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Katelyn Rutt holds a degree in journalism and a master in com munications, and currently pur sues her creative interests as a freelancer. Before relocating to Charlotte, she worked as an assis tant editor at a luxury publication in Washington, D.C. covering the topics of lifestyle, arts & culture and travel. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, photography and building her entrepreneurial pur 03/suits.
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01/ dina cantin You may recognize her from her time on Bravo as the calm voice of reason on The Real House wives of New Jersey, or from HGTV Dina’s Party, where she turned ordinary homes into fab ulous meaningful events. With an effortless flair for decor, mag ic and all things beautiful, this lifestyle expert is better known these days for openly sharing her wellness and spiritual jour ney in hopes to inspire others.
Dina’s latest venture is her new podcast “Dina Does…” where she interviews the most sought af ter experts in lifestyle, wellness, and self help, as well as writing a new “Dina Does..” column for LUX. Learn more at www.dina doespodcast.com
moreau Driven by her personal story, Marci has spent over two decades researching the power of food. Her impetus for this work was when her daughter, was diag nosed with a rare form of leuke mia, at two years old, and when her husband, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Marci is on a mission to leave a legacy and is certified in integrative medicine and nutrition for mental health. She has a nutritional counsel ing practice, “using food first” to power body and mind. Marci specializes in nutrition for de pression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dia betes and nutrition during cancer treatment and recovery. @marci morefoodfirst, www.marcimoreau.com You can find Marci and more power @marcimorefoodfirst_ or www.marcimoreau.com
08/ brittany newcomb Charlotte, NC based Wardrobe Stylist, Owner and Creative Di rector of B. Noble Styled. Orig inally from Florida, Brittany is known for her edgy approach to classic style. She works with clients from all over, ranging from Professional Athletes to High-Powered Entrepreneurs and her work has been in a num ber of Publications such as WWD and People Magazine to name a few. 5
luce Margaret Bastick Luce is the el dest of Irish parents who settled in Westport, Ct. At a young age, she discovered a passion for the arts, culture, and fashion. On a jaunt to Manhattan at the age of 15, she found herself being discovered by Ford Models. The years to follow would be filled with travel throughout the world for magazine shoots, commer cials, and runways. These expe riences shaped the woman you meet today. With more than two decades of immersing in the com munities of Palm Beach Coun ty, (where she resides with her husband and two children) the threads of her tapestry are felt near and far. A love for meeting and connecting good people, es pecially those who shy away from notice, and championing great causes with a particular commit ment to those dealing with addic tion and mental health.
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juliet kuehnl Juliet Kuehnle is a National Board Certified Counselor and mental health therapist who owns Sun Counseling & Wellness, a private practice in Charlotte, NC and te leahealth throughout NC. Juliet is on a mission to destigmatize going to therapy and to normal ize and elevate dialogue around mental health. 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 @yepigotothera py for relatable, helpful, and of ten humorous insight!
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And style icon ASHLEY STARK KENNAR shares about transcending style on page 76. Everything old is new again, The beloved PRIDWIN on Shelter Island recently underwent a multi-year trans formation, supervised by Cape Resorts and its Vice Pres ident of Design Colleen Bashaw pg 118. We have been busy this summer and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, page 124 begins just a peek into what we have been up to. We are also thrilled to mention Margaret Bastick Luce businesswomen, actress and model is now part of the LUX team as the global managing editor. While she resides in Palm Beach Coun ty we share the same hometown, Westport CT.
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I hope that where ever you are on the east coast or in the world you find yourself indulging in this issue. That’s what we’re here for!
I love fall. The air is slightly crisp, the leaves are turning gorgeous colors, and the almost unbearable summer heat and humidity (if you live in the south) has finally subsided. For me fall means outdoor hikes, football and plenty of fashion. Inside this issue you’ll find plenty of inspiration to boost your wardrobe and your home. Brittany Noble Newcomb shares 7 style trends for fall 2022 and Lisa Mele interviews the designer Lara Kovacevich of the Australian brand Zhevago.
It’s the time of year where we can entertain outside and inside, see the beautiful new collaboration between JEFFREY ALAN MARKS with the fabric house Kravet. pg. 104. AIDA SOUL takes us on a journey of the nuances of design pg. 95 by Katelyn Rutt.
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24 www. LuxLifestyle-magazine.comCHARLESTON CHARLOTTE & THE CAROLINAS HAMPTONS CHARLESTON IN THE FALL WHERE THE TEMPERATURES ARE OFTEN IN THE MID 70’S THROUGH NOVEMBER. THE FOLIAGE BEGINS TO TURN LATE OCTOBER AND EARLY NOVEMBER. Take a walk back in time at The Battery. It’s a gorgeous postcard-perfect 12-acre Waterfront Park famous for its stately antebellum homes. Named for a civil-war coastal defense artillery battery at the site. Enjoy a savory brunch at the highly anticipated recently opened Vern’s. It is located on the corner of Bogard and Ashe. Working with hyperlocal Lowcountry products seats fill up quickly. www.vernschs.com Get in a spooky state of mind with a haunted carriage ride through graveyards and back www.oldsouthcarriage.comalleys.
Property accommodations include a mix of California king rooms, corner kings with views of the Ravenel bridge or Charleston harbor, five suites, and a premier suite, with many of the rooms featuring balconies. All guest rooms feature luxurious Matouk linens and towels, locally crafted Deep Steep bath amenities, artisanal Lavazza coffee, live botanicals and a soothing color palette of blues and grays. In addition, guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness stu dio that features a Peloton bike and Life Fitness equipment, and a private dining room that can be reserved for special occasions and events. It just may be our favorite hotel in Charleston. The attention to detail was noticeable and appreciated. www.theloutrel.com
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The Loutrel brings a chic retreat to Charles ton’s historic distric. Inspired by the Holy City’s famed gardens and natural landscapes to create a rich design complemented by luxurious, modern comforts. Evoking a sense of timelessness and so phistication, the hotel is immersed in a palette of verdant greens, blues and golds that capture the color and varied light of the Lowcountry, while tactile materials that evoke nature, such as linen, wool and wood, are used throughout the spaces.
The Veranda Lounge houses an expansive bronze and wood accented bar, which conjures the image of an old ship while beautiful greenery and live citrus trees bring the gardens of Charleston inside. Further tapping into the city’s heritage, a repurposed south ern porch swing beckons guests to sit and relax, while an expansive painting capturing the region’s landscape, by local artist Linda Fantuzzo, anchors theOnroom.The Loutrel’s rooftop terrace, guests can take in stunning views of The Ravenel Bridge and many of the historic steeples that give the Holy City its name, while enjoying signature cocktails and shareable bites from the Veranda Lounge’s menu delivered right to the terrace. Open exclusively to hotel guests and their vis itors, the rooftop offers a highly-sought-after private out door space to relax and unwind throughout the day.
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SOCO GALLERY SOCO Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Purpose At Random, a solo exhibition by artist Scott Avett. The gallery will host a Q&A with the artist on October 5th. This will be the artist’s second solo exhibition with SOCO Gallery. Avett’s paintings explore universal themes of faith and observa tion, love and loss, heartache and joy, as well as the more personal stories of career, family, and life.
Purpose At Random will present new medium and large-scale oil paintings and prints created by the artist from early 2020 through today.
The new paintings and prints in Purpose at Random explore the temporal place of meaning in the artistic process. For Avett, the narrative weight of a work can emerge after the creative act. Avett is guided by process - the assembling of elements – and as the layers stack and join, relationships and undercurrents present them selves. It is in mustering the trust necessary for this approach that Avett is able to find beauty. www.socogallery.com Christina Hussey photography
Opening its doors on Tuesday, July 26th, Blue Nile joins SouthPark’s extensive roster of luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands. The SouthPark location offers clients the opportunity to look, touch, and try on a brilliant selection of fine jewelry and engagement rings before making a purchase. Blue Nile also provides a best-in-class e-tail ing experience and customer care from Personal Jewelers who can help guide clients to designing their perfect piece, whether it’s from the showroom or from an extensive assortment on Blue Nile’s website. www.bluenile.com
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Blue Nile recently opened its first showroom in the state of North Carolina at SouthPark, the Carolina’s premier shopping destination.
“I DREAM OF DIOR” Fashion aficionados of the Queen City are in for a treat this month as our own resident couture designer, Luis Machicao, shares his radiant new collection, “I Dream of Dior” with Charlotteans first in September, before traveling to the world’s stage at Paris Fashion Week at the end of the month. Style icon, professor, and international jet-setter, Luis founded his inimitable Machicao Couture over three decades ago, and is honored to call Charlotte home and cen tral locale to his thriving atelier. In homage to a lifetime of inspiration found in the iconoclast Christian Dior, Luis drew reference from vintage House of Dior, celebrating sophistication, timeless elegance, and the accentuation of femininity in his beguiling new collection. From New York to Miami, Machicao flew the Eastern Seaboard to source quintessential fabrics— taffeta, bro cade, Mikado, and lace. 27 gowns in hues of blush to rose, champagne to glittering gold, all lovingly hand-stitched by Machicao, will premiere on the runway of Galleries at 811 on Thursday, September 1st in the “I Dream of Dior” fashion show, produced by Berhan Nebioglu Produc tions, benefitting the Allegro Foundation-- unwavering champions of children with disabilities. Galleries at 811 is a collaborative space in the heart of Meyers Park, where fine art, high-end fashion, and creativity are inter twined. The Machicao Couture “I Dream of Dior” collec tion will also be on view during gallery hours through out September and October, as well as compelling new artworks by Case Baumgarten, Allison Luce, and Lindsay Daniel, curated under the gallery’s new direction by Cas sandra Richardson. We warmly welcome you to visit Gal leries at 811: 811 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 galleries811.com @galleries811 Luis Machicao @lmachicao @luismachicaocouture Model: Luci Valentine @lucidinonno Photographer: Corrie Huggins @corriehugginscreative Artist: Case Baumgarten @itsnotcase
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CHARLOTTE & THE CAROLINAS HAMPTONS YACHT KELPIE RECENTLY WELCOMED THIS GEM TO THE KELPIE FAMILY. Widgeon is considered to be one of the last fully restored original Dawn Cruisers left afloat. She was the 301st hull produced by Dawn Boat Corp. Classon Point, N.Y. and was primarily built as a pleasure express cruiser/commuter yacht in 1930.Cruise along the shoreline of Shelter Island, anchor off the nature preserve for a swim or visit Sunset Beach for a leisurely lunch ashore. Wid geon offers many charter options. You can book a 3, 4, 6 or 8 hour excursion for up to 6 passengers. Transport yourself and your guests back to an era of elegance. The Kelpie crew is Passionate about all things vintage, and cannot wait to wel come you aboard Widgeon for a day on the water. www.yachtkelpie.com
The annual Harvest Party is back and celebrating the 32nd grape harvest! Join Wolffer Estate Vineyard for this joyous afternoon on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Laugh and play with family and friends as they celebrate the hard work of Harvest season while enjoying the untouched beauty of the Sagaponack vineyard. Dance to live music, enjoy a bountiful and refreshed menu, sip Wölffer wines and ci ders, partake in barrel-rolling, grape-stomping, a wine-making relay race, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, and more - it's fun for the whole family! Tickets go on sale at Wolffer. com in early September!
