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Admiring the view of the village of Cernobbio on Lake Como from the ruins above Villa d’Este. Photo by Cici Williams
Normally I have a reputation for being a calm and relatively rational person, but get me within 500 feet of an airport and my phlegmatic façade dissolves with such expedience that my family is left wondering if an alien has taken over my body. It’s not a fear of flying that rattles me, rather it’s the unpredictability of airline travel in general and my lack of control over the outcome that puts my nerves on end. Two recent trips to Europe, which involved multiple stops (and, subsequently, multiple delays), found us either sprinting towards the gate to reach a departing flight in time or sitting endlessly in terminals, watching a neverending parade of humanity needlessly berate customer service agents, who, in the customer’s minds, apparently have the power to control thunderstorms and the travel patterns of ash clouds. Given the choice to be delayed or face a harrowing trip through stormy skies, I’ll gladly keep my feet on terra firma. Te antithesis of the stressful skies, and an experience I always look forward to during trips abroad, is traveling by high-speed rail. As part of a recent trip to the UK, we managed to squeeze in 48 hours in Paris thanks to Eurostar, which transported us in relative ease and comfort in just two hours (resulting in the “American in Paris” travel story on pages 34-45). Even our point of embarkation, St. Pancras International Station in London, was a treat as we arrived early for a champagne breakfast at St. Pancras Grand Brasserie, an English Heritage landmark site, and had time to spare to peruse the shops, including the crisp shirts in the Tomas Pink boutique. My daughter, who is most apt at sensing my apprehension on travel days, was quick to notice that it wasn’t just the breakfast bubbly that had me feeling so amicable. “Too bad there’s not a train back to the US,” she quipped. While Paris was as lovely as I expected it to be, I’ll have to admit that the experience was eclipsed a few weeks later by a visit to Lake Como for the Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este (story on pages 56-73). Everywhere we went I felt as though I’d stepped into an impossibly picturesque postcard, where everyone exudes the kind of retro glamour conjured up by the likes of Sophia Loren. Something that struck me as funny was that on several occasions when engaging (or attempting to engage) in conversation with locals, the topic of George Clooney and the perceived corresponding rise in real estate prices would invariably come up. It was as if simply being an American put us on a first-name basis and therefore in cahoots to sabotage Italian home prices by importing our high profile celebrities! Wanting to allow other countries to shoulder some of the blame as well, after some prodding, our host acknowledged the presence of other notable foreign residents by pointing out the sprawling contemporary estate of a Saudi prince in view from the balcony of our guest room and later, while we were on the water, Richard Branson’s multivilla compound only accessible by boat. In the end, I’d argue that it isn’t celebrity but the deft hand of Mother Nature that created a limited supply of places with almost indescribable natural beauty that relegates ownership to a very lucky few. Speaking of precious commodities, we owe a debt of gratitude to so many, including (but certainly not limited to), the staff and clients of the Indiana Design Center, John Kruse of Brown-Forman, Pedcor, Greg Hardesty of Recess restaurant, Ferguson’s, Tom Wood Automotive, Reis Nichols Jewelers, and Blue Moon Catering, for helping make our debut party in Indianapolis successful beyond out wildest dreams! More than 500 of Indiana’s finest turned out to celebrate with us and we are looking forward to great things from our newest market. Additional photos from this event and all of the events featured in this issue can be found on our website, slmag.net or on our facebook page, facebook.com/sophisticatedliving.
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Tere is something alluring about anything that is significantly smaller than its real life counterpoint. Antique miniature furniture truly follows that sentiment. Antique collectors and the general public alike have had a fascination with miniature furniture almost from its inception. I have seen miniature furniture dating from the early 17th century, and one late 16th century example. However, most miniature furniture examples you see in today’s antique marketplace will date from the late 18th through the entire 19th century. There are several major misconceptions about antique miniature furniture that I would like to clarify. First and foremost, antique miniature furniture was never made to be a child’s toy. True antique miniature furniture was made exclusively for adults. There are many examples of antique furniture that were made for use by children, but these examples are not in the true sense miniature furniture. Even though it is small, children’s furniture is too big, and it belongs in its own unique category of antiques. Another mistaken belief about miniature furniture is that of salesman’s samples. Salesman’s samples are mass-produced miniatures of all sorts of items made for traveling salesmen during
the latter part of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. Antique examples of salesman’s samples are primarily American. In my opinion, the miniature furniture produced for salesman’s samples should be categorized as advertising antiques instead of miniature furniture. With that said, most antique dealers categorize salesman’s samples as miniature furniture as long as they are made of wood and are pieces of furniture. In the same vein, dollhouse furniture is always classified as dollhouse furniture instead of miniature furniture. The illustrated English William IV mahogany butler’s chest, circa 1835, is a fine example of miniature furniture. If not for the standard teacup photographed atop this butler’s chest, anyone would think this is a full-size antique furniture piece. Tis miniature butler’s chest is handmade, and this is important because I believe most antique miniature furniture was originally made by cabinetmaker’s apprentices to show the level of their woodworking skills. Note the furniture-grade wood used in its making. All miniature furniture pieces have personality and reflect the period and country when they were made. Although small in size, antique miniatures are big hit with everyone. sl
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 48 hours in the City of Lights Written by Bridget Williams
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It seems as though once one mentions a pending trip to Paris, those that have already been are more than eager to share “their” special place – a monument, bistro or out-of-the-way boutique – that serves as a marker of their visit and proof of time spent there. I knew that I was in for a treat when, upon mentioning that my short trip to Paris would include stays at Te Plaza Athénée and Hôtel Le Bristol, there was a distinct pause that let me know I had chosen wisely. Eurostar’s high-speed trains allowed us to squeeze in an impromptu visit to Paris as part of a longer stay in London. In just over two hours, just long enough to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a catnap, we said “cheerio” to London and “bonjour” to France. Rail Europe recently initiated a concierge service for first class passengers to help travelers make the most of both short and extended visits.
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Te red window awnings and overflowing flower boxes that adorn the façade of the Plaza Athénée are one of Paris’ signature photo ops. Photo: Philippe Derouet
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Left: Restaurant Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée. Photo: Pierre Monetta. Right: A picture frame aptly surrounds the view from the Eiffel Suite at the Plaza Athénée. Photo: Guilaume de Laubier.
The harried taxi to the Plaza provided little insight of the pleasures that awaited us. Lined with the world’s finest fashion labels organized in neat rows of stately limestone-clad townhouses, Avenue Montaigne appeared as an oasis of calm in the otherwise chaotic street scene. Located in the heart of the Avenue, across from Armani, the staff of 500 at the Plaza (including Patrick, who has served as concierge for 40 years) has been welcoming elite travelers since 1913. In summer, the red window awnings, flower boxes with red geraniums and Virginia creeper that adorn the façade are one of Paris’ signature photo ops. Our two-room suite was an opulent Parisian retreat complete with gilt-accented antiques, sumptuous velvet upholstery on the sofa in the sitting room, heavy silk taffeta blouson drapery held back by heavy tassels, needlepoint rugs over the thick-pile faux-bois print carpet, and fine artwork. As the sun played peek-a-boo in the clouds, the intermittent rays shone through a stained-glass window in the bedroom, creating a kaleidoscope of color that danced across the bedspread. Paris was already showing us its magic.
The Plaza has a total of 191 rooms, including 45 suites. Tose on the first six floors are decorated in pure classic French style with Louis XV, Louis XVI and Regency style furniture, while the seventh and eighth floors are outfitted in Art Deco style. For the second year, during the summer months, the hotel is offering two themed children’s rooms (Barbie Modern Princess/Barbie Fashion Icon or Hot Wheels), connecting with either a deluxe parental room or suite. “We custom-tailor the experience to individual travelers so everyone can find something to make them happy,” said Isabelle Maurin, director of communications. Other unique experiences include use of a privately hired Riva boat on the Seine, complimentary use of “Plaza” bicycles and winter ice skating. Te hotel has five restaurants directed by Alain Ducasse, who also supervises room service and the bar. This 10-year affiliation, Maurin assured me, goes way beyond Ducasse simply lending his name. “He controls everything down to the nuts and olive service in the rooms,” she added. Te hotel is the only one with a three-star restaurant (Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée), and two world champion pastry cooks (Christophe slmag.net
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Salon of the Eiffel Suite at the Plaza Athénée.
Deluxe suite bedroom at the Plaza Athénée. Photo: Guilaume de Laubier.
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Galerie des Gobelins at the Plaza Athénée. Photo: Francis Amiand.
Michalak in 2005 and Jerome de Oliveira, his assistant in 2009). Vitrines outside Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée display mouthwatering chocolate creations as works of art. The Plaza Athénée is the first and only luxury hotel to have received the “Living Heritage Enterprise” award, joining the likes of Baccarat, Boucheron, Chanel and Dior to be recognized by the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, as a French company with the expertise and excellence required to ensure the highest quality for their professional work and products. Te problem with such a short visit is that I can literally hear the clock ticking off the minutes in my head. After exploring the hotel we set off for a relatively short (by my standards, my husband would have me add as a disclaimer) and scenic walk along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. All the while I allowed my senses to take in the ancient vistas, which made it easy to ascertain the allure of the city. For those not so inclined to go by foot, guests who book one of the Plaza Athénée’s five signature suites have complimentary unlimited access to an Aston Martin Rapide and Cygnet. We returned in time for tea in the Plaza’s exquisite Galerie des Gobelins, an ornate room with a soaring groin vault ceiling, sparkling chandeliers, thick carpeting over an intricate mosaic tile floor and rows of columns, the bases of
which were wrapped with cylinders of frosted cut glass and softly illuminated from within. Velvet-upholstered bergères surrounded small tables; the elegantly coiffed crowd, most conversing in French, led me to believe the spot is a favorite of locals as well. Our tea was poured from polished silver pots into delicate bone china emblazoned with the Galerie des Gobelins insignia. Eyeing the dessert cart as it rolled by and then surveying the enviable figures of the ladies gathered (who, consequently seemed to have no qualms about indulging) left me pondering the age-old question of how French women manage to stay so thin! After tea, I paid a visit to the Dior Institute. In 1947, Christian Dior set up shop on Avenue Montaigne to capture the high-end clientele that frequented the Plaza Athénée. Over the years, his collections (some given the monikers of “Plaza” and “Athénée”) were photographed at the hotel; his models frequented the premises; and he could often be spotted lunching with his favored clients. So, when it came time to develop a spa concept for the property, an affiliation with the storied designer was a natural choice. Te physical space is an amazing feast for the eyes, with interior styling befitting haute couture. The focal point of the main gallery is a central pool, over which a “droplet”
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of blown glass appears poised to break the water’s surface. Arched doorways lead to the five treatment rooms, including a double VIP room – all of which are outfitted with updated versions of Dior’s emblematic medallion chairs and mirrors embellished with the caning motif. Rounding out the spa area is a relaxation and herbal tea lounge, fitness room, hammam steam bath and sauna. Not wanting to leave the opulence of our hotel, we chose to dine at Le Relais Plaza. Te corridor linking the chic bistro to the hotel is lined with autographed photos of luminaries who have dined there, spanning eras and genres from Marlene Dietrich to Muhammad Ali. Stepping into the Art Deco dining room with décor inspired by the Normandie Ocean
Liner, I could almost picture Ms. Dietrich holding court in a softly lit corner; wisps of cigarette smoke wafting from her slightly pursed lips. Early the following morning, I left my sleeping travel mates behind, laced up my running shoes and set out with my pocket map provided by the hotel and my iPhone (in case I got lost and also to document my journey). A highlight was the fragrant tranquility afforded by an early morning visit to the Jardin des Tuileries. Created in 1564 by Catherine de Médicis and opened to the public in 1667, it remains one of Paris’ most visited public gardens. I continued along the Seine, past the Petite and Grand Palais, winding through quiet residential areas and finishing with a celebratory lap
Te Dior Institute at the Plaza Athénée
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Te Bar at Hôtel Le Bristol hosts Saturday afternoon fashion teas. Photo: Guillaume De Laubier.
around the Arc de Triomphe. In the span of just 90 minutes I had seen a day’s worth of “must see” locales. A short taxi ride along the fashionable Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, midway from Opera and the Arc de Triomphe, nearby the Élysée Presidential Palace and within walking distance of the Champs-Élysées, led us to Hôtel Le Bristol, where several scenes from Woody Allen’s most recent movie, Midnight in Paris, were filmed. The hotel is named after the Count of Bristol, a grand British traveler infatuated with luxury and famous for his demands for all kinds of refined things in life. Equally as grand as the Plaza Athénée, the marble floors of the expansive lobby were polished to a near mirrored finish. An abundance of monumental floral arrangements filled the air with a delicate perfume. Fa-raon, the adorable and friendly Burmese Sacré cat who welcomes attention from guests and staff stopped to greet us. At check-in we were taken aback when presented with our room key – not one of the swipe cards so commonplace today – but an actual gold key of substantial weight. It was a simple nod to an era of refined travel that foretold of good things to follow. Opened in 1925 and family-owned by The Oetker Collection since 1978, Hôtel Le Bristol was awarded its fifth star in June 2010; in May of this year it also became the first French hotel to be officially granted “Palace” status. In 2009,
the property commenced a comprehensive 100 million euro renovation that included the opening of a new wing; the renovation of 36 rooms and suites in the garden wing; a new spa (scheduled to open in July 2011); and the addition of a children’s area, among other enhancements. Te property has a total of 187 rooms, including 85 suites, some of which have private terraces or balconies. On the way up to our suite, we peeked into the three Michelin star gastronomique, a breathtaking space that has the distinction of being the oldest room in the hotel, built by the Count of Castellane in 1829. When the property was a private home, the space was used as a theatre. It has been lovingly maintained in all of its original glory, including paneled walls of Hungarian oak, 18th century tapestries, Baccarat crystal chandeliers and a gold-worked ceiling that depicts the four seasons by Gustave-Louis Jaulmes. Under the direction of Chef Eric Frechon, the room serves as the winter dining room from October to April. Service moves to the glassed canopy in the expertly manicured magnolia gardens (the largest hotel garden in the capital) from May to September. Meals are served on place settings created by Baccarat especially for Hôtel Le Bristol with silver cutlery by Christofle. Troughout the year, Chef Frechon, who was granted a “Legion d’Honneur” for his culinary services by
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Te expertly manicured gardens at HĂ´tel Le Bristol represent the largest of any hotel in Paris.
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Te newest wing of Hôtel Le Bristol is comprised of seven floors in a Haussmann-inspired building.
President Nicolas Sarkozy, orchestrates and highlights seasonal products on several occasions, such as mushroom month in fall or truffle month in January. Accessed via an exposed cage-style elevator built in 1940, our suite was located in the newly opened wing of the hotel. Formerly private apartments, the seven floors of the Haussmann-inspired building were painstakingly acquired over two decades. While the addition of a second building significantly increased the hotel’s street presence, on the inside, the transition point from one building to the next goes undetected. Maja Oetker, wife of owner Rudolf A. Oetker, personally oversaw the unique decoration of the 21 bedrooms and five suites in the new wing, including the fine antiques (no reproductions) and fine art present in each room. Traversing the corridors, I was quick to note a subtle perfume to the air, which I later learned came from a signature room perfume created specifically for Hôtel Le Bristol by JeanMichel Duriez that is dispensed regularly in the halls. I made sure to acquire a bottle as a souvenir to reactivate my Parisian memories as needed, although I hated to disturb the lovely packaging in which it came! Feeling a great sense of anticipation as the weighty key turned in the lock, I entered the vestibule of the Paris suite,
and my jaw nearly dropped as I surveyed the rooftops of the city and the Eiffel Tower from an expanse of French doors lining the exterior walls. Like a child racing to open presents on Christmas morning, I dropped my handbag and made a beeline for the balcony, stepping outside to take photos of the postcard-perfect view. Te 1,620-square-foot apartment featured a long room that spanned the length of the suite and contained a large living room at one end and a dining room with a table for six guests at the other. Te color palette of yellow, turquoise and red was as lively as the street scene below. Underfoot was a delicate needlepoint carpet with a laurel leaf pattern. Heavy silk drapery framed the French doors, which led to a balcony that wrapped around the suite. Near the dining room was a fully equipped kitchen. A hallway separated the master bedroom from the rest of the suite. An expanse of pink Portuguese marble defined the ultraluxurious bathroom, which featured its own hammam with soothing music and chromotherapy. Embossed green boxes on the vanity and soaking tub contained fragrant soaps from Hermès (whose flagship is located a short distance away). Reluctant (once again) to leave the elegant confines of the hotel, I opted for a facial at the Anne Sémonin Spa, while my
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Left: Suite at the Hôtel Le Bristol. Right: 114 Faubourg at Hôtel Le Bristol
companions headed for the sixth floor pool, ideal for families traveling with children (the hotel has offered an extensive children’s program since 1997). From the pool deck, terrace and solarium, one can view both the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré Coeur. Constructed entirely of teak, the pool creates the illusion of being on a sailboat. Even if you are not a guest at Hôtel Le Bristol, fashionistas will want to attend their fashion high teas, held on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. While watching the array of models showing looks from the likes of Celine, Yves SaintLaurent, Givenchy, Chloe, Lacroix, Ungaro, as well as up-and-coming designers, guests enjoy an English-style tea service complemented by a unique dessert by Pastry Chef Laurent Jeannin inspired by the featured designer’s style. Revitalized by my spa treatment, we set out to do more exploring. Mélanie Hubert – head of communications at Hôtel Le Bristol said we must visit Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement; Paris’ highest point with the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Coeur serving as an exclamation point of its significance. Its designation as an historic district permits limited development and maintains the area’s historic character. We took a seat on the well-traveled stairs leading to the Basilica
to admire the views of the city laid out before us, as well as the sea of humanity – tourists, artists, peddlers, musicians and locals collectively enjoying a warm and sunny afternoon. Knowing we would be remiss if we did not partake of macaroons during our brief visit, we stopped by Ladurée Patisserie, an iconic tea salon founded in 1862 and famous for its macaroons. Knowing my love of tea, some months ago a thoughtful friend gave me a lovely tin of black tea from Mariage Frères, and I was pleased to be able to replenish my supply with a visit to France’s most famous tea purveyor. Tea and cookies were followed by a leisurely stroll along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where we stopped to watch the guards outside the Élysée Palace before shopping at the boutiques of Hermès, Dior, Givenchy, Lavin, Louboutin, Versace and Pierre Cardin. I loved the latter’s multi-hued timeless shift dresses displayed in the window – au courant 30 years ago as they will likely be 30 years from now. The Parisian-born concierge at our London hotel recommended we seek out the Michel Gant glove store. He had gone there often with his mother as a boy, and you could feel the nostalgia in his poignant reminiscences of the interiors, unaltered since it opened in the 1940s. We were
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Te paneled walls of Hungarian oak, 18th century tapestries, Baccarat crystal chandeliers, and gold-worked ceiling of the winter dining room at Hôtel Le Bristol are all original to their 1829 installation. Photo: Guillaume De Laubier
dismayed to find it closed, but it was exactly as he described. Not being able to go in only enhanced the mystique. A memorable dinner was had at Lee 114 Faubourg, Hôtel Le Bristol’s newest restaurant and the anchor of the new hotel wing. Bridging the gap between the hotel’s famous bar and its gourmet restaurant, the décor of this chic space is a sight to behold. A spiral staircase of wrought iron links the twolevel, 93-seat dining room. Te lively décor pays homage to Mrs. Oetker’s favorite flower: the dahlia. Oversized blooms are rendered in warm shades and juxtaposed on walls of bright orange. Backlit walls, gold-leafed columns and violet carpets added to the drama. As theatrical as the décor, the service was friendly and accommodating, as was the case with the rest of our interactions with hotel staff. Chef Eric Desbordes presented a meal that was both creative and authentic and highlighted by seasonal vegetables. After dinner we returned to our room to watch the glittery spectacle of the city’s transition from day to night. Every hour starting at 9 p.m., the Eiffel Tower comes alive
with a spectacular light show. Standing on our balcony with the landmark in full view was a truly magical experience that I will not soon forget. Sadly our time in Paris left me with many items on my “to do” list unchecked. However, my sulking was cut short by the hotel’s choice of car to transport us to the train station: a Maybach Zeppelin (an exclusive service offered by Hôtel Le Bristol). Purportedly the only one of its kind in Paris, when we reached the station, a small crowd of onlookers gathered wanting to see who was inside (their looks of disappointment when they realized it was not someone famous were almost instantaneous as we made our exit). Taking a moment to reflect on our whirlwind 48 hours in Paris, I had come to realize that while there is no shortage of luxury properties, what sets establishments such as Te Plaza Athénée and Hôtel Le Bristol apart from the rest is a commitment to customer service and making sure that each guest leaves feeling that their time in the City of Lights was as bewitching as they had hoped it would be. sl
Sources: Eurostar – raileurope.com | Plaza Athénée – Single room from 715€, Suites from 1,160€; 25 Avenue Montaigne; plaza-athenee-paris.com | Hôtel Le Bristol – Single room from 800€, Suites from 1,150€; 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré; lebristolparis.com | Basilica of the Sacré Coeur – 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La Barre; sacre-coeur-montmartre.com | Printemps Haussmann - 64 Boulevard Haussmann; departmentstoreparis.printemps.com | Ladurée Patisserie – 75 avenue des Champs Elysées; laduree.fr | Mariage Frères - 260 Rue Fbg St Honoré; mariagefreres.com
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Of Note... Te Great Outdoors
Te unique design of the LED Halley light by Spanish manufacturer Vibia allows the light to form a complete arc when anchored to the ground on both sides, or a partial arc when anchored to a tabletop clamp or a wall. When the party's over it easily disassembles into three pieces for storage. Available through Switch Lighting & Design in Cincinnati (513.721.8100, switchcollection.com).
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Te Apex table from Barlow Tyrie extends from 106" to 155". Made from plantation grown teakwood, the Apex is arguably the largest production model outdoor dining table available today, easily seating 14 guests by use of its double buttery leaf system (teak.com).
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Of Note... Te Great Outdoors Part of a ten-piece Cast Collection by English designer John Reeves for Henry Hall Designs, both the bench and side table are made of 100% recycled aluminum and ďŹ nished with a durable zinc plate patina. Te bench uses FSC-certiďŹ ed teak slats. (henryhalldesigns.com).
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Both the Clip chair and ottoman from Gandia Blasco are made of rotationally molded polyethylene. Available via special order through Voltage in Cincinnati (513.871.5483; gandiablasco.com).
Made of anodized or thermo-lacquered (white, black or bronze) aluminum proďŹ les and polyethylene, the Pou armchair and ottoman from Gandia Blasco are available via special order through Voltage in Cincinnati (513.871.5483; gandiablasco.com). slmag.net
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Of Note... Te Great Outdoors Charles Outdoor furniture by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Available through Voltage in Cincinnati (513.871.5540) and Form + Function in Indianapolis (317.569.0333).
Te Splinter chair ($1,143) designed by Matthew Kroeker for Jane Hamley Wells, is a multipurpose chair/bench combo make of grade A teak and stainless steel. It represents the fragility of relationships and merging spirit of human nature (janehamleywells.com).
The lightweight Area 51 Chair by Calligaris is suitable for use indoors and out. It's available in ďŹ ve stylish colors and stacks up to eight chairs high. Available through Houseworks in Indianapolis (317.578.7000) and Circa Home in Lexington (859.266.6721).
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Perennials Fabrics sophisticated line of outdoor textiles becomes even more indulgent with the launch of Parisian-based Diurne for Perennials, an exclusive 100% solution dyed acrylic fiber rug collection. Woven by skilled craftsmen in Nepal from solution dyed acrylic fibers that are shipped direct from Perennials own mills, each rug is hand-knotted into modern floor coverings to ground the contemporary outdoor living space. Available exclusively to the trade, interior designers and architects can select specific colors and customize the rugs to fit within the design project perimeters (perennialsfabrics.com).
