Gold Coast/Ft Lauderdale Magazine January 2019

Gold Coast

JANUARY 2019 Vol. 54/Number 1 $3.95

A Gulfstream Media Group Publication/Publisher of Gold Coast

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THE LUXURY OF ESCAPE

TRAVEL TRENDS FOR THE NEW YEAR

DREAMY DESIGNS 5 INSPIRATIONAL HOME TOURS

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PACK YOUR BAGS

CRISP GETAWAY GETUPS

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Maus & Hoffman. For that “put together” look.

Our Private Label Knit Shirt

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Loro Piana Gabardine Slacks

Sea Island Cotton Socks Suede Penny Moccasin

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Our tailor is standing by.

Our New Location!

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Know the difference.

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A much-loved staple of Fort Lauderdale’s culinary and nightlife scene, YOLO is a foodie’s delight.

Known for our innovative menu and Weekend Brunch, we serve up an eclectic mix of Contemporary American cuisine in a vibrant, chic atmosphere, nestled in the heart of downtown Las Olas.

This fall, we launched our FIVE DOLLAR HAPPY HOUR Monday thru Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm featuring five dollar cocktails, select wines and appetizers.

Join us in our bar, fire pit and expansive outdoor patio.

Reservations: 954.523.1000 / 333 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale / yolorestaurant.com

Fighting for the

Compensation you Deserve

Mr. Nicolas Lampariello, Esq., Premiere Florida Injury Attorney Nicolas is a New York native who has lived in Florida for the past 15 years. After attending the prestigious private Catholic law school Saint Thomas University, he opened a small law practice and began litigating injury cases. After litigating for many years, Nicolas found his passion in two very distinct types of law: Motorcycle Injury/Accident Cases – Owning a bike himself and knowing the rules of the road gives him the unique knowledge that takes attorneys years to acquire.

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Creating Safe Homes & Communities

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HIV Prevention & Care

Improving Self-Sufficiency, Healing & Stability

Broward House is a not for profit social services organization with 30 years of providing care for those in our community impacted by HIV and other chronic illnesses.

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Symphony Waterways Fort Lauderdale at the Assisted Living & Memory Care

Senior Living with a Water View Symphony at the Waterways is Fort Lauderdale’s newest Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community and the only residence of its kind to be located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. But location is not the only thing that sets us apart.

Symphony at the Waterways offers luxury amenities– like our Intracoastal and ocean view restaurant, bar and lounge–that provide you with a lifestyle far and above your greatest expectations.

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CARRAWAY COLLECTION

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season 2018–2019 OCTOBER 21, 2018 Symphony of the Americas String Ensemble A scintillating evening with the Symphony of the Americas strings ranging from Baroque to Classical, Romantic and Contemporary selections under the direction of Maestro Brooks-Bruzzese.

Dionysus Level Contributor, Rose Mary Zenobia

Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 • 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 • 7:45 pm

Photos by Wade Caldwell

The Haller Foundation NOVEMBER 4, 2018

ymphony erenades @

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Bespoke Creations The Best in Trousers, Regular & Short Rise

A New York Night of Music and Song Guest artists: Dennis Ryan, bass Gerard Ortega, tenor Vanessa Gentzschein

Sunset

Pier Top, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina

Dionysus Level Contributor, Veronika Thorne

JANUARY 13, 2019 Rafael Padron and Friends Paganini to Piazzolla Rafael Padron, guitar Orlando Forte, violin Eglise Gutierrez, soprano An eclectic evening featuring the music of Rodrigo, Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, and Paganini, among others.

Dionysus Level Contributors, KayeLynne Northcutt Dr. Peter L. Babinski & Ric Savignon

MÁgico

Visual Concerto

Live music + multiple digital projectors + Rafael Padrón and Friends 440-square-foot screen + 100s of images choreographed by artist Paganini to Piazzolla MARCH 24, 2019 Nicholas Bardonnay Symphony Rafael Padrón, guitar of the Americas An eclectic evening featurCon Brio String Quartet Orlando Forte, violin ing the music of Rodrigo, Eglise Gutiérrez, soprano Dionysus Level Contributor, Grace Heising Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, and Tickets: BrowardCenter.org Paganini, among others.

APRIL 7, 2019 954-462-0222 Jazz It Up! &

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Gold Coast Jazz Society for an eclectic evening of jazz standards and favorites.

Presented in cooperation with The Helen Ingham Foundation and Gold Coast Jazz Society

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Trousers by Meyer, Mac, DL 1961 & Joe’s Jeans Finest English & Italian Fabrics Alterations for Ladies & Men

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CONTENTS

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38 D E PA R T M E N T S

PROFILES

14 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

50 MODERN MAVEN

Words from Bernard McCormick

26 STYLE FILE

Meet Carolina Herrera’s new creative director, Wes Gordon

30 JEWELRY

Asian-inspired baubles

36 NOMAD’S NOTEBOOK

Discover the ins and outs of Peru’s capital

142 IDEAS

Upgrade your patio furniture

154 SCENE + HEARD

Get to know lifestyle creative India Hicks ahead of her South Florida book signing.

Were you at the hottest events this season?

94 CULTURAL CRUSADERS

159 GUIDE TO JANUARY

Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau present the third-annual Art Fort Lauderdale.

Where to find this season’s hottest events

F E AT U R E S 38 FOUR SEASONS OF TRAVEL Plan where to take your next trip during each season of the year.

ON THE COVER Photo by Ian Jacob

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52 CRUISE INTO STYLE

All-white ensembles perfect for your next adventure.

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70 ARTFULLY DRIVEN

Interior designer Annie Santulli transforms a Palm Beach Gardens winter getaway.

82 BOLD HUES A home in Tequesta gets a detailed facelift thanks to designer Gil Walsh.

98 BEACH RETREAT Susan Connor designs an oceanfront residence steps from Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue.

114 COASTAL ELEGANCE Alicia Weaver Design team creates a cozy Las Olas Isles abode.

130 MODERN REVIVAL Interior designer Lori Feller turns a Mediterranean-style home into a contemporary space. gulfstreammediagroup.com

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Fort LauderdalE BERNARD McCORMICK Publisher

MARK CORBETT Associate Publisher 954.462.4488, ext. 206 mcorbett@gulfstreammediagroup.com R. MICHAEL ROMANO Director of Operations EDI TORI A L ALYSSA MORLACCI Managing Editor MELISSA PUPPO Associate Editor KAYLA ZIADIE Web Editor GLORIA STUART Travel Editor CLARISSA BUCH Contributing Writer JANA SOELDNER DANGER Contributing Writer LANE NIESET Contributing Writer KERRY SHORR Contributing Writer DES I GN CRAIG R. COTTRELL, JR. Art Director SUSAN DORTA Graphic Artist PH OTOGRA P H Y AUSTEN AMACKER Contributing Photographer ROBERT BRANTLEY Contributing Photographer IAN JACOB Contributing Photographer CATALINA LACKNER Contributing Photographer KIM SARGENT Contributing Photographer RANDY TANNER Contributing Photographer PROD U CT I O N KALEIGH LIPKA Production Manager ASS OCI AT E PU BLI S H ER/ H O M E & D E S IG N SHERRY GOODMAN-ASH S ENI OR ACCOU NT M A N AG E R CYNDI HOCHBERG ADV ERT I S I NG ACCOUN T M A N AG E R S KIM CAPEN • DONNA LEWIS TANYA LORIGAN • NICOLE RUTH LAURA ZELE • PAMELA ZUBREN DI ST RI BU TIO N RICARDO MARTE Distribution Manager AD MI NI ST RAT IO N PATTY BECK Controller ANA LUCÍA CORONEL Business Manager BOARD OF D I RE C TO R S ROBERT F. McCABE, Chairman • GREGG SCHLESINGER, Esq. • BERNARD McCORMICK MARK McCORMICK FortLauderdaleDaily.com

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P U B L I S H E R ’ S

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A NEW TITLE FOR A NEW YEAR BERNARD McCORMICK

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t is common knowledge that print media have been hurting. With a few exceptions, newspapers have been losing circulation and money. We recently reported that when this magazine began life in 1965 there were six daily newspapers between Miami and Broward counties. Today they are only two, and both are struggling. The situation is not as bad in the magazine field, although a number of once thriving publications have ceased their print editions in favor of digital presentations, and many regional magazines have seen flat or declining revenues.

Therefore, as we greet the new year, we are happy to announce that ad bookings for the last year were up more than 15 percent. This represents the largest annual increase since the 2007 recession. You won’t see some of that business for months, and some farsighted advertisers actually buy two-year contracts. Of course, we have an advantage of offering 80,000plus circulation in our six magazines from Broward to St. Lucie counties—a distance of 120 miles. With the exception of Texas Monthly, a uniquely successful statewide magazine, we know of no regional magazine with such a broad wingspan.

Furthermore, instead of cutting back, we are expanding with a new product. Florida Home & Garden is our new title that appears in this magazine for the first time, and will be featured in two more issues down the road. It will also be separately distributed as its own magazine.

Design magazines around the country have fared better than the industry as a whole. The reason: interior presentations and architectural photographs work best in the glossy magazine format. The audience for these publications also tends to be an affluent group—folks who spend good money to maintain their residences and businesses.

This new magazine also has a perfect name. Although we are launching it in our South Florida magazines, it is portable and could grow into statewide distribution. The publisher is

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our 18-year sales star, Sherry Goodman-Ash. Design clients have been her speciality, so she is a natural for the role. *** So much for what’s new; let’s talk old. Very few businesses can claim to have been in our first issue 54 years ago. Maus & Hoffman is one of them. In fact, that high fashion clothing store was on Las Olas Boulevard 25 years before this book was born. The firm is pushing 80 years in South Florida. William Maus and Frank Hoffman came down from the summer resort town of Petoskey, Michigan, in 1940. Among Las Olas institutions, only the Riverside Hotel (1936) is older.

William Maus became a legendary pioneer on Las Olas. At one time a dozen stores from northern Michigan followed him to Las Olas or nearby cities. Maus was the man who backed the first good restaurant on the boulevard, the recently closed Le Café de Paris. Today, Fort Lauderdale’s center of nightlife has numerous fine restaurants, serving the massive influx of new downtown high-rise offices and apartments. Maus & Hoffman years ago expanded around the state. Today it has locations on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach and stores in Naples and Vero Beach. There are second- and third-generation Maus family members running those stores. Although it began as a high-end men’s store, it has enlarged its offerings to include women’s clothing.

And, as of last month, Maus & Hoffman has a new and fascinating location—in effect a marriage with the Riverside Hotel. Its old location just a block away was sold, and the new store has the advantage of a entrance on Las Olas next to the busy Riverside, plus a second entrance in the back from the elegant hotel lobby. We wish Maus & Hoffman another 80 years of success.

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A Fashionable Debut Wes Gordon on his new role as Carolina Herrera’s creative director

By Melissa Puppo

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hen tasked with taking over legacy brand Carolina Herrera, there are big shoes to fill. Wes Gordon, 32, is up for the challenge, becoming the new creative director for the fashion house.

Following Herrera’s final show at the helm last February, Gordon was named the beloved Venezuelan designer’s successor. Prior to the appointment, the fashion powerhouse and Gordon, who for several years designed his own line that was picked up by Saks, Bergdorf Goodman and Kirna Zabête, worked closely together.

During the Jan. 18 Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation’s Hospice Evening “Palm Beach Fashion Night,” taking place at the Flagler Museum, Gordon will present his reimagined resort and spring 2019 lines. We spoke with the youthful designer ahead of his South Florida appearance.

Congratulations on this achievement. What has it been like taking over a label with such a loyal customer base?

It’s a dream come true for me. I love going to work every day, and I’m so excited for the future of Herrera.

We’re a house known and loved for our distinctly feminine glamour, and I definitely intend to reinforce that aesthetic. Our goal is to make a woman feel her most beautiful.

What’s your vision for the brand, and how do you plan to achieve this?

What should we keep an eye out for?

Bold prints. Bold colors. Bold silhouettes. The biggest trend? Find clothes that make you feel fantastic.

That is style.

You’re showcasing the collections at Hospice Evening. Tell us about Carolina Herrera’s role in dressing women over the years.

Every woman wants to feel like the most beautiful version of herself.

This was the principle on which Mrs. Herrera built this house. As a result, at nearly any gala you go to, you’re guaranteed to spot someone looking incredible in Herrera.

What excites you about visiting Palm Beach this month?

Carolina Herrera is all about color. I want to make clothes that make women smile and dance. There’s a lot of uncertainty and darkness in the world—we need joy wherever we can find it.

The Palm Beach woman knows how to make a fashion statement and loves color. I can’t wait to see how each and every one of them makes a Herrera look her own.

Tell us about the resort and spring 2019 collections.

Tell us something we may not know about you.

When I designed these two collections, I thought about the women I’m lucky enough to know. My friends, mothers, executives, artists, travelers. Modern women. I wanted to make sure these collections had pieces that could speak to all of them.

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I was obsessed with design from an early age. I refused to attend kindergarten without red suspenders and blue suede bucks and later pored over [Luchino] Visconti films and fashion biographies.

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and animals hang from ropes while sea creatures are spread out on folding tables. Voices in a language I don’t speak are tossed between booths, and it’s hard to tell in the tight, overpopulated aisles between vendors if I’ve bumped up against a person, or a hoof, or a fin.

We—a friend of a friend who lives here, in Lima, Peru, and I—order coffees from a place she frequents in the bowels of this marketplace. She gets hers spiked for only three more nuevos soles (Peruvian currency); I get mine black, a headache still lingering from the pisco sours we indulged in the night before. Then, we surface from an easy-to-miss passageway and head toward a lookout point some hundred feet above sea level to find a fog over the Pacific Ocean.

Before bumping elbows with uncooked meals, immersed in a market filled with smells I didn’t want to find the owners of, my experience during the day prior was of the opposite.

I ARRIVED ON A RED EYE from Miami International on LATAM airlines. Had I gotten more than two hours of sleep, I would have felt regret when I discovered those walking the streets were wearing jeans and heavy jackets. The driver of my transfer tossed my luggage, which was packed with linen pants and sleeveless dresses, in the back of his car.

The month prior, I had visited Cartagena, Colombia, where such attire was fitting. But if Cartagena is South America’s Miami, Lima is its San Francisco—cool and gray (in part because September, when I arrived, is Peru’s end-of-winter, beginning-of-spring season).

I was dropped off in the prestigious San Isidro neighborhood at the Country Club Lima

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Hotel, which would be my base for exploring the city. A silvery sky made its yellow-beige exterior pop.

Red-carpeted steps led me through a revolving door to an elegant lobby remodeled in 2017 by an Argentinian designer to celebrate the hotel’s 90th birthday. Iridescent floors reflected light streaming in from tall, arched doorframes. Floral arrangements dressed up side tables set beside classic, claw-feet armchairs. And Peruvian art from the local Pedro de Osma Museum, which rotates in pieces that date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, decorated the walls.

To the right was the Perroquet Restaurant, where I recuperated from my travels with a breakfast buffet of pastries and local fruits. I continued to recover when my room—the governor deluxe suite—was ready.

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the second floor offered a panoramic view of the courtyard, and the marble bathroom was equipped with an oversized Jacuzzi, candles and bath salts.

Downstairs was Bar Inglés, famed for its award-winning pisco sour. I sipped the frothy concoction and wondered where Ernest Hemingway sat as he imbibed the beverage when he visited the Country Club.

Other notables who’ve stayed at the hotel include the former Duke of Windsor Edward VIII, writer William Faulkner, actor John Wayne and businessman Nelson Rockefeller.

More recently, musician Ed Sheeran stayed in one of the suites—perhaps my room.

It’s a possibility because the staff confirmed he didn’t stay in the ultimate suite: the Dom Pérignon. Its grandiose accommodations include a living space, a master bedroom and bath, and a guest bedroom and bath. Additionally, a private terrace sprawls out above the hotel entrance.

Beyond the Country Club, there were 43 districts of Lima to explore. But with four days in town, I only spent time in eight. The most up-and-coming of them was Barranco, where street art, breweries and small eateries adorned every street.

There is a reason most people travel to Peru, which is to eat. A place to do so in Barranco is at the oceanfront Cala Restaurante.

The chef brought out a platter showcasing an uncooked sea bass that could have just been plucked from the ocean in order to get our approval. When we gave the go-ahead on a fish half his height, he created four ceviche dishes in bases like citrus to ají amarillo, with accompaniments such as sweet potatoes (more than 4,000 varieties of potatoes grow in Peru), cancha, onions and peppers.

MY FRIEND OF A FRIEND and I jump in a cab that drops us at another hidden nook tucked inside an archway on a street corner.

We order lunch in a starkly more casual setting than Cala—the armchairs swapped out for uneven wooden stools; the folded napkins replaced with paper placemats; the ocean view traded for a tiny shop selling handmade jewelry and gifts. Our order comes at random, and some dishes never make it to the table.

When traveling, there are often two experiences to be had: those in the comfort of excellent service and luxurious accommodations, and those in which we gain perspective into local life. Choose both.

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he West Coast is dotted with towering mountain ranges and swanky ski resorts, but we have natural beauty of another variety: the Caribbean. Hurricane Irma may have hit spots like St. Maarten/St-Martin hard, but 70 percent of the Caribbean’s islands were left untouched. According to Andrea Filippi, vice president of global sales for Belmond, 75 percent of St. Maarten/St-Martin is ready to ring in the winter season with resorts like Belmond’s La Samanna reopened in December, following a $25 million renovation. Allinclusive, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort also debuted its new look last month, with sister property, the 10-acre, 420-room Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, quickly following in February.

With its UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains (home to the world-famous coffee) and lush jungle, Jamaica is tacking on a few new luxurious touches in the form of 120-room, beachfront S Hotel Jamaica (from the same owners as Kingston’s popular Spanish Court Hotel), opening in Montego Bay in January.

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the new spa cove, a sliver of sand hugging the lagoon (meaning guests can paddleboard from their villa right to the treatment room).

Hole up Bond-style in one of the chic beach villas along the sand (picture outdoor showers, standing tubs and patios prime for sipping Blackwell’s namesake rum), and spend the day sampling refined farm-to-grill Jamaican fare like jerk chicken and grilled plantains at picnic tables overlooking the emerald green lagoon.

If you prefer your powder in the form of snow instead of sand, set your sights on Park City, Utah—the largest ski and snowboard resort in the U.S., featuring 7,300 acres, 348 trails, 41 lifts and eight terrain parks. Hop on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Salt Lake City (Delta’s morning flight will land you in time to hit the slopes before lunch) and settle into the renovated Grand Summit Hotel, A RockResort, fresh off a $15 million facelift, where après-ski is served up in spa fashion with mini treatments waiting post-slope.

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hilean autumn (our spring) is one of the best times to visit the country, whose standout wine scene is quickly rivaling that of neighboring Argentina. Santiago, which sits under the shadow of the snow-capped Andes, has become one of South America’s under-theradar capitals of cool with its design-centric barrios, or neighborhoods, and growing gastronomic scenes. Immigrant artisans settled in the Barrio Italia back in the 19th century, but the historic neighborhood is just now having its moment. Stroll along the main strip, Avenida Italia, pausing to admire contemporary art galleries, antique shops and boutiques, with old homes opening up to a number of stores and cafés spilling out onto the street. One of the barrio’s best spots for an afternoon pick-meup: Café de la Candelaria, with its heavy, farmhouse-style tables, wrought-iron patio chairs and secret garden-like courtyard crawling with vines.

Call the five-room, modern Maison Italia 1029—a 19th-century home swathed

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AMERICA in locally stitched textiles—your base, setting out to sample the country’s vino at hot spots like Bocanáriz, where you can order thematic tasting flights, which makes deciding between the bar’s 349 bottles a whole lot easier. Ambrosía, ranked No. 24 on the list of “Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018,” is another eatery to add to your list. Chef Carolina Bazán pulls from her past experience at Parisian hot spot Frenchie to craft the whimsical, marketto-table menu that adds a French touch to classic Chilean fare.

Food and wine are two reasons Chile ranks high on travelers’ lists, and this year’s solar eclipse makes three. One of the prime viewing places: Elqui Valley near La Serena, Chile’s second-oldest city. If you would rather visit a valley closer to the capital, picnic on the foothills of the Andes in Cachapoal Valley, home to 150-year-old Viña San Pedro’s winery.

From South American cities like Montevideo or Ushuaia, you can easily hop on an expedition liner to the southernmost

continent: Antarctica. “Adventure travel is one of the fastest growing market segments in our industry, and the demand to visit some of our planet’s wildest places is rapidly increasing,” says Kimberly Krusell, founder and executive travel consultant at Honu Travel. “While retirees still compose a substantial segment of Antarctica travel, there is a growing number of clients from different demographics who are choosing to visit now.”

Set off on one of the new luxury expedition liners, such as Silversea’s ice-class Silver Cloud (which recently underwent a $40 million revamp)—boasting the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant in Antarctica—at the tail end of cruising season in late summer (February and March). This is when the days start getting shorter (meaning stunning sunsets) and wildlife is at its most active, with plenty of penguin chicks wobbling on shore.

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arisians flee France in summer, but for transplants like myself (a Fort Lauderdale native who now calls Nice home), this is a favorite season to visit the capital city. July is a month-long holiday, from the fireworks on festive Bastille Day to the climactic finale of Le Tour de France along the ChampsÉlysées. (Fans can even hit the road cycling with some of the pros on Tour de Francethemed rides with operators like Mummu Cycling.) “France has almost always been steady with us,” says Jeannie Cartier Sauleau, president of Sixth Star Travel, a Virtuoso agency based in Plantation. “The interest has grown tremendously for culinary and wine experiences, and what better place than France, including Paris—home to over 70 Michelin restaurants?”

Paris features iconic institutions like the Moulin Rouge and former Hemingway haunt Café de Flore, but even the city’s legendary landmarks welcome a bit of modernization from time to time. After a decade at the helm of Eiffel Tower eatery Le Jules Verne, Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse is getting dethroned, with molecular master Thierry Marx stepping in to take his place. Rive Gauche hot spot Hotel Lutetia (once frequented by the likes of Picasso and James Joyce) is also getting a facelift in the form of a $234 million renovation, shrinking the room count from 233 to 184—with two suites showing off 360-degree city views.

From Paris, board the 40-minute, high-speed train to Champagne, where the region’s first luxury spa hotel, the 49-room Royal Champagne, opened last summer in a former 17th-century coaching inn overlooking the Marne Valley. The perfect weekend itinerary: start with winery tours through big-name maisons like Mumm or Veuve Clicquot before indulging in a facial at Royal Champagne’s Biologique Recherche-branded spa. Then, take your Champagne tastings up a notch with the recently launched Champagne Armand de Brignac (aka Jay-Z’s bubbly) tasting menu at three-Michelin starred restaurant L’Assiette Champenoise. (The langoustine matched with the magnum of Blanc de Blancs is heavenly.)

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(left) Royal Champagne; (above) Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Palm Terrace

track, head to the Pelješac Peninsula, an hour drive from Dubrovnik. The coastal Croatian city, nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” receives more than 500 cruise ships per year, with tourism growing 10 percent annually. Ranked one of Virtuoso’s “Top 5 Emerging Destinations,” Dubrovnik can thank critically acclaimed HBO series “Game of Thrones”—the season 8 finale airs this spring—for placing the city in the international spotlight. Embrace your inner Daenerys Targaryen (Mother of Dragons), tracing the character’s steps through the walled city, which served as the backdrop for King’s Landing.

“Dubrovnik is such a magical place, with amazing architecture, interesting alleyways filled with shops and cafés,

crystal clear waters and a cable car to the mountaintop for an overlook,” Sauleau says. “‘Game of Thrones’ has increased the interest as they film there—and there are plenty of tours oriented to those interested—but, of course, there is far more to Croatia, with Split, Istria and Zagreb, not to mention other more unknown spots with secluded beaches, history and friendly locals.”

Steer clear of the cruise ship crowds, staying just a 5-minute walk outside of the medieval city walls at Adriatic Luxury Hotels’ Hotel Excelsior (a favorite of both Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor—as well as the “Game of Thrones” cast and crew). The former royal villa, which dates back to 1913, features mid-century modern-outfitted rooms with wraparound terraces that show off two of Dubrovnik’s best views: pine forest-filled Lokrum island and the walled city (best seen while soaking in a bathtub). Start the evening on the hotel’s terrace with a signature cocktail at

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sunset, admiring the glowing Old Town before moving inside for a fine dining feast at gastronomic Sensus, where the slow-roasted osso buco braised veal will practically melt in your mouth.

Berlin is a capital that has plenty to celebrate in 2019, from the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall to a century of the Bauhaus and the inauguration of the new cultural center, the Humboldt Forum, housed on the site of the former

Prussian palace. “2019 is a special year for Berlin, full of events and new things to discover,” says Christian Tänzler, visitBerlin spokesperson. “Berlin is also the perfect summer destination, full of open air events, restaurants and cafés, plus one other big advantage: live culture continues in the summer season—no summer break!”

One spot that capitalizes on the city’s history: Hotel De Rome, a Rocco Forte property, housed in the former headquar-

ters of the Dresdner Bank, with a swimming pool sitting in the old jewel vault.

Another landmark with a name many on Miami Beach will recognize: Soho House.

The Berlin outpost of the members’ club is located in the stylish Mitte neighborhood, set inside an old department store that was later converted to the Reich Youth leadership headquarters during the Second World War.

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The first U.S. direct route is one of many reasons the Kenyan capital is stepping into the spotlight as one of Africa’s more enticing cultural hubs, proving it’s more than a stopover city en route to safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where the wildebeest migration roars through from July to October. Galleries like Polka Dot and antique shops like White Elephant Trading Co. are popping up in the well-heeled neighborhood of Karen (where “Out of Africa” author Karen Blixen once lived), while German-inspired craft breweries like Brew Bistro are paving the way for Nairobi’s local beer scene with its rooftop eatery in the city center. History buffs will love the landmark hotel Fairmont The Norfolk, a Christmas gift from Major C.G.R. Ringer to the city in 1904 that counted everyone from Winston Churchill to Princess Patricia of Connaught as guests.

According to the 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report, river cruising is one of the top travel trends, with travelers straying from traditional rivers in Europe to more exotic stretches in Southeast Asia. “Based on our

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clients in the South Florida area, luxury cruise bookings have jumped to the top,” Sauleau says. “Destinations are a combination of cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe in the spring, summer and fall; South Pacific (Tahiti and Fiji) and Asia in the winter and spring; and the Caribbean in winter.”

Avalon Waterways recently launched its second river ship on the Mekong, the colonial-style, 18-suite Avalon Saigon, which cruises from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Each day on the river, set out on everything from oxcarts to sampans (small, flat-bottomed wooden boats), cruising through floating villages and touring Angkor temples by tuktuk before hopping back onboard for a truly local lunch crafted by the ship’s talented Cambodian chef. When disembarking in Siem Reap, toasted to the maiden voyage in one of the most glamorous places possible—Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. It is the original luxury lodging for the first round of intrepid travelers in the 1930s heading to bucket list sites like Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

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“You don’t have to leave England, not get married, raise five children, or live on a small island in the Bahamas,” she says, referencing her own life choices. “The extraordinary can be found in the everyday.” The daughter of Lady Pamela Mountbatten (Prince Charles is her second cousin) and David Nightingale Hicks, the prolific interior designer famed for his vibrating colors, Hicks grew up on her family’s bucolic estate in Oxfordshire, England. After graduating from Boston’s New England School of Photography, she pursued modeling before meeting David Flint Wood, a former advertising executive and childhood acquaintance, during a vacation to her family’s home on Harbour Island.

After a whirlwind courtship, the couple decided to remain in the Bahamas and raise a family. Together, they renovated several guest houses, a hotel and their home overlooking the Sargasso Sea. Hicks parlayed her fascination for design and style by building an entrepreneurial-studded career whose highlights included crafting skincare and fragrances, and a line of jewelry for Crabtree & Evelyn and Bloomingdale’s, respectively.

She also hosted the second season of Bravo’s “Top Design” and has penned four books, including The New York Times bestseller, “India Hicks: Island Style.” In 2015, she launched her eponymous e-com-

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1. QUINTESSENTIAL COUTURIER Self-Portrait

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2. COLLECTION PICK India Hicks Star Tail earrings 3. DAILY DUDS I mostly wear yoga pants and flip-flops.

This greatly disappoints David who’d like me to dress like Grace Kelly.

4. SIGNATURE ACCESSORY My reversible Legacy letter belts because I love options.

5. RECENT SARTORIAL SNAG Navy blue wide-legged trousers from Carbon38 6. HAPPY MEAL Marmite on toast. That’s about the strength of my cooking skills.

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7. DRINK DU JOUR Green juice, but don’t for a minute think I’m all healthy. My diet is predominantly rubbish.

8. NEVER WITHOUT A charger because I’m always out of power.

9. SMILE MAKER My three-legged dachshund, Banger.

Unless he’s peed inside and then I’m less than happy.

10. WHAT’S PLAYING Lana Del Rey 11. ART FAN Anish Kapoor 12. WHAT’S PLAYING “Ozark” whilst on David’s rowing machine 13. WELL READ My father’s scrapbooks that my brother, Ashley Hicks, compiled are a constant source of memory.

14. GUILTY PLEASURE Charbonnel et Walker rose and violet creams 15. SPIRIT ANIMAL Something with a tremendous amount of energy, possibly a panther.

16. WORTH REPEATING The Gordonstoun School motto: “Plus est en vous” or “There is more in you.”

17. ULTIMATE WEEKEND ITINERARY An empty inbox, a family supper and no one to entertain 18. SOMETHING SECRET My family is utterly unmusical.

I learned to play the trumpet when I was 13 years old, and my grandfather nicknamed me “Decibel.”

19. SUPER TALENT Multi-tasking

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merce company, India Hicks Inc., with partners Nicholas Keuper and HauteLook co-founder Konstantin Glasmacher. The exclusive, beachimbued collection ranges from handbags and jewelry to home goods and fine fragrances, and it’s sold online by a fleet of loyal style ambassadors.

On Jan. 24, she’ll discuss her latest book, “India Hicks: A Slice of England” (Rizzoli), at the Delray Beach Public Library’s annual author lunch event hosted at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. The book examines life at American Farm, the idyllic, Oxfordshire enclave she shares with David and their five children, Felix, Armory, Conrad, Domino and Wesley.

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20. WORKOUT GIRL I run every chance I get. Whether it’s up a mountain, on a tropical beach, or around a loch in Scotland.

21. WISH LIST For the women [who work for me] to have the same confidence I’ve gained from starting my own business 22. CERULEAN ESCAPE Windermere Island provides complete privacy with an unstable Internet connection and no television.

23. TREASURED KEEPSAKE A bracelet with Fabergé eggs I inherited from my mother 24. CRAZY FOR My three dogs, two cats and one tortoise 25. TRY ONCE Live an extraordinary life

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NAUTICAL NUANCES Visual optimism and inspiration for travel ambitions to come.

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F E AT U R E EBERJEY SWIM bianca jane ruffle bikini top; $94; available at Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center at Boca Raton; LSPACE sundrop bikini bottom; $77; available at Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall; BORSALINO woven straw hat; stylist’s own; DEVON’S sterling silver cuff bracelet with white sapphires and pearls; $550; available at Devon’s Diamonds & Decor in Boca Raton

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ALICE McCALL dreamboat crop top, $240; ALEXIS tatum pants, $486; available at Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall; DEVON’S 18-karat rose gold and diamond fashion earrings; $4,000; available at Devon’s Diamonds & Decor in Boca Raton

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MELISSA ODABASH del mar cut out one-piece swimsuit; $235; available at Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center at Boca Raton; ELIE TAHARI juliette cropped pants; $178; Available at Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall; DEVON’S 18-karat white gold Italian link necklace with diamonds; $14,000; available at Devon’s Diamonds & Decor in Boca Raton

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M MISSONI patterned knit cardigan in white; $445; available at Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center Boca Raton; MARYSIA palm springs one-piece scalloped maillot in coconut; $345; available at Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center at Boca Raton; STUART WEITZMAN cami shine calf flat sandal in cream; $425; available at Stuart Weitzman at Aventura Mall; GIVENCHY headpiece; stylist’s own; DEVON’S graduated south sea pearls with 18-karat white gold and diamond clasp; $12,000; available at Devon’s Diamonds & Decor in Boca Raton

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HERVE LEGER knit bell-sleeve bandage dress; $1,190; available at Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall; DEVON’S 18-karat white gold and diamond drop earrings; $1,450; available at Devon’s Diamonds & Decor in Boca Raton

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AN ARTISTIC RETREAT

PART-TIME PALM BEACH GARDENS RESIDENTS SOUGHT ANNIE SANTULLI’S EXPERTISE TO DESIGN A SPACE THAT DISPLAYS THEIR ART.

