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DESIGN DIVAS There’s no rest for the weary: Textile mavens Iris Apfel and Lisa Perry forayed their careers in fabrics into fashion, home design and décor.
A-LIST LIVING These four rooms have serious style. Designed by top New York and South Florida interior designers, these stunning rooms will inspire you to freshen up your abode.
ARTISTIC PURSUITS Cuban-American Natalia Miyar laid down roots in London as the creative director for Helen Green Design but her talent keeps her traveling throughout the world.
INTO THE GROOVE If fashion is any indication, the sixties are back. Spring designs welcome retro prints, graphics and bodacious colors alongside a contemporary art space.
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ith my recent move back to my home state of Connecticut, the subject of home has occupied a lot of my mental space lately. Of course there are the physical decisions around a new property—paint colors, window treatments, landscaping, technology, and so on—but also the more intangible concerns about making the house, neighborhood, and community really feel like home, especially for our three children. (I know I am not alone in this preoccupation. According to the National Association of Realtors, an estimated 5.3 million homes are expected to change hands in the U.S. this year.) We all know there aren’t enough hours in the day so when it comes to the details of the aforementioned house decisions, I am really in a position to be inspired and well, let’s say “borrow” some great ideas. This issue has the enticing stories and profiles you’ve come to expect from us as well as a multitude of visual inspiration. When you turn the page, you will meet the very talented and delightful Barbara Dixon, our guest editor for this issue. Perhaps best known as the founding editor of Elle Décor, Barbara also spent many years at Architectural Digest as well as Cottages & Gardens. In addition to her shelter publication expertise, she has a wealth of knowledge on all the topics near and dear to us here at M&V. Barbara is a New Yorker with long-standing connections and an intimate knowledge of South Florida. She is, like many of our readers, from another city but lucky enough to call the Gold Coast an old friend! For those of us who live or spend time in South Florida, we can all agree on our abundance of domestic resources. From Antique Row in West Palm to the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach and the Miami Design District, the options are limitless. Don’t forget the world-class interior designers, builders, architects and real estate professionals that do business in South Florida. Yes, “home” is a specialty here and our section dedicated to that most treasured of topics reflects our appreciation for those people and places that inspire us. From our home to yours,
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have had the privilege to be welcomed into many people’s homes and lives over the years I have been involved in the magazine world. Each time they touch my heart and soul, and I am a better person for knowing them. Nothing gives you insight into a person as much as how they live, how they design. Such is also the case with being invited by the wonderful team at Muses & Visionaries to collaborate on this home issue. I became a fan from the moment I saw the magazine and spent time digesting and absorbing its content. The depth and breadth of their features and columns are substantive. Each shares a part of a personal journey, and I am again enriched.
Iris Apfel has been a woman I have loved and admired from the moment we met. We first spent a day together many years ago at the Palm Beach fairgrounds during a jewelry show. I ended the day exhausted and needing an espresso but satiated by all I had learned from her; Iris was ready to continue on as though her day had just started. Her boundless energy and zest for living is evidenced by her endless accomplishments. My recent visit with Iris this year was coupled with time together at the Palm Beach home of Lisa Perry, another indefatigable woman. Although they may be miles apart in their design aesthetics, their style has grown out of their passions and the way they approach life. Their generosity of spirit gives us an inside look into their design style formulated from birth. Visit with them in Design Divas (page 80). Another designer who inherited her passion for design from her parents is previewed in M&V’s profile of Natalia Miyar in her home in London (page 94). As she says, “I’ve been so fortunate in mentors…” Today she leads by example, heading up Helen Green Design in England as their design director. In A-List Living (page 88), four talented designers share their inspiration of the cohesive design styles they created for their clients’ homes. We invite you to look through the lens of designers Gil Walsh, Jennifer Garrigues, Sherrill Canet and Catherine Stewart. There are so many jewels in this issue that I leave you to delve into it yourself. But first the words of wisdom I want to share are said by master stylist and entrepreneur Linda Rodin (page 52), “Accept yourself, stay smart and wise, and don’t get lost in others’ ideas!” Enjoy…you’ll be glad you did!
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Iris Apfel is unapologetically true to herself. Inspired by her sense of style and those iconic eyeglasses, we ask you, “What is your inner Iris?” Turn to page 120 and share with us what makes you an unique individual with #MyInnerIris and #ShowMeYourMV.
CONTRIBUTORS Enchanted as a young child by a love of travel and photography, SARAH DORIO has been led by her curiosity ever since. Based in Atlanta, Dorio shoots interiors, exteriors, portraits and food. Her work has led her to Egypt, Jordan, India, China, Guyana, Haiti, Colombia, Ireland, England and every nook and cranny of Europe a train track could find. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles honored Dorio as one of the 2013 Ten Under 40, a title given to a “group of young tastemakers who are creating beauty, orchestrating ideas and galvanizing change in Atlanta, all the while making it a better place to live.” SUZANNE CHARLÉ is a writer and editor whose stories have appeared in numerous publications, including The Nation, Gotham, Harper’s Bazaar, House Beautiful and The New York Times, where she worked as an editor for the Magazine, Home and Travel sections. Dividing her time between NYC and Indonesia, she has written and edited a number of books, including House Beautiful’s Gardens: Design Principles at Work Outdoors, Bali: Island of Grace and, most recently, Sakti, a book on the Indonesian pavilion at the 2013 Venice Biennale.
LINDSEY AVERILL, a Florida-based freelance writer, holds many titles: an aspiring novelist, a sake and sushi lover, a notorious trashy television watcher, an odd beauty secret keeper, an amazing dancer... really, the list is endless. In addition to living a life filled with joy and writing, Averill is also a feminist activist and filmmaker. She is dedicated to ending the hateful relationships people have with their bodies and hopes to change the national conversation about body image with her forthcoming documentary film, Fattitude.
NICHOLAS MELE is an East Coast-based photographer who specializes in portraiture of all kinds. Mele’s work is an agglomeration of his varied interests. He is at the same time an artist, a documentarian, a film junkie, a fashionista, a partygoer and a family man. His work has been featured in such publications such as Interview, Town & Country, Quest, Manhattan and Vanity Fair. Check out nicholasmele.com and follow him on Instagram at @nickmelephotography.
COURTNEY DUDEK is a fashion stylist based in Palm Beach. Born and raised in Detroit, she studied fashion at Wayne State University in Detroit. She has a passion for fashion, music and traveling. You will see a little of her Detroit roots in all of her projects. She moved to Palm Beach in 2011 and is currently working in the all-new prestigious Fifth Avenue Club at Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach, where she specializes in wardrobing and styling her clients for special events and everyday life. She also works freelance as a stylist in NYC, Boston, Michigan, California and Florida.
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he art of storytelling holds court this year at Girls’ Club, a unique nonprofit space in Fort Lauderdale devoted to contemporary works by women from the collection of artist Francie Bishop Good and husband David Horvitz. Nearly 40 artists featured in The Moment. The Backdrop. The Persona., through Sept. 26, evoke narratives with drawing, painting, video and new media. Girls’ Club selects several South Florida-based artists from each exhibition to give public talks and produce limited editions sold for under $100 apiece on-site and online. The sixth annual series of Artists in Action! will be presented by David Rohn March 28, Natalya Laskis April 25, Christina Pettersson May 15, and Leah Brown June 27. girlsclubcollection.org —M.G.
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he enduring innovations of female designers and artists with materials such as metals, textiles and ceramics garner overdue recognition in an international exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from April 28 to Sept. 27. Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today traces current art forms back to the 1950s emergence of the American modern craft movement, which gave rise to the museum itself. The exhibit extends to a panel discussion May 7 titled “Do We Need Exhibitions Just for Women? Examining the Specialization of Exhibitions by Gender.” madmuseum.org —M.G.
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orrowing its title from a 1982 hit song by The Clash, Rock the Kasbah stars Bill Murray as Richie Vance, a washed-up music manager/producer who accompanies his only remaining client on a USO tour of Afghanistan. While there, Vance discovers a talented young girl and mentors her to success on the Afghan version of American Idol. The film’s narrative was inspired by MTV founder Tom Freston’s frequent visits to Kabul in the ’70s and ’80s and his subsequent love of the region and its people. Barry Levinson directs an all-star cast, which includes Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Scott Caan and Danny McBride. Yusaf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) ups the film’s old school cred factor by contributing four new original songs to its soundtrack. In theaters April 24. —Becca Greene
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Leslie Parry’s debut novel, Church of Marvels, is saturated with enthralling characters making their way through the turbulence of New York City at the end of the nineteenth century. There are the Church sisters, brought up in their mother’s Coney Island sideshow; a young woman, Alphie, who finds herself trapped in an insane asylum; and Sylvan, who finds an abandoned baby while cleaning tenement latrines. The breathtaking story lines converge as the novel unfolds. While Sylvan tries to deduce the mystery of the rescued baby, Odile Church searches for her missing sister Belle, and Alphie struggles to survive inside the asylum. Their connection grows more apparent as the stories move through the fearsome, yet wondrous turn-of-the-century New York. (Ecco, May 5)
Celebrated Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winning author Toni Morrison once again proves her superior ability to convey the human experience through the written word in her newest novel, God Help the Child. The story is constructed around the character of Bride (born Lula Ann), a beautiful and successful black woman whose dark skin was the root of her light-skinned mother’s neglect. As a child, Lula Ann makes an allegation of sexual abuse that will alter the life of an innocent woman. Morrison explores how childhood trauma can reverberate through the lives of those surrounding it and how the construct of race informs the inner and outer struggles of Americans. Within its emotionally charged pages, the book offers up redemption and forgiveness. (Knopf, April 21)
Way More Than Luck: Commencement Speeches on Living with Bravery, Empathy and Other Existential Skills releases in time to gift to your favorite student entering the postgraduate world. It is a collection of 14 of the best commencement addresses, many never published before, given by some of the most brilliant minds. Luminaries and their subject matter include Barbara Kingsolver on the power of building community, Nora Ephron on breaking the rules, Khaled Hosseini on refusing to be apathetic, and Madeleine L’Engle on facing challenges with courage. Their words of wisdom are packaged in a handsome hardbound book with smart looking typography on the interior pages. The important ideas from admired thinkers and doers will inspire and motivate readers. (Blue Rider Press, March 10)
Fans of Windsor Smith will delight that the interior designer is putting out her first book—an ode to her elegant and relaxed style. Windsor Smith Homefront: Design for Modern Living is composed around Smith’s philosophies for creating beautiful and livable modern spaces. The designer is a favorite of shelter publications and design industry leaders and is sought after by many influencers, including Goop founder and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who provides the book’s foreword. Smith guides readers with advice on updating and repurposing the spaces in our homes and making them more functional and reflective of who we are. She employs a genius ability to combine color and texture, masterfully mixing old and new. (Rizzoli, April 7)
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t takes more than placing a ‘for sale’ sign in a front yard to make a sale. “An updated and modified home is more likely to get noticed,” says Sam Fisch, owner of Real Estate Solutions. Consistently ranked as the top transaction broker in the Palm Beaches, Fisch brings 10 years in the real estate business and knowledge of how the market can boom, bust, recover and thrive. He also built his own real estate portfolio along the way. Now in charge of his clienteles’ real estate portfolios that involve purchasing, renovating and selling homes, Fisch and Real Estate Solutions offer a unique perspective on what makes a house sell. Whether working on condos, estate homes, commercial properties or large-scale developments, Fisch can step into any property and capitalize on available opportunities. Of course, there are tricks to every trade. Here our four recommendations to get your house additional traction.
