LX Des Moines Spring 2012 by LX Publications

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Welcome. It is our honor once again to bring you LX Des Moines, an artistic, oneof-a-kind, coffee table magazine. This is such an exciting issue as we feature exquisite jewelry, artistic photography and stories that captivate you and also pull at your heart strings. In this issue, we are excited to share about our charming, wedding planning website, GoldBoxMoments.com in “Spreading the Love.” Take a “Tropical Escape” to the Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center. Sharon Naylor shares a story, “I Still Choose You” about renewing your wedding vows. Leading UK fashion photographer, Zena Holloway, graces this issue’s pages with a beauty story entitled “Mermaiden.” Holloway sets her work apart from other fashion photographers by shooting exclusively underwater. “Reflecting on My Mother’s Wedding Dress” is a beautifully written story about memory, reflection, loss and looking to the future. Also in this issue, “pARTners a love story” about artists Christo and Jeanne Claude and how their love and collaboration literally changed the “landscape” of art. Be sure to visit us at Josephs Jewelers. We love hearing your stories and feel honored to be a part of your special moments. We promise to make your experience at Josephs Jewelers memorable and rewarding. We will continue to strive for cutting edge fashion in our jewelry, while maintaining the high quality you have been accustomed to receiving. Above all, you are very important to us and we treasure your friendship and loyalty. All the best, John Joseph

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Features

Lifestyle 11 Spreading the Love 19 I Still Choose You 61 Awesome 8: A Golfing Adventure Wealth 23 Longevity and the

Value of College

Photography 28 Honey Moon and Stars 50 Mermaiden: Photos by

Spreading the Love

Women’s Runway Report: Bridal

Zena Holloway

Arts & Culture 15 Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center 26 My Mother’s Wedding Dress 46 pARTners Spotlight:

Christo and Jeanne Claude

Jewelry & Fashion 35 Gift Guide 39 Runway Report: Bridal 43 Runway Report: Men’s Libation 57 Luke Donald & His

Hole-In-One Claret

pARTners Spotlight: Christo and Jeanne Claude

on the cover

Publisher JOHN JOSEPH Editor JON ROBERTS Public Relations JOHN SUNDERLAND Art Director CHELSIE ROBERTS Featured on the cover is a striking image by Russian bridal photographer Marina Danilova. Her work has been published in Russia, Europe, Indonesia, Brazil and the United States.

Graphic Designer ANGIE HALTER Graphic Designer MIGUEL SALGADO

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S Y LV I E T H E

B R I D A L

C O L L E C T I O N

SPREADING THE

It’s no secret that at Josephs, we love “LOVE.” Every day we help couples find that perfect engagement ring, and every day we hear about some of the greatest proposals. Everyone has a story to tell—so, in an effort to share these inspiring and enjoyable love stories, we developed a website where couples can share their special engagement moment with the world. GoldBoxMoments.com is a charming extension of the Josephs outreach to the engagement market. It’s a fun and interactive site that celebrates all things “LOVE.” Customers of Josephs are encouraged to post their unique proposal story and picture—or video! Visitors can then read and even get inspired by the “gold box moments” of other couples. Beyond just swapping stories, visitors can also find their perfect engagement ring by taking our entertaining personality quiz. The website acts as a great local resource for those planning their big day by offering contacts for all our favorite central Iowa wedding vendors. Traditional love birds can “engrave” their initials in our Guest Book like they would an old oak tree. Or, if you’re a more modern couple, you can even “tweet your love” through a custom Twitter feed. 11

Whether you’ve been married for 50 years, just tied the knot or finally found “the one,” we think everyone will enjoy GoldBoxMoments.com. Here are some excerpts from our gold box couples.

“While I knew I wanted to propose in Ireland, I still didn’t know exactly where…or how. I knew I wanted it to be romantic, private…special. While in Dublin, we stayed at the Clontarf Castle Hotel. One place that I kept thinking I wanted to propose was in this castle…it was exactly what I was looking for. It was the evening before Kari’s birthday just a few minutes before midnight. We found a romantic and semi-private location in the oldest part of the castle. It was a cozy (maybe 12’x12’), stone room with black, velvety lounge chairs in the corners of the room and a small, round, wooden table in the middle. We were originally going to go to the bar, but since this popular little room was vacant, we had a bottle of wine delivered and we started talking about our fun Irish trip. Very nervous, I moved the conversation to our relationship and how much Kari meant to me. Seeing how red my face was getting, she knew something was up. There was no turning back now—I got down on one knee, pulled the vintage-style, ruby and diamond ring from my pocket and asked Kari if she would marry me…she said, ‘yes!’”

- Danny & Kari “The morning of, my boyfriend suggested that we go for a run which I prolonged not knowing it would be of any importance. On the final stretch of our run we decided to walk the last quarter mile. Shortly after we stopped running, in the distance I could see something hanging from a tree. As we made our way closer it looked like a painting of a ring. We had never discussed getting married before so it didn’t hit me at first. We walked right up to the painting. I was confused until I saw the signature of an artist that had done work for us in the past. I knew right then that the painting and the ring hanging behind it was for me. I was in shock and cried for the very first time in front of my now fiancé … We decided to reenact the whole thing to use for our save-the-dates with the help of some good friends and Mikell from Josephs.”

