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Baby Steps

Savor Fare

Bibliotaph

Better With Age

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Summer is here and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more excited. Sun-kissed tans, barbecues, summertime cocktails, swimming in the pool and running through sprinklers. Long days mean having more quality time with the family. We recently returned from the beach where we laid in the sun and swam in the ocean until it was time for an afternoon siesta. My husband and I made a concentrated efort to limit our phone time and really tried to be in the moment with our children. It was very refreshing and rewarding to have no distractions. As wonderful as is to get away from reality for a bit, it is just as wonderful to return home. Having opened this past spring, Te Apiary in downtown Lexington is the most sought after place for an event. Trough the beautiful iron gates and past the gorgeous gardens planned out by the talented Jon Carloftis is a space that words alone simply cannot do it justice. Owner Cooper Vaughan has created an environment that personifes true, classic elegance. With his impressive culinary resume and creative imagination, you know you are in for a real treat when attending any event he is in charge of. Make sure to always accept the invitation when you see Te Apiary listed as the place. You know you will be in for an experience to remember. Enjoy!

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Baby Steps Isabel Ladd defly balances motherhood and maintaining her personal style Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

Isabel Ladd in her living room. Te painting is by British artist Melissa Scott Miller.

Je ne sais quoi, that sprightly term for people who have “it,” an undeniable, enviable and often not-so-easily characterized sense of style, verve and joie de vivre that draws others to them. Isabel Camargo Ladd has “it.” A petite powerhouse with the stamina of the “Energizer Bunny,” this mother of two young boys has made it her mission to be living proof that having children and a home with high style need not be mutually exclusive. “You just have to get creative and never sacrifce style,” she says with aplomb. Having attended fashion school and spent time designing her own textiles, Isabel has long had a natural inclination and good eye for color, cut and proportion. After returning to her native Lexington and marrying husband Field, whose family operates the venerable Cross Gate Gallery, she decided to dabble in interior design, apprenticing under her mother-in-law 24 slmag.net

Laura Ladd. “I learned all of the secrets of the trade from her,” Isabel explained. She then spent some time working at Kimbrel Birkman Interiors until the birth of her frst son. Isabel explained that for the first few years of living with young children she definitely had a more traditionally childproofed home. “All of a sudden I thought, ‘This isn’t fair to me,’ and I slowly started to reintroduce pieces that had long disappeared from the cofee table,” she said. Isabel would set the pieces out and then bring the boys (now aged two and three) over one-by-one and let them see and touch each piece under her supervision to get their curiosity out of the way. Amazingly, that introduction was enough to assuage any lingering urge to disturb, and her once bare tables are now adorned with everything from an orchid in a porcelain cachepot to large format books.

Te painting to the left of the window in the dining room is by Kentucky artist George Claxton. Te piece on the adjacent wall is by British artist Tomas Coates.

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Te lively living room features Isabel’s favorite painting, a tiger by British artist John Bratbi.

Identifying her current interior design niche as “stylish living with children,” Isabel’s center hall colonial home is a playful mix of high-low that has been de rigueur in the fashion world for quite some time. “At this point my focus is on faking it, which I do by mixing in pieces from Ikea and Target alongside finer furnishings and a few key pieces,” she said, singling out drapery in the living and dining rooms, which she purchased at Target and altered by having them lined and pleated to create something that looks completely custom without the associated expense. As one would expect, art is abundant throughout each of the rooms. Te one downside is, with the exception of a few works that were either gifts or investment pieces, everything is for sale. “I can never get too attached to something,” Isabel said, citing a work by Henry Faulkner she had become partial to and was somewhat sad to relinquish when it sold. “Te upside is that I love a project, and the changes keep things fresh,” she added. As a true gallerist’s wife, 26 slmag.net

she lauded the beneft of art as an investment. “Te longer it’s on the wall the more it increases in value. Staring at a computer screen of stocks isn’t nearly as pretty as looking at art on the wall.” A good designer is adept at always identifying potential, such as the sideboard Isabel spied at Goodwill and refinished for use in her own dining room. The dining chairs belonged to Field’s grandmother. In the living room, the sofa gets a seasonal facelift by changing out the pillows, gradually adding to her design repertoire. In the newly added galley-style kitchen with central island, Isabel opens a low cabinet where toys, some of which are simple wooden spoons, are neatly stored. “I like to think creatively about toys,” she remarked. The butcher block countertops are from Ikea. Spanning the width of the door from the kitchen to the freshly landscaped backyard, which she designed herself after spending time educating herself on various plant species, is one of Cross Gate Gallery’s bestselling pieces – a long black-and-white photograph of Secretariat winning the Belmont Stakes.

A large painting by Russian artist Valeri Gridnev helps establish a feeling of serenity in the master bedroom.

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Spanning the width of the door from the kitchen to the freshly landscaped backyard is one of Cross Gate Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bestselling pieces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a black-and-white photograph of Secretariat winning the Belmont Stakes.

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A painting by French artist Max Parpart hangs above the freplace in the living room.A pair of pencil sketches by Andre Pater are found on either side.

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Wallpaper from Tibaut enlivens a sitting area between the kitchen and laundry room.

A small half-bath near the kitchen boasts a small extravagance – playful “Crescent” wallpaper from Kelly Wearstler. Bullfghters and Native Americans are two of Isabel’s current interests as it relates to art, and vintage photographs of the latter in cork frames are found on the wall near the sink. Te home’s original kitchen has been converted to a laundry and mud room. Tibault wallpaper graces the walls of a sitting room between the kitchen and laundry room. At the top of the stairs, a unique wire pendant lamp is actually an end table Isabel spied at Home Goods and had wired as a light fxture. Te boy’s shared bedroom is outftted in a vintage cowboys and Indians theme. Te full bath retains its

original tile. Closets and carefully placed storage furniture allow the self-professed “organized hoarder” to keep everything within easy reach, yet out of sight. Te restful master suite includes his and her closets and a newly added bathroom. Refective of her vibrant personality, there’s not a stitch of black to be found in Isabel’s immaculately organized closet. For Isabel, who relishes in her role as a mother and professes that vacuuming is her stress reliever, maintaining style and sanity while raising young children is often the accumulation of baby steps. “Everything is a process and will continue to evolve as the boys grow up,” she said. sl slmag.net

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Savor Fare A Croatian culinary adventure Written by Bridget Williams

Aerial view of Hotel Monte Mulini on Lone Bay.

Glancing down at my feet, which were frmly planted on a foor shod in an expanse of golden glitter under epoxy in the Ăźber modern spa at Hotel Monte Mulini, I pondered the fact that less than 30 minutes hence, these same soles trod ancient cobblestones slick and glistening from a popup rain shower. This dichotomy, which the Europeans muster and master so well, is one of many charms to be discovered in the seaport of Rovinj, Croatia. Less than a three-hour car ride from the international airport in Venice, Rovinj, part of the Istrian Peninsula, is situated on a hilly promontory punctuated by the Church of St. Euphemiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 180foot bell tower at its apex. Originally an island before the channel separating it from the mainland was flled in 1763, there are a total of 22 islets that comprise the Rovinj Archipelago. Controlled by the Romans, the Byzantine and Frankish Empires, the Republic of Venice, the Austrian Empire and Italy, among others, over the course of recorded settlement, Croatia gained independence in 1991 but still exhibits palpable Italian cultural characteristics. As viewed across the harbor, particularly at sunset with a plethora of batanas (traditional flat bottom

wooden fshing vessels) bobbing about in the water, the dense cluster of ancient buildings, some dating to medieval times, that populate the small peninsula and are interspersed with steep, twisting and narrow alleyways, as well as a waterfront promenade bustling with bars and restaurants, congeal to create quite a picturesque scene. Headquartered in Rovinj, Maistra Hotels and Resorts, operator of 17 hotels and resorts throughout Croatia, took it upon themselves to raise the profile of Rovinj as a top-drawer destination by opening the frst and only fve-star properties in the city: Hotel Monte Mulini and Hotel Lone. "Te leadership at Maistra wants to make Rovinj the next CĂ´te d'Azur," remarked Tihana Milas, marketing director for Maistra. Located next to one another on Lone Bay and at the edge of the verdant, expansive and centuries-old Zlatni rt forest park and just one mile from the center of the Old Town in Rovinj, each property offers a completely unique experience for the luxuryminded traveler. Hotel Monte Mulini debuted frst in 1999 and still remains the top hotel in Istria, followed by Hotel Lone in 2011. slmag.net

Restaurant Mediterraneo at Hotel Monte Mulini. Te spa at Hotel Monte Mulini.

