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As a little girl, I would pour over my father’s copies of National Geographic, enthralled by the eye-popping photography of remote locales and their exotic cultures. It was this innate curiosity and fascination that influenced my decision to major in anthropology in college and continues to fuel my wanderlust today. For most people, an ideal vacation involves ample R&R. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with this approach, given the precious little free time most of us have in our fast-paced lives, when I travel, much to the dismay of my companions, I’d go without sleeping if I could, just to soak up every last bit of wherever it is I’m fortunate to find myself. Tis was the case during my recent weeklong Moroccan adventure. Rising pre-dawn to watch as each sleepy ancient city we visited slowly came to life, by the time I finally retired each night, the degree of sensory overload – unequalled by any other place I’ve ever been – kept me replaying each day’s events over and over in my mind until the wee hours. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the trip was our guide, Saida Ezzahoui (pictured with me at the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech). Knowing she was a Suni Muslim, I’ll have to admit that I was surprised by her conservative Western attire – sans hijab – when I met her at the airport in Casablanca. Fiercely independent yet staunchly true to the values she holds dear, she remains one of a small number of English-speaking female tour guides in Morocco. Troughout the week she shared poignant stories of her family’s history that provided a unique insight into Islam and the dynamics of Moroccan familial relations. Our lively dinner discussions, where topics ran the gamut and nothing was taboo, added another level of intrigue to a wholly superlative junket. You can find additional photographs related to the travel story on pages 36 – 45 on our Facebook page: facebook.com/sophisticatedliving. Happy travels!
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A labor intense antique As you can see from the illustration, bronzes, the generic name for any small statuary made of bronze, come in every shape, size and form imaginable. However, no one ever thinks about how these wonderful antiques were made and all the labor intensive work needed to make these fantastic small art sculptures. It is a lengthy and difficult process to make any artwork out of bronze. First, you have to mix molten copper with a small amount of molten tin to produce bronze. Tis involves very high temperatures, making it somewhat dangerous. Although there are exceptions, for the most part all bronze artworks are cast in sections, not whole, and later joined together. There are two main ways to cast bronze, lost wax and sand casting. Lost wax involves making a wax replica of what is to be made in bronze. Te wax replica is encased in a mold with a material that can withstand intense high temperatures. The wax is then melted out of the mold and hot molted bronze is poured into the void where the wax replica once was, producing an exact replica in bronze. Sand casting is similar but differs in that instead of wax, a wooden copy of what is to be cast in bronze is used for the model.
Two forms are filled with fine sand, and the wooden model is pressed into and sandwiched between the two sand-filled forms. The two forms are then carefully separated, the wooden copy removed, and the two sand molds are rejoined. Hot molten bronze is then poured into the sand mold to reproduce whatever was molded in the sand. After the molten bronze is cooled, be it lost wax or sand casting, the laborious process of finish work starts. Te parts of the bronze artwork are then refined and polished. These bronze parts are assembled by being riveted or soldered together, sometimes a combination of both processes, to make a completed bronze artwork. Tis finish work is crucial to the overall look of the piece. Te last process involved is putting on a patina. Tere are endless different patinas used to color bronze artworks, and, so I was told, the patinas were always a secret process that was not shared between makers. One only has to look at all the different coloration on the bronzes illustrated to add credence to this thought. No matter the shape, size, form or period, bronze artworks are true labors of love. sl
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Aperitivo, Aperol Spritz Do you ever wonder what to have as a cocktail before dinner or what to have to drink while waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant? You will likely be having wine with dinner and you do not want a beer or a high alcohol cocktail like a martini or one of those crazy sweet en vogue cocktails – you are in a quandary. Or perhaps you need something to refresh your palate and prepare it for the great meal to come? Try an Italian Aperitivo, Aperol Spritz! I was introduced to one of my favorite aperitivos in Italy about four years ago. We had tasted through two dozen Brunello di Montalcinos in Montalcino and were taking a break for lunch. My palate was getting close to fatigued, and I needed something fresh and vibrant to restore it to enjoy a wonderful Tuscan lunch. I had been expectorating, so consuming a little wine with lunch and a drink before lunch would still allow me to enjoy the remainder of the day’s tastings and activities. Our host suggested a spritz, which is more commonly called an Aperol Spritz. Always one open to a suggestion, I said “yes.” I observed the bartender take a large wine glass, fill it with ice and drop a freshly cut blood orange in it. He poured the Venetian sparkling wine prosecco over the ice. So far this seemed pretty basic and maybe a tad boring. He then added the Italian spirit Aperol and topped it with a splash of sparkling mineral water. With my palate needing to be refreshed and my thirst building, I took a quick sip. Wow! The juxtaposition of the orange flavor and slightly bitter flavor along with the vivacious bubbles of the sparkling wine was surprising. I quickly dispatched another sip, and what seemed like layers of tired coatings of red wine were removed from my palate. Restoring and refreshing my palate completely by the end of the glass allowed me to better enjoy my lunch and the wines that were paired with it. I later investigated exactly what Aperol was. When I first saw it being poured, I equated it to one of my other favorite Italian aperitivos, Campari. It has the same bright orange color, but despite that it looks like Campari, Aperol has an alcohol content of 11 percent, which is less than half of Campari. It is also intentionally less bitter. Aperol is essentially a secret recipe, but they do tell us it is an infusion of orange, hints of mandarin, and a collection of herbs, roots and spices including rhubarb. Te two Barbieri
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brothers in Padua, Italy, originally made it in 1919, and Aperol remains unchanged despite now being owned by Campari. It is the number one selling spirit in Italy, and it is reported that in Veneto, there are 300,000 Aperol Spritzes consumed every day. I enjoy an Aperol Spritz before dinner, especially in the summer. It is the perfect beverage while grilling on a hot day. Te first wine of the evening seems to flow a little bit smother after an Aperol Spritz. I have had variations of the Aperol Spritz, one of which included using French champagne instead of the Italian prosecco, but I prefer the prosecco. Prosecco is a very good quality light, dry Italian sparkling wine that lends itself better to the cocktail then the richer, fuller French champagne. Try this recipe to make the traditional Aperol Spritz. sl APEROL SPRITZ Fill your favorite 12-ounce glass with ice Add a slice of orange or blood orange Add three parts of prosecco Two parts of Aperol Te splash of soda avoids the Aperol settling at the bottom.
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IMPERIAL ADVENTURE Written by Bridget Williams
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DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF MOROCCO Tough I will never forget the aromas, when queried, I struggle to ďŹ nd words descriptive enough to encapsulate them. How does one communicate the simultaneous experience of perfume and pungent, an affront to the senses that has yet to be rivaled by any other place I’ve visited in the world? Such is the dilemma when describing my whirlwind tour of the imperial cities of Morocco: Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat, as well as brief stops in Casablanca, Chefchaouen and Volubilis. With legacies as distinct as the dynasties they represented over the millennia, each imperial city offered an expected glimpse of ancient traditions, but more surprising was the cohabitation of cosmopolitan ideals.
