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On the helipad of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Likely to the chagrin of Sister Mary Tomas, Sister Cecilia and the other godly women that had a hand in molding my tiny mind during 12 years of Catholic school education, as an adult I’m not an overtly pious person. One takeaway from that era – other than the fact that I still confuse left and right when giving direction thanks to one particularly cross nun who made me write with my right hand even though I’m decidedly left-handed – is a ggeneral interest in and appreciation of rites and rituals among people of all religious persuasions, and one of the driving forces for the continued curiosity that fuels my insatiable wanderlust. dri Ask anyone who has traveled with me and they’ll remark on my penchant for stopping at every sacred site or place of worship to ponder not only the physical structure but also the actions of people so moved and motivated pla by their beliefs that they would expend vast amounts of treasure and talent to erect concrete testaments to their convictions. I am fully aware that some of the world’s greatest atrocities have been committed in the name of a co higher power, but standing in the midst of these places, and being the eternal optimist that I am, I can’t help but hig assume that there was a purer purpose behind such extraordinary eforts, from simple earthen mounds of early ass man to the most grand cathedrals, mosques and temples of our contemporaries. ma A recent trip to Dubai, profiled on pages 40-47, provided me with an opportunity to have frank conversations with Emirati men and women about what it means to be a devout Muslim in a region with a co heavy Western infuence. Te best part of traveling with colleagues is that it’s always open season on dinner he table topics typically considered taboo in polite society. While we often agreed to disagree, it was refreshing tab to have a candid and civil conversation that cracked opened windows of understanding on both sides. In my mind, talk of saints, miracles and faith in forces unseen during primary school no doubt helped fuel a fascination with things that purportedly go bump in the night. An observation made he during a trip to a heavily Catholic region of Ireland a few weeks before Christmas, where the crèche du was displayed without controversy in every small town and any mention of swapping Happy Holidays wa for Merry Christmas is considered a vile act of attrition, was the fact that while so many believe in an fo invisible, omni-present being, talk of the supernatural is often met with rolled eyes. And further, these in same people fnd Americans’ keen interest in ghosts to be an anomaly. However, forever friendly as sa they are, there’s no shortage of volunteers happy to assuage tourists’ interest with a spooky story or two. th During my stay at Ashford Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, one of my travel mates inquired if D there were any haunted rooms. Robert, our maitre d, fashed a wry smile and told us to meet him in the drawing room following dinner. Gathered around a roaring fre underneath a painting of three children, he shared story after story about a friendly specter, a little girl in a white dress, who was fond of making appearances in a couple of rooms in the oldest section of the castle. Refusing to identify which rooms, he referred to the painting and one of its subjects, a cherubic-faced girl in a white dress, who eventually went on to marry Sir Arthur Guinness and spend many happy years at Ashford as Lady Ardilaun. Robert surmised that the young ghost was either the fair lady as a child or perhaps a representation of the couple’s only child who died as an infant. As the evening drew on, a slip of the tongue revealed that my room was one of the preferred haunts, and although I’d already spent one night there without incident, I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t just a little wary of opening my eyes when I awoke in the middle of the night thereafter! Te rational part of my mind didn’t want to believe such a thing was possible, but my overactive creative side made me wonder what if? Te following day we visited Kylemore Abbey, and I made sure to purchase some chocolate made by the Benedictine nuns who live there as a souvenir for my favorite atheist to invoke some divine protection, just in case.
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Inglenook
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
THE PLACE Having amassed a fortune in sea ferrying, in 1879 Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum purchased a vast estate in Rutherford, California named Inglenook, with a goal of producing wine on an estate that could rival its European counterparts. The word ‘Inglenook’ is a Scottish expression meaning “cozy corner”, but in this case it should denote a copious cozy corner, as the estate, which includes a brilliant European-style château, would eventually encompass more than 1,500 acres. From north to south, the Napa Valley is about 30 miles in length, which is not nearly as big as most people think. Te region’s width tops out at five miles and goes down to a single mile at its narrowest point. Mountains surround the valley on both sides: the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east. THE HISTORY Inglenook’s frst vintage was produced 1882, and the picturesque château was completed in 1887. In 1891, Inglenook wine was revered enough to be served in the White House for President Grover Cleveland. It may seem hard to believe, but in 1901 you could enjoy a bottle of Inglenook Claret for less than a dollar. Lamentably, winemaking at the estate ceased in 1908 for three years following the death of Gustave Niebaum at the age of 66, until his widow subsequently resumed the estate’s production and its critical acclaim. In 1914, John Daniel Jr., the grandnephew of Gustave Niebaum, and his sister Suzanne moved to the estate after their mother died to be reared by the widow Niebaum. From 1919 to 1933 the ludicrous happens: prohibition declares the production of wine illegal, leaving the great estate to continue producing grapes but not wine. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, John Daniel Jr. took leadership of Inglenook, eventually becoming its owner in 1939. Daniel was the first vintner to use Napa Valley on his label, thus emphasizing the importance of the winemaking region. It is during this time that John Daniel Jr. made truly one of the greatest wines ever produced in California: the famous 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon. With the motto “Pride Not Proft” frmly in place, Inglenook's obsession with quality as opposed to fnancial security ultimately led to its downfall, compelling Daniel to sell the name Inglenook along with the great château and some of the vineyards in 1964. The new owner was a large national company that eventually evolved into the company named Heublein. Tis company did no favors to the name or the wine, making inexpensive wine of mediocre quality, although they did make some very nice Cabernet Sauvignons as part of its Reserve Cask series. Daniel continued to maintain a sizeable share of the land as well as the Niebaum mansion where he and his family lived until
his death in 1970. In 1975, his wife sold the portion of the estate her family had maintained to Francis and Eleanor Coppola, who renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola. Tey produced the frst vintage of their fagship wine Rubicon in 1978, but not in the great château, as it was still owned by the large national company. In 1995 Coppola bought the château and the vineyards Daniel sold in 1964, thereby reuniting the great property and restoring the glory of the Inglenook château. Finally and gratefully the Coppola’s acquired the Inglenook trademark in 2011, and once again the property is named Inglenook. I have had the great fortune to visit the estate on numerous occasions, watching the evolution before and after Coppola purchased the final elements of estate and the château. The culmination of my appreciation of the estate occurred at the legendary Aspen tasting in 1991, where we tasted a selection of wines from 1941 to 1986. I was in astonishment of how well the 1941, 1946 and 1959 showed truly incredible wines. Precious few estates in California or in Napa Valley have a history and legacy like Inglenook. Perhaps Buena Vista, Gundlach Bundschu, Charles Krug or Beringer could rival it, but today there are few historic estates in California under the ownership of individuals or families as opposed to multinational conglomerates. Inglenook has been through both and survived with its renewed grandeur thanks to Francis Ford Coppola. THE WINE 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California) On my list as one of the best wines I have ever had. I tasted this classic Napa Valley Cabernet at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic in 1991; Robert Parker was the moderator and it was a most memorable occasion. At the time of the tasting its auction value was $1800.00 a bottle; a taste of Napa Valley history. Intense nose of currant and anise, it is amazingly long, rich and concentrated. A seductive bouquet of caramelized fruits remains in the glass even after the wine was gone, ethereal and multidimensional. 2009 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon (Napa Valley, California) Rubicon is the famed river in Northern Italy that Caesar crossed with his troops, irrevocably committing himself to his destination. Rubicon signifes Coppola’s own commitment to winemaking at the great Inglenook estate. Tis is the frst year Rubicon and Inglenook share a label. Blackberries, currants, violets, baking spices, and toasty oak round out this full-bodied and rich wine that has plenty of tannins for ageing. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Destination, Antiques!
