustard 3 pounds thick-sliced smoked ham 6 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise 12 slices Swiss cheese
DIRECTIONS For the cilantro sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and purée until you achieve an even consistency. IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PANINI PRESS, YOU CAN CRISP UP YOUR CUBAN SANDWICH IN A SAUTÉ PAN OR ON A SKILLET, PRESSING DOWN ON EACH SIDE WITH A SECOND HEAVY PAN.
Working in batches, press the sandwiches until the bread is toasty and golden brown and the cheese melted, about 8 minutes. Halve the sandwiches and serve hot.
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To assemble the sandwiches: Heat a panini press. Spread six slices of bread with mustard and top with ample portions of ham, two slices Swiss, some pickle slices, and a generous amount of cilantro sauce. Top with another slice of bread. (Extra cilantro sauce will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for two days.)
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FRIED EGG SANDWICH SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS 2 ciabatta rolls 1½ cups frisée, torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 ounces) 1 bacon slice, preferably thick-cut, cut into ¼-inch wide lardons 1 tablespoon minced shallot (from 1 small) 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, or other sharp, crumbly cheese 1 to 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 2 large eggs
DIRECTIONS Split your rolls and put them in to toast. Place the frisée in a medium bowl. In a small heavy skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add the red wine vinegar and let it hiss and bubble for 20 to 30 seconds, then remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the Dijon. Immediately pour the hot dressing over the frisee and toss with the lardons, salt and pepper.
Heap a generous amount of salad between each toasted ciabatta bottom. Top each salad pile with 2 tablespoons of blue cheese. Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add some butter and swirl it to coat the pan. Crack 1 egg into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a small lid to help egg cook quickly and evenly. In one minute, you should have a perfect sunnyside-up egg. To keep egg from running off the sandwich, flip the egg and cook for 20 to 30 seconds. Top the baconfrisée salad with the egg.
RECIPE ADAPTED COURTESY DEB PERELMAN’SSMITTEN KITCHEN BLOG
THE RIGHT BREAD CAN ELEVATE EVEN THE SIMPLEST INGREDIENTS. LOOK FOR ORGANIC, ARTISANAL BREAD WITH A CRISPY CRUST AND A TENDER, FLAVORFUL INTERIOR.
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Photography by STEVE HENKE DID YOU KNOW? YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT TO TASTE LIKE ONE. JUST TRUST YOUR PALATE, SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS ASIDE AND GO IN WITH AN OPEN MIND. ALSO, DON’T OVERDO IT: YOU’RE THERE TO TASTE, NOT TO DRINK.
PL AN A DELICIOUS, F ULFI LL I NG VISIT TO A WINERY OR BREWERY WITH HELP FROM THE EXPERTS We asked, they answered! What’s the best way to choose a winery or brewery to visit? Leslee Miller, wine expert:
I keep notes throughout the year of wineries I’m interested in visiting. If I like the wine, I might want to visit the winery. You can also get ideas from big wine websites, like Wine Spectator. Michael Agnew, beer expert:
It’s always a good idea to start local. Big cities will have several breweries, but small towns might have just one. Of course, visit breweries that make beer you like.
If you’d like to combine tasting with travel, are there pre-planned tours? LM: There are tours available all
over the world. Just make sure you like the person leading the tour, and that he or she is experienced both in wine and in planning excursions. MA: You’ll find package tours to Europe, and bus tours from brewery to brewery in certain
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U.S. cities. Another option is to design your own tasting trip. There are beer guidebooks to every state, so you can create a dot-to-dot brewery tour based on your own itinerary and interests.
Is there a best time of year— or even of day—to taste? LM: In the U.S., I like to go during harvest season, usually from about August to September. The sights and scents of a real winery operating during that time just can’t be matched. MA: The best time to taste is first thing in the morning, when your palate is clear. But no matter the time, tasting is meant to be fun, and not too serious.
Is it okay to go in “cold,” as a tasting novice? LM: Absolutely. But if you want the most from your experience, it’s not a bad idea to look up “wine tasting etiquette” or “wine 101” online before you go, so you’ll know what to expect.
EXPERTS
LESLEE D. MILLER, Certified Sommelier | Formerly the director of one of Oregon’s most prominent Pinot Noir houses, she now educates and consults around the globe through her company Amusée; amuseewine.com. MICHAEL AGNEW, Certified Cicerone | The author of A Perfect Pint’s Beer Guide to the Heartland, Agnew holds classes, private events, and tours under the umbrella of his company A Perfect Pint; aperfectpint.net.
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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Serious about logging your experiences and your favorites? These handy helpers will make your tasting easier and more social.
