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SETTING THE TRENDS Bloggers, Designers & Makers to Watch

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SETTING THE TRENDS Bloggers, Designers & Makers to Watch

THE

STYLE MAKERS

Look! There’s More

plus CAMERON DIAZ, PADMA LAKSHMI, AND JACQUES PEPIN...

7 OF THIS YEAR’S STYLEMAKERS (from left to right)

KATRINA HERNANDEZ

Interior Designer HANA GETACHEW

Textile Designer JOSH GREENE

Interior Designer MARLIEN RENTMEESTER

Fashion Blogger FAY WOLF

Organizing Guru CHRIS BENZ

Bill Blass Creative Director ERIN FLETT

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DON’T THEY LOOK FABULOUS? HANA GETACHEW wears a Stella McCartney dress; Anna Beck bracelets; rings by Anna Beck, Graziela Gems, and Jennifer Meyer; her own earrings; Aquatalia shoes. JOSH GREENE & KATRINA HERNANDEZ sit on a Cullen II Sofa in Indigo by Crate and Barrel. Josh wears J Brand pants; Balenciaga shirt; Paul Smith blazer; Givenchy shoes. Katrina wears a Ted Baker dress; Aquatalia shoes; Melinda Maria earrings; bracelets by Anna Beck and Melinda Maria. CHRIS BENZ sits on a Fernando Accent Table by Crate and Barrel and wears a J. Crew suit and shirt; Converse shoes. MARLIEN RENTMEESTER sits on a Cecelia Velvet Dining Chair by Crate and Barrel and wears an Oscar de la Renta dress; Alexandre Birman shoes; Jennifer Meyer bracelet; rings by Gienia and Melinda Maria. FAY WOLF wears a Bill Blass dress; Aquazzura shoes; Pearl Collective earrings; rings by EF Collection and Melinda Maria. ERIN FLETT wears a Black Halo jumpsuit; Sergio Rossi shoes; Melinda Maria earrings; bracelets by Anna Beck and Jennifer Meyer. PHOTOS ROBERT TR ACHTENBERG

CONTENTS

J OS H G RE E N E & K ATRI NA H E RNAN D EZ

STYLE MAKER ISSUE Meet 29 up-and-comers shaping the way we decorate, cook, garden, get organized, get dressed, and celebrate. For these dynamos, setting trends is all in a day’s work.

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2016

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| NUMBER

HOME 21 COLOR

Add tropical ﬂair to your decor.

29 ARTISANS Four ceramics artists reveal their inspiration.

ORGANIZING How to get your house in order.

THE STYLE FILES Peek inside these creative minds.

50 DECORATING Apartment dressed for success. Women share their best advice.

60 THE NEW NATURAL Go a little wild in your yard.

66 DRAWING

100 112

FROM NATURE Bright, beautiful botanical style.

FOOD 77 EAT THIS NOW Eggs in a savory tomato sauce.

78 HOW TO COOK Vegetables with chef Jacques Pépin.

88 NEW WAYS WITH EGGPLANT

LIFE IN COLOR 94 THE ARTFUL LODGER Where imperfection is the charm.

100 MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT Curating peace in the garden.

108

SCREEN PLAY This stylemaker adds color to life through her screen printing.

112 PURE PADMA Breezy outdoor entertaining with Padma Lakshmi.

108 I Did It! at BHG.com You made it, now share it! Check out our new on-site buttons to tell your friends that “I Did It!”

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FRESH 13 OBSESSED 16 SHOPKEEPER 18 IN PERSON

BETTER 131 GOOD TO KNOW 132 TOTAL RECALL IN EVERY ISSUE 6 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 BHG.COM 121 THE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

144 BHG THROWBACK

Sharpen your memory.

138

LIVE WELL, AGE WELL Cameron Diaz explores aging.

140

BACK TO SCHOOL Stay healthy and sane this year.

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EDITOR’S LETTER what’s next?

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As magazine makers, we BHG editors are in the business of spotting trends and reporting on them for our readers. Some might think all that hustling to keep up would be exhausting, but the constant search for what’s next is what makes our jobs so much fun. However, we don’t do it alone. Like you, we have those special people in our lives who are always a little ahead of the curve and keep the world (and us) moving forward stylewise. Our mission is to find them and share them with you. Some are social media influencers or celebrities whose Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest posts we consistently . Throughout this issue, we’ve hand-selected entrepreneurs in the world of home, gardening, cooking, and design who we believe will be influencing your buying decisions for years to come. The first thing you will notice about this issue is our cover. It’s the magazine’s first foldout gatefold in memory, so to make it extra special we hired noted Hollywood photographer Robert Trachtenberg (author of a new tongue-in-cheek book on male celebrity titled Red-Blooded American Male) to help showcase a few of our Stylemakers as the stars that they are. Take a look at their inspiring ideas (and follow them on Instagram, left). With the information overload we have in our lives these days, you may feel like it’s impossible to keep up. That’s where we come in: Let us be your guide—that’s what we love.

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ON THE COVER PHOTO ROBERT TRACHTENBERG PRODUCED BY JESSICA THOMAS PROP STYLING WARD ROBINSON WARDROBE STYLING CALEY RINKER HAIR KRISTIN HEITKOTTER AND IAN JAMES MAKEUP CATHY HIGHLAND AND BARBARA FARMAN

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CLASSIC INDIGO

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The distinctive shade that’s synonymous with your favorite pair of blue jeans is just as versatile in your living room. “Indigo is intrinsically easy,” says Marlien Rentmeester, right, denim devotee and founder of the blog Le Catch. “Like denim, it infuses a comfortable, kickback-and-relax vibe into our homes.”

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On sofa: indigo linen throw, us.pehrdesigns.com; Japanese vintage indigo stripe pillow, clothandgoods.com; vintage indigo mud cloth pillow, habitationboheme.com; American Scrap patchwork throw, americanscrap.etsy.com. True Blue rag rug, landofnod.com. Pillow (on ﬂoor), thedistantecho.com. Portico Indigo Striae Linen (on chair), coralandtusk.com. BY EUG ENIA SANTIESTEBAN SOTO AND ERICA METZGER

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Deep, rich, timeless indigo always feels right. Wear it in a new take on the denim jacket, brush on a bold beauty accent, or layer it throughout a room.

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This chic kimono cut will replace your go-to blazer. $118; blanknyc.com

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A bold accent, with or without ﬂowers. $29.95 (small), $49.95 (large); crateandbarrel.com

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Personal items, whether it’s a beloved coﬀee table book or a family photograph. These touches stand out and make a room feel unique. BARGAI N - H U NTI N G ADVIC E

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Everything looks better in an elegant tray. $120.13 (set of three); blisshomeanddesign.com

“Cropped jeans are one of the hottest trends of the season,” Marlien says. $80; whbm.com

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Scour the most unexpected places. My best ﬁ nd is a plein air (outdoors) painting that I picked up at a Long Beach thrift store. Q

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high design, mass appeal Commune brings its love of materials and expert craftsmanship to West Elm for a limited-edition line in which style reigns supreme. Its hotels are the stuff of Instagram legend; its interiors are the perfect mix of lived-in cool. And now the rest of us have access to the high-style California breeziness that deﬁ nes the work of L.A.-based design collective Commune. Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht, and their team of architects, designers, and graphic artists collaborated with West Elm to create a collection of beautifully crafted pieces with approachable price tags. Along with carefully considered details like the whipstitched leather on a chair or a table’s intentionally raw wood ﬁ nish, everything in the line is designed to last. “You need to have quality at any price,” Alonso says. “These pieces are made with good materials—you’ll have them forever.” Q

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“The directive to our team was to design things that they’d want themselves,” Alonso says. Hang these small-scale glass pieces or lean them on a shelf. $59

This leather-detailed lamp was inspired by a few midcentury pieces that evolved into one. “It’s great as a reading lamp. You can throw it pretty much anywhere and it’ll work.” $399

“Deﬁ nitely my favorite,” Alonso says. “Though not inexpensive, it’s made of solid oak and that leather will only get better with age.” All the makings of a future heirloom. $999

“These look like little characters,” Alonso says. “And they just put a smile on your face. Who doesn’t want one of these?” We agree. Available in three sizes. $39–$99

“It’s a lot of style for the price. This won’t date—it’s a classic Moroccan rug, it’s well made, it’s 100-percent wool, it’s not going to fall apart. It’s a practical design decision.” $199

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WORK OUT My husband and I go for a run in our local park. I’m miserable every single second, but by the time I fi nish, I’m more excited about my day. For workout wear, I’m defi nitely a Lululemon girl, but I’m also into Fabletics because its VIP membership is really convenient and affordable.

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naturopathica.com) to exfoliate, and apply a lightweight gel serum.

MAKEUP I barely do makeup for every day. If needed, I dab on a little Neutrogena SkinClearing Liquid Makeup ($14.09; neutrogena.com) and maybe some M.A.C. Mineralize Concealer ($21; maccosmetics .com). I always wear mascara, though. My favorite is W3LL People Expressionist

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SKIN I shower, then diagnose my face in the mirror. My skin ﬂ uctuates, so I often rotate between products. When it’s dry or sensitive, I wash with Jordan Samuel Skin Plié Cleanser ($24; jordansamuelskin .com), then smooth on my S.W. Basics Cream, which has shea butter, coconut oil, and olive oil ($32; swbasics .com). Sometimes I wake up oily, so I’ll use Naturopathica Oat Cleansing Facial Polish ($52;

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Welcome to the jungle—or should we say, the Jungalow? We’re hooked on L.A. designer, author, and blogger Justina Blakeney (thejungalow.com), with her boho-meets-tropical color choices and her no-fear, all-fun pattern-mixing attitude. And don’t even get us started on her inspiring Instagram feed. It’s time for Justina to teach us her ways!

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started early for Justina Blakeney. “Growing up, I loved visiting my grandparents’ 1970s allover-pattern-filled house—it sparked my obsession!” Today, Justina’s fearless way with pattern has morphed into a livelihood: She has a new line of home products (rugs, pillows, wallpapers), some books, and plenty of collabs in the works for 2017. Her top advice for mixing patterns like you mean it is simple: repetition. “I like to pick two or three colors and pull those into each piece,” she says. With colors in common, the patterns can be varied and still look cohesive.