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ombining a showcase for a spectacular collection of artworks with comfortable living spaces was the challenge for interior designer Annie Santulli of Annie Santulli Designs when she was commissioned by a couple who had purchased a home at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. The home is a winter getaway for the pair, who also have a residence in the Northeast. “They’re very passionate about their art, and they wanted to create the vibe of a gallery, but they also wanted a home that was cozy and comfortable,” Santulli says. “They like to entertain, and their adult children visit often.”

Santulli, who has an office in Palm Beach Gardens, has been designing for more than 20 years in South Florida and the Hamptons. She uses a creative process that blends form and function with insight and whimsy. “I am inspired by each of my client’s individuality,” she says. “It’s not about my style, it’s about their dreams. I identify with every detail with as much care, sensitivity, attention and joy as my clients do.”

For Santulli, interior design is not just a profession. “It’s my personal passion and purpose,” she says. “Once I accept a project, I live and breathe the work.”

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(above) A tall crimson statue of a human figure adds visual drama to the front hall. (right) A large piece of artwork at the side of the living room wall unit is a visual focal point.

The existing décor in the 3,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, 3.5bath home overlooking a golf course was Mediterranean. The couple wanted something more contemporary with a gallery feel. To create a backdrop for the owners’ often colorful paintings and sculptures, Santulli chose a neutral palette of soft, dove gray for walls and gray and white porcelain tile flooring, along with pure white molding for contrast.

GALLERY AMBIENCE The ambience of a gallery begins with a large, vertical painting hanging just past the front door. The space offers a view through the home to the pool and patio out back. In the hallway beyond, a tall, arresting crimson sculpture of a human figure in dance creates instant drama. Curved walls add architectural interest.

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IT’S NOT ABOUT MY STYLE, IT’S ABOUT THEIR DREAMS. I IDENTIFY WITH EVERY DETAIL WITH AS MUCH CARE, SENSITIVITY, ATTENTION AND JOY AS MY CLIENTS DO.”

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F E AT U R E The homeowners didn’t want a dining room, so Santulli turned the space into a dramatic, speakeasy-style bar.

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Living room end tables are wrapped in gray linen.

A STUNNING BAR Because the couple didn’t want a dining room, Santulli used the space allotted for it to design a stunning bar area. “I wanted to create the feel of a speakeasy,” she says.

A wall unit with glass shelving framed in dark mahogany is set against a window that offers a view of the outdoors. A small painting placed against the glass provides a focal point at eye level for anyone seated on the stools, which have adjustable chrome pedestals and white leather upholstery framed in mahogany. The bar itself is topped with quartz. Large, colorful paintings on both walls flank the room, and a chrome starburst chandelier provides additional ambiance.

LIVING ROOM In the living room, ivory floor-to-ceiling stationary side panels with a lacey weave

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frame sliding glass doors leading to the pool and patio. The panels, which have a silvery shimmer, hang from 3-foot-long rods with decorative finials. On the floor, a thin, flat, hair-on-hide rug in tones of cream and gray adds softness and texture. A custom gray wood wall holds floating white shelves illuminated to highlight brightly colored sculptures and a collection of bottles. The wall unit also has a TV screen and cabinetry with chrome hardware beneath provides storage for audiovisual accouterments. A large painting of a human face on the adjacent wall draws the eye.

A long sectional upholstered in charcoal velvet adds to the gallery feel while providing comfortable seating. End tables wrapped in coordinating gray faux linen act as pedestals, and a 3D piece of artwork hangs above a small chair covered in a light gray faille

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fabric. The two-tiered glass coffee table is framed in pewter. “The glass keeps the space open and shows off the rug,” Santulli says.

Striped accent pillows are a final touch. “I found a fabric that has every color in the room,” Santulli says proudly.

“I like to bring in color and texture with accessories.”

KITCHEN A tall sculpture in vivid blue provides balance and differentiation between the living room and open kitchen.

“We needed color and art so it wasn’t weighted on the other side,” the designer says. To provide continuity, the same fabric that frames the glass doors in the living room hangs at the kitchen window. Unlike the living room’s fixed side panels, however, the drapery here can be pulled all the way across the window.

Appliances are stainless steel, and countertops are white quartz.

Santulli considered pulling out the existing kitchen cabinets but decided instead to paint them white and dress them up with new chrome hardware.

“They turned out beautifully,” she says.

An unusual feature is a long, narrow window between the upper and lower cabinets instead of a solid backsplash.

Landscaping outside ensures privacy from the neighboring home. To add further interest as well as continuity, Santulli inserted a small piece of art similar to the one in the window of the bar area.

The remaining portion of the backsplash is gray glass subway tile.

An existing rounded center island was changed to a rectangular shape topped with a book-matched white quartz waterfall. Hanging from the ceiling above the island are shimmering chrome pendant lights.

Stools that provide seating for the island have ebony-colored wood legs and are covered in gray faux leather, which is practical for a kitchen. “You can just wipe them off,” Santulli says.

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The kitchen table has a hammered chrome base and a glass oval top. Chairs are upholstered in white faux leather for easy cleanup.

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THE MASTER BEDROOM IS DRAMATIC, YET IT IS ALSO A COMFORTABLE RETREAT.

The bed in the master suite has a black wood frame and a white leather headboard.

Because there is no dining room, the kitchen is the main eating area. The oval-shaped, glass-topped table with a hammered chrome base seats six. Curved chairs have ebony legs that match the island bar stools and white faux leather upholstery accented with chrome nailheads.

POWDER ROOM A wall hanging that displays a soaring, curved column of hand-cut silk butterflies is the dramatic focal point of the powder room. Textured gray silk wallcovering shimmers, and a square white vanity is crowned with white quartz.

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MASTER SUITE The master bedroom is dramatic, yet it is also a comfortable retreat. Large windows and a glass door leading to the patio offer beautiful views while dark gray, textured sheer window treatments that open and close provide privacy when it is desired. A white shag area rug creates softness and texture, and white walls showcase a colorful abstract painting. A chair and large ottoman upholstered in royal blue velvet pick up tones in the painting and add another vivid splash of color.

The dark wood bed frame has a slight sheen, contrasting beautifully with a white

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countertop, while a freestanding tub creates a focal point. A large glass block window lets in light while ensuring privacy.

GUEST BEDROOMS A tufted gray headboard with chrome nailheads complements gray walls in one of the guest bedrooms, and a gray-and-cream, diamond-patterned rug works beautifully with cream and beige bedding.

Gray wood bedside tables hold lamps that resemble tree branches.

A double bed instead of a king or queen helped meet the challenge of a narrow second guest bedroom. Head- and footboards are covered in gray patterned fabric while chrome lamps that resemble telescopes help create the illusion of more width.

Walls are gray, and a gray and white rug adds both texture and visual interest.

Side tables are dark wood, and bedding is a shimmering silver. A chrome-framed blue velvet bench at the foot of the bed and matching accent pillows contrast with the neutral tones in the rest of the room.

White window shades that open and close let in light while providing privacy.

leather headboard. Bedside tables made with the same dark wood as the bed frame hold lamps with chrome bases and white drum shades, and white bedding and pillows are edged in black.

After gutting the dark, drab master bath, Santulli installed porcelain tile flooring that is different from the tile in the rest of the home. The tiles also climb the shower wall, creating a dramatic look. “I wanted the space to be a little jewel, and the tile worked perfectly with the rest of the flooring,” she says.

Vinyl grass cloth, beautiful yet practical for a moist environment like a bathroom, covers the remaining walls. A large mirror hangs above gray wood cabinetry with chrome hardware and a quartz

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BACKYARD The homeowners enjoy spending time outdoors, so the patio and pool area were as important as the interior spaces. Santulli first pulled out landscaping that blocked the view of a lake and golf course, replacing it with trees that instead framed the scene.

Beige travertine marble covers the patio floor, and blue glass tiles shimmer in the pool. A charcoal gray chaise topped with a light gray cushion with darker welting offers a spot to relax and catch some sun while royal blue pots filled with colorful plantings accent the space.

Under a covered portion of the patio, a granitetopped gas fire pit with a royal blue rock interior rests in the middle of a cozy seating group. The charcoal gray sectional and chair match the chaise and hold cushions upholstered in the same light gray fabric with dark welting. A matching side table has a glass top for easy upkeep. Fabric with the blues of both the pool tiles and the planters help tie the space together and add splashes of color to the neutral tones in the space.

The home now has a décor that is refined yet easy and comfortable. It offers a place for the owners to get away from the cold north and enjoy the Florida sunshine, as well as to display their art and welcome family and friends.

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CUBAN REVIVAL IN BROWARD COUNTY

As the saying goes, everything old is new again. The classics, however, never go out of style. Recently, Virginia Perez, CKD, CBD, owner of Creative Kitchens, was entrusted to bring a touch of retro Cuban charm to a lovely home in Pembroke Pines. The homeowners wanted a streamlined vintage look and insisted on giving a tasteful nod to their Cuban roots.

An angled wall was removed to open the usable space in the kitchen and create a large navy blue island with prep sink and 4 bar stools. The homeowner’s cooktop area was the perfect place to create a focal point for the client’s beautiful Cuban style tile selection. They chose a porcelain version of this tile for oil resistance and ease of cleaning and accented the other areas with calacatta marble subway tiles. The kitchen was highlighted with brushed gold hardware, plumbing, and retro lighting fixtures.

Cuban tiles, also known as cement tiles, were first made in Europe in the 1850s. The original designs were influenced by North African Mediterranean style.The style quickly spread and today they’re seen around the world in historic homes and also mixed with modern materials. Their classic designs add timeless elegance to any room in the home.

For more information, contact Creative Kitchens at 954-340-2121 or mycreativekitchens.com. Their address is 7365 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

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ALL IN THE DETAILS DESIGNER GIL WALSH MIXES THE OLD WITH THE NEW TO CREATE A SPACE MEANT FOR RELAXING AND ACCOMMODATING FAMILY.

By Jana Soeldner Danger | Photography by Kim Sargent

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hen a real estate professional asked interior designer Gil Walsh of Gil Walsh Interiors to update her home in Tequesta, she wanted a design that reflected her love for the ocean. She also requested Walsh combine some of her existing furnishings with the new design, including two orange club chairs that would set the tone for bold accent colors throughout the home.

Walsh, who has offices in West Palm Beach and Martha’s Vineyard, believes every detail matters when bringing a design to life. The key to creating an outstanding design, she says, is to combine the art of listening with intuition to gain a deeper understanding of the client’s needs, wants and lifestyle wishes.

With each design, she says, she works to build rapport and trust as a foundation for a beautiful home.

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Originally, Walsh considered a career in fashion, but with a deep interest in art history, antiques and architecture, she realized that interior design was her passion. Her goals are to deliver comfort, timeless style and classic beauty. In addition to her design work, she is the author of “Gil Walsh Interiors—A Case for Color.”

