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From the Editor-In-Chief Semi-lucid, my husband Eric nodded in agreement from his painkiller-induced haze when I told him we’d be able to laugh about this moment someday. Bruised, bloodied, and sharing a room in the ER, that moment seemed a long time away. Te road that led us here was over a year in the making and that instance, though unfortunate, is part of an amazing transformational journey not at all regrettable. In March of last year Eric decided he was going to focus on eating healthier and exercising (a decision, I must add, that was of his own volition and not due to any nagging on my part). His dedication to the task has been nothing short of admirable and though he does not like to be the center of attention, his actions have inspired a cadre of friends and business associates to follow his strong lead. Stepping back to admire the transformation, it’s interesting to see how much he’s gained from losing, particularly a passion (my daughter would argue a slight obsession) with bicycling: road, mountain, cyclocross, short track, you name it! A room in our basement that serves as a repository for his burgeoning collection now resembles an ancillary storage site for a specialty Italian bike shop. Who knew there were so many subcategories of bicycles? I do now! I used to joke his hobby was cheaper than buying a 1954 Ferrari GT Europa Coupe that’s long been the object of his afection, but I’m beginning to rethink that. A dedicated runner for 28 years, I added biking to my exercise rotation as something the two of us could enjoy together, in spite of the fact that 75% of the scars on my body are the result of one bicycling mishap or another, including a zipper-like scar on the underside of my chin leftover from stitches needed after a patch of gravel caused me to fip over the handlebars of my Pink Panther banana seat bicycle when I was ten. Tat moment three decades ago became eerily familiar the Wednesday before Derby when the two of us were out on a training ride leading up to Eric’s participation in the Campagnolo Gran Fondo bike race in New York City. Going wide to avoid a turning car, I failed to notice a gravely patch, and before I knew it the searing pain of road rash was surging over me as I slid across the pavement. Eric, who takes full advantage of the fact that I’m not comfortable drafting and rides close to my back tire, had little time to react, running over my head before being sent airborne and returning to the pavement with a thud directly on his right shoulder. As I was struggling to stay conscious, the extent of his injuries weren’t evident until I noticed the trembling and visible droop of his shoulder as he tried to keep my legs elevated and blood fowing to my head. Long story short, Eric managed to use his good arm to ride his bike to the car, load up the bikes and drive us to the ER. It’s safe to say we must have looked like extras from a zombie apocalypse movie as we limped in. Despite a ffth degree acromioclavicular joint dislocation (and against his doctor’s recommendation), on a cold and rainy Sunday a few weeks later, Eric fnished the 110-mile Grand Fondo and defnitively shut the book on his formerly sedentary lifestyle. Even though my wounds have since healed, leaving behind the newest additions to my collection of bicycling scars, I’ll have to admit that the frst time back in the saddle after the accident had me on the verge of a panic attack at the slightest hint of rough road. But just like Eric, I’ll keep pedaling, so look out for me on the roads this summer. I’ll be the one giving a wide berth to any patches of gravel! P.S. – If you have a similar passion for bicycling, Sophisticated Living has both club and elite racing teams and plans for unique member-only trips and experiences are in the works. For more information or to fnd out the location of our club rides, send us an email at info@slmag.net.
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Just the other day I found myself on the living room couch with my laptop open in front of me, halfway through an email, an iPad to my left opened to some breaking news I had pulled of of my Twitter feed, and a phone in my right hand typing a text message. While I applauded myself for catching the absurdity of the moment, there’s no denying the fact that this very scenario has played itself out on several occasions and gone unnoticed. At what moment in recent history did I become accessible at all times? When did everything become so urgent? It’s amazing to me to think that only a decade ago we waited until the end of the day to get most of the news. And not long before that it was not until the next morning when the newspaper arrived on the doorstep. Is there a silver lining to the fact that I (and many of us) have become multi-tasking maniacs skilled at the art of immediate correspondence and breaking news? How many times have you been in a conversation lately with someone and they are typing an email or text message on their handheld while still engaged (supposedly) in your conversation? Tere are certainly many merits to this new way of life, and I’m not making any drastic motion to suggest otherwise. I just like to use that recognition to try and enjoy the slower, uninterrupted moments of my day with more awareness and appreciation. Moments like you are likely having right now, those of you taking quiet time at home, in the ofce, in a waiting room, or wherever you may be, to pause for a moment and read through this issue of Sophisticated Living and enjoy some time to yourself. Bzzzz, oh wait that’s me, excuse me for a second…I need to take this call!
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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
The Island of Sardinia is the second largest Island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and before Cyprus. This Italian state is located west of Rome and south of Corsica and is around 9,300 square miles. Topographically it is more hilly than mountainous with some plains and rugged cliffs with idyllic coastlines. Combine that natural beauty with a warm Mediterranean climate and it is perfect for growing wine grapes and olives and attracting tourists. As with many strategic islands, Sardinia has changed hands over the centuries with the most prominent infuence being the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon, which ruled Sardinia for almost 400 years. Because of the Spanish infuence, you see several Spanish grape varieties used in Sardinian winemaking. Te most important red grape is Cannonau, the same grape as Grenacha, which originates in Spain and is called Grenache in France, where it produces some outstanding wine in the south of the Rhone Valley. Cannonau makes an absolutely delicious, ripe, full-bodied wine full of ripe cherries and raspberries, spice and a touch of earth. Another grape originating in Spain but now more planted in Sardinia is Monica. Monica produces wine in varying styles and is considered one of the oldest vines in Sardinia. Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermentino. Tis grape cannot trace its lineage to Spain but instead to Italy. It is most known for being a Sardinian grape but is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermentino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral driven white wine, typically un-oaked and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. The finest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura has been classifed as one of Italy’s top wines by receiving the highest legal quality designation, DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). Vermentino di Gallura is hard to fnd but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked, aged version. The Sardinian’s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is perhaps why it possesses one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians in the world. Sardinian wines are surprisingly easy to find at quality wine shops. Here are two recommended family wineries and a few of their wines: ARGIOLAS Located just north of the capital city of Cagliari in southern Sardinia, Argiolas is arguably the most known and the quality leader of Sardinian wine. Owned by Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas, Argiolas uses predominantly indigenous Sardinian vines. Te estate
was founded in 1937 and has 575 acres under vine; they produce just fewer than 185,000 cases of wine a year, utilizing the practice of sustainable agriculture under winemaker Mariano Murru. ARGIOLAS WINES Vermentino di Sadegna Costamolino 2011 Pale straw yellow color with green highlights. Dry, medium-bodied and linear with the favors of citrus peel, green apple, quince and minerals. Very crisp, tangy, vivacious and persistent. Tis wine is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fsh with citrus sauces or delicious as an aperitif. Isola Dei Nuraghi Perdera 2009 Made from the Monica grape grown in the Perdera vineyard, this wine has an intense ruby red color. It is dry, low in tannin, full-bodied with the favors of blackberry, pepper, leather, baking spices and oak. Try it with grilled meats such as lamb or pork. PALA Founded in 1950 and originally a producer of bulk wines sold to other producers, owner Mario Pala has transformed his winery into a quality leader of indigenous quality wines. Located in the small town of Serdiana very close to the capital city of Cagliari, winemaker Ercole Iannone makes 30,000 cases from 68 hectares of vines. Pala has six diferent vineyard areas and farms them with great respect and devotion to the land. PALA WINES Vermentino di Sadegna Il Fiori 2011 Pale straw yellow color with green highlights. Dry, fresh, medium body with favors of Meyer lemon, green Bosc pear, light herbs and refreshing wet stone minerality. Intense, linear and long, this wine serves well as a frst wine or is delicious with shellfsh or seafood stew. Cannonau di Sardegna Il Fiori 2011 Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache. Purple to ruby red color. Kirshwasser red fruit, black berry, spice and earth. Full-bodied with soft tannins and a rich aftertaste. Try it with roasted meats such as pork or grilled sausages.