Te Kingswood sectional from Brown Jordan is made with all-weather woven materials that offer a classic look with unrivaled resistance to the elements while a rustproof, powder-coated aluminum frame guarantees strength and durability. Cushions are available for quick ship in a variety of gorgeous Sunbrella fabrics. Availble in Cincinnati and Louisville through Merridian (513.583.1234; 502.895.3151; merridian.com) and in Indianapolis from Especially Wicker (317.577.5755).
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Côtes De Provence Rosé
A few years ago I was in Sonoma Valley with some close friends, and we met at brunch before a big day of winery visits. We were sitting outside on a beautiful but warm day; as always the wine list was in my hands. I looked over the wine list and found what I thought was the perfect wine for a warm mid-day meal, Rosé. When the server brought a dry Rosé, my friends cringed! I explained to them immediately to fear not. I clarified the wine was not sweet or White Zinfandel. I further told them it was a wine made from a blend of grapes that were fermented dry, and it would be the perfect “quaffer” on this warm day. Moreover, it would go with the wide range of foods we were about to enjoy. With great skepticism, my friends tasted the wine. Tey generally thought the wine was refreshing, crisp and inviting. After giving me a hard time for humor’s sake (that’s what friends are for), they all acknowledged, despite being wine aficionados, that they would have never tried it if it were not right in front of them. As
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a result, several of them now drink Rosé regularly in the summer. Te moral of this story is not to judge a wine by its color. Rosé can be a delicious refreshing wine, but admittedly can easily be confused with sweet insipid Rosés or White Zinfandels. Let’s talk for a minute about how Rosés are made. Rosés are made from red grapes. Te color and pigments in red grapes, for the most part, are located in their skins. In red wine production, the grape juice is allowed to stay in contact with their skins for an extended period of time, which imparts the red color. In Rosé wine production, the time the skins are allowed to stay in contact with the juice is limited in order to impart a slight rose to darker rose color, depending on the desired style, removing the skins before the color becomes too dark and before tannins impart too much of their astringent quality. While there are many ways to make Rosé wine, it generally comes down to managing the skinto-juice time and ratio.
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These suggested Côtes De Provence Rosès are easy to like, easy on the pocket book and are great aperitifs or accompaniments to Salad Niçoise, Mediterranean preparations of grilled fish and roasted poultry. Côtes De Provence Sables D’Azur Gassier 2009 A pale rose-copper colored wine. It is a light, dry and crisp “quaffer” of a Rosé. Fruity red flavors of strawberry, cherry, melon that are fresh and persistent. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. The Gassier family has worked the vineyards for five generations in France. Côtes De Provence Corail Chateau De Roquefort 2009 A pale Rosé with hints of copper and coral. It is dry, light to medium bodied and taut with crisp, zesty acidity, melon, cherry, raspberry, apple and a light whiff of dried Provençal herbs. Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah and Clairette. Te wine is a family’s estate wine that until 1995 was sold off as bulk wine, until Raimond de Villeneuves started bottling and improving the wine and calling it Chateau de Roquefort.
Provence is the celebrated heartland of Rosé in France. Tey make a huge amount of Rosé in this region – the southeastern part of France on the Mediterranean, adjacent to Italy and located amidst the famous cities of Marseille, Saint Tropez and Cannes. With all of that tourist power, it is easy to know where a lot the wine goes. Te name of Provence itself conjures up fields of lavender, sunflowers, the Mediterranean Sea and the great gastronomy of this sundrenched area that is hot and dry in the summer, with mild winters and no less than 315 days of sunshine a year. With the great climate, it is hard not to make a wine that goes well with it. Rosé truly is the wine of summer. Within the area of Provence is the largest wine region: the Côtes de Provence, which is known for its lighter color than other French Rosés. It typically will have copper hues and pale rose color with orange highlights. Made from a blend of grapes such as Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah, Mourvèdre and
Clairette, Rosé represents 75 percent of the region’s wines. You want to be sure to drink Côtes de Provence and Rosés young and fresh. Generally speaking, you should drink a Rosé between one and three years of age, for after that the vivacious fresh fruit that is so cherished could sadly be diminished. Also, enjoy the wine chilled at 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit or out of the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Tese suggested Côtes de Provence Rosés are easy to like, easy on the pocketbook and are great aperitifs or accompaniments to Salad Niçoise, Mediterranean preparations of grilled fish and roasted poultry. sl Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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Bibliotaph
“Dress like a Parisian” may be the title of the first chapter in this enchanting book written by French style icon Ines de la Fressange, but rather than issuing an imperious edict, Ines shares with the reader her “fashion should be fun” philosophy with the wit and charm for which she is internationally beloved. Ines de la Fressange with Sophie Gachet - Parisian Chic: A Style Guide - Flexibinding, 240 pages, Flammarion.
Bringing together the histor y of an ancestral château, the legends of three celebrated designers, and the beauty of the gowns they created, this book is a treasure trove of history, fashion, interior design, and beauty. The gowns of these three famous designers are displayed to praise their legendary designs and their impact on haute couture today. Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery - Cristóbal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, Hubert de Givenchy Hardcover, 144 pages, Rizzoli International.
Written by Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve -- two of the most respected wine experts in the world – and containing over 400 pages of encyclopedic information on thousands of French wines, this book is an oenophile’s dream come true. The guide is organized by region and covers everything from the famous wineries of Burgundy to wine from lesser known regions. Michel Bettane and Tierry Desseauve - Bettane & Desseauve's Guides to the Wines of France - Abrams Books
This book offers readers a rare glimpse inside 22 of Paris’ most prestigious historic properties that now serve as diplomatic residences. With specially commissioned photographs by Francis Hammond, the doors to these splendid houses are thrown open, many for the first time, to reveal a world where diplomacy among nations is fostered amid sumptuous period decors, furnishings, and priceless artworks. Alain Stella Historic Houses of Paris - Hardcover, 352 pages, Flammarion.
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books For her tenth design book, author Betty Lou Phillips translates fervent beliefs that have long defined the French art de vive, alongside gorgeous photography of skillfully designed rooms that owe more than a little to French influences. Betty Lou Phillips - French Impressions: A Fresh Look for this Side of the Atlantic Hardcover, 240 pages, Gibbs Smith Publishers.
Te 20 private residences captured in lush and vivid photographs offer readers access into the homes of some of the city’s most fascinating inhabitants— Lenny Kravitz, Roberto Bergero, Yves and Victor Gastou, Jacques Garcia, Pierre Yovanovitch, to name a few – to provide a wealth of inspiration for the home. Barbara Stoeltie, writer and Rene Stoeltie, photographer - Parisian Interiors: Bold, Elegant, Refined - Hardcover, 208 pages, Flammarion. Respected French restaurant critic Gilles Pudlowski offers his top 39 restaurant picks—based on the quality of the food, the beauty of the decor, and the restau rant’s u niqu e histor y—here Pudlowski shares menu selections and the stories behind these accomplished chefs and their kitchens. Giles Pudlowski - A Gourmet Tour of France: Legendary Restaurants from Paris to the Côte d’Azur Hardcover, 244 pages, Flammarion.
In France, Maxim’s is a restaurant as strong and essential to la vie Parisienne today as it was when it was opened in 1893 by Maxime Gaillard. Today, evenings at Maxim’s blur into fantasy, with a mixture of creative patrons young and old, from fashion, the contemporary art world, and film. A captivating history of this mythic place, the book also features an elegant collection of illustrated recipes—from Quail Confit to Fruit Charlotte—so gastronomes may try Maxim’s classic dishes at home. Maxim's: Mirror of Parisian Life - hardcover, 192 pages, Assouline.
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Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este Written by Bridget Williams
Ogling a hand-picked gathering of the world’s most desired vintage and concept automobiles is certainly a covetable experience on its own, but take this same assemblage and scatter it throughout the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este in the town of Cernobbio, Italy, on the banks of Lake Como, and you have a car show without reproach. Held for the first time in 1929 and under the patronage of the BMW Group since 1999, the event draws entrants and onlookers from around the globe. New this year was the addition of a motorcycle competition, a Saturday evening auction of 32 extraordinary cars by RM Auctions and a second public viewing day at nearby Villa Erba. “Our aim was to take this long-established event into new territory while preserving its character,” said Karl Baumer, president of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and director of BMW Group Classic, outlining the reasons behind the changes. “The main initiative we introduced to give people extra opportunity to visit the Concorso was the addition of a second public day,” continued Baumer. Dr. Jean-Marc Droulers, president of Villa d’Este S.p.A., also declared himself pleased with the weekend: “We’ve seen cars and motorcycles which
made our hearts beat a little faster – both within the small, exclusive environs of the Villa d’Este and together with the wider public at the Villa Erba.” During the Saturday exhibition, as Riva yachts and J Craft boats bobbed at their moorings near Villa d’Este’s floating swimming pool – their ultra-lacquered mahogany decks glassier than the wind-chopped lake surface – music from a jazz quartet provided the afternoon’s soundtrack, interrupted only occasionally by the whooshing of helicopter blades that announced the arrival of a VIP guest. Fashionably dressed owners and a few pampered pooches meandered the grounds, seeking solace from the midday sun under the leafy canopy of a mature tree or the hotel’s covered terrace. Following lunch, a narrated parade of automobiles allowed guests to appreciate the beauty and history of each example. Te weekend’s only glitch – a brief afternoon rain shower just before the awards presentation on both Saturday and Sunday – sent patrons scrambling for cover and owners rushing to seek shelter for their vehicles, some of which are never washed with traditional soap and water.
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Rolls-Royce had a selection of Phantom, Phantom Drophead Coupé, Phantom Coupé and Ghost models on display. Photo by Eric Williams.
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Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public viewing was held throughout the grounds of Villa Erba, which was constructed in the late nineteenth century. Photo by Bridget Williams
Aerial view of the historic automobiles assembled at Villa d’Este. Photo by Bridget Williams.
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Guests enjoyed an alfresco luncheon while enjoying the parade of historic motorcars at Villa d’Este. Swedish powerboat manufacturer J Craft partnered with Rolls-Royce to oer VIP excursions on both land and water. Photo by Eric Williams.
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Top sale honor during RM Auctions Saturday night sale went to a stunning 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta.
Representing the full spectrum of motoring interests, both past and future, was a selection of concept cars from Ferrari, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Infiniti, Renault, Scuderia, MINI and Rolls-Royce. “The concept cars at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este represent a rare opportunity to see these prototypes in close proximity, outside the context of the dazzle of the international motor exhibition circuit, a chance to examine their details, features and form in the natural light close up in the reality of the outside world,” said Baumer. Some, such as the electric Rinspeed Bamboo, clearly harkened to the past, calling to mind a Fiat Jolly, while others, such as the electric DeZir by Renault, boasted space-age styling with a pod-like interior. In just over two hours, RM Auctions Saturday night sale treated a discerning international audience to one of the most significant offerings of collector cars presented in recent auction
history, including the highly anticipated sale of six unique Bertone concept cars. Headlined by the wild 1967 Lamborghini Marzal, a predecessor to the Espada, for €1,512,000, total sales for the collection surpassed €3.6 million, with numerous lots far-exceeding expectations. Among the handpicked selection of 32 motorcars, six automobiles achieved individual millioneuro-plus results, with two lots surpassing €3 million. Top sale honors went to a stunning 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta for €3,360,000, along with a breathtaking, concours-quality 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupé, which sold for €3,136,000. “Never has a car been more at home in its surroundings than the Talbot Lago T150-C SS was at our Villa d’Este sale,” said Max Girardo, managing director, RM Europe. “It was a perfect fit for an event themed on showcasing the ultimate in elegance and sophistication in styling.”
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1966 BMW 2000 CS CoupĂŠ Karmann
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Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este - Winners Special Prizes by the Jury Trofeo BMW Group / Best in Show by the Jury Alfa Romeo, 33 Stradale, Berlinetta, Scaglione, 1968, Clive Joy, UK Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este / Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este Alfa Romeo, 6C 2500 SS, Coupé, Bertone, 1942, Corrado Lopresto, I Trofeo BMW Group Italia / By Public Referendum at Villa Erba Alfa Romeo, 33 Stradale, Berlinetta, Scaglione, 1968, Clive Joy, UK Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes / By Public Referendum at Villa Erba Aston Martin, Zagato, Coupé, 12 Cyl., 2011, Ulrich Bez, UK 1938 Delage D8 120 S Coupe by Pourtout
Trofeo Rolls-Royce / To the most elegant Rolls-Royce by the Jury Rolls-Royce, Phantom II, Special Town Car, Brewster, 1933, Norbert Seeger, FL Trofeo FIVA / To the best preserved pre war-car by the Jury Rolls-Royce, Phantom II, Special Town Car, Brewster, 1933, Norbert Seeger, FL Trofeo ASI / To the best preserved post war-car by the Jury Mercedes-Benz, 300 SL, Roadster, Mercedes-Benz, 1962, Heiko Seekamp, D Trofeo Automobile Club di Como / To the car driven from farthest away Bugatti 57 Ventoux, Coach, 1937, Andrea Capra, CH Trofeo BMW Group Classic / For the most sensitive restoration by the Jury Aston Martin, DB5, Convertible, Touring, 1965, Jim Utaski, USA Trofeo Rolls-Royce / To the most elegant Rolls-Royce by the Jury Rolls-Royce, Phantom II, Special Town Car, Brewster, 1933, Norbert Seeger, FL
1938 Talbot-Lago T23 Coupe Royal by Figoni & Felaschi
Trofeo Vranken Pommery / To the best iconic car by the Jury Jaguar, E-Type Coupé, Jaguar, 1961, Christian J. Jenny, CH Trofeo Foglizzo / Te best interior design by the Jury Fiat, 8V, Berlinetta, Rapi, 1953, Martin Gruss, USA Trofeo Auto & Design / To the most exciting design by the Jury Ford, GT40 MkII, Coupé, FAV, 1965, Claude Nahum, CH
Class Winners and Mention of Honor Class A: CLOSED FOR COMFORT Talbot-Lago, T23, Coupé Royal, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Joseph Cantore, USA
1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupe by Bertone
Class B: OPEN SKY Delage, D8 S, Roadster, de Villars, 1933, James Patterson, USA Class C: FIFTIES CHIC - CARS FOR THE JET SET Ferrari, 212 Export, Berlinetta, Vignale, 1951, Peter McCoy, USA Class D: NEW DAWN - SMALL CAR, BIG PERFORMANCE Siata, 400 F, Berlinetta, Balbo, 1953, Jan De Reu, B Class E: SWINGING SIXTIES STYLE Ferrari, 250 GT SWB California, Spider, Scaglietti, 1963, Jean-Pierre Slavic, CH Class F: THE BIRTH OF THE SUPERCAR Alfa Romeo, 33 Stradale, Berlinetta, Scaglione, 1968, Clive Joy, UK Class G: MASTERS OF CREATIVITY BMW, 2000 CS, Coupé, Karmann, 1966, Michael Ulbig, D
1933 Delage D8 S Roadster by de Villars
Class H: COLOUR AND SPEED - POST-WAR RACING ICONS Ferrari, 375 MM, Spider, Pinin Farina, 1953, Andreas Mohringer, A
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Famed collector Corrado Lopresto was the winner of the Coppa d'Oro with his Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS from 1942, built by Bertone after a design from Mario Revelli di Beaumont.
1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Spyder
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Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este
2011 BMW 328 Hommage
Sunday’s public viewing at Villa Erba included an exhibition in the contemporary steel and glass Congress Centre commemorating the 75th anniversary of the BMW 328; a collection of MINI’s with exteriors reimagined in all sorts of wild and wonderful colors by the likes of Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole; and a celebration of 100 years of Rolls-Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet figurine. The jury awarded the Trofeo BMW Group, and with it Best in Show honors, to a 1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, while the time-honored Coppa d’Oro prize decided by public referendum went to an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS from 1942. Te “Concept Cars and Prototypes” category was won by the Aston Martin Zagato, which was celebrating its world premiere
at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Another model making its debut at the event was the BMW 328 Hommage, unveiled by the Bavarian company to mark the 75th birthday of its iconic BMW 328 sports car from the 1930s. An American Pierce Four from 1910 won the Trofeo BMW Group in the first Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for motorcycles. After presenting the award, General Director of BMW Motorrad Hendrik von Kuenheim shifted the spotlight to plans for the years ahead: “We are looking to develop this concours into a meeting point for all enthusiasts of motorcycle design. That fits in with both the tradition of the BMW motorcycle brand and the passion for bikes here in Italy.” sl
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4075 Wild Wood Court Zionsville, Indiana Immaculately maintained Country French manor nestled in a private wooded setting at the end of a cul-de-sac in popular Zionsville.This 3.5 acre estate offers a rear yard and grounds like no other in Willow Ridge. Unmatched craftsmanship, must see high-end finishes with much attention to detail. Huge master suite, chef's dream kitchen, home theater, wine cellar and spacious basement for entertaining. Enjoy the 'Brown County' feel of the woods with walking trails and a camp site in your rear yard. $1,695,000
11638 Promontory Trail Zionsville, Indiana Exquisite home handcrafted by Homes By Designing Women. Extravagant windows throughout the home offers gorgeous views of lush landscaping and serene woods. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the screened porch or cook out on the stone patio. Every aspect of this home is a wonderful respite for homeowner and inviting to guests. Conveniently located in prestigious Austin Oaks in Zionsville. $1,395,000
Jeffrey Cohen 317.654.4107
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7211 Oakbay Drive Noblesville, Indiana Stunning entry with wide plank hardwood floors and striking staircase. Entertain with ease in the expansive kitchen with beautifully detailed center island and stainless steel appliances. Oversized hearth room overlooks incredible outdoor living space complete with low maintenance salt water pool and relaxed outdoor dining area. Lower level boasts theater, wet bar, full bath and exercise room. Elegant style throughout this 4,200+ square foot home in charming Noblesville, Indiana. $364,900
Sheri Putman 317.590.1688
6253 Heron Drive Nineveh, Indiana Amazing waterfront home on Sweetwater Lake! Located on a swimmable cove with main body view. Home and garage each have an elevator. Huge kitchen, sun room, two fireplaces, three full bathrooms, two car detached garage with storage on lower level, party deck, and boat lift. Two magnificent waterfront lots! $445,000
Tina Smith 317.339.6097
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1021 Tuckahoe Indianapolis, Indiana Stickley Inspired Arts and Crafts Townhome is over 2,400 square feet of hardwoods. Contemporary craftsman kitchen boasts tile countertop and backsplash, copper hardware and faucet, and Mouser custom cabinetry. Maple stained trim and doors, oversized tile shower, lodge inspired rec room, year round sun room addition and ONE OF A KIND River Rock fireplace. Turn-key, maintenance-free living in The Overlook at Williams Creek. Truly a work of "ART". $239,299
Sunset Harbor Condos Lake Wawasee, Indiana Exquisite, fine living on Indiana’s largest natural lake – Lake Wawasee. This 3,000 + square foot condominium features the best view of Lake Wawasee’s sunset from the convenience of your lanai, two slips for your boat, heated swimming pool, and garage. A perfect, maintenance-free getaway just a short drive from Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. $975,000
Tracy Wright 317.281.0347
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Vie ws are paramount in a ne w l y expanded dow ntow n pied-à-terre Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
Suspended in the two-story atrium is an 8’ high piece of functional art by Joe Tompson of Bear Creek Glass and comprised of more than 300 individually crafted glass pieces. Te Tufenkian carpet in the seating area is from Joseph’s Oriental Rug Imports.
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Streaks of color found in the lively encaustic painting by Jason Zickler in the foyer call to mind taillights visible just outside the windows at night.
“We wanted a place that would entice us enough to leave our lake house in South Carolina and return to Indianapolis,” said Steve Harkness when recalling he and wife Shelly’s search for a unique in-town property. Te couple enlisted the help of good friend Deborah Dorman of Encore Sotheby’s International Realty – whose personal crusade for the revitalization of downtown is quite infectious – to help them find a property that offered something different, as well as a turnkey lifestyle. Dorman jokes she can feel vertigo coming on when recalling the afternoon the group visited the Residences at 429 on the Park. Still under construction at the time, both hard hats and
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vision were required for the site visit. When considering various properties, Steve said he and Shelly asked themselves “Do we want to be the view, or do we want to see the view?” After admiring the picturesque vistas of the downtown skyline and the lush green space of the War Memorial Mall directly across from the building, the Harkness’ became the first buyers within the 19-unit luxury development. Te residences are constructed on top of a Rubish and Hunter designed building built in 1920 and listed on the National Register. Leo Stenz purchased the property in 1987 and added a contemporary office addition. “We wanted to
Art glass pieces from Stephen Rolfe Powell (left) and Toland Sand Glass Studio from the Marta Hewett Gallery in Cincinnati are on display in the lounge area.
create something different and striking next to the historic building,” he said. Inside the historic lobby, granite columns and a marble rotunda give way to a soaring atrium. The original plans for the building called for eight additional stories, which prompted Stenz to add the residential component. Having worked with multiple National Register properties, his company was ideally suited for the unique addition, the façade of which continues the white marble and interesting detail of its historic counterpart. Attention to fit and finish was paramount for the project, as the railing detail of the balconies that mimics a pattern found in the architecture of the War Memorial attests.
After purchasing their corner unit, the couple spent time with interior designer Chip Kalleen, ASID, then of Lohr Design and now with Kalleen & Company so that he could gauge their interests and help design interiors that meet the demands of their lifestyle. No sooner had Chip made the finishing touches when, in March of last year, the couple decided to purchase an adjacent unit and create a new wing primarily for entertainment purposes. After purchasing their corner unit, the couple spent time with interior designer Chip Kalleen, ASID, then of Lohr Design and now with Kalleen & Company, so that he could gauge their interests and help design interiors that meet the demands of their
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Te wall in the foyer boasts a coralcolored Venetian plaster finish by Corwin Winger of Te Painted Finish and Image. Walker Zanger mosaic tile sourced from Architectural Brick & Tile accentuates the marble floor. Above the lacquered console table designed by interior designer Chip Kalleen and fabricated by Antreasian Design is a circular mirror flanked by bronze sconces from Holly Hunt.
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Homeowner Shelly Harkness purchased the pillows on the armchairs - made from antique Ikat-print fabric – during a trip to Istanbul. Te coffee table is from Holly Hunt and the circular rug is a custom design by Edward Fields.
lifestyle. No sooner had Kalleen made the finishing touches when, in March of last year, the couple decided to purchase an adjacent unit and create a new wing primarily for entertainment purposes. The door to the unit opens to the newly expanded entryway, which is now “the kind of entryway befitting such a special property,” said Kalleen. Serving as the connecting point between new and old, the wall boasts a coral-colored Venetian plaster finish by Corwin Winger of The Painted Finish and Image. Te marble floor is further accentuated by an intricate linear Walker Zanger mosaic of black, white and cream tiles sourced from Architectural Brick & Tile. Above a lacquered console table designed by Kalleen and fabricated by Antreasian Design is a circular mirror flanked by bronze sconces from
Holly Hunt. Opposite this presentation is a lively encaustic painting by Jason Zickler. The streaks of color call to mind taillights visible just outside the windows at night. Tile floor transitions to Acacia wood with a Pacific Rosewood finish in both wings. To the left, in the original portion of the residence, is where the couple spends most of their time. Te rooms largely function as one, delineated by carefully placed furniture and creative room dividers that are mindful to never obstruct the view. In the same vein, fussy window treatments are eschewed in favor of remote controlled shades that quietly disappear from sight. Artfully illuminating the dining room is an “Altar” chandelier from Holly Hunt that appears as pillar candles slmag.net
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Artfully illuminating the dining room is an “Altar” chandelier from Holly Hunt. Underneath the Baker table and chairs is a Persian Sarouk carpet (circa 1920) purchased from Joseph’s Oriental Rug Imports.
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Te sleek kitchen contains one of seven at-screen televisions carefully placed throughout the residence.
Curly maple was used throughout the newly added wing, including the service bar.
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To work around the raised concrete oor in the living area of the condo, Kalleen designed a built-in banquette with display niches and topped with a Corian countertop.
Te Paul A. Howard Company was responsible for upholstering the raised seating area in the lounge.
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Each of the backlit cast-glass stairs treads are embedded with a mathematical equation. Tey were made by Greg Tompson of GRT Glass Designs. Te rough edges of the “drystacked” natural slate panels are a counterpart to a smoother rendition in the den.
of alternate heights resting on an iron platform. Underneath the Baker table and chairs is a Persian Sarouk carpet, circa 1920, purchased from Joseph’s Oriental Rug Imports. Anchoring a comfortable seating area in front of the window that overlooks the War Memorial is a carpet designed by Kevin Wals for Tufenkian and also purchased at Joseph’s. Arguably the pièce de résistance (in a home full of many contenders) is an eight-foot high and four-to-sixfoot wide blown glass art piece/chandelier suspended in the two-story atrium. Commissioned for the home and created by Joe Thompson, founder of Bear Creek Glass of 80 slmag.net
Orange Beach, Alabama. The stunning piece of functional art consists over more than 300 hand-blown pieces of recycled glass painstakingly hung within a metal core and lit from within by LED lighting. Also impressive are the four-inch cherry stair treads that lead down to pair of guest suites, one of which has direct access to the rooftop terrace, which Kalleen points out is the best spot in the city for watching the multitude of parades on the city’s annual calendar. According to Kalleen, “reglets” that mimic the actual fenestration of the atrium’s curtain wall help “provide
Each of the 19 units within the luxury development enjoy vistas of the downtown skyline and the lush green space of the War Memorial Mall directly across from the building.
a visual scale to the two-story walls and add distinct and very crisp shadow lines.” Te new addition, which gives the couple the entire front of the building on both the fifth and sixth floors, is designed to serve as a “series of really relaxing and comfortable lounge spaces suitable for parties, fundraisers, special presentations and other entertaining possibilities,” said Kalleen. While the site of many parties, Steve says that it is not unusual to find he or Shelly there in quiet repose. Te presence of an elevator shaft for the commercial side of building that created a concrete floor 24” higher than the surrounding space presented a unique design challenge. The
raised living area created as a result offers wonderful architectural interest and offered a unique opportunity to exhibit an outstanding array of custom art of personal significance to the homeowners. One of the most interesting examples can be found in the cast glass stair treads that lead up to the sitting area. Shelly - Dr. Shelly - is a professor of mathematics at the University of Cincinnati, and each backlit tread is embedded with a mathematical equation. Tese and a pair of custom etched and sandblasted glass panels that depict stylized renditions of buildings and places of significance to the homeowners were made by Greg Tompson of GRT Glass Designs.
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A cozy seating area separates a pair of guest suites at the base of the stairs in the atrium. Te wood and steel open staircase, designed by Mark Lohr of Lohr Design and Chip Kalleen, features 4� thick cherry treads complemented by stainless steel and glass railings with a cherry wood cap.
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Left: Dramatic wallpaper by Walter Knabe enlivens the power room. Right: Colors of sea and sky are called to mind via the vivid mosaic tile from Bisazza in a guest bath.
The concrete platform is wrapped in a unique series of niches and shelves that provide ample display space for an array of art glass from the Marta Hewett Gallery in Cincinnati and objets d’art. Within this framework is banquette-style seating with custom upholstery by Paul A. Howard Custom Furniture that faces a wall dressed with sheets of “dry stacked” natural slate (a rough counterpart of that found in the den on the opposite side of the condo). A wide doorway leads to a television room. Opposite the elevated seating area is a service bar with cabinetry of curly maple. Te same wood was used to wrap the home’s only visible support column. Appliances in the service bar are from Clark Appliance while the plumbing fixtures are from Ferguson. In front of the windows and overlooking the atrium is a seating area. While the comfortable armchairs are the same as those visible across the open expanse, in this instance they are arranged around a sizeable Holly Hunt coffee table and atop a circular Edward Fields rug. Shelly purchased the pillows – made from antique Ikat-print fabric – during a trip to Istanbul. Bisazza mosaic tile creates a lovely display in the guest bath, along with the striking blue sodalite marble used for the
vanity top and shower surround. Remnant pieces were set into custom steel tables used in the bathroom and the living room. At the end of the hall near the bathroom is a pair of doors. One of the doors is wood and leads to a closet. Te other is a steel door for the fire egress and Corwin Winger faux painted it to mimic the grain of its neighbor. “Mother nature would be envious of its beauty,” laughed Kalleen. The homeowners are fond of purchasing art with an Indiana connection. There are three pieces by Jerry Points, whose vibrantly colored landscapes are in step with the energy the residence exudes. Standing in contrast to the more abstract interpretation of landscapes is a pair of unbelievably realistic colored pencil drawings of leaves by David Morrison and purchased through the Garvey Simon Gallery. Normally summering in South Carolina, Steve said he and Shelly have been enjoying their newly expanded home in Indianapolis so much they have pushed back their departure date. “We love it here. We can walk to everything and at home there are so many places to sit and relax,” he said. Kalleen added, “Tis is as close as Indianapolis gets to a Park Avenue feeling.” sl
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Isn’t It Time You Got A Second Opinion About Your Wealth?
Investors are trying to make sense of an unprecedented economic earthquake that has lef them feeling blindsided and unsure about their financial future like never before. Maybe you can relate. Are you 100% satisfied with your financial advisor and the investment plan they’ve had you following the last couple of years? Many investors are re-evaluating their relationship with their financial advisor, and many others are deciding that going it alone, maybe isn’t the most prudent path.
In the last 12 months, 44% of wealthy households changed their primary financial advisor.1 Tese wealthy clients are seeking second opinions since the market crash. If you’ve got an IRA, 401(k), a defined benefit plan or other investment accounts, we’d like to send you a FREE $5 Starbucks Gif Card, without any obligation whatsoever, just for listening to a 4-minute video regarding your finances.
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On her: Swim 2011 collection by Sarah Jane Estes & Pilar Marite for Penny Royale (pennyroyale.com) On him: Z Zegna grey and black plaid suit, Eton dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna purple blocked tie and paisley silk pocket square, Tornio black alligator belt, and Salvatore Ferragamo loafers.
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On her: Swim 2011 collection by Sarah Jane Estes & Pilar Marite for Penny Royale (pennyroyale.com) On him: Z Zegna navy-grey suit, Ermenegildo Zegna striped dress shirt, Brioni blue and pink paisley tie, Etro red paisley silk pocket square, Torino brown Caiman lizard belt, Salvatore Ferragamo loafers.
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Swim 2011 collection by Sarah Jane Estes & Pilar Marite for Penny Royale (pennyroyale.com).
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On her: Swim 2011 collection by Sarah Jane Estes & Pilar Marite for Penny Royale (pennyroyale.com). Headband by Rocco’s Chapeaux.
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On her: Swim 2011 collection by Sarah Jane Estes & Pilar Marite for Penny Royale (pennyroyale.com). On him: Isaia brown and grey windowpane jacket, Robert Talbott blue paisley pocket square, Ermenegildo Zegna blue plaid dress shirt, Brioni brown and blue striped tie, Isaia chocolate trouser, Tornio cognac alligator belt.
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Exceptional Outdoor Furnishings
Discover the Indiana Design Center
Photography by Angela Talley
Welcome! Summer is here and the IDC is bursting with energy! After an exciting spring season highlighted by gallery walks, showroom openings, trade shows, product introductions and the launch of Sophisticated Living magazine, we are more excited than ever to invite you to the IDC. Showrooms full of some of the newest technological and aesthetic trends in plumbing, lighting, flooring, appliances, furnishings, kitchen cabinetry, window coverings, art and antiques await your exploration. Teir proprietors, and many of the designers who call the IDC home, have visited the leading furniture and design markets around the nation and world as they strive to bring the best back home to Indiana. Our features chronicling introductions made recently in High Point, North Carolina and in Milan at the Salon de Mobile will surely give you the appetite to bring a new spark to your interior! Can’t see us in person? No worries! This spring also saw the arrival of our very own, on-line television station: IDC-TV. Trough the leadership and expertise of Stream Tree Creative, a business located in the IDC, we have been broadcasting video to the web on topics such as the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House, profiles of IDC showrooms, design firms, and national furniture manufacturers. IDC-TV is our platform to spread the news about premier design events in our region, communicate global design trends and promote the successes of our own design community. Visit www.indianadesigncenter.com/idc-tv. So whether we see you at the IDC in person or via the web, we look forward to sharing the wealth of our resources with you! Have a great summer!
Tom Vriesman Director of Design Community Relations
UPCOMING EVENTS At the Design Center Daily Concierge tours available to all guests. Visit www.indianadesigncenter.com for a master calendar of design events and opportunities across the state and at the Design Center. Book Your Event Te Indiana Design Center has unique event space to accommodate private events, conferences and meetings. Contact Lindsay Jordan for information at 317.218.2687
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Industry Events Miller House and Garden Tours On-going Tuesday – Saturday at 1 pm & 3 pm, Sunday at 1 pm Te Miller House - Columbus, IN www.imamuseum.org/millerhouse IU Health North Gallery Walk July 9, 2011 and August 13, 2011 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Carmel Arts & Design District carmelartsanddesign.com
WALLS THAT TALK: Coats-Wright Art & Design
Upon entering Coats-Wright Art & Design, visitors will notice that it is different from the typical studio. In addition to art from some of the most renowned international and national names, Coats-Wright Art & Design showcases antiques from R. Beauchamp Antiques and oriental rugs by Sarver’s Oriental Rugs, Inc. Tese elements combine to accomplish the goal that co-owners, Dianne Wright and Jane Coats-Eckert set out to achieve. “Some galleries can be very sterile. We wanted a warm and welcoming environment where people come in and aren’t afraid to linger,” explained Wright. Coats-Wright Art & Design features an eclectic mix of paintings and sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists, both traditional and modern, whose works span the 19th century to present. Te studio is pleased to offer works by internationally recognized Robert Rauschenberg, Darryl Pottorf and sculptor Boaz Vaadia. Coats-Wright Art & Design also introduced two artists, painter Eric Forstmann and sculptor Michael Kalish, who are gaining national and international recognition. Among some of the regionally and nationally recognized artists are works by Carolyn Plochmann, C.W. Mundy, Wayman Adams, Gustave Baumann, T.C. Steele and Janet Scudder. Coats-Wright Art & Design also incorporates Wright’s interior design services, which take a uniquely art-focused approach to design. “We want art to drive the design project, not be an afterthought,” Wright said. One of the first questions Wright asks a potential client is what they plan to hang on the walls. “It’s the last thing that goes in the room, but it should be a consideration all throughout the project,” she said. Dianne Wright and Jane Coats-Eckert have a simple philosophy when it comes to selecting art: “Buy what you love. Buy the best that you can afford. Buy from someone whom you trust,” said Wright. Coats-Wright Art & Design is located in Suite 122 on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center.
In addition to art available through Coats-Wright Art & Design, artists April Willy, Constance Edwards Scopelitis and Walter Knabe have their studios at the Design Center and a second floor gallery space features work from Magdalena Gallery of Art and other artists.
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Discover the Indiana Design Center TREND REPORT: AT FIRST SIGHT Like Fashion Week in Paris, interior design industry shows across the globe debut the latest product innovations and re-interpreted classics. First-hand trend reports from Patrick Schmidt and Tom Vriesman provide a glimpse into the 2011 shows. Te new products mentioned in these reports are available through professional designers. Visit www.indianadesigncenter.com to review a directory of design professionals and designer portfolios.
SPRING IN HIGH POINT
Reported by Patrick Schmidt, ASID, RID, J. Baker Interiors
When the weather turns warm and the trees and flowers bloom in North Carolina, it is time for home furniture market. Furniture, lighting, accessory, floor covering and numerous other vendors open the doors to their showrooms, attracting thousands of interior designers, decorators and architects from around the world. During the week-long event, vendors show new product they believe will be the new trends in home decorating and designing. Major furniture companies like Baker, Hickory Chair, Stanford, Pearson, Hancock & Moore and Lexington Brands have a presence and showcase new fabrics on new frames – along with new wood species and finishes. Stanford Furniture launched a new designer line this spring. Noted Indianapolis interior designer Julie Browning Bova includes her name along with other interior designers that have
collaborated with furniture companies to expand their brand. An equestrian theme is the common thread that ties her signature line together. “My new collection is classic, modern, bold, feminine, elegant, surprising, and timeless,” stated Bova. At the April 2011 show, we noticed the colors orange and lime green, in all their hues, used as accents on neutral backgrounds. Te 2011 Pantone color of the year (Honeysuckle) will make its presence known in the fall. Animal prints of all species continues to become an interior design classic, adding to that class are painted furniture frames and eco-friendly fabrics. Product that was ordered at the spring show is arriving in interior design showrooms and furniture stores across the country. Manufacturers are gearing up for the fall market which is scheduled for mid-October when the process begins again.
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SALONE DE MOBILE 2011 - MILAN, ITALY Reported by Tom Vriesman, IDC Director of Design Community Relations Despite the global economy experiencing alternating periods of anxiety and optimism, the world’s design industry that introduces their innovations every April in Milan at the Salone de Mobile had much to celebrate. Many took the occasion of the Salone’s fiftieth anniversary to reflect on their past by reissuing iconic masterworks. Pieces by Charlotte Perriand, Franco Albini, Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray and Joe Colombo were gloriously presented. Teir advances in the use of natural materials, traditional craft techniques and new technologies of the day clearly anticipated, in a philosophical sense, what is happening today. Others echoed aesthetics from a bit more recent period, the 1970’s. A casual informality was seen in upholstery details with sofas being loosely covered and filled as a reaction to the pervasiveness of taut, minimal forms of the past decade. Even the bean bag (Sacco designed by Gatti-Paolini-Teodoro) was freshly reintroduced. Perhaps the most powerful trend was the emergence of a renewed interest in handmade design and craft. Clearly a reaction to the homogeneity of our digital age, there was a celebration of indigenous culture, tactility and the union of the machine and the hand. All forms of textile weaving, crocheting,
patterning and knitting were reinterpreted in a modern context as was the archetypal inspiration of nature. 1. Karmelina Martina - Miss Sarajevo sofa for Moroso. Chanelling the memory of traditional living rooms laden with woolen blankets, handmade tablecloths from diverse cultures and embroidery from family members. www.moroso.it 2. Tom Dixon Etch Light - Tis perforated pattern rendered in acid etched brass is inspired by the “logic of pure mathematics.” www.tomdixon.net 3. BCXSY Balance rugs - Te Israeli/Japanese duo collaborated with the Lakiya Negev Weaving organization, a group of Bedouin women in the Israeli desert, combining traditional weaving techniques with contemporary geometric form. www.bcxsy.com 4. Tokujin Yoshioka - Moon Chair for Moroso. Inspired by the shape and essence of the full moon, Yoshioka’s chair was presented in an installation titled Twilight: “a moon space where the light breaks up as its rays fall on to the earth’s surface.” www.moroso. it 5. Edward Van Vliet - Sushi Divider and Buttondown sofa for Moroso. An exuberant “wrapping of patterns, fabrics, embroidery and color.” www.moroso.it
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Discover the Indiana Design Center ALL ARE WELCOME Building is open to the public Monday – Friday 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 3 pm (showroom hours vary). 200 South Rangeline Road, Carmel IN – 317-569-5975
RETAIL SHOWROOMS COATS-WRIGHT ART & DESIGN Coats-Wright Art & Design is a gallery with an eclectic mix of paintings and sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists, both traditional and modern, whose works span the 19th century to present. Among those are T.C. Steele, C. W. Mundy, Janet Scudder, Boaz Vaadia, Michael Kalish, Eric Forstmann and Carolyn Plochmann and internationally recognized Robert Rauschenberg, to name a few. Te gallery will offer and showcase antiques, oriental rugs, and provide interior design services. 317-569-5980, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/eckertwright CONCEPTUAL KITCHENS & MILLWORK Rob Klein is the award-winning designer and owner of Conceptual Kitchens and Millwork. He and his team know how to take the important ingredients in creating a custom-built kitchen- hand-crafted fixtures, stunning cabinetry, unique countertops- and complete the recipe that gives clients exactly what they want. 317-846-2090, www.conceptualkitchens.com DRAPERY STREET Drapery Street is a design boutique that offers a beautifully curated assortment of one-of-a-kind fabrics and custom design resources. Tis creative workshop engages the customer in a personal design process that is organized to deliver beautiful interiors that suit each unique taste and lifestyle. By focusing on design expertise, friendly and personal creative consultation and curated style inspiration, Drapery Street appeals to shoppers with different tastes, incomes and styles of living. 317-816-9774, www.draperystreet.com FERGUSON KITCHEN, BATH & LIGHTING GALLERY Ferguson specializes in selling a wide range of kitchen and bath plumbing supplies, lighting, and appliances to homeowners, builders, and design trade professionals. Te Ferguson design team works with customers to create spaces ranging from dream kitchens to outdoor grilling havens. 317-705-0794, www.ferguson.com HOLDER MATTRESS - HOME COLLECTION Holder Mattress Company was founded in 1947. Te Holder family built a tradition of excellence by using the finest materials to custom make their own mattresses and box springs. Attention to detail and craftsmanship assures the Holder Mattress Factory standard of quality that has become notable throughout central Indiana. For the past twenty years, Holder Mattress has focused on furnishing more than the bedroom with unique furniture and accessories. 317-848-2939, www.holdermattress.com J. BAKER INTERIORS J. Baker Interiors was founded in 1955 as a full-service design firm, specializing in consultation and management of every aspect of the design. As professional members of ASID, NCIDQ certificate holders, Registered Interior Designers with the State of Indiana, and with participation in continuing education, designers Jim Baker and Patrick Schmidt exceed standards to provide clients with exemplary service. Te J. Baker Interiors showroom offers a mix of home accessories, case goods, fixtures, furniture and more. 317-569-1301, www.jbakerinteriors.com
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JACK LAURIE HOME FLOOR DESIGNS Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs offers everything you need to transform your flooring selections into a statement about yourself, or your client! With thousands of samples from all the best manufacturers, you will find the showroom to be a comfortable and creative environment in which to make your selections. Teir experienced sales consultants are true professionals who will direct you to the products that best fit your lifestyle. 317-569-2095, www.jacklauriegroup.com/home PREMIER Te Premier Experience showroom features exciting Home Electronics Solutions that enhance any lifestyle. Tese include home entertainment systems, controlled lighting, shades, climate, networks, and security. Whether you desire to “do-ityourself,” or require certified installation, Premier Product Specialists have the knowledge and support you need to provide a complete and easy-to-use solution. For larger scale projects, Premier has a separate Design Team that is available to collaborate with interior designers, builders, architects or other trade contractors to provide Integrated Whole-Home Electronic Solutions with proper design, engineering, project management, and implementation services. 317-580-1032, www.premier-group.com
THE TRADE CONNECTION The Trade Connection showroom features national and specialty lines of furniture, case goods, upholstery, fine lighting, mirrors and outdoor furnishings. To add to the diversity of products represented in his showroom owner, Mark Chestnut, travels to furniture markets throughout the year to find specialty and boutique product lines to offer his professional design clientele. 317-575-6122, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/tradeconnection THE TRADE SOURCE Te Trade Source, an interior design showroom for over 26 years, specializes in selling decorative fabrics, drapery hardware, furniture and specialty wall coverings to design trade professionals; top-selling lines include, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, Duralee, Robert Allen, Schumacher and many others. Te Trade Source offers over 100 lines of fabric and attracts over 400 of central Indiana’s design professionals. 317-818-8250, www.thetradesource.net
SANTAROSSA Santarossa is the state’s premier natural stone and hard surfaces provider and works with residential and commercial design professionals, builders and homeowners on a variety of hard surfaces applications that range from marble countertops to natural stone mosaics. Quality product and unsurpassed craftsmanship was Domenic Santarossa’s focus when he opened his doors in 1921 and remains the firm’s mantra over 85 years later. 317-632-9494, www.santarossa.com TO-THE-TRADE SHOWROOMS ALBERT SQUARE LTD. Albert Square Ltd. is the premier resource for designers and their clients who appreciate a personal and professional relationship and a valued partner in the successful achievement of all of their design needs. Tey provide merchandise and service that aid Interior Designers with their projects; they continually seek and maintain sources that Albert Square Ltd. represents in a professional manner and with an image that is a complement to the design community. 317-571-1450, www.albertsquareltd.com ESP BUSINESS FURNISHINGS ESP specializes in Environmentally Sound Products including the Jasper Desk Company for wood case goods, Eurotrend for cafe, restaurant and home furnishings. Concord for architectural and glass walls, and Design Source International for laminate case goods, ergonomic chairs and lounge seating. Te showroom is open to professional designers and by appointment. 812-639-3265, www.jasperdesk.com & www.eurotrendusa.com OUTRÉ Outré is a family-owned and Indiana-based furniture manufacturer that pushes the limits of form and function while meeting the needs of their clients and pushing their creativity. Outré carries over 50 original designs and hundreds of fabric selections and also features the only display for Metric Cabinetry a custom cabinetry line for all rooms of the home. Metric is designed and manufactured in Indiana by local artist Jason Myers of Myers Design Inc. 317-632-3328, www.itstheniche.com
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS CASE DESIGN & REMODELING Case Design/Remodeling is your full-service remodeling expert with a proven process that combines design and construction all under one roof. Teir experienced staff is passionate about helping homeowners make good remodeling decisions. Te Case Team includes experienced architects, designers, project managers and skilled carpenters that have created numerous awardwinning projects. 317-846-2600 , www.carmel.caseremodeling.com DESIGN STUDIO VRIESMAN For more than twenty years, Tom Vriesman has been creating classically modern interiors of timeless simplicity. His award winning projects have been featured in House Beautiful, Indianapolis Monthly, House Trends and Te Indianapolis Star. When not working with his clients, Tom serves on the boards of many arts and cultural organizations and is a frequent guest lecturer and design critic at area design universities and professional organizations. 317-519-1785, www.designstudiovriesman.com
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BEYOND THE SHOWROOMS A Design Resource Library provides industry professionals access to the latest in new products and literature. Full Library Displays by: California Closets, Innovative Home Space Solutions, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Sherwin-Williams & Winner Hardware. Te D.L. Couch Reading Room features over 30 national and international design trade periodicals for designers to peruse and the All the Best Lighting - Light Lab showcases an array of lighting techniques and products.