Ofering a more boutique experience than its sister property, Hotel Monte Mulini’s roofine mimics a giant wave ready to crash into the blue-green waters of the Adriatic Sea. Ample use of glass in public spaces and the 113-guest rooms, all of which have sea-view balconies, make the most of the enviable environs. Arriving at lunchtime following an overnight flight to Venice, I resisted the urge to take a brief catnap and instead ventured to the Restaurant Mediterraneo to dine alfresco on the covered terrace overlooking the expansive pool area and the bay. Te simple, but delectable cuttlefsh salad would have been the star of my meal if it weren’t for my frst taste of immensely flavorful Croatian olive oil, which I heartily sopped up with slices of warm, crusty bread. With the forest beckoning and reinvigorated by lunch, I set of to explore the parklands, stopping frst to inhale the heady fragrance of lavender and rosemary planted en masse on the hotel grounds. Of-limits to motor vehicles, but well-used by the locals, ample pathways traverse the rocky shoreline and branch of into the depths of the fairy tale-like forest, defned by 10 species of cypress, which lends a distinct Mediterranean 34 slmag.net

Cuttlefsh salad at Restaurant Mediterraneo. Photo by Bridget Williams. Pool terrace at Hotel Monte Mulini.

mien. During summer there are a trio of seaside restaurants near designated swimming beaches. Complimentary bicycles are available from the hotel for exploring the park or the city. Monte Mulini’s intimate Wine Vault restaurant boasts a triumvirate of accolades: Croatia’s top ranked restaurant, the country’s best chef in Tomislav “Tom” Gretić, who was the frst chef in the country to implement the chef ’s table concept, and leading sommelier Emil Perdec. An experience best described as Disney World for gastronomes, the approximately $200 per person charge for the privilege of dining at the chef's table provides access to an unlimited number of fine dining courses specializing in French delicacies with local infuence and complemented by the largest wine list in Croatia – over 600 superior Croatian and international wines. Glasses of Istrian Mavasia wine are served in specialty glasses created by Riedel. The affable Chef Tom noted that guests “eat as long as they feel like eating,” and while the average table savors 15-18 courses, a mind-blowing 30 courses currently holds the record. A three-story wellness center is connected to and partially shared with guests of Hotel Lone. Approximately 2,000 of the 25,833 square feet is reserved exclusively for guests of Hotel

Exterior of Hotel Lone. Photo by Bridget Williams

Chef Tomislav "Tom" Gretić at the Wine Vault Restaurant. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Monte Mulini. To categorize the space simply as a spa would be a gross understatement: it’s more of a temple to health, wellness and self-indulgent pampering. The hyper-modern, dreamlike atmosphere that alternates between tall-ceilinged relaxation zones flooded with natural light to cocoon-like rooms with foating pools is enough to transport you to an alternate state of mind. Treatments for face and body incorporate ecological oils from Croatia, and fully customizable treatment rooms allow you to select the lighting, color, music and temperature. Larger in scale and strikingly modern, the predominantly black and white interior of Hotel Lone is reminiscent of the spiraling walkways found in New York City's Guggenheim Museum. Te frst Design Hotel in Croatia, the property was made a member of the lifestyle brand a full two years before it was even built; as one would expect, the aesthetics are a visual treat for aficionados of contemporary design. The 236-guest rooms and 12 suites boast sea or forest views and dramatic black walls with dark aubergine drapery. Each public space features unique attributes, from the leather drapery in the jazz nightclub to meeting rooms with

Falafel presentation at Restaurant On in Hotel Lone. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Public spaces in Hotel Lone.

mirrored ceiling tiles. Even the smallest detail is executed with an eye for design, such as the frame-worthy artwork on the oversized menus in Restaurant L, known for its “Design Food Menu,” which links food and design and is one of three restaurants on property. A design shop on the ground floor specializes in covetable cutting-edge fashion and home accessories by local designers, along with a selection of locally produced wine and olive oils. During the summer months, guests can luxuriate at the new expansive outdoor pool area or Mulini Beach, a beach club launched in 2014 and reserved for guests of Hotel Lone and Hotel Monte Mulini. “Ofering a beach experience in Rovinj is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time and are excited about the opportunity for travelers to enjoy the destination in a new way,” said Tomislav Popović, Maistra’s CEO. As tempting as it may be to stay put and solely enjoy either hotel’s extensive amenities, there are scores of activities within walking distance or a short car ride away. During our visit, we tended to let our stomachs set the agenda, seeking out the best local food and wine. slmag.net

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Lunch at Kantinon. Meneghetti Vineyard.

Olive oil at Chiavalon.

View of Rovinj from the Tower of St. Euphemia. All photo this page by Bridget Williams

In Rovinj, the locals joke that the Rio Bar, the oldest in the city, is the place to go if you want to learn to swear in Croatian or Italian. Te top restaurant in town – Kantinon Tavern - is located in a 200-year-old building. Serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, the menu pays homage to the bounty of local fsherman and is 100 percent locally sourced. We feasted on marinated sardines, cured meat, fresh tuna and Kumparička goat cheese, made by a local attorney-turned-cheesemonger, and washed it all down with Misal sparkling wine (made less than 15 miles away) and San Servolo beer, brewed in nearby Buje. Prosciutto (or prsut) is a long-standing tradition in the coastal areas of the country. While preparation methods differ slightly from their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, the end result is every bit as delicious after being aged for eight months in the salty sea air. Many restaurants serve prsut as an appetizer, or you can buy some freshly sliced at the daily market in the old town as the basis for a traditional breakfast (two slices of prsut, bread and a glass of wine) to savor on the waterfront promenade or on the hilltop terrace at the base of the stairs to St. Euphemia. Older city inhabitants in particular still mix wine with their water as a carryover from a time when wine, particularly in summer, 36 slmag.net

was the preferred alternative to bacterialaden cistern water. After breakfast, embark on a harrowing climb up the steep and narrow wooden staircase of the church’s bell tower for a breathtaking panorama of the peninsula. Approximately seven percent of the world's best olive oil hails from coastal Istria, because, as one purveyor remarked, "olive trees love to see the sea." Among the best is Chiavalon (chiavalon.hr), a small family-run operation founded in 1997 when, following the death of his father, Sandy Chiavalon, then a 14-year-old with a passion for olive trees, planted 100 specimens alongside 50 or so existing trees estimated to be hundreds of years old. Two decades later, the family farm encompasses 7000 trees and employs organic farming methods to produce oil highly coveted by connoisseurs and ranked among the world's top 15. A tasting with Sandy’s brother Teddy in Chiavalon’s rustic chic tasting room is a truly special experience, learning to roll the liquid gold around the tongue and allowing it to linger in the back of the throat to feel the spicy bitterness that defnes an Ex Albis-grade olive oil. Be forewarned: you'll leave never wanting to settle for run-of-the-mill olive oil again! "I want our visitors to leave as olive oil sommeliers," said Teddy.

Rovinj at dusk. Photo by Bridget Williams.

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Rovinj at sunset. Photo by Bridget Williams.

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Trufe dogs at work. Freshly dug truffe in Livade.

