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Terri Bass, 424.8463 / $755,000

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Five doors that are open to any adventure. With a new, dynamic design and a new generation of efficient, turbocharged engines. With outstanding digital connectivity that brings the whole world into the cockpit. With versatility, quality and new cutting-edge driver assistance systems that offer both driver and passengers extraordinary comfort.

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on the cover: Ohms & Aahs Formal living room in a Prospect home designed

by Amy Cimba of Bittners.

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Mi Casita Es Su Casita

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Of Note...Rock On

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Bibliotaph...All Things Great and Small

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Bells & Whistles

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Maison + Mode

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Good Vibes Only

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Message in a Bottle

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La Meccanica Delle Emozioni

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The Eyes Have It

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Ohms & Aahs

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Image from Excuse My French!, a themed product area at the Maison + Objet tradeshow in Paris. Photo by Charles Deluvio/Unsplash and courtesy of Maison + Objet.

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The new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel from Jaeger-LeCoultre features a new tourbillon movement and a new-look date counter (price upon request; jaeger-lecoultre.com)

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EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Bridget Williams ______________________________________________ ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kay Matton ART DIRECTOR Jason Yann CONTRIBUTORS Writers Patti Bailey Dr. Matthew Bessen Victoria Chase Colin Dennis Scott Harper Andre James Amelia Jeffers Caylee Matthews John Robinson Photographers Tony Bailey Brianna Cottrell Chad Henle Andrew Kung COPY EDITOR Jennifer Newton EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Claire Williams ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 502.582.6563 ______________________________________________ CEO/PUBLISHER Eric Williams

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From the Editor-In-Chief

Wearing a coat of many colors as I made my way down Boulevard Haussmann in Paris on a gray winter day during Haute Couture Week, I felt very much like a peacock amongst a flock of pigeons. Not only did the bright colors differentiate me from the parade of humanity bundled up in overcoats in varying shades of black, but the jacket itself—a oneoff, multi-layered creation made from segments of skinny balloons—prompted many a passerby to do a double take.

The jacket was made by my daughter Claire for the 2018 KMAC Couture runway show (the 2019 event will take place on April 20th), and although I promised her that I’d wear it to Ziad Nakad’s couture presentation, as I got ready on the morning of the show, I was unsure if I wanted the attention that wearing it would bring. Having attended these couture shows for the past few years, I already knew that they attracted fashionistas and influencers both young and old who are keenly interested in being the show by creating a spectacle with their own attire. The apotheosis of this phenomenon for me this year was a young man bedecked and bedazzled head-to-toe in Versace, and who spent more time taking selfies than actually watching the lithe models parading before us.

Before you write me off as a millennial-judging curmudgeon, know that I am often the last person to fault anyone for coloring outside the lines of comme il faut fashion, as I have a long and checkered history of questionable outfits worn in the name of selfexpression. In this instance, what I found most disappointing with this young man’s look was an overarching lack of creativity. I couldn’t discern anything about his personality other than an ardent affinity for a particular fashion house, reminding me of a quote attributed to the late fashion designer Oscar de la Renta: “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.”

Pulling together the confidence to keep my promise, I entered the regal hall where the runway show was being staged and found a seat. Moments later, an older African American gentleman I recognized as an attendee at shows in year’s past entered and sat next to me. I remembered his piercing blue eyes, deep laugh lines that I imagined to be repositories for countless interesting stories accumulated over a lifetime, his confidence, and his totally unique style—an artful mix of vintage and contemporary threads in lively colors and patterns that most people wouldn’t dare put together. It was unconventional for certain, but it worked perfectly because he willed it. He greeted me in French, and when I reciprocated the pleasantries in English, the corners of his mouth turned up, and a slightly Southern drawl emerged. “Darling, that jacket is too fabulous,” he said, instantly making me feel at ease with my outside-the-box choice, and reminding me that you are never fully dressed without a smile.

Jacket designed by Claire Williams and modeled by Hadley Cory at the 2018 KMAC Couture event.

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Better together Embrace change. Transition confidently.

Now more than ever, having the right team is crucial to protecting and growing your wealth. At Sheryak, Connell, Daly, and Kester Wealth Management, our team includes nine professionals, including two Barron’s-recognized advisors, three Forbes-recognized advisors, and five Certified Financial Planners®.

As one of the largest UBS groups in the region, we share a century of experience partnering with clients who rely on our expertise and service. As you face a rapidly evolving financial landscape, consider our team to help you shape your future and protect what you have worked so hard to accumulate.

Kellie R. Sheryak, CEPA® Senior Vice President–Wealth Management Private Wealth Advisor 502-420-7651 kellie.sheryak@ubs.com Paula B. Connell, CFP®, CEPA® Senior Vice President–Wealth Management Financial Advisor Senior Portfolio Manager 270-441-8407 paula.bright@ubs.com John P. Daly, CFP®, AAMS® Account Vice President Private Wealth Advisor 502-420-7632 john.p.daly@ubs.com Wendy Kester, CFP® Financial Advisor 270-441-8426 wendy.kester@ubs.com Sheryak, Connell, Daly, & Kester Wealth Management UBS Financial Services Inc. 500 North Hurstbourne Parkway, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40222 502-420-7600 800-222-1448

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MI CASITA ES SU CASITA Experiencing sunny SoCal hospitality at Rancho Valencia Written by Caylee Matthews “Welcome to our home,” said the lovely attendant who greeted me by name as he offered me a blood orange iced tea in the courtyard of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, the only Relais & Châteaux property in Southern California. I could hardly imagine a better setting to call home for a few days: 45-acres that were once part of a 1,000-acre orange grove in the midst of a high-end residential neighborhood just 25 miles north of downtown San Diego.

Originally opened in 1989 and owned by an adroit and wellness-oriented San Diego-based investment group since 2010, the resort closed for 10 months as part of a $30 million property-wide refresh completed in October of 2012. Even with the opulent upgrades, the new owners worked with the original architect to ensure that the buildings and grounds remained quintessential Southern California, from the Spanish Colonial architecture to the abundant bright pink bougainvillea.

Meshing well with the surrounding residential area, the 49 allsuite casitas average a generous 1,000 square feet, and have either a private garden patio or outdoor spa patio with a jacuzzi. The interiors of the guest rooms boast bespoke rustic-style furnishings, vaulted beamed ceilings, brightly hued commissioned artwork from Mexico City that pops against the warm vanilla-colored walls and wood tones, sumptuous bed linens, walk-in closets, and enormous bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

My favorite design feature, which I came to appreciate on my very first morning, was a console table outside the front door of my casita, which facilitated daily delivery of sunshine in a glass—aka freshly squeezed orange juice— along with my newspaper of choice. Call me old fashioned, but I relished in what I saw as an invitation to ease into each day.

Activities and amenities at Rancho Valencia embody the “work hard, play hard” ethos. For instance, I had no qualms about indulging in a Baja chorizo and egg burrito at breakfast, a signature Rancho burger at lunch (they had me at black truffle aioli), or a bite or two of dessert at dinner, knowing that I’d need plenty of fuel to power me through each day’s packed itinerary.