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Lobby of the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
After a six-hour flight from JFK, we touched down at 5:30 a.m. in Casablanca, where after collecting our bags, we were greeted by our guide for the week - Saida Ezzahoui - a petite woman possessing immense charisma and seemingly indiminishable energy for such an early hour. We settled into our comfortable shuttle bus, and as the silhouette of palm trees became illuminated by the sunrise, Saida launched into a fascinating overview of Morocco’s history, religion, language, topography and customs. With five million inhabitants, Casablanca is Morocco’s biggest and most modern city. Named by the Portuguese after an impressive white house of a 10th-century chief, Casablanca was included in the portion of the country between Fez and Rabat that was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956, resulting in a legacy of French influence in the school system and government. Te city’s importance as a hub of business was evident by Palm Beach-like enclaves of grand ocean view homes hidden behind manicured hedges. A light breakfast of pastries and mint tea at a café on the Atlantic was followed by a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country and the seventh largest in the world, capable of holding 105,000 worshippers. One of only two 38 slmag.net
mosques in the country open to non-Muslim visitors, Saida, a Suni Muslim, provided us with an easy-to-understand overview of her faith, highlighting its ease of practice and more tolerant nature (poignantly underscored by her conservative Western dress sans hijab). Meknes, originally settled by Berbers in the ninth century, was our next stop. Bab Mansour is the most notable among the city’s 27 gates. Within the medina’s main square there were carts laden with sheep carcasses, and Saida explained that Muslims were celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with each family slaughtering a sheep to mark the occasion. After telling us about the sheep her family kept in their garage to mark the holiday, she likened it to the American tradition of turkey on Tanksgiving, and we laughed at the thought of a DIY turkey day. Under the rule of Moulay Ismaïl, known for his abject cruelty, his capital city of Meknes became noteworthy for its extravagance, with some 25,000 slaves used during the construction of the imperial palace and monuments, some of which included stoned pilfered from the nearby Roman ruins at Volubilis. Te remains of the palace, including stables capable of accommodating 12,000 horses, provide a fascinating glimpse of life in medieval Morocco.
Pastries in the medina at Marrakesh.
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Our first traditional Moroccan meal was had at lunch in the stunning courtyard of Riad Didi Meknes, owned by direct descendants of sultan Moulay Sulaiman. Te confines were such a visual treat, resplendent with polished tiles on the floor and mosaic walls in rainbow hues, painted woodwork and intimate rooms that invited exploration, that I quickly forgot my hunger, until our first course, little plates of “cooked salad,” was presented. A veritable feast of beets, carrots, potatoes, olives, eggplant and white beans, all scented with aromatic spices that lent unique flavor profiles, was enough to draw me back to the table. En route to Fez we made a late afternoon stop at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once an important Roman town on the westernmost border of Roman conquests, the ruins, heavily damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, hint at the sophisticated city that once flourished there. Among the highlights are 30 high quality mosaics that remain in their original location, oil presses, an aqueduct, a judiciary basilica and a triumphal arch. Located within the walls of the medina in Fes and boasting both Moorish and Arabic architecture, the Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï provided a welcome respite after a long day of travel and exploration. While certainly luxurious, the
property still retains ample authenticity to underscore its exotic locale. Still satiated from our feast at lunch, we opted for light bites and Moroccan wine in the hotel’s Al Mandar bar. While most observant Muslims avoid alcohol, our group never had a problem finding a good glass of Moroccan wine (a good dry martini was a little harder to come by). Awakened at sunrise by the Islamic call to prayer, I stepped onto my balcony to watch as the medina slowly came to life. After an American-style buffet breakfast by the outdoor pool, Saida met us sporting a traditional and colorful djellaba, a loose-fitting robe worn by both men and women. A narrow alleyway just steps away from the hotel’s front entrance leads to a labyrinth that links the 187 neighborhoods inside the medina. Within just a few steps, sensory overload commences and intensifies with every turn. Tis is where the services of a guide are imperative, first of all to keep one from becoming hopelessly lost and second for help in finding the best artisans for leather goods, rugs, silver, copper and brass pieces, spices and the like. Saida was an invaluable advocate, ensuring shopkeepers gave us their finest grade of saffron, providing bargaining tips, and knowing when to step in and when to let us try our hand at haggling. slmag.net
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Te leather souq in Fes.
Te leather souq is home to the oldest leather tannery in the world, dating back at least nine centuries. Tose who can stomach the stench can watch from a balcony as men standing knee-deep in a honeycomb arrangement of stone “bowls” containing various colored vegetable dyes do the manual, backbreaking work of processing the sheep and goat skins. After dying, the hides are laid on the surrounding rooftops to dry. Te resulting high quality leather handiwork is plentiful and varied, and the shopkeepers are persistent in their sales tactics, but there are certainly bargains to be had as one particularly adept and stalwart negotiator in our group found out. As a rule, Saida pointed out that most Moroccans prefer to eat and entertain at home, and as such, the diversity of dining options and menu choices is somewhat limited. For a true taste of Moroccan cuisine, it is advisable, as we did, to have your guide arrange a meal in a private riad, which is a traditional Moroccan multi-story house where rooms open to an interior garden courtyard with a water feature or fountain. Te experience of leaving the mayhem of the medina, stepping through a nondescript doorway in a sea of similarly sandcolored facades and into an explosion of opulent color and
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Cooked salad course at Riad Didi Meknes
texture is an almost indescribable experience and was by far the best meal of the entire trip. Te multi-course feast our hostess prepared out of her tiny, and by American standards, primitive kitchen was almost unfathomable to me. Following an afternoon of shopping and exploring, we set out for Chefchaouen, positioned against the Rif Mountains in the northwest part of the country. En route, following a discussion of the region’s olive oils, Saida made an impromptu stop at an olive oil press that uses a hybrid of centuries-old and modern techniques. As soon as we exited the van we could smell the intoxicating aroma wafting from huge piles of picholine and Spanish olives. After observing the production process, we were invited to dip chucks of crusty bread into plates of the freshly pressed oil – what an intense palate pleaser! Chefchaouen is most noted for its whitewashed homes with powder-blue accents and alleyways. Saida explained the blue hue was a superstitious hedge against evil eye. A popular tourist destination due to its proximity to Tangier, I found the city to be among the friendliest and one I’d be comfortable exploring without the assistance of a guide. As we traversed up and down the hilly, narrow alleyways, moving aside to let “kamikaze slmag.net
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donkeys” laden with cans full of gasoline pass by, the beauty of the city revealed itself. At the source of a fresh mountain spring that cascades down the mountain, children played and women tended to their daily laundry. Hiking up into the hills, we observed women baking bread in a communal oven and a pick-up soccer match taking place on the outskirts of an ancient cemetery. Casa Hassan, a charming guesthouse decorated with unique art and craftwork characteristic of the region, is an ideal spot for exploring the city’s many treasures. On the mountainous, windy road leading to Rabat, the country’s capital and its third largest city, scrubland gave way to coniferous forest and meandering streams. Travel by road can be arduous, particularly when stuck behind a slowmoving truck on narrow two-lane roads. Located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat is primarily an administrative city. Close to the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the five-star Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses hotel combines contemporary luxury with classic Moroccan architecture motifs. Housed within a 1960s-era tower, the nondescript exterior gives no hint of the interior’s chic confines. Te gleaming marble-floored lobby includes a handful of highend boutiques that cater to its well-heeled clientele. At the 42 slmag.net
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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat
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Built to resemble a modern-day medina, the rosehued walled sanctuary features alluring arcades, fountain courtyards, Moorish gardens and 141 guest rooms in lowrise accommodations with views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and Menara Gardens. Te family friendly property includes a comprehensive children’s program in a dedicated facility as well as two pools – one for families and another for adults only. After a day in the bustling souks, returning to the calming confines of the resort was a welcome respite. Even more indulgent is an afternoon spent within the confines of their lavish 32,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Te pure argan oil I picked up in the spa boutique has been nothing short of a magic elixir for both dry skin and hair. Discerning travelers wishing to “go native” and stay within the medina would be well served by a trio of riads – Dar Les Cigognes, Riad Kaiss and Le Nid des Cigognes - that comprise The Sanssouci Collection. The collection is owned by expatriates Eben Lenderking and Tanja Tibaldi, who fell in love with the city during a 15-day vacation, during which they worked up a business plan on a napkin during New Year’s Eve 44 slmag.net
and implemented it the next day by purchasing their first riad. Each unique property has been carefully renovated (taking as long as four years in some cases) to adhere to traditional architectural styles and materials while sparing no guest amenity. Each property offers an on-site concierge, a restaurant serving traditional Moroccan cuisine and a full bar, daily bespoke cooking classes from one-hour to full-day, a traditional hammam, and spa services using their proprietary product line. At Dar Les Cigognes, a rooftop terrace with 1,500 potted trees puts you eye level with the storks that nest atop the palace ramparts. Lenderking, who remarked that he feels safer in Marrakech than in London or New York City, particularly enjoys the city’s “fascinating remnants of Jewish culture,” and the “amazing artisan traditions that are a part of daily life.” When it comes to finding the best street food, he recommended following the locals and looking outside the square to the working class restaurants where the cuisine is most authentic. Bianca Jagger, Cecil Beaton and Yves Saint Laurent are some of the well-known revelers who lived the bon vivant lifestyle of expats in Marrakech in the latter half of the 20th
Majorelle Gardens, Marrakech Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakech
Riad Kaiss, Marrakech. Photo by Elan Fleisher.