• A COAT OF PAINT WORKS WONDERS For both the interior and exterior, use a neutral color, and get rid of the pink, blue and green bathrooms. By giving the buyer a blank canvas, he or she are able to imagine themselves in your space but with their belongings. In addition, a safe way to highlight a room is with a darker accent wall. When used properly, a black wall works wonders. • TEXTURED WALLS ARE A MUST Stone is unique for its special texture and colors and can be an interesting accent to a room. To add warmth, wooden walls offer a sense of comfort and harmony. Stikwood, a peel and stick solid wood planking, is a fun alternative to wood wall décor, or create your own designs with salvaged wood. • DON’T PIGEONHOLE A ROOM A bedroom can be transformed into an office, a playroom or a mancave. Appeal to your array of buyers by helping them understand a room’s capability and offering up “stories” for the space. • BE CREATIVE Small improvements often produce the biggest wow factor. Opening a closed off space by making a window in the wall or removing the wall completely allows a sense of spaciousness. For example, separate formal dining rooms are dated; currently buyers prefer a larger, family oriented dining area. To make an appointment with Real Estate Solutions, please call 561-835-3665.
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Unplugged Santa Fe
SANTA FE’S SPICY CULTURAL MIX Welcome to “The City Different.” With its lusty cuisine, colorful art, high desert landscapes and blend of Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures, Santa Fe has something for everyone and a pizzazz for living life to the fullest. By K. Annabelle Smith
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t’s hard to ignore Santa Fe’s southwestern aesthetic. You won’t find a gas station that isn’t in the pueblo style of adobe, nor a street near the center of its historic Plaza Santa Fe much wider than a donkey cart, perfect for exploring the nation’s oldest capital on foot. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe was founded in 1610 and remains steeped in history, yet delights in the culture of a modern mountain town. Plan a visit to claim your all-access pass to nature’s breathtaking wonders, from the top of a mountain peak or the balcony of your hacienda suite.
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or a luxurious immersion into the extensive history of the city, stay at the Hotel Santa Fe & Spa, located within walking distance of the plaza and the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District, the town’s true center for locals. Wake up in one of the elegant hacienda suites and enjoy the collection of Native American art and artifacts on the premises. For breakfast, ring the butler for room service or mosey over to the in-house restaurant, Amaya, and dine on the patio. For dinner, reserve a spot in the authentic Pueblo teepee for an intimate experience. Don’t miss the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays across the street at the Railyard; there is live music, art vendors and the friendliest local farmers. Tip: Try Aroma Coffee at the farmer’s market breakfast table; it’s locally roasted and delicious. We recommend the “Blacklighting” blend. Surprise your travel companion with a floral arrangement from Green Tractor Farm or a piece of Galactic Bread, filled with mushrooms and onions or red chile ginger jam, that’s big enough to share.
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f you’re an early riser, you may hear the distant church bells drifting from the plaza. Construction of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which presides over the square in all of its stained glass beauty, began in 1869 and continued until 1886 and remains open to the public today. Take in the elaborate woodcarvings inside or sit in for a choir performance. Snap a photo in front of its detailed facade and mountain backdrop. Across the green, shop for turquoise jewelry outside the Palace of the Governors. Its adobe structure hints at its centuries-old history as the seat of New Mexican government. Walk a few blocks to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum where you’ll view the work of the woman herself and other American modernists. It’s worth poking your head into one of the hundreds of art galleries on Canyon Road, a short shuttle ride away from the plaza. Tip: In the evenings between June and August, grab a beer from Draft Station and sit on the balcony overlooking the plaza; it will give you the perfect view of the Santa Fe Bandstand’s free performances on the center stage.
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For lunch, visit Vinaigrette off of Paseo de Peralta. You’ll find crafty salad creations by chef/owner Erin Wade sourced from her 10-acre organic farm. For nightlife action, walk down the Guadalupe Street strip until you hear the hootin’ and hollerin’ from Cowgirl BBQ. Look for live music from local favorites like the Broomdust Caravan on the restaurant’s Web calendar. Got a need for tequila? Head to Maria’s south of the plaza; they’ve got over 100 margaritas on the menu. Order a basket of sopapillas with honey to sop up the alcohol. Tip: When your server asks what kind of chile you’d like on your burrito, say “Christmas,” (both red and green together) and you’ll fit in just fine. If you’re looking for some boot-kickin’ line dancing, you might find yourself at Tiny’s Restaurant and Lounge. Go Saturday night for karaoke. You won’t regret it.
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If you’d rather stick closer to town, drive 20 minutes north to the Rio En Medio Trail past the Tesuque Village exit for a short, shaded hike in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The hour-long walk in the woods ends at a lovely 50-foot high waterfall where the most adventurous (or sweaty) of your group can cool off under the falls. Note: Parking is tricky here, so leave by 8 a.m. to snag a spot by the trailhead. The hike is a great reminder of New Mexico’s diverse terrain. Because it’s a high desert, Northern New Mexico isn’t all sand and rock. In the high country, glacial run-off and babbling brooks feed thirsty conifers and mountain wildlife. During the winter months, ski bums from near and far schlep up to Ski Santa Fe for the fresh powder. Tip: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Santa Fe’s elevation is more than 7,000 feet (higher as you ascend any of the above mentioned trails). If you’re coming from sea level, your body will need to adjust to the lack of oxygen. Don’t push yourself. The best way to ruin a vacation is to spend it being treated for altitude sickness.
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Unplugged GLOBE TROTTING eau RESORT & SPA palm beach, FLorida
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Have a family in desperate need of a vacation? Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa on Singer Island is the place to set up shop. The island offers a little pocket of luxury in the 21-floor hotel that lies between Jupiter and Palm Beach, about a 15-minute drive from both towns’ shopping, dining and nightlife. The property is part-luxury-condo and all-suite-style, making its accommodations ideal for work, play and family. There’s plenty to eat of course! Indulge at the oceanfront 3800 Ocean, Reef Tiki Bar or Lagoon Cantina serving Caribbean dishes. For an afternoon excursion rent a bike from the hotel and head over to the Sailfish Marina, which offers Intracoastal views. In town on a Thursday? Don’t miss their weekly art market and casual grouper dogs. (Yes, sub the beef for fresh fish.) At the Marriott there is the tranquil infinity ‘adult’ pool with cabanas and the grotto-style lagoon pool, which is aimed toward kids, but adults are also welcome. Opt for lunch by the lagoon poolside. The ocean is mere steps away; outdoor activities are readily available for the adventurers, from boating and jet-skiing to kayaking. I personally enjoy in the indulgence, which to me means the HydraFacial beauty treatment at Si Spa before reconvening outside at one of the firepits for a little pre-dinner cocktail. —Molly Greene M A N D V M A G . C O M M&V
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Unplugged GLOBE TROTTING LADERA RESORT st. lucia british west indies ladera.com
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Many people have heard of St. Lucia, but have never been, which is mainly why the island has retained its colorful culture. Its population is a mélange of African, Creole, Carib Indian, French, East Indian and British. Ladera is the other St. Lucia secret. Located near the town of Soufriere, Ladera stands out in a sea of well-to-do resorts, all gathered near the beaches. Ladera is instead perched high on a forested ridge, 1,110 feet above the Caribbean sea to be exact, and the property almost disappears because its villas and suites are modeled after treehouses. While private, free and romantic are fitting adjectives to describe Ladera, there’s more—architecturally genius. It is a pioneer of the threewall, open-air architectural style. That’s right, it’s missing a wall and for good reason. It’s the only property that is flanked on both sides by the UNESCO World Heritage twin Pitons, the iconic volcanic peaks of the island. Why would anyone want to block that view? Instead the Pitons are embraced; every room, including the restaurant and bar, has a view of the Pitons and the horizon. From our suite, the four-poster canopy bed is strategically placed facing the peaks. With the sunrise, we wake, devour fresh fruit and drink rich, dark coffee, and watch the clouds float away. The Pitons have awakened. Another great property attribute is its consciousness of the local economy and ecology. On property is an in-house team of artisans who build custom furniture (doors, support columns, even picture frames) using island timber. Ladera’s newest program allows its guests to purchase an engraved, custom canopy bed, which the property will ship to you after your stay. Beyond admiring the view, the property organizes excursions around the island: hikes to the top of the peaks, dips into the volcanic mud baths, whale and dolphin watching, bird-watching and if you’re lucky, perhaps a proposal. Dasheene, the restaurant, is a popular spot for couples to get engaged. Equally entertaining are the local bands and the gastronomy. Ladera sources locally harvested ingredients and produce, and its menu highlights native dishes. Of course, the real fun arrives with the sunset when thousands of tree frogs start to serenade the island until the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully, Ladera provides earplugs. —Lola Thélin
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Be an industry informant. When news breaks in your business—be it a new hire or great seasonal promotion—you can be an expert spokesperson if you speak to more than just your business. Tie it to building the local economy with great employment numbers or specific calls to action, so viewers and readers can participate.
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Buying Back the Bombs: How One Jewelry Company is Making Peace from War
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Top: A husband-and-wife team from Naphia, Laos, proudly displays Article22 bangles. Bottom: An artisan casts melted aluminum from artillery shells and recasts them as spoons.
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✈ (Continued) When former Coach merchandiser and New York native Elizabeth Suda traveled to the Southeast Asian country to explore in 2008, she learned of Naphia and the unique talent of its people. Suda saw an artisan couple melting U.S. bombs into spoons during her first visit to the village, and in that very instant she thought of making a bracelet instead of spoons. After a year of working on prototypes, Suda launched in 2011 a fashion company employing the Laos artisans to melt pieces of old artillery into meaningful bangles. She named the company Article22 after the 22nd article in the U.N.’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “I love the way it reminds us that the future is not fated and that it takes consciousness and dedication to build the world we want,” explains Suda. At first the artisans didn’t understand why anyone would buy jewelry over spoons. “A spoon is, at least, useful, but as Article22 orders grew, they became motivated to experiment,” says Suda. “Today, when we send them a new prototype, they can turn a sample around in as fast as one day.” Now there are necklaces, charms and medallions. Much of the proceeds benefit the artisans and the land. Article22 employs 15 husband-and-wife teams, and most of those teams employ extended family members to sand, polish and drill holes. The pay is at least four times the local market rate for spoons. Proceeds also are donated to village development funds and to help clear live ordnance from the land. Since the end of the war, UXOs have caused more than 34,000 civilian casualties with 40 percent resulting in death. Thus far the company has helped clear 65,000 square meters of bomb-littered land to make it safe for farming. Despite the country’s tragic past, Suda notes the people’s warmth. “I am inspired
by their forgiveness and desire to move on from the war. Maybe it is linked to Buddhist traditions of being present, seeing things as they are and moving forward. The Laotians I work with are ready to develop their communities and have welcomed our partnership.” With the help of Camille Hautefort, co-founder and manager of the company’s social business development, Article22 is encouraging female breadwinners and money managers and the development of home-based production enterprises. The women are also working on a textile product line from Laos—hoping to launch a new collection before the end of the year— and are seeding new projects in Colombia and West Africa. article22.com
Top: Article22 offers two jewelry collections. The Story Collection features timeless pieces that tell the 'dropped + made in Laos' story (as seen on the model). The Luxe Collection, updated each season, has abstract pieces with precious stones and metals. Bottom: Article22 co-founders Elizabeth Suda (left) and Camille Hautefort.
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With age comes grace” is a well-exercised verse. If you need an example, simply look at stylist and beauty entrepreneur Linda Rodin. She is that striking, that beautiful and yes, aging. All of that is just fine with her because she knows no other way to move forward. “I think the alternative to ‘aging gracefully’ is not for me,” she explains.
