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CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS 16 / CONTRIBUTORS 18 / FROM THE EDITOR 21 / LUX LOCATIONS

BALANCE 34 / HEALTH

Truly Setting Ourselves Up For “Success”

36 / BEAUTY

Synergie Skin + Founder Terri Vinson

38 / BEAUTY

Behind the Brand Toccare

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The Language of Business

44 / REAL ESTATE

The LUX Report by John-Mark Mitchell

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The Power of Food

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ART & CULTURE 61 / SONOMI KOBAYASHI 68 / SILVER LINING

STYLE

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CONTRIBUTORS

ALLISON PARKER

Allison Parker has a MBA in marketing and human resources from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Always loving the written word, Allison has a knack for streaming her thoughts through to the keyboard. Her favorite part of freelance writing is meeting interesting people and discovering unique subjects to share with her audiences. Allison enjoys being a devoted mom to her 3 beautiful boys and volunteering within their schools and community. Allison embraces new adventures, loves to travel, and is always on the quest to learn more about the world around her.

KATELYN RUTT

Since childhood, Kate’s had an afﬁnity for all things magazine—she could often be found writing stories and creating her own mood boards from fashion and travel spreads. She pursued her journalistic interests and currently holds a degree in journalism and a master in communications. Before relocating to Charlotte, Kate worked as an assistant editor at a luxury publication in Washington, D.C., covering the topics of lifestyle, news and travel. In her spare time, she enjoys freelancing, building her entrepreneurial pursuits and traveling. @classyandkate

JOHN-MARK M. MITCHELL

LISA MELE

Lisa Mele is a Charlotte-based writer conducting original interviews with industry insiders for insight into the latest styles, interior design trends and travel destinations. Before joining LUX, she was head of marketing for an award-winning software company serving the North American and European remodeling industry. To learn more about Lisa visit www.elliemorrow.com

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John-Mark M. Mitchell is Owner/ Founder of Mitchell Prime Properties, a North Carolina-based brokerage that specializes in selling to high-net-worth individuals. He has lead his forward thinking luxury brand to winning several international awards while competing with the biggest names in the industry. John Mark has made it clear that while he has broken sales records in multiple markets, he always wants his company to be recognized for selling Luxury in all price ranges. He instills in his brokers that Luxury is not defined by price alone and wants his company to be known for the service they provide each of their clients. He is recognized as a national best selling author with his collaboration with Jack Canfield. He was awarded Concierge Auctions , Key to our Success Award in 2018 where he also serves as their Broker in Charge for NC. He has been recognized on the cover of several magazines including Top Agent Magazine and quoted in Fortune Magazine. He has also appeared on BRAVO and A&E. Travel, Italian cars and a constant quest to become a better bourbon snob makes for an exceptional and exciting lifestyle.

CONTRIBUTORS

NESHA PAI, CPA

Nesha Pai is the founder of Pai CPA, PLLC in Charlotte, NC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from NC State University and has held her CPA license since 1996, after passing her first attempt at the exam as a senior. She began her career and cultivated her passion for helping businesses within the world-renowned accounting firm Arthur Andersen, and later within multiple, privately held Fortune 500 companies as a business consultant, relationship facilitator, and accounting analyst. She realized she had a strong pull towards the small business and entrepreneurial sector. Nesha started her own firm in 2011. She has been a Charlotte resident since 1993, and was named as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women of 2020 in the Mecklenburg Times. She is a proud mom of a son, who recently graduated from her alma mater, NC State University.

KELLI DELANEY

New LUX staffer intro! Welcome new editor at large, Kelli Delaney Kot, who is the founder and editor of KDHamptons. com, The Luxury Lifestyle Diary of the Hamptons. Launched in the summer of 2011, KDHamptons focuses on the alluring people, places, beauty, and glamour that comprise the true DNA of the Hamptons. Kelli will pen monthly LUX columns about haute happenings in the Hamptons as well as fashion & beauty trend columns, and travel diaries sharing coveted insider destinations. Kelli is also a current columnist for HAMPTONS magazine, Hamptons Juliet Kuehnle is a National Board Certified CounselReal Estate Showcase, and a contributing or and mental health therapist who owns Sun Couneditor at Hamptons Cottages & Gardens seling & Wellness, a private practice in Charlotte, NC [HC&G] and Travelcurator.com. and telehealth throughout NC. Juliet is on a mission to destigmatize going to therapy and to normalize and elevate dialogue around mental health. It is her passion to help people learn to show up authentically. She also hosts a podcast called, “Who You Callin’ Crazy?!” that features practical therapy tips and conversations with interesting people you (want to) know. You can follow Juliet on social media @yepigototherapy for relatable, helpful, and often humorous insight!

JULIET KUEHNL

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EDITOR’S LETTER

As I sit in my office and write this letter, I am already incredibly excited for what winter and 2022 will bring. Even though it is before Christmas and there is that overwhelming feeling of what still needs to be done, not only for the holidays with shopping, parties and wrapping but I have a Christmas baby. My daughter was born Dec. 20th. I always feel I need to do a little extra for her at this time because her birthday tends to be overshadowed each year with Christmas. We just came back from a mother daughter fun filled weekend in New York celebrating the magic of the city during the holidays. Winter for me is many things; it is the beginning of a new year, a time to renew and become inspired for the year ahead. We have many inspiring stories and business owners in this issue who share their journey. Kat and Landon Eckles who started clean Juice share their trial and tribulations from a start up to over 114 stores nationwide. Michael Gallis inspires us to make simple changes that may be impactful on our environment and future in the article The Wolf has Arrived. Winter brings the opportunity to start anew in 2022, and we’re including a little bit of everything to innovate and inspire in the world of business, beauty, fashion, gorgeous travel locations and trends in wellness. Travel is always good for the soul and we share beautiful Bermuda and winter wonderland St. Moritz in our escape section. We also are debuting a new section Lux Locations highlighting wonderful new stores, restaurants and go to now events in our local communities. In the spirit of embracing the winter our Editor at Large Kellie Delaney of KDHamptons stays in the celebratory mood with an Icy Hot winter soiree. Without further adieu, I invite you to unwind by the fire (or under the palm tree) with a glass of bubbly and enjoy our latest issue; that’s where I’ll be if you need me.

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L U X LOCATIONS CHARLESTON CHARLOTTE & THE CAROLINAS GREENWICH & FAIRFIELD COUNTY HAMPTONS NANTUCKET PALM BEACH

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Charleston’s Newest hotel The Loutrel Located between Church Street and State Street in Charleston’s historic district, The Loutrel distills the city’s refined elegance into a singular experience. Inspired by the Holy City’s famed gardens, The Loutreal features a porch inspired lobby and Bar, private clubroom reserved exclusively for hotel guests, rooftop terrace and lush biopic inspired design. www.theloutrel.com

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NATURES GALLERY

Since 1983, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) has proudly presented the finest in wildlife art and the sporting life. Held in Charleston, South Carolina, SEWE is one of the largest and longest running art events of its kind, and has become known as the premier wildlife art show on the East Coast. A three-day celebration of wildlife and nature through fine

art,

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sporting demonstrations and the people who honor them all, SEWE plays host to hundreds of artists, exhibitors, and experts in wildlife and nature art – all eager to share their art and insights with more than 40,000 attendees from across the nation. SEWE is nature’s gallery, where collectors and conservationists capture the experience through coveted works of art. For the avid sportsman, for the person who revels in the sporting lifestyle or even a simple moment unplugged, this weekend is the ultimate luxury—the pursuit and the prize. SEWE is…Nature. Curated. The 40th annual event will open to general admission ticket holders on Friday, February 18 and close Sunday, February 20 at multiple venues in charming downtown Charleston. VIP events begin Thursday, February 17. SEWE will showcase the work of nearly 100 painters, carvers and sculptors in the Fine Art Gallery at Charleston Place. Each year, SEWE includes well respected veterans, mid-career artists and talented up-and-comers in the weekend event. One painter is selected as Featured Artist each year. For more information on SEWE 2022 or to purchase general admission or special event tickets, visit www.sewe.com or call (843) 723.1748.

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BRASSERIE LA BANQUE IS OPEN AT ICONIC ONE BROAD STREET

Acclaimed Restaurateur Steve Palmer Brings Classic Parisian Fare to Downtown Charleston

Acclaimed Restaurateur Steve Palmer, founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, is pleased to announce their newest restaurant, Brasserie la Banque, is open in downtown Charleston, SC. A culmination of Palmer’s passion for the classic French brasserie setting, Brasserie la Banque pays homage to traditional French cuisine in a lively and welcoming environment and is helmed by seasoned Charleston chef and French gastronome Jeb Aldrich, who will serve as Executive Chef. Inspired by classic French cuisine, the menu features a selection of authentic and familiar dishes with a fresh, modern eye and focus on simplicity and finesse. Driven by seasonality and Lowcountry ingredients, offerings are categorized

into hors d’oeuvres, crudités, and raw bar

items to begin, then move into and entrees

categorized by La Mer (seafood) and L’Abat-

toir (meat), and a selection of sides. Stand-

out dishes include Cocktail de Crabe Bleu,

Duck Consommé, Black Cocoa Cured Foie

Gras Torchon, as well as French culinary

classics, Beef Tartare, Bouillabaisse, and

Steak Frites.

Housed in the historic One Broad Building is aptly named for the building’s former life as Reservations are encouraged and can be made

in downtown Charleston, Brasserie La Banque a bank. via OpenTable. For more information, please visit

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TASTING NOTES CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal commu-

nity leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote + elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the goal was to put Charleston on the map as a culinary destination and bring national + international attention to the city through the production of a multi-day wine + food festival. Charleston Wine + Food infuses homegrown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, artisans, experts, and food enthusiasts from around the globe for a five-day event that spans the first full weekend each March. Tickets are on sale now for this years festival held March 2-6 2022. https://charlestonwineandfood.com

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PARA

PARA, located in the heart of Southend, is an innovative restaurant and bar that will serve globally influenced small plates and creative cocktails. Industry veterans Chet Desai, Jigs Desai, Dave Feimster, and Ricky Patel teamed up to start Parliament Hospitality Group LLC with PARA as their first concept under the new umbrella. “When Jigs, Dave, Ricky and I got together, we knew we wanted to bring a new concept to Charlotte based on our experience and travels,” said Partner Chet Desai. “From the interior decor to our mural by Dustin Moates, to the food by Alex Verica, we can’t wait for Charlotte to experience the vibes at PARA. “PARA” is short for “imparable” which means unstoppable; “PARA” also means “for”, as in “for Charlotte” - we hope you feel both energies when you dine or imbibe with us.” Paraclt.com

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Detox Adventure Package” in partnership with The Arrivals, an outerwear design studio focused on creating mindful products for mindless activities and Asheville Wellness Tours, a local network of over 50 Asheville-area wellness-industry members, partnering directly with local entrepreneurs, instructors, guides, and healing practitioners, to offer lighthearted, authentic and meaningful experiences. The customizable Digital Detox Adventure Package includes: • Overnight accommodations at The Foundry Hotel • One of The Arrivals AER classic puffers which are made with a double- layer fabric featuring a breathable, water and wind repellent membrane, and are filled with responsibly sourced down. Each includes the "Off The Grid" pocket, which blocks 100% radiation from cell signal. • Exclusive, private guided hike at Wild Cat Rock via Asheville Wellness Tours, a stunning route with no cell service. • Weekday prices start at $999 per night; weekend prices start at $1,200 per night.*Based on 1 person, price increases with each additional person added. • Call to book (828-552-8545)

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THE WORLD OF ANNA SUI

a major retrospective of the iconic fashion designer, November 20, 2021- May 1, 2022, at its Mint Museum Randolph location. The exhibition — presented by PNC Bank — provides a look inside the creative process of Sui, who recently was featured in T: The New York Times Style Magazine’s 2021 Greats issue and is known for her mastery of street-chic style from mod to punk, surfer to bohemian. The World of Anna Sui is organized by the Fashion and Textile Museum, London and curated by Dennis Nothdruft, head of exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. The first iteration of the exhibition debuted at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London in the summer of 2017, and has toured the globe, from New York City to Shanghai to Tokyo. The Mint Museum’s iteration — curated by Annie Carlano, the Mint’s senior curator of Craft, Design, & Fashion — is the last stop for the exhibition’s current international tour. It presents more than 100 looks from the designer’s archives, with a roll call of archetypes that capture the Sui aesthetic, such as rockstar, Americana, fairytale, grunge, retro and nomad. It is the first full fashion exhibition at The Mint Museum to be devoted to a woman’s body of work, as well as the first dedicated to an Asian American designer. As the museum celebrates the 85th anniversary of its founding, the exhibition brings to life aspects of The Mint Museum’s evolution. For tickets visit www.mintmuseum.org

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HAMPTONS

THE HAMPTONS WINTER PARTY SEASON IS ICY HOT! Kelli Delaney Kot @KDHamptons Because it’s more difficult to travel right now due to the pandemic, entertaining at home in the Hamptons is hotter than ever this winter. A great hostess can take guests on a journey to far-flung destinations through cuisine, decor and a curated experience. Here’s how LUX editor at large, Kelli Delaney Kot transports guests to her favorite winter Kelli Delaney Kot sets the scene at Bistro Ete in Water Mill.

wonderland, stunning St. Moritz, without leaving home. Ready to party? Here’s the best design resources, authentic menu, and recipes you need to plan your own amazing alpine dinner this winter season.