Other areas of note include the small town of Kringa (population 315) whose claim to fame is Jure Grando, purported to be the frst real person described as a vampire in historical records, and the medieval town of Vrsar, one of Giacomo Casanova’s preferred haunts and home to a summer sculpting school. A little further of the beaten path is Meneghetti winery, restaurant and Relais & Chateaux wine hotel (meneghetti.info). The setting is breathtakingly gorgeous with outstanding cuisine and top-tier wines and olive oils to boot. Trufes are paramount in Istrian cuisine, and trufe season, which runs from the end of October through early December, brings out scores of professional and amateur hunters, who are lured by the $1,300-per-pound bounty. Te undisputed king of the hunt is Giancarlo Zigante, who found a two-pound trufe that entered the Guinness book of records as the biggest example ever found. Zigante’s eponymous restaurant (restaurantzigante.com), set at the edge of Motovun forest in the Livade area, one of the most important sites for harvesting the white trufe, was the frst Croatian restaurant to specialize in an Istrian trufe-based menu. As

Local seafood at dinner in Rovinj. Graftti in Zlatni rt forest park. All photo this page by Bridget Williams

someone absolutely enamored with the pungent fungus, savoring delicate slices of trufe in every course (including dessert) made for a truly memorable meal. Te on-site gourmet shop ofers some 50 trufe-related products, and I stocked up on everything from trufes packed in oil to trufe-infused sausage. The worst part of my trip? Defying the laws of spatial planning in order to fit several bottles of wine, olive oil and truffle-infused products into my suitcase, only to have US Customs in Philadelphia seize my coveted trufe sausage, despite my desperate pleas and an offer of an impromptu picnic so it wouldn’t go to waste. In spite of this unfortunate incident, I managed to extend my trip in sprit when I kicked of summer grilling season a few weeks ago with a juicy steak simply and perfectly seasoned with salt and Croatian olive oil. Open April through October, rates at Hotel Monte Mulini begin at $280 per night including breakfast and VAT. For more information visit montemulinihotel.com. Open year-round, rates at Hotel Lone begin at $120 per night including breakfast and VAT. For more information visit lonehotel.com. sl slmag.net

Bibliotaph Mark Hutker, founder and principal of Hutker Architects knows a thing or two about coastal living: he has designed more than 300 houses along the New England shore. For this book he selected 13 exceptional examples that pay homage to the landscape, honor traditional architectural styles and are inventive in their approach to sit lightly on the blufs and dunes of Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. Mark A. Hutker and Marc Kristal - A Sense of Place: Houses on Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod - Hardcover, 224 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). 2015 marks the 40th year of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which has come to be regarded as the benchmark for both timeless and trendsetting topdrawer interior design. Te third book by Stephen Stolman, a former president of ScalamandrĂŠ, the vaunted textiles house, is a must for interior design enthusiasts. Stephen Stolman - 40 Years of Fabulous: Kips Bay Decorator Show House - 280 pages, Hardcover, Gibbs Smith (gibbs-smith.com). Celebrated interior designer Penny Drue Baird is noted for her ability to craft interiors that seamlessly meld elements of past and present. Her francophile-inspired spaces are infused with an American sense of casual comfort to create rooms suitable for formal entertaining and rambunctious family life. Tis book highlights some of her most notable projects, from a Manhattan apartment to a whimsical Bucks County barn. Penny Drue Baird Dreamhouse - Hardcover, 200 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Japanese architects are noted for their ability to deftly tackle nearly any design dilemma, from tiny plots in urban settings to earthquake threats. Tis book highlights 50 recently constructed Japanese residences, including projects by a trio of Pritzker Prize winners, with engaging descriptions, color photography and foor plans. Philip Jodidio - Te Japanese House Reinvented Hardcover, 304 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books With homes as varied as the cities themselves, this book uses exceptional, inspiring photography to highlight stunning urban homes around the globe. Andreas von Einsiedel & Reto Guntil (photographers) – Living in Style: City – Hardcover, 208 pages, teNeues Publishing Group (teneues.com).

What city dweller – particularly at the height of summer – hasn't dreamt about escaping to the fresh air and quiet of the countryside? Tis book ofers the next best thing: country homes from around the globe boasting interiors inspired by their pristine rural environments. Andreas von Einsiedel (photographer) - Living in Style: Country - Hardcover, 208 pages, Teneues (teneues.com).

Trough purposeful prose and inspiring and lush photography, this book is a narrative of both the collective and individual histories of the people and relationships that make the iconic homes constructed through the joint eforts of JLF & Associates, Inc. and Big-D Signature possible. "Te art is not just the fnished product, but the road map to getting there as well," states Logan Leachman, a Principal at JLF. William Hjortsberg - Te Work of Art: A JLF & Associates and Big-D Signature Collaboration - Hardcover, 256 pages, ORO Editions (theworkofart.is).

Chicago-based architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed stately homes for leading industrialists in several midwestern states from 1894 to 1926. Although during his lifetime he was highly regarded, his name was largely forgotten after his death. Tis in-depth reexamination of his work pays the architect his due diligence using previously unpublished images from the Shaw Archive in the Burnham and Ryerson Library at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago History Museum, construction drawings, and a catalogue of Shaw’s residential work. Stuart Cohen - Inventing the New American House - Howard Van Doren Shaw, Architect - Hardcover, 256 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

Bodegas Torres de Anguix in Burgos. Photo by Fernando Fernández.

Located on the eastern edge of northwestern Spain, the Ribero del Duero is named for the Duero River. Situated within the region of Castilla y León or “land of castles,” so named because of the fortifcations that dot the landscape and were built to hold of the Moors in the Middle Ages, the Ribero del Duero is one of Spain’s fnest wine regions and is often mentioned in the same breath as the other notable wine regions of Rioja and Priorat. Tempranillo is the most important quality wine grape in Spain; it makes up the majority of the Ribero del Duero blend and also makes great wine in other regions such as Rioja. As in other countries, the same grape is known by diferent names in diferent regions, and in Ribero del Duero, the Tempranillo grape is called Tinta del País. Up to 25 percent of other grapes such as Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon may be added and up to fve percent of Garnacha and Albillo Mayor. While Ribero del Duero makes mostly red wine, they also produce rosé, or rosado as the Spaniards call it. Unlike American wines labeled reserve or grand reserve, Spanish law defines the terms Cosecha, Crianza, Reserva and

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Grand Reserva. Cosecha, also known as Vin Joven, is aged the least, with no or less than a year of oak ageing. Crianza must be aged two years: one in an oak barrel and one in the bottle. Reserva must be aged three years with a minimum of one year in oak and two years in the bottle. Gran Reserva, which is dedicated to the winery’s very best wine, must have the character to stand fve years of ageing with two years in oak and three years in the bottle. Tis ageing takes place in oak cask, either in American oak, which the Spaniards love for its favor of vanilla, coconut and dill, or the less assertive French barrels, and even a combination of the two. To drink mature wine from most wine regions, you must age the wine yourself, but the long ageing of Ribero del Duero Reserva and Ribero del Duero Gran Reserva allows the afcionado to purchase mature ready-to-drink Ribero del Duero. For a very interesting tasting, acquire a bottle of each of the ageing levels, preferably from the same producer, and taste side-by-side a Cosecha, Crianza, Reserva and a Gran Reserva. Tis is a brilliant way to see the infuence of oak barrel and bottle ageing of four wines from the same region, same grapes and, in the case of the

Sunfowers in the vineyards at Soria. Photo by Fernando Fernández.

Photo by Fernando Fernández.

Reserve and Gran Reserve, you can even get the same vintage. Te oak ageing adds complexity of favors of baking spices, such as vanilla, toast, cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as cocoa, cofee, coconut and dill, among others. Oak barrel ageing can also change the texture making a wine suppler. Vega Sicilia, Dominio de Pingus or Tinto Pesquera are three of the standard bearers in Ribera del Duero and command high prices. While quality Ribera del Duero is never inexpensive, the below winery ofers a relative value and reasonable availability. Viñedos y Bodegas Gormaz The winery was founded in 1972 and was one of the original wineries when the Ribera del Duero region was officially established in 1982. It is the only winery located in the province of Soria. Linajes, or lineage in English, is the name of the fagship wine of the Viñedos y Bodegas Gormaz. It is a tribute to the 12 Knights of Soria as represented by 12 shields in circular emblems on the label, surrounded by the equestrian fgure of Alfonso VIII, in similar fashion to the Knights of the Round Table.

Barrels in the Bodegas at Villacreces in Valladolid. Photo by Fernando Fernández.

Autumn colors in the Ribera del Duero. Photo by José I. Berdón.

