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Becoming Mom
My first Mother’s Day, May 2000.
While there’s been no shortage of authors who could argue ‘til breathless to the contrary, there’s no definitive guidebook to becoming mom. “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and other self-help books were part of my preparatory repertoire, but becoming mom is not at all like following a recipe, when if you do steps A, B and C, the outcome will be perfectly predictable every time. I walked into Baptist East Hospital on March 18, 2000 as an extremely nervous 26-year-old and walked out on March 22 as a new mother with a nearly 10-pound baby girl in my arms and not a clue of what to do next. Te next few weeks were a blur, fraught by sleep deprivation and a serious reliance on takeout. One late night in particular that first week stands out: it was storming; my daughter wouldn’t stop crying; and eventually I started crying because I’d literally tried every last trick in my books to no avail. It wasn’t until, at the point of exhaustion and against expert recommendation, I laid her in the bed next to me and she instantly fell into the kind of picture perfect sleep that has made certain children’s photographers rich and famous, I knew to toss the books out the window and trust my intuition. Lucky for my sister, my daughter’s unused crib made a lovely baby shower gift a few years later! Happily, the good times have far outweighed even the worst sleepless night or temper tantrums, but I can’t help but smile when I look at photographs from my first Mother’s Day (when my otherwise sleep-averse infant decided to doze through the entire shoot) and think about how much I’ve learned along the way. Twelve years on, I’m still in the learning curve but pretty happy with the results, even without an instruction manual! As this issue coincides with both Mother’s and Father’s Day, it’s fitting that the Family Ties article, starting on page 66, highlights a special mother-daughter collaboration. Interior designer Susan Moloney worked with her daughter Alix Rice on the renovation of Alix’s charming Frederic Morgan cottage. While the personality of each shines through to varying degrees throughout the home, it’s their shared sense of timeless style and good taste that takes the concept of the humble cottage to new heights.
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From the Associate Publisher It has been three years since my husband and I moved back home to Lexington from New York City. For six enlightening years we walked the cobblestone streets in our West Village neighborhood, enjoyed an endless supply of wonderful restaurants that I still often daydream about, visited any exhibit that our favorite museums had to offer, and made lasting friendships that we will cherish forever. I was pregnant with our daughter when my husband and I decided to move back to Lexington, and as much as we were in love with our New York experience, it wasn’t a hard decision. We recognized an opportunity for our daughter to enjoy an upbringing similar to our own that we were so fortunate to have growing up in Lexington. While away, we enjoyed returning visits to an evolving city, with kind and generous people, and so much exciting promise. Our three years back in Lexington have only proven to be a continuation of that. In light of recent events I have found myself singing aloud Bob Marley’s, “Sun Is Shining,” when thinking about all the exciting things that are transpiring in our community. “Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, yeah. Make you wanna move your dancing feet now.” It’s no secret that people here live for University of Kentucky basketball. At the beginning of April, Coach Calipari led one of the most dynamic, awe-inspiring, and talented group of men to UK’s 8th NCAA Championship. Here we are weeks later still with a spring in our step and dancing a celebration from the victory. Even I followed this year’s team with excitement when typically my attention at a game doesn’t go far beyond crowd watching and commenting on Coach Cal’s choice of suit and tie. I guess that is the true fashionista in me, but this year it was hard not to join everyone in the love for “gre8t” basketball. Recently, I helped throw a party at the 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville. A hotel full of so much creative drive, it stands far beyond any traditional hotel experience. It couldn’t have been a more perfect evening. Te sun was setting as we entered the penthouse event space and the eclectic and contemporary art that filled the room was lit just right. We had our own museum collection for the entire night. Cocktails and delicious food were served as we danced our hearts content. Te dancing continued on when only days later Mayor Jim Gray announced that we will be getting our own 21c Museum Hotel here in Lexington. What sweet music it was to so many ears. Finally, a unique and contemporary hotel, with art installations that change throughout the year. What could be more exciting news for this community with so much exciting promise? Indeed this spring the sun has been shining upon the Bluegrass, the weather uncharacteristically warm, as we continue dancing and singing in the name of sweet victory and promise.