Walsh’s design of the 2,000-square-foot, three-bedroom home on the Intracoastal Waterway takes its cues from the yachting world, using classical beach and nautical motifs in fresh, modern applications.

She kept the beige travertine flooring but used crisp, clean white for many of the walls and furnishings to create a backdrop for punches of color and bold, graphic statements. “There are windows only on the east side of the house, and I wanted white for reflection and brightness,” she says.

THE FOYER A dramatic palette of blues and oranges begins in the foyer with a simple console table finished in deep navy with chrome hardware. “I needed to lead the eye into the great room with furnishings, and the navy blue picks up the navy there,” Walsh says.

Accessories on the table, including an oblong silver platter, a silver dish with a shell motif and a pure white pot holding a white orchid add visual interest. A tall lamp has a thin metal stem and a small white shade. “The furniture needed to be scaled to the size of the hallway, which is narrow,” Walsh says. “The console isn’t that deep, and the lamp’s thin post complements the scale of the console.”

Above the table hangs a stunning circular mirror with a sprawling frame that recalls sea coral. A flat, woven runner on the floor in tones of cream, camel and red blends with the travertine and also picks up red in the mirror frame.

In a nearby powder room, delicately patterned blue and white wallpaper sets off a simple, Shaker-style white vanity with a gray and white Carrera marble top, a dropped sink and chrome hardware. The vertical rectangular mirror above has a clean white frame, and a pair of nautical-style sconces illuminate the space.

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(above) In the powder room, a simple, Shakerstyle vanity has a dropped sink and chrome hardware. (right) In the foyer, a mirror with a sprawling frame recalls the look of sea coral.

A navy console table introduces the home’s vibrant color scheme.

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(above) Vibrant hues of blue and orange set against a backdrop of white define the great room. (left) A dramatic painting of a fish is an eye-catcher in the great room.

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GREAT ROOM In the great room, solar shades help protect artwork and furnishings from the Florida sun and work to keep the space cool. To begin, Walsh removed the dining table and chairs to create an open space. The décor needed to incorporate the orange club chairs as well as a large abstract painting splashed with deep blue, orange, yellow and red that the owner’s mother had given to her.

Walsh used accent pillows to help pull the vibrant colors together. On the floor, she laid a flat, woven area rug with a marine blue background and a white Suzani medallion pattern.

A comfortable sofa is upholstered in white Sunbrella for easy upkeep, and two apothecary lamps stand behind it. White lacquer end tables add brightness. One holds a piece of blue blown glass and the other a vase filled with bright orange flowers, tying in the color scheme.

The rectangular coffee table has a waterfall glass top, and between two club chairs covered in white canvas is a glass drink table with a chrome base. A white leather ottoman can provide additional seating or serve as extra table space.

Another eye-catcher is a large, dramatic painting of a fish in tones of blue, orange and black set against a white background. It hangs above a raffia-wrapped chest with drawers for storage. On top is a display of blue bottles, a silver fish and a bouquet of orange flowers. An orange shade crowns a white lamp with a base that recalls a piece of driftwood.

A collection of framed prints featuring horses covers a large area of one wall. “She loves horses and used to ride a lot, so I hung the prints as a collection,” Walsh says.

The homeowner also loves dogs and wanted her large papier-mâché model of a friendly canine to be part

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of the décor. Placed on the floor, it may not have been an outstanding focal point, but Walsh knew just how to maximize the look of the unusual piece. “We had a pedestal specially made to raise it,” she says.

Since the former dining furniture had been taken away to create an open space, Walsh designed a small, informal eating area in a corner of the great room next to a glass door leading to the patio.

The small white circular table has a resin top and bronze metal legs.

Woven wicker chairs hold blue and white pillows. On the patio, deep blue furniture that complements the interior colors blends the outdoors with the indoors.

MASTER SUITE In the master suite, Walsh created a luxurious, comfortable sanctuary where the owner can retreat at the end of the day. Clean white shades open to let in light or close for privacy. A flat, woven navy and white rug with a geometric pattern adds softness to the light wood flooring, and on the wall are pictures of white coral set against a navy background.

The bed’s headboard is upholstered in white canvas that resembles the fabric of sailing ships with nailhead accents around the perimeter. The white linen spread has navy blue trim, a navy and white fringed throw, and navy accent pillows that add more color and interest.

White lacquer end tables have mirrored inserts and a fretwork overlay of white circles. “I wanted them to sparkle,” Walsh says. Each table holds a blue and white Delft lamp with a rounded base and a drum shade, as well as small vases of orange flowers that provide colorful accents.

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A flat, woven navy and white rug with a geometric pattern adds softness to the master bedroom.

A headboard upholstered in white canvas recalls the fabric of sailing ships.

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(above) A mirror with a dramatic fan-shaped frame creates a focal point in a guest bedroom. (right) In one of the guest bedrooms, pillows with a starfish motif and prints of shellfish on the walls continue the home’s nautical theme.

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In the master bath, a steeply slanted ceiling presented a challenge. To create a dramatic look, Walsh clad the ceiling, walls and floor with the same large gray marble tiles. The freestanding oval tub in the wet area provides a focal point. “It acts like a piece of sculpture,” Walsh says. The wet room also has both an overhead and handheld shower; all plumbing fixtures are chrome. Outside the wet room is a white lacquer vanity with double sinks and a gray and white Cerra marble top.

GUEST BEDROOMS The nautical theme continues in the guest bedrooms, both of which have wood flooring and the same white window shades as the master. In one of the bedrooms, clean white walls display framed prints of shellfish, and accent pillows have starfish motifs. Blue and white spreads on the twin beds have a paisley pattern, and headboards are stylishly contrasting brown wicker. A graceful blue and white lamp is an Asianstyle design.

In the third bedroom, a flat white and navy rug accents the wood floor. A lacquered headboard with a fretwork design set against white walls creates a toneon-tone look, and the blue and white spread is patterned with a Suzani design. Above the bed is a dark blue, framed architectural drawing of a ship. Blue and white accent pillows add color and visual interest, and since the homeowner has a beloved bulldog, it’s not surprising that one of the pillows features an adorable picture of a pup. A circular mirror with a wide, fan-shaped bronze frame creates a focal point above a white lacquer chest with bronze handles, while glass candlesticks and a rounded glass lamp create an open, airy look.

COMBINING OLD AND NEW Walsh took the challenge of mixing some of the homeowner’s cherished pieces with new furnishings, finding innovative ways to create a seamless, integrated interior. Walsh is not afraid of color, and the project provided her with an opportunity to make creative use of bold, dramatic hues in ways that remained true to classic, elegant design while indulging in touches of playful whimsey that personalize the spaces.

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FOR ART’S SAKE In its third year, Art Fort Lauderdale will be bigger and better than ever, thanks to co-founders Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau.

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or Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau, something didn’t feel right about trekking to Miami or Palm Beach to seek out an art museum or a cultural event.

“I consider myself a cultural crusader,” Snow says. “I’m always on a search for something cool to do. But a few years ago, it got to a point where I didn’t understand why Broward County wasn’t on the same level as places to the north or south of us.”

Born and raised in Broward, Snow, who spent much of his career in staffing and recruiting, made a promise to discover Fort Lauderdale’s arts and culture scene, and create a space to share it with the community. Around the same time in August 2016, Snow met Andrew Martineau, a 20-year advertising and marketing vet, at a local TEDx event, where they connected over their desire for culture.

“We were both re-energized to get back into the arts,” Martineau says.

“We’ve basically worked together almost every day since we first met.”

Less than a year later, Snow and Martineau launched Choose 954 (playing off of the local area code), a web-

based social movement that spotlights arts and culture events in Broward County. In addition to the organization’s website, Snow and Martineau offer curated newsletters, a podcast and weekly round-ups of the best exhibits, parties and happenings. They also host art-related events, including live painting demos and public art installations. Right now, more than 15,000 subscribers receive Choose 954 emails.

“What I’ve always thought is if people know exactly where to go, they’ll end up choosing the 954 over driving someplace an hour away,” Snow says. “We’re trying to cultivate a community in Broward that embraces its own culture.”

But it didn’t stop there. Six months after introducing Choose 954, the two debuted Art Fort Lauderdale, the firstever four-day art fair in Broward County.

The festival organizes numerous exhibits inside for-sale luxury waterfront homes in Fort Lauderdale, and attendees are transported between locations via boat.

“We didn’t want to create just another fair inside a tent or a convention center,” Snow says. “We wanted to offer something super unique that highlights the distinct characteristics of our city and

its architecture and waterways.”

The first year, Art Fort Lauderdale hosted about 700 attendees. Going into its third year, Snow and Martineau expect around 3,000 to attend this month’s festival. In addition, this will be the first year Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina will serve as the fair’s boarding location.

There will also be a series of afterparties hosted at various venues downtown and along the beach.

“We’re hoping the community continues to embrace Art Fort Lauderdale,” Snow says. “We want to help transform the city into more than just a beach and hotel destination.

The 2019 fest will coincide with Snow and Martineau’s inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week, which will unite all of the city’s artists and cultural institutions for a week of exhibits, discussions, dinners and parties.

“Everyone knows Art Basel and Miami Art Week,” Snow says. “We’ve never had anything like that. Since Choose 954, it’s been a gradual process to grow up to this point. It only makes sense to unite all the city has to offer into one place. It’s time to get Fort Lauderdale on the map.”

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An oceanfront residence a few paces from Delray Beach’s bustling Atlantic Avenue.

AN ART-LOVING ENGLISH COUPLE CREATES THE ULTIMATE BEACH RETREAT WITH THE HELP OF A SAVVY ARCHITECT, TWO INDUSTRIOUS BUILDERS AND ONE TALENTED INTERIOR DESIGNER.

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reating space for art can be a delicate balancing act. Too much focus, you feel as if you’re living in a gallery; too little, and those cherished pieces fail to shine. One English couple, avid collectors and world travelers, seem to have struck the perfect equilibrium at their oceanfront residence a few paces from Delray Beach’s bustling Atlantic Avenue.

After keeping a vacation home in South Florida for many years, the couple were ready to make a fresh start with a new property. They turned to a Boca Ratonbased architect they had collaborated with in the past: John Conway of John D. Conway Architect Inc. Interior designer Susan Connor of P&H Interiors was hired to create all the architectural details and interior enhancements for the 4,640-square-foot space, and Scott Dingle and Steve Dingle of SRD Building Corp. were tasked with

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(below) A vanity in the half-bath integrates a stone sink and a mosaic backsplash floats beneath aged brassfinished pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting.

turning the three-story dream home into a dazzling fixture along Ocean Boulevard’s mansion-strewn corridor.

The couple preferred a traditional white edifice with large, deep blue exterior shutters that bridged the cerulean scenery and natural wildlife on display from the upstairs balcony and outdoor patio. Inside, they wanted clean and contemporary interiors to reflect beach living, with plenty of textured flourishes and wood accents.