Rodin has long been in the public eye. First in the beauty world as a model in the ’60s and then opening Linda Hopp, one of the first clothing boutiques in SoHo on West Broadway in 1979. She served as a fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar and worked at Henri Bendel in the ’80s before becoming an independent stylist for A-list stars. While for many, that may be a satisfying career, Rodin’s portfolio continues to triumph. Toying around in her bathroom with essential oils eventually led to the 2007 launch of RODIN olio lusso, which translates to ‘luxury oil’ and honors the easygoing Italian beauty aesthetic that has inspired Rodin. In late 2014 Estée Lauder acquired the line of top-shelf sensorial products, geared for all ages and skin types. Still serving as the face and creative director of the company, Rodin, with the help of her new Lauder team, is now working on the next RODIN project—signature lipstick colors in hot pink and hot orange. Along with her business success, Rodin is still modeling and was cast in the 2014 ad campaign for The Row. There were also recent gigs with J.Crew and Karen Walker. She is part of a trend where brands are opting for older models such as literary legend Joan Didion, 80, for Céline and musician Joni Mitchell, 71, for Yves Saint Laurent. “I think the world realizes that there are a lot of baby boomers out there with a lot of economic power, so why not embrace and speak to them,” says Rodin. “I’m not sure the high-end fashion brands will make older women ‘the face’ of their brands going forward, but it is a nice respite for all, I think, to see talented and beautiful women who are over 20!”
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M&V: What does beauty mean to you? RODIN: Beauty is so many things. Beauty is not perfection. Beauty is perception. I may find something or someone beautiful and another might disagree. I think for me beauty is intelligence, grace, simplicity and humor. M&V: What are three life lessons you would like to share with your younger self? RODIN: Accept yourself. Stay smart and wise and don’t get lost in others’ ideas. This too shall pass. M&V: Whose style do you envy? RODIN: [Fashion photographer] Gosta and [his wife] Patricia Peterson. My mentors. M&V: We live in a culture that seems to perpetuate ‘perfection.’ What is your advice to young girls—tweens and teens who are navigating these waters? RODIN: Perfection is just perception! Nothing is perfect except maybe a warm newborn baby or a puppy or kitten. I think most young people today are drowning in images—the good, the bad and the ugly. I find so much stuff out there that I think is vulgar and desperate and a bit sad. But this is just my perspective on it. Everyone will always see the world finally through their own lens and see what they want to see.
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M&V: Today you project confidence, but did you have any challenging teen years? RODIN: I think it’s always hard finding one’s way as a teenager under all that peer pressure. But after those years, for me it was pretty smooth sailing. I haven’t changed my style really in decades. I am always quite simple with a few quirky bits involved. M&V: Who do you look to for support? RODIN: I am a loner really. I have wonderful and close friends and family members and know they are always there for me when I call. M&V: What is your skincare routine? RODIN: My skincare regime is simple and quick. I use only my own products. I cleanse my face at night with my RODIN powder cleanser (coming out soon). I pat dry my face and apply RODIN face oil. Then I take a long bath with RODIN soap and then apply RODIN body oil and hand cream. M&V: What product do you wish you’d invented? RODIN: A perfect sunblock. M&V: What is your guilty pleasure? RODIN: I adore TV! I am a huge fan of TCM, Netflix. Staying home all day with no plans at all makes me so happy. To know I have the entire day and evening to myself is heaven for me.
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Rodin’s NYC apartment is eclectic, filled with treasures from around the world.
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The fast and the FASHIONABLE These days, fashion entrepreneurs aren’t waiting for customers to come to them; instead, they’re taking their styles to the streets. By Styliana Resvanis
Tr a n s p o r t i n g a Tr e n d Move over food trucks. Chefs may have started the trend but budding curbside entrepreneurs are serving up something besides mouthwatering barbecue and gourmet grilled cheese. The mobile business model is expanding to a variety of other fields, including beauty salons, gyms, record stores and video game theaters. They’re convenient, cost effective and wholeheartedly fun. Up next is the mobile fashion boutique.
Business Behind the Wheel Scattered along American roads are roughly 400 fashion trucks, according to the American Mobile Retail Association, and rolling retailers have popped up everywhere from Indonesia to the U.K. Low overhead costs and risks fuel this industry, says Michael Morris, Ph.D., who directs the University of Florida Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and served as a management consultant for the U.S. Department of Transportation and jewelry company De Beers. The American Mobile Retail Association estimates startup costs at $20,000 to $30,000, which includes expenses for inventory, a used truck and redesign costs. Mobile boutiques carry smaller inventories than traditional stores, which can create faster turnover. On the flip side, Morris says that securing permits, predicting top-selling items and finding a target market are among the challenges for mobile boutique owners. “This is a more untested area, which can be good, but you really have to have a clear strategy for what you’re selling and who you’re selling to,” adds Morris.
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More mobile retailers will hit the streets in the near future, and Morris thinks this business model will be successful for certain items and target markets. “The other question to ask is whether we will see fixed-location stores using trucks as a way to augment their sales or create more hypervisibility around their stores,” he says. Established brands such as Michael Stars and Kate Spade are already starting to put their merchandise on wheels, and the TV show The Celebrity Apprentice tasked participants with creating a mobile display for Ivanka Trump’s Nordstrom shoe collection during the show’s seventh season.
INFORM Curvy Chix Chariot Standing tall at 22 feet is the Curvy Chix Chariot, formerly a vending machine delivery truck. While the truck’s appearance certainly commands consumers’ attention, it is owner Donna Hundley’s concept that solidifies the business. Filling a void in the fashion world, Hundley focuses on plus-size fashion, selling accessories and clothing from sizes 14 to 24 ranging in price from about $35 to $150. “My favorite part about what I do is the opportunity to bring happiness to my curvy clients,” Hundley says. “When women come shopping, they’re looking for items that help complement who they are.” Using social media to share her location with customers, Hundley steers her mobile boutique, which is outfitted with a dressing room and black hardwood floors, around Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The comfort of the Curvy Chix Chariot also allows for a more intimate shopping experience with home parties and one-on-one consultations. curvychixchariot.com
T h e Tr u n k After touring the world with the likes of Prince and Bon Jovi, wardrobe stylist Abby Franklin founded The Trunk in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2012. When she’s not styling musicians, she mimics traveling medicine men of the past, packing up The Trunk and trekking to local events. The 24-foot-long former Snap-on Tools truck now houses clothing and accessories with what Franklin describes as a timeless feel; her inventory even includes items she found while touring overseas. In addition to her truck, Franklin also has a 400-square-foot micro-retail location, which she would like to expand while still using The Trunk as a marketing tool. “I love the fact that you can take it to the people,” she says. “When you do, you’re not just setting up a tent—you’re setting up an experience.” thetrunknashville.com
T h e Tr e n d y Tr u c k Whoever hates gridlock has never heard of The Trendy Truck. The 1973 former Army medevac truck now serves as a mint green fashion machine, “causing traffic with its trends,” says owner Heather Mollinea, who runs the South Florida boutique with her sister. The mobile inventory includes a mix of prints and patterns, along with light fabrics to help keep the Sunshine State cool. It travels from West Palm Beach to Miami touting clothing and accessories from $10 to $100. The boutique also offers wardrobe consulting, Mollinea says, meaning Trendy parks in a driveway while the driver helps a client mixand-match her clothes with the truck’s merchandise. “We’re trying to reinvent Florida’s method of shopping our ‘we come to you’ service,” Mollinea says. trendytrucks.com
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In the Life of
Lulu de Kwiatkowski Founder and creative director of Lulu DK, a lifestyle shop with home, décor and fashion products
Currently residing in: Los Angeles Job perks: I get to create all day long; my dream came true. Hardest part of the job: When you own a company, you can never turn off. I am available 24 hours a day. Experience: Parsons School of Design, where I studied trompe l’oeil painting in Paris and worked for designers like Jeffrey Bilhuber, Tom Scheerer and auction house Hôtel Drouot in Paris. It was so boring, and I wasn’t very good at any of the jobs I held. I knew right away that I hated working for other people so I started my own company right out of school. Design icon: I take everything from Mother Nature. She is and always has been my muse. If I need inspiration, I take a walk in the park. I rarely investigate other people’s works. I would rather walk into a flower store then read an art book. I [do] love Pinterest though; it has such a huge variety of inspiration. Mentors: My husband. He is the most honest person I know and won’t let me slack in anything. Materials & equipment: Everything. Going to trompe l’oeil school taught me how to use many different mediums. Today I work with everything. I mostly use water-based paint, pens and whiteout sticks. I used to use coffee on the fabrics to get a really good brown color. I don’t drink coffee anymore, so I no longer use coffee. Leadership traits: It’s a mix of several talents and disciplines. From the engineer part of the equation, you need technical knowledge, of course, but with that, as with any other business, you need vision, creativity, tenacity and integrity. As a program leader, I orchestrate the talents of a wide range of professionals across several disciplines—engineering, design and manufacturing, just to name a few—to create compelling vehicles. 2015 “it” color: Gold. I’ve always been a gold person; the color is a part of me. I paint with an oil-based gold pen so there’s always gold in my fabrics. The pen helps make a border for the paint to stay inside. I’m also using the color with jewelry. Collaborations: As a design company, collaborations expand our brand, particularly if it’s with products that we don’t necessarily specialize in. We’ve collaborated with Clinique, Schumacher, Elson & Company, Elite Leather, Matouk, Caspari, Land of Nod, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and many more. Favorite Lulu DK item: My Lulu book. I shut off from the world while I was doing that book. I was creative without holding back. It was a real explosion of myself. ➤
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Left to right, clockwise: color squares; Lulu de Kwiatkowski at her Los Angeles home; a scene from the designer's home studio; paintings by the artist.
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How does a pattern come to you? When I’m looking at the canvas—people laugh when I say this—but literally a shape will reveal itself to me. I pencil out a design and put it into rough repeat. Because I’m not educated in textile design and don’t have a mechanical technique, I like to think that I’m very organic about it. There is no proper behavior in my textile design.
Take me through the process of creating a new pattern. I do all the artwork on my own, in my home studio with a paintbrush, pens or cut paper, but the process truly varies. If I’m creating a fabric such as bedding, then I paint on a raw painter’s drop cloth because the cloth holds the water-based paint and allows me to control lines. With free-hand drawings I use paper, a paintbrush, a gold pen and a whiteout pen. Those are more wild and free. I never think about lines; I just go for it. When I’m traveling, I’ll create these visual journals that represent the flowers or nature around me. When I’m creating geometric shapes, I’ll often cut out shapes and place them on construction paper.
Who helped influence your creativity? My parents were very creative, especially my mother. For Mother’s Day, she would ask me to pick the plants on the side of the road. We were always a hands-on, make-it-yourself family, rather than go buy this or that. When my father got out of WWII, he went to Florence and worked on sculptures. He definitely had a creative finger, but my mother was the one who painted still-life watercolors, loved interior design and built things with her hands. It was my sister Arianne though who taught me to draw. I am the youngest of six, and she was the older sister closest to my age so I just copied her. I was painting from the time I could crawl.
What advice do you have for young textile artists? There’s something to be said about an artist who has an individual style and brand. I didn’t know who I was as a painter 20 years ago, but I started to develop my style over time. For me, school was too structured and I lost focus of my design. It took me a while to unravel the academia and find my freedom again. Keep moving toward a direction in your work, and your stamp will come out with whoever you are as an individual. Continue to nurture that feeling while letting your style shine and channeling your niche.
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INFORM You hit the jackpot with your metallic tattoos. Where did the idea come from? My kids love putting superhero tattoos on me, and one day, I told myself that I just couldn’t wear the superheroes anymore. The metallic tattoos have been done before by Chanel a long time ago and we just took it to another level.