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Debra Force Fine Art, New York
M. S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans
For anyone seeking one more reason to collect unique and beautiful antiques, art and jewelry, Scott Diament and his production team for the Palm Beach Show annually deliver the holy grail of treasure hunting. Across the fve days of Presidents’ Day weekend, top collectors and antiques enthusiasts will once again escape their winter doldrums to the elite resort town, browsing choice offerings from more than 160 renowned international exhibitors. Converting the Palm Beach County Convention Center to an art and design mecca, Diament’s team relies on trusted, repeat exhibitors to bring their best merchandise and elegant displays. From the dramatic selections in London-based Peter Finer’s inventory of fne arms and armour to the sophisticated antique and vintage baubles from New York’s prestigious Fred Leighton, more than 50,000 visitors are treated to an incredible variety of material, spanning every genre and juxtaposing many periods and movements. Interested in American Indian Arts? Simply pop in the booth of Marcy Burns, a leader in the category. Looking for an exceptional American painting? There are few options more revered than Debra Force Fine Art. Americana afcionados will be treated to the ultimate selection when visiting the booth of legendary Jefrey Tillou Antiques. From Oriental rugs to English silver, French furniture to Danish modern, grab a map of the world and chart your journey, as dealers from all over the United States and Europe bring their coveted wares to accommodate your “one-stop-shopping experience” of anything you might dream of collecting. A hallmark of the social season, the show’s Preview Party has become a standalone destination event. “Te Preview Party on Friday night has become one of the hottest society nights in Palm Beach,” notes Diament. “It’s a who’s who of antiques and art cognoscenti, political dignitaries and socialites, and a chance to shop the show before anyone else.”
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Need some ideas on how to make a statement with your own collection? Tis year, renowned interior designer, Campion Platt will curate the 2015 Designer Showcase. An award-winning designer, Platt boasts a dazzling client list of celebrities who appreciate his focus on personalized spaces. “No two of our projects are the same,” says Campion, whose projects are driven by client-generated wish lists. Under Platt’s direction, the Designer Showcase will be a “don’t miss” highlight of the 2015 show. Featuring room vignettes by leading interior designers utilizing art, antiques and accessories from exhibitors, Platt’s curated exhibit should prove a magnificent manifestation of an authentic and liveable approach to collecting. Don’t let the guest or exhibitor list intimidate. Diament’s goal is to ofer an environment that fosters the understanding and appreciation of antiques, not just the enviable chance to buy big ticket items. Passes for the four-day weekend are just $20, with complimentary access to the educational lecture series. According to Diament, “In 2014, seats at practically every lecture were flled to capacity with some lectures leaving standing room only. Tis year’s line-up of speakers will surely inspire a similar response from attendees.” So, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply artcurious, grab your sunscreen and dive into the engaging world of collecting at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. Can’t make it to sunny Florida in February? Don’t fret - thanks to CollectorsNet.com, launched by the Palm Beach Show group in 2010, you can view and purchase from an exclusive, handpicked community of Palm Beach Show Group dealers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Fred Leighton, New York
Peter Finer Arms & Armour, London
Butchof Antiques, London
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, New York
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Bibliotaph Puerto Rico native Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz holds two master's degrees in architecture one from the University of Puerto Rico and the other from Columbia University. Since founding his own frm in 1992, he has garnered praise and an enviable client roster for his modern interiors based the principles of classical architecture. Tis book highlights aspects of more than 60 projects completed since his frm was founded. Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Linda O'Keefe - Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz - Hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Furniture and industrial designer and architect Kem Weber (1889-1963), left his native Germany for San Francisco early in his career, eventually becoming a US citizen in 1924 and establishing his own industrial design studio in Hollywood. Culled from Weber family archives, this book is the frst major study of the designer, whose most iconic designs include his Bentlock line, the Air Line chair of 1934, the interiors for the Bixby House, and his tubular-steel furniture for Lloyd. Christopher Long Kem Weber: Designer and Architect - Hardcover, 304 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu) Tis compendium of interior design work by Atelier AM, headed by the Los Angeles-based, husband-and-wife team of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, is brimming with impactful yet tranquil spaces, distinguished by a deft co-mingling of antiques, ancient artifacts and the avant-garde. Alexandra Misczynski (author), Michael Misczynski (author), Mayer Rus (author), Francois Halard (photographer) - Interiors: Atelier AM - Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). "Good design is directed, progressive, and fexible enough to embrace accident and serendipity," explains interior designer Richard Mishaan in the Introduction to Artfully Modern, which highlights his key commissions since 2009. Common among all of the projects, regardless of scale, is Mishaan's signature contemporary fusion style. Richard Mishaan and Judith Nasatir - Artfully Modern: Interiors by Richard Mishaan - Hardcover, 272 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A tastemaker on a global scale who works out of a castle near Antwerp, antiques dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt is cited as a pioneer in the style of designing rooms with the distinct purpose of mixing antiques and contemporary art. Tis beautifully photographed book outlines aspects of the designer's philosophy, including the fact that he fnds the spirit of things more important than the look of things and, that "everything needs a deep human reason." Meredith EtheringtonSmith (author), Laziz Hamani (photographer) - Axel Vervoordt: Te Story of a Style - Hardcover, 195 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Born in Hong Kong and educated at Cambridge, André Fu is known for designing high-end hospitality spaces infused with new Asian principles and a keen focus on proportion and spatial planning. Tis book focuses on key projects carried out by his design studio, AFSO, including Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong, the Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront, the Opus Suite at Te Berkeley, London, and Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. André Fu - André Fu - Hardcover, 176 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Since 1995 Ann Getty's eponymous frm has been crafting exquisite interiors for a global clientele. Tis book, the frst-ever compilation of her work, provides a glimpse into some of these rarefed rooms, furnished with fne antiques and with the highest level of craftsmanship. Diane Dorrans Saeks (author), Lisa Romerein (photographer) - Ann Getty: Interior Style Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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Down the Rabbit Hole Wonderment and whimsy in Dubai Written by Bridget Williams
It was a scene not unlike one would expect to find at any given international oceanfront hotspot: a crush of beautiful people, dressed to the nines with drinks in hand, socializing and dancing to the pulsating beat of house music. Te distinguishing experience in the midst of this revelry came when the music abruptly ceased, and a brief PSA-style announcement referenced deference to the evening Muslim call to prayer. After a few moments, the beat resumed and everyone carried on as before. Tis instance was but one of many surprises during a recent trip to Dubai, where I found that Western mores co-exist alongside Middle Eastern religiosity with relatively few concessions, and where a plethora of overly conservative clothing proved to be as unnecessary as the preconceived notions I also brought along.
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Voda Bar in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Cognacs, cigars and chocolate are ofered at C Club in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Beset by bevies of unfathomable angles and curves that stretch ever higher into the cloudless skies, the architectural wonders of the built environment in Dubai are positioned between the vast Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf. We arrived well-rested following a long Emirates Air fight (emirates.com/ us) that included socializing with a chic group of international travelers in the upper deck lounge aboard the massive A380 aircraft, the largest and most advanced passenger aircraft in the world. During the drive from Dubai International Airport to our frst stop, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the western wing of Palm Jumeirah, I fully expected to see a fying car whiz by as I ogled skyscrapers whose contours are attributable to some of the most notable international architects working today. Te oldest building in the city, the Al Fahidi Fort, was constructed in 1787, and the majority of the “old” architecture is even further from ancient, giving the region’s architects and visionaries an unfettered opportunity to create modern marvels where it appears that even the sky isn’t a limiting factor. 42 slmag.net
A massive land reclamation project devised by the Prince of Dubai that has added nearly 50 miles to the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree built entirely from sand and rocks. All of the island’s hotels are clustered on the “trunk” of the palm tree as well as the crescent that frames it, with upscale homes located on the palm’s fronds. With an overall design scheme based on motifs that speak to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries but reinterpreted in a fashion best described as over-thetop (the expression, while overwrought, is entirely apropos for almost everything in Dubai), the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which took nearly three years from conception to completion, is an opulent homage rendered in gold, marble (nearly 100,000 squarefeet in total), intricately carved wood and handmade ceramic tiles sourced from Turkey. Here and at Jumeirah’s other hotel, residential and leisure properties, it represents what fabulous fantasylands can result when money is not an issue.
Te exterior of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray as viewed from Palm Jumeirah.
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the largest in the Middle East.