- Nate & Laura

“It started late this summer when Michelle heard on the radio about Josephs’ Diamond Dash. I immediately signed us up, and before lunch that day we were accepted to participate. The next month I researched downtown Des Moines as much as possible and treated it like a second job (I kid you not). Every night I turned my daily run into its own scavenger hunt. Michelle and I pounded the pavement all over downtown Des Moines checking out plaques, sculptures, street names, etc. The day of I felt incredibly confident. I had created maps, and we had a game plan. Michelle and I had it down to a science. It was a two-hour timed event, and let me tell you...it was kind of stressful. In the end, we only missed one location and answered two questions wrong. Sitting at the party waiting for them to announce the winner, I never really had a doubt that Michelle would be wearing that ring soon! I’ll admit (because of photo evidence, I kind of have to) that I got pretty choked up and emotional when they called our names. At that moment I knew everything in my life was coming together. Now, most people expected me to get down on my knee right then and there, and sadly I had to let them down. Most guys may not have the picture in their head about how they are going to propose, but I did. It wasn’t going to happen at that moment. So there came the tricky part, how could I possibly surprise her now? She already knew I had the ring. I wanted it to be significant and memorable. It was the last warm day of the year, how often do you get a 70 degree day in November? It was a random Tuesday, and I had asked her to go for a run outside because it was so beautiful outside. She said yes, and the plan was put into action. I needed some help, so I recruited family and friends. I had created a 3’ tall by 24’ long poster, and the idea was that Michelle would run to the top of the Capitol stairs, as we had done dozens of times before (also the location of the Diamond Dash). She would see me walk up with a rose and a ring, get on my knee with the Capitol in the background and the poster behind me and propose...ok, so here is what actually happened. I had the poster, but it was a little windy, so my “team” decided to leave it on the ground at the top of the stairs. Problem was, there are two ways to run up the stairs, and she obviously went up the wrong flight. Either way, I think I caught her completely off guard and the most important part...she said YES!”

- Joe & Michelle

The Des Moines Botanical

Tropical escape & Environmental Center By Chelsie Roberts Photos Submitted Close your eyes; imagine yourself standing next to the person you love, looking deep into their eyes and saying “I love you.” You breathe deep and your senses are filled with a bouquet of orchids, lilys and other intoxicatingly beautiful perfumes. You hear the somewhat distant, but ever so close flow of water as it spills and winds its way through a path and cascades to a fall then bursts in tiny splashes from the small pool below. You look up; in front of you is a wall of orchids—you think to yourself, “That’s where that sweet aroma is coming from.” You turn about—and tropical looking plants, palm trees and banana trees surround you. The smile on your face is effortless. It is a beautiful and perfect day. Now open your eyes. Do you wish you were there—in that tropical dreamland again? Surprise, it's just a short drive away. You were in Des Moines. Everything in your daydream and more is available to experience at The Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center. The idea for a botanical center in Des Moines started in 1929 when the Des Moines Garden Club and Des Moines Founders Garden Club proposed that a “Horticulture facility for the benefit of the citizens of Des Moines and Central Iowa” be built. However, the first chapter was dissolved after the stock market crash. In 1956 the chapters again united and proposed to build a conservatory as well as growing houses. The plan was to move forward alongside the construction of two new swimming pools. Although the pools were built, the garden never was. In 1960, again the proposal for the garden was reintroduced. The plan was to build on urban renewal land at a location by the Veteran’s Auditorium, on the west bank of the Des Moines River. This time they were given the go ahead by the Des Moines Riverfront Commission and the plan to build the facility moved forward. From 1960 to 1971 plans were reworked, the name for the facility bloomed from the “Iowa-Des Moines Plantron” to the legal name of “Des Moines Botanical Center, Inc.” and The Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center was born. In 1972 it was proposed to move the location to the east side of the river, where now the parking lot between the Federal Court building and City Hall is located.

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Images left to right: 1. Martha Henrichs, landscape architect Doug Hoerr, Janis Ruan, Polly Moore 2. Polly Moore and Stephanie Jutila look through a historic scrapbook 3. Founding “Mother” Polly Moore. 4. One of the many blooms found at the center. After several years of planning, fundraising, careful considerations and some changes to the original plan, the ground-breaking for the “Dome” began on Saturday, October 29th at 11:00 in the morning. Two years later on December 15th, 1979, on a cold cold day the doors of the center were grandly opened (reportedly several times causing the Poinsettias in the lobby to freeze.) In 2003 the management changed hands from the Parks and Recreation Department to Des Moines Water Works. Following this exchange the title of the center was officially changed to The Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center a change that not only includes the garden/botanical aspect of the center, but also includes environmental Earth stewardship and conservation. The dome itself is a unique feature on the landscape; the view from the outside is just as uncommon to Des Moines as what one experiences when they step inside. I sat down for a chat with Stephanie Jutila (President and CEO) and Elvin McDonald (Director of, Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center), to get some details on what the center delivers to its visitors. Stephanie says, “It’s geodesic; I once referred to it like a bug’s eye and my husband said, ‘No no no, you have this all wrong, it’s a diamond brooch.” And a Gem on the landscape it is. Whether for a wedding, a first date, a vow renewal, or to simply just get out of the house, the Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center is the place to have the perfect day. “Every day when we walk out into the dome it's just such an amazing reteat, it’s warm, it’s bright and you’re surrounded by green plants,” says Stephanie. There are parts of the center that are arid like a dessert, parts that are gardenesque, plus the many exotic trees give it a tropical feel. Walls of flowers and also waterfalls add a tranquil soothing element. Not only does it have its more vegetative areas (which are more than enough make your senses scream with delight,) but wait—there’s more. According to Elvin, other offerings at the facility make it versatile for a variety of events. He says, “With one step you can go from the Tundra to the Tropics. We not only have the dome capability, but we also have a very large meeting room that looks out on the garden … We also have a herb garden.” And the settings change throughout the year. At the face of the dome, (where most weddings take place)