Weaving in the seismic collection of Inuit soapstone art the couple had amassed over the years was one of the few challenges Connor faced. “It seemed like an oxymoron, integrating Eskimo art into a beach house,” she laughs. “We had to be creative in how we introduced those elements.” The Coral Springs-based designer had a shelving display positioned on the reverse side of the downstairs fireplace and built-ins installed in the library.

Tabletops turned the remaining sculptures into clever conversation starters.

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creating a series of living spaces that tied in the eye-arresting seascapes and invited relaxed revelry. Walls were covered with LusterStone, a low luster metallic plaster, to reflect the sunlight and the dark, engineered wood flooring, which runs throughout the main level and upstairs, emanating the illusion of warmth.

Dramatic tray ceilings offer an additional design outlet that rivals the elements below.

In the dining room, a gold-bronze LED pendant chandelier doubles as a suspended work of art above a linear table designed from rich mahogany and cathedral cherry veneers.

Arm and side chairs by Adriana Hoyos wrap around it.

Wooden elements extend past a pair of structural columns into the sundappled salon where linen-colored sofas and hand-shaped, rattan side chairs with geometric cutouts frame a cubed gray elm cocktail table Connor topped with lush florals and indigenous art. A double-sided travertine fireplace edged with hand-cut vertical wood slabs from JTS Woodworking Inc. raises the wow factor.

A hallway behind the fireplace leads to the library and home office with vibrant works that pay homage to Albert Einstein. A framed photo collage of the scientist, comprised of more than 4,000 photographs by Michael Verlangieri, graces the wall behind a floating desk finished in metallic antique pewter

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(above) A white baby grand piano lends a musical touch (below) The library and home office show vibrant works that pay homage to Albert Einstein. (right) Clean-lined custom cabinetry in stark white mixes with dual wood-paneled islands with waterfall countertops in Caesarstone.

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THE KITCHEN AREA OFFERS A JAW-DROPPING MIXTURE OF JUXTAPOSED ELEMENTS.

from Old Biscayne Designs.

Across from the salon, mini pendant lights cast a platinum glow on a polished quartzite wet bar perfect for an impromptu cocktail soirĂŠe.

Antique brass-framed leather chairs make a chic perch for swirling and savoring one of the collectible vintages stored inside the glass, temperaturecontrolled wine room. A hexagonal backsplash fashioned from glamour glass offers an easy lesson in geometry.

Around the corner in the breakfast area, a walnut-topped table with upholstered side chairs

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in printed vinyl mimicking the appearance of pony hair plays host to casual feasts beneath a 14-light, single-tier drum chandelier by Metropolitan.

The kitchen area offers a jaw-dropping mixture of juxtaposed elements. Clean-lined custom cabinetry in stark white mixes with dual woodpaneled islands with waterfall countertops in Caesarstone. Antique brass-finished pendants with frosted glass shades from Currey & Company, hanging above the center island, recall late-summer sunsets.

In the family room, low-profile furnishings

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(above) The family room flows easily toward an expansive, furnished and covered patio outside the sliding glass doors. (right above) Oversized leather seats with lumbar gracefully recline beneath a celestial sky that twinkles with tiny fiber optic lights in the home theater. (right below) The master bath takes full advantage of its sparkly, ocean-facing views.

like Hickory White’s Samantha cocktail table are streamlined so they don’t distract from the tranquil vistas of the patio, pool and ocean beyond. A charcoal leather sectional from Design NS with Ultracel foam cushions and lumbar pillows striped in red, blue and orange bring casual elegance and a hint of masculinity. With its bold, contrasting paint reveals, the geometric ceiling design grants a graphic alternative to more traditional style options.

The room flows easily toward an expansive, furnished and covered patio outside the sliding glass doors. A U-shaped bar is adorned with glass mosaic tiles that match the ones above the pool’s waterline, and seaboard cabinetry was selected to withstand prickly temperatures and sea salt air. An aluminum table with cushioned chairs from Sunbrella is ideal for alfresco dining.

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inch of the property. In the guest bedrooms upstairs, African elephants and sub-Saharan wildlife roar to life against bright, aqua-saturated backdrops. In the master bedroom, a spotted giraffe snapped during a safari trip gazes with humanlike interest. Connor applied a neutral palette of cooler tones like platinum and beige to the couple’s sleeping quarters. A gray-blue area rug from Fabrica, turquoise-trimmed bedding and a tufted bench from Century Furniture shape the sedate sanctuary.

The master bath takes full advantage of its sparkly, ocean-facing views. Matching his-and-hers vanities face off in front of a sunken bathtub that debunks the idea that bathing has to be boring. The star of the room is the glass-enclosed shower for two with a double-rainhead, handheld shower and an Opalina Krystal glass tile seat. French doors lead to an outdoors balcony enclosed with custom white

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railings from Zeron’s Metal Designers in Hialeah that echo the front gate’s metalwork.

One of the home’s most spectacular art displays adorns the soaring wall that connects the floating wood and glass-paneled stairwell from the basement to the second floor. “We worked with Atelier MEL [a bespoke glassmaking company based in Spain] to create this abstract, custom installation,” Connor says.

“It’s the first one in the United States. It’s composed from 256 individual glass pieces in colors like Champagne and neon blue and backlit with LED lights. It’s very striking and so elemental of the house.”

If the first and second floors are the home’s heart and head, then the basement is its soul. The subterranean level accommodates a home theater, a game room and a spa. There’s also plenty of exhibit space for the couple’s Beatles memorabilia, signed electric guitars and autographed posters from cult film classics like “Scarface” and “The Shining.” Although the basement is actually street level, Scott and Steve Dingle used steel reinforced, poured concrete walls to safeguard the home from any natural disasters, like flooding.

Designed with sleek, comfortable furnishings, including a candy counter, the home theater satisfies even the most persnickety film snob. Oversized leather seats with lumbar gracefully recline beneath a celestial sky that twinkles with tiny fiber optic lights, a technological marvel engineered by Boca’s Acoustic Innovations.

A luxurious bar with turquoise leather bar stools

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(above) A luxurious bar with turquoise leather bar stools trimmed in nailheads cater to the owners’ love of entertaining. (right above) A club-like setting, featuring a theater-style sitting area with retro touches like wall-to-wall, vinyl banquettes in deep navy, swivel lounge chairs in a geometric pattern and pub tables. (right below) Cedar pre-cut sauna

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“THAT’S THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT A SMART HOME,” CONNOR SAYS. “NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, YOU HAVE CONVENIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.” trimmed in nailheads cater to the owners’ love of entertaining.

Crafted from pure white Caesarstone, and concrete stamped and stained to resemble natural wood, it’s a fitting spot to commiserate before movie night begins.

The remaining space has been transformed into a club-like setting, featuring a theater-style sitting area with retro touches like wall-to-wall, vinyl banquettes in deep navy, swivel lounge chairs in a geometric pattern and pub tables. A white baby grand piano lends a musical touch, and a game area with a custom chess table, a Harley-Davidson pinball machine and a vintage jukebox were also added.

At the opposite end, a Zen retreat with a life-sized, golden Buddha awaits. A sauna and a steam shower with ergonomic seating, a rain shower, a handheld showerhead and body sprays are the ultimate home spa indulgence. A state-of-the-art sound system delivers musical lullabies. In the connecting halfbath, a vanity with an integrated stone sink and mosaic backsplash floats beneath aged brass-finished pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting.

Pulling together a cozy, coastal refuge with sentimentfilled interiors that easily flow from one to the next was the team’s main objective, but they went a step further by making them into automated spaces the couple could control or monitor from their home in England.

Simply by touching an iPhone screen, lights can be lowered, draperies whisked open and music turned on. “That’s the wonderful thing about a smart home,” Connor says. “No matter where you are, you have convenience at your fingertips.”

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Designers Alicia Weaver and Keri Feeney transformed a 5,000-squarefoot four-bedroom, five-bath home.

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reating a home that is elegant but also child- and pet-friendly was the challenge for designers Alicia Weaver and Keri Feeney of Alicia Weaver Design in Fort Lauderdale. The owner of the 5,000-square-foot four-bedroom, five-bath Las Olas Isles home relocated from the Bahamas. She wanted a casually sophisticated interior for entertaining friends, hosting her 11-year-old daughter’s playmates and allowing their beloved Cockapoo to climb on the furniture. “She wanted things to be beautiful, but nothing stuffy,” Weaver says.

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Large portraits personalize the foyer, while a throw pillow in a lavender pattern adds a touch of whimsey.

polished crema marfil floor. Surprisingly, they were able to match the other tiles and replace the dark border with the ivory of the rest of the floor. Then they added a textured, creamy rug with emerald and gold highlights for softness.

THE ENTRY In the elongated entry, which feels more like a hallway than a traditional foyer, they kept the existing white crown molding and wainscoting, as well as the filigree wallpaper with a vertical pattern.

“The ceiling isn’t that tall, and the pattern gives a feeling of height,” Feeney says.

They placed a British West Indies-style A British West bench topped with a cushion upholstered Indies-style in the turquoise hue of ocean waves bench greets against one wall. A throw pillow with a guests. lavender and green pattern adds a touch of whimsy, and above the bench, large portraits of the homeowner’s daughter and the family’s dog personalize the space.

Standing opposite is a long, narrow black lacquered table topped with alabaster lamps. An open-sided chandelier with an iron framework and candelabra hangs from the center of the ceiling.

The designers turned one of two closets on one side of the hallway into a cozy, visually interesting nook. “We felt like having two closet doors there was repetitious, so we opened the space,” Feeney says.

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WE FELT LIKE HAVING TWO CLOSET DOORS THERE WAS REPETITIOUS, SO WE OPENED THE SPACE.” - Keri Feeney

The designers opened a closet to create a cozy nook with a loveseat and shelving.

An oval mirror framed in antique brass is a dramatic focal point.

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After cladding the wall with square white panels, they installed a loveseat with a mocha cushion and storage drawers underneath. An oval mirror framed in antique brass above is a dramatic focal point, while sconces and a bookshelf add warmth.

To brighten the nearby powder room, they installed striped wallcovering in tones of cream and Champagne, a vanity with polished nickel legs and a soapstone top. Elegant sconces illuminate the small space.

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(top) A long, narrow black lacquer table adds character to the foyer. (right) An inlaid lacquer accent table adds warmth and visual interest in the living room. (bottom) A dark charcoal wall unit is a focal point in the family room. The desk is custom-made to fit behind the sofa.

A dark charcoal wall unit with display shelves, storage cabinets and a large TV screen creates a focal point in the family room, which is just off the entry. A tone-ontone cream-colored, geometricpatterned rug provides texture, while overhead, a clean-lined, stainless ceiling fan can help cool the room.

Gray tweed fabric that looks like linen but is actually designed for the outdoors covers a comfortable sofa, and a wing chair is upholstered in a cream and gray chenille animal print pattern. Two more chairs have ebony-colored wooden frames and cushions covered in brown and ivory striped fabric.

In the center of the seating group is a large tufted ottoman upholstered in ivory and black polka dot animal hide. “It’s some-

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where everyone can put their feet up,” Feeney says. The homeowner wanted a desk, and since the space is deep but not wide, the designers placed a custom-made piece behind the sofa instead of against a wall.