Ribero del Duero Crianza 12 Linajes 2009 Dark red/purple with flavors of strawberry, red and black cherry, vanilla and roasted cofee beans in a medium-bodied wine that can beneft from some breathing to help smooth out its tannins. Made from the Tempranillo grape, it is aged in French and American barrels for 14 months before being aged in the bottle for 12 months. Try with roasted herb-encrusted pork loin. Ribero del Duero Reserva 12 Linajes 2007 Dark red/purple with the flavors of blackberry, strawberry, chocolate and oak-induced baking spices. Excellent Spanish wine with a few years bottle age, exhibiting violets and lavender in a full, silky body with a touch of earth. Made from the Tempranillo grape and aged 24 months in French oak barrels before it is aged for a further 24 months in the bottle. Try with grilled rack of lamb or a grilled bone-in ribeye. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: An Interview with Collector Ron Pizzuti Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Collector Ron Pizzuti. Image courtesy Pizzuti Collection and Scott Cunningham Photography.

Ron Pizzuti is not easily intimidated. A successful real estate developer, Pizzuti possesses the perfect combination of tenacity and charm, with a straightforward nature that quickly fosters a sense of familiarity; traits that have undoubtedly contributed to the tremendous growth and reach of the company he founded nearly 40 years ago. However, the notoriously tough real estate industry, Pizzuti learned long ago, has nothing on the art world. From his earliest days in development, Pizzuti traveled - a lot. “I got tired of going to bars and cathedrals,” Ron says with a smile. “So, I wandered into a museum while on a trip to Europe.” He loved that frst experience so much, Pizzuti started exploring museums and galleries in every city he visited. “Walking into an art gallery was like nothing I had ever experienced,” he continues. “Gallery owners and their staf would take one look at me, and go back to whatever they were reading. I couldn’t get the time of day. It was incredibly intimidating.” Not too many galleries would make the same mistake today. Recognized as one of the most infuential contemporary art collectors of the 21st Century, Pizzuti is on a first-name basis with the biggest names in the industry. With more than 2,000 works in his collection, Pizzuti has logged countless hours pursuing his passion. Pizzuti attributes his keen eye and depth of knowledge to one thing: research. “I don’t play golf,” he explains. “I go to art fairs, museums and shops.” Pizzuti’s current (and longest-running) passion is 21st Century art specifcally. “We don’t do 20th Century,” he laughs. Researching emerging artists, Pizzuti carefully studies each one before adding works to the collection. What does he consider important? Teir education, background and infuence. Pizzuti takes every opportunity to get to know artists personally, but he adds, “frst and foremost, an artist must be able to draw.”

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When describing why he buys a work of art, Pizzuti uses descriptors that cross any genre of collecting: movement, balance, proportion, color. “I just buy what makes me smile,” he says with a grin. “People often ask, how should I invest in art? And, I always answer - you shouldn’t. Tis isn’t an investment in the fnancial sense. If that’s your motivation, you shouldn’t be buying.” Pizzuti took his interest in art to another level when he decided several years ago to create a nonproft organization aimed at fostering cultural understanding and educational exchange through an exposure to art. The Pizzuti Collection launched in September of 2013 in a historic office building in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio. Te PC (as it is known to insiders) presents temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from the collection of Ron and his wife, Ann. Tis ambitious project has added to Pizzuti’s track record of success. Adam Weinberg, Director of Te Whitney Museum of American Art, said of the PC, “This singular collection, comprised of renowned masters and emerging talent, is a great gift to the local community and an exciting addition to the national and international art landscape.” His advice to anyone interested in starting a collection? Immerse yourself in the collecting genre that most interests you. See as many examples as you can - in person. Go to galleries, auctions, and shows. Don’t buy at frst - just absorb and experience. Read, then read some more. “Te ads are important as the stories,” Pizzuti says. “I take every art magazine I can fnd, and I read them cover to cover.” The intimidation Ron once felt when beginning this collecting journey is no longer a factor for even the youngest of the now multi-generational Pizzuti clan. Recently one of the Pizzuti grandchildren asked for a spot among the renowned artists on display in the Pizzuti Collection. “Papa, if I made you a picture, would you hang it in the museum?” inquired the 8-year old artist. Te response? “Only if you sign it.” One of the only permanent installations in the PC gallery, young Nathan’s drawing is mounted just outside his Papa’s ofce. As we wrapped up our interview, Ron leaned toward me and, in a moment of magnanimity, almost whispered “you know, we really started our buying at Garth’s when we were young. Ann and I would sit for hours, buying Asian porcelains - and we still have them today. It was entertainment!” Entertainment is visiting with a true collector, whose spirit and enthusiasm is nothing short of infectious. Plan a visit to the Pizzuti Collection: visit pizzuticollection.org or call (614) 280-4004 for a schedule of upcoming exhibits. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.

Derrick Adams, Fun Fabulous Friends, Mixed media collage on paper and mounted on archival museum board, 50 1/16 x 73 inches. Image courtesy of the Pizzuti Collection and Alan Geho.

A view of the NOW-ISM exhibition at the Pizzuti Collection including Untitled by Jacob Hashimoto and Lost in Tought by Tony Cragg. Image courtesy Pizzuti Collection and Alan Geho.

Tomory Dodge, Homestead Ghost, 2014, Oil on Canvas, 84 x 96 inches. Image courtesy of the Artist and CRG Gallery New York.

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Check out the One & Only Ocean Club before checking in Written by Abigail Hamilton Photography by Bridget Williams

Don’t be surprised if you experience a feeling of déjà vu as you pull up to the entrance of the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The picturesque setting has caught the eye of more than one Hollywood director: in the 2006 flm Casino Royale, Daniel Craig as James Bond was shown doing what he does best at various locales on property, and more recently Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton sought solace and plotted revenge in the idyllic environs in their respective roles as women scorned in Te Other Woman (2014). Tough just a short walk down the beach from the sprawling Atlantis Resort, the property maintains an enviable level of privacy, the seeds of which were sown in 1939 when Swedish Industrialist Dr. Axel Wenner-Gren purchased a large tract in order to build what he dubbed Shangri-La: an estate-sized vacation home and lavish garden modeled after those at the Château de Versailles. Wenner-Gren sold his Hog Island holdings to Huntington Hartford II (grandson of George Huntington Hartford, founder 46 slmag.net

of the Great Atlantic and Pacifc Tea Company) for $9.5 million in 1961. Hartford successfully petitioned the local government to change the island’s name ofcially to Paradise Island in May 1962 and commenced building the Ocean Club, comprised of a 52-room hotel, four two-bedroom cottages and an 18-hole golf course designed by Dick Wilson. Hartford also expanded the property’s now famous terraced gardens, importing Carrera marble, bronze statues and a 14th-century Augustinian cloister from Europe, with reconstruction of the latter encompassing an entire year. While attracting jet-setting glitterati, many of whom Hartford often allowed to stay for free, Hartford’s less-thanstellar business acumen drained his inheritance and the property changed hands again before being acquired by its current owner – Kerzner International – who invested a total of $100 million by 2000 to restore the resort to its original elegance, add a trio of private villas, and bring the property under the umbrella of the One & Only Club luxury lifestyle brand.

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Private butler service is provided for each of the 105 luxury guest rooms, suites and villas, which are decorated in a contemporary take on the classic British colonial motif: think dark wood, clean-lined furniture, modern art, plantation shutters and marble mosaic baths. Te two-winged section of guest rooms overlooks a sprightly green elevated lawn, separated from the sea by a manicured Azalea hedge. A plethora of two-person hammocks are strung between towering palm trees, whose wind-blown foliage provides a continuous soothing soundtrack. The array of available activities is impressive for a property of this size. Yoga is offered every morning on a dedicated deck overlooking the ocean. The well-equipped ftness center boasts an alfresco free weight area. Tere are two pools on the property: one looking out to the terraced gardens for adults and the other, a zero-entry style with a rock water feature, is provided for families, who can also take advantage of a large and lively Kids Only Club with areas tailored to the interests of children of varying ages. While the kids are away the parents can golf, hop on a complimentary bicycle, go for a jog, stroll along the beach or play tennis, where Leo, the agedefying tennis pro, has been volleying for more than 40 years

and has stood across the net from the likes of the Shah of Iran to Bill Gates. Complimentary shuttle service via black SUV is provided to and from Atlantis, and reciprocating charges are a nice convenience should you wish to sample from the array of restaurants or dip your toes in the waterpark, though a few hours in the bustling megapolis will have you clamoring to return to the peace and quiet at the Ocean Club! There are four restaurants on site: Dune, a French-Asian concept infused with Bahamian tradition by internationally renowned restaurateur Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten; the romantic environs of the Courtyard Terrace, which offers a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine; the casual Pool Terrace Cafe; and the elegant Library Lounge, located just of the main lobby and a great place to enjoy complimentary morning cofee, afternoon tea service or evening libations while admiring the paintings of local artist Jane Watrous. An easily accessible sojourn, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a snap to settle into island time at the One & Only Ocean Club, where your biggest concern might be getting back to your room in time for your butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early evening delivery of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries! For more information visit oneandonlyoceanclub.com. sl

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Photograph by Nic Lehoux.