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Reclaiming the Age of Excess
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
From left to right - Tis cold painted bronze sculpture is a great example of how the Art Deco movement brought the more natural, curvilinear transition style of Art Nouveau into a more modern design. Sold at Garth’s, $7,931. Tis Arts & Crafts bookcase by the acclaimed Stickley manufacturing company is a wonderful: example of the form meets function simplicity of the movement. Sold at Garth’s, $11,750. Opposite page - An Art Deco cabinet, in simple, geometric form, makes a sophisticated modern statement thanks to the fgured mahogany surface. Sold at Garth’s, $940.
When movie mogul Baz Luhrmann endeavored to adapt one of America’s great novels to the big screen for a 21st Century audience, he may or may not have intended to reopen the socio-political discussions Fitzgerald sought to inspire; but, the parallels are hard to ignore. Set in the roaring 20s, amidst the glamour and luxurious social scene of Long Island (just before the Great Depression chilled even the most hardy West Egg stock), older audiences may bristle at the reminder of their highfying, cares-to-the wind days that came to a screeching halt with the Great Recession. Like Fitzgerald, Luhrmann’s undertones may not be fully appreciated until we get a bit more distance from those challenging days; but, his efect on pop culture (likely his true intention, anyway) is evident on the runways and on newsstands everywhere. From Tifany to Prada, luxury brands are capitalizing on the Gatsby efect, but collectors may fnd, to their surprise, a great buying opportunity in the decor that styled Gatsby’s infamous mansion. While Gatsby’s actual decor is open to the imagination, given his propensity for jet-setting opulence and his proximity to The Gold Coast he would have likely been among the stylemakers of the era. Decor and fashion during the roaring 20’s were a direct refection of the successes of the industrial era: recent technological and mechanical advances made anything seem possible, and stodgy classicism and staid Victorian
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restraint gave way to the sexier, edgier, and more modern lines of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style. Te Arts and Crafts movement had ofered an appropriate bufer and transition, but for a brief, celebratory decade, we looked ahead with optimism and took risks never before considered. And, then - in an instant - it was over and we somberly returned to a refrained, pragmatic reality. Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles (see sidebar for a brief discussion of the differences) require a fairly sophisticated eye. While many may find individual examples aesthetically pleasing, few embrace them in the context of everyday living and as an overall decor. As a result, the market is what industry experts refer to as “thin” (meaning the number of buyers is few, relative to other segments of the market); and, prices today are relatively afordable for the quality and sophistication of most items from the period. So, embrace your inner Gatsby and reclaim the treasures of a romantic, optimistic period of American culture - with a singular, statement piece or by recreating the magic of Gatsby’s glamour for your jet setting lifestyle. sl
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The Arts and Crafts movement began the 1860s with a few thought leaders, most notably William Morris, who rejected the rising industrial era factory-made furnishings of the day. While much of the world was amazed at the efciency and speed with which items could be made, Morris and his peers were frustrated and dismayed at a lack of concern for quality, natural design and aesthetic spirit. Teir resulting style movement harkened back to medieval concepts: construction techniques were not only a focus of the maker, but became a part of the design; ornamentation was used sparingly, but when used, called on nature for inspiration. Although the Arts and Crafts movement persisted until the 1930s in mainstream design and philosophy, during the frst quarter of the 20th Century, it inspired two additional styles: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Art Nouveau magnifed the refection of nature in design; somewhat bridging the design gap between the foliate nature of the Victorian era and the simpler, more sophisticated lines of Arts and Crafts; and as the economy prospered, the simple lines of Arts and Crafts gave way to a more modern, geometrical interpretation - almost futuristic in the approach - Art Deco.
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Using rich visuals, this book highlights the cottages and summer estates of the Thousand Island region, an archipelago of nearly two thousand islands in the St. Lawrence River between the U.S. and Canadian borders of New York and Ontario. Kathleen Quigley (Author), James Scherzi (Photographer) - Te Summer Cottage: Retreats of the 1000 Islands - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). More than 200 photographs lavishly depict 22 vacation homes of today's top interior designers in this cofee table tome. Each project is accompanied by the story of how its design was conceived and executed, and how the attributes of each country inspired its owners. Michele Keith - Designers Abroad: Inside the Vacation Homes of Top Decorators - Hardcover, 224 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Kelly Klein returns to a familiar subject in her latest book, a topic frst artfully examined in an oversized tome released two decades ago. Images from 180 photographers vary from examples of the pool as architecture within the landscape, to sensual images that evoke the enduring and undeniable appeal of this potent symbol of the good life. Kelly Klein - Pools: Refections Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Filled with evocative photographs and the stove-side advice of two friends who love to cook together, this book is flled with great ways to enjoy the pleasures of the season. Share a big pitcher of margaritas and a bowl of Best-Ever Guacamole with friends, or celebrate summer produce with Fourth of July Strawberry Shortcakes and Perfect Peach Pie. Debra Ponzek & Geralyn Delaney Graham - Te Summer House Cookbook: Easy Recipes for When You Have Better Tings to do with Your Time - Hardcover, 192 pages, Clarkson Potter (crownpublishing.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis book explores Miami Beach style, from the mythical Lincoln Road to Art Basel Miami, elegantly capturing the city's vibrant personality and cultural jubilance. Dave Leddick (Author), Ethan Winslow & Petra Mason (Photographers) - In the Spirit of Miami Beach - Hardcover, 160 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
Available in October, this grand-scale book takes the reader on a voyage around the world from the perspective of Onne van der Wal highly regarded as a world-class sailor and photographer. Onne van der Wal - Sailing - Hardcover, 289 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
An insider’s guide to entertaining, with recipes and tips from America’s most accomplished society hosts, this book takes the reader inside the homes of more than 20 celebrates hosts and hostess of Palm Beach. Book proceeds benefit the Children's Home Society. Annie Falk - Palm Beach Entertaining: Creating Occasions to Remember - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
In the UK, one is never more than seventy-fve miles away from the coast. Photographer Martin Parr has been photographing Brits at the beach for decades. In this book, he showcases his lesser-known beach photography on far-fung shores. Martin Parr - Life's a Beach Hardcover, 98 pages, Aperture (aperture.org).