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TROPICAL SUNSET The vibrant evening sky-inspired palette on Justina’s L.A. patio, above, started with the rug. “The red, pink, and aqua served as the foundation, then I carried these shades throughout the space,” she says. For example, the bold chaise fabric (it’s actually a suzani blanket Justina found in Istanbul) shares several key colors with the rug, so they work together even though the patterns are very diﬀerent. The suzani’s dark blue background and the lush greenery behind balance all those hot shades.

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JUSTINA BLAKENEY Go behind the scenes with this pattern wild child.

Justina uses another suzani on the dining table. The traditional embroidered tribal textiles are made in Central Asia. Search for similar designs on eBay or Uzbek Craft.

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Colorful. Patternful. Plantiful. Jungalicious. H I D D E N TALE NT

I speak six languages! D ECO R ATI N G ADVIC E

If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.

PL ANTE R

“It’s proven that plants make people healthier and happier. Why not ﬁ ll your home with them?” Orbit Planter, $95; pottedstore.com

G U I LT Y PLE AS U RE S

Game of Thrones and Scandal. I also can’t resist a good crunchy cookie. I WI S H I HAD KN OWN

Being good at business is more about being good with people than being good with numbers.

WALLPAPE R

“I have it in my bedroom—it glimmers at night and feels like magic!” Cosmic Desert in Cobalt by Justina Blakeney, $190 per roll; hyggeandwest .com

EVE RY ROO M N E E DS

Plants and a great rug. MY PRO U D E ST M O M E NT

When my grandparents ﬁrst held my daughter in their arms.

C L AY TI LE S

“They’re handmade, and each one is unique.” Old Cairo, $35 each; ﬁreclaytile.com

MY FAVO RITE APP?

Instagram! @thejungalow DOWNTI M E I S

When I get to be totally creative. I F YO U R LI FE WE RE A M OVI E , WH O WO U LD PL AY YO U ?

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LI PSTI C K

“If I’m feeling blah, I put it on and I suddenly feel kind of fabulous.” Nars lipstick in Schiap, $28; sephora.com

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N I G E RIAN N U PE STOO L

“I collect these chunky stools and use them for everything from extra seating to plant stands.” Q

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Two photographers, a stylist, and a graphic designer walk into a ceramics studio … and each discovers the inspiration for a new business. Find out what fires them up.

MICHELE GETS HER SIGNATURE TEXTURE BY PRESSING A PIECE OF LINEN INTO ROLLED - OUT CLAY.

MICHELE MICHAEL This creative pro used to be a decorating editor, prop stylist, and the owner of a prop house; now Elephant Ceramics is her full-time business. H OW I GOT MY START

In 2010, I took a ceramics class. I rented out the ﬁrst pieces I made to stylists for photo shoots.

PHOTOS: (CERAMICS) PHILIP FICKS, (PORTRAIT) STACEY CRAMP

MY C E R AM IC S ST YLE

Organic, imperfect, and one-of-a-kind. Very simple shapes with a rich homespun linen texture. WHAT I LOVE

Working with my hands to create something uniquely my own. I ’ M I N S PI R E D BY

The natural beauty— ocean inlets, rock formations, tidal pools, seaweed, lichen—all around me in Maine. WH E RE TO BUY

elephantceramics.com; $45–$650 BY KIT SEL ZER

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JIM FRANCO This photographer and video director by day is a ceramicist at night (and very early in the morning). H OW I GOT MY START

MY C E R AM IC S ST YLE

change. I take a ball of clay and transform it into a useful object. If I’m lucky, it might also satisfy my sense of design and proportion.

Simple and quiet. It’s about crafting a piece with a form that is almost plain.

I ’ M I N S PI R E D BY

WHAT I LOVE

WH E RE TO BUY

The immediate sense of completion and

jimfrancoceramics.com; $40–$300

ASYA PALATOVA

University of Cincinnati. Then, while I was working as a graphic designer, I was accepted into the graduate ceramics program at Rhode Island School of Design.

The owner of Gleena (which means “clay” in Russian) specializes in soft, sugary colors and vintage illustrations transferred in metal ink. H OW I GOT MY START

Evening ceramics courses as an undergraduate at the

Painting. Seeing the work of other ceramics artists.

MY C E R AM IC S ST YLE

Is inﬂuenced by summers spent at my family dacha, a Russian country house. It’s a source of endless inspiration. WHAT I LOVE

Creating a new shape or glaze. It’s like Christmas every time you open a kiln. I ’ M I N S PI R E D BY

Being outside. Some of the plants, insects, and birds I see end up as imagery on my pieces. WH E RE TO BUY

gleena.com; $20–$250

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PHOTOS: (JIM’S PORTRAIT AND CERAMICS) JIM FRANCO, (ASYA’S PORTRAIT) DANIELA STALLINGER, (ASYA’S CERAMICS) ASYA PALATOVA

I have for years loved handmade ceramic pieces. About four years ago my partner said, “I bet you could make bowls,” and it started me thinking. The ﬁrst time I made a cylinder I immediately became obsessed with throwing on the wheel.

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KAT TEUTSCH This professional photographer launched Claykat Ceramics when she starting making too many pieces to keep. H OW I GOT MY START

When my 19-year-old cat, Isis, passed away in 2014, I wanted to make an urn that would remind me of her beautiful blue eyes. Once I started throwing, I was hooked. Organic in shape, inspired by textures and colors that I ﬁ nd in nature. I like to create pieces that are diﬀerent from the last piece I made. WHAT I LOVE

Being in the studio alone, listening to music, and working with clay. It takes patience and can be very calming. I ’ M I N S PI R E D BY

Things I love—the ever-changing green of the forests or the blues from the ocean and sky. WH E RE TO BUY

claykatceramics.com; $20–$250 Q

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RULES of ORDER You don’t need matching baskets to manage your clutter. Professional organizer Fay Wolf shows us a better way. There is no right way to organize, says Fay Wolf, a self-described “recovering perfectionist” and author of New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (and Everyone Else). In fact, the concept of organizing can be so overwhelming that many people never try. Her advice? “Embrace the imperfection of it all, and forget being Pinterest-perfect.” You don’t need to buy an expensive storage system. Wolf believes most messes can be ﬁxed with recycled containers and commonsense labeling. Here’s how to get your house in order.

CHANGE YOUR THINKING

Let it go. “Once you decide to let go of an item, you free up physical space in your life as well as inner clutter, because you never have to concern yourself with it again,” Wolf says. Shed the idea that you are either organized or not, that you have it together or you don’t. Organizing is an ongoing practice, which means you’re never done. Don’t let the size of your project stop you from getting started. Doing something—anything—is better than doing nothing.

GET MESSY

You’ll need a staging area and ﬁve boxes (or grocery bags or laundry baskets). Label each with one of these categories: donate, trash, recycle, shred, and other rooms. Focus on the items that are out of place or those that weigh you down physically or emotionally.

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Place stray items into one of the ﬁ ve boxes. You don’t need to deal with every item, and you can start in any room. But, get ready: Your home will look worse before it gets better, and that’s OK.

STORE LIKE WITH LIKE

BE CREATIVE WITH CONTAINERS

You’ve let go, and you’re still staring at a bunch of stuff. These items are the keepers. It’s time to deliver items in your “other rooms” box to where you will use them. Be logical. Group like items together—electronic chargers or photographs or crafts supplies, for example. Put binder clips with pencils, and create an offi ce supplies category. Merge bandages and ointments with fi rst aid supplies.

It’s OK to take your time with decluttering and organization. We’re busy people. There’s no need to rush it as long as you do something. —FAY WOLF

Once you’ve collected things into narrow, useful categories and know the room where they ultimately belong, corral them with containers. The good news is you probably have what you need on hand: Use assorted boxes—checkbook, iPhone, jewelry—to store desk supplies, and pill bottles for tiny items like thumbtacks. Other

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HOME ORGANIZING

MORE RULES ... no-frills containers that do the trick: shoeboxes, shipping boxes, bowls, hinged-top breath-mint tins, and resealable plastic bags (good for electrical cords).

PUT A LABEL ON IT

Labeling is all about making things easy for you to access. It can be a permanent marker on a shoebox, or a length of masking tape on a tub. Or it can be a printed label from a label-maker. As long as you can see the label and read it, you can ﬁ nd your things and return them when you’re done.

LE ARN M O R E

New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (and Everyone Else) by Fay Wolf, Ballantine Books; $20

Free labels! Customize and print our tags to organize every room. BHG.com/BHGLabels

STOP THE PAPER

Your ﬁ rst line of defense against paper clutter is opening mail as soon as it comes in the house. It doesn’t mean you have to deal with it immediately, but you will be amazed at how much less there is to think about once envelopes, packaging, inserts, junk mail, and catalogs that you don’t need are recycled. Go one better, and unsubscribe from as much as possible: Check out catalogchoice.org and paperkarma.com.

MAKE TECHNOLOGY WORK

If you’re buried under digital clutter— e-mail, notifi cations, and social media—try these tips. “Snooze” e-mails that don’t require your attention, and choose when they return to your in-box. Try Boomerang for Gmail. Do a mass unsubscribe to e-mails with mailstrom.co or unroll.me. Turn off social media notifi cations on the phone and computer.

KEEP A JUNK DRAWER

Even the most organized people have a utility drawer, and “there’s no shame in that,” Wolf says. Make your drawer work better by ﬁ tting it with small containers that bring order to loose bits and pieces. Q

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In Emma’s oﬃce, photos matted with pink papers create an ombré eﬀect.

Meet seven creative minds who are making their marks on the home design world. What makes them tick? Let’s see!

LIFE ST YLE BLOGGERS

A BEAUTIFUL MESS They’ve been creating together since they were little, so blogging (abeautifulmess.com), crafting, writing books, and creating photo apps was a natural segue for sisters Elsie Larson (of Nashville) and Emma Chapman (of Springﬁeld, Missouri). “We just get out of each other’s way and get stuﬀ done,” says big sis Elsie (above, at left).

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ST YLE M E AN S

Elsie: Doing you—trendy or not. D E S I G N I N S PI R ATIO N

Emma: Our mom, a former art teacher who now sells her abstract paintings (right). Her work is colorful and fun. She led us to our careers. Elsie: Life! A room isn’t ﬁ nished until it’s been partied in. EVE RY ROO M N E E D S

Emma: Some color or a bold pattern. It adds so much personality. C U R R E NT O B S E S S IO N

Elsie: I use my record player all day. Music alters a room’s mood. Happy, romantic, sentimental—it’s all there.