A Monumental Composition for Piano Te Whitney Museum of American Art’s New Home Written by Victoria Chase Widely hailed as one of the most significant cultural projects in New York City in the past decade, the Whitney Museum of American Art’s new building in the Meatpacking District on Gansevoort Street between the elevated High Line Park and the Hudson River opened to great fanfare on May 1. Founded in 1930, the Whitney houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-frst centuries. Doubling the Whitney’s exhibition space, the landmark 220,000-square-foot, nine-story building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano. In addition to expanding its special exhibitions, including the Whitney Biennial, the building ofers amplifed potential for artists and their audiences via dedicated space for education programs; a multi-use, 170-seat family theatre; a study center for works on paper; a multi-use gallery for flm, video and performance; a conservation center; and a library. 50 slmag.net

Speaking about the Museum’s striking asymmetry, Renzo Piano commented, “The design of this building emerged from many years of conversations with the Whitney, which took us back to the Museum’s origins. We spoke about the roots of the Whitney in downtown New York, and about this opportunity to enjoy the open space by the Hudson River. Museum experience is about art, and it is also about being connected to this downtown community and to this absolutely extraordinary physical setting.” Piano collaborated with Dutch horticulturalist Piet Oudolf, who was part of the team responsible for the High Line, on the overall landscape design, including an 8,500-square-foot public plaza sheltered by a cantilevered entrance along Gansevoort Street, whose greenscape complements the untamed elegance of the High Line.

Photograph by Nic Lehoux.

View from Gansevoort Street. Photograph by Karin Jobst.

Photograph by Nic Lehoux.

Te interior of the Museum’s four elevators comprise an artwork, Six in Four, created from plastic, laminate, glass and etched stainless steel by Richard Artschwager (1923-2013). The immersive installation is the last major work the artist created before his death. The first floor boasts the largest column-free museum exhibition space in New York, the Untitled restaurant, and the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gallery, which will be accessible to the public free-of-charge. Galleries on the sixth and seventh foors are dedicated to the permanent collection. An eighthfloor Studio Café complements a special exhibition gallery, while 13,000 square-feet of gallery space is available on the building’s cascading terraces. Open for lunch and dinner, both restaurants will be operated by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group under the direction of Executive Chef

Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern and Chef de Cuisine Suzanne Cupps. “Our expansive new permanent collection galleries will be a game changer for the Whitney. Tey will aford a level of space unprecedented in our history to display iconic works and present provocative new narratives of art in the United States,” said Donna De Salvo, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Programs. Te Whitney’s inaugural exhibition in its new home, America Is Hard to See, aims to reexamine the history of American art from 1900 to today with more than 600 works across all mediums by 400 artists. Drawn entirely from the Whitney’s holdings, the exhibition of pieces both familiar and foreign represents the most extensive display to date of the Whitney’s collection and flls the Museum. Te majority of the exhibition will be on view through September 27, 2015 (whitney.org). sl slmag.net

Rag Time Put the notion of a Sunday drive on steroids behind the wheel of one of these luxury convertibles. Written by Bridget Williams

Maserati Gran Cabrio MC

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Summer for me has always been synonymous with convertibles. How could I forget jumping in the backseat of my father’s 1965 Mustang after it had been parked with its top down in the hot sun and crying out as the fesh on the back of my legs seemed to melt on contact with the black leather seats, or the intoxicating feeling of freedom aforded by lowering the ragtop on my 1979 MG on the morning I obtained my driver’s license and setting of on a day-long solo drive to nowhere just because I could? Granted, the luxury convertibles highlighted in the following paragraphs offer plenty more bells and whistles and a much better driving experience than the aforementioned rides, but at its core, the thrill of the wind-in-your-hair experience remains the same. MASERATI GRAN CABRIO | Maserati’s new Gran Cabrio was designed to optimize aerodynamic lift and flow. As the

sportiest ofering in the GranTurismo lineup, the GranCabrio MC boasts a new 4.7-liter V8 engine, with the automatic sixspeed ZF transmission with five operating modes delivering 460-horsepower and acceleration from zero-to-60 mph in a closed soft-top configuration in 4.9 seconds. Handsome 20-inch MC Design rims feature Maserati’s traditional trident worked into the double-spokes. Inside, newly designed seats, including a completely carbon-fber version as an option, ofer improved aesthetics and functionality with an increased profile to enhance their wraparound structure and lateral containment. Reworked seats for rear passengers now boast increased legroom. A flattened rim at the top and bottom of the steering wheel allows for greater maneuverability; Trofeo-design steering wheel paddles are standard. Starting MSRP for the Maserati Gran Cabrio is $145,740.

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Audi R8 V10 Spyder.

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER | Racing is in Aston Martin’s DNA, and the Vantage is at the forefront of the brand’s motorsport activity. Recent improvements to the entire Vantage range include an optional new seven-speed Sportshift II – designed and manufactured specifcally for Aston Martin – that provides faster and more precise shifts, optimizes acceleration and delivers a sporting driving experience. Quicker steering, bigger brakes and wider tires also contribute to increased responsiveness. A sports exhaust system delivers an apropos soundtrack for the hand-assembled 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 420-horsepower. To keep Sunday drives from inadvertently going into Monday, a fully integrated satellite navigation system developed in conjunction with Garmin is part of the standard equipment, along with Bluetooth and cruise control. A full grain leather interior with piano black facia trim and graphite center console fnish, electrically operated sport seats, a 160-watt sound system with integrated iPod interface and USB connection are other interior accoutrements of note. Starting MSRP for the V8 Vantage Roadster is $99,225. 54 slmag.net

AUDI R8 SPYDER | It takes just 17 seconds for the R8 Spyder to go topless, and the soft top’s lightweight design helps to keep the car’s center of gravity low. Available with either a 340-horsepower V8 engine capable of going zero-to-60 mph in 4.4 seconds with the S-tronic dual-clutch transmission, or a V10 engine with 525-horsepower that shaves nearly a full second of of the zero-to-60 mph sprint, both options have the performance and safety enhancing support of Audi Quattro allwheel drive and carbon fber-reinforced ceramic brakes. Black silk matte decorative inlays and leather/Alacantara 12-way power front sports seats defne the handsomely appointed interior. Even with the top down, the seven speakers that comprise the Audi concert radio deliver solid sound performance. Starting MSRP for the Audi R8 Spyder is $129,400. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC | The four-seater luxury convertible is laden with posh fnishes, encompassing soft-touch leather hides (available in 17 standard colors and six color split combinations), exotic wood veneers, cool-touch metals and plush

Bentley Continental GT Convertible. Photo by James Lipman.