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Dishing on Design Te plates of Piero Fornasetti Written by Bridget Williams
Italian painter, sculptor, interior designer and engraver Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) created more than 11,000 items, with his most famous being those pieces bearing the face of a woman – operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri – that he spied in a 19th century French magazine. He created more than 350 adaptations of the Tema e Variazioni (Teme and Variation) plate series based on her face. Fornasetti’s plates remain one of his most iconic creations, and the centenary of his birth is providing the Fornasetti Atelier in Milan to shed new light on a multitude of Piero’s creations, which, being so many, are often just marginally known. In the first years of production, between 1950 and 1952, most of his plates were ceramic; later Fornasetti acquired porcelain from several companies, mostly in Germany, (Rosenthal, Arzberg, Hutschenreuther), but also Italians (Ginori e Laveno), and not always of the fnest quality. Fornasetti believed that the scrupulous search for the perfect material was not important; an object’s true quality would be in its decoration. Te plates were produced almost exclusively a coupe, meaning without a rim. Fornasetti decorated rimmed soup plates only on commission. Fornasetti was fond of tables set for a meal and loved to use them as installations during exhibitions or events and also as a pretext for involving other artists, poets, intellectuals and friends. One of the best remembered was called Giornali (newspapers) that was set up at the terrazza Martini in Piazza Diaz in Milan, a mythical panoramic site frequented by the city’s artists and intellectuals. Every object that set the table was decorated with a typographic character as though Fornasetti, once again, was trying to overturn the perception of objects and their meaning. As time went by Fornasetti conceived creations that were increasingly foreign to the vision and the apparatus of industry. “Industrialists are always the same,” Fornasetti said in a 1963 interview. “Tey're people who think on the basis of a popularity rating, following the television system, meaning the imbecility rating.” For example, in the Grande Antico series, he used a peculiar technique discovered almost by accident that consisted of spotting the raw ceramic material with an acid that made the surface opaque. Te ceramic piece was then painted with pure gold that, because of the spotting, was absorbed in a way that was not uniform. The result was a dappled surface area that changed according to the light. Fornasetti drew liberally from the great archetypical subjects of the past: astrology, music, botany, zoology, numismatics, folklore and topography, using them to make his objects tell stories or fables, and narrate forgotten or invented events. He dedicated sets to architects, writers, navigators and musicians. Among the most famous series are Cupole d’Italia (Domes of Italy) and Specialità regionali Italiane (Regional specialties of Italy), which went into production in the late 1960s. Pieces of the latter presented the country’s most representative delicacies accompanied by a recipe in a fne hand and an important monument from every city, representing a perfect fusion of art and popular culture. Te exhibition Il piatto forte will be on display through September 14 at the Fornasetti store in Milan (Corso G. Matteotti 1/A 20121; store.milano@fornasetti.com). sl 38 slmag.net
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Italian Stallions Ducati Motorcycles Written by Bridget Williams
Founded in Bologna in 1926 by Adriano and Marcello Ducati, as Società Scientifca Radiobrevetti Ducati to build parts for radios, the company began producing sport-inspired motorcycles in 1949. Ducati motorcycles are characterized by “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design, and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati's range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfghter, and Superbike. Tese authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 88 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North American, and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an ofcial team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike,
Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers' titles, 14 Riders' titles, and, in 2011, passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati has participated in MotoGP since 2003, taking both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007. In April, after an emotional farewell to CEO Gabriele Del Torchio, Ducati workers prepared a passionate welcome for Claudio Domenicali’s initiation as the new CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. Domenicali, a 47-year-old Engineer from Bologna, has been with Ducati for 21 years. Part of the Audi Group, Ducati’s main factory site and headquarters is located in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna, Italy, with an additional assembly factory in the Rayong Province of Tailand, and a CKD provider in Manaus, Brazil.
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DIAVEL First Unveiled at the 2010 Milan International Motorcycle Show, the Ducati Diavel garnered notice in the cruiser segment with a model combining Superbike-level engine and chassis performance with custom shop styling and ergonomics. Confdence-inspiring ABS, Ducati Traction Control, and Ducati Riding Modes, combined with 162hp, delivers outstanding performance. 2013 saw the Diavel range expanded with the arrival of the Diavel Strada, a touringoriented version with higher handlebars, touring screen, touring seat, heated grips, and side luggage. MONSTER The world’s most iconic naked motorcycle, famous for its stylish tubular Trellis frame, excellent chassis components, and torque-laden, Desmondromic engines, the Ducati Monster family is celebrating 20 years of production in 2013 with anniversary editions of its latest 696, 796, and 1100 EVO models. They are dressed in celebratory color schemes and revised finishes which are throwbacks to the original 1993 model.
HYPERMOTARD The Hypermotard was first shown at the 2005 Milan show in prototype form and created a new industry segment when its production started in 2007 with the 1100 and 1100 S models. Te next generation of the range, which includes the Hypermotard, Hypermotard SP, and the Hyperstrada, debuted in 2013, completely redesigned and powered with a four-valve water-cooled 821cc Testastretta engine, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and three-level Ducati Riding Modes. The Hypermotard SP provides the same thrills as the standard Hypermotard, but with a more uncompromising sporty style due to a raised set-up, forged Marchesini rims, fully adjustable suspensions with an ultra-light Marzocchi aluminium yoke, and Ohlins rear shock absorber. For those that enjoy the motard style of the Hypermotard but are looking for a more flexible and adaptable package, then the Hyperstrada provides that in every way. ABS, DTC, windshield, side bags, dedicated ergonomics, and a series of touring features ofer a riding experience that still provides the thrills when going further afeld.
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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring, Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale, Ducati Diavel Cromo
SUPERBIKES In 2013 the Ducati Superbike family line-up unveiled the 1199 Panigale R, the fagship of the range specifcally developed with enhanced technical specifcation by Ducati Corse for World Superbike homologation (the approval process a bike must go through to race in a given league or series). The 1199 Panigale’s twin-cylinder production engine and monocoque chassis combines for a total dry weight of 361.5-pounds and 195hp, the highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world. Te latest-generation sports ABS system, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Electronic Suspension, Ducati Quick-Shift, Ducati’s new race-derived Engine Brake Control, and Ride-by-Wire are now all programmed into seamless, electronic rider assistance. Even the full colour Tin Film Transistor display changes to suit the rider’s environment. MULTISTRADA Launched at the Milan show in November 2009 and frst produced in 2010, the award-winning Ducati Multistrada 1200 established new industry benchmarks with its innovative four-bikes-in-one concept. For 2013 the model’s touch-button Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro Riding mode adjustment enable a truly enjoyable and customizable riding experience with a simple click. The four-bikes-in-
one concept makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition, traction control, and now ABS, enabling the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and environment with even more precision and smoothness thanks largely to the 2nd generation of the 1198cc, 11degree Testastretta L-Twin engine. The Multistrada family consists of four models: Multistrada 1200, 1200 S Touring, 1200 S Granturismo, and the 1200 S Pikes Peak, built to celebrate victory in Colorado’s famous mountain race. For the long distance rider, the Multistrada Granturismo comes with ‘Skyhook’ suspension, 73-litre panniers, top case, higher bars for more upright riding position, a higher screen, engine protection bars, and LED spotlights for an optimal touring experience. Each summer Ducati ofers “Ducati Dream Tours”, a perfect weekend of Italian motorcycling combining the unforgettable experience of visiting the famous Italian motorcycle Factory and Museum with the pleasure of riding a Ducati along the legendary roads surrounding Bologna. Tour participants lodge at Monte del Re in Dozza, a hotel located in a classic thirteenth century monastery and famous for its regional cuisine. Information and booking are available in the “Experience – Ducati Travels” section of the Ducati.com website. sl
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Fast Breaks
Quick tips for a trio of short-stay getaways Written by Bridget Williams
ATLANTA Over the past decade, tourism has blossomed in Atlanta, a sprawling metropolis of four million residents, increasing 28%, alongside more than $5 billion invested in new attractions, restaurants and hotels in the same timeframe. Stay Housed in an iconic building designed by celebrated American architect Robert A.M. Stern, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta (3376 Peachtree Rd NE; mandarinoriental.com/ Atlanta) soars 42 stories above the Atlanta skyline in Buckhead and ofers sophisticated, residential elegance in its 127 spacious rooms and suites. The chic environs are home to a blissful 15,000-square foot spa; an indoor lap pool that overlooks a formal English garden; ftness center; extensive meeting and event space; Te Café & Bar ofering exquisite, intimate fne dining; and Taipan, serving specialty cocktails. For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the property offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), the affable founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests can enjoy a day trip to Burge Plantation located an hour from the hotel. Guests will engage in a variety of farming activities, such as picking fruit and tending to vegetable gardens. Te package is priced from USD 870 per night in a deluxe guestroom, based on a two-night stay with double occupancy and valid through September 30, 2013. See The AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) on July 4th is the world’s largest 10K running event, drawing
60,000 runners and walkers from all over the United States. Casual shoppers, treasure hunters and interior designers fock to the Atlanta Expo Center the second weekend of every month for the Scott Antique Market (scottantiquemarket. com), the largest indoor event of its kind in the world. The Georgia Aquarium (georgiaauarium.org) is home to whale sharks and wave pools, while Centennial Olympic Park (centennialpark.com) is marked by playful fountains that draw visitors to its core. From June 23 through September 29, the High Museum of Art (high.org), in collaboration with the Mauritshuis, Te Hague, will present a major exhibition of Dutch masterworks in 2013, including Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” which has not been on view in the U.S. for more than 15 years and has never been seen in the Southeast. Dine Chefs Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene (2277 Peachtree Rd NE; restauranteugene.com) and Hugh Acheson of Empire State South (999 Peachtree St NE; empirestatesouth.com) tied for Best Chef, Southeast at the 2012 James Beard Awards. Partake of pickled vegetables at Miller Union (999 Brady Ave; millerunion.com), known for its locavore menus. Te Optimist (914 Howell Mill Rd; theoptimistrestaurant.com), named Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurant of 2012,” specializes in highquality sustainable seafood. Southern staples have been served in spades since 1945 at Mary Mac’s Tea Room (224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; marymacs.com), and the recipe for the celebrated fried chicken at Paschal’s (180-B Northside Dr; paschalsatlanta.com) has remained a closely guarded secret since 1947.
