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La Vie en Rose Lef: Gabriel Amar for Frank Olive headband from Glasscock. Pink Tartan embellished sweater and ruched skirt from Rodes for Her. Eric Javitts wristlet from the Keeneland Gif Shop. Right: Pillbox hat from the Keeneland Gif Shop. Nanette Lapore ‘Spectacular’ tweed dress from AJ’s Casuals.
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Tis 1947 Delahaye 135M Tree-Position Drophead Coupé sold for $474,500. Photo by Bonhams.
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From the Editor-In-Chief Normally, the act of someone holding the door for me wouldn’t give me pause; I’d say a quick “thank you” for the random act of thoughtfulness and be on my way. But here was Tim Gunn – the marquee headliner at the SmartTalk event where I was to introduce him to the thousands who were gathered at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center – not only holding the door for me, but everyone in the group: men, women and children (including my googly-eyed 11-year-old who persisted in a state of awe the entire evening). I wasn’t the only one to notice, and when someone else in our group remarked that it should be they holding the door for him, Tim quickly remarked “nonsense” and proceeded into the VIP reception where he happily and willingly chatted and smiled for countless photos with throngs of admirers, even after his prescribed time for being there was up. In my scripted remarks for the evening, I’d written “Season after season, the firm but gentle way Tim Gunn guides his charges through the rigors of Project Runway challenges, creating indelible catchphrases along the way, has endeared him to legions of fans around the world…. I am pleased to report that he’s every bit as warm and genuine in person as he is on television.” I’d put the last sentence in bold, just in case the persona didn’t match the person. After all, this is a man who wrote, “I believe that treating other people well is a lost art,” in his book Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work. I had high expectations, and he exceeded them in spades. With the idolatry of celebrity at an all-time high, poise, decorum and civility are often thrown to the wayside during the scratch and grab path to attain one’s 15 minutes of fame. How refreshing then that here was a man who fortuitously landed on a trajectory that brought him opportunities far beyond his wildest dreams and that he remains humbled by it all. During sound check he remarked that his good fortune brings him “pinch me” moments every day. Another fashion icon – Coco Chanel – is credited with saying, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” What would she have made of the indomitable Mr. Gunn? I surmise she’d dub him a fabulous class act.
Bridget Williams, Editor-in-Chief bridget@slmag.net P.S. I’d like to offer my congratulations to the organizers of Birmingham Fashion Week on a successful second year event. This year they inaugurated a Rising Design Star competition for junior high and high school students, where entrants were tasked with creating an outfit using anything BUT fabric and traditional sewing techniques. I was honored to make my runway debut as a ‘model’ to show my daughter’s creation, made from window screen, butcher’s paper, duck tape and moss. Collectively the group came up with some amazing creations using everything from roofing material to sheet music. Giving these young adults the opportunity to participate in the creative process, show their pieces alongside the pros, and converse with headlining designers backstage is priceless. Te future of fashion is bright!
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BUYING IN TO THE AMERICAN SCENE American Scene painting is a loosely defined term. Also referred to as social realism or regionalism, covering a broad variety of rural and urban subjects, and spanning several decades- from the 1920s to the 50s - collectors with a keen eye are beginning to take a serious interest in the genre. Sparked by the conditions of the Great Depression, an increasing number of American artists began to reject the notion of the modern, the idea that abstraction and other avant garde styles were the only acceptable innovation within their field. Instead, many artists turned inward, and began portraying their regions and cities in a realistic manner. For many artists, the canvases became a source of social commentary or pride, and modernism took a back seat. Economic and social conditions in the 30s and 40s were reminiscent of today, and perhaps this is a reason for renewed interest. Te banks had failed and the jobs weren’t there. Popular subjects of the period were the working class, farmers, and urban life. And in 1933, the increasingly popular art movement was given a major boost: Franklin Roosevelt and the Federal Government created the Works Progress Administration as part of the New Deal. Not only was a vast budget devoted to putting people back to work in infrastructure, farming and elsewhere, but a sizeable amount of money was devoted to a sub divisionthe Federal Arts Project. Under the Federal Arts project, struggling artists were employed in their trade. Commissions for large public murals were doled out. Commissions for paintings, prints and sculpture to adorn federal buildings were rewarded across the country. And the American Scene movement was spurned on with federal dollars. One would imagine that if an artist were commissioned to paint a mural in, say, a small town post office building, that an abstract work might be frowned upon. Rather, he/she would have been encouraged to paint a likeness of their town, something to be a source of pride. Tis typically manifested itself in the working class or bustling scenes of economic activity. Those of us in the trade (galleries, dealers, and auction specialists) are familiar with this scenario: a painting walks in the door, and is a wonderful rendering of a regional town, filled with workers. Judging from the canvas and other age indicators, it’s probably 1930s or 40s. We have trouble finding any biographical information on the artist, but there is something quintessentially American about the painting. We like the painting, and would like to sell it, but alas, there are no precedents for this artist’s work that we can find!
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Unknown Artist, 1940s painting. Steel Mill Workers
Some collectors can have a general aversion to painters with little or no reputation. Tis is often the case with American Scene artists. After all, this was a grass roots art movement, and many artists that were employed by the Federal Arts Project faded into obscurity after this temporary employment. The collecting interest in American Scene painting is a grass roots movement as well. While artists such as Grant Wood are well known and collected heavily, the lesser known artists are starting to get some attention. A well executed painting emblematic of American Scene painting can now command as much as $20,000 at auction or in a gallery, regardless of the artist. Most of the examples illustrated here are by artists with little reputation, but commanded strong prices at auction. Perhaps, in these difficult times, collectors are taking a renewed interest in subjects that capture the American spirit. As we draw more parallels between current times and those of the Depression Era, American Scene painting can evoke a renewed sense of pride in American industry, as well as robust rural and urban life. sl
A Cincinnati native, Graydon Sikes is a licensed auctioneer and is Director of the Fine Art Department at Cowan's Auctions. Graydon hold a BA in Art History from Indiana University, and an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati, with a specific focus on 19th century artists of the American West.
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Country House Chic Coworth Park Written by Bridget Williams
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Inspired by events either real or imagined, there is scarcely a young girl who has not envisioned herself as a beautiful princess at some point. I was seven-years-old when Charles, Prince of Wales, married doe-eyed Diana Spencer in a spectacle that ďŹ lled my young mind with countless dreams of castles, confectionery dresses and happily-ever-afters. While the older and wiser me knows the latter is not always as it appears to be, my enthusiasm
for England and the trappings of idealized British royalty continues to linger. Located just 45 minutes from central London and 20 minutes from Heathrow airport, the Royal Borough of Windsor in Berkshire serves as an ideal base to indulge in southeast England’s agrarian pleasures of royalty, from Royal Ascot racecourse, Windsor Castle and the River Tames to historic Windsor Great Park.
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Weston Suite Bathroom in the Mansion House
Set on 240-acres of rolling idyllic Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park, a member of the celebrated Dorchester Collection of fivestar luxury hotels and resorts, is perfectly positioned to explore the region’s historic, natural and cultural gems and close enough to London to visit without staying in the city itself. In recent memory I cannot recall sojourning at a place with such storybook quality; the refined and chic sophistication of this country house hotel instantly endeared it to a contemporary dreamer like me. We arrived well after midnight, and the stoic façade of the dramatically lit Georgian-style Mansion House seemingly appeared from nowhere along the long winding drive. Inside, while one would not be faulted for expecting a scene from Downton Abbey, happily there were no country house clichés, as we were instead greeted by the dichotomy of dreamy modernist interiors by Fox Linton Associates and chipper gents at the front of the house smartly attired in three-piece suits fashioned from plaid chocolate-brown tweed and punctuated with Hermès-orange ties. Now home to 30 spacious and well-appointed guests rooms (no two are alike), the Mansion House was built in 1776 and sold in 1899 to the 17th Earl of Derby, who owned three winners of the classic race that carries his family name. In homage to him and the likes of the Prince and Princess of Wales 36 slmag.net
– the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, who stayed here in 1879 and 1883 for racing at Royal Ascot – horse motifs abound. In the bar are high-fashion-style portrait photographs of horses with hair extensions by Sydney-born photographer Julian Wolkenstein. Nearby are Finnish artist Mari Kasurinen’s deviant versions of My Little Pony encased in glass. In the spa are underwater photographs of horses’ hooves treading water. Natural pigments and dusky colors predominate the interiors of the Mansion House, an effect that is undeniably English – subtle, understated, elegant and referencing the property’s verdant natural setting. Te same Scottish forge is responsible for a bronze tree in the lobby and a garland of copper leaves that comprises the light fixture in the dining room. Lovely English smoke oak floors throughout are dressed with either sumptuous wool carpets or bespoke rugs. While our luggage was whisked away via the elevator, I chose to ascend the wide helical staircase, which seemed to rise from the lobby like a wisp of smoke and culminate at a glass ceiling. Te long guestroom corridor had a residential feel, marked by casual striped runners and a series of painted white glass-front cabinets filled with white flowerpots. The simple en masse grouping created a striking statement, prompting me to make a mental note to try it at home.