Delectable SNAP A PICTURE OF ANY WINE LABEL AND THE APP WILL GIVE YOU RATINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS. YOU CAN ALSO TRACK AND SHARE YOUR FAVORITES.
Untappd A SOCIAL DISCOVERY AND CHECK-IN NETWORK FOR BEER LOVERS, THE APP LETS YOU FIND NEARBY CRAFT BEERS AND BARS AND SEE WHERE YOUR FRIENDS ARE DRINKING.
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“It’s never a good idea to wear heavy perfumes or lotions, or to smoke or eat spicy or strongly flavored foods before tasting. You want your senses to be as sharp as possible.” —MICHAEL AGNEW MA: You’ll probably enjoy the tasting more if you read a little bit about the brewery first—just a paragraph or two from the brewery’s website will do. Most of the time, there will be someone in the taproom to explain everything about the tasting.
How should you prepare yourself? LM: Some wineries won’t let you in if you’re wearing shorts and flip-flops, so call in advance to get all the details— and to make an appointment. You can’t just drive up and expect to get into a tasting. MA: It’s never a good idea to wear heavy perfumes or lotions, or to smoke or eat spicy or strongly flavored foods
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Is there a particular order to follow as you taste?
When it’s time to taste, are there any tips for success?
LM: The winery will have set the
LM: Take your time tasting, smelling, and allowing the wine to sit on your palate. You should never ‘chug’ a wine, but let it really resonate with all your senses. MA: Use a glass. Which one isn’t that important; wine glasses are a good option. And don’t worry about what you’re “supposed” to taste. Just pay attention to what you do taste. Think about what the beer reminds you of, if you’ve tasted the flavor before—and where, what was it?
tasting order for you, so you don’t have to worry about this. If you’ve added food or a cheese plate, they’ll also plan good pairings. MA: As a general rule, you taste from less intense to more intense. It’s important to note that this has nothing to do with color. If you order a flight at a brewery, they’ll have set the tasting order for you. Turn the page for more wine tasting tips on page 46.
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TO OBSERVE THE COLOR OF THE WINE YOU’RE TASTING, HOLD THE GLASS AWAY FROM YOU AT A 45-DEGREE ANGLE, AGAINST A PIECE OF WHITE PAPER, SAYS MILLER.
TASTING
HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND NOTE IN YOUR JOURNAL APPEARANCE The three components of a beer’s appearance are clarity, color, and foam. Clarity ranges from clear to hazy to so cloudy you can’t see through the beer. Color can be light, medium, or dark. For foam, consider the texture, amount, and how long it lasts. The attendant will tell you how the type of beer you’re tasting should appear— so you can judge whether it’s successful or not.
AROMA You’ll get the best sense of a beer’s aroma right after it’s poured. You’re looking for characteristics of malt, which can smell like baked goods, roast coffee, or chocolate; hops, which has plant-related scents like citrus, pine, hay, herbs, or spice; and yeast, which can be fruity or spicy like bananas, oranges, cloves, or pepper.
TASTIN MOUTHFEEL Here you’re paying attention to the body of the beer. Is it a really light, crisp beer, or is it full and chewy? Carbonation also comes into play. Some will have really low carbonation; others are super-effervescent. Also notice the creaminess—is it velvety?—or astringency, and whether it warms you as you drink.
ALCOHOL CONTENT This plays into both aroma and taste. If the beer isn’t well brewed, it will feel and taste solvent-y and hot. But if the alcohol is well integrated, you’ll find some nice sweetness or even roselike, floral tones.
OVERALL IMPRESSION Appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and alcohol content are more objective observations—you shouldn’t make any judgments when noticing them. But the overall impression is subjective: It’s what you feel after tasting, when you sum it all up and decide whether you like the beer or not.
TASTE In addition to the flavors you noted in the aroma, when tasting, you’ll also find elements of sweetness, bitterness, and balance. Also, pay attention to the same qualities you noticed in aroma, and note which you taste most. Is it mostly malt? Mostly hops? Mostly fermentation?
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THEN YOU’LL LOVE THIS APPEARANCE Tip the glass outward, not toward you, over a white piece of paper, so you can look at the belly and the meniscus correctly. The attendant will tell you why it looks the way it does—why the rim is brown instead of red, for example.
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CHARDONNAY Chardonnays, especially New World styles, show rich, citrus-like and tropical fruit flavors which similarly compare to the deliciously creamy, fruity aromas and flavors of most wheat beers.
AROMA Always swirl the glass first, then put your entire nose into the glass. Some people will just wave it around their face, but that doesn’t work. Sticking your nose into the glass will help you pick up all the aromatics of the wine.
