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From the Editor-In-Chief If you look really closely at my eyes in the top photo you may be able to glimpse the sheer terror lurking behind my smile. I’m standing at a clearing a little more than halfway up Wayna Picchu, the pointy peak that stars in the background of most Macchu Picchu photos, and is just one of the fascinating destinations featured in this month’s travel feature about exploring Peru. Only 400 people a day in two waves are permitted to make the 1000+-foot climb to the peak, via ancient stone stairs and walkways with drop-ofs of a few thousand feet straight down to the Urubamba River. I could never imagine its guardrail and waiver-free trek to be possible in the US because of our ludicrously litigious society. The climb was organized by our trip facilitator, Kensington Tours, in response to my request that “light adventure” experiences be included in the daily agenda throughout our Peruvian exploration. We’d already spent a full day with an excellent guide at Macchu Picchu, so after catching the frst bus up the winding, 2,000-foot road that leads to the entrance, we headed straight for the trailhead to wait for our 7am start time. Te assemblage massed at the gate included people of all ages and walks of life. Some appeared to be hardcore hikers, while others, appearing much less ft and donning fip fops, seemed woefully unprepared for the task ahead. A light fog shrouded the peak, which worked to my advantage as I may have backed out if I’d seen the arduous trail that spiraled along the edge of the mountain. After signing in with our name and departure time (no liabilities waivers here!), the thick foliage that shrouded the trail lulled me into a false sense of security. A short ascent and descent led to a clearing that laid out the daunting task before me. Despite an intense fear of heights, I took a deep breath and continued on, crawling like a baby up the stairs and literally clinging to rock faces at particularly scary drop-ofs to counter my irrational fear that some unknown force would draw me over the edge. Clearly the Inca weren’t afected by vertigo! The vantage point of the top photo was at the base of a particularly scary set of stairs; contemplating the climb nearly brought me to tears. Inside my brain there was a tense battle being waged: how to reckon the knot in my stomach and weak knees with wanting to savor every bit of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. At the top, the payof was magnifcent: a condor’s-eye perspective, almost 9,000 feet above sea level, one of the most celebrated cities on the planet, and one of the seven wonders of the world. From this vantage point you can really marvel at the construction and scale of the site, as well as those hikers who seemed unfazed by the dizzying heights, and demonstrated such by aping for photos while balancing on precipitous stones and scrambling over the jagged rock faces. With the summit bringing together a number of young backpackers from all over the world, it provided a platform for some interesting pickup line deliveries! I wasn’t the only one at the top with an overwhelming fear of heights; we had to help a young Brazilian girl traveling alone down from the peak as a sudden bout of fear left her nearly immobile. On the return trip, I spent a lot of time scooting down the stairs on my bum. Clearly gluttons for punishment, we took the road less traveled (with our new Brazilian friend in tow) to the Temple of the Moon and the Great Cavern, located on the far side of Huayna Picchu, which involved descending a series of primitive ladders in several places. Tucked into a cave, lined with outstanding stonework, are a series of niches that were purportedly used to hold mummies (and today make for an interesting photo opportunity). Was it all worth it? Absolutely! Would I do it again? Probably not.
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Te Il Laboratorio dell'imperfetto stand in Hall 7, Scènes d'intérieur (imperfettolab.com).
MAISON & OBJET For the international design community, all roads lead to Paris for this biannual trade show Written by Bridget Williams Held twice a year in Paris, the Maison & Objet exhibition draws an international crowd of the who’s who in the interior design community. Te most recent event, which took place from January 18-22nd, featured six exhibits–distinct to-thetrade shows–spread out over nine halls of the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. With its unique focus, scènes d’intérieur served as the international meeting place for high-end interior design professionals. In this hall, a total of 225 exhibitors used bold and often avant-garde interior design innovations to stand out among collections of the most prestigious manufacturers and houses– some have been in business for centuries. Encompassing everything from arts and crafts, to furniture, to accessories and fabrics, the constellation of exhibitors also
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included some of the greatest names in fashion: Fendi Casa, Roberto Cavalli, Etro Home, and Rick Owens to name a few. Ralph Lauren Home, which does not take part in any other trade show in the world, chose Maison & Objet to mark its 30th anniversary; Rosita Missoni was on hand to support the launch of the latest Missoni Home collection. Famed Parisian lingerie designer, Chantal Thomass, partnered with ceramics manufacturer, Rometti, to produce a collection evoking her glamorous imagination, made up of ribbons, bows, braid, lace, and guipures. In the same spirit of collaboration, Daum unveiled a new glass collection by Japanese fashion designer Manae Mori, while La Cristallerie Val Saint Lambert presented a collection signed by Studio Job, an awardwinning design studio based in Antwerp.
A display by Armani Casa in Hall 7, Scènes d’intérieur (armanicasa.com).
Ralph Lauren Home used their display at MAISON & OBJET to mark the company's 30th anniversary (ralphlaurenhome.com).
A display by JLC in Hall 4 Interior deco références.
Bagatelle dinnerware from Gien France (gien.com).
A piece from Caroline Paul Ceramique on display in craft, l’espace métiers d’art, the display hall for arts and trades.
Baccarat has long understood the benefts of collaborating with designers, showcasing pieces by Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. Christofe featured a new collection of silver plated fatware by Marcel Wanders, co-founder and art director of the successful design label Moooi, as well as a line of accessories rendered in precious metals by French designer Ora-Ïto, returning to the themes of his previous designs for the brand. Porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud celebrated its 150th year in design by launching a series of pieces executed in collaboration with contemporary artists such as Sophie Calle, David Lynch, and Jef Koons. Among the many design luminaries featured at scènes d’intérieur were a number of smaller frms who used the show as a springboard to showcase their expert combination of 18 slmag.net
high-quality materials, innovation, and creativity. Londonbased Sè, which exhibited at the trade show for the frst time, embodied the ambition for excellence with furniture created by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon. Craftsmanship of the highest order was found among the artisan stands of: Sylvie Guyomard, who presented her subtle marquetry in slate and metal; Marie-France De Crecy, whose elegant embroideries were reminiscent of hautecouture; poetic blown-glass by Pascale Riberolles; and fabrics and accessories of Refejos De Mi Tierra, which refected the expertise of Argentine craftspeople. In its 10th year, the Maison & Objet éditeurs trade show brought together the most representative roundup of players from the high-end manufacturers of wall coverings, wallpaper,
Jolipa stand in Hall 5A (jolipa.com).
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Display space in Hall 4 for Spanish furniture and accessories producer Guadarte Collection (guadarte.com).
Functionals by Ad & Simon stand in Hall 8, now! design Ă vivre (functionals.eu).
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A stand in Hall 7, éditeurs
paint, brocades, and rugs. A recurring theme among many of the exhibitors in the segment was the close link between fashion and interior design. Designers Guild, for example, presented collections for Ralph Lauren and Christian Lacroix, while Fornasetti was in the spotlight at Cole & Son. Te colorimeters were ‘of the scale’ for collections from Lori Piana, the Robert Allen Group, Farrow, and Ball and Romo. Also present, as strong focus, was the influence of historic fabrics on new collections. Not simply a reissue of old motifs, designers reinterpreted classic patterns and colors to interact with the contemporary imagination and
art of living. Ian Sanderson offered a collection inspired by 1930s fabrics, while Toiles De Jouy launched an outdoor fabric imbued with a famous 18th century motif. Te dual aspect of retro futurism was a creative movement found in the collections of Kenzo for Delorme, John Robshaw, and Linum, among others. Te frst aspect celebrates the past through vintage geometric patterns, as well as tartan, stripes, and checks. Washed-out efects and faded colors, as well as a focus on lace, embroidery, pleats, and over-stitching emphasized this nostalgia. Te second movement is more forward-looking, with choices of fnishes and glossy efects evoking the future.
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Te “Arthur� Louis XV-style dog bed from Lord Lou is crafted of solid oak and available in several sizes (lordlou.com).
From Brokis, the hanging cord of the Memory collection of ceiling and wall fxtures is used for turning on and of the lights. Available in three sizes and a range of colors (brokis.cz).
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A stand in Hall 7, éditeurs.