Te Imperium restaurant at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray provides a luxurious setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overlooking the turquoise waters that gently lap against Palm Jumeirah Beach, my deluxe king room boasted a marble soaking tub whose size was more akin to a baby pool at a water park than a standard hotel amenity. Those wanting to up the ante on opulence should consider an Imperial Suite, resplendent with fnely polished marble foors and enough gold leaf to make Fort Knox envious. Also available are 38 exquisitely appointed four-to-fve bedroom villas preferred by well-heeled international travelers desiring the space provided by a private home but with all the services available from a top-tier resort. Accessed from the hotel’s towering central corridor, referred to as the “Avenue of Indulgences” for the array of luxury boutiques present, are a total of eight restaurants and two bars, whose vast range makes it entirely possible to take a world class, fve-star culinary trip around the world without ever leaving the luxurious confnes of the resort. Taste buds are tantalized with both traditional and contemporary takes on Turkish, Vietnamese, Indian, Lebanese, French and Japanese cuisines.
Dubai certainly has a corner on claiming “world’s best” titles in the tallest, highest and fastest categories among others, so it should come as little surprise that the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, at just over 26,000 square-feet, is the largest in the Middle East. Although a “Radiant Date” facial was certainly tempting, my curiosity was piqued by the traditional Turkish hammam treatment. After exiting the ladies changing area, I was escorted to a large open room with a tall domed ceiling; centered beneath was an octagon-shaped platform sheathed in marble. I was instructed to lie down on the heated surface and then I was subsequently doused with warm water, intensely "loofahed" from head-to-toe and “beaten” with sudsy “pillows” whose teeny bubbles multiplied with every tap before settling and cocooning me like a warm blanket. An invigorating massage was followed by a shampoo and honey and lavender hair mask. Following the treatment our group retreated to a lounging area in a large antechamber where we sipped hot tea, noshed dried fgs and raved about our super smooth skin. slmag.net
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Aerial view of Al Qasr, part of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort.
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Sunrise yoga on the beach is ofered daily at Madinat Jumeirah. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te souk at Madinat Jumeirah.
Pai Tai restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah.
Thumbing their noses at the arid environment, the architects and designers of Dubai’s dreamscapes incorporate water everywhere, a concept most wholly expressed at Madinat Jumeirah, where an intricate network of canals allows guests to navigate the sprawling property via abras (water taxis). Inspired by historic UAE architecture, the property boasts a trio of unique lodging options as well as a bustling souk with 95 shops ofering everything from kitschy knick-knacks to fne jewelry. Both the 292-room Mina A’ Salam and the 294-room Al Qasr ofer a traditional luxury hotel experience. Te 283 rooms of Dar Al Masyaf are organized within 29 clusters of two-story, standalone Arabic-style summer houses that are hidden away amongst lush vegetation and provide enhanced amenities such as semi-private pools, butler service and complimentary evening cocktails in each villa’s reception area. As a general rule, Dar Al Masyaf is preferred by couples; Mina A’ Salam is popular for business travelers due to its proximity to the conference center; and the opulent Al Qasr, designed to replicate a Sheikh’s summer residence, is apropos for those who appreciate and expect the fner things in life. In support of this presumption, the number of luxury automobiles and supercars I saw assembled in the valet lot outside the Dar Al Masyaf could easily rival the show feld at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. On par with the Madinat Jumeirah’s scale is the diversity of its dining options – 22 bars and restaurants in total. Encompassing six restaurants, Friday brunch at Al Qasr is the largest in the city, drawing well-heeled locals dressed to the
nines. Te all-you-can-eat spread, approximately $150pp, is so large that patrons are given a map to navigate the oferings. A short walk down a long pier in the Arabian Sea leads to Pierchic, an award winning seafood restaurant, where the only thing rivaling the artful plating is the panoramic view. At Pai Tai, a gorgeous canal-front restaurant accessed via an abra boat, traditional Tai dancers provide entertainment as authentic as the cuisine. Arguably the most family friendly of the Jumeirah properties given the vast array of things to do, it would be entirely fathomable to spend an entire week without ever leaving the resort. Daily sunrise yoga on the beach is a great way to start the day. Alternately, fitness minded travelers can get their fix at Talise Fitness, with a 75-foot lap pool, squash courts, a full lineup of ftness classes, a rock climbing wall, and the frst-ofits-kind High Altitude Suite, which enhances aerobic capacity by simulating how the body adapts to exertion at 9,000 feet. Kids can be endlessly entertained at Sinbad’s Kids Club, while their parents enjoy some pampering at the 26-room Talise Spa. Guests have access to Jumeirah’s Wild Wadi water park, located next door to the Madinat Jumeirah and offering an array of slides and attractions from mild to wild. It took a lot of goading from my travelmates to get me to ride the ‘Jumeirah Sceirah’, but the thrill was well worth the near heart-attacking inducing experience of waiting for the floor to drop out of a capsule nearly 100-feet in the air. slmag.net
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Club Suite in the Burj Al Arab.
Entrance to one of two Royal Suites.
Te atrium in the Burj Al Arab. Photo by Bridget Williams.
The jewel in the Jumeirah hotel group's very glittery crown is no doubt the Burj Al Arab, the most recognizable landmark in Dubai and often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel. I’d been admiring the superstructure for days, appearing almost like a mirage as it rises nearly 1,000 feet from a man-made island in the Arabian Sea. Designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, just 180-feet shy of the Empire State Building. Defned by a Tefon-coated woven glass fber screen stretched across the tower’s “ribs”, by day the screen is brilliant white and at night the canvas comes to life with a colorful light show. Another defning feature of the exterior is the helipad, located more than 600-feet above sea level, and available for VIP arrivals, departures and helitours, or a tennis match, if you happen to be Andrew Agassi or Roger Federer, who famously squared of for a few rounds there in 2005. As impressive as the structure is from the outside, the interior is much more awe-inspiring, making me feel a little like Alice when she first tumbled into Wonderland. My mouth agape, I nearly missed the traditional “Marahaba Welcome” of rose water, a cold towel, dates, Bakhoor (incense), and Arabic coffee as I spun around to soak everything in. Technicolor hues transition from royal blue to yellow in the atrium, the world’s tallest at 540feet. In the upper lobby, choreographed drips, drops, streams and sprays from a central fountain, flanked by gilded columns are intermittently punctuated by sudden bursts that send water more than 100-feet into the air. Opulent to the nth degree, only the finest materials are used throughout the interiors: custom-made carpets from South Africa and India; rare Statutario marble (the same type used by Michelangelo) for walls and fooring; artisan made doors from 46 slmag.net
Dubai; chandeliers from the UK; and nearly 6,000 square-feet of 24-carat gold leaf embellishment. Comprised of 202 two-story guest rooms ranging in size from 1,803 to 8,963 square feet, the height of luxury, both literally and fguratively, are two Royal Suites that encompass the entire 25th foor. As I exited the elevator enroute to my duplex, I was greeted by my foor concierge, who in turn introduced me to my personal butler. Having anticipated the availability of this service, I’d been racking my brain about any tasks I could assign, and settled on having him reserve a 24-carat gold-plated iPad for me to use for the duration of my stay (when in Rome, right?). A similar device is for sale in the gift shop should you fnd you are having difculty relinquishing it at checkout. My one-bedroom deluxe suite was organized with a woodpaneled work area with an iMac, a stocked bar and expansive living room with a 42” plasma television and foor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor. At the top of the curved marble staircase was the bedroom suite. Arrayed on the marble vanity were full-size Hermès toiletries, perfume and cologne - Kelly Calèche for her and Terra D’Hermès for him. At the touch of a button, the curtains in the bedroom retreated to reveal a seemingly endless expanse of sea. Rooms are outftted in colors beftting a royal – deeply saturated shades of red, blue, gold and purple, inlaid and gilt-accented wood and a recurring use of the Greek key motif. Tere are a total of seven bars and restaurants on property. Reached via a gold-plated elevator in the upper lobby, Al Mahara is recognized as one of the fnest restaurants in the world and the only place I have ever eaten exclusive Kaviari Farm caviar at lunch while being completely surrounded by ocean life. Both the main
Lower lobby in the Burj Al Arab.