century. Te 12-acre Majorelle Gardens, designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 30s and purchased in 1980 by Laurent and Pierre Bergé, are a popular tourist destination (plan to visit early or late in the day for the smallest crowds). Laurent’s ashes were scattered there following his death in 2008. Te painter’s studio is now a museum displaying the personal collections of Laurent and Bergé. Also worth a visit are the lavishly decorated Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Medersa, an Islamic school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque that was founded in the 14th century and completely rebuilt in the 1560s. It is home to some of the most beautiful art and architecture in Marrakesh. Even in a state of partial ruin, it is not too much a stretch of the imagination to envision the former grandeur of the 360-room El Badi Palace, built by Ahmed Al Mansour between 1578 and 1602. Like the finale in a fireworks show, a day at Djemaa el Fna was our final adventure. After shopping in the souks, where I picked up some gorgeous high-quality caftans from Bouriad Karim, and my travelmates drove a hard bargain to acquire several fine carpets, we arrived at the square by early afternoon.
At that time of day, the scene was sedate enough, with a handful of snake charmers, henna artists and various peddlers milling about the square, but as day turned to dusk, scores of food vendors wheeled in carts offering all manner of epicurean delights, turning the square into a carnival-like scene. Again, our guide was invaluable in offering tips for handling the pushy street performers as well as advising which food carts to savor and, more important, to steer clear of. Returning to the serene confines of the Four Seasons, I slipped into the heated pool to unwind before heading to the spa to experience a traditional hammam bath and facial with oils of rose, jasmine and orange flower. Te indulgent escape provided an ideal opportunity to reflect on my extraordinary Moroccan adventure. sl SOURCES Moroccan National Tourist Office - sanssoucicollection.com Guide services: Saida Ezzahoui – saidam@hotmail.com. Chefchaouen: Cassa Hassan - casahassan.com. Fes: Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï - sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2141-sofitel-fespalais-jamai/index.shtml. Marrakech: Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech - fourseasons. com/Marrakech; The Sanssouci Collection - sanssoucicollection.com; Majorelle Gardens – jardinmajorelle.com Meknes: Riad didi Meknes - palaisdidi.com/en/. Rabat: Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses - sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6813-sofitel-rabat-jardindes-roses/index.shtml; Restaurant Le Ziryab - restaurantleziryab.com.
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Bibliotaph
From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views. Brad Herzog - G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet - Hardcover, 32 page, Sleeping Bear Press (sleepingbearpress.com). This book explores how painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, architects and designers have helped to affect the consciousness of spectators around the world. Mike O’Mahony describes and analyzes images, objects and art made of the Olympics throughout history. His detailed insights of Olympic artifacts, combined with beautiful illustrations, present a crucial addition to our understanding of the games and the way we watch them. Mike O'Mahony - Olympic Visions - Images of the Games Through History - Hardcover, 175 pages, Reaktion Books (eaktionbooks.com).
Award-winning photographers Anderson & Low were allowed unparalleled freedom of movement and access by the Chinese authorities to any Chinese gymnast, resulting in this impressive tome that chronicles the lives of Chinese gymnasts as they strive to achieve their potential while managing achievement levels expected of them. Anderson & Low - Endure: An Intimate Journey with the Chinese Gymnasts - Hardcover, 220 pages, Serindia Publications (serindiagallery.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
A new collection of evocative black-and-white images by photographer Jean-Michel Berts exposes the unique character of this majestic city, with its smorgasbord of architecture both medieval and modern, in the twilight of dawn when the bustle of the global capital is stilled. Jean-Michel Berts (photographer), John Julius Norwich (text) - Te Light of London Hardcover, 132 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, style, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from notable photographers, including Slim Aarons, Cecil Beaton, Linda McCartney, Lord Snowdon, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino and more. Reuel Golden - London: Portrait of a City - Hardcover, 552 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
With a selection of stylish hotels, antique markets, vintage shops and hip boutiques, and the best of the capital's restaurants, bars, tea rooms and pubs, Angelika Taschen's compendium is a must for the discerning traveller. Angelika Taschen - Taschen's London; Hotels, Restaurants & Shops - Hardcover, 388 pages, Taschen, taschen.com.
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GHOST
Rolls-Royce raises the bar for bespoke automobiles
RIDER Written by Bridget Williams
While the world of luxury presents many objects of desire that captivate one or more senses, with the hand-built Ghost Six Senses concept, the artisans and engineers of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars aim to awaken all five. Te move to an even higher level of personalization was prompted in part by an uptick in demand: More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalization. Formally launched in September 2009, the lines of the Rolls-Royce Ghost incorporate classic Rolls-Royce design cues – the elevated prow, long bonnet, short front overhang, sharply raked A-pillar and elegant tail – but are distinguished from its peers by its majestic “Yacht Line” styling. Tis is a world where welds are an art form and craftsmanship exists at a nano-level. The antithesis of a production automobile, first unveiled for ogling during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the Ghost Six Senses concept is described by Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Rolls-Royce CEO, as “a luxurious environment designed for the most discerning of individuals. It delights the senses and draws you into somewhere that transcends the interior of a car. Relax for a few moments and you will experience something that is hard to define, but which our customers understand so well. It can be likened to an aura, a sense that the stunning hand-made interior embodies something of the heart and soul of each proud craftsperson involved in its creation. Tat’s a uniquely Rolls-Royce sixth sense that this car presents so elegantly.”