Hall eight held now! design à vivre segment, in which leading industrialists and fashion houses mingled with designers who came to present their work, from furniture to objects, either as part of a consortia or independently. Attracting specifiers and buyers from department stores, specialty boutiques, concept stores, and multi-brand furniture distributors; now! design à vivre has become a vital outlet for the emergence of new designers, collections, and a place to gauge trends. Talent and expertise went hand-in-hand at Craft, the arts and crafts area, which presented a selection of 180 craftspeople and designers who embody a form of expression that is perpetually reinvented, reflecting strong and powerful imaginations. Each stand in the sector was an encounter with a work, an expertise, a journey, and an exceptional personality. Côte Déco contained four sectors ofering an exhaustive overview of prevailing trends in interior design, ranging from furniture to the smallest accessories. One segment of the
sector is most noted for amassing a contemporary collection of furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, and decorative objects unrivalled anywhere in the world. Home accessories are Maison & Objet’s core products and a major trend at the 2013 event was the evolution of a new niche market – the masculine art of living. A total of 35 exhibitors presented a collection of decorative objects, unusual gifts, wellbeing products, and fashion accessories as an objective response to the modern man’s search for elegance. Featuring an increasing number of creative and responsible exhibitors, Maison & Objet launched a “Fil Vert” (Green Theme) pathway in 2010 to better identify those exhibitors taking a sustainable development approach. In 2013, organizers chose to highlight: CO2-free paints from Fernob, candles made from frying oil by Nahan, We Are Nothing’s handbags fashioned from old fre hoses, Marron Rouge’s seat-belt poufes, wooden radios by Fine Ecodesign, and Cocomosaic, who creates walls and upholstery from coconut. sl
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A walled lanai at the rear of the home can be accessed via French doors in the living and dining rooms. A total of 400 inset windows create an interesting visual display for those inside and out.
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Maintained to a superb standard, Te Gerald B. Tonkens House in Amberley Village serves as one of fnest examples of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian designs Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Barry Vangrov
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Frank Lloyd Wright was known for using a brownish red hue he dubbed Cherokee red. He chose the statement-making color for the long driveway of the Usonian Automatic house he designed in the twilight of his career.
In the twilight of his career, Frank Lloyd Wright accepted a commission from Cincinnatian Gerald B. Tonkens, a client whom he described as being “long on ideas and short of money”. To remedy this potentially insurmountable disconnect, Tonkens agreed to give Wright complete creative freedom as his “guinea pig”, and upped the ante by remarking that living in the fnished home “will separate the sheep from the goats”. The same family has lovingly maintained the National Resister listed residence for 58 years. Largely hidden from street view and commanding the crest of a hill on a four-acre plot in the heart of leafy Amberley Village, the home, which was built over the course of 18 months beginning in 1954 201by Lloyd’s grandson Eric Lloyd Wright, employs a building style Wright dubbed Usonian Automatic. The architect’s first series of Usonian homes - built without an attic or basement and with lower overall heights and little ornamentation to control costs – debuted in 1936. In the early 1950s he expanded on the idea by introducing a Usonian Automatic style for families of more modest means, in which the primary construction material was inexpensive modular concrete blocks that could be assembled in a variety of ways. Te blocks are laid without mortar, using reinforcing bars in the grooves both horizontally and vertically. Grout inserted into the cavities surrounds the rebar and 26 slmag.net
Te focal point of the combination living/dining room is a cantilevered wood-burning freplace with a grate designed by the architect. All of the original Frank Lloyd Wright designed and signed furniture, including upholstered pieces by Heritage Henredon have been preserved in like-new condition.
unifes the construction. It is estimated that as few as 10 and as many as 20 Usonian Automatic houses have been built in the United States from California to New Hampshire. Construction commenced on the Tonkens home with some trepidation as many involved in the process believed the ceiling would fall since the structure was essentially a 113’ cantilever without a single bearing wall. As much a work of art as a comfortable family home, a total of 11 diferent patterns of concrete block left in its natural state and interspersed with symmetrical rows of more than 400 inset windows create an interesting visual display for those inside and out. For visitors, much like Dorothy in Oz, the driveway, a yellow brick road reimagined in Wright’s signature Cherokee red and flanked by Wright-designed street-level entry gates, indicates that something special waits at its terminus. True to Usonian style, an attached two-car carport with storage building takes the place of a garage. Another auxiliary storage building constructed in the same manner is located in the garden. A walled lanai with original natural gas torchieres is accessed via French doors in the living and dining rooms while a private patio is located of the study in the master bedroom suite.
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To the left of the entry, a long narrow gallery hall just 7’ tall is lined with shelves displaying a collection of books, objets d’art a small gallery of photographs depicting a few of the luminaries who’ve crossed the threshold over the years.
Te simple front door, void of any ornamentation, is positioned near the center of home and perpendicular to the horizontally oriented structure. A red tile inscribed with the architect’s initials serves as his personal seal of approval, a designation awarded to the structures that adhered most closely to his plans and vision. A small vestibule with a ceiling height of 13’6” ser ves as the demarcation point for the home’s public and private spaces. Interior walls are a combination of exposed block and solid Philippine mahogany that has been waxed rather than stained to preserve its natural golden hue. Employing a multitude of windows and embossed insets in the varied concrete block styles lends a sense of airiness to what could otherwise be a mundane and lifeless building material. To the left of the entry, a long narrow gallery hall just 7’ tall is lined with shelves displaying a collection of books, objets d’art a small gallery of photographs depicting a few of the luminaries who’ve crossed the threshold over the years. Asian art and accents factor heavily into the décor and serve as a reflection of the architect’s own interest in the simplicity and horizontality of Asian architecture. Passing through the compact confines of the long hall and into the 10’6” combination living and dining room swathed in abundant 28 slmag.net
To the left of the entry, a long 7’ tall gallery hall is lined with shelves displaying a collection of books, objets d’art and framed photographs depicting some of the luminaries who’ve crossed the threshold over the years.
natural light often elicits a “wow” moment among first time guests. In a thank you letter to the homeowners following a sojourn, the late Walter Cronkite remarked, “to walk into the living room is to be one with architecture and nature.” A testament to the homeowners’ ardent care of this architectural gem, all of the original Frank Lloyd Wright designed and signed furniture, including upholstered pieces by Heritage Henredon and tables sporting stylized Greek Key trim detail, have been preserved in like new condition. Before proceeding with any modifcations over the years, such as replacing the carpet and draperies, replacing incandescent light fxtures with more energy efcient ones and updating the kitchen countertops and appliances, the homeowners took the extraordinary step of having everything given the green light by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. Te focal point of the room is a cantilevered wood-burning freplace with grate designed by the architect. A grand piano is nestled into a niche purposefully designed to accommodate the instrument. Shelving positioned between sets of French doors and in front of pillars of block with symmetrical windows creates additional interest beyond the arranged items. A full-scale reproduction of Wright’s Contemplative Sprite sculpture looks in from the center of the lanai. slmag.net
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Built-in cabinetry with a concealed pass-through and fxed louvers on top that reach to the ceiling separate the dining area from the kitchen. Te same Wright-designed stylized Greek key detail found on the table and chairs is a recurring design element that appears on original furniture pieces elsewhere in the home.
Built-in cabinetry with a concealed pass-through and fixed louvers on top that reach to the ceiling separate the dining area from the kitchen. Thirteen-foot ceilings with high clerestory windows lend a feeling of spaciousness to the compact space. Underfoot, the scored 2’x2’ concrete floors sport the original dark red pigment that is echoed in the red granite countertops. Though some would have appreciated the nostalgia of the original 1950s appliances should they have remained in place, serious cooks will be better served by the newly installed stainless steel Sub Zero and Thermador appliances. Throughout the interior, deeply coffered blocks serve as ceiling components, and in the bedroom wing the cofers are further enhanced with 18K golf-leaf, which purportedly took three months to apply. Te efect calls to mind gold foil that envelops a fne chocolate bar. Te long hall leading to the three bedrooms and two full paths contains 35’ of built-in storage cabinets with the same highly polished brass piano hinges and pulls found elsewhere. Te cozy confnes and extensive use of waxed mahogany lend the subtle atmosphere of being aboard finely crafted yacht. Each of the guest bedrooms featured Wright-designed furniture and lighting, ample windows and closet space. 30 slmag.net
Consistent with the rest of the home, walls in the master suite are paneled with solid Philippine mahogany that has been waxed rather than stained to preserve its natural golden hue.