Designing the tabletop decor is my favorite part of planning an event, and the best place to shop for exclusive pieces (pictured above) in the Hamptons is at East Hampton Gardens. Treating guests to decadent cuisine and decor makes the festivities much more memorable.

The lustrous centerpiece of Eucalyptus, magnolia and cedar is in a rustic terra-cotta pot from Campo Di Fiore.

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Party Mosaic (partymosaic.com) allows you to rent these gorgeous Tibetan fur throws and pillows. Oiseaux Foret dinnerware set from Gien France and florals from East Hampton Gardens.

Photography by Ben Potter

I love printing stylish menus for my Hamptons dinner parties. They become part of the design and also get your guests excited about what’s about to be served. Go to casafelix.com for chic custom options.

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The haute Hamptons girl winter wardrobe is all about cozy luxury. Think furry coats and accessories, a great gutsy boot, and major statement bag.

sweater image via mytheresa.com; boot image via saksfifthavenue.com

Hermes Kelly Pluch Bag; hermes.com

MME. Bardot Teddy Coat; www.mmemink.com When it’s cold outside, warm things up with my favorite signature drink for winter called The Paper Plane. Originally invented by Sam Ross, the Paper Plane, is a bitter butterfly rooted in amaro and whiskey. The cocktail strikes a beautiful balance between bitter, sour and herbal notes. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 OUNCES AMARO NONINO 1.5 OUNCES APEROL 1.5 OUNCES BULLEIT BOURBON 1.5 OUNCES FRESH LEMON JUICE

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LoveShackFancy Honeypie Intarsia Cardigan; mytheresa.com

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SERVING

Chef/Owner Brian Lewis has opened the second location of The Cottage at 49 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut. The 60+ seat restaurant and bar celebrates exceptional seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors and farmers through Chef Brian’s celebrated signature style of American cooking, delivered with casual elegance and coastal charm. The food and beverage program reflects the team’s daily

creativity inspired by the seasons, while featuring Cot-

tage favorites including

Wagyu Beef Brisket Steam Buns, Duck Fried Rice, The

Cottage Burger and Hot

Fudge and Peanut Butter Sundae.

Since opening in West-

port December of 2015, The Cottage has received nu-

merous accolades for its

locally sourced cuisine, including recently being named

the #1 restaurant in Fairfield

County by Hearst Connecticut Media/CT Bites, and earning

an “Excellent” rating from The

New York Times.

Chef Brian also owns OKO, located

in Westport and Rye, New York.

For more information, visit www.thecottagewestport.com or the restaurant’s new social media channels: Facebook (@TheCottageGreenwich) and Instagram (@TheCottageGreenwich).

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE

Westport Country Playhouse announces its upcoming 92nd Season, from April to November 2022, featuring five productions, staged before a live audience, under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos. “The season will make you feel, think, and spark conversation,” said Lamos. “Some amazing artists have been assembled to deliver great theater experiences,” said Lamos. “Choreographer Camille A. Brown and a thrilling design team will create a brand new production of ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ that will feature the music of Fats Waller, a large cast, and lots of dancing; Marcos Santana, who directed and choreographed ‘In the Heights’ in 2019, will give us a blazing interpretation of the groundbreaking musical, ‘Next to Normal.’” Lamos continued, “And our other three shows are knock-outs. David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, will helm Amy Herzog's beautiful, insightful play about generational divide, ‘4000 Miles’; I'll be exploring Young Jean Lee's exuberant and extraordinary ‘Straight White Men’; and our season will conclude with a moving, joyful celebration of spirit-- Endesha Ida Mae Holland's thrilling ‘From the Mississippi Delta.’ “The season invites us to experience lives like--and unlike--our own,” Lamos added. WWW.WESTPORTPLAYHOUSE.ORG

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DAVID SALLE

On view now through April 2, 2022 at the Brant Foundation, Greenwich Ct. This will be Salle’s first comprehensive survey in 20 years, consisting of over 40 works from the Brant Collections and loans from foundations, international private collections, and museums. David Salle is celebrated for his layered, mixed media work. The exhibition includes key paintings spanning the artist’s entire career. Included are notable series such as the “Smoking Women” series from 1979; the grisaille diptychs and triptychs of the 80s, the “Tapestry Paintings” of the late 80s and early 90s; the “Ballet Paintings” (1992); the “Early Product Paintings” and “Ghost Paintings” (1994); the Pastoral Paintings of the late 1990s and early 2000s; and the later “Tapestry and Battle Paintings” (2012-2013). The exhibition will also feature a selection of seldom-seen smaller-scale paintings and works. www.brantfoundation.org, @TheBrantFoundation.

GREENWICH REAL ESTATE MARKET

Over 1,000 Sales in Greenwich Makes 2021 an All-time Record – A good year in the Greenwich real estate market is when we have over 600 home sales; in 2021 we had over 1,000 sales. What’s truly amazing about this is it happened with record low inventory throughout the year, but particularly in the second half of the year. Had more new listings come on the market in the second half of the year we would have had many more sales as you can see from our months of supply. Anything less than 6 months of supply is considered a seller’s market. Pre-Covid our months of supply were as high as 51 months with an overall market average of 12 months of supply. By the end of 2021, we were down to only 2.5 months of supply overall. What was really amazing was that the high-end market from $5 – 10 million our months of supply was down to

only 5.0 months when in 2019, in the pre-Covid era, it had been over 2 years of supply. This dramatic drop was driven by a 238% jump in sales from 2019 to 2021. With inventory coming on after the new year, we should see a jump in sales and contract. Having good professional advisors has become key in the market for buyers. Mark Pruner – COMPASS – mark.pruner@compass. com – 203-969-7900 – 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT

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IN FULL BLOOM Magic takes place on Nantucket from early April to mid May. More than three million dafodils in every color and size bloom on the island. Now in its 48th year Daffodil Festival 2022 will take place from April 22-24. You will find daffodils along the roadside to window boxes, shop windows, decorating just about everything and anything possible. The festival includes art shows, a pet show, tours, exhibitions, contests, lectures, and, of course, the Garden Club’s annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show. Faithful festival-goers dress up for the occasion and participate enthusiastically. There is a Antique Car Parade, window decorating contest, the famous ‘Sconset Tailgate Picnic, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce organizes a Daffy Hat Contest, a Children’s Parade featuring decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, and other self-propelled vehicles, and a family picnic at Children’s Beach. www.nantucketchamber.org

CAPTURED MOMENTS BRIAN SAGER FINE ART

Brian was initially drawn to photography by the access a camera offers to

unique moments in time. He used the camera as a vessel to explore the world around him. Participating in thousand mile, or longer, sailing trips, often sailing from Nantucket down to the Caribbean, it was impossible not to notice how much plastic waste was in the ocean, even when he was hundreds of miles from land. The ability to use his camera to capture and share these experience’s with others galvanized his desire to continue capturing and sharing unique elements of the world. Brian’s work can be seen and purchased on Nantucket through the Artist Association of Nantucket, Thomas Macy Gallery, and other gallery and retail outlets on Nantucket. He is also in the process of opening a brick & mortar gallery in early 2022, in the village of Cohasset, MA. www.BrianSagerFineArt.com

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CHARLESTON

CHARLOTTE & THE CAROLINAS

HAMPTONS

PALM BEACH BOAT SHOW

Enjoy a very spectacular display of boats, yachts and accessories On the West Palm Beach Waterfront along Flagler Drive. If you are a boat enthusiast, or are looking for the latest trends in yachting, this show is the place to be! March 24 - 27, 2022 101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.pbboatshow.com

MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

Scheduled to reopen in early

winter following a $36 million expansion, the Theatre’s 2022 season will open offsite with a truly spectacular treat for local theatergoers: a three-week, open-air run of the smash-hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (Jan. 11-30, 2022), as well as the fun-filled comedy, I Hate Hamlet at The Benjamin School’s 800-seat theater in Palm Beach Gardens (Feb. 8-20, 2022). The season will then move onto the Theatre’s brand-new Broadway-scale stage for the high energy, dance-filled musical Sweet Charity (Feb. 19 - March 9, 2022) and a four-week run of the Tony®-nominated Broadway sensation Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (March 22 April 10, 2022). www.jupitertheatre.org/

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GREENWICH & FAIRFIELD COUNTY

NANTUCKET

PALM BEACH

NOW OPEN VERONICA BEARD

Opened On 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 329 Photography by @claudia_uribe_touri "We believe in enduring personal style. We believe in the doers and makers, the movers and shakers. We believe that a dream wardrobe has to work for real life. Look good, feel good, do good.” - VERONICA & VERONICA

POLPO

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a luxury oceanside retreat on Florida’s Gold Coast, announced it will debut Polpo Palm Beach, the second outpost of the legendary Greenwich, Conn. restaurant. Set to open this winter, Polpo, which translates to “octopus,” will bring acclaimed restaurateur Ron Rosa’s authentic Italian and seafood-focused menu from the Tri-State area to South Florida, a destination known for its fresh catch and beloved by snowbird travelers. Polpo Palm Beach will transport guests to Rosa’s native Calabria, Italy through upscale fare inspired by regional dishes, an Italian-influenced wine selection, handcrafted cocktails, and classic aperitivos and digestivos. Led by Eau Palm Beach’s Executive Chef Neall Bailey, Polpo Palm Beach will anchor a new era for the resort as it undergoes a resort-wide reimagination to become the area’s most distinctive year-round culinary destination. “Eau Palm Beach’s partnership with Ron and Dominque Rosa is undoubtedly a perfect union,” said Tim Nardi, General Manager, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. “We are excited to share the synergy between Polpo’s storied gastronomy and our expertise in impeccable hospitality with guests looking for a memorable culinary experience. As we undergo an extensive reimagination, Polpo Palm Beach will be a focal point of Eau Palm Beach’s new chapter.”

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HEALTH & BEAUTY H E A LT H

TRULY SETTING OURSELVES UP FOR “SUCCESS.”

By Juliet Kuehnle

It’s hard to believe that a new year is upon us as time has certainly felt like an illusion the

past couple years. More than half of the American population sets a new year’s resolution, but less than ten percent actually follow through. Despite the popularity of this custom, I largely disagree with the making of these resolutions.