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The 30th anniversary of the Hamptons International Film Festival will take place October 7-16, 2022, and will be expanded to a full 10 days of fun, film and events. Packages will be on sale starting September 6th. For more information please visit: hamptonsfilmfest.org
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Abby Huhtanen, Director of Fine Jewelry for Moda Ope randi moderated a panel discussion all about the tie-in of sentimentality in jewelry, and the significance of travel from a global perspective. Katherine debuted her Lady of the Rings collection, which is a very personal line of signet rings inspired by her personal girl tribe, each representing a very different female heroine.
Silvia Furmanovich, designed a custom ring box that carries the complete collection. The box is handcrafted in wood, with Silvia’s proprietary marquetry technique and finished with brass. Each ring box has six rings surround ing one; move whatever traits are needed most on any given day to the center of the group, and it will lead yourCHARLESTONtribe.
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Katherine Jetter owner of The Vault Nantucket recently debuted her beautiful new collection, Lady of The Rings. Katherine organized a magical outdoor garden party at The Greater Light, in Nantucket, with historical artifacts that were specially curated by the Nantucket Historical Associa tion’s Chief Curator, Michael Harrison, along with contem porary jewelry from her collection and jewelry wünderkind, Fernando Jorge's. Katherine’s BFF and designer extraordi naire Marla Mullen, concepted the unbelievably fabulous tablescape, which was attended by a number of gorgeous local Nantucket ladies.
The “family” scalloping season begins on October 1st, 2022 and runs until March 31st, 2023. Recreational scallopers can take scal lops Wednesday through Sunday. You must have a license, and prominently display your shellfishing button. Licenses are available at the Nantucket Public Safety Building, 4 Fairgrounds Road. There is no other scallop more coveted than the Nantucket Bay Scallop. The cool waters are perfect for bay scallops. Nantucket Bays are highly sought after because of their ability to be served raw when fresh, connoisseurs toting them as the gold star of any raw bar and they car amelize beautifully when cooked. A favorite preparation is wrapped in bacon, skewered then baked.
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FUN FACTS: Nantucket is home to the once-largest contiguous cranberry bog in the world, and now the largest certified organic cranberry farm in the United States. Milestone bog once had 234 acres un derTodaycultivation195acres remain under cultivation at the Milestone Bog. Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. Research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection, the prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure according to medical news today. Canberries came to Nantucket in 1857 with the formation of the Milestone Bog in the center of the island. Today roughly 2 million pounds are produced on the island each year.
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THE 1ST ANNUAL NANTUCKET HARVEST FAIR the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Cranberry Festival has joined forces this year with the Nantucket Island Fair. Satur day, October 1st and Sunday October 2nd at the Milestone Cran berry Bogs. 2 fall traditions taking it to the next level of fun this year. www.nantucketconservation.org
By Margaret Bastick Luce As Jayne Chase’s inaugural podcast guest on Perfectly Palm Beach, I felt like we were visiting over a lovely lunch. It’s quite rare to cover so many topics in one sitting and found a sense of transcendence through our conversation.
Jayne has the rare ability to promote whatever project you have and she does so from a generous and genuine place. Her welcoming energy is like a ray of sunshine and a warm embrace. The ease in which Jayne ebbs and flows in the commu nity gives you a glimpse into her natural ability to meet and share. Always grateful to the architects, art gallery owners, interior designers, hoteliers, philanthropists, restauranteurs, and retailers who thread a beautiful tap estry known as Palm Beach. As she embarks on the 2022 - 2023 season, I look for ward to the exciting line-up and tuning in to experience Perfectly Palm Beach as with Jayne, make that latte, matcha, or pour a glass of Rosé and feel like a part of the con versation.Asabusinesswoman, seasoned media reporter, mother to two adult sons thriving in the entertainment industry, and loving wife, our Jayne Chase of Perfectly Palm Beach is a glistening jewel. Stay tuned as rumor has it that her novel will be debuting on a bookshelf near you soon.
For more information: IG: @PerfectlyPalmBeach and @JayneChase Podcast found on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube
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The true secret ingredient that is present at every turn is the staff. Starting with Tony Chateauvert, the head professional and manager. Having served as the prior head of The Bedford Golf and Tennis Club in New York, a property known as a family club with deep roots in tradition., you get a sense of heritage and luxury. One of the best kept secrets although not for long is Bob Hite. His enthusiasm is something you have to experience to describe. He has improved many a game and is capturing the attention of those looking to uplevel their play. Palm Beach Par 3 is a must visit for golf or just the views so grab your clubs and some friends and head to this public 18 hole course by the sea. 2345 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL 33480 | +1 561.547.0598 IG: @palmbeachpar3
Florida, home to more than 1,200 golf courses and many of the world’s top golfers, it’s no surprise that the game is a draw for lo cals and visitors alike. Lush fairways, greens and bunkers of all shapes and sizes are a common sighting across the landscape. As you make your way along the Eastern coastline, the mix of man sions and nature slows your pulse and elevates your mood all be fore you reach the first tee. Pulling into the parking lot, one can’t help but notice the location of this special track, perfectly laid out between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.
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To think you can have it all in a round of golf is well what makes this spot so very special. Taking a pause in my work week, to enjoy a morning on the links with three girlfriends where we made the most of our irons. And regardless of missing a few shots, we laughed and rolled through the round. As our focus shifted to lunch, we made our way to Al Fresco. This sister restaurant to Renato’s and Acqua Cafe Palm Beach serves up sublime cuisine with sweeping ocean views and warm breezes.
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Original oil on canvas cover art: Zachary Fors Kathryn Bek gets the chance of a lifetime: a job offer right out of college, and in New York City, where adventure lies around every corner. Believing she is recruited for her marketing prowess; she is excited by the prospect of her new job in the intelligence sector; but all is not what it seems. Before long, Kathryn and her new team are thrown into a world of mystery, murder, and magic. As the team rushes around the world, untangling the web of lies, she finds that her past may be the key to protecting her, and the world’s, future.
PRAESIDIUM (SHADOWS IN THE BOOK 1) BY MCKINLEY ASPEN
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From hilarious haiku to self-loathing limericks, soul-searcher and award-winning writer Randall McNair’s carefully honed craft shines in this drunkenly introspective measure of human consciousness. Covering a wide range of themes that confront the absurdities of life head-on, this collection showcases his willingness to drink the dregs and come back for more. If you’ve ever thought of poets as staid or incomprehensible, the burn of McNair’s high-proof stanzas will transform your viewpoint and take you on an unforgettable journey. mcnairpoet.com
And now I am passing them on to you. It’s time to fall in love, again! to Fall in Love Again?
Curated by Jane Ubell-Meyer, Founder, Bedside Reading®
EYE OF THE MOON BY IVAN OBOLENSKY
THE MAZE BY NELSON DEMILLE
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LAST CALL BY RANDALL MCNAIR
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In this award-winning American Gothic novel, Percy and Johnny, two estranged childhood friends, reunite to attend an anniversary house party at the haunting family estate of Rhinebeck, where Johnny’s Aunt Alice died twenty years before, while reading an Egyptian Book of the Dead. Stumbling upon her hidden artifacts, including her letters and journals, Percy and Johnny discover her story is very different from what they had been led to believe. Nothing is what it seems, and everyone has a secret to protect. A riveting gothic mystery by a master of the genre. Be captivated late into the night with its intricate plot, fascinating characters, humor, and just the right amount of the supernatural.
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There are few things that rock my world like a book I can fall in love with. TV shows come and go, but books stay in your heart forever! I love recommendations from my friends—simply because “word-of-mouth” is trustworthy and powerful. Here’s what they told me to read!
In #1 bestseller Plum Island Nelson DeMille introduced readers to the brash NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey. Another six best-selling books later, Corey returns to Long Island after a forced retirement from his last job as a Federal Agent. At the start of The Maze, Corey’s restless and looking for action, so when his former lover, Detective Beth Penrose, appears with a job offer, Corey must make some decisions about his career—and about reuniting with Beth. As Corey digs deeper, he comes to suspect that the failure of the local police to solve a sensational case may not be a result of inexperience or incompetence. It may be something else—something much more sinister. nelsondemille.net
PAGE TURNERS Want
Sarah Vie uses wisdom from her own lived experience to guide readers through a transformational journey. Each chapter begins with a story from Sarah’s life about how she was able to release the traumas of her past and manifest a life of peace, joy and abundance. After each inspiring story, Sarah’s readers are empowered with new tools to break the cycle of their own limited patterning, so that they can attract the abundant life they both desire and deserve. Readers will leave this book clear in their purpose, confident in their ability to manifest wealth, love, and happiness. Go to books.Sarahvie.com to learn more about the movement of cycle breaking.