Te master suite is comprised of a bedroom, study and full bath with a separate tub, shower and water closet. Ingenious use of built-ins negates the need for auxiliary furniture in the bedroom. Both the master and guest bathrooms retain their original tile, whose pristine condition could lead one to believe that it was installed much more recently. Applying the same zeal that has maintained the physical structure to exacting standards, the homeowners have carefully curated a historical record of the home through a collection of original documents, plans, correspondence, telegrams and the like between the owners and Frank and Eric Lloyd Wright as well as letter from notable visitors and boxes of photos, articles and books in which the house has been featured. Among experts in the feld, the Gerald B. Tonkens House stands out as one of Wright’s finest Usonian designs and one of the best preserved. In a letter to the homeowners, Bruce Brooks Pfeifer, Vice President and Director of Te Frank Lloyd Wright Archives wrote, “To say that your house is beautiful would be a gross understatement. But to say that you live in it beautifully is to highlight the truth. I do not think that I have ever seen a Frank Lloyd Wright house better cared for nor more seriously loved than yours. BRAVO on keeping a most beautiful house alive and well.” sl
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Wine Closures
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
‘Cork versus alternative closures’ would probably be a better name for this article because there are certainly more ways than one to close a bottle of wine. Gone or at least mostly gone are the days when a bottle of wine sealed with a screw cap was considered inexpensive plunk. Now wines from every country, every price level, and every quality level are sealed with a variety of closures – not just cork.
also able to be transferred into the wine from barrels in the wine making process, but according to the cork industry they have dramatically reduced the incidents of TCA; while other sources state between 1% to 15% of natural closed wines have TCA. While TCA does not pose any health risk, it certainly poses a risk to wine drinking and could be construed as a winery’s bad wine instead of a faw from the cork.
What is a cork? Natural Cork is the name given to the bark of the Cork Oak tree; this bark is stripped of to make wine bottle corks. A common fallacy is that the tree dies after the cork is harvested, when in actuality the average life of a cork tree is between 170 and 200 years. Furthermore, after the bark is harvested it regenerates and can be harvested about every nine years. With all factors included, a cork oak tree will yield around 17 harvests. The majority of the world’s cork comes from Portugal, with Algeria, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy, and Tunisia making up the balance. Cork has been used since the 1700s to seal bottles of wine. Corks are biodegradable and recyclable.
Issues with alternative closures. While alternative closures are all but a guarantee of no TCA, most consumers do not understand TCA is the largest reason for the alternative closure. Many still think it is because it is more afordable or because it is an inexpensive winemaking technique; the consumer feels uncomfortable on special occasions opening an alternative closure as they are at risk of seeming cheap. Occasionally, screw caps get stuck and require real strength to open. Some other closures simply catch consumers unaware of how to open the bottle. Lastly, what will be the long-term efects of aging a fne wine for 30 years with an unproven alternative closure?
What is an alternative closure? Most screw caps are aluminum closures that thread on to the neck of a bottle. Screw caps are the most used alternative closures and have taken off in the last 10 years. Crown caps are the same closures you see on beer bottles and are used in the sparkling wine industry for the closure during the secondary fermentation, capturing the coveted bubbles. Vino-Seal or Vino-Lok are two of the names used for a closer that makes an airtight seal; these closures remind you of a liquor bottle closure, but instead of being made from cork and plastic, they are made of glass or acrylic. Synthetic corks are made from plastic and in the same shape/size of natural corks. Tese represent the vast majority of today’s alternative closures and most are recyclable.
Benefts of Natural Cork. Natural Cork is a traditional, if not a formal way to close and therefore open a bottle of wine without it appearing inexpensive or cheap. Natural Cork has a proven track record for long term aging so there is no fear (other than TCA) of what may happen to an aged wine. Cork is biodegradable, recyclable, and a renewable natural resource.
Issues with natural corks. A bottle of wine can be tainted by a cork. It was found that if a fungus was present on a cork and the cork was cleaned with a chlorine solution, those two elements could come together and create 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA). Many people call a TCA-tainted wine ‘corked’ or having cork taint. Te result of TCA is a wine with the smell and favor of must, moldy newspaper, wet dog, or old, wet cardboard. TCA can also mute and reduce the aromas and favors of wine, taking away the characteristics the winemaker fought so hard to achieve. Cork producers have eliminated the use of chlorine and have replaced it with hydrogen peroxide, but corks with TCA still exist. TCA is
Benefits of Alternative closures. The most important benefit to alternative closures is the guarantee that there is no cork taint because there is no cork. TCA is unlikely, but still possible due to other issues at the winery. Screw caps are easier to open and do not require any special tools. Other alternative closures use very simple tools such as a bottle opener. Tis lightens the formality and ease of appreciating a bottle of wine. Most alternative closures are recyclable. I personally like alternative closures, but I also appreciate the timehonored tradition of natural corks. I say make room for both! sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Taste of Home
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Tis fne miniature blanket chest earned a western Virginia attribution due to the distinctive stylized fower motif found on other inscribed pieces from the region. Te exuberant decoration and fne, untouched surface make this example a stand out. It sold at Garth’s for $41,125.
If the taste of mint brings back memories of days at the Derby, you have probably spent some time in Louisville. From Cincinnati? Te thought of a “Four Way” chili may fll you with the warmth and sweetness of a Saturday night family dinner at Skyline. Is your idea of barbeque a thick sweet sauce poured over spare ribs? Yep, you must be a St. Louisan. And, who doesn’t associate the wonderful favor of jambalaya with New Orleans? Drive down the main street of any city or town, and you can usually identify a local cuisine or culinary favorite - simply by looking for the local eatery with the most cars in the lot. Tune in a bit more to your surroundings, and you should notice architectural distinctions that speak to the early history of the area. If you are lucky (and, it’s a Saturday night), you can pop
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into a bar and catch the latest tunes from a hometown music sensation. It is the cumulative efect of these tastes, sights and sounds that contribute to the identifable culture of a region. In the world of art and antiques, these characteristics manifested in construction and design elements that developed shortly after settlers in a region overcame basic survival concerns. Some collectors are willing to pay top dollar when they fnd a work that exemplifes a region to which they identify. Often, as appraisers, we are asked: how do you know where it was made? Determining the origin of a piece of furniture, pottery or painting is not so diferent from associating a favor with a region. Like food, architecture and music, the material culture (all the “stuff ” people use in their daily lives) is often
Left - An inlaid cherry Kentucky sugar chest, circa 1820 with star and string decoration. Tis example sold at Garth’s for $7,520. Center - Tis horn cup was presented to Kentucky militia General Green Clay after he successfully defended Fort Meigs (Ohio) during a critical battle of the War of 1812. Tis signifcant piece of Ohio Valley history came to Garth’s from a collection in St. Louis, where it had traveled from the Clay Plantation in Kentucky. It sold for $38,775. Right - An eponymous example of regional signifcance on material culture, the furniture from Soap Hollow, Pennsylvania is distinctively decorated and wildly collectible. With three top drawers, bold decoration and a strong signature, this “Cadillac” example brought $132,250 at Garth’s, setting a record price for the category.
infuenced by the geographic character of the area, ethnic and religious makeup of the population, indigenous materials and accessibility of major centers of commerce. Regional design was heavily infuenced by style makers in major cities, with craftsmen in smaller towns developing their own version. Some elements were lost, some gained - with the loose interpretation known as a “vernacular” or “colloquial” style. When a style can be readily identifed by comparing an unknown example to documented pieces, we can begin to understand the material culture of an area. Attribution does not have to be so technical, however. Tiger maple chest? Most certainly made in New England, Pennsylvania or Ohio - why? That’s where the wood was found. Kasten (or, schrank, depending upon your preference):
nine times out of 10 it was made in Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey as both words translate from Dutch (and German) to “cupboard,” and those areas had large numbers of immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. If you are looking for a way to refine your collecting taste, consider a regional focus. Serving your favorite bread pudding from a new (old) southern sideboard will add an element of sophisticated authenticity that will serve up a healthy helping of nostalgia for any guest. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
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Bibliotaph Armchair travelers can experience all facets of Peru, from the ruins at Machu Picchu and dense subequatorial rain forests to the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains. Mario Polia - Peru: An Ancient Andean Civilization - hardcover, 128 pages, White Star Publishers (sterlingpublishing.com) This book describes the grandeur and richness of the Inca civilization as well as their predecessors: the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sicán-Lambayeque, Moche-Sipán, and Chimú cultures. Two hundred stunning objects—pottery, textiles, and jewelry— illustrate the varied artistic achievements of each ancient culture. Petrick Lemasson, Luis Guillermo Lumbreras, Fernando de Szyslo, Alvaro Roca-Rey - Peru: Art from the Chavin to the Incas - hardcover, 224 pages, Skira (rizzoliusa.com).