With 95 complimentary fitness classes each week, ranging from hard-core cardio to yoga for beginners, fitness junkies will think they have found heaven-on-earth. An offering of an aprèsclass cold-pressed juice or protein shake is a nice reward and serves as a little extra motivation for those who aren’t as keen on exercising. For a more freestyle calorie burn on property, guests can partake in biking (the resort has a partnership with Italian bike manufacturer Pinarello), hiking, croquet, and bocce ball. A tee time at one of five nearby country clubs can be arranged by the concierge. slmag.net

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The resort offers 18 tennis courts, including a "main stage" center court with seating, and two new courts with red ClayTech finishing.

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The Pony Room

Reflecting the passion of its original owner, the property debuted in 1989 with 18 tennis courts, a huge number for a resort with just 50 rooms. The resort has retained its draw as a haven for tennis enthusiasts as reflected in its rating by Tennis Magazine as Southern California’s No. 1 tennis resort each year since 2008. The new owners added two European clay courts and refurbished the 16 plexi-pave championship courts, tennis clubhouse and pro shop.

Court time and use of a ball machine are included amenities that fall under the $35 daily resort fee.

Robin White, a two-time U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Champion who played professionally for twelve years, used to train at Rancho Valencia in the 1990s. Today, “Rockin” Robin is back at the resort as its Tennis Director, leading an esteemed team of tennis professionals. Her passion is as palpable as her patience while instructing newbies, and in short order she had me feeling relatively comfortable on the court.

I was ready for a reprieve after working up a sweat on the tennis court, and the spa at Rancho Valencia offers up ample opportunities for relaxation. Finding a quiet nook and soaking up the sun in the spa gardens or seeking shade and solace inside a cabana next to the lap pool is a restorative exercise in and of itself. Spa treatments incorporate Natura Bissé and ISUN skin and body care products.

During my blissful 90-minute facial, which included the trifecta of a scalp, foot and hand massage as part of the service, the products that were applied to my face smelled good enough to eat!

Dining is a delight, whether you are inside one of the exquisitely outfitted dining rooms, or al fresco, where you can frequently spot hot air balloons dotting the sherbet-colored sky at sunset. While each on-site dining destination has its own distinct personality, they share a conscientious commitment to utilizing the best of what’s freshest according to the season, as well as sourcing as locally as possible, including the resort’s own gardens. slmag.net

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The Wine Cave

With servers attired in riding-inspired uniforms, The Pony Room pays homage to the area’s rich equestrian heritage (Del Mar racetrack is only 10 minutes away). While the vaulted ceiling calls to mind the airiness of a barn, the reclaimed wood floors are more literal: barn wood from a Tennessee farm. Serving lunch and dinner, there are 150 varieties of tequila behind the bar (I preferred to enjoy mine in a spicy margarita).

Across the courtyard is Veladora, which has similar ceiling architecture as its neighbor, but in a darker hue that adds gravitas apropos for this finer dining destination. A largely monochromatic color palette enables the room’s two focal points—a large artwork by Damien Hirst comprised of thousands of butterflies, and a fireplace surround executed in Venetian plaster tinted a vibrant royal blue—to take center stage. The Mediterranean-inspired dishes are tantalizingly plated, allowing you to discern the freshness of the ingredients even before the first bite crosses your lips.

A private dinner in the Wine Cave is a delight for both foodies and oenophiles. Substantial wood doors open to reveal

a long, barrel-vaulted room clad in brick from floor-to-ceiling.

Displayed behind a wall of glass is a collection of 250 of the resort’s most prized vintages (from micro-producers in California all the way to Tasmania), along with five full-sized oak barrels filled with the resort’s own private blends.

Dan Chapman, an advanced sommelier and champion of boutique producers, said that Rancho Valencia goes to great lengths to get their hands on outstanding and hard-to-find wines, some of which are offered by the glass. If you happen to be on property during the weekend, join Chapman for sabrage demonstration and chat about all things bubbly.

While there is certainly enough to keep one sufficiently busy on property, complimentary use of a Porsche Cayenne or Boxster convertible makes it easy to hit local highlights, including Torrey Pines State Reserve, the Flower Fields of Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California. Just be sure to make it back by sunset, as Rancho Valencia has some of the best views around. sl Rates at Rancho Valencia start at $650, per night. For more information or reservations, RanchoValencia.com or call (800) 548-3664.

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Compiled by Colin Dennis

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Bibliotaph... All Things Great and Small

Compiled by Victoria Chase

This one-of-a-kind, freshly photographed recipe collection presents portraits of America's foremost food personalities and their intimate stories about food, family, and their passion for cooking — each accompanied by one or more of their personal signature dishes and family favorites. Joe Yonan (Editor)—America The Great Cookbook—hardcover, 482 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com)

In an era of technology and digital communication, many of us find ourselves a bit out of practice when it comes to engaging in face-to-face small talk. Author Melissa Wadsworth provides simple advice, engaging visuals, and brief exercises to learn the art of small talk in a variety of situations. Melissa Wadsworth—How to Make Small Talk: Conversation Starters, Exercises, and Scenarios— paper over board, 160 pages, Adams Media (simonandschuster.com)

Perfect for any Jane Austen enthusiast, this pocketsized book is packed with memorable quotes from one of the most influential writers of all time. The Tiny Book of Jane Austen—hardcover, 192 pages, Insight Editions (insighteditions.com)

Spanning nearly a century and encompassing everything from bouts on the turf to the hardwood, this book is a compilation of essential columns from more than three dozen masters of the pressbox craft, written with passion, spontaneity and humor. John Schulian (Editor), Charles P. Pierce Melding history, psychology, art, and obsession, bestselling (Foreward)—The Great American author Simon Garfield presents an intriguing look at humans' fascination with small things, and what small things tell us about Sports Page: A Century of Classic Columns from Ring Lardner to our larger world. Simon Garfield—In Miniature: How Small Sally Jenkins—hardcover, 421 pages, Things Illuminate the World—paper over board, 336 pages, Atria Library of America (loa.org) Books (simonandschusterpublishing.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books With expert guidance for projects ranging in scope from hanging baskets to flower beds, you'll be able to turn your backyard into a bright summer paradise. Emma Hardy—Small Summer Gardens: 35 bright and beautiful gardening projects to bring color and scent to your garden—paper over board, 144 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com)

A guide for living small in the big world, the book's references to pioneering projects from the early 20th century provides perspective for modern living concepts. Dr. Klaus Kemp, Tessa Pearson (Editor)—Petite Places: Clever Interiors for Humble Homes—hardcover, 256 pages, Gestalten (us.gestalten.com)

Author Will Friedwald sketches the history of the greatest jazz singers—including the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Sara Vaughan—by dissecting their finest albums. Will Friedwald—The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums—hardcover, 432 pages, Pantheon Books (knopfdoubleday.com)

Travel writer and photographer Mark Bedor showcases twenty-six horseback rides across the United States. Mark Bedor—Great Rides of Today's Wild West: A Horseman's Photographic Journey Across the American West—hardcover, 240 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com)

Photographer Derry Moore and interior designer David Mlinaric offer a panoramic tour inside some of Britain’s finest manor houses, halls, castles, and public buildings built between the 18th and the 20th centuries. David Mlinaric (Writer), Derry Moore (Photographer)—Great English Interiors—hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel Publishing (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de/)

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Bell Nexus air taxi concept

BELLS & WHISTLES

Transportation highlights from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show Written by Andre James Serving as the first major car show of the calendar year, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas also provides a barometer for both the progress of electric vehicles and how close we are to fully autonomous vehicles. Automotive companies are increasingly utilizing the CES to showcase concept cars of the future along with more ready-for-market leading-edge technology. We rounded up a few notable launches and lurches toward a future where a driver (and in some cases the road itself) are optional.

AUDI Audi’s booth at the CES was designed around the motto "from driving experience to digital driving adventure,” and placed the spotlight of two technologies for the in-car entertainment of the future. In the “Audi Experience Ride,” backseat passengers can experience movies, video games, and interactive content even more realistically using virtual reality glasses. The “Audi Immersive In-Car Entertainment” project takes up the action in movie scenes

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and translates it into real vehicle movements. In order to establish this new form of entertainment on the market as quickly and comprehensively as possible, a subsidiary of Audi, Audi Electronics Venture GmbH, has co-founded a startup named holoride GmbH, in which it holds a minority interest.

Also available for ogling was Audi’s four-door Aicon, a sleek autonomous vehicle designed for fully electric operation, and engineered to cover distances up to 500 miles on a single battery charge.

BELL Resembling a drone with seating for four, the full-scale Bell Nexus air taxi concept unveiled at CES aims to begin test flights in early 2023. The vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) vehicle will be powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system, with six 8-foot tilting ducted fans that enable Nexus to go from vertical liftoff to horizontal flight.

Audi Aicon

Audi e-tron equipped with the "Audi Experience Ride"

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BMW Vision iNext display

BMW Motorrad's self-riding BMW R 1200 GS motorbike

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BYTON M-Byte SUV prototype

Nissan LEAF NISMO RC

BMW The focal point of the BMW’s CES stand was Vision iNEXT, and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which constitutes the central element for interaction between the driver, their vehicle, and their digital world. The BMW Vision iNEXT formed the optical highlight of the exhibition stand, which also showcased the interior design principle “My Favorite Space” with harmonious, natural surfaces and technology that is kept discreetly out of sight and only becomes visible and operable when required by the driver or passengers.

Stealing headlines outside the show floor was BMW Motorrad’s self-riding BMW R 1200 GS motorbike, which wowed onlookers as it steered itself around the convention center’s parking lot without falling over. Development of this test vehicle, with its comprehensive understanding of ideal lines and perfect cornering, correct braking point, and traction-optimized acceleration, can help the driver constantly improve their skills.

BWM Group subsidiary Designworks unveiled a camper concept in partnership with The North Face to showcase a new fabric from The North Face called FUTURELIGHT, which uses nanospinning technology to create the world’s most advanced, breathable, waterproof material.

BYTON The Chinese electric car startup previewed the digital cockpit of the production version of its M-Byte SUV. BYTON’s 48-inch, curved Shared Experience Display (SED) remains the world’s largest in-car display for a production automobile. The user can interact with the SED via a seven-inch Driver Tablet positioned at the center of the steering wheel or an eight-inch Touch Pad between the driver and front passenger seats. The production version of the BYTON M-Byte is slated to debut in mid-2019, with massproduction starting at the end of the year.

Mercedes-Benz Vision URBANETIC

Toyota TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle

MERCEDES-BENZ The first Mercedes-Benz vehicle from the EQ brand—the EQC crossover SUV— celebrated its U.S. premiere. A pair of electric motors at the front and rear axles provides a combined output of 402 horsepower. The watercooled onboard charger is suited for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. The MBUX Interior Assistant makes various comfort and functionality tools simpler and more intuitive.

Making its first North American appearance, the MercedesBenz Vision URBANETIC concept is a driverless vehicle aimed at ride-hailing and delivery fleets. Switchable bodies on the autonomous driving platform can accommodate up to 12 passengers; in cargo configuration it is able to transport items on ten 40-by-48-inch pallets.

NISSAN The all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, made its North American debut at Nissan's CES display. Two electric motors at opposite ends of the chassis, a new all-wheel-drive system, and a full carbon-fiber racing monocoque structure creates an optimal power-to-weight ratio with an impressive performance of zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

TOYOTA The Toyota Research Institute introduced the TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle, which is based on the fifth-generation Lexus LS flagship sedan. In a press release, Toyota stated that the P4 is a much smarter research vehicle than its predecessor, thanks to greater computing power, allowing its systems to operate more machine learning algorithms in parallel for faster learning. All computing system power is drawn from the vehicle’s hybrid battery, with the 12v battery now serving only as a backup. sl slmag.net

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Romantic Story wallpaper from Londonart (londonart.it)

MAISON + MODE Home and Haute Couture Trends from Paris Written by Bridget Williams Designing eyes were turned to the ‘City of Lights’ during the latter part of January as interior aficionados assembled at the Parc des Expositions for the Maison+Objet tradeshow, and fashionistas flocked to runways staged around the city for Haute Couture Fashion Week. We consulted experts at Maison + Objet for insight on what’s new and next in the realm of home decor, and found that complementary themes could be culled from the runways.

Veteran interior design and trend hunter Elizabeth Leriche curated 500 pieces for “What’s New” in the Décor Zone at Maison+Objet. She grouped her selections around three different themes: Minimal Brutalist referred to almost monastic minimalism, offering variations on pared-back pieces and raw materials and

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lines; Luxury Graphic was inspired by the decorative arts of the 1930s to the 1970s, and featured luxurious pieces executed in marble, brass and velvet; and, Ethnic Arty, which celebrated the fusion of cultures and the blending of traditional savoir faire revisited by contemporary designers. “These diverse and, at times, opposing themes bear witness to the fact that we live in a society full of paradox where absolutely anything goes,” said Leriche.

She noted a rise in the application of concrete, both the actual material and imitation versions in wallpaper, paint, lights and even seating. She also pointed out a new approach to decorating walls using rugs as a wallcovering, and said that electric blue is making a comeback.