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SIGHT Ghost Six Senses’ pearlescent Carrara White finish complements new forged alloy wheels, while eyes are immediately drawn to rich interior detailing upon entry through its coach doors. Te deep luster of the Walnut Burr veneer, complete with diagonally-oriented, brown oak cross-banding, is designed to hint at the extraordinary power at the driver’s disposal. SOUND For more than 100 years the sound of silence has driven the Rolls-Royce brand. But 21st century Ghost and Phantom models also present an auditorium in which the most advanced systems can deliver music in the most impressive fashion. Te concept audio system in Ghost Six Senses richly fills the spacious rear cabin thanks to its upgraded amplifier and the inclusion of “exciter” speakers housed in the leather headlining that help raise the centre of sound closer to a passenger’s ear. SMELL Te rich aroma greeting Ghost Six Senses’ occupants comes from the most supple natural soft grain leather in enveloping hand-crafted seats, as well as in the car’s leather headlining, with added hints of the woody spice in the walnut veneer. TASTE Bathed in light from a panoramic sunroof, the rear cabin urges occupants to relax in style. For the ultimate taste experience, the most refreshing chilled drinks or vintage champagne can be served from Ghost Six Senses’ coolbox, using custom flutes featuring a delightful sound-wave etching. TOUCH From cool chrome and sumptuous leather to the finest veneers, the Ghost Six Senses takes this concept further with the inclusion of natural grain leather for the first time. Deep pile lambs wool rugs encourage 52 slmag.net
occupants to submerge feet, while opening the boot effortlessly with remote opener reveals further lambs wool lining to cosset luxury bespoke luggage. Performance features ensure that the driving experience mirrors the bespoke accoutrements. Double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension work with an intelligent, four-cornered, air-suspension system and electronic variable damping to deliver the refinement that has been associated with Rolls-Royce for more than 100 years. With a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, Ghost is the most powerful car that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has ever produced. Featuring direct injection, it produces 563bhp – enough to propel Ghost from zero to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and on to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph. With 780 Nm of torque available at just 1,500 rpm, delivery of power is immediate and extremely smooth. Power is transmitted through an eightspeed, shift-by-wire, automatic ZF gearbox. The control centre display is concealed behind a veneered panel until its services are called upon. All features such as satellite navigation, telephone, communication and entertainment functions are displayed here and managed via a central rotary controller, flanked by quick-access buttons on the front center console. Passing through 60 pairs of hands, the production process involves more than 2,000 individual operations and takes at least 20 days to complete. “Ghost Six Senses redefines a simple truth,” added Müller-Ötvös. “A RollsRoyce is always so much more than the sum of its beautiful parts.” sl
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Sunday Drive Photo by Bridget Williams
Hole 3, Te Buccaneer Golf Course St Croix, USVI Perfect for golfers of all skill levels, Te Buccaneer Golf Course on St. Croix in the USVI is an ideal resort course designed by Bob Joyce in 1973. Set among 340 rolling, beach-rimmed acres, the par 70 course plays 5,668 yards and offers spectacular Caribbean views from 13 holes – three of which play along one of the resort’s white sand beaches. After playing the #3 signature hole, the late Senator Edward Kennedy remarked, "Te only problem with this hole is that it's so beautiful, you don't want to leave the green." Golf Pro Tim Johnston has been at the resort for 37 years and provides a virtual hole-by-hole walk-through at www.thebuccaneer.com/golf.htm. sl
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Written by Alix Rice
Bob Hurley, oil on canvas, 72 x 63 inches
Faces of Surfing
The surfing industr y is notably colorful. Art and design have been an integral part of the surfing culture, influencing everything from the styles of surfing films, board and clothing design, and the personalities’ interests in the industry. Although art, music and film have been a major part of surfing, the fine art world is now being introduced to the surfing community through its own language of painting. Letty Nowak (lettynowak.com), an expert in the surfing industry but also a master painter, is merging her knowledge and passions in her newest body of work called “Faces of Surfing,” a series of 100 large scale oil paintings portraying a spectrum of notable individuals in the surfing community including athletes, professionals, brand leaders, characters and philanthropists. Nowak recalls “watching surfing movies over cereal in the mornings before school.” She was raised in South Haven, Michigan, with a father who was not only a sign painter and screen printer but also owned several of the first surf shops in the area and was a great surf enthusiast. Following in her father’s footsteps, Nowak lives between La Jolla, where she surfs and has a painting studio, and Key West where she has ownership of several surf shops herself. Nowak’s father was not only a great inspiration for her but was also a mentor; she
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remembers experimenting with color, line and composition with her father. It was during her college career at Michigan State University that Nowak developed her true passion for painting. As a project at the university, she was assigned to pick a subject matter to work with for her final semester. She chose portraiture and her stylemark was born. Noted by her distinct, colorful and largescale painting, she states, "I see my portraits as abstract pieces of blocks of color that come together to create the recognizable image of a face. I work to make each piece more about the actual painting through my marks and color even more than the subject I am portraying. Tis is an intriguing challenge to me – especially when painting recognizable people." Her first 25 of the series were shown at Hurley’s Town Hall in Costa Mesa, California, in October of 2011. Her most recent exhibition this past March was at Te La Jolla Art Association Gallery. Nowak has exhibited in New York City, Montauk, Key West, Laguna Beach and La Jolla. Through the planned worldwide traveling exhibition of this series, Nowak hopes that the intention of this body of work is fulfilled by introducing the fine art world to the surfing industry. Letty Nowak is certainly sitting on top of the world waiting to catch the next wave. sl
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Aamion Goodwin, oil on canvas, 70 x 68 inches
First Look at Fall
Anna Sui
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Collette Dinnigan
Tracy Reese. Photo by Juan Arredondo.
Nomia. Photo by Chelsea Lauren.
Nomia. Photo by Chelsea Lauren.
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Michael Kors. Photo by Frazer Harrison.
Rag & Bone
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Lala Berlin
Kaviar Gauche
Milly By Michelle Smith. Photo by Mike Coppola.
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Farah Angsana. Photo by Mike Coppola.
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Wood Wood
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Ralph Lauren
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B Michael America. Photo by Slaven Vlasic.
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7701 Woodbridge Hill Lane $2,975,000 | Nell Pearce Bradley 502.338.2499 | Prospect
12204 Owl Cove Place $1,050,000 | Mary Wiegel Davis 502.403.6308 Jane Kottkamp 502.541.0367 | Anchorage
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Selema Hall
For 175 years, a signiďŹ cant piece of Louisville’s architectural history has been preserved by a succession of conservation-minded homeowners Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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It would be easy to argue that part of the allure of residing in a historic home is imagining the lives and activities of all the generations of inhabitants that have preceded you. Married to a bona fide history buff who fell in love with Selema Hall the minute he laid eyes on it, the wife agrees, though she admits that her curiosity has never been piqued enough to explore the antebellum Underground Railroad tunnel accessed via the boiler room near the home’s former slave quarters. After learning that Abraham Lincoln’s daughter was married at another historic home nearby, she said that she and her husband like to joke that they may have a Lincoln Bedroom of their own. “Who knows? It’s not too much a stretch of the imagination,” she said.
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Both the dining and music rooms contain black marble mantels with Ionic columns.
Selema Hall has some commonalities with the Farmington Plantation built 30 years earlier, though the former is significantly larger in plan and scale. Located in the Riedlonn neighborhood, a leafy enclave of some 135 homes built primarily between 1925 and 1965, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Classical Revival manor house was built for David S. Chambers, a prominent Louisville commercial magnate from 1837 to 1838. Te exterior of the five-bay rose brick square exterior with Flemish and English bond walls is further distinguished by a raised foundation in the Federal style, a raised flat-roofed portico with paired fluted columns and Ionic capitals, stone windowsills and lintels, and a front door flanked by pilasters, etched sidelights and panels with rosettes. Originally sited on a plantation of 6,000 acres, today the property encompasses 3.14 acres. A garage now stands on the spot where the original summer kitchen was located. Lauded architect Frederic Morgan supervised an extensive renovation in the 1940s for then owner Mrs. Thomas J. Felder, the eldest daughter of Milton Hannibal Smith, a former president of the L&N Railroad. The unique roof monitor, wall moldings and reworking of the central staircase are attributed to Morgan. From 1996 to 2000, Lawrence Butterfield made further improvements, including the addition of a galley-style kitchen along the rear 72 slmag.net
Te center hall divides parlors on either side. A balustrade in the rear defines the staircase to the garden level, an improvement attributed to architect Frederic L. Morgan.
of the residence and relocating the dining room from the raised basement to the first floor. Over the course of 12 years, the current owners have made additional improvements, some of which include the addition of signature brick columns at the head of the driveway, yew hedging, copper downspout and gutters, adding built-in bookcases in the lower-level study/library and a converting the primitive dirt-floored slave quarters in the lower level into a suite of comfortable bedrooms. Entering through the front door, one is able to look straight through to a stone walk and an octagonal shuttered summerhouse with flared roof at the rear of the property. On the main floor, the central-hall plan provides a wide hall with French moldings, tall baseboards and generously proportioned 10-foot doorways that lead to a parlor and family room with built-in bookcases and media center to the left and a music room and a dining room to the right. Fireplace mantels in the music and dining room are black marble with Ionic columns. A curving balustrade defines a staircase at the rear of the entry hall that leads to the lower level. Te current owners have retained the cascading jabot and swag drapery found throughout the first floor as well as the wall colors – vibrant coral in the music and dining rooms and cheery yellow in the entry hall and kitchen – that were selected by Butterfield.