A new year’s resolution is a tradition in which a person

out of life and to be attuned to our own needs to care for our-

makes a promise or sets an intention to implement an act of

selves. The more we understand what is truly important and

self-improvement. It is attractive to people at the start of a

meaningful to us, the likelier we are to stick with a goal and

new year because when we look at a clean slate, we feel more

implement sustainable self-care.

capable and driven to achieve. Often people see this time as a

It helps to be intrinsically motivated and values-aligned

chance to reinvent themselves or make a complete overhaul,

rather than externally motivated by something that soci-

but this approach tends to not be sustainable. Using goals as

ety is saying that you “should” want. For instance, there’s a

a compass rather than as a harsh standard is more effective.

multi-billion-dollar weight loss industry pushing a message

Rather than aiming for character changes, perhaps the new

that to be truly happy and valuable, you must look a certain

year can be an opportunity to consider how fully one is living

way. If you subscribe to that line of thinking, you are unlikely

and if there are choices or changes we can make to get more

to enjoy exercise, will struggle eating intuitively, and you may

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damage your self-esteem in the process. But if you recognize

pens to buzzwords. We can’t allow that to derail us from the

the positive impact on your mood when you move your body

import of it, though. At its simplest, self-care is necessary for

and enjoy the value of connection with a friend while on a

maintaining balance and wellness along with preventing burn-

walk, for example, you will make it part of your routine as it

out and angst. People sometimes think self-care has to look like

also becomes self-care.

lavish spa days or outings, but it can also simply be drinking

Instead of an overhaul, focus on a few values that you would

enough water in a day, taking deep breaths, or setting bound-

like to pour more energy into and come up with some ways that

aries with someone. I have also really connected with the way

will allow you to live more fully into them. Some examples you

my colleague, Sandra Boozer, has reframed it -- as “soul care.”

might find in a values clarification include adventure, creative

What is it that truly replenishes you from such a deep level

expression, spirituality, being of service, or family. Consider

that you feel nurtured from the inside out? Can you lean into

what barriers keep you from giving attention to your top val-

these practices, along with daily intentional moments, to tend

ues and come up with small and specific ways you can work to

to your mind, body, & soul? I urge you, throughout the new

integrate them differently. These considerations can be made

year, to find time to slow down and integrate self-care/soul

at any point in the year as you recognize it as self-care.

care that is aligned with your personal values to make this the

The term “self-care” has been watered down as often hap-

best year yet.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY

SYNERGIE SKIN + FOUNDER TERRI VINSON

As a female scientist, and clean science

advocate, Terri Vinson, Founder, Formulator, and Cosmetic Chemist of Synergie Skin, saw a significant gap in the skincare market for highly effective products free from any potentially harmful ingredients that delivered transparency and consumer education. With a background in biology and chemistry, a passion for studying the effect of topical ingredients on skin cells, and the ability to take a formula from inception to shelf, Terri created Synergie Skin. Founded in 2005, the certified cruelty-free brand quickly bloomed and became internationally recognized for formulas that are created with evidence based active ingredients.

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Growing up Terri always had a passion for science and was

Synergie Skin has main-

naturally led to complete a science degree, she then received

tained that not only every

a post-graduate diploma in teaching secondary school science.

product but also every in-

Terri began her career in her twenties as a secondary science

gredient is free from ani-

teacher but shortly after realized it was not the right fit and

mal testing.

moved on to continue her work in science within the skincare

Having built a 100%

industry. It was not until her forties that Terri took a leap of

vertically integrated busi-

faith, emptied her emergency savings, and opened a start-up

ness from the ground up,

skin clinic in Melbourne Australia.

Terri has worked tirelessly

During the recession in 2008, many of Terri’s clients could

to create safe and ethical

not afford treatments, but they always came back for the prod-

products aimed to pro-

ucts she formulated. This was a light bulb moment for Terri.

tect, change, and nurture

She closed the clinic, and focused on her ability to formulate

the skin for long-term re-

and opened a lab in Burwood, Melbourne.

sults and optimal dermal health. In a market that is often fraught with false buzzwords and questionable ingredients, Terri’s unique Clean Science® philosophy arms you with enough scientific insight and confidence to identify which products truly work and why, so you can decide what is best for your skin. The unique structure of being a 100% vertically integrated company means all products are researched, developed, manufactured, and packaged under one roof. Terri formulates each product herself in the Synergie Skin Laboratory in Melbourne, Australia. This unique company structure guarantees the quality of the product. After continuing to lead the skincare industry in Australia, in March of 2021 the cult-favorite Australian skincare brand Synergie Skin entered the U.S. market. As a passionate skin scientist, changing skincare on a global scale, Terri Vinson, sets

At the heart of Synergie Skin is Terri’s Clean Science philos-

Synergie Skin apart from other brands by educating and em-

ophy; her commitment to marrying the very best of laboratory

powering people to make their own choices about what they

synthesized ingredients with the best naturally derived ingre-

put on their bodies. Synergie is not just a brand name but re-

dients to create effective, ethical skin care that is free of any

flects Terri’s approach to creating Synergie Skin products with

potentially harmful ingredients. All Synergie Skin products are

high levels of active ingredients that work in concert to deliver

supported by clinical data and are entirely free of Parabens, SLS

results.

or other sodium sulfates, Phthalates, PEG’s Propylene glycol, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, Talc, and Dimethicone.

Website: www.synergieskin.com/us

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HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY

BEHIND THE BRAND TOCCARE Now with a New Dilworth Location. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry Caci Di Russo owner of Toccare Day spa provides unsurpassed excellence. There is a strong focus of healing from the inside out through the use of meditation, one on one yoga, many workshops and the use of singing bowls.

Her upscale Myers Park location offers the most exclusive skin care available. Caci along with her team specialize in a holistic approach and non-invasive

treatments.

Skincare.

Skincare. Skincare. Who doesn’t love a good skincare routine? I was recently able to interview Caci and learn her secrets to glowing skin. Here’s what she had to say:

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE TOCCARE? I wanted to create a special space for my valued clientele where they could come and get good honest advice about their skin care and self care needs without feeling pressured.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE PRODUCTS AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CLIENTS? Our focus is on non-invasive treatments, and helping our clients make educated decisions when it comes to what they put on their bodies. So while we are constantly scouting and

WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM? Toccare means "to touch" in Italian. It's a tribute back to our

researching new brands to partner with, we make a conscious effort to only carry what speaks to us.

loyal clientele that have made this all possible.

HOW HAS IT EVOLVED FROM YOUR ORIGINAL CONCEPT?

WHY IS THE HOLISTIC APPROACH IMPORTANT TO YOU? Because beauty is not just about what's on the outside. I've

Well, it's grown a lot more than I anticipated. We've stuck to

spent a lot of time throughout my years as an esthetician talking

practicing the basics really well-- that's what our team is really

with my guests about the way they feel and see their skin. I've

good at. A place where you can come get a good, solid, routine

seen first hand the amazing transformation a client can have

facial and not be oversold on what's trending in the ever chang-

just by learning to love what they see in themselves and learning

ing beauty market. I've learned through the years that beauty

how to care for their skin and by not obsessing on the perfection

begins within and our happiness and contentment with our-

our society tells them they should see. I've learned through my

selves is what truly makes us look and feel beautiful. We are

personal journey that we store all these negative emotions in

constantly combing the market for extra value we can introduce

our bodies and how damaging that can be to the way we look

to our clientele and then our team of experienced estheticians

and feel as well as our long term health. I choose to work with

researches and weighs in with their personal experience.

clean ingredients when possible because it makes the most

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sense. Just like choosing organic milk or chicken that's been grown without hormones. There are thousands of ingredients included in mainstream products that are simply unnecessary. The beauty industry is focused so heavily on change, aggressive and overwhelming treatments, and seeing ourselves through a lens that needs to be corrected. I believe beauty is about learning to care for, nurture, and be kind to what we see in the mirror.

THE FIVE (OR ANY NUMBER) PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD FORM THE FOUNDATION FOR ANY EFFECTIVE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE? I'm a minimalist when it comes to my daily beauty ritual so I'll mention 3. A good oil based cleanser, a vitamin C serum, and a layer of protection whether that be an oil or moisturizer that's most suitable for your skin type.

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT PRODUCT? For me, personally, it's the Josh Rosebrook Vital Balm. It's a unique texture in that it feels like a balm but melts down to an oil-like feel when pressed against the skin. It's light-weight yet provides intense moisture, and also helps tone down redness.

FAVORITE BEAUTY ITEM TO SPLURGE ON? A good facial, our Gua Sha or Microcurrent Facials are incredible

IN A PINCH, BEST MULTI USE PRODUCT? The Cupu cool balm from Lil Fox. It can be used as a cleanser, moisturizer, or face mask. I'm a sucker for a dual action product.

MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE? Practicing gratitude, and of course, Moisturizer :)

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BALANCE W E A LT H

THE LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS BY NESHA PAI

Americans filed

is likely that this will

paperwork to start 4.3

be a foreign language.

million businesses last

Warren Buffet says

year, according to data

that in order for

from the Census Bureau,

you to understand

a 24 percent increase

business, or even

from the year before

how stocks work,

and by far the most in

you must understand

the decade and a half

the basics of reading

that the government has

financial statements.

kept track. Applications are on a track to be even higher this

Every business will have financial statements, and if they are

year. The surge is a very unexpected and startling turnaround

not in good shape, the business will suffer. This is where many

after a 40-year decline in U.S. entrepreneurship. In 1980, 12

small businesses get it wrong. They wait until they are doing

percent of employers were new businesses; by 2018, the most

really well and gathering momentum, or they wait until some-

recent year for which data is available, that share had fallen

thing goes wrong---like the IRS or Department of Revenue

to 8 percent. With more and more people starting businesses,

sends them a not-so-nice letter. Most businesses also comingle

it is even more imperative to learn the language of business.

their personal funds with business, not really giving them a

Most people are not equipped to run a business in all of it’s

clear picture of how the business is really doing. How can you

areas as people start businesses out of a talent or a passion.

know if you are pricing your product or service correctly if you

Without having a strong financial foundation, most businesses

do not even know your profit margin? There is that foreign

fail before they hit the 5 year mark. Running out of cash and

language again. It can make any educated human being cringe.

not managing cash properly tends to be the biggest failure

My suggestion is that you get ahead of the game, and not only

reasons. According to Entrepreneur magazine, only 20 percent

hire help in this area, but also educate yourself a bit on what

fail within the first year but 50 percent fail within the first five

this language is all about.

years. What is the language of business? Most business owners

So, what are the financial statements? Well, they are comprised of three main documents: The Balance Sheet, Profit &

would say that it is not English. And in fairness, unless you

Loss Statement (aka Income Statement), , and the Cash Flows

took an Accounting class somewhere in your academic life, it

Statement. The third is nice to have but not always necessary

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PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT

in and out of the business. It is important to have a proper

The P&L statement, often referred to as the income state-

Chart of Accounts that are the foundation of financial statements. The Chart of Accounts is the entire category system

ment, is a financial statement that summarizes the revenues

whereby all of your monetary transactions will be captured.

and expenses incurred during a specific period of time, usually

If this is not carefully planned out in the beginning it is like

a calendar month, year, or quarter. These records provide

having garbage in and hence, garbage out. A good accountant

information about a company’s ability (or inability) to gener-

can help you come up with this listing. There is a certain nam-

ate profit by increasing revenue, reducing costs, or both. This

ing for each category that is accepted in U.S. based financial

information is key in making business decisions.

statements. So what actually is on these statements? Below, is

CASH FLOWS STATEMENT

a summary of what each one captures.

The purpose of a cash flow statement is to provide a detailed

BALANCE SHEET

picture of what happened to a business’s cash during a speci-

The balance sheet is the only statement which applies to

fied period of time. It demonstrates an organization’s ability to

a single point in time of a business’ calendar year. A balance

operate in the short and long term, based on how much cash is

sheet has two sides: assets on one side (the top), and financing

flowing into and out of the business.The cash flow statement is

on the other (the bottom)–which itself has two parts: liabili-

typically broken into three sections:

ties and ownership equity. Assets are usually listed first, and in order of liquidity. Liabilities are listed next. The difference between the assets and the liabilities is known as equity, or the net worth of the company. Equity must equal assets minus liabilities. Looking at the equation in this way shows how assets were financed: either by borrowing money (liability) or by using the owner’s money (owner’s or shareholders’ equity). The two sections must balance, hence the name of this financial statement.

