Welcome to the WINTER WHITE ISSUE

ACCORDING TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS COLOR PSYCHOLOGY —

the study of how hues and shades affect people in all aspects of their lives — the color white often evokes ideas of purity, simplicity and cleanliness. What is also interesting is that according to creative suite company, Adobe, the color white typically serves as a background rather than a color in its own right. I see this as a symbolic phrase for everything we do and who we are at Eklund | Gomes. We recognize that success, as a team and to our clients, requires that we all show and respect each other’s “true colors” and appreciate that we are stronger when we understand that not one person is a color in his/her own right (or in the background), but rather, we are a conglomerate of colors that, all together, create a beautiful masterpiece — a harmonious symphony. You’ll experience this as we share with you an exclusive interview where a diverse panel of Eklund | Gomes team members discuss what it means to be a part of a team that celebrates differences as well as the initiatives of diversity looking into the future.

As the color psychology study suggests, the color white represents simplicity. It is this representation that personally draws me to the fashion world of Winter Whites. Perhaps because I’ve always been told that wearing white is something that is only allowed between Memorial Day and Labor Day, I enjoy exploring the notion of blending whites into my attire repertoire in the “off season.” It layers in a rebellious simplicity that goes against the grain of status quo yet is also aesthetically pure. I look forward to showcasing what dressing in winter white chic in 2023 looks like with the help of fashion consultant Chantal Hughes.

Additionally in this issue, we dive deep into all great things winter and the hot things to discover this season. We offer a look at what’s new in Aspen and allow you to warm up to the idea that mushrooms are perhaps the latest and greatest in wellness serendipity. Journey along with ESTATE magazine and explore exciting new adventures, trends and destinations — from dog sledding expeditions to the world of maximalist home design trends to the new electric Rivian to the five destinations to check off your bucket list. ESTATE magazine wouldn’t be complete without our insights into the latest in real estate and property happenings. Meet Eklund | Gomes’ renowned NYC photographer Evan Joseph and learn more about the hottest new real estate app, RealApp. Dive into some of Eklund | Gomes’ incredible new development offerings, including the Four Seasons Austin ands NYC’s 53W53; and familiarize yourself with the latest and greatest in regional E|G property listing spotlights.

From all of us at the Eklund | Gomes Team, welcome to the WINTER WHITE ISSUE.

THE INTERVIEW

THE GO-TO PHOTOGRAPHER OF MANHATTAN

The Eklund | Gomes team has a conversation with Evan Joseph, the most sought-after photographer in New York City real estate.