How have the metallic tattoos changed your company?
The second we launched the tattoos, our company doubled. We have done tons of custom designs for Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, BCBG and Restoration Hardware. Next up is Anthropologie and Target. We also just got our NFL license, and we are launching a brand new line that’s more traditional and a little less expensive.
Explain your fascination with Mother Nature. When I see nature, my brain goes into pattern formation and finds beauty everywhere I look. Although I sit and work in a small square space in my kitchen, I have nature to inspire me. There’s always something beautiful in the sky or plants, and my generation has to learn to find the beauty in things. Mother Nature is the true artist that I follow.
How do you describe your style? My style is very graphic, happy and alive. There’s a consistency and a story that is told with the floral and geometric patterns. I hope people connect with it because that’s the most important part to me about being a creator. Particularly if an artist is creating with their hands, they want to know that the consumer can see and feel the individual behind the work.
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NURTURE “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.”
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Project ME CARVE OUT TIME FOR YOURSELF. M&V’s ROUNDUP of IDEAS & PRODUCTS for SELF-CARE.
Foreo Stockholm, Sweden, is the birthplace of a sleek and unconventional looking line of products fit for the 21st century. The Foreo Institute’s LUNA™ waterproof skincare devices work by transmitting 8,000 pulses per minute through a silicone brush, offering a gentle, deep cleaning that is less abrasive than the bristled brush device in many of our drawers. It’s also great for men; one minute of use ensures a closer, smoother shave. The ISSA™ toothbrush applies this same technology to your teeth. It covers all the functions of your regular toothbrush—cleaning, removing stains and plaque and is ultra hygienic. Unlike nylon bristles, ISSA’s silicone bristles are nonporous and resistant to bacteria buildup. Another plus? There are at least 300 uses from a single charge on a Foreo device. Available at Sephora locations and foreo.com.
Hum The adorable packaging isn’t the only thing that has us humming. This personalized beauty nutrition takes the guesswork out of picking the best supplements for your individual needs. Spend just a few minutes answering questions online and a Hum nutritionist will provide recommendations and a detailed report. Your lineup may include Red Carpet for glowing skin and shiny hair, Flatter Me for digestion or Moody Bird for PMS. All formulas are gluten-free, non-GMO and sustainably sourced. humnutrition.com
Shea Terra Organics No trip to Africa on your calendar? You can still reap the benefits of its natural resources. Shea Terra Organics uses botanicals from Africa that are valued by indigenous populations for their therapeutic properties. Shea Terra works closely with conservationists, traditional herbalists and scientists to ensure the best ingredients for their products, low environmental impact and income generation for native populations where their ingredients are sourced. Try their popular African Black Soap for clear and youthful skin or the Ghana Gold Shea Butter to repair dry skin and decrease scarring. Available at OZO2 locations in South Florida and sheaterraorganics.com.
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Glossier Get in on the ground floor with Glossier, a new beauty line that we predict is just a few makeup applications away from cult status. Founded by Into The Gloss blogger and beauty product aficionado Emily Weiss, this small inaugural collection is all about the base. Priming, that is. Their original four products, available separately or in the Phase 1 Set, include a face mist, moisturizer, balm and tint. Together they promise to give you a perfectly primed canvas, whether you’re looking for a natural glow or have some other favorite products to apply. glossier.com
Zeel Apps for on-demand services like summoning a taxi and ordering takeout have fast become the norm, so it’s no surprise that an app for getting a massage in a matter of minutes has joined the instant gratification revolution. Using the Zeel app, clients can book same-day, in-home appointments with licensed massage therapists. Choose the type of massage you prefer, gender of the massage therapist and appointment length. Your credit card is automatically charged when the service is complete, making the entire experience hassle-free. The service is currently available in New York City, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco. zeel.com
Make Your Home Happier We are a stressed out nation. According to an NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard School of Public Health nationwide poll conducted in 2014, 49 percent of Americans have had a major stressful event or experience in the past year. We spoke to decorator Alexa Hampton, one of the country’s top designers and the 2015 honorary chair for the 39th American Red Cross 2015 Designers’ Show House in South Florida, to learn how to create a welcoming abode because happy home means happy life.
✔ The power of color. Certain pigments such as blues, grays and anything without yellow tones feel more youthful as opposed to more mature. Paler tones help us feel less lethargic. ✔ Get rid of noise pollution. Soften the acoustics in a bedroom by using wall-to-wall carpet or upholstering your walls and hanging curtains.
✔ Lighting affects your mood. Everyone’s eye is different, and dimmers are a low-tech answer to addressing everyone’s light preference. Consider a layered lighting scheme using lamplights, uplights, downlights and sconces.
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✔ Decorate with what you love. Your living space should be furnished with items of which you won’t tire, but if you do become tired of your collections, move on.
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More than 20 renowned interior and exterior designers staged an extreme makeover with creative control for the 39th American Red Cross Designers’ Show House. La Florentia, a historic Mediterranean-style home in Lake Worth, Florida, was chosen as the 2015 Designers’ Show House and is now open through April 4, 2015. Over 4,000 people are expected to tour the home, with unique features including an octagonal turret, 52 windows, an impressive grand front stairway, stained glass windows and 135 feet of waterfront on the Intracoastal Waterway.
SELECTED DESIGNERS FOR 2015 AND THEIR ASSIGNED ROOMS INCLUDE
Joseph Cortes and Kevin Marnell, HomeLife Interiors, West Palm Beach, new master bathroom Lisa Erdmann, Rhonda Grammer and Eden Tepper, Lisa Erdmann & Associates, Palm Beach, living room Piper Gonzalez, Piper Gonzalez Designs, Royal Palm Beach, family room Melissa and Noe Guerra, NXG Studio, North Palm Beach, kitchen Todd Hase, West Palm Beach, indoor loggia Timothy Johnson and Fernando Wong, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living, Palm Beach, partial landscape Karen Kirk and Karen Brams, Island Living & Patio, West Palm Beach, patios Jeff Lincoln, Jeff Lincoln Interiors, New York, dining room Frank Maguire, Quigley Maguire Collections, Delray Beach, cigar room Mimi Masri, MMDesigns LLC, West Palm Beach, new master bedroom Stephen Mooney, Stephen Mooney Interiors, Palm Beach, study Andrew Mormile and Nicholas Skidmore, Forte Interiors Design Build, Jupiter, old master bathroom Efua Ramdeen and Susan Wyatt, Frocktail Décor & Design LLC, Boca Raton, turret Scott Robertson, Scott Robertson Interiors, Lake Worth, waterview guest suite Jill Shevlin, Jill Shevlin Design, Vero Beach, guest bedroom Melody Smith, Melody Smith Interiors, West Palm Beach, powder room William Bainbridge Steele, William Bainbridge Steele Design, Vero Beach, old master bedroom Veronica Volani-Inza, Veronica Volani-Inza Interior Design, West Palm Beach, foyer and staircase Keith Williams, Nievera Williams Designs, Palm Beach, landscape chairman & partial landscape Jobe Lopez, Lopez Group, Palm Beach, partial landscape
The 7,000-plus-square-foot home was originally built by Addison Mizner's protégé Sherman Childs in 1925. It received its “Birthday Cake Castle” moniker when past owner Upton Close gave the home to his wife, Margaret Fretter Nye, as a birthday present in 1954. It has numerous cake-like elements including two birthday candle-like pillars on either side of the grand entrance, thick plaster interior swirls made to resemble icing on a cake, and a birthday cake stained glass window. Helping lead the designers are the Designers’ Show House chairmen. The general chairmen include Bill Kopp, Stephen Mooney and Mary Monell Masri. The boutique chairmen are Susan Angert and Frank Maguire, and the landscape chairman is Keith Williams. Alexa Hampton, renowned New York interior designer, is the 2015 honorary chair. Sponsors to date include 1st Republic Bank, ADT Home Security, Benjamin Moore, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Evelyn & Arthur, Kirchhoff and Associates, Mary K. Oxley Foundation, Muses & Visionaries magazine, Panera, Pioneer Linens, Quigley Maguire, Robert Allen, Stanley Steemer and Susan’s Jewelry. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to individuals impacted by disasters both large and small; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. General admission is $35 per person at the door. In addition to tours of the home, guests may also shop an on-site boutique. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please visit www. redcross.org/pbtc or contact Analisa Muti at 561-650-9133 or analisa.muti@redcross.org. PROMOTION
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Karen Mooney, Ballard Designs' senior vice president of brand management, serves up a twist on the traditional supperclub.
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By Annette Joseph Photography by Sarah Dorio he home décor and furnishing company Ballard Designs had a peculiar beginning. It all began when Helen Ballard Weeks’ home was photographed for Metropolitian Home. When the issue was released, readers contacted the publication asking about the home’s décor, furnishings and a dolphin-inspired table and where they could purchase these items. Encouraged by the reaction, Weeks sensed she had something to offer. She quit her job and launched Ballard Designs in 1983. Fast-for-ward to 2015, and Ballard Designs’ décor picks are still on-trend and sharp, thanks in part to Karen Mooney. As Ballard’s senior vice president of brand management, Mooney has a penchant for gorgeous home décor and effortless entertaining. Her work and home life seamlessly intersect.
Every other Monday night, Mooney, her husband Joe and their two boys invite friends and neighbors to their newly renovated home for “Mooney Monday,” a spin on the traditional supper club. “Sundays are filled with family engagements and sports events, so Monday night became a natural go-to for grabbing a casual dinner,” explains Mooney. “I prepare the dishes on Sunday, then go to work Monday and reheat everything in time for arrivals at 7 p.m. It’s a great way to get rid of Monday blues.” The Mooney Monday menu is simple, yet interesting, starting with a Southern signature cocktail made by Mooney’s friend Dennis Dean, celebrity caterer and part-time bowtie designer. To save time, Mooney recommends skipping appetizers and immediately serving the main course. Of course, the most important component is Southern hospitality, which is abundant in the Mooney household.
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4 1-pound pork tenderloins 6 tablespoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper
Decide whether you want to cook the pork tenderloins using the oven or the grill. If you choose the oven, preheat it to 350° with a rack in the middle. Next, crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and crush with bottom of a heavy skillet. Pat pork tenderloins dry. Sprinkle each with crushed fennel seeds and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Rub the spices into tenderloins. This step can be done in advance, and tenderloins can be kept overnight in the refrigerator. Place pork in a roasting pan and cook at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145°. To grill the pork using a gas grill, turn on the grill to medium-high heat. Place tenderloins on grill and cook for 20 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into medallions and serving.
