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Sommelier Selections
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Curating a Lifestyle
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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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Sunday Drive: Dubai
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Cheese Please
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Social Calendar
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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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Calm, Cool & Collected Living in a historic house in a very modern way Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
A series of subtle works on paper by American artist Richard Tuttle are on display in the master bedroom.
“I’m always looking for what’s next,” said the wife of the avantgarde contemporary art collection she and her husband have on display throughout their historic home. Te wife’s formative years were spent in New York City with an advertising executive father and a mother who immersed herself in contemporary art of the Basquiat and Warhol years. “She saw it as a way to better herself, and I would often accompany her to galleries and meetings with the art consultant who helped select pieces for my father’s ofce,” she said. Naturally, that early immersion, along with time spent at the home of prolific art collector Sondra Gillman, whose daughter was a close friend, steered her to a passionate interest in collecting. While pop art was her frst love, her tastes, and that of her husband, a Kentucky native, have evolved to seek out artists who are “pushing on to the next level.” Not necessarily drawn to big name artists that some feel are needed to have a reputable collection – though several heavy hitters of the contemporary art scene are represented in their collection – the wife says it has always been important for her to take time to fnd pieces within subject matter of interest to her and then educate and immerse herself in the artist.
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When the family was residing in New York City, the husband’s Kentucky ties led him to retain the services of Lee Robinson of the Lee W. Robinson Company to orchestrate the interior design of their Tuxedo Park home. After relocating to Kentucky, their partnership continued. In their current residence, which is solidly built without extraneous ornamentation, the simplicity is conducive to serving as a neutral backdrop for art that beckons to be the center of attention. “ This project was exciting for me as I was able to implement aspects of my Thruston Lifestyle collection, which mirrors the homeowner’s eclectic, urban and modern style,” said Robinson. Robinson chose “Couture Satin” from his eponymous paint collection for the walls in the center hall. Positioned near the front door is Ali, an enamel screen print with diamond dust on linen by Russell Young. “My husband is one of the biggest cheerleaders for Kentucky’s attributes,” said the wife. Dominating one wall near the staircase is Clematis, a 72x72 inch crystal archive print by E.V. Day. One of the frst pieces the couple acquired after their move to Kentucky – a striking 50x37 inch digital C-print mounted
A diptych by Kiki Smith based on Little Red Riding Hood hangs in the living room. Jim Tompson upholstery on the settee. Walls are “Hamptons Summer" from the Lee W. Robinson paint collection.
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Walls in the dining room are painted "Mocha SoufĂŠ" from the Lee W. Robinson paint collection. Drapery and chair upholstery are from the Philip Gorrivan Collection for Highland Court.
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on aluminum by Elena Dorfman depicting a dark-colored horse wearing a fly mask on a black background – is given prominence above the sideboard in the dining room. Te wife particularly likes that the room feels gender neutral – not too masculine or feminine – and the painted Gustavian-style table and chairs and demilune contribute to this disposition. Both the dining chair upholstery and the drapery are from the Philip Gorrivan Collection for Highland Court. When Robinson presented the fabric samples for their approval, the wife, who 18 slmag.net
is an acquaintance of Gorrivan, was happy to add this personal connection to the overall design scheme. Also displayed in the dining room (walls are painted “Mocha Soufé” from Robinson’s paint line) are a series of artworks on Fuji paper by Alyson Shotz, an American artist based in Brooklyn best known for her fuid sculptures of synthetic materials such as mirror, glass beads, plastic lenses, thread and steel wire. “Each of the images is so free-fowing; they can be anything you perceive them to be,” said the wife.
In the living room, the Gustavian-style sofa is upholstered with Jim Tompson fabric to match the drapery, while the Chippendale camelback sofa sports printed velvet from Clarence House. Julie Blockman’s photograph, Queen, 2010, is displayed above the freplace. A painting by Damien Hirst hangs near the entrance to the family room. A photograph by Finnish artist Jorma Puranen hangs between the windows.