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Former owner Lawrence ButterďŹ eld is credited with moving the dining room from the garden level to the main oor.
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A stone walk leads to an octagonal shuttered summerhouse with ared roof at the rear of the 3.14-acre property.
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A bedroom wing was added to the home's main level sometime after the turn of the century.
A blended family comprised of seven children and 10 grandchildren, the gracious rooms with tall ceilings are an ideal repository for displaying their joint collections of art and antiques. Te wife is particularly fond of carved pieces, adding that their interest in antiques is more for their aesthetic qualities over their investment potential. Mingling alongside an eclectic collection of oldworld oils are portraits and landscapes created by the wife, who has maintained a lifelong passion for painting and keeps a sunlit studio in the lower level. The home boasts a total of six bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The master suite, located on the first floor, features a fireplace in the bedroom and dressing room as well as a spacious bathroom with separate soaking tub. With such a large family, it’s not uncommon to find one or more of the comfortable garden level bedrooms in use. Te eight-over-eight window configuration on this level ensures that each room receives plenty of light. Rimmed by mature trees, the verdant, expansive lawn has been the site of three family wedding receptions. Tanks to careful stewardship by a succession of preservation-minded owners, it’s easy to surmise that Selema Hall will continue to be counted among Louisville’s most treasured historic homes. sl
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Mission Metamorphosis Market Street’s freshly imagined Decca moves in Written by Dr. Matthew Bessen Photography by Andrew Kung
For me, the highlight of fourth grade science class was the two weeks I kept watch on a slumbering chrysalis as I anticipated the emergence of a butterfly. Looking back, I think the miracle was less the biology of transformation than the idea that any observer who stumbled across a humble caterpillar, and had not been clued in ahead of time, would never predict the splendid destiny that awaited the creature. In a feat of imagination nearly as bold, Decca, a new West Market Street eatery, has transformed the former site of the Wayside Mission into a destination where casual comfort and sophisticated cooking form a high-flying partnership. Ellana and I, along with friends Trudy and Danny Murray, got the story from Chad Sheffield, our host. This young restaurateur came upon the 19th century building two years ago. He recollected accompanying his parents to serve meals to the residents in the very same building. He decided to acquire the property, in a dilapidated condition, based on a vision that combined architectural features of the original structure and a clean contemporary feeling in the space could function as a communal gathering place, lounge and, of course, restaurant.
What he showed us was a surprising arrangement that included a high ceilinged main floor framed by an expansive picture window, which turned busy West Market into a living mural, a second floor divided between an open air terrace whose tables overlooked a garden patio, a more intimate indoor dining room, and a third room serving as a dedicated art studio and meeting room, its walls decorated with a kaleidoscopic display of art projects executed by Decca’s patrons. Below the terrace was a California style garden/patio hybrid, bubbling with the sounds of a Djangoinspired jazz ensemble and the amiable murmuring of conversation among relaxed diners. Underneath all this was a subterranean lounge boasting its own bar, a performance space, plush sofa seating and a vintage 1950s juke box. Sheffield proudly indicated that the rustic limestone walls were a surviving slice of the original 140-yearold structure, whereas the herringbone pattern bricks of the floor were salvaged from parts of the same building that were otherwise less enduring. What he did not show us was the geothermal heating and cooling system installed during the remodeling, which I took to be another unexpected element of the “butterfly” that emerged from this imaginative reconstruction.
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Another hand in Decca’s transformation belongs to Chef Annie Pettry, recruited from the San Francisco Bay area to bring her own inspiration to the menu. The quartet of starters we enjoyed showed off her skill. Ellana’s grilled Georgia quail came with a refreshing orange salad. Its limbs were angled in a graceful fashion that reminded me of a ballet dancer, and it rested on a tan carpet of caramelized fennel puree dotted with rust color pinpoints of sumac. On its own, the puree could stand as a satisfying sweet desert. Trudy ordered hardwood grilled asparagus over sabayon and crowned with broad ribbons of mellow Parmigiano-Reggiano. Lying on a white plate with the indifference of discarded railway ties, the asparagus spears retained a plump juicy texture infused with the soft smokiness of the wood fire and married perfectly with the chewiness of the cheese. Danny selected duck liver terrine 82 slmag.net
distinguished by unexpected lightness rather than the dense richness one may expect from foie gras. To supply contrast for the gentleness of the terrine, it was presented alongside an assortment of pickled peppers, ramps and rhubarb, as well as a delightful cherry moustarda. My choice of shaved market salad with creamy Nicoise vinaigrette may have seemed timid compared with those of my companions, but I was equally rewarded. What I received was a leafy dome of mellow tasting greens sparkling with paper thin rounds of canary color beets, mist-like radish and soft turnip. Beneath all this lay a hidden treasure of Kalamata olives and fior di latte (literal translation: flower of milk) pieces shaped like cauliflower florets. All the diners tasted the in house focaccia distinguished by an airy texture and pleasing tanginess. We were told this results from allowing the dough to rise for three weeks.
Another aspect of Sheffield’s vision has been embraced by the clientele, who choose to dress informally, some sporting polo shirts, short pants or sandals. Tis west coast vibe did nothing to dissuade the Decca staff from choreographing their service with precision. With a flourish, we were presented four entrees in unison. I was pleased that Danny ordered beef cheeks, a dish I associated with a humble country French kitchen. Te slow cooked dish looked like a small snow-capped Rock of Gibraltar, draped as it was with a horseradish crème fraiche, and had the robust flavor I associate with short ribs. Ellana tasted white shrimp a la plancha cooked with Spanish chorizo, chermoula and baked gigante beans. Te shrimp had a rosy pink flesh with flame like accents of red, which battled for attention with the verdant chermoula, a Moroccan-style pesto that derived its green tone from pureed pistachios, making for a composition in the style of Henri Matisse. Ellana was intrigued by the unusual beans, which she likened to petite Yukon gold potatoes, and applauded the mild seasoning imparted by the sausage.
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I selected house-made cavatelli with shitake mushrooms, sage and bread crumbs. Te last ingredient was anything except an afterthought; the crackle of bread crumbs between my teeth was the ideal match for the doughy pasta. Te noodles looked like plump ivory-toned caterpillars cavorting amid the imsy mushrooms and splashes of sage leaves, all infused with buttery
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richness and lilting notes of citrus. Just as well presented was a hardwood grilled skirt steak with bone marrow butter and aged balsamic, arched on a brick of airy bread, its plate ringed by a wreath of solitary arugula leaves, which brought to mind Caesar’s crown. The hearty tasted of wood grilled beef was deserving of such a glorious salute.
Vegetable lover that I am, I was thrilled to explore a smattering of side dishes that showed off Chef Pettry’s acumen and inventiveness. Broccoli seared on the wood grill was dressed in almonds and anchovy. Te result was a sublime union of sweet smoke, roasted nuts and siren shrillness from the piquant fish. We asked for an order of charred beets. Tese were three baseballsized hemispheres clinging to a dressing of extra virgin olive oil marked by a jagged lightning of the ruby juices and spiked with grains of grapefruit zest that transformed the earthy vegetable into a sophisticated confection. Te most celebrated side was a bowl of soft polenta. One more inspired metamorphosis, this pale yellow pastel mush and garnish of early celery leaves aroused the tongue with nearly aromatic dense corn flavor and was ennobled by the soothing nugget of goat cheese floating in its center.