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ANTIQUE SILVER
Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners
A Recession Tragedy A true tragedy is happening with antique silver today because of our current economic slump. Anything made from a precious metal has always been hoarded by the general public because of it monetary value. Tis is especially true with silver coins and antique silver pieces. Many fine pieces of antique silver are owned by people who are indifferent about the pieces they own, only keeping these pieces because of the monetary value of the silver. There’s little consideration given to the time period the pieces were made, their history, the maker of the piece, its nationality, or whether it is coin silver or sterling. Oftentimes these silver pieces have been passed down through the family, and the current owner has no interest in them as an antique. Tey only know that it is old and somewhat valuable because of the silver content. The recession, coupled with hard times for the average person, leaves antique silver pieces caught in the middle. With times being tough for a lot of people, television commercials telling everyone to send their silver or gold in for cash add to the antique silver tragedy. Not to mention silver being bought by investors – as a hedge against inflation – has driven the price of silver up dramatically, making it much more enticing to sell your antique silver. Tis is just like money in the bank for someone who needs a little cash. As an aside, I asked a friend of mine, who had a good collection of antique silver, for an interesting piece as illustration for this month’s article. He informed me he needed cash and had sold his whole collection of silver to a refiner. Tere is no telling how many pieces of antique silver have been sold for only their silver content, with no consideration placed on the beauty or historical aspects of the silver piece being melted down. What is also infuriating about this issue is the wonderment of how many antique silver pieces made by known silversmiths have been lost. Sadly I have no solutions for this subject. On a lighter note, I have three interesting narratives about antique silver. All of Queen Elizabeth’s silver is vermeil silver, or gilded silver, which is silver covered with a thin layer of gold, better known today as gold-plated. Te Queen’s silver is gilded
not because of her being royalty, but because she owns so much silver it would be impossible to keep all of it polished. For those planning to polish their silver mint julep cups for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, please beware. Te term julep cup is now an antique term not used by people who collect antique silver. The correct term nowadays is silver beaker. Beaker sounds a little too clinical to me, and being a romantic at heart, a beaker should be reserved for the research laboratory and not for your mint julep. My last anecdote brings gravitas about fine antique silver coming out of the woodwork. Years ago, I visited an antique dealer friend in his shop. As soon as I entered the shop, he said, “Come back to my office. I want to show you something from an estate in Bowling Green (Kentucky).” I was shown six silver tablespoons, which had seen hard times. Te silver tablespoons were thin, showing a tremendous amount of wear and had a few dents. As I looked at the spoons, I asked about the hallmark. My antique dealer friend smiled after telling me they were made by Paul Revere the patriot! sl
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Watch Hill Phoenix
Visionary new ownership resurrects a beloved East Coast icon Written by Bridget Williams A lingering Indian summer that extended August temperatures to mid-October caused a crush of shoppers to descend upon sale racks of swimsuits picked bare in the few shops that remained opened past high season in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. I was among the throngs, as I left my suit at home, never dreaming at this time of year the temperature would be warm enough to lure me into the cool Atlantic in search of perfectly shaped stones to skip across the gentle waves. With the Ocean House as our backdrop – its sunny yellow façade an exclamation point to its hillside prominence near the apex of Watch Hill (affording sweeping sea and bay views) – we squeezed every last drop out of the summer that remained, knowing this weekend would likely be the last we would spend in swimsuits for a while.
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At the far end of a lobby is a a stacked stone fireplace that was first erected in the late 1800s and methodically replaced piece by piece in the new hotel.
Located in an enclave of estate-sized homes – the kind whose weathered shingle exteriors are what springs to mind when one pictures the New England coast – the Ocean House has been drawing visitor’s to the area since 1868. During the Victorian era, boats laden with steamer trunks would transport well-heeled families to the peninsula for their annual summer sojourn. Notable past seasonal residents of the area included William Proctor of Proctor & Gamble, Mr. and Mrs. Walbridge Taft (the nephew of President William Howard Taft) and William Howard Doane, an accomplished musician and one of Cincinnati's most prominent manufacturers of woodworking and metalworking machinery in the late 1800s. By 2000 the hotel was in a sad state, with only one-third of its original 159 rooms safe for use and a potential new owner floating plans to demolish the decrepit landmark and carve the property into choice oceanfront building lots. Te community rallied and a new owner (a long-time summer resident) came forward to save the day. In 2004, when engineering studies evidenced that the property’s support structure was deemed unsalvageable, the current owner made the bold decision to rebuild, rather than restore. Te $147-million project, which encompassed five years of construction, saw to it that all of the 36 slmag.net
resort’s 247 windows remained in their original positions and more than 5,000 salvageable artifacts and furnishing elements lovingly harvested from the original structure’s historic interiors were incorporated into the reborn resort. Pulling up to the base of the half-circle portico after our 45-minute commute from the airport in Providence, we were greeted by an army of attendants. Standing at the front desk – complete with old-fashioned key cubbies (among the salvaged pieces) – I had to be reminded once again that the hotel was newly built. Further into the lobby our porter pointed out an important touchstone of the renovation – a stacked stone fireplace first erected in the late 1800s and the site of countless family photos and marriage proposals. Several times throughout our stay I noted a couple or family gathered around the hearth and remarking on how it had been carefully reassembled just as they fondly remembered from year’s past. A continual hub of activity, the inviting lobby blends comfortable furnishings in British Colonial and early American styles with a palette of subdued shades of yellow, blue, turquoise and cream. Punctuating the seaside chic setting is a rotating collection of museum-quality artwork.