Blue butterflies under glass from Objet de Curiosité (objetdecuriosite.com)

Trink bar cart by KANN DESIGN (kanndesign.com)

Ceramic Paris plate from faïencerie Georges (faienceriegeorges.com)

Mappemondes chandelier from Benoît Vieubled (benoit-vieubled.com/en/)

One Minute Mickey

by Marcel Wanders for Leblon Delienne (en.leblon-delienne.com)

Ceramic pieces from ChoufMoi (choufmoi.be)

New Marble tableware from BORNN Enamelware (bornn.com.tr)

Oscar rug from Rug Society (rugsociety.eu)

Geode concrete pendant light

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Swivel velvet armchair from Ethnicraft (to the trade; ethnicraft.com)

Akonandi Human Indigo pillow by ArtPILO (artpilo.com)

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Ziad Nakad s/s 2019 Photo by Isidore Montag/imaxtree.com

Temple II cabinet from Malabar (malabar.com.pt) Sky Blue pleated paper lampshade from Ian Snow (iansnow.com)

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Alin Le Kal s/s 2019 Photo by Carlo Scarpato/imaxtree.com

Inresse side table from BIPOLART (bipol.art) ASTAIR chair from Ligne Roset (ligne-roset.com)

Adeline Ziliox s/s 2019 Photo by Carlo Scarpato/Imaxtree.com

Bongรณ bar cabinet from Green Apple (greenapple.pt) FUNGO marble table lamp

by UP Group (ungroup.it)

Patrick Pham s/s 2019 Photo by Salvatore Dragone/imaxtree.com

Alin Le Kal s/s 2019 Photo by Carlo Scarpato/imaxtree.com

François Bernard, director of Paris-based trend consultancy agency Croisements, used tastes—savory, sweet, bitter, acidic, and spicy—for the starting point of his top trends in the Share Zone, which focused on tableware. Sweet celebrated pastel tones.

Savory embraced whites, greys, blacks and sometimes bluish blacks like volcanic salt. “It is all about rough materials, creating a warm and contemporary rustic feel,” he explained. Bitter turned the spotlight on the green color palate, offering a fresh take on traditions. Acidic showcased yellows and yellowy-greens in all their glory, perpetuating the vintage trends of the 1950s and 1960s. Spicy brought about a riot of red and terracotta. “It’s all about embracing the outdoors, street food, global cultures.”

Bernard singled out the commingling of contemporary design with 18th century aesthetics; a rise in popularity of the color red; an increasing use of burnt wood; marbled effects on crockery and platters; and, the “molten” trend, with mirrors and lights flaunting oozing, drip-like silhouettes.

In the Leisure Zone, which showcased travel and fashion accessories, stationery, games, connected objects and souvenir gifts, stylist François Delclaux focused on the concept of travel, and the notion of whisking visitors off to three fictitious

countries. Wood Land celebrated wood and all things hipster and natural; Ice Land turned the spotlight on shiny and metallic pieces; and, in Sun Land, all the items exuded a summery vibe and a colorful punch. “These themes also allowed me to make the whole space revolve around nature, which is an extremely vibrant subject,” explained Delclaux.

Delclaux pointed out that wood has started popping up in the most unexpected places, including iPhone covers, perfumed candle holders, spectacles, and even technological devices. He noted that nautical motifs can be found in abundance, adorning trays, jewelry, coasters, embroidered patches and even snowballs. “A very 1950s Miami-esque vibe puts coral pink center stage – Living Coral has even been elected color of the year by Pantone,” he added.

For each session of Maison+Objet, Paris-based forecasting agency NellyRodi analyses the latest consumer trends and sociological phenomena, and groups them into a theme. The topic chosen for 2019 was Excuse My French!. “There’s a renewed curiosity about the French abroad, a sort of fascination at the moment,” said Vincent Grégoire of NellyRodi. For Grégoire, the movement is linked to globalization: “In a world where things are becoming standardized, people are looking for something different.” sl slmag.net

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Sunrise at Airport Mesa.

Photo by Bridget Williams.

GOOD VIBES ONLY Feeling the Love in Sedona Written by Bridget Williams Sedona, Arizona is a curious creature. I cannot think of another place where you can be standing in the parking lot of a CVS at sunrise and be absolutely gobsmacked by the view, as I was during a visit last summer.

As part of a pre-dawn run, I’d made my way from the verdant valley oasis of L’Auberge de Sedona, an 11-acre resort nestled beneath a canopy of trees on the banks of Oak Creek, and up into the high desert to reach Airport Mesa, the site of one of Sedona’s four main natural vortices. For the uninitiated, a vortex is a place where concentrated energy radiates from the earth’s surface, and is purported to facilitate balance, prayer, healing, and intuitiveness. This cosmic presence also helps to explain the surplus of soothsayers, alternative healers, and “magic” crystal shops in Uptown Sedona.

After stopping to catch my breath in the aforementioned parking lot, I joined a hoard of people speaking a multitude of languages who’d assembled to patiently wait as the sun’s rays slowly animated the panorama of anthropomorphic and kaleidoscopic red-rock peaks. I can’t say whether I benefitted from the “masculine” energy said to be present there, but based on 50 slmag.net

the expressions of awe plastered on the faces of those around me, there was definitely something powerful about the majestic sight.

Situated at an elevation of 4,326 feet, Sedona is a town of 10,000 residents surrounded by more than 1.8-million acres of stunning scenery. A 90-minute drive north of Phoenix, 30 miles south of Flagstaff and just two hours from the Grand Canyon, the area is a four-season playground, complete with seven golf courses; hundreds of hiking and biking trails in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness Area, the Munds Mountain Wilderness Area and the Coconino National Forest; 80 art galleries with 200 local artists represented in local shops and galleries; the Verde Valley Wine Trail; and a host of tour operators offering everything from off-road jeep excursions to hot air balloon rides.

It was easy to forget that we were still in the desert as we turned off of bustling Highway 89A and into the valley where L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Resort, is located. The grounds are lush, green, and dotted with mostly single-story cottage-style structures. If it weren’t for the famed red rock buttes crowning the treetops, it would be easy to envision this as an upscale camp in the Northeast.

The terraced hillside above L’Auberge de Sedona offers prime red rock views.

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Chapel of the Holy Cross Photo by Bridget Williams.

Cathedral Rock trail

Lodging options encompass 62 luxury cottages (many with an outdoor, open-roof cedar shower), 21 traditional lodge-style guest rooms, or a stand-alone five-bedroom Creek house. The recently renovated rooms, suites and cottages rely on a muted color palette to reinforce an aura of tranquility.

Oak Creek is the property’s main attraction, and the sound of water rushing over smooth stones in the creek bed provides a constant calming soundtrack audible throughout the property.

The most covetable rooms, in my opinion, are the Creekside Cottages with a covered porch, which deliver a dry front-row seat for enjoying fleeting desert deluges during monsoon season (June-September).

Even if you aren’t staying creekside, you can dine next to the water’s edge at one of two recently renovated restaurants on property. Cress on Oak Creek is a fine-dining destination that pairs informed and attentive service with a constantly changing prix fixe dinner menu built around locally sourced seasonal ingredients that meld Southwest culinary traditions with French cooking techniques. More casual in concept, ETCH Kitchen & Bar complements its cuisine with a creative and comprehensive beverage list, including custom wine labels created in partnership with local Verde Valley winery Page Springs Cellars.

While Sedona’s beauty sells itself, L’Auberge de Sedona’s healthy lineup of on-property amenities and activities enhances the destination’s healing heritage. In the L’Apothecary Spa for instance, guests can concoct their own bath soaks and body scrubs using fragrant local plants and herbs such as rosemary, piñon pine, juniper.