the staff makes sure to have an abundance of seasonal flowers, from Poinsettias around the holidays to spring flowers as the weather starts get warm. In fact, they change the face about six times a year. The settings are always stunning. “We are very cautious about keeping them so they look beautiful for a bride’s background …We want to keep it so it’s just right,” says Elvin. Stephanie also adds, “Sometimes brides don’t do as much for flower arrangements because they are surrounded by flowers.” In 2014 and beyond as seasons change and gardens will grow, so will the botanical center. “Our different venues for weddings will expand because we will be building out 14 acres of the site into more intimate garden spaces outside. So, for someone thinking beyond 2013 there will be several opportunities to have a garden wedding,” Elvin divulged. And this is a very good thing, not only for brides but also for anyone wanting to host a garden party. They are very trendy right now and the one thing that makes a garden party a garden party is location, location, location. Stephanie notes, “It’s rare especially in the winter months to be able to have a garden party or to have a garden that’s big enough to host a party … People can have that privacy in a really unique garden space.” The botanical center is not only a great place to visit and see great sights, but it also sets the mood for a location to remember past experiences for years to come. “We hear … ‘Oh I went to a wedding there, or I got married there, or my brother got married there, ’ you know it is an emotional bond with people in the community and a place that you can revisit. That emotional bond, I think, is a really important piece of what we do here.” Says Stephanie. Even Elvin had a story; “One wedding was one of our event planners and I cried like a father. I love her. She’s a wonderful employee it was just such a joyful occasion … I would highly recommend this place to get married.” So for all of you daydreamers out there, that are longing for that perfect day in a beautiful place, remember you don't have to get on a plane or a boat to get there. Take a trip to the Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center. Take a deep breath; make some happy memories and enjoy the beauty of what is in your own Midwest paradise. ,

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I Still Cho o se yo u.

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Recapture the magic of your wedding day and tell your beloved “I still choose you” with a romantic wedding vow renewal celebration. Standing before one another, whether in a stylish designer gown and suit, or in bathing suits on a tropical beach, and speaking from the heart – telling your mate just how much more in love you are, how much you appreciate every moment, every gesture, every morning kiss and kindness – adds a depth to your marriage.

More wedding couples are choosing to renew their vows their way, whether in a grand wedding re-do at the country club with 150 guests and a masterpiece of a wedding cake, in their own backyard with their closest family and friends, or just the two of them at the ocean’s edge or in the church, synagogue or garden where they originally said their vows. They’re re-living the excitement of the wedding-planning (perhaps more enjoyably this time, without the input of ‘helpful’ parents,) touring ceremony sites together, tasting delectable cake sample bites, designing lovely bouquets and florals, selecting elegant invitations and of course, choosing their wedding vow renewal dresses and suits. A big trend now is to incorporate some element of the original wedding day into this celebration. Cher Floyd, who with her husband John has renewed their vows several times over the past twenty years, says of one celebration, “I used my original wedding veil, and had our original florist send similar flowers for us.” No matter the grandiosity of their plans, or the intimacy of a small affair, vow renewal couples experience that heart-flutter of excitement as they write new vows reflecting the bright points of the life they’ve lived together. They might repeat the same vows they spoke years ago, add new thoughts to that vow script, add their signature style and sense of

“Most wedding couples say they haven’t felt as connected to one another in years as they do on this day.” humor this time around, and speak so sentimentally that tears come to their eyes. This is a moment dedicated to expressing appreciation and admiration for everything their partner does to enrich their life together, and to enrich their children. Most wedding couples say they haven’t felt as connected to one another in years as they do on this day. As an added bonus, wedding vow renewal couples say they love setting an inspiring example for their children and grandchildren, showing them that this is what a solid, loving and supportive marriage looks like, not the turbulent relationships they see on television reality shows and in celebrity gossip magazines.

Why Renew Now? It doesn’t have to be a 5th, 10th, or 25th milestone anniversary for you to renew your vows. Some couples do so on their very first anniversary, their 7th, their 12th…whenever the time feels right. A couple may wish to re-cement their bond after an extremely challenging year, such as one partner’s illness or job search struggles, or a military deployment. Or, they might re-new their vows in a joyful year, such as after their first child is born, and again when each additional child arrives. Some couples return to their original destination wedding resort each time, bringing their children with them to participate in their vow renewal celebration. It’s also become a trend to surprise a spouse with the ‘wedding re-do’ she’s always wanted. If parents controlled the wedding plans, or if finances didn’t allow for that masterpiece wedding cake, the garden wedding, the sea of roses, if it rained on her dream garden wedding, she now gets the surprise of a lifetime: “Will you plan our wedding vow renewal celebration with me?” Tears will certainly flow with that romantic offer. She gets the Do-Over she’s always wanted, made all the sweeter by the fact that her partner suggested it.

“Surprise ring upgrades are rising in popularity.”

The Wedding Ring Gets a Do-Over As Well

replaced by a new ring. She’s lived for years with, and cherished, the wedding ring placed on her finger at her wedding, and she would be disheartened to ‘trade it in’ for a newer model. A solution: take the stones from the original band and include them in the new band’s design, perhaps as stones embedded in the anniversary band. Or, the stones from the original band can be re-set as a new diamond pendant she can wear every day now and forever.

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, When Dr. Chris Kammer

planned a surprise vow renewal for his wife Jean Marie on their twentieth wedding anniversary, he also added a dazzling gift: “I had her wedding ring upgraded to a new platinum setting, and I also surprised her with a new anniversary band with twenty diamonds around the circle to wear with it.” Dr. Kammer’s present stunned not only his bride, but all of their family and friends in attendance.

Renewing your vows

Surprise ring upgrades are rising in popularity, and many husbands are giving an added thrill: they’re bringing their wives to the jewelry store to let them pick out their new, upgraded style elements. The shopping experience in itself adds wow factor to the gift, with the wife treated as a VIP by the jewelry shop staff. Some jewelry experts say they bring out a bottle of sparkling cider or Prosecco for these special couples, just as they do for their about-to-be-engaged couples shopping for the engagement ring. “Love should be celebrated,” says one jewelry store manager. “And we like to make their moment extra-special.” Dr. Kammer represents the high-end ring upgrade client who shops for finer metals, and a diamond-encircled anniversary band, perhaps an upgrade to larger wedding band stones with greater fire. Which brings up an important issue: the wife might not wish to have her wedding band 22

Great solutions if the original ring will remain untouched: get her a dazzling right-hand diamond or gemstone ring, or simply surround the original band with two new, stackable diamond-encircled bands. Perhaps each band can symbolize five years of marital bliss, perfect for a tenth wedding anniversary, or symbolizing each of the couple’s two children. When you add an element from the marriage to the ring upgrade, even a subtler design becomes priceless.

Other choices include adding gemstones to the new design, embedding larger diamonds, and adding personalized engravings (sometimes as a surprise.) And don’t forget that the husband’s wedding band can be upgraded as well; he may prefer a different style (such as hammered metals or diamond chips) than he chose in his younger years. Many couples with children love to include their kids in their vow renewals, expressing their love and admiration for the wonderful people their sons and daughters have grown to be, and promising to always support their dreams. As part of the renewal, it’s lovely to present diamond pendants, gemstone earrings or other precious gifts to the girls, as well as meaningful gifts to the boys. Grandchildren may be included in this gift presentation as well, for all to share in the joy of the day.

HOW MUCH MORE WILL YOUR DEGREE BE WORTH? By Lyndon Conrad Bell

In 1934, when Norman Rockwell painted this image, the cost of an undergraduate degree was $400.00 per year.

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With college tuitions steadily rising, an economy rebounding from the great recession, and the life expectancy of the average American steadily increasing, a question on the minds of many people—simply put—is it worth it? Conventional wisdom says absolutely, unequivocally, without a doubt, yes it is. After all, hundreds, if not thousands of studies have found the lifetime earnings potential of a college graduate is almost always significantly greater than that of an individual with no secondary education. Add to that, the fact that today’s college preps will potentially be in the workforce twenty more years than today’s retirees which only increases the value of a college education. In 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey started asking people with a bachelor’s degree to list their undergraduate major course of study. This enabled, for the first time, the ability to place a specific value on a particular major. For workers whose highest degree was a bachelor’s, incomes ranged from $29,000 for counseling-psychology majors to $120,000 for petroleum-engineering majors. However, the study also showed the median income for people with just a high-school diploma was about $32,000 vs. $55,000 for those whose highest degree was a bachelor’s. In other words, an individual with no college at all could potentially make more money over the course of their lifetime than an individual with a college degree—in some fields. There is another set of aspects of this discussion to consider though; the social attributes demonstrated by academically-oriented people, the value of the lifelong learning traits instilled in college graduates, and the broader perspectives afforded those with a college degree. A 2007 study by the College Board, New York found college graduates, regardless of major, are involved in the community and engage in charitable giving at more than twice the rate of high-school only graduates. Further, they live healthier lives and are more likely to experience increased longevity. 24

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“college graduates, regardless of major, are involved in the community and engage in charitable giving at more than twice the rate of high-school only graduates.” painting: Judy Palermo www.judypalermo.com

When this is considered along with the fact people are living longer in general, with all this added longevity will come significant earning potential. Further, as we move forward as a society, the best jobs will either be more technologically dependent or technologically oriented.

With this in mind, choosing a major should be about finding something you love to do. One should try to find something they love that will either (a) still be in demand many years from now, or (b) give them a foundation from which they can continue to evolve their skills and expertise as times change.

Maura Kastberg, executive director of Student Services at RSC: Your College Prep Expert in Schenectady, New York says; “In the high-tech world we live in, which is steadily becoming increasingly so, technology has replaced many jobs that are repetitive in nature. Plus, businesses are always looking for ways to do things more efficiently, more cheaply, and more safely. Companies are also looking to make their products and services easier for their customers to use. More and more, technology is the answer to those concerns.”

Which brings us to another hidden asset of a college education—the flexibility it gives people to evolve with the progression of their careers. Says Kastberg; “Most people today will have three to five different jobs over the course of their working lives. College lets people change their career focus more easily and is a foundation to build upon as technology advances. Taking additional courses to keep up with changes is much easier than having to start from scratch in a quickly changing world.”

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My MOTHER’S

Wedding

dress By Elizabeth Fergus-Jean Photos submitted

I found my mother’s wedding dress, sealed in a plastic bag, stuffed into an old tattered leather suitcase just a few months after my mother had passed away. At first I had no idea what it was, for it appeared to be a crumpled mass of old tulle and lace. Clearly it had not been thoughtfully stored away for safekeeping; it had been jammed into a bag and sealed away where it did not hold the power to stir up old memories. Yet when I unzipped the bag, wisps of the past seeped into the air. This wrinkled, slightly torn dress had once been beautiful; I knew this because I also found my mother’s wedding photos. She was stunning with her lace gloves and soft hopeful gaze. I wish my mother was with me so I could ask about her dress, her wedding and honeymoon; all stories I never heard yet longed to hear. I slipped on her dress, careful to not tear the aging lace. It fit; my body now as my mother’s, and I felt her presence around me. At first I felt a deep longing, and then curiosity washed over me as I began to slowly move this way and that, feeling the scratchy material brush against my skin. I lifted her veil to inhale her memory, dreaming of her, when she wore the dress on her wedding day. 26

I peered through the veil, seeking answers of her story, and finding those of my own imaginings-My daughter is getting married next year. Unlike my mother, I carefully sealed my wedding dress in the hopes that one day my daughter would want to wear it. But, she is indeed her mother’s daughter, for she too,

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showed no interest in wearing her mother’s wedding dress. And that is fine with me. A mother’s gift is sharing her love and supporting the choices her daughter makes. Dresses and fashion may come and go, but the memories that cling to their fabric transport us to rekindle our love of our past and our hope for the future.,

Photographed By Monica Eng Interview By Chelsie Roberts

Photography & Styling Monica Eng www.vividshots.com Third Eye Brian Fisher make-up & Hair Jyue Huey from The Make-Up Room Wedding gowns from The Wedding Present model Daria Popova

C. When you are photographing a subject what kind of transformation happens in you? How do you become part of the artistry that you are creating and how is it different, or the same as who you are in regular day to day life?