Despite initial reservations that they would never be able to live with it, over the past few years the couple has delved into video art. In part to counter the wife’s inclination for artwork with nature themes (“no more girly pieces” said the husband) and a refection of the husband’s work in technology, they slowly came around and now have two pieces on display: one in the living room and the other in the adjacent family room. Shown on a fat-screen television mounted vertically between a pair of windows in the living room, Balconies by
Eve Sussman is a six-minute loop of individual balconies juxtaposed on one another to form a cohesive image. The sound of a woman emerging from inside her apartment to shake out a blanket is nearly sleep inducing in its sereneness. “I loved the concept, color scheme and Eve’s film noir overtones,” said the wife. Echoing the feeling of tranquility is the paint color of the walls – “Hamptons Summer.” A rif on Dutch and Flemish painters, Julie Blockman’s photograph, Queen, 2010, that is displayed above the slmag.net
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A video installation, Balconies by Eve Sussman, is on display in the living room.
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Dominating the wall across from the staircase is Clematis, a 72x72 inch crystal archive print by E.V. Day.
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A gallery of varied artwork is on display in the light-flled stair hall.
One of the frst pieces the couple acquired after their move to Kentucky is a striking 50x37 inch digital C-print mounted on aluminum by Elena Dorfman that rests on the sideboard in the dining room.
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Positioned near the front door is Ali, an enamel screen print with diamond dust on linen by Russell Young.
Te walls of the daughter’s neon pink room are ideally suited to Andy Warhol’s Cow screen print on paper.
Displayed above the freplace in the family room is the wife’s favorite piece - Woman Sleeping with Birds - a bronze relief by German-born and New York-based artist Kiki Smith.
freplace, references Diego Velázquez’s painting Las Meninas. In the same vein of tastefully playing on Old Masters is a photograph by Finnish artist Jorma Puranen. Another piece incorporating diamond dust, this time by Damien Hirst that features butterfies as the subject matter, hangs near the entrance to the family room. The vibrant and lively piece appears to be the polar opposite of the jewel-encrusted skull and other death-centric pieces that have brought Hirst so much international attention. Robinson arranged the similarly scaled, but non-matching sofas facing one another in front of the freplace. Te Gustavianstyle sofa is upholstered with Jim Tompson fabric to match the drapery, while the Chippendale camelback sofa sports printed velvet from Clarence House. Te same velvet was used for the seat of the horse leg stool positioned in front of the freplace. Te wife spied the stool in the room Robinson designed for the 2012 Hamptons showhouse and requested one for the room as another nod to Kentucky. A diptych by Kiki Smith based on little red riding hood hangs on the wall opposite the freplace. Displayed above the freplace in the family room is the wife’s favorite piece, Woman Sleeping with Birds, a bronze relief also by German-born and New York-based artist Kiki Smith. Following her frst solo show in 1982, Smith has gone on to have major solo
shows at the Centre d’Art Contemporain in Geneva (1990) and Museum of Modern Art in New York (2003), among others. Te wife’s enthusiasm for each piece in their collection is palpable, and the story of what drew the couple to each work is almost as interesting as the art itself. In the master suite are a series of subtle works on paper by American artist Richard Tuttle and a painting by Jane Hammond. While the art may be subdued, the interior design makes a bold statement by playing on the classic combination of turquoise and coral. Best described as Lilly Pulitzer electrifed, the walls of the daughter’s neon pink room are ideally suited to Andy Warhol’s Cow screen print on paper, which hangs near the entrance to the playroom. Te wife cannot help but laugh when she recalls that when the children were counting their blessings at Tanksgiving, her daughter specifcally cited her room’s bright pink shag rug. As their collection grows, ever-dwindling wall space seems to be the only impediment for these prolific collectors, who still managed to pick up a few new pieces during the 2012 Art Basel event in Miami. Working with Robinson, the couple’s relaxed nature, expressed in the welcoming interiors and further evidenced by design concessions made to accommodate their affable yellow lab, shows that fine art can be accessible in all facets of everyday family life. sl slmag.net
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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. 28 slmag.net
Chuck Close - Brad Pitt, 2012 from Two Palms (New York City). Photo courtesy of Art Basel Miami.