L I V IN G RO O M Walls in the large living room area are a creamy neutral, while the ceiling tray is covered in a pearlescent wallpaper with a bluish cast. “The shine pulls the sea foam colors in the room together and creates an interesting focal point that’s elegant and feminine,” Weaver says.

A graceful gold chandelier with a palm leaf motif has a mirrored silver ball. The tone-on-tone ivory and cream rug bordered in shades of green

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is a mix of knot and flat weave. Oatmeal draperies with a leading edge embroidered with a bronze and gold palm leaf pattern can be drawn across glass doors that look out over the back patio and canal, and a large framed mirror on the opposite wall reflects the beautiful view.

Two chaises framed in honey-colored wood have gracefully curved backs covered in cream velvet with a whimsical gold-patterned animal print.

The chairs are positioned so they can be turned to face either the glass doors or the cream-colored sofa, which has a border of sea foam green. Turquoise accent pillows add flair. Behind the sofa is a wood table with a pale sea foam finish and gold circle pattern, while side tables have painted faux silver leaves and antique mirrored tops. The coffee

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The round, walnut crotch table has dark legs and a lighter polished top with a narrow ebony border around the perimeter.

table is brass, acrylic and glass.

Two stools covered in turquoise vinyl embossed to look like ostrich skin stand next to a piano, which the owner brought from a former home. “She wanted people to be able to sit around it and listen,” Feeney says. A nearby inlaid lacquered accent table adds warmth to the space.

On the other end of the living room, just outside the dining room, is a dramatic, lima beanshaped bar with clear acrylic and polished brass legs and an antique mirrored top. Four round stools have matching brass legs. “Because the dining room is small, she wanted a second place for people to sit,” Weaver says.

D IN I N G RO O M The designers laid medium-toned wood planks on the dining room floor, which they continued into the kitchen. To create the illusion of height, the oversized

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cove molding is painted to match sea foam green grass cloth wall covering. Floor-to-ceiling silk draperies are a similar tone, and large, gold-framed watercolors add an ephemeral touch.

The round, walnut crotch table has dark legs and a lighter polished top with a narrow ebony border around the perimeter. Chairs are upholstered in fabric with a pale turquoise background patterned with many of the other colors seen throughout the home.

The ornate crystal chandelier, which was there when the owner moved in, is a stunner.

KITCHEN In the light, airy kitchen, white cabinetry had been recently redone, so the designers kept it.

Because the owner likes to cook, they installed an oversized range and replaced the butcher-block top on the island with light colored granite. “It’s better

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A lima bean-shaped brass framed bar has clear acrylic and brass legs, and a mirrored top. Stools have matching brass legs.

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F E AT U R E In a guest bedroom, a turquoise and ivory coverlet recalls ocean waves.

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for rolling out dough,” Weaver says.

Suspended over the island are handblown glass pendant lights.

The breakfast nook features a round table with a walnut finish, along with chairs upholstered in a whimsical pink and ivory flowered print with a British West Indies look.

A curved banquette fits into the bay window, which is framed in floor-toceiling draperies in a sea foam and ivory print.

G U E ST B E DRO O MS An iron four-poster bed with an ivory leather headboard and a pale silver coverlet draws immediate attention in one of the guest bedrooms, and a dramatic starburst ceiling light offers illumination without intruding on the tall bed frame. A TV screen hangs above a long wood credenza with a reflective antique mirror inlay, while a lavender settee offers seating under the window. Bedside tables wrapped in raffia hold antique mirrored lamps.

In another guest bedroom, a silk rug in hues of sea foam, turquoise and silver adds softness to the driftwood-toned wood floor.

The bed’s headboard is upholstered in grass cloth, and an ivory and turquoise coverlet recalls ocean waves.

A valence over the bay window is covered in the same turquoise and ivory fabric as the seat under it.

In the homeowner’s daughter’s room, walls are a soft blue green, and black and white animal print wallpaper covers the ceiling. At the windows, creamy side panels flank pink sheers, and on the floor, an ivory and pink rug adds punches of color. The daybed is covered in a black and white print similar to the ceiling, but smaller in scale, piped in hot pink. The daughter’s treasured chair, which belonged to her father, has been reupholstered in iridescent ivory with nailhead accents.

O U TD O O RS The designers painted the home’s original yellow exterior a pale gray-green, installed new light fixtures and copper gutters, and to add a pop, painted the window trim a creamy white. To keep a view of the canal open while providing privacy from neighbors, they

(above) A seating area under the covered portion of the patio features loveseats and wicker chairs with soft gray cushions. (left) Pink sheers framed in ivory side panels and an ivory and pink rug add color to the daughter’s room.

planted crepe myrtle trees.

The home originally had two pools, but the owner chose to fill in one of them to make more space for outdoor furnishings. The designers created a romantic garden area by using artificial turf and travertine pavers, and stringing lights among four gumbo-limbo trees they planted. Wicker chairs with black and white cushions surround a table topped with an oval cut from granite left over from the slab used for the kitchen island. “We wanted to create the feel of a French bistro,” Feeney says.

In an adjacent area, rounded benches with orange and cream cushions flank a circular fire pit, and khaki and cream lounge chairs accented with orange pillows offer places to stretch out and relax. A sitting area under the covered portion of the patio features loveseats and chairs with soft, thick gray cushions.

The home now is just what the owner wanted: a place where she and her daughter can enjoy each other and their friends. Nothing too fussy, just an understated elegance that is both beautiful and comfortable.

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MODERN MEDITERRANEAN MARVEL INTERIOR DESIGNER LORI FELLER TRANSFORMS A MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HOME INTO A CONTEMPORARY ABODE WITH PLENTY OF WOW-FACTOR AND COOL SPLASHES OF MIAMI HEAT

By Kerry Shorr Photography by Austen Amacker

Lori Feller redesigns the home of her close friends, Dennis and Brenda Blauser.

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ad Lori Feller not traveled nearly 1,500 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Hobe Sound, she may not have launched Lori Feller Design in 1999, nor broadened her prodigious talent for interior design, construction and renovation. The flaxen-haired entrepreneur and mother of two may also have missed the opportunity to meet her clients and close friends, Dennis and Brenda Blauser.

Feller met the Blausers by referral.

When Dennis and Brenda were in need of a talented design pro to lend some TLC to the Singer Island condo they’d recently acquired, their real estate attorney recommended they invite Feller around for a tour.

They did, and before she was out the door, she had landed the job. Three months later, the condo’s renovation was complete.

After three years living along the Atlantic’s windswept coastline, Dennis and Brenda were ready to decamp for a

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(top) Lori Feller launched Lori Feller Design in 1999. (right) The staircase’s risers were replaced and the wooden treads squared then faux finished.

more idyllic setting with vestiges of the Intracoastal Waterway and invited Feller to go house hunting with them. A boat slip, a pool, a backyard with privacy and a nowake boat zone to accommodate paddleboarding and other saltwater pursuits were on their shortlist of requisites.

The Marietta, Ohio, residents spend at least a week every month in South Florida and wanted their second home to serve as a relaxed haven for entertaining guests and spending time with their family.

After scouting dozens of properties between Jupiter and Palm Beach, they discovered a 6,300-square-foot, two-story structure in North Palm Beach. Set on a half acre next to a Florida cracker–style house, the residence’s Mediterranean appearance exuded little curb appeal while its westernfacing rooms beckoned toward wide, hypnotic views of the turquoise inlet.

The Blausers may have been seduced by the property’s tranquil location and easy water access, but they weren’t smitten with its Tuscan flair. They wanted a modern showcase home with a minimalist, contemporary and abstract theme, and a Miami

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WE WANTED BRIGHT LIGHT AND BIG POPS OF COLOR AND NOT LOTS OF KNICK KNACKS. WE WANTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCK THE DOOR AND LEAVE.”

- Dennis Blauser

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vibe. “We wanted bright light and big pops of color and not lots of knick-knacks,” Dennis says.

“We wanted to be able to lock the door and leave.”

After they closed on the house, Dennis and Brenda sat down with Feller to discuss the floor plan, design ideas and remodeling costs. Dennis wanted a quick turnaround. “Being a contractor, I’m always very schedule conscious, and I wanted the project done as soon as possible,” he says.

“But with my persistence and Feller’s tenacity to execute, we were able to get most of it finished in about six months.”

Once the plans had been worked out, Feller and her contractor, Gary Guttveg, owner of Dreamworks Remodeling in Stuart, commenced with a twoweek demolition.

The project’s overarching goal was simple: replace what couldn’t be reused. “We wanted to salvage as much of the charm that we could,” Feller says. “But most of the house needed to be taken down to the nails and gutted.”

One of the first undertakings was replacing the brown marble flooring on the staircase and around the home with glossy, white porcelain tiles that mimicked fine Carrera marble. The staircase’s risers were replaced and the wooden treads squared then faux finished.

The banister’s slope was corrected

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(top) A trio of life-sized “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” sculptures Feller scooped up on a furniture trip to West Palm Beach (right) The living room was given a glamorous spin with a deep royal blue velvet sofa from Macy’s and white leather and chrome side chairs.

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and painted a light steel gray.

Feller, who applies a three-to-four color rule to her clients’ homes in Ballenisles, Mirasol and Loblolly, stuck to subtle casts of white and gray and a lot of chrome. Colors like royal blue, green and bright red provide contrast. Fewer hues in similar shades tie a room together and make it feel more gracious and inviting, Feller says.

The living room was given a glamorous spin with a deep royal blue velvet sofa from Macy’s and white leather and chrome side chairs. The crystal Eternity chandelier hanging above brings a touch of theatricality. Israeli artist Dalia Kantor’s commissioned work adds bombastic pop while a glazed sheet metal design

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in blue and green winks down from the fireplace. A gas fireplace with blue LED lights nods to cool Miami nights.

An adjacent space off the living room was allocated as a home office. Feller placed a custom-made desk and file cabinets near the window and ferried in a black-and-white pony fur chair and a framed photograph of Dennis’ jet in homage to his passion for aviation. “I like having fun, little things here and there,” she says. “That’s the eclectic-ness.”

In the downstairs guest room overlooking an enormous oak tree in the gated courtyard, oversized plantation shutters were salvaged and repainted, and impact windows were installed. A good designer pre-

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(above) Hardware was installed inside the cabinetry in the master bath to allow cellular devices to be charged, as well as blow dryers and electric shavers to get plugged in and remain hidden. (right) The master suite room and walls were kept monochromatic so art could take center stage.

ternaturally knows to weave in small details that speak to the homeowners’ interests and personalities. A ceiling fan with steel blades resembling an airplane’s propellers was hung and a bespoke bench filled in the empty space near the bed and also serves as extra seating and storage.

Letting go of the ornate, traditional cabinetry in the downstairs and upstairs guest bathrooms, floating vanities were brought in and expensive-looking hardware sourced from Home Depot that would’ve cost triple

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elsewhere. Marble flooring, marble-inspired wall tiles and decorative backsplashes were finishing touches.