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TE E TI M E E LS I E ’S H O B BY

Buying vinyl to spin on her Orbit Turntable, from $179; store .uturnaudio.com

SWE ET D E AL

The go-getters helped make a “Collabaration” Bar, $9; askinosie.com BY JODY GARLOCK

“More color is always a do.” Rainbow T-shirt, $22–$24; hellomerch.com

PHOTOS: (PORTRAIT) SARAH RHODES, (OFFICE) EMMA CHAPMAN

ALWAYS O N E M MA’S N I G HT STAN D

H O M E I N S P I R AT I O N

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STYLE The Felix line (pieces start at $200), above, is Greycork’s second crowdsourced collection. Furniture parts, below, click and turn into place.

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O U R D E S I G N ST YLE I S

Bruce: Minimal, Japanese-inspired. We chose the name Greycork because it was our blank canvas. EVE RY ROO M N E E D S

EVE RYO N E AT G REYCO R K HAS O N E

Leuchtturm 1917 notebook, $19.50; gouletpens.com

TH I S M I G HT S U R PRI S E YO U

Alec: We have IKEA furniture in the oﬃce. Even though we see them as a competitor, we respect them. LET ’S B RI N G BAC K

TI M E -TE STE D

Even hip guys love a classic. Era Chair by Michael Thonet, $199; dwr.com

Alec: Fanny packs. Our pockets are always full of things—utility knife, measuring tape, hardware.

S LE E K TR AY

Alec and Bruce’s design school colleague made this. General Tray, $49.50; supergoodthing.com

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John: A clock. It’s important to be aware of time for productivity, but also to leave time to enjoy the day.

John: Landline phones and desktop computers. I appreciate a company that can work together in one place. WO R D S I LIVE BY

Alec: The strength of the pack is the wolf. The strength of the wolf is the pack (from The Jungle Book).

PHOTOS: (PORTRAIT, SOFA, PARTS) JONNY VALIANT; STYLING: ED GALLAGHER

SO F LY

For long days in the warehouse or at design shows. Nike LunarEpic Flyknit, $175; store.nike.com

Alec Babala, Bruce Kim, and John Humphrey (left to right) founded this Providence, Rhode Island, start-up (greycork.com) in 2013. Their mission: aﬀordable furniture shipped free in ﬂat packs and quickly assembled (and taken apart) without tools.

H O M E I N S P I R AT I O N

THE

STYLE

Hana describes her style as “eclectic minimalism.”

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Pillow sales help support educational causes in Hana’s homeland. Konso pillows, $99–$159; boleroadtextiles.com TEXTILE DESIGNER

HANA GETACHEW A love for her native Ethiopia led Hana to launch Brooklynbased Bolé Road Textiles (boleroadtextiles.com). Ethiopian weavers turn her colorful designs into fabrics for pillows, curtains, and more. D E S I G N I N S PI R ATIO N

I grew up admiring my mother’s collection of Ethiopian dresses. My own little collection of traditional dresses now feeds my imagination. B E ST M OTIVATO R

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FAVO R ITE CO LO R

Anything warm. Orange, red, fuchsia—I live for those!

D RI N K TO THAT

Hana sips from this. Marimekko Socks Rolled Down Goblet, $49; ﬁnnstyle.com

G U I LT Y PLE AS U R E

Spas and chocolate. It’s not a vacation until I’ve partaken of both. WO R D S I LIVE BY

When nothing is sure, everything is possible. B E ST TI M E O F TH E DAY

Morning! It’s ﬁlled with all the potential of the day.

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HANA’S JAM

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PHOTOS: (PORTRAIT) JAMES RAVENELL, (PILLOWS) PATRICK CLINE

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“Clean, thoughtful, timeless design makes me happy,” Woody says.

One year into the job, the president and chief merchant for Crate and Barrel describes his role as “a cross between a team coach and a mountain trail guide for a group of incredibly talented, curious people.”

TH E U N I FO R M

“I usually stick to black with a pop of color.” Track Blazer Jacket, $148; lululemon.com

ST YLE M E AN S

Conﬁdence in what you choose to surround yourself with. O N WATC H I N G TH E TR E N D S

I’m addicted to decorating shows, and I think you can learn a lot from them about your own personal style. Trends also open your eyes to new possibilities. RU LE TO B REAK

Painting the ceiling the same color as the walls. B E ST WAY TO S PE N D 1 0 M I N UTE S

Watering my yard. I call it “hydrotherapy.” MY DOWNTI M E

Being on a plane for longer than three hours. I watch movies to catch up on what everyone else is seeing. TR AVE L G OALS

I try not to plan out too much on trips, keeping the “have to-dos” to a minimum and leaving more time for the “want to-dos.” TH E (B E S I D E S PEO PLE) D E S E RTE D I S L AN D LI ST

My two dogs, a great bottle of wine, free weights, and a toothbrush. DAY STARTE R

A workout—every day. WO R D S TO LIVE BY

Stay positive.

Fall trends Get Woody’s top picks and tips for the season. BHG.com/StyleFiles

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O B S E S S IO N

“When it comes to outside ﬂowers, I like excess—and anything purple. In the spring, I had 70 ﬂats in the front yard alone.”

PL AYLI ST HAPPY H O U R

“I end the day with wine. Pinot Grigio is my go-to.” Stemless white wine glasses, $1.95 each; crateandbarrel.com

“It depends on my mood. I’m eclectic in my music choices— Bon Iver, Adele, and I’m loving Rachel Platten.”

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dressed for success

This 1920s New York City apartment makes a fashion statement with lots of layers, character-rich vintage pieces, and a few flamboyant colors.

EASY FLOW Teal walls energize this office. For a uniform and modern look, designers Katrina Hernandez and Josh Greene painted baseboards the same bold color. A satin finish helps the trim stand out just a bit against the matte-finish walls.

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BY JODY GARLOCK PHOTOS DAVID L AND PRODUCED BY EDDIE ROSS

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DARK SHADES MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE FR AMES DRESS UP PLAIN WINDOWS .

atrina Hernandez and Josh Greene had careers in the fashion industry (including both working at Ralph Lauren) before transitioning to interior design and eventually launching their New York City firm, Hernandez Greene. So it’s not surprising that they approach decorating like putting together an outfit—starting with comfy, classic foundation pieces, then layering on pillows and fabrics that add zing. To them, a patterned pillow is like a fun top that sets off solid-color pants (the sofa) and light fixtures are the earrings that finish things off. The push-pull of their differing personal styles—she’s boho, he’s classic— has made an ideal design union. “Our fashion backgrounds will always be key to us,” Katrina says. “The way we dress is also the way we design.”

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LIVING LARGE Josh and Katrina faced a blank slate in this 800-square-foot Manhattan apartment. White walls make the living/dining room, above, seem larger. Pulling the sectional out from the wall was a surprise move in the small room. “It makes the space more cohesive,” Josh says. Mismatched vintage chairs are visually light and add personality.

FIRST LOOK “Aim to have a little moment when you walk into a home,” Josh says. A sculptural accent table, this photo, helps create the illusion of an entry. Art takes the place of the usual mirror.

H O M E D E C O R AT I N G

DON’T BE AFRAID OF DARK COLOR. BOLDNESS IS BEAUTIFUL.

—DESIGNER KATRINA HERNANDEZ

WALL DARK PEW TER 21 2 2-1 0 B E NJAM I N MOORE

SO COZY Charcoal walls bring as much drama to the snug bedroom as the Andy Warhol artwork, left. When choosing a color, the designers paint ﬁve swatches on the wall and choose one of the shades— without obsessing about whether it’s an exact match to other elements in the room.

FRESH START The bathroom, below, got a complete facelift, including marble tile walls for a luxe look. The large tiles give the illusion of a slab. “The bigger the tile, the more uniform the look,” Josh says.

WELLDRESSED The dresser display, right, reflects the designers’ love of layering. They start the styling with a lamp, a floral, and a small decorative object (here, nested turquoise bowls). Stacked books used as pedestals help vary the heights; items with different shapes also add energy.

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ART SMARTS A trick with an art collage: Vary the widths of the frames and mats. “It adds life and makes the grouping more dynamic,” Josh says.

ST YLEMAKERS

JOSH & KATRINA The business partners (Katrina calls Josh her work husband) started Hernandez Greene nearly three years ago. MY PE RSO NAL ST YLE

Josh: Parisian panache meets Japanese samurai. Katrina: Polished boho. I love glamming up an otherwise relaxed look. RU LE TO B RE AK

Katrina: Don’t be

afraid to mix metals. It works on a Rolex! MAKE S M E HAPPY

Josh: Strolling through

the streets of Paris. Katrina: A beach and

an ice-cold adult beverage. WH E N I ’ M N OT WO RKI N G , I ’ M

Katrina: Renovating an old farmhouse with my husband. Josh: Thinking. My mind is too active! Katrina: Textiles, always and forever! Josh: Cities with an incredible sense of aesthetics. G U I LT Y PLE AS U RE

Josh: Bingeing House of Cards. I always wonder how far oﬀ it really is from reality. Katrina: Frozen peppermint patties. Q

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take their advice DESIGN*SPONGE FOUNDER GRACE BONNEY’S new book, In the Company of Women, brings together the collected wisdom, passion, heartache, and savvy of 100 women business owners. As Grace, left, writes in her introduction, “While each woman’s story is unique, their messages are universal … Any one of these women would inspire someone to pursue their passion, but together, they are an undeniable force.” Here’s a sample:

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Travel. Even if it’s just down the block. Or farther. Always go farther. Change your environment, take a trip, go see what other people are doing.

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It’s a choice to enjoy this adventure and not get caught up in its problems. MARIAM PARÉ, ARTIST, DESIGNER & SPEAKER

THERE IS MORE TO AN ART CAREER THAN JUST CREATING ART… BEING ABLE TO NETWORK, ENGAGE, AND EFFICIENTLY COMMUNICATE IS AS IMPORTANT AS MAKING THE ARTWORK ITSELF.

In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs , available October 4 from Artisan; $35.

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When I was seven, my grandmother looked at me very seriously and said in her calm, kind way, ‘You must learn perseverance.’ She made me repeat it, spell it, and memorize the definition. She gently explained that sometimes in life you have to carry on in the face of great challenges and adversity.

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the new natural

In yards around the country, there’s a gardening movement that aims to work with nature instead of against it.

IT USED TO BE SIMPLE. To plant a

“natural” garden, you banished strict geometry from the design and stuck to native plants. Today, though, the term is taking on a new meaning with a relaxed style that’s right at home in the typically more cultivated areas of the landscape (for example, the front yard). Four ecologically minded designers in particular are helping deﬁne the naturalistic garden in achievable ways for home gardeners. Larry Weaner, a Pennsylvaniabased landscape architect with whom I coauthored the book Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change, earned his reputation creating meadow and woodland plantings, but he understands the desire of many of his clients for more domesticated

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plantings, particularly in the areas immediately around their houses. Native plants, especially newer cultivated types (“nativars”), function well in such settings while still providing benefits to wildlife and pollinators. Why opt for Asian rhododendrons, Weaner says, when you can choose native azaleas that bloom from April to September and provide colorful fall foliage, too? This new movement is still in the process of finding an ideological balance. Formerly, natural gardeners insisted on the sole use of only unhybridized native species. To include anything else was to doubt the gardener’s credibility as an environmentalist. But in a world where humanity’s fingerprints are almost everywhere, does it make sense to return

BY THOMAS CHRISTOPHER PHOTOS THOMAS R AINER

NATURAL BUT NOT STRICTLY NATIVE Mexican feather grass (Nassella tenuissima), Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’, ‘Caradonna’ salvia, and ‘Purple Sensation’ allium mingle in the streetside border of Thomas Rainer’s Washington, D.C., home. (Caution: Nassella can be aggressive in some areas. Search invasivespeciesinfo.gov for your region.)

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GARDENS OF ANY STYLE CAN BENEFIT FROM APPLYING NATURAL PRINCIPLES. —THOMAS RAINER the home landscape to the wild? Thomas Rainer, a landscape architect based in Washington, D.C., thinks not, at least in most cases. Rainer says gardeners should move beyond the geographical origin of plants and focus more on whether a garden or landscape functions like a natural ecosystem. To accomplish this, Rainer designs plant communities, assemblages of compatible plants that are layered similar to their natural prototypes. A woodland garden, for example, should include a canopy layer of trees, a layer of smaller trees and woody shrubs, and an herbaceous layer of perennials and annuals that carpets the ground. Where ordinary turf was once the rule, plants thrive in loose layers inspired by how the various species grow in nature. September 2016 | BHG

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The blending of wild with domesticated plants is clearly demonstrated in the work of Adam Woodruff, an award-winning, Missouri-based designer with a degree in botany. He deliberately mixes formal elements into wild-inspired gardens, using the formal to enhance the lush free-and-easy aesthetic. By incorporating structural elements, such as clipped hedges or repeating a pattern of trees and shrubs, gardeners can create a sense of formality and tension—pattern against wild—which helps link a naturalistic garden to the suburban home, he says. Designed plant communities reinsert nature into all sorts of places, even in urban areas where people might lose touch with the natural world. Margie Ruddick, a Philadelphia landscape architect who has brought the wild into the hearts of cities in public projects such as New York’s Queens Plaza, values indigenous plants and relies on them heavily in her designs. Yet she also likes to include culturally native species—plants that have become important to the people of the region and make them feel at home. She cannot imagine, for example, the eastern Long Island landscape of dunes and beaches without the omnipresent wild rugosa roses, even though the shrub originated in Japan. Gardens cannot exist without gardeners, and these new natural landscapes seek above all to reunite the two.

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Observe where native plants succeed in your region and grow them in similar sites (soil and sunlight) in your garden. TRY NATIVARS

Cultivated forms of natives can be more compact or oﬀer a wider color range than the species. CREATE CONTRAST

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Stylist and author Selina Lake shares strategies for adding botanical style to your rooms. No digging required.

such thing as too many plants,” says Selina Lake, a Londonbased interiors stylist, author of seven decorating books, and a master at blurring the line between indoors and out. In her newest book, Botanical Style, Selina shows how to use plants and nature motifs to green up and play up your personal style—from boho to industrial. “I love decorating with nature,” Selina says, “whether it’s wallpaper with a leafy design, fabric with a ﬂoral pattern, or adding plants to a table.” For quick hits of nature, Selina uses botanical and entomology prints and illustrations. “Group them together or dot them around your space on mantels or shelves.” The best part? You don’t have to remember to water. “ T HE RE ’S N O

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GREEN SCENES

Selina’s mantel, above, is home to a pink ‘Pennington Gem’ penstemon bound for the garden, cuttings, a cloche-covered Fittonia, and a dill and fern tray by Michael Angove. A potted Ginkgo biloba tree, right, plays houseplant before heading outdoors. The leaves look brilliant green against a black backdrop. Selina’s favorite black paint: Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Black.

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”A group of plants on any spare surface makes a great botanical display,” Selina says. A mix of plant shapes, forms, and leaf sizes makes a display more interesting. Shaggy mistletoe cactus, airy false Queen Anne’s lace, and dill share a dining table, left. Behind them, a trailing string of hearts plant sits between a dark green mound of jasmine and cut berry branches.

CUT AND CLUSTER

”For a quick, eﬀective centerpiece, group plant cuttings in assorted jars, bottles, and vases,” Selina says. Try ornamental grasses, trailing ivy, geranium, even artichokes, below.

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”Living plants clean the air, boost oxygen levels, and give rooms fresh organic style,” Selina says. Her home oﬃce, right, is full of greenery: Trailing ivy, potted ferns, botanical prints, and a Swiss cheese plant in a basket help break up the white walls and ﬂoor.

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Shak-what? Shakshuka (shahk-SHOO-kah) is the quintessential Israeli breakfast (the equivalent of our eggs, bacon, and toast). At its most basic, the dish is eggs cooked on top of a rich simmering tomato sauce with onions, peppers, and a cumin spice mixture. But the genius of it is that you can skew the sauce in any direction your mood (or fridge) dictates. Brown mushrooms with the peppers or throw a handful of spinach into the sauce before adding eggs. Recipe, page 126.

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F O O D H OW T O C O O K

You know him for his cooking skills and cookbooks (28 total), and for hosting 14 television series, including one with his close friend Julia Child. But did you know Jacques Pépin actually launched his food career at age 13 as an apprentice at Le Grand HÔtel de l’Europe in Bourg-en-Bresse, France? And even more surprising, he has been painting for almost as long as he has been cooking, and he’s recently begun selling his paintings and prints.

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A M AST E R C L ASS COOKBOOK AUTHOR, ARTIST, AND PBS CELEBRITY CHEF JACQUES PÉPIN SHOWS YOU HOW TO USE THE LAST OF YOUR SUMMER VEGETABLES IN A SPECIAL COOKING SESSION AT HIS KITCHEN IN CONNECTICUT. BY NANCY WALL HOPKIN S PHOTOS TOM HOPKIN S RECIPES AND PAINTINGS JACQUES PÉPIN

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MASTER CLASS: CARROTS

“I LIKE CARROTS FRESH FROM THE GARDEN, BUT TINY CARROTS HAVEN’T HAD A CHANCE TO DEVELOP THEIR FLAVOR. LET CARROTS GROW TO DELICIOUS!” GLAZED CARROTS WITH OLIVES “I love the depth of ﬂavor that olives bring to sweet carrots,” Jacques says. TOTAL TIME 20 min. 1

1 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2 2

lb. carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 2-inch lengths (halve large pieces) Tbsp. unsalted butter tsp. sugar tsp. salt cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved, or oil-cured black olives, pitted Tbsp. drained capers tsp. minced fresh chives

Combine carrots, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 ⁄3 cup water in a large heavy skillet. Cover and cook over high heat about 8 minutes, until water is mostly gone and carrots are tender and glazed. (If any moisture remains in pan, cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes to slowly evaporate water and glaze carrots.) Add olives and capers; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with chives. Serves 4. EACH SERVING 119 cal, 7 g fat, 8 mg chol, 725 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

JACQUES’ BASICS

THE ART OF PEELING

EQUAL SIZE MATTERS

THE MAGIC OF WATER

Be efficient. Peel from tip of carrot to top in one single motion. Repeat. Rotate carrot with fi ngers as you peel, making sure fi ngers never get higher than cutting surface of carrot.

For even cooking, it is important that vegetable pieces be the same size. Peel a strip oﬀ one side of each carrot so it won’t roll, then line up carrots and cut to equal lengths. Halve thicker pieces.

Water is your secret ally and helps you build ﬂavor and cook to perfect tenderness and doneness. Make sure the water doesn’t evaporate too quickly. Slow is good.

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F O O D H OW T O C O O K

LEEKS WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVE OIL “Save the water that you boil the leeks in for use in soups. It has a wonderfully intense ﬂavor,” Jacques says. TOTAL TIME 30 min. 4

3 1 1 1 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄4

medium to large leeks (about 1 1⁄4 lb.), trimmed (leaving most of the green), split, and washed (tip, below right) ripe tomato (about 7 oz.), peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1⁄4 -inch pieces Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. red wine vinegar Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard tsp. Worcestershire sauce tsp. salt tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a deep skillet. Add the leeks and bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat and boil gently, covered, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid, if desired. 2. When they are cool enough to handle, squeeze the leeks to extract most of the remaining liquid (reserve it with the rest of the liquid). Cut the leeks into 2-inch pieces and arrange them in a gratin dish, mixing the white and green parts. Mix the tomato, oil, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Spoon over leeks. Serve at room temperature. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 155 cal, 10 g fat, 0 mg chol, 412 mg sodium, 15 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 2 g pro.

JACQUES’ BASICS

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DIVIDE AND WASH

Trim oﬀ root end; remove outer leaves. Rotate leek and trim each leaf to the point where dark green shifts to lighter green. Cut leek lengthwise into quarters, from start of white part to tip.

After leeks have been split lengthwise, but are still whole, gently spread the leaves open. Rinse thoroughly in water to remove any dirt and sand that collected in leaves as they grew.