THE SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH FOR WOMEN: YOUR SECRET PATH TO MILLIONS BY SARA CONNELL
Sara Connell shares the exact journey she took from struggling to make $20,000 a year as a writer and coach to making over $1,000,000 in one year. She shares the step-by-step process she has used with 1000s of mothers, writers, coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs to create impact and income through work that they love, using their mission, their stories, and their talents. Included are stories of 25 women who started without investors, capital-or in many cases, anyone believing in them-and became millionaires. By the end, you will have a toolkit to help you create millions, while changing lives and having a positive impact on our planet. saraconnell.com I WISH I’DBYKNOWNSARAHVIE
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By Margaret Bastick Luce
LUXE: If you haven’t, you should: Cruise down Worth Avenue and slip into the warm and welcoming space of Palm Beach Facials. As most of my followers know, I tend to be on a mission with skincare. My facial by Brittnay was both enjoyable and relaxing, and to my surprise, I had a lovely nap. As we know, sleep is one of the best beauty hacks of all. IG @palmbeachfacials
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Each issue I want to bring to you experiences both bold and benign, luxe and leisure, for long-time residents and transplants alike. South Florida has much to offer, and I want to be your personal guide. Follow me as we begin this journey together because if you haven’t, you should...
TRAVEL: For locals and visitors alike, South Florida is the hub of boat shows. On a lovely March day, the family set out for the Palm Beach International Boat Show. As the boys went for the go-fast boats, I was stopped in my tracks with a hint of Lemoncello and Italians. Before I knew it, I was reminiscing with the captain aboard the handcrafted Fratelli Aprea 1890 Sorrento 32 gozzo boat. With each moment aboard, I was transported to my last trip to Capri. Instagram images are great at capturing a moment but nothing can come close to the true luxury of stepping onto the deck and gliding across the water. Slow your roll and head to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show October 26 - 30, 2022 to experience these beautiful vessels and meet captain, Michael Sinacola II. IG @fratelliapreausa and @fratelliaprea
If you haven’t yet, today, tomorrow or next week, head to the beach, take off your shoes, greet the sunrise, and let the water work its magic. Margaret Bastick Luce. IG @margaretbastickluce
SPORT: With the calendar always full, it is nice to choose unscheduled time with friends. Nothing like the flow of conversation through movement immersed in nature to connect. One of my favorite spots is the stretch of beach from Jupiter to Juno. Taking a break at the pier to rehydrate, stretch and enjoy, it is funny to notice how small we are especially as we take in the vastness of the Atlan tic Ocean.
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By Juliet Kuehnle
Consider what it feels like when on a rainy, dreary day, you’d rather not get out of bed and you’re drag ging, but you put on a bright pink top with cute yellow galoshes. Or when you’re feeling introspective or nos talgic and you come home to sit in your living room and shuffle through memories that are brought on by your eclectic hand-picked accessories and art. These are intentional, personal choices that can help shift your mood, help with processing your emotions, and emit energy that communicates to others.
One way we attempt to be understood is in the way we express ourselves through clothing, hair style, acces sories, art, home decor, and overall style. Self-expression through our style is one way we can communicate to and about our selves: our mood, emotions, interests, vibe. It is an outward represen tation of who we are or what we are experiencing. So often we suppress this in our culture that focuses on our fitting in, looking a certain way, and projecting an image of having it all together. This pressure can cause us to question or even alter what our own true style really even is. We grow out of tune with our sense of expression in service of chasing trends or blendingImaginein.what it would be like to shed self-conscious ness and to be able to wear or decorate with what simply makes you feel joyful or creative. There is such freedom in being able to listen to whatever emotion is present or whatever emotion you want to invoke.
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The benefit to your mental health of genuinely ex pressing yourself is profound. This is when we feel aligned with our innermost desires and self-concept which naturally boosts confidence and presence. In this, there is flexibility and room to play, which is an other concept that gets stifled out of us adults! It’s your prerogative to show up how you want to on any given day or to create an essence in your living or working space that reflects how you want to feel.
LuxLifestyle-magazine.comWeallhaveaninherent desire to be seen and truly known. This is the human need to know that we matter. Some of us over time, though, have stifled our ability to be seen. We may have learned to squash it as a coping or protective mechanism or we might be intimidated by the vulnerability of being seen.
• Notice what sensations you physically feel when wearing or using a certain style.
• Talk back to or reframe any inner critic voice that is increasing self-consciousness. Try some mantras of self-compassion: I deserve to take up space, My worth isn’t defined by what others think of me, etc.
• Feel permission and curiosity to experiment. Step out and notice how it feels to embody this style ver sus any negative, insecure self-talk that might occur.
• Create a vision board.
Here are some tips to help you identify what resonates with YOU as far as personal style so that you might find the courage to show up and express yourself!
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• Consider what inspires you and what you’re drawn to: colors, looks, pattern combinations, etc.
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Fortunately the fall season is loaded with super food options and my Harvest Moon Bread is made with some of the best au tumn ingredients to ensure a healthier and happier transition as the seasons change.
By Marci Moreau Dear Marci, I live in the Northeast and as soon as the fall season begins I start to eat more and gain weight. What’s going on? How do I stay healthy and eat all the great fall foods?
Dear Feeling Sluggish in September, A harvest moon, falling leaves, or the morning dew that forms after a warm day and a cool evening, are all the signals nature sends to let us know summer is ending and fall has ar rived.And yes, in a true dance of nature, our bodies respond, and depending where we live, we may start to get a bit sluggish. Most especially in areas where the days get shorter and we are exposed to less sunlight, we will find our energy, our mood, and our cycles, rhythms, and bodily processes get a little out of Oursorts.bodies are hard wired to recognize the end of summer and the coming winter, and tend to do annoying things this time of year, like store fat, need more sleep, and crave more comfort foods that are higher in carbs and calories, but there is hope.Small changes in the intake of the foods we eat can coun teract the sluggish fall syndrome and result in higher energy levels, optimal weight management, and more harmonious patterns in the overall functioning of our body. Including some of the best fall foods can also alleviate the seasonal depression that sometimes wreaks havoc on our mental health during the colder months of the year.
This Harvest Moon Bread, actually tastes more like a cake than a bread, and it is also a vegan version, made with pump kin, apples, spices and aquafaba, or bean water, as an egg white substitute.Pumpkins with Vitamin A, C, and E are great supporters of our immune system, helping to ward off germs and illness during the colder months. Pumpkin is also one of the best sources for tryptophan, an amino acid that supports the pro duction of serotonin, helping to alleviate seasonal depression. OF THEMOONHARVEST
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And of course, we already know an apple a day is beneficial for our health but the newest research points to a unique plant compound, epigallocatechin gallate, (EGCG) found in apples for helping with weight loss and for preventing inflammation and disease.Personally, think the dark chocolate glaze really is the ic ing on the cake though. I use pure dark chocolate, packed with many of the important minerals, including iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and phosphorus, and with very high level of flava nols and polyphenols. When this amazing glaze combines with the power of the pumpkin, apples, and spices, my Harvest Moon Bread, is the answer to staying healthy with the best of fall foods.
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Valoie (‘val-oh-ah’) means “light.”
From leading the automotive industry to becoming beauty scientists, this couple is pioneering the world of omnisex skincare with gusto...and honey.
This streamlined three-step routine is clean, scientifically based, and designed to feel and look luxurious.
By Katelyn Rutt
PhotographyLawsonCaroline
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Jayme Valo adds, “We’d be managing a multi-million dol lar automotive manufacturing and retail facility during the day, and testing skincare formulations and meeting with chemists at night.”
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When Nick and Jayme Valo—long-time auto entrepreneurs— decided to venture into the unknown world of beauty, they knew it would be the start of a wild adventure.
During production, the Valoie brand evolved into three corner stone products—the AKTIV Pore Repair, Hydro-Honey Serum Moisturizer, and Rense Gel-Balm Cleanser—all bolstered by the healing power of honey. The Valo’s son even tested the products before going on Accutane, and his skin cleared instantly.
“It was terrifying,” Nick Valo laughs. “Jayme drove a race truck. Making the decision to get into the beauty industry was insane. Who does that?”
“Honey is one of the most underutilized natural skincare solu tions in the world for every skin type,” Jayme Valo says. “Our R&D team took the time to research how to protect and fortify the skin, while simultaneously nourishing and moisturizing for total balance at the deepest layers.”
Valoie currently outperforms even the most expensive treat ments on the market, all while rebalancing the skin’s microbiome.
But the couple’s vision was strong: simplified, yet elevated skin care designed for all genders. During their travels, sometimes ex tending half a year at a time, the pair noticed how difficult it was to maintain their beauty routines. Limited packing space made minimalism key, and shared skincare products an idea of interest.
At this point, multi-use omnisex products hadn’t been done well, and scientists and chemists needed to be convinced of the new technology. But it was possible, a challenge the entrepreneurs were more than ready to take on with a secret weapon—honey.
It’s the first time gender-neutral products of this level have made such a significant splash in the skincare scene. Even so, Jayme Valo says there is still resistance to the idea that the products are just as effective—simply because there’s no current omnisex de partment.“Whenpeople try our products they realize how good they are and how great their skin looks, and how great their spouse’s skin looks, and how great their teenage son’s skin looks, and then their mom steals it and looks like she’s never felt more rested, well, that’s the payoff,” Jayme Valo says. “Our products work on almost everyone.”
“Our personal dermatologist was amazed at how clear, yet hy drated his skin was. Likewise, our cousin had severe eczema and Hydro-Honey was the only thing that worked to properly smooth and rebalance her skin and diminish her dark spots. These are wildly different skin issues. Our family started referring to our products as ‘that magic stuff.’”
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We’re all getting ready for cozy nights by the fire. I just incorporated these soft chic stylish interlude chairs that work beautifully with the modern tribal feel of our sitting www.interludehome.comroom.
As a Pisces my style changes with my many moods! I enjoy playing with several styles to express the many facets of my soul. One thing remains consistent and that is intention and comfort…here are a few of my current fall favorites.
The energy of your space is everything! Incorporating meaningful art is key to touching the soul of all who enter. My latest piece is by doritschwartzsculpture.com
Mother Nature is always a bit confused this time of year. Layering and comfort is key. JJwinks designs sets that go from the bedroom and beyond. Every option has a duster to match! PS: This brand allows you to ditch the bra! www.JJwinks.comHallelujah!!
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Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak”
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My heart skipped a beat for the use of natural wood and crystals.
@dinadoespodcast Autumn leaves begin to fall and this serpent pendant by Bvlgari invokes the exact energy I’m wishing to harness this time of year. I’ll add it to my everyday jewelry lineup as a reminder to shed what no longer serves me. www.bulgari.com I’m a hat girl. Every season, every occasion calls for a good hat. Lovely bird is a go to for me! You can even add your initials for that custom www.shoplovelybird.comtouch.
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And, what about labor shortages, everywhere? We are wondering where everyone went and how they are making money. We are still feeling the pain of recovering from the pandemic financial setbacks.
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Hey, do you remember 2008? If we can survive that, we can survive this. Now is as good a time as any to get your personal finances in order. Here are some things you can do right now to improve your personal finances. ¬¬If you can stick to these, you can start seeing the rewards of lower debt, savings, and a good credit score. Even though I help businesses and their finances, I get asked all of the time about how to manage personal finances and how one can master that part of their lives better.
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It seems like everything just went downhill after the pan demic. Inflation is on the rise (pun intended) and everything is super expensive, leading us to wonder if we are going to hit a recession. Airline tickets are through the roof. What cost me $1,000 to fly direct to Paris, now costs me $3,400 with one stop in Economy class. The trickledown effect is taking a massive toll on us as food and fuel costs have increased, passing those hikes to the consumer at restaurants and gas pumps.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help in this area. A really good advisor can help you create a plan and a way to save. Search for classes that offer free or low cost workshops on this topic as well. If you admire the way someone has managed their finances, ask them for mentorship. Ask them what they would have done differently when they were younger.
You want to retire at age 55? You want to go to Europe next Spring? You want to buy a house? You want to pay off debt? All of these require a commitment to sock money away. Prioritize these goals and then create separate savings bank accounts for these, in which monthly you automatically put a percentage aside in each bucket. I created buckets for vacation, taxes (business owners), and home improvement. You can make these anyway you want, but as long as you have a visual of what you are saving toward every time you open up your banking app, you will feel like you are accomplishing it. Even if you put $25 a month in a bucket, you are still saving.
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CREATE A MONTHLY BUDGET
So, my financial advisor told me I needed to put aside 6 months of my monthly household budget aside. The three month rule no longer applies and that kind of set me reeling but I understand why now. However, if you have at least three that is a good start in my professional opinion.
PAY OFF DEBT FIRST Debt is the biggest obstacle for many people when it comes to reaching financial goals. First figure out the kind of debt you have and what makes the most sense to pay off. For example, I paid my car off and I plan on driving my dependable Hyundai into the ground. I locked in my mortgage rate at 3% so I don’t see a need to rush paying off my mortgage, as I plan on keep ing my house forever. You will need to sit down and look at all of your debt, and select those with the highest interest rates to pay off first and faster. Credit card debt is the worst kind of debt and should be paid off before anything else.
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Poor credit can make it harder for you to get a mortgage, rent an apartment, or even get a credit card. And, if someone does give you a loan, they will most likely do so with a higher interest rate. If you have fair or bad credit, defined as a FICO score of 669 or below, you may be wondering how to increase your credit score. Do not let this make you feel hopeless, as bad credit does not last forever. First off, get a copy of your credit report. You can get free copies of your credit reports every 12 months from each of the major bureaus through AnnualCreditReport.com. Dispute any credit errors, as you have the right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Other things you can do to improve your score are: paying off past due balances, avoid ing new credit card applications, and contacting creditors for any temporary hardship programs they may have. You can do this. And now is the time. It may feel like an uphill battle but taking these minor steps will help you get back to where you once were or even where you want to be. I am rooting for you.
This may seem elementary and old school, but I have an Excel spreadsheet detailing my monthly household expenses, so I have an idea of what I need to survive. This includes my mortgage, my utilities, and anything else I spend on bills and basic living. I budget everything I spend, including my groceries/dining out. While I go over budget in a specific area, I am at least aware of where and how I need to cut back. Having a sense of actual versus budget can be very eye-opening. There are budgeting software apps you can use, like Mint, as well.
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TASTE Cue the Lemongrassmouthwatering:Coulis + Butter Poached Lobster + Israeli Couscous Salmon Crudo + Smoked Carrot + Crispy Rice by Hamptons www.hamptonsaristocrat.comAristocrat.
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Super hot culinary company, Hamptons Aristocrat is an expe rienced based operation offering over 25 Chef + Beach Experi ences in the Hamptons and be yond. Co-founder and Director of Catering & Events, Lexi Ritsch shares, "In 2014, we bought a 1969 Aristocrat Lo-Liner trailer on eBay (bidding on it from a local coffee shop), with big plans in mind. After months of renovat ing her into a perfect little event food truck, we were ready to in troduce her to the community as the “Hamptons Aristocrat” with one goal: To offer a fun, new and easy way to entertain at home… and the rest is history! The Aris tocrat paved the way for our Easy Entertainment business, and as our business continues to grow and evolve we will never forget these sweet beginnings.”
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*Visit the Hamptons Aristocrat Cookshop + Prepared Food Market in Westhampton Beach at 87 Sunset Avenue; or www.hamptonsaristocrat.comPhotosby@hamptonaristocrat
Lexi adds, “Believe it or not, the fall is actually our most popular time for beach events! It might be that the fall breeze pairs perfectly with the warm beach fire, or that the fast ap proaching winter puts a little pressure on getting the last licks of summer. Whatever the reason, the quiet beaches make for a perfect backdrop for gatherings well through October! Our Hamptons Aristocrat Beach Bistro offers a full restaurant ex perience in the beach. We have a thirteen foot culinary car avan which allows for full dinner experiences on the beach for groups up to 24 guests." A four course beachside dinner includes dishes featuring local farmers and fisherman alike. The dinner is paired with Hamptons Aristocrat’s new De sign + Rental division furniture offering a beautiful full ser vice beachside affair. What could be easier or more inviting?
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Sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Serve immediately and enjoy with Franciacorta sparkling wine. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
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Joseph is more than just the idea behind the concept - he is the chef, server, and the ultimate guide to his nine course decadent meals complete with wine pairings.
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By Lisa Mele
SEAFOOD VERSION 3.0
Kevin Joseph, founder and CEO of Empire Oyster and NYC’s Oyster Week, has officially opened one of Charleston’s hottest restaurants – Raw Lab. Raw Lab is in Charleston’s historic downtown market and of fers the worlds only Omakase Style Raw Bar Experience. Kevin remarks, “I feel incredibly blessed and grateful to have found a way to make a living while living on purpose right here in Charleston. I am excited to provide an opportunity for my guests to consume food that is whole, live, raw, and bioavailable - and to inspire them to think differently about the food that they eat.”
There are certain cities where the food is so decadent – that it is difficult to come up with something innovative that draws no tice from locals and travelers alike. Charleston, South Carolina is one of those cities with a reputation for its cuisine and talent ed chefs.
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This is Seafood Version 3.0”.
The restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with only 12 seats available nightly with one seating at 6:30pm. The menu will expand far beyond oysters to include uni, cavi ar, a local shrimp ceviche and Willi pa Bay scallops. Raw Lab will offer Marine Cuisine [a term that Joseph coined himself] which represents a culinary ethic and style which features smaller and lesser-known species to provide enhanced op tions for chefs and consumers. Jo seph adds, “When this is done well, it creates opportunities to reduce costs and make serving and eating fish more affordable and healthier.
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“I am here to ‘Raise the Raw Bar’ by creating ways to be of value to all stakeholders in oysters and seafood - Growers, Distrib utors, Restaurants, Chefs, Shuckers, Servers and Con sumers,” Kevin says. With a pro found understand ing and experience with aquaculture and the oyster busi ness, his plan is to elevate seafood. With a passion for gourmet, Joseph does not see Raw Lab as the final stop for him in his creations. He imagines a time in the future when he can re locate his boat - The “RAW BARge” - to Charleston for the summer season, and to Palm Beach for the winter season. Here, he could provide his clientele with an epicurean experience, right where the foods they are enjoying were caught or grown. Until Raw Barge sets sail, you can visit Raw Lab which is currently open Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations can only be made online.