Talise Spa is located on the 18th foor in the Burj Al Arab. A whimsical dining room in the Royal Suite at the Burj Al Arab.
dining area and private dining rooms are lit by an otherworldly glow of an enormous foor-to-ceiling seawater aquarium holding 100 diferent species. Formal afternoon tea is served in high style at Sahn Eddar, located in the upper lobby. On the 27th floor is the hugely popular Al Muntaha restaurant and the Skyview Bar. Te latter is the only place in Dubai to ofer mixology, a unique concept in which drink artisans briefy “interview” guests to gauge their tastes and mood before crafting a completely unique cocktail. Te slightly sweet and efervescent concoction resulting from my Q&A was spot on. As one of the leading tourist destinations in the world, there are a host of unique experiences all within easy reach of the Jumeirah properties. Shopping is a favorite pastime, particularly at the height of summer when temperatures can firt with 120°F. Tere are 10 major shopping malls, with an 11th in the works. As an unabashed shoe enthusiast, I was more than a little giddy to explore the 39 shops within the designated shoe district in the 1,200-store Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com). Fashion Avenue, a collection of the world’s finest luxury boutiques, is signified by an installation of larger-than-life butterfies suspended from the ceiling, which left me wondering if it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to money fying from pocketbooks. Outside the Dubai Mall, the 900-foot-long Dubai Fountain, set within the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake and designed by the creators of the Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, ofers scheduled performances punctuated by aqua jets that can propel water as high as 500 feet. No trip to Dubai would be complete without standing atop the Burj Khalifa (burjkhalifa.ae/en/), the tallest building in the world. More than 2,400 feet tall, the elevator to the 124th level
travels at a dizzying pace of 30 feet per second. This elevated vantage point is ideal for surveying the entirety of the built landscape as well as the not-too-distant desert from which this megalopolis sprung forth. Founded in 1998 as a way to reach out and educate expatriates in the traditions and customs of the UAE, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (cultures.ae), offers tourists the opportunity to participate in heritage tours, cultural meals and tours of the Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public six days a week. The Centre is located within the Bastakia Quarter, a declared conservation area that was built in the late 19th century by afuent Persian merchants. Dubai has a reputation for top-quality gold, available on the cheap, but with one caveat – you have to be willing to haggle for the best price. Te best shops, operated under strict government regulation, are found within the Gold Souk on Khalid Bin Waleed Road. Other designated souks within the bustling Deira area include the narrow alleyways of the sensory overload-inducing Spice Souk; the Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khail Road; and the Old Souk/Textile Souk in Bur Dubai, a colorful bazaar housed within restored stone buildings. After a week of experiencing so many modern marvels holding claim to best-in-the-world accolades, it was only ftting that we allow one fnal indulgence for our early morning transfer to the airport: being chaufeured in one of the Burj Al Arab’s feet of white Rolls Royce’s – the largest collection owned by a hotel in the world. For more information on the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray or Madinat Jumeirah, visit jumeirah.com/en/. sl slmag.net
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Stars on Parade Highlights from the Los Angeles Motor Show Written by Bridget Williams
Maserati Alferi 2+2 Concept
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the frst major North American auto show of the season each year, and as such serves as a primary staging ground for never-before-seen global premieres. Te 2014 show, held in late November, was no exception, with 30 world debuts and 60 vehicle unveilings overall; over half of the debuts hailed from the luxury and performance sectors. “With this debut lineup, Los Angeles delivered the best of what’s to come in the automotive space,” said LA Auto Show President, Lisa Kaz. “The automotive landscape is ever-changing and we continue to be at the forefront of the groundbreaking news.” AUDI Marc Lichte, the new Head of Design at Audi, heralded the launch of a new design era at the company with the debut of the Audi Prologue concept car, saying: “Audi stands for sportiness, lightweight design and the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In the Audi prologue, we are expressing this know-how in a new form – we have put the sportiest car in the luxury segment on wheels. Our team took new approaches in both exterior and interior design.” 48 slmag.net
The two-door coupe, which is slightly shorter and flatter than today’s production A8, produces up to 605hp, propelling the car from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The spacious interior, based on Gran Turismo design, marks the beginning of a new design era at Audi, in which the architecture merges with the operating concept to form one unit. Te surfaces for displays and controls are innovatively integrated into the instrument panel and console of the center tunnel, and the infotainment system brings driver and passenger into dialog with one another. Also making its debut was the Audi R8 competition; its 570hp makes it the most powerful Audi production vehicle to-date, capable of going 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph. BENTLEY Apropos for California climes and its glitterati clientele, Bentley showcased its vision for the future with the Bentley Grand Convertible. Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, who unveiled the car commented: “Tis concept demonstrates Bentley’s ability to create a pinnacle
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convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads – will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector’s piece.”
Turbo technology that delivers a maximum of 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Te standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The BMW X5 M will be offered at a base MSRP of $99,650 and the BMW X6 M will start at $103,050, including $950 destination and handling.
BMW Te new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M made their world debuts and the BMW 2 Series Convertible and BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe made their North American auto show debuts. Purpose-designed for exceptional driving experiences, the latest generation of high-performance all-wheel-drive vehicles from BMW M delivers boosted output, optimized suspension technology, and new heights of luxury and innovation in the equipment range. The BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M raise the bar in terms of dynamics, steering precision, and braking performance, while fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are significantly lower than previous models. Both models are equipped with the V8 unit with M TwinPower
CHEVROLET Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative racecars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago. With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air-powered generator to provide 900 horsepower worth of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds. Other manufacturers have developed concept racecars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital gaming world to a physical concept vehicle.
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JAGUAR Jaguar debuted its 2015 model year lineup and showcased new options present in the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, including a manual transmission option, All-Wheel Drive, and a new 550hp "R" Convertible. The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their fnal year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition: the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. Pricing begins at $85,425 for the XK Coupe. LAND ROVER Land Rover presented its 2015 model range, along with the U.S. debut of the new Discovery Sport, a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family. Te Discovery Sport ofers a dynamic design with a compact footprint enabling optional seven-passenger seating in a "5+2" configuration. The 2015 Discovery Sport promises a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efciency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
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LEXUS Southern California sunshine was an ideal complement to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the show. Te exterior styling of the 2+2 layout is infuenced by the way various surface shapes interact with different types of light. Designers created edges, planes and curvature that allow the LF-C2 to exude varying characteristics when seen from diferent angles and under diferent lighting conditions. This objective, when combined with Lexus’ golden yellow multi-layer paint process, results in a striking and progressive interpretation of an open top luxury GT. Te exterior attributes of the LF-C2 extend into the cabin, as the center console originates from the rear deck and runs down the length of the cabin all the way to the dashboard. Te dashboard design presents functional simplicity with an attractiveyet-straightforward instrument cluster, a central video monitor controlled by a Remote Touchpad on the center console and a classically styled analog clock placed between the central air vents. MASERATI Maserati presented its complete model year 2015 range including the sportingly redefned Quattroporte GTS and the Alferi 2+2 concept, which made its U.S. premiere.