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Te Club Lounge is an intimate dining venue open only to Ocean House residents and hotel guests.
Situated on the periphery of quiet corridors, each of the 49 guest rooms boasts a residential style feel. Our tworoom, tall-ceilinged suite included a foyer with a coffee/tea bar and complimentary drinks and treats that were refreshed daily (the malted milk balls were our favorite). In the living room, a sofa bed, desk and pair of comfortable armchairs were oriented around a stacked stone fireplace. Displayed on the coffee and side tables were a selection of books detailing the history of the area, local flora, fauna and wildlife, as well as a pair of binoculars to put our newly acquired naturalist skills to the test. Also reflecting the rich history of the area was an assortment of framed sepia-colored photographs dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Te king-sized bed was dressed with a cloudlike comforter and Frette linens. Different treats or a trinket – chocolate truffles, a lavender sachet, après sun spray from the OH! Spa – were found on the pillow each night. Modern met traditional in the spacious bath with an extra-deep soaking tub, a shower with subway-tiled walls and pebble tiled-floor, and Molton Brown toiletries. Food is a focal point at the Ocean House, with farmto-table interpretations of New England favorites serving as 38 slmag.net
hallmarks of the four on-site restaurants. Te hotel maintains a fulltime “Food Forager,” who serves as the daily liaison between the resort and local farms and vendors (80 percent of menu ingredients are sourced within a 150-mile radius) and heads the resort’s culinary education programming, including monthly Farm + Vine events, which highlight talented regional chefs in collaboration with a regional farm. During our early fall visit Te Verandah was the place to be. Reproductions of the originals that graced the space for generations, white wicker chairs on the croquet-court-facing south porch were perennially filled with hotels guests and locals dividing their attention between the Atlantic and the whiteclad croquet players (New York Croquet Club co-founder and Croquet Hall of Fame inductee Teddy Prentis serves as the resident professional). At one end of the porch was a large permanent raw bar with a charcoal soapstone top presenting the ocean’s bounty on ice. Te menu also includes a selection of specialty cocktails, appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Just beyond the dunes at the main access to the resort’s 650-foot private white sand beach is Dune Cottage, which operates as a seasonal beachside eatery for guests and members. Te gourmet grille menu offers treats such as gazpacho made
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Seasons restaurant features an open kitchen, with “Chef ’s Counter” seating.
with local tomatoes, a lobster roll with crème fraîche dressing and tarragon snipped from the on-site herb garden, chopped salads and plenty of kid-friendly options to savor seaside whilst taking in the views of Block Island and Montauk. Another seasonal dining option is the Seaside Terrace, positioned near the indoor pool on the east side of the hotel and offering sweeping views of the ocean and the beautiful homes dotting the hillsides. Offerings include a daily ceviche, salads and other reimagined seaside staples, along with signature cocktails such as the Ocean House Colada made with coconut and vodka. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Seasons truly shines at dinner with a menu that is organized by source – Local Gardens, Nearby Waters, Farms, and Fields and Pastures – with each dish further expounded by a listing of ingredients, including the purveyor and preparation method(s). Executive Chef Eric Haugen and the culinary team operate from an open kitchen, with “Chef ’s Counter” seating offering a front row view of the action. After enjoying a multi-course dinner that tasted as good as it looked, we were presented with a jar of blended nectar honey from nearby Watch Hill Farms as a memento of our delightful meal.
Such delectable sustenance is in order to fuel participation in a vast array of activities both on and off-site. In addition to croquet, an on-site putting green, swimming in the 20-meter saltwater lap pool, beach activities like surfing boot camps and fishing charters, and the Farm + Vine program, there is the property’s full-service, 12,000-square-foot OH! Spa (short for Ocean Harvest) with seasonally inspired services and a fitness center with unique 24-hour virtual fitness instruction with a personal trainer, yoga and movement studio. Nearby is the Rees Jones-designed course at Lake of Isles, while tennis enthusiasts can practice their swing at the Pond View Racquet and Croquet Club just minutes from the resort. The Ocean House Yachting Collection, in cooperation with Vintