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ALLISON PARKER
Allison Parker has a MBA in marketing and human resources from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Always loving the written word, Allison has a knack for streaming her thoughts through to the keyboard. Her favorite part of freelance writing is meeting interesting people and discovering unique subjects to share with her audiences. Allison enjoys being a devoted mom to her 3 beautiful boys and volunteering within their schools and community. Allison embraces new adventures, loves to travel, and is always on the quest to learn more about the world around her.
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Since childhood, Kate’s had an affinity for all things magazine—she could often be found writing stories and creating her own mood boards from fashion and travel spreads. She pursued her journalistic interests and currently holds a degree in journalism and a master in communications. Before relocating to Charlotte, Kate worked as an assistant editor at a luxury publication in Washington, D.C., covering the topics of lifestyle, news and travel. In her spare time, she enjoys freelancing, building her entrepreneurial pursuits and traveling. @classyandkate
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Lisa Mele is a Charlotte-based writer conducting original interviews with industry insiders for insight into the latest styles, interior design trends and travel destinations. Before joining LUX, she was head of marketing for an award-winning software company serving the North American and European remodeling industry. To learn more about Lisa visit www.elliemorrow.com
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John-Mark M. Mitchell is Owner/ Founder of Mitchell Prime Properties, a North Carolina-based brokerage that specializes in selling to high-net-worth individuals. He has lead his forward thinking luxury brand to winning several international awards while competing with the biggest names in the industry. John Mark has made it clear that while he has broken sales records in multiple markets, he always wants his company to be recognized for selling Luxury in all price ranges. He instills in his brokers that Luxury is not defined by price alone and wants his company to be known for the service they provide each of their clients. He is recognized as a national best selling author with his collaboration with Jack Canfield. He was awarded Concierge Auctions , Key to our Success Award in 2018 where he also serves as their Broker in Charge for NC. He has been recognized on the cover of several magazines including Top Agent Magazine and quoted in Fortune Magazine. He has also appeared on BRAVO and A&E. Travel, Italian cars and a constant quest to become a better bourbon snob makes for an exceptional and exciting lifestyle.
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KELLI DELANEY
New LUX staffer intro! Welcome new editor at large, Kelli Delaney Kot, who is the founder and editor of KDHamptons.com, The Luxury Lifestyle Diary of the Hamptons. Launched in the summer of 2011, KDHamptons focuses on the alluring people, places, beauty, and glamour that comprise the true DNA of the Hamptons. Kelli will pen monthly LUX columns about haute happenings in the Hamptons as well as fashion & beauty trend columns, and travel diaries sharing coveted insider destinations. Kelli is also a current columnist for HAMPTONS magazine, Hamptons Real Estate Showcase, and a contributing editor at Hamptons Cottages & Gardens [HC&G] and Travelcurator.com.
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Juliet Kuehnle is a National Board Certified Counselor and mental health therapist who owns Sun Counseling & Wellness, a private practice in Charlotte, NC and telehealth throughout NC. Juliet is on a mission to destigmatize going to therapy and to normalize and elevate dialogue around mental health. It is her passion to help people learn to show up authentically. She also hosts a podcast called, “Who You Callin’ Crazy?!” that features practical therapy tips and conversations with interesting people you (want to) know. You can follow Juliet on social media @yepigototherapy for relatable, helpful, and often humorous insight!
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HOME, THE STORY OF WHO WE ARE AND A COLLECTION OF ALL WE LOVE. We are thrilled to introduce our “Abode” issue. Showcasing the beautiful Linden Estate in Southampton on the cover. The feature “Love Letter to Linden” by Kelli Delaney Kot takes us inside this beautiful, iconic estate, steeped in history. Steven Gambrel shares what it is to restore such a project. Collaborating with some of our favorite creatives along the east coast we go behind the scene to some of their most memorable projects in “Oh the Colorful Stories of a Designer.” This issue also features influential artists like Brenda Bogart, and we learn what it truly means to work with an art dealer and what to expect. One of my favorite articles shares the story of Elsie McNeil of the fabric house Fortuny. A women before her time breaking glass ceilings in the 1920’s. This year is Fortuny’s 100th anniversary celebration. I think we should all plan to be in Venice and help them celebrate. Our Escape section is filled with interesting articles from spring skiing, to wellness in Baja to the Kentucky Derby and The Masters. There is so much to read about. I hope you enjoy it.
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L U X LOCATIONS CHARLESTON CHARLOTTE & THE CAROLINAS GREENWICH & FAIRFIELD COUNTY HAMPTONS NANTUCKET PALM BEACH
CHARLESTON IS TRENDING The city is currently ranked second on Tripdvisor’s list of trending US destinations in 2022. With its historic downtown, buzzing food scene, beaches and southern charm, it’s not hard to see why Charleston is blooming with possibility.
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CHARLESTON WINE CO.
The city’s very first urban winery is here to stay, thanks to Lindsey Williams—an
entrepreneur who left her career as a corporate lawyer to become a winemaker. Piggybacking off Williams’ successful Davidson location in North Carolina, the space brings locally-made wines (with globally sourced grapes) to a glam bar setting with thoughtful Lowcountry touches.
SÈCHEY
Calling all resolution keepers: King Street’s newest cocktail space breaks the mold to specialize in “alternative spirits”—with alcoholic options offered secondarily. Emily Heintz, who quit drinking during quarantine and discovered her love for non-alcoholic beverages, founded the business with the vision of also using the space for classes and workshops.
WOODHOUSE SPA CHARLESTON
Immerse in luxurious relaxation with the brand new “Mood Menu,” centered around
mental and physical well being. The spa, with locations in downtown and Mount Pleasant, offers a range of services from body to face and nails, based on desired outcomes—connected, resilient, calm, confident, energized or balanced. Our favorite? The Meditative Mood Soak, a Woodhouse signature, which uses aromatherapy, dry brushing, a sensory sea mineral bath and massage to encourage peace of mind and deep relaxation.
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CANDLE DAMSEL CANDLE CO.
Invite January hues into the spring with The Blue Collection, a one year anniversary line. Created in small batches, the coconut wax candles are hand poured into an array of vintage vessels—sourced from various collectors in and around the Lowcountry. Phthalate-free and sustainable, each unique piece is designed to tell a story long after the burn. please visit www.candledamsel.com.
THE HONEY HIVE
King Street’s newest hotspot is a late night destination of dreams. Decorated with cheeky neon signs, honeycomb tiling and colorful accents highlighting historic women, it’s an Instagrammer’s paradise. Presentation and culinary mastery strike a perfect balance at this desserterie, with an impressive menu of savory dishes, brunch items, desserts and cocktails—it’s art in every sense of the word.
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ALLBIRDS
The apparel and footwear store has made its foray into the Charlotte retail scene with a 2,964 square foot space in South End. A nod to the brand’s 100 percent carbon neutral status, the interior is designed with natural materials—merino wool, tree and sugarcane—as well as wood chairs and displays to inspire a calm shopping experience. Even better? During a peruse, guests are able to view the exact carbon footprint of each product on display. NOT JUST A SUSTAINABLE STORE: Look out for partner events hosted throughout the year like fun runs, volunteer opportunities and more.
A’VERDE COCINA AND TEQUILA LIBRARY
Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe spearheads one of Cary’s most flavorful ventures to date. The nationally-acclaimed culinary genius, who recently appeared on WRAL with Kelly Clarkson and Derek Hough, brings his Mexican and Japanese heritage to this “destination” restaurant—combining incredible cuisine with an atmosphere that encourages guests to stay a while.
ALLEGRO
One of the most interesting events in Charlotte occurs annually at Quail Hollow Club and is presented by local nonprofit, Allegro Foundation - a Champion for Children with Disabilities. Allegro Foundation was originally founded in 1991 and provides Movement Education
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Allegro’s largest fundraiser is their annual Ambassador’s Ball. It is an invite-only, exclusive black-tie gala for only 250 people. Allegro made history as the first organization for children with disabilities to present at the White House. Soon after meeting the Ambassador of Monaco in the State Dining Room, the Ambassador’s Ball came to fruition. “The event truly began from that fateful meeting in 2008. That’s how it all started–it was an outgrowth of the White House,” recalls Allegro’s Founder, Pat Farmer. Featuring a live auction with auctioneer Ernest Perry of Perry’s Diamonds & Estate Jewelry, guests have a chance to bid on private jet trips, yachts, and priceless estate jewelry to fund the Allegro Foundation’s children’s programs for 2022. This year, his Excellency Sidney Collie, Ambassador of the Bahamas to the US, will be the Guest of Honor and is donating a signature Bahamas trip as one of the live auction items. While certain surprises of the event can be unpredictable, one thing guests can be sure of is that the Ambassadors Ball always contains a significant amount of elegance, grandeur and (of course) luxury.
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QUEEN’S CUP STEEPLE CHASE Experience the Thrill of the Chase. The Queen’s Cup Steeple Chase celebrates its Silver Jubilee on Saturday April 30th 2022. Order online at queenscup.org or call 704-843-7070 We’ll see you at the Silver Jubilee of the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, the Last Saturday of April.
NEW COLLECTION BY CAMPBELL + CHARLOTTE Jewelry designer Jenny McHugh releases a new collection called The Edge. It is playful and regal with a touch of curiosity. This collection is an exploration into resiliency and empathy. A discovery of what is possible when life pushes us to the edge. “During those early days of the pandemic, I felt like we were all finding our 'edge'. So much was unknown and overwhelming. In this collection, that pushed me to design pieces that felt playful. I was really looking for that sparkly goodness during those months.” - Jenny McHugh www.campbellandcharlotte.com
THE ROYAL TOT Welcome an early summer with Belmont’s newest sun-soaked oasis. Complete with Dole whip, pink barstools and a delicious menu of tropical offerings, the cocktail-centric location is the latest project from ETA (the eatertainment group behind Charlotte’s urban golf club Stroke). Climb to the rooftop, affectionately referred to as the Bird’s Nest, for cozy tabletop fires, shade sails and an unparalleled skyline view. Just a stone’s throw from uptown, the bar is already making big waves in the Queen City. DID YOU KNOW: The Royal Tot boasts the largest rum collection in Charlotte.
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Kelli Delaney Kot at her Hamptons home, Maple Shade.