A daily schedule of events encompasses activities such as lectures on local geology and history, guided photographer’s walks, Forest Bathing (a practice that originated in Japan, and is focused on soaking in the essence of the forest rather than taking a literal bath there), guided meditation, interacting with local artists through an artistin-residence program, fitness hikes and yoga classes, and seasonal offerings. The recently completed Vortex Treehouse offers a reflective space for private meditation sessions and wellness experiences.

After a creekside coffee each morning, we never drove more than a few miles in either direction to reach a trailhead. While the most popular routes are heavily trafficked during high season, it takes minimal effort for those craving solitude to find roads less traveled (visit sedonasecret7.com for tips). If you are looking for greasy-spoon goodness, head over to the famous Coffee Pot restaurant (coffeepotsedona.com), which literally offers 101 omelet choices (don’t even think about asking for any substitutions). For a more elevated experience, time your dinner for sunset at Mariposa (mariposasedona. com), where the views are as delectable as the Latin American cuisine prepared by Chef/owner Lisa Dahl. Guacamole greatness and 89 different tequilas can be found at 89Agava Cantina (89agave. com), a lively bar and Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant operated by L’Auberge and located just above the resort on Highway 89A. From the time that dawn’s first light tickles the trickles of Oak Creek, through guided stargazing with an astronomer, staying at L’Auberge de Sedona makes it even easier to feel the love for Sedona. sl Rooms at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel from $305/night.

For more information or reservations visit lauberge.com.

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE The story of Cramoisi Vineyard

Written by Sofia Torres McKay / Photography by Ingrid Moriarty I am a proud native of Mexico. In 2002 I moved to San Francisco to further my career in the IT industry. A one-year contract turned into three, and during that time I met Ryan McKay, a native of Eugene, Oregon and a wine enthusiast who worked three cubicles from me. We married after two years of dating.

Ryan’s passion for pinot noir began while working as a wine buyer in his early 20s. When we started dating, he shared with me his passion for wine and cooking (he is a great cook!). I met pinot through Ryan and fell in love with both, leading me to learn more about wines from Oregon and the different AVA’s there. We started traveling together to wine country, and he expressed his desire to one day grow grapes and make wine as a little home family experiment.

At the time I thought it was a nice idea to own our own vineyard, but we did not know anything about wine growing, and we did not have money to invest in one, so we left it as a lofty dream.

After our first son Mateo was born in 2005, I took a break from my career, while Ryan accepted a promotion that took us from San Francisco to Toronto, Canada. I was excited for the two of us to share in the experience of being immigrants. After the birth of our second son Jonathan, we relocated to Vancouver, BC. In Vancouver, I resumed working for my previous employer, and discussions during family dinner time increasingly focused on buying a vineyard. Ryan wanted to go back to his roots in Oregon, an idea

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that appealed to me as I wanted our boys to grow up surrounded by family. In 2010 we started formally looking for a small place where we could develop our dream and passion for wine growing.

After several trips to Oregon, we spied a “For Sale” sign on a 10-acre farm on Worden Hill Road in the Dundee Hills overlooking the Willamette Valley. The Dundee Hills are special because they offer optimal cold air drainage during the colder fringes of the growing season in spring and fall. We closed on the property in 2011, and in 2012 we began planting at an elevation of 500-to-600 feet. Since we did not have the money to plant our land all at once, we started little by little, which gave us the opportunity to research what clones and rootstock have the best potential to grow phenomenal wines.

Today, five acres are planted to pinot noir, all of which are unique soil and clone/rootstock combinations. Our clones are a mix of the best clones from Oregon’s first pinot plantings (Pommard), Dijon clones imported from Burgundy (667, 777) and rare clones such as 122 from Vosne-Romanée, a ‘Grand Cru’ vineyard in Burgundy. Our one-acre of chardonnay had its first harvest in 2018. To honor the heritage of our grapes, we decided to name our place Cramoisi, which translates to “crimson” in French.

Ryan continues working his day job and helps at the vineyard as his schedule permits. In 2017, I left the IT world to devote all

of my efforts to our family venture and raising our two sons. I am proud to say than I am one of the few Hispanic women vineyard owners in the Willamette Valley.

Cramoisi Vineyard is farmed biodynamically; we believe than if you take from Mother Nature you need to give back to her.

We are not yet certified but looking to do so in the next two years.

Our wine maker is Drew Voit, who has produced some of the most esteemed and highly rated wines in the Willamette Valley.

Drew asks lots of questions about the style of wines we want to make, so it is about our own style and not his style.

In 2014, our vineyard produced enough to make one barrel (25 cases) of wine. The following year, the first formal vintage, we produced 200 cases. Production increased to 300 cases in 2016 and 600 in 2017. Our goal is to top out at 1,000 cases by 2022.

We are focused on quality versus quantity, so that we can grow one of the best wines in the Dundee Hills AVA. Since the business is very small, I perform numerous roles in the vineyard, including vineyard management, marketing and sales, event planning, relationship building and management, and administration, among others.

Being a Latina woman in this business is not always easy, and potential clients often ask me about my origins. Some verbalize their surprise that I am Mexican woman who owns

a vineyard rather than simply working in one. While these remarks are exasperating and frustrating, eventually I learned to embrace my unique perspective, life experiences and heritage, which includes the color of my skin and my accent, and I now feel happy that people continue to be interested in my unique story.

Because there are not many people like me in my position, being able to turn the tables and use my background as a positive virtue allows me to view myself as a channel to help others and work together as a community. This work includes being active with ยกAHI VOY! and ยกSalud!, two non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the education and ambitions of winery and vineyard laborers, with a wide range of programs from English-language classes to cellar training.

When I came to this business and committed myself 100% to my family venture, I was looking not only to grow grapes and sell wine, but also to tell the story about what is behind the bottle and the years of work that come before the first bottle is even filled. Cramoisi wines have a body, a soul, and a different energy that tells you a story. That story is not only about the owners and the wine maker, it is also about the vineyard stewards who spend the time in the vineyards, rain or shine, hot or cold, up or down, early or late, to complete the story. sl

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2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

LA MECCANICA DELLE EMOZIONI

Alfa Romeo packages pulchritude and performance using Italian panache.

Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of FCA While the flashier fronds on the family tree of Italian automobile manufacturers often garner the lion’s share of attention, brands with deeper roots—Fiat, Maserati and Alfa Romeo—have been turning heads and amassing accolades for more than a century.

The first Italian car, essentially a petrol-powered tricycle, was built in 1884. A little more than a decade later, Fiat was founded and produced its first model, a FIAT 4HP, which had a a top speed of 22 mph. Alfa Romeo wasn’t far behind, tracing its roots to the Società Anonima Italiana Darracq, established in 1906

by Frenchman Alexandre Darrracq with backing from Italian investors. Three years later, after a slow start to sales and economic hardships, managing director and Italian aristocrat Ugo Stella acquired the company and relaunched the plant under a new name: Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (ALFA).