Mercedes- Maybach S-Class
Created to commemorate Maserati’s Centennial, the Alferi—which takes its name from Alferi Maserati, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers—explores the stylistic heritage of the brand and anticipates future design trends. Tis concept car interprets Maserati’s most iconic signatures: restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches; the Trident emblem in a central position on the front grille; the “Saetta” logo on the rear pillar; and forged wheels whose spoke design gives a nod to the Trident profile. Poltrona Frau aniline leather has been generously used for the interior, matched with copper, aluminum and other materials reminiscent of oxidized steel, commonly used in the racing cars of the Fifties. Vintage racing also inspires the wraparound design of the seats, ofset by their futuristic look and modern structure. MERCEDES With a world premiere in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes- Maybach S-Class was unveiled almost simultaneously in its two key markets of China and North America. At 214.6 inches long and with a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, the fagship of the MercedesBenz model range is 8.1 inches larger in both dimensions than
the S-Class Sedan. Rear passengers beneft from this increased size as well as from standard equipment that includes executive seats on both the left and right sides. The US will launch the Mercedes- Maybach S600 in April 2015. PORSCHE Porsche presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS along with the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide. The four variants of the 911 Carrera GTS close the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3. The model, available as coupe and convertible, is equipped with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and develops 430 hp. The Sport Chrono package and other performance enhancing features are ftted as standard equipment. Te Cayenne GTS develops 440 hp and has a sporty, air suspension equipped chassis with a lowered ride height that boosts driving performance to even higher levels. The third new model at the Auto Show was the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, which ofers a particularly luxurious combination of performance and exclusivity. sl
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Maaji bikini (maajiswimwear.com; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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From Bogner (bogner.com): Racing helmet ($400); Sport Ski goggles ($200); Kaja-D down jacket ($1,472); Sara knit jacket ($850); Lili stretch pants ($500); Fire+Ice gloves ($200); Fell moonboots ($700)
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Nice on Ice
Bentley ofers the ultimate winter driving experience Written by Bridget Williams For many of us, the thought of being behind the wheel and careening across a sheet of snow and ice is harrowing at best. Tere is a small minority, namely 144 adrenaline junkies with an eye for luxury, who are happy to pay for the experience as part of the annual Bentley Power on Ice event, staged on a frozen lake at the edge of the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. A total of eight fourday small group sessions are being ofered in January and February, ensuring that each participant will have ample time to push a range of Bentley’s beyond the limits of day-to-day driving. “Power on Ice mixes the pure exhilaration of slaloming a Bentley supercar on a purpose-built course or taking a spin around a ‘figure eight’ track, with the opportunity to acquire advanced techniques from a personal instructor, that will enable drivers to handle their cars with confdence, even in the harshest weather conditions,” explained Peter Barnes, a senior instructor with Bentley Driving. Making its debut on ice in 2015 is the Continental GT3-R, the most dynamic member of Bentley’s esteemed Continental family of Grand Tourers. Limited to 300 examples worldwide, it will be put to the test by four-time World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen, who is also responsible for the design of the ice track, which is ‘shaved’ into the lake’s six-foot thick ice sheet using specialized equipment. “Although I have broken two icespeed world records with Bentley and understand what these cars are capable of, it is remarkable to be able to drive a luxury sedan designed to deliver such great levels of refnement and comfort in these kind of harsh, wintery conditions and many miles from the nearest roads,” said Kankkunen. Two full days of programming will focus on expert instruction and driving a range of all-wheel drive Continental GTs and Flying Spurs. A highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be a “fast lap” on the track with Kankkunen. Limited to 18 drivers per session, participants will meet at Helinski Vantaa Airport and board a private chartered fight to Kuusamo where they will check-in to Chalet Hotel Ruka Peak, which boasts a traditional smoke sauna built into a cave in the west wing of the building. Outside of the driving experience, the itinerary includes dog sled and snowmobile touring, dinner at a historic reindeer farm, and a celebratory closing dinner highlighting contemporary Finnish cuisine. Prices for the Power on Ice experience start at approximately $14,226, based on choice of accommodation. For more information visit events.bentleymotors.com. sl
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New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te Art of the Matter A culture of creativity abounds in Santa Fe Written by Bridget Williams I fell in love again and again in Santa Fe. First it was with a whimsical contemporary kachina by Molly Heizer I spied in the window of Canyon Road Contemporar y galler y (canyoncontemporary.com); later that evening, a mammoth green chile cheeseburger was the object of my afection. Te following morning, a breathtaking hilltop view during a sunrise run stole my heart, and each night when I returned to my room at the Inn of the Anasazi, I was enamored with basking in the golden glow of the fre in my kiva-style freplace while catching up on some reading and indulging in a turndown sweet treat. With just over 80,000 residents, this relatively small city, situated on a high plateau at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, draws big time crowds - roughly two million a year to be exact - to experience its vibrant art, culinary, shopping, history and cultural scenes and abundant natural beauty. Te oldest city in the United States (founded by Spanish missionaries in 1610) 60 slmag.net
and both the highest and oldest capital city in the country, Santa Fe was recently recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Considering its more than 250 art galleries and 13 museums, it should come as little surprise that in 2005 the city nabbed UNESCO’s frst Creative City designation in the USA. Opened 25 years ago and located steps from the Plaza District, which is regarded as the cultural heart of Santa Fe, the three-story Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com/ Anasazi) is a microcosm of the destination, offering a distinct sense of place, intriguing art and creative culinary oferings. A boutique property with just 58 guest rooms, the entirety of the décor presents a local artistic bent. Some examples are subtle - a stylized eagle suggested in the bar’s stone foor for instance - while others, such as the colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi, are indicative of the
Elk entrée at Anasazi Restaurant.
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region’s enduring Native American spirit. Displayed in harmony throughout the common areas, including a cozy living room and larger library, is a top-drawer collection of contemporary art and antique pottery and basketry. Recently refurbished rooms at the Inn display a restful palette of natural earth tones punctuated by bursts of saturated colors courtesy of pillows made from classic Pendleton blankets. Hallmarks of traditional adobe architecture - a gas-lit kiva-style freplace and vigas and latillas wood ceiling beams - are present across all room categories, from a 300-square-foot traditional room to the 1,300-square-foot two-bedroom Anasazi suite. Luxury Italian bed linens, toiletries by New York’s C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, contemporary art and handcrafted furnishings are thoughtful touches. Eforts to impart a distinct sense of place even extend to the minibar, where a tantalizing assortment of treats from local confectioner C.G. Higgins can be found.
Colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi lead to a cozy living room at the Inn of the Anasazi.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Juan Bochenski, the Inn’s Anasazi Restaurant holds a vaunted position in the local fne dining scene. A native of Argentina, the French-trained chef, who honed his craft in fne establishments from London to the Caribbean, draws upon his varied background to put a unique and artful spin on traditional Southwest cuisine. Favorites during our stay included the Anasazi Lobster Burrito at breakfast, an Alcade HeirloomTomato Salad at lunch, and New Mexico Lamb at dinner, followed by a decadent treat appropriately dubbed Chocolate Indulgence for dessert. “Santa Fe is a place for people who appreciate art in all forms,” explained Cynthia Delgado, a lifelong resident and Marketing Director for the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, who added that the inspiration provided by the bluerthan-blue skies and a long-standing tradition of tolerance have long been a draw for those with artistic inclinations. slmag.net
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A kachina by Molly Heizer in Canyon Road Contemporary gallery. Photo by Bridget Williams.
In order to see as much as possible during our long weekend visit, we broke the city into quarters and asked our concierge to point out both highlights and hidden gems. Every morning in downtown’s Plaza District, Native American artisans set up shop along the portal at the Palace of the Governors (palaceofthegovernors.org). Te plaza and surrounding streets also serve as a staging ground for a host of varied annual art markets (visit santafe.org for a complete calendar). Te Georgia O’Keefe Museum (okeeffemuseum.org) is located just three blocks from the plaza and is the largest single repository of the artist’s work in the world. With its French Romanesque Revival architecture standing in stark contrast to the prevalent adobe-style, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, constructed in the late 1800s, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. More modest but no less intriguing is the nearby Loretto Chapel, celebrated for its “miraculous” staircase that stands 20’ tall and makes two complete 360-degree turns with no center support. Everything from indigenous craft to highbrow contemporary art can be found in the myriad galleries that line Canyon Road. Two fine dining restaurants of note along the route include Geronimo (open for dinner nightly; geronimorestaurant.com) and the Compound (open for lunch and dinner; compoundrestaurant. com). Locals fawn over the chicken schnitzel at the latter. Cowgirl BBQ (cowgirlsantafe.com) in the city’s railroad district served as my first foray into the city’s green chile cult. Green chile cheeseburger’s are serious business in this town, and
Cowgirl’s version, a mouthwatering marriage of grass fed Angus beef, locally raised buffalo, applewood smoked bacon, melted brie, chopped green chile, heirloom tomato and trufe oil served up on a pretzel bun is a perennial title contender in the annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown. For a more comprehensive immersion in the nuances of the green chili and the region’s culinary traditions, sign on for a class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (santafeschoolofcooking. com), a 25-year-old family run business that ofers both hands-on and demonstration classes led by top local chefs. Following our Traditional New Mexican course, we perused the on-site boutique and picked up a stash of local spices and a few pieces of La Chamba black clay pottery to try our hand at making pozolé at home. Just slightly more than walking distance from downtown (for most people), is Museum Hill, which is home to four of Santa Fe’s most popular museums: Te Museum of Spanish Colonial Art (spanishcolonial.org), Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (indianartsandculture.org), Museum of International Folk Art (internationalfolkart.org) and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian (wheelwright.org). Round out an art-filled afternoon with lunch at Museum Hill Café (museumhillcafe.net) and a stroll through the 13-acre Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill (santafebotanicalgarden.org). While the kachina that initially stole my heart didn’t get stolen away in my suitcase, a recent call to the gallery to confrm his availability means that we may be reunited just in time for Valentine’s Day! sl slmag.net
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Light Up Your Room with Art While we are gradually gaining daylight following the winter solstice on December 21st, for the next few months our homes are in need of additional light. For well over a century, the Tifany lamp has remained a desirable addition to any living space. Te name of these lamps originates with Louis Comfort Tifany, the eldest son of Charles Louis Tifany, founder of the eponymous renowned silver and jewelry company. Instead of following in the family business, Louis chose to pursue his passion for art, demonstrating a multitude of talents as a painter, photographer and craftsman. What he is best known for is his work in stained glass. Louis began his studies in glass and mosaics in the 1870a, and by the end of the century, the name Tifany was synonymous with beautifully designed stain glass creations of opalescent glass in varying colors and textures. Initially, most of the Tifany Company’s production was focused on making stained glass windows. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s new invention, the incandescent flament light bulb, Tifany used his skills to illuminate homes with a new art form. Using colored glass, he created beautiful electric Tifany lamps, which were and still are recognized for their superior design and handcrafted details. Most of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps were made between 1895 and 1920. However, not all Tifany lamps have the same pattern, and as a result are grouped into different design categories. Favrile, a French word meaning “handmade”, defnes the frst and simplest shades made by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Favrile pieces are generally inscribed with the mark Favrile or the founder’s initials, L.C.T. Leaded glass shades created using shapes such as squares, triangles and circles in a mosaic design are categorized as geometric. Most people are familiar with the Tifany lamps that were inspired by nature as well as the transition to flower motifs. Some of the most remembered designs include Peony, Wisteria and Dafodil. A little known fact is that the guiding light behind many of Tifany’s notorious botanical lampshades was Clara Driscoll. After graduating from Western Reserve School of Design for Women in Ohio, Driscoll migrated to New York City seeking a career in the growing field of industrial arts. Upon arriving in New York, she enrolled in the Metropolitan Museum Art School and was then hired on at Tiffany Studios. Inspired by nature, Driscoll shared a similar artistic vision to Louis Comfort Tiffany, resulting in her eventual promotion as the head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department. Driscoll and her female team designed and executed many of Tifany’s nature-inspired themes including the famous Dragonfy design.
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Tifany lamps became so popular that many Tifany-style lamps or reproductions were created. As a result, it is often difficult for the untrained eye to detect differences that set apart authentic Tiffany Lamps. In some cases, an unsigned Tifany shade that is a reproduction is coupled with the base of the signed Tifany lamp and passed on as being an authentic Tifany. Buyers beware, as the price between a signed Tifany lamp and a reproduction varies significantly. For example, a Wisteria Tifany table lamp sold last year at auction for over $1.5 million, while a table lamp in the style of Tiffany sold for $200. Quality and craftsmanship diferentiate an authentic Tifany lamp from its reproduced counterparts. Each piece of stained glass in a Tifany lampshade is hand crafted with unique colors, shapes and sizes classifying the lighting device as a true work of art. sl Colleen Boyle is Senior Vice President, Pall Mall Art Advisors. She holds advanced degrees in Art History and a diploma in French fne and Decorative Arts from Christie’s, Paris. She has appraised art and antiques for private collectors and corporations throughout the U.S. and regularly publishes articles about art and collecting. (610) 470-5340 phone, cboyle@pallmallartadvisors.com.
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Room to Roost An Anchorage couple builds a gracious home with generously proportioned rooms to ensure there’s a place at the table for everyone in their large family Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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If you’ve spent any time in Bittners’ Main Street showroom, then you’ve undoubtedly had the pleasure of meeting Christopher Prather, the company’s affable visual merchandising manager who helps guide customers through the cornucopia of delightful furnishings and accessories arrayed there. It was one fortuitous customer interaction, involving deliberation over a pair of accent chairs, which drew Prather out of the showroom and into his frst residential commission for Bittners. The homeowners, a couple with 18 grandchildren, decided to buck the trend of downsizing after the last bird has left the nest, and instead built a home in Anchorage that is ample enough to accommodate the entirety of
their large family. Feeling an instant alignment with Prather’s design sensibilities and easygoing nature, the wife implored his assistance in outftting their new home, a request he enthusiastically obliged. Describing the project as a marathon rather than a sprint, Prather proceeded carefully and deliberately with the homeowners, who patiently resided in a completed second foor guest suite while the remainder of the rooms, including the kitchen, were being fnished. During this period the couple relied on the culinary charity of their daughter, who lives nearby. “We joked that she needed to add a drive-through window in her kitchen for us,” said the wife. slmag.net
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Prather commissioned artist Sandy Kimura to create a pair of paintings displayed in the hearth room.
The general design scheme of the home, designed by architect Frank Pierce, began with the idea of a singular room large enough to allow the entire family to dine together. This desire, combined with the homeowners’ fondness for light-flled spaces with ample doors that permit rooms to be opened to one another for parties, brought about a linear floorplan on three levels with a long corridor spanning the width of the structure that fronts a large centralized gathering room on each. When the plans were being drawn, the husband was particularly focused on ensuring that the home was properly positioned on the lot. A stickler for functionality, he had a secondary garage added for storing gardening equipment. The resulting residence, a study in proportion and balance, presented unique challenges and opportunities from an interior design perspective. On the main level, the walls are adorned with a handpainted landscape mural by Sandy Kimura. The wife was introduced to the artist’s work through the Bellarmine 68 slmag.net
Showhouse. After settling on the general color palette, the homeowners encouraged her to drive through Anchorage for inspiration. Sprinkled throughout the bucolic scene are highly personal elements, some of which stretch back to the husband’s childhood in Nelson County. Furnishings throughout the frst foor are nearly all newly acquired. “This home has a much grander scale than their previous one, so they needed pieces to match the proportions,” explained Prather. Also a departure from their former home is the color palette. “We had a lot more color, but this time I wanted to keep things calm and soothing,” said the wife. Prather and the wife enjoyed scouting antiques and accessories from local sources along with a buying trip to the Scott Antique Market in Atlanta. “Christopher was so good about purchasing what was right for each room and not just settling to fill a space,” said the wife. Prather underscored this remark by pointing out that it took three years to get the fnishing touches just right.
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Custom cabinetry in the expansive kitchen was fabricated by Chistopher Peacock.
Te table in the dining area is one of the few pieces that made the transition from the homeowners' prior residence.
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A decorative screen in the master bathroom was crafted by the custom shop at Bittners
In the combination living/dining room, a set of three oversized French doors open onto a spacious verandah. Positioned on opposing ends of the room are a pair of grandly scaled chandeliers from Currey & Co. Te ethereal color scheme of blue and cream is punctuated with a keen eye for detail and subtle touches of shimmer. Inspired by an image from the wife’s extensive collection of clippings from design magazines, the paneled library is Prather’s favorite room in the home. Constructed of handsome knotty alder wood with gilt accents that are reflective of lettering found on the spines of the vintage books displayed in the bonnet-top cabinets, the paneling purposefully stops short of the ceiling to highlight the detailed craftsmanship. Te homeowners are fond of enjoying morning cofee or after dinner drinks in the cozy environs.
An absence of window treatments in the master bedroom was a deliberate choice to allow the homeowners an unfettered view of the majestic mature trees that dot the landscape. A decorative screen in the master bathroom was crafted by the custom shop at Bittners, who also built a bed for a guest bedroom to match an existing pair of nightstands. Te handsome cabinetry in the master bathroom and in the spacious kitchen is from Christopher Peacock. More than compensating for the months spent without a proper place to cook, the kitchen and hearth room contribute to the overall aura of casual elegance permeating the home. A walnut-topped island breaks up the expanse of white cabinetry, while a 13-foot triple bay window over the sink speaks to the scale of the space. Polished steel accents are found in the apron front farmhouse-style sink and the basketweave tile behind the range. slmag.net
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Te design of the paneled library, crafted from knotty alder wood, was inspired by an image from the wife’s extensive collection of clippings from design magazines.
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David Childs constructed the built-in bunkbeds in a lower level guest room.
Artist Barbara Koby depicted diferent branches of the homeowners' family tree on the inside of the elevator shaft door at each level.