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An extraordinary region, stretching into the Alpine foothills, rich in art and natural treasures. A desire to grow grapes in harmony with its environment, in line with natural and sustainability principles. An ancient culture yielding premium wines accompanies toasts and tastings, providing pleasure, lightness and joy. An inimitable lifestyle recognized across the world; a unique wine that adds sparkle to every moment Welcome to Franciacorta. ,
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68 www. LuxLifestyle-magazine.com STYLE 7 FALL 2022 STYLE TRENDS By Brittany Newcomb SOCK IT TO ME: Knee Socks with Short Boots, Tall Boots and Loafersthe easiest way to make a statement this fall. FAUX FUR: Faux Fur embellishments are everywhere this fall, lining sleeves, draped on shoulders and wrapped up in a coat. (Alessandra Rich via Vogue Runway) MICRO MINIS: Super-Short Skirts are leg lengthening and a high waisted style, covered up on top translates this trend for all ages. (Hailey Bieber Mini Skirt) Photo: Chanel via Vogue RunwayPhoto: Pinterest Photo: Alessandra Rich via Vogue Runway
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“I have special memories of the women I admire wearing Tiffany & Co. jewelry,” said Hailey Bieber. “It’s a real honor to join that legacy as the face of the T Collection.”
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9. WHO OR WHAT HAS MADE YOU FEEL EMPOWERED RECENTLY?
Recently I’ve been very inspired by art. I love the Tiffany T collection - it’s perfectly wearable yet super chic.
6. WHAT HAS INSPIRED YOU CREATIVELY RECENTLY? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE TIFFANY T COLLECTION?
I would love to have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Oprah and I would order everything.
1. WHAT WAS IT LIKE SHOOTING THE LATEST TIFFANY T CAMPAIGN? HOW DOES IT FEEL BEING THE FACE OF SUCH AN ICONIC BRAND?
7. HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU PUT ON A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF JEWELRY?
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What I love most about the collection is that you can dress it up or wear it as every day jewelry. I love layering the pieces and mixing and matching!
4. JEWELRY IS A VERY PERSONAL THING. WHAT WAS YOUR VERY FIRST MEMORY OF TIFFANY & CO. OR ITS JEWELRY?
5. TIFFANY T EMBODIES UNWAVERING STRENGTH AND STRONGEST CONNECTION OF ALL, THE ONE WITH OURSELVES. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU?
To me, I believe admitting when we aren’t strong is how we find strength. Being vulnerable and able to admit when we aren’t ok is a strength and that’s something I’m working on in my life.
When I put on a beautiful piece of jewelry I feel strong and beautiful!
Love makes me feel the most empowered. Love from family and love from my friends.
An evolution of an iconic collection, this marks Bieber’s first advertising venture for the jeweler since her appointment as a Tiffany & Co. global House ambassador last October. The campaign debuted this summer and was shot by Glen Luchford on location in Los Angeles. Bieber wears key designs from the T Collection, including new pavé diamond earrings and oversized pen dants, perfect for stacking and layering. More styles will roll out by end of year, with Tiffany planning much more for T Collection by 2023 and we can’t wait. LUX had the opportunity to share a few questions with Hailey on her exciting new campaign.
3.ARE YOU MORE OF A ROSE, YELLOW OR WHITE GOLD PERSON? I am definitely a yellow gold girl.
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Shooting the recent campaign was amazing. I love working with the Tiffany team. It’s always been a dream of mine to be associated with the brand and I’m so grateful to be the face of Tiffany T.
2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE TIFFANY T COLLECTION AND HOW WOULD YOU WEAR OR STYLE THE PIECES?
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11. WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED ABOUT STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF? The best advice I received would be, always be myself because people are drawn to me for who I am, not for anybody I try to be. That’s always stuck with me.
I definitely admire my Mom, her gentleness and her strength, and I admire her mom, my Grandma.
10. WHO ARE SOME OF THE WOMEN THAT YOU ADMIRE IN YOUR LIFE?
My very first memory was seeing my older sister receive her first piece of Tiffany jewelry for her 16th birthday. I remem ber thinking what a big deal it was that she got Tiffany!
8. WHO WOULD YOU MOST WANT TO HAVE BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S WITH? WHAT WOULD YOU ORDER?
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Ashley Stark-Kenner, the Creative Director for Stark, recently debuted her e-commerce brand Ashely Stark Home. Stark is the legendary carpet and fabric company founded by her grandparents, Arthur and Nadia Stark, in 1938. For some, they are just born with style and Ashley is one of them. We had the chance to speak with Ashley and learn a little bit about her personal and professional style.
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YOU ARE SCROLLING THROUGH INSTAGRAM, NAME YOUR FAVORITE STYLE ICONS OF TODAY. That’s such a hard one since there are so many amazing tal ented people. I love Joseph Dirand, Kelly Wearstler, Vincent Van Duysen, Rose Uniacke and so many more!! WHO IS THE PERSON YOU ARE CREATING FOR? I create for myself and design lovers. Ashley Stark Home of fers carefully curated pieces that come together for a truly indi vidualistic point of view.
WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO LAUNCH ASHLEY STARK HOME AND HAS IT EVOLVED FROM YOUR ORIGINAL CONCEPT?
I have been the creative director of Stark for numerous years and have been constantly asked to design my own line. Once my Instagram took off I was continuously approached by a variety of great companies to do my own line. I finally felt like, “maybe I should, but I want to do it myself and do what I know best; everything home!” My original concept was rugs, but now it’s so much more and will continuously evolve.
Iris Apfel and her husband Carl actually trained me in the fabric industry. She would take me to all the buying meetings and tell me to follow my instincts. She always told me to be who I am and trust my own judgment. She was always a source of Inspiration for me.
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New York City is the best city. You can walk everywhere. You are surrounded by so much cultural diversity and amazing high energy. There is so much to explore and keep you interested. A fun fact that most people may not know is that Iris Apfel is your great aunt. It would be hard to imagine she did not have an impact in some way. WHAT WAS HER GREATEST INFLUENCE?
TELL US WHY NEW YORK IS A GREAT CITY TO LIVE IN?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO SEE MORE OF AND LESS OF?
We need to see more individuality and less sterile interiors. I want to empower my cus tomers to take chances and have fun!
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE IN THE COLLECTION? That’s so hard to say!! I love it all, but there are a few rugs I especially love. The Danika has an Art Deco inspired design, the Fergie rug has creams and whites with soft, playful patterns and a low relief in the background weave, and the Dex rug is Scandinavian at heart and has this soft handspun boucle tex ture I’m a big fan of.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 2 WORDS? Rebellious Traditionalist WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING ON NETFLIX? “Persuasion” WHAT IS ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND? Pictures of my family and my Kindle. WITH BUSINESS AND A BUSY FAMILY LIFE, HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR DOWNTIME AWAY FROM WORK? I love to take long walks and do yoga. WHAT WILL WE BE SEEING ON ASHLEYSTARKHOME.COM FOR FALL/WINTER? AshleyStarkHome.com will offer more amazing rug options throughout the fall/win ter season, and I’m excited to expand our of ferings here. We’ll also have new throw blan kets that are perfect for a cozy fall evening, more tableware options, a new peel and stick wallpaper collaboration with NuWallpaper, and more handmade faux florals as part of my ongoing collaboration with Diane James Home. fallproduct2022
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Now, with ZHIVAGO in large retailers like Neiman Marcus and SAKS, Lara still follows her purist roots for creating her line. Lara says “Fashion shouldn’t expire – you should be able to invest in quality pieces that in ten years’ time are still current. The idea of al ways needing something new is foreign to me.” Replicating catwalk trends and designs
After our recent discussion, I realized her loyal fan base is due to more than just her bold designs. Kovacevich has a philosophy that “Fashion isn’t one sized, it’s for everyone and that you should feel celebrated and strong” that her brand centers around. Kovacevich says, “My favorite part of having my own label is helping people feel good about themselves. Hearing from our customers who post on so cial media or contact us to share their stories of how wearing ZHIVAGO makes them feel like the best version of themselves, is so grat ifying.” Her brand exposure has allowed her to donate things like a “year of Zhivago” for a charity supporting breast cancer.
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Kovacevich has always been interested in fashion and recalls her earliest inspirations. “I used to spend a lot of time styling outfits to emulate my favorite stars as a teenager. When I was around 6 or 7, my older sister had a local label and she used to design clothes and cos tumes for dancers, drag acts and some of our most colorful local performers.” She believes this is what formed fashion for her and adds that, “These performers really owned their sexuality, and I loved it.”
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LuxLifestyle-magazine.comAsanavid fashion lover, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect outfit rather it be for a spe cial occasion or just for the sake of nailing my date night look. Oscar Wilde famously said, “One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art,” and I’ve always believed fashion is wearable art. I was pleasantly surprised on one of my recent “hunts” to discover a brand that I had not yet heard of. The designs were feminine, yet powerful and I instantly appre ciated the ZHIVAGOartistry.isan Australian brand founded by Lara Kovacevich and is renowned for its perfectly tailored ready-to-wear, avant-garde separates and high-octane evening wear. They are a 100% cruelty-free, vegan luxury fashion house. The brand has attracted a following of leading ladies including Kylie Jenner, Lady Gaga and Paris Hilton. You can even find Ma donna in a ZHIVAGO jumpsuit in her video, God Control. Kovacevich has seen her cre ations rule the red carpets worldwide with her brand soaring since the pandemic.
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ZHIVAGO was awarded Australia's most animal-friendly label and as a vegan herself, Lara has prioritized the impact her company is having on the world. “I wanted to be able to sleep comfortably at night & being a veg an myself for cruelty reasons I did notice that there were limited brands that adhered to a cruelty free philosophy,” Kovacevich says. Her motivation is not publicity, it’s a philoso phy that its just what needs to happen for any company that leaves a footprint. For years, ZHIVAGO has quietly used all recycled pack aging from polybags to hang tags. The dust bags are made from recycled satin and the dress linings are made from recycled plastic. As a next step for her growing company, Kovacevich will remain committed to vegan fashion and hopes to introduce accessories and shoes. “There aren’t many non-leather products in high end fashion. I’m going to fill that hole in the market,” she states.
“It’s the customer that tells me what’s working for them, and I follow that every season. I just want to create beautiful, unique, strong classic pieces that you can wear now or in 10 years’ time,” she adds.
