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Carlos Mota is the mastermind behind the amazing photographs seen in all the top design magazines, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House & Garden, Vanity Fair, Departures, and Interior Design. His gifted and educated eye for selecting furniture, textiles, accessories, and art has produced some memorable imagery. Mota is known for adding color and sophistication to the set, often by way of his elegant flower arrangements. Mota’s styling influences the way we see the world’s most extraordinary interiors, bringing vivacity to the pictures of some of the finest homes. Beautifully illustrated, A Touch of Style presents a curated journey through some of these incredible spaces.
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LIFESTYLE CONNOISSEUR WITH DEBRA KENNEDY
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ife is about forgiveness. One of my
I did not choose to leave because my
favorite Broadway plays is Wicked.
husband cheated on me nor I him. I de-
Elphaba was a nice girl until the disapproval of so-
cided to leave because over the years
ciety turns her wicked. Glinda, the good witch
we grew apart. We met in High
knew she was broken yet she never gave up on
School and he was the Love of My
her. I will NEVER forget Kristen Chenoweth
Life. He was a football player and
belting out these words,
I was a cheerleader. Our love lasted beyond High School years and after
“People come into our lives for a Reason, Bringing something we must learn and we are lead to those who help us most grow…. I know I am who I am today because I knew you” from the awar -winning song “For Good.” As I eluded in a previous article, my life was changing with the New Decade! After 33 years of marriage, two amazing children, a one-year old granddaughter Ella and many happy memories together, my journey to find authentic joy and happiness instead of staying in an unhealthy marriage won out.
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College Graduation we were ready for the American Dream. From the outside looking in “We were the picture perfect family,” what happened? Love and Life is about growth and instead of growing together, we grew apart. I really cannot tell you the exact moment I fell out of love but I CAN tell you it took years. Blame is a two-way street and we were both imperfect people trying to live in a perfect world and grow old together. In retrospect, maybe we should have followed the 2/2/2/ rule which is: Every 2 weeks go out for dinner, every 2 months go away for the weekend and every 2 years go away for a week. Maybe we should have communicated better and maybe we should have listened better to each other but we didn’t. Over the years we both just stopped trying. I will not get into the details of our issues but I can honestly say, I tried!!! Yes, my record of 33 years is my testimony that I really tried!!!! What was my turning point? When did I decide it was
time?
It took me years and years of soul searching, surrender-
I have also allowed myself to remember many of the good memories
ing my life to God’s Will and not my own and a year of planning
along with those that are tainted and I hope the tainted ones will fade
(plus lots of therapy). I ask myself, “How can I change and have the
with time. My hope is that we can become great friends and accept that
blessings and possibilities during my last decade if I do nothing?” I
we both tried our best and just like Kristen Chenoweth sings, “I know
have allowed myself to accept the fact that change is also fear and in
I am who I am today because of You” and now it is time to spread my
January I took the huge leap of faith and left. I allowed myself to let go of
wings and grow.
the self-limiting beliefs and patterns that held me back for so long.
Many of you will understand my journey and perhaps I will inspire one
Was it easy and will I have doubts and fears at some point? Absolutely
of you my faithful readers to find your Joy. If I can be brave and take the
but I am the happiest I have been in a very long time. I choose to remem-
giant leap of faith so can YOU! Or maybe I have inspired you to follow the
ber what we once had instead of staying in a marriage that was unhealthy
2/2/2/ Rule. Either one takes great courage and you have it in you, even
for both of us. Forgiveness is the key to freedom because it allows you
if it needs a little dusting off.
to let go of the past. I also know forgiveness goes both ways and I have
Fabulous Readers, thanks for all of your e-mails and social media love!
asked for forgiveness for my many character flaws and short comings
I love your comments and suggestions. I feel as if I am writing these
during our marriage.
article for all of us and your encouragement challenges me to break all
Do I feel like a failure because I will become a Divorce statistic? Am
boundaries. You can reach me at debra@debrakennedyshow.com
I consumed by what my friends and family members will think? The answer to both questions is NO!!!! In the words of The Dalai Lama, “I will only lose if I lost the lesson.” What is my lesson? Letting go of fear and choosing happiness over unhappiness. Allowing myself to mourn the loss of the love we once had. Allowing myself to forgive and realizing it is OK to seek happiness and growth on my own.
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THE
POWER OF
TINY HABITS By Tonya Leigh - Certified master life coach. The French Kiss Life We live in a world of instant gratification. We want overnight success. We want to lose 10 pounds in 10 days. We want to become rich over-
completely changed my life; reading a good book instead of going on social media, watching a documentary instead of some mindless TV.
night. We want to grow our Instagram following by the thousands in a
Then there are money habits; every week putting aside a little bit of
week. And yet, do you know what’s going to change your life the most?
money in savings over time has created a completely different financial
The tiniest daily actions that you take.
situation for myself.
But let’s talk about health. That’s another area of my life where I’ve
But then, I’ve seen the power of tiny habits in my emotional wellbeing.
experienced huge rewards from the tiniest habits; the habit of drinking
You know, just finding one thought that is holding me back and practic-
a lot of water every day, the habit of taking my supplements every morn-
ing something that feels a little bit better until I’ve created a new thought
ing, the habit of stretching when I wake up, the habit of 20 minutes of
and a new belief system. Which then creates a completely different expe-
exercise on a daily basis, the tiny habit of having a salad for lunch and
rience of the world. I start creating new evidence for it. Things outside of
making sure I’m getting a lot of veggies.
me begin to shift just by focusing on one thought and practicing some-
Then there’s beauty habits; my daily skincare routine, brushing my teeth every single day. There are intellectual daily tiny habits that have
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thing that feels better every single day. And here’s the thing with tiny habits; in the moment, they seem so
insignificant. In the moment, they don’t have a huge impact on your life.
compound effect or you can have a negative compound effect. For exam-
And oftentimes, it’s way in the future that you’re actually going to be
ple, think about if you spend three hours on social media every day. Over
able to experience the results from them. And so, what we often do is
time, what is going to be the big result? Think about what you could have
we start running the story of, “Why bother? It’s not going to matter any-
done with that time instead.
way,” which then causes us to engage in habits that are sabotaging what we truly want.
Or, imagine eating a second serving every single day. In the moment, it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, right? But over time, consuming all
I even think about my weight loss journey. I remember when I was
of those extra calories will have a big impact on your health.
wanting to lose weight and really struggling because I wasn’t seeing
The same goes with brushing your teeth. That tiny daily action that
overnight success. I started to just focus on the tiny daily actions; focus-
you take every day, maybe twice a day hopefully, has an effect. Hopefully
ing on eating a little bit less on my plate, really tuning into my body and
you have clean teeth and fresh breath, right? But imagine not brushing
eating until what I call elegantly satisfied.
your teeth every single day. Over time, you would have a compound ef-
Now, in the moment, I was not seeing the results of doing this. In fact,
fect of having nasty teeth, which we don’t want.
there may have been weeks where the scale did not budge. But over time,
Now, in the moment, skipping brushing your teeth doesn’t seem like
the weight did come off. And even better, over time, I created a healthier
a big deal. But imagine day after day of not brushing your teeth, what
relationship with food. But it was in those small daily tiny actions that I
the effect of that would be. But again, because we’re so geared to want
was able to finally get to that point.
that immediate gratification and to see the results immediately, we often
The same thing with exercise. It may not seem a lot just
discount the power of those tiny habits.
to go out for a mile walk, but imagine walking a mile for
A great example is if I were to offer you $3 million right now, or a pen-
the rest of your life and what the effect of that will be
ny that doubles each day for 31 days. Which one would you take? Most
for you, how that’s going to impact your weight, how
people would say, “Give me the $3 million now.” Because again, we’re so
it’s going to impact your health, how is it going to im-
wired to want that instant gratification. But did you know, if you double
pact your wellbeing. It will add up over time.
a penny each day for 31 days, you’re going to end up with $10.7 million?
But because we don’t see the immediate effect
That is the power of tiny habits and the compound effect.
of the tiny actions that we’re taking every single
Now, I’m not saying that those big things cannot happen for you. You
day, we often don’t give them the honor that they
may get the call tomorrow that Oprah wants you on Super Soul Sunday.
deserve. I think about what Aristotle said, “We
You may get the call that you’ve won the lottery. You may get the call that
are what we repeatedly do.” And whether you realize it or not, this effect is already present in your life.
you’ve just won a trip to Paris. Those things can happen. But my experience has been that it is the progressive accumulation of the small steps that you take on a consis-
It’s called the compound effect. And
tent basis that creates big results over time. It’s just like the rudder of a
there’s a really great book written about
boat. If we’re sitting in a boat together and we just shift the rudder one
this by Darren Hardy. But basically, he
degree. Like, in the moment, it doesn’t seem like we’re going to really go
makes the argument that the path to
anywhere different. It still feels like we’re moving in a straight line.
success is not through those big wins,
But imagine, over time, where that one-degree change is going to take
those overnight success stories that
you. We could go from being in the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean,
we buy into. It’s actually through the
which, by the way, I always recommend. That is the power of these tiny
continuous mundane unsexy unex-
habits. Changing your belief just by a tiny bit, over time, creates a com-
citing daily disciplines that, over
pletely different result. Changing your environment little by little, over
time, have a compound effect on
time, creates completely new environments. These tiny habits do pile up
your life.
to create massive success in your life.
So, the compound effect are
So, I want you to think about the future you. I want you to think about
all of the little actions that
something that you desperately desire to create for yourself, or maybe
you take that, over time,
who you want to become, or experiences that you crave. And I want you
add up to big results. And
to think about the tiny habits that you have to start practicing to get
you can have a positive
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A TRAVELER’S PEACE OF MIND By Roni Fishkin
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Our passports may have been tucked away in a drawer, collecting a bit of dust over the last few months. But, despite the travel pause, our wanderlust is still alive and well. Many of us have spent part of our isolated days thinking about when travel will be safe again, where in the world we want to explore and how best to go about having these new and exciting experiences. But the questions of how best to travel, what will have changed and what we should do differently as we embark on these new adventures is top of mind. Here are a few ideas…call it a Travelers’ Peace of Mind.
1. POSTPONE, DON’T CANCEL Most travel companies are offering incentives to push vacation plans into the fall months or into 2021. These incentives can range from a $50 gift card to a big bonus worth an additional 50% of the cost of a trip booking. It’s in your best interest to consider these promotions as an opportunity to get an upgrade or spend an extra night or two while away. In many cases, these options are unprecedented and worth taking advantage of as we probably wont see such rich offers again any time soon.
3. PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE There are a wide variety of travel insurance policies…and, unfortunately, many people learned this the hard way during the ban on travel this year. While protecting travelers if they get sick before or during vacation, most insurance did not protect people if they simply chose to cancel. Make sure your travel adviser walks you through the complicated fine print of any policy you purchase. “Only Cancel For Any Reason” insurance is just that, but the cost of that is often an obstacle.
4.CREATE A WANDER LIST FOR YOUR WANDERLUST
Use this time to create a travel wish list…your own personal wander
list of places you want to visit. What are your priorities? Among your considerations, include your age and physical abilities when placing the order. If you have always wanted to see Macchu Picchu or hike in Patagonia – perhaps you go there sooner and leave the luxury cruise in the Med for a time when you might not want to have the physical exertion be part of your vacation plans.
2.USE A TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL According to Forbes magazine, travelers using advisers instead of cre-
Stop postponing your dreams. If you have always fantasized about seeing the glaciers on an Alaskan Cruise or visiting the Taj Mahal or walking through the spiritual Angkor Wat ... Plan now, travel later!
ating a DIY vacation are experiencing much less stress during this turbulent period of cancellations and re-bookings.
Roni Fishkin is the Director of Marketing at Mann Travels, a local-
A good travel adviser can be an advocate, a time saver, an experienced
ly-owned, full service travel agency serving the Carolinas for more than
voice and a budget savior. Don’t make the mistake of leaving home with-
40 years. She can be reached at Rfishkin@MannTravels.com and wants
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FITNESS TOGETHER & THE 4 C’S TO BEING WEDDING READY Chavanne Scott-H. Fitness Together Owner Operator; Performance & Optimization Coach www.fitnesstogether.com/ballantyne
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hen we think about Life, there are a number of occa-
us too. We have navigated countless brides and grooms through the
sions that come to mind as “the Big Day.” The day a baby
process of being fully prepared to be all that they dream of and more
is born; maybe the day a teen gets their driver’s license;
the day of the wedding. For our brides, we have a program called Brid-
graduations; birthdays; and of course, weddings! The day a couple
al Bootcamp; and for our grooms, we have a program called Sweatin’
gets married is a super special occasion, and for many people, it is a
to the Weddin’. It is recommended that a wedding focused training
once in a lifetime event. Many men and women have spent much of
program begin 6-12mos before the wedding day depending on the
their life imagining their ideal wedding, so wanting to feel amazing
goals that need to be achieved. Here is the Fitness Together 4 C’s
and look great for “the Big Day” is very normal and important. At Fit-
to Be Wedding Ready List we know you’ll find worth more than
ness Together, if it is important to our client, then it is important to
diamonds!
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“In the end we are nothing more than love and space dust” 1. COMMITMENT. Finding the right Trainer can be as important as finding the right spouse. Looking for someone that compliments you and can best communicate with you and support you so you become the best version of yourself is key to success and making the process of getting fit effective and fun. If an engagement is maybe coming soon, start meeting with Trainers so the routine and habit of working out can be well established when the time comes. 2. CARE & COMPASSION. Wedding preparation can be exciting and stressful, so having a Trainer that is also a cheerleader for you thru all of the ups and downs that the process can sometimes bring is super helpful. When details and invite lists and who is or isn’t sitting next to this family member become a reality, it is nice to have a healthy outlet to workout with someone that is fully in your corner and help keep things in perspective. Great Trainers see the big picture, so having that relationship is not only great for physical health & fitness; but mental health & fitness too! 3. CONSISTENCY. Weddings can bring lots of additional appointments, more decisions that need to be made when compared to the average day, and unanticipated problem solving. When those things come up, it can be easy to blow off working out. Having a Trainer is a great solution to keep you accountable to your goals and commitment to meet them. 4. CHALLENGES. Because life is full of challenges; those sometimes difficult problems that need to be overcome. Sometimes those conundrums are as simple as “How am I ever going to get this piece
of lace to stay upright?!” (According to FT Trainer Chavanne, the answer to this is Aquanet. She says it will hold anything in place and not discolor the lace.) Then there are the intense challenges like “I want both of these family members at the wedding but they haven’t spoken in nearly 15 years…” And then there are the challenges that Trainers would say are good kind of challenges to have such as “I’ve leaned out another 2.5 inches since having my dress fitting. What if it’s too big?!” Last but not least, there are the challenges that show up in Life that no one could have ever anticipated…the Coronavirus outbreak. FT Trainer Chavanne told us that 2 of the brides she is currently work with have had the wedding venues cancel the ceremonies and receptions due to the covid-19 virus. While there is clear understanding of why the venues cannot host these weddings, there is also very intense emotion that the brides and grooms go thru as they process the reality they face. “I feel the emotion with them, says Chavanne. I am married and my wedding day was one of the most joyous occasions of life with my husband and family and friends there, so I totally get what a blow that can be. It is the first really big Life Challenge many couples face together. It is an opportunity for couples to come together in a more powerful way than before to work together to figure out a solution so the challenge is overcome in a way that creates a positive outcome for everyone involved. These types of unprecedented events give couples a different line of sight too. The question I encourage our clients is “Are you focusing on creating a great marriage and life together as much as creating a great wedding day?” As one of my favorite poems by David Jones reads, “In the end, we’re all just Love and space dust.” May your Life & Love be enhanced by the joy that good health & fitness brings!
Chavanne Scott-Hellner is a Fitness Together® Studio owner in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is a Performance and Optimization coach and has earned certifications including ACSM Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness, and RYT 200 Yoga Teacher certification. Fitness Together® is a one-on-one private, personal training franchise focused on changing clients’ lives with improved fitness and health. Whether the aim is to lose weight, tone and tighten muscles, or simply achieve better health, Fitness Together® pairs clients with a personal trainer and a workout plan tailored for the individual’s goals, and focused on results. Clients receive the accountability they need and the privacy they desire with Fitness Together®.
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ESSENTIAL OILS A delightful garden of healing plants and herbs.
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If you are feeling apprehensive about the current epidemiological situation in the world and wondering how to protect yourself from getting
also helpful in treating different skin problems due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
sick, you are certainly not alone. Today, during the recent pandemic and
ORANGE
the constant increase of people infected with viruses, it is important to do all we can to fortify our bodies and boost our immune systems. Eating well, washing hands regularly, and getting plenty of sleep form the ba-
If you are looking for an uplifting-smelling antibacterial essential oil,
sis of self-care. However, if you want to add another layer of protection
orange oil is a smart choice. The oil is made from the rind of the sweet
and to be extra preconscious, then using essential oils with antibacterial
orange by using a method of cold pressing.
properties is a good place to start. The essential oils listed below do not
Orange oil is beneficial for maintaining overall health, fighting off infec-
only kill viruses and bacteria but also stimulate the immune system and
tions, and improving skin texture. In 2012, the Journal of Food Science
provide benefits for our beauty.
studied the effect of this oil on strains of staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) known for its resistance to antibiotics. The results showed the
GERANIUM Geranium essential oil is known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties making it effective against various bacterial strains. It is
oil, added to infected human cells culture, kills bacteria without harming or destroying the cultured cells. Moreover, this oil also serves as a natural digestive aid and detoxifier. It removes the toxins from the body and blocks in the digestive tract.
grown in different parts of the world, including Asia and Europe. Though
The oil is also used in aromatherapy to refresh spirit and mind, to im-
there are several varieties of the pink flower Pelargonium graveolens,
prove mood and relieve daily stress. It effectively combats anxiety and
their composition, uses, and benefits are near-identical.
depression, promotes relaxation and brings calmness. This all improves
There are multiple studies suggesting geranium oil is effective in treating various bacterial infections due to its antibacterial properties. For
the quality of sleep and makes the immune system stronger by making it able to confront various infectious diseases.
example, the results of a study published in the Iranian Journal of Micro-
Orange essential oil is also widely used in the production of skincare
biology in 2012 revealed that geranium essential oil was about as effec-
products, including creams, lotions, and soaps. Due to its antibacterial
tive as amoxicillin in treating pathogenic bacterial infections, including
and antifungal properties, it helps to make the skin healthier and get rid
Staphylococcus aureus. Another research has shown that the oil can be
of various skin problems, including dryness, acne, and others.
used effectively against 24 different fungi and bacteria. It also helps reg-
LEMONGRASS
ulate hormones and is great in relieving anxiety and depression. In addition, this oil is used in cosmetology and is beneficial for all skin types, especially for dry and oily. It is recommended to add a few drops
Lemongrass essential oil is derived from Lemongrass leaves by using
of the oil to a face mask or cream and use It daily. Within a couple weeks
the method of steam distillation. Lemongrass plant grows in tropical and
you will notice that your skin becomes tightened and will glow.
subtropical parts of the world and is used in medicine, cosmetology, and culinary.
LAVENDER Lavender oil is made from the flowers of lavender - a plant native to the Mediterranean regions and Northern Africa.
Due to its antibacterial properties, lemongrass is mostly used as a natural remedy for healing wounds and preventing infections. The study conducted in 2010 and published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine revealed that lemongrass oil is also able to fight off antibiot-
It is well known as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic that is able to
ic-resistant bacteria causing such diseases as skin infections, blood infec-
fight off various bacterial and fungal infections. Until World War I, lav-
tions, severe intestinal infections, and even pneumonia. With the help of
ender oil was used in hospitals to treat and disinfect wounds and to ster-
its anti-inflammatory compounds, it is also able to relieve the symptoms
ilize medical equipment and surfaces.
of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and even treat cancer.
Today, the oil is widely used as a therapeutic remedy to combat fungal
Packed with vitamins A and C, lemongrass oil is a perfect ingredient for
skin and nail infections and for boosting the immune system. The results
beauty products. Just a few drops of the oil added to a cream are able to
of numerous studies proved that lavender oil effectively treats headaches,
boost the skin and make it look shinier and healthier.
relieves stress, and improves sleep. This is all great for protecting against neurological damage and strengthening the immune system. Lavender oil is also a popular component of many beauty products. Lavender is able to revitalize, tone, and soothe irritated skin. This oil is
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CURATED BY
Claudia
By Claudia Ricciardone
Designing a Healthful Home
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Dear Claudia,
My husband and I just had a baby girl and we’ve become more concerned about possible sources of toxins in our home. We are about to purchase new furniture and are worried about the chemicals used in producing home décor, as well as possible off-gassing. Do you have any tips? Thank you! Tara from Dilworth
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Dear Tara,
Congratulations on your new baby! It’s understandable that you’d want to protect your growing child and help foster her health. According to the EPA, the air inside your home is likely Claudia Josephine Design Photography by Laura Sumrak
more polluted than even the most industrialized cities. The majority of indoor air pollution comes from home building products and furnishings. Because of improved insulation of homes built in recent years, people are exposed to more indoor air pollution. Thankfully, there are many ways you can improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to toxins!
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CLAUDIA’S TOP TIPS FOR A HEALTHFUL HOME • Air out your home by opening your windows (if you are not
• Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting made of synthetics. Hand-knotted
triggered by outdoor air pollutants), especially after painting or installing new furnishings
wool rugs are hypoallergenic and are an excellent alternative. • Avoid using synthetic air fresheners
• Use Zero VOC paint
• Use formaldehyde free-plywood and/or solid hardwoods for
• Purchase furnishings made from solid hardwoods instead of MDF or other composite materials
building projects • Turn on exhaust fans while cooking
• Avoid fabrics and foam (used for seating) that contain flame-retardants
• Use eco-friendly cleaning products • Avoid using performance fabrics for drapery and/or furniture that
• Use wallcoverings made of paper or natural materials, such as hemp instead of vinyl
contain perfluorinated compounds (PCP’s), the same chemicals used to make non-stick cookware.
• Vacuum regularly
• Use hardwood or tile instead of vinyl flooring If you employ these tips in your home, you and your family will be off to a healthy start! XOXO, Claudia
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Cynthia Irani "I see nature as my recipe. I want to study it, sculpt it, smooth it, elevate it and capture it. Basically I want to handcraft its every delicate detail and shape it into a blossoming edible composition." Cynthia Irani is a Lebanese-Canadian designer living in the beautiful city of Montreal, QC where from the age of 7 she has been baking. Cynthia refers to herself as a cake artist, using dimension, color, texture and a brushstroke like technique on minimally shaped cakes. Cynthia creates dazzling one of a kind centerpiece wedding cakes using all natural ingredients like coconut cream, fresh lemon zest, citrus blossom and Madagascan vanilla bean.
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Celestial Cakery After graduating from Johnson & Wales University with degree’s in Baking / Pastry, Culinary Arts, and Food Service Management, it was time to put my skills to work and the Celestial Cakery was born. Offering award winning cakes in Charlotte NC and was even inducted to The Know Hall of fame. They specialize on creating custom cake designs and can accommodate special requests for gluten free, organic, and allergies. I f you can dream it they can make it.
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Rice and Flower It is Impossible to distinguish the butter cream flowers from the real thing that cake artist Seyun creates in her New York City based studio. Secret techniques in hand-piping, coloring and composition mean every cake is truly one-of-a-kind. All the flowers are made with Italian meringue buttercream or sweet white bean paste frosting- making them a treat for both the eyes and taste buds. Bringing her designer background into culinary artistry, Seyun founded Rice & Flower with the simple goal to create unique and beautiful flower cakes. Cakes that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Her signature hand-piped petals and one-of-a-kind coloring techniques translate to a sophisticated, captivating floral designs that push the creative boundaries of everyday beauty. Each and every cake is a little piece of edible art. Seyun often draws her inspiration from impressionist paintings, which she studied while receiving her MA from Parsons School of Design.
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Karen Donatelli Karen started her career at the age of 15 in a small hometown bakery. She then apprenticed at the 5star Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida before studying pastry at the Culinary Institute of America . Now located in Asheville, NC. karen has been creating unique cakes for over two decades. specializing in dramatic confections proving that designing and creating custom and specialty desserts is both an art and passion. The masterfully, crafted delicacies provide a unique and eye popping design with superb and innovative flavors.
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Rita Vinieris The sole designer of the israeli fashion house is berta balilti who founded her namesake brand berta in 2004. Her collections are considered among the most praised and anticipated in the fashion world. Rivini by Rita Vinieris “was inspired by mystical & captivating european castles. Fall 2020 was an exploration of deconstructing the old and iconic silhouettes and melding them with contemporary luxurious couture details. I played with baroque inspired laces that have modern elements and refined european silks. By merging grandness with minimalism, the past with the present, I reconstructed gowns that are both opulent yet understated.�
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Nicole and Felicia Chang Featuring a variety of modern silhouettes, The 2020 collection of Nicole + Felicia features a variety of modern silhouettes. It is comprised of whimsical textures (think feathers and lots and lots of ruffles). Nicole and Felicia Chang are Taiwan’s sister team behind their incredible brand of bridal and evening wear. The two twenty somethings are both graduates of the UC Berkeley, and grew up as daughters of the owners of a Taipei wedding gown business. “We are designing for young women who are confident and powerful. She is a reflection of us and who we want to create our timeless pieces for.”
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Winnie Couture A miracle in the mist. The Winnie Couture Fall 2020 collection is laced with intricate details and emanates an elegant, yet formidable charm. The whimsicality of today’s wonders are carefully woven into these refined designs with airy textures, glistening components, and an overall ethereal look. An urbane collection that offers a modernistic approach to accentuate women’s feminine grace and grandeur.
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The
When Princess Diana visited Washington, D.C., she was commissioned by Anna Wintour of
Vogue Magazine to design a pair of hand painted cachepots for her as a gift.
The pattern was based on British botanical art.
The world-renowned artist and designer is Hungarian
born queen of porcelain Anna Weatherley. Who says botanical art has always been her passion. Anna has quiet a colorful resume,
she was also once commissioned to create a collection of dinner plates
for a dinner for The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. In 2015 she
designed a special collection of hand painted porce-lain in partnership with the White House Historical Association based on flowers planted in Jackie Kennedy’s Rose Garden. Anna has continued her collaboration with
The White House Historical Association designing and producing their annual hand-painted porcelain Easter egg.
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During the 1970’s and 1980’s, she created a successful couture busi-
they had no previous western influence from books, music or art.
ness producing custom hand painted silk chiffon dresses. Her custom-
Today Anna employs 60 plus master painters in Hungary. Starting
ers included none other then Elizabeth Taylor, Lady Bird Johnson, Jane
with an illustration, Anna’s painters carefully apply paint using very fine
Fonda, Jack-ie Kennedy, and upscale stores like Henri Bendel and Berg-
brushes onto lustrous white porcelain which is then fired several times
dorf Goodman.
at high temper-atures to set the designs and harden the pieces. Each
While in the middle of a fashion show at Neiman Marcus in 1987 on a Monday the greatest stock market crash since the Great Depression took place. Demand for her pricey dresses started to fall, unsure of what
plate takes two days to paint while a large dinner set might take as long as three months. Anna moved to the Washington area with her husband in the late 1960’s and today has a beautiful private studio tucked away in a charming three story house in Arlington, Virginia. Anna welcomes couples to explore her one-of-a-kind collection. Where brides can put together
to do next Anna looked to return home to Hungary for a visit. She was curious as to how Hungary had changed as the walls around it began to come down. When she saw what passed for “art” in the formerly glorious Imperial capital of Budapest, she found little to celebrate. “They were making this dreadful stuff, but I thought they were diamonds in the rough.There was so much talent to be unlocked there.”
their own tablescape by mixing and matching from 12 different designs. “Nothing matches, but everything matches” Anna says.
So, she established a studio in Budapest and worked with her painters
In addition her much loved pieces are sold around the world at exclu-
to create a collection of hand-painted porcelain based on botanical art.
sive retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Scully & Scully.
She was the first woman owned private company in Hungary. And for
Known for her exquisite works featuring flowers, butterflies, birds and “couture” insects. Despite her passion for botanicals Anna admits to not having a green thumb and has even most recently created a collection inspired by the weeds in her front lawn. Which she sees individually as beautiful “to paint even one can take nearly three hours”. It is this detail and love that is put into every piece of her porcelain that has brides to be flocking to her designs.
31 years she has maintained the same management team who are also women.“I always liked hand-painting because my fabrics were painted and embroidered,” she says. Anna’s designs reflect her appreciation for the artistry of sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth-century botanical artists, which she loves. Initially, she took botanical books to Budapest to show her artists. As
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BlackCat Superyachts is proud to introduce the BlackCat 30 metre
a low heel angle and a stable platform, make the BlackCat 30 an appeal-
design. This will be the third model of the groundbreaking BlackCat
ing alternative to a 40 metre monohull. To accommodate client’s wishes,
range since the high-performance luxury superyacht catamarans brand
each design can be tailor-made right down to the smallest detail.
was launched in 2016 by champion Australian yachtsman Mitch Booth
“The cruising catamaran market is the largest growth sector in mid-
together with Malcolm McKeon, one of the world’s most successful su-
size yachts today. We believe this trend will continue and eventually will
peryacht designers.
become common throughout the superyacht sailing scene. The large vol-
The 30.4 metre (100ft) design has been created following many requests from customers from all over the world during the last couple of
ume and stable platform a BlackCat multihull provides is the logical solution for comfortable cruising”, said Mitch Booth.
years for a catamaran this size and it’s the latest addition to the portfolio
The BlackCat range of superyachts are at the cutting edge of cruising
of the next generation of sleek, state-of-the-art and high-performance
performance and due to the light weight carbon fibre construction, the
multihull superyachts. BlackCat’s impressive 50 metre model -and the
yachts are able to sail or motor very efficiently, minimizing emissions
largest single structure carbon fibre yacht in the world- was the first de-
and, in some cases, eliminating them completely.
sign introduced 3 years ago and it was followed by a more compact 35m model 10 months later.
BlackCat has recently joined forces with McConaghy Boats, who specialise in midsize carbon fibre cruising multihulls. This is the latest addition
The advantages of fast and comfortable sailing on a multihull, capable
to the existing exclusive alliance formed by a selection of the industry’s
of cruising at 20 knots and reaching maximum speeds of 32 knots, with
leading suppliers, such as North Technology Group and m2atelier, that
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reinforces the benchmark already established by BlackCat Superyachts in the large luxury cruising catamaran market. “We are delighted to have been identified by BlackCat Superyachts as the builder of choice for the BlackCat 30 and we look forward to adding our expertise to this elite collaboration. The progressive design by the MMYD studio sees a multihull of this size completely reimagined and we’re extremely excited to commence construction. We are totally confident in our ability to build a robust structure of this size and description, and we have done so in the past as is evidenced in yachts like 42.5m Adastra”, said James Kinloch, Sales & Marketing Director at McConaghy. The BlackCat 30 has the same beautiful lines as the larger models and it features a spectacular interior design by m2atelier. It provides accommodation in 6 cabins for up to 8 guests and 4 crew with a very open and spacious feel. The main deck salon is on a single level and is big enough to cater for large dinner parties and entertainment.
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motoring Maserati’s 100 limited edition Zegna PELLETESSUTA™ 2020 mod-
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interiors and exclusive exterior colors.
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Only available in a limited production of: 50 Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso sedans in a custom Blu Sofisticato metallic exterior paint with lavish Dark Brown PELLETESSUTA™ interior. This exclusive Quattroporte features blue brake calipers, sport seats and a dedicated Zegna Edition interior badge. The elegant configuration underscores the exclusive, luxurious character of this Italian flagship, whose origins date back to Series I designed in 1963 to be the fastest sedan in the world. 50 Levante S GranSport SUVs feature an exclusive Bronzo tricoat exterior and stunning Black PELLETESSUTA™ interior and exclusive Radica wood trim. The limited edition Levante features black brake calipers and 21” polished Helios rims. An especially sophisticated combination for this Levante, the first SUV for Maserati. These configurations will only be available for a limited time on a first come, first served basis. Consumers can contact local dealer’s to reserve one.
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NEW PELLETESSUTA™ INTERIOR BY ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA The soft, luxurious, lightweight Zegna PELLETESSUTA™ material is not only durable but brings comfort and beauty to Maserati interiors. The result of research using thin strips of nappa leather in place of fabric yarns which are woven together and interlaced replicating the traditional method of weaving cloth to obtain a real ‘fabric’ from leather. This method is an example of combining new avant-garde technologies with century-old traditions to create innovation. Through a longstanding partnership between Zegna and Maserati, two historical Italian companies, Maserati is the only automotive company to bring this elevated exclusive interior to the market.
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What type of bride are you? you ? Every bride has her own style and preference...
vintage
Are you nostalgic and have a love for all things darling and antique? Do you dream of having an heirloom filled ceremony to honor beauty and heritage? Maybe your dress belonged to your grandmother. If so, we can help you at Malak Jewelers find a unique piece that will take your breath away from our huge estate jewelry collection.
Do you want your wedding to be so beautifully glamorous, that people are talking about it for years? Maybe you believe that there’s no such thing as too flashy! After all, it’s your day and it only happens once! Bring on your love for sparkles and shine, and we will help you at Malak Jewelers find the ring that dazzles them all.
bohemian
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Are you free-spirited and whimsical? Do you dream of a flowy gown and tousled hair? Weather permitting, can you see yourself frolicking through meadows barefoot with your lover? If so, a boho bridal style is for you. At Malak Jewelers, we have many unconventional styles to match your unique wedding vision.
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Are you drawn to all things pure, white, and beautiful? Have you always dreamed of being a bride and have been planning your wedding since you were little? Maybe you’ve found your Prince Charming, and all that’s left is finding a ring that dazzles. At Malak Jewelers, we have the best selection of engagement rings in Charlotte.
Are you drawn to soft hues, delicate lighting, and an abundance of florals? Maybe you want to take a simpler approach, with lots of DIY decorations and an intimate rural barn setting. You are drawn to magnifying romance under string lights. If so, Malak Jewelers have many rings to signify the sentiment of you and your love.
alternative
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Does the idea of a conventional wedding make your stomach hurt? Maybe you just want to forget the seating arrangements and matching bridesmaids dresses, and would much prefer people sitting on the ground with pillows and blankets. Whatever your unconventional dream is, Malak Jewelers can customize and design rings from scratch, so if you don’t see the ring you desire in store, we can make it for you.
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WEDDING BANDS Wedding Bands are a great way to add a bit of personality to your engagement ring. Wedding Bands can be twins or cousins to your engagement ring. They can match perfectly, or they can be extremely different. You get to make a statement, and pick a combination that best represents your personality. Whether you like extravagant or simple, there is an abundance of options for every person that walks through our doors at Malak Jewelers. Anniversary Bands are a great way to recommit your love to your spouse. In many cases, perhaps when you first got married you didn’t have the budget that you currently have today. An anniversary band is a great way to represent your growing love and growing life together. It may have started small, but it’s blossomed into an heirloom of life and love worth celebrating.
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The
Wedding Planner
Massive, big party or small intimate affair? Large or cozy, unique venue? Local church or your toes in the sand overlooking the ocean?
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Couples have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to planning their
the wedding themselves and want to have a significant amount leftover
big day, and there’s arguably none more important than where they’re
to jumpstart their new lives together. And while planning for any type
going to celebrate and who they’re going to celebrate with. And as differ-
of wedding is bound to involve its fair share of stress, planning for just a
ent trends come and go with weddings year-by-year, we thought it would
few dozen people is generally far less stressful than planning an event for
be fitting to take a closer look at a few of the trends that are looking to
several hundred.
shape wedding planning in 2020 and beyond. For instance, small, intimate affairs and multi-day celebrations are on the rise. Here’s a look at what you should know about these trends:
The Multi-Day Affair One of the other big 2020 wedding trends, which can go hand-in-hand
Weddings Trending to Smaller, More Intimate Affairs
with a smaller wedding is multi-day celebrations. Fitting to the name,
This isn’t to say that some couples - especially those with large extend-
es today are considered “destination weddings,” where guests travel to
ed families - are better suited for the large reception. However, destina-
a luxury destination to celebrate a marriage. For the couples that host
tion weddings or receptions at intimate venues confined to a guest list of
them and the guests that attend, these types of weddings are usually long
immediate family members and close friends are becoming increasingly
revered after they’ve occurred. After you as a couple settle on a destina-
popular in 2020.
tion (or venue) and possibly even a theme, here’s a closer look at how
A part of the reason for this popularity is due to the unforeseen circum-
these weddings are usually destination events, where guests are privy to a long weekend full of celebrations and activities, including the wedding itself. In fact, about 25 percent, or 340,000 weddings, of all marriag-
multi-day weddings typically are arranged:
stances that the coronavirus pandemic has caused and how it will likely
Day 1:
continue to impact things in the future. With social distancing guidelines still likely to be a recommendation from national and local government authorities and health organizations, large weddings are likely to come with more risk in the near-term. Smaller weddings, however, are better suited to comply with social distancing recommendations, and planning a wedding at a destination or treasured, more intimate venue is a great way to make any “big day” special, even if the big wedding that a couple always desired isn’t able to come to fruition in 2020. Whatever your reasoning for a small, intimate wedding, these types of celebrations come with a wide range of benefits. Here’s a look at some of
Welcome Reception: On the first day of a multi-day celebration, it’s typically an arrival day where your guests are able to get settled and then come together for cocktails and a nice dinner in the evening. It’s a great way to unwind after a long day of travel and it’s an even better way to kick off a weekend full of fun. Just think of the evening reception and dinner as somewhat of the rehearsal dinner or warmup act. For guests that arrive early enough in the day, you can consider planning some sort of an activity or excursion to help them pass the time until the reception.
them: The people who attend are those who are most important to you: There’s no awkward greeting of your distant cousin or great aunt you haven’t seen in 15 years that you have to worry about. And there’s no concern about offending some of your work colleagues by not inviting them. A small wedding is simply just about inviting the family and
Day 2: The Ceremony and Reception: Day two of a multi-day affair is usually the main event - that is, the ceremony and the wedding reception. This is typically all you’ll be able to fit in on the second day, as the bridal party needs time to get ready and then everyone will be ready to party after the couple says their “I do’s.”
friends who are closest to you. Furthermore, with a smaller wedding you
Day 3:
can focus more of your time with these people rather than have to make the rounds with everyone.
Getaway Day: Day three usually consists of a morning brunch and most guests traveling back home from the wedding location. And you’ll
Venue flexibility: Smaller weddings open up a myriad of venue
likely leave for your honeymoon or spend a few extra days at the location
possibilities, much more so than large weddings would. With large wed-
to unwind from the busy weekend before you begin your life together
dings, you’re pretty much confined to a large room that can hold the hun-
with your spouse.
dreds of guests you’re inviting, where a small wedding can be held in a much more intimate, memorable setting, like an art gallery, planetarium, garden, museum or even on a yacht.
What do you think of these wedding trends shaping 2020? Does a small, intimate affair or a multi-day celebration sound like something
Less stress, expensive: Smaller weddings are often less expensive
you’d like for your wedding? Quality over quantity.
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re you a couple seeking utter seclusion and to escape all chaos and noise? Then be met at the airport and escorted by speedboat or seaplane and, for utter bliss, go to an ultra
private island resort. More a hideaway than a mere getaway. Be a castaway even and simplify life to just a parasol, a beach towel and a few provisions. Try going truly nomadic and wake up at a different island each morning. Let time wander, especially at Villingili, where they even move their clocks forward an hour to offer more daylight. Much, I discovered, is actively done to promote the ultimate “two-in-the-world” feeling. The lengths top hotels now go to make things special is impressive. The service on hand is truly telepathic. The modern sine qua non is the ‘thakuru’, the personal butler, who is assigned to you throughout your stay. And Volume 4, Issue 2 | www.LuxeLifestyleMag.com
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they come in all guises. Amilla Fushi has a ‘dive butler’, at Baros Maldives
The Maldives are renowned for honeymooners seeking the long-await-
you get a phone to alert the ‘sandbank butler’ and at Six Senses Laamu
ed relaxation after all the nerves of the build-up to, and frenzy of, the
you are assigned a ‘Guest Experience Maker’ to arrange everything. Not
wedding day itself.
to be upstaged, the new Residence by Cenizaro has even introduced a
To qualify for special hotel treatment the honeymoon can be as long
‘Romance Concierge’ to help curate the moment for proposing or your
as six months after. There are even bespoke ‘honeymoon packages’. At
honeymoon!
Atmosphere you get romantically-shaped bed decorations, exotic fruit
And what romantic settings there are. Walk hand in hand by the clear
baskets, bath tubs with flower petals, sparkling wine on arrival, a baby
waters of the shallow lagoon. Sense the waves lapping upon the shore and
wedding cake, a spa treatment, a candle-lit beach dinner, sunset cocktails
the breeze swishing the coconut palms. Witness at night the beach of the
and a cruise in a traditional sailboat. The one at Niyama starts from about
Vaadhoo Island where the tides have a rare glow or at Gili Lankanfushi
$2000 for a three-night stay, champagne, a spa, a sunset cruise, dining on
where the coral has real fluorescence. Further luminosity comes from the
a deserted sandbank and a professional photographer who brings make-
stars that shine unimpeded above. Your passion can be matched by the
up and a wardrobe!
lanterns lighting up the beach, the restaurants burning incense and real flames into the night.
To escape any screaming kids, the Romantic Pool at Velaa Private Island is designed for couples and Hurawalhi’s and its new sister island Photo: Gili Lankanfushi 2017
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Kudadoo Private Island are both ‘adults-only’. For its remoteness and
The interior décor consist of typically soft, muted tones with crisp fur-
privacy try the Four Seasons Private Island Voavah with its mere seven
nishing, king-size beds and reassuringly snug 60x60 pillows. Huvafen
villas. To be fully immersed instead in the ocean, try the ‘Private Reserve’
Fushi has floatation pools, Amilla Fushi has the longest infinity pool and
at Gili Lankanfushi, the world’s largest overwater villa and accessible only
Niyama’s studios come with private sun decks, open-air bathrooms, large
by boat, while at COMO Cocoa Island you can actually dwell in an authen-
bathtubs and rain showers.
tic Maldivian Dhoni boat.
The romantic couple is well catered for. For drinks try Subsix at PER
Back ashore, love-nests abound in the traditionally designed hotels of
AQUUM Niyama resort. It’s six metres below the waterline and full of
palm-fringed roofs, wood and rattan. Overwater villas come with ‘open-
parrotfish, moray eels, groupers and butterflyfish. The resident hawks-
to-the-stars’ bathrooms, private plunge pools and steps that go directly
bill turtle is even known to make an appearance. If you prefer to be with
down into the lagoon. Amilla Fushi has a Wellness Treehouse and the
manta rays, stingrays and baby sharks, there’s Ithaa, another undersea
LUX* Olhahali is to have white villas with marble bathrooms and roof
restaurant, at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. It’s exclusive as there’s
terraces with flashes of neon pink.
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Maldivian cuisine is based on coconuts, starches and fish of which the favourite is skipjack tuna. Niyama’s Edge is a restaurant on stilts far out to sea accessible only by boat while at the Lighthouse at Baros Maldives you get to dine with schools of fish swimming beneath. At Conrad Rangali Island there’s a 6,000 bottle underground wine cellar while Niyama’s Nest has dining pods high in banyan treetops. Privacy guaranteed. For similar seclusion Shangri-La Villingili certainly creates the ultimate ‘two-in-the-world’ feeling. Expert chefs have a bespoke “Dine by Design” service offering lunch on the equator aboard a luxury yacht or dinner in the jungle by torchlight. Mind you, there’s always room service or, as at Gili Lankanfushi, private screenings of old favourites in the jungle cinema with chocolate, strawberries and champagne! “Adventure is worthwhile”, said the famous fable writer Aesop and after a few days adjusting it may well be time to be active and explore. While the Maldives has long been branded a ‘fly and flop’ destination, in reality it’s difficult to choose from the spoiling list of options. Go underwater in a whale submarine, see the outer atolls from a ‘Seaplane Surfari’ or climb aboard ‘Voavah Summer’ the Four Seasons luxury yacht. There’s good surfing at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, the new Kandima, Dhaalu Atoll is long enough to hire bikes and electric scooters to get around and at Four Seasons, you can even try ‘seabobs’, the underwater variety of scooters. Jumeirah Vittaveli is now pioneering with an ice rink to transport you, blessed by the warmth of the tropics, into a winter wonderland.
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Huvafen Fushi has a great house reef acting as a natural aquarium and coral garden and where marine biologists offer guided snorkel trips. Go night-diving at Constance Moofushi or await the ‘Manta-on-Call’ alert at Four Seasons to be whisked off by speedboat for when the rays appear. At COMO Cocoa Island you can ‘island hop’ or spot dolphins while at JA Manafaru you can even hit golf balls (made of fish food) into the sea! If all that seems too active, retreat to the spa. At the new Kanuhura Kokaa Spa there’s a therapy focused on releasing energy from 103 pressure points on your body. Niyama’s Drift is out at sea with ‘over-water’ rooms looking out across the ocean while at the world’s only underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi you can see fish swimming past you as you unwind. Bliss by Shakespearean proportions! Adam Jacot de Boinod worked on the first series of the BBC panel game QI for Stephen Fry. He is a British author having written three books about unusual words with Penguin Press. The best time of year to visit the Maldives is between November and April. Avoid the tropical cyclones from August to October though the temperature all year round is about 30°C (86F). To learn more about
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Discover Historic Southern Pines, NC If you're feeling the urge for a few days away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life, you may need to look no farther than the Sandhills of North Carolina. Just over an hour from Raleigh-Durham, and two hours from Charlotte rests the picturesque township of Southern Pines. The pace seems to slow a bit as you stroll through the magnolia-lined streets of downtown. The historic district is made up of a unique blend of shops, mom-and-pop businesses, taverns and an outstanding selection of restaurants from pizza-by-the-slice, to high end steak, seafood & pasta restaurants, to farm-to-table experiences that rival those in any metropolitan area. Southern Pines' quaint historic Sunrise Theater (boasting live broadcasts of the Met Opera), and town center train station that doubles as the visitors' center round out the inviting ambiance. At the heart of the town sits
The Jefferson Inn, the only
hotel within Southern Pines' historic downtown. Renowned for its hospitality and inviting atmosphere, The Jefferson offers ďŹ fteen well-appointed guestrooms and one-bedroom suites. The inn's many awards and accolades prove that the recent historic restoration of the 118 year-old property left little to be desired. And the inn's tavern or outdoor courtyard is the perfect place to sip a bourbon, cosmo, glass of wine or craft beer and listen to the live music they offer year-round.
Est. 1901
T he J efferson I nn 150 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387
An Authentic Southern Experience www.JeffersonInnSouthernPines.com
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
910-692-9911
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Palm Beach County’s only all-suite beachfront resort is situated on a prime location on its own private beach, a barrier island on Florida’s famed Gold Coast. The Atlantic Ocean is on one side and the intercostal waterway is on the other. Spend your days playing on the white sand beach, or lounging by two outdoor pools. Treat yourself to the SiSpa at the resort. The award-winning SiSpa, named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas, offers world-class wellness inspired by the natural beauty and healing powers of the ocean, which recently has added a new facility to the spa – Aire, an intimate blow-dry bar. A refreshed nail spa and a SiSpa dining menu offering healthy snacks and light bites which are also among the new offerings, or simply relax with a cocktail around the fire pit. Enjoy award winning dinning at 3800 Ocean or a casual lunch at the Tiki Bar or pool side in your private cabana. 3800 Ocean views spotlight the South Florida ocean front. The menu reflects a “collective kitchen” inspired by the cultural backgrounds of each of its chefs – from New England and Long Island to Mexico and Jamaica – who bring their own personal influences to a rich bounty of local seafood and produce. Complementing the menu is an extensive wine list. You can choose the elegant interior or the expansive covered patio to dine.
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Rising 21 stories above the
ter slide, plus live entertain-
beautiful stretch of palm-fringed
ment on Saturday afternoons.
sand, each of its 193 suites offers
Big-screen Dive-In Movies are
spacious and stylish condo-style
held every Friday and Satur-
living in surroundings that are
day night.
ideal for family vacations.The
The resort provides surfing
dĂŠcor is sleek and contemporary,
lessons as well as rentals of
with modern furnishings and a
surf, paddle, skim and body
palette that evokes the sand and
boards and snorkeling gear.
sea with breathtaking views.
Guests can also rent pedal
There are a host of upscale ame-
boats and kayaks for their own
nities in these one or two bed-
use or for personal kayak and
rooms suites to make you feel
pedal boat tours of nearby
right at home. Each with a private
Burnt Bridge. Motorized wa-
balcony, fully stocked kitchen,
ter sports can also be arranged
separate living and dining areas
through the resort.
and a much appreciated washer
It is a wonderful location to
& dryer.
host your wedding with only
Singer Island offers a wealth of
one wedding hosted on a giv-
opportunities for adventures on land and sea, as well as the protected
en day. Each wedding party will benefit from the undivided attention of
natural beauty of John D. MacArthur State Park. Palm Beach Gardens is
the staff. Couples can choose from a variety of settings to suit their de-
just minutes away, tempting guests with upscale shops, dining and enter-
sires, from lavish receptions in the contemporary Colonnade Ballroom to
tainment at Downtown at the Gardens and the Gardens Mall. A few min-
toes-in-the-sand beach ceremonies. The Ocean Terrace Gazebo is ideal
utes farther north takes guests to Jupiter, home to the historic Jupiter
for sunset vows overlooking the water followed by cocktails or dinner on
Lighthouse and Museum and other family-friendly attractions. Within a
the Veranda, with its refreshing fountains and lush tropical landscaping.
short drive are the cultural and recreational appeals of West Palm Beach
3800 Ocean can also be reserved for an elegant, private wedding recep-
– from world-class performances at the Kravis Center to the shops, din-
tion.
ing and entertainment of CityPlace. Exclusive Palm Beach, with its leg-
The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa is only 13
endary mansions and Worth Avenue shopping, is also within easy reach.
miles from Palm Beach International Airport; which is serviced by more
Overlooking the ocean, the heated Infinity Pool offers a more tranquil
than 200 flights daily. You will thoroughly enjoy the comfortable and
environment or you can choose the Lagoon pool. Ideal for families,this
elegant Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa and make the most of
grotto-style, heated outdoor pool features a two-story waterfall and wa-
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equestrian
DANCING HORSES Beneath Chandeliers by Colleen Guilfoile Richmond
Imagine watching beautiful, white stallions dance beneath delicate chandeliers in an impressive hall fit for the Louvre. The world famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria is the only one of its kind. The people and amazing horses behind this riding school is intertwined with its interesting history.
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HISTORY OF THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL
The Spanish Riding School has its origins in 1565 near the Hofburg Palace. The original site was to be a residence for Ferdinand I, but it was soon converted to stables for the Habsburg body horses from 1565 to 1569. The Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria is responsible for founding the stud near Lipica in 1580. Spanish horses were imported to breed with local horses to produce the best horses for classical riding. The horses produced from this breeding are what we now know as Lippizaners. Emperor Leopold I had a riding school built in 1681 on Tumblplatz.
Riding School Salons. Masked parties, court balls, carousels, and riding
The riding school was almost destroyed during the Turkish wars in 1683.
games were observed here. Guests can enjoy watching the Lippizaner
Emperor Charles VI restarted construction for the school in 1729, which
stallions riding through the great Winter Riding School Hall under mag-
was completed in 1735 by Emanuel Fischer von Erlach.
nificent chandeliers, a free floating ceiling, a rider portrait of Charles VI,
Despite wars and unrest, the Spanish Riding School of Vienna has been
along with incredible artwork and architecture.
preserved throughout the years and continues to impress visitors from
LIPIZZANER HORSES
afar.
The world famous Lipizzaner horses did not acquire their breed name
SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL OF VIENNA
until 1780. The stallions trained at the riding school all came from the
The Spanish Riding School is considered the most incredible riding
Karster Stud Farm, also known as Lipizza. Up to 1780, these horses were
hall in the entire world. It has been meticulously preserved in its original
known as Spanish Karster due to their Spanish heritage. This breed is
form. The Riding School consists of several buildings, which are the Win-
still known as the oldest in Europe and continues to be bred at the Lipiz-
ter Riding School, Stallberg, the summer riding track, and the Spanish
zaner Stud Piber.
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Lipizzaners are born black, but become white when they reach six years. When not in training, the horses spend their time at the stud in Piber. Only the best stallions are taken to the Spanish Riding School for classical training. The stallions are trained at the Heldenberg Training Center and Vienna when they are only four years old. This initial training is very similar to basic training for all horses. The stallions are first trained to be obedient and calm, and to take directions willingly from their trainers and handlers. Once that stallion masters this training, he moves on to the next level.
TRAINING LEVELS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL
There are three training courses that the stallions go through at the
THE PREPARERS
Spanish Riding School. These courses are The Remont School, The Cam-
The stallions would not be able to perform these impressive feats
pagneschule, and The High School. It takes most stallions six years of
without their trainers, riders, and handlers. Classical riding is passed
training to complete all three courses.
on through oral tradition over the years. An individual must go through
The Remont School consists of riding the horses in natural ways using
years of intensive training to move from the ranks of apprentice to train-
all their gates along straight lines. The Campagneschule is training the
er. It takes about twelve years for a person to go through extensive train-
horse to move with all their gates. The stallions are trained to do tours
ing to go from an apprentice to be considered a professional with the
and trains with perfect balance at this level.
stallions. Very few apprentices make it through these rigorous years and
The High School is the highest level of training the stallions go through. What each stallion achieves at this level is based on their intelligence and strength. These stallions are trained to perform the passage, piaffe,
only a few make it to become a top trainer.
THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL TODAY
gallop changes and gallop pirouettes. Some highly talented stallions are
Guests from all over the world can enjoy roaming the grounds and
able to learn famous school jumps, such as the Courbette, Levade, and
watching the famous Lipizzaner stallions perform at the Spanish Riding
Kapriole.
School in Vienna, Austria.
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ooking for the ultimate boys weekend as you prep for the final run before your wedding? Why not include a tee time while you're at it? Your bachelor party doesn't need to be just an eve-
BAREFOOT RESORT & GOLF
ning. In fact, many of the best are weekend long activities. By selecting
Tucked away in North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, this is one of
the perfect golf destination you're able to squeeze in an extra round (or
the true golfing gems in the state. You can truly spend your entire week-
two) while also having a blast in the local city as well. While there are all
end on the greens of this spectacular destination, or you can head on out
kinds of destinations to choose from around the country, here are our
to the beach and other activities after getting in a round. Plus, the yacht
absolute favorite locals throughout the Carolinas.
club is part of the golf resort as well, so you can charter a boat out onto the water. If that doesn’t sound like the ultimate bachelor party destina-
PINEHURST RESORT If you want to make it through all seven of the open courses at Pinehurt, you'll need to book more than a few days (there are nine total courses at the resort). The different courses have been used by professionals, and the No. 2 course served as the site for the 2014 U.S. Open. A new course was recently renovated and updated within the last few years, as well. And even if you want to take a break from golf and just sit back and relax in the sun as you watch the sun set from the clubhouse porch, you're more than welcome to do that as well. After all, this is your bachelor party weekend.
tion, we’re not sure what does.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND There are a number of public golf courses throughout greater Hilton Head. This is perfect for when you don’t want to just play the same course over the weekend but instead would like to play a number of courses. Hilton Head makes it easy on you for this (Sea Pines Resort is one of the beautiful resort offerings in the city). Plus, if you want to travel south to Savannah for a brief visit you can do that as well. After all, if you’re flying in you’ll be landing in the same Hilton Head/Savannah airport. Whatever you decide to do, keep Hilton Head in mind, as it is a city essentially built for outdoor golf lovers such as yourself.
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT Located on the island itself in South Carolina, you can book individual rooms for your buddies, or you can go big and grab one of the villas on the course. This is a truly beautiful destination as you can watch the sun rise on the golf course, not to mention the ocean is just over the ridge, which you can see from the course. The resort itself is made up of five different courses, so you can select the course that is right for you, your friends, and your style of play. With so many courses, you’ll never have to leave the resort. Volume 4, Issue 2 | www.LuxeLifestyleMag.com
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PINE NEEDLES LODGE AND GOLF COURSE When looking to book the perfect bachelor party golf weekend is there a better combination of words than “lodge” and “golf course”? Probably not. Pine Needles has been open for a century and has been the backdrop for a number of events, including the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, as well as the U.S. Women’s Open three different times. When you step foot on the resort you’ll instantly understand what sets this course apart.
THERE’S PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU With so many fantastic golfing opportunities spread throughout the Carolinas (and even dipping into Savannah), there is a perfect spot for you. Whether you want to spend the entire weekend on the course or you’d like to mix in some city activities and events, there are plenty of opportunities for you to build the ultimate bachelor party weekend. And when you want it to include golf, you can’t go wrong with any of these five golf destinations.
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SAWGRASS SPLASH
There’s nothing more satisfying than a screwdriver cocktail on a sunny afternoon. The Sawgrass Splash is the official cocktail of THE PLAYERS Championship…. and for good reason! It’s cold, refreshing and gets a little extra zip from GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Vodka. The Sawgrass Splash takes everything you love about a classic Screwdriver cocktail… then adds a splash of lemonade and a squeeze of lime. The trifecta of citrus is quite rejuvenating, designed to quench your thirst while out and about on a sunny golf course. It’s a great option for brunch as well, so I’ll be making this again for sure. The Sawgrass Splash is the official cocktail of THE PLAYERS Championship. Slice of Jess: THE PLAYERS Championship Serves: 1
INGREDIENTS: • 1.5 oz. Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka • 2 oz. Fresh Orange Juice • 2 oz. Fresh Lemonade • Squeeze of Fresh Lime
DIRECTIONS: 1. Pour all ingredients over ice and serve in a bucket glass. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and enjoy immediately! NOTES ON THIS RECIPE: • For best taste, always use freshly squeezed orange juice. • Pink lemonade also tastes pretty awesome in this recipe.Want to give it some bubbles? Add a splash of champagne! • Always serve super-duper cold. Once you’ve squeezed your orange juice, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours to chill.
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HOW TO MAKE
AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS
These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are amazingly crispy on the outside,
juicy in the center. Simply serve with celery, carrots and your dipping sauce of choice!
CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS STEP 1: There are a couple of secrets when it comes to air frying extra crunchy chicken wings. First, make sure to pat each wing dry with a paper towel. Next, lightly dust the wings with a coating of baking powder, salt and pepper. Is the baking powder absolutely necessary? Well, no. But after testing the wings with and without… I prefer them with.
CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS STEP 2: Next you’ll place them in a single layer on both trays. Each tray holds around one-pound of wings. So depending on how many you are prepping, you may need to cook the wings in multiple batches. There’s no need to preheat the Vortex in advance, simply add the wings, crank it up to 380F and set the timer for 25 minutes.
CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS STEP 3: While those bad boys are cooking, go ahead and decide what kind of sauce you’d like to serve them with. I had some extra parmesan on hand… so I thought I’d make a spicy, garlic-y, buttery sauce for half the wings. First I melted a stick of Minerva Dairy’s garlic butter in a small pot with 1 chopped jalapeño and 2 cloves of minced garlic. If you haven’t tried their butters yet, I definitely recommend that you should! If you’re using regular butter (and still want the extra garlic-y goodness), go ahead and add a couple more cloves of minced garlic to the pan. Bring the butter to a light simmer and then turn off the heat. When the wings are ready, toss half in the spicy butter sauce and mix them together with fresh parmesan. BOOM, so good. Toss the other half with buffalo sauce and serve with freshly chopped green onions and jalapeños as a topping. Celery, carrots and a dipping sauce are never a bad idea either. Volume 4, Issue 2 | www.LuxeLifestyleMag.com
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"Picnic in the Park " by Adam Gautreau Mixologist & Bar Manager
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IN THE MIX The perfect summer drink Mixologist: Adam Gautreau
rosemary syrup. Muddle well. Add lime juice,
"Picnic in the Park"
bitters, splash of seltzer and sprite. Add Gin.
Ice (optional) (1.5 oz) Gin (1/2 oz) Fresh Lime Juice (3/4 oz) Rosemary-infused Syrup (1.5 oz) Rosé Champagne Splash of seltzer splash and sprite 1-2 dashes of peychaud's bitters (4) chunks of watermelon Garnish 1 slice of watermelon for garnish 2-3 mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
(In wine, coupe or martini glass) In a small Shaker tin, add watermelon and
Add ice and seal with large shaker tin. Shake well. Strain or pour into your preferred glass, then top with rosé champagne. Garnish with a thin slice of watermelon and mint leaves.
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about town charlotte Queen of Hearts High Tea & Fashion Show On February 15, 2020, the Charlotte Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope hosted their annual Queen of Hearts High Tea and fashion show to benefit The Dove’s Nest, a cost-free recovery center for women and their children. Charlotte based Designer Luis Machicao delighted over 220 guests as he and his company, Machicao and Company, presented his spring collection of exquisite fashions for women. His collection highlighted a striking red collection of luxurious and elegant gowns and formals, stunning dresses, suits, and casual wear for women. Over 200 guests enjoyed the dazzling fashion show while enjoying a high tea luncheon. Debra Kennedy of The Debra Kennedy Show was the emcee for the event. The Daughters of Penelope is a philanthropic women’s organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and their families. The Charlotte based Daughters of Penelope has raised thousands of dollars over the past 24 years benefiting women’s charities and organizations, such as breast cancer, heart disease, and this year, proudly supporting The Dove’s Nest. The Dove’s Nest is a unique treasure for women. They provide a structured and loving facility where women can stay up to 120 days cost free with their children, while they get the emotional, spiritual, and psychological support they need to succeed once returning to society. The staff is dedicated, loving people who provide guidance for women to gain the confidence and skills needed to return to society and succeed. It is truly a special organization. This amazing day not only combined the elegance and grace of fashions, tea, many door prizes and raffles, but also helped to enrich the lives of the less fortunate. By Sharon Koutroumpis
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about town charlotte Charlotte Heart Ball
Over $2 million raised at 2020 Greater Charlotte Heart Ball benefiting the American Heart Association The 62nd Annual Greater Charlotte Heart Ball held on February 15, 2020, reached the $2 million mark thanks to the support of generous corporate sponsors and individual donors on Saturday night at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Crown Ballroom. This year’s Heart Ball campaign chair Mike Lamach, CEO of Ingersoll Rand announced the total at the end of the evening along with Erin Link, Executive Director of the American Heart Association – Charlotte. The mission of the American Heart Association is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Funds raised at this event go toward cardiovascular research, advocacy and community education. Cheryl Emanuel of Mecklenburg County Public Health and founder of Village HeartBEAT was honored with this year’s Heart of Gold award for her work within the faith-based community to improve health outcomes through educational programming, physical activity and blood pressure self-monitoring. Emanuel was presented the award by Bert Scott, Chair of the National Board of Directors for the American Heart Association. Charles Carter, a local man who suffered a stroke at 49 years of age, was featured as this year’s Open Your Heart survivor. The Charlotte Heart Ball is the celebration of a year-round fundraising campaign for the American Heart Association. This year’s Heart Ball was presented by Life is Why sponsor: Novant Health and Legacy sponsor: Ingersoll Rand.
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about town charlotte LUXE Lifestyle Launch Party
The Luxe Lifestyle launch party was held at the sensational terrace on the 21st floor of Fahrenheit restaurant. Guests drank champagne from Luc Belair while the DJ spun music perfect for the evening overlooking the city skyline.
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about town charleston Charleston Wine & Food
March 4 – 8, 2020 was the 15th installment of Charleston Wine + Food. Fueled by a contagious passion for the people and places that make Charleston worth celebrating. This year’s festival featured over 100 unique culinary experiences for five soul-smacking good days. Charleston served as the backdrop for a gathering of top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, artisans, and food enthusiasts from around the globe.
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