GRADISON DESIGN-BUILD Family-owned and operated since 1986, Gradison Design-Build has experienced staff ready to help their clients create the quality home they deserve. With each project they use a process that brings together imagination and unique ideas to build a home that exemplifies the individuality and tastes of each client. Gradison Design-Build has built hundreds of homes – all uniquely different in personality, style and ambience. 317-594-7575 ext224, www.gradisonbuilding.com
TK INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP Tom Korecki brings more than 14 years of experience to the Indiana Design Center. Having designed more than 80 model home interiors for Estridge, 6 years ago he opened HOMExperience in Clay Terrace – a full service design firm specializing in creating family friendly interiors. Patrice Schroeder has more than 20 years of design experience – always striving to provide a finished interior that is warm, flowing and balanced. 317-695-4519 ARTISTS APRIL WILLY FINE ART April Willy has been illustrating and creating art professionally for over 25 years. She has illustrated extensively for advertising agencies, corporate art departments and the publishing industry. April has shown her fine art in galleries in Atlanta, Chicago, Flagstaff and Santa Fe and at several venues and galleries throughout Indiana. 317-362-9656, www.aprilwilly.com CONSTANCE EDWARDS SCOPELITIS Constance has made a career in the world of Fine Art Oil Portraiture. She approaches her subjects from the inside out, meaning she senses the inner personality and the essence of a person before she begins to armour the portrait with flesh and bones. Constance strives for an end result that depicts the vivid life energy emmanating from her subject. 317-414-1925, www.constanceart.com
JULIE O’BRIEN DESIGN GROUP Julie O’Brien, honored by the international design magazine, Design Times, as one of its 10 Designers to Watch is owner and principal designer of Julie O’Brien Design Group. Her refined sense of design has inspired clients in Arizona, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and North Carolina. Te International Interior Design Association, IIDA, has awarded Julie O’Brien Design Group the top IDEA awards and the company has won over 20 ASID Excellence in Design Awards since its founding year. 317-706-0772, www.julieobriendesign.com MITSCH DESIGN Mitsch Design is an award-winning interior/architecture firm serving regional, national and international clients from its Midwest headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Their diverse areas of expertise include: Corporate, Hospitality, MultiFamily, Higher Education, Museum, Healthcare, Government and Residential. Mitsch Design is known for their ability to balance aesthetics with workspace efficiencies in order to maximize ROI for their clients. 317-573-2222, www.mitschdesign.com ONE-TOUCH AUTOMATION One-Touch Automation provides high-quality, affordable automated systems that you can control from anywhere. Tey design, sell, install and service all of your home technology needs including: Lighting Control, Audio/Video, Security/Surveillance, Home Teaters and Networking. 317-896-1393, www.one-touchautomation.com OEG | OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS GROUP Outdoor Environments Group is an unprecedented landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm with a unique scope of services and innovative design solutions. OEG excels when challenged with complex site conditions and intricate site amenities; from an ornate english knot garden to a vanishing edge swimming pool OEG posses the staff to design, construct, and maintain your outdoor environment. 317-517-5760, www.outdoorenvironmentsgroup.com
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WALTER KNABE STUDIOS Walter’s studio produces wallcoverings, fabrics and other home décor utilizing some of the same screen-printing techniques he developed while making fine art screen prints as a painter in New York City. He finds that his relationship with his family continues to offer the foundation for creating a beautiful sanctuary at home and wanting to bring peace to the world through his art. 317-574-9800, www.walterknabe.com SERVICES SILVER SQUARE Tis creative, trusted marketing and design firm based in Carmel is known for hitting it out of the park, using funny as a business tactic, being brutally honest and reveling in clients’ successes. 317-569-5977, www.silversquareinc.com STREAM THREE CREATIVE Stream Tree specializes in bringing innovative video technology, strategies, and services to small and medium sized businesses. Tey offer innovative video technologies such as Livestream web streaming and iRecord video archiving systems. 317-489-9195, www.streamthreecreative.com DINING BLU MOON CAFÉ Blu Moon Café was opened by owners Brian and Shelley Jordan in June of 2010. Te couple saw a need for an eatery that offered fresh fare such as paninis, deli sandwiches, soups, homemade prepared salads and fabulous desserts. 317-844-8310, www.blumooneats.com
The Indiana Design Center is located at 200 S. Rangeline Road in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Covered parking is available in the underground garage. For more information about the Indiana Design Center, please call 317-569-5975 or visit www.indianadesigncenter.com.
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R BISTRO Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
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Considering that 80 percent of restaurant concepts fold in ďŹ ve years or less, as well as the blood, sweat and tears involved in such an undertaking, one could argue that restaurant years should be measured in dog years. Using this alternate math, R Bistro, the chic little spot opened on the far west end of Massachusetts Avenue by Chef Regina Mehallick ten years ago this past May, reigns as one of a small pack of alpha dogs in the local independent culinary landscape. A 1991 graduate of the culinary program at Johnson and Wales in South Carolina, Mehallick moved to Europe soon after for her husband’s job and had the great pleasure of cooking throughout Europe, including England, Scotland, Ireland and Sicily. Spending four years in Great Britain, where farmto-table cooking was par for the course, imbued her with a culinary ethos that accompanied her upon the couple’s move to Indianapolis in 2001.
White cheddar and pea fritter with turnip salad.
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With ten years of experience under her toque, the idea of opening her own restaurant began to percolate. During a Massachusetts Avenue gallery walk, they came across an unoccupied building that held great potential, including a small sliver of corner green space that allowed for a kitchen garden. A little planning and $250k later and R Bistro was born. Te physical space of the intimate restaurant – just 17 tables – is both chic and comfortable. Te L-shaped dining room boasts exposed brick walls, multicolored linoleum floors and brushed silver tabletops. To gain insight into Mehallick’s style, one need only peruse her 2008 cookbook, Regina’s Seasonal Table: Recipes to Savor Throughout the Year. Organized by seasons rather than the standard lineup of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts, it also includes an introduction that further delineates her kitchen philosophy. “Te plate as a whole should exhibit a mix of textures, colors, aromas and temperatures. This style of cooking doesn’t require a lot of exotic ingredients that work well together,” she writes. Open for lunch during the week and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, R Bistro unveils a new dinner menu each Wednesday. Moving to a state known for its farms, Mehallick knew she could capture the essence of the cooking style she had grown accustomed to in Europe. “Te quality of food that doesn’t have to travel as far has better flavor,” she said. slmag.net 105
Rhubarb glazed pork belly with collard greens & ďŹ ngerlings
Chili-honey glazed shrimp over brown rice & black beans
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Chef/Owner Regina Mehallick in the R Bistro garden
The menu, described as Contemporary American, comes together organically, using a decade’s worth of recipes stored in black binders in Mehallick’s office as a jumping off point. Te kitchen staff, including Sous Chef Erin Kem, provides input and ideas based on ingredients on hand, as well as what Mehallick is expecting from local farmers. Within this kitchen playground, the resulting five first courses, five main courses and five desserts often incorporate a worldly point of view. Among the main courses, Mehallick always includes a meat, fish, poultry, vegetarian and comfort food option. Perusing the menu during our recent visit, I was quick to notice that due credit is given in print to all members of the staff – a nice touch that no doubt contributes to loyalty and knowledgeable service. Underneath the staff listing was a rundown of where the local menu items were sourced: from mulberries culled from the sous chef ’s backyard to duck breast from Maple Leaf Farms in Milford, Indiana. We started our meal with a trio of salads: pancetta and local leaf with French feta, white cheddar and pea fritter with turnip salad, and herb and leaf salad tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. Te plates rotated around the table as though they were on a lazy Susan, with each of us choosing a different offering as our favorite. Te simple goodness of the herb and leaf combination was mine. slmag.net 107
Strawberry, mascarpone & Marsala budini
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Mulberry tart with sage ice cream
Our main course selections included rainbow trout with crab and amandine vinaigrette atop a bed of fingerling potatoes, chili-honey glazed shrimp over brown rice and black beans, and wild mushroom stroganoff. I am not sure which offering fell into the comfort food category, but both the shrimp and stroganoff could have easily made my list for their simple goodness. Te latter included a generous serving of mushrooms cooked in an aromatic broth with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon atop basmati rice. For dessert we went the decadent route, bypassing the strawberry, mascarpone and Marsala budini and mulberry tart in favor of chocolate truffles from next-door neighbor Te Best Chocolate in Town. Mehallick aptly sums up the essence of dining at R Bistro and why it has persisted as tops among local foodies for so long, “Te food is just darn good and made with love.” R Bistro is located at 888 Massachusetts Avenue. Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Wednesday through Saturday. For more information or reservations call 317.423.0312 or visit rbistro.com sl slmag.net 109
Gentlemanly Accoutrements Tiffany & Co. Silver Flask Presented to Robert Todd Lincoln.
Into each life creeps an object or a garment that speaks to a great memory of the past, or an aspiration of the sort of life one would choose to live. These are comforting treasures that sometimes grace coffee tables, office desks, bedroom bureaus or bookshelves. Every gentleman has a talisman or two that fits this description and speaks to his good taste and breeding. These accoutrements, or details of a life, should be subtle - gentle suggestions - that a fellow knows a thing or two, he’s been around, and to, far-away and interesting places, and he knows unusual and interesting people. Today, generally, the details of a gentleman are often not tending their original purposes. Tey frequently become desk ornaments of powerful men, their unspoken statement being
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Tiffany Cigar Bowl and Lighter, sold for $3,335 at Cowan’s.
a potent reference to that particular man. Gentlemanly objects bear no reference to cars, (a custom set of Italian wheels or a Stutz Bearcat are acceptable) or designer anything, or arm-candy the likes of Paris Hilton, or crudity. Gentlemanly accoutrements are items that are unexpected, surprising, always provocative and meant to compliment the individual. Some marvelous pieces available today have interesting pasts, and many have to do with virtures of vice - smoking, drinking, gambling. Exquisite cigars cutters make great paper weights on an office desk and are doubtlessly curious for both the non-smoker and inquisitive visitor. Austrian cutters that are made of German silver have a propensity to be formed as raptures - eagles or hawks - with powerful cutting beaks or claws.
Arts & Crafts Copper and Antler Humidor, sold for $1,528 at Cowan’s
Silver, Horn, Agate and Antler Gentlemen’s Accessories.
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Top to Bottom: Remington Dog-Head Gun Cane, sold for $5,750 at Cowan’s. Silver Eagle’s-Head Cigar Cutter, sold for $2,233 at Cowan’s. Figural Silver and Glass Inkwell with Original Pen sold for $840 at Cowan’s.
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Tiffany Gold Dore Desk Set, including letter opener, inkwell, pen tray, rocker blotter, desk blotter with pad, and a calendar, estimated to sell for $1,500/$2,500
Cigar bowls, designed in the Classical taste for gatherings of smoking gentlemen, sometimes bear the Tiffany & Co. hallmark and come equipped with continuously lit flames. Tese bowls speak to a different time in the early 20th century, when private clubs availed cigars in these bowls for their membership. Cigar bowls were objects of male camaraderie and commodious environs. It is arguable that they still are. Po c k e t f l a s k s i n p r e c i o u s m e t a l s , e n g r a v e d i n commemoration of special events, are still great companions pieces for gentlemanly outings. One in particular, made in Paris by Tiffany & Co., is this stylish Art Nouveau pocket flask, made for Robert Todd Lincoln, and presented to him by his dear friend, James Clarence Post. Te flask’s purpose, now in contention as politically incorrect, is certainly an object with an important past that speaks to its owner’s appreciation of another time and of its historical ownership. Once de riguer for every gentleman, a gadget cane can create excitement and discussion when its top is removed to reveal its other supporting purpose - to allow a tiny game of chance with dice, a cup and a minimum number of ivory chips. What better game of chance is there than horse-racing? While there is a surfeit of equestrian-related “stuff” crowding the internet, the great items distinguish themselves by their uniqueness. For example, found at auction was this pair of
carnival race horses, once part of a tent game in the 1920s, still in their original paint and both still vying for the lead. A favorite item for those fortunate enough to still receive paper mail, other that advertising, is the Victorian page turner, aka, today’s letter opener. Tese handsome oversized spatula-like implements were once employed to keep one’s hands free of ink from newspapers. Today, performing this task is perceived as more trouble than it is worth, but the objects deserve another life. Together with unusual letter openers, page turners can be of mother-of-pearl, ivory, wood, silver and tortoise shell, all elegant statement pieces to grace a gentleman’s, or lady’s, desk. Te list of fascinating accoutrements is endless - an evening scarf made from an 18th century obi sash, a delft sugar sifter to use for talc power, ancient Chinese seals to use as paper weights - all re-purposed, all interesting and all meant to augment an already attractive individual. sl
Diane C. Wachs is Director of Fine and Decorative Art at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, OH. A former museum director and professor hailing from Lexington, KY, Diane holds a Masters in the History of Decorative Art from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum/ Parsons School of Design, New York, NY. Diane has led the Fine and Decorative Art Department at Cowan’s for over four years, overseeing auctions of over $8 million in fine art and antiques.