M. I am curious by nature. Whenever I meet someone interesting, get caught in a unique situation or watch a really nice movie. I often wonder how it feels to be in someone else’s situation—imagining the multitudes of emotions surrounding that situation. I later translate them into little stories through my lens.

C. Other than the art of photography, what other art forms do you incorporate into your work, or what meaning do you derive from other art forms?

M. I love music and dance. Whenever possible I try to incorporate them into my works. Almost all the time, I will have a certain song

in my mind that I would almost play on a loop during my shoot to get everyone into that mood during the shoot; Sometimes we all get so sick of that song after the shoot we never want to hear it again. I have done shoots based on the ballet, Giselle and the Moonlight Sonata, all with my own interpretation from a different view point. Next, I would love to do a shoot based on Tango. It’s the one dance I find absolutely enchanting. I would love to be able to master Tango one day and translate it into my photography.

“colour and light is basically like a life partner to a visual artist. You have to understand every intricate aspect to make the relationship work” 30

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C. Describe how you feel about color and light? M. Colours and light are inseparable, to see a full spectrum of colours you’ll need an adequate amount of light. To set the right

mood and message in an image, you’ll need to understand them well. Metaphorically speaking, colour and light is basically like a life partner to a visual artist. You have to understand every intricate aspect to make the relationship work as you would understand your life partner...what makes them tick, what makes them happy or sad.

C. How do you feel about love, life and one’s mark that they make on the world through imagination and imagery?

M. I think life is short and we should love and live to the fullest, always fight for your dreams and do what you love most. You don’t need a lot to live fully because the simplest things are the most wonderful. I think imagination and fantasy are the necessities of life, it’s a way of looking at life through the eccentric side and laughing at life’s realities.

giftguide Lx Des Moines

Give the best gifts—wedding, engagement, anniversary, or special event. LX Des Moines Gift Guide offers inspiring gift ideas selected

by Josephs Jewelers.

1. STARLET PICTURE FRAME FROM

SWAROVSKI (STARTING AT $325). 2. CRYSTALLINE TOASTING FLUTES FROM SWAROVSKI ($390/PAIR). 3.STERLING BEAD EARRINGS ($150). 4. CRYSTAL FIVE ROW BRACELET ($135).

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14 13 10. FRESHWATER PEARL CUFF BRACELET ($60). 11. MONICA RICH KOSANN STERLING LOCKETS STARTING AT ($395). 12. FRESHWATER PEARL

EARRINGS, AVAILABLE IN STERLING OR 14K GOLD (STARTING AT $110). 13. 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE DIAMOND EARRINGS ($2750). 14. MARIPOSA 100% RECYCLED ALUMINUM; HAPPILY EVER AFTER ($89), TO HAVE AND TO HOLD ($144).

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18 19 15. LEAF EARRINGS BY

ROBIN HALEY, AVAILABLE IN STERLING, BRONZE,OR 14K GOLD (STARTING AT $435). 16. DIAMOND LEAF EARRINGS 14K GOLD ($1100), MEIRA T DESIGNS. 17. LA PIETA WITH LEAF BY ROBIN HALEY, AVAILABLE IN ALL METALS (STARTING AT $385). 18. WAXING POETIC ASSORTED CHARMS, AVAILABLE IN STERLING OR BRASS (STARTING AT $26). 19. DEBBIE BROOKS BLACK & WHITE PEARL PURSE, LARGE PETITE ($388), THE TOAST ($208).

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

The Long and Short of It

Bridal

Spring 2012

Oscar de la Rentaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Tea Party By: Simone Goller

There was something enchanting in the air at the Oscar de la Renta showroom where he presented his Spring 2012 bridal collection on Monday, April 11, in New York. Always one to put on a show and create something awe-inspiring, de la Renta this season set the scene to something you would expect little girls to conjure up if they let their young and vivid imaginations run free. Always refined of course, these little women could be found hosting a tea party in the garden out back

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surrounded by freesia and lavender scents as they sip tea, or at least gesture as such, in little white gloves and paint pictures for each other envisioning their fantastical wedding dreams.

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With the youthfulness to the collection came an understated elegance that only de la Renta could pervade. Long silhouettes with bodacious skirts composed of ruffles and organza florets gave the illusion of a woman running through a patch of petals as they joined together to adorn her body. Rabbit hair on a white feathered bolero and scarf meshed perfectly with the springtime garden fauna. Offering something novel to the bridal repertoire, de la Renta utilized the neckline in square shapes and more angular cuts. All 37 designs were white except for a couple of degrade silk organza gowns in pink and a tea length version in pale blue.

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McQueen’s Brit Rock Hall of Fame By: Godfrey Deeny

Though rock n’ roll is an American term, when it comes to its iconography, it’s our British rock star cousins who occupy far more of the music’s visual history. The accepted wisdom is that the Cleveland, Ohio DJ Alan Freed first popularized “rock and roll,” on radio and that the first true record in the genre is “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, an alias for Ike Turner. However, the first true rock gods when it comes to fashion are legends like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who. And that remained true through many decades, when UK stars as diverse as Joe Strummer, Bryan Ferry or Pete Doherty set the sartorial

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agenda more than their colleagues across The Pond. Which brings us to the latest menswear collection from the house of Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton put it, “a history of a baby band, from their early shows, to more self-indulgence and on to huge mega stadium concerts.” Burton’s spring 2012 collection for McQueen was a tour de force of tailoring, a witty understanding of sartorial rock imagery and a counter blast to the self-indulgent whimsy. The true cool of these clothes was the way she could riff through all sorts of rock legend moments-spiffy mod hounds’ tooth suits, Chelsea spiv rocker, eighties synthesizer pop star, poetic new romantic and aristocratic country house amateur rocker to legend entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in, but of course, Cleveland, Ohio. Whether flame printed jackets, Edwardian tails, revolutionary dandy striped pants or sleek gangster singer double-breasted jackets it was all pretty brilliant. So, Brit rockers, raise you hands in applause for Burton, few designers will ever dress you quite so well. 44

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pARTners The Love Story

Christo & Jeanne Claude By Lyndon Conrad Bell

Imagine having the following conversation with your spouse/significant other; “Hon, I have a great idea. I want to take 150 oil barrels and use them to block off a street downtown. When the police show up to clear them, I’m going to need you to hold them off so the press can document it while I attend a gallery opening in another part of the city. Do you think you can do that my love?” How well do you think that a question like that would be received? In the case of Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and JeanneClaude Marie Denat, her answer was, “Yes darling, of course I can.” That positive response enabled a seminal event in the life of their career, which ultimately attracted the pair enough notoriety to sustain a forty-eight year creative collaboration—which continues to birth some of the most monumental works of art the world has ever known. Seemingly pre-destined to meet and fall in love, Jeanne-Claude and Christo were both born on June 13, 1935—Jeanne-Claude in Morocco, Christo in Bulgaria. The two met in Paris in 1958, when, as a young artist, Christo was commissioned to produce a portrait of Jeanne-Claude’s mother, Précilda de Guillebon. Jeanne-Claude once said her life began the day Christo walked into her family’s home. And while Cyril, their son, born May 11, 1960, was the couple’s first collaboration, the pair went on to literally redefine the work of art. For many years, the fruitions of their efforts were credited only to Christo. And while it is true the overtly creative aspects of their projects sprang from Christo’s imagination, the real work of transforming the work from the firing of synapses in Christo’s brain to a tangible artifact capable of triggering responses in the brains of others fell largely to Jeanne-Claude. In 1994, the couple announced they would henceforth be known as a single entity, and further, all projects they’d created since 1964 would be retroactively labeled as the work of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The announcement drew considerable criticism, as her role was perceived by many in the art world to be “merely” administrative. In response, Christo said, “The drawings are but the scheme for the project, after that, we do everything together. Everybody knows we’ve worked together for over 30 years. There’s no point in arguing about who does what. The work is all that matters.” In fact, the couple never flew together so in the event of a tragedy, their work could continue unabated.

The phrase “Work Of Art” typically applies only to a finished piece. In the case of Jeanne-Claude and Christo’s installations, the “work of art” involves so much more than just the piece itself. A good example of this is the ground work laid for their seminal installation, Running Fence. Flowing gracefully across 24.5 miles of northern California’s Sonoma and Marin counties, Running Fence began near the town of Petaluma, before crossing U.S. Highway 101 as well as 14 roads in both counties. At its terminus, the fence slipped fluidly into the Pacific Ocean at Bodega Bay. The project required a 400-page Environmental Impact Study, hearings with both county’s commissioners, numerous city council meetings, and individual permission from each of the 59 ranchers whose lands the fence would cross. The “work” of this art piece began in 1972. The actual physical installation process began four years later in April of 1976. Running Fence was completed on September 10, 1976 and stood for just under two weeks, before being removed on September 21, 1976. The scale of the work is almost unimaginable. The eighteen foot high fence was composed of 2,050 panels of white nylon fabric measuring eighteen feet wide by sixty-eight feet long. The fabric was suspended between a pair of steel cables by means of 350,000 hooks. The cables were in turn supported by 2,050 steel poles placed sixty-two feet apart and anchored three feet into the ground. Steel guy wires braced each of the steel poles. And while Running Fence is rightfully considered one of history’s most extraordinary works of art, getting the clearance to build it in the first place was the “work” of art too. Her husband’s most ardent supporter, Jeanne-Claude’s machinations behind the scenes—doing the “work” of art— are what ultimately saw their projects realized. An oft-overlooked aspect of Jeanne-Claude and Christo’s work is the fact it has always been entirely self-funded. All the related expenses, including the engineers, lawyers, installers, environmental analysis, traffic control, trash removal and sanitation at the sites have been borne by the artists without viewing fees, sponsorships or outside investments of any kind. Jeanne-Claude once quoted the cost of producing Running Fence at some 21 million (1970’s) dollars. That would be well over 60 million dollars today. The funding of their projects comes from the sales of smaller pieces of art created by the couple, as well as selling the preliminary sketches, renderings, and models of the ultimate work. Eschewing the traditional artist/agency relationship, Jeanne-Claude fulfilled that role as well. Arguably, Christo would not be Christo without the efforts of Jeanne-Claude. And while she had no significant interest in art before Christo, she often said she would do whatever it took to ensure their success. If Christo had been a plumber, Jeanne-Claude is quoted as having said she’d have learned everything she needed to know about becoming a successful plumber. www.lxmagazine.com

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Their next work. Called Over The River is a plan to build a semi-translucent canopy some 5.9 miles long over a stretch of the Arkansas River between the towns of Salida and Ca単on City in south-central Colorado. The idea for Over The River was planted as Jeanne-Claude and Christo watched the fabric of their Pont Neuf bridge-wrapping project being hoisted into place above the River Seine in Paris together. Although Jeanne-Claude has passed away, before she departed, she set into motion the realization of this work. Christo is continuing their artistic legacy and love story by continuing the plans for Over The River, with the spirit of Jeanne-Claude at his side.

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Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980-83 photo: Wolfgang Volz

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Mermaiden

Photographer Zena Holloway Story by Chelsie Roberts Fashion Thea Lewis Hair Michael Jones using Bumble and Bumble Make up, Phyllis Cohen at DWM using Shu Uemura Model Lydia Beesley at Storm. Photographers Assistants Angela Neil and Greg Hardes Diving Assistant Phil Richards. Fashion Assistant Ashley-Gianna Hallett.