Ferrari 458 Spider

pile carpets. Offering more legroom than its predecessor, the cabin is also equipped with a touch-screen infotainment system and a Bentley-designed neck warmer for comfortable roof-down driving in cooler temperatures. For the frst time, 20-inch wheels are standard and available in four styles and a choice of fnishes. The Continental GTC is powered by a 6.0-liter, twinturbocharged W12 with FlexFuel capability and a new QuickShift transmission that cuts shift times by up to 50 percent and enables double downshifts. With a top speed of 195 mph, the convertible accelerates from zero-to-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Starting MSRP for the Bentley Continental GTC is $210,025. FERRARI 458 SPIDER | Te Ferrari 458 Spider is the frst car to mate a mid-rear engine with a convertible hardtop, providing the two lucky occupants an unfettered opportunity to listen to the unmistakable sounds of the GDI V8 570-horsepower engine. An impressive feat of engineering, the aluminum retractable hard top functions as speedily as the engine and does not compromise aerodynamics or performance. Te pair of sections that comprise

the top rotate and then fold in such a manner that they take up less space than a conventional soft top. As powerful as the engine is, the engineers at Ferrari took certain steps to ensure that engine noise would not overwhelm passengers by locating air intakes in the rear spoiler and installing a specifcally developed silencer. An adjustable electronic wind stop also allows the driver to further control their desired level of engine noise. Maximum speed is 199 mph, with the zero-to-62 mph sprint clocked at 3.4 seconds. The Formula 1 cockpit-style driver layout in the cabin is designed to minimize the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand movements for complete focus on the road, but remains comfortable enough for more leisurely driving. A bespoke luggage set is available that features a motif inspired by the six air intakes of the engine cover. Starting MSRP for the Ferrari 458 Spider is $263,553. MCLAREN 650S SPIDER | The 650S is the core model in McLarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Series, designed and developed to give the enthusiast driver the ultimate in luxury and excitement with

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McLaren 650S Spider

2016 Porsche Boxter Spyder

an award-winning 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine producing 610-horsepower. The 650S Spider delivers the same level of performance as its coupe sibling with the added appeal of roofdown driving, able to clock zero-to-60 mph in three seconds and a top speed of 204 mph. An electrically retractable hard top can be automatically raised or lowered on the move in less than 17 seconds and at speeds of up to 19 mph so a popup shower wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen the fun. Te Formula 1-style cockpit boasts a tactile, small-diameter steering wheel with rocker shift paddles for the seven-speed dual clutch gearbox and a driver-centric Active Dynamic Panel that positions buttons and switches in intuitive positions to keep eyes frmly planted on the road ahead. Base price for the McLaren 650S Spider is $283,925. PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER | Porsche highlighted the 2015 convertible season with the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder at the recent New York International Auto Show. Te new top model of the Boxster range retains the unique and unmistakable character of the previous Spyder classic roadster, 56 slmag.net

with a top that is still opened and closed by hand and only available with a manual transmission, benefiting both weight savings and driver enjoyment. Te mid-engine Boxster Spyder delivers a traditional sportscar driving experience with driver and passenger Sports Seats Plus, frm sport suspension, brakes taken from the 911 Carrera S, more direct steering and a 3.8-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with an output of 375-horsepower. As the lightest model of the current Boxster line, it is also the most powerful, needing only 4.3 seconds to sprint from zero-to-60 mph. Elements such as the pair of prominent streamliners that extend down along the sweeping rear lid behind the headrests pay tribute to the 718 Spyder from the 1960s. In keeping with the modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional roadster character, neither a radio nor an air conditioner is included as standard equipment in order to reduce weight. However, both can be ordered as optional equipment at no cost. Additional creature comforts available as an option include the Porsche Communication Management system with navigation. MSRP for the Boxster Spyder is $82,100. sl

Of Note... Independence Transcendence

Compiled by Claire Williams

1) From Khouri Guzman Bunce Lininger, the Johansson Cabinet's skin of lacquered aluminum encases a body of walnut burl and sold walnut (to the trade; kgblnyc.com). 2) VELA is the latest addition to Hennepin Made's Parallel Series of modern pendent fxtures crafted of hand-blown glass and spun aluminum. Ofered in seven glass colors, Crystal, Ruby and Sapphire are shown ($270/ each; shop.hennepinmade.com). 3) Ariana napkins in Capri Blue and Newport Red by Company C ($45; companyc.com). 4) Iron Bicyclette napkin ring from Company C ($60; companyc.com). 5) Hancock & Moore Utopia Chair (to the trade; hancockandmoore.com). 6) Lotta Spot dinner and salad plates with Sabre dipped fatware from Waggo Home ($14-$89; waggo.com).

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1) Cheswick chair from Taylor King (to the trade; taylorking.com). 2) Te oversized high-gloss metal tray of the (FATBOY)RED Special Edition Snacklight is equipped with a wireless, rechargeable magnetic lamp with three diferent light settings and a trio of bowls with a non-slip coating. 10% of the proceeds from every (FATBOY)RED purchase go to the Global Fund to fght AIDS. ($129; shop.fatboyusa.com). 3) Frederick Cooper Eden Lamp in White ($735; wildwoodlamps.com). 4) Wildwood Lacquer Swirls Lamp (to the trade; wildwoodlamps.com). 5) Wildwood Edith Lamp in Royal Blue (to the trade; wildwoodlamps.com). 6) Te Yosemite Sofa from Hancock & Moore in fre engine red leather with white embroidery accents and white fringe side detailing (to the trade; handcockandmoore.com). 7) Tree stripe canvas storage bin from Waggo Home ($38; waggo.com).

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8) Modway Alpha Shell Egg Chair and Ottoman (to the trade; modwayfurniture.com). 9) AKDO red stagger tile ($33 per sqft; akdo.com). 10) BlueStar 36" Freestanding natural-gas range is available in red, cobalt, black, white and stainless steel ($6,299; rejuvenation.com). 11) Nest Chair in 'Old Blue' print by Marcel Wanders for Moooi (price upon request; moooi.com). 12) Te Mid-Century Post-Mount Mailbox from Rejuvenation is inspired by those produced in the 1950s and 1960s ($299; rejuvenation.com).

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1) Intrigue ring by Karen Karch featuring a one-of-a-kind rose cut 5.87 ct ruby with three sharpened claws, each studded with a Colorless Brilliant Diamond sitting just above a halo of colorless brilliant diamonds at the base ($10,000; karenkarch.com). 2) 18kt rose gold, 12-13mm South Sea pearl and 1.07cts pink sapphires ring from Yoko London ($3,500; yokolondon. com). 3) Regal ring from Karen Karch with a matrix turquoise cabochon surrounded by a halo studded with dark red cognac diamonds and rubies that continue to the front of the blackened 18k white gold band detailed with twining vines ($3,850; karenkarch.com). 4) Te micro-pave' infnity symbol of Karen Karch's Black Swan Infniate ring loops around two ice brilliant diamonds (1.28 ct & 1.13 ct) that nest into 18k Rose Gold settings detailed by twining vines (price upon request; karenkarch.com).

1) Platinum TWH tension-set with a 3.48ct natural blue sapphire 2) Platinum omega fat tension-set with a 3.08ct orange sapphire 3) Platinum omega round tension-set with a 3.05ct color change purple sapphire with diamond pave accents 4) Platinum HTF tension-set with a 3.81ct natural orange sapphire with diamond pave accents. All from Steven Kretchmer (prices upon request; stevenkretchmer.com).

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1) Arik Kastan pebble stone ring in 14K yellow gold with oval turquoise center stone surrounded by bezel set emeralds ($1,725.00; arikkastan.com). 2) Roberto Coin Art Deco ring in 18K white gold with diamonds, pink sapphires and tanzanite ($9,500). 3) Roberto Coin Art Deco ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, citrine and orange sapphires ($9,800). 4) Roberto Coin Art Deco ring in 18K white gold with diamonds, green garnet and green tourmaline ($20,500; robertocoin.com).

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Suzanna Kalan 18K rose gold vitrine ring with 30x17mm pear swiss blue topaz center and 3.75ct. champagne diamond baguettes ($14,250; suzannekalan.com).

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1) Mogul 18kyg large (100 cts plus) rose quartz drop pendant with champagne diamond pave ($4,070) 2) Mogul 18kyg medium (50 cts plus) amethyst drop pendant ($3,300) 3) Mogul 18kyg amethyst (approx 20 cts) drop chain earrings with rubellites ($1,870) 4) Mogul Beads 18kyg limited-edition 60-inch tanzanite, labradorite, amethyst and multi tourmaline bead necklace with 18kyg hourglass rondells ($6,600). All from Syna Jewels (synajewels.com).

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Te Apiary reimagines the art of event planning Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

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Cooper Vaughan minds the minutiae. As the mastermind and proprietor of Te Apiary, a unique top-shelf catering and event space operated out of a former industrial site on Jeferson Street, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual to fnd him adjusting a painting gone slightly askew in the winter room or plucking a less-thanpristine leaf from the foliage growing up and over the brick walls that enclose the manicured garden.

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A soft-spoken graduate of Transylvania University and Le Cordon Bleu in London, Cooper cites his experience as a chef at the lauded Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee (where he also met his wife) for helping to sow the seeds for his ambitious venture. “What Blackberry Farm does so well is providing outstanding service, celebrating culinary craft and really highlighting a farmstead feel. I wanted to create something similar to that in an urban setting,” he explained. Cooper worked with his parents Neal and Derek Vaughan to go beyond simply spotlighting culinary acumen by assembling a team of the local who’s who in architecture, garden and interior design in an efort to showcase craft in all forms. Collaborators included architect Brent Bruner of EOP Architecture, contractor Greg Martelli, garden designer Jon Carloftis and interior designer Matthew Carter. With the exception of one brick wall that remains from the former Star Light & Magic building that was gutted by fire 2008, everything else was constructed in the last three years. Detailed craftsmanship utilizing reclaimed and repurposed brick, stone and wood, French limestone, leaded glass in transom windows, foxed mirrors and antique doors belie the building’s newness. A quick stroll through the grounds and interiors sets the mind abuzz pondering the possibilities; I found myself wanting to throw a party here simply to luxuriate in the environs.

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A tall brick wall partially surrounds the perimeter of the property. Forged iron “branches” custom fabricated by Maynard Studio provide passersby on the street with a hint of what lies beyond the garden gates. “Tose guys are incredible,” remarked Cooper when speaking of the artisans at Maynard. Raised planting beds with pyramid obelisk supply some produce, herbs and edible garnish for the catering operation and are maintained in partnership with Seedleaf, a non-proft organization that tends 16 community gardens in an efort to improve access to healthy food among all sectors of the populace. A 10,000-gallon grey water cistern provides drip-fed irrigation throughout the garden. The guest arrival experience begins by entering a secret walled garden positioned in front of the main entrance and defned by a pair of identical antique European stone water fountains at either end. Moving through the black-and-white tiled vestibule, one passes underneath a transom window etched with Te Apiary logo and into a reception area with a bar fashioned from foxed mirror panels. Large steel double French doors with transoms provide a peek into the pristine commercial kitchen. Te frst part of the now 15,500-square-foot complex to be completed, the kitchen’s island is ideal for hosting small chef ’s table-style events for up to 12 guests.

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Designed to emulate a comfortable living room in a grand estate of a welltraveled homeowner, seating in the 1,000-square-foot winter room is oriented around an indoor/outdoor two-sided freplace. Brick walls and warm, wide plank wood foors add to the cozy appeal. A grand natural coral chandelier illuminates the room, which has foor-to-ceiling window views of the garden on two sides; just outside the bayed window is a unique water feature with cascading greenery and a tree-lined allée that disguises the secret garden. Able to amply seat 150, the soaring 2,000 square-foot orangery is capped by an enormous skylight and French doors topped by windows with antique 18-foottall French shutters. True to purpose, branches of a lemon tree at the far end of the space sag under the weight of maturing fruit. A French limestone terrace that spans the back of the building is capable of accommodating a large tent. Lamentably, Cooper doesn’t spend much time cooking at present, preferring to focus on operations and working with on- and of-site catering clients to create one-of-a-kind experiences. “We are very client-driven,” explained Cooper, who added that their capabilities are not bound by region, but rather sensibilities. “We know what we do well and have a starting point with seasonally infuenced menus that we use to move on from there.” A topnotch team of culinary professionals works hand-in-hand with Cooper to execute the customized itineraries.

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Afable Head Chef Tony Yalnazov hails from Bulgaria. He came to the United States via St. Louis through an exchange student program, went on to study public relations at Eastern Kentucky University and starting cooking as a part-time college job, going on to master cake decorating and catering services. In retrospect, he believes his success comes as a result of growing up around and understanding food and cooking. “I grew up in a family that prepared ‘real’ food. I started cooking around age 10 and thought that was just what everyone did,” he explained. Yalnazov’s passion for his craft is palpable. “If you love what you’re doing it’s easy to learn and get better,” he said. Pastry Chef Susanna Henderson is a Lexington native who also grew up in a family with a penchant for cooking and entertaining. A graduate of the culinary program at Sullivan University, Henderson espouses the farm-to-table “Kentucky Proud” movement, expressing a great reverence for locally produced products. Rounding out the executive kitchen staff is Chef de Cuisine Philip Cronin, who set his sights on a culinary career at an early age. A graduate of Sullivan University, prior to joining the team at Te Apiary, Cronin spent five years at Dudley’s and then worked with Chef Edward Lee when he opened Milkwood in Louisville. Not one to rest on his laurels, Cooper is coy about specific plans for the future, preferring to keep the focus on mastering what they do best and maintaining the exclusivity of Te Apiary’s event space while they explore its potential. “Part of the charm is that we are a hidden jewel,” he remarked. sl

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Sayre School Celebrates 160 Years: In the City, of the City By Brad Becker We all remember feld trips from our school days: bagged lunches and bus rides to museums and historic landmarks. But students from Sayre School in downtown Lexington routinely venture off campus with their teachers and classmates and don’t really think of these forty-fve minute outings as feld trips. After all, there’s no long bus ride, no tedious permission form submissions, and no classes missed! For these lucky young scholars, the outing is the class! Students of this historic downtown preparatory school routinely step out into history, into vibrant urban life—arts and architecture, industry, commerce—and the takeaways far outlast any pocketable plastic souvenir. They walk the same streets and the same neighborhoods once walked by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Henry Clay, and Jefferson Davis, by such soldiers and statesmen as John C. Breckinridge and John Hunt Morgan. In fact, Laura Clay, daughter of Cassius M. Clay, graduated from Sayre in 1865 and went onto have a major role in the women’s suffrage movement. Sayre is not just in Lexington, it’s part of Lexington. Sayre’s Head of School Stephen Manella says it well, “When you come to Sayre you really get two campuses: you get our school campus and you get the city.” Mr. Manella is referring to the school activities which simply extend the walls of the classroom into a vital urban environment where people live and do their work every day, a curriculum enhanced and sometimes even furnished by the city: A class of second graders walk to the Opera House to watch the Lexington Ballet company dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker; a fourth grade class holds a mock trial in the District Court chambers two blocks away; art students paint and draw in Gratz Park and an Upper School English class holds a discussion at Third Street Coffee. Seniors arrange internships with local businesses, a short walk or bike ride from the school. “The city provides a great and valuable lesson for our students to realize,” said Mr. Manella, “that learning takes place both in and outside of the classroom.” “Downtown is the heart of our community,” said Bo List, playwright and Director of Sayre’s Drama program, “and Sayre is right in the center of it….this enhances my curriculum immeasurably.” Dr. Annie Papero, Head of Sayre’s Lower School speaks passionately about the perspective students gain attending school in the city. “When a school sits in the middle of a vibrant urban environment it gives children a window to a world that’s broader than their own lives.” Sayre School’s newly developed campus master plan defnes and refnes an already gorgeous school setting. Plans include a new Lower School, a second gymnasium and a performing arts space. A pedestrian oriented layout will unify and transform the campus and link Sayre more effectively with the surrounding historic area. “Our location provides us with many opportunities to reach out to the downtown community,” said Mr. Manella. “The planned development of new facilities and reworking of Sayre space intends to open up the campus, to make this valuable historic landmark inviting and available for a range of activities and programs serving children and the larger community. Sayre wants to reach out and to give back.” Across its curriculum, Sayre clearly desires to cultivate an appreciation for the value of the city. While Sayre’s main campus property has remained downtown for 160 years, the school’s commitment to athletic education sparked its development of a vast 50-acre athletic complex fve miles away. Sayre is using additional space at the complex for vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. Most recently, Lexington’s Urban Forester visited The Sayre Farm to discuss school plans to plant native tree seedlings for the city to use as they mature. “Sayre’s commitment to downtown is very important to the area,” said Maureen Peters, Architect and President of Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation. “The school’s willingness to fnd creative ways to improve its campus while working well with the historical fabric is more than evident.” Given its track record and longevity, Sayre School will continue to be not only an outstanding educational institution but also a hub of arts, culture and innovation in historic downtown Lexington. The Sayre Difference | www.sayreschool.org

THE SAYRE DIFFERENCE 55 seniors will enroll in 31 diferent colleges in 14 diferent states, the District of Columbia and Israel

75% of seniors received merit scholarships totaling over $4.4 million $80,000 average scholarship per student 80% of the senior class completed one or more AP examinations 4 seniors will participate in intercollegiate athletics, one at the Division I Level

47% of seniors scored 28 or above on the ACT; over a quarter of the class scored 30 or above

5 National Merit Semi-Finalists; 4 Finalists Sayre School admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

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Discovery Night: The Art of Fashion, Living Arts & Science Center; lasclex.org Art Hamptons, Bridgehampton, NY; arthamptons.com The Great Buffalo Race, 8am; buffalotracedistillery.com Junior League of Lexington Horse Show, The Red Mile; lexjrleague.com Big Band and Jazz, Ecton Park, 8pm Bluegrass International Cup, “An Evening in the Gardens,” The Apairy; fayettealliance.com 12th Annual Bluegrass International Cup, Mt. Brilliant Farm; fayettealliance.com Keeneland Concours Bourbon Tour; keenelandconcours.com Keeneland Concours Hangar Bash, Aviation Museum of Kentucky; keenelandconcours.com Keeneland Concours d’Elegance; keenelandconcours.com Kentucky Summer Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park; kentuckyhorseshows.com 42nd Street, Lexington Opera House, lexingtonoperahouse.com Eagles at Rupp Arena; lexingtoncenter.com Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; shelbyvillehorseshow.com Dancing under the Stars, Woodland Park; lexingtonballet.org

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Shelbyville Horse Show, Shelby County Fairgrounds; shelbyvillehorseshow.com Dancing under the Stars, Woodland Park; lexingtonballet.org Shaker Village Craft Fair, Shaker Village; shakervillage.org Art Aspen, Aspen, CO; art-aspen.com Picnic with the Pops, Keeneland; lexpops.com Woodland Art Fair, Woodland Park; lexingtonartleague.org Western & Southern Open; Lindner Family Tennis Center Cincinnati, OH; wsopen.com Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Pebble Beach, CA; pebblebeach.com Roll for the Cure benefting The Lexington Cancer Foundation; rollforthecure.dojiggy.com Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup, Oxmoor Farm in Louisville, 502.582.6563

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VINTNER & SPONSOR DINNER

Te Lexington Cancer Foundation hosted a special dinner in advance of its annual wine auction and gala to thank participating vintner and event sponsors.

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Luciana Popa, Christian Nevarro, Cory Empting

Nikita Stone, Eric Moscahlaidis, Catherine Salter

Brenda Rice, Misdee Miller

Peter Estes, Neal Vaughn, James Miller

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KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS WINE AUCTION

Each May the Lexington Cancer Foundation hosts its annual Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only charity wine event integrating fne wines and equestrian culture. Will Harlan, Jr. of Harlan Estate, Bond Estate and Te Mascot served as the 2015 Vintner Chair. Since its inception eight years ago, the event has raised more than $8 million for cancer research, education and patient care.

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Preston & Whitney VanWinkle

Roxanne Kolson, Ronda Taylor

Lisa Atkinson, Melissa Payne

Raina Miranda, Linda Smith

Dr. Jim Woody, Tara Woody

Nicole Schuetz, Will Harlan, Stephanie Mitchell

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MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

The 4th annual Chrysalis House Mother’s Day Luncheon was hosted by the organization’s Board of Directors at the Chrysalis Community Center, Kentucky’s oldest and largest licensed substance abuse treatment program for women. Proceeds from the event will allow the organization to provide mental health treatment, case management, domestic violence counseling, computer training, GED tutoring, vocational training and job placement assistance, access to medical care, housing assistance, and children’s services.

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Cornelia Dozier Cooper, Lindy Karns

Milly Stewart, Neal Vaughan, Diane Curry

Neal Vaughan, Brenda Rice, Lucille Leake and Guest

Sue Chenault, Samantha Chenault

Craig Rose, Rowena Ruf

Dana Robinson, Dale Fisher

Susan Hart, Rep. Sannie Overly

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Laura Ladd, Catherine Kenneally

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ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT

Fischerrocana FST and 32-year-old Michael Jung of Germany won the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. 2015 marks the 35th year that Rolex Watch USA has been a presenting sponsor, awarding a commemorative timepiece in addition to $100,000 in prize money to the overall winner. Rounding out the top three was Tim Price of New Zealand on Wesko and Jung on his second mount, La Biosthetique Sam FBW.

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Each year Land Rover partners with Bluegrass Motorsport to sponsor a tailgating contest during the cross-country competition. For the third year in a row, the team from Sophisticated Living took the top prize for their spread, which put a Kentucky twist on the British tradition of high tea.Cumulative attendance for the three-day event was recorded at 75,533, with a little more than 23,000 in the Rolex Stadium to watch show-stopping stadium jumping on the fnal day of competition.

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Anne Sabatino Hardy, Niki Heichelbech, Mary Quinn Ramer, Laura Prewitt

TJ Cole, Holly Panta

Samantha Mayberry, Deanna Mayberry

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DREAM FACTORY GALA

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Te Dream Factoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 gala was the largest to date, raising enough funds to help the Lexington chapter of the Dream Factory fulfll 20 dreams for children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.

Nick & Lauren Edelen

Hannah & Wes Downing

Scott & Allison Downing, Leah & Jed Kerkhof

Natasha, Stephen Neary

Mary & Klinton Gilkerson

Janice Reid, Brittany Reid

Wes & Melissa Omohundro, Cassie & Ryan Graham

Jackie Lemieux, Susan & Ralph Coldiron, Tami & Bret Melrose

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PURSES, POUTS AND PEARLS

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Tis sold-out party with a purpose, held at the Carrick House, featured Purse Bingo and a silent auction. Nearly $30,000 was raised to beneft the American Cancer Society.

Shella Sams, Tonia Darbro, Brittany Barnette, Amy Hein, Becky Dahlstrom

Julia Loveday, Maya Monk, Jensen Butler, Ally Poage

Angie Grospitch, Sarah Routon, Ginger Baker

Levi Bui, Jennifer Palumbo

Jennie Hurst, Ashley Logan

Charlotte Gruenberg, Gretchen Gruenberg

Emily Rivers, Rebecca Bernotas

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Mary Pat Sinclair, Sarah Madison, Tina Moss

Sherri Schwartz, Megan Mccomas

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CRUISINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WITH KET

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Don and Mira Ball hosted KETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Summer Celebration event, which raised more than $250,000. Honorary chairs Wil and Michaelene James were on hand to help welcome more than 1,000 guests at Donamire Farm who enjoyed ogling classic cars and motorcyles, bidding on auction items and dancing to the Jimmy Church Band.

Holly Clancy, Mark Lyons, Deirdre Lyons

Mitchell Cooper, Ann Louise Cooper

Harold & Becky Jordan

Sharon Michael, Mike & Melanie Flynn

Jef & Diana Hill

Steve & Sharon Kerrick

Michelle & Jay Grant

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Stefan Gesslein, Daryl Hammond, Brittany Stephens, Kathy Stephens

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More than 60 Central Kentucky food and beverage vendors were on hand to sample their wares as part of the annual Taste of the Bluegrass event to beneft Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry Food Bank. Since its inception, proceeds from event have helped distribute an excess of $1 million worth of food to needy families in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

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Marian F. Guinn, Kristin Inkwell Goode, Alice Rogers

Miles Palis, Lee King

Luke & Kalie Templin

Tye Chastain, Janet Macht

Brock Howard, Kristen Pfum

Alan Tompson, Rula Alobaidi

Chevas Sparks, Brandi Brawner

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