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Bibliotaph
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Color Report
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Stirred & Shaken
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Of Note... Chinoiserie
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From the Editor-In-Chief Time and time again, when I’m asked what I enjoy most about my association with Sophisticated Living, I am quick to answer that it’s the wide swath of humanity I am privileged to encounter on a daily basis. From artisans to zoologists and everything in-between, the scores of stories I’ve garnered along the way could fll many more pages than this space permits. And, I’m happy to report, that a good many of these people, some encountered via happenstance, are now considered good friends. Serving as a reflection and celebration of this rich tapestry is an interesting art project dubbed “In Your Face” that was orchestrated and photographed by my husband Eric and on display at our home. Over the course of many months we solicited friends and casual acquaintances, contractors, family members, co-workers and even friends of friends to sit for an up close portrait. Using a stark white background and high-key lighting, each person was instructed to look into the camera with a stone-faced expression, a request that proved harder than it seemed for some of the gigglier subjects. Among the more memorable sessions was one with my husband’s grandfather, who, in the throes of dementia, fdgeted with his scarf for 10 minutes before abruptly declaring he was fnished shooting a few minutes after we’d fnally begun and repeatedly asked what all of the hubbub was about. A few years lapsed between the time the photographs were taken and installed (evidenced by my super-short coif ) and in that short time two of those pictured, including Eric’s grandfather, are no longer with us, lending even more poignancy to this highly personal project. Quite often we ask visitors to our home who aren’t familiar with the faces staring back at them to guess the occupations of those photographed, and there have certainly been some interesting responses. We now have a backlog of people wanting to see their face among the crowd, and we haven’t even fnished installing those that have already been photographed! Speaking of highly personal projects, we are excited to welcome St. Louis as the newest member of the Sophisticated Living family, and our ffth market! Publisher Craig Kaminer, a successful entrepreneur who launched his career as a New York City publicist for the Italian Government and went on to hold senior management positions with both Fleishman Hillard and Weber Shandwick, has assembled an allstar team for his debut issue. Among his talented crew are Judy Evans, former food editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, photographer Alise O’Brien, who has done work for Architectural Digest and Better Homes and Gardens, and photographer Carmen Troesser, whose resume includes Time Magazine, Te Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and Audubon Magazine, among others. You can read the St. Louis issue (and all of Sophisticated Living’s city-specifc editions) at slmag.net.
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Tis past Tanksgiving I took a trip down memory lane, albeit through an entirely diferent lens. As I’ve mentioned before in these narratives, my husband and I lived in New York City for several years. Our favorite spots were undoubtedly downtown, in fact, it was rare that we would even venture North of 23rd Street. And when it came to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the hustle and bustle of Midtown- absolutely not. “Tourist traps!” we would say as if we were life-long New Yorkers. As for our Tanksgiving trip to New York City this year, let’s just say we never ventured South of 23rd Street and never thought twice about it. We did all the things we were ‘too cool’ to do when we lived there, and we experienced them through the eyes of our three-year-old daughter. Times Square never looked so bright, Central Park never felt so grand, and riding in the back of those shiny yellow cabs with Juliet on my lap and feeling her excitement at the buzz of that incredible city was a sensation that beat any experience I ever had when I lived there. We took her to see Annie on Broadway, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and the Macy’s Tanksgiving Day Parade. She would be so wiped out by the end of the day that we were able to manage a few nice dinners because she was too tired to act up! Happy New Year!
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Sommelier Selections
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
What wines would I recommend? I regularly get asked to recommend bottles of wine. This recommendation may be for the person asking or as a gift for a friend or business associate. Usually, the request is as simple as inquiring what Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay I would suggest. I sometimes get an unusual look because I answer their question but then recommend an alternative from a completely diferent grape and region. I am not trying to say the wine I suggest is better or that I do not like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay, as I do believe they are world-class grapes and are a real pleasure to drink. However, I love variety, and there are so many grapes from so many countries producing world class wines, it is hard to be as excited about Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon as some of the wines of the beaten path. Sometimes these wines may have pejorative stereotypes or difcult to pronounce names, or they are just wines the average wine afcionada has not heard of before. I have recommended below a white wine, red wine and a dessert wine to try that may be a bit challenging to find but are truly exceptionally wines and worth the efort. White - Grüner Veltliner Considered the sommelier’s wine because of its versatility in pairing with food, Grüner Veltliner is the number one grape of Austria. Te Germanic name scares some people into thinking it will be sweet, but it is not. Most quality Grüner Veltliner comes from the Niederösterreich region of Austria, and its three most prevalent sub regions Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal. Generalizing about Grüner Veltliner is difcult, but you could say it comes in three diferent styles. Te frst is a quafng style – light, crisp, refreshing, a tasty aperitif or accompaniment to spicy food or grilled bratwurst. Te second would be a medium-body style – racy acidity, and the favors of white pepper, white peach, nectarine, apple, citrus and a slight herbal/green favor like lentil and minerality. Te last style is a full-bodied style – which strikes the balance of crisp acidity, minerality and rich forward fruit. Tis is a style from the Wachau region of Austria called Smaragd, which refers to the ripening level of the grape. Grüner Veltliner is not a wine that needs oak; it has plenty of refreshing favor with out it. Suggested producers of Austrian Grüner Veltliner are Allram (Kamptal), Machherndl (Wachau) and Martin Nigl (Kremstal). Red - Grenache Grenache is planted all over the world. By almost all accounts, it originated in Spain, but France has more Grenache planted. It is a thin-skinned grape that excels to its highest levels in the
southern Rhône of France. It is regularly blended with other grapes like Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. It may not be as well-known as Syrah because you do not see the grape listed on the label, as wines from the southern Rhône are named after the place in which they are grown, as opposed to the grape. Grenache is typically full-bodied with the favors of red cherry, kirshwasser, raspberry, some black fruits, red licorice, pepper and earthy favors of forest foor, leather, and what is called garrigue, which is the smell or taste of Provençal herbs and lowland shrubs. Some of the great places or villages where it is made in the southern Rhône are Châteauneuf-duPape, Gigondas, Vasqueras, Lirac and a wine made from a blend of some of the better villages of the southern Rhône: Côtes-du-Rhône-Village. Suggested producers of southern Rhône Grenache: are Mas de Boislauzon Côtes du Rhône Villages, Gigondas Bouissière and Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Dessert - Malmsey Madeira is best known only from its eponymous island off the coast of Morocco, which is part of Portugal. Te unique character of Madeira is that it undergoes a heating process for several months after fermentation. This practice evolved in the 18th century when it was noticed that wines, which were shipped through the tropics, improved markedly. Tis heating process, combined with fortification, long barrel aging and high acidity account for its long age-ability and even more unusual, its ability to remain drinkable for years once opened. Malmsey is my favorite Madeira grape: it is a cozy, sweetly seductive and downright ethereal wine; the perfect libation for a cold winter evening and an excellent full-bodied, rich, sweet wine to end your meal with. Malmsey is typically available at fve, 10 and 15 years old. Madeiras are all aged in barrel for the aforementioned period of time and do not continue to mature in the bottle. A Colheita Madeira is the product of one vintage and is aged a minimum of fve years. Suggested producers of Malmsey Madeira are Blandy’s 5 Year, Broadbent 10 Year and Cossart Gordon Colheita 1994. sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Afairs of the Heart
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, florists and chocolatiers are readying for their biggest selling season of the year, and fine dining establishments are squeezing in every two-top table for which they can fnd an extra nook. If food, chocolate and fowers are getting old for you and your sweetheart, check out how lovers in the not-so-distant past memorialized their feelings on this worldwide holiday. From speculative beginnings in Pagan ritual and Catholic sainthood, St. Valentine’s Day was ofcially declared as February 14 by Pope Gelasius at the end of the 5th century. Te evolution from church holiday to romantic intent is uncertain, but the earliest known Valentine remaining in existence is a poem written by an imprisoned Duke of Orleans to his wife in 1415. Throughout the Renaissance and into the development of the western world, Valentine’s Day became an opportunity to openly avow one’s deepest heartfelt sentiments.
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Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Early paper Valentines may have been influenced by Swiss and Germans in the 16th Century, who brought their customs to the new world, particularly as they settled the areas in and around Pennsylvania. Scherenschnitte was the custom of paper-cutting and drawing in a symmetrical pattern, commonly used to create love letters and Valentines. For Americana collectors, Valentines from the late 18th and early 19th century, while rare, are available and may appeal to both romantic and historic interests. Some collectors fnd satisfaction in utilizing census and other records to trace maker and recipient. Additional genealogical information, while providing interesting historical context, also adds to the monetary value of the object. Another signifcant factor that afects value is condition: tears along fold lines are not uncommon, and acid staining from original frames is often an issue. Terrific details and robust colors can dramatically afect the value of the earliest paper Valentines.
For years we have collected paper Valentines, as well as early bookplates and fraktur (birth and marriage records). For us, there is little comparison between a mass-produced card and an early example of deep personal sentiment, hand drawn on such a precious commodity as paper; complete with delicate fold lines from decades of preservation. A wonderful book on the subject of early paper gifts sums up our philosophy. From Te Gift is Small Te Love Is Great by Frederick Weiser: “...they are flled with a combination of color, whimsy, piety and design that provide a remarkable window onto the soul of America’s largest cultural minority.”
With paper a scarce resource for settlers moving west, husbands and fathers sometimes used the construction of utilitarian objects as an opportunity to express their love and commitment to their wives and daughters. During the mid-19th century, stylized heart motifs can be found on everything from kitchen utensils to furniture. What better way to epitomize his sentiment, than to work a simple design or symbol of afection into an object his love would be using each and every day? Later into the 19th and early 20th century, the industry of valentines began to grow, with options provided by skillful entrepreneurs including weavers who incorporated the symbol into coverlets and island women who crafted delicate shell art for sailors. A popular folk art example are steel shoe mats that were made from sheet steel and bent into interconnected 1” hearts. During the Victorian era, handmade gave way to handembellishment of manufactured valentines. Combined with a
newly afordable penny post, the mailing of greeting cards was made possible for anyone who wanted. Te resulting boom helped to create and grow some very large and successful companies, including Hallmark and American Greetings. Tese manufactured examples, with personalization, are very afordable to collect. This Valentine’s Day, broaden your sweetheart’s horizons and forget the same-old, same-old. Instead, consider a vintage or antique sentiment that will truly be cherished for a lifetime (or two). For more information on collecting vintage and antique valentines, visit garths.com/ collecting. sl
Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
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Bibliotaph Images from Mark Ryden's acclaimed Japanese Snow Yak Show originally shown at the Tomio Koyama Gallery in Tokyo in February 2009 are reproduced in 11" x 14" format, along with drawings and details. A palette of subtle whites and greys creates mysterious scenes of soft snow, clouds, and fur. Mark Ryden - The Snow Yak Show Hardcover, 64 pages, Last Gasp Books (lastgasp.com)
First released in October 1962, this beloved children's classic captures the simple joy of a snow day. P.D. Eastman and Roy Mc Kie - Snow - Hardcover, 61 pages, Random House (randomhouse.com)
Organized by country, the book features a collection of 800 vintage posters and paintings amassed by Mason Beekley over a lifetime dedicated to the celebration of all things skiing. Te collection is now housed at the Mammoth Ski Museum in California. Jenny De Gex - Te Art of Skiing: Vintage Posters from the Golden Age of Winter Sport - Hardcover, 160 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)
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Eclectic, eccentric, and smart, Aspen has always been a pioneer of style. Drawing on the words and photo albums of the glamorous people who lived there, page after page of this richly textured volume reveals the spirit of this surprisingly sophisticated town nestled in the wild Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Kathryn Livingston - In the Spirit of Aspen - Hardcover, 144 pages, Assouline (assouline.com)
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis stylish volume takes us high into the exclusive world of mountain chalets: dream houses that ofer a blend of majestic nature, traditional architecture, and individualistic design in the shadow of magnifcent peaks. Gisela Rich - Living in Style: Mountain Chalets - Hardcover, 220 pages, teNeues (teneues.com)
A pictorial essay examining the ferce and fanciful beauty of winter on Lake Huron. Julie M. Covert Art of Winter - Hardcover, 96 pages, Whitehead Press (amazon.com)
With an introduction from legendary snowboarder Peter Line, this book serves as both a commentary on the commercial snowboarding industry and a playful hybrid of youth culture and nature photography. Jim Mangan - Winter's Children - Hardcover, 60 pages, powerHouse Books (powerhousebooks.com) Arriving at the South Pole on January 18, 1913, Robert F. Scott and his fve-man team were greeted by their worst nightmare: a Norwegian fag. Disheartened and badly frostbitten, they trudged back toward their boat, only to die just eleven miles from the next depot. Teir journey is starkly relived in this waterproof, oversized limited edition featuring a historic collection of stunning black-and-white photography on waterproof paper, and excerpts from Scott's harrowing diary uniquely crafted in calligraphy. Christine Dell'Amore - South Pole: Te British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 - Hardcover, 136 pages, Assouline (assouline.com)
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Color Report: From the Runway
Carolina Herrera
Tadashi Shoji
Carolina Herrera
Spring/Summer 2013 According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, a global authority on color that has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond for the past 20 years, the palette on the runways for the spring/summer 2013 fashion shows emphasized “the need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, selfexpression and excitement.� Apropos for the return of spring, shades of green were prevalent, from subtle Grayed Jade to vibrant Emerald. African Violet was incorporated into unexpected combinations, such as being paired with Poppy Red, a seductive, sensual and celebratory shade. Citrus colors of Nectarine and Lemon Zest certainly added pep and interest. Dusk Blue and Grayed 38 slmag.net
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Jade served as the season’s new neutrals, with Dusk Blue offering a calming sense of serenity to its green counterpart. Another neutral, Linen, anchored pairings with Monaco Blue and Poppy Red. Added Eiseman, “We all know how a becoming color radiating into the skin can make us look healthier. As we are trying to bring out that ‘rosy glow,’ especially on days when we are not feeling great, wearing the complement to the reds, pinks and roses in the teal of the blue green family is universally fattering. It would be a pretty boring world fashion-wise to choose just one color, so it is fun to experiment with many colors.” sl
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1) Andrea Candela 18kt and sterling silver overlapping design white and black pearl ring (andreacandela.com). Available through Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati, OH and Aesthetics in Jewelry in Louisville, KY. 2) Rings with 14K gold, diamond & semiprecious stones from Ista Jewelry's TULIP Line (istajewelry. com). Available in St. Louis, MO from Ylang Ylang Fine Designer Jewelry. 3) Hublot Big Bang Boa Bang 41mm chronograph in 18k red gold with a dial enhanced by eight bezel set diamonds (hublot.com). Available in Indianapolis, IN from Moyer Fine Jewelers. 4) Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in yellow gold (rolex.
com). Available from Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati, OH; Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, IN; Shelia Bayes in Lexington, KY; Merkley Kendrick in Louisville, KY; and Simons in St. Louis, MO. 5) Monica Rich Kosann sterling silver smoky quartz locket with yellow sapphire accents on a 30" chain (shop.mrkstyle. com). Available in Lexington, KY through L.V. Harkness and in St. Louis, MO through Simons Jewelers. 6) From SimonG, 18K white and black earrings comprised of .96ctw round white diamonds and .42ctw round black diamonds (simongjewelry. com). Available in Indianapolis, IN from Moyer Fine Jewelers.
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Stirred and Shaken
Touring the English countryside in Aston Martin’s new Vanquish Written by Eric Williams
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Te epitome of bucolic perfection with its verdant rolling hills punctuated by sleepy medieval market villages, centuriesold pubs, castles and historic manor houses, the idyllic English countryside also happened to be the perfect backdrop to test the mettle of another quintessential British icon – the new Aston Martin Vanquish. Sophisticated Living was invited to be part of an exclusive gathering: the frst wave of journalists from around the world to experience a lifestyle event that immersed participants in a bespoke experience beftting the storied brand. Arriving at London’s Heathrow airport, we were collected by our driver and chaufeured to nearby Buckinghamshire and on to Tyringham Hall, a historic, privately owned estate situated amidst 50-acres of carefully manicured parkland that was to be our home base for three days of driving bliss. A team of butlers who would be at our disposal for the duration of our stay were waiting for us as we approached the stately green-domed residence – originally designed by Sir John 48 slmag.net
Soane in 1792 – via a sweeping drive lined by an avenue of lime trees. In the early 1920s, Sir Edwin Lutyens was commissioned to adorn the formal gardens of the estate with long pools (one of which, at 72m, is purportedly the largest in Western Europe) and classically inspired temples, namely the Bathing Pavilion and Te Temple of Music. An ornamental lake added in 1926 was dug by hand at the behest of the estate’s owner at the time, who sought to provide work for the laboring classes during the year of the General Strike. Purchased by the current owners in 2001, the estate has been restored to better than original condition with 28 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a pair of elegant reception rooms, a grand dining room, media screening room with capacity for 50 people, and an indoor spa pool. The interiors, while quintessentially English, are imbued with contemporary twists to remain relevant to the likes of globetrotting tastemakers. The private home is available for rent to discerning clientele.
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After a tour of the home and grounds, our group settled in for a proper high tea. Te throaty rumble of a feet of sports cars abruptly interrupted the tranquility of the idyllic environs, and we raced to the windows to observe a pulse quickening rainbow of handsome 6.0-liter V12 supercars fltering down the drive. Aesthetically, the Vanquish displays clear and coherent cues linking it to the Aston Martin lineage while boldly stating that it represents the vibrant future of the luxury brand. Notable stylistic elements include an elegant new waist, a carbon fber splitter, side skirts and rear difuser, elongated side strakes, and a new Aero Duct on the rear boot lid, a passive engineering feature that counteracts lift at the car’s rear when traveling at speed. Each member of our intimate party was assigned a car as well as a personal pit crew who gave us an overview of the car’s significant features. This same small army would meet us at each stop to buff and shine each vehicle to showroom condition in time for the resumption of our journey, making us feel like celebrities as people peeked out from windows and stopped in their tracks on street corners in every small village we
passed through. Each evening the crew collected the vehicles to remediate any signs of the wear and tear inficted as we put the car through its paces each day. Following our introduction, we were given a detailed driving map for each day’s adventure. As I settled into the cockpit, I noted how the seat comfortably “hugged” me, how user friendly the interface was, the quality and tailoring of the quilted leather and Alacantra headlining, and, how the roar of the V12 engine at the push of the launch control button – a sound that is unmistakably Aston Martin – made me envision myself as James Bond, even if just for a split second. Te new Driver Information Module (DIM) is a feature the Vanquish shares with Aston Martin’s now sold-out One-77 supercar. Te digital displays have been revised following feedback from existing owners, now permanently showing a digital speedometer and a trip computer. Our first destination was Newport Pagnell, the home of Aston Martin Works, renowned worldwide as the official service and heritage division of Aston Martin. The expertise of the operations, all carried out in an atmosphere of surgical
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suite spotlessness, span every Aston Martin model from the DB2 to the One-77. Historic Aston Martin Works, run by Kingsley RidingFelce, has a loyal clientele who own Aston Martin’s both old and new (including a DB5 once owned by Paul McCartney that was completely restored and recently sold for £344,400 at auction). On any day in the workshop it is not unusual to see cars bearing registration plates from as far afeld as Kuwait, Japan and the United States. The Aston Martin Works showroom is open six days a week and on Sundays by appointment. An on-site Heritage showroom, with space large enough to showcase up to a dozen examples of the Aston Martin breed at a time, is slated to open by mid-2013. Standing alongside a Vanquish that had been sliced in half to better understand the unseen elements that contribute to the 52 slmag.net
car’s signifcance – namely that for the frst time in an Aston Martin, carbon fber is used to make every external panel – was Aston Martin’s Chief Exterior Designer Miles Nurnberger, who shared some background on the design process. He likened the quiet elegance of the Vanquish to a man donning a bespoke suit – “It is always noticed but never shouts.” Aston Martin’s Adaptive Damping System (ADS) allowed us to switch between three distinct damping modes: Normal, Sport and Track, delivering instant adjustment of the car’s ride and handling characteristics. While a great majority of our driving was done in Sport mode to accommodate the tight turns of country roads, time spent in Normal mode on the interstate demonstrated that the Vanquish is a thoroughbred British luxury sports car that’s also well suited as a daily driver. With such a powerful V12 engine (565 bhp at 6,750 rpm and
0-62mph in 4.1 seconds) under the hood, the near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, combined with intuitive shifting determined by an electronic control unit that takes sensor readings from the car’s system to prevent engine damage by placing the car in the proper gear when I was decelerating into a turn, made the driving experience efficient and engaging. New generation Pirelli P-Zero tires have been developed especially for the car, along with new 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels. On subsequent days we visited the Jockey Club Rooms, which have been at the heart of British horseracing for over 250 years and are one of Britain’s last remaining Private Members’ Clubs for the esteemed characters of the racing community and equally impressive thoroughbreds of the equine variety at The National Stud, whose origins date
back to 1916. During lunch at the Jockey Club Rooms, we admired an art collection featuring signifcant works by many of the key fgures in British sporting art. Dinners at Tyringham Hall each evening were a formal afair, preempted by cocktails in the library. During our fnal evening together I had the pleasure of being seated next to the afable Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin since 2000 and chief architect of the company’s highly successful modern era. His passion for design, textures and functionality was readily apparent, but what I found most intriguing was his giddiness in discussing a carbon fber iPad case he was developing, proof that even the smallest details are cause for excitement at Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Vanquish is priced from $279,995 MSRP, with first deliveries expected to begin across the Americas in early 2013. sl slmag.net
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Of Note... Chinoiserie
Chinese portrait 8" decoupage round plate ($88) from John Derian & Company (johnderian.com).
Emperor pillow in blue ($215) from Dana Gibson (danagibson.com). Dorothy Draper console and curio cabinet by Kindel. To the trade (kindelfurniture.com).
From Cole & Son's Frontier collection, Geisha wallpaper ($140/roll) depicts a twilight silhouette of a classic Oriental scene. To the trade (cole-and-son.com).
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Ming media cabinet in lacquered birch from Hotel Maison's Pan Asian collection. To the trade (hotelmaison.com).
Gilt Bellfower Chair from Teodore Alexander features handpainted chocolate Chinoiserie decoration, bellfower carving to the seat and carved cabriole legs with carved pad feet. To the trade (thedorealexander.com).
In keeping with its Origami inspiration, the Lotus folding lampshade(MSRP $100) from Mineheart is made from one single sheet of felt, folded and tucked, no glue is used (mineheartstore.com).
Wedgwood Dynasty bone china teapot ($235) combines a Chinese dragon motif with a Greek key border (wedgwood.co.uk).
Red tortoiseshell center table from Baker's Stately Home Collection. To the trade (bakerfurniture.com).
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F1 Racing Returns to the US
An exuberant crowd of 117,429 packed the new purpose-built, $400 million, 330-acre Circuit of The Americas track and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas, on November 18th to mark the triumphant return of Formula 1 racing in the United States. Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton passed pole winner Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull at lap 42 of 56 on the 3.4-mile, 20-turn circuit to claim his fourth Grand Prix of the season and his second United States Grand Prix victory in fve years, having won the 2007 F1 race last hosted in Indianapolis.