Designed by Giuseppe Merosi, the 1910 24 HP was the first car to come off of the production line at Portello in Milan under the Alfa name; the 4.1-liter engine could reach speeds up to 62 mph. In 1911 ALFA made its foray into motor racing, beginning a long and storied run as a constructor and engine 56 slmag.net

supplier in Grand Prix motor racing, Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies. Enzo Ferrari drove Alfas in the 1920s before striking out on his own.

ALFA faced financial challenges during WWI and was acquired by Nicola Romeo, a successful electrical engineer from Naples, Italy. While automotive production ceased during the war, the company continued to prosper by making airplane engines and portable compressors. Investors took the company public in 1918 under the new official name of Alfa Romeo, and resumed building and designing automobiles at the end of WWI. The marque’s four-leaf clover “Quadrifoglio” logo first appeared in 1923 on an RL Targa Florio. It was painted on the front by legendary driver Ugo Sivocci, who was looking to break a string of runner-up finishes. While he went on to win the Targo Florio race in Sicily, Sivocci later perished in a crash while testing a new race car that did not bear his lucky clover. From that point on, all Alfa Romeo race cars featured the four-leaf clover on a white triangle, with a missing corner symbolizing the loss of Sivocci.

1910 24 HP

A race version of the 8C 2900 earned three wins at the 1938 Mille Miglia.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in Misano Blue, Rosso Competizione and Trofeo White

In spite of their laurels, financial woes plagued the company over the decades. Fiat Group Automobiles acquired the brand in 1986, beating out the likes of Nissan and Ford to keep it under Italian control. The 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 was the last Alfa sedan sold in the United States before the brand returned to North America two decades later. By 2018, Alfa Romeo’s annual sales in the United States reached a record 23,820, nearly doubling sales from the previous year.

Current Alfa Romeo models available in the United States include the Stelvio SUV, the Giulia sports sedan, and the 4C Spider, with powerful Quadrifoglio versions of both the Stelvio and Giulia representing the cutting edge of Alfa Romeo design and performance.

Named for the Stelvio Pass, a mountain pass in northern Italy, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (MSRP from $73,700) holds the

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Nürburgring record for the fastest production SUV, making it the fastest production SUV in the world. Available in six models, Stelvio (MSRP from $40,195) is well-equipped with standard premium features including a direct-injection 280-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L engine delivering 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds, DNA drive mode selector, genuine leather interior, remote start with passive entry, bi-xenon headlamps, dual exhaust, class-exclusive carbon-fiber driveshaft, and a flatbottom Formula One-inspired steering wheel. The Quadrifoglio variant boasts an all-aluminum, 2.9L, twin-turbo V6 engine with 505 horsepower, completing the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.6 seconds and able to reach a top speed of 176 mph.

In 2018, the Alfa Romeo Giulia won the 25th edition of the “Compasso d’Oro ADI,” the most prestigious world design award. As the first of a new generation of vehicles on an all-new

2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti

platform, the Alfa Romeo Giulia (MSRP from $38,195) and Giulia Ti (MSRP from $40,195) models embody Alfa Romeo’s "la meccanica delle emozioni" (the mechanics of emotion) spirit, delivering race-inspired performance with a class-leading 280 horsepower and available Q4 all-wheel-drive system. Standard accoutrements in the mid-size sedan include leather seating, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, passive entry, remote start, bi-xenon headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights and LED taillights, DNA Drive Mode selector and back-up camera with rear park sensors.

The Giulia Quadrifoglio (MSRP from $73,700), highlights Alfa Romeo’s exclusive motorsports expertise with a best-in-class, Ferrari-derived, 505 horsepower, 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with a 3.8 second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of 149 mph. Also notable on this variant is its carbon fiber hood,

roof and rear spoiler; adaptive performance suspension; DNA Pro with Race Mode; torque vectoring; carbon fiber active aero front splitter; Harmon Kardon Premium Audio System; carbon fiber interior trim; full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus; and 3D Navigation.

Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (MSRP starting at $66,900) offers a state-of-the-art Formula 1-inspired ultralight carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables a 10.4 power-to-weight ratio. Advanced technologies include the all-aluminum 1750cc turbocharged engine with direct-injection, dual intercoolers and variable-valve timing, enabling supercarlevel performance. The 4C Spider delivers 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, powering it from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 160 mph. sl For more information visit alfaromeousa.com.

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This page top to bottom: Joy Reign Protected Heart necklace ($195; joyreign.com). Aaron Basha floating charm ($1,650; aaronbasha.com). Anne Sisteron necklace ($640; annesisteron.com).

Cadar Reflections chandelier diamond necklace ($196,000; cadar.com). Opposite page: Neelu Fine Jewels Blessed bracelet ($1,350; neelufinejewels.com). Luis Morais stud earrings ($550; musexmuse.com). Be Loved Evil Eye Eyelash Bangle ($2,400; beloved-jewelry.com). Photo by Sam Lee Photography. Suzanne Kalan Fireworks pendant ($3,200; suzannekalan.com). Jennifer Meyer inlay drop earrings with diamonds ($8,250; jennifermeyer.com). Yvonne Leon Bo Surf Ăˆme Earrings ($2,300; yvonneleon.com). Temple St. Clair drop earrings ($3,.500; templestclair. com). Michelle Fantaci Nomad ring ($1,525; michellefantaci.com). Jade Jagger 5th Dimension ring ($2,250; jadejagger.co.uk). Holly Dyment ring (price upon request; hollydyment.com).

Sydney Evan ring ($3,190; sydneyevan.com). Ilona Orel Third Eye ring ($7,710; ilonaorel.com).

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Onirikka frog cufflinks ($125; onirikka.com)

PICCHIOTTI 18K white gold and diamond cufflinks ($34,000; picchiotti.it)

Juste un Clou cufflinks from Cartier ($4,000; cartier.com)

Terrapin cufflinks from Anthony Lent ($4,600; anthonylent.com)

Patek Philippe Calatrava cufflinks in rose gold ($5,220; patek.com)

Baume et Mercier Clifton Baumatic M0A10470 QP perpetual calendar (price upon request; baume-et-mercier.com)

Konstantino sterling silver, 18K gold and lapis Infinity cufflinks ($1,600; konstantino.com)

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18K gold rotating fishing reel cufflinks from Deakin & Francis ($7,000; dealinandfrancis.co.uk)

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A newly built home in Prospect designed by Amy Cimba of Bittners utilizes a controlled color palette and plenty of shine to create serene and splendent spaces.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Rachel Lutz/Andrew Kung Group The cut limestone façades of Hausmann-era apartment buildings that line the grand boulevards of Paris have become as endemic as the Eiffel Tower. The “noble” second floor dwellings of these stately structures possess the enviable bone structure of a supermodel; in the subsequent decades, the Parisians have mastered the art of deftly layering a modern skin upon this timeless framework. A similar aura of old-meets-new was artfully crafted within a newly built Prospect home, a five-year labor of love spearheaded by interior designer Amy Cimba of Bittners.