Above the ďŹ replace in Te Bar at Coworth is a photograph by Julian Wolkenstein.
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Our spacious second floor room boasted cream-colored walls with wainscoting. Double doors with polished chrome and leather handles led to the bath, the centerpiece of which was a freestanding copper-clad soaking tub (standard in all rooms). A copy of Tom Hodgkinson’s “The Book of Idle Pleasures” rested in the bathtub caddy (as if our environs were not enough of a reminder!). Mounted on the wall behind the tub was a pastoral scene printed on metal. Te walls and floor were sheathed in Carrara marble. Continuing with the equestrian theme so prominently introduced on the first floor were framed charcoal hunter jumper drawings with simple ivory mats that hung above the nightstands on either side of the faux bois four-poster bed. Te duvet and pillowcases sported crop, horseshoe and bit embroidery. Te tall windows were dressed with heavy linen drapery with a botanical print on the reverse and light blocking shades underneath. Jetlag and the pitch-blackness afforded by the drapery caused us to regretfully sleep through breakfast, though lunch was equally fortifying in the grand Restaurant Coworth Park, where we dined on contemporary fare served on fine William Edwards bone china created exclusively for the hotel. My lunch 38 slmag.net
was selected from the Shire Menu, which uses seasonal produce freshly harvested from no more than 70 miles surrounding Ascot including Hampshire, Surrey, London’s Billingsgate, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Throughout the public spaces, the charm of the historic architecture and generously proportioned rooms is enhanced by contemporary accents, such as the mirrored fireplace surround in the gathering room. French doors lead to tiered formal gardens, complete with a croquet lawn and grass tennis courts. The sunken garden, dating back to the18th century, has been restored to its former glory. Resembling its own little village complete with a stone bridge over the lake, an additional 40 guestrooms, including several duplexes, were created from the former stables and farmhand cottages just a short walk from the Mansion House. Each is outfitted with modern furnishings, natural textiles, leather and contemporary art as an avant-garde reflection of their rustic equestrian roots. Located within this complex is The Dower House – a private three-bedroom house built in 1775 with its own dining room, lounge and kitchen. A garden complete with a meandering
Entrance to the swimming pool at Te Spa at Coworth Park
stream and a family of swans completes the painterly setting. A Ferrari 612 Scaglietti parked discreetly in the pea gravel drive during our visit served as a fitting testament to the well-heeled but sagacious clientele who seek refuge in the simple pursuit of pleasure offered in the countryside. Also nearby is The Barn, Coworth’s more casual dining option, where hearty English fare is served up in an original barn frame that has been modernized with a full wall of windows that overlooks an outdoor terrace. One evening I relished in a verdant green salad, goat cheese tart and the most wonderful Earl Grey ice cream. With its Living Roof of plants and herbs such as thyme, camomile and lavender, the two-story spa building appears to be one with the rolling landscape. It is one of the world’s first spas to incorporate carbon negative live hemp walling as part its overall design objective to be carbon neutral in its landscape setting. Te lower level – containing a well-equipped workout room with Technogym equipment and an indoor infinity-edge pool lined with purple quartz on pedestals (its rotating chromatherapy lighting and underwater sound system are a big hit with kids) – is concealed from street view by a
purposefully placed earthen mound and stand of dogwoods. A bespoke graphic metal bulrush sculpture by Ian Gill directs guests through to the south of the spa and into the treatment areas and relaxation lounge. The spa has eight treatment rooms (including two doubles), a manicure and pedicure suite, relaxation rooms and a restaurant, Te Spatisserie, developed from a concept first introduced at Te Dorchester Spa, serving healthy snacks, light meals, cocktails and champagne. In total there are four different spa products available for guests to choose from, including the 100 percent organic skincare range Dr Alkaitis and three of the celebrated spa product ranges offered at Te Dorchester Spa: Carol Joy London, luxurious, glamorous skin and hair care specialising in antiageing treatments; Kerstin Florian, luxurious products infused with the earth’s richest natural ingredients sourced from the highest quality resources; and Aromatherapy Associates, the leading natural aromatherapy oils and treatment products. While the adults are enjoying the spa, kids can take advantage of “Coworth Park Kids,” a complimentary yearround kids’ club program. Located in a seven-room house near the Equestrian Center, downstairs is a play haven for slmag.net
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Top right: Sunken gardens Bottom right: Polo manager Iain Forbes-Cockell
children aged four to seven years old with a gaming corner with Nintendo Wii, a quiet area with DVDs, books, LEGOs and doll house, a kids kitchen, general store and train set, a messy play area for arts and crafts and cooking, and an outdoor area with sandpit, basketball hoops and an outdoor play house. Te upstairs “Chill Den” for the over eights features a game console room with Nintendo Wii and Xbox; pool, air hockey and foosball tables; and a theatre room. Coworth Park is the only UK hotel to feature its own polo fields, and current facilities include stabling for 30 horses together with self-contained accommodation for eight grooms. The property plays host to a full and varied program of both corporate and social tournaments, including the JaegerLeCoultre Polo Charity Cup. Guests staying at Coworth Park are able to make full use of the polo facilities (including lessons) and attend open polo fixtures. Laura Richardson, an Olympic standard grand prix dressage rider who has successfully competed on 11 Great Britain Teams, helms the Coworth Park Equestrian Center team. The ecoconscious barn stables have rubber matting flooring supplemented with hemp bedding that is recycled for use around the estate by the 40 slmag.net
gardeners. In addition to the off-road hacking through the private grounds, Coworth holds 12 permits for riding in Windsor Great Park and opportunities for a trot and canter on the oval gallop track with a synthetic sand and rubber surface. Golfers can enjoy a round at the neighbouring Wentworth Club, which welcomes Coworth Park guests to play its three championship golf courses during their stay. Each of the 18-hole courses are considered best in class in the UK, and players will follow in the footsteps of golfing greats Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood. Further special arrangements for Coworth Park guests include a bespoke shuttle service for the short distance from the hotel, a forecourt welcome from the Wentworth Golf Concierge upon arrival, access to the Clubhouse, a boot room shoe cleaning service, individual caddies, buggy hire and use of the practice facilities. Just 15 minutes’ drive from Coworth Park is Royal Ascot racecourse (ascot.co.uk), and a visit during the annual fourday summer meet is a must to experience the intermingling of the upper echelons of the sporting, social and fashion worlds. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711 in an area of open heath not
Top Left: Royal Ascot races. ©VisitBritain Top right: LEGOLAND Windsor. Photo by Stewart Turkington. Bottom left: Royal Ascot races. Bottom right: Te Copper Horse at the Great Park in Windsor. ©VisitBritain/ Pawel Libera
far from Windsor Castle, the initial outing at Ascot in August of that year bore little resemblance to racing seen there today. The seven horses were all English Hunters, quite different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the flat now. Te first four-day meeting at Ascot took place in 1768. Arguably, the event as it is recognized today started to take shape with the introduction of the Gold Cup in 1807. Thursday is colloquially known as Ladies’ Day, a term first used in 1823, when an anonymous poet described the Tursday of the Royal Meeting as “Ladies’ Day, when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine.” Te Car Parks at Ascot almost certainly play more part in the event than at any other venue – they are far from merely functional with lavish picnics, including butlers, candelabra and silver service not uncommon, especially in Number One and Two Car Parks. 2012 marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and nowhere will this be celebrated more passionately than at Royal Ascot. If you find you’re not properly attired for the event, there are four hats available to be borrowed from the Coworth Park Couture Millinery Collection by Stephen Jones, each representing a different aspect of the Coworth Park experience.
Nearby Windsor Great Park (theroyallandscape.co.uk) – an area of a thousand acres of garden and parkland that has been carefully manicured over a period of 400 years – will also be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by offering groups the opportunity to have their very own “Royal Garden Party” with a Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Te Savill Garden, complete with their own private tea tent and tables set with crisp linen cloths and fresh flowers, on which they will enjoy a magnificent full afternoon tea served on fine bone china. Tey will also be joined by one of Te Savill Garden team who will share top gardening tips. Families traveling with children will want to visit LEGOLAND Windsor (legoland.co.uk). With over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention around 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.. sl Rates at Coworth Park start at £235 per room per night inclusive of full English breakfast; suites from £375 inclusive of full English breakfast. All rates are exclusive of VAT. For more information or reservations visit (coworthpark.com). slmag.net
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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
‘Blue Guardians’ by Cracking Art Group stand guard at Ca’Del Bosco.
Does thinking of Italian wine invoke thoughts of thirst quenching, crisp, mineral-driven white wines? Ethereal, longlived, full flavored red wines and great dry sparkling wines? Well, all but the last I would suppose to be true. Sparkling wines in Italy will probably trigger thoughts of Asti, the off-dry popular bubbly from Piedmont, once called Asti Spumante. Spumante simply means “sparkling” in Italian, and the term has been removed from Asti because of the somewhat pejorative connotation. However, a sparkling wine does exist in Italy that is on par with the great sparkling wines of the world, including Champagne. South of Lake Iseo in the northern Italian region of Lombardy just northeast of Milan lays the region of Franciacorta. Franciacorta has quietly become Italy’s most noteworthy sparkling wine in a global context, perhaps because it is quite small – just a fraction of the size of Champagne and Cava – or for its unusual and difficult to pronounce name. Te name of the region is a bit of a mystery. Some say because the area is riddled with and has a long tradition of monastic foundations that the name’s lineage is based on the words “franca curte,” which means “free of taxes,” as these monastic orders were tax exempt. Yet another explanation suggests that Franciacorta means “small
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France,” as a King of France supposedly made regular visits to the region. Whatever the name means, it is recognized as the finest sparkling wine in Italy and one of the best in the world. Franciacorta is made in the same method as Champagne, which in Italy is called “metodo classic” or classic method. It uses the Chardonnay and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes as in Champagne but adds Pinot Bianco. So, what is this method or how do we get the bubbles in Franciacorta? Yeast and sugar create alcohol with a by-product of carbon dioxide. All sparkling wine starts with a still wine. During the first fermentation, as in still wine, the carbon dioxide is allowed to escape. Numerous vintages are blended together to make non-vintage Franciacorta, while vintage Franciacorta, called Millesimato, is the product of one year. Te still wine is filled in the bottle where it will eventually be sold with a small amount of yeast and sugar and capped with a temporary closure. The wine ferments, and with the bottle closed, the carbon dioxide stays in the bottle integrating into the Franciacorta. When this secondary fermentation, is completed you have a sparkling wine. The dead yeast must stay in the bottle for at least 18 months for non-vintage Franciacorta and 37 months for vintage Franciacorta, and during this time the yeast cells (lees) enrich
the wine, giving it a delicious, yeasty, fresh-baked baguette flavor, as well as a tasty spice quality. When the dead yeast must be removed, the bottles are put in a rack and are shaken and turned and eventually end up completely upside down with the sediment (dead yeast) at the end of the neck of the bottle. When the Franciacorta bottles are completely upside down, the neck of the bottles are placed in freezing solutions. Te bottles are removed from the freezing solution; the temporary closure is removed; and the frozen sediment ejects itself from the bottle. The Franciacorta is then topped off with a small amount of Franciacorta and sugar that determines the final level of dryness. Franciacorta can be Extra Brut (bone dry), Brut (dry), Extra Sec (dry to medium dry), Sec (medium dry to sweet) and Demi Sec (sweet). Most of what you see will be Brut. Te Franciacorta is corked and has a wire cage placed on it to prevent the cork from shooting out of the bottle prematurely (after all there are five to six atmospheres of pressure in a bottle of Franciacorta, which gives you an general idea of the labor-intensive process that gets the bubbles into Franciacorta). Tis is of the principal reason why Franciacorta is expensive. In 1995 when Franciacorta achieved Italy’s highest quality designation, DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e
Garantita), a portion of the credit was certainly due to Mauricio Zanella of Ca’ del Bosco. Zanella took a trip in the late 1960s to Champagne. This trip inspired him to eventually start the state-of-the-art cellar unique to this region named Ca’ del Bosco, which means “house in the woods.” Ca’ del Bosco Brut Cuvée Annamaria Clementi (Franciacorta {Lombardy}, Italy) is their finest wine and is named for Zanella’s mother. It is aged six and one-half on the yeast and boasts an excellent reputation as one of the finest Franciacortas. sl Ca’ del Bosco Brut Cuvée Prestige (Franciacorta {Lombardy}, Italy) Tis delicious Italian sparkler is dry with an enticing spice flavor of allspice, ginger and fruit flavors of yellow apple and pear. Its mousse is impeccable with small creamy uniform bubbles that pop out flavor in a rich full body. Perfect as an aperitif or with the classic Roman veal dish of Saltimbocca, it is made from Chardonnay 75 percent, Pinot Bianco 10 percent and Pinot Nero 15 percent.
A Certified 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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Of Note... Prints Charming
Conceived by Jaime Hayon for Lladró Atelier, The Guest is an ongoing project which invites cutting-edge artists from around the world to create a distinctive personality for an original porcelain character. Six limited-edition spectacular creations - three large and three small - reflect the personal universe of each collaborating artist: Jaime Hayon, the American artist Tim Biskup and the Japanese Studio Devilrobots (lladro.com).
"United States of America" from Antique 2 Chic melds an early 1900s settee with the Stars and Stripes (antique2chic.co.uk.).
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Delos valet tray from Bernadaud. Available through Goldsmith Cardel in Cincinnati, Charles Mayer & Co. in Indianapolis, LV Harkness in Lexington and Dolfinger's in Louisville (bernardaud.fr).
Hand-painted chevron stripe umbrella stand from Lamshop Collection. Price upon request (shoplamshop.com).
Corto Maltese from Capo D'Opera, designed by Manuela Pelizzon and Silvano PierdonĂ , features sketches by Italian illustrator Hugo Pratt, portraying the adventures of seaman Corto Maltese (capodopera.it).
"Blend" from the Modern + Contemporary rug collection by Arzu Studio Hope, is handmade by the skillful hands of Afghan women weavers who earn fair labor wages. Company profits drive transformational change by providing grassroots access to vital education, healthcare, clean water and sustainable community development programs. Price upon request (arzustudiohope.com).
From the eight-pattern Taylor Head collection by Mushaboom Design, this epoynmous wallpaper was inspired by the park of the same name on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia (mushaboomdesign.com).
Stuart Weitzman seizes the colorblock trend with their snake-embossed platform sandal (stuartweitzman.com).
Massoud's Style #5691 settee ($2099) has been given a fresh face with lovely fabrics from P. Kaufman. To the trade (massoudfurniture.com).
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Bibliotaph By following the fortunes of a single item of fashion--the bowler or derby hat--author Fredd Miller Robinson unfolds a cultural history of modernism and modern life. In this innovative book, Robinson pursues the bowler's intriguing history through an illustrated tour of art, literature, fashion, politics, and film up to the present era. Fred Miller Robinson - Te Man in the Bowler Hat: His History and Iconography - Hardcover, 198 pages, Te University of North Carolina Press (uncpress.unc.edu). Accessorizing the Body is the first in the four-part series Habits of Being, which charts the social, cultural, and political expression of clothing as seen on the street and in museums, in films and literature, and in advertisements and magazines. Tis volume features a close-up focus on accessories—the shoe, the hat, the necklace—intimately connected to the body. Cristina Giorcelli & Paula Rabinowitz - Accessorizing the Body: Habits of Being - Hardcover, 272 pages, University of Minnesota Press (upress.umn.edu).