MASTER CLASS: LEEKS

“WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, LEEKS WERE THE POOR MAN’S ASPARAGUS—MILD-FLAVORED, BUT STILL ELEGANT.” 82 BHG | September 2016

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Heat olive oil and garlic in skillet, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until browned. Add pepper, onion, broccoli, broth and tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed. In the meantime, prepare rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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F O O D H OW T O C O O K

MASTER CLASS: CORN

“PEOPLE DON’T USUALLY EAT CORN IN FRANCE, BUT I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED IT. I GOT MY TASTE FOR IT FROM GAUDES, A SOUP IN THE FARMS OF BRESSE.”

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CORN AND SHALLOTS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES “Like most people, my wife and I usually eat local fresh sweet corn on the cob, cooked for a few seconds in boiling water,” Jacques explains. “But when the urge for a change hits during corn season, I remove the kernels for use in fritters and soup, or simply sauté them, as here.” TOTAL TIME 20 min. 4 1 1 1 ⁄4

ears sweet corn, as young and fresh as possible, husked Tbsp. peanut oil Tbsp. unsalted butter cup chopped shallots

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cup diced (1⁄2 inch) sun-dried tomatoes in oil tsp. freshly ground black pepper tsp. salt tsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the kernels oﬀ the ears of corn. (You should have about 3 cups kernels.) Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet until very hot. Add the shallots and sauté 30 seconds, then add the corn kernels and cook over high heat, tossing, about 21⁄2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pepper, salt, and cilantro, and cook about 30 seconds longer. Mix well and serve. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 155 cal, 8 g fat, 8 mg chol, 179 mg sodium, 20 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 4 g pro.

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MASTER CLASS: SPINACH

“SPINACH! SO SIMPLE; SO VIBRANT. THE BEST IS PREWASHED ORGANIC BABY SPINACH. IT IS JUST AS GOOD IN A SALAD AS IN OUR RECIPE.”

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VELVET SPINACH This side dish works overtime to dress up any presentation as well as add refreshing ﬂavor. “I swirl it on the plate and top it with roasted chicken or vegetables,” Jacques says. “Sometimes I serve it in a ramekin on the side.” TOTAL TIME 20 min. 1 3 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4

lb. baby spinach Tbsp. unsalted butter tsp. salt tsp. freshly ground black pepper

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START WITH A BOX Ready-to-use prewashed spinach is a great choice that saves time. Gently sort through it to remove any damaged leaves.

1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a very large skillet. Add the spinach and push it down into the water to wilt it. Bring the water back to a boil and boil the spinach, uncovered, about 1 minute. 2. Drain the spinach in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water, and transfer to a blender. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, and blend until the spinach is ﬁnely pureed. If the mixture is too thick to process properly, add 1 or 2 Tbsp. of the reserved cooking water and process until smooth. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 104 cal, 9 g fat, 23 mg chol, 524 mg sodium, 4 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 3 g pro.

SHRINKING SPINACH Sometimes the trick is making spinach fit into the pan. If it overfills the pan, firmly press it down. It will shrink as it cooks. Q

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BUY & STORE Choose plump, ﬁrm eggplants that feel heavy for their size and have smooth, glossy skins and bright green stems. Eggplants are perishable, so store them whole and unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Use within four days of purchasing.

SKIN SMARTS While the skin of small, young eggplants is edible, the skin on larger, more mature eggplants can become bitter. The ﬂesh discolors rapidly after peeling, so if you opt to go without skin, remove it right before cooking.

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TO SWEAT OR NOT Do all eggplants need to sweat—a technique using salt to extract moisture—to reduce bitterness? Most are ﬁne to eat fresh, but sometimes older ones have a strong bitter taste. Lay slices or cubes on paper towels and sprinkle all sides with salt. Top with more paper towels and something (such as a plate) to weigh them down. Let stand 20 minutes, then rinse, pat dry, and use as desired.

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F O O D N E W WAYS

LEMON GRILLED EGGPLANT SALAD Juice 1 preserved lemon; set aside. Remove and discard lemon pulp; chop rind. (You can substitute the juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon here.) In a bowl combine juice and rind, 1

⁄2 cup chopped parsley, 1⁄2 cup olive oil, 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar, and 1 ⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Cut one 1 1⁄2 lb. eggplant into 1⁄2 -inch-thick slices. Brush with 1⁄4 cup olive oil. Grill on

rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or just until tender, turning once. Transfer to a baking dish. Pour reserved dressing over slices; turn to coat. Let stand 30 minutes, gently turning slices halfway through. Serve eggplant and dressing over ricotta cheese and Israeli couscous. Sprinkle with parsley. MAKE S 4 servings.

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In a small bowl combine 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 ⁄4 cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. ﬁsh sauce, 1 Tbsp. minced garlic, and 1 tsp. cornstarch. In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp. coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 large eggplant, coarsely chopped (7 cups). Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until just starting to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Add 12 oz. chopped roma tomatoes, 1 cup chopped basil, and 1 to 2 sliced jalapeños. Add broth mixture; cook and stir until bubbly. Serve over rice noodles. MAKE S 4 servings.

GREEK EGGPLANT FRIES Lightly coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray. In a small bowl combine 3 oz. crumbled feta, 7 oz. plain Greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, 2 Tbsp. water, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Cut one 11⁄2 lb. eggplant into 3×1⁄2 -inch-wide sticks; sprinkle with 1⁄2 tsp. salt and 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Let stand 10 minutes.

Blot dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish combine 1⁄2 cup allpurpose ﬂour and 1 tsp. salt. Place 3 beaten eggs in another dish. In a third dish combine 2 cups panko and 2 ⁄3 cup grated Parmesan. Working in batches, place eggplant sticks into ﬂour, egg, then panko mixture; arrange on baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray. Bake in batches at 450°F 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Top with yogurt mixture and olive tapenade. MAKE S 8 servings. Q

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Life in Color SEPTEMBER 2016

A MINI SAMPLE OF ICONIC CHAIRS (SCALE 1: 6), VITRA .COM

THE DEFINITION OF STYLE

What do these classics of modern design have in common with the style setters in this issue? They’re inspiring, innovative, creative, bold, brilliant, and a little bit edgy. Can you name the designers behind these iconic modern chairs? Answers on page 127.

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Chris Benz, opposite, with his boxer, Rudy, sketches at an antique workbench he picked up on Craigslist. Tie-dyed upholstery on the tufted 1970s Milo Baughman sofa and chairs, this photo, throws oﬀ the back parlor’s formality.

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“I RELA X HERE WITH A CUP OF COFFEE AND SOAK UP LIGHT FROM THE GARDEN .”

Low cabinets keep the kitchen, above, feeling open. The peacock blue door is original. “It’s a keystone to the entire property,” he says. “I’m proud of where I allowed worn-down parts of the house to remain.” A painting found at a Salvation Army, right, showcases Chris’s color palette. In the dining room, opposite, Chris displays his ‘50s-era dinnerware by Sascha Brastoﬀ, a California ceramicist. Two tacked-up Bill Blass posters add splashes of color and Chris’s signature irreverence.

eep into the renovation of his 1903 home in the BedfordStuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, fashion designer Chris Benz was tapped to become creative director for classic American fashion brand Bill Blass. “I found myself in parallel situations,” he says. “Two traditional ‘houses’ in need of modernization.” But far from reviving the label’s classic sportswear or restoring his brownstone to period, he “re-invented both slates by wiping them clean.” For Bill Blass, this meant a new identity as an e-commerce site, but for Chris’s kitchen, it translated to a gut job. He removed plaster to reveal lath work, brick walls, and ceiling beams. “It was a filthy, dusty job,” Chris says, “but the plaster was crumbling so it had to come down.” He left the original beams exposed and filled the spaces between with beadboard to cover electrical wires. The office, bedrooms, and parlors got off easy with only fresh coats of paint in crisp whites, smoky grays, and a full spectrum of intense blues. Chris chose the colors so their tones and shades transition gradually with the floor plan. “I like to use a highgloss version of a matte wall color on the trim,” Chris says. There’s an illusion of height whenever walls and baseboards are painted the same color. Chris’s mix of furnishings, accessories, and art follows the new-meets-old trend of the house, with some high-low mash-ups thrown in for good measure. “My style is bold, casual bricolage,” he says, “and I’m a sucker for impact so long as it’s inviting.” At the end of the day, he says, “Everything is fixable—it’s the best part of renovating! When I first started, I was sentimental about moving walls or opening up drywall, but the answer is always to make the layout the best and most logical. It was never a question of restoring the house to its former grandeur or glory. It was built as a spec house so I didn’t need to treat it with kid gloves.”

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“ EACH PIECE IS UNIQUE . IT’S A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIR ATION ,” CHRIS SAYS .

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CHRIS BENZ

D E S I G N ADVIC E

Just try! People have so many strange rules they’ve committed to for no good reason. MY U N I FO RM

I wear a navy blazer with gold buttons, ripped jeans, and an untucked shirt. I am an unmade bed. M U ST- HAVE

Weleda Skin Food. I never wore gloves while renovating, and it’s my go-to hand cream. S I G NATU RE M OVE

l like leaving something undone. It says things are always evolving. FAVO RITE S PLU RG E

Faucets and ﬁxtures: You touch a kitchen faucet dozens of times a day, so why not let that be enjoyable? Pillows on the bed, above, are covered in fabric remnants from Chris’s own 2007 women’s wear line. With its shower and central drain, the mudroom, right, is ideal for dog washing. The compact shoe closet, far right, is as organized as it can be, “but even so, my Virgo perfectionism is always itching to rearrange,” Chris says. Chris installed the globe light in the front parlor, opposite. “I love swapping out ﬁxtures,” he says. “I think I’ve changed every light in the house multiple times.”

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WHEN I FIRST SAW THE HOUSE, THE ORIGINAL TILES IN THE FIREPLACE SURROUND WERE INTACT, BUT THEY LOOKED ARBITRARY. ONCE I PAINTED, THEY BECAME JEWELS IN A CROWN. —CHRIS BENZ

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LIGHT

A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GARDEN DESIGNER AND STORE OWNER FINDS THE WAY TO INNER PEACE WITH A MIX OF SCULPTURAL PLANTS ACCENTED BY CAREFULLY PLACED OUTDOOR ORNAMENTS AND SALVAGED PIECES.