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88 www. LuxLifestyle-magazine.com ART & CULTURE THE BOTTOM DOLLAR WITH HOUBEN R.T. By Lisa Mele USING CURRENCY TO CREATE WORKS OF ART. Lux recently spoke with Houben to discuss the details behind his inspiration and his journey as an artist.
I’ve always tried to draw realistically. I was never like most children, who are Picassos by age 5, and then at 10 are drawing bodybuilders and comics. Even then I had teachers not to applaud me, but to encourage me to seek and to work. I started art lessons at the age of 10. I was accepted into a school for gifted painters and after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria I moved to New York City. DID YOU ALWAYS KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST?
WHERE CAN READERS PURCHASE YOUR ARTWORK? My art can be obtained through art dealers as Bazal Gallery, Char lotte NC www.tfa-advisory.com or DTR Modern Galleries www.dtrmod ern.com with locations all over the East Coast. An addition, the Gallery Taipei www.insiangallery.com
The process is complicated and involves several stages before the completion of a painting. Initially, I select an image that comes from currency, and the next is preparing the canvass with acrylic accordingly. The third step is heat transfer of the image onto metallic foil. It requires several transfers to have a satisfactory image. The entire process goes back and forth and is not set in stone and involves chance and failures. YOU WORK IS WELL KNOWN FOR YOUR USE OF CURRENCIES –WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND THAT? In my work I borrow images from banknotes. My paintings are a way to enter a dialogue with different subjects, different eras, and different ideologies. In currencies, many cultures are manifest in the most clear and direct way. Sometimes this communication is subtle, but often it is overt. As an artist, I translate and distill images on money resulting in an artistic product. This product will receive its own value and, ultimately, be moved into exchange in the same way as currency. Art and money are similar, in that both rely on trust to communicate, since the intrinsic value of painting, as with a printed bill, is just a fraction of its value. I use repetition of the same subject to highlight this connection fur ther. From early icon paintings through the Renaissance, to Pop Art and Superhero movies, repetition is common in art history, and highlights principles of desire, consumption, and commerce. The representation of money stands in for this desire; whereas previous generations of Pop Art reflected the desire for material objects, the depiction of images from currency may represent an evolution in consumption from material goods to net worth.
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HOW DID YOUR JOURNEY AS AN ARTIST BEGIN?
I am just coming back from a solo presentation in Nantucket MA. My next stop will be in early September at the In Sian Art Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan where we are preparing a major solo show and a catalogue with essays . One Interesting detail will be the parallel between Andy War hol’s oevre and mine. Unlike the King of Pop , who dealt with goods, I am focused on what I’m surrounded by: finance. In a certain sense this is the traditional reaction of an artist to the environment around them.
I have an older sister, and naturally, she was better than me at every thing, except for drawing. This gave me a feeling of security and self-con fidence. I felt like becoming an artist might be a good idea. So, yes I al ways wanted to be an artist. WHAT HELPS YOU CREATE?
IS THERE A CERTAIN PROCESS THAT YOU FOLLOW THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BE CREATIVE?
ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING ON?
• Read reviews by local and national art critics, keeping in mind that reviews usually just reflect one persons opinion.
TIPS ON ART COLLECTING
• Get on gallery mailing lists so you'll be invited to openings and special events.
• Visit as many art galleries as you can, gallery staff can be helpful guides in your art education.
• Attend Art Fairs whenever possible.
• Read books on art history and books about collecting art.
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Select works that are interesting and important. there are three important things to look for when considering a piece: critical attention, support from museums and curators, and commercial sales. You are really happy if you get two of these…but three is amazing!Everycity, regardless of size, has an art scene. Research and support the art-focused entities in your area, whether that means a museum, small gallery, non-profit artist collective, or cooperative art studio space. Getting involved with your local art nonprofits and galleries is a great way of immersing yourself into the art world, as it will inevitably open you up to other art-centric oppor tunities. Visiting public and commercial spaces also allows you to see so much art for free - good and bad. Don’t be afraid to seek out art you don’t like, as It’s equally important to see both good and bad art, because the more you look, the more you start to see the difference, and the more you realize what resonates with you. Below are a few quick tips that will help you demystify the art collecting process: By Irina Toshkova www.tfa-advisory.com
• Subscribe to art magazines.
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• Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it will enhance your life.
• Visit and join your local art museums and non profit art organizations.
• Once you've educated yourself and have fallen in love with a work of art, buy it, take it home and enjoy it.
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• If you know art collectors, talk to them and find out what they know and what they’ve learned about collecting art.
Developing a taste in art is a skill that can be learned. Everyone can visit museums and galleries to study works of art or read books about an artist’s life and career. Developing a critical eye can take a while, but it is something that will exponentially improve over time, and it’s a fun process of self-exploration. Approach buying art as a journey of a lifetime. It’s not like buying a pair of shoes or other novelty items.
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By Katelyn Rutt Dimension is a language Aida Saul—own er and principal designer of Aida Interiors— speaks fluently. Infusing bespoke elements into everything she does, Saul seamlessly blends her clients’ style with atypical, three-di mensional twists to add newness to tired spac es. Creating rarity is Saul’s specialty.
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“To me,” Saul says. “The testament to a well designed home is when you are continuously surprised by a room you’ve seen many times. I gauge the success of my work by whether it’s timeless, beautiful, interesting and surprising.”
“I don’t aspire to any one particular style,” Saul says. “But rather, I find myself drawn to quality objects, whether artisanal, hand crafted or just plain well made. I love using antique or vintage pieces in all my projects, as it’s a way to add patina and the unexpected, and be a little more sustainable.”
And that diverse portfolio of interiors has made the designer so sought after. A fin ished product for Saul is never cookie cutter, but rather a merge of aesthetics that result in something entirely of her own creation.
“My inspiration comes from so many sourc es,” Saul says. “Outside of all the local art gal leries, museums and artistic and creative talent that Charlotte offers, I try to travel to inspiring cities stateside and abroad.”
After she’s ticked those boxes, Saul notes that she’s always up for a trip to the flea market.“It’sso interesting to see what people in oth er cultures collect and sell,” Saul says. “I don’t think I’ll ever tire of the hunt. I think this de sire to explore, see and collect informs my in teriors.”
Inside her own abode, Saul is surrounded with interesting objects that she’s collected over the years—whether they be flea market finds, or antique shopping discoveries. As a re sult, the designer’s home is 80 percent vintage.
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“The relationships I forge with my clients is probably the most endearing and rewarding part of my job,” Saul says. “En trusting us to create an environment in which they feel most at home and comfortable and one that reflects their style and personality is why we give blood, sweat and tears to our proj ects. When we get the call to design their second and then their third property, it’s the ultimate compliment. We never take for granted how personal relationships and good design can impact our clients’ lives.”
A proclivity towards art is at the core of her design method ology, so Saul adds that she’ll always guide her clients towards pieces that will serve them twofold—enhance their homes and personal art collections.. However, final purchasing decisions are always left to the clients.
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As for Saul’s favorite project? It’s always her most recent undertaking.
“When my team and I immerse ourselves in a project,” Saul says. “It takes months to years to complete, and we have worked countless hours on the project thinking about the nuances of each decision. It’s hard not to love the most recent project when it has engulfed your life.”
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“My most challenging item to place in interiors is high-end, custom rugs. It is usually very expensive, has a long lead time and requires the clients’ trust and imagination. Even with an actual 2’x3’ rug sample in hand, it’s hard to confirm that your vision is what is in the clients’ “mind's eye.” To fall in love with a sample is a much different experience than seeing a rug in person that you can fall in love with.”
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“My favorite item in interiors is lighting. It is as important as anything. Besides adding interest and personality, it adds low light, overhead light, mood light—ba sically all the layers the room needs to highlight the furniture, art and the subject.”
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One of the most important green design principles is to reuse what you already have. Although Ashley and Ryan considered tearing out their existing kitchen, I encouraged them to keep the cabinetry and paint it. Built with solid wood and lovely inset drawers and doors, it was still in good condition and could hold up to many more years of use. New quartz countertops, a classic handmade subway tile backsplash from Walker Zanger, updated hardware, gorgeous lighting, and fun styling took a dated kitchen to bright, fresh, and classic. When asked what her favorite part of the design was, Ashley replied, “Do I have to choose? The [Circa Lighting] pendants over the island. The shape is so unique and interesting. They are subtle but still make a statement. We also love how much brighter the entire space is.” Because the new el ements have timeless appeal, the current kitchen has much more longevity than her old one.
A lush redwood forest rings with the sounds of nature--the song of a marbled murrelet perched upon the branch of a Doug las fir, the rustle of a black bear lumbering towards a huckleberry bush, the plop of a fat raindrop splashing into a puddle beneath the brush. It is a diverse and healthy ecosystem, where nature ensures its inhabitants provide the checks and balances needed to maintain forest health. Healthy forests help mitigate climate change as they soak up carbon dioxide which would otherwise be left in our atmosphere. They also provide oxygen, medicinal plants, food, and raw materials for humans.
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You have probably heard of “fast fashion”—cheap, mass pro duced, trendy clothing made with synthetic yarns that are de signed to be disposable. Did you know that there is also “fast furniture”? To keep up with rapidly changing design trends, manufacturers produce inexpensive, inferior quality furnishings, sometimes using lumber from poorly maintained forests. In fact, many forests are clear cut and left barren. These products are fre quently made with engineered materials, like particleboard, and chemicals, including Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), known to have harmful health effects on humans and the planet. In fact, these chemicals often make their way into our drinking water. According to the EPA, nine million tons of furniture end up in landfills every year. Most of those furnishings were made within the last 15 years.
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Unfortunately, furnishings produced inexpensively with materi als like MDF often cannot be repaired and end up in the trash.