Tis book represents the first monograph on Will Cotton, a popular New York-based artist best known for his large-scale portraits of languidly posed female nudes in "landscapes" of candy. Francine Prose & Toby Kamps - Will Cotton: Painting and Works on Paper - Hardcover, 172 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Famous for its formal (and enforced) dress code, ladies seated in the Royal Enclosure at Ascot Racecourse for example, are required to don a headpiece with a base diameter of at least 4 inches and forbidden from wearing miniskirts and strapless dresses. BBCs Royal Ascot fashion commentator James Sherwood provides a sweep through the history of international fashion as seen through the prism of this unique occasion. James Sherwood - Fashion at Royal Ascot: Tree Centuries of Toroughbred Style - Hardcover, 224 pages, Tames & Hudson (thamesandhudson.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
For his second book, photographer Jason Bell has assembled an impressive roster of celebrity portraits for his latest book, including Elton John, Victoria Beckham, Kate Winslet, Moby, Judy Dench, Ewan McGregor and more. A royalty from the book is being donated to mentality which is the first UK national charity dedicated to promoting mental health. Jason Bell - Hats Off: Photographs by Jason Bell - Hardcover, 112 pages, Dewi Lewis Publishing (dewilewispublishing.com).
A legendary figure in the fashion world, best-known for the iconic images of her in Philip Treacy's hats, Isabella Blow nurtured and championed the talent of some of fashion's most recognizable and important figures, all the time battling severe depression. Te news of her tragic death in 2007 at age 48 shocked the international fashion world. Written by Isabella's husband Detmar with Tom Sykes, Blow By Blow sheds light on the intriguing world of Isabella, from her early childhood to her incredible achievements. Detmar Blow with Tom Sykes - Blow By Blow: Te Story of Isabella Blow - Paperback, 293 pages, It Books (harpercollins.com). A cherished African American custom, church hats speak volumes about the passions, symbols and fashions of women from various religious denominations. Photographer Michael Cunningham beautifully captures the self-expressions of women of all ages-from young glamorous women to serene but stylish grandmothers. Awardwinning journalist Craig Marberry provides an intimate look at the women and their lives. Michael Cunningham & Craif Marberry, with a foreward by Maya Angelou - Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats - Hardcover, 212 pages, Doubleday (randomhouse.com).
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Around the Block
A1948 Tucker Torpedo from the Ron Pratte Collection was the top selling vehicle at Barrett-Jackson, garnering a record-setting $2.915 million.
World records abound at the annual Arizona Auction Week Each year, car enthusiasts flock to Scottsdale to experience the destination's venerable lineup of car shows and auctions during Arizona Auction Week. For 2012, analysts are reporting preliminary sales totals of $180 million (up from $157 million in 2011), led by increased attendance and a bevy of record-breaking auctions. BARRETT-JACKSON The 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction hosted more than 250,000 attendees and generated more than $92 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and resto-mods (a 32 percent increase in sales and a 16 percent increase in attendance versus 2011). Rock Legend Bret Michaels auctioned four of his personal vehicles and helped Barrett-Jackson kick off its
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Opening Night Gala in high style by performing an exclusive set list to an enthusiastic capacity crowd. One of only 51 ever made, a 1948 Tucker Torpedo from the Ron Pratte Collection was the top selling vehicle, garnering a record-setting $2.915 million. Following the Tucker was a 1947 Bentley Mark VI Coachworks by Franay with a sale price of $2.75 million. Rounding out the top three was a breathtaking 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with only 4,159 original miles – the lowest mileage model known to exist. Its sales price of $2.2 million is a world record for a steel-bodied 300SL Gullwing model. All three vehicles were part of the new Barrett-Jackson Salon Offering Collection, a selection of ultra-rare and highly sought classic cars. “The excitement over the high-end classics in the 5000 series and the Salon Offering Collection this year is beyond words,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, Barrett-
An ex-Marlene Dietrich 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformal Phaeton with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin sold for $524,000 at the Bonhams auction. Photo by Evan Klein/Bonhams.
Gooding & Company sold this 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider for $3,905,000. Photo by Gooding & Company.
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Around the Block Jackson. “Te record crowds were the most enthusiastic I have seen them in years. I’m humbled to say that we had a record number of cars cross the block and were able to revisit our roots by offering some of the purest classics and concepts on the market with extraordinary results.” Te company raised more than $5.8 million for local and national charities through the sale of 22 vehicles, including generous proceeds from sales and donations for the BarrettJackson-sponsored ChildHelp Charity to benefit victims of child abuse and neglect. BONHAMS In the best tradition of Bonhams’ international motorcar auctions, automobiles were sourced from across America and Europe to present a carefully chosen offering with a variety of vintages and values to an appreciative crowd for the company’s foray into the Scottsdale auctions. One covetable star garnered a great deal of attention – an impeccable Marlene Dietrich 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton – which made its top estimate at $524,000 to the acclaim of the audience. A well-documented 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C brought $667,000 after a fierce bidding battle between home markets, the UK, Eastern Europe and the Far East. Offered from a New York collection where it had resided for more than 40 years, the car will return to continental Europe
for the first time since it was built. A beautiful 1947 Delahaye 135M 3-Position Drophead Coupe drew feverish bidding from the room and the phones, as bids crept up in $5,000 increments before the hammer fell at $472,500. A sporting Stutz “Bearcat” Special made $137,000 against an estimate of $45,000-55,000, and a 1923 Rolls-Royce 20hp sold for $71,370 over its high estimate of $60,000. Automobilia was popular among Bonham clientele, with over 93 percent of lots selling and 100 percent of the David E. Davis Jr. Collection sold. Outstanding prices were paid for many Davis lots, including a world auction record for a 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Pennant at $10,625 and $5,250 for a fine futuristic painting by Bruce McCall entitled Modern Times. Notable lots from other vendors included a rare Eight Trumpet Horn at $5,625 and a “Chrysis” nude mascot in glass by Rene Lalique that sold at $10,445. Says Malcolm Barber, CEO of Bonhams Group, “We are delighted with the results of this multi-million-dollar auction and the reception we received in Scottsdale. Tere was universal praise for the venue and the selection on offer, and we will definitely be back next January.” GOODING & COMPANY Widely recognized as the preeminent auction house for the world’s most significant collector cars, Gooding & Company
Gooding & Company sold the most valuable car of all the auction houses – a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing that fetched $4.62 million. Photo by Gooding & Company.
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A 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC sold for $429,000.00 at the Russo & Steele auction.
recorded $39.8 million in sales for 116 out of 118 lots sold and 13 world-record breaking cars, resulting in the company’s most successful Scottsdale Auction results to date. For the fifth consecutive year, Gooding & Company sold the most valuable car of all the auction houses during Arizona Auction Week, with an exceptionally-rare $4.62 million 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing. An extraordinary matching-numbers example, this iconic sports car is among the most coveted of all 300 SLs and one of only 29 alloybodied models in existence. A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider that sold for $631,642 at a 2002 Bonhams auction in Geneva fetched $3.905 million. Tree other record-holders in the company’s top ten highest sales were a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe ($2.64 million), a 1929 Bentley 4 ½ Litre Dual Cowl Sports Tourer ($2.145 million) and a 1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Spyder ($880,000). “Thirteen of our cars broke world records and our top lot, the $4.62 million sale of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing, showed us that collectors continue to seek rarity and provenance,” says David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & Company. “I am thrilled with the overwhelming enthusiasm and increased attendance of our guests this year in Scottsdale, as well as the exuberance our new and returning bidders demonstrated.”