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Vettel, who went on to claim his third consecutive world championship title at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on November 25th was second, with Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso fnishing in third. Prior to the race, the traditional Drivers’ Parade was given an American twist as each of the 24 drivers took a parade lap in a classic American car from the 1960s or 1970s. Donning cowboy hats, the top three finishers were greeted on the podium by American racing legend Mario Andretti, the
last American to win a grand prix. “You have the resolve and did a fabulous race,” Andretti said to Hamilton, then asked for his reaction to being a frst-time winner on the Circuit of Te Americas. “I’m so happy,” replied Hamilton. “Te fans have been amazing this weekend. Te warm welcome we’ve had has been fantastic, and I think this is one of the best, if not the best, Grand Prix we’ve had all year. It’s been a long, long time since I had a win. I’m just so proud.” Second place fnisher Vettel, who came to Austin for his 100th grand prix start concurred, “Actually I did my frst race
fve years ago last time we were racing the in U.S. All in all a great race and a great result for us.” Parties popped up all over the city to capitalize on the high profle event, which drew well-heeled fans from around the globe. On November 16, 17 and 19, Blu at the W hosted a series of nine luxury events, including a “Full Tilt Fashion” show with a portion of ticket proceeds donated to Te Center for Child Protection. “We showed the world that Formula 1 has a new U.S. home in Austin, Texas,” said Circuit Chairman Bobby Epstein. sl
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Petite Paradise
Written by Bridget Williams
Te 115-acre island boasts nearly two-miles of white sand beaches.
A diminutive private isle in the Grenadines is big on luxury Outside of its 115-acres of secluded, jaw-dropping natural beauty, arguably what is most notable about Petite St. Vincent (PSV), a private island located in the Grenadine Island chain in the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is what is lacking: in-room phones, internet and televisions, a formal check-in and even room keys! Being happily positioned of the tourist mainstream means that there are no direct flights to PSV, but the adventure in getting there is part of the fun. Barbados is the major gateway for most travelers and offers the chance to stay a few days to gradually settle into the Caribbean’s lenitive mores. For the 50-minute connecting flight to Union Island, guests are met by a representative of PSV and escorted through immigration formalities. The lower flying altitude mandated by the small twin-engine aircraft afords breathtaking vistas of crystal clear
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blue-green waters dotted with tiny islands. After landing at one of the tiniest airports you will likely ever visit, PSV’s jovial ferry boat captain and his crew collect your bags and escort you to the dock for a 25-minute ride to PSV. As the island slowly comes into view, signs of habitation are limited: thatched roofs of the beach bar restaurant main pavilion, private palapas scattered along the West End beach and a few generously spaced hillside cottages. Tanks to an outlying coral reef, calm water waves gently lap at the beach on this side of the island, which faces Petite Martinique. After quenching our thirst with a fruity tropical beverage ofered after disembarking from the ferry, we loaded into one of the island’s iconic powder blue mini-moke vehicles for transport to our cottage. Operated as a resort since the late 1960s, its first three decades were under the careful direction and ownership of
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the late Hazen “Haze” K. Richardson II. After Richardson’s death following a swimming accident in Costa Rica in 2008, his widow continued operating the resort for two years before selling it to friends and business partners Robin Paterson and Philip Stephenson, whose company, Freedom Resorts, Ltd., immediately set into motion a plan to upgrade the existing infrastructure and add amenities focused on luxury travel, but without mitigating the natural beauty, privacy and casual elegance that has kept guests returning (often to the same cottage on the same dates) for decades. Also the same is the number and location of the 16 onebedroom and six two-bedroom cottages spread amongst the two-miles of white sand beaches and on the blufs. Tose seeking maximum privacy should opt for one of fve bluf cottages that overlook Conch Bay. As we crested a small hill en route to our two-bedroom oceanfront cottage, we were entranced by a vibrant streak of blue water visible under the heavy canopy of palm trees and tropical vegetation. Separated from the beach by a short sea wall lined with impressive conch shells collected and left for all to admire by prior guests, a pair of spacious bedroom suites were conjoined by a covered open air living and dining area
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with Balinese-inspired furnishings. Te same blue bitch stone quarried on-island and used for the exterior walls also features predominantly as an interior design feature as well. Vaulted ceilings are defned by handsome Purple Heart hardwood. At the edge of the covered outdoor living area, limestone tile foors give way to teak decking with a dining table for four at one end and a double day bed at the other. Thoughtful design touches include hand painted stoneware tissue holders and soap dishes by Earthworks pottery in Barbados, natural shell and braided jute drapery tiebacks and driftwood table lamps and pendant lighting. Tere are no locks on the doors, another poignant reminder of the island’s exclusivity, but there are in-room safes if you are not ready to let your guard down completely. Interestingly, long-time guests, often reluctant to change the things etched in their collective memories, were initially up in arms about the addition of air conditioning in the bedrooms when the cottages were refurbished in 2011. General Manager Matt Semark pointed out that in the heat of summer even the most ardent opponents of change were thankful to retreat to the cool confnes of their room after a day in the sun. Walls of sliding glass doors on the bedrooms
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are screened to take advantage of the constant cooling trade winds should you opt to forgo the A/C. One of the most endearing and enduring forms of communication on the island centers around two fags and a bamboo “tube” on a driftwood pole at the head of the path leading to each cottage. If you need a pillow, want to order afternoon tea, breakfast or the like, simply write your request on the provided forms, place it in the tube and run up the yellow fag where it will be retrieved by staf who constantly monitor the cottages via bicycle, foot or mini-moke. Conversely, should you wish complete privacy, simply run up the red fag and you are on your own. Wanting to test the efciency of the system, we put in an early-afternoon request for late afternoon tea shortly after our arrival and were pleasantly surprised when a proper high tea service was delivered exactly as indicated. After exploring our accommodations, we raced to lay claim to an oversized hammock strung between a pair of palm trees at the water’s edge. Tose of us too slow happily settled into a plush lounge chair positioned under a thatched roof cabana. While other cottages were visible, generous spacing and lush tropical foliage ensures a feeling of secluded euphoria – there was nary a footprint on the powdery white sands as far as we could see in either direction.
Room service is delivered via mini-moke.
A short walk down the beach, a wooden pier with a covered seating area over the water serves as a perfect jumping of point for exploring the snorkeling trail that encircles the island (those adverse to choppier waters will want to snorkel near the beach restaurant or the West End beaches on the other side of the island). PSV’s all-inclusive format, with the exception of alcohol, allows food and beverages to be taken at any location on the island. Each morning we reveled in a king’s feast of lobster omelets and pastries among other delights served al fresco just outside our room. Taking a break from snorkeling, lunch was had at the beachfront restaurant where we dined with our feet in the sand at tables fashioned from tree trunks and driftwood while admiring the colorful houses of Petite Martinique in the ofng. Each week a bountiful surf and turf beach barbeque is hosted at the site, accompanied by a steel drum band. During the day many guests opt to have lunch or tea delivered to a private beach palapas on the secluded West End, which also employs the fag system of communication. Perched on a hill above the beach restaurant, dinner at the main pavilion is one of the few instances where you will be reminded that there are actually other guests on the island
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A hillside treatment room for the PSV spa
(and the only place where you can get a WiFi connection should you not be able to undergo a complete technology detox). The bar is the site of a weekly manager’s cocktail reception, and the three-course dinner menu changes nightly and always features meat, seafood and vegetarian options. I found the service to be friendly, prompt (by Caribbean standards) and accommodating to specific dietary requests. Entrees ran the gamut from grilled swordfish with balsamic pickled vegetables and mango salsa to vegetable potato cakes with roma tomato and goat cheese. As part of continuing upgrades, a citrus plantation is planned as part of the existing chef ’s garden, located in a verdant valley protected by a natural seagrape fence. One of the island’s newest amenities is a hillside spa constructed as a series of tree house-like buildings that traverse up steep Marni Hill. The husband and wife management team of Matt Semark and Anie Ardiani most recently directed properties in Bali, and they have infused
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the spa with discernable Indonesian infuence, from the staf to the proprietary blend of PSV aromatherapy oils and body scrubs. One of the most indulgent experiences offered is a 150-minute head-to-toe couples treatment. A yoga pavilion facing Conch Bay is ideal for those seeking harmony of mind, body and spirit. A comprehensive water sports program takes full advantage of PSV’s warm, clear waters to satiate guests seeking more active pursuits. Arranging snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfng, scuba diving, fshing and boat charters is as easy as the short walk to the water sports building near the boat dock. Complimentary equipment is available for those interested in utilizing the foodlit tennis court near the main pavilion. A ftness and running trail with 20 stations winds around the island, and hiking the trail to the top of Marni Hill takes your breath away for multiple reasons (those with runner’s knees like me will want to descend via the trail near the water tower to be kindest to your joints). Do not forget your camera to capture the panoramic views!
Captain Jef Stevens' wooden sloop 'Beauty' is available for full and halfday charters.
Experience an afternoon of amour by arranging to be dropped off for a few hours with a picnic lunch and snorkeling gear at nearby Mopion Island, an idyllic white sand bar that has been the subject of countless magazine covers. A seemingly celluloid version of Caribbean perfection, the thin sliver of white sand, interrupted only by a thatch umbrella, seems to foat on the transparent sea. For adventure further afield, book a day charter aboard Captain Jef Stevens’ wooden sloop “Beauty,” a handsome ship he built by hand with his crewmates using indigenous woods from Petite Martinique. Our half-day’s journey to Tobago Cays marine park, an archipelago comprised of five small uninhabited islands and one of the flming locales for Pirates of the Caribbean: Te Curse of the Black Pearl, took us to some of the most postcard perfect waters I have ever seen. Tough the calm-water snorkeling was outstanding, I will have to admit that I was more than relieved to set foot on dry land in pursuit of gargantuan iguanas on Baradel Island in order to gain respite from the seasickness that seemed to plague only me throughout
the afternoon. Also available for day or fishing charters are “Black Pearl,” a 38’ Vedette Seminole, “Hera,” a 43’ Tiara, and “Zeus II,” a 41’ Sports Fisherman. Prodded by the encouragement of the general manager, an accomplished dive master who remarked that the diving in the Grenadines is far superior to the much touted Maldives, we signed on for a half-day, two-tank scuba course. After a brief introduction to make us comfortable with the equipment and procedures, we descended to depths of 32 feet around the resort to explore the diversity of marine life from a new perspective. Te one-on-one instruction provided for each of us ensured our complete safety and hooked us on the scuba experience. On the morning of our departure we took one final walk down the deserted beach where we spied the tip of a conch shell peeking out from the sand. After digging out the unblemished specimen, we returned and placed it on the wall outside our cottage alongside the others, thereby joining an exclusive club of those privy to the simple pleasures of this private island escape. sl
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Sunday Drive
Dubai Golf The tee on the par 4, 6th hole at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club (dubaigolf.com) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Te par 71 course measures 6,967 yards from the first tee to the 18th green. The expertly manicured fairways are undulating, demarcated by mounds, date and palm trees, and most other times by water. Apart from the creek, which comes into play on at least four holes, several artifcial lakes add to the beauty and difculty of various other holes. Play can be extended well into the evening as Dubai Creek's Par 3 course, a well-equipped Driving Range and practice facilities are all foodlit. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) sl
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Green is Good
A sustainable renovation that’s both rustic and refned Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
A bayed window with an upholstered seat and needlepoint cushions overlooking the rolling acres of fenced pasture is one of the dining room’s distinguishing architectural elements. A piece by English painter Tomas Coates hangs above the sideboard.
While their previous residence met this young family’s needs, as the children grew, the isolation aforded by living on a farm located, in the wife’s words, “out in God’s country,” became less and less desirable. A four-year back and forth process ensued, with the couple eventually purchasing a farm closer to town, a property that they had looked at early on in the search process. “We wanted to create a place with a historic home, some land to roam and ride our horses on, and be able to get to and from town in a reasonable amount of time. Tis was the farm that ft the bill,” explained the wife. The handsome three-stor y farmhouse, stately yet unpretentious, is separated from the main road by a ubiquitous stacked-stone wall and a generous front lawn with a plethora of mature shade trees. Ardent environmental advocates, the homeowners’ enlisted the help of Greg Martelli of Fox Hill Company to help them execute a renovation and addition plan that respected the home’s historical integrity while being 66 slmag.net
mindful of green building practices. “Although we were limited in what environmentally conscious aspects we could incorporate, considering the home was built in 1843, the beauty of this old home is that it is so well built that it stays incredibly warm in the winter and cool in the summer,” said the wife. Sustainable building practices were paramount throughout the project, with energy used during the manufacture of various elements as important as sustainability and durability. “Every aspect of the exterior is manmade and sustainable,” said Martelli, pointing out that the bricks are handmade, the Western red cedar cornice was manufactured in a sustainable shop and fnger jointed so there is no waste, and the simulated slate roof shingles are made from 60 percent recycled materials. Icynene foam was added to the attic in behind the walls to create a high level of thermal performance. Paint used throughout the interior represents the lowest VOC-emitting acrylics on the market, and as a result, needs no solvents for cleanup.
An ornately carved front door, crafted by Roger Daines of Auburn, Alabama, opens to the doubleheight living area, a single open space comprised of a kitchen, dining area and two distinct seating areas.
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Dominating the wall opposite the freplace in the generously proportioned living room is a near life-sized painting of the wife’s prizewinning American Saddlebred. A banded natural fber rug anchors the seating area comprised of diverse textiles united by their color palette.
Serving as their own interior designers, the couple chose all of the ft and fnishes for every room. “Amazingly we had so much fun with little disagreement,” said the wife. For inspiration they looked to carry forward elements from their previous home, which was built in 1817. In some cases physical pieces of that home, such as reclaimed blue ash foors left over from renovations there, were incorporated during the renovation. “We also had to rebuild the out buildings on the farm, so we used the barn wood around the house for shelving and some of the countertops,” explained the wife. A gracious space for welcoming friends and family, the foyer is bathed in light from a large window at the frst landing of a wide staircase positioned at the center of the hall. A charming powder room with a slanted ceiling is tucked under the stairs. Small in size but big in impact the space sports hunting toile wallpaper, a uniquely tiled stone foor and the most diminutive wash basin you are likely to encounter. 68 slmag.net
Monochromatic chinoiserie wallpaper sets the color scheme for the library to the left of the foyer, which features corner foor-to-ceiling shelving painted an earthy dark taupe. A claw foot center table serves as a repository for books refecting the homeowners’ varied interests and interior design influences. Surrounding the table are four chairs – two upholstered with distressed leather and two with olive-colored suede – accented by hunting toile pillows with colorful thick tassel fringe. Classic Point, a bronze by Cody Houston, rests on the mantle. Mismatched sets of antlers hang above each of the room’s doors. Dominating the wall opposite the freplace in the generously proportioned living room is a near life-sized painting of the wife’s prizewinning American Saddlebred. Te husband commissioned the striking artwork to mark the couple’s recent 20th wedding anniversary. A banded natural fber rug anchors the seating area comprised of diverse textiles united by their color palette; a pair of mustard-colored armchairs closest to the freplace sport thick
A gracious space for welcoming friends and family, the foyer is bathed in light from a large window at the frst landing of a wide staircase positioned at the center of the hall.
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Monochromatic chinoiserie wallpaper sets the color scheme of the library. A claw foot center table serves as a repository for books refecting the homeowners’ varied interests and interior design infuences. Classic Point, a bronze by Cody Houston, rests on the mantle.
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Te sunroom includes seven sets of French doors topped with arched transom windows that provide panoramic views of a garden pavilion encircled by mature trees. Predominantly monochromatic with the exception of a few carefully selected jolts of color on the ottoman upholstery, the diamond cofered ceiling and driftwood orb chandelier from Currey & Company create additional visual interest.
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Steel columns and girders added during the renovation are completely concealed within reclaimed Douglass fr timber railroad ties from the Great Salt Lake. Hardwood elements of the cabinets were constructed using Appalachian hardwood with plywood for the balance, which has low VOC emissions, an important aspect for the environmentally minded homeowners.
white brush trim. Colors of the painted chest are repeated in the varied cushions on the knole sofa. Near the French doors that lead to the rear lawn is a comely Biedermeier chest/bar and complementary wall cabinet. French doors on either side of the freplace in the living room lead to a sunroom that includes no less than seven sets of French doors topped with arched transom windows that provide panoramic views of a garden pavilion encircled by mature trees. Predominantly monochromatic with the exception of a few carefully selected jolts of color on the ottoman upholstery, the diamond coffered ceiling and driftwood orb chandelier from Currey & Company create additional visual interest. A bayed window with an upholstered seat and needlepoint cushions overlooking the rolling acres of fenced pasture is one of the dining room’s distinguishing architectural elements. Subtle celadon walls with cream wainscoting imbue the room with a 74 slmag.net
feeling of eternal spring. A piece by English painter Thomas Coates hangs above the sideboard. During the renovation, the freplace in this room, like the others throughout the home, were relined and rebuilt to be fully functional for wood burning. Tere is a seamless transition from the original home to the new kitchen, family room, mudroom and garage addition, which augmented the structure of the original home. “We took great pains to keep the fabric of the original house undisturbed while raising its living and efciency standards to 21st century expectations,” said Martinelli. Excavation for the new kitchen, located in approximately the same location as the old, provided a wealth of raw materials that have been incorporated throughout the addition. “We ‘blew out’ the back of the house and supported the second foor with steel columns and girders that are now completely concealed within reclaimed Douglass fr timber railroad ties from the Great Salt Lake,” said Martinelli.
Kentucky limestone recovered from the foundation and coal shuttle during excavation was cleaned and reused for large freplaces in the family room and screen porch and around the niche that holds a Wolf six-burner cooktop in the kitchen.
Te wife was adamant that no particle board or compressed wood be used for the kitchen cabinetry, so Martinelli had the hardwood elements of the cabinets constructed using Appalachian hardwood with plywood for the balance, which has low VOC emissions. Recovered woods are used throughout, such as the white oak foors and elm butcher block on the island. Kentucky limestone recovered from the foundation and coal shuttle during excavation was cleaned and reused for large freplaces in the family room and screen porch and around the niche that holds a Wolf six-burner cooktop. Te reclaimed stone was supplemented with limestone quarried from Bourbon and Boyle counties. Starting with rough boulders deposited in the rear yard, artisans chipped away at the blocks until the desired forms emerged. “It’s like working in the Neolithic age,” joked Martinelli. The wife agreed and added, “I loved seeing our backyard with huge boulders being chopped and designed before our eyes to create all of the stonework. I felt like we were in
Bedrock with the Flintstones.” Careful craftsmanship and stone palette selections have resulted in perfectly matched connections and abutments on each of the fnished freplaces. Barn-style doors cordon of the corridor that leads from the breakfast room to the garage. The double height ceiling allows for the room to serve as a carefully curated gallery of art created by the couple’s children and framed in a manner beftting this caliper of priceless art. Having only recently finished the renovation, the couple is anxious to settle into the rhythms of family life in their new surroundings. “We feel blessed to live in another old Kentucky home that mixed many elements of a formal old home combined with a pioneer’s cabin where you might fnd a big pot of stew on the stove. I feel like we are preserving a piece of history that should be cherished and cared for so the next generation can experience what feels like to be in a place where we can step back in time,” said the wife. sl
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CHEESE PLEASE A grownup twist on a childhood treat is dinner party pleaser Swap out processed squares with freshly grated or thinly sliced Fontina, cheddar, Gruyère, Brie, mozzarella, Havarti and Swiss cheeses, throw in a host of mix-and-match accompaniments, and serve the custom creations alongside a comforting bowl of tomato soup, and even the most culinarily challenged can host a dynamite dinner party. Start with pre-sliced (about ¼” thick) sourdough, rye, country white and/or whole grain bread. Use table place cards to ID each cheese, or use a sharpie to write them on white stoneware/ceramic bowls. Have guests spread melted butter or olive oil on the outside of each slice before choosing their cheese combination and moving on to the toppings. Suggested toppings include fig jam, crispy bacon, chunked fresh lobster meat, chopped sundried tomato, cherry preserves, fresh herbs, pesto, sliced ham, prosciutto and capicola, whole-grain mustard, white truffle salt, apple slices and freshly ground pepper. Once each sandwich is assembled, place in a pre-heated Panini press and allow your guests to grill at will to their desired level of bread crispness.
Tomato Basil Soup 6 cloves garlic (or 3 tsp jarred minced garlic) Olive oil 1 #10 can tomatoes 1 tsp sea salt 4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 Tb chopped fresh basil (or 3 tsp dried) 2 tsp better than bouillon 2 cups water 1 cup heavy cream Heat olive oil in a stockpot. Add garlic and cook until browned. Add remaining ingredients except for the cream. Simmer 20 minutes. Add cream to finish and garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
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Chocolate Cheesecake with Jefferson Reserve Chocolate Ice Cream Makes 10-12 slices 1lb 14oz. cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 4 eggs 6 ½ oz. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped Crust 6 ½ oz. graham crackers 2 Tb unsweetened cocoa powder 1 stick plus 2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted 9-inch springform cake pan, greased and baselined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 300ºF. For the crust: Place graham crackers in a food processor with the cocoa and process until fnely ground. Slowly pour the melted butter into the processor while the motor is running. Press the mixture into the base of the prepared cake pan and refrigerate while topping is being made. Put the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric mixer) and beat on low speed until you get a very smooth, thick mixture. Add one egg at a time while still mixing, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each egg is added. Te mixer should be very smooth and creamy (turn up the mixer to a higher speed if needed, but do not over mix or the cheese will split). Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Leave until melted and smooth. Spoon a little of the cream cheese mixture into the melted chocolate, stir to mix, then add a little more until all of the cream cheese mixture is incorporated into the chocolate mixture. Spoon the mixture onto the chilled cheesecake crust. Put the pan inside a larger pan or in a deep baking dish and fll with
water until it reaches two-thirds of the way up the cake pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking regularly after 40 minutes to prevent the cake from burning. Don’t overcook – it should be slightly wobbly in the center. Cool cooked cheesecake in the pan, then cover and refrigerate overnight before serving. Adapted from Te Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook, written by Tarek Malouf & the Hummingbird Bakers. Hardcover, 144 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com) ________________________ Chocolate Bourbon Ice Cream Makes 1 quart 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups whole milk ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder 6 egg yolks 2 oz. Jefferson Reserve bourbon ¼ tablespoon vanilla extract pinch of salt coarse sea salt for garnish (optional) Bring the cream, milk and ½ cup of the sugar to a simmer in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Combine egg yolks, pinch of salt, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla, bourbon and cocoa powder into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until the yolks are thick and pale yellow. While whisking, slowly add 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture. Add this to the hot cream in the saucepan, reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture reaches 175180ºF on an instant-read thermometer, stirring constantly. Refrigerate the custard until completely chilled, transfer to an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Spoon ice cream to a one-quart container with a lid and freeze until just firm. Soften slightly before serving and garnish with coarse sea salt (if desired). sl
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Art Basel Miami Beach Retrospective with Future Perspectives
Iván Navarro and Courtney Smith - Street Lamp (2012) - from the Paul Kasmin Gallery (New York). Photo courtesy of Art Basel Miami.