And since it is relatively less costly to buy fast furnishings ver sus heirloom quality, consumers may end up chasing the trends more frequently as they tire of yesterday’s fad.
As an ecoluxe designer providing luxury interior design while keeping planetary and human health in mind, I recently com pleted two projects using green design principles. Clients Ash ley and Ryan Smithson, a professional couple living in upscale SouthPark (Charlotte, NC) hired me to design and remodel their kitchen. Ashley states, “We wanted a cohesive and timeless de sign with quality products that would last (and stand up to small children). That felt like a very tall order while working full-time and raising our young daughters. Not to mention, we had no clue where to start sourcing outside of big box stores.”
In decades prior, furniture was expertly crafted in solid wood and/or sturdy metals and built to last for generations. If pieces were damaged, they were repairable and worth the repair costs.
What does the health of our forests have to do with interior design? Our everyday buying and lifestyle choices directly and indirectly impact the environment—for better or worse. But the good news is that you can be an important part of the equation in fixing the problem.
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When designing the Weddington, NC, home office of top Charlotte real estate broker Michelle Weeks of Helen Adams Realty, we utilized these same eco-oriented principals. Michelle had existing furniture pieces, including her office chair, desk, and swivel chairs. Although they worked well for her, she want ed a design plan to bring her office together because the original room felt unfinished. “I wanted a space for my office that felt chic, sophisticated yet functional and fun,” Michelle explains, “Being in real estate, I work odd and long hours, so I wanted it to look great and feel cohesive with our home.” Because ev ery space needs inspiration, I chose a colorful pair of chinoiserie panels printed on grasscloth to be the star of the show. Although this fanciful European interpretation of Asian art first became popular in the 17th century, it’s a style that still translates well in modern interiors. A crystal chandelier by Circa Lighting pro vides a touch of glam. To compliment the color palette of our inspiration, we chose a hand-knotted, 100% wool area rug from Artisan Rug Gallery in Charlotte. Wool is one of my preferred fibers for rugs. Not only is this natural material eco-friendly, but it’s also incredibly hard wearing. Since Michelle is a consummate hostess, it was import ant to source a rug that would hold up beautifully to the foot traf fic of frequent guests and clients. Well made, hand-knotted wool rugs can last for generations with proper care, unlike the now ubiquitous polypropylene rugs that often end up in landfills after a few years of use. While there is a place for synthetics, such as outdoor rugs (especially those made of recycled materials), my first choice for sustainability are natural materials.
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While the green design principles mentioned here barely scratch the surface of designing with human and planetary health in mind, I hope they inspire you to consider the power your pur chasing choices have on the environment and human health. If you are looking for a designer or manufacturer who specializes in sus tainable design, check out the Sustainable Furnishings Council’s website: https://sustainablefurnishings.org.
Although it is common for designers to only work on projects that allow them to start from scratch, using what clients already own (when it works) is a great way to be eco-friendly. Michelle adds, “I loved that [Claudia] was willing to work with a few piec es I already had. I love that she wanted me to trust her to know what’s best. I love that it was exactly what I wanted when it was finished.”
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Celebrated interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks partnered with Hamptons Aristocrat to launch his third col lection with fabric house Kravet. Known for his classic coastal interiors, the designer’s prints were inspired by his daily walks on the beach with his daughter James Aspen. With offices in East Hampton and Montecito, the inspi ration for the Seascape collection came from a balance of West Coast calm with the East Ends bold water forces.
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Featuring watery hues and natural textures, the collection builds on his previous two collections which are seen through homes in Hamptons. To celebrate the launch Jeffrey partnered Hampton’s Aristocrat, who also catered his wedding, to curate an intimate backyard affair at the designer’s home with views overlooking Hook Pond.
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The event showcased his latest fabric in the form of table linens, pillows, and beach chairs. Accented with tables from his furniture collection with Palecek and James own Seascape printed dress the event was a night to remember.
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LUX has fallen in love with the family owned and run British brand, Addison Ross, who’s iconic homeware collection sparks joy in every room.
LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE 2022 HOT LIST event hosted at Kelli Delaney Kot’s home in the Hamptons, trays were styled with artisanal bites and the lacquered placemats were used to serve passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Hamptons Aristocrat.
Guests at our LUX LIFESTYLE HOT LIST party were treated to Addison Ross frames and notebooks at the gifting table.
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The Addison Ross brand was started in 1978 by David Addison Ross and his brother with a London Art Gallery and Picture Framing factory on the Scottish Border. They were soon joined by David's talented wife, Sarah. “Since these early days we have developed our range to include our best-selling enamel frames, lacquerware, and home accessories including our iconic scallop trays,” shares Sar ah. “More recently we have been joined in the business by our son Harry, and I must say what a pleasure it is for us all to work together.”
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“We started supplying stores in the US over thirty years ago, and love their positive approach to our brand,” says Sarah. “Currently, we are stocked in over one thousand independent boutiques across the country and leading de partment stores including Saks, Bloomingdales and Yves Delormes.”
IT’S ALL ADDISONABOUTROSS!
Addison Ross offers a range of beautifully designed accessories that can easily update a room's decor, create stunning entertaining set ups or be a wonderful bespoke gift, with pieces built to last a lifetime. They also offer a complimentary photo framing service with all frames, which allows a customer to upload a photo and have it de livered in a frame of choice, gift wrapped and delivered all within 48 hours, allowing customers to easily gift love ones or fill their homes with special memories.
So what makes the Addison Ross home collection so special? Sarah shares, “Our products are designed to last a lifetime, and in line with our family values we want our products to bring joy to people by making their homes beautiful and bringing moments and memories to life.”
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The Scalloped Lacquered Trays are also a signature Addison Ross must-have item. They come in three sizes in various colors and look fabulous on an ottoman, din ing table, or sideboard with a floral arrangement. The smaller tray size is fantastic in a bathroom to display beauty products, on a desk, or in the kitchen.
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Lacquered trays and Thibautcomplimentplacematsthehydran-geawallpaperandColleenRyderlantern in Kelli Delaney Kot’s pantry.
Enamel Frames are a core product, they come in 24 gorgeous colors so there is something for every inte rior scheme from best selling white and chiffon grey through to burnt orange and aqua. Mix a landscape with a portrait, and add a contrasting texture frame to add depth and interest.
The Scallop Collection also offers a range of Lac quered Placemats for dinner parties, these are available in both the signature colors as well as in fun stripes. The size is perfect to peep around the edge of the plate, however, the brand is about to launch a new larger 16” size specifically at the request of US customers.
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MEET THE WORLD-CLASS DESIGNER KNOWN FOR HER SOULFUL APPROACH TO ASPIRATIONAL INTERIORS.
Possibilities seem to emerge from thin air the moment Kathy Kuo enters a space. The designer, CEO, TV personality, and in ternational home and lifestyle guru is renown for her holistic approach to decor—tackling the world of interior design with heart, soul and a heaping dose of high-touch experience. Her unique style? Classically-inspired, with a layering of in fluences, cultures and textures.
Growing up as the daughter of a diplomat who relocated of ten, Kuo gained an early love for turning each new house into a home—often with personal touches and meaningful objects from travels. Kuo notes that these early years were when her appreciation for good design and high-quality products was first born, before her passions blossomed into a full career.
“The spaces I create and fall in love with most are bright, fresh, and of course, aspirational,” Kuo says. “I enjoy layering in unexpected elements, and look for a heart-opening nuance that can take a bit of European, Moorish or Asian influence, and make it smile-inducing.”
So where does the designer derive her ideas? Kuo’s inspiration can best be understood by taking a step outside of everyday life.
“I found inspiration from things close to me,” Kuo says. “Even something as simple as textiles. I love to comb through fabric websites for captivating patterns, color or textures to see what it inspires.”
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The Love Where You Live ethos of Kathy Kuo Home and Kathy Kuo Designs is deeply personal to the designer. Instead of pushing one specific aesthetic on her clients, Kuo understands that each set of design goals are different. Her process is centered around nurturing the customer re lationship, and embracing and elevating the personal style in each individual area.
While modeling in Milan, Spain and Germany after college, Kuo found herself entranced by the design cultures surrounding her.“I was captivated by their history, and how their architecture and interiors were a reflection of their foundation and life val ues at the time, whether it be their religion or their rulers,” Kuo says. “They told their stories through art and the beauty that they built around them, many of which are still standing today.”
During lockdown, proximity was a key factor in Kuo’s brain storm process.
“I’ve always found so much inspiration through my travels and the different cultures that I’ve been fortunate enough to ex perience throughout my life,” Kuo says.
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Kuo adds that another longtime influence is the memory of the artisan craftsmanship she encountered during her stint in product development.
A quick scroll through the dreamy @kathykuohome Insta gram provides only a glimpse of the monumental work that goes into creating a finished space. Even so, it appears as though cre ativity is never in short supply for Kuo and her team.
“From Morocco to Portugal, to Cebu and Hanoi,” Kuo says. “Each filigree, brass dome or hand-woven rush seat tells a story of material integrity, creating beauty passed down through gen erations of artisans, tradesmen and cottage industries.”
Elegant, gracious, timeless, soulful and heart-opening.
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But the momentum isn’t slowing any time soon. The designer—like a true visionary—un derstands the important balance between retrospection and forward-thinking. Ideas flow like water for Kuo, who is already knee-deep in her next creative project.
“There have been so many highlights throughout this journey,” Kuo says. “Every quarter and year since inception feels like an ever-iterative learning of self-reflection and growth.”
And milestones she has. Kuo notes that some of her proudest moments include her first sale, the inception of the brand in 2012, and the process of scaling a team and operations through the height of the pandemic—without the erosion of culture, values or principles.