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BY JODY GARLOCK PHOTOS VICTORIA PEARSON ST YLING SCOT T HORNE

The slope leading to Greg Salmeri’s home, this photo, stars Mediterranean plants that thrive in his dry climate, such as rosemary, echium, olives, and succulents like Agave attenuata, opposite.

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GREG SALMERI The co-owner of Rolling Greens Nursery has made his reputation with one simple thing—his unerring eye. MY D E S I G N ST YLE

It’s truly very eclectic. I can fall in love with pure modern as easily as old and chippy—and a mix of the two is my favorite. B E ST O UTDOO R D ECO R ATI N G TRI C K

BEFORE HIS LAGUNA BEACH NEIGHBORS BEGIN TO STIR, GREG SALMERI IS IN HIS GARDEN ENJOYING THE SOLITUDE. “I need a few minutes to connect with the earth before I start my day,” says Greg, a garden designer and co-owner of Rolling Greens Nursery in Culver City. His Mediterranean-inspired terraced courtyard reflects a style he describes as eclectic organic. Wide decomposed granite paths, geometric hardscaping, and drought-tolerant plants that are more about texture and sculptural foliage than color keep maintenance to a minimum, allowing Greg more time to relax with his 95-year-old dad, Angelo, in the home that’s been in the family for three generations. A mostly neutral palette (white, silver, and green with flecks of purple and blue) sets a tranquil tone. Statues, urns, and relics gathered from his annual travels—the Texas Round Top and Paris flea markets are favorites— decorate the garden and supply an ever-changing inventory for the shop. “I like crumbly stuff—things that have a patina,” Greg says. “Age tells a story.” Stories come through in the pieces he has selected for his own garden, including the antique upholstered iron chairs by the fi re pit that came from his mother’s dining room, a rule-breaking twist that sums up Greg’s signature style.

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Create drama with a big pot and a topiary or tree, such as Dracaena marginata, left. Add artifacts and smaller plants, such as sedum and aeonium. I G ET I N S PI R E D BY

Anything passionate and authentic—music, painting, design, and photography. MY B E ST E NTE RTAI N I N G TI P

Keep it small and intimate. D ECO R ATI N G RU LE WO RTH B REAKI N G

Give yourself permission to use indoor furniture outside. MY B E ST GAR D E N TI P

Add fragrant plants, such as rosemary, scented geranium, sage, and mint. Scents enhance the pleasure of a garden.

Greg's revamped yard is reminiscent of a classic Mediterranean garden with formal lines and rooms on differing levels. Weathered timbers and evergreens like rosemary, bay, and Italian cypress define the spaces filled with only a few actual flowers: rose, geranium, scabiosa, buddleia, verbena, and Santa Barbara daisy.

STYLE IS IMPORTANT IN EVERY SINGLE THING YOU DO. AN OUTDOOR SPACE IS NO DIFFERENT TO ME IN THAT REGARD THAN AN INDOOR ONE. —GREG SALMERI

A planter doesn’t have to be ﬁlled with plants to be a showstopper. This Chinese storage urn belonged to Greg’s mom and marks the end of a path, this photo. A ramble of Santa Barbara daisies contrasts with Agave ‘Blue Glow’, opposite.

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1 Greg and his dad, Angelo, enjoy time on the patio. 2 A lily pond near the fire ring offers cool contrast and soothing water music. 3 Wisteria and grapevine drape the pergola, creating an intimate, shaded dining space. 4 Enjoying drinks around a warm fire caps off chilly evenings with friends. 5 Hardy geraniums dot a path. “You might have to step over plants,” Greg says. “I like order, but I also like disorder.” 6 An antique French chest stores gardening supplies by the back door. 106 BHG | September 2016

Greg often repurposes weather-durable pieces that originally were intended for indoor use. An Indonesian teak wedding bed creates a draw to a sunny, open area. Cushions and pillows are covered in outdoor fabrics. Italian cypress trees frame the view. Q

LOUIE THE YORKIE HAS A COZY SEAT ON ONE OF HIS BOSS’S PILLOWS .

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FOR PATTERN DESIGNER ERIN FLETT, GROWING A BUSINESS MEANS WORKING HARD, LOVING WHAT YOU DO, AND ADDING A LITTLE COLOR WHERE YOU CAN.

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BY K AT Y KIICK CONDON PHOTOS DANA GALL AGHER ST YLING MEAGAN CAMP

Erin Flett, opposite, starts the day at her Maine studio with a look at her “Top 10” to-do list. Known for hand-printed home goods with bold colors and simple patterns, Erin does it all: creating designs, printing and stitching products, and managing local artisans. Erin’s daughters, Aryana, 9, and Breshia, 12, set up for an annual sample sale at the studio, this photo.

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ERIN FLETT

She runs her eponymous design business with an eye toward simplicity and a little bit of quirk. H E R LOO K

I’m a skinny jeans and T-shirt type of gal, but I love to mix it up with a loud blouse, a killer vintage scarf, and the reddest lipstick I can ﬁnd. D ECO R ATI N G ST YLE

Vintage funky meets white-on-white minimalism. Plus color, pattern, and lots of coﬀee. O N B E I N G A BOS S

I hire people I love, who really believe in me, my vision, and my brand. FAVO RITE PL AYLI ST

Spotify’s “Afternoon Acoustic.” B E ST WO RKO UT

Screen printing! It’s a lot of work. Your stomach muscles hurt after doing it. WHY S H E DOE S IT

To make beautiful, useful things that bring people joy. “My husband, Maslen, and I print a lot of custom orders. We put on music and go—it’s a real connection time for us,“ Erin says, top left. Q Erin creates designs for everything from pillows, top right, to juice glasses, above left, and manages sales through her Etsy site. Q Above right, Louie snuggles with a doll designed by Breshia and Aryana.

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ollect things that you love, and eventually your space becomes your story,” Erin Flett says. It’s the mantra for her Portland, Maine-area home, but also for her screen-printing studio built on the sunny second level of an old mill. Since she expanded her hand-printed home goods business from her basement workshop three years ago (and her kitchen table before that), the large open space has evolved to include not only a printing studio, but also a drafting table for dreaming up patterns, an office to handle business operations, and a living room for her daughters to hang out. “I want them to be comfortable here— that’s why it’s set up like a home,” Erin says. The growing business is indeed a family affair, and Erin’s partner is her husband, Maslen. “It’s teamwork,” she says. “He invested in me right away. He built my ﬁrst printing tables, and he’s the reason I can do what I do. It’s exciting growing something with your best friend, and you can show your kids that if you work really hard at something, you can make it.” Q BUYING INFORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

Within the large, open space of the screenprinting studio, this photo, Erin deﬁnes a living room area by pulling furniture around the edges of a rug. “Bringing everything in closer encourages conversation and ﬂow,“ Erin says. One of her newest ventures is into patterns for hand-tufted wool rugs, including this abstract hollyhock design called “George.”

DIY art!

Download free screen-printing instructions plus five patterns—including one by Erin! BHG.com/ ScreenPrint

PUREPADMA ON HER ROOFTOP TERRACE, TOP CHEF HOST PADMA LAKSHMI ENTERTAINS WITH EASE, WARMTH, AND COLOR.

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A simple watermelon and cucumber salad gets a punch from chiles and yuzu juice (an Asian citrus fruit). “I think everything should have a little bit of sweet, a little bit of tart, a little bit of hot,” Padma says. “The perfect bite should stimulate every part of your palate.”

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WHEN TV STAR AND COOKBOOK AUTHOR PADMA LAKSHMI BOUGHT HER NEW YORK CITY CONDO, THE CENTERPIECE OF ITS TERRACE WAS A HOT TUB WITH A BUILT-IN TV. “IT WAS Out went the tub (and TV), and in went peach and crabapple trees, blueberry bushes, strawberry plants, “lots of funky herbs,” and an arrangement of outdoor spaces that have transformed the 1,000-square-foot terrace into her favorite place to entertain. “It’s inspired by nearly every secret garden I’ve ever read about,” she says. As host of Bravo’s popular Top Chef, Padma judges the work of some of the nation’s most talented up-andcoming restaurant chefs. But when she’s not working and traveling, her favorite place to eat is right at home, because she loves to cook—for herself and her 6-year-old daughter, Krishna, and for family and friends at weekend gatherings of all sizes. It might be a showup-in-your-sneakers kind of cookout to get feedback on new recipes that she’s testing, a standing-room-only dance party, or an elegant sit-down affair for a dozen guests under the moonlight. “I am always aiming for something breezy and relaxed,” she says. For a last-hurrah-of-summer party, she’ll serve food buffet style and scatter large comfy pillows around the terrace, along with other textiles she has hunted and gathered over the decades from India, Indonesia, and Morocco. As for the food itself, Lakshmi manages to strike the perfect balance: crowd-pleasing seasonal recipes that are deceptively simple—each with its own easy and surprising twist that often involves adding some tang (lots of citrus) and herbs and spices (such as kaffir, clove, dill, or cumin).

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All this breeziness works only because Padma has thought through every detail. The best way to make parties feel relaxed, she says, is to be fully engaged once the ﬁrst guest arrives. And that means she cooks almost everything ahead of time, leaving her at least a half hour to clean up, jump in the shower, and get dressed. Then she can focus on helping people interact and enjoy themselves. “To me, being a great hostess is about more than just worrying about the menu and the decor,” she says. “It’s about being warm and engaged, being the person that isn’t embarrassed to start a conversation. You have to take a person by the hand, walk him across the garden, and say, ‘I want you to meet this person.’ ” To help get her gatherings started, she will leave some last-minute food prep, such as picking herbs, as an ice-breaking activity for guests. (Hint: If you’re trying to set up two friends, have them make a salad together, with one whisking the vinaigrette and the other tasting it, and wait for the giggles to begin.) By the time the party starts, Padma will have paid attention to picking out the dinnerware (tonight it’s some of her own design), setting the table, and choosing recipes that will delight without a lot of fuss. But how she brings people together is the real magic: “No matter how beautiful your ﬂowers or how fancy your linens, you need to offer people a warm evening where they can meet someone who can enrich their lives or make a new friendship,” she says. “That’s what entertaining is really about.”