Art Basel marked its second decade in Miami Beach in 2012, drawing 70,000 guests to the more than 250 leading galleries from 31 countries that collectively explored over 110 years of art history over the course of fve show days. Collaborations with local and international partners ensured a diverse and deep program of art events, from Art Basel Conversations and Art Salon to Art Public, Art Video and Art Film, making this edition a celebration of the artists and their galleries. “Miami for us is a junction between the North and the South. It’s almost a port where everyone gathers,” said Pedro Mendes of Mendes Wood of São Paulo. The show was particularly important for New York City galleries affected by Hurricane Sandy. “After the destruction that the gallery experienced from Hurricane Sandy, it is significant that we were able to show at Art Basel Miami Beach. All of our efforts were rewarded by meaningful sales at the fair and wonderful exposure for our younger artists,” said Stefania Bortolami of Bortolami Gallery. 80 slmag.net
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Art Video (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Art Basel Miami 2012)
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With attendees including some 130 international museum and collectors groups from around the world, Miami’s leading private collections – the Rubell Family Collection, Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, the De la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, World Class Boxing, the Margulies Collection and the Dacra Collection – opened their collections and put on museum-quality exhibitions especially for the duration of the show. The museums of South Florida also organized signifcant exhibitions. For the second year running, Art Public, produced in collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art, turned Collins Park into an outdoor exhibition space with large-scale sculpture, video, installation and live performances. Art Public curator Christine Y. Kim extended the exhibition space into the sky, across which Dave McKenzie’s airplane carried a banner ofering diferent marriage proposals every day. Also in its second year, Art Video was produced in collaboration with the New World Center and David Gryn of London’s Artprojx. An estimated 1,200 visitors attended free screenings of 60 videos in SoundScape Park on the 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall of the Frank Gehry designed building. A destination for connoisseurs, Art Kabinett highlighted 20 galleries selected from the Art Galleries sector curated exhibition in separately delineated spaces within their booths. Tis year’s sector presented work by artists including Fiona Banner (Galerie Barbara Tumm), Chuck Close (Two Palms), Jannis Kounellis (Galerie Long), Jorinde Voigt (David Nolan Gallery) and Yan Xing (Galerie Urs Meile). Art Postions featured a tight selection of 16 galleries, providing an exciting platform for collectors, museum directors, critics and art enthusiasts to gain further insight into the work of emerging artists such as Matt Keegan (Altman Siegel Gallery SF), Pablo Rasgado (Arratia Beer), Colby Bird (Fitzroy Gallery), Julieta Aranda (Galerie mor.charpentier) and Agustina Woodgate (Spinello Projects). Steering debate and discussions not only on the state of the art market but the arts in general, Art Basel’s daily program of talked ofered its patrons and the general public another platform to engage with art in a meaningful way. Leading artworld fgures took part in the morning Art Basel Conversations. The Premiere Artist Talk featured legendary artist Richard Tuttle in conversation with Chris Dercon, director of the Tate Modern in London. Some 20 shorter presentations were a part of Art Salon, with topics ranging from the Latin American art market to “New Perspectives from the Edge of Arabia.” Together, Art Salon and Art Basel Conversations refect an essential aspect of Art Basel’s concept – to be both a marketplace for artworks and a meeting place for all of the artworld’s key players. sl
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Alltech National Horse Show Written by Bridget Williams and photography by Tony Bailey
The Regular Conformation Hunters, presented by Dr. Betsee Parker and Huntland, kicked off the 129th edition of the Alltech National Horse Show, held at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Grand Champion Professional Hunter title is one of the country’s most coveted awards, and this year it went to Elizabeth Boyd aboard Casallo. Te pair swept the over fences classes in the Regular Conformation Hunters for the division’s championship award and eventually the Grand Championship. The third day of the Alltech National Horse Show commenced with the Amateur-Owner Hunters taking center stage. Sarah Sturges and One Shot rode to the top of the rankings during the Amateur-Owner 3’3” Hunters to capture the championship. Te duo was only a half point ahead of eventual reserve champion Deborah Perkins and Whispering. Among the 152 riders entered in the ASCPA Alfred B. Maclay Horsemanship Classes, the horsemanship of 18-year-old Jacob Pope of Columbia, MD, earned him the national title after four challenging rounds of competition. Open Jumper riders vied for the $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake, sponsored by Te Davis McCullough Foundation. Speed was the name of the game, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts was right on point with his new mount Cortez. Te pair blazed around the track in a clear time of 84 slmag.net
61.370. Olympian McLain Ward went in for the win with Louisburg Farm’s Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve, but the pair came up just shy of the lead with a time of 61.640, earning the second place honors. After spending the summer in Europe, Lauren Hough and Quick Study made a triumphant return to the United States during Tursday’s $75,000 Double H Farm International Open Jumper class. Ireland’s Richie Moloney galloped into second place position aboard Slieveanorra, while Kent Farrington and his young mount Venus left all the rails in place for the third place honors. On Friday evening, Great Britain’s Tim Gredley received a standing ovation in the Alltech Arena when he galloped up to a 7’6” wall aboard his talented mount Unex Valente. As the only rider to clear the wall at 7’, Gredley already had the victory in hand, but he did not want to stop there. Gredley made a good approach, and Unex Valente cleared it with his front legs but did not have quite enough jump to fnish the efort and brought down a block. Tey were still the victors though, and the crowd went wild. Earlier that evening, Lauren Hough used her style to score her second victory in a row that week during the Chartis Insurance Company $50,000 International Open Jumper Speed. She piloted her own Ohlala to the fastest clear efort over Richard Jefery’s faults converted track.
American Saddlebreds, absent from the Alltech National Horse Show since 1999, made a triumphant return to the ring in 2012. Te frst class to kick of their return was the $1,500 Three Gaited Open Stake. Music played and vocal spectators showed their appreciation for the expressive, high-stepping horses. Misdee Wrigley Miller, from Paris, Kentucky, and her own Grande Gil took home the frst place prize. Next, the $1,000 Fine Harness Amateur Stake Class, sponsored by Cecile and Kenny Wheeler, demonstrated their fashy park trot and show trot, engaging the audience with their expressive brilliance. Again, it was Miller who earned the blue ribbon driving the beautiful chestnut, Castle Dream, owned by Hillcroft Farm in Paris, Kentucky. In the audience favorite, the $1,500 Five Gaited Open Stake, competitors showed at the walk, trot, slow gait, rack and canter. First place honors went to Sa Kalarama’s Ultimate, a beautiful stallion owned by Joan Hamilton of Springfeld, Kentucky, and trained and ridden by Larry Hodge. Te Roadster classes are a throwback to the origins of the American Saddlebred breed and the $25,000 Equine Services Roadster Cup was the highlight Friday evening, with Raymond Shivley’s Emerson named the winner.
Saturday’s star-studded line-up included the $50,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic presented by Pasmore Stables. Te jump-of proved to be a nail biter as the crowd waited until the end of the 10-horse tiebreaker to see a clear round posted. Reigning North American Junior Jumper Gold Medalist Abigail McArdle new exactly what it would take to win with her talented mare Cosma 20, and the pair few over every fence, clearing it easily. Smooth but fast turns proved to be the key as they clocked in at a blazing 31.573, the fastest of the class with no faults at all. Just days after the death of his father, one of his most ardent supporters, McLain Ward beat six others in a jump-of, piloting his top mount Antares F to victory during the Saturday evening Alltech $250,000 Grand Prix. After the win Ward remarked, “To Alltech and Dr. Pearse Lyons I want to say thank you. You can sense your passion directly involved in this. Te riders appreciate it, the owners appreciate it, and I want to thank you for that. This is such an incredible facility; you don’t want to see a full facility not being utilized to its fullest potential. Tere is a very high level of competition for the international jumpers, it has a great infrastructure, and I think this team has done a great job.” sl
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Broadway Live Presents: Ballroom with a Twist; lexingtonoperahouse.com 3pm, LexPhil Family Series: Two by Seuss, Lexington Opera House; lexphil.org Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction; barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale/ London Art Fair; londonartfair.co.uk Russo & Steele Scottsdale Auction; russoandsteele.com Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Auction; goodingco.com LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary, LA Convention Center; laartshow.com The NYC Metro Show, Metropolitan Pavilion; metroshownyc.com Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach Convention Center; artpalmbeach.com 6pm, LAL The Nude, Loudoun House; lexingtonartleague.com 59th Annual Winter Antiques Show, Park Avenue Armory; winterantiquesshow.com Garth’s Asian, English and Continental Auction; garths.com Rolex 24 at Daytona; daytonainternationalspeedway.com 7pm, LexPhil Kicked Back Classics: The Essence of Tango, Downtown Arts Center; lexphil.org 8pm, Catch Me If You Can, 8pm, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, Miami Beach Convention Center; originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com
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Garth’s Eclectic Auction; garths.com Catch Me If You Can, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com American International Fine Art Fair, Palm Beach County Convention Center; aifaf.com Retro Mobile Paris; en.retromobile.com 5:30pm, Commerce Lexington Annual Dinner, Lexington Center Corporation; commercelexington.com 7pm, H’Artful of Fun: Bollywood Bash, KY Horse Park; lasclex.org Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Texas Roadhouse; soky.org/polarplunge Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, palmspringsfineartfair.com 6pm, 25th Annual Central Kentucky Heart & Stroke Ball, Lexington Center; heart.org/lexingtonkyheartball 6pm, LAL The Nude, Loudoun House; lexingtonartleague.com 7pm. Art in Bloom Black Tie Gala Dinner and Auction, The Art Museum of UofK; uky.edu/ArtMuseum/events.html 7pm, Couture for the Cure, Aviation Museum of Kentucky; komenlexington.org Art in Bloom, The Art Museum of University of Kentucky; uky.edu/ArtMuseum/events.html Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; bocaratonconcours.com
ALLTECH NATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Photography by Tony Bailey
Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America’s oldest indoor horse show. In 2011, the National Horse Show elected to move to the Horse Capital of the World where it is house at the Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Renamed the Alltech National Horse Show due to the generous sponsor of the Kentucky-based global animal health company, the fve day event ofered $650,000 to the nation’s top riders, along with children’s activities, interactive exhibits, and special social events.