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1 cup thinly sliced almonds, toasted Juice of a lemon 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt, then more to taste 6 tablespoons dried currants 10 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying 4 tablespoons brined or salt-packed capers 2 small, compact-looking heads of cauliflower (about 2½ pounds) Freshly ground black pepper 3 scallions, thinly sliced (use green and white parts) 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Heat oven to 350°. Spread almonds on a pan and toast them until they’re a deep golden color; this takes about five minutes. Toss them once or twice to ensure even cooking. Be sure to watch your almonds so they don’t burn. Set aside to cool. Place lemon juice, vinegar and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add currants; set aside and let them soak while you prepare the other ingredients. If using brined capers, drain and spread them on paper towels until most of their moisture has wicked out, about five minutes. If using salt-packed capers, soak them in water for 10 minutes to remove the saltiness, then drain, rinse and pat dry on paper towels. Pour ½-inch of olive oil (or another oil that you prefer) in a small skillet or saucepan and heat over medium-high. When hot enough that a droplet of water added to the oil hisses, carefully add the capers. Be cautious as they’re going to sputter a bit for the first 10 seconds. Once it’s safe to get closer, give them a stir. Depending on how dry they are, it can take one to two minutes for them to get lightly golden around the edges and then crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Trim cauliflower leaves and cut head into quarters. Use an adjustable mandoline to cut cauliflower, stem and florets into ¼-inch slices. You can also use the flat slicing blade of your food processor or cut by hand. Place in a large bowl. Scoop currants from the vinegar mixture with a slotted spoon; reserve the vinegar for the dressing. Add currants, almonds, capers, scallions and parsley to the bowl of cauliflower. Slowly whisk 5 tablespoons of olive oil into the remaining vinegar mixture in a thin stream. Add several turns of freshly ground black pepper. Pour the dressing over cauliflower and other ingredients and turn gently to coat all pieces. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice, salt or pepper if desired. Serve at room temperature. If you make this dish in advance, store in the refrigerator overnight and pull out three hours before serving.
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1 pound dried black beans 8 cups of water for soaking and 3 cups for cooking 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 white onion, chopped 1 fresh jalapeño, minced with seeds (for less heat, eliminate the seeds) 2 cloves garlic, pressed (more or less depending on taste) ½ teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded queso blanco for garnish 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
The night before, soak the black beans in a large pot of water. The next day, rinse the beans, cover with 3 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam. In a large castiron pot, sauté the jalapeño, garlic and onion in olive oil and cook until transparent. Add the drained and cooked beans to the onion and garlic and stir to combine. Then add salt, pepper and cumin. Cook for 30 minutes and serve topped with cheese and cilantro. If you want a more refried appearance, you can crush the beans with a potato masher. This recipe can be made in advance. Store in the refrigerator and reheat on the cooktop.
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Place one scoop of gelato in a glass, then pour espresso over it. The espresso should be served warm, not hot. Garnish as you please.
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Pour all ingredients into a large pitcher and stir. Serve in a Champagne flute or a tall tumbler glass and garnish with a raspberry.
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everal years ago I had a falling out with a girlfriend. I moved out of state shortly after, and with the distance between us, we never repaired the relationship. A mutual friend told me that this woman’s husband recently passed away. I would like to express my sympathy to her but I don’t know where to begin. A call? A card? Perhaps she doesn’t even want to hear from me. I greatly regret that we did not patch things up, and I want to express that also. Can you tell me how I might approach this? It’s a perfect time to reach out to her, but only offer your sympathies. There must be no agenda of mending fences or re-hashing the past. Your reaching out may or may not fix the relationship, but your actions must be meaningful. A handwritten note is a smart way to contact her. Tell her you are thinking of her, how you regret not being there for one another, and ask if you can help. Write your letter in a way that she understands she is welcome to reach out to you. Be sure to include your contact information. Recognize that she may not circle back to you, but don’t hold back because of your fear of rejection or tension. I have witnessed many friends drift further apart in a time of need. Often hurt grows when people don’t reach out in a time of tragedy because they weren’t sure if it was the right action. Offering loving thoughts is always the right action and could provide the necessary bridge to reconnect.
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y husband and I have been married for five years. Everything is great with the exception of the third wheel in our life— his unmarried twin sister. She moves in and out of relationships and has had several boyfriends over the years. The problem is when she isn’t dating someone she expects her brother, my husband, to fill the male void in her life. I get along with her but sometimes it’s too much. My husband doesn’t complain about it so I assume he doesn’t think it’s a problem. I want to let them know how I feel but I don’t know what to say.
Sometimes when we get accustomed to a situation we can’t always see it clearly. It becomes our normal. Your husband is most likely used to his sister’s clinginess. He likely considers it normal to be a protective, friendly and loving presence in his sister’s life. Of course, never assume in a relationship. Your husband may agree that the behavior is a problem but doesn’t want to hurt her feelings. Gently share your feelings and let him share his. If he doesn’t see her behavior as a problem, then proceed cautiously. Criticizing him or ganging up on his sister will make your husband feel like he is in a Catch-22. However, your marriage is long term so action is needed. You need to spin the situation in a positive way and be very specific. On your next date night, say, “I want it to be just us so we can connect.” This places the focus on your relationship and conveys that you cherish alone time with him.
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have been dating my boyfriend for two years, and we are starting to talk about moving in together. Our only issue is a cat—his cat—and I am highly allergic. Although his mother offered to take the cat, my boyfriend refused. The situation has caused many ridiculous arguments. We are at a stalemate. What am I supposed to do, wait for the cat to die?
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You have certainly reached a stalemate: It’s you or the cat. I’m surprised it has taken this long to reach this point. This decision falls on you. You are the only one who can determine the next steps. Is there anything that can be done in terms of allergy medications, management of cat dander and hair or other allergy treatments? Is restricting the cat to certain rooms a viable option? What is fair and realistic for you, him and the cat? You may not want to hear this, but animals can be relationship breakers. If the allergies are very problematic then you may need to clearly, firmly, but kindly explain that a home with you has to be feline-free. Perhaps he can have visitation hours at his mother’s. It’s hard to imagine losing a boyfriend over a cat, but it’s better than a lifetime of arguments over something that you can’t live with and he can’t or won’t give up.
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need help with pot etiquette. My friends and I are all adults with jobs and families. After dinner parties, we enjoy a hit. A friend’s wife is against smoking marijuana. She attends our parties knowing how the evening will end, and like clockwork, a lecture and an argument about pot ensues. Can I stop inviting her? Sounds like you have a “weed-waltz” that gets danced every time she shows: Eat, light, fight. Pot etiquette is getting more and more complex as it becomes legal in some states. In general, and from an etiquette standpoint, a host should strive to make all guests comfortable. It must be awkward to be the only clear-headed person at a gathering of chemically relaxed folks. The way I look at it you have a few options. The first is a preemptive strike. Your friend should bear the burden of managing this situation, as it is his wife. She should be told that there most likely will be marijuana present. If she objects then she may opt to not come or choose to leave before “dessert.” If those options don’t work, then the onus falls on you and your guests to shape your behavior to her and not smoke pot while she is there. Engage in marijuana use out of her purview or at gatherings where she is not present. In this case, I still believe the responsibility for communication falls on the spouse of the pot protester. It may simply be that this is one of the compromises of his marriage. He may have to opt out so that the rest of the guests do not have to repeatedly endure her disapproval. If their presence is a must, then you could also host pot-free dinner parties here and there, so that she does not always feel excluded.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, California, and professor of psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, where she was named outstanding professor in 2012. She is the author of You Are WHY You Eat: Change Your Food Attitude, Change Your Life.
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he American Dream is a house with a white picket fence to accommodate you and your 2.5 babies, although having half a child seems kind of high maintenance, especially if you only get the bottom half. This vision of success is often glorified, and I question if raising a family in this structure of isolation actually makes sense. The Western ideal of making enough money to live in your own box that shuts everyone else out isn’t that logical. I personally need peeps in my life. After three months of being a mom and stuck in my house while a creature feasted off my chest, I was like, “No wonder all they do is drink and smoke cigarettes in Mad Men. This is really boring.” While in hibernation, I found myself fantasizing about a tribal existence where I subsisted off the land and spent my days grinding grains next to the women of my clan; a lifestyle where you don’t make play dates or arrange for walks with a $4,000 jogging stroller. In my dreams, these women and I spent our days together and worked side-by-side as the children played within earshot. We were a community. Of course, I am romanticizing images I have seen on PBS, but I can’t help but wonder what life must be like where community is something that just is, not something you have to search for.
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Then I woke up and realized the average Western mom doesn’t live in a co-housing hippie haven, so I did the next best thing: I joined a mommy group. But soon I found myself rebelling against the soft singing and contrived nature of it all. I desperately wanted an authentic experience, but this mommy group was not it. We were just a bunch of women forced to interact because we all had a common bond of having been shat on that morn-
The Western ideal of making enough money to live in your own box that shuts everyone else out isn’t that logical. I personally need peeps in my life. ing. I found myself drowning in a sea of self-conscious conversations with moms who were scarily competitive and clearly kept score against one another’s children. Let me dissect the three main types of competitive mommies. First up is the “comparer.” She is likely to ask questions about my baby only to use the information against me. She compares her baby’s progress to mine. It took me a second to realize that she didn’t give a fly-
ing crap in a rolling doughnut if my baby could sit up, but actually wanted to brag about how hers could breakdance. I found myself saying, “Oh, wow, your baby does backflips? That’s amazing! What? Oh, no, my baby is not rolling over yet. Is it OK that I still love her?” Now meet the “openly judgmental” mom, who has no problem telling you to your face what a terrible parent you are. There was one mom who let me know what a disgrace I was for not potty training my newborn infant. Supposedly, she would just make some secret noise and her baby would poop gold pellets into her hand. I must be going to hell for using diapers, even if they are Seventh Generation. Another mom told me I probably poisoned my child because I wasn’t vegan during my pregnancy. She didn’t seem too impressed that the chicken nuggets I had eaten while pregnant were homemade and organic. The last category I encountered was the “one-upper.” With this mom, no matter what story I told about my baby, hers was infinitely more dramatic. Mind you, it is not just about how great their baby is, but also how much more difficult their experience of parenting is. If things in life are good for you, it’s better for them, or on the flip side if you are having a tumultuous time, their torment is exponentially graver. There is no winning with these moms.
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A conversation might go something like this: Me: “My baby started clapping her hands to the music the other day! It was so adorable!” Other Mom: “My daughter was doing that in utero. Now she’s playing Haydn’s Concerto in C major for cello. I think when she starts standing on her own, I will introduce her to the violin, as well, you know, so her brain doesn’t go idle.” At first I felt hopeless. I wanted mom-friends so badly because I needed someone to help me analyze my baby’s vomit. I needed to hear how someone else deals when their baby pees in the bath. Do they pretend to not notice, like I do? Do I need to teach my baby Sanskrit to fit in? I didn’t know how to negotiate this competitive world of mom-friends because all I really wanted was support! Then after some time, I started to meet them. Moms that were real with me. A mom that would admit she called their six-month-old an asshole because
Other Mom: “My daughter was doing that in utero. Now she’s playing Haydn’s Concerto in C major for cello. I think when she starts standing on her own, I will introduce her to the violin, as well, you know, so her brain doesn’t go idle.”
he threw his gluten-free, sugar-free, substance-free cereal on the floor for the 1,000th time. A mom who also only brushes her kid’s teeth once a day. A mom who looked me in the eyes and said, “We have all dropped our kids at least once.” These moms are my people. They are the women who will admit their mistakes and let me divulge mine. Being a mom is super rewarding and blah blah blah, but it is also super hard, annoying and infuriating. The best thing you can do for yourself is find those moms who, rather than compete with you, truly encourage you through this messy imperfect journey that will be the ride of your life. ■ Toni Nagy is a writer for Huffington Post, Salon, AlterNet, Elephant, Journal, Hairpin, Thought Catalogue, Yoga Dork, and her blog tonibologna.com. She lives in New Hampshire where she is raising hell and her child.
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Oscar Wilde said, “…either be a work of art or wear a work of art.” He could have been talking about Iris Apfel and Lisa Perry—each known for their innate sense of style, and both have enjoyed the constant interplay between fashion and interior design aesthetics. They are works of art in their own right, and their styles are truly their own. Although at different ends of the style spectrum—Apfel is a maximalist; Perry a minimalist—the women created their personal styles early in their lives and have timelessly and seamlessly carried them through to today.
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ris Apfel has always been unique. The famous octogenarian and geriatric starlet has been called a “rare bird,” which was also the title of her first museum show at The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2005: Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel. Born Iris Barrel in Astoria, Queens, during the depression era, Apfel was an only child who was doted on by her family. They were all creative in many ways. “Father had a natural sense of style and always looked marvelous in his clothes,” Apfel explains. He was in the import business, buying beautiful antiques in Germany in the early ’20s. Later, he went into the family glass-and-mirror business and was sought out by the top interior designers and architects of his day for his adeptness with unusual and difficult installations. Apfel has fond memories of her Sundays spent at the Plaza Hotel with her father when he was working on an entire floor of suites for interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe who, Apfel reflects, preferred to be called Lady Mendl. Young Iris and Lady Mendl were drawn to each other. “I was intrigued by what she was doing in design and also her wonderful fur jackets that she had copied
by Maximilian [Fur] in various colors,” Apfel remembers. “Even her dog Bleu Bleu appeared to have been dipped in indigo! I was also keenly aware of Lady Mendl always being surrounded by fabulous objects. I realized how much I had learned from her about real lifestyle and how closely related fashion and interior design are.” Sadye Barrel, Apfel’s stylish and fashionable mother, was also a great influence. She was a lawyer and before her time in many ways. She opened a fashion boutique when her daughter was 12 or 13. “Mama,” as Apfel refers to her, “worshipped at the alter of the accessory. She taught me that jewelry is the most transformative thing you can have in your wardrobe. If you have a couple of good architectural outfits and put your money into accessories, you can create a million different looks. She was so advanced and sold fabulous costume jewelry in addition to clothing. I still change my whole look with just one piece of jewelry. They’re kind of like herbs and spices. They give zest and zing to an outfit.” Apfel lives true to her words: Her accessories—the bracelets and eyewear—are iconic, and she feels undressed without them. “I
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“If you have a couple of good architectural outfits and put your money into accessories, you can create a million different looks. I still change my whole look with just one piece of jewelry. They’re like herbs and spices. They give zest and zing to an outfit.” —Iris Apfel
always wear my bracelets, and of course, my eyeglasses, because I can’t see without them.” She does admit that she originally started to wear her signature oversized, round eyeglasses without any lenses because she just loved them. When Apfel and MET curator Harold Koda were picking which of her accessories to feature for the Rara Avis show, it became clear that they must be shown with her clothing. Her jewelry has always been part of her “assemblages,” as she calls them—her outfits that include bold fabrics and luxurious materials. Her homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach have the same touch: bold, layered and reflective of Apfel’s unerring eye, her lifetime of travels, her constant curiosity of the world and her passion for living. She has always had an eye for unique furnishings and a passion for texture and color. After studying art history at New York University and attending art school at the University of Wisconsin, Apfel worked at Women’s Wear Daily as a copy girl and later at Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel in New York, writing their journal. People were drawn to her personal style and began coming to her to do their interiors. “I welcomed the opportunity because I had been assembling pieces together, so it came naturally. I guess people thought if I could decorate myself I could decorate a room or two! I don’t do run-of-the-mill stuff, and I don’t do minimal.” During one home project she was unable to find a fabric and commissioned a master weaver to produce what she wanted, and soon, Old World Weavers was born in 1950. Co-founded by Apfel and Carl, her husband of 67 years, Old World Weavers became the leading manufacturer of traditional textiles of unparalleled craftsmanship and design. Their twice-yearly buying trips to Paris and throughout Europe became additional sources for inspiration. Eight presidential administrations—Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Reagan and Clinton—involved Apfel in their White House restoration projects. And while Old World Weavers was sold to Stark Fabrics in 1992, Apfel’s career is still in full force. She is an icon who is constantly sought after to share her wisdom. From being a spokesperson and consultant for products that range from an eyeglass line for Eye Bobs, makeup for MAC, a costume jewelry collection for HSN and handbag and shoe collections to being the new face of jewelry line Alexis Bittar and in Kate Spade’s 2015 spring ad campaign, Apfel admits to never having a business plan and always trusting her her gut. Of course, that philosophy can also describe her look. “Style is quite impossible to define. Like charisma, you know it when you see it. Not too many people possess it. Unlike fashion, it cannot be bought. Imaginative, one of a kind, it differs from individual to individual. It’s an offshoot of personality, not a cover-all, and it’s concerned with real life, not just high fashion. Most importantly, it must be real—yours—not a slavish copy of someone else’s.”
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HOME “I always begin my home designs as a white box. Once I take everything away, then I can breathe. The color I add is always about sun, water and sky. I love yellow and the mirror colors of the water. I feel what is around me. In Palm Beach, I wanted white with silver touches.” —Lisa Perry For designer Lisa Perry, the interrelationship of art, craft and design began early on. A design impresario, her fashion sense and personal décor style are reflective of aesthetics honed from an early age. “My love of fashion, art and design came naturally,” she says. “I attribute my eye for style and color to my parents. My mother, Bacine Newberger, introduced me to iconic chic silhouettes. She loved fashion, wore Missoni, among other iconic designs. My father, Leonard, created drip paintings in the basement of our house in the Chicago area. Our home was filled with modernist classics from Saarinen and Eames to Marimekko.” In addition, Perry was exposed to and later involved in the family’s successful textile business, Dana Mills. “My design aesthetic was always grounded in clean lines, geometric shapes, bold colors and minimalism.” She says even her childhood bedroom was yellow and orange with clean bold shapes. When this youthful color and style maven decided to expand her studies of textiles, color theory, fashion and art, she moved to New York City and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her inspiration continues to come from vintage clothing, modern furnishings and always art. “I love wandering through museums, galleries and vintage stores.” Perry’s vintage clothing collection is legendary and partially responsible for the launch of her own design business in 2006. She opened her showroom in 2007 after designing for friends and acquaintances who loved her personal fashion style. “On a trip to Paris, I fell in love with the Courrèges store. It turned me on to that aesthetic. I loved the look of pop art and the ’60s and ’70s and started shopping that vintage.” She has always been drawn to the designs of Rudi Gernreich, Stephen Sprouse, YSL and Geoffrey Beene, clean lines and bold colors. “My personal style developed organically. Today, I have a women’s clothing line, accessories, children’s wear and home products. My flagship store at 988 Madison Avenue in Manhattan also houses our offices and design studio.” Lisa Perry Style also includes the Artist Collections line that has, to date, included Robert Indiana, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons. Perry has always been a visionary, bridging artists with fashion. “The
inspiration comes from a piece of art. I was sparked by the photography show of Warhol, and I already owned an Andy Warhol paper dress. I knew I wanted to do it out of fabric so it would be lasting and not disposable.” Each collaboration has come about in a unique way, and every collection starts with a fabric idea. “I create a print. It adds dimension. Then I add a geometric print into every collection. Something sparks my interest, my creativity, triggers my eye. People have always associated me with art,” explains Perry, who with her husband Richard Perry are well-known art collectors. “When I started my business, I used one fabric for two years. I fell in love with a wool jersey that was based off a vintage fabric, a forever fabric. There is always comfort in a knit dress, and I still use it today.” It is multi-seasonal and has become a Perry classic. Their homes—a Manhattan penthouse on Sutton Place, a Hamptons retreat and a Palm Beach home on the ocean—have the same aesthetic lines. “I always begin working with a white box. Once I take everything away, then I can breathe. The color I add is always about sun, water and sky. I love yellow and the mirror colors of the water. I feel what is around me,” says Perry, who is a true colorist. “In Palm Beach, I wanted white with silver touches. The color palette is very pure [and] not washed out.” Her color sense is spot on, as evidenced in her iconic circle jersey dress with the ‘dot’ pockets. Lisa Perry and Iris Apfel may be at opposite ends of the design spectrum in many ways, but they actually have a strong common ground. Their fashion style is uniquely their own. Their homes are reflective of their style: The Apfels live in what Iris calls a jigsaw puzzle of furnishings and accessories collected over a lifetime from travels, antiquing and her interior design and textile businesses. The Perry’s white boxes filled with pops of color and world-class art are serene and subscribe to Perry’s philosophy that less is more. Apfel may add one more accessory before feeling properly dressed. Perry may take one item away from her outfit, rarely wearing jewelry. The women had the same response when asked about the essential ingredient in a wonderful home. Perry answered the question with one word—LOVE! And as Apfel so aptly said, “Love first and foremost. It is the essential ingredient in a home…someone that you love to be with; otherwise your home is just a house!” ■
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Livi n g POPS OF COLOR Using a palette of creams and whites sparked with cool blues and hot corals, Palm Beach designer Gil Walsh combined formality and comfort for this regent Palm Beach living room. Exquisite millwork and gracious proportions define the space, which is truly the home’s heart. The dramatic simplicity of pairs, from lamps to chests to chairs to mirrors, further underscores the carefully considered touches.
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Just outside this Southampton master bedroom is a wheat field. Designer Jennifer Garrigues of Palm Beach used that same countryside color for the glaze on the walls and married delicate stencil designs with the Anglo-Indian four-poster bed, large romantic rug, interesting artwork and textures. The finished product is a pale and serene escape with punches of color.
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UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE This warm dining room in a historic 1922 Mediterranean house in the heart of Palm Beach encourages guests to linger. The original tile details and pecky cypress ceiling provided New York-based designer Sherrill Canet with the color inspiration, which is captured in the custom furniture, the antique rug and in crystal accents. The Gracie panels add light and shimmer to the romantic space.
This Palm Beach cottage sitting area is a casual and uncluttered oasis. Designed by Catherine Stewart of West Palm Beach’s Hamilton Furniture, the room brings the ocean environment to the interior with a mixed palette of turquoise, navy and white, mahogany side tables with cane shelving, glossy woodwork, white chenille upholstery and simple sisal rugs.
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Artistic Pursuits A life full of architecture, travel and design has molded Natalia Miyar into a golden child of design. By Suzanne Charlé Photography by Darren Chung
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At any time, the 39-year-old Miyar oversees 10 to 15 projects for a high-powered group of international clients: CEOs, diplomats, financiers, hedge fund managers and entrepreneurs from the Middle East, the U.S., Canada, Russia and increasingly China. “They push you to look outwardly,” she says. “They travel constantly and have homes around the world, from New York to Italy to South Africa and Barbados.” One client commissioned a total makeover of a penthouse, and another a 20,000-foot extension for his home in the English countryside. A project with a developer involved the renovation of a neoclassical townhouse designed by renowned eighteenth-century architect John Nash, part of the mews house commissioned by Prince Regent, later England’s George IV, and named after his consort. With an eye for detail and an emphasis on fine materials and bespoke furnishings, Miyar, whose own world travels are the foundation of her design, deftly translates her clients’ desires into elegant spaces. “I’m not a faddy designer,” she explains. “Our clients are all sophisticated and understated, and I make a home for them, nothing new and unexpected. It has to be a space where one can feel comfortable in jeans or in formal.” She calls it “livable luxury.”