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So far, I have neglected to mention the Decca wine list. I would compare it to the picture directory I received when I arrived at college (the original face book), populated with a cast of strangers, each of whom promised an appealing introduction. Our new friend this evening was NOCO, a Sonoma coast Pinot Noir distinguished by its sunny youthfulness. In my case, the wine followed a glass of a “sober cocktail” called cranberry mule. Crafted from ginger beer, lime and cranberry juices, it was an arousing and zesty tonic that prepared me well for the meal ahead without dulling me down. Te final chapter of the dinner included buttermilk panna cotta with strawberry rose gelee and salted pistachio short bread, a cloud like chocolate devil’s food cake (makes playing the devil a well-compensated arrangement, I think) with chocolate mousse, meringues and coffee ice cream, and my choice, affogato composed of cinnamon orange gelato drowned in espresso. Te panna cotta was particularly well displayed in a clear glass bowl that highlighted the stripe of strawberry gelee hiding beneath a shimmering white blanket and crowned with a pyramid of fresh berries. And, after all this pleasure, we still went on our way feeling as buoyant and carefree as any butterfly heading into the breeze trying out its wings for the first time. sl
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“It looks great, but you’ll never be able to sell it,” was the feedback the homeowners received from architect Tim Winters when they shared with them their ideas for a Monticello-inspired residence. Taking his expertise to heart, the couple revised their plans, working closely with Winters to devise a spacious, yet comfortable home, where the each room was sized to their specifications in order to maintain a distinct feeling of intimacy throughout.
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In the entry, a delicate, 18th century blackamoor is placed in a niche that balances the doorway to the dining room. Te oval center hall table was purchased at Wakefield-Scearce Galleries. Te custom-built curved benches were inspired by a project interior designer Susan Moloney had worked on in New York City.
Situated on a double lot in an enclave of noted historic estates and thoughtfully designed new construction, the home is positioned at an angle to the main drive in order to take advantage of neighboring garden views. Interior designer Susan Moloney joined the project just as the home came under roof and the team – Moloney, Winters and builder Ellery Esposito – met weekly to keep the project going smoothly. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” joked the wife. Te home’s circular entry posed unique architectural and interior design challenges. Moloney came up with a frieze of alternating triglyphs and circular medallions that wraps around the room, a decorative element that was then added to the home’s exterior above the supporting columns of the portico. Energy Star rated, the home operates on a geothermal system, uses CFL bulbs throughout and is crowned by a recycled rubber roof that mimics traditional slate.
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Both the French Empire gilt bronze swan chandelier and mantle with ionic columns in the dining room were purchased in Atlanta. Bittners built the armchairs at either end of the table to match the antique side chairs that belonged to the husband's mother.
Interior designer Susan Moloney procured the table in the breakfast room from another client. A pair of built-in bookcases holds a collection of pottery and porcelain, including Imari and majolica. In the kitchen, a found architectural element resting on a custom iron base is given prominence over the range.
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Entering through the front door, columns used to delineate the rooms also serve to provide an unobstructed vista through the home and out to the terrace and lawn. Te oval center hall table was purchased at Wakefield-Scearce Galleries; the feet had tarnished so Moloney re-gilded them. A delicate, 18th century blackamoor placed in a niche that balances the doorway to the dining room was purchased in Dallas and presented to the wife as a birthday present. A tray is placed on his hands during special occasions. The husband, an aspiring fine furniture artisan, crafted the pedestal on which the statue stands. Te custom-built curved benches were inspired by a project Moloney had worked on in New York City. Both the French Empire gilt bronze swan chandelier and mantle with ionic columns in the dining room were purchased in Atlanta. One of the husband’s favorite pieces and the room’s primary inspiration, the mantel was made smaller to fit the scale of the room. Te spring green hue of the shadow-striped walls is mimicked by the tasseled silk drapery with brass medallion tiebacks. The four dining chairs belonged to the husband’s mother; Bittners built the armchair reproductions found at either end of the table. A clever secret panel concealed within the wall paneling at the wide entry to the room provides an ideal spot for storing serving pieces. A keeping room opposite the dining room was primarily furnished with pieces from the homeowner’s prior residence. An expanse of windows is dressed in the same silk drapery as its counterpart. The far wall of the family room is lined by a trio of French doors leading to a bluestone terrace with dual raised brick five-spicket fountains, lending even more tranquility to the leafy environs. Formidable in size, the cast stone mantel was purchased in Ft. Lauderdale and left outside for several months to develop an aged patina. A pair of wingchairs were custom-made for the room, as was the iron base on which a 1920s Maison Goyard trunk-turned coffee table rests. As fate would have it, as Moloney began searching for a table for the breakfast room capable of casually accommodating eight, another one of her client was looking to change up a few things, including an oval table that was just what she had been looking for. Windsor-style chairs with Chippendale splat enhance the room’s casual elegance. A pair of built-in bookcases holds a collection of porcelain, including imari and majolica, as well as other treasures and trinkets of significance to the homeowners. At the opposite end of the room, a casual seating area features windows on three sides. A charming knot garden designed by the venerable Mary Webb can be enjoyed here, as well as from the covered terrace accessed via the kitchen. Moloney had the homeowners’ existing sofa reupholstered with an indoor/outdoor botanical print fabric from Clarence House.
Opposite page top: Flanked on either end by an expanse of windows, the botanically inspired décor of the master suite complements the panoramic vistas. Te shape of the custom upholstered headboard mirrors that of the barrel vaulted ceiling. Bottom: A keeping room opposite the dining room was primarily furnished with pieces from the homeowner’s prior residence. An expanse of windows is dressed in the same silk drapery as the dining room.
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In the expansive kitchen, a found architectural element resting on a custom iron base is given prominence over the range. At one end of the room is a gas fireplace set within a brick veneered wall. Moloney had her “supersecret paint formula” applied to the veneer to lend a feeling of instant antiquity. Te honed countertop and backsplash are light emerald green granite. A lively painting by watercolorist Sandford Birdsey was selected to provide a jolt of color to what is otherwise a monochromatic space. Te vaulted, covered side porch accessed via the kitchen features a custom iron console and exterior light fixtures designed by Moloney and built in Louisville. An architectural piece over the brick fireplace mantel was purchased at the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville. Bell jar lights line the hallway to the husband’s study and master suite. K-I Lumber built and installed the milled cherry bookcases and paneling in the study. Te room’s design is oriented around an early purchase – a perfectly sized antique Heriz rug. Te larger of a pair of sofas was custom made to fit between a recess in the bookcases. Swing arm wall lights with pleated silk lampshades and bookcase lights are from Vaughan. Further down the hall, an early 19th century chest retrofitted for use as a commode in the powder room elevates the room’s utilitarian function. Te sink basin was purchased in Santa Fe with the marble vanity top selected to match. Flanked on either end by an expanse of windows, the botanically inspired décor of the master suite complements the panoramic vistas. A seating area is set within an arched niche in the front picture window; doors on either side of the window lead to the covered front porch. A barrel-vaulted ceiling adds to the overall sensation of airiness. Te shape of the custom upholstered headboard mimics the ceiling lines. Te lower level is dedicated to the homeowner’s hobbies and interests. Tere is a pool room, a television room with deer and elk trophies mounted on the wall, an exercise room, and a woodworking studio to rival that of any fine artisan, complete with a custom ventilation system, double insulated ceiling and an I-beam hoist system. “I have to remind him to come up for air,” said the wife of her husband’s newly found passion. Hoping to hone his skills to the point of making fine reproduction furniture, the seriousness of his aspirations are underscored by a peek into his wood storage room that holds a selection of African mahogany, bubinga and other exotic hardwoods. “Te project was a true labor of love for everyone involved,” said the wife. As the frequent busy hum of the woodworking equipment in the studio attests, feelings of inspired amour endure within the confines of this thoughtfully planned home. sl Opposite page top; Te design of the husband's study is oriented around an early purchase – a perfectly sized antique Heriz rug. Te larger of a pair of sofas was custom made to fit between a recess in the bookcases. Swing arm wall lights with pleated silk lampshades and bookcase lights are from Vaughan. Bottom; Te far wall of the family room is lined by a trio of French doors leading to a bluestone terrace. Te cast stone mantel was purchased in Ft. Lauderdale and left outside for several months to develop an aged patina. A pair of wingchairs were custom-made for the room.