Deirdre & Dr. Pearse Lyons
Connie Sawyer, Andrew Binovi
Stevie McMahon
Renita Gordon, Elizabeth Adams
Melissa Wilson, Rick Ford
Deirdre Lyons, Patrick Rougereau, Catherine Keogh
Murray & Teri Kessler
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BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS
Held at Shaker Village in conjunction with the Woodford Hounds, this traditional event featured features a blessing of the hounds, riders and the fox and is followed by the frst meet of the formal season.
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Clarence & Lana Weddle
Hanna Poppas, Lindsey Poppas
Tj, Christina & Tomas Zakowski
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Amanda Eakin, Jan Eakin, Sara Kuhn
Elija & Liv Buck
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BOOTS, BOURBON & BREW
Organized by the Lexington Cancer Foundation’s Pegasus Board, the popular Boots, Bourbon & Brew event ofers a casual way to support the eforts of the LCF. Held at Buster’s, the event featured a beer and bourbon tasting, barbeque dinner by Texas Roadhouse and live music by Nashville’s Allen & Allen.
Amanda Wilson, Shannon Tomas
McKencie Myer, Christine Kirn
Kirstina Shyrock, Danielle Gage
Tim & Beth Clark
Katherine Toms, Bradley Sutherland, Lauren Nichols
Emily & Jef England
Pam Nystrom, Bambie Todd
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BROWN CENTER ON AGING FOUNDATION DINNER
Celebrated pilot Captain Sully Sullenberger was the keynote speaker for the 26th annual UK brown Center on Aging Foundation Dinner. Proceeds from the event will support the mission of the Foundation to improve the quality of life of aging people through educational, research, clinical and service initiatives.
Arther & Simone Salomon
Laurie & Rod Shockley
Blythe Clay, Ellen Karpf
Jay & Sheila Zwischenberger
Donald J. Miller, Mary- Janet Cotter
Jeromie & Meredith Lane
Ashley Greyhouse, Christine Elder, Paul Eusner, Erin Sullivan
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Ruth Berry, Mollie Heron
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Steve & Sue Shef
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SIGNATURE CHEFS Held at the Barrel House, guests enjoyed a gourmet sampling feast prepared by Lexington’s most elite chefs, followed by exciting silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event benefit the March of Dimes.
Lindsey Olemic, Lauren Tipton
Davonna Saier, Beth Mosier
Taylor Reel, Jillian Waitkus
Courtney Henn, Danielle Ooten
Pauline Mians, Ruth Ritchart
David & Tracy Lambert
Nick Herberth, Nick McCarthy
Todd & Colette Myers
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Hugo Endris, Roetta Farthing
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DIABETES GALA
Photography by Alexandra Eye
Central Baptist Hospital presented the annual Diabetes Gala, held at the RJ Corman airplane hangar. Te evening included a dinner bufet, silent and live auctions and live music by Caught Red Handed.
Christia Crocker, Brenda Sampson, Whitney Sampson
Shana Cunningham, Juacklyn Cunningham, Daniel Stinnett
Winchester Terae, Lyveis Lashonda
Amanda Walker, Ron Grey, Leann Carrier
Greg Warren, Vedrana Knezevic
Bonni Jiunta, Allie England
Kelly Sloane, Susan Sloane
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Rebecca & Zachary Tweardy
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Lauren Blandford, Amanda Cass
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CAMPFIRE & STARLIGHT GALA
Held at The Signature Club, the gala and silent auction event benefits Camp Burnamwood, a children’s camp and natural registered area in Irvine, KY.
Doug & Mona Carpenter
Lauren Davis, Claire Cason
James & June Rousey
David Haddad, Hilary RIchardson
Michele Gardner, Jim Gardner, Marcia Ridings
Clay Barrett, Bret Butzer
Sharel & Marc Timpleton
Annie Jones, Taylor Alexander
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EVENING WITH THE STARS
For 24 years, the annual Evening with the STARS Gala, hosted by the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, has honored the service of area physicians and community leaders. Tis year’s black tie event recognized Robert M. Hewett, Chairman of the KentuckyOne Health Board of Directors; Mitchael Estridge, M.D., 2011 Nurses’ Choice Award Winner at Saint Joseph Hospital; and Ketan Merchant, D.O., 2011 Nurses’ Choice Award Winner at Saint Joseph East.
Leslie Fannin, Ann Philips Mayfeld
Anna Taylor, April Nease
Jack Ballird, Bahar Aleen
Susan and John O’Brian
Debbie Perkins, Leigh Walton
Michael Crabtree, Laura Dougherty, Kevin and Melisa Hhanacka, Tammy and Rocky Williams
Larry Cowgill, Carrie Cowgill, Ralf Curry
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Doug and Faith Hacker
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Deloris Farmer
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GO RED LUNCHEON
Motivational speaker Holly Hofman was the keynote presenter at the annual Go Red Luncheon to beneft the American Heart Association. Te event also featured a Healthy Vendor Expo, educational breakout sessions and a fashion show.
Danielle Pope, Phillips Mitchell, Kelly Adams
Carol & Raynard Coleman
Amy Young, Sarah Coleman
Katherine McCarty, Pam Schneider, Delaine Tiel
Sheila Kalas, Barbra Tilghman
Holly Hofman, Patrisa Ramsey, Christine Doodnauth
Sandy Bonham, Megan Phelding, Christy Barber, Tonya McCoy
Maraline Todd, Vicki House
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Carisa Searcy, Luci Porter
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BALL HOMES NIGHT OF HOPE
Tis 4th annual event featured a much-touted speaker with an incredible story to tell: Chef Jef Henderson. Raised on the streets of LA the former drug dealer spent time in a California penitentiary where he got an education and found his life’s calling. Today he is a best selling author, executive chef at Caesar’s Palace and a personality on the Food Network. Proceeds from the event beneft Te Hope Center.
Harriet Bradley, Susie Mayes
Meg & Jim Sprow
Beth & Mark Davis
Zach Dukes, Cody Brenndman Ellen Williams, Roger Graves
Preston Wirley, Maddline Langdon, Amanda Knoward, Jef Miller
Sherre Osborne, Candy Lykins
McKayla Cairns, Heather Mitchel, Jennifer Mason
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Rachel Ray, Brook Raby
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Aaron Swanson, Kellsey Hill
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