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The versatile designer inherited her love of architecture and art from her parents. When Miyar was seven, the family left Mexico for Miami where they settled. Here she was excited by the city’s art decor and streamlined design. “[Travel-ing] was the greatest gift,” she recalls. “They took me to see beautiful spaces all over the world. In Mexico City I saw fabulous colonial architecture, Baroque styles reinterpret-ed in a contextual way.” Architecture was her passion, and after receiving a degree in art history from Brown, Miyar headed back south to the University of Miami (UM) to study architecture; her thesis on historic preservation in Havana gave her a vivid and personal knowledge of her parents’ homeland. “I’ve been so fortunate in female mentors,” Miyar says. Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, then the UM dean of architecture, took an active interest in the young designer and hired her. After working for Miami-based architecture practices including Trelles Architects on projects in the Caribbean, the U.S. and Europe, Miyar set her sights on London, with its heady combination of traditional and contemporary architecture—a magnet for talented designers. Later, Miyar was mentored by Helen Green, founder of Helen Green Design (HGD). Green guided her in the intricacies of the business—how to translate clients’ desires, ways to meet schedules and budgets, where to seek out the best craftsmen—so that when Miyar became design director after Green’s death from cancer, she had the confidence and knowledge to expand the firm. “Helen was great to me,” she reflects. “When she hired me, I just followed her and learned.” Today she continues the mentoring tradition with her staff of 25 designers, 21 of which are women. “I like empowering women,” Miyar says, adding with a laugh. “I went to an all-girls school. Maybe that has something to do with it.” On special trips to Paris and design fairs, “I teach them how to
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find inspiration, not to have tunnel vision. Too many designers spend time with blogs and the Internet,” Miyar says. Instead, she believes “they need to travel and look outward,” exploring museums, examining design and architecture, contemporary (Axel Vervoordt, Joseph Dirand and Peter Marino) and historic works. “[Andrea] Palladio! Five centuries later, no one does a better floor plan!” Inspiration for Miyar is everywhere. On one outing in Paris, she took a picture of a cobblestone street. Later, her team used the colors—ochre, gray, green and brown—in an apartment scheme. A Boucheron ring they saw in a shop morphed into the design for a doorknob. “Great interior design is about weaving together great components, how you connect the surfaces, the materials, the elements.” For example, in one home—a seven-story classic Regency in the Belgravia district of London—she kept the original millwork and the classically proportioned rooms but played with the flooring, creating a herringbone design three times the traditional size by staining the flooring in different colors. HGD color palettes are, for the most part, subdued, nothing to detract from her clients’ world-class art collections. Miyar accompanies clients to Art Basel and other fairs to advise on new acquisitions. Interest is created with layers of wool, cashmere, velvet, linen and silk. Floors may be stone, marble or exotic woods, rough or finely polished. Walls are variously finished in gesso, lacquer or resin. Sometimes the walls are covered in hand-painted silk wallpaper designed by HGD in collaboration with Fromental. “The materials are honest, natural but not in a rustic way; there’s a glamour to the textures and layering,” Miyar explains. Everything— from lighting fixtures to textiles—comes from the finest suppliers: Holland & Sherry, Tissus d’Hélène and Rubelli. England’s foremost craftsmen create bespoke furniture for each HGD project, the designs often inspired by classic British period pieces.
The same “livable luxury” aesthetic—clean detailing, an emphasis on texture and materials—is evident in her home. The one-bedroom flat in a converted schoolhouse in Battersea Park is a 20-minute walk to the HGD offices in Chelsea. Sun streams in through huge windows, which overlook two courtyards. “Growing up in Miami, I just am so used to light and green. I have to have it.” Mindful of her flat’s space limitations, Miyar specially designed furniture that is at once simple and multifunctional: an ottoman doubles as a storage bin, a sofa is the size of a twin bed, just right for guests. In fact, these bespoke pieces spurred her to launch a line of limited-edition furniture, again part of the expansion of the HGD brand. Miyar’s art collection (mostly Cuban) anchors the apartment design. A brilliantly colored painting by Chilean artist Felipe Carrión Rojas takes pride of place: “My parents bought the Rojas painting when I was just a girl—I always loved it, and they gave it to me.” Next to it is an imagined streetscape of Cuba, a study in blues by Gustavo Acosta, a Cuban artist now living in Miami. Another favorite is by Cuban Liset Castillo. “Following Liset’s work is a family affair. We all have pieces by her.” Art, Miyar underscores, is not just for walls. On the flat’s deep windowsills, she arranges mini vignettes of unexpected pieces of pottery and bronze sculptures by artists she admires, flanked by large photo books of contemporary and classic design and potted plants. She even approaches table settings as pleasurable design puzzles, mixing patterns and textures of napkins, changing the types of plates with each serving. In all design efforts, whether large or small, Miyar emphasizes, “It is important to look outward, and expansively, to see the beauty that is around us.” She encourages everyone to create “visual dictionaries of the best examples” and weave them into our lives. “There is too much bad design out there,” she says. “It is important to fight for what is good design.” ■
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Miyar's flat in Battersea Park, London, is decorated with multifunctional furniture, unexpected pieces of pottery and bronze sculptures, contemporary and classic design books and potted plants.
Into the Groove Retro brilliance shines through with ’60s-inspired shapes and graphics. Photography by Nicholas Mele
Elizabeth and James top, Milly skirt and Sophia Webster heels, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue; Kenneth Jay Lane cuff, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue
CĂŠline culottes and top, ChloĂŠ bag and Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue; Michael Kors sandals, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
BCBG gown and Manolo Blahnik heels, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
Stella McCartney top and shorts and Fendi bag, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
Sachin & Babi dress, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue; Dior heels and Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue
Alexander McQueen dress and Reed Krakoff cuff, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue; Chanel heels, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
Lisa Perry dress, lisaperrystyle.com; Valentino heels, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
Stella McCartney dress, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue; Jimmy Choo wedges, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue; Reed Krakoff ring, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue
Dior top and pants and Manolo Blahnik heels, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue
Fashion stylist: Courtney Dudek, The Fifth Avenue Club, Palm Beach Art director: Molly Greene Model: Christy Giles, Wilhelmina Models, Miami Makeup artist: Tara Trail, John Barrett Salon, Palm Beach Hair artist: Jérôme Obry, John Barrett Salon, Palm Beach Hair assistant: Gregory Yomontaño, John Barrett Salon, Palm Beach Photo assistant: Mike Donnal
Céline dress and Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, Palm Beach, Saks Fifth Avenue; Manolo Blahnik heels, Palm Beach Gardens, Saks Fifth Avenue
M&V would like to extend a special thank you to EmKo in West Palm Beach for its hospitality. EmKo is a multi-disciplinary gallery dedicated to the enrichment of the community through art. Its core mission is to create an environment that fosters and nurtures undiscovered artists. Various artistic disciplines are celebrated through the visual, performing, literature, media and culinary arts. emkopb.com
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Celebrity spinners include Madonna, Lady Gaga, Olivia Wilde and Bradley Cooper. “It is a cardio party on the bike,” says Rice. As the specially curated music blares in the dim room, riders pedal to the beat, simultaneously grinding away as a group. Instructors flip the typical spin class programming on its head by incorporating choreography and adding free weights into the program. Classes last 45 minutes, and attendees burn between 500 to 700 calories. The brand is getting it right on all fronts. Case in point: Online music streaming company Beats Music asked SoulCycle to curate playlists, and Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Nicole Scherzinger have held album-release events their studios. After popping up at the Mondrian Hotel in Miami Beach for the 2010 season, the founders received countless requests from local residents expressing interest in a full-time South Florida studio. SoulCycle recently made its first foray into Florida with a Merrick Park facility in Coral Gables. The 52-bike studio offers five showers, a locker area and its popular boutique, which sells the original SoulCycle clothing collection. More than 40 classes are offered each week, all with the signature dynamic instruction for which the brand is known. “SoulCycle is a human experience that anyone can relate to,” Cutler says. “We always knew that the SoulCycle experience of joy in movement would resonate with people across the globe.” SoulCycle is anything but standard. Instructors, who are encouraged to get to know each rider and develop a bond, are hand-selected for their ability to motivate. They often shout out phrases like, “You’re a rock star!” and “Show no fear!”—all in an effort to get you through those last five excruciating minutes. “Through motivational coaching, SoulCycle gives riders the strength to live their best lives way beyond SoulCycle’s doors,” Cutler says. “What happens in our studios is very special.” —Nila Do Simon
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The Society of The Four Arts’ Call to Year-Round Learning: A Look at How the Prestigious Cultural Organization Keeps with the Times
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he Society of the Four Art is known for a prestigious offering of events such as art exhibits, concerts and other cultural delights. Now the Four Arts is gaining a reputation for taking the cultural experience to a new level through its lifelong learning program, Campus on the Lake. Campus on the Lake was founded in 2002 and quickly grew, from 13 programs in its first season to more than 150 lectures, workshops and cultural excursions in recent years. Despite the dizzying schedule of options, Campus on the Lake’s mission is gracefully simple: offer lectures and workshops that give participants the chance to experience art, music, drama and literature as more than just an onlooker. Patrons who enjoy listening to classical music now have the opportunity to learn about the history and technique of their favorite composers. Visitors who had in the past only gazed upon art now have the opportunity to pick up a paintbrush and create their version of a masterpiece. Nationally, lifelong learning programs like Campus on the Lake are receiving more and more attention for their role they play
of the Four Arts’ newest facility, Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, opened in 2013. The building features multiple classrooms, including a computer lab, a demonstration kitchen for cooking classes, wine tastings and special events; an art studio for painting classes and other creative programs such as floral arranging; and an auditorium with state-of-the art acoustical and lighting equipment for lectures and performances.
in improving quality of life, as Dr. Reisa Sperling, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, told a sold-out Four Arts audience in January. “Recent studies suggest that life-long learning serves to keep the aging brain healthy and stave off Alzheimer’s disease,” says Sperling. “Staying mentally, physically and socially engaged is a critical aspect of aging well.” Health benefits aside, Campus on the Lake programs are entertaining, educational and in sync with topical interests, such as using iPhones for digital photography or estate planning for art collectors. The wide range of program types is possible because
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The Dixon Education Building also houses a studio apartment, where each season a visiting artist will be invited to stay and teach as part of The Four Arts “Beyer Artist in Residence Program,” underwritten by Palm Beachers Mickey and Larry Beyer. Though traditionally offered during the Palm Beach “season” of November through April, The Four Arts plans a full schedule of events for the upcoming summer. To learn more about Campus on the Lake at The Society of the Four Arts, To learn more about Campus on the Lake at The Society of the Four Arts, visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 805-8562.
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hen thinking of acumen and prowess in the NBA, male basketball stars likely come to mind, but two minutes with Raquel Libman will make anyone reconsider. Educated at Yale, Oxford and the University of Miami, Libman has served as executive vice president and general counsel for The HEAT Group since 2001.
Libman’s job is connected to every legal element and detail of both the AmericanAirlines Arena and the Miami Heat, from advertising and promotion agreements to player contracts, trades and immigration visas. “I think of in-house counsel as the legal version of a hospitalist. We deal with constant triage and have to know enough about a very broad range of topics,” Libman says. Dealing with this kind of variation and complexity requires constant teamwork and innovative thinking, which invigorates Libman, particularly because her organization “values out-of-the-box thinking, encourages creativity and rewards smart ideas.”
Ultimately, Libman is an inspiration, not only because she is taking on the glass ceiling, but also because she approaches her work in a way that buoys up other women to follow in her footsteps. “I try my best to be accessible to the younger women in the organization and elsewhere who are coming up in the ranks, to help them navigate through the challenges of professional growth. In large part, I try to encourage them to have confidence in their own voice,” Libman says. “It’s easier today than it was in my generation. Nevertheless, biases still exist in the workplace. The professional working world is not completely egalitarian, but you deal with your reality and strive to be part of the long-term solution of changing that mindset.” —Lindsey Averill
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The HEAT Group’s support for original thinking is made clear by the fact that Libman is one of only a handful of women who serve as general counsel in the NBA. When asked about being a woman in a field often viewed as part of the male domain, Libman doesn’t flinch or falter. “You have to have guts to say no to certain people in certain situations, and I’m not afraid to do so. But it’s still so nice to work at a place that actually values that you are likely to have a different perspective, and more than that, actually counts on it.”
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or many, life is about focusing on personal goals and overcoming failures, but for Dr. Emily Stevens, success is defined by helping others achieve. “My goal is to facilitate awareness and insight so that each individual has the opportunity to change their emotional map by finding new internal routes to take to achieve a more positive experience in their life. I don’t think of it as saving someone’s life, although that is the ultimate goal,” says Stevens. “I think of it as helping a client save their own life by pushing through the pain and learning to live again. Learn to laugh, feel joy and feel hope is my ultimate goal for every client I work with.” Known for her development of specialized programs and brain-based treatment interventions for clients with dual diagnosis—such as addiction and ADHD or addiction and anxiety—Stevens serves as the chief clinical officer of the Unity Recovery Group, which manages multiple dual diagnosis treatment facilities in South Florida. Its adventure track, a style of treatment that focuses on outdoor experiential activities such as hiking and equine therapy, was one of the firsts in South Florida. “Both indoor and outdoor group [treatments] are powerful, but for clients who learn better through physical activity, the adventure track really allows them to grasp concepts and ideas that they might miss sitting in a group room just talking about a concept versus experiencing a concept. The healing power of nature can never be underestimated.” After more than 20 years in clinical work, Stevens’ passion has never subsided. “I feel exhilarated every time I see a client’s face light up with awareness. Those are the moments that keep you going and growing as a therapist.” She is currently collecting data to better understand a client’s level of functioning when they enter treatment and when they leave to help continue to evolve treatment protocols. “The ultimate goal is to create a formula for treatment that is client specific and changes the course of treatment, relapse and their lives. We have to change our focus from looking at relapse post treatment in research to looking at the beginning of treatment and changing that clinical outcome nationwide. That is the game changer and the lifesaver.” —L.A.
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IMPACT ACROSS 1. A leading expert in sustainable, nontoxic and recyclable materials, Robin ___ 5. Architect’s role 9. One in Spanish 10. Inherent 11. Flowing backyard attraction 13. Hang from a ceiling, perhaps 17. iPad, Galaxy or Surface e.g. 20. Meticulousness 22. One of a kind 24. Top LA designer, Mary ___ 27. Discernment 28. Whiskey ingredient 29. High-quality French vineyard 30. Fashion designer with a home to match, Jules ___ 32. Obstruction-free 34. ___-tip 35. ___ system (car option) 37. “A lie that makes us realize truth”: Picasso 38. Fashionable 39. Like some roofs 43. Musical gift 44. Destroys, in a way 46. Type of photograph or sketch 47. Unagi, in sushi bars 49. Material that may be installed by workers on stilts 50. ___ punk, having an industrial look
DOWN 1. Fanciful design idea 2. Geometric features 3. No longer cool 4. Vane direction 6. Bring something new to a design 7. Shades 8. Eternal symbol 12. Antique 14. Green (2 words) 15. Art photographer Goldin 16. Architect’s plan for a building 18. Medical TV show
19. “I Got Rhythm” lyricist Gershwin 21. Cadillac ___ Dorado 23. Popular non-flowering plant 25. Filled up in a disorderly way 26. No or Pepper? 29. ___ longue 31. Period in time 33. Choice of colors 36. Puts on a coat 40. Corrode 41. Imagined future 42. Small mountain 45. Ending to ballad and auction 48. Golden state, for short
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R.S.V.P. CHEERS TO IMPACTFUL LADIES IN THE COMMUNITY CAFÉ BOULUD AT THE BRAZILIAN COURT IN PALM BEACH HOSTED THE INAUGURAL GUEST APPRECIATION SERIES DINNER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUSES & VISIONARIES MAGAZINE AND DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES ON DECEMBER 17, 2014, HONORING LORETTA NEFF, MELISSA SULLIVAN, DR. ELISABETH MCKEEN AND SHIRLEY COWEN. 1. Loretta Neff, Shirley Cowen, Dr. Elisabeth McKeen 2. Allison Domeneghetti, Juan Hernandez, Jenny Watkin 3. Pauline Hartogh 4. Wendy Maynard, Syndie Levien, Maureen Carruthers, Phillip Robinson
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES HOSTS HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES PRESENTED ITS ANNUAL DECK THE PALMS HOLIDAY MARKET ON DECEMBER 6, 2014, AT THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER IN WEST PALM BEACH. MORE THAN 1,000 GUESTS SHOPPED THE POP-UP STORES. PROCEEDS BENEFITED YOUNG ADULTS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. 1. Danielle Norcross, Beth Aschenbach 2. Vicky and Paul Totten 3. Linda Ward, Candi Buist 4. Ashley Schutz, Laura Russell 5. Taylor Smith, Kristin Kellogg 6. Tami Borland, Wendy Walker 7. Jasmine Kapoor, Dana Ross, Poonam Amin 8. Kelly Eliason, Nicole Rice, Ann Breeden
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IMPACT THE HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL PALM BEACH TO THE RESCUE GALA THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES HELD ITS SECOND ANNUAL PALM BEACH TO THE RESCUE FROM CRUELTY TO KINDNESS GALA AT THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH, ON JANUARY 15, 2015. THE EVENT WAS HOSTED BY AWARD-WINNING TODAY SHOW ANCHOR AND ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATE JILL RAPPAPORT. 1. James Berwind, Terri Mersentes 2. Kevin Clark, Joanna Creamer, Bill Bone 3. Georgina Bloomberg, Jill Rappaport with Rubie the dog 4. Victor Figueredo, Ross Meltzer 5. Tom and Carol Kirchhoff, Nick Sargent, Nicole Kirchhoff 6. Eddie Schmidt, Ozzie Medeiros 7. Scott Velozo, Stephen Mooney 8. Dave Aronberg, Lynn Lewis 9. Kristen Kelly Fisher, Robert Kelly 10. Sarah Gates, Alex Ives
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It’s Going To Be HOT This Season at the Kravis Center
We’ve Got the shows to Prove it!
Camelot
Tues., Dec. 2 at 8 pm Experience Camelot’s “one brief shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre’s most legendary musicals. Dreyfoos Hall
Tickets start at $30 Sponsored by Ms. Nancy DeMatteis Eileen Ludwig Greenland Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
The Perfect Gift: Christmas With The Tenors Fri., Dec. 12 at 8 pm
Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters thrill audiences worldwide with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $15
With support from Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
Howie Mandel Fri., Jan. 2 at 8 pm
Howie Mandel has come a long way since 1979, when he took the microphone, on a dare, during amateur night at a comedy club. For mature audiences. Dreyfoos Hall
Tickets start at $25 Sponsored by Florence and Robert Kaufman
Gino Vannelli & Jon Secada Sat., Jan. 10 at 8 pm
Gino Vannelli’s hits “I Just Wanna Stop,” “Living Inside Myself” and “Wild Horses” have made him a headlining artist. Jon Secada has performed duets with Frank Sinatra and Pavarotti. Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $25
PEAK Series
Well-Strung
Thurs., Jan. 15 at 7:30 pm Classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga and more. “The hottest thing with a bow since Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games.” – New York Daily News Rinker Playhouse • Tickets $28
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
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Celtic Thunder Tour Tues., Feb. 10 at 8 pm
Backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, these singers deliver hit numbers including “Heartland” and “Galway Girl” – not to mention the rousing anthem finale, “Ireland’s Call,” which never fails to bring the audience to its feet. Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $25
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Les Yeux Noirs
Sun., March 22 at 7:30 pm Les Yeux Noirs, consisting of two violin-wielding Parisian brothers and four other musicians on drums, electric guitar and bass produce moments of intense emotion as well as indescribable joy. Rinker Playhouse • Tickets $30
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Chris Botti
Thurs., April 16 at 8 pm Chris Botti’s expressive sounds and his soaring musical imagination are why he has sold more than 4 million albums and established himself as one of the most innovative figures in the contemporary music world. Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $25
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R.S.V.P. IPC WELCOMES BACK POLO FOR 2015 SEASON HIGH-GOAL WINTER POLO KICKED OFF ITS SEASON AT THE INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH IN WELLINGTON ON JANUARY 4, 2015. THE IPC SEASON RUNS EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL THE 111TH U.S. OPEN POLO CHAMPIONSHIP (26 GOAL) ON APRIL 19, 2015. 1. Jenn Clark, Linda Zuehlk, Stephanie Hill 2. Kristen and Linda Koldenhoven 3. Karen and Ken Burk 4. Jay and Kelly Cashmere 5. John Walsh, Tatum O'Neal 6. Clarice Bar, Christina McDonald, Milly Barsa 7. Megan Kolkmann, Emerson Lotzia 8. Amanda Cunningham, Nick and Haley Linca, Felicia and Dennis Cunningham 9. Amy Cunningham, Megan Kenealy 10. Leot Taylor
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IMPACT WHAT HAPPENS IN THE JUNGLE, STAYS IN THE JUNGLE THE RED CROSS BEACH BASH MADE A COLORFUL SPLASH ON DECEMBER 26, 2014, AT THE BEACH CLUB IN PALM BEACH. FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW, OVER 600 YOUNG GUESTS SPORTED THEIR FINEST LILLY PULITZER ATTIRE TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. 1. Bobby Leidy, Angela Vecellio, Bruce Sutka 2. Chris Leidy, Kelly Ring 3. Michelle and Zach Berg 4. Tinsley Mortimer, Dabney Mercer 5. Chris Azqueta, Sasha Jozefczyk 6. Richard and Lauriston Segerson
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fter being stabbed in the stomach several times by her husband of eight years, she was dragged down the street by her long brown hair with her insides hanging out; yet her screams were ignored while the gravel tore into her legs and back.
Portrait by Anchyi Wei; Luke Christopher
Becoming Your Own HEROINE
When I heard this story, a single thought ran through my head: Why did no one help her? This scene, described to me by a domestic violence attorney who later became my mentor during my junior year at the University of Michigan, was the catalyst for my work in domestic violence advocacy. I realized that I could no longer stay silent. Resolved to be a voice for those in need, I went to law school to become a domestic violence attorney. How do we continue our daily lives—work, meeting friends for happy hour, hitting the gym—and not even flinch when we hear of another episode of domestic violence? Is it because we are desensitized to the perpetual violence that permeates our everyday lives? Is it because we are so protective of our privacy and therefore think it is none of our business? But it is our business, because domestic violence affects one in three women and one in six men. It affects us all. In 2006 I auditioned for the hit reality show Survivor. I used my time in the Cook Islands to speak out on domestic violence on national television: its prevalence, its consequences and how each of us can be a part of the solution. With the third place earnings I won, I created Becky’s Fund, a nonprofit that works to educate young men and women about healthy relationships while directly supporting domestic and dating violence survivors. Our program, Men of Code, directly engages young athletes to become leaders in ending violence against women and girls, while the program Becoming Your Own Heroine empowers young women to lead lives free from violence. Over the last 16 years of working against domestic violence, people still ask me why I do this type of work. I have no personal experience to relate, but I have seen how common domestic violence is, how it affects not only my friends and family but also the future of my own children. Because I am not affected by domestic violence, I can be open in talking about the issue and be a voice for those who are too ashamed to speak out for help. My greatest lesson about empowerment comes from working with survivors. When I first started, I realized that I was trying to ‘save’ survivors from their abusive situations. By telling them what I thought they should do, such as leaving the abuser at that moment, I was acting just like their abuser—not giving them control over their own decisions. The best way to support survivors is to empower them to help themselves and make healthy choices about their lives. In witnessing their transformations into strong independent women, I am revitalized to continue working on my passion every day. I’m lucky to have found my life’s purpose.
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