Main chapters of this book are dedicated to the geography, people and culture, history, government and economy, and nature of Peru. Full-page maps highlight physical features, vegetation and ecosystems, history, population, and political organization. Anita Croy - National Geographic Countries of the World: Peru - paperback, 64 pages, National Geographic Children's Books (ngchildrensbooks.org).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books This beautifully illustrated book provides the first in-depth review by international textile arts experts of featherworking in ancient Peru, a highly sophisticated textile tradition spanning several thousand years. Heidi King - Peruvian Featherworks: Art of the Precolumbian Era - hardcover, 232 pages, Metropolitan Museum of Art (store.metmuseum.org)
Written by food bloggers Morena Cuadra and Morena Escardo, this book provides recipes for everything from delicious dips to exotic entrees and desserts. Morena Cuadra and Morena Escardo - Te Everything Peruvian Cookbook - paperback, 304 pages, F+W Media (fwmedia.com).
First published in 2000, this book contains 100+ recipes from more than 20 notable Peruvian chefs. Tony Custer - Te Art of Peruvian Cuisine - hardcover, 272 pages, FundaciĂłn Custer (fundacioncuster.org).
Escape Hotel Stories takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most stunning hotels, often located in UNESCO World Heritage Sites (such as the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge), while advocating the importance of preserving the environment. Francisca Matteoli - Escape Hotel Stories: Retreat and Refuge in Nature - hardcover, 160 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
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More than Machu Picchu
Written by Bridget Williams
View of Cusco from the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site. Photo by Eric Williams
Peru’s diverse cultural treasures and ancient wonders form a fascinating network equally intriguing as its most famous site Te ability to tick one of the boxes on my bucket list by visiting Machu Picchu was the impetus for my visit to Peru, but what I didn’t expect was the City in the Clouds would be just one, among many highlights, throughout the duration of our wanderings in the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca regions. We discovered so much, in fact, we had to make the experience a two-part story. Like many people these days, I began planning for my trip by conducting online research, during which, it became quickly evident the services of a tour company would be advisable to make the most of what I hoped would be an epic adventure. After reading the good, the bad, and the ugly of reviews for countless tour operators and after initial online inquiries, I settled on Kensington Tours for their ability to custom-tailor an itinerary that most suitably met my varied criteria: soft adventure opportunities and an even softer pillow on which to rest my head each night!
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After a few back-and-forth interactions via email and phone with Kensington’s South American destination expert, Noraly Barillas, I received a link to a proposed itinerary that promised a comprehensive tour of Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, all with a private guide and vehicle. Each day’s schedule was outlined frst in bulleted summary form and later in expanded detail on subsequent pages, which allowed me to research each tour stop and proposed accommodation. With the itinerary settled, we booked about three months in advance of our mid-October travel date, at the tail end of peak season and just prior to the rainy season, November-April. Considering that the only way to reach Machu Picchu is via a four-day hike or a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (the closest town to the ruins) and the area’s elevation ranges from 8,500 – 11,000 feet, it’s advisable and enjoyable to spend a day or two in Cusco for an altitude adjustment.
A grassy terrace provided an ideal view of the nearly empty site just before sunset. Photo by Eric Williams
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Palacio Nazarenas
Tourism is a well-oiled machine in Peru – demonstrated by the massive assemblage of taxi drivers and sign toting tour operators just outside the terminal in Lima. Tis is the moment that always makes me hold my breath in anticipation and just a bit of worry. In this instance it was just a split second as I easily spied a smiling man holding a large printed sign with my name on it in a sea of handwritten ones. After exchanging pleasantries, Christian Chang whisked us across the street from the terminal to the Hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada. We convened briefy in the lobby to go over our welcome packet with all of the tickets we’d need over the course of the next eight days before turning in for a very brief rest. Like many airport hotels, this one was spare but clean and comfortable. I wouldn’t want to spend a week here, but it was easy for our early morning fight to Cusco the next day. Even though he’d left us at 2am the night before, Christian was back at the hotel by 6am with our boarding passes in hand to walk us back across the street to the terminal. Prior to takeof, we took his advice and had a cup of mate de coca tea; an
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herbal tea made using leaves of the coca plant and purported to help ward of altitude sickness. Te historic capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the southeastern Peruvian city of Cusco receives nearly 2 million visitors each year. We were met outside the tiny airport by Meliton, our contact in Cusco who related points of interest and places we’d be wise to avoid, en route to our hotel, Palacio Nazarenas, the newest member of the Orient Express hotel portfolio in the Peru. Located in a quiet, cobblestone plaza behind Cuzco’s central square, the Plaza de Armas, and next to another Orient Express property, the opulent and lauded Hotel Monasterio, the architecture of Palacio Nazarenas, a former convent and palace, is simple, austere, and elegant. Notifed in advance of our impending arrival, we were greeted at the door by our personal butler who presented me with a bouquet of local flowers and ushered us to our room to complete the check-in process. A foating wall with a fat-panel television mounted on either side separated the living room and bedroom in our Grande Suite.
Indulgent bathrooms at Palacio Nazarenas boast a soaking tub and separate shower with rain shower head and body sprays, under-foor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor.
A bedroom in the Grande Suite at Palacio Nazarenas.
Te interior design was serene and appropriate to the magnifcently restored building’s humble roots. Hand painted details adorned the vaulted ceiling and plaster walls, while wall niches served as a receptacle for objects that gave a nod to Catholicism. Richly colored textiles comprised the upholstery and accent pillows. Passing through the bedroom furnished with an iron, four-poster bed, there was a large walk-in closet with both silk and terrycloth robes, an even bigger bathroom with fluffy, monogrammed towels, an oversized soaking tub, and separate shower with rain shower head and body sprays, under-foor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor. Two sets of six-pane windows fanked by blue painted shutters overlooked a central courtyard landscaped with indigenous fowers and kitchen herbs. Te tranquil sound of fowing water emanated from a multitude of fountains as well as a steady stream of water that is pumped through water channels designed to mimic irrigation channels found throughout the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu. Though tempted by the complimentary cocktail bar stocked with rum, Peruvian pisco, simple syrup, lemon juice,
egg whites, and recipe cards to whip up signature cocktails, I opted for even more coca tea to accompany a welcome plate of gourmet chocolates in the hope that it would counter an altitudeinduced headache. Enjoying our modifed high tea, we explored destination information pre-loaded on an in-room iPad. Palacio Nazarenas has the unique distinction of laying claim to Cusco’s first outdoor heated swimming pool. Located within the largest of seven cloistered terraces, the pool area, which also includes the Senzo Bar and Restaurant, serves as the social hub of the hotel. While it was a treat sitting poolside at lunch savoring a fresh, colorful salad and surveying the surrounding rooftops and hillsides, our fivecourse dinner later that evening inside the candlelit restaurant was the culinary high water mark of the entire trip. Every detail – from the chilled hollowed-out stone that held butter striped with cocoa and salt to accompany the warm bread service, to each of the colorful, inventive and artfully plated courses so lovely that it (almost) seemed a shame to disturb their composition – was absolute perfection!
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A religious festival outside the Church of la Compañía de Jesus in Cusco.
Street scene in Aguas Calientes.
Bright and early the next morning (I’d told Noraly at Kensington I’d rather spend my time exploring than sleeping), we were collected at the hotel by Rossio Echarri, our most knowledgeable guide for the day who escorted us on a private, full day tour of Cusco’s cultural, historic, and archaeological points of interest, including the impressive walled complex of Sacsayhuaman, built by the indigenous people of the Killke culture around 1100 AD. It’s hard not to stand in wonderment at the precise ftting of the massive stones (the largest of any building in prehispanic America) comprising the terrace walls. Positioned on a steep hill, the expansive site boasts panoramic views of the city. Strolling the Plaza de Armas, we happened on a religious festival outside the Church of la Compañía de Jesus, during which hundreds of festively costumed dancers swayed in unison to the rhythmic drumbeats. A persistently patient street peddler (there are many), who couldn’t have been more than nine-yearsold, fnally convinced us to buy his wares after he rattled of the names of US presidents (in order) all the way back to Richard Nixon! I came to realize quite quickly one major beneft of a private guide was the ability to stray from the itinerary if an alternate activity piqued our interest, like our impromptu stops to visit several artisans.