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KEY WEST Serving as home at one time or another to the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Truman Capote, Calvin Klein, Jimmy Bufett, Winslow Homer, Robert Frost and Sushi (aka Gary Marion), a female impersonator who rings in the New Year by being lowered from a rooftop in a giant high heeled shoe, quirky Key West ofers a wide, warm embrace to anyone seeking sanctuary on its sunny shores. Stay Ideally positioned at the beginning of historic Duval Street between the Key West Harbor and Mallory Square, the newly renovated Ocean Key Resort & Spa (Zero Duval Street; oceankey. com) ofers 100 oversized rooms ranging in size from 300–1,200 square feet. Ideal for families, the spectacular two-bedroom Oceanview Suite is decorated with West Indies-style furnishings and a vibrant color palate of lime, turquoise and indigo. A large living and dining room separates a pair of suites, each with a Jacuzzi tub. A furnished balcony overlooks Sunset Pier, where an array of neon colored umbrellas shade the bar tables that traverse the dock and live music is performed most evenings. Property amenities include an on-site ftness center; SpaTerre, offering a comprehensive menu of indulgent face and body treatments; and an oceanfront pool with private cabanas and food and beverage service from the Liquid Lounge. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ocean Key’s signature restaurant – Hot Tin Roof –presents menus with distinct Cuban / Spanish infuences and an emphasis on incorporating fresh, local ingredients (the paella was outstanding). See Each evening at sunset throngs converge at Mallory Square (mallorysquare.com) to ogle a host of street performers that run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime and (almost) upstage a glorious vantage point for watching the sun disappear on the
horizon. Scheduled events for the 33rd annual Hemingway Days (hemingwaydays.org) on July 16-21 include a look-alike contest, an awards ceremony for a literary competition directed by author and Hemingway granddaughter Lorian Hemingway, a commemoration of the 114th anniversary of Ernest's July 21 birth, a one-man play exploring the literary legend's life and motivations, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a zany "Running of the Bulls" and a three-day marlin tournament recalling Hemingway's devotion to the deep-sea sport. The biggest party of the summer is the Key West Lobster Fest (keywestlobsterfest.com) scheduled for August 8-11. The fourday fest features a Duval Crawl on Friday night, a free concert and street fair on Saturday and a decadent Sunday Brunch. Book a seaplane to visit the remote Dry Tortugas National Park (nps.gov/drto/index.htm) for an afternoon of snorkeling and sightseeing. Located 70 miles west of Key West, the 19th century fort is surrounded by crystal clear waters and seven small islands that comprise the 100-square mile park. Dine Located in the Bahama Village neighborhood, Santiago’s Bodega (207 Petronia St. #101; santiagosbodega.com) is an off-the-beaten path gem serving delectable and inventive hot and cold tapas-style dishes. A Key West institution, Blue Heaven serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week at a site that has, over the course of its 100-year history, hosted everything from cock fights to boxing matches refereed by Hemingway. While made-from-scratch pancakes at breakfast draw crowds, I was especially partial to the vegetarian black bean soup on the lunch and dinner menus. Located in a Victorian era mansion on Duval Street, Te Grand Café’s (314 Duval St.; grandcafekeywest.com) wraparound porch is ideal for al fresco dining and primo people watching.
Opposite Page 1) Ernest Hemingway look-alikes push fake bulls during the "Running of the Bulls," during the Hemingway Days festival. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO. 2) Fort Jeferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 3) Key West Seaplane Adventures ofers day trips to the Dry Tortugas. 4) Blue Heaven. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 5) Key West harborfront. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 6) Busker Will Soto walks a tightrope at the sunset celebration in Mallory Square. Photo by Bob Krist/Florida Keys News Bureau. 7) Farr 40-class boats tack during the fnal day of racing at the Key West 2012 sailing regatta. Photo by Ken Stanek/Florida Keys News Bureau. 8) An ocean view room at Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 9) Sunset Pier at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 10) Oceanfront pool at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 11) New Year's Eve celebration on Duval Street in front of the Bourbon St. Pub complex. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO. 12) Divers swim above the former missile-tracking ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Photo by Don Kincaid/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO.
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NEW YORK CITY Te summer months might be low season for travel in the Big Apple, but not even the sweltering heat can stifle the city’s perpetual freneticism. Dine Maysville (17 W. 26th Street; maysvillenyc.com) is a bit of Bluegrass in the Big Apple. A native Alabamian, Chef Kyle Knall’s standouts include the beet and quinoa salad, crispy grits with country ham and bourbon aioli, and smoked whole trout. Wash it all down with a dizzying array of bourbons available straight up, on the rocks or as part of a classic cocktail. Tables are coveted at Lafayette (380 Lafayette Street), a grand space reminiscent of Café de la Paix in Paris. A retail bakery and pastry shop up front caters to those taking their sweets and carbs on the go, while those looking to linger longer can enjoy Chef Andrew Carmellini’s new French country cooking in the multi-level dining room. Tough billed as a lowly side, the truffled gnocchi with parmesan cream at The Arlington Club (1032 Lexington Ave; arlingtonclubny.com) is easily one of the most memorable dishes I have enjoyed in recent memory. Located in the Meatpacking District, we sought out Toy (18 Ninth Ave; toyrestaurant.com) primarily for the scene – Jefrey Beers-designed interiors and aerial cirque du solei-style performances during dinner – and were pleasantly surprised to discover that the top-notch cuisine was not just an afterthought. For breakfast or a midday treat, pop over to the Doughnuttery inside Chelsea Market (425 West 15th Street; chelseamarket. com) for a pint-sized fresh-out-of-the-fryer treat. Chelsea brasserie Montmartre (158 Eighth Ave; montmartenyc.com) is the sixth establishment for Gabriel Stulman’s Little Wisco restaurant group and crowds pack the petite space. See Just around the corner from the Chelsea Market is an access point for the High Line, a sprawling public park built on an elevated freight rail line that runs from Gansevoort Street to
West 34th between 10th and 11th Avenues (thehighline.org). The former home and studio of minimalist sculptor Donald Judd – the five-story cast-iron building at 101 Spring Street designed by Nicholas Whyte in 1870 – can be viewed as installed by Judd by appointment only following a three-year restoration (juddfoundation.org/visit). From June 21 to September 25, 2013, the Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue; Guggenheim. org) presents James Turrell. The exhibition features a major new site-specific work, Aten Reign (2013), which reimagines the rotunda of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic building as one of Turrell’s luminous and immersive Skyspaces. Shop A canopy made of 25,000 paper bags are a focal point at Owen boutique (owennyc.com), which opened in May at 809 Washington Street in the Meat Packing District. More than 70 emerging men’s’ and women’s’ designers (many of which cannot be found elsewhere) happily co-exist with a carefully selected mix of established brands. Lavin opened its frst men’s fagship earlier this year at 807 Madison Avenue. Comprised of threefoors, a plush VIP lounge is located on the top level. Stay Opened in October 2011, Hyatt 48 Lex is a boutique hotel property with 116 “pied-à-terre”-style guest studios and suites with foor-to-ceiling city views. A comfortable second foor Lexicon Lounge ofers club-level amenities for all guests from 6:30 a.m.-midnight as well as a 24-hour ftness studio and in-room spa treatments. Rates from $499 (48lex.hyatt.com). Te epitome of Bohemian chic, the Julian Schnabel-designed interiors of the Gramercy Park Hotel (2 Lexington Ave) are a favored haunt of the younger who’s-who in music, flm and fashion. Hotel guests are given access to the hotel’s Rose Bar until 9 p.m., after which time you have to be on “the list” (ask the concierge to pull some strings for you). Rates from $499 (gramercyparkhotel.com). sl
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Mille Miglia Written by Bridget Williams
An open-road endurance race that took place in Italy 24 times between 1927 and 1957, the Mille Miglia traveled along a 1,600 km route from Brescia to Rome and back. In the 1950s, Enzo Ferrari called the event the “most beautiful race in the world.” Te race was revived in 1977 using the same start and fnish line on the famous road to Viale Venezi and limited to automobiles that were manufactured prior to 1957. A special “race recipe” was concocted in 1982, combining sport, culture, tourism, performances and international friendships. Now one of the most prestigious vintage motoring races in the world, this spectacularly unique event attracts millions of spectators and prompts some 200 villages along the route to stage community-wide celebrations. Te 2013 race, held from May 16-18, will be remembered for the heavy rains that dogged participants each day. This 50 slmag.net
year’s route was slightly altered from its historical course due to the 2012 earthquake that afected the provinces of Modena, Mantua, Ferrara, Reggio Emilia, Bologna and Rovigo, whose roads account for nearly half of the overall journey. Te course was further altered during the race to avoid traversing the Ponte degli Angeli in Vincenza, which was deemed a high-risk area following torrential rains. From a pool of 1,575-applicants, a record-setting 415 cars were granted access to the starting line. Of those, 340 successfully returned to Viale Venezia in Brescia, with the remaining 75 cars withdrawn from the race or dropped out. Tough drivers hailed from 31 countries, Italians accounted for 32.5% of the feld, followed by Germany, the UK, Switzerland, the United States and the Netherlands.