Upstairs, the public areas transition gracefully to become private. On the staircase landing, a dreamy, Technicolor carpet puts art underfoot and silently reminds passersby that sitting rooms need not be staid. Resting against the wall, an oversized mirror reflects a seismic chandelier whose crystal tendrils suspend gracefully over the staircase. “We wanted something with some glitter

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to fill up the space, so I chose one with LED lights because they last for over 10 years,” Feller says, motioning to the glamorous fixture. “I had to think of every little detail because if a light bulb ever went out, I’d be in trouble.”

In the second floor master suite, which opens onto a rounded, private terrace, the room and walls were kept monochromatic so art could take center stage. In the corner, there’s a TV that mechanically raises and lowers at the touch of a button. Beyond the sleeping area are his-and-her closets that sub as panic rooms with phones and electrified locks.

The Blausers wanted their master bath

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to possess a clean and streamlined aesthetic, so hardware was installed inside the cabinetry to allow cellular devices to be charged, as well as blow dryers and electric shavers to get plugged in and remain hidden.

When the original bathtub was removed for another, the wall it shared with the neighboring shower fell down, so a new wall was installed with state-of-the-art fixtures. The shower was given double rain heads, four body sprays, a waterfall feature and a thermostatic valve that memorizes temperature preferences.

While tearing the flooring out in the second floor guest bedroom, Feller dis-

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THE HOME IS GORGEOUS BY DAY, BUT EVERYONE’S FAVORITE PART COMES ONCE THE SUN GOES DOWN.

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(top) Feller stuck to subtle casts of white and gray and a lot of chrome. Colors like royal blue, green and bright red provide contrast.

covered the framing (right) A long dining room table crafted from beneath the adjoinreclaimed wood acts as a room divider. ing terrace had been severely water damaged Night” in the upstairs guest room, a découpage and and was only months away from falling into the pool. A crystal-covered mannequin that stands stalwart inside shorter terrace was constructed and the bedroom’s walk-in the stairway’s wall, and a trio of life-sized “see no evil, closet was minimized to allow for additional living space. hear no evil, speak no evil” sculptures Feller scooped up The wall separating the dining room from the kitchon a furniture trip to West Palm Beach stand at the base en, wet bar and family room blocked its sightlines of the of the stairs. beautiful water views, so Feller convinced her clients to Finally, the home’s exterior edifice was whitened to knock it down. From there, she redirected the pantry and contemporize its curbside appearance. The rust-colored flipped the kitchen’s footprint. A long dining room table terracotta barrel roof and rails were also painted a light crafted from reclaimed wood acts as a room divider. steel gray to match the iron elements inside. The home In the family room, a Natuzzi leather sectional was is gorgeous by day, but everyone’s favorite part comes juxtaposed against a conversation-sparking, 9-foot-wide once the sun goes down. Feller says, “The outdoor light TV console with colorful LED lights. A dark pole confixtures have blue bulbs, so everything lights up in color.” necting the bar’s counter to the ceiling proved to be anDennis still marvels at Feller’s effort and élan. It’s no other challenge. If removed, it would have compromised small task considering she spearheads nearly five projects the integrity of the house and cost $16,000 to bridge, so a month and manages her eponymous company singlethey kept it and gave it an industrial effect with brushed handedly. steel. “It’s kind of funky, and Dennis loves it,” Feller says.

He says, “I could not have done this home without Every room boasts at least one artful showstopper: her. I can’t say enough good things about Lori Feller.” a “melting” interpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry

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1. Peggy and Gray Marker 2. Front: Lorraine Thomas, Mary Riedel and Wini and Joe Amaturo; Back: Stacy Weisman, Karola Woodworth, Chip and Eileen LaMarca and Diana Metcalf 3. Maggie Gunther, Jenny Wharton, Heather Geronemus and Diann Geronemus 4. Lorraine Thomas and Gale M. Butler 5. Michael Weymouth and Jim Ellis 6. Front: Heather Geronemus, Tracy Dunn, Peggy Olin Fucci, Meghan Leckey, Nancy Thies and Janet Jordan; Back: Ashley Sawyer Smith, Dawn Read, Alice Jackson, Julie Saumsiegle and Jane Davis 7. Front: Michelle Howland, Marie Hansen, Ann Burris and Mary Mullen; Back: Lisa Kitei, Kim Butler and Alice Jackson 8. Michelle Gumbel, Michelle Matak and Meghan Leckey

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THE CAUSE: Founded by John Offerdahl, the festival at Pompano Beach Amphitheater included three nights of live concerts, a family-friendly barbecue pit masters competition, and a variety of cornhole games and tournaments.

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Business leaders from across the tri-county area gathered for an awards event hosted at the Westin Fort Lauderdale by the South Florida Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG-South Florida).

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1. Lilies Lanway and Robert Brighton 2. Jim Grube, Paul Sherman, Ari Roloff and Jason Klinghoffer 3. Ron Antevy and Jeanne Prayther 4. Ilian Obregon, Jenny Sanchez, Ari Roloff and Monik Guedagno 5. John Soccaraz and Brock Wilbor 6. Ari Roloff, Camillo Horvilleur, Valerio Forte, Jared Kaplan and James Miranda 7. David Wells, Karen O’Byrne, Ari Roloff and Rhys Williams 8. Paul Sherman and Joy Carter

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Greenspoon Marder Law hosted the “Ultimate Software presents the La Croix & Lennox National Account Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Brought to You by ProScapes� at its Fort Lauderdale office to celebrate another year of fundraising totaling nearly $300,000.

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1. Caroline Pinsker and Rachel Perz 2. David Pinsker, Robert Chandler and Heather Geronemus 3. Eris Sandler and Diann Geronemus 4. David Armstrong and Matthew Buckley 5. Robert Farenhem and Lilia Ciciolla 6. Heather Geronemus, George Taylor, Maggie Gunther and Kara Perkins 7. Caroline Williams, Duree Ross and Rachel Perz

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What to do, see and lust over this season

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SAMSARA CABARET

Worth the drive to Miami Beach is Samsara Cabaret, a new original Faena Live production at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach.

This intimate showcase (offered through May on select nights) allows audiences to experience stunning visuals, contemporary dance, cirque nouveau, live music, state-of-the-art technology, fire performance and more.

(Ticket prices vary; faena.com)

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JAZZ & BLUES

The Florida Jazz and Blues Jam will take place at Sunset Cove Amphitheater on Jan. 26. Catch performances from musicians like Larry Carlton and Sonny Landreth. (Ticket prices vary; musicjamproductions.com)

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DELRAY BEACH FASHION WEEK

Head to “the Ave” for five days of fashion during Delray Beach Fashion Week from Jan. 23 to 27.

Mingle with local designers and attend events including fashion luncheons and runways presentations, the Stiletto Race and Shopping the Runway. (Ticket prices vary; delrayfashionweek.com)

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FINE ARTS SHOWCASE

Voted in the top 100 art shows in the nation, the 10th annual Hot Works Boca Raton Fine Art Show will return Jan. 26 and 27 at Sanborn Square Park. Stroll through to view different mediums of original work available for purchase. (free; hotworks.org)

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PALM BEACH POETRY FESTIVAL

Head to Old School Square for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, which will take place over six days from Jan. 21 to 26. This year’s guest poet will be Sharon Olds, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than 10 poetry books. (Ticket prices vary; palmbeachpoetryfestival.org)

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SOMETHING BIG PEGASUS WORLD CUP

The Pegasus World Cup Championship returns to Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 and 26. This star-studded event will feature thoroughbred horse racing, food and fashion, and a LIV Nightclub pop-up trackside. (Tickets from $60; pegasusworldcup.com)

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Roll out your mat and join 3,000 yogis at Boca Raton’s Mizner Park Amphitheater for the Something Big Yoga event. Celebrating its fifth anniversary on New Year’s Day, the community class will be led by rewnowned yoga teacher Leslie Glickman and her husband, Andy. (free; somethingbigyoga.com)

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n that time Washington and Lee High School out of Arlington, Virginia, used to come to Philadelphia for the annual Stotesbury Regatta, a championship event in schoolboy rowing. They were a good crew, one of the best not based in or around Philadelphia. They were also distinguished by the fact that they sewed Confederate flags on the backs on their racing shirts.

At the time, there was a tradition in the sport of rowing of betting shirts. Losing crews would strip off their expensive racing shirts and, pulling the racing shells together, hand them over to the winners, right there on the water. Because they had the distinctive flags on the backs, Washington and Lee shirts were prized. Today it is not as common, partly because some people consider it a form of betting in a sport that prides itself on amateurism, but also because schools tend to buy cheaper shirts for betting purposes.

We bring up this arcane subject because at the time nobody took offense at the Confederate flag on the shirts of a high school crew. The W & L boys wore the Stars and Bars as a mark of regional pride, much as the Irish wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, or the various fans of college and pro football wear jerseys of their favorite teams. We certainly never thought of the Washington area crew as racists, or right-wing extremists.

Alas, that was almost 70 long years ago, and when it comes to things Confederate, the country has regressed. The recent mid-term elections brought that point home when opponents of black candidates in several southern states incorporated the flag and other memories of the Civil War into their campaign presenta-

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tions. It was a not-so-subtle appeal to the declining number of voters who vote race over policy and principle.

At the same time, we see a growing movement to eliminate southern references to the Civil War. Changing streets named for southern generals in Hollywood, removing statues of Confederate leaders elsewhere, etc. As a student of Civil War history, we find all this disturbing, for it is a fundamental distortion of that bloody and nation-changing event. We have joked it off a bit, suggesting that instead of changing the street names, simply change the people they were named after. Lee Street for Spike Lee, Forrest Street for Forrest Gump, Jackson Street for Michael Jackson.

It is not amusing, however, to hear Confederate leaders uniformly branded as traitors and racists. Most were not; they were anything but. In the context of the times, they simply reflected prevailing moods in their states, where it was considered patriotic to be loyal to your state, rather than to a federal government that was still maturing. It is particularly disturbing to see Robert E. Lee dishonored by removing statues of that great military leader. Any serious historian

regards him as a distinguished American, torn between his affection for the union and what he saw as a higher duty to his native Virginia. We wish some of our current leaders shared his moral qualities.

Slavery was obviously an economic cause of the war. Then, as now, major business interests (think Big Sugar in Florida) prevailed over popular sentiment. But the men who fought, from generals down to the grunts, were fighting for their states.

The great Civil War historian Shelby Foote put it well: “No soldier on either side gave a damn about the slaves... Southerners thought they were fighting the second American revolution; northerners thought they were fighting to save the union.”

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one understood this better than the leading figures in the war. The Union’s Ulysses Grant and Confederate James Longstreet were friends before the war, and friends after. Southern General Joseph Johnston attended the funeral of his adversary, William Tecumseh Sherman, where he stood in the rain on a cold day in New York City. He developed pneumonia and died shortly after.

Generals who fought against their states were so few that history notes them. George Thomas was considered a traitor in Virginia for staying with the Union. John Pemberton, from Philadelphia, married south and commanded Confederate forces at Vicksburg. He was shunned when he returned to Philadelphia post war.

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