Photographer Zena Holloway, born in Bahrain, now working and living in London is rumored to be able to hold her breath for three full minutes; which is a good thing, because her art is not only awe inspiring – it is literally breathtaking. Why literally? because, her scenes are shot exclusively underwater. In fact, whether it is in an ocean, a swimming pool or a water tank, Zena doesn’t photograph outside of the water at all. When she expresses how she felt the first time she went into the sea, she says “I loved the sense of being deep underwater, on borrowed time, experiencing a new world and having access to an environment that was so divine.” And her passion for the deep blue shows in her work. She has photographed images across all genres, ranging from the images for Charles Kingsley’s children’s book “Waterbabies” where she not only worked with children, but also animals to images for Nike and Olay campaigns. However she says, “I’m still waiting for the phone to ring for an underwater car commercial.”

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It all began when Zena was traveling the world as a scuba dive instructor. She was in Egypt, working as a guide when her mother purchased an underwater motor marine camera for her 18th birthday present. She says it, “looked far more like a children’s toy than a camera.”

She started to experiment with techniques that she learned in underwater photography books and through trial and error she taught herself. And, her first subject was not a mermaid, but a blue spotted ray, who Zena says, “Kindly sat for me for about twenty minutes as I fumbled with the settings.” When asked why she shoots underwater and how she came up with the idea it’s a no brainer for her. “It was the water that came first rather than the photography and now that I’m a photographer it’s hard to extract the water… I like the magic that I find underwater which is very hard to achieve on land.

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“Mermaiden” definitely captures this magic. Not only do the images capture the beauty and color of the water, but also this is paired with the intricacy and on point aspect of the styling. “The inspiration from the shoot came from seeing the magnificent clothes hanging on the rail that Thea Lewis had gathered … The long flowing dresses, shells and long hair of the model all had a very mermaid feel … which was reflected in the style of the photography,” says Zena. Now, looking forward, admiring her art and drinking it all in, I wonder what will swim next in front of her lens? I am no longer wondering what is in Davy Jones’ Locker, but rather in Zena Holloway’s.

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Professional Golfer Luke Donald & His Hole-in-One Claret By Norman Mark

Apparently, there is a lot more going on with golf than whacking a tiny ball a couple of hundred yards into a small cup. For one thing, there’s a growing association of golf with wine. Many professional golfers have lent their names to wine labels, possibly figuring that amateur duffers might need a glass of wine after exploring the rough and missing par on most holes. Pro golfers with their own wine labels include Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Mike Weir and at least three South Africans-David Frost, Ernie Els and Gary Player. Now a top-ranked young British golfer, Luke Donald, is joining their ranks. His first attempt at wine creation, the Luke Donald 2005 Napa Valley Collection, a claret, is so good that it’s like beating Tiger Woods during your rookie professional tournament. This delicious wine offers a perfect, slightly musky aroma. Its amazing taste combines an initial smooth blend with a later, larger, more muscular smokiness. It’s a fine sipping wine and an even better wine with food.

Years passed, the conversations and the golf games continued. Meanwhile, Donald turned professional in 2001 and earned more than $1 million that first year. Fresh off his 2011 World Golf Championship, his lifetime earnings are now over $17 million. Then Bill Terlato took over most management duties from his father, the legendary Tony Terlato, who introduced Pinot Grigio to American consumers. The Terlato Wine Group’s income has been doubling every five years. In America, the company sells one in eight wines costing more than $14. Although it’s a family corporation and exact figures are not revealed, one estimate put annual sales at over $250,000,000 a year. Although Terlato makes wine with golfer Ernie Els, it was not searching for celebrity wine endorsements. Quality, rather than mere name value, is the company’s most important consideration.

“It was just something away from the golf course that I have an enjoyment in…” Donald prefers to call it a “claret” because that’s the British word for Bordeaux blends. Also, from a golfer’s point of view, the Claret Jug is awarded to the winner of the British Open, something Donald hopes to acquire. Perhaps a jug of his claret could lead to the Claret Jug. Luke Donald’s association with wine began with golf, specifically when he was attending Northwestern University on a golf scholarship. Bill Terlato, now president and CEO of Terlato Wines International, was taking golf lessons from Luke Donald’s coach. Luke and Bill became golf buddies: Luke helped Bill’s game; Bill conducted impromptu wine seminars for Luke.

Terlato also wanted to create wines that would appeal to younger sippers. A recent survey indicated that the so-called millennial generation (age 21-30) buys the more expensive wines (over $16 a bottle) at a rate of two and a half times the national average. These are the people who grew up wanting $125 sneakers and now some have disposable income. Luke Donald’s high-end endorsements included Royal Bank of Scotland, Rolex and Polo Ralph Lauren. But he had no relationship with a wine company until he and his agent asked Bill Terlato for advice. Terlato told me, “We wanted Luke involved in its development. After two days of tasting, we came up with what finally reflected his personal style and taste.”

“It’s gratifying to hear that you opened a bottle and enjoyed it.” Luke Donald said, “The tasting was an overwhelming experience. We were blending six different wines. It’s like playing chemistry with 100 glasses in front of you. I remember thinking this could take a while. Then we got it down to two possibilities and we broke for lunch. The wines tasted differently with the risotto and that determined the final choice.” In an interview with John Bush back in 2008, right after his wine was introduced, Donald was asked what it was about golf and wine that went together. Donald answered, “It was just something away from the golf course that I have an enjoyment in…It just seemed like a good thing for me to get involved with.” Donald popped a tendon in his left wrist, suffering a “subluxation of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) tendon.” This forced him to withdraw from the PGA tour and from the British Ryder Cup team, which he led to victories. The same New York doctor who cured the wrist problems of baseball player Jason Giambi and professional golfer Jim Furyk, successfully operated on Donald, who returned to golf after rehabilitation and is currently ranked #1 in the world. Donald told me, “It’s gratifying to hear that you opened a bottle and enjoyed it.” I did. The Luke Donald Collection, with only 1100 cases produced this year, is a fine $40 red wine available at www.worldsgreatestwines.com. Next year, Luke Donald wines will offer more claret and a Chardonnay, while he works on keeping his golf game in championship form.