RUSSO & STEELE With enough intensity and excitement to turn non-collectors into enthusiasts, the atmosphere at Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale 12th annual auction was downright palpable. Five world sales records boosted total preliminary sales in excess of $20.3 million with a sales rate of 71 percent and significant post-sales still pending. Te top ten sales of Russo and Steele’s 2012 Scottsdale auction: 1. 1968 Chevrolet L-88 Corvette Roadster - $687,500.00 (besting the old record by more than $100k) 2. 1965 Shelby GT 350 - $467,500.00 3. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette 'Noland Adams' - $467,500.00 4. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC - $429,000.00 5. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible - $357,500.00 6. 1969 Ford Boss 429 - $253,000.00 7. 1972 Ferrari Dino GTS - $200,200.00 8. 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE - $198,000.00 9. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 - $165,000.00 10. 1969 Ford Mustang 'Jack Morris' Custom - $161,000.00 Owner and CEO Drew Alcazar commented that he was “extremely pleased with the smashing of the 2011 attendance record for both general admission and registered bidders. In fact, nothing is better than having the ability to introduce thousands of new enthusiasts to the interactive, visceral experience that is Russo and Steele.” sl
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Rolex 24 at Daytona
Photo by Tom O’Neal for Rolex.
To celebrate a golden anniversary in apropos style requires a special attention to detail. In January, the motorsports world was treated to just such an event as one of the most famous endurance races in the world – the Rolex 24 At Daytona – marked its 50th running. Before the historic endurance race took place January 28-29, 2012, at Daytona International Speedway, excitement surrounding the race had never been greater as evidenced, in part, by advance ticket sales as well as the inability to obtain a hotel room in Daytona. Over the last several months GRAND-AM, which organizes the Rolex 24 At Daytona, had undertaken the herculean challenge of locating all the championship winning cars, resulting in close to 30 cars returning to be a part of the Rolex 50 Years of Champions display. Te historic vehicles participated in a charity gala to benefit the Halifax Health Foundation, and the following morning processed from Daytona Beach to the Speedway, thrilling hundreds of spectators who had gathered at strategic spots to see the vintage cars and recent winners as they passed. Te vehicles were on exhibit in a special tent outside the track that was open to fans, free of charge, throughout the race
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weekend, and they also thrilled those in the grandstand as they paraded the track just before the 3:30 p.m. start of the race. Also returning to the place where they entered the history books were 47 overall champion drivers, half of whom would drive in the anniversary race, including the man who currently holds a record five wins of the Rolex 24 At Daytona: Hurley Haywood of Jacksonville, Florida. “Te only Rolex I have won for the Rolex 24 At Daytona was for my win in 1991 and I’ve been trying to win another one ever since,” said Haywood of the six Rolex timepieces in his collection. “Winning that watch in 1991 was very special. Back then, as it is now, the big lure to racing here at Daytona is the chance to win a Rolex. Every single driver, no matter where they race, it is the Rolex that they want to win.” Te other competing champions joining Haywood included John Andretti (1989), Davy Jones (1990), Butch Leitzinger (’94, ’97, and ’99), Scott Sharp (’96), Jim Pace (’96), Elliott ForbesRobinson (’97 and ’99), Olivier Beretta (2000), and Scott Pruett (’94, ’07, ’08 and ’11) who was hoping to tie Haywood for race wins at the conclusion of the 24-hour endurance challenge.
Te Audi R8 Grand-Am made it's US debut at the Daytona International Speedway.
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Championship cars into position on tri-oval at the start/finish. Photo by Stephan Cooper for Rolex.
No. 63 Risi Competizione Ferrari 458 Italia Grand-Am specification GT3 challenger driven by Toni Vilander, Andrea Bertolini and Olivier Beretta.
Among the non-competing champions who had come from all over the world to participate in the anniversary celebrations were three-time winners Brian Redman (’70, ’76 and ’81) and Derek Bell (’86, ‘87 and ’89), both from England, along with Belgian driver Didier Teys (’98 and ’02), Dutch racer Arie Luyendyk (’98) and Americans Wayne Taylor (’96 and ’05) and Bobby Rahal (’81). “Everyone wants to be here, it’s remarkable,” said American actor Patrick Dempsey who’s Dempsey Racing Team had two cars running the 50th Rolex 24 At Daytona. Dempsey was not the only bona fide celebrity racing the twice-around-the-clock challenge: AC/DC guitarist Brian Johnson (England), drove for Fifty Plus Racing; television presenter Justin Bell (England), son of legendary driver Derek Bell, drove for Magnus Racing; and Italian driver Emanuele Pirro, a five-time winner of Les 24 Heures du Mans, returned to the Rolex 24 At Daytona 31 years after taking a class win in 1981. Among the driving factors contributing to an increased number of entries for the 2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona was the new cars from Ferrari. The iconic Italian marque from Maranello built the 458 Italia Grand-Am specifically for the Rolex GRAND-AM Sportscar Series and five were entered in the 45-strong GT class, setting the stage for the revival of a 54 slmag.net
BMW Riley #2. Photo by Stephan Cooper/Rolex
classic rivalry – between Porsche and Ferrari. In the 13-strong DP class, five new Corvette DPs were catching the attention of the record number of motorsports fans who descended on Daytona International Speedway for the historic golden anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona as brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene. As the Rolex clock counted down to the start, the gates were opened to allow fans to walk on the track, while many visited Pit Row or the garages, mingled with the champions who had returned for the celebrations of the 50th anniversary, or had photos taken with their favorite drivers. Interestingly, of the 58 teams to take the green flag at the 2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona, most had a lineup of four or more drivers. Only nine, however, had chosen to run the 50th anniversary race with three drivers. While it’s definitely more fatiguing for the drivers when there are only three sharing the wheel during the twice-around-the-clock endurance challenge, these teams felt the advantage was in not shortchanging someone of their time in the car which lessens the chance of driver mistakes. The green flag is waved at 3:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in January, meaning that more than half of the 24-hour race is run at night – 13 hours of racing takes place between Saturday’s sunset and Sunday’s sunrise.
Te Magnus Racing #44 Porsche GT3 won the 45-strong GT class.
Te early hours of the race, however, saw one of the biggest disappointments with the withdrawal of the #10 SunTrust Racing Corvette DP. Not only were fans disappointed when the #10 experienced catastrophic engine failure, the withdrawal took Max Angelelli (Monaco) out of contention for his second Rolex 24 At Daytona title. With roughly 16 hours of competition behind them, drivers were fighting fatigue and the track as the sun rose over turn three at Daytona International Speedway. With few clouds in the sky, the challenge for drivers was to adjust from racing in the dark while dealing with the glare off Lake Lloyd as they came around the corner. As to be expected, there had been attrition during the night due to accidents and mechanical issues, and as the sunshine welcomed fans for the final hours of the race, all eyes were on Scott Pruett and his #01 BMW Riley. Pruett, who is the owner of Pruett Vineyard and co-author with his wife of four children’s books when not on the track, was within striking distance of tying Hurley Haywood’s record five wins of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. However, as the hours counted down to the 3:30 p.m. finish, the skill of the drivers in controlling their vehicles, their knowledge of each other’s driving styles, and the reliability of
Specially engraved 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona Winner's Watch, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. Photo by Tom O'Neal/Rolex.
their vehicles would determine who entered the record books as winner of the golden anniversary edition of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. And unfortunately for Pruett, with little more than an hour left in the race, Pruett lost first and second gear in the #01 BMW Riley gear box which, despite the efforts of his pit crew, completely put him out of podium contention. At 30 minutes to the checkered flag, A.J. Allmendinger (Denver, Colo.) had been behind the wheel of Michael Shank Racing’s #60 Ford Riley for more than three hours. He took over the lead with Ryan Dalziel (Orlando, Fla.), in the Starworks Motorsport #8 Ford Riley, chasing him down with each lap. Dalziel, a native of Scotland and the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona champion, had earned his first career pole in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series during qualifying for this race. As the final laps were logged, Allmendinger’s lead went from 11 seconds to six as the white flag signaled the final lap of the race. He won by 5.198 seconds to earn Michael Shank his first Rolex 24 At Daytona win. Sharing the driving duties with the California-born Allmendinger was Brazilian native Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri, Jr. (Miami, Fla.), Justin Wilson (England) and John Pew (North Palm Beach, Fla.). sl slmag.net
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La Vie en Rose 1} Left: Gabriel Amar for Frank Olive headband from Glasscock. Earrings and bracelet from Maraschino by Catherine Jones. Pink Tartan embellished sweater and ruched skirt from Rodes for Her. Eric Javitts wristlet from the Keeneland Gift Shop. Right: Pillbox hat from the Keeneland Gift Shop. Nanette Lapore ‘Spectacular’ tweed dress from AJ’s Casuals. Earrings and bracelet from Maraschino by Catherine Jones. 2} Chrome Hearts glasses from Optik by Korrect. Hugo Boss ‘Parker’ pant and 212 sport coat from Saks Fifth Avenue. Orvis oxford from the Lexington Angler. Vineyard Vines bowtie and pocket square from the Keneeland Gift Shop. Rolex watch from Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers.
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Aesthetics in Jewelry - aestheticsinjewelry.com - 502.589.2728 // AJ’s Casuals - 116 Clay Ave. – ajsclothing.com - 253.1798 // Bella Rose – 126 W. Maxwell St. #100 – bellarosestyle.com - 255.2565 // Glasscock - glasscockinc.com – 502.895.0212 // Jill Duzan – jillduzan. com // John G. Roche Opticians – 2560 Bypass Rd. in Winchester – johnsglasses.com – 745.1400 // Keeneland Gift Shop – 4201 Versailles Rd. keeneland.stores.truition.com – 254.3412 // Lexington Angler – 119 Clay Ave. – lexingtonangler.com – 389.6552 // Maraschino by Catherine Jones – ilovemaraschino.com // Monkee’s of Lexington – 116 Clay Ave. – monkeesoflexington.com – 253-0427 // Optik by Korrect – optikbycorrect. com – 502.228.2020 // Reis Nichols Jewelers – reisnichols.com – 317.255.4467 // Rodes for Her – rodes.com – 502.753.7633 // Sachin + Babi – sachinandbabi.com // Saks Fifth Avenue – saksfifthavenue.com – 513.421.6800 // Schumacher - dorothee-schumacher.com // Seng Jewelers – sengjewelers.com – 502.585.5109 // Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers – 410 W. Vine St. #270 – sheliabayes.com – 225-4043 Models: Allie Filley, Catherine Jones, Amanda Ross // Photographer: Andrew Kung 13 slmag.net
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Farm Fresh
A newly built farmhouse borne from a distinguished lineage Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
Above the fireplace in the lodge room is “Te Winchester Dogs” by Henry Poore. With the push of a button, an heirloom quilt hanging on the wall to the right of the fireplace slowly lifts to reveal a television.
“My family settled in Kentucky when it was still part of Virginia,” said the owner of an idyllic farm located in the heart of Saddlebred horse country. When the city-dwelling couple felt it was time to invest in a country home, they relied on generations of rural ancestry to serve as a touchstone in their decision-making. Te couple purchased the property in the late 1980s and remodeled the existing white clapboard farmhouse to suit their needs. One day, as they were admiring the view from
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Ceiling beams in the kitchen hail from a cabin built by the husband’s family in 1789. A store frequented by the husband in his youth, the F.W. Woolworth sign once adorned the company’s former Gardiner Lane outpost in Louisville.
Self-professed lovers of the building and design process, the farmhouse was their first project to be built from scratch, and the couple was heavily vested in every aspect. Having lived in both brick and wood-clad homes, they were looking for something different and decided on a mortared stone exterior, a look they had always admired. Built for “ease of living” in the wife’s words, the home incorporates a host of “green” construction methods and is laid out to allow the couple to age in place (considerations the wife admits would have been neglected had they chosen to build when they first purchased the farm some 20 years ago). The home is flanked by two large manmade lakes of comparable size, one at the front of the property with multiple fishing piers and another behind the home. Stone from an outdoor fireplace was sourced from Elkhorn Creek, a place the husband fondly recalls idling away many a summer of his youth. Columned, covered porches span the front and rear of the home; electronic shutters are concealed within the porch structure to maintain a clean aesthetic. Interior designer Lee Robinson of the Lee W. Robinson Company – a close friend of the homeowners and a trusted 70 slmag.net
resource for all things related to contracting and interior design – had assisted the couple with their other residences and was a natural choice to imbue their newest project with a feeling of rustic sophistication. “Lee is the best,” said the husband. “He has a great deal of creativity mixed with just enough irreverence to make the whole design process fun from start to finish.” Avid collectors, the homeowners brought a great deal of casegoods, art and accessories to the table for Robinson to work with. “We derived much inspiration from Blackberry Farm, where [the homeowners] are frequent visitors,” said Robinson. Among the many treasured pieces, arguably none have a more interesting personal history than the milled beams found in many of the interior rooms. Pulled from the wreckage of the husband’s family’s original cabin (built in 1789) after it was destroyed by a tornado in 1974, the wood was stored in a barn for more than 30 years until he found a suitable use for them. Also paying homage to the husband’s family lineage is the hand-painted scenic wallpaper mural by Stark in the dining room. Depicted in the bucolic scenery is the aforementioned Scott
In the lake room interior designer Lee Robinson chose a classically styled Peel & Company rug in hues that reflect the ever-changing colors just outside. 'Botanik', a lively linen/cotton upholstery from Vervain is found on the sofa, complemented by striped Tibault upholstery on the armchair and ottoman.
County cabin, a later family home built in Franklin County in the early 1900s, Elkhorn Creek and the current farmhouse. Robinson described the homeowners as consummate collectors who are highly educated in their fields of interest, which include antique toys and movie and 1960s rock posters, among others. Above the fireplace in the lodge room is “Te Winchester Dogs” by Henry Poore. Still in its original frame, the husband recalls admiring the piece when it held a place of prominence in his grandfather’s gunroom. Beneath it on the mantel is an industrial train from the 1920s. With the push of a button, an heirloom quilt hanging on the wall to the right of the fireplace slowly lifts to reveal a television. “For a country house, it’s as stateof-the-art as you can get,” remarked Robinson. Troughout each of the rooms Robinson was tasked with taking what were often quite formal pieces of furniture and making them work in homier environs. He accomplished this by careful fabric, rug and wall covering selections that correspond with his McDowell Lifestyle collection. In the lodge room for example, a Peel & Company rug from their Muamak collection anchors the seating area. Fonthill upholstery is found on the club chairs.