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SNAKEPIT BALL
A race-eve tradition, the Regions 500 Festival Snakepit Ball, presented by Cindy and Paul Skjodt, was held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. 500 Festival Queen Riley Hoffman and the Princesses greeted the likes of Kellie Pickler and 500 Festival Parad Grand Marshall Anderson Cooper on the red carpet while throngs onlookers braved the rainy evening to catch a glimpse of the celebrities in attendace.
Indy 500 Festival queen Riley Homan, princesses Alyssa Holland and Kim Bennett
Kellie Pickler
Anderson Cooper
David Foster and date
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Carlos Diaz with the Indy 500 princesses
Miss America Teresa Scanlan
Alex Ferrer
Indy 500 Festival queen Riley Homan with Mayor Greg Ballard and Mrs. Ballard
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SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
Nursing 2000 presented the 21st Annual Scholarship Benefit at the Westin Indianapolis. Representatives from healthcare organizations, colleges and universities, nursing associations and the community-at-large attended this annual fundraiser and celebration, which has raised more than $1 million since its inception to assist undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
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Dr. Anita Siccardi and Jim Siccardi
Dr. Robert and Kimberly Harper
Nursing Scholarship winners
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Jan and Dr. Glenn Bingle
Maggie Hopkins, Elizabeth Dillon, Donna Boland, and Cindy Radich
Colleen Walker and Pat Cassidy
Vicki Alerey and Tammy Haslar
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IFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Held at the Brickyard Crossing, proceeds from the annual celebrity golf tournament benefit the Indy Family Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission it to aid those in the motor sports community at all levels of the sport who ďŹ nd themselves in ďŹ nancial need fur to hardship caused by illness, injury or death.
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Adrian Grenier and William Fichtner
Chris Harrison
Tim Daly
Tito Ortiz
Jerry Rice
Mekhi Phifer and friend
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Mekhi Phifer
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SHOW HOUSE OPENING GALA
2011 marked the 50th anniversary of the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, the longest running show of its kind in the country. Staged by St. Margaret’s Guild to benefit Wishard Health Services, the event kicked off with a festive gala.
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Dessie Partenheimer Cook, Kathy Mckinzie
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Bob Meade
Jim and Ruth Rodefeld
Jeannine and Jim Baker
Richard Darlington, Donald Altmeyer, Dana Altmeyer
Tom Vriesman, Debbie Stewart, Mary Caito
David Smith, Dr. Lisa Harris, Allison Smith
Fred Caito, Squire Neal, John Stewart
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CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOBILES
From the scores of entries submitted, 250 outstanding cars were selected for exhibition as part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Celebration of Automobiles. At the gala awards dinner following the day-long exhibition, a team of judges headed by 1963 Indy 500 winner Parnelli Jones revealed their choices for best of show in six classiďŹ cations broken down by the three early Indianapolis Motor Speedway track ownership eras.
Photography by Brian Spurlock
Arie Luyendyk, Johnny Rutherford, Danny Sullivan, Parnelli Jones, and Al Unser Jr.
Richard Mitchell, Gene Perkins
John Grunder, Gene Perkins
Bob & Rosalie Gollner, Gene Perkins
Dr. Lonnie Fallin, Gene Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Merrill, Gene Perkins
Beverly Estes
Ryan Groves and Barbara Butz
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VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Encore Sotheby’s International Realty hosted the latest installment of their Visiting Artist Series with Gregory Beall. Vision Racing driver Ed Carpenter was also on hand with his IndyCar. Te series is designed to be a venue for Indiana artists to display their art and promote their craft, as well as give local artists an opportunity to sell their pieces, in the art gallery-like office space of Encore Sotheby’s International Realty.
Photography by Brian Spurlock
Tina Smith, Becky Brill, Sheri and Lee Putman
Rebecca Glazier and Diana Zukerman
Heather J. Pappas (lef) and friends
Mark Zukerman, Gregory Beall, and Jeffrey Cohen
Ron and Diane Muench, Megan Cook, Bonnie Cook, Lindsay Cook and Jim Cook
Diana Zukerman, Dana Bain, Anne Marie Deslan, and Lynne Bir
Jay and Martha O’Neil, Young and Jessica Kim, Amanda and Ryan O’Neil
Martha O’Neil and Deborah Dorman
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FLAPPERS & THE FLAMING YOUTH
Te IMA’s 3rd annual fundraiser celebrated the roaring 20s and guests complied in grand style, donning fedoras, feathers and fringe. Vintage cars at the entrance of
Sara Lyn and Pilialoha
Elizabeth Meek and Stephen Taylor
Amy Spillman and Jeremy Hatch
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John and Leslie Rapp
Raj Gupta, Katherine Lacrosse, Ron and Helmi Banta, Derize and Robin Rice
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the Lilly House and Gardens set the scene, while live jazz by the Midcoast Swing Orchestra kept the joint jumpin’.
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Jack Sogard and Amy Robbins
Pat Badell and Jane Jessee
Maxwell and jaqueline Anderson
Candace Gwaltney, Jessica Borgo, Teresa Grimason
Stutz Firetruck
Bill Vassiliou playing badminton
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STYLE MEETS SUBSTANCE
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As part of their 15th annual watch event, Reis Nichols Jewelers hosted an invitationonly cocktail reception and exclusive viewing of extraordinary Rolex timepieces.
Keila Mulero and Varinder Sahi
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Nicole Lambert, Katie Kruth
Azar Beik, Tove Stimson, Pat Schaefer
Lauren Henderson, Cassie Kuntz
BJ Nichols conversing with clients
Jenna Hayes and Brian Alspaugh
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ZOOBILATION
Always sold out weeks and sometimes months in advance, the annual black-tie Zoobilation event highlights 50+ restaurants & raises money to support the care and feeding of the Zoo’s animals & plants, as well as the Zoo’s internationally significant conservation & research efforts. Tis year marked the 25th anniversary of the event, which was presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company.
Michael & Melinda Heim, Karen & Mark Hill
Carmen Lewis
Cathy Caito
Ted Givens, Julie Reed
Erica Peters
Vince Kovatch, Suzie Teixeira
Penny Maso, Ross Bailey
Mitesh and Roopali Shuh, Josh McRoberts
Holly and Laura Balok
Tracie Britton, Rakuya Artis
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RACING TO RECOVERY GALA
Te Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) 12th annual Racing to Recovery Gala raised nearly $300,000 to support medical research to find a cure for paralysis. In addition, Schmidt and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears presented Roger Penske with the Legends of Racing Award. Numerous IndyCar Series drivers were also on-hand to support SSPF and watch Penske receive his award SSPF is leading the charge to cure paralysis by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances benefiting those with spinal cord injuries, stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
David Silverman, Susan Norton, and Fred Hiebert
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Mr. Lacey and Julia Lacey
Rod and Cheryl Rich
Jennifer Messmer and Edward Shaw
Steve and Paula Bray
Mary and Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen
Dr. Sally Bassett and Dennis Bassett
Mr. and Mrs. David Orr
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Genetos
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HEART BALL
Te American Heart Association hosted its 26th annual Heart of Gold Ball at the JW Marriott. Chaired by St. Vincent Indianapolis president Kyle DeFur, proceeds from the event will be used to support pediatric cardiovascular research, increase awareness for childhood obesity and support education and advocacy eorts. In this vein, three survivors were recognized, including a one-year-old who has had two heart surgeries and a high school senior who survived a stroke.
Lora & Fred Manion
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Erin LeNarz
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Amanda Haugh, Nancy Hancock
Norma & John Tompson
Sally & Don Stultz
John & Caroline Leonard
Jim Fortin, Robert Caldwell
Cinda & Bruce Glor
Crystal Carter and Butler University mascot Blue II
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A SOPHISTICATED LAUNCH
Te Indiana Design Center in Carmel graciously rolled out the red carpet for a festive celebration of the launch of Sophisticated Living in Indianapolis. A red Ferrari provided by Tom Wood Automotive and colorful oral and tropical greenery arrangements by Outdoor Environments Group near the entrance
Nicole Bickett, Casey Ken, Raquel Richardson
Brown Forman was the oďŹƒcial wine & spirits sponsor.
Jane Tuttle, Judy Muirhead, Julie Roberts, Dessie Partenheimer Koch
Rachel Kress
Nancy Ramsey & friends
Maggie Lee & her daughter with Todd Camasesca
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Andrew Kung, Catherine Jones
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helped to set the scene. Inside, where the air was scented from the abundant oral arrangements created by McNamara Florist, more than 500 guests perused the Center’s showrooms on both levels while enjoying gourmet bites from Blue Moon Catering, Holy Cow Cupcakes and other neighborhood vendors. cont...
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Walter Knabe (lef) with guests in his studio.
Mark Chestnut & friends
Dawn Rapp, Debbie Henderson, Paul Henderson, Douglas Rapp
Kimberly Bennett, Gina Strubble, Danielle Dickinson
Michael Williams, Rachel Kress, Bobby Easley
Kris Hale, Lorene Burkhart, Eric Williams
Lindsey Newett, Danielle Springsteen, Brian Spurlock, Christina Page, and Andrea Petty
Dana & Michael Joseph
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A SOPHISTICATED LAUNCH CONT.
Brown Forman was the official wine & spirits sponsor and guests raised a toast with a glass of Sonoma-Cutrer, Woodford Reserve or special drink created just for the evening: Korbel champagne mixed with a splash of Chambord Liqueur.
John McDaniel Diane Dinges
Andrea & Matt Kleymeyer
Mr.and Mrs. Matthew Douglas
Becky Newman, Jay O’Neil, Tracy Wright, Sheri Putman, Deborah Dorman
Melissa Averitt, Michelle Krcmery, Lindsay Jordan, Tom Vriesman, Andrea Kleymeyer
Jeremy Konechne, Joey Tarp, Natalie Whitmer, Shea Foreman
Bruce & Denise Cordingly, Bridget & Eric Williams
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Reis Nichols set up a pop-up shop on the first floor with tempting baubles, while chef Greg Hardesty of Recess held court in the demonstration kitchen at the Ferguson showroom. At the end of the evening each guest received a goody bag filled to the brim with gifts and special offers from local businesses.
Cindy Beeman, John Beeman, Melissa Averitt, Bonnie Smartz, Eric Averitt
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Lynn Crannell, Ali Birge, Bruce & Denise Cordingly
David Stahl, Julie O’Brien, Patsy Solinger, Susie Keller
Greg Hardesty of Recess in the Ferguson demonstration kitchen
Carmel, IN Mayor Jim Brainard
Caryn O’Sullivan (far right), owner of Drapery Street, with friends.
Nicole Lambert showing Reis Nichols jewelry
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RACING TO RECOVERY GALA
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) 12th annual Racing to Recovery Gala raised nearly $300,000 to support medical research to find a cure for paralysis. In addition, Schmidt and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears presented Roger Penske with the Legends of Racing Award. Numerous IndyCar Series drivers were also on-hand to support SSPF and watch Penske receive his award SSPF is leading the charge to cure paralysis by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances benefiting those with spinal cord injuries, stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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Bill Patterson
BreAunna Vance and Milena Benefiel
Helio Castroneves
Terry Lee, Danica Patrick, and Marcus Schuh
Roger Penske, Sam Schmidt, and Ida Cahill
Terri and Alan Symons
Skip Tennancour and Tamie Wassen
Greg Zimmerman and Mira Colman
Sam Schmidt with daughter Savannah
Danica Patrick, Will Power, Ryan Briscoe, Helio Castroneves, Alex Tagliani, Sam Schmidt, Ho-Pin Tung, Townsend Bell, and Raphael Matos
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