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MERLOT/SHIRAZ South American Merlot and Australian Shiraz are fantastic wine equivalents to the roasty, chocolate-filled flavors of many porters and stouts. The grapes from these regions take on flavors from dense cocoa to dark blackberry—a match made in heaven. PILSNER >
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Make sure you suck a bit of oxygen into your mouth along with the wine you’re tasting. Oxygen helps open up the wine aromatically, and helps you get the most from each sip.
Here, you’re thinking about how the wine feels on the palate. Does it hit the middle of your tongue, the tip of your tongue, your cheeks, the roof of your mouth? Any good tasting room will give you a full explanation of what you’re looking for in terms of mouthfeel.
How does the wine finish on your palate after you’ve swallowed it? Does it have a short finish, or does it resonate for a long time? Sometimes, the age of the vine will give you a more structured wine, or the length of time it’s been aged in the barrels will come through. Again, a good attendant will help guide you in evaluating the conclusion.
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PINOT NOIR Whether you prefer the light, lifted aromas of a Burgundiangrown style or the dark, black cherry, cola, and plum flavors of one from the central coast of California, you’ll find Pinot Noir stylistically similar to a fine pale ale.
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Greg Martino, General Manager of Cambria New York, is a connoisseur of fine food and other facets of the Cambria lifestyle. Says Greg, “When you add up the museums, boutiques, fine restaurants, and Central Park with other gems we locals know and love—it’s a great place to spend the weekend.” By MELINDA NELSON
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DIPTYQUE
Experience the complete collection of Diptyque’s legendary French fragrances, skincare, and candles, including Tuberéuse, Violette, Feu de Bois, Ambre, Baies, and more. 971 Madison Ave., 212-879-3330, diptyqueparis.com.
THE SURREY PRIVATE ROOF GARDEN: COURTESY OF THE SURREY; THE MET; © PATRICK BATCHELDER/ALAMY; JONES WOOD FOUNDRY: COURTESY JONES WOOD FOUNDRY
With an Instagrammable collection of contemporary art, a private rooftop bar with million-dollar views, complimentary bike rentals, and other amenities, The Surrey is the perfect place to spend a long weekend in the city. 20 E. 76th St., 212-288-3700, thesurrey.com.
BOUTIQUE
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Discover dozens of NYC-inspired scents.
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
The setting of countless events (the fashionable Met Gala), films (The Thomas Crown Affair), and books (From the MixedUp Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler), the Met is the grand dame of New York museums. Don’t miss Van Gogh: Irises and Roses (through Aug. 16), Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends (through Oct. 4), and The Roof Garden Commission by Pierre Huyghe (through Nov. 1). 1000 Fifth Ave., 212-535-7710, metmuseum.org.
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For Anglophiles and expat Brits, there’s no better place to spend a Saturday afternoon than at this charming neighborhood pub, sipping a pint of lager, watching football on the telly, and savoring delicious bangers and mash, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding, and other English favorites. 401 E. 76th St., 212-249-2700, joneswoodfoundry.com.
In any season, no visit to New Yor k is complete wit hout a leisurely wal k thr ough Central Par k.
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The pages of Town & Country magazine come to life in this cozy restaurant, where socialites and financiers gather for curried chicken salad and other specialties. 1007 Lexington Ave., 212-535-6000, swiftysnyc.com.
DESSERT
LADURÉE MACARONS
Should you receive an invitation to a dinner party at a luxurious prewar apartment on Park Avenue, a box of ethereal lemon, raspberry, salted caramel, and pistachio macarons from this famed French bakery make a perfect hostess gift. 864 Madison Ave., 646-558-3157, laduree.com.
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Discover the new Oceanic Collection™ Natural works of art for your home.
READY TO BRING THE EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY OF NATURE INTO YOUR HOME? Cambria’s new Oceanic Collection™ transforms walls, countertops, center islands, and other surfaces into works of art. Inspired by the ceaseless tides off Wales and England and backed by Cambria’s signature ingenuity and innovation, the company’s engineers and designers worked tirelessly to capture nature’s dynamism in a smooth, natural quartz surface. But don’t just take our word for it. We invite you to experience the power and beauty of these two new designs yourself. Roxwell™, with sinuous currents of stone gray and islands of black, slate, and cream, and Oakmoor™, with tumbling whirls of iron, copper and gray, bring drama and energy to both classic and contemporary living spaces. View the new collection at CambriaUSA.com. ROXWELLTM
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MEET ELLA™ AND BRITTANICCA™ Two beautiful new additions to the Cambria’s Marble Collection™ Beloved by homeowners, interior designers, and architects alike, Cambria Torquay™ and Waverton™, among other designs, offers the quiet sophistication and timeless elegance of marble without the costly upkeep. Now, with two beautiful new additions to the collection, Cambria connoisseurs can choose from more than 120 designs. A perfect complement to any classic décor, Cambria Brittanicca melds islands of gray, ash, and black against a white canvas, while Cambria Ella features a distinctive lattice of intersecting dove gray lines on a marbled backdrop that makes a statement while enhancing the overall design of any space. We’re delighted to showcase the beauty of the collection in this issue of Cambria Style. As you’ll see on pages 26 and 32, celebrities Maria Menounos and Alana Stewart share more than
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an L.A. address. When these two talented women were redesigning their kitchens, they both chose Torquay from the Cambria Marble Collection—with stunning results! Discover the complete collection at CambriaUSA.com.