“Each room has interesting and unique vantage points,” said Robinson. In the aptly dubbed Lake Room, an expanse of simply dressed windows provides picturesque vistas. Robinson chose a classically styled Peel & Company rug in hues that reflect the ever-changing colors just outside. “Botanik,” a lively linen/cotton upholstery from Vervain, is found on the sofa, complemented by striped Thibault upholstery on the armchair and ottoman. A centrally positioned open staircase has a unique iron railing with a natural finish, obtained by heating the metal and then rubbing it with beeswax to keep it from rusting. Hanging on the wall leading upstairs is a quilt made by the husband’s aunt that depicts the family tree. Among the treasures in the lower level is a refurbished Brunswick billiard table from 1912. Surveying the care that went into constructing and outfitting this country getaway, it becomes clear that the only thing that rivals the homeowners’ satisfaction in the building process is the precious time they relish spending there. Te husband is quick to cite Robinson’s role in their feelings of contentment, “With Lee you get every bell and whistle. We had so much fun that I almost wish I had another house to decorate.” sl slmag.net
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Bourbon Benefactor
Dining at Woodford Reserve Distillery Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung If Ouita Michel has her way, sampling fine bourbon will not be the only reason a visit to the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles comes to mind. Chef-in-residence at Brown-Forman’s National Historic Landmark distillery since 2009, she has been steadily crafting a respected culinary legacy via private parties, special luncheons, brunches, dinners and cooking demonstrations at the distillery. Extremely personable and passionate about her craft, Michel’s culinary mastery (she graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America) has garnered acclaim in radio, television and print. Te New York Times called the Holly Hill Inn (owned and operated by Ouita and her husband Chris) “a gem of a restaurant.” Te Michels also own Wallace Station outside Midway and Windy Corner in Fayette County. She has been featured in the likes of Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Wine Spectator and Southern Living to name a few. Michel was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award in 2011 for the fourth year in a row as Best Chef: Southeast. Active in her community, Michel is a member of Slow Food Bluegrass and a founder of Francisco's Farm, an annual fine art and craft fair that draws thousands to Midway each June. In 2010, Michel was named to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, a citizens group working to improve education for Kentuckians. She is quick to cite her monthly children’s cooking classes as one of her most personally rewarding endeavors. Referred by the distillery’s former chef-in-residence upon his retirement, Michel jumped on the opportunity to take the helm. “It’s the most beautiful place in Kentucky to cook,” she said. Working from a kitchen in the conference center – a building cited on the banks of picturesque Glenn’s Creek between historic stone structures that house the copper pot stills and the barrel storehouse – the continually changing seasonal views are outstanding. slmag.net
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Michel and her culinary team, which includes Sara Gibbs and Nat Henton, revise their catering menu annually, using a customized bourbon flavor wheel as a guide to highlight distinct flavor profiles of wood, grain, sweet aromatics, spice and fruit found in Woodford Reserve. “Te fun part is the exploration and experimentation,” explained Michel. Offerings range from signature sandwiches and soups served from April through October as part of the popular “Picnic on the Porch” program, to multi-course dinners presented at private events in the conference center that are on par with a fine dining restaurant. During the racing season at Keeneland, a handicapper’s brunch of traditional Kentucky favorites (think cheese grits and country ham and biscuits) is offered on the weekends. Her favorite events, and something she aims to do more of, are intimate multicourse dinners that allow guests to experience the nuances of artisan bourbon. Serving cuisine self-dubbed as “community farm-based,” seasonal ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible. Michel refers to Woodford County as the “asparagus capital of Kentucky.” A Franklin County farm provides 26 varieties of potatoes from spring through mid-summer. Freshwater shrimp comes from Chef Henton’s family farm. Michel relies on local connections to help her source wild-caught salmon from Pugent Sound and the catch of the day from Florida’s Atlantic coast, fresh from the boat. Taking a cue from the extensive barrel garden presided over by Mark Williams, executive chef at Brown-Forman’s headquarters in Louisville, Michel is eyeing an open patch of grass between the kitchen and the creek for a similar, albeit smaller endeavor. “I’m thinking a julep garden with several varieties of mint to start,” she explained. 76 slmag.net
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Te extensive catering menu is rich with traditional Kentucky cooking infused with continental and modern influences. Some of Michel’s favorites hail from the “Woodford Classic” menu, including “Whisky Sour” chicken (a “hallmark dish” and a top seller she adds) and roasted Atlantic salmon “Kentuckyaki,” which is glazed with a craveable sauce crafted from local sorghum, soy sauce and bourbon. Another popular selection is the cider and bourbon-glazed pork garnished with house-made spicy apple chutney. By popular demand, the Woodford Reserve Sorghum Vinaigrette Michel developed for the Bourbon Academy Salad is available for purchase in the distillery’s gift shop. “This dressing is light and tangy with the smooth flavors of Kentucky sorghum running throughout,” says Michel. She added, “the dressing also works great as a marinade for grilled pork and chicken or even on fresh fruit such as peaches, marinated and grilled.”
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A host of thoughtfully composed canapés are as lovely as they are delicious and serve as ideal jumping off points for flavor wheel experimentation and enjoying with signature cocktails. While traditionalists will particularly enjoy the silver dollar country ham biscuits made with Weisenberger Mill’s flour, I am partial to the baked round of brie Della Robia (stuffed with bourbonsoaked dried apricots, golden raisins and dried cranberries and enveloped in flaky phyllo pastry) and Kentucky Proud garden croustades with pesto and a perfectly formed sphere of Capriole goat cheese. Bourbon plays heavily in the dessert selections, including the popular “Woodford Whoopie” and a delectable bourbon chocolate torte. Recently, Michel and her kitchen staff have begun experimenting with a variety of flavored granitas, over which a shot of bourbon is poured tableside. In addition to cooking with bourbon, other aspects of the distilling process factor into their cooking methods as well, such as barrel-stave roasting of meats and vegetables. “We’re a distillery first and foremost, and I want our food to be on par with Woodford Reserve’s distinguished legacy,” said Michel. sl
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Iconic Convergences at the Conrad Written by Jeffrey Cohen
World Class Hotel + World Class Art = One Amazingly Fine Art Exhibition Quick now: where do you go in Indianapolis to see a twodimensional original of Robert Indiana’s iconic ‘LOVE’? If this were any other month and you said, “Indianapolis Museum of Art,” you’d be right. But for the moment, the painting in the IMA’s collection is temporarily “Not Currently On View.” (Let it be said that you can see the recently refurbished Cor-ten steel 3-D version out on the IMA grounds.) So for the moment, you’re going to have to content yourself (and you surely will) with a long hidden away photograph taken in 1964 by William John Kennedy which shows Indiana holding one of his ‘LOVE’ paintings. Kennedy was one of those guys Lady Luck takes a fancy to. He was a young photographer enrolled in art school in the early 60s just as Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol were just starting to make names for themselves. Kennedy met Indiana who introduced him to Warhol and from there, Kennedy gained access to the artists’ studios and, well, the rest is history. Kennedy says, “I photographed Andy and other ‘pop’ artists because I believed they were creating something different.” And now, in a unique partnership, the Indianapolis Conrad and ModernMasters Fine Art have launched a series of exhibits expected to bring art aficionados from throughout the Midwest to view – and perhaps purchase – works by Indiana, Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring and more. Te first of the exhibits, ‘Before Tey Were Famous: Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy’ is now hanging in public spaces and select Conrad private suites (open by request). According to ModernMasters owner, Rhonda LongSharp, the work of Warhol and Indiana would later change the way the world looked at art. “We are bringing this exhibit to Indianapolis because it is a world class exhibit, and also to celebrate that Robert Indiana is a native Hoosier,” she adds. 84 slmag.net
The juxtaposition of Kennedy’s images and the iconic artists’ works traces the inroads of Pop Art’s journey from inception to fame. Both Kennedy’s photograph of ‘Warhol looking through the Marilyn Monroe acetate’ and Warhol’s authenticated ‘Marilyn’, grace the walls at the Conrad. The overall experience will transport visitors through an important movement in art history. Conrad Indianapolis General Manager Greg Tinsley says, “Having the opportunity to provide an art experience of this caliber to our many local, regional, national and international guests is truly game changing. We are confident that our series of events for ‘Before They Were Famous’ will excite art enthusiasts and will continue to make Conrad a true destination”. Te exhibit will be on display through May, 2012. It will include a 40-minute documentary about the artists (before they became household names) that shows the two at work in their studios and with their most iconic works (LOVE and Warhol’s famous image of Marilyn Monroe). Kennedy and another of Warhol’s superstar subject, Ultra Violet, are expected to make appearances at Conrad. To provide an even higher level of world class service, more than 75 front-of-house staff members have been trained on the basics of art and fine art in the hotel, including 12 employees educated as specialized ‘Art Ambassadors.’ Suites possess an in-room art channel, and tours – both self-guided or with an art ambassador – are augmented with detailed reading materials, interactive reader boards in public areas, and QR codes that link to featured artists’ biographies and bodies of work. Te Conrad is located at 50 West Washington Street in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317.713.5000 or visit conradindianapolis.com. sl
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KY Crafted: The Market, Lexington Convention Center 9am, Run for the Hill 5K, Keeneland, cardinalhill.org 7pm, CKYO Teen Arts Concert, Singletary Center, ckyo.org 7pm, Preview Gala for the BGT Antiques & Garden Show, Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park, bgtantiquesandgardenshow.org Bluegrass Trust Antiques & Garden Show, Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park, bgtantiquesandgardenshow.org 10am, Shamrock Garden Party, Embassy Suites Hotel, lwckentucky.org 7pm, Hoops-Hops & Hope, The Barrel House, bluegrassjuniors.org Art, Antique and Silver Restoration Event, L.V. Harkness, lvharkness.com 7:30pm, Lex Phil: Americana with Time for Three, Singletary Center, lexphil.org KY Ballet Theatre: Beauty & the Beast, Lexington Opera House, kyballet.com 8am, Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon, Keeneland, runthebluegrass.com 6:30pm, Woodford Hounds Hunt Ball, Embassy Suites Hotel
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HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
OH MY! OH MAYAN! was the theme of WUKY’s popular Heard it Through the Grapevine event, which also included an event eve winemaker dinner prepared by Steve Geddes of Local 127 and main event VIP admission with exclusive musical performances by Te Swells and Te Big Maraca’s in the Mayan VIP Lounge. All patrons enjoyed food and spirits from around the Bluegrass as well as entertainment from the Imperial Court of Kentucky, Te Dominoes, and Velvet Elvis.