Salvatore Ferragamo Jr. received a Jaguar F-Type during the Jaguar F-Type Event at Castello di Gabbiano in Mercatale val di Pesa , near Florence, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for Jaguar)
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Among the marques participating, Mercedes-Benz felded 35 cars, including an SSK and 300 SLR from their museum in Stuttgart. From the BMW Classic Museum came eight cars, including a 328 Coupe Touring that won the 1940 Mille Miglia. Among the 24 Jaguars entered, six came from Jaguar Heritage Racing: three XK 120’s and three C-TYPE’s. Each Jaguar was co-piloted by a noted celebrity, including Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis; German actress Hannah Herzsprung; Salvatore Ferragamo, Jr; and star models David Gandy and Yasmin Le Bon. Second to Mercedes in number entered was Alfa Romeo at 34 cars, followed by Fiat with 26, Lancia with 25, Ferrari and Jaguar each with 24, Porsche with 22, Aston Martin with 20, BMW and Bugatti with 17 cars each and Maserati with 16. A total of 76 car manufacturers were represented. The Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia, a re-enactment for Prancing Horse owners, allowed crews aboard post-1957 Ferraris to parade their cars down Brescia’s Viale Venezia to
open the 2013 edition. Ferrari Tribute cars were permitted to leave a few minutes ahead of their historic counterparts to treat the throngs of onlookers gathered at the roadside to an even more unforgettable spectacle. After crossing the finish line, the 35,417 points earned by Argentinians Juan Tonconogy and Guillermo Berisso over the three-day journey in their 1927 Bugatti T 40 were enough to take first place. Just 576 points behind, Giordano Mozzi and Mark Gessler fnished second in a 1933 Alfa Romeo Gran Sport. Giovanni Moceri and Tiberio Cavalleri in a 1933 Astin Martin Le Mans rounded out the top three. With the victory, Tonconogy became the youngest winner of the event and the third Argentinian. Te fve-time participant remarked “The Mille Miglia is a unique race of its kind, which requires great physical stamina and constant concentration, but it gives us emotions that are so difcult to verbalize and virtually impossible to forget.” sl slmag.net
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All the World's a Stage
Fall/Winter 2013 Runway
LONDON Ekaterina Kukhareva
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Issa London
Mary Katrantzou
MADRID Devota & Lomba
Miguel Marinero
Amaya Arzuaga
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N EW YO R K Rebecca Minkof
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Jill Stuart
Tommy Hilfger
RUSSIA Vilshenko
Slava Zaitsev
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Of Note... Lounge Act
Handmade in Holland, the Dutchtub (approx. $6,400) is an award-winning wood fred hot tub with natural circulation. Weighing just 187 pounds, detachable wheels allow for easy portability (dutchtub.com).
James de Wulf puts a sporty spin on outdoor dining with his Ping-Pong dining table ($7,000). Made of concrete reinforced with lightweight carbon fber, it can be fabricated in custom colors (jamesdewulf.com)
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Martin Kastners limited-edition Kim Crawford Cooling Sleeve utilizes a circular chainmail design to closely ft the curves of the bottle, while a system of custom gel packs in each link maintain its optimal chill (ExperienceKimCrawford.com).
Tifany Central Park Wine Carrier ($1,450) in natural wicker and Tifany Blue leather with wine tumblers, Tifany sterling silver bottle opener and striped canvas napkins. Photo by Stephen Lewis (tifany.com).
Te brrrrr ice tray ($20) from Black + Blum is easy to fll and store and allows you to distribute individual cubes without having to touch the ice (black-blum.com).
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Coset bikini from We Are Handsome (wearehandsome.com)
Gottex Cruise 2013 one-piece Tropical Paint swimsuit ($178, gottex-swimwear.com)
Oborain, maker of the frst modern pre-fab outdoor shower, has launched its newest design – Te Cove (from $4,800) – comprised of cedar clapboard and hand-crafted in Massachusetts (oborain.com).
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Roberto Cavalli onepiece one-shoulder swimsuit ($330) from Saks Fifth Avenue (saksffthavenue.com).
Jasmine bikini ($219) in violet foral from White Sands (whitesandsaustralia.com).
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Romeo Outdoor C1 ceiling lamp designed by Philippe Starck for FLOS is designed for outdoor use and provides direct and difused light (fosusa.com).
Te open-air Mercury Lounge ($11,045) from RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) ofers marine-grade materials and all-weather engineering along with exceptional comfort and ambiance (rh.com).
Te Flex motion lounge chair by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. To the trade (brownjordan.com).
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Te Large EGG (800; shown in a Nest, $160) from Big Green Egg is the most popular EGG size and accommodates EGGessories for baking, roasting and smoking (biggreenegg.com).
MissoniHome’s Macro Crochet Outdoor collection includes pillows, poufs, lounges, lighting and more. Fabrics are waterproof, washable and freproof (missonihome.it).
Salvatore($2,695-$3,595) Ferragamo Jr. received afrom Jaguar Te Bordeax outdoor seating collection F-Type during the Jaguar F-Type Event Frontgate is upholstered inside and out with a a choice of at Castello di Gabbiano in Mercatale val di Pesa , near Florence, Italy. (Photo by premium 100% solution-dyed fabrics (frontgate.com). Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for Jaguar)
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Te Faz daybed designed by Spanish Architect Ramon Esteve for Vondom has wheels making it easy to move and change orientation as needed and employs a hydraulic system which allows one to open and close it when not in use. To the trade (vondom.com).
Te Big Blo 1-seater infatable armchair from Blofeld Air Design is available in stone, white, black (shown) and red. To the trade (blofeld.com).
Te tri-fold design of the Kube lounge from Ego Paris allows it to be reconfgured for use as an armchair, a pouf or a cofee table (furniture-egoparis.com).
Serpentine chairs by Eleonore Nalet for Ligne Roset are durable enough to be placed outdoors thanks to its lacquered metal structure and waterproof, anti-UV fabric (ligne-rose-usa.com).
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Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup presented by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty
Sunday, September 8th, in Louisville at Oxmoor Farm Savor a Southern bourbon brunch under the tent and in the Seng Jewelers trophy rose garden designed by Picture Perfect Landscaping at Oxmoor Farm as part of the Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup, presented by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty. General admission is $25/adults (children are complimentary) and includes cocktails, a brunch bufet, music and children’s activities. VIP reserved tables for 10 are $250. Tailgating spots are available for Land Rover, Audi and Porsche owners ($100/ vehicle) and there will be prizes in each category for the best tailgating display. Gates open at 1pm, with the frst match scheduled to begin at 2pm.
Purchase tickets at slpolocup.eventbrite.com 502-582-6563 or e-mail info@slmag.net CORPORATE SPONSORS
Greening the Bluegrass An urban oasis fve decades in the making Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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Growing up on Rodesia Farm in Harrodsburg, Georgia Rodes developed a deep appreciation for verdant, wide-open spaces; a feeling not realized but often remembered when she moved to a nondescript ranch home in a suburb of Lexington in the 1960s. Others who found themselves in a similar situation may have lamented the loss of elbowroom and the not always sightly appearance of the neighbors’ yard and garage as viewed from their windows. Rather than resign her fate, Rodes did something about it: she purchased the homes on either side of her own, donated one, had the other torn down, and in their place created a private oasis of her own design in the city.
Directly behind the home a garden with covered areas culminates at a summer kitchen and covered pavilion.
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In the foyer, a trio of family portraits depicting Jewett family ancestors hangs above a Queen Anne desk. A Minton majolica jardinière tops the rosewood center hall table.
Unrecognizable from its humble beginnings, the ranch home has been modifed over the years, nearly tripling in size as it branched out so that rooms take full advantage of prime positioning within the carefully manicured hedges and perennial plantings. A trio of circle driveways provides ease of entry and access, particularly for guests during one of her frequent parties or garden tours. Resembling the interior of a penthouse in New York City, where the diminutive scale of some rooms are compensated for by expanding up instead of out, double-coved ceilings adorned with dentil molding and ample skylights create a heightened feeling of spaciousness. A repository of treasured family antiques representing a wide range of periods and styles, Rodes recently enlisted the services of the Lee W. Robinson Company to refresh the interiors. As a voracious reader of magazines, she maintains organized fles of clippings that have served as inspiration for her projects over the years, including the most recent renovation. 68 slmag.net
“The whole home is steeped in Kentucky history,” said Robinson. Each interior room has been altered to some degree, including the foyer, where the front door was centered in the façade and half windows on either side of the door were replaced by new ones that stretch nearly foor-to-ceiling. “If I was building a house today I would have 12-foot ceilings and 10-foot windows,” said Rodes. Te windows are further accented by new drapery that hangs from Lucite curtain rods. Considered among her most prized possessions, a trio of family portraits depicting Jewett family ancestors hangs above a Queen Anne desk. Commanding attention by its prominent position on the rosewood center hall table with gilded paw feet is a Minton majolica jardinière. Serving as the impetus for the entire project, the needlepoint acorn-print rug from Vermilion that Robinson selected for the entry set in motion a more extensive renovation. “It helped to get my feet wet and then we eased into the rest of it,” explained Rodes. Te virgin wool rug and its matching counterpart in the adjacent library were hand-stitched for the space by Brazilian artisans.
A galley bar built by Joseph Fields connects the solarium and living room.
Interior designer Lee Robinson brought the essence of the garden inside the solarium by having trellis screens afxed over mirrored panels on the walls and ceiling.
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In the living room, a clear blown glass chandelier is suspended in the center of an octagonal ceiling cove with skylight. A second square cove and skylight are found in an anteroom with garden access. Colors of the Vermilion rug and foral upholstery echo nature’s splendor just outside the windows.
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A portrait of William Washington Shelby keeps watch over the sideboard in the dining room. Skylights and tall windows food a small bay, where elegantly pleated drapery in the same cream color as the walls accentuates the room’s extensive use of molding and trimwork.
Appearing to snake across the dining room table, an antelope horn and silver gimbal cigar lighter Rodes received as a wedding gift makes for an interesting conversation piece. Te provenance of the freplace mantel can be traced to Calumet Farm. A portrait of William Washington Shelby keeps watch over the sideboard. Skylights and tall windows food a small bay, where elegantly pleated drapery in the same cream color as the walls accentuates the room’s extensive use of molding and trimwork. A pair of bedrooms are located to the left of the foyer, separated by a powder room with ornate Sherle Wagner polished brass hardware. The rear wall of Rodes’ bedroom provides unobstructed views of the garden. Te home’s original dining room is now a cozy library and pass through to the solarium, which was extensively renovated. Bringing the essence of the garden inside, Robinson Kelley, a concierge residential renovation and construction company, fabricated trellis screens and afxed them over mirrored panels on the wall and ceiling. “Tey were a joy to work with,” remarked Rodes, who began considering the idea of adding a trellis detail to the room 72 slmag.net
after noticing the design element appear more frequently in magazine features. Columns and a tiled onyx foor give prominence to a doorway with garden access. A sliding door with a gorgeous polished brass pull from P.E. Guerin on either side (a detail Robinson refers to as “a Cartier bracelet for doors”) leads to a galley bar built by Joseph Fields. Mirrored wall panels opposite the bar conceal a powder room and a closet. From the bar one travels to a large formal living room, where a clear blown glass chandelier is suspended in the center of an octagonal ceiling cove with skylight. A second square cove and skylight are found in an anteroom with garden access. Colors found in the Vermilion rug and foral upholstery echo nature’s splendor just outside the windows. During the winter months you are most likely to fnd Georgia in the solarium, but any other time weather permits, you’re apt to spy her in the garden, a environ she considers essential to her quality of life. Cordoned of from busy Mason Headley Road by an eight-foot-tall brick wall, the minute you pass through the iron gates, it’s easy to forget the steady stream of cars whizzing by.
Calling to mind the beauty of a rose garden, the dĂŠcor of the guest bedroom utilizes varied patterns in similar shades of pale pink.
Te home’s original dining room is now a cozy library. A television is concealed behind fretwork panels with mirrored insets.
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Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services is credited with the majority of the landscape plantings, a monumental task that garnered national recognition from the American Nursery and Landscape Association.
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Capable of seating a dozen guests, a large gazebo with iconic columns supporting the roof and located to the right of the home seems to cajole cooling winds even on the steamiest summer afternoon.
Rodes is quick to give Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services credit for doing the heavy lifting: 95% of the plantings were installed by his firm, an award-winning collaboration that garnered national recognition from the American Nursery and Landscape Association. In addition to Hillenmeyer, contractor Robert Cox was responsible for elements of the hardscape, including an arbor, tool shed and gazebos at either end of the garden. Focal points are too numerous to mention in their entirety and encompass fne English Haddenstone planters and benches as well as iron pieces, many sourced from Joe Ley antiques in Louisville. Positioned on a wall protected by an arbor is a rare molded copper panel of a Native American that once adorned the edifce of the Hotel Commodore in New York City, Warren & Wetmore’s beaux-arts architectural triumph (now the Grand Hyatt New York). Hedged pathways of brick and slate invite one to meander and discover. Capable of seating a dozen guests, a large gazebo with iconic columns supporting the roof and located to the right of the home seems to cajole cooling winds even on the steamiest summer afternoon.
Directly behind the home a garden with covered areas culminates at a summer kitchen and covered pavilion. A pair of doors in the nearby l’Orangerie conceals a powder room and Rodes’ ofce, which is decorated to refect her past affiliation with horses and farm life (her great grandfather felded a horse in the frst Kentucky Derby). An undulating brick knee wall on either side of a bell roof gazebo separates a perennial garden from the lawn to the left of the residence. Further exploration is rewarded with access to a knot garden positioned near the rear wall. The long vista culminates in an ornately accented Haddenstone bench. Rodes’ pursuit of perfection as it relates to her passion is relentless, and while she values the privacy aforded by her personal Eden, she is also generous in sharing its beauty, having hosted charity events, garden clubs, a few weddings and even an occasional unannounced and misinformed visitor. “I’ve had people knock on the door because they thought this was either a museum or a memorial garden,” she said with a laugh. sl slmag.net
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ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Tony Bailey Held on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in late April, the Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event, the Western Hemisphere’s only Four Star Tree-Day Event, features the 16th Rolex USEF Four Star Championship for the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation Pinnacle Cup. Te Event features the world’s best horses and riders vying for their share of $250,000 in prize money as well as a shot at the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, which is awarded to any rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton and Land Rover Burghley Four-Star Events in succession. On Quimbo, a 10-year-old Spanish-bred gelding, Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand won for the frst time with a score of 41.0, earning the coveted Rolex watch that goes to the winner, along with the $80,000 winner’s share of the $250,000 purse. "His breeding isn’t standard for an event horse. It’s good show jumping blood, but it’s not the out-and-out galloping sort of blood,” said Nicholson. "I’ve learned this weekend that he’s got enough stamina to do the four-star jumping eforts and the gallop.” William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain finished second on Seacookie TSF (46.2), and Nicholson also claimed third place on Calico Joe (52.8), netting him an additional $30,000. Buck Davidson fnished as the bestplaced American, claiming fourth on Ballynoe Castle RM (53.2) and winning the Rolex USEF Four-Star Championship for the third time. Americans Lynn Synansky, on Donner (54.8), and Will Faudree, on Pawlow (57.8), fnished ffth and sixth. 76 slmag.net
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During the event Land Rover hosted a “Land Rover Tailgate Challenge” as part of its continued support of the USEF. Top honors went to Sophisticated Living’s display as the best-decorated, best-catered and most creative tailgate party. Coordinated by Sophisticated Living’s CEO Eric Williams and Brand Ambassador Kim Morris, the display incorporated a combination of equestrian, British heritage and the essence of Kentucky, all layered on a backdrop of the Sophisticated Living chocolate and blue colors. Morris’ very own riding gear, a children’s tailgate table, and a bottle of Sophisticated Living’s proprietary blend of Jeferson Reserve bourbon were key centerpieces. Teir spread impressed each of the judges -- Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC; Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America; and Lee Carter, Executive Director, Equestrian Events Inc., producer of the Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event. “This tailgate best represented the Land Rover brand,” said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America. “Their presentation was very well executed and tapped into all the elements beftting of an equestrian event display while incorporating the very essence of the Land Rover brand.” sl slmag.net
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SAY CHEESE! Hard work and happy cows add up to heavenly cheese at Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung Where the beaten path becomes a breadcrumb trail is where you can fnd a slice of fromage heaven. Te story of Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese begins in the mid-1970s when Ken Mattingly, Sr. relocated his wife and seven children from Indianapolis to a 200-acre farm in Barren County, Kentucky to pursue his dream of becoming a dairy farmer. His son, Ken “Kenny”, Jr., who was 19 at the time of the move, followed in his father’s footsteps by rising early for grueling workdays beginning at 4am and not ending until long after the sun had set. Almost two decades later, a pair of seemingly unrelated developments converged to set in motion a series of events that undoubtedly saved the future of this family farm: milk prices dropped by nearly 40% and Kenny took a trip to Western Europe and observed how small family farms were fnding ways to add value to their existing products. The jump from dairy farmer to cheese monger wasn’t an overnight transition, rather a long-haul commitment to a labor of love that continues its evolution to this day. The Mattingly’s acquired their first cheese making equipment and a recipe for Gouda from a woman in Oldham County who was looking to get out of the business. They kept the equipment in storage for three years while they continued to educate themselves about the cheese making process.
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In 1998, while Kenny tended to the process of milking their 140 cows, his mother and father handcrafted the first batches of Gouda, eventually producing 4,000 pounds in their frst year. “My mom could tell from looking at a picture of someone making cheese if they were doing a good job or not. She always said ‘you have to be gentle with the curds,’” said Kenny. Kenneth Sr. and his wife Mary Rose introduced the Commonwealth to their cheese with as much personal attention as it was made: loading up their van and criss-crossing the Commonwealth, ofering samples to restaurateurs, patrons of established farmer’s markets, and anyone who inquired about their mission. Today, the original 300-gallon vat is still in use, now supplemented by a larger, more automated one to help keep the balance between demand and supply in check. Kenny’s son Jared oversees the herd. Ask Kenny, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mitt Romney and a politician’s knack for conversation and cutting up, what type of cows they keep and he’ll quickly reply “happy” before adding Holstein cross-bred with European stock. Another reason for herd’s high-spirits: the cows (raised without artificial hormones) have double the lifespan of a typical dairy cow.
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For the frst 15 years the company focused on raw milk cheese aged at least 60 days. Tough the FDA now mandates pasteurization, Kenny is still partial to the raw milk variety. “It’s easier to tell early on if a batch is going to be good or bad,” he explained. Te whole process takes place in an environment where cleanliness could put many a commercial kitchen I’ve visited to shame. Te raw milk travels from the adjacent milking house through a double-fltered stainless steel pipe to a sanitized vat in the cheese house where production takes place. From there, various combinations of salt, rennet, proprietary cultures, and favorings are added. Tough 60 days is the minimum a cheese is aged, some are held in refrigerated rooms much longer to enhance the favor. From its humble start with raw milk Gouda, the company has expanded its repertoire to include more than 30 varieties, with half of the raw milk produced on the farm going to produce more than 100,000 pounds of cheese each year. You’ll fnd Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese on the menu in 13 states, including Home Bistro in Chicago (where the double cream varieties are popular); Lilly’s Restaurant in Louisville (one of Ken Sr.’s first customers); the Lexington Farmer’s Market; Jungle Jim’s in Cincinnati; and as far away as the Bay House Restaurant in Naples, FL. Kenny isn’t a big fan of proving his cheeses’ mettle by entering contests, preferring to let customer demand, which continues to steadily increase, determine which of his products are winners.
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Clockwise from top: Black-waxed white cheddar, Barren County Bleu, Awe Brie, Kentucky Bleu and Kentucky Rose
Even today, when Kenny slices into the unblemished red wax coating enveloping a hefty wheel of Gouda, his enthusiasm is palpable. “No one can cut the cheese like me,” he quipped, while ofering up a slice, which tasted like good Gouda should: subtly sweet yet sharp and complex. His wife Beverly, who helps staf the roadside cheese shop connected to the production facility and oversees the order fulfllment side, chuckles and smiles only as someone hearing the familiar punch line for the umpteenth time can. Kenny’s eyes positively light up with a father’s pride when he talks about the farm’s future. Jared recently planted his frst grapes for what will become Mattingly Farms Winery. Barren County is indeed barren when it comes to the sale of alcohol, and in a special local option election the 666 eligible voters in the Tomerson Park precinct gave the green light for Jared and his wife Ashton to start out selling wine made by other wineries and eventually their own once their vines have matured. “It’s nice to see each generation making their mark on the farm,” said Kenny. Being able to pair a glass of wine with a cheese tasting isn’t a bad idea either. sl Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese is located at 2033 Tomerson Park Road in Austin, KY. For more information visit kennyscountrycheese.com or call 888.571.4029.