“I’m proud and excited to be back to my original roots, designing proprietary collections with our brand partners,” Kuo says. “I can’t tell you how intoxicating it is to get back to my original love of product and design after so many years of creatively building a team, but not a truly tangible product. This experience has reinforced my longtime love for material integrity, sus tainability and traditional craftsmanship.”
But, sometimes, even the world-renowned designer is just like anyone else—turning to her phone, and apps like Pinterest and Instagram, to spark creativity.
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“There are so many wonderful designers and artists out there, and now we have the ability to openly share our projects, milestones and support for one another in real time,” Kuo says. “It’s truly proven to be such an uplifting community.”
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By Katelyn Rutt photos courtesy of Cape Resorts Nestled on the shell-speckled shores of Crescent Beach, the nearly 10-acre Pridwin Hotel and Cot tages is a vision of serenity. The American resort has remained an East Coast vacation staple since 1927—holding a sort of timeless glamour, with its grand interiors, white accents, sweeping verandas, and bay vistas.
“I love Shelter Island,” Bashaw says. “Many of my college friends summer here so I always enjoy visiting. It’s a perfectly relaxed place.”
With the summery, holiday-esque feel of the island, Bashaw drew her initial inspiration from the resort’s goal of becoming an all-season haven.
The Pridwin—which boasts 33 guest rooms and 16 cottages— now features The Terrace, a breezy, open-air restaurant with magnificent bay views, and The Crescent Bar, with its bubble gum pink stools and cabana-inspired touches.
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Aside from design, the hotel and cottages also received safety and environmental updates, as well as new wiring, refreshed plumb ing, and the addition of a main building elevator. Other property amenities—like the pool, which now offers saltwater, heating, an outdoor bar, and greenery—have been transformed by Bashaw in the most organic of ways. Throughout the renovation, Bashaw says she focused on maintaining the property’s historic integrity—without disman tling its classic charm or making it feel like a new resort. The designer adds that having the original owner’s children (Glenn and Gregg Petry) as partners on the project, as well as her own personal ties to the island, were vital.
The Pridwin recently underwent a multi-year transformation, supervised by Cape Resorts and its Vice President of Design Col leen Bashaw. One goal was paramount for the team during the process: staying in touch with the hotel’s beloved roots. With renewed charm and an even brighter future, the nearly centu ry-old resort looks to become a year-round luxury destination.
“This new chapter is about respecting the heritage of this grand hotel,” Bashaw says. “Yet making it fresh, without feeling too new.”
This laid-back design style, with a fondness for upscale el ements, translates to Bashaw’s own personal style, which she describes as “timeless” and “creative.”
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In fact, the property’s open spaces were major design fod der for Bashaw.
“The buildings and land reminded me of an Adirondack camp,” Bashaw says. “I wanted the design to nod to a classic camp that would feel welcoming all year round.”
“I try to strike a good balance between fancy and laid back,” Bashaw says. “I like things to be chic, but casual. My personal style is similar to my design style—classic with a little ‘Pa tagucci.’”
Regardless, Bashaw always sticks to one main principle when tackling new design projects.
“Listen to the building,” Bashaw says. “The building always dictates colors through its lighting, style, and age.”
“No one constructs a new building with this much beauti ful public space today,” Bashaw says. “That is a testament to the character of the architecture. The largeness of the public spaces allows for multiple seating areas, which makes every thing feel more relaxed. I decorated it with a lot of linens, and I think that lends itself to a more calm vibe as well.”
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THE ELEMENT YOU MOST ENJOYED?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOTEL AND WHY?
“Room 200—it has water views and pool views with windows on two sides. The natural light in the room is incredible.”
THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE?
“I really love the way the key box behind the front desk turned out. I used canary yellow paint to showcase the vintage green and red room keys that were original to the property.”
“Making the ground floor feel welcoming and appropriate for a hotel entrance. I think we accomplished that with the architectural elements but also with the design of the front desk, the wallpaper, and the history hall.”
THE BESPOKE ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY
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The Bespoke issue launch party took place at the new elegant Bazal Gal lery Nightclub in Charlotte, N.C. Guests arrived to a slew of sleek Lambo rghini’s parked in front and sipped Luc Belair. A true French luxury wine blend produced in Burgundy, France as well as the Bespoke cocktail made with McQueen Violet Fog Gin. Non other than ROAM was the D.J. for the even-ing. Luci Valentine modeled an exclusive bespoke design created es pecially for the evening by Designer Daniel Gonzalez.
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founder and Editor in Chief, Colleen Guilfoile Richmond, and Kelli Delaney Kot, LUX Editor at Large and founder of KDHamptons, co- hosted the 2022 HOT LIST Par ty in the spectacular gardens of Kelli and Dr. Mark Kot’s historic Water Mill home, Maple Shade. Images courtesy of Lucille Kor nak Photography & Sarah Stone photography.
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Authors Deke Copenhaver, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Jane Enright, Randall McNair, Valerie Nifora and Robert Scott Thayer with Jane Ubell Meyer.JPEG Authors table Kelly O’Shea
HOT LIST award winners and guests came together to celebrate the lat est issue which boasts a stunning cover of the legendary oceanfront La Dune estate, currently listed by Harald Grant Real Estate (winner of the Hottest Global Real Estate Advisor). Haute Hamptonites meandered through the flowering gardens toasting sparkling wine from Franciacorta, and chilled rosé by Hamptons Water. Kathy Kuo, receiver of the Hottest Designer award, cu rated a stunning vignette underneath one of the 100 year old Maple Trees on the property, which is the origin of property name, Maple Shade.
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Hamptons Aristocrat, (winner of Hottest Caterer) served mouthwatering appetizers including: on stunning Addison Ross trays. Set amongst the pool gardens a tricycle bar cart served rosé sangria, a signature margarita with UNI tequi la, and Watermelon Nigiri. Lifted Supreme created a HOT mocktail bar offering alcohol alternative cocktails. At the legal limit of THC, Lifted Supreme offers a new way to so cialize.Foodies also descended upon the decadent Lioni Latti cini family table which offered their mouthwatering new Stracciatella cheese table served with shaved truffles! Over on the porch, Sundae Donuts of Montauk served the sweet est tower of their delicious donuts adorned with roses and baby’s breath.Blair Voltz Clarke and family Maple Shade Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Alvise Orsini, Kelli and Dr. Mark Kot Dave and Emmy Sammons
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ILLUSTRATORHOTTEST winner, Meagan Morrison, wowed guests with her watercolor “live painting” of Kelli’s rose and lily garden beds. It was the perfect Hamptons day...birds chirp ing, golden rays of sunshine, farm to table delights, and the loveliest guests. Congratulations to all of the 2022 LUX LIFESTYLE HOT LIST winners!
Bedside Reading hosted a fantastic book signing table with HOT LIST Authors: Deke Copenhaver, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Jane Enright, Randall McNair, Valerie Nifora, and Robert Scott Thayer who were all on hand autographing their tomes for guests.
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The HOT LIST Gifting Table was also a huge hit! Guests were invited to fill a beach tote with luxury products from many of this year’s winners including: Addison Ross picture frames and leath- er notebooks, Botanika Life elixirs, KDHamptons Peony & Amber can dles, Millstone Flowers bouquets, Well Told Health supple- ments, Valoie Hydro-Honey serum, Inner Beauty skincare, Floral Street fragrances, Familiar Yet Different athleisure, and clutches from La Mamounia Marrakech. Hottest Skincare Brand winner, Biogra phy NYC, shared their high-performance products and a “glow-up” beauty station on the porch as well.
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www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com 133 LUX EVENTS • Hottest Interior Designer - Kathy Kuo • Hottest New Hotel - Passalacqua Lake Como • Hottest Tequila - UNI • Hottest Lighting designer - Coleen Rider • Hottest Watch - Royal Oak Self Winding Chronograph • Hottest Travel Concierge - Kim Hopkins • Hottest News Anchor - Chris Wragge • Hottest Instagram to follow - @Freckvreeland • Hottest Coffee Table Book - Slim Arrons “Style” by Shawn Waldron & Kate Betts Hottest NonAlcoholic spirit -Lifted Supreme • Hottest Wellness Remedy - Functional Mushrooms, Goodmind • Hottest New Cheese - Lioni Latticini • Hottest Global Real Estate Advisor - Herald Grant • Hottest Sparkling W ine - Franciacorta • Hottest Rose W ine - Hamptons Water • Hottest Hamptons Catering & Event DesignHamptons Aristocrat • Hottest Hotel Scent - La Mamounia in Marrakesh • Hottest Dj - Oli Benz • Hottest Career whisperer - Sandy Golinkin • Hottest Der matologist - Dr. Elliott Weiss • Hottest Skincare - Biography NYC • Hottest Store - Wyld Blue • Hottest Beauty Destination - Knockout Beauty • Hottest Hamptons Doctor - Mark R. Kot M.D. • Hottest Illustrator - Meagan Morrison, Travelwritedraw • Hottest Pool Float - Oliver James • Hottest Holistic Nutritionist - Sarah Wragge • Hottest New Caviar Bar - Zero George, Charleston • Hottest New CBD Wellness Brand - Botanika Life • Hottest Landscape Architect - Michael Derrig, Landscape Details Hottest Kitchen & Fine Cabinetry Design- Bakes & Kropp • Hottest Beach Accessories -Business & Pleasure • Hottest Hampton Pool Design - Aquatech Pools • Hottest Fragrance - Wonderlnd Peony by Floral Street • Hottest Travel Website - travelcurator.com by Melanie Brandman • Hottest Spa Hotel - Shou Sugi Ban House • Hottest Podcast - Dina Does... • Hottest Books - Bedside Reading • Hottest Candle - Peony + Amber by KDHamptons • Hottest Feng Shui expert - Sarah Stone • Hottest Vintage Shop - Vavra NY The Full list of the LUX LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE 2022 HOT LIST Winners include:
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