• Operating activities

• Investing activities

• Financing activities

Operating activities detail cash flow that’s generated once the company delivers its regular goods or services, and includes both revenue and expenses. Investing activities include cash flow from purchasing or selling assets and Financing activities detail cash flow from both debt and equity financing.

There are several books I recommend on understanding accounting basics that will be worth your time to read so that you can have educated discussions with your investors, bankers and accountant. As well, as just feel empowered even more in running your business. These are books I recommend and are available on Amazon: “How Much Does It Cost to Make a Donut?: And Other Questions That Make Us Hate Accounting” By Cassmer Ward - a local Charlotte NC resident

“Managing By The Numbers: A Commonsense Guide To Understanding And Using Your Company's Financials”

“Stark Naked Numbers: Uncover Your Financials, Unlock Your Cash, and Unleash Your Profits”

By Chuck Kremer and Ron Rizzuto By Jason Frederick Andrew

Get ahead of the game, and arm yourself with knowledge. Knowledge is power!

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BALANCE R E A L E S TAT E

THE

LUX REPORT by John-Mark Mitchell

Happy Happy New Year! Can you be-

also the best time ever. Let’s both

lieve that 2022 is actually here?! I can

decide right now that this is the year

remember not so long ago that the year

to have more LUX in our life. Let’s

2020 seemed so far into the future and

declare 2022 the Year of Luxury!

now we’re two years past that. Wow!!

Time is not waiting for anyone and

This is my one year anniversary in writ-

it is the most priceless item we have

ing this column, The LUX Report! To

in our possession. So let’s take this

reflect on last year, we can sum it up by

time and reflect on three items, lux-

reporting that the real estate market is

ury items, that we want to add to our

continuing to be unique and increasing

lifestyle this year. It may be a new

in Value on the East Coast.

house or a new car. It could be a new

So what are your goals for 2022?!

wardrobe, an extravagant vacation,

Now that you’re reading this article, you

or something that we sometimes

have probably prepared a few things on

overlook…. The luxury of more ed-

your list, a few desires, that will make

ucation.

this year the best year yet. For several

I am excited to announce that I

people, I assume it’s to sell their house, and this is the best time

am moving forward on the idea of more education by opening a

ever. For others, it will be to purchase that dream home which is

school of real estate this spring in North Carolina. The Mitchell

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Academy will offer pre-licensing education as well as con-

So let’s talk about the real estate trends for this year, 2022.

tinuing education for real estate brokers. Our initial training

One of the most fascinating things that I have found in my

center will be located at our National Headquarters in Win-

research is that it is believed that one in five prospective sell-

ston Salem, North Carolina but will expand by way of zoom

ers (around 19%) are looking to move and sell their house

throughout the state and South Carolina by the end of the

because they no longer need to live near the office due to our

year. Our Director of education has a Doctorate’s Degree of

way of living after the pandemic. The suburbs are going to

Education, a first in North Carolina. Our main instructor has

continue to increase in popularity and desire, according to

two Master’s degrees, which assures our students that we

Realtor.com. Since we will have more than 45 million mil-

are serious in offering the very best instruction in real es-

lennials between the age of 26-35 heading into this year, we

tate. The Academy will also be offering additional courses on

can expect to see a positive whirlwind effect on our markets.

marketing and negotiating, Ultra-Luxury Listing seminars

Existing inventory is expected to tick up 0.3% next year,

and business preparation for anyone seeking that instruc-

in contrast to 2021. Additionally, housing prices are likely

tion. This is a project that I have worked on for over eight

to grow at a more normal pace, with the median home price

years, and in 2022 it is coming to fruition. To just say that I

predicted to rise 2.9%, compared to the 12% increase in 2021.

am excited about this is truly the understatement of the year.

The race for U.S. homes still has significantly more room

I look forward to sharing more information and details as we

to run, according to a new forecast from Realtor.com.

progress. I always believe that the more education you have

Home sales in 2022 are predicted to rise 6.6% year over

the more valuable you are to your customers and clients. My

year, reaching a 16-year high, the data from the listing portal

intent with this school is to raise the bar in the real estate

showed.

industry; To offer instructors and teachers that will educate

Although increased inventory will give U.S. home buyers

at the highest possible level; To demand more from our stu-

more options in 2022, they will still face fierce competition,

dents and ultimately create the highest quality brokers and

record-high listing prices, and fast-paced sales again this

most successful agents in the business.

year.

We are honored to have recently received the prestigious

In conclusion, I am excited to take another journey with

Significant Sales Award, presented by Who’s Who in Luxury

you in this report. The market is still the best we have seen

Real Estate. This is an international award, hand selected of

in years! Let’s enjoy more luxury in our life and help more

more than 130 thousand luxury brokers selling over 300 Bil-

folks discover it for themselves. If you have any suggestions

lion of real estate annually. We are so proud to compete with

for future reports or any questions, please feel free to reach

our local and international real estate firms and still be the

out to me by email Johnmark@gomitch.comor follow me on

only award recipient in North Carolina. The relationships

Instagram: @johnmarkmitchell.realestate.

that we have built around the globe help our brand reach a more sophisticated clientele, which demands a higher level of service in today’s market.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your story.

Cheers to You and 2022!

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over a Billion dollars in sales during their careers in listing and selling Greenwich real estate. Mark is also the Real Estate

ffice.Editor for the Greenwich Sentinel. Contact Mark or Russell today and experience the difference they will make when you are buying or selling your most value asset, your home.

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NINA’S NIGHT IN Sports Illustrated model turned health and fitness coach, Nina Agdal, knows how to steal the scene - especially when it comes to entertaining. Nina lets LUX inside her cozy “Girls Night In” dinner party at a private apartment in Little Italy to toast some of the women who inspire her most. Check out Nina’s easy to follow tips and tricks to incorporate into your next soiree.

The haute hostess, Nina Agdal, in a party dress by Cinq a Sept.

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READY, SET, GO! “The first step of any tablescape is deciding on an overall color scheme for the event and table. The apartment where I hosted my dinner party has deep navy blue walls, romantic overhead lighting, and a beautiful farmhouse-style wooden table where we would be eating, so we chose to lean into that,” shares Nina.

“My menu always informs what flatware to choose. I like to serve healthier dishes and worked with Little Gem catering to make an elevated family-style buffet, which left more room on the table to build out the florals and decor which I designed with PopUp Florist.”

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WINTER LAYERS “We chose navy blue dinner napkins to match the space as well as brushed gold flatware to go with the rustic farmhouse vibe of the table. We initially considered a white tablecloth, but the wood table in the space was just too pretty to be covered. Often less is more when creating your tablescape, so I always look at how we can refine different aspects once I set the table.”

SAY MY NAME “I also always choose to put out name cards at larger group dinners because I like to bring together friends from different groups who may not know each other. Place cards ensure everyone mingles and meets new people, and makes for an even more fun dinner for everyone since you leave having met someone new!”

FLOWER POWER “The floral design is always one of the most exciting elements of creating a tablescape for me. Working with Popup Florist, we selected a palette of deep red and burgundy flowers, as well as mismatched vases in different colors and sizes to add pops of color to the space without feeling too serious or overly styled.”

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CHEERS! “I love to creating a custom cocktail menu, making sure it pairs well with the menu, tastes great, and looks fabulous against the table decor. I worked with Belvedere Vodka and their mixologist team to create my own signature cocktail, The Holiday Honey - a refreshing tipple topped off with a sprig of fragrant rosemary.”

THE HOLIDAY HONEY • 1.5oz Belvedere Organic Infusions Pear and Ginger • .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice • .5 oz Honey Water • Pinch of Cinnamon • 4 oz Ginger Beer Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker except Ginger Beer and shake with ice. Pour into tall glass with fresh ice and top off with Ginger Beer. Garnish with Rosemary Sprig. ** Honey Water: 2 parts honey to 1 part warm water.

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GETTING LIT “Once the table is set and florals are placed, the final touches of accessorizing can happen. The lighting in the space was really soft and moody, so we added a bunch of different sized candles all around the room to make the space feel super cozy and also lit perfectly for photos. Candles are always a really great add for dinner tablescapes, but you can also work with other greenery, ribbons, confetti, or even candy as table decor for daytime events.”

BE YOUR GUEST The energy of any great event is set by the hostess. Don’t stress if a guest doesn’t show, or the apple tart gets a tad overcooked. Go with the flow and a smile, and no one will notice the difference. “Enjoy the tablescape and the friends you’ve brought around it,” shares Nina.

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THE POWER OF FOOD By Marci Moreau A new year always seems to bring us the energy to

Research tells us certain foods can impact these

hope more, grow more, and quite simply, be more. For

happiness hormones, decreasing stress, anxiety, as

me, there is nothing more empowering than the prom-

well as, more complex mental health issues, includ-

ise of a new beginning, second chances, or a fresh

ing depression and PTSD. The body reacts to food-all

opportunity to do life better. And when we combine

of it; our cells, our neurotransmitters, and when we

this energy with food, we can make ourselves, and the

put the right food in our bodies it helps to optimize

world, a much better place.

our overall functioning and produce a whole lot of

“Using food first” to power the body and mind are

happiness.

words I live by and now science is giving the food a

“The better the food, the better the mood,” Better

platform to stand on. The latest emerging research is

food makes for happier people, and happier people are

exploring the impact of food on the brain, and on our

more likely to share joy, do more, and make the world

mental health status. Science is examining the vari-

a better place. In fact, certain foods can be linked not

ous components of our diet and finding connections

only to happiness but also to the greater good and the

between food with an optimal nutritional profile and

desire to create more meaning and purpose in our

healthier and happier brains.

lives.

Perhaps one of the most significant connections

Because so much of what we feel originates in the

is the gut-brain connection, and this second brain,

gut, nourishing the seat of our emotions with high

our enteric nervous system, plays a significant role

quality, unprocessed, and when possible, organ-

in our level of stress, feelings of anxiety, and overall

ic food is the best way to begin to make things hap-

happiness. Communicating to our brain through neu-

pen. High fiber foods like whole grains, nuts, seeds,

rotransmitters, it is central to our release of hormones

fruits and vegetables all provide our gut microbi-

and there is a lot going on in there. An estimated 90%

ome with what we need to promote a healthy land-

of our body’s serotonin and half of the body’s dopa-

scape for nutrient absorption and neurotransmitter

mine can be found in our gut and is impacted by food.

production.

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also have calcium, which can help women regulate hormone imbalances.

dopamine. Turkey works double duty because it also

Dark berries, with anthocyanins, ellagic acid and

contains tryptophan that act as precursor to sero-

resveratrol, are a powerhouse for neurotransmitter

tonin, giving us more of what we need to feel good.

production and help to protect our brain from oxida-

Since our body cannot produce tryptophan we need

tive stress. But I think the real nutritional winner is

to get it through dietary choices and including plant

dark chocolate, and not only because it is chocolate,

based options such as spinach, broccoli, mushrooms,

which is never a bad thing. Also containing magnesium

bananas, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

and flavonoids it can stabilize mood, decrease depres-

Omega-3 foods are also on the must have list for happiness, as they help to regulate serotonin in the

sion, and make us feel much, much, calmer and more centered, which is a place we are all looking to be.

brain and decrease inflammation. Some of my favor-

This year when you are starting anew and looking

ites are the fatty fishes, including salmon, tuna, or sar-

for ways to enrich your life, do yourself and the world

dines. Flaxseeds, ground or whole, help to boost our

a favor, and take a look at food first. Change your diet

mood and have the added benefits of protein and fiber.

by adding whole, clean power foods, everyone will

Among the esteemed are walnuts, one of the only tree

be much better off. Believe in the power of food my

nuts with the Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, (ALA)

friends, it really matters!

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SUPERPOWER BERRY BERRY CHIP MUFFINS By Marci Moreau I call these muffins superpower because they have multiple sources of high quality power ingredients. Great for a New Years Day brunch or anytime you need the energy to renew your life!