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Beaux-Arts-style limestone exterior is accentuated with balconets that confute its newness. The hefty steel pivot front door is the first indication that what is inside defies convention.

In keeping with the principles of Carrère and Hastings’ designs for grand country homes, the main hall runs perpendicular to the entrance axis and functions as a point of access to all rooms, and staircases are tucked away at either ends of the home. Adding instant antiquity and juxtaposing nicely with contemporary art, luminescent surfaces and finishes, are substantial architectural accents, including a groin-vaulted ceiling in the long entry hall, a central dome in the double-height living room, and extensive application of classic case and millwork.

Resembling a Rorschach inkblot test, monumental slabs of bookmatched Neolith sintered stone slabs create a dramatic floor-to-ceiling statement as a fireplace surround in the formal living room.

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A gently curving marble staircase is tucked away near the entrance to the master suite.

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A three-door cabinet from Bethan Gray deviates from the living room's predominate black, white and gray color pallette.

Assembled in a more piecemeal fashion with input from friends, the homeowners’ previous residence was as colorful as an Easter basket, and Cimba remarked that the design of their current home represents both a “palette cleanse” and an evolution of their personal style. “The [wife] has superior taste,” said Cimba, who added that while she understood the wife’s proclivity for shine and reflectivity, she was given a very loose rein to bring the project to fruition, and was therefore able to incorporate finishes rarely seen in Louisville.

Floor-to-ceiling luminosity is found throughout the first floor. In many of the rooms, Cimba began with selecting the light fixtures and worked her way down from there. Broche chandeliers from Crystorama in an antique silver finish illuminate the entry hall. Underfoot are gleaming terrazzo floors; black is found in the entry hall and dining room, and white in the living room and

kitchen. Painter Byron Roberts worked for weeks to apply silver leaf to the groin vaulted ceiling in the entry corridor and the dome in the living room.

Resembling a Rorschach inkblot test, monumental slabs of bookmatched Neolith sintered stone slabs create a dramatic floorto-ceiling statement as a fireplace surround in the formal living room. The space is defined by a strict adherence to symmetry and a muted and calming color palette; the lone exception is a stunning three door cabinet from Bethan Gray with a hand-shaded teal ombré veneer. A pair of spun glass chandeliers suspended from the dome ceiling illuminate mirrored seating areas.

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A pair of Ipswich countermounted lights from Waterworks are found on the T-shaped island in the kitchen.

Bold upholstery on the dining room chairs is a nod to the wife's love of color.

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Highly polished rosewood base cabinets in the butler’s pantry near the dining room exhibit one of the few uses of stained wood in the home.

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Comprised of walnut and German Restoration Mirror, the craftsmen at the Bittners’ woodworking studio created the dramatic bed in the master suite.

The velvet duvet cover is from Kevin O'Brien Studio.

Tile and fixtures from Ann Sacks and Waterworks are found in the expansive master bathroom.

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A powder room features Kelly Wearstler wallpaper and sconces.

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Jonathan Stanton is credited with the installing the dimensional tile around the fireplace in the family room.

The wow factor continues in the kitchen, where a wall of ebony cabinets, lacquered to a mirror shine, are dressed with polished nickel hardware. Marble mosaic marquetry tile on the wall behind the polished range hood adds visual energy and tempers the glossiness. A pair of Ipswich counter-mounted lights from Waterworks are found on the T-shaped island, a multifunction piece that incorporates a multitude of textures, and ties together the overarching black, white and grey color scheme.

The open-concept kitchen encompasses a casual dining space and a family room. The arms of a Lindsey Aldeman chandelier extend over the dining table, which is surrounded by origami-like chairs with cane backs that are simultaneously timeless and time reflecting. The casual appeal of the family room is underscored by a wood herringbone ceiling, and a comfortable sectional oriented to the fireplace wall. Accent pieces and throw pillows are a nod to the wife’s enduring love of color. Cimba scattered houseplants from Mahonia throughout the rooms to add living color. “Living plants have a grounding effect in spaces with lots of shine,” she remarked.

A judicious use of color in the wife’s office adds personality while maintaining congruity with the rest of the home. A playful Kate Spade desk faces out to a curved wall of windows. Nearby, Cimba’s keen eye elevates what would otherwise be mundane into something marvelous: a passthrough hallway that leads to 74 slmag.net

the laundry room is dressed up with a mica-flecked wallcovering from Schumacher. With its ample lacquered cabinetry, farmhouse sink and central island, it would be easy to mistake the enviable laundry room for a secondary kitchen.

Conjuring up thoughts of donning a formal gown and making a dramatic entrance, a gently curving marble staircase is tucked away near the entrance to the master suite. Near the base of the stairs is a regally modern powder room with mirrored arched doors, a crystal bead chandelier suspended from a gilded ceiling, Kelly Wearstler Channels wallpaper, and rock crystal sconces.

Comprised of walnut and German Restoration Mirror, the craftsmen at the Bittners’ woodworking studio created the dramatic bed in the master suite. Cimba dressed the bed with a burnout velvet duvet from Kevin O’Brien Studio. A calculated use of color comes in the form of a pair of Kelly green armchairs positioned in front of tall windows that provide a view of the pool.

Similar to Hausmann principles, where buildings are treated not as independent structures, but as pieces of a unified urban landscape, the individual rooms designed by Cimba throughout the entirety of this 11,000-square-foot residence present themselves as a cohesive unit. Cimba said that although the project was not without its challenges, it came together beautifully because of her clients’ confidence in her skills as a designer and project manager.

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Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung “It’s like the Great Gatsby meets Jumanji,” and, “I was thinking more like Beetlejuice meets the Flintstones,” were some of the responses called out in rapid fire by the trio of passionately creative owners of Osta restaurant on Frankfort Avenue when asked to describe the unique interiors, conceived with the assistance of Journey + Jacobs Design Studio. Personally, I get more of a haute hippie vibe one would expect to find in a New York City abode belonging to a rock and roller’s millennial progeny. No matter how you choose to define it, Ostra definitely has a cool factor that makes it unrecognizable from its predecessors in this space.

Arguably one of the most interesting ownership groups in town, two of the partners—Mike Brady and Adam Burress—have been friends since high school, performing for a few years together in a death metal band. “We were the youngest band on the scene and got to open for some national acts,” said Mike.

Already an accomplished chef, Adam had three successful Louisville restaurants under his belt (Migo, Game and Hammerheads) when he was invited to appear on the Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ competition. He brought Mike with him to New York City for the filming, and during downtime they explored the city and kicked around ideas for a fast-casual concept they could open in Louisville.

When the space in the Clifton neighborhood next door to The Champagnery became available, they seized the opportunity to transform what Mike called “an eyesore on the block for years,” and ditched their fastcasual concept in favor of a more elevated experience. Adam rounded out the ownership team by looping in former colleague Chris DeRome, a published poet and lead singer for the band Ocifer, and with whom he’d periodically discussed the potential of a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Together, they poured buckets of sweat equity into the five-month renovation.