Bryan & Connie Kirby
Ian & Lisa Kay Hoffman
Jace Spurrier, Patricia Lawson
Greg & Jennifer House, Whitney Vitatoe
Bobby & Mary Beth Howell
Cathy & Jack Hillard
Jennifer Allen & Anthony Honaker
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Michael & Melanie Pierce
Susan & Den Brown
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new location The Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena Lexington, KY
March 16 17 18 2012 What’s old is NEW again. Renewed - Largest Number of Exhibitors
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in the Show’s history. Quality antiques, collectibles, garden displays, designer vignettes and retail.
Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, Lexington. Exit 120 off I-75, turn east on Iron Works Pkwy, half mile on left, follow signs through park.
New Complimentary Show Lectures friday, march 16
New Show Dates March 16, 17, 18, 2012
2:00 pm Taylor Thistlewaite,
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Show Hours Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 6 pm | Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
3:30 pm Jim Dawson,
thursday, march 15 Gala Preview Party
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7 - 10 pm, $125 per person includes Run of Show ticket
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3:30 pm Dave Miller & Ken Owen,
New Keynote Speakers
Nature’s Expressions, Garden Specialists
with fresh new approaches and topics
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(Separate Ticket Events)
12:30 pm Jerome Redfearn,
friday, march 16
Antique Silver Specialist
Suzanne Kasler, Interior Designer (pictured left) 11:30 am Lunch, Lecture & Book Signing, $60 includes Run of Show ticket
saturday, march 17 Sergio Palleroni, Sustainability Expert 10:00 am Brunch & Lecture, $40 includes Daily ticket James Doyle, Landscape Architect 1:00 pm Lunch & Lecture, $40 includes Daily ticket
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2:30 pm Ezra Haggard, Author, “Trees, Shrubs & Roses For the Midwest”
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Delectable food & fine spirits.
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Vintage Car Show Every day of show.
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saturday, march 17 Appraisal Fair*, Wes Cowan and Diane Wachs of Cowan’s Auctions. 10 am to 4 pm
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MSEDA GALA
Te annual meeting weekend of Mid-South Eventing and Dressage Association included “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere”, a gala celebration held at Spindletop Hall. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation and Second Stride, a non-profit Toroughbred rehabilitation organization.
Laura Klumb, Maria Jones
Katie Lockart, Sally Lockart
Kris Stahl, Hannah Hubsch, Morgan Hubsch, Suzie Harrison
Johanna Reimer, Sherly Cosby, Loretta Mayer
Harty Truax, M. Stanley Wiggs
Kim Smith, Kathy Stim
Christ Stafford, Karen Isberg, Sheri Wood
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Pat Ramage, Jessica Ramage, Tom Ramage
Lindsey OíDonnell, Peggy Meness
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VIPS PARTY WITH THE PROS
Photography by Hannah Jones
Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) was be the beneficiary of the 6th Annual Super Bowl Party with the Pros hosted by former New England Patriot Marty Moore, former Pittsburgh Steeler Dermontti Dawson, and former Cleveland Brown Frank Minnifield. Tey join other professional players and Central Kentucky football fans to raise funds to support the mission of VIPS, the only agency in Kentucky specifically dedicated to meeting the early intervention needs of young children who are blind or visually impaired and their families.
Lee Kain, Marty Moore, Justin Tackett
Wendy Moore, Kay Collier McLaughlin, Priscilla Johnson, Diane Minnifield, Frank Minnifield, Jane Collier Hansen
Bob & Robin Marini
Blake & Shay Carlson
Brandon & Leslie Lally
Julie Pash,Scott Koehler, Skylar Koehler, Sophie Koehler
Payslie Porter, Michael & Bryanna Porter, Marsha Zille, Lindy Farmer, Jason Hester
Kelly Bergmann, Mallory Pope
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QX.NET OPENING PREVIEW PARTY
For the past 25 years, LAL’s Nude has grown to be the most anticipated exhibition presented at the Loudoun House. Tis coming season LAL shifted the focus from the nude as object to include more metaphorical representations. An opening preview party for Body | Figure | Nude, on display at the Loudoun House gallery through March 11, included live jazz with Detour Ahead, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Executive Chef Sam Sears, CEC AAC of South-Van Events and flowers by Greg Jordan of Fine Flowers and Events.
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Carly Dannenmueller, Meg Tompson
Paula Anderson, Elizabeth Deener, Tanzi Marritt
David & Beverly Hufford
Karen Griffin, Jared Griffin, Linda Griffin
Kim Humphrey, Richard Melville
Joel Feldman, Anna Brzyski
Joseph Coleman, Craig Camlack
Johnson Jacob, Tina Schiavone
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MEMBERS OPENING RECEPTION
Photography by Hannah Jones
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky hosted a special members opening reception for Richard Bell: Uz Vs. Tem. On display through May 6, this is the ďŹ rst traveling exhibition in the United States dedicated to the multilayered work of Aboriginal artist and activist Richard Bell, one of Australia’s leading and most controversial artists.
Erin Miller, Will Cornett, Laura Smith, Justin Hughes
John & Carol Gardner
Robert & Bonnie Briggs, Bonnie Tanner
Larry & Martha Deener, Sharron Reed, David Jones
Charles Seyour, Amy Nelson
Janelle Simon, Susan Bayrs
John Cole, Pauline Willis
Chris Nelson, Ron Saykaly
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Jennifer Ponder, Czarina Grace
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MARDI GRAS 2012
Photography by Hannah Jones
Presented by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Lexington, proceeds from Mardi Gras 2012 will benefit God’s Pantry Backpack Program, the Diocese of Haiti’s Rebuild Program and Refuge Inc.
Karen Furlow, Dianne Luvy, Betty Larson
Lavenia Baxter, Brenda Riddle
Susan Stark, Jennifer Wilson, Anne Helmers, Nancy Davis
Tom & Clara Pope, Lucy Cox, Allison Duvall
Ken Miller, Katherine & Marty Marchaterre
Jan Hellebusch, Steve Branham, Renee Branham, Ann Beobles
Erin Young, Chuck Goodpaster
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Holli Powell, Cherie Flueck
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Donna Sessum, Jan Hellebusch
BLUEGRASS SPORTS AWARDS
Photography by Hannah Jones
Presented by the Bluegrass Sports Commission and Alltech, the inaugural Bluegrass Sports Awards were held at the GriďŹƒn Gate Marriott Resort. Lexington native Tom Hammond received Achievement in Sports Broadcasting honors for success in his profession and his commitment to the community. Jerry Carroll and Governor Martha Layne Collins were the ďŹ rst-ever winners of the Jim Host Awards. Kenneth Faried was honored as the Kentucky Sportsman of the Year.
Monna Lane, Rufus Friday, Don Lane
Karl Schmitt, Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alan Corbin
Tom Hammond, Larry Conley, Don Leal, Rick Ford
Gary Ball, Bill Crouch, Lewis & Anna Stout
Jonathon Lang, Deirdre Lyons, Father Don Noll
David Bertram, Tamyra & Craig Miller
Kelli Jette, Lori Simendinger, Sherry Goodridge
Bill & Jan Crouch, Alan Stine
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Jim Host, Peter Banik
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H’ARTFUL OF FUN
‘Rebel with the Cause’ was the theme of the 22nd annual event H’Artful event to benefit Te Living Arts & Science Center. Held at Big Ass Fans, the event included live music, dance exhibitions, 50s-themed soda fountain treats served by roller-skating carhops and tempting desserts prepared by more than 25 local chefs and bakers.
Andrea & Michael Mueller
Janie Schweighardt, Mary Drummer
Allison Carter, Ashley Hoskins, Melissa Coombs
Don & Jenny Hellmann, Mike & Dawn Turner
Amber Pike, Pamula Hounchell
Alicia & John Hughes, Betsy Kemlinger
Lou Ann & Greg Robinson, Lisa & William Hensinger, Rita & Joe Weis
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Brian & Michaela Watson
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Megan Sauter, Skip Brewer