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“Every meal is a celebration. I draw my inspiration from my friends, my travels, even colors and ﬂavors, and let the menu bring them all together!” Padma says. Her party starter: peaches soaked in red wine. The secret to Padma’s no-fuss grilled chicken is a tangy tamarind chutney. She loves to serve the entrée with wood-ﬁred corn on the cob freckled with smoky paprika and her Easy Exotic branded heat-and-serve rice. Recipes begin on page 121.

PE AC H E S I N RE D WI N E

Padma’s lush rooftop was designed by landscaper Jeﬀ Jacobs of Jozu Terra Design; jozuterradesign.com

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Seasoning the tomatoes ﬁrst—with salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and lemon—helps bring out the fresh ﬂavor. Padma then adds her own unique touches to this version of an heirloom tomato salad: cool dill, cilantro, and peanuts spiced with sharp white pepper. “When I started making this salad, I thought of one I love from South India that’s made with boiled peanuts,” she says.

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”It is very important to me to create a colorful atmosphere for entertaining and relaxing at home with friends,” Padma says. Her signature punch is the result of much experimentation—grapefruit, tangerine, and lime juices combined with vodka, soda water, and Fresca! An ice ring with edible flowers finishes the drink. Fresh mango slices flecked with red pepper flakes and tangy lime juice make a refreshing snack or light dessert. By the end of the evening, Padma loves to hang out on the daybed she designed especially for the terrace.

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Padma cooks juicy plums to concentrate their ﬂavor before turning them into an ice granita. “I use a mix of red and black plums to get the color I like. Leaving the skin on while cooking intensiﬁes the tang and the color. It’s decadent topped with whipped cream,” Padma says. Q

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Padma’s travels and her childhood in India spill over into the everyday meals she cooks and the gatherings she hosts. For Padma, eating can be like traveling, bringing both new experiences and memories to the table through flavor.

MEET PADMA LAKSHMI

Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Padma’s favorite party tactic is prepping. She reads recipes in advance to ﬁgure out what can be made hours or even days before. For last-minute recipes, Padma chops ingredients ahead so they’re ready to go. “I also encourage the cook to taste the dish often and play with the recipes, tailoring them to his or her own palate or that of the guests,” Padma says. “And most of all, remember to cook with your heart, because cooking is a celebration, and food is love.”

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT WE ATE Padma’s memoir of food and family bridges cultures from her humble immigrant childhood to her seat at the judges’ table of Top Chef. HarperCollins; $26.99 THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPICES & HERBS: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE FLAVORS OF THE WORLD This culinary A to Z includes descriptions of spices, herbs, salts, and peppers, plus cooking suggestions. Available October 4. HarperCollins; $39.99

MORE FROM PADMA Look for the Easy Exotic line of tableware at Bed Bath & Beyond and amazon.com, and Padma’s Easy Exotic frozen heat-and-serve collection at select supermarkets, including Fresh Thyme, Sprouts, and Wegmans.

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Padma’s BBQ Chicken with Chaatpati Chutney, Grilled Corn, and Heirloom Tomato Salad, above, look delightful on the wildﬂower-pattern dinnerware she designed.

SPICY WATERMELON SALAD

BBQ CHICKEN WITH CHAATPATI CHUTNEY

Yuzu is a fragrant Asian citrus. Buy yuzu juice at Asian markets or online.

For Padma, chaatpati is a wonderful thing that she calls Indian umami. “This dark and gooey sludge became my ﬁrst mother sauce of sorts, because it instantly woke up any bland or boring ingredient and made it ﬁnger-sucking good,” Padma says. Look for fresh curry leaves at Asian markets or online.

TOTAL TIME 25 min. 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2

cups watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1⁄2 -inch crescents serrano chiles, thinly sliced* Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp. yuzu juice or fresh lime juice Tbsp. balsamic vinegar tsp. lime zest cup crumbled feta cheese cup fresh mint leaves, torn

1. On a large platter arrange watermelon cubes surrounded by a ring of cucumber slices with curved sides out. Place serrano chiles on cucumber. 2. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, yuzu juice, balsamic vinegar, lime zest, and salt and black pepper to taste with a fork. 3. Drizzle the dressing over mixture on platter. Top with feta and fresh mint just before serving. Makes 6 servings. *Tip: Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them. EACH SERVING 116 cal, 7 g fat, 11 mg chol, 217 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 3 g pro.

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meatiest part of each piece, which will help it to better absorb the sauce. 2. In a 2-qt. saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add the dates, tamarind concentrate, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and 2 tsp. kosher salt; gently boil over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon and mashing dates to create a thick pulpy mixture. Begin checking consistency at 30 minutes. (The ﬁnished chutney should look like a loose jam or thick barbecue sauce, and it will cook 30 to 50 minutes total.) 3. Meanwhile, grill chicken on rack of covered grill over indirect heat 35 to 45 minutes or until 175°F for wings, legs, and thighs, or 50 to 60 minutes or until 170°F for breasts. Brush with chutney; move chicken over direct heat and grill 1 to 2 minutes more or until chicken is lightly charred, turning frequently. 4. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Serve topped with fresh curry leaves, if desired. Pass the remaining chutney. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 502 cal, 32 g fat, 153 mg chol, 730 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 39 g pro.

PADMA’S GRILLED CORN

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 5 min.

Paprika is made from dried and ground chile peppers. For smoked paprika, peppers are slow-dried over a wood ﬁre before being ground.

TOTAL TIME 10 min.

4- to 5-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. ﬁnely crushed black peppercorns 20 dates (about 4 1⁄2 oz.), pitted and ﬁnely chopped (1 cup) 1 ⁄4 cup natural tamarind concentrate or 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce with 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ground coriander 1 to 2 tsp. cayenne Fresh curry leaves (optional)

1. Preheat charcoal or gas grill to medium heat. Lightly season chicken with canola oil, black pepper, and 2 tsp. kosher salt. Using a paring knife, make two slits in the

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ears fresh sweet corn, shucked lemons, halved tsp. ﬂeur de sel or kosher salt tsp. smoked paprika

For charcoal or gas grill, place corn on rack of grill directly over mediumhot heat. Grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until corn starts to blacken. Rub each ear with lemon half. Stir together the fleur de sel and smoked paprika. Sprinkle approximately 1⁄2 tsp. onto each ear of corn evenly, pinch by pinch with your fingers. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 90 cal, 1 g fat, 0 mg chol, 795 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 5 g fiber, 4 g pro.

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HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD Look for heirloom tomatoes at your local farmers market or the produce section of large supermarkets. TOTAL TIME 20 min. 4

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large heirloom tomatoes (about 3 lb.), cut into 1⁄2 -inch slices or wedges to 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Fleur de sel salt, to taste cup packed fresh dill weed cup packed fresh cilantro cup raw peanuts tsp. ﬂeur de sel salt tsp. white pepper

1. Arrange tomatoes on a platter and drizzle with oil, lemon juice, and salt. 2. Wash and drain herbs, and dry between two pieces of paper towel. Heat an iron wok on the stove top until hot. Toss in raw peanuts and dry-roast, 2 to 4 minutes over medium heat, so they cook on all sides. In the last minute of cooking, add 3⁄4 tsp. ﬂeur de sel and white pepper. 3. Chop herbs and combine with roasted peanuts. Sprinkle peanut and herb mixture over the tomatoes. Serve topped with additional herbs. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 242 cal, 19 g fat, 0 mg chol, 359 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 5 g ﬁber, 8 g pro.

PADMA’S PARTY PUNCH Native to Indonesia, kaffir lime leaves are also called makrut leaves. They add a ﬂavor similar to limes, only stronger and more fragrant. Look for them in Asian markets. TOTAL TIME 20 min. 1 1⁄2 11⁄2 11⁄2 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 12

cups fresh grapefruit juice cups fresh tangerine juice cups vodka cup pickled jalapeño juice cup fresh lime juice to 15 kaffir lime leaves or strips of lime peel 11⁄2 cups citrus-flavor soda, such as Fresca Edible orchids or other flowers

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In a large serving or punch bowl mix grapefruit juice, tangerine juice, vodka, jalapeño juice, lime juice, and kaﬃr lime leaves. Stir together until combined; stir in soda. Garnish glasses with orchids. Makes 61⁄2 cups. EACH 4-OZ. SERVING 84 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 93 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 0 g ﬁber.

PADMA’S STYLE TIPS

BRAISED PLUM GRANITA Padma leaves skin on the chopped plums to add texture and tartness. HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. 10 min. TOTAL TIME 6 hr. 6

ripe plums or wild garden plums just about to fall oﬀ the tree 1 cup sugar 2 to 3 whole cloves 11⁄2 cups water 1 cup red Burgundy wine 1 ⁄2 cup cold heavy cream 11⁄2 tsp. sugar

1. Remove the pits and chop the plums into very small bits, saving as much of the juice as you can and retaining the skin. 2. In a deep saucepan heat the plums, sugar, and cloves over medium heat, turning often to coat plums well. After about 5 minutes, slowly add the water, 1 ⁄4 cup at a time; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add wine and simmer another 20 minutes. If the mixture is too thick and pastelike, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time. Pour the mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish; cool. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 4 to 6 hours. 4. Remove dish from freezer. With a long fork, scrape frozen surface until little pebbles form. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture gently and quickly so it doesn’t melt too much; refreeze. 5. Whip the cream in a bowl with a hand mixer. When it starts to thicken add sugar and beat until ﬁrm. Right before serving, repeat fork process and spoon granita into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream. Makes 5 cups. EACH 1⁄2 -CUP SERVING 159 cal, 4 g fat, 14 mg chol, 4 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

Create a beautiful party ice ring: Place kaﬃr lime leaves or lime peel and edible blossoms in a ring mold. Fill it with water and/or soda. Freeze; unmold.

Add serving glamour to fresh mango slices with a generous squeeze of lime juice, a sprinkling of crushed red pepper, and lime slices.

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PEACHES IN RED WINE “This is a great recipe to marinate ahead and serve at the last minute during peach season,” Padma says. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min. TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 10 min. 3 5

cinnamon sticks ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and quartered 1 1⁄2 cups Recioto red dessert wine or port Fresh herbs or edible ﬂowers

Lay cinnamon sticks at the bottom of a bowl and place peaches on top. Pour in wine, making sure it covers all of the fruit. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Serve topped with fresh herbs or ﬂowers. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 144 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 2 mg sodium, 20 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 1 g pro.