On day three we were picked up at 6:30am for the 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo where we boarded the royal blue Hiram Bingham Orient Express for the scenic ride to Aguas Calientes. Te highly polished interior of the train car and the crisp white linen tablecloths certainly seemed at odds with my dressed down hiking attire. There was a convivial atmosphere among the passengers throughout the duration of the journey, and by the time we arrived at the station, everyone had become fast friends. The train station presented a scene reminiscent of the airport in Lima, with people from all walks of life (and levels of personal hygiene) coming and going. Once again, a Kensington Tours sign with my name on it stood out among the chaos. After a short walk through the craft and bric-a-brac vendors encircling the station and picking up some bug spray, at our guide’s request (one of the best pieces of advice we received judging from bug-bitten extremities of many we passed), we joined the queue of those waiting for a bus to Machu Picchu. The 30-min ride gains 2,000 feet of elevation via harrowing switchbacks; when a bus passed in the opposite direction you’d be hard pressed to ft a sheet of paper between them! You can also reach the entrance by foot, taking a strenuous trail that dissects the switchbacks and loosely follows the 1911 route of Hiram Bingham.
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Hotel Sumaq is the only fve-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, the town closest to Machu Picchu.
Passing through the entry and into the complex was an amazing moment, only slightly marred by the feeling I was at Disneyworld because of the huge crowds and the multitude of languages being spoken. Sensing my slight disappointment, our guide told me, after our tour, he’d show us the perfect vantage point and if I’d wait until just before closing, I’d get to experience the view as it’s portrayed in countless books and magazines. One thing to keep in mind is there are no explanatory signs, which reduces visual clutter, but those without a guide are left looking at a lot of expertly engineered rock structures with no idea of their function or significance (I noted more than one group who expressed frustration at this trip planning misstep). For a primer, visit the small Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón, located at the end of a long dirt road near ruins detailing the history, culture, and rediscovery of the site. We peppered our guide with questions during our twohour tour, after which we adjourned for a late lunch at the Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant in Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located just outside the ticket booth. The only other choice for those who don’t opt for the bufet is an expectedly overpriced concession stand, as outside food and drinks aren’t permitted (though we had no problem bringing in bottled water). Following lunch we took the trail-less-traveled to
the Inca Bridge – a relatively easy hike that culminates at an impressive piece of architecture – a stone path cut into a clif face that is partially built up by a tower of stones. Te 20-foot gap in the path – with a nearly 2,000-foot drop in-between – was designed to be bridged by tree trunks that could easily be removed to stop intruders. After exploring every nook and cranny to our satisfaction, we sought out the spot recommended by our guide: a grassy terrace above the ruins and patiently waited, watching the interplay of light and shadow on the ancient stone structures. Just before sunset, the crowds dissipated and there it was – the magical moment I’d traveled so far to experience. Enveloped by towering, verdant mountains whose jagged peaks snag cotton-candy clouds, the town of Aguas Calientes caters to the throngs of visitors with a host of lodging and dining options at all levels of quality and service. Hotel Sumaq, positioned near the boulder-strewn banks of the Vilcanota River, has the distinction of being the only fve-star hotel in the small town. Committed to sustainable tourism, the property immerses guests in the local culture through its architecture and interior design, cuisine, and authentic custom-designed experiences. A coca sour in the Suquy Café Bar proved to be a good tonic for our aching muscles, as was the hearty Peruvian-
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Each of the 21 suites and two villas spread over 2.5 lushly landscaped acres at Hotel Rio Sagrado by Orient Express are oriented to overlook the Urubamba River.
style dinner with heavy American influence orchestrated by chef Rafael Piqueras. The sound of the river rushing over the boulders just outside our window provided a wonderful soundtrack for a peaceful night’s sleep. We’d turned in our bus tickets to Machu Picchu the night before and two staf members from Hotel Sumaq waited in line for us at the bus stop at 5:30am so we wouldn’t have to. An hour later, the bus stopped in front of the hotel, the staf members hopped of, and we took their seats. Among the frst to arrive, we headed to the trailhead for Wayna Picchu – the prominent peak seen behind the ruins in most photographs. Planning ahead for this experience is essential as only 400 people are given tickets to attempt the ascent each day. Dually strenuous and exhilarating, hiking shoes and stamina are a must, but the bird’s eye view of the ruins and the chance to stand at the edge of a several thousand foot drop, are well worth it. After summiting and catching your breath, I’d advise taking the much less traveled trail to the Temple of the Moon, located a few thousand feet below the peak, where a ceremonial shrine with niches, purportedly used to hold mummies, has been built into a large cavern. Following the return train to Ollantaytambo, we bedded down at Hotel Rio Sagrado by Orient Express. Ideally located
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between Cusco and Machu Picchu, each of the 21 suites and two villas, spread over 2.5 lushly landscaped acres, have riverfront views of the mighty Urubamba. The property’s riverfront orientation makes it appear rather non-descript from the street side, especially for those arriving after dark, as we did. Rooms are best described as rustic contemporary, pared down to white walls with vaulted lashed-beam ceilings. An orange velvet upholstered headboard and local textile bedspread enlivened the décor. Doors led to a private terrace. Te chic bath included a two-person rain shower with a rear glass wall to savor the river and mountain views. Recycling bins and toiletries, in large bottles, help reduce and reuse waste. We rewarded ourselves for another day of hiking by seizing on a last minute cancellation and indulging in a couples massage at Mayu Wilka, the onsite spa. Relaxed and hungry we took a short walk along a Jasmine-scented walkway to El Huerto, the hotel restaurant. Tis area of the country is known for a wide variety of high-altitude potatoes of all shapes and sizes as well as 40 diferent kinds of corn, and a variety of indigenous ingredients, including four local trout options, played heavily into the menu. Since we’d arrived at night, the next morning we were awed by the sunrise view of the river and mountains, whose scrubby brown/green vegetation were in stark contrast to the
Te Maras salt mines.
A Paso horse show accompanied lunch at Wayra Ranch.
lush tropical environs in which we’d found ourselves just a day earlier. After breakfast we were reunited with Rossio, our guide in Cusco, for a full day of exploring the Sacred Valley. Our frst stop was Inca Pisac, an impressive and expansive set of hillside ruins that encompass military, religious, and agricultural structures. Clear societal and functional delineations, evidenced in the layout and styles of architecture, provide a comprehensive overview of daily Inca life. Pisac is considered the regional center of artisan silver jewelry production, and in the colorful, bustling market, Rossio steered us to the most reputable artisans (should you be so inclined a two-hour hike leads from the aforementioned ruins to the market). An abundant al fresco lunch of grilled meats, empanadas, and the like served family style at Wayra Ranch was accompanied by the thundering hooves of Paso horses who “danced” to the rhythm of ‘la merinera’, the national dance of Peru, in unison under the direction of their Peruvian caballeros. Te exhibition culminated in a beautiful duet between one of the riders and a lovely senorita. A long trip down a dusty dirt road led to the Maras salt ponds, operated communally by local villagers since pre-Inca times. Te intricate mosaic of several hundred collecting pools, terrace down
the hillside along with a carefully controlled fow of water from a nearby natural salty spring. As water evaporates from, the salt crystals form on the inner surfaces of the pond’s wall and foor. When water fow is shut of, the pond goes dry, the salt is harvested, and the process repeats itself. The most amazing spectacle is observing men of small stature hauling bags of salt weighing in excess of 100 pounds up the hillside, balancing on pond sidewalls so narrow I had trouble staying upright unencumbered! As we headed to the day’s fnal destination, the Moray Incan Ruins – a series of enormous concentric terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is 98 ft deep, creating a temperature diference of as much as 27 degrees from top to bottom – our driver took a number of “shortcuts” on dirt paths through miniscule towns way off the tourist grid. Children in school uniforms herding sheep, sleeping babies wrapped in slings while their mother’s tended to the felds, and a man with a time worn face taking an afternoon siesta in the doorway of his adobe home – these moments of exploration provided a memorable glimpse of a robust culture whose daily lives are so diferent from my own. sl Sources Kensington Tours, kensingtontours.com, 888.903.2001; Palacio Nazarenas, palacionazarenas. com; Hiram Bingham Train, perurail.com; Hotel Sumaq, machupicchuhotels-sumaq.com; Hotel Rio Sagrado, riosagrado.com; Wayra Ranch, wayrasacredvalley.com
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Of Note... Wood You
Farah mirror from Made Goods (madegoods.com).
