FROM THE PUBLISHER

Oklahoma is so many things. We are a young, scrappy state filled with fascinating people, brilliant ideas and remarkable innovation. We’ve seen tragedy and triumph. Oklahoma is beautiful, and poignant. It’s our home. Our people are diverse in every sense of the word — creatively, politically, ethnically and socially. Our collective alchemy lies in our ability to find and celebrate our common ground, the ideas and experiences that inform who we are and who we will become.

Our mission at Luxiere is to explore all of it, but perhaps especially the beauty, the style and the unique blend of future-facing fearlessness and time-honored tradition that are essential to what it means to be an Oklahoman. We also know we must take an unflinching look at our past in order to grow and heal.

Our history and our future are intertwined, and a careful examination of the former can only strengthen and improve the latter. With that in mind, we bring you a story focused on Tulsa’s Greenwood Rising History Center and museum, which tells the remarkable and resilient story of the Greenwood community by bringing the story of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to life. It’s a story you won’t want to miss.

We’ll also introduce you to Tulsan Mary Beth Babcock, whose quirky gift shop and colorful destination, Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios, is a celebration of Route 66 that is filled with the creations of local artists and goods from Oklahoma businesses.

In the 1970s, Oklahoma captured the imagination of serial entrepreneur Piyush Patel’s father. The family was living in London at the time, and the senior Patel soon moved his young family to El Reno after scouring a map for the perfect location. Years later, the extraordinary ramifications of that move can still be felt. You’ll find this story as fascinating as we did.

Our Woman of Influence, the indefatigable and exuberant Sody Clements, has been the mayor of Nichols Hills off and on for decades. This wealthy enclave, steeped in beauty, is to Clements simply her little hometown. We were mesmerized by her childhood memories and impressed with her dedication to service for the good of others.

Taking our unofficial theme of "home" a step further, we’ve placed a special emphasis on design and have asked intriguing questions of our state’s most talented experts on home design. You’ll find a wealth of information, insight and inspiration in their musings, along with a healthy dose of fun.

This edition of Luxiere encapsulates the essence of Oklahoma and its many complexities. More than that, as is our mission, we celebrate and acknowledge all of it. We hope you find the stories within this issue as interesting, remarkable and beautiful as we do.

Until next time,

STACY D. JOHNSON Publisher, Owner

EDITION NO. 42

DESIGN | nvsble studio

ON THE COVER | Interior design by Marissa Adler Designs, Photography by Kennon Bryce and Brandon Smith

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