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SCULPTURE SHOW OPENING
NIGHT OF 1000 LAUGHS
Yew Dell Gardens hosted an evening cocktail reception to herald the unveiling of its 2012 sculpture show. The juried show and sale, which runs through the end of July, features sculptures in a variety of mediums, including glass, metal and stone.
Tis annual comedy event, presented Gilda’s Club of Louisville and held at Actors Teatre of Louisville, showcased the talents of Tonya Ramsey Abeln, Dean Corbett, McCall Watson Eng, Heather French Henry, Tim Laird, Brad Lanning, Ted Mitzlaff, Tim Northern, Nick Phelps and Jeff Walz. Proceeds from the event will help Gilda’s Club provide networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities for everyone living with cancer.
Justine Applegate, Peter Golemboski, Shohei Katayama, Wyatt Greg
Laurie & Stan Fleck
Paula & Terry Malone
Russel Handlon, Darin Ramsey, Tonya Ablen, Debbie & Jack Ablen, Heather French Henry
Dan Selter, Stephen Powell, David Caudill, Mike Zoeller, Joel Pi
Lee & Jack Hancock
Dawn Marie Yankeelov, Larry Shapin
Judge Jerry Bowles, Heather French Henry, Bill Kingston
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PRINCELY FETE
Babs and Lee Robinson hosted an intimate Derby Eve dinner at their home in honor of their houseguests, including Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and noted New York City-based event planner and publicist Harriet Weintraub.
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Harriet Weintraub, Prince Dimitri, Babs Robinson
Lee Robinson, Whitney Douglas
Sandra Frazier, Beaver McMahon, LuLu Lenihan Davis
Alexandra Kotur, Neville Blakemore, Jessica Bird, Maxine Bird
Owsley Robinson, Sandra Frazier, Babs Robinson
Harriet Weintraub, Whitney Tower, Babs Robinson
Peter Lyden, Jonathan Becker
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A HYPNOTIC EVENING
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Susan Long and Terri Bass held a “hypnotic evening” at The Henry Clay to celebrate the dual milestone birthdays of their significant others, William Yarmuth and Steve Bass.
William Yarmuth & Susan Long
Sonny & Gladys Bass, Brent Blue
Darrell Griffith, Ann & Dr. Nathan Zimmerman
Liz Gastiger, Steve Humphrey, Mary & Terry Meiners, Sue Grafon
Terri & Steve Bass
Steve Bass, Jonathan & Tracy Blue
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Rosemary Kirkwood, Dr. Alex Digenis
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Charon Fowler & Ned Bass
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NIGHT OF… ONE RACE, ONE WINNER, ONE PARTY
Te Derby night party at the Galt House Hotel benefitted the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Te event featured live entertainment by the band Party on the Moon, a gourmet dinner and hors d’oeuvres, and one-of-a-kind items in the silent auction, including a jockey boot signed by all the jockeys riding in the 138th Kentucky Derby. Some 40 current and former jockeys attended the party, with a special meet-and-greet with Ron Turcotte, who in 1973 became the first jockey in 25 years to win America’s Triple Crown on Secretariat.
Hollie Huggins, Tatiana Collins, Bonnie-Jill Laflin
Kristen Loehr, Gina Humphrey
JD Shelburne, Ronald Turley, Amy Whitman
Carlie and Brook Peyton, Rob Reedy
Shane Sellers, Jerry Lasala
Christy Ferko, Jame Nelson, Caitlin Baird
Jeff and JoLynn Johnston
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LuAnne and Jean Cruguet
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DERBY DIVAS
Hundreds of local women joined together at Rodes For Him and For Her for a night of “divatinis” and other refreshments, fashion, food and fun as part of Derby Divas, an annual event presented by Vicki and Paul Diaz, Kindred Healthcare and Yum! Brands benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program. Because Derby Divas met the challenge of raising $400,000 since 2010, Torntons Inc. has donated an additional $100,000 to the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program.
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Kate Bade, Reneaux, Collins, Martha Hall, Lee Robinson, Susan & Mike Vine, Babs Robinson
Rachel Tafel, Angela Tafel, Stacy Houlihan, Ashley Blevins
Ashley Stroud, Sarah Haynes, Felisha Dowdy
Rhonda Jo Conner, Melissa Webb
Libby Rush, Dakota Willimon, Mandy Oliver, Amy Cimba
Jane Stewart, Rebeca Tafel, Francis Schultz, Mindy Faulkner
Schuyler Heuser, Lopa Mehrotra, Jill Wood, Ashley Logan
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Kathy Cox, Ann Jones
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Kim Strong, Mandy Vine, Karen Blue
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DERBY MUSEUM GALA
With inspired décor by Mark Eliason of Jenkins Eliason Interiors and Joseph Newkirk of Hubbuch & Co., the 27th annual Kentucky Derby Museum Gala continued to wow patrons during the only formal event held during Derby week in the shadow of the iconic Twin Spires. Following dinner by the Silver Spoon, the Ken Arlen Orchestra kept the dance floor full until the wee hours. Proceeds from the event benefit the Kentucky Derby Museum’s endowment.
Kathy Cox, Linda Jackson, Lynn Ashton, Kelly O'Daniel
Susan & Howard Vogt
Helen Killarney, Remy Shu, Audra Rankin
Chris Moore, Steve Clements, Julie Moore, Dr. Gerald O’Daniel
Ken & Kathy Herrington, Creighton Mershon & Claire Alagia, Karen & Ken Sales
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Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer & Dr. Alex Gerassimides, Linda & Ben Jackson
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Sarah & Jim Haynes
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Rachel Greenburg, Kelly Hammons, Michele Hertzman
OAKS EVE PARTY
Photography by Meagan Jordan
Sandra Frazier hosted an Oaks Eve event at her Highland’s home.
Augusta Hollard, Kelly Brown
Allyson GriďŹƒth, Scott Matheson, Lori Kommor
Lori Scott, Jason Kron, Lynnie Meyer
Jennifer Kron, Beth and Jim Moore
Drs. Nana & Sarah Mizuguchi, Carrie and Mark Butler
Ina Bond, Douglas Riddle
Tim Corrigan, Courtney Protzer, Anita and Jimmy Cauley
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Franklin Starks, David Mahoney
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MaryJane Meyer, Sandra Frazier
ICAP TENNIS BALL
Awarded the 2011 charity event of the year by USTA-KY, the ICAP Tennis Tournament and Tennis Ball to beneďŹ t Visually Impaired Preschool Services, was held at the Louisville Boat Club.
Caroline & Michael Johnson
Debbie & Kelly Russell
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Scott & Celia Catlett, Brian & Nora Meldrum
Don & Amy Sitterly
Al Cornish, Diane Nelson
Vanessa & Frank Butcher
Rich & Debbie Baldwin
Rob Schenkenfelder, Allison Shelton
Allen & Portia Dodd, Jay Hatcher
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THE JULEP CELEBRITY RECEPTION
A progressive Oaks eve reception, organized by Terri & Steve Bass and John ShawWoo and Dr. Shiao Woo to toast celebrity guests and special patrons of Te Julep, began and the home of Edward C. and Mary F. Glasscock, before moving to Malvern House for sunset cocktails on the lawn overlooking the Ohio River.