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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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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
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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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rhodium & pavé sapphire disc ring (sydneyevan.com). Available in Indianapolis, IN through Reis-Nichols and in St. Louis from Ylang Ylang. 6) Chopard Happy Sport Chronograph (us.chopard. com). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, IN. 7) From Aaron Basha: 18k yellow gold round, diamond rimmed, light blue evil eye (0.23 cts). Available through Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati; Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Corbett-Frame in Lexington and Merkley Kendrick in Louisville (aaronbasha.com). 8) Micropavé and enamel rings from Hildalgo (hidalgojewelry. com). Available in Cincinnati, OH from Richter & Phillips; from G. Trapp in Indianapolis, IN; and Ylang Ylang in St. Louis, MO.
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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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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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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 66 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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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction; barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale/ London Art Fair; londonartfair.co.uk Russo & Steele Scottsdale Auction; russoandsteele.com 6:30pm, CCM Moveable Feast, Corbett Auditorium; ccm.uc.edu Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Auction; goodingco.com 5pm, MSEDA Annual Awards Banquet, Cincinnati Marriott at River Center; mseda.org/node/1329 LA Art Show; laartshow.com Art Palm Beach; artpalmbeach.com Garth’s Asian, English and Continental Auction; garths.com 6:30pm, Champions for Children Gala, Westin Cincinnati; 4cforchildren.org 7:30pm, Kindervelt: An Evening of Art to Benefit the Heart, 21c Museum Hotel; kindervelt.org Rolex 24 at Daytona; daytonainternationalspeedway.com
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Garth’s Eclectic Auction; garths.com 7:30pm, Carlson-Berne Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert, Corbett Hall; carlsonbernescholarship.org/events.html 6:30pm, Good Samaritans’ Gala, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati; trihealth.com 6pm, Stepping Stones Open Your Heart Event, Eddie Merlot’s; 513.965.5103 American International Fine Art Fair; aifaf.com RAW Art Fair Rotterdam; rawartfair.com/?lang=en Retro Mobile Paris; en.retromobile.com 6:30pm, Books for Lunch Author Dinner, Private Home; books4lunch@7hills.org 11am, Books for Lunch Lecture Luncheon, Cintas Center; 7hills.org 11:30am, Assistance League Aspire Luncheon, Hilton Netherland Plaza; assistanceleaguecincinnati.org Noon, Labor of Love 2 Mile Run, Northern KY University; cincinnatirunning.com Palm Springs Fine Art Fair; palmspringsfineartfair.com 7pm, Hearts for Dragonflies Casino Night, Marriott Northeast; thedragonflyfoundation.org Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; bocaratonconcours.com 6:30pm, Ohio Valley Voices Gala, Oasis Golf & Conference Center; ohiovalleyvoices.org 6:30pm, Heart Ball, Duke Energy Convention Center; heart.org/cincinnatiohheartball 6:30pm, PWC Oscar Night, Hilton Netherland Plaza; pwchomerepairs.org 6:30pm, CFF’s Cincinnati’s Finest Young Professionals Awards, Bell Event Centre; cff.org
BEAUJOLAIS PREMIERE
Photography by Paula Norton
The French-American Business Alliance of the European-American Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual gala at the Glendale Lyceum to celebrate the organization’s 11th anniversary and success with bridging international business and cultural relations between Greater Cincinnati and France. 175 business executives and guests gathered to enjoy the premiere of the 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau wine and feast on a bufet of traditional French delicacies. Te presenting sponsors for the event were CFM, Frost Brown Todd and Lee Knose & Co.
Rob Strotman, Alicia Tidwell, Anne Cappel, Marylin Seastrom, Anita Reed
Joe Dehner, James Buchanan, Kyung Noh
John Dyer, Catherine Fare, Nelly Bonniol, Guillaume Bonniol, Dawn Schwartzman, Michael Schwartzman, Ben Bonnefoy
Helena Parthenakis, Shahrzad Allen
David Frantti, Erin Higgins, Paul Bell
Tina Heinrichs, John Baines
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Neil Hensley, Jessica Johnson
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CELEBRITY WAITERS LUNCHEON
Tis 26th annual event to beneft the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ofered guests a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with local and national celebrities. Bill Weber served as event chairman with Ken Anderson as the honorary chair.