HAMPTONS
SPRING IT ON! Spring is mother nature’s way of saying, let’s party! Time for planting flowers, sipping cocktails on the porch, and hosting poolside lunches that linger on. BY KELLI DELANEY KOT @KDHamptons
THE AMALFI HOST Private chef experiences by NonnaFrancescaFamily.com
THE SWEETEST TREAT Rainbow Donut Decorating Kit, $55; sundaedonuts.com
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GET DIRTY IN THE GARDEN The 2022 Seaside Serenade® Hydrangea Collection, $70; monrovia.com
ICE ICE BABY Chinoiserie Porcelain Ice Bucket, $175; enchantedhome.com
BORN IN FRANCE, DRANK IN THE HAMPTONS Hampton Water Rosé, $19.99; hamptonwaterwine.com
PINKY SWEAR La Vie En Rose Linen Napkins + Tablecloth, starting at $125; loveshackfancy.com
SIP & SURF The Lobster + Rose Party Cart, starting at $1500; heritagearistocrat.com www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR 113 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 The latest Love Shack Fancy to open is on Greenwich Avenue. There are plenty of ruffles, flower prints and layers. Inspired by vintage finds, LSF is rich in detail, flattering silhouettes, soft hues, and intricate lace, with an emphasis on whimsical hand-dyed fabrics and enchanting vintage-inspired romantic floral prints. www.loveshackfancy.com
BEHIND EVERY DESTINATION THERE IS A JOURNEY DESTINATION HAUS OPENS THEIR SECOND LOCATION IN WESTPORT, CT. Destination Haus represents over 20 artists from around the world and continues to expand. The globally curated home decor pieces + art reflect a variety of styles including Beach Shore Style, African Influence, Moroccan Chic, New England Decor, and Montauk Boheme. They offer an expansive variety of styles in order for shoppers and designers to curate their own personal destination.
Destination Haus has two locations: 56 Riverside Ave Westport CT 06880 83 S Elmwood Ave Montauk NY 11954
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PALM BEACH
RUBY & BELLA’S
Ruby & Bella’s celebrates contemporary American cooking in a comfortable
and chic setting. The cuisine is inspired by local and seasonal ingredients simply prepared with regional and global flavors. Located inside the first-of-its-kind SaksWorks, providing elevated life/work flexible amenities at 265 Greenwich Avenue, the restaurant & bar is open to the public serving lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and coffee all day Monday to Saturday. www.saksworks.com/ruby-and-bellas
GOOD NEWS! INVENTORY IS AT RECORD LOWS, BUT IT’S NOT DROPPING EVEN MORE
You know you’re in a tough market when you’re actu-
ally happy, that while the inventory is at extraordinarily low levels, it’s not going down even more. We presently have 155 single family home listings on the market, this is down 46% from last year and down 66% from January 2020 one of the last pre-COVID months. The good news is that that, unlike the last six months of 2021, inventory is not in a steady decline. We have stayed above 150 listings all month (except for a couple of days which don’t count). To use a gardening analog, we are seeing some of those early blooming snow drops, but the crocuses are still a few weeks away. The week after the Super Bowl is traditionally the beginning of the spring market but if you look at the buyer demand it’s already well underway. Here in Greenwich, like the rest of the country, the work from home movement is driving a lot of buyers this way. For the moment however the real spur to buyers to move faster is the rise in mortgage rates, which are expected to go up for many months, so buying earlier can save you a good chunk of change in your monthly mortgage bill. Mark Pruner – COMPASS – mark.pruner@compass.com – 203-969-7900 – 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT
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NANTUCKET POPS
Nantuckets Pops is back for summer. Bruce and Elisabeth Percelay
will serve as this years event chairs for the 25th Annual Boston Pops set for August 13, 2022. Longtime Nantucket homeowners the Percelays will oversee Nantucket’s signature event of the summer, featuring the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and a special guest to be announced at a later date. The event took a two-year hiatus brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nantucket Pops concert is the largest single fundraiser for Nantucket Cottage Hospital, with all the net proceeds generated during the event staying on Nantucket to sustain the hospital’s operations and its year-round commitment to the health and wellbeing of the community. “We recognize the critical importance of the POPS concert to the hospital’s financial health and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” said Bruce Percelay. The concert will mark the 25th year for the Boston Pops on Nantucket, at Jetties Beach.
NANTUCKET WINE & FOOD
For more than twenty years, the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival has brought together distinguished winemakers and chefs for a world-class epicurean celebration. The unique island setting has become one of the most celebrated events of its kind in the world. Over the course of 5 days the island is bustling with prestigious tastings, lunches, dinners and seminars. This year the 24th annual festival will be May 18th - 22nd 2022. Visit www.nantucketwinefestival.com
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PALM BEACH
NANTUCKET BIKE BASKET
There’s so much to love about spring and summertime in Nantucket. And there’s no
better way to take in the beautiful landscape, historic architecture, and salty ocean breeze than by cruising the island on your bike. But getting to the beach with a towel, book, and sandwich require a sturdy bike basket. Lucky for us, the McCann family has had an appreciation for basket-weaving that goes back several decades selling beautiful, handmade baskets for your home and garden. We love all the ways you can use these baskets for the home too. www.nantucketbikebasket.com
WHALING MUSEUM
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA)
has reopened the Whaling Museum, with free admission for the year-round community and visitors. The NHA is excited to announce that daily, in-person, interpretive programming has returned to the Whaling Museum this year after a hiatus during the pandemic. Interpretive programming includes The Essex Gam, which retells the tragedy of the whaleship Essex, stove by a whale in 1820 in the Pacific Ocean, and The Hunt, exploring what it was like to live aboard a whaleship and hunt for whales in the 19th century. The Perkin Fund generously supports museum interpretive programming. The museum will remain open Monday–Saturday (closed Sundays), 10 am–4 pm throughout the winter season. For more information on how to plan your visit to the Whaling Museum, visit NHA.org or call 508- 228-1894. www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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CHARLESTON
HAMPTONS
PALM YACHTS
Palm Yachts Picnic Boats are now available to locally charter with a licensed captain! Their custom, fully-restored 17’ center console Boston Whalers are available in pink or mint and feature matching cabana striped Bimini tops. These one-of-a-kind, colorful picnic boats are perfect for anchoring at the sand bar, island hopping or sunset cruising with family and friends! Come aboard for 2, 4 or more hours with pick-up/drop-off locations in Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, FL. They are perfect to charter for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement photo shoots, bachelorette parties, and more. Each boat seats up to 6 people plus the captain and are available to rent together for a party of 12 people. Food and beverage coordination are also available for an additional fee. www.palm-yachts.com
FROM PALM BEACH TO SHANGRI LA: THE ARCHITECTURE OF MARION SIMS WYETH
The latest book by local historian Dr. Jane S. Day, From Palm Beach to Shangri La: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth (Rizzoli), explores Wyeth’s influence on the region and showcases some of the architect’s most memorable designs. Homes, pool houses, and gardens in paradise by the great architect Marion Sims Wyeth—progenitor of the fabled Palm Beach style and designer of Doris Duke’s legendary Hawaiian retreat, Shangri La—are featured here in the first in-depth book to consider his most alluring creations. Beauty and elegance mingle with extravagance in the Palm Beach style of architect Marion Sims Wyeth, a kind of home design that takes the standard fixtures of paradise—palm trees, ebullient fountains, glistening pools and gardens, views of the sea—and mixes them with a dash of the exotic—a Moorish-style balcony or doorway, Venetian archways, fanciful courtyards in the Spanish style, and spiraling staircases in stone and iron. Featured here are the legendary abodes of Marjorie Merriweather Post and Doris Duke—Mar-a-Lago and Shangri La, respectively—as well as the less well known but equally spectacular Hogarcito and La Claridad, to name but a few. For those unfamiliar with these dream palaces, intimate homes of repose and reflection, for the enjoyment of life and the living of it, the book serves at once as a revelation and an inspiration. - Rizzoli
THE VOLK WALK
Celebrating the life and work of architect John Volk at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Which was one of his most iconic projects. The Volk Walk exhibit will span across multiple points within the plaza’s terrazzo corridors and breezeways as an interactive exhibition. It is complimentary to the public and open for viewing during the plaza’s regular business hours. John S. Phipps commissioned Volk to design the plaza in 1958, and requested that he “design for us a shopping plaza in any style you wish; however, it must endure its style for 50 years.” www.palmbeachpreservation.org
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KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE
The internationally recognized Kips Bay Decorator Show House, hosted by premier youth organization Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, has claimed 3001 Spruce Avenue in West Palm Beach’s Old Northwood Historic District as its 2022 location. The Show House will be open to the public for one month beginning March 5, 2022. The Show House doubles as the nation’s leading design event of the year and Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s top fundraiser. The ''Mansion of Northwood'' as it is locally known, was built in 1923 by Orrin Randolph, one of the original Northwood developers, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home’s main house is comprised of 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2 primary suites. The foyer
features the home’s original open staircase, which leads into a grand living area with tall ceilings, original oak flooring, fireplace, and large windows with stunning views of the gardens and grounds. There is also a large family room, formal dining room, and a large chef's kitchen in addition to a 1st floor media room and office space. The estate sits on a 20,000 square foot triple lot with gated entry to a 4-car garage and 2-bedroom guest house. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach will benefit local charity Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. For more information and to stay tuned for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach designer and sponsor announcement, please visit www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (American, 1887-1986) White Iris, circa 1926 Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm) Collection of Emily Fisher Landau © 2022 Georgia O'Keeffe Museum/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART A Remarkable Gathering:
The Fisher Landau Family Collection Bilotti, Brown, Bailey, and King Galleries Sunday, March 13 - Sunday, September 11, 2022 A Remarkable Gathering: The Fisher Landau Family Collection comprises artworks by many of the most outstanding artists of the late -20th century and accounts for some of the finest examples of their work. The depth of this distinguished collection traces many of the concepts that have preoccupied modern and contemporary artists for decades.
ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987) Portrait of Emily Landau, 1984 Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas 40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm) Collection of Emily Fisher Landau © 2022 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./ Licensed by Artists Rights Society
An international grouping of influential masters, the collection includes the work of key modernists such as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe, and Piet Mondrian, as well as Pop art icons Robert Indiana, Jasper Johns, and Andy Warhol. Further, the collection’s adventurous spirit is revealed in the early representations of couples artistic movements such as Minimalism and conceptual art, as seen through the works of Willem de Kooning, Glen Ligon, Agnes Martin, and Cy Twombly, among others. Collectively, the exhibition gathers an excellent and diverse collection of art and its critical ideas.
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This stunning gated Eastover estate captures your attention the minute you turn into the driveway. Luxury abound inside and out. Featuring new light fixtures, plantation shutters, spacious gourmet kitchen. The master suite includes heated bathroom floors, and a soaking tub. Also featuring separate living guarters above 3 car garage and Tesla charging stations.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY H E A LT H
CAN CHANGING YOUR PHYSICAL SPACE MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER? By Juliet Kuehnle
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Try this with me: Go into the room where you spend most of your time and look around.
What do you see? Hear? Smell? What is your eye drawn to as you take it all in? Do you notice anything that creates annoyance or stress in your body? Does anything evoke a positive memory or even a smile? Do any judgmental thoughts come up about the space or yourself?
Our everyday environment and the physical space
Beyond awareness of how thoughts about your phys-
around us have a significant impact on our mood. This
ical space make you feel, here are some other tips to try
is very individualized as one of you may feel very relaxed
in your physical space to enhance your mood:
in a dark, moody, and well-lived-in room while others feel more ease in an open, light-filled space. One thing the research does agree upon is that for most people, living amongst physical clutter incites more mental chaos. Perceiving clutter literally stimulates the production of stress hormones. Knowing we can have a physiological response to disorder and messiness, it helps to find a balance – finding a way to have things that we value and not be obsessive about cleanliness and ensure that our things have a place and actually hold meaning for us. We can get used to what is around us and have a decreased response to something we are used to seeing or experiencing. In psychology, this is called habituation, and this can include “tuning out” the pile of laundry that is always on the bedroom chair, for example. Even though your dismissal of the overflowing pile of clothes may not be in your conscious awareness, the visual and what it rep-resents can still take a toll on your mental health and influence your mood. It represents tasks undone and some level of disarray. We can work to identify our automatic thoughts and learn to reframe them if they are not helpful. For instance, if seeing the dirty dishes in the sink brings up thoughts of not being good enough or never having a house like you see in the magazines, perhaps you can meet that thought with a more compassionate one: “I’m doing the best I can and will ask for help when I need it.” Or, you can start framing your kids’ game pieces that are
• Spend a short amount of time each day working toward organization and de-cluttering (tidy space = less mental overwhelm), • Increase the natural light in your room and consider bringing nature indoors with fresh flowers or plants, • Tap into your senses and identify what evokes positive feelings for you. Perhaps there is a specific color that induces joy and you can include that color palette around the room, with paint or decorative objects with that pop of color. Perhaps there is a scent that is soothing or elicits positive memories, and you can light a candle, • Pay attention to how the lighting in a room impacts your mood. Sometimes we need a brighter space for more motivation and clarity, while sometimes we may yearn for a space that is dimmer in order to feel cozy and relaxed, • Lastly, the objects that are in your room can make a big difference in the feelings they evoke. Find items that bring up positive memories and feelings of nostalgia, connection, and gratitude.
still on the floor as memories, not messes.
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BALANCE R E A L E S TAT E
THE
LUX REPORT by John-Mark Mitchell
I
It’s another perfect Sunday morn-
taking even with an unknown des-
ing on the East Coast, and I am re-
tiny. What can be agreed-upon is
minded while writing this report, of
that luxury is the perception of the
just how lucky folks are who live in
individual, and you know it when
this section of America. While travel
you are surrounded by its lure.
is always great, staying close to home
Today, we have to acknowledge
during the pandemic has forced a lot
that through newly anointed role
of us to take a more profound look at
of the home as mission control, we
where we actually live and call home.
have injected a work life balance
From the hustle and bustle of New
that is here to stay. We are no lon-
York to the beautiful mountains in
ger spending five days of our life in
North Carolina to the majestic beach-
an office, because we don’t have to
es in Florida, the East Coast is where
in order to be successful in most
home can be exceptional every day.
jobs. That was proven during the
One of the things that I want to laser
pandemic and it is a Luxury that
focus on in this report is trying to find
we are not willing to easily forfeit
the ultimate definition of luxury. And while this is a journey that
or forget. Since time is undoubtedly priceless and therefore the
cannot easily be answered or discovered, it is a journey worth
ultimate luxury, we must agree that by spending more time at
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home, we have created a place that best defines luxury. Home is our best luxury at its most base value.
ing on top of evolving market and industry trends. Inflation, mortgage rates, and construction supply
I know you know where I’m going with that belief… that
constraints are all economic factors to watch through-
your address can help best define your idea of your own
out 2022. Property Specialists are also keeping an eye on
luxury in life. It is not the only luxury, but it is one that
what wealthy international buyers will do now that U.S.
is a base in which you can collect all of your memories,
travel restrictions are lifted. And, with low inventory lev-
family, friends, valued treasures and wonderful times all
els and turnkey properties commanding a premium, will
wrapped into one address. That truly helps define what
we see some wealthy buyers pivoting and adjusting their
Luxury is today.
expectations when purchasing properties that may need
So what are this LUX report’s facts? All research con-
more repair.
cludes that Luxury items will get more expensive in 2022.
I have a few clients ask me when do I believe the market
Among the trends forecast for 2022: Luxury goods spend-
will take a dive or crash. It has been so good for so long
ing will hit record levels, surpassing pre-pandemic levels,
that they believe it has to adjust soon. They have a fear
while price hikes for luxury products will continue to oc-
that it could be a drastic or sudden change. I tell them to
cur, with some hitting double-digit increases. People are
put that out of their mind. In the coming years, the future
continuing to travel less, due to pandemic or fear of pan-
looks very bright when it comes to real estate investing.
demic, and spend more time on themselves and personal
The real estate market is not going to crash anytime soon
items which includes real estate. Danielle Hale, Realtor.
and in many areas around the country, especially on the
com chief economist, predicts a whirlwind 2022 for the
east coast, there are still strong opportunities to buy af-
housing market. Home sales are expected to increase an-
fordable rental property and primary and secondary resi-
other 6.6% and home prices to rise another 2.9% on top of
dences that will produce cash flow and have the potential
2021 highs. A gradual uptick in mortgage rates will make
for exceptional equity growth in the future. I recommend
affordability a top consideration for home buyers, espe-
that you find a Realtor with years of trusted experience
cially the 45 million Millennials aged 26 to 35 who are
to help guide you and find the best investments for your
at prime first-time home buyer age. Demand from these
portfolio. Make sure that you find experienced luxury
young households will keep the market competitive and
brokers and not brokers that just use the word luxury in
fast-paced despite a small uptick in housing inventory as
their description. That can make all the difference in the
builders continue to ramp up production, increasing sin-
value of your real estate investments.
gle-family starts by 5% in 2022.
In conclusion, we can all agree that life is short. I re-
The home-buying experience will proceed with its dig-
member opening Mitchell Prime Properties as if it was
ital transformation as the real estate brokerage and title
just a few years ago and this month we are already cel-
industries continue to embrace technology. Electronic
ebrating our Ten Year Anniversary. That being said, we
options for closings and sales opportunities will become
must appreciate every day we have and understand that it
more commonplace for everyday use, which meets the
is a gift just to wake up in the morning. A gift that allows
demands of Gen Z and Millennial home buyers. We just
us to enjoy more luxury in our lives. Make it count, and
had our first all-electronic, E-Closing last month, and all
work to make a difference in other people’s lives so that
parties were happy with the results. Top priorities for real
our world slowly and surely becomes the place of dreams.
estate agents and attorneys will be establishing strong
That is truly our legacy and our luxury.
customer connections for referral transactions and stay-
Thank you for letting me be a part of your story. Cheers!
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THE ART OF
DEKO Dekō Cocktails brings balanced flavors, exceptional ingredients, and a gilded age aesthetic to the at-home bar experience. Dekō Cocktails mixes classic cocktails with fresh, New York grown ingredients and a modern twist. Each one of Dekō’s delicious cocktails elicits the romance of timeless jazz clubs and clandestine speakeasies. It’s time to elevate spirits once again. Sip the ambiance! Dekō Cocktails is a brand apart in the ready-to-drink category with their multi-serving, all-in-one glass bottled cocktails made entirely of local Long Island grown ingredients. Their cocktails feature hand-foraged elderflower, juniper berries, lemons and lavender, as well as raw unprocessed honey sourced from local North Fork apiaries. Dekō is also certified 100% kosher by the leading kosher authority, Star-K, making it the first premium kosher RTD cocktail on the market. Dekō Cocktails brings nuanced taste and an artistic aesthetic to the at-home bar experience with their first two cocktails: The Bee’s Knees and The Gold Rush.
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culinary and cocktail experiences combined to create the truly exceptional quality and refined aesthetic of Dekō Cocktails. “We cherish going out to bars and restaurants; the experience of enjoying a thoughtfully-crafted cocktail and feeling taken care of in a beautiful space is incredibly important to us,” says Dan. “During the pandemic we tried all of the bottled cocktails out there and could not find one that we actually felt The Bee’s Knees features Dekō’s signature lavender gin, distilled from corn grown locally on Long Island’s North Fork. The Gold Rush is a cocktail born in New York’s Lower East Side and elevated with Dekō’s American oak-aged bourbon. Both are sweetened with raw wildflower honey and fresh fruit juices, and each art deco-inspired 375-ml glass bottles contain four servings. Founded by Ushie Shafran, Dov Friedman, and Dan Rabinowitz, Dekō Cocktails is inspired by the Gatsbyesque dinners
satisfied this need, or made us feel good about the ingredients we were drinking. With Dekō, our goal is to transport our customers to the best bars in the world with the simple, yet perfectly balanced flavors of our cocktails. We also want our clientele to feel assured that they are drinking the highest quality ingredients available, that were grown and made by experts on the North Fork who care deeply about the environment and their products.” Visit dekococktails.com
Ushie enjoys hosting for his friends and colleagues at his Long Island home, sharing food, spirits and space. Technologist, author, and lawyer, Rabinowitz, has had a decades-long passion for the practice of food. He has consulted with restaurateurs in the US and abroad developing cocktail menus that highlight the kitchen, local ingredients and create a sense of place. Dov Friedman has taken dozens of startups from ideation to the shelves of the biggest retailers in the world. His experience with packaging and design along with Dan and Ushie’s passion for elevated
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THE POWER OF
SPRING SUPERFOODS By Marci Moreau
Most people get pretty excited about the spring equinox bring-
Broccoli rabe, or rapini, actually closer to a turnip than brocco-
ing us out of the darkness and into the light. More sunshine, lon-
li, and spinach, bring added health benefits to the table. Broccoli
ger days, warmer weather, and the first buds of nature deliver
rabe dishes out calcium and zinc, for bone and immune health,
flowering landscapes, bunnies, and baby chicks. Everywhere
and some breaking research is pointing to this great green for
you look is a symbol of life. And when you are in love with food,
helping to maintain a healthy brain. Spinach, of course, is a
the symbols are even more promising.
powerhouse of iron, and boosts our hemoglobin naturally, and
Nature is pretty smart too. It anticipates the coming of spring
when combined with magnesium, a high water content, and a
even before it gets here. On cue our bodies respond with chang-
robust vitamin profile, is considered an anti-aging vegetable.
es and improvements in hormone production, circadian rhythm
Cleansing the body from the inside out, spinach bestows us with
and cellular function, creating a new vitality and life force. Like
gifts of radiant skin, shining hair, and beautiful energy.
a synchronized dance, some of the best superfoods arrive, deliv-
Leeks and early spring onions, especially ramps, that many
ering the pinnacle of nutrition, and with it, the energy, stamina,
top chefs prefer to use for the intense flavor, have intense bene-
and power our body and mind need to spring into renewal.
fits too. Improvements in heart health, antimicrobial protection
Artichokes get first mention, because they have an extremely
and a high functioning immune system, are only some of their
high level of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. But like any-
talents. And if these are not reason enough to chop, slice and
thing good in life, you are going to have to put forth the effort to
dice them into all our spring recipes, leeks and onions are one of
reap the rewards. Most people eat the center, or the heart, but
the few foods containing prebiotics, feeding the beneficial bacte-
truth be told, a good part of the nutritional benefits are in the
ria in our gut, creating a strong foundation for wellness.
leaves.
The culinary repertoire in spring is already incredibly excit-
Taking the time to prepare the artichoke in your favorite
ing, however having a guest appearance makes it even more spe-
stuffed version, or simply steam, adding a lemon vinaigrette
cial. Fiddleheads make a grand entrance in mid April, coiled up
and freshly grated Parmesan allows you to bite into the leaves,
at the end of young ostrich ferns. They have a sweet, earthy fla-
scrape off the meaty part, and take full advantage of everything
vor similar to asparagus with the snappiness of green beans and
the amazing artichoke has to offer. Artichokes contain poly-
although they are here only for a short while they make quite an
phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanin, simply put, a true plethora
impact. Very high levels of vitamins A and C, combine with the
of power. They strengthen the immune system, detox the liver,
omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, and pump up our innate im-
and optimize gut health, helping to regulate and improve mood.
mune system to fight off invaders. This, and its ability to grace
With all this health and happiness, I think artichokes are well
us with a healthier heart, promote eye health and decrease in-
worth the effort.
flammation must be why fiddleheads make me smile.
The dark leafy greens are right behind and have a lot to offer
Tennyson may have said spring is a time when thoughts of
as well. Kale often considered the king of the garden, is packed
fancy turn to love but with all these superfoods, I think he meant
with almost every vitamin and mineral, and with the antioxi-
to say, spring is a time when our thoughts turn to food, at least
dants quercetin and kaempferol, it offers anti-viral, anti-inflam-
I know mine do. Taking full advantage of the power of these
matory, and anti-depressant benefits to all who imbibe. With
spring super foods enhances our physical and mental well-being
the addition of indole-3-carbinol, a phytonutrient, that regulates
and we respond with a higher energy level, less depression, and
estrogen and hormone production, kale certainly lives up to its
more health and happiness. And yes, perhaps we are more amo-
name.
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SUPER SPRING GREEN ARTICHOKE DIP By Marci Moreau
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This is a ramped up version of the classic Spinach Artichoke Dip with more flavor, more health and much more power!
• 3 cups mixture of broccoli rabe, spinach and kale, chopped • 1 cup fiddleheads, (when available) clean throughly, blanch, then chopped
• one 11.3 oz jar of Meredith Dairy Sheep and Goat Cheese (it’s my favorite!) • 3/4 cup parmigiana reggiano • 3 TBS olive oil
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
• Juice and zest of one lemon
• 1/2 leek, chopped
• 3 TBS SuperMirepoix Mirepoix
• 1/2 long hot pepper, chopped • 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped
(see recipe below) • sea salt & pepper, to taste
• 12 oz goat cheese or
Steam or blanch fiddleheads (see below), Sauté superpower mirepoix, leeks, hot pepper and mushrooms in 3 TBS olive oil until soft. Add fiddle heads, if available, and broccoli rabe, spinach and kale mixture and cook for about three minutes. Add goat cheese, parm and zest and juice of one of lemon and mix well. Transfer to a baking dish and bake on 350 for 20 min or until lightly browned. Sprinkle a little more grated parm on top and broil for a light gold cheesy crust, if you like that kind of thing.
SUPERPOWER MIREPOIX • 10 cloves of garlic • ½ of a large root of ginger • 2 large roots turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (black pepper helps with the absorption of curcumin in turmeric)
Peel the garlic, and ginger root. You do not need to peel turmeric root. Most of the benefits come from breaking down the cell wall of these ingredients so chop by hand or throw everything in a food processor and pulse until finely diced. Feel free to store it in the refrigerator up to 5 days and use in sauce, soups, salad dressing, anything and everything!
HOW TO CLEAN AND STEAM FIDDLEHEADS Clean fiddleheads throughly to remove debris from coils. Boil fiddleheads until tender, about 2 minutes and then quickly place them in a bowl of very cold water. Drain when cool and then use however you like. Because the coiled up fiddleheads can hold onto dirt, bugs and bacteria it is important to clean throughly.
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A LOVE LETTER TO - By Kelli Delaney Kot @KDHamptons
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Designed in 1915 by architect Grosvenor Atterbury with gardens created by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect of New York City’s Central Park, Linden Estate is a legendary private home in the heart of Southampton. LUX takes you on an exclusive tour inside the recently completed renovation at Linden with world-renowned designer Steven Gambrel. “Linden Estate is a place to experience in person. The gardens meander and have exterior ‘rooms’ that excite and inspire,” shares coveted interior designer Steven Gambrel, founder and president of S.R. Gambrel, Inc. “Outdoor lunches can be served in several areas, and each element of the house is carefully fitted out for usability. No considerations were left on the table; it’s a house for living.” Gambrel draws inspiration from architectural vernacular of the particular region for each commission, and his hallmark is properly proportioned structures and details, partnered with a carefully curated collection of vintage, antique, and custom furniture he designs himself.
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There is an endless natural color palette to draw from in the Hamptons; from the creamy shades of pebbles at Long Beach, to the deep ocean blues of the waves at Coopers Beach.
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Although Steven’s projects in New York City, Aspen, Miami, Virginia, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, and beyond have won him a diverse and devoted clientele, one could argue that the Hamptons has a hold of his heart. Whether designing an 1800’s Sag Harbor whaling cottage, or a sprawling oceanfront compound, Gambrel showcases his passion for timeless, comfortable homes that only improve with age, including Linden Estate, his latest jaw-dropping renovation. Exquisite grace and grandeur hallmark this historic masterpiece, beautifully preserving its authentic original details throughout 18,000 square feet, and basking in 10 acres of park-like privacy on exclusive Ox Pasture Road in the heart of the coveted Estate Section of Southampton. Gambrel shared what inspires him, how the Linden Estate project came to life, and what is so special about working in the Hamptons.
LUX: There is a haute list of Hamptonites clamoring to work with you on their homes. Is there a common thread as to why they are so drawn to your designs? Steven Gambrel: The Hamptons have always represented a place of American warmth and casualness. When I design in this region, it is often the textures and colors of nature that inspire me. My Hamptons clients consistently want a casual vibe and meandering volumes, but now with more amenities to entertain growing family generations. They want people and family to naturally gravitate toward their home.
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When asked what was the greatest challenge presented in the project, Gambrel replies, “The challenges are always technology and how to conceal a very modern, state of the art house, with history and layers of character.”
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Exterior covered porches, and patios set for al fresco entertaining are a key calling card for the lifestyle curator. “Outdoor rooms require the same efforts and somewhat the same costs as a properly furnished interior room, but that’s where we all want to be.” www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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LUX: How did you become involved with the Linden Estate project? Steven Gambrel: I have worked with the clients for several years, and I have worked on Linden for well over a decade. The estate has an amazing architectural history, and it was important to everyone that every element added to the house was a reflection of its long storied history, while adding the amenities one expects from an estate of this caliber. LUX: How do you break down such a massive renovation project? Steven Gambrel: Details and program with this extensive scale take years to design and build. We had an overall plan for the entire compound, and then we developed zones, such as the new pool pavilion, as the house developed. The home is filled with curated finds—every item was carefully selected or made in Europe and in New York, for the best of the best. The antiques have original patina and unusual details. My clients are collectors of many things, so over the years they have acquired furniture, lighting, and objects, so a lot of the pieces incorporated at Linden were not purchased specifically for the house, but rather came from the client’s own stock. LUX: What inspired the beautiful palette of colors and myriad textures at Linden Estate? Steven Gambrel: The immediate views of the Hamptons are always an inspiration to me: The clear crisp light, the contrast of oyster shell into reeds, into silvery greens, into cool blue grey water, and the soft clear sky. The legendary reflected light of the East End gives a mercurial effect, a pale silvery grey I love to capture. The inspired textures of the landscape are easiest defined in my designs through hand-knitted wool, white oaks and bleached grey wood, and Belgian linens with their nubby qualities and ease of use.
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“I love to tackle an old preservation project, but I also love adding something new too, as long as it is soulful, carefully proportioned, and references a deep storied past,” says Gambrel.
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The property offers a 60' x 20' outdoor and indoor pool, spa, pool house, grass tennis court, paddle court, two pavilions with full kitchens, arbors, a soaring geyser fountain, and carriage house.
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Linden Estate boasts 18,000 square feet on three floors, including eight principal bedrooms, eleven baths, and separate staff quarters.
LUX: What is your favorite space in the home and why?
LUX: Please tell us about the stunning pool house plein air design?
Steven Gambrel: I love the original oak-paneled library, with the intricate plaster ceiling and warm mellow tones,
Steven Gambrel: The pool house is a pavilion that can be
but I like it even more when you contrast it with the beachy
entirely opened on two sides to create a room within a vast
tones of the breakfast room, and the lean steel windows
garden. The oversized architectural verdigris copper mir-
that direct your eye to the endless view of the outrageous
ror was a special find, as well as the large rustic root table
gardens. The original paneling at Linden is really beauti-
acquired in Europe. This space was designed for dramatic
ful, and gave me inspiration for small profiles to utilize in
nighttime entertaining as well.
new millwork, such as cabinetry and new paneled halls… the profile is so specific, we call it the Linden Cove molding.
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“Linden is located in the middle of the Estate Section, surrounded by specimen trees and other great estates,” says Grant. “It’s probably the largest estate on Ox Pasture Road, and it’s in a beautiful, old-world style.” - Harald Grant, Sotheby’s International Realty
LUX: Are there key rooms that you focus on most for
long sink in the butler’s pantry is Petite Granite, pitted
Hamptons living?
and leathered.
Steven Gambrel: I think it’s an overall easier, more
park-like setting, including a large outdoor and in-
relaxed lifestyle in the Hamptons now, where you can
door pool with a slide and waterfall housed in a green-
have kids and dogs and bikes and surf boards and not
house-style structure. Other amenities include a spa, a
have to worry about slick surfaces and precious glossy
grass tennis court, a paddle court, two pavilions with
paint, but amazing kitchens are a must. Layered tex-
full kitchens, heirloom rose arbors, a gushing fountain,
tures, thick stones, and reclaimed materials are found
a carriage house with a connecting greenhouse and an
in most of my kitchen projects. I designed the Linden
equipment house.
cabinetry (which was built by GC, Bulgin and Associ-
For the first time in many years, Linden Estate has
ates), and the oversized pendants are Mercury Globes
recently been listed for sale by Harald Grant of Sothe-
in Antique Brass from Jamb Ltd in London. The coun-
by’s International Realty Southampton Brokerage at
tertops are Classic White Quartzite, and the dramatic
$69,950,000.
For more information on this incredible estate contact HaraldGrantRealEstate.com, and visit SRGambrel.com for design inquiries with Steven Gambrel.
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INNER THREADS OF A FAIRY TALE Fayetteville’s Elsie McNeill Lee becomes Venice’s Countess Gozzi and President of Fortuny By Allison Parker
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Driving through the Piedmont area in North
fabric and design and also the love of a Count.
Carolina, visions of cotton fields dance along
It all seems so simple-a young woman with
the roadside. In the heart of the Piedmont,
a dream moves from her small town to the big
Elsie McNeill Lee was born in Fayetteville,
city to start a career. However, in the 1920’s,
NC. Her hometown among the cotton fields
interior designers were not the norm. Elsie
did not keep her for long. Elsie would find her
was way ahead of her time. In a time when
life’s work as an interior designer leading her
women had just received the right to vote, this
to New York City. From New York City to Paris
courageous and talented young woman had
to Venice, Elsie’s life transformed as a weave
earned herself a spot as an interior designer in
of global threads entwined with her love of
the ‘Big Apple’, New York City.
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The fairy tale begins when Elsie takes a jaunt across the pond
of antique silk. Previously, in 1907, he created the gorgeous fine-
to Paris in 1927. She sees Fortuny’s fabrics hanging in the Carna-
ly pleated silk “Delphos” gowns which are synonymous with his
valet Museum in Paris and the vision steals her heart. Intrigued
name. Not only an artist, designer and entrepreneur, Fortuny
and beguiled, she travels to Venice to meet with the artist him-
was a brilliant inventor- he designed the dimmer switch.
self, Mariano Fortuny. The brazen entrepreneur, Lee, convinc-
A dream is realized as Elsie returns to New York City. 509
es the powers to be at Fortuny that she should be the exclusive
Madison Ave. is the home of her interior design shop. She has
American distributor of their fabrics.
become the exclusive US distributor of Fortuny’s fabrics and
What is so intriguing about Fortuny fabrics that led Elsie to travel thousands of miles across the Atlantic to meet Mariano
dresses and Elsie McNeill Lee takes the brand to whole new nationwide level.
Fortuny? Elsie knew unique craftsman work when she saw it. In
From the displays at the Madison Avenue showroom, Elsie
1910, Fortuny had patented a way of processing cotton- the cot-
placed Fortuny in front of high end customers The Metropolitan
ton would be finished in a way that had the sheen and subtlety
Museum of Art, Actress Greta Garbo, and fellow designer Albert
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the trade, requested that Elsie take over the company as president. Elsie accepts the role and her life moves to the grounds of Fortuny as the new president. Elsie, newly widowed, is single in Europe. It seems a bit awkward on the social scene for her although she does meet another American on the scene, Peggy Guggenheim. The European social scene can be quite evasive to new comers without the proper lineage to give them access to the coveted social scene. As luck would have it for the previously twice married Elsie (McNeill and Lee), a wonderful and charming count appears in her life. As fate would have it, Elsie marries Count Alvise Gozzi. Becoming Countess Gozzi had allowed Elsie McNeill Lee access a life that previously was not socially accessible. Countess Gozzi acclimated into making Venice her home. The historic Fortuny factory on Giudecca and its spectacular gardens became her everyday life. “La Contessa,” worked tirelessly to carry on the trade of Mariano Fortuny. Elsie devotes time in dual roles managing the showroom in New York and overseeing the factory in Venice. From supervising every yard of fabric from its printing to its marketing as well as creating new designs, Elsie is engrained in the Fortuny factory. Countess Gozzi carried her work within Fortuny into the early 1980s when she was in her 90’s. Transfer of the company was deemed to be the best choice. Elsie, Countess Gozzi, chose her counsel and friend, Maged Riad to give the option of purchasing the company. In 1988, similar to the offer Henriette had proposed to her in the late 1940’s, Countess Gozzi closed the deal for Riad to become the new owner of Fortuny. It was a great financial decision as the purchase kept the company alive as it would not have survived without it. The Riad family is currently in charge of Fortuny. The garden restoration was one of their major projects. The gardens showcase one of the countess’ favorite endeavors-the adaptation of the ‘Cavana’ or boat garage into a private swimming pool. It remains Hadley (exclusive clients included Brooke Astor, William and
one of the unique four swimming pools in Venice. Countess Go-
Babe Paley), and Washington, D.C., hostess Oatsie Charles.
zzi stayed in close contact by managing production within the
A year of loss and change occurred in 1949, but the events
factory.
brought opportunity to Elsie that would change her life monu-
Upon the death of the Countess Gozzi, the Riad family begins
mentally. In that year, Mariano Fortuny dies. Upon learning of
handling the day-to-day operations of the company. Maged pass-
Mariano’s passing, Elsie and her husband, Alfred Humphrey Lee,
es on the management duties to his sons, Mickey and Maury.
agreed to go to Venice to meet with Henrietta and support her
2022 marks the centennial of Fotuny. The threads of the life
during her time of loss. A tragedy occurred before their depar-
of Countess Gozzi are deeply embed in the celebration as with-
ture- Alfred was killed in a car accident. Elsie is widowed with a
out her, Fortuny would not be what it is today. From humble be-
new business prospect on the horizon. Henrietta, Mariano’s wid-
ginnings in a small North Carolina town, a young woman with a
ower, in the belief that Elsie was the best person to manage the
dream of interior design became a matriarch of one of the most
company based on her love of the brand and understanding of
renown fabric artisans of the 20th century and beyond-Fortuny.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FORTUNYHAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Fortuny fabric production at the factory on the Giudecca. Alberto Torsello, architect and newly appointed Fortuny artistic director, created the Giudecca showroom to capture the essence of Mariano Fortuny’s vision and staging ideas. Torsello, like Fortuny, is a revered inventor and industrial designer, having won the coveted Compasso d’Oro award in 2018. For the showroom “The Theater” resonates style and innovation with Torsello’s newly patented fabric display system designed specifically for Fortuny. Fabric rollers installed on the showroom’s ceiling allow the lowering of textiles from above much like the curtains in a theater. The fabrics lend themselves to be a matriculating opportunity for change and a palette for new artistic visions. To complement the fabric display system, Torsello has engineered new bespoke rolling trunks. The trunks house a set of drawers that showcase one-to-two-yard fabric samples, both vintage and present-day ensembles. The vision originated from Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo’s vision of the theater. Formerly, the area was a part of a former convent which the Fortuny founder converted into a textile factory almost 100 years ago and where the fabric production still comes to life today. It was important to design the showroom with the story of the brand and its namesake visionary- Fortuny. Fortuny was not limited to fabric, his pursuits included painting, photography, set design, clothing, and engineering that expanded into the worlds of textiles, fashion, theater, and lighting. https://fortuny.com
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OH, THE COLORFUL STORIES OF A DESIGNER ANNE BURESH - Anne Buresh Interior Design
Charlotte, NC. Jackson Hole, WY. www.anneburesh.com
How would someone be able to tell the design was yours? What makes your style significantly you? My goal is to always design a space that celebrates the clients’ parts and pieces that make our lives. My designs tie those elements together for a unified and authentic story. I want your spaces to cultivate emotions and feelings that resonate when one’s life experiences are expressed through design. Your home should be a space where people feel comfortable and relaxed – where you can kick your feet up, enjoy each other’s company, and share a toast to the beauty of life. I want to create serenity that is calming and fulfilling for our clients. I always complete a project with a gift of a bowl of nuts – a nod to Southern hospitality. Do you recommend the whole home to have similar colors or should each room be very individual? Your home should have cohesive unity and balance. While each room may have its distinct use, the entire space should work together. I start my process by seeing the outside environment, the exterior landscape, and the home’s architecture. I like to come through the front door, whether in-person or virtually, to get a sense of the home’s aesthetics. My goal is to bring in the soft, serene colors from the environment that are naturally soothing. I like to introduce calming colors at the beginning in the foyer. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the entrance is the introduction for the feeling of the home and sets the tone and the connection that flows throughout the rest of the home.
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FIONA LEONARD - Fiona Leonard Interiors www.fionaleonardinteriors.com
Is the enthusiasm for lacquer paint growing? Where / How do we best incorporate this? Lacquer is still exciting and its a great way to incorporate a different texture into a space. Lacquer paint is here to stay. Most rooms have layers of soft fabrics, textured rugs and flat paint finishes. Introducing lacquer is a way to break up the monotony of those matte elements and provide the aha “caught my eye” moment. While lacquered walls have been all the rage, we like to think about what’s next, what else can be lacquered? We turn to lacquered game tables, entry tables, bench legs and sconces. These are elements that don’t bombard you, you discover them as the room unfolds. entry table - photographed by Davidson McCuolloh Finish! Go the extra mile, put that beautiful last layer on. What does that mean to you? Nothing is more satisfying than putting the final layer on a room. While we could source all accessories from the beginning, we like to take a step back at the end to see what final brushstroke is needed in a room; a slightly off-color throw, an eye-catching sculptural piece of pottery, fresh vibrant greenery. These elements all bring a space to life. It is a home that should feel like people actually live there.
Cohesion or contradiction?
Pop or simmer?
CAREY KARLAN – Last Detail Interior Design - Darien, CT What can I say I was young...(blunders)? With so many hands touching every aspect of a project and the myriad of details involved it’s amazing more mistakes aren’t made. Certainly, I’ve done my share of using wallpaper upside down, applying a fabric inside out on upholstery, and having a few pieces of furniture land on the sidewalk as I didn’t calculate the dimensions of the back hall and freight elevator carefully. Really, every installation has its own little surprises... My most epic color fail was personal, public and recent! I thought it would be charming to paint the front
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door of my new antique home, “Rose Cottage”, a soft pink. The first color went up while I was at work and I was horrified to come home to a raging Day-Glo flamingo pink. My neighbors were concerned, someone was taking pictures (not in admiration) and I feared it would cause distracted driving. I could hear the universe screaming “and you call yourself a designer”. Low and behold I redeemed myself on the second try! Go the extra mile, last layer: The last layer should be personal. I don’t like interiors where you can’t learn anything about the owner when you are in the room. It’s a home not a showroom. I love to see collections, children’s art, hobbies, family pictures, dog beds, favorite slippers--any sign of real life displayed. A designer can help you arrange your beloved things, so they don’t look like they’re out of place and askew. It’s more important that a home be personal rather than perfect.
CHRISTINA ROUGHAN - Roughan Interiors Greenwich, Ct. New York, NY. www.roughaninteriors.com Is the wallpaper trend going to continue? Yes, wallpaper tends to ebb and flow more in the magazines and media, but for a designer it is a staple. Sometimes it might be more textural and tonal like grass cloths and silk wallpapers, but other times it can be all about big bold patters or more subtle and an allover pattern. It’s all about the room and the right application. Wall paper is now both modern and traditional.
If I could team up with anyone? Bewitched, so I could blink and the entire room would be finished. Have you ever designed an entire room around a single piece of art? Yes, I have and it was an amazing process as we loved the art. The most uncomfortable position you were put in while working on a job site? Opened the door and a prospective socialite client who answered with a towel around his waist and nothing else. He then proceeded to show us around the apartment and introduced us to his girlfriend who was in his bed covered by just sheets. Awkward, a little. Funny, yes! Finish! Go the extra mile, put that beautiful last layer on. What does that mean to you? Art and curated accessories that last forever!
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BETH KEIM - Lucy and Company - Charlotte, NC. www.Lucyandcompany.com Kitchen remodels are on the rise. It is a great opportunity to flex creativity . What are this years suggested trends to stay ahead of the kitchen game? I just updated my own kitchen.. out with the white cabinets and in with the wood! My home was built in 1921 and I adore all the quirks that come with it but being creative on space is always a challenge. Rather than hiding my pantry I made it a focal point by mixing pretty with functional. Taking the amazing reeded doors on the new pantry and continuing on the walls! Is the enthusiasm for lacquer paint growing? Where / How do we best incorporate this? I love lacquer. It’s always a goal to mix different textures throughout the home, and lacquer is one of them to mix in with the flat, textures, wall papers and plaster!! Have you ever designed an entire room around a single piece of art? Absolutely ! Well not a single.. but a pair Artist: Teresa Roche (See image) What was your biggest blunder? I didn’t measure the turn on stairwell wall for a sofa very well ,you can fix a wall, so we cut into it!! Finish! Go the extra mile, put that beautiful last layer on. What does that mean to you? Art, for sure.
THE LEWIS DESIGN GROUP Glen Cove, NY. Wilton, CT. Palm Beach, FL. www.thelewisdesigngroup.com Is the wallpaper trend going to continue? Yes, the wallpaper trend is absolutely going to continue. Much like the “grand millennial” trend, it shows no signs of slowing down! Hand-painted wallpaper showcasing Florida’s lush palm leaves is the defining element in the “Reimagined Closet” I am creating for Kips Bay Palm Beach 2022. Wallpaper in the closet is such a powerful way to make a functional space feel fabulous and I forecast that as something we will continue to see more and more of. If you’re not ready for that, the powder room is the perfect place to have some fun with the wallpaper trend. www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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MOSS DESIGN - Southport, Ct. www.mossdesignct.com Have you ever designed an entire room around a single piece of art? Yes, we often do and for this project we took that one step further and had a painting commissioned that was inspired by our design for this room. As collectors ourselves, we consider art from the beginning of the project. As it is so personal, we work with a trusted art advisor, Betsy Biscone, to ensure that our clients’ find pieces that truly speak to them. As in this case, we’ll even help them commission a custom piece in collaboration with our favorite artists. The abstract painting hanging above the mantle by F. Reniew compliments the color and movement of the room in a subtle, albeit emotional way.
MARE DESIGN - Greenwich, Ct. maredesigngreenwich.com How would someone be able to tell the design was yours? What makes your style significantly you?
Mare Designprojects are known for being serene and understated, yet luxurious. It is my signature approach to design rooms that are not only beautiful but literally feel good to be in. For me, it’s all about how it feels to be in it, not just what it looks like. Texture and quality are my first consideration, as the feel of a textile truly has the power to elevate the every day. Perhaps it is my Norwegian background that makes me appreciate the cozy quality of a home so much, especially in the colder months. Layering neutrals on neutrals further heightens the luxe material quality of everything from a silk rug to wool window panels.
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JERMAR DESIGNS New Canaan, Ct. jermardesigns.com How do you make guests feel welcomed when visiting? A chic bathroom for the guest is so important in making a guest feel welcomed and at home. I love to design the bath with a sleek, hotel vibe. Black and white is a fabulous color combo for a guest bathroom as it makes a statement, yet also feels clean and refined. In design it's in the details, so fresh cut flowers and luxury toiletries go a long way in making guests feel pampered. Fabulous art is the finishing touch that elevates any room, even a guest bathroom, to the next level.
CLAUDIA JOSEPHINE DESIGN - Charlotte, NC www.claudiajosephinedesign.com What was your biggest blunder? My husband and I built our custom home in my “pre-designer”days—when I was still a psychologist and hadn’t yet received any formal training in interior design. We were building a French Provincial style home and I longed for blue shutters, reminiscent of those timeless grand homes of Provence. Our European-influenced neighborhood is a sea of neutral tones and has a very strict HOA. I had to petition to the board for blue shutters, even driving around with the architect to discuss color palettes and the importance of blue shutters in my design. My husband and I tested numerous blues and finally landed on a tasteful blue gray from Benjamin Moore. I specified the color to our painter, insisting that he only use Benjamin Moore paint as color matches across brands are frequently off due to differences in bases and pigments. One day, after picking up our preschooler from school, I drove to the worksite to check on our home’s progress. As I turned the corner of our street, I gasped when I saw our home’s shutters in a blue that could only be described as day-glo. I frantically compared my color chip to one of the shutters and saw that the color was not correct. I called the painter, only to have him assure me that he had used the correct Benjamin Moore paint. Not convinced, I found the paint cans in the garage and discovered that he had color-matched the paint color in a different brand! Needless to say, he was responsible for repainting all the shutters and window boxes to my current elegant, French inspired, blue shutters. While not my error, it was a good lesson to learn that sometimes, to cut costs or for convenience, painters will suggest color matching in cheaper brands of paint. It works sometimes but when it’s off, it can be truly unfortunate. Don’t color match if you can help it! www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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BRENDA BOGART By Cassandra Richardson Photographer: Rebecca Roberts Artwork images courtesy of Coupralux
Brenda Bogart is a mixed media collage artist based in Dallas, TX. Her studio is chock full of boxes of found and collected objects from literally everywhere. She has rescued treasures out of muddy puddles, amassed countless objects on long walks with her husband and dogs, and collected handmade papers from artisans all over the world. Brenda’s favorite haunt is in Paris where she finds hand-lettered antique documents and paper ephemera. She defines collaging as “painting with paper” and coaxes this chaotic medium into intriguing works of art using her distinct style of color, pattern, and texture. Brenda holds a degree in Interior Design from TCU and studied painting and drawing at SMU extensively under Mary Vernon and Barnaby Fitzgerald.
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For her solo debut at ANFA, Brenda created a brand new collection of pieces that honor Charlotte aka Queen City, lovingly entitled THE QUEENS’ GARDEN. Two Trees of Life on large wooden panels are flocked with a plethora of playful birds, chipmunks, and squirrels which dance among the branches of these stately arbors.
Tree of Life #10, Mixed media collage on wood panel, 72 x 48in
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ART & CULTURE Presiding over the collection are Willow and Magnolia, two life-size Garden Queens frocked in an impressive array of local flora. The underlying composition of each queen is collaged from French, hand-lettered documents from the 18th and 19th centuries. Set against a backdrop of the palest pink, a flurry of hummingbirds hover around Garden Queen Willow, whose gown is bursting with a bevies of blossoms. Hidden amongst the layers of her floral skirt, groups of tiny fairy children float on a leaf-hewn boat, swing from a flower stem, and dance gleefully on the petals. You can almost hear them laughing and singing with the joy of Spring!
Garden Queen Magnolia is regal, set against a stunning blue floral background.
Her hoops
of leaves and corset of stems fasten her ornate dress in an airy, breathless fashion. The flora of her gown has attracted an array of ladybugs and butterflies. Anne Neilson Fine Art (ANFA) is proud to announce world-renowned mixed media artist, Brenda Bogart, to the gallery’s roster with her debut solo exhibition, THE QUEENS’ GARDEN in Charlotte, NC this spring.
In situ: Magnolia (Garden Queen), Mixed media collage on canvas, 72 x 40in
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Screech Owl 09, Mixed media collage, 16 x 11
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Owls, wrens, cardinals, raccoons, Eastern chipmunks,
Born with a heart to serve, Brenda is incredibly ac-
squirrels— all inhabitants of the North Carolina for-
tive in her community through art-centric philanthro-
ests— complete the collection, with the crowning jewels
py. During the pandemic, she has helped raise just over
of a peacock and a red fox which adorn the gallery walls.
$60,500 towards the $100,000 goal for the North Tex-
Who doesn’t love a story set in an enchanted forest?
as Food bank through sales of her artwork. In addition,
From Highlands to Mocksville, Brenda has spent
half of the net proceeds from the sale of her beautiful
time wandering all over North Carolina. With a spirit
coffee table book, What to Give Up for Lent That’s Not
closely tied to nature, she has been deeply inspired to
Chocolate, will also be donated to Feeding America.
translate whispers of woodland creatures into remark-
Her community-focused passion is a perfect ideologi-
able mixed media collage, as varied and vibrant as each
cal union with Anne Neilson Fine Art, whose mission
wooded glen. Even her personal residence in Dallas is
is to be a lighthouse in our community and to give back
uniquely situated overlooking a large park that is a nat-
through art. Each month, ANFA donates 10% proceeds
ural habitat for many of the animals, birds, flowers, and
from art sales to a different local/ region charitable or-
trees found in this collection— especially the owls, car-
ganization serving those in need. In honor of Brenda’s
dinals, and raccoons!
commitment to ameliorating food insecurity and homelessness, ANFA will be supporting The Harvest Center of Charlotte in March, 2022— making an impactful difference in the lives of real people with real needs.
We invite you to experience the oeuvre of this radiant, remarkable artist, and to lose yourself in the resplendent wonder of Brenda Bogart: THE QUEENS’ GARDEN; Opening Night: Thursday, March 10, 6-8pm; exhibition runs through April 23. For interest in Brenda Bogart’s original mixed media collages, email the ANFA gallery team at info@anneneilsonfineart.com or visit the website at www.anneneilsonfineart.com
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THE ART DEALER By Jerald Melberg
At Jerald Melberg Gal-
it a point to take the mystery out of a gallery visit, but
lery, we represent a specif-
not the mystery out of the art. We will even share a cup
ic group of visual artists be
of coffee or a glass of wine with you!
they painters, sculptors,
In today’s world, there are a myriad of ways to pur-
etc. We showcase their
chase art, but I firmly believe that the role of the art
work to the public through
dealer will always remain invaluable. After all, art
a continuing series of on-
dealers are experts in our field. We devote our lives
going exhibitions. Some of
to the study of art and have trained our eyes over the
our artists make abstract
course of decades, as well as studied the ins and outs
paintings and sculptures,
of the art market. We’ve all heard horror stories of bad
while others create representational landscapes or
art dealers, of course, but I want to impart upon you
still lifes. Many are living and producing their art
some qualities to look for in a good dealer.
among us every day. It has always been my intention
Good dealers listen to what you have to say. They
not to limit the artists we represent to any specific
allow you to lead the discussion about what you are
geographical area, media, or subject matter. Instead, I
interested in collecting. They want to know what you
select artists whose work possesses a particular visual
are looking for and they show you any art they have
poetry, integrity and the ability to transcend the every
available that could possibly interest you. If they don’t
day.
have anything in your preferred style or medium, they
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refer you to galleries that do.
a bit of an intimidation factor that surrounds entering
Good dealers want you to learn. They determine how
an art gallery. We all seem to be a bit anxious about
much you know, offer advice where it is needed, and
the unfamiliar. My colleagues and I pride ourselves on
suggest where you need help. They either tell you who
doing our best to eliminate this trepidation. We make
is qualified to teach you, or they do it themselves.
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1 2 knowing more than when you arrive, and you feel that they are genuinely concerned about your success as a collector. Armed with this information, it is
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my hope that you seek out art galler-
Good dealers provide you with
ies whenever you
outside tools and resources for
have the chance. Ask questions and don’t
continuing your own education.
be afraid to connect with dealers. You can
They recommend books to read,
only train your own eye or hone your own
museums to visit, experts and
style by getting out there and looking at art
collectors to meet and collec-
as much as possible. For centuries, works of
tions to see. They present you
art have been the primary form of humani-
with information, not only from
ty’s recording itself, others, the human con-
their own galleries, but also from
dition, and the environment. If we can help
other galleries. They do not try to
you open the door to the wonders of what
convince you that their galleries
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are the only ones you should ever
art does for one’s life experience, and at the same time, provide you with these objects to enjoy in your homes and offices every-
patronize. Good dealers speak your language and work with you at your
day…then we have succeeded. When you visit, we hope you will
own pace. You never feel compelled to buy and you are always
leave a little more aware and a little more informed of the world
free to make your own decisions. You leave their galleries
we all share.
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SARAH CATHERINE COLLECTIVES Sarah Catherine Collectives is known for creating luxurious experiences throughout interior design projects. Sarah and her all-women team pride themselves on collaborating with their clients. She has a process that is natural, authentic and based on the end game – an expertly crafted design. By Lisa Mele Photography, Chris Edwards
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n a recent Charlotte project, aesthetic allegiances differed within a household. “He wanted something sleek, while she wanted something more transitional. So, one of our goals was to create an environment that
speaks to both of their wishes,” Sarah said. In the original design, the dining room looked over the back yard and was separated, which led to a scenario where the room was hardly used. “We opened up the space between the kitchen and the dining room so the dining room is no longer a separate entity. It was a way to marry the spaces,” Garvin adds. This particular project required an abundance of collaboration - simply for the fact construction began as covid entered the United States. Sarah recalls, “We did this whole project through the pandemic, the clients were so patient. They trusted the vision and trusted us and it was a great project. I think it was so rewarding to see the final product for all of us.”
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Lighting is an integral part of any project and can establish the experience we want to design. Sarah adds, “Lighting is so important – it can make or break a space. It’s so important to get it right not only for function, but for the decorative space as well.” Sarah chose Tom Dixson fixtures for the island and accent lighting while also creating a cohesive look. Another Sarah Catherine Collectives project recently took place in Atlanta, Georgia and spanned over three years. The client had been a customer of Sarah’s from past projects and wished to elevate their new home to represent a more sophisticated style. “They are known for hospitality. They love to host family events, and charities - their house is really an open door. They wanted their house to be an experience for their guest, almost like a destination hotel or resort,” Garvin said.
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Their home was a transitional style but Sarah and her
For Garvin, the sense of accomplishment felt from
team added modern touches to create depth, and dimen-
both her and her clients was the best part when the At-
sion. Since these were past clients, Sarah inherently
lanta project was completed. Sarah remarks, “This client
knew they enjoyed rich, warm tones. “We wanted each
is like family – and it was so wonderful to watch his tran-
room to feel different – the basement itself feels like a
sition over time from their prior home where I worked
nightclub. It’s darker, and moodier,” Sarah adds. The
with them - to now this space. For him, it was the house
basement wall is covered in agate wallpaper with rich
that now embodied him being able to provide this amaz-
shades of gold and rust that add a sense of luxury.
ing space for family and friends. And for me, to be able to create a space that they loved.”
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2022 COLOUR TREND I ORCHID FLOWER SPRING SUMMER Whether you want to use it in abundance or only in small details it will certainly appeal to everyone. Get ready to see it everywhere, from fashion to interior design, from men to women, this hue is versatile enough to appeal to everyone.
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The 2022 colour trend, Orchid Flower will be the star
A vibrant pink that will help revitalize any space.
colour for Spring/Summer. An intense hue that will
People are moving towards hues that spark good
bring joy, being at the same time rich and balanced.
emotions and make you feel positivity.
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WELLNESS BLUE | 2023 COLOR TRENDS In recent years the awareness of well being is heard world wide. Mind, body and spirit wealth is so significant, and so often pushed aside that sometimes it seems easier accepting than acting on it. But what if Wellness had a color? According to the World Health Organization, mental wellness is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Promoting mental wellness is helping someone to recognize there strength to intervene in their own life or mental health problems. Not an easy task, and sometimes a professional help is the best option. But in that cases should we sit down and wait? Hell no. For the 2023 Color Trend Trendbook selected one of the most hopeful, joyfully and calm color. Wellness blue. A color that promotes wellbeing, comfort feeling and so so so pure that match perfectly with the matter.
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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK
Step back into time, and experience Asheville from a piece
The art deco architecture and design are complemented by
of history. Built in 1894, the former Sky Club was Asheville’s
endless views of the Blue Ridge mountains that surround the
hotspot for dancing, great food, and famous guests. Originally
city and can be seen throughout this exquisite home. A few other
Oliver Cromwell Hamilton’s mansion, the Sky Club was bought
well-known architects at this time were Richard Morris Hunt and
and run by German Americans, Gus and Emma Adler in the late
Douglas Ellington, who were largely influenced by the art-deco
1930s. The Adler’s would host dinner parties for celebrities such
and renaissance design that is seen in many of Asheville’s most
as Robert Mitchum and Grace Kelly while they visited Asheville to
prominent buildings. Known far and wide as the ‘Sky Club’, its
shoot their movies. The Sky Club was even called a “gatsby-esque
owners hosted dinner and dancing parties for members, and their
speakeasy” at the time.
sometimes famous guests, and a desirable gathering place for all.
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The spacious, newly renovated two-bedroom condo was intentionally designed to accentuate the 1894 Art Deco building. Throughout the home, you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors and custom built-ins, artwork from local artists and furniture selected to complement the space. Light fixtures have been carefully selected as functional art, along with marble countertops and tile configurations designed to showcase the elegant wall treatments. Highlighting the unique space are two fireplaces, a cook’s kitchen with a magnificent view, covered porch, and many more exceptional features. This turnkey, elegant condo is sold furnished. The local designer selected wallpaper, lighting, furniture, marble countertops, fireplace surrounds, mirrors, tile mosaics throughout, with special attention to final accent details that when combined the feeling or past and present are in harmony. The outside is no less impressive. You’ll have easy access to a private two-car garage and grounds that include a heated swimming pool, beautiful fountain, immaculate landscaping, and gated entrance. Unique
Sky Club Owner Emma Adler & Robert Mitchum at time of filming of "Thunder Road." The "Nightclub Singer" scenes were shot at Sky Club.
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THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH
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ESCAPE By Colleen Guilfoile Richmond Spring fever has hit, and what better way to enjoy than to take to the slopes. Utah has the greatest snow on earth. A visit to Park City has all your senses covered , from world class skiing, the best cocktails and apres skiing, to 5 star restaurants and shopping. We’ll be doing the ski boot shuffle down main street this year. The two major ski meccas in Park City are Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain. As long as conditions continue to permit it, both of these ski designations are planning to stay open through April 17.
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Park City is one of the best preserved mining
In 1966, Sports Illustrated included a local ski
towns in the U.S. Established in the mid-1850s as
run called “PayDay” on its list of the best ski runs
a silver mining town, Park City Utah was official-
in America. By 1990, Park City resorts and ski ar-
ly incorporated in 1884 and reached a population
eas were recording a record-breaking 850,000 total
of 7,500 by the turn of the century. In Park City’s
skier days per year. When Salt Lake City hosted the
current incarnation as a ski town, its total popula-
2002 Winter Olympic Games in 1995, more than
tion remains remarkably close to this figure today.
40 percent of the events took place in the Park City
A great place to explore the amazing history is right
area.
in town at the Park City Museum. Step inside the original territorial jail in the basement of the historic City Hall and hear stories about some of the
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PARK CITY SKIING AND ACCOMMODATIONS The Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain
“guests” who visited these cells. Climb into an origi-
are two of the best places to ski in Park City and
nal car from the world’s only “Skier Subway” - ( the
anywhere else. Together, they offer nearly 10,000
car went through the old mining tunnels) that took
acres of skiable terrain as well as some outstanding
you to the top of the mountain to ski.
accommodations off the slopes.
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Image courtesy of Vail Resorts The Apex Residences is nestled at the highest elevation in Canyons Village at Park City Resort. Apex offers gourmet kitchens, a fireplace in the living room and bedrooms, and floor to ceiling windows to soak in the breathtaking views, and did we mention heated bathroom floors (a personal favorite).
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The Deer Valley Resort has trademarked the powder over its 2,000 acres of diverse terrain and runs as “The Greatest Snow on Earth.” The resort’s ski lifts support an uphill capacity of more than 50,000 skiers per hour to help you avoid waiting in line. Whether you choose a winter or a spring ski adventure, you can check Deer Valley’s trail conditions, web cam feeds, lift hours, and lift status, all of which are constantly updated. Truly a global ski destination, Park City Mountain bills itself as the “largest and most accessible mountain resort in America.” Absolutely massive, it contains 7,300 acres of skiable terrain, 17 peaks, as well as hiking and biking trails that span 400 miles. Park City Mountain’s 17 peaks, 300+ runs, 14 bowls, and 6 natural half pipes benefit from an annal snowfall of 360 inches. At both the Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain, outstanding lodging and amenities await visitors after a long day of skiing. In addition to its first-class rooms, Deer Valley Resort offers daily hosted mountain tours, curbside ski valets, and Cadillac car service. Park City Mountain goes beyond top-level skiing and luxury accommodations to offer amazing hiking and mountain biking as well as gondola rides, zip line tours, alpine coasters, and more than a dozen golf courses.
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RECIPE FOR THE BEE-UTAH-FUL: By Montage Deer Valley Sitting around a roaring fireplace and practicing the most coveted activities of Apres skiing sipping Bee-Utah-ful. The great room Vista, at Montage Deer Valley offers the most scenic views of Deer Valley and they share their recipe for Bee-Utah-Ful: This drink captures the perfect pairing of honey and Irish whiskey with a backbone of lavender and botanicals from Benedictine. Smooth and delicate with a savory finish. INGREDIENTS: • 1.5oz Jameson Irish Whiskey • ½ oz Benedictine • 1oz lemon juice • ¾ oz honey • eggwhite • 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters FINISH WITH Spritz of lavender and honey puff. Lavender petals SERVE IN Coupe Shake with egg whites and 2 sugar cubes until dissolved. Fill shaker with ice and shake again. Strain into coupe.
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RENEW, RELAX, UNPLUG A shrine for wellness seekers for over 80 years, Rancho la Puerta in Tecate, Mexico will leave you feeling reborn.
By Kelli Delaney Kot @KDHamptons Ready to embark on a new health and wellness journey this spring? Beautiful possibilities await in Baha at the ultimate destination fitness resort and spa, Rancho La Puerta. “The Ranch” is a retreat for super active guests who want to spend an intense week long program working on their mind and body, as well as enjoying indulgences including: a four-star organic chef, a spa sanctuary incorporating medicinal herbs and healing plants, manicured gardens, and charming Casitas to nest in after a full day of transformative activities.
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The Ranch is not a spa where guests lay about in white puffy robes with cucumber slices covering their eyes. This is a retreat for energized people who want to dive into an intense week of hiking, fitness classes, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, as well as enjoy
indulgences including: a four-star organic chef, a spa sanctuary incorporating medicinal herbs and healing plants, immaculate manicured gardens, and charming casitas to nest in after a full day of transformative activities.