EAT THIS NOW SHAKSHUKA This skillet dish is easy to customize. Change out spices or throw in whatever chopped vegetables you have on hand. HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 45 min. 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1

Tbsp. olive oil large onion, chopped (1 cup) large red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (tip, page 122) cloves garlic, sliced tsp. ground cumin tsp. sweet paprika tsp. ground turmeric 28-oz. can whole plum tomatoes with juices, coarsely chopped

eggs Feta cheese, crumbled Fresh cilantro and/or oregano

1. In a large deep skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, sweet pepper, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, 1 ⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft but not browned. Stir in undrained tomatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. 2. Crack eggs, one at a time, into a small dish and carefully pour into sauce. Cover; reduce heat. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are of desired doneness. Top with feta and cilantro and/ or oregano. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 174 cal, 11 g fat, 192 mg chol, 478 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 9 g pro. Q

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Grab a pencil and write this down: Writing by hand helps you recall simple facts in the short term and retain conceptual information (like directions) over time. Research shows that students who took notes by hand remembered both types of info better than those who typed. For more memory-sharpening tips, see page 132.

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TOTAL RECALL BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER: 4 KEY WAYS Strengthening memory is all about making sure your brain is working at full capacity—and that’s actually pretty simple. “Research shows that little lifestyle habits can make a huge difference in your memory now and keep it from going downhill in the future,” says Gary Small, M.D., coauthor of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain and director of the UCLA Longevity Center. “You can see improvements pretty quickly—often within a few weeks.” So what are the most important habits? Start with these four:

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You might imagine a world where everyone’s name rolls off your tongue and you never wandered around a parking lot in search of your car again. But memory affects more than just keeping track of facts and experiences. “It also helps make everyday actions feel seamless, from organizing your kitchen to typing or creating a spreadsheet,” says Charles A. Weaver III, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University. Give your memory a boost and you’ll also help your everyday productivity, focus, and problem-solving. Get ready to take a stroll down memory improvement lane.

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GET YOUR HEART RATE UP.

Aerobic exercise stimulates the creation of neurons in the hippocampus, a key area for long-term memory, says Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life and professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. A good guideline to follow is the American Heart Association’s exercise recommendation: 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise (brisk walking, jogging, biking) or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise (running, cycling class). But know that just one hour of cardio improves your ability to focus for up to two hours afterward. If you need some extra motivation to pound the pavement, try the Spotify running app, which detects your pace and chooses music to match.

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Caffeine goes beyond giving you a wake-up call: It can also enable you to store memories better. “Our theory is that caffeine blocks a receptor in the brain that could impair memory,” says Michael Yassa, Ph.D., associate

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that during tense times you feel more forgetful. High levels of cortisol, a hormone your body produces when you’re stressed, make it tougher to recall things. “Chronic stress shrinks the hippocampus, one of the memory centers of the brain,” Small says. But many daily healthy habits—exercise, spending time with friends—help counteract cortisol’s negative effects. If you’re looking for a fun way to relax, DVR your favorite comedy. Just anticipating a future laugh can lower cortisol levels.

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Social butterflies, pat yourselves on the back. Research shows that people who are social throughout the day tend to have better executive functioning skills, which includes working memory. Even 10 minutes of stimulating conversation with someone in your daily life—a coworker, your barista—can help give your memory a boost.

MAKING A MEMORY: WHAT REALLY HAPPENS? STAGE 1: ENCODING As soon as you learn a piece of information—a date, a name, directions—your brain breaks it up into chunks, and each fragment gets encoded, which happens by strengthening connections between neurons. You can enhance the encoding process by writing down the info, repeating it to yourself in your mind, or creating an image associated with it (more on that in “Mind Tricks” on page 136).

Q STAGE 2: STORAGE Not everything you encode sticks around forever. Your brain stabilizes the memory, then moves it into long-term storage. Sleep is crucial here since that’s when you have a long stretch of downtime with no new information coming in. Two things that can disrupt the storage: Drinking too much alcohol (it prevents you from entering the deep sleep stage) and multitasking, which interrupts the process. Q STAGE 3: RETRIEVAL To access information you’ve encoded and stored, your brain activates the same patterns that were created during the encoding and storage stages. Your brain pulls the stored fragments together and fills in any gaps. If this sounds imperfect, it is. You can “remember” things that never happened if the gaps get filled in incorrectly.

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PRICKED Compare your list with the one above to see how you did. “The majority of people will only recall about half of the words,” Dr. Weaver says. “And one of the most interesting things is that half the people will incorrectly remember needle being on the list, which it isn’t.” SOURCE: Roediger, H. L. & McDermott, K. B. (1995). “Creating False Memories: Remembering Words Not Presented in Lists.” Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 21, 803–814.

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Activities that work your memory—a crossword puzzle, playing bridge—won’t hurt, but there’s no good proof they help with memory skills needed most in daily life.

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mind tricks Jotting down information is a great way to help your brain store it, but creating a quirky visual in your mind can be even more powerful. “Coming up with unique images associated with facts activates both the left and right hemispheres of your brain,” says Luis Angel Echeverria, a memory coach and author of How to Remember Names and Faces. “As a result, you focus more on exactly what

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”It’s not just about going to the gym. Your body requires movement throughout the day. Sometimes I feel as if I spend most of my day sitting in my car, so I make sure that I do all the little things that help me move more: I’ll park my car a little farther away. I stand when I’m at my computer. I’ll take a walk after dinner. I keep myself moving around the house a lot doing chores. I also try to exercise ﬁrst thing in the morning; it helps me better handle the day. I always try to do something, even if it’s just putting on my headphones and dancing like crazy for eight minutes.”

Eat well. ”I start my day by drinking a liter of water, and I pay a lot of attention to what I eat throughout the day. I always have healthy choices on hand in my house: lots of whole grains, greens, and lean protein. I love sauerkraut; it has all those probiotics that help

you stay healthy. I’m really into this midmorning snack I make: sauerkraut, a few slices of avocado, and feta cheese crumbled on top.”

Have the right mind-set.

”Gratitude is a big word for me. I’m grateful that I get to grow older. My body is changing, but it can still do great things. I’m continually evolving and growing. We have to ﬂip the script in our minds. We often say to ourselves: I’m not skinny enough. But are you healthy? Can you walk up stairs? It’s those little changes in our mind that help reframe our perspectives.” Q

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Enjoy a protein-packed appetizer in the afternoon so you’re not famished by mealtime. Try chicken nachos: Sprinkle about eight whole grain pita chips with shredded rotisserie chicken and shredded part-skim mozzarella. Just heat in the oven or microwave.

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your-bag-and-forget-it snack to carry with you at all times. Pick pistachios, which are high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. “You can have 30 pistachios for about 100 calories, but with most other nuts you only get about half this amount for the same calories,” says Lyssie Lakatos, R.D.N., coauthor of The Nutrition Twins’ Veggie Cure. Also take along small apples for doses of fiber and healthy carbs.

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Try a smoothie instead of juicing. What’s the difference? “Juicing leaves out the pulp, which is the good stuff you need,” says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, R.D., associate clinical professor of nutrition at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. For a smoothie, you put in the entire fruit or vegetable so you get its full nutritional benefits. Try ¹⁄2 cup plain regular or fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 cup berries, a few spinach leaves, and one large shredded carrot. For a sweeter drink, blend 1 cup milk, 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, and ¹⁄2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder.

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SNACKS WE LOVE

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Move over, chips. These packaged snacks are delicious and healthy! 1. HALF NAKE D PO PCO R N Whole grain, high in fi ber, and only 120 calories per bag. goodhealthnaturalproducts.com 2. SAF F RO N ROAD C RU N C HY C H I C K PE A S Big on crunch, fi ber, and protein; they come in chipotle, Korean BBQ, or plain sea salt. saffronroadfood.com 3. N O U RI S H S NAC K S Choose from among flavor combos of granola bites, popcorn, and nut mixes created by nutritionist Joy Bauer (so you know they’re healthy!).

PHOTOS: (BURRITO) ANDY LYONS, (SMOOTHIE) BLAINE MOATS

Snacks are the bridges of your diet, giving you energy and brainpower between meals.

Don’t be afraid of these dinosaurs. They’re 100% all natural* chicken.

Make It!

BHG throwback

1970

COLOR BLOCKING The time is right to block out your favorite color combos— hot and bright or super soft.

TH E O RI G I NAL After designer Yves St. Laurent’s Mondrian-inspired dresses hit in the mid-’60s, the pairing of bold, solid blocks of color migrated from the runway into living rooms like this one from our 1970 book

ST YLEMAKER

decor.com

KATIE ARMOUR TAYLOR

Clock, $57; etsy.com/shop/ Shannybeebo

PRI NT

Untitled from the Colorblock series by Kaitlin Rebesco, 11×14 inches, $55; etsy.com/shop/MerakiBrooklyn

A California girl living in Denmark. ST YLE I S

Following the beat of your own drum. B E ST DAY EVE R

Fresh Danish pastries; a walk in the park with my pug, Alfred; a ﬂea market or museum; alfresco dinner with friends.

CAN D LE S

Concrete Candles, $15–$35; jaysonhome.com

FAVO RITE FLOWE R

Parrot tulips. C HAI R

NAPKI N S

Tamsin Dining Chair, $98; anthropologie.com

Chambray Fringe Napkins, $10 each; pehrdesigns.com

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C H I LD H OO D H E RO

Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice. Q

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Add color to your patio with DIY colorblocked planters. BHG.com/ColorPlanter

all® free clear fabric softener and dryer sheets. A little hug for your sensitive skin. ®

Looks beautiful. Works beautifully. Townsend Faucet

Whether you’re getting ready for work or getting ready for fun, your bathroom faucet needs to perform. Which is why every faucet designed by American Standard has the quality you’ve come to expect and the style you’re proud to show off. Discover more at americanstandard.com

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PU RE PADMA

SC REE N PLAY

TOTAL RECALL

THE ARTFU L LODG ER

ME DITERRAN EAN LIG HT

N EW WAYS

THE N EW NATU RAL

E DITOR’S LETTER

IN PERSON

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ORGAN IZING

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