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BGT de Tours, Sayre School; bluegrasstrust.org Kentucky Summer Classic, Kentucky Horse Park; kentuckyhorseshows.com Tunes in the Vines: Rock Steady, 2 pm, Equus Run Vineyards; equusrunvineyards.com Junior League of Lexington Horse Show, The Red Mile; lexjrleague.com Bluegrass International Cup, “An Evening in the Gardens” with celebrity guest Nacho Figueras, Mt. Brilliant Farm; fayettealliance.com Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chichester, UK; goodwood.co.uk Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY; arthamptons.com 12th Annual Bluegrass International Cup with celebrity guest Nacho Figueras, Mt. Brilliant Farm; fayettealliance.com Owl Foundation Golf Outing, Marriott Griffn Gate Golf Club; owlinc.net Keeneland Concours Bourbon Tour; keenelandconcours.com Keeneland Concours Hangar Bash, 7-11pm, Aviation Museum of Kentucky; keenelandconcours.com Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, 9am-4:30pm, Keeneland Race Course; keenelandconcours.com American Cancer Society Denim and Diamonds Gala, 859.260.8350 Keeneland Tour d’Elegance, 9am; keenelandconcours.com Kentucky Summer Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park; kentuckyhorseshows.com Bone Appetit Day, 9am-1:30pm, Darley’s Gainsborough Farm; woodfordhumanesociety.org Freedom Fest Event, 5:30pm-11:30pm, Darley’s Gainsborough Farm; woodfordhumanesociety.org Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; shelbyvillehorseshow.com
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BRUNCH & BIBELOTS
Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her husband Todd were guests of Marylou Whitney and her husband, John Hendrickson, at the annual Brunch and Bibelots event to beneft the Headley-Whitney museum.
Sarah Palin, John Hendrickson
Jim Boyd, Elise Boyd
Mindy Mobley, Carol Nuckols, Hi Nuckols
Nancy Meade, Bill Meade, Cathy Clay Neal
David Buchta, Anna Buchta
Linda Roach, Janet Craig, Jim Craig
Mary Lou Whitney
Sherry Griggs, Anna Kelly
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MAKING MEMORIES GALA
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This annual event benefits the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter.
Brian & Joi Knapp
Sal Nalli, Mahayla Hilton
Tonya & Fred Cox
Kari Nesmith, Kelley Nalli
Wells Ron, Tom Shirley, Tim Guthrie
Jenny & Todd Wallace
Michael Stevens, Alicia Hill
Dawn Beckley, Sonny Beckley
Mike Miller, Sue Miller
Greg Cooper, Dave & Marian Bensema
April Staufer, Beth Roettger
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STOKE VI
Held at the Fasig Tipton Paddocks, this annual fundraising event was organized by the Burning Stick Foundation to beneft Lexington-area charities. Guest’s enjoyed premium cigars from Schwab’s and premium drinks from Southern Wine & Spirits.
Steve Ginings, Dewayne Buckles
Larry Paine, Archie Whyte
Erhard Simonis, Tae Yoon, Roberts Calderone, Llia Chliapnikob
Paul Gorcyca, Mike Zehnder
Tony & Bev Deramo
Adam Boardman, Patrick Dammert
Randy Bell & Couper Sawyer
Jenny McCoy, Rebbecca Richdad
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BLUEGRASS WINE AUCTION
Undoubtedly one of Lexington’s most celebrated annual galas, the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction remains the nation’s only charity wine event integrating fne wines and equestrian culture. Peek and Jennie Garlington served as event chairs, with Dan Duckhorn, Founder and Chairman of Duckhorn Wines as Vintner Chair. Following the vintner pouring, dinner and live auction, Te Right on Band kept the party going until the wee hours.
Ashley & Mike Mueller
Sharyn & Jim Dingus
Jen Muller, Lynn Carmicle, Shannon Crawford
Lindsey Tudor, Barbie Graves
Shyeral & Ron Johnston
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Camilla Gressman, Gary Welxer, Daniel Dron, Jared Miller
Dan Campbell, Susan Lackner
Chevas Sparks, Brandi Brawner
Susan & Andrew Varela
Ryan & Lisa Atkisons
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BLUEGRASS & BOURBON
Hosted by the Young Professionals Committee of the Lexington Public Library Foundation, the event featured live bluegrass music by Driving Rain, and Blanton’s bourbon. All Proceeds beneft the Lexington Public Library Foundation.
Brittany & John Webb
Tyler Stewart, Ashely Stewart, Henry Smith
Mel & Jonathan Gaby
Kelli Dean, Rob Parmley, Peggy McAllister
Olwen Conant, Brittney Edwards, Stephanie Giles, Anne-Tyler Moran
Laura Newton, Jay Prather
Melody Pope, Coutney Brundige
Kim Green, Ashley Hudson, Kate Andry, Audrey Woosnam
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SITE OPENING CELEBRATION
Te Lexington Art League hosted an opening reception at Loudon House for SITE, an exhibition of site-specifc installations created by Blake Eames, Alisa Dworsky, Liz Miller, Chee Wang Ng, and Jason Paradis, who each reinvented one room of the house.
Christine Huskisson, Elizabeth Deener, Paula Anderson
Stephane Harris, Kelly Karbowicz
Jef & Cindie Meisner, Mallory
Caroline Jones, Blake Eames
Coco Parrish, Drura & Aurora Parrish
Jennifer Pertick, Katelin Eubank
Elizabeth Deener, Tarza Merritt, Rebecca Barns
Tes Bender, Rebecca Shaller
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SUMMER NIGHT IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
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To coincide with the opening of their sidewalk café, Nick Ryan’s Saloon hosted a fourcourse dinner with wine pairings by Te Seeker as a beneft for Surgery on Sunday.
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Catherine Callahan, Ann-Margaret Cowley
Elizabeth Jones, Weathers Hardwick
Andrew & Joy Moore
Carol Nuckols, Hi Nuckols, Lizzie Nuckols
Amy & Patrick Roister
Andrea Adams, Brittney Edwards, Olwen Conant, Jaclyn Gibson, Deana Ison, Blair Dawson
Dana-Chip McGaughey, McKey Moore
Hunter Schadler, Omar Khan
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HORSES & HORSEPOWER
To coincide with the Rolex Tree-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park, Bluegrass Automotive hosted a morning reception at Tree Chimneys Farm to unveil the 2014 Jaguar F-type. Following the presentation, the VIP guests were treated to a behindthe-scenes tour of the storied thoroughbred facility.
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Cindy Carclone, Jim Haynes
Ray Carclone, Dr. Tomas Binkley
Deb & Paul Chellgren, Mary Gilbert
Ed & Lynn Neyra , John Minarick
Andy & Mandy Vine
Andy McClintock, Barb Tompson
Judy & Randy Sagar
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CELEBRATING THE BLUE GRASS
Te Suburban Woman’s Club of Lexington newest fundraising event was held at Keeneland, with proceeds beneftting the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program and the Kentucky Pink Connection.
Ronda & James Lee
Vivienne Brook-Danneker, Oresta Hall
Chad & Adrea LaRoche, Olivia Johnson
Tom Heights
Ginny & John Mauldin
Renee Shaw
Peggy Barnes, Lee McGrath
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Hellene McRoberts, Sue Kruger
Lee McGrath, Lyle Hildenbrandt
Joe Barnes, Peggy Barnes
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TASTE OF THE BLUEGRASS
Local Lexington cover band Te Fever provided the soundtrack for the 33rd annual Taste of the Bluegrass event, held at Keeneland’s Keene Barn to beneft God’s Pantry Food Bank. Scores of Lexington’s fnest restaurants and caterers vied for top honors in several categories, including Best Dessert (Brown’s Bakery), Best Beer (Bourbon Barrel Ale) and Best Liquor (Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon).
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Allison Foster, Kristin Forthoefel
Liz Fannin, Sarah Srodulski, Meghan Yoder
Andrea Wilcox, Arica Wilcox
Elizabeth Crews, Paul Novielli
Robin Rae, Beth Donaldson
Laura Cobuluis, Chad Smith
Gail Ott, Barbra Ott
Patricia Wheatley & Guest
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ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT
Te Western Hemisphere’s only Four-Star Tree-Day Event, the Rolex Tree-Day Event attracted more than 65,000 spectators to the Kentucky Horse Park and was seen by millions more on worldwide telecasts.
Edgar Smith, Toni Robinson-Smith, Cathy & Evans Nwankwo
John Paul & Judy Miller
Trish Green, Emily Gilbert
Cabby Boone, Katherine Guilfoil, Chantel & Mark Stoops, Marc A Guilfoil, Donna & Johnny Ward
Governor Steve Beshear, Madeline & Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson
Jerry & Annette Adams
Laura Klumb, Karen Fein
Missy Lang, Bill Cook
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