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Since the Baja sanctuary was founded in 1940 by spa pioneers Edmond and Deborah Szekely, Rancho La Puerta has been attracting new guests and lifelong fans to its glorious private acres of gardens, mountains and meadows for decades. Choose from one of the 86 cozy casitas tucked away throughout the property. While casita means “little house” in Spanish, many of the lodgings exceed 1,000 square feet with space for relaxing, writing and reflecting. Each has a distinct personality and architectural flair, boasting wood beamed ceilings, sweeping archways, and hand painted terracotta tiles. Most have fireplaces, a hallmark feature at The Ranch, and the friendly staff keep the hearth replenished with wood each day. www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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MAGIC MOMENTS HIKING PROGRAM: With over 25 miles of trails offered, guests can choose from four different levels of breathtaking hikes each day. Trail runs traverse the 4,000-acre property, from meadows and streamsides to high up into the boulder-garden foothills of Mt. Kuchumaa, where the redtails and ravens soar. Choose from four different levels of breathtaking hikes each day.
SOUND HEALING: Therapeutic sounds are delivered by the sound healer playing different instruments, including crystal singing bowls, bells, gongs, drums, shakers, tuning forks, brainwave music, piano, guitar, and voice. The healing frequencies and vibrations bring the listener into a state of inner body/mind/heart/ soul/spirit harmony.
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HOLISTIC THERAPIES: Nurture your mind, body and spirit with private healing sessions from Craniosacral Therapy to Feldenkrais, Reiki, Massage, and beauty treatments.
COOKING CLASSES: Set in the heart of the six-acre organic farm, La Cocina Que Canta (“The Kitchen That Sings!”) celebrates the magical results of cooking with just-picked
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A Timeless Family Favorite
Find your island sanctuary among our live oaks and sandy beaches. Our storied history and grand traditions remain at the Jekyll Island Club, yet much has changed. With modern amenities and all the comforts of a southern resort, return to simpler times and explore our island paradise by bike, walk the beaches, or play a round of croquet while you recharge.
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RUN FOR THE ROSES By Lisa Mele The Kentucky Derby has been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. It is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the United States and has taken place every year at Churchill Downs since 1875. Over the years the Kentucky derby has transformed beyond a simple horse race into a comprehensive cultural celebration that draws thousands to Louisville. The weekend brims with luxurious galas, haute cuisines, and incomparable fashions. The run for the roses has not only literary significance, but is also rooted in deep, southern tradition.
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Churchill downs is known for the unique energy that surrounds it, especially on Derby day . “The experience of watching your horse give everything for two minutes is unparalleled,” says Tonya Abeln, VP of communications for Churchill Downs, “In other sports the end is predictable, but with the derby– everyone is cheering at the exact same time. It’s special, and everyone just feels like they’re winning.” According to Abeln, the derby can look completely different for everyone, but the desire to be part of the pageantry and unexpected occurrences is a universal derby connection. There are the spectators that want to see and be seen while others want the highest level of privacy, while still being an onlooker. The mansion is an area within Churchill that draws an elite clientele and the highest level of ticket holders who typically value discretion. “You have a personal concierge, and your favorite drink is ready for you upon arrival. There are Dior make-up artist in the bathroom for anyone who may need it,” Abeln says, “There’s a commonality of networking and commerce that happens”.
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innovative
process
with her buyers. “I want my ladies to feel a vision,” Shaub adds, “I help them reach their dream vision and go through an experience. I completely hand make what we talk about and hand dye the colors.” The Kentucky derby is infamous for elements of luxury while simultaneously remaining traditional. The renounced mint julep can be found everywhere, while the exclusive $1,000 and $2,5000 mint juleps created by Woodford Reserve are extremely limited. Chris Morris, Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve recalls, “We wanted to create something that has relativity and is worthy of the Kentucky derby. When we first started this, we flew in ice from the arctic circle, mint from Morocco, and sugar from the Caribbean—and of course our Woodford reserve.” What many may not know is that Morris and his team decided early on that the Derby’s specialty drink would benefit a variety of charitable organizations. For the 148th Kentucky Derby this year, they will sell only 148 drinks. Known as the Woodford Reserve Experience, you even receive a certificate while sipping your drink in a private space complete with a photographer. While much enthusiasm surrounds derby day, the locals and past guests know that a considerable portion of the luxe experience centers around soirees, chic hotels and hidden gems scattered throughout. On the night before the derby, sisters and co-creators Tammy York Day and Tonya York host the black tie optional Unbridled Event. It is a gala known for glamour, bourbon, cocktails, southern-inspired
food
and musical performances. The scene is set at the legendary Galt house and is attended by A-list celebrities complete with a red carpet and a dance party that notoriously lasts for hours. Tonya adds, “You’ll leave the Unbridled gala with new friendships and memories you’ll look back on for years to come.”
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Another favorite of past guests is the infamous
ple, Kentucky people, contemporary art collec-
21c Museum hotel. 21c is known for its star pow-
tors and, of course, for their southern hospitali-
er during the Kentucky derby and the array of
ty. “Steve and Lara Lee wanted to contribute to
events that take place on the property over the
the urban revitalization of Louisville, so 21c is a
weekend. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has made
museum first–and a hotel second”, says one team
his derby breakfast at 21c in years past. Found-
member. “The museum itself is open 24 hours a
ers of 21c Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown are
day seven days a week so it’s accessible to anyone
known throughout their community as horse peo-
at any time.”
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Steve and Laura Lee are also founders of one of the most
for private parties, bourbon tastings and accommodations.
notorious thoroughbred farms in Kentucky: Hermitage
It was an honor researching what a luxurius experience the
Farm. “I like to think of us as a charm school”, says Director
Kentucky Derby fully entailed as it is something that is so
Barbara O’ Connor, “The colts are just learning to be pleas-
ingrained in history. I observed that Kentuckians, first and
ant horses while they are with us for a year and a half. We
foremost, are masters of southern charm, setting the tone
think of ourselves as their nursery.” Hermitage farm is on
upfront to welcome you. What could possibly be more luxu-
687 acres and is committed to sustaining farming practices
rious than an entire town where the locals have a particular
complete with a state-of-the-art greenhouse where they grow
tact in making visitors feel welcome, where the conversation
their own foods. O’Connor adds “The table is at the farm–so
flows cheeringly, an amazing hotel and one-of-kind events
we are quite literally farm to table.” Hermitage is available
and experiences?
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THE MASTERS The Masters is arguably the most popular golf tournament of
back in the 1935 Masters. Hogan Bridge, at the No. 12 green, is
the entire year. Played at the famous Augusta National Golf Club
named after Ben Hogan, who shot a tournament score of 274 in
in Georgia, the event highlights the world’s best players at a course
1953; that was a record low at the time. Finally, we have the Nelson
that is truly one of a kind. As The Masters puts golf at center stage
Bridge at 13, which honors Byron Nelson, who had a legendary
every April, there are many interesting facts about the tournament
performance on holes 12 and 13 in his victory in the 1937 Masters.
and its location.
THE MASTERS' WINNER FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR CHOOSES THE DINNER MENU
THERE ARE ONLY TWO GOLF PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CLUB
Every single year prior to the famous tournament, there is a
As it may sound like a surprise, there are currently only two golf
Champions Dinner that is accompanied by all former winners of
professionals who are members at Augusta National Golf Club.
The Masters. When it comes to the dinner menu, this is chosen
This short list includes legend Jack Nicklaus and former amateur
by the previous year’s tournament champion. However, the for-
star John Harris. One of the greatest players of all time, Arnold
mer champs aren't required to indulge in the meal; they’re free to
Palmer, was also on this list, but he passed away in 2016.
choose whatever they like from the full clubhouse menu.
THE GREEN JACKET TRADITION BEGAN WAY BACK IN 1937
EACH HOLE IS NAMED AFTER A PLANT OR SCRUB
If you know about The Masters, then you are fully aware of the
The Masters golf tournament doesn’t only include the world’s
green jacket tradition. Once a golfer is crowned champion, they're
best golfers, but it also features some of the most gorgeous nature
awarded the prized green jacket; one of the most sought-after pos-
known to man. And the course takes its greenery very seriously;
sessions in the world of professional golf. But this tradition isn’t
each and every hole on the course is named after a plant or shrub
anything new. In fact, its been a thing since 1937. Today, these
found on the hole. For instance, hole No. 3 was coined the name
jackets are stitched at Hamilton Tailoring near Cincinnati, OH.
“Flowering Crab Apple.”
According to experts, each iconic clothing item takes about one month to produce.
MAGNOLIA LANE’S TREES ARE MORE THAN 160 YEARS OLD Driving into the facility, Augusta National Golf Club welcomes in guests with breathtaking magnolia trees. But if you thought the tournament had been around for a while, it’s got nothing on Mother Nature. Known as Magnolia Lane, the trees on this entrance road are over 160 years old.
THREE BRIDGES ON THE COURSE ARE NAMED AFTER GOLF LEGENDS Another fun fact is that three bridges on Augusta National are named after golfers. The Sarazen Bridge on hole No. 15 is named after Gene Sarazen, who landed a double eagle on the hole way
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THE MASTERS’ LOCATION WAS ONCE A NURSERY August National Golf Club was actually a commercial nursery back in the day. The famous course boasts a remarkable 80,000 plants that have been added since the formation of the club. Some notable types of vegetation located on the grounds include dogwoods, magnolias, and azaleas.
THE COURSE TEMPORARY CLOSED IN THE 1940S While this legendary golf tournament has been running strong for decades, it took a brief pause in the 1940s. From 1943 to December 1944, Augusta National Golf Club closed its doors. This was done to support the war effort and improve the finances of the establishment.
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JOURNEY TO THE MASTERS by Lisa Mele
Anthony Ovitsky has a lofty goal as a nine year old – to win The Masters.
He is a Charlotte native and
has a history of distinguishing himself on the golf course and meeting his objectives. In 2020, he won the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship for boys that takes place annually in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Each year, this organization welcomes over 1600 golfers ages 5-12 from 50 countries who share the same passion for golf. Anthony began “golfing” at the age of one, first by pretending to golf with a stick and a pinecone in the yard, followed up by a set of plastic clubs, and then finally obtained his first real golf club at age two. Initially, Troy Ovitsky, Anthony’s father would take Anthony out on Sunday afternoons to join him for golf. Troy adds, “No one would have guessed that this recreational father-son time would have started the competitive desire that Anthony has for golf today.” By age five, Anthony had won his first Charlotte area tournament. I asked Anthony about his favorite part of the game, and it was a straightforward answer, “competing.” In the world of golf, the sea of talented players is plentiful especially at the level of the Worlds Championship. To prepare, Anthony plays about 100 rounds of golf a year (more than half of which are in tournaments). Ovitsky operates by the philosophy that physical skill alone is not enough and adds that, “You must strengthen both the physical and mental aspects of your game to gain a competitive edge and practice all aspects of the game.” To round out his game, Anthony trains at a local fitness facility as well as competing in other sports. While moving your golf game from novice to proficient is a dream for many, Anthony has learned that being a top competitor is a process. “Sometimes in golf and in life things don’t go your way - but you can never give up,” says Anthony.
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