Julie Kelley, Teresa Kelley
Celebrities and hosts gather together for a group photo
Steve Bass, Ambassador Atallah Shabazz, Jane and Douglass Coldwell
Tonya Abeln, Conrad Bachmann
Jennifer Newcomer, Angela Nusky
Ewa Johansson, Christian Siriano, Brad Welsh
Jennifer Bronstein, Kris Abeln, Carrie Reichenbach, Tonya Abeln, Clint Soppe
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Glenn Smith, Serena Chase
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Dr. Shiao and John Shaw-Woo
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MARRIOTT OAKS BOURBON BRUNCH Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri returned to Louisville, bringing with him usual colorful culinary flair, to serve as the star attraction of the annual Marriott Oaks Bourbon Brunch, hosted by honorary chairs Victoria and Charlie Strong to benefit Kosair Children’s Hospital. Photos by Tony Bailey.
Bob & Carla Davis
Janice Levitch and "all the single guys"
Keeley Copridge, Angela Boone, Margie Duvall, Yolanda Demaree
Chip and Stacie Huber, Mark Holliday, Joanie and Kurt Boone
Victoria Strong, Guy Fieri, Hope, Charlie & Hailee Strong
Marc and Sheree Holliday, Tammy Fox, Dale Romans
Tom & Kimberly Meyer
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DERBY EVE HOUSE PARTY
Trainer Dale Romans was the guest of honor at a Derby Eve party at the Highland’s home of Janice Carter Levitch. Photos by Meagan Jordan.
Kim & Chad White
Kim and Taylor Gullette
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Janice Levitch, Dale Romans
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BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS
Much to the delight of the many young fans in attendance, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Collis hosted a Derby morning brunch at their home with current and former members of the University of Kentucky basketball team as guests of honor.
Darius Miller signs autographs for Kyle & Charles McLaughlin, Michael, Bennett & Conner Collis
Mike Vine, DJ Williams, Craig Bade
Darius Miller, Randall Cobb, Marquis Teague, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones, Eloy Vargas, Erwin Nicholas, Patrick Patterson, DJ Williams
Lily Clay Wedge, Patrick Patterson, Annie Crockett
Doron Lamb, William Crockett
Chad Sanders, DJ Williams, Mike Vine, Nick Brazley, Mike Hall, Randall Cobb
Chad Sanders, Mike Vine, William Oberst, Patrick Patterson, Paul Oberst
Amy McLaughlin, Ann Collis, Julie Goebel
Michael Collis, Eloy Vargas
Eloy Vargas, Bennett & Conner Collis
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Adam Bade, Terrance Jones
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DENIM & DIAMONDS
A benefit for the Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana, this laid-back, festive event drew close to 500 friends and supporters dressed in their finest western chic. PSCKY is the only organization of its kind providing support programs and services for people with Parkinson’s disease in more than 45 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
DJ & Laura Miller, Erin Howell, James Mountain
Susan Simpson, Amy & Kevin Lavin
Wes & Daniel Smith, Jackie Deceasar, Amy & Matt Smith
Henrietta Pepper, Tim & Lori Laird
Scott & Dana Corson, Kim Charney and Simone Bianconcini
Christina Whitfield, Mark McGuire, Nathan & Natalie Kukla
Libby Rush, Stephen Lewis, Lori Robbins, Douglas Riddle, Tracy Blue, Lori Kommor
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Carter Stough, Sally Gray
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Gary & Julie Bowman
SOPHISTICATED LIVING POLO SERIES
Historic Selema Hall in the Riedlonn neighborhood was the site of the kickoff event for the 2012 Sophisticated Living Polo Series, presented by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty.
Christine Chiu, Jesica Gozia-Davis
Sheri & Jack Vine
Dr. Matthew & Ellana Bessen
Penny & Randy Phillips
Becky Switzer, Claire Alagia, Marie Vaughan
Tyler & Michelle Beam, Caroline Dowell, Michael Tompson
Wendy & Chip Saladino, Robbin & Dr. Christian Hahn, Dr. Ben & Angie Gaddie
Joe & Joan Buonadonna
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On display was an original painting by David Schuster that will be used as the visual centerpiece of all SL Polo Series promotional materials as well as the series team trophy cup, artfully designed by Seng Jewelers, to be presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the ďŹ nal match of the season.
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Front: Justin Riestra, Lauren Blalock, Catherine Jones, Allie Filley. Back: Lee & Babs Robinson, Elizabeth & John Lenihan, Eric & Bridget Williams, Mandy & Any Vine
Lauren Blalock, Allie Filley, Catherine Jones, Justin Riestra
Bryan & Jennifer Arnett
Chad Middendorf, Fernando Maciel Talaviera, Guillermo Usandizaga
Mark & Jill Shiet, Angie Gaddie, Lee Middendorf
David Schuster, Jennifer Hatcher
Erika & Tim Furlong
Scott, Benn & Lee Davis
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COOKING UP DERBY
Dan Rivers and Northwestern Mutual hosted a reception and exclusive viewing for friends and clients during the taping of Te Kentucky Derby Party Episode of Secrets of Louisville Chefs Live, which featured food by Jo Jo Doyle, Executive Chef at Churchill Downs and Tim Laird, Chief Entertainment OďŹƒcer at Brown-Forman.
Kevin Harned, Jo Jo Doyle, Tim Laird
Dan & Mary Rivers
Bill & Donna Sue Mitchell
Michael Flaherty, Aaron Young
Matt Moore, Annie Nagengast
Chris Brice, Beth Erbe, Amy McWilliam
Jayme Hosch, John Wurtenberger
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ROCK CREEK HORSE SHOW
A treasured early summer tradition now in its 75th year, the Rock Creek Horse Show draws world-class entrants and equine enthusiasts from near and far.
Sherry & Stephen Wilmes, Mark & Jill Shiet
Drew Taylor Hewitt, Shelia Clouse
Virgina Dulworth, Susan Halls
Mitchell Tunstall, Samantha Morrell
Michell Krentz, Kristin Stivers, Melisa King
Brittney & Will Harris, Steve & Jennifer White
Dakota Willimon, Frew Deifel
Keith & Lisa Harger, Emily & Tre Lee
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VISITING ARTIST SERIES
As part of its ongoing Visiting Artist Series, Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a cocktail reception at their Brownsboro Road office to launch a temporary exhibition of fine art photography by Keith Auerbach.
Cullen Pence, Miriam Burich, Mary Davis
Gail Zeh, Margie McCall
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Ben Talbot, Lacey Smith & Barbara Sexton Smith
Bob & Eleanor Maddox
John, Lillian, and Adelaide Lenihan, Dr. Keith Auerbach, Elle & Elizabeth Lenihan
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A COOL 60TH
Photography by Chad Henle
An ice lounge was the centerpiece of an outdoor fête hosted by Sara Haynes in honor of her husband Jim’s milestone birthday. A jazz quartet provided the evening’s soundtrack as guests mingled on the lawn. A buffet dinner by Te Silver Spoon was served in a festively decorated tent with black and white striped table linens and tall centerpieces of bright yellow sunflowers, the color of which was repeated overhead in an assemblage of paper lanterns.
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Mike Foster, Whit Stodghill
Ken Herrington, Francis Scultz, Debbie Kelsey
Joyce Meyer, Sarah & Jim Haynes, Lisa Stemmler
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BOURBON & BOWTIES
Local chefs from 15 of Louisville’s best-known restaurants prepared specialty hors d’oeuvres for guests during the Bourbon & Bowties fundraiser at Corbett’s: An American Place to benefit the Kosair Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Vicki & Sarah Buster
Holly Meadows, Emily Mayer
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Emily Johnson, Len Oneil
Lynnie Meyer, Lee Garlove
Rob King, Chad & Marley Loveless
Jenny Stumler, Rosanne Shireman, Richard Paris, Revekah Hussung,
Ashley & Webb Blevins
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Smith
Dr. Chris Smith & Jennifer Bertrand
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