A set of panels depicting the seven deadly sins and virtues was one of the frst pieces Prather acquired for the project.
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A pair of Bittners' made palladium mirrors in the lower level refect the view of the verdant rear landscape.
In the adjacent hearth room, a tall antique case clock recently refurbished by Bittners was initially purchased to commemorate the birth of the couple’s first grandchild. Decorative wood beams accentuating the vaulted ceiling along with linen drapery and houndstooth upholstery with nailhead trim speak to the more casual nature of the room. Prather remarked that the commissioned painting by Kimura above the console calls to mind “out of focus tree branches.” Te long corridor layout in the walkout lower level proved to be somewhat of a design challenge, but Prather mitigated the scale by installing a series of tall Bittners-made mirrors on the wall opposite the doors to a covered terrace. Teir shape mimics palladium windows and refects the verdant rear landscape. One can almost hear the infectious laughter of children just by looking at the built-in bunk beds found in a lower level bedroom. Built by David Childs from a photograph the wife spied in a magazine, each nook boasts shelving and a reading light.
Prather’s design choices for the room align with the wife’s desire for something that was youthful but also timeless. Among the home’s hidden gems is the elevator, which speaks to the husband’s keen interest in genealogy. Artist Barbara Koby dressed up this utilitarian luxury by painting segments of the family tree on the insides of the elevator shaft door at each level, so that as you proceed from the basement, the sturdy trunk of the locust tree, inspired by one on the property, eventually tops out with myriad branches to refect their burgeoning brood. Making it even more endearing to the homeowners is the presence of their dearly departed dog Daisy frolicking about in the scene. One of the wife’s most treasured aspects of the home is one that is no longer visible. Struggling with the decision to leave their long-term residence in Hurstbourne, a neighbor and dear friend, since deceased, wrote words of encouragement on the 2’x4’s when the home was under construction, thereby imbuing the very new spaces with the warmth only an old friend can lend. sl
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In selecting the name for their latest venture, a play on words that is indicative of the restaurant’s rooftop locale, but is also associated with an off-color urban slang phrase for a hot mess, Concentrics Restaurants, the Atlantabased restaurant group behind the recently opened 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen, have clearly demonstrated that they’re not afraid to take risks. Upping the ante on edginess, and not at all what one would expect to fnd atop the Hilton Garden Inn on West Chestnut, is the sleek and unique industrial-style décor, which encompasses a 90-seat restaurant with a theatre-style kitchen, a 4,500 square-foot bar with its own open kitchen, a glassed-in private party room, and a 4,000 square-foot open air rooftop bar with sweeping views of downtown. Of the latter, GM Len Stevens, former owner of L&N Wine Bar and Bistro remarked that it is “a fun and beautiful space to watch beautiful people and have fun overlooking a beautiful view of our city.” A playful departure from the rustic, homier-style environs that are presently de rigueur as part of the farm-to-table movement, the spaces at 8UP are executed in a palette of varying shades of grey and black with vibrant Chinese red accents sprinkled throughout (even lights on the foor outside the individual restrooms change from white to red when occupied). In the dining room, tall windows are dressed with metal mesh drapery; positioned down the center of the space are several oversized double pendant lamps with red pleated shades. Opposite the wall of windows are dramatic, eight-foot-tall banquets with horizontal-striped upholstery that emphasize the room’s scale.
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Executive Chef Russell Kook
During the elevator ride en route to our frst dining experience, a repeat customer was raving about the charred octopus, so soon after we were seated we put in an order while perusing the cocktail lineup. Our server added to the dish’s accolades by saying that he wasn’t a fan of cephalopods, but that all changed after an “eye opening” taste of 8UP’s version. Spearheading the cocktail and wine program is talented mixologist Sean Tibodeaux, formerly of St. Charles Exchange. Certifed as a “Specialist of Spirits” by the Society of Wine Educators, his fanciful concoctions display a culinary bent with unique ingredients including fresh dill, basil, spiced molasses and butternut squash. Curious of how the flavors of the squash would play out in cocktail form, I ordered the Tai One On. Te combination of Bacardi Superior, roasted butternut squash infused Kalani coconut Liqueur, fresh-squeezed lime juice and basil was refreshing enough to warrant a second round. At the helm in the kitchen is Executive Chef Russell Kook, a Wisconsin native and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu. Enthusiastic about introducing his style of Progressive American cuisine to Louisville’s vibrant dining scene, his penchant for Italian cooking as well as his “less is more” philosophy shines through in his utilization of local and high-quality ingredients.
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Wisconsin has more skilled and licensed cheesemakers than any other state, and the evening’s amuse bouche, a sphere of fried pimento perched atop a smear of jalapeno jelly, was a tasty indicator of Kook’s Midwestern infuence. I am happy to report that the aforementioned charred Spanish octopus lived up to the hype. Served with safron aioli, fried chickpeas and pickled red onion, the generously sized segments were meaty without being chewy. Chef Kook said he honed the recipe under the tutelage of a “90-year-old Italian lady”. We found the scallops appetizer similarly satisfying, with a duo of perfectly seared scallops presented alongside celery root puree and trufe cream.
Short Rib with creamed spinach, roasted baby carrots and red wine sauce.
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Beets with smoked salmon, candied pecans, avocado and poppy seeds.
An unexpected highlight came in the form of the Brussels sprout salad, initially ordered as an afterthought. A mound of shredded sprouts, some raw, some lightly fried to a craveable crisp were tossed with pecorino cheese, hard-cooked egg, Marcona almonds and dressed with a lemony vinaigrette. I’m not at all exaggerating when I say that I wish I could have this for lunch everyday for the forseeable future. Among the diverse selections from land and sea presented on the “Large” section of the menu, we chose the hangar steak, served au poivre-style with garlic mashed potatoes as well as a mouthwatering cheeseburger. Te two griddled burger patties, presented on a pretzel bun, were perfectly cooked to order and topped with Havarti, umami mayo and minced red onion. For those with outsized appetites, a duo of satiating oferings on the “Extra Large” section includes a 24-ounce ribeye and a bacon chop.
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Charred Spanish Octopus with safron aioli, fried chickpeas and pickled red onion.
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Butterscotch Pudding with Heath crumble and whipped cream.
Stufed as we were, for the sake of journalism we indulged our sweet tooth with a comfort food-style caramel apple walnut crisp, served with a scoop of bourbon ice cream, along with an order of the butterscotch pudding, sized for sharing and topped with a sinfully simple mix of Heath crumble and whipped cream. On a return visit we snagged one of several high-backed red sofas in the seating area surrounding the centerpiece bar. Throughout the space an assemblage of long linear filament light bulbs dangle from the exposed ductwork ceiling via thin cords. Next to the open kitchen, a wine display holds 1400 bottles in illuminated racks. Sure to be perennially packed during warmer weather, the adjacent rooftop bar boasts ample seating, four large frepits and views the extend all the way to the Ohio River. Billed as a small bite menu, the offerings in the bar are certainly substantial enough to comprise a full tapas-style meal. Our favorites included chorizo stufed dates enveloped in bacon and accompanied by a spicy tomato sauce; a bratwurst po boy; duck nuggets with umami sauce; “toast� topped with goat cheese, cured cherry tomato, shitake mushrooms and balsamic reduction; and a deluxe focaccia pizza topped with whipped trufe brie, ricotta, black trufe and fresh herbs. sl Open seven days a week for breakfast, dinner and drinks, 8UP is located at 350 West Chestnut Street on the 8th foor of the Hilton Garden Inn. Te restaurant can be accessed via a private driveway entrance on 3rd street with valet parking and a designated elevator. For more information visit 8uplouisville.com or call 502.631.4180.