Guaranteed for life, each limited edition ecocollection canoe from Merrimack Canoe is built from scratch by Randy Pew and Scott Hale in Crossville, TN using the perfect combination of traditional design, superb woodworking, and modern hull materials. Te canoes start at $3,100 (merrimackcanoes.com).
Bridewell Vanity from Currey & Company (curreycodealers.com).
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Te Voranado Lounge Chair, shown in Ambella Home Collection’s new handbrushed, burnished gold leaf fnish, ofers a contemporary take on mid-century modern classic style (ambellahome.com).
Shown in maple, Desk #2 and Chair #4 are hand-crafted to order by Long Island-based artisan Nico Yektai (nicoyektai.com).
Jarrod carved wood pendant lamp from Arteriors Home (arteriorshome.com).
Te solid walnut Cabinet Du Cap by Bill Sofeld for McGuire features hand-applied paper sheets of coconut shell on the double doors (mcguirefurniture.com).
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Rugged and Refined Te All-New Range Rover Written by Bridget Williams
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Pomp and pageantry heralded in the worldwide debut of the AllNew Range Rover during a star-studded launch party held at Te Royal Ballet School in London this past September, followed by a world tour of special events including reveals in Paris and Los Angeles and a unique partnership with the American icon, Airstream. Lean and green(er), the fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover is the world’s first SUV with a lightweight, all-aluminium body produced in a new, state-of-the-art, lowenergy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. With over £370 million invested by Land Rover, they have created the world’s largest aluminum body shop.
“Launching the All-New Range Rover represents a major milestone for Land Rover, being the first exciting output from an unprecedented investment in premium vehicle technologies,” said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. “The new Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle – that special blend of luxury, performance and unmatched, all-terrain capability. However, its clean sheet design and revolutionar y, lightweight construction have enabled us to transform the experience for luxury vehicle customers with a step change in comfort, refinement, and handling.”
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Still instantly identifiable as a Range Rover, the newest incarnation boasts a smoother and more streamlined profle. Te 15-foot long car has nearly fve additional inches of legroom than the outgoing model. “When we were developing the new Range Rover, we had a duty to protect that DNA while at the same we needed to be bold in moving it forward for a new generation.” said Land Rover Design Director & Chief Creative Officer, Gerry McGovern. Among the industry-leading innovations is the nextgeneration version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response System, which analyses the current driving conditions and automatically selects the most suitable vehicle settings. An all-new, state-ofthe-art, lightweight suspension architecture delivers class-leading wheel travel while providing exceptional wheel articulation and composure to deal with the toughest conditions. Traction and dynamic stability is provided by the proven Range Rover full-time, intelligent 4WD system, with a two-speed transfer box working in parallel with the sophisticated, electronic traction control systems. Other performance enhancing technologies that add to the driving experience while improving safety include: electric 50 slmag.net
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Te new Range Rover’s unmatched breadth of capability is also refected in its tremendously strong structure with enhanced body geometry for: all-terrain conditions, wading depth (which has improved by 200mm to 900mm), and its position as the best towing vehicle in its class with a 3,500kg trailer capability. To ensure exceptional durability and reliability, the new Range Rover was subjected to Land Rover’s punishing on-and off-road test and development regime, with a fleet of development vehicles covering countless thousands of miles over 18 months of arduous tests in over 20 countries with extremes of climate and road surfaces. Land Rover teamed up with Airstream to take part in the ultimate road-trip to one of the highest points in Africa. With an Airstream 684 Series 2 aluminum travel trailer hitched to its electrically-deployable tow bar, a Range Rover Autobiography with a 339PS SDV8 engine drove from Airstream’s European home in the English Lake District, to the top of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco - and back. Often on the move for more than 12 hours a day on every type of road and driving
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condition imaginable, the Rover rose to the challenge of towing the two and a half ton Airstream 3,676 miles in just 11 days. “Half way through Spain, we encountered horrendous side winds, the type that sees articulated trucks tipped onto their side, but the Range Rover’s Trailer Stability Assist meant any sway in the trailer was dealt with before it ever started”, said Ben Samuelson, whose frm Samuelson Wylie Associates planned and executed the trip. Te luxurious interior has a modern and pure character, incorporating distinctive Range Rover design cues, but with a fresh and very contemporary treatment. Te cabin's strong, architectural forms are emphasized by extremely clean and elegant surfaces executed using the fnest leathers and veneers. Te interior is packed with a full suite of premium features to provide both front and rear seat passengers with the same peerless luxury experience. Notable amenities include power upper and lower tailgates, cooler compartments, an exclusive Meridian surround sound music system, a full digital instrument cluster, a central eight-inch touch-screen with
Dual-View functionality, seamless connectivity package for mobile devices, upgraded seating with multi-mode massage, the exclusive new Executive Class rear seating package, and the latest LED illumination for subtle and sophisticated ambient lighting, including the ability to change the color scheme to suit the driver’s mood. Those who order an All-New Range Rover have the option of purchasing an exclusive multimedia handover experience that takes place at Land Rover’s Solihull factory in a dedicated building that evokes the look and feel of a highquality boutique hotel. Mark Cameron, Jaguar Land Rover Global Brand Experience Director - Land Rover, explained: “This facility has been designed to provide customers with the opportunity to come into direct contact with our brand. It offers an intimate setting while delivering bespoke and premium experiences using the latest technologies to ofer the very highest levels of customer service.” After being greeted by a personal concierge, guests will be ushered through a series of experiences culminating
by stepping into a dedicated room where their new Range Rover will be spectacularly unveiled using cutting-edge 3D projection technology that silhouettes the build of the car over the customer’s vehicle. Dramatic lighting and Meridian audio sound is added to the mix to create a full sensory experience. Following the reveal, customers will have the option of a factory tour and be able to drive at the Land Rover Experience of-road driving center. John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said: “This is a vehicle that will take us to the next level of success. Range Rover is our flagship and a true British success story; designed, engineered, and built in Britain. Its distinctive design, breadth of capability, and class-leading refnement and comfort has always made it unique. When we asked our customers what they wanted us to change, they told us ‘don’t change it, just make it better’. We set out to create not just the world’s fnest luxury SUV, but the world’s fnest luxury vehicle.” The 2013 All-New Range Rover is priced from $83,545 (landrover.com/us/en). sl
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Places in Paint
Written by Bridget Williams
A new book ofers a retrospective of Peter Williams’ 50-year career
The Bluegrass of Kentucky is a long way from artist Peter Williams’ Kiwi roots. Throughout the journey from New Zealand to his adopted hometown of more than 20 years, the plein air painter has captured polo, fox hunting, steeplechasing, thoroughbred, and even camel racing in various locales around the globe. He is a versatile artist who paints flower gardens, vintage automobiles, nudes, cityscapes, rodeos, and nautical scenes with equal enthusiasm. Always oil painting from life makes Williams unique in his ability. He believes spontaneity and freshness bring poetry to art, a quality lost when painting from photographs. He paints quickly with a sure hand and deft brush strokes – all the while