• 2 1/4 flour

• 1 cup blueberries

• 1 cup honey

• 1 cup raspberries

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 cup blackberries

• 1/3 cup butter, room temp

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips or pieces

• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• Streusel Topping

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• 1 stick of butter, room temp

• 1 teaspoon, fresh ginger root, grated

• 1/4 light brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 cup flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup walnuts

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl or mixer bowl beat butter, oil and honey on medium speed until mixed well. Add eggs and beat well. Add flour mixture, vanilla and grated ginger root until combined. Fold in berries and dark chocolate chips and pour batter into muffin pan, filling each until filled. Prepare streusel topping by mixing all ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle streusel mixture over muffins batter and bake muffins for about 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes a dozen large muffins.

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THERE’S A DEEPER MEANING BEHIND

KING SPIRITS’ NEW

SEAFARING LABELS By Spencer Faerber

King Spirits is both inspired and inspiring. The boutique

communities when natural disasters strike. Careful sourcing

distiller recently released Hope Town and Walker’s Cay, two

of grains from the United States ensures a consistent product,

new labels with a lot going for them and the communities they

while the more exotic ingredients are shipped in from the is-

support.

lands maintaining the soul of these liquors’ past.

When I taste the smoke of the Kentucky barrels used in its

It’s all about attention to detail, too. Master marine artist

bourbon, or feel the chill of the South Carolina springs in its

and Jamaican native, Carey Chen, was sought out for the labels’

re-

artwork to keep

minded that sim-

to the Caribbean

plicity and qual-

theme. The clari-

ity can produce

ty of the vodka is

superior

crystal,

vodka,

I’m

spirits

the

without forgetting

climbing

waves

about the people

of an untrodden

communi-

beach. The amber

ties who inspired

of the bourbon is

them.

the echo of aged

and

Even

though

American Oak. Ev-

these bottles are

ery promise made

crafted in small

by Chen’s expert

batches,

they’re

label design is ful-

making a big im-

filled with each sip

pact

with

each

of King Spirit’s ar-

bottle. King Spirits currently partners with charitable organi-

tisan grain alcohols. It complements them and, along with the

zations like Hope Town United, Green Turtle Cay Foundation,

Hope Town and Walker’s Cay names, represents their under-

and the Restore Hope Foundation to help rebuild Caribbean

lying mission.

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Combined with a humanitarian heart, these qualities culminate in a brand that appreciates the nuances of its craft, history, and the human experiences that go into each glass. Here are two of my favorite recipes using their offerings:

THE CAROLINA MULE INGREDIENTS • 1.5 oz Hope Town Lime Vodka • 6 oz Ginger Beer • Mint • Lime Wedges INSTRUCTIONS Find yourself a 100% copper cup for the best and most classic taste. Then bruise 1-3 mint leaves at the bottom of the glass. If you don’t have a tool to bruise them, gently roll them between your finger and thumb a few times until they effervesce that savory mint smell, then drop them into the cup. Add a heap of ice. Pour Hopetown lime vodka and ginger beer, then garnish with a wedge or wheel of lime. Hopetown’s lime vodka is subtle and tastes of freshly squeezed fruit, not harsh or artificial, which makes the lime wedge purely for looks, or perhaps an extra tart kick for the adventurous. It’s sweet, bubbly, aromatic, and refreshing for any time of the year.

A RELAXING MONDAY INGREDIENTS

a clear glass. Ice or a splash of water is optional. Stand on

• 2 oz Walker’s Cay Kentucky Straight Bourbon

your front porch and enjoy the view. Occasionally admire the

• Sunshine

glow of liquid amber in your hand. Finally, rest easy knowing

• Porch

you’ve accomplished all you can in a day. The taste is complex and oaky with hints of vanilla and fig.

INSTRUCTIONS

It finishes warm, not hot. Chocolate lingers like a velvet ribbon

Pour the Walker’s Cay Kentucky Straight Bourbon into

on the palate with a play of caramel, and finally a touch of spice.

Spencer Faerber is the spirits editor of Cocktail.com.

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SONOMI KOBAYASHI By Katelyn Rutt

Juggling her passions as an artist, art edu-

bayashi’s guiding ethos—using art for healing,

cator and independent curator, Sonomi Ko-

meditation and inspiration—shines through

bayashi is no stranger to the arts. Raised in

everything the artist does, whether she is

Japan and based in New York, the artist has a

creating something special for an exhibition,

unique lens into the creative sphere—blending

traveling across the globe, hosting one of her

traditional and contemporary techniques into

workshops or teaching classes for young art

her work as well as influences of science, phys-

students. Kobayashi is truly a modern renais-

ics, astronomy, nature and spirituality. Ko-

sance woman, with incredible talent to boot.

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WHERE DID YOUR LOVE OF ART BEGIN?

“My family was not artistic (though my father told me he

FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE, WHAT ARE THE NOTABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN JAPANESE AND AMERICAN ART?

liked to draw as a child, and I saw him drawing a portrait

“I never studied art in Japan, but many people say they see

once when I was young). I never thought that I would study

Japanese influences in my art. I did grow up in Japan, so I

art and had no idea it would be my life work. I always loved

probably have observed Japanese culture without noticing.

to paint or draw more than hanging out with others out-

Since I moved to New York, I enjoy Japanese art more than

doors as a child. I don't remember this, but my kinder-

when I lived there. I love visiting old temples or castles

garten teacher sent my mom a note...when everybody was

when I go back to Japan. I find Japanese art, especially old

drawing leaves in the class, I was drawing one with veins

pieces, are well designed, using fine lines, subtle emotional

and all the details, and the teacher thought it was very good

expression and have a lot more detail compared to art in

for that age.”

the United States.”

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KYOBASHI TEACHES A CHILDREN’S ART CLASS I teach children's art class at The Art Students League and she also substitutes for their adult abstract classes.

◆ In addition, she also works for a community program teaching art and crafts to children enrolled in NYC Parks Learning Labs and occasionally teach watercolor and printmaking for adults in NYC Parks' Arts,

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE CLASSES YOU TEACH? “My class is about enjoying the process, not the result. I love hearing that many of the participants say that they got into their art so much that they felt like they went back to being a child. I started teaching alcohol ink art since the pandemic started, both online and in-person in small groups. This material is very unique and you kind of have to let ink work on its own. It’s easy and enjoyable for people who are new to art, as well as artists who want to explore this new material.”

Culture and Fun workshops.

◆ Received a certificate of recognition in 2019 from the Mayoral Service Recognition Program of NYC.

◆ Began her own workshops teaching watercolor and alcohol ink art which is a newer material that many people are interested in now.

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THIS ISSUE IS ALL ABOUT “RENEWAL.” WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR WORKSHOPS FOR HEALING THROUGH ARTWORK?

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR YOU? “I will be participating in an a couple of art events including Kameyama Triennale and a group exhibition in Japan. Right

“Working on my art is like a meditation for me, sometimes

now I am continuing teaching the art class at The Art Students

frustrating, but usually I find an inner peace once I am in the

League of New York, and I am planning to do more alcohol ink

‘zone’. It helps bring me to the present moment. Because of the

art workshops. My goal is always to help people in art in some

pandemic, many people had to change their lifestyles and felt

way, either by giving fun art projects or showcasing my own art-

insecure and anxious in living in uncertain times. I think art

work.”

helps people find inner peace in their own way, as well as think dimensionally for a ‘new normal’ life.” www.sonomikobayashi.com/ Class at The Art Students League: classes.theartstudentsleague @sonomikobayashi @kappo_atelier

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SILVER LINING ONE ARTIST’S MEDITATIVE RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Morgan Mathieu Tran studio images courtesy of Eric Tai

If there is a single, unequivocal truth that

to necessitate ingenuity among artists. Noth-

art history and the very nature of creativity has

ing has confirmed this fact quite like the global

taught us, it is this: artists are among the most

COVID-19 pandemic.

adaptable human forces in our world. Though

Though the pandemic is a topic we are all cer-

equipped with talent and vision, many artists

tainly weary of after nearly two years, many of us

were, and are, frequently faced with scant re-

still teeter on the edge of its residual grief, sorrow,

sources, precarious funding, and fickle collect-

fear, isolation, and uncertain economic condi-

ing habits, among other obstacles. Yet, as the

tions. In the aftermath of COVID’s first wave, and

ages have demonstrated, artists prevail despite

its lingering presence even now, we have all been

these hurdles. The impetus to create, under any

forced to reevaluate, and step into new modes of

circumstances and by any means, is enough

mental, emotional, and spiritual awareness.

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The mind can be a fragile thing, and we all deal with affliction differently. As someone whose professional

looming chaos of COVID-19.

life is largely spent around artists of all sorts and spe-

One such artist is California-based Eric Tai, whose cre-

cialities, I’ve had access to a variety of responses from

ative ethos, in summary, is to “embrace chaos and unex-

creatives regarding the effect of the pandemic on their

pected outcomes, all while looking for beauty that exists

mental health and, in turn, their artistic practice. For

in the broken, chaotic slurry.” Circumstances being what

some, the pandemic prompted critical self-preservation

they were, there was no more befitting a time than the

and simple survival - a valid, forced adaptability in the

height of COVID-19 for Eric to put his creative tenor to

shape of creative hibernation.

the test. And with that, from the mire of the pandemic

Others sought solace in the familiar comfort of their

art-making, harnessing the impulse to create amidst the

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days arose a silver lining (literally): the STATIC series.

ART & CULTURE

My first encounter with Eric’s STATIC series was

– glitters like pearls in a miniature black ocean. I feel my

through SOZO Gallery, whose owner and founder, Han-

own eyes sparkle in reciprocation as the paintings catch

nah Blanton, was curating Eric’s work into a collabo-

the light, gleaming, caught in their own brand of white-

rative exhibition at The Brooklyn Collective in uptown

hot incandescence.

Charlotte, NC. Shimmering scales of pure silver pigment

One might feel weightless, staring into the abyss of

danced in reflective splendor across a backdrop of stark

these paintings. They are meditations. Quiet, modest,

black paper – I was watching a process video. Hypno-

and simultaneously lustrous rebellions to the tumult of

tized by Eric’s repetitive motion of calculated and calm

our times. Adaptability and embrace in the midst of the

brush strokes across the page, I considered the tech-

“chaotic slurry”. As I gaze, I feel my spirit submit to still-

nique. Simple, but profound. The yield of Eric’s materi-

ness. Just as the small, mineral-rich rocks in a riverbed

als is equally profound. Pure silver powder glistens like

filter the watery current, so do Eric’s pebble-like paint

vast constellations against sumi ink on paper or Formica

strokes filter the despondency of our pandemic days,

panels. Gofun – a pulverized oyster shell pigment used in

leaving behind purified reverie, and a sense of hope for

the art of traditional Japanese painting (called Nihonga)

the future.

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Eric’s artwork beckons us to breathe and to meditate, as

Inhale. Embrace chaos. Exhale. Find beauty.

Eric does in the course of their creation. They give us per-

Eric Tai is represented by SOZO Gallery in Charlotte, North

mission, and perhaps even courage, to survive and adapt,

Carolina. His work is currently featured in Reconstructing

with a manifestation to thrive. After all, “his contemplative

Deconstruction, a collaboratively curated exhibition on dis-

paintings invite viewers to continue the meditative, worship-

play at The Brooklyn Collective, in partnership with SOZO

ful postures he’s begun through the moving of material on

Gallery, through January 30. SOZO is excited to announce

surface. The textures found in his paintings and drawings

new works by Eric Tai will be arriving to the gallery in Feb-

evoke landscapes from both the ethereal and the chaot-

ruary 2022.

ic abyss. In essence, his art is an attempt at transcendence from the immanent frame beyond the self or the material, so

For interest in Eric Tai’s work, email the SOZO Gallery

that through means of making and experiencing, one may be

team at gallery@sozogallery.net or visit their website,

tethered to the other.”

Morgan Mathieu Tran is an avid lover and supporter of the arts, and has long been a member of the Charlotte art community. With a degree in Studio Art and a background in arts administration, she currently serves as Director of SOZO Gallery in Charlotte's burgeoning Plaza Midwood.

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ANNA SUI by Lisa Mele Images courtesy of Anna Sui When I think of timeless - red lipstick, thank you

Anna’s journey into the world of glitz and glamour

notes, and of course, cashmere come to mind. These

began in kindergarten with a trip from her home state

are so divine; time nor trends can affect them. In pre-

of Michigan to New York. “I remember how my aunts

paring for the interview with Anna Sui, I found I was

were dressed, and how glamorous New York was. I

so far removed from my definition of timeless that I

spent my whole childhood figuring out how to create

became inspired to have discovered hers.

that. I thought I had to go to Parsons school of de-

With a brand that began in 1981, Anna Sui has made

sign,” Anna explains, “so I wrote to them and geared

her mark as a fashion icon that has spawned not only

my education around that so I would have the neces-

a unique style, but a timeless one as well. Timeless not

sary requirements.”

in the ability to remain unattached to a particular time

“Fashion is my life’s focus. Since the beginning, rock

or date, but the exact opposite: timeless in the ongoing

stars and rock stars girlfriends have inspired me. Ani-

evolution of her style, tied back to a particular decade

ta Pallenberg was the ultimate of the rock star style,”

of her inspiration. Her always-feminine style embel-

adds Anna, “she was so educated, sophisticated and

lishes a touch of rock n roll and remains a bit nostalgic.

cultural. She was an icon. It was wonderful.”

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For Sui, inspiration can come from anything and re-

expand beyond picking perfect gallery walls to integrat-

fers to her universe for creativity. A lover of psychedelic

ing original furniture, light fixtures or artwork that rep-

art, the 60’s and rock n roll, Anna begins the process

resent one’s own unique style. For Anna, fragrances and

of actualizing an idea with her inspiration boards. “My

cosmetics go beyond fashion to create a look. “It’s how

process will begin with images, and I’ll put them on the

I like dressing – I like a whole look,” adds Sui, “they are

board and then I’ll do more research on the imagery. I

the final accessories to completing a look.”

have lots of pages and they stay up the whole season so we can reflect the same flavor,” Sui remarks.

This broader focal point - is a natural talent that some artists have in taking their inspiration, then radiant-

Individuals whose center of attention extend be-

ly polishing it with an attention to detail and is what

yond the item in focus to elements surrounding the

can create something extraordinarily memorable. By

experience - open a much larger playing field for their

glimpsing masters at their craft, we too get insight into

creations to emerge. Hosts expand beyond cooking to

how we can create extraordinary experiences. Experi-

music, table landscapes and themes; Interior designers

ences that are, at their heart, luxurious.

Anna Sui style is now being celebrated through an exhibition that was curated by Dennis Nothdruft from London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. You can see her display at the Charlotte Mint Museum.

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DAVID SIMONINI BUILDING NEW STANDARDS FOR LUXURY

By Denise Lorraine Davis

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fter spending 15 years in real estate investments,

he joined his brother and father in the custom home building

land development, and commercial construction,

business.

one of the quintessential trend-breaking trailblazers in home

David would soon launch his own business and build the first

design, David Simonini, is back on the scene with all his creative

million-dollar spec home in Charlotte, NC, with his unique de-

juices on fire, bringing a fresh new perspective to what luxury

sign vision. It was a Charleston Low Country design with a cov-

living should be.

ered porch. In the early ’90s, Charlotte was replete with two-sto-

Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, to an entrepreneurial dad, David

ry Georgian-style homes, and David wanted to break through

knew that he had a design gene early on. He was drawn to great

that barrier. One of many more of his significant breakthroughs

design in clothing, cars, decor, and architecture. After his father

to come, due to him being tired of “old boring [expletive].”

sold his commercial cold storage business, the family moved to

After building a few more customs, David purchased 6 acres

River Hills, SC. There, his father formed a partnership to build

from the Pell family to bring his most expansive vision to life:

custom homes in the Sea Pines community. At a towering 6’ 3”,

Pellyn Wood. He had traveled extensively through the south of

David naturally loved sports and became the #2 tennis player in

France, studying the architecture of Provence. He used Pellyn

South Carolina, earning the title Athlete of the Year.

Wood to introduce authentic European architecture to Char-

David earned a bachelor’s in marketing at the University of South Carolina. Then, after a two-year stint with Oscar Meyer,

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lotte and build twelve stunning French country estate homes with an unwavering mission to break through barriers again.

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HAUTE HABITAT vid for decades. Both concur on one thing: When David has a vision, he goes big. Nothing less will do.” Soon David became fixated with English Country architecture. For inspiration for his next community, he traveled to Cotswolds and Prince Charles’s Poundbury in England. David set out to one-up Prince Charles and build a superior, authentic European townhome community called “Chipping Campden” in Charlotte. The 15 luxury cottage-style residences feature slate roofs, stone exteriors, wrought iron window boxes, and carriage-style oak garage doors. A stunning English garden is the central focal point. Another step back into time to be cherished for perpetuity.

Pellyn Wood also became home to an enclave of 17 French Provencal limestone exterior cottages; he called “Courance.” This parcel of land was hilly and in a flood plain. But that did not deter David. He spent $1.5M to remove the bad soil and build a central pond. The entire community shares cobblestone streets, waterfalls, and gas-lit street lamps. The interiors are for a Francophile’s utter delight, featuring French doors, authentic historically designed see-through fireplaces, and La Cornue stoves. One of the estate homes even has a wooden bridge, as if in a fairytale. Such a fairytale that Gwyneth Paltrow lived there during the shooting of Shallow Hal. “When I was finished devel-

As he re-enters the luxury residential construction field, Da-

oping Pellyn Wood, I bought two black swans for the pond, and

vid’s passion is now expressly modern, and his visions are un-

that swan family still lives there today,” beams David.

abashedly daring mash-ups of architectural vernaculars. His

Not surprisingly, this groundbreaking work earned David

latest creation is a modern rustic cottage at Quail Hollow Club,

many awards, including Charlotte’s Entrepreneur of the Year,

home of the PGA Wells Fargo Championship. “This may sound

Professional Builder Magazine’s Best Community in America

cliché, but everything David does is ‘next level,’ remarks Phelps,

Award, and Custom Builder Magazine’s Best in Design Award.

“and he pushes all of us to go there creatively with him. Every-

Nationally renowned interior designer Scott Carpenter and home designer Christopher Phelps have worked alongside Da-

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one who works with him knows what it means when he barks in his Cowboyesque voice, ‘Let’s Roll!’”

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The thick cedar shake roofed home declares a new standard

More aptly described as an American Modern Farmhouse, the

of luxury. One that is “not showy from the street,” David ex-

5,000 sq. Ft, 4 Bed/6 Bath residence features custom-built cabi-

plains, “Simple elegance.” But there is nothing simple about

nets that Carpenter sketched out on paper, a stand-alone wall in

this home in terms of construction. The cottage features mu-

the foyer tiled in Dolomite limestone. “It’s a bold move to build

seum-like floating walls, a modern, weightless feel of clean,

an understated residence in a neighborhood of architectural op-

uninterrupted contemporary lines of zero trim, and millwork,

ulence,” explains Phelps, “but that is what David does. He is a

a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. The windows go

stand-out. He’s bullish and nails it every time.”

all the way to the floor, which “is very difficult,” David concedes.

David himself is the most ardent critic and sets the bar so

His longtime Construction VP, Rick Williams, adds, “David is

high that it is easy for him to put himself in his clients’ shoes,

very picky, and sometimes he gets an idea out of left field, and

no matter how discerning they may be. The client is #1, and his

I have to figure out how to get it done. For example, he wanted

boutique business, David Simonini Custom Homes, will likely

the Crestron shades to roll up and hide behind the walls. Creat-

never build enough homes to satisfy all those who want to be in

ing these pockets was no small task!”

his orbit and own one of his one-of-a-kind masterpieces. David’s

And, in pure David form, there is nothing inauthentic or con-

recent Quail Hollow client and seasoned custom homeowner,

ventional either. Modern black all-clad doors and windows are

explains it best: “We know what it took on David’s part to make

juxtaposed with the centuries-old mortar wash technique called

this home come together. Our requests were never simple, yet he

German schmear. Carpenter selected Iron Ore color for the Ar-

took them all in stride and delivered exactly what we envisioned.

tisan shiplap, nickel board siding accents. “David is always open

If I build another house, he will be the only person I call.”

to doing the best and the newest. He is very involved and hands-

David has a $4.5M modern estate home currently under con-

on. We work together as a creative team; in whatever way he

struction and two lots where he plans to build two 4,000 sq.

needs my input,” he explains.

Ft Modern English Revival homes. His visions are at work yet again as he sees them. “I see things complete before they are,” muses David, and is that ever true.

To view the entire American Modern Farmhouse, visit www.davidsimonini.com and follow @davidsimoninicustomhomesnc on Instagram. Architectural Photography: @metropolisiconicshots Portrait: @glynastanleyphotography

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EASY ELEGANT STYLE CATCHING UP WITH GREENWICH DESIGNER

CINDY RINFRET By Colleen Guilfoile Richmond Images courtesy of Rinfret, Ltd. Interior Design & Decoration. Photography Neil Landino

For thirty plus years designer Cindy Rinfret has

wall-to-wall chintz. I felt like it was a beautiful girl

been defining true “Classic Greenwich Style” with

who had put on too much make up! I could see the

her iconic interior design. We had the pleasure of

great bones behind all the decoration that hid the

speaking with Cindy on her design philosophy and

gorgeous classic architecture. My job was to incor-

the beautiful Greenwich home here.

porate the client’s fabulous art and favorite pieces

This home is a “classic” Georgian but when our

into an updated home with a Neoclassical style. The

client purchased the house it looked dated, as the

client wanted timeless design with glamour, yet tai-

decor was left over from the 1980’s. The house was

lored and livable.

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HAUTE HABITAT WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY? My design motto is that your home should feel like “jeans with a silk shirt and a cashmere sweater.” To me, that means a casualness yet luxurious design that feels comfortable and inviting, with a glamour and aesthetic that is special and inspiring. This home has all that. There is no room that is off limits. As beautiful as all these spaces are they are very livable and stylish at the same time. Our designs always reflect the client, and I encourage them to share my philosophy to enjoy every room in the house.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE THAT HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE AS A DESIGNER? You only go around once, so live your best life. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

DESIGNING SO MANY HOMES IN GREENWICH, MANHATTAN AND PALM BEACH, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN DESIGN FOR EACH AND OR WHAT IS THE COMMON THREAD? The common thread in all my homes is quality and comfort. The colors and textures vary in projects based on location and light. I always have emphasized “inside/outside homes.” I integrate a project’s location and views into the home’s interiors. Each Rinfret, Ltd. project has its own uniquely curated mix of color, art and accessories that is influenced by the client’s personality and the location. The architecture of the home and each client’s lifestyle speaks to me and directly informs the direction and design of the project.

IS THERE A CURRENT TREND ARE YOU OVER? WHAT CURRENT TREND CAN YOU NOT GET ENOUGH OF? I don’t follow trends and my designs tend to be more tailored and less fussy. At Rinfret, Ltd. we are dedicated to quality and an aesthetic of timeless comfort is the priority.

WHAT DESIGN ELEMENTS ARE IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN CREATING A SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY TOGETHER? I personally want my clients to enjoy every room in their home. I embrace all that our homes offer, from the lifestyle of the family pet to creating destination spots for entertaining. Anything too precious is avoided so clients never feel afraid to use a space. Rinfret, Ltd. designs always have something to discover and we give lots of reasons to enjoy each area of your home. My rooms touch all the senses – sight, smell, touch! I love great throws to cuddle up, as well as scented candles in every room and always a bar or drinks table. I am a golden retriever lover and even that informs my designs! Pets are family and a way of life for many of our clients. We embrace that and build pets beds into our projects.