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Chocolate Dreams for Guardia Care, 6pm, Frazier Hall at Bellarmine University Fight for Air Climb, National City Tower; lung.org/pledge-events/ky/louisville-climb-fy15/ ATL Lobster Feast 2015: The Spirit of New Orleans, Louisville Marriott Downtown; actorstheatre.org/lobster-feast/ Twisted Pink Masquerade Ball, 6pm, The Gillespie; twistedpink.org Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York; mbfashionweek.com Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center; palmbeachshow.com Celebrate Freedom Dinner for The Healing Place, 5:30pm, Louisville Marriott Downtown; thehealingplace.org LOUIE Gala, 6pm, the Seelbach Hilton; aafouisville.org 9th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; bocaratonconcours.com Heart Ball, 6pm, Louisville Marriott Downtown; louisvilleheartball.ahaevents.org KCDate for KY Country Day School, 6pm, KCD Theatre; kcd.org McDazzle for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, Galt House Hotel; rmhc-kentuckiana.org/events/red-tie-gala/ Desserts First for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana; gskentuckiana.org/en/donate/fundraisers/desserts-frst.html Louisville Uncorked Winter 2015 Tasting, 7:30pm, Mellwood Arts Center The Christian Academy Gala, Louisville Marriott Downtown; caschools.us/gala Legacy…A Gala of Giving for St. X High School, 5:30pm; saintx.com
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BOURBON AND BEAUTIES
Hosted by Dr. Christian and Robin Hahn at their Prospect home, 50 moms from St. Francis School gathered to raise funds to support the continued improvement and expansion of the school’s Goshen campus. A “bourbon sommelier” from Brown-Forman was in attendance along with a psychic, who entertained guests with palm readings.
Natile Bruner, Denise Ragland, Kim Diamond
Tracey Tillet, Patty Johnson
Renee Hennessy, Alexandra Turstone
Nita Duechle, Heather Varda
Robin Hahn, Olivia Sleadd
Julia Lundy, Siofra Rucker
Natilie Bruner, Andi McElroy, Kelli Schmidt
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Robin Hahn, Tracy Tillett
Annie Edwards, Alexandra Turstone, Lee Middendorf, Heather Mchold
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SNOW BALL
Part of the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, proceeds from this year’s Snow Ball, co-chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Tomas Moriarty, will beneft a $2 million initiative for the neuroscience program at Kosair Children’s Hospital, helping obtain additional caregivers, make needed renovations and expand services for children with brain injuries and concussions.
Mary Michael & Sam Corbett
Shawn Dixson, Monica Poinedexter
Glenda & Robert Dangremond, Lynnie Meyer
Cindy & Tom Wittman
Amy & Lee Garlove
Tammy & Tom Kmetz
Lisa & Steve Hester
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Sanford & Melissa Fleck
Erin & Tomas Moriarty
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BOURBON BASH
Te frst Bourbon Bash to be held at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, the event, chaired by Clayton Gentile, included bourbon tastings, signature cocktails by Brown-Forman, desserts by Wiltshire Pantry, late night snacks by Doc Crow’s, mingling with guest artists from around the country and a live interactive art installation by local artists.
Elizabeth Mays, Ginger Schnatter, Gretchen Milliken
David White & Michele Black-White
Richard Hermann, Michelle Stags
Joey Yates, Radclif Bailey, Derrick Adams
Tom & Kelly Smith
Jason Pierce, Brooke Vaughn
Lindsey Brinmsteel, John & Amanda Schriber, John Birnsteel
Andy Mays, Peggy Hagerty, Ellen & Chris Jones
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GILDA’S NIGHT AT BITTNERS
Chaired by Cindy Carcione, the 10th sold-out anniversary celebration, held at the Bittners Main Street showroom, featured dinner by Chef Dean Corbett and inspirational stories from cancer survivors and those still battling the disease. Proceeds will help Gilda’s Club Louisville continue its comprehensive lineup of support services for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
Steve Smith, Brad Broecker
Dawn Michels, Ashley Blackburn, Cindy Carcione, Carlos Rivas
Dr. Kaveh Zamanian & Dr. Heather Bass
Wesley Vaughn, Chad Cobb
Hunter & Audra Rankin
Dean Corbett, Annette Grisanti
Michelle Welch, Stephen Lewis, Natasha Maze
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Larry Shapin, Ladonna Nicolas
Elizabeth Mitzlaf, Vicki Diaz
John Beam, Sharon & Henry Potter, Lynne Menna Rapp
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BRAIN BALL
“Parisian Nights� was the theme of the 12th annual Brain Ball, beneftting the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky and held at the Seelbach Hilton. Hank Buckwalter, a brain injury survivor, was presented with the Mary Varga Award.
Margaret & Dan Dry, Lori Laird
Shelby Russell, Leah McComb
Stephanie Fields, Adela Mcintosh, Mike & Beth Cooper
Katie Brightwell, Phill Brown
Dr. Allison Hatmaker, Dr. David Sun
Scott Wilson, Krista Kane, Lisa & Chris Tobe
Ines Shekjovtsov, Zumreta Mulic, Caroline Braden
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Bonnie & Jay Cole
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FRESH OPENING
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Fresh Boutique 4 Girls in Westport Village hosted a VIP preview event in advance of their grand opening
Charlotte & Danna Smith
Vicki & Paul Diaz
Cameron & Renee Tiesing
Tairine Tiwari, Stephanie Kersting
Lynn Saltzman, Shelly Breier
Shannon, Regan, & Emory Rothschild
Cameron Breier, Grace Tornton, Elia Saltzman
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Meredith, Derek, Breanna & Ava Mathes
Illana Saltzman, Dylan Breier, Francesca Roccisano, Charlotte Smith
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OPEN HOUSE
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Now in its 13th year, CaloSpa’s popular annual open house featured appetizers from Corbett’s, cocktails, music and specials on services and products.
Amy Rosenbaum, Cindy Lucchese, Dana Smith
Kyle Bailey, Mathew Williams
Vonni Speed, Victoria Allen, Rachel Speed, Katrina Wilson
Jennifer Hauser, Sheri Turner, Melissa Smith, Britt Cooper
Dr. Nana Mizuguchi, Sandra O'Brien
Crystal Winfree, Rochelle Peak
Gina Payton, Elaine Buckman, Dr. Bradley Calobrace
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April Burk, Brenda Antskaitis
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Penny Abelsberger, Meg Hughes
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Pat and Vincenzo Gabriele hosted an intimate cocktail reception and dinner at their Glenview home as part of the Association of the Louisville Orchestra’s lineup of À La Carte parties.
Harry Dennery, Barbara Hood, Terra Long, Bill Shewciw
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Joe Shipwrek, Anne & Paul Tipton, Andrew Kipe
Barb & Tom Dunham, Pam Slung, Patrica Perleberg-Owen, Janet Faulk
Pat Gabriele, Mary Nash, Casey Anderson
Harriet & Greg Treitz, Janet Faulk
Vincenzo Gabriele, Nora & Bob Bernhardt, Winona Shipwrek
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Jim & Marianne Welch
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HOLIDAY CHEER
Members of the University Club at the University of Louisville hosted a breakfast with Santa for children at Cochran Elementary.
Bo Brinley, Patricia Bruner, Diane Henry, Bill Rothballer, Linda Johnson, Kathy Logsdon
Michelle Chiavene, Kathleen Eckert
HOLIDAY COFFEE
Kay Matton hosted her festive annual Christmas Coffee gathering at the Louisville Country Club.
Jeanne Ferguson, Carol James, Kay Matton, Molly Smith, Myran Bodner, Charlotte Donan
Sue Wagner, Kathy Bowman
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Paula Harshaw, Rosemary Kirkwood
Nanette Tafel, Nancy Laird, Lynne Kelly
Rita Bell, Liza Lee Ulferts, Betty Ann Broecker, Betty Probasco
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Myran Bodner, Becky Biesel, Robin Miller
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GIRLS ON THE RUN
The Louisville chapter of Girls on the Run held their fall season finale run at Waterfront Park. Hundreds of girls, ranging in age from eight to 13 added to the festive atmosphere by sporting costumes, face paint and Technicolor hair dye as they completed the 5k course with a running buddy.
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Epic Insurance Solutions and Myron Hobbs hosted an open house cocktail reception at their Ormsby Station ofce.
Sonia Marshall, Don Tompson, Lisa Dunlap
Steven, Diana & Paul Hobbs
Mike Pratt, Todd Sorrell, Bill White
Myron Hobbs, Jillian Scherzinger, Sherry Hunt, Tina Johnson, Brent Tomas
Sandra Perry, Myron Hobbs, Chaz Rough
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Myron Hobbs, Kay Manning, Larry Toth, Don Tompson
Chaz Rough, Lisa Walker
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