Tom Browning, Jim Breech, Seg Dennison
Teo Simeonov, Sarah Maxson, Victor Weldon, Kristin Bullock
Ickey Woods, Bob Schmitt
Tommy Sorrell, Dr. Michael Walls, Cindi Hughes
JT Barse, Lisa Scovic, Jon Riewald
Jack Kohler, Bill Weber, Ali Bethel
Steve Lynch, Ken Anderson, Mark Cardonnier
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Oscar Robertson, “Big� George Wilson
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Teresa Rosenbeck, Hengameh Nassef
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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EVENING OF HOPE
Approximately 335 friends and supporters of Cancer Support Community attended the 5th annual “Evening of Hope…a Celebration of Life”. As part of the evening’s festivities, Bill & Sue Butler were presented the 2012 Celebration of Life award in recognition of their long-standing support of Cancer Support Community’s free programs of support, education and hope for people afected by cancer -- especially the key role they have played in donating space in the Lookout Corporate Center to make it possible for CSC to operate a facility in Ft. Wright to better serve people afected by cancer in Northern Kentucky.
Barb & Jim Bushman
Joanie Manzo, Patti Schroer
Kay Geiger with event co-chairs Chris & Marilyn Dolle
April Davidow
Susan Kahn, Fran Carlisle
Nathaniel Jones, Richard Moore
Marilyn & Chris Dolle (right) present a gif to Celebration of Life honorees Bill & Sue Butler
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Mike & Linda Green
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Kathy & Steve Guggenheim
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GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION LUNCHEON
The program included a presentation of the 2012 Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award to Francie and John Pepper and the presentation of the Bridge Builder Award to John Lame of Lenox Wealth Management.
Merri Gaither Smith, Carole Rigaud, Margaret Gaither
Gail Holtmeier, Arlene Nolan, Charolette Harris
David Pepper, John Pepper, Alana Swartz
Francie Pepper, Marian Spencer
Jane Keller, Nancy Swanson, Jef Groenke
Jean Crawford, Cliford Bailey, Miriam West
John & Francine Pepper, David Pepper
Margaret Clark, Judith Van Ginkel
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HEROES OF CHARACTER
Presented by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, this 4th annual celebration honored community leaders Dr. Jane Knudson, George Vincent, Matthew Long and Dan Hurley and local students Ty Battle, Julia Feldmann, Brooklyn Davis, Dillon Held and Samuel Wenger for their commitment to making a difference. Founded in 2000, the Council’s mission is to foster character development in children and adults as a foundation for success.
Samuel Wegner, Julia Feldmann, Dillon Held, Brooklyn Davis, Ty Battle
Dan Hurley, Anthony Munoz, George Vincent, Paul Daugherty, E. Tomas Arington, Dr. Jane Knudson, Matthew Long
Chris & Janean Parsons, Claire & Matthew Long
Rick & Linda Flynn, Mike Battoclette
Kelly Norman, Dianne Marx, Kathryn Mack
Peggy Gruenke, Karl Ulrich, Chris Gruenke
Mary Jo Kubicki, Dan Kinane, Chance Trumper
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Kim & Greg Lyon
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Erika Hill, Mark Sams
HOT HAVANA NIGHTS
Photography by Tony Bailey
2012 marked the 20th consecutive annual fundraising gala that the Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association has hosted to beneft Tender Mercies. Tis year’s event, held at the Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, included dinner, a silent auction and live music by Te BlueBirds. Tender Mercies provides housing and related services to homeless persons with histories of emotional and/or mental disabilities.