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WHO OR WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST INFLUENCE? My greatest influence of my entire life and career has been travel. It’s so important to see new influences, history and inspiration. Travel is my drug of choice. Always finding somewhere new to discover keeps you curious and inspired.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE DESIGN PROJECT? I must say creating the duplex at The Plaza was very special. This is an iconic building. I had the pleasure of working for a month on a mural in the turret overlooking Central Park with Hillary Knight, the illustrator of Eloise at The Plaza! He was so wonderful and even signed an “Eloise” book for my daughter.

HOW HAS YOUR STYLE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? My style has not changed but “developed.” The more you travel and see the more inspired you become. I think my work is a bit more tailored but definitely more interesting in its details. “The devil is in the detail.” People say what they love about my work is that my rooms don’t scream out and you see everything at first glance. The more you are in my rooms, the more you see the subtle beautiful details. Our rooms always feel collected like life -- your interiors should reflect the collected influences in your life.

WHAT MAKES GREENWICH STYLE UNIQUE? Greenwich Style is elegant and classic and collected. My clients in Greenwich and elsewhere all have lived very fortunate lives, been generally well educated and exposed to the best. My book “Greenwich Style” reflects these privileges. I like to say our designs are similar to Hermes or Lora Piana, always understatedly stylish and always appropriate, comfortable and interesting .

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO BLENDING ANTIQUES AND TRANSITIONAL PIECES? The secret to blending antiques and new pieces is scale, accessorizing and the mix of art. Pure anything is boring. It’s the mix of history and beautiful fabrics blended with clean lines that create a unique and confidant interior. Antiques infuse a room with history and style -- this is what sets great design apart and creates a bespoke experience. www.rinfretltd.com Volume 6, Issue 1 | www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com

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A Timeless Family Favorite

Find your island sanctuary among our live oaks and sandy beaches. Our storied history and grand traditions remain at the Jekyll Island Club, yet much has changed. With modern amenities and all the comforts of a southern resort, return to simpler times and explore our island paradise by bike, walk the beaches, or play a round of croquet while you recharge.

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If you have never considered a vacation to Bermuda, you may be missing out on an experience of a lifetime. Even those who have visited this beautiful Atlantic Ocean island often fail to appreciate just how much it has to offer. In short, Bermuda has something for everyone. Although the island attracts visitors for a wide variety of reasons, the perfect luxury trip to Bermuda begins with a great place to stay. So if you are planning your dream Bermuda vacation, you may want to start by booking a room at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The Hamilton Princess has been serving elite travelers for well over a century. Otherwise known as the “Pink Palace,” this 5-star hotel features a striking soft pink exterior that houses luxury accommodations inside. It operates under the management of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

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Hamilton Princess hotel & Beach Club

The Hamilton Princess is widely considered to be the most distinguished and iconic hotel in Bermuda. Containing more than 400 guest rooms and extensive interior spaces for meetings and events, the Hamilton Princess is also one of the island’s biggest. It sits on sprawling grounds that include a beach club and a marina as well as multiple swimming pools and tennis courts. Built in 1885, the hotel is deeply woven into Bermuda’s storied history. In the latter half of the 19th century, the island had begun to earn a reputation abroad thanks to well-known early visitors such as Queen Victoria’s forth

Hotel lobby of Hamilton Princess hotel & beach Club

daughter Princess Louise. Princess Louise famously referred to the island as “a place of eternal spring” during her first historic visit in 1883. Two years later, developers christened Bermuda’s grand new hotel “The Princess” in her honor.

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Bermuda’s beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, and relaxed pace of life have long made Bermuda an ideal escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life. In fact, health concerns were the cause of Princess Louise’s first trip to Bermuda from Canada, where her husband the Duke of Argyll was serving as Governor. Likewise, your perfect vacation to Bermuda will certainly include ample time for rest and relaxation. From seaside dining in the refreshing open air to lazy dips in the Great Sound, you will feel the stress and strain of the modern world melt away under Bermuda’s sunshine and blue skies. There are only a few places in the world that have pink sand beaches and Bermuda is famous for them. Long before instagram, the stunning shoreline has inspired amateur and pro photographers alike to capture the beauty of the shoreline. The beaches here are are even more breathtaking in person.

To unknot as well as unwind, you can book a massage at the Natura Spa at Grotto Bay Beach Resort. A truly one-of-a-kind sensory journey, the Grotto Bay’s Serenity Cave Experience has been described by customers as profoundly spiritual and sublimely healing. This massage occurs in an entirely natural and unaltered on-site cave. You will relax entirely during this treatment while gazing down into the crystal clear but turquoise-tinged mineral water pools collecting naturally in the cave. The Natura Spa capitalizes on all elements of this wonderous ecological setting, respecting and embracing all of its primal features including the hypnotic sound of echoing water drips.

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Looking for a relaxed late lunch after your massage? You can’t miss afternoon tea at the Lili Bermuda Perfumery. An operating boutique perfumery that fills every bottle by hand, Lili Bermuda also offers high tea in the classic British tradition through its onsite Sweet P tea house.

sea scallops at Huckleberry Lili Bermuda perfume factory

For dinner, you can enjoy the farm-to-table delicacies of Huckleberry Bermuda. Designated a Relais & Chateaux. This restaurant was named to honor another famous early Bermuda visitor – celebrated US writer Mark Twain. While its menu draws inspiration from Twain’s native American South, it also remains true to its Bermudian roots with indigenous produce from its own gardens and Bermuda honey from its own hives.

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It is perfectly clear that Bermuda is the place to go if

To learn all about Bermudas past in a fun and interac-

you truly want to pamper yourself. In fact, you can lose

tive way, visit the National Museum of Bermuda. Locat-

yourself for weeks in the island’s natural beauty, tranquil

ed in the historic Keep Fort at the Royal Navy Dockyard,

amenities, and fine dining.

this museum houses exhibits and displays on topics that

However, Bermuda is much more than simple relax-

range from Bermuda’s links with the West Indies and the

ation and indulgence. From illustrious visitors like Prin-

Azores to its place in the tragic story of trans-Atlantic

cess Louise and Mark Twain to the rich traditions of na-

slavery and its defiant reaction to both World War I and

tive Bermudian populations, the island has an incredible

World War II.

history that permeates every manmade structure and natural environment.

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You can reach the hotspot via the excellent road network, by Rhaetian Railway or by air.

THE COOL OF THE KULM LIVE YOUR BEST BOND LIFESTYLE AT THE LEGENDARY KULM HOTEL IN ST. MORITZ By Kelli Delaney Kot @KDHamptons High-octane glamour or peaceful tranquility? Switzerland’s Engadine escape, the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz offers both. Travelers are reacting differently to the last 18 months – some want to get out and celebrate after months of being cooped up, others want to retreat to a place of blissful tranquillity. Luckily, Switzerland’s Engadine valley can accommodate both. The glitzy resort village of St. Moritz will be staging a winter season of full-on, high-octane glamour once again, its low-key neighbour Pontresina will be welcoming visitors yearning for a quieter pace of life. Volume 6, Issue 1 | www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com

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The Kulm was the first hotel to be built in St. Moritz, opening its doors in 1856, and is where winter tourism first began. With its prime location 1,856 m above sea level, the Kulm Hotel offers the very best views of Lake St. Moritz and is situated in the heart of the village, indulging guests with the tradition of Swiss hospitality at a 5-star superior level.

Every view from the hotel offers the most stunning scenery. Twenty-nine peaks over 13,000 feet ring the property, including the infamous Matterhorn. All of the divinely renovated Engadine style rooms have mountain names and numbers which coincide with the altitude of their namesake mountains. Little luxuries like sinking in to freshly pressed pure linen sheets after an afternoon at the spa and fresh flowers in your room are what make your stay here so special.

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Two of the resort’s most popular events will return for the 2022 winter season: The Snow Polo World Cup and the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, which both launch on 28 January,

LUX editor at large Kelli Delaney with Melanie Brandman at the last White Horse Turf Races.

with White Turf following fast on their heels with race dates on 6, 13 and 20 February. The famous White Turf Horse Races which take place on the frozen lake at the base of the Kulm Hotel is the most glamorous social event of the winter season. A unique, exclusive, top-class event with exciting horseracing, gourmet dining, live music, and art exhibitions, all taking place in winter sunshine on the frozen lake. This spectacular event is not only just for the jet set, it’s also an annual event where racehorse owners, trainers and jockeys from all over the world come to compete.

An addition to the resort’s winter offering is “Amusements on the Lake” in the months of January and February, when frozen Lake St. Moritz will become a hub of activity for the whole family, providing the chance to ice skate, curl, skijore, crosscountry ski and/or play a little winter golf, in between hot chocolate stops and bites to eat. At the Kulm Hotel, guests will have a first chance to sample the delights of the superstar chef Mauro Colagreco, who opened his first venture in the Alps in the property’s gourmet restaurant the K in December 2020 and six weeks later won a Michelin star in record time.

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Engadin offers a wide variety of winter sports in one region. with four main peaks and 350 kilometres of pistes, some 200 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and 150 kilometres of winter hiking trails.

The Kulm Spa offers a three-pillar wellness concept that unites relaxation, detoxification and regeneration. Deceleration for body and mind is achieved while finding your inner balance while overlooking the breathtaking snow capped mountain vistas.

Travelers who prefer to get away from the crowds in search of peace and quiet will want to head to the enchanting resort of Pontresina, which is less than a 10-minute drive from St. Moritz. The village offers the possibility to dip in and out of the glitzy lifestyle with charming restaurants and shops when the desire strikes.

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A traditional mountain village lined with historic buildings and beautiful old homes adorned with sgraffito, Pontresina lies in a sunny, sheltered side valley of the Engadine. Local festivals, the sing-song tones of Romansch in the streets and the stunning natural environment, Swiss stone pine and larch forests, and wonderful views of the magnificent Roseg glacier further set it apart.

LUX LIFESTYLE “DON’T MISS MOMENT” The truffle pizza at CheCha (@checharestaurantandclub) mountaintop restaurant is a hero dish of this hotspot, not to mention the epic views. Whether you are cheering along at the skijoring races with champagne in hand, enjoying a private tasting in chef’s kitchen, or gliding from the in-door pool into the outdoor jacuzzi spa at sunset...the whole experience of the Kulm Hotel is simply a fairytale. For more information visit the The truffle pizza at CheCha (@checharestaurantandclub) mountaintop restaurant is a hero dish of this hotspot, not to mention the epic views.

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For a golfer, there’s no vacation like a warm-weather winter golfing vacation. And for that sunny escape, there’s no destination like Streamsong Resort in inland central Florida. This isn’t the Florida of amusement parks and crowded beaches. Instead, Streamsong features 16,000 acres of world-class golf with three courses in a serene natural environment, far from the noise and bustle of the coasts. Your Streamsong getaway is as busy or relaxed as you want to make it. Besides the impeccable golf courses, there’s bass fishing, bird-watching on nature trails, shooting sports and tennis. Most, however, come for the golf. And does Streamsong ever have it! It starts with central Florida’s exceptional golf-friendly sand sites. Two intersecting courses, Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue, have been engineered to make the most of this unique terrain. The spectacular fairways and greens were designed by Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Tom Doak’s Renaissance Gold Design. Recently, these courses have been regrassed with Mach 1 ultradwarf Bermudagrass, a modern blend that ensures smooth ball roll across uniform growth patterns. The drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant turfgrass is the ideal choice to withstand the challenging Florida summers and present the ultimate golfing carpet to Streamsong’s winter guests. 2017 saw the addition of a third course, Streamsong Black, designed by Gil Hanse, who also architected The Olympic Course in Rio de Janeiro. That same year introduced The Gauntlet, a two-acre putting course, and The Roundabout, a complex of several greens and practice holes. It’s where enthusiasts can hone their game for the challenges of Streamsong’s trio of world-class layouts.

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clays of the shooting range. Recuperate with a session at the

ed by a PGA-certified staff. The venue is large enough for

lakeside infinity pool. Pencil in a visit to the complete fitness

288-player tournaments yet accommodates small group

center for yoga, Pilates or your standard gym workout.

events and outings.