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conversing with the ever-present gaggle of bystanders looking over his shoulder, who soon learn his wit is as expeditious as his hand. Te passion he maintains for his craft is infectious, even inspiring his own children to attend art school and later paint scenes from life alongside their father. A chance meeting with New York gallery owner Richard Stone Reeves, who specialized in equine art, led to Williams being commissioned to paint racing scenes; a successful collaboration that lasted fve years. At the outset of this enterprise, Williams expected he would cross paths with many artists who, like him, painted only from life. However, over the past 50 years he can recall meeting only two. His trackside ubiety and outgoing
personality has led him to become known as the unofcial artistin-residence for both Keeneland and Churchill Downs. In Peter Williams Retrospective: Paintings and People Dear to Me, edited by Fran Taylor and designed by Suzanne Dornman, snapshots of dignitaries and friends (most with paintbrush in hand “enhancing” the artwork-in-progress) share the spotlight with the rich variety of paintings. From presidents to queens, jockeys to movie stars, dear friends and family – all get a quip or quote from Mr. Williams. Make no mistake, however, it is an art book and the paintings, over 160 of them, ofer a true artist’s view of the world. If you are lucky enough to catch him at a signing, he may draw a little sketch as he personalizes your book. He will be in
the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky areas through the spring racing season – with Keeneland and Churchill Downs already lining up signings for the big race days during their meets. He will also be arranging a U.S. exhibit for later in 2013 to ofer a group of his personal collection of paintings for public sale. “After a while, you realize that you can’t take them with you and you bloody well aren’t going to live forever!” he says with a twinkle in his eye. Don’t bet on this Kiwi to be cashing in his chips any time soon -- he’s having too much fun! Published by West High LLC, Peter Williams Retrospective: Paintings and People Dear to Me is available for purchase at peterwilliamsart.net. sl
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(Page 56) Annette Gortz 18 Dots Dress and Graph Pant (annettegoertz.com). Attilio Giusti Leombruni ballet fat (attiliogiustileombruni.com). Hublot ‘Big Bang Tutti Fruitti Caviar’ 41mm wristwatch (hublot.com). (Page 57) Lef, ‘Emery’ Hat by Christine A. Moore Millinery from the Keeneland Gif Shop. ALC ‘Howell’ top and stretch leather pant (Alcltd.com). Chan Luu necklace (chanluu.com). Rolex Lady Datejust in yellow gold from James Free Jewelers. Claudia Ciuti ‘CCal Freda’ pump (claudiaciuti.com). Right, Christine A. Moore Millinery ‘Malorie’ fascinator and Eric Javits croc clutch from the Keeneland Gif Shop. La Roque dress in Pink Carousel print (shoplaroque.com). Jack Rogers ‘Claire’ rope wedge sandals from Saks Fifh Avenue. (Page 58) Bibhu Mohapatra spring 2013 beaded gown from Glasscock (glasscockinc.com). Valentino Bridal Crystal-Coated Satin Platform Pumps from Saks Fifth Avenue. (Page 59) Nicole Miller foral sequin gown (nicolemiller.com). ‘Plume de Paon’ emerald and diamond necklace from Boucheron (boucheron.com). (Page 60) David Yurman sunglasses. VPL ‘Pectoraus’ dress (vplnyc.com). Gumuchian ‘Gallop’ bangle in 18KT pink gold and pave diamonds (gumuchian.com). (Page 61) Lef, Vince blazer, BCBG ‘Nikko’ top, 7 for all Mankind ‘Te Skinny’ foral jean and Saint Laurent ‘Y Clutch’ in blue leather, all from Saks Fifh Avenue. Attilio Giusti Leombruni ballet fat. Right, Chanel optical. Elva Fields necklace. Teory ‘Tivona Rokel’ blazer, Alice + Olivia Dot sleeveless shif and Saint Laurent ‘Petit Cabas Y’ in yellow leather, Stuart Weitzman ‘Platswoon’ pumps, all from Saks Fifh Avenue. Cartier ‘Baignoire’ watch, mini model from James Free Jewelers. (Page 62) RAOUL dress from 14 Districts (shop14districts.com). (Page 63) Marks + James Tweed ftted jacket and skirt and Stuart Weitzman ‘Platswoon’ pumps, all from Saks Fifh Avenue. (Page 64) Lef, Oliver Peoples sunglasses. ‘Crimson Couture’ white topaz, carnelian, diamond and 18K rose gold earrings from Doves Jewelry (dovesjewelry. com). Nanette Lepore Sandstorm jumper and duster coat from Saks Fifh Avenue. Seng Jewelers-made diamond pave horse head brooch/pendant in platinum and 18K gold (sengjewelers.com). Claudia Ciutti ‘CCall Freda’ pump. Right, Ali-Ro ‘Alice Bloom’ dress and Stuart Weitzman ‘Platswoon’ pumps from Saks Fifh Avenue. Dior VIII Baguette 35mm watch (dior.com). (Page 65) Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2013 peplum dress from Glasscock. Valentino ‘Noir Rockstud’ slingbacks from Saks Fifh Avenue. David Yurman ‘Midnight Melange’ stackable bangles from James Free Jewelers.
Photography: Andrew Kung Stylist: Catherine Jones Hair & Makeup: Nick Carter Models: Anna Hurst, Sarah Mattingly SOURCES James Free Jewelers, 9555 Main Street, Montgomery, OH; 513.793.0133; jamesfree.com Keeneland Gif Shop, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY; 866.477.4339; keeneland.stores.truition.com Saks Fifh Avenue, 101 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH; 513.421.6800; saksffhavenue.com
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RECEPTION Interpreted by The Alexander
THE ALEXANDER. HOTEL REINTERPRETED.
Art inspired us to think about hotels diferently. The art hanging on our walls will inspire you to do the same. Stay somewhere stimulating beginning 2013 in downtown’s new CityWay neighborhood. thealexander.com 333 South Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 624-8200
Lilly McElroy, I throw myself at men. # 12, detail. 2008 second floor, The Alexander
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:00pm - 9:30pm Hyatt Regency, downtown Cincinnati
Springer School and Center is the premier resource for learning disabilities in the greater Cincinnati region. Springer's comprehensive approach empowers students, parents and educators for success. For details, contact Springer School and Center at (513) 871-6080 or visit www.springer-LD.org/celebration_2013 Proceeds will beneďŹ t Springer's ďŹ nancial aid and outreach programs.
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Circle Tail Dinner, Art & Wine for Canines, 6pm, Receptions Loveland; circletail.net CCO Queen City Conductors / Composers, 2pm, School for Creative & Performing Arts; ccocincinnati.org USPA Piaget Gold Cup-26 Goal Polo Tournament, Intl. Polo Club Palm Beach, internationalpoloclub.com The Armory Show, Piers 92 & 94 in New York City, thearmoryshow.com Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, ameliaconcours.org Premiere Night: Cincinnati ReelAbilities Film Festival, 6pm, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; laddinc.org CinSation “Come Fly with Me” Gala, 5:30pm, Cincinnati Masonic Center; jlcincinnati.org A Cupcake Affair with a Kenyan Flair, 7pm, Peterloon Estate; soteni.org 10th Annual Charleston Antiques Show, Memminger Auditorium, historiccharleston.org Raising of the Green 2013, 6pm, Bell Event Center; visioncs.org Starfire Final Four FlyAway, 7pm, Longworth Hall; starfirecouncil
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Zootini, 6:30pm, Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org/events Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction, barrett-jackson.com Mecum Muscle Cars & More Auction, Reliant Center in Houston, mecum.com Tulip Luncheon, 11am, Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org/events Mexico Arte Contemporaneo, Mexico City, mexico-arte.com ITC Have a Heart Gala, 5:30pm, Kenwood Country Club; itchaveaheart.com Karen’s Gifts Forever in Bloom Bash, II, 6:30pm, Art Design Consultants; karenwellingtonfoundation.org SPCA Cincinnati Fur Ball, 6pm, Sharonville Convention Center; spcacincinnati.org ‘Bloom’ Spring Gala, 7pm, 21c Museum Hotel; cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Dancing for the Stars, 7pm, Music Hall Ballroom; cincinnatiarts.org Philadelphia Antiques Show, thephiladelphiaantiquesshow.org 1 Night, 12 Kitchens, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College; cincinnatistate.edu A Springer Celebration, 6pm, Hyatt Regency Hotel; springer-ld.org Aubrey Rose Foundation American Girl Fashion Shows, Music Hall; aubreyrose.org/events 2013 Opera Ball | The Night of the Rose, 6:30pm; Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza; cincinnatiopera.org
MSEDA AWARDS BANQUET
Te Mid-South Eventing and Dressage Association held its annual meeting and awards banquet at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter.
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Megan Moore, Andria Johnson, Nikki Kowalski, Nicki McDaniel
Erin Woodall, Shawna White
Katie Schaefer, Lori Tompson, Paige Tompson
Mary Trotman, Lowelle Messner, Anita Bolen
Lauren Carlisle, Debbie Lezzi
Laura Hampton, Anne Hampton
Cathy Jacob, Barbara Moorison, Sharon Jones, Nancy Wentz
Martha & John Lambert
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Mike & Jyl Lavera
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CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
4C for Children honored Bill Burwinkel, Willie Carden and Penny Pensak as Champions for Children at their annual black-tie optional gala at the Westin Cincinnati. Tis year also marked the second annual presentation of the high school youth award, Champions for Children: the Next Generation.