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Awesome 8

A Golfing Adventure

By Martin Sayers

Golf is not a game that is usually associated with high adventureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is supposed to be a sedate and relaxing pastime. Things are changing in the world of golf, however, and there is an incredible quest out there for anyone prepared to take it on. It is a journey that takes the intrepid golfer to eight of the most extreme golf courses in the world: the highest, the lowest, the hottest, the coldest, the most southerly, the most northerly, the hardest and the greatest.

This crazy task is the brainchild of two golfobsessed British friends, Robin Sieger and Neil Laughton, who decided over seven years ago that it was time to make their golf a bit more exciting. T h ey hit upon the idea of a competition that involved completing eight of the most diverse and extreme golf courses in the world within a year. All of the courses were recognized golf clubs with an established membership list, and with sponsorship from Callaway, Robin and Neil set out to play all eight of them within 12 months. They started in January and had completed the challenge by Christmas.

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According to Robin, it was one of the greatest experiences of his life: “It was an incredible trip,” he says. “Not only did we get to play some amazing golf courses but we met some fantastic people along the way. We were treated with incredible generosity and kindness at the clubs we visited; it showed the true spirit of golf.” Robin and Neil are now the founding members of the most exclusive golf society in the world, a society whose membership is only open to those who have completed all eight courses on the Awesome 8 list. The challenge no longer requires the intrepid golfer, as it did Robin and Neil, to drag a bag of clubs around the world on a series of economy class flights. The Awesome 8 has evolved into the ultimate golfing experience—a package that includes travel by executive jet, accommodation in luxury hotels and incredible excursions to places of interest. The trip takes place in two month-long stages, one in summer and one in winter, and the cost is around a cool $157,000. If you have the money and the time, you can take your place on the Awesome 8. You and around 25 fellow golfers will jet off in a luxury Boeing 757-200 and be whisked around the golfing world for two weeks.

Eight of the most diverse and extreme golf courses in the world.

The Most Northerly

North Cape, Norway Jet out to the edge of the Arctic Circle, where a round at North Cape golf club awaits, the most northerly course in the world. After the golf, a take a cruise to the North Cape itself—the very tip of Europe, where it is possible to see the incredible spectacle of the Northern Lights.

The Coldest

North Star, Alaska

From Norway, a hop across the Arctic to Alaska to play at North Star golf club. It is the coldest golf course in the world, so much so that it has to close for six months of the year. Thankfully, playing it in May means that snow is unlikely to be a problem. North Star may also be the only club that provides an animal checklist on the scorecard— hawks, owls and eagles are all common sights and even the elusive lynx has been spotted. A course rule states that: “When a raven or fox steals a ball, a replacement may be dropped without penalty at the scene of the crime.”

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The Highest

La Paz, Bolivia

After the climatic extremes of the Arctic, the head back southward to the city of La Paz in Bolivia. Not only is La Paz the highest capital city in the world, it is also home to the highest golf course, a club situated a heady 10,350-feet above sea level. Set against the majestic beauty of the Andes, this is one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. Golfers must be careful, however, because the altitude means that the average 4-iron shot will shoot past 200 yards. The activities associated with this location could include a visit to the world famous Lake Titicaca and a look around Tiwanako, ancient capital of the Incas.

The Greatest

St. Andrews, Scotland

After Bolivia, head back to Europe to play the only one of the eight courses that needs no introduction: St. Andrews is possibly the greatest and certainly one of the oldest golf courses in the world. This magnificent links is a Mecca for any golfer, and its many features and subtleties make for an amazing eighteen holes. Teeing off on the Old Course in the footsteps of the greats, from Bobby Jones to Tiger Woods, makes for an unforgettable experience.

The Lowest

Furnace Creek, California Whisked across the desert to play Furnace Creek in California, at 214 feet below sea level the world’s lowest elevation golf course. This unfeasibly lush course stands in glorious contrast to the desolate desert landscape of its Death Valley location. Not only is it low; it is also hard and has been featured in Golf Digest’s list of “America’s 50 Toughest Courses.”

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There is an incredible quest out there for anyone prepared to take it on.

The Most Southerly

Ushuaia, Argentina

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Set out to play the most southerly golf course in the world at Ushuaia, Argentina. Sitting at the very tip of South America, Ushuaia claims to be the world’s most southerly city and isn’t much more than a super-charged drive away from Antarctica. The club itself is set in the Tierra del Fuego national park and provides a challenge. Strong winds from the polar region whip across the fairways, and the course is criss-crossed by a fast-flowing river.

The Toughest

Ko’olau, Hawaii

From Argentina, head across the Pacific to the paradise islands of Hawaii to take on what is widely regarded as the most difficult course in the world of golf. Carved out of a forest on the windward side of the 2000-foot Ko’olau Ridge mountain range, Ko’olau golf course is officially recognized as the hardest course in America by the USGA. The course is almost unfeasibly steep and wind speed can often reach 40 mph. These factors, combined with the sheer difficulty of the course, means that most rounds take over 5 hours to complete.

The Hottest

Alice Springs, Australia

From Hawaii, continue westward to Australia and Alice Springs golf club. Given its location in the middle of the Australian desert, it is not surprising that Alice Springs is officially the hottest golf course in the world, with temperatures regularly topping 120 degrees Fahrenheit. But the welcome is as warm as the weather, and Awesome 8 founder Robin Sieger rates Alice Springs as one of the friendliest clubs he has ever visited. www.lxmagazine.com

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