If a few days of golf have challenged your muscles, pre-

Some visitors will want to hit the links every day, but for

pare your body for tomorrow’s 18 at AcquaPietra. It’s a 7,000

those who prefer a break, there are plenty of alternatives.

square foot spa, a grotto of relaxation and pleasure offering

Opt for guided bass fishing on the private lake, or take on the

therapeutic water treatments and unique pool experiences.

A LUXURY RESORT BY DAY AND BY NIGHT The enjoyment doesn’t end when you put away your clubs for the day. Then it’s time to return to one of the spacious rooms, most of which have inspiring views of the water. Streamsong’s private accommodations include separate seating areas, dual-HD premium cable TV, in-room refrigerators and dual-sink bathrooms. Dinner is served in five restaurants, from the elegant steak and seafood of Restaurant Fifty-Nine to the contemporary Italian of Sotto Terra to the casual clubhouse indoor-outdoor seating of Bone Valley Tavern. And don’t miss the local flavors: the top choices in Florida cuisine are offered at the cafe-style P205. Top off your evening with a nightcap and stargazing at Fragmentary Blue, the inspiring rooftop bar and lounge.

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Gil Hanse thought of every angle. Now it’s your turn. Play the new Pinehurst No. 4.

It’s time to test your mettle on this rugged masterpiece. Renowned course architect Gil Hanse has transformed what Donald Ross first carved out of the sand a century ago into 18 dramatic holes you’ll want to play again and again. Introducing the latest championship course at Pinehurst. Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina | 866.356.6496 | Visit pinehurst.com

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WHEN THE WOLF ARRIVES: IS A MEANINGFUL RESPONSE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL By Michael Gallis

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Is it conceivable that as predicted, Los Angeles could

the Sahara, once a lush forest, home to our ancient

be without water within three years? What will life be

ancestors, is today an endless sea of sand. How much

like, and what will be the possible financial implica-

more evidence do we need of reoccurring examples of

tions? While in late April Los Angeles was assured to

droughts, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods before we

have enough water for the rest of the year and into the

believe the environmental crisis could change our lives

next , by early November the Southern California Met-

and life on earth? Despite the number of headlines and

ropolitan Water District entered “uncharted territory”

growing scientific evidence is it possible that we have

and declared “a regional drought emergency” implor-

gotten so weary and bored with the constant stream of

ing people to “reduce their water use immediately”.

dire warnings over the past fifty years that as the wolf

At the same time as Los Angeles was running out of

arrives we don’t believe it?

water, over one hundred thousand farm animals;

For over a century, every country on earth has de-

cows, sheep, and goats, were dying of thirst and star-

pended on carbon fuels,coal, oil, and natural gas, as

vation in Chile. Further north, the iconic polar bears,

their primary sources of energy. Oil is like the soft-

symbols of the arctic, are dying of starvation as their

ware of industry, without it the machines that produce

ancestral home and hunting grounds melt away. The

the cars, process the goods, and make the clothes and

two mile thick Greenland ice shelf is breaking up, cre-

everything else we depend on to survive would grind

ating the potential for an ice fragment so large sliding

to a halt, devastating the global economy. America’s

into the Atlantic that it could create a tsunami massive

rise to dominance in the twentieth century as a global

enough to threaten thirty to forty million people liv-

economic, political, and military power rested on its

ing along the Atlantic Coast of America and an equal

vast reserves of carbon fuels and its control of glob-

number in Europe. Nature is an unstoppable force;

al energy. Shifting or altering the energy formula will

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alter America’s position in the global power structure.

the thought of reaching consensus on a meaningful

America is not alone in fearing the implications of al-

plan of action an impossible fantasy.

tering the energy formulas. The economies of Europe,

A solution to our dilemma will not come by choos-

with three of the world’s ten largest energy companies,

ing one side over the other, but only by recognizing

China, with two, and Russia, with one, all rest upon the

that this is a multidimensional problem. The seem-

very same energy scaffolding as does the economies of

ingly competing environmental, economic, social,

the drought-stricken Middle East nations, who could

and political issues are all interwoven aspects of the

not financially survive without oil revenues. Across

same problem that we must solve together. Without a

the world, carbon fuels are so thoroughly interwoven

joint effort to create a comprehensive and integrated

into the economy of every nation that no one can act

knowledge base to provide the facts on each facet nec-

effectively alone. Changing the uses and mix of ener-

essary to understand the incredibly complex nature of

gy requires not only a rethinking of fossil fuels, but a

their interactive effects, no solution is possible. With-

reengineering of the economic, political, military, and

out a global dialogue to resolve the conflicting inter-

financial structures of every country on earth. Any solu-

ests of this complex problem it will be impossible to

tion to the environmental crisis will require the almost

reach consensus on a comprehensive solution, leaving

impossible task of negotiating an end or major reduc-

us only with a choice between saving the environment

tion in carbon fuel consumption, essentially transform-

or the economy; either leading only to unforeseen, cat-

ing the entire global pattern of wealth and power.

astrophic consequences.

As the predictions of the disastrous consequences

At this point everyone is talking, and no one is lis-

of the impending environmental crisis become more

tening. We live in bubbles, silos, and echo chambers,

frequent and dire the scale of the threat has not gal-

each insular, neatly walled off, and deaf to the argu-

vanized us into a single voice. Unfortunately, but not

ments of others. Until we learn to listen and exchange

unexpectedly, it has driven us further apart. The de-

ideas, we will not find the way to make the transition

bate between the two sides has become more strident,

to a sustainable world. It should be clear to everyone

intransigent, and polarized, leading to paralysis. On

involved on all sides of the issue that without a com-

one side are the increasingly vociferous and inflamed

prehensive and integrated strategy we will suffer the

calls for broader, deeper, and more immediate action

consequences of both an environmental and economic

on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emis-

catastrophe. Unless we demand that our political and

sions, and on the other an increasing resistance derid-

economic leadership depart from their fervent and fa-

ing the recommendations as unworkable, damaging,

natical commitment to their partisan positions, we will

and leading to unmanageable economic disaster. Each

be dragged into the vortex. Nature is not going to give

component of the problem has been turned into a

us a recess or time out to think as it plunges forward

wedge issue by partisan forces seeking to garner votes

on a disastrous path driven by the impact of non-stop

benefiting one political party or the other, despite the

energy consumption. Ask yourself what will happen if

damage being done to the nation and world. The di-

Los Angeles does run out of water. Passively waiting

vide is now so vast that it is as if we were living on two

for someone else to take responsibility and meaningful

sides of an ocean. The inability and unwillingness of

action is no longer an option; we must all get involved

the key public, private, and institutional sector partic-

as the unavoidable future is now. The wolf has arrived;

ipants to build a common framework has made even

the danger can no longer be ignored!

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DREAMS. GOALS. REALITY. By Allison Parker Tying all three together in action is quite the thought

Where is it all start? College sweethearts Landon

provoker. The New Year’s holiday brings many people

and Kat met at Moravian College. They married and

to create a list of things or “resolutions” they wish to

started a family. At this time, Landon was working as

accomplish.

a pharmaceutical representative and later in Interna-

Resolutions are basically dreams that need finetuned

tional Real Estate. Kat, stay at home mom and a self

to a tangible goal. A tangible goal needs specific mea-

-proclaimed ‘Taco Bell’ addict, decided to refocus her-

surable actions to become a reality. Who understands

self into creating healthy smoothies and things to eat

this better than Kat and Landon Eckles of Clean Juice?!

at home for their family. Kat jokes that she really didn’t

As founders of Clean Juice, Kat and Landon propelled

like vegetables but could make them palatable with a

the company to success as the first and only national

banana in a smoothie. She was trying to have a focus on

USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise. The 5-year-

eating healthy to do her best for herself and family after

old company’s growth stems from its creative expansion

the birth of her first child.

of its healthy, certified-organic menu items.

Kitchen inspiration met reality when the couple de-

Clean Juice’s success speaks for itself. The proof is in

cided after months of international travel for Landon,

the pudding as they say or should I say the juice! Clean

the family needed more work family balance. The big

Juice at time of writing feature has 114 open stores.

question was how? From living in New York City, the

Thirteen are corporate while the rest are franchise oper-

couple decided to take the idea of Kat’s juicing and

ations. Q3 was a boom with 8 franchised stores opened

smoothies and make a dramatic move into starting their

along with 1 corporate store. Growth is across the na-

own business. Where? They knew juice bars worked in

tion with ground breaking 1st openings in Minnesota

NYC and California so why not move and give it a whirl

and Oregon.

in Charlotte.

Clean Juice has achieved many accolades over the

Yes! No fear- they did move a family to a whole new

past 5 years including being named within Inc. 5000

area and start a whole new business on their own. Kat

Fastest Growing Private Companies for three consecu-

remembers designing menus, setting up a webpage,

tive years: 2019, 2020 & 2021.

launching product tastings…all while settling into a

Visionaries always, the company is pumping up ad-

new area with a young family. Landon and Kat dived

vertising across the country with national brand am-

right in and learned as it all came together. True Trail-

bassador, Tim Tebow. Tebow embodies the company

blazers, Landon and Kat Eckles opened Charlotte’s first

vision, family’s values and mission.

juice bar, Clean Juice at Birkdale in the Huntersville

Kat notes, “God works within to fuel us to serve others.

area.

We are so happy to work with Tim Tebow as we share

When I asked if they were scared or intimidated, Kat

core values such as integrity and authenticity in our life-

was pretty frank, “We pushed forward with a strong en-

styles in relation to the products we promote and sell. “

trepreneurial spirit and keep going full speed ahead. “

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Being the first and only national USDA-certified or-

ons, oranges, pineapple and turmeric. They have two

ganic juice bar franchise was quite an accomplishment.

shots particularly focused on staying well- Immune

Kat remembers it being an arduous process. Calling

and Elderberry shots.

around to determine the who, what, where, when, why,

Making it happen are the buzz words for Landon and

and how’s of becoming USDA-certified in the juice bar

Kat. Whether it be an administrative process or a lo-

business was a lesson in itself. The nitty- gritty of it

gistical issue or a finance related matter, where there

was A LOT of documentation and paperwork.

is a will there is a way. The Eckles tenacity is a glowing

Kat laughs, “A lot of details went in to the USDA-cer-

example of how to succeed in achieving your goals by

tified organic certification especially for a person who

making them a reality. Each step of the way from the

is more visionary and not so detail oriented and admin-

opening of their first juice bar to expanding into fran-

istrative. It was a lot of paper trail tracking like sorting

chise mode proves that hard work and determination

through inventory receipts to prove all ingredients or-

WILL lead to success.

ganically sourced and the like. But we made it happen!”

Kat reflects, “The Lord put in on our hearts to pur-

Especially passionate keeping healthy during the

sue a healthy life style through the food we put in our

pandemic, the couple has delved into the immunity

bodies. We were able to expand on doing what we love

boosting items they offer at Clean Juice. The Immunity

to create a life for ourselves by doing what we knew

One is pumped with great nutrients from carrots, lem-

well. “

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PROTECTING AFRICA’S REMAINING NATURAL SPACES

Space for Giants addresses climate pressures to ensure a future for people and wildlife Africa is home to some of the most biodiverse ecosystems left on Earth and they are disappearing at an alarming and accelerating rate. If these wondrous national parks and conservation areas are not protected now, they will be lost forever. There is hope. Space for Giants works with national and community partners throughout Africa to preserve and restore some of the world’s most important natural ecosystems and the wildlife they hold. Unwavering in their commitment, they are strengthening our collective response to achieve a meaningful impact. Humanity can no longer dream about the world that was. Urgent action must be taken now to ensure these wild spaces survive long into the future.

Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation that protects Africa’s remaining natural ecosystems and the large wild animals they contain, while bringing major social and economic value to local communities and national governments. It is headquartered in Kenya, works in ten countries in Africa, and is registered as a charity in the UK and a 501c3 non profit in the US.

Help Space for Giants protect these natural spaces by visiting and donating at spaceforgiants.org

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What we do now will have a direct impact and ensure that future generations will inherit a healthy planet.

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