Summer Fun at Camp Cambria Unless you knew that the kids and teens at Camp Cambria struggle with the pain of juvenile arthritis, you’d never guess. For one magical week in August, this award-winning camp in Maple Lake, Minnesota, rings with laughter as campers with juvenile arthritis make new friends and experience the fun of tubing, climbing ropes, and other activities—often for the first time in their lives. (Gaining new tools to manage their disease and enhance self-esteem is an added bonus.) Learn more about Camp Cambria, developed in collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region (AFUMR), at CampCambria.org.
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IF YOU’VE EVER FLOWN ON SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES® AND NOTICED THE CAMBRIA® LOGO EMBLAZONED ON THE PLANE or wondered why We’re constantly amazed by our friend Mariel Hemingway. As a Cambria Brand Advocate, Mariel always goes above and beyond, sharing her warmth and humor with everyone she meets. As a woman, she’s simply extraordinary, tackling the legacy of her famous (and famously complex) family with courage and grace. Earlier this spring, Mariel gave voice to her journey with two compelling books co-written with Ben Greenman. Out Came the Sun: Overcoming the Legacy of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide in My Family is a moving, honest memoir while Invisible Girl, written for young readers, is a diary of her experiences with depression, eating disorders, and OCD, and how she found light at the end of the tunnel.
Cambria Style magazine fills the seat pocket, here’s the backstory: Four years ago, Cambria leadership purchased Sun Country, affectionately known as Minnesota’s Hometown Airline. In addition to a Minnesota address, the two companies share a passionate commitment to exceptional customer service. See you on board!
GALLERY HOP TUNE IN TO CAMBRIA Ready to update your bathroom? Tune in to PBS on June 13 and get inspired as the talented Hometime crew creates a luxurious master bath featuring Cambria. Learn more at PBS.org.
Equal parts design showroom, art gallery, and event venue, our newest Cambria Gallery brings the signature Cambria lifestyle to life in Buckhead, Atlanta. Get details on other exciting new Cambria Galleries opening in 2015 at CambriaUSA.com.
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While we don’t usually like to toot our own horn, we’re quietly thrilled to report that Cambria Style has been honored once again with two prestigious industry awards. The Folio Awards—the largest awards competition in magazine media—receive more than 2,000 entries from exceptional publications from around the world. At the 2014 Folio Awards ceremony, held at the Yale Club in New York City, Cambria Style received top honors with an Ozzie, among others, for our Summer 2013 issue. As the Folio Awards are the publishing equivalent of the Academy Awards, the Cambria team is elated to be recognized for its continued dedication to excellence.
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GAME ON | Cambria is a proud sponsor of more than 200 community youth sports teams. Through these relationships, we support the mission of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). Says Greg Bach, vicepresident of communications at this dynamic non-profit organization, “From the basketball court to the soccer field, and the tennis court to the swimming pool, youth sports are the ultimate classroom. Young athletes learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, respect for authority and rules, and how to win with class and lose with dignity.” Learn more at nays.com.
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It might not be big or important. In fact it may pass without a notice, if you aren’t paying attention. That is the beauty. Open your eyes, your heart, yourself—to the moments that resonate. Many times they are the ones that shape you and carry you on to where you are meant to be.
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NEW BEAUTY REVEALED Create a kitchen or bath unlike anything you’ve ever seen with two unprecedented designs from our new Oceanic Collection™ . Witness the full array of more than 125 distinctive selections, including new Roxwell™ , at CambriaUSA.com.
NEW ROXW E L L ™ Oceanic Collection™
© CAMBRIA 2015
U.S. Patent Pending
THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA Bring the timeless majesty of Wales into your kitchen or bath with two stunning new additions to our Marble Collection™. Discover our full palette of more than 125 elegant natural stone designs, including new Brittanicca™, at CambriaUSA.com.
NEW BR I T TA N I CC A ™ Marble Collection™