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Chef Adam Burress

“Ostra” is Spanish for oysters, which Burress has made the focal point of the small plate menu, whose overarching style is referred to as “Pacific equatorial” cuisine. “We’re hanging our hat on Adam’s cuisine, which gives you a taste of the equator all around the world,” said Mike. While seafood has a starring role, the menu has a strong supporting cast, from a beet salad to wild boar gemelli, all beautifully plated. While customer favorites like the rabbit empanadas, the Bang Bang chicken/cauliflower, and J Kale salad have remained as menu mainstays, Adam said the menu is changed up every few months based on seasonal availability.

Collectively, the owners are philosophical about the role their industry has on the environment and take great pains to lighten Ostra’s impact on the planet as much as possible. “This industry has a huge footprint that most people are completely unaware of,” said Adam. Ostra only offers local draft beer, all of their wines are organic, they don’t offer cocktail napkins or straws, and all proteins on the menu are low-impact. Recently Adam made the decision to phase out dishes with avocado due to the fact that it takes nearly 85 gallons of water to grow a single avocado. “It’s not like we’re wearing Captain America costumes and beating you over the head with our ethos,” said Chris, who added that they are happy to be doing their part by being responsible, and hope that customers take note.

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Combined, Adam and Chris have several decades of experience in the restaurant business, resulting in strong feelings about best practices and what’s important. Early in his career, Adam recalls working in establishments that required pressed uniforms and a strict adherence to a “clean-cut” appearance.

He said that today the rules have completely changed. “What’s important is the presentation of a plate when it leaves the kitchen,” he said, adding with a laugh that, “I like my people to look like circus folk.” All three partners agree that it is important to take care of the people that take care of you. “I am proud of the fact that our staff are nice and thoughtful and make people feel comfortable as soon as they walk in the door,” said Chris.

Functioning more like a band of brothers than business partners, Ostra’s owners are both excited and exhausted as they approach their one-year anniversary.

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BLACK ACHIEVERS AWARDS

The Chestnut Street Family YMCA’s 40th annual Black Achievers Awards Gala was held in Millionaire’s Row at Churchill Downs. The key to speaker was MasterChef winner Gerron Hurt.

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Dr. Sean Maguire and his staff at Physician’s Center for Beauty hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate the opening of his new office on Chenoweth Lane.

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WRAPPED IN RED GALA

Louisville’s premier red-tie gala, proceeds from the Wrapped in Red Gala benefit the Louisville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Presented by Brown Forman and held at the Omni Hotel, a three-course dinner was followed by a performance by country music artist Sara Evans.

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1) Hollis Gragala, Hunter Ferguson, Molly Burke 2) Brent & Kelly Stice 3) Betty Nash, Donna Schultz 4) Monica Bounds, Lance Mann, Mar & Joann Gilman 5) Tia Moore, Rob Ledford 6) Kevin Harned, Dawn Gee, Linda & Ben Jackson 7) Gary Edin, Aiiann Wright 8) Michelle Jimenez, Keith Kleine 9) Cassandra & Michael Dossett

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AMERICAN PROUD DINNER

USA Cares hosted a casual American Proud Dinner to honor service members past and present. Proceeds from the event will support USA Cares’ mission to support post-9/11 military families with financial and advocacy support in their time of need.

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The 5th annual Twisted Pink Masquerade Ball raised more than $126,000 to support late stage breast cancer patients and their families by funding metastatic breast cancer research.

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TOP CHEF DINNER

Annie Pettry, chef and owner of Decca restaurant, opened her kitchen to Bravo’s Top Chef” season 16 star chefs Sara Bradley and Caitlin Steininger, to create a three-course dinner with proceeds benefitting the Kentucky chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier’s scholarship fund, which provides education and business support to women in the hospitality industry.

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Chef Anoosh Shariat was named the 2019 Restaurateur of the Year by the Kentucky Restaurant Association at the organization’s annual gala, held at The Brown Hotel. Pete Peters of the Bristol Bar & Grille was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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1) John Hostetler, Justin Mac 2) Rebecca & Jared Mathews, Shannon & Bernie Kaelin, Amy Landrum 3) David Allen, Jessica Sharp, Jordan Basore, Grace Orrick 4) Antoniette & Seth Oldham, Mike Beasley, McCall & Chris Kitchen, Kristin & Ryan Waldron, Katherine Sims 5) Colleen Hickman, Andy Bennett 6) Kim Weir, Dan O'Connell, Rory & Stephanie McColister, Jeanna & John Veranese 7) Megan Salmon, Brooke Salmon 8) Lindsay & Josh Moore 9) Allysin Wellman, Quinn Ballard

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RED TIE GALA

The largest fundraising event of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, the annual Red Tie Gala enables the organization to provide a home and support for families so that they can stay together and focus on their sick child at a critical time.

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The Kentucky Opera hosted a Patrons’ Circle cocktail reception at Stoll Keenon Ogden to celebrate the opening of their production of Rigoletto.

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1) John Hundley, Anita Streeter, Lindsey Hundley 2)Dave Mateja, Kenny & Emily McWilliams, Jeannie Miller 3) Patrica Williams, Ernie Williams, Laura Good,am 4) Juliana Valencia, Margo Dailey, Rachel Krause 5) Keith Logan, Doris Abdallah 6) Rose Lowry Duke, Sonya McGuire, Anita Waters 7) Matthew Williams, Kristi Marski, Kyle Bailey 8) Carmel Person, Dorris Abdallah, Barbara Lynne Jamison, Emeila Luker, Paula Harshaw 9) Sara Wagner, Randy Blevins, Renee Murphy, Brooke Wegner

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FOR LOVE OF MUSIC

The Louisville Youth Choir hosted its annual dinner and auction—For Love of Music—at The Olmsted.

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“It’s Showtime” was the theme of Actors Theatre’s all-youcan-eat lobster feast and costume party.

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Velinda and Walter Weibel served as co-chairs for the 27th annual Heart Ball to benefit the American Heart Association.

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A benefit for Kosair Charities, the annual B3 Bash – A Celebration of Bacon, Bourbon & Beer, saw some 10,000 pieces of bacon turned into all types of bite-sized delights by more than a dozen local chefs.

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More than 50 local chefs came together at The Olmsted for a benefit to celebrate the life and legacy of the late chef Dean Corbett, who gave so much to Louisville’s food and philanthropic communities.

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1) Katie Berghausen, Mari Howell, Jaque Ramsey 2) Bill & M.J. Ruf, Cortez & Miranda Shoulders 3) Mary Ellen & Kevin Egan, Luca Bianconcini 4) Morgan Tiemann, Rachel Guttstein, Dorthy Menish 5) Chris & Laura Pruniski 6) Cindy & Ray Carcione 7) Michelle Sollberger, Louella Burch 8) Gary Hirsch, Carolyn Swash, Lisa Todd, Ned Bass 9) Sam Stewart, Sarah Daley

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