Heather & David LaMarca
Ed & Nancy Wolterman
Monte Allen, Merci Mujeye
Mark & Lori Roberts
Julie & Keven Frye
Ruth Ann & Mike Womick
Shelly & Mark Scheuer
Don & Debby Bailey
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Angie & Dan Engen
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MAYFIELD CLINIC 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Te Mayfeld Clinic culminated a year-long 75th anniversary celebration with a gala fundraiser at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Te 1930s-themed gala raised more than $220,000 for the Mayfeld Education & Research Foundation, which has supported neuroscience research and educational programs for physicians and the community since 1978. Gala Chairs were James McGraw, a partner at Keating, Muething, & Klekamp PLL, and Dr. William Tobler, a Mayfeld Clinic neurosurgeon. Founded in 1937, the Mayfeld Clinic is an internationally known practice that attends to more than 20,000 patients each year, removing brain tumors, stopping seizures, neutralizing aneurysms, and repairing injured spines.
Ana & Dr. Ronald Warnick
Susan & Dr. John M. Tew, Jr.
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Ann & Jim McGraw, Dr. William & Terri Tobler
Dr. Andrew Ringer, Kerry & Rick Ellensohn
Dr. Jefrey Keller, Dr. Philip Teodosopoulos, Dr. Robert Kerr
Ester Zenni, Dr. Richard Budde
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Jennifer & Dr. Frank Lee
Glen Mayfeld, Vicky Hall, Sally Schreiner, Frank Mayfeld, Jr.
JoAnn & Dr. Arthur Arand
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Dr. Mario Zuccarello, Dr. Ronald Warnick
SIGNATURE CHEFS
Tis fourth annual event showcased the culinary talents of local chefs to beneft the March of Dime’s mission to improve the health of babies through research, advocacy, community programs and professional education on the local, state and national levels. Participating chefs created a signature dish for the dinner-by-thebite format and many also donated a unique package for the silent and live auctions that took place during the event.
Photography by Tony Bailey
Ron & Elaine Kuznar, Jason Farler
Katie Jacob, Amy Smith
Suzanne Weller, Lisa Holloway, Julie Shields, Kathe Feist
Gerald & Cheryl Sparkman
Gerry Reilly, Nancy & John Samol
Jason & Michelle Rowland
Luke Maitland, Michelle Bosch
Frank Marzullo, Leslee Rose
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ANGELS TO THE HOMELESS GALA
A beneft for the Drop Inn Center, proceeds from the gala, held at the Verdin Bell Event Centre, will help provide basic human services for the more than 8,000 homeless men and women of Greater Cincinnati. Te event featured dinner by the bite and ‘Art from the Heart’, an exhibition of works by artists from the Pendleton Art Center and students from the School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Margaret & Walt Lunsford, Gail Holtmeier
Dean Bitter, Doug & Lis Bennett, Kent Cashell
Christa Bauke, Charles Ross, Margaret Cushing
Tanya O’Rourke, Valerie Zummo, Tommy & Michelle Tompson
Garret Ellsworth, Ellen Heerlein
Jef Holtmeier, Alex Holtmeier
Mark & Carolyn Gillespie, Ed & Suzane McCarter
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Mark & Nicole Fredrick
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Stefanie Darbyshire, Joyce Bursten
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PHILLIPS HOUSE LUNCHEON
Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a luncheon and launch event with jewelry designers from Phillips House to herald the chic jewelry collection’s debut in the Cincinnati market. A portion of event proceeds beneftted Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center.
Marie Huenefeld
Keri Schrand, Kimberly Carlisle, Lisa Frankel, Cynthia Williams, Patti Lally
Ellen Miller, Derek Frankel, Waka Blanchard
Marie Huenefeld, Meg Ahalt
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TASTE OF THE WORLD
Te 9th annual Taste of the World Wine & Beer Festival to beneft the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was held at the Newport Aquarium. Presenting sponsor Te Party Source brought in top winemakers, brew masters and distillers from around the world for the event to answer questions and provide insights to accompany each tasting.
Rebecca Clark, Pamela & Joshua Nebelkopf
Dave & Lynnda Kasanicky, Joe & Diana Moran
Ann Hanks, Andy Donelan
Jocelyn Chess, Jennifer Sampang
Adam & Susanne Hater
Nancy & Alok Mohan
Lindsey Taler, Kerry Young
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Shelley Delaney, Kirsten Werner
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Kellie & Tom Schroeder
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