Davida Gable, Brad Franz
Willie, Brianna, Brittney & Britton Carden
Lauren Ostling, Myles Pensak
Norv & Roslyn Mathie, Beth & Bill Burwinkel
Merri Gaither Smith, Mary Ronan, Carole Rigaud
Peg & Tim Mathile
Tara Jones-Latimer, Rameka Bolt
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Carly & Marc Hueber
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Scott & Becky Erickson
SERVE AN ACE FOR PARKINSON’S
Photography by Cindy Starr
“Serve an Ace for Parkinson’s,” held at Five Seasons Sports Club in Symmes Township, provided an evening of camaraderie, tennis, food and prizes while raising funds for neurosurgery research at the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute. Hosting the event were George Mandybur, MD, a Mayfeld Clinic neurosurgeon and Director of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at UC, and Fredy J. Revilla, MD, a UC Health neurologist and Director of the Gardner Center.
April Cielica, Lina Mandybur
Brian Starr, Ed Knapp, Kuba Cielica, John Khoury
Charles Nyame, Shefali Shah
Claudia Revilla, Sebastian Revilla, Ian Mandybur
Darlene Woosley, Kelly Lyle
Kelly Lyle, Fredy Revilla, Beth Mitchell, George Mandybur
Michelle Komjathy, Sam Cundif
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Tim Shumrick, Patrick Shumrick
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AN EVENING OF ART TO BENEFIT THE HEART
Kindervelt 50’s Evening of Art to Beneft the Heart was among the frst charities to stage an event in the galleries at 21c Hotel. Lexington artist Sloan Showalter was on hand to paint portraits of event patrons. Proceeds will beneft the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute: Kindervelt Neurodevelopmental, Educational and Learning Center.
Jessica Levine, Amy Fox, Joe Levine
Alex & Kathy Saba
Stacey Schimburg, Mindy Ellis, Dawson Bullock, David Schimburg
Peter Hill, Cliford Chin, Bethany Wright, Kristen Schneider, Elisa Alspaugh
Michele Young, Eppa Rixey
Lynn Carson, Tina & Mike Disanto, David Fox
Sloan Showalter
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Chrissie Blatt, Tamara More
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Paige Silver, Rachel Silverman
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CCM MOVEABLE FEAST A STAR IS BORN
Tis annual event, staged by the Friends of the College Conservatory of Music at the CCM campus, featured musical performances by CCM students and dinner-by-the-bite from Jef Tomas Catering. Proceeds from the event support scholarships for CCM students.
Kevin & Lane Muth
Lucy Allen, Peter Courlas
Michael Romundo, Beverly Tomas, Cheryl & Carlin Stamm
Marjorie & Phil Compton
Jared Queen, Ron & Trish Weeks
Jef Taylor, Jackie Buford, Monique Buford
Stan Chesley, Susan Dlott, Jack Hahn
Liam O’Connell, Chelsey Lonneman
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Moe Rouse, Paula Boggs-Muething
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NYE WITH THE CSO
Te Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra rang in the New Year with the annual concert and ball at Music Hall. Guests enjoyed a Parisian-inspired concert program, led by Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell and featuring music such as La vie en rose, Ofenbach’s can-can and music from Cabaret, Gigi, La Boheme and more. Te performance included guest comic-soprano Natalie Choquette, singers, dancers, circus performers and more. Te post-concert “La Vie Parisienne” gala, chaired by Hengameh Nassef included dinner, a silent auction and a champagne toast at midnight.
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Al & Mary Lopez
CSO Board Chair Melody Sawyer Richardson, Jeannine Winkelmann
La Vie Parisienne Ball Chair Mrs. Hengameh Nassef & Dr. Ashraf Nassef
Dee & Tom Stegman, Melody Sawyer Richardson, Trey Devey
Lisa Stegman, Tom Stegman, Dee Stegman, Jef Stegman, Amy & Trey Devey
Pops Conductor John Morris Russell,Tea Tjepkema
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TOUCHDOWN FOR HOPE
This annual event, held on Super Bowl Sunday at Great American Ballpark Champions Club, benefits the Harold C. Schott Easting Disorders Program at Lindner Center of Hope. Anthony and Dede Munoz served as honorary event chairs.
Diana Lara, Tom Hiltz, Anthony & Dede Munoz, Scott Robertson, Jenn Pierson
Lindsay Wagner, Torie Russert
John Ryan, Jenny Steve Dilbone
Sarah Lavanier, PsyD, Dr. Heather Dlugosz
Jim & Mary Lynn Johnson, Kathryn & Paul Yang
Dianne Brown, Meg Tarvin
Andy & Julie Wester, Bob Hart
Doug & Kay McDonald
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Kevin Borne, Wendy Castillo
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BOOKS FOR LUNCH
Te New York Times Bestselling Author Curtis Sittenfeld, a Cincinnati native and alumna of Te Seven Hills School, served as this year’s honored guest and speaker at the 27th annual Books for Lunch event. In addition to the lecture luncheon and author dinner, the guest speaker spent time with students at Te Seven Hills School, discussing their works and the writing process.
Kim Roat, Nancy Vincent, Tracey Capuano
Margy Clark, Kathy Ghere, Lynn Shafer
Pinky Lafoon, Diana Dwight, Sarah Johnson
Amy Wilson, Mark Ringswaldegan, Paige Von Hofmann, Holly Brians Ragusa
Dana Crum, Claire McDonald, Priyanka Parameswaran
Nancy Bassett, Jamie Cusick, Karen Wilger
Lesley Bailey, Chris Patterson, Kinn Valenti, Debbie Foster
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Aideen Briggs, Deirdre Ditty
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Carole Donnelly, Carol Friel
LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA
Photography by Tony Bailey
Te Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce held its Lunar New Year Gala at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. The sixth annual event immersed guests in Chinese culture with a traditional dragon dance, musical performances by the College-Conservatory of Music, and karaoke. Former Missouri Governor Bob Holden delivered the evening’s keynote speech.
Hao Cong, Gim & Jean Li
Raymond & Louisa Luk
Scott Smith, Jay Rush, Brian Shanahan, Simon Guo, Alan Warner, James Min
Lorrie Platt, Cheryl Saalfeld, Sasha Liu, Young Nguyen, Raj Sheikh, Lot Tan
Debbie & Frank Gerner
Barbara & Larry Kellar, Roxanne Qualls, Odis Jones
Robert Carson, Laurie Cruse
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Jessica & Dustin Hannika
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SEND YOUR LOVE TO A CAUSE
In February, Saks Fifth Avenue pledged 5% of all purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity with an initiative called Saks Loves Your Cause. Customers could select between the local chapter of Te American Red Cross and two other designated local charities for their 5% contribution. A kickof champagne reception at the Cincinnati store highlighted local charity partners Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Kenzie’s CLOSET.
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Bob & Brynne Coletti, Kevin Shibley
Susan Redman-Rengstorf, Tane Maynard, Lindsey Huttenbauer
Paula Hoeweler, Kathleen Maynard, Valerie Milinovich
Barry Applegate, Gail Jordan, Joanne Maley, Frank Lazarovski
Laura Hughes, Daniel Strasser
Rhiannon Hoeweler, Beba Dysart
Judy & Bill Noes
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Catherine Chiara
OPEN YOUR HEART DINNER
In addition to serving as an important annual fundraising event, Stepping Stones’ Open Your Heart Dinner at Eddie Merlot’s also marked the frst event of the organization’s 50th anniversary year. Lisa Diedrichs and Anne Gilday chaired the sold-out dinner and raffle. Event proceeds will allow Stepping Stones to continue serving nearly 1,000 children and adults with disabilities through year-round and seasonal programs.
Sam Allen, Chris Brookman
Ed & Suzanne McCarter, Lisa & Geof Covert
Tina & Bo Hesser
Gina Berry, Doug Hynden, Mark Berry
Marylou McIlwraith, Anne Shanahan
Albert Smitherman, Laura Brunner, Cheryl Rose
Monica Kindt, Brian & Kelly Seedhouse
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Jennifer & Toby Merchant
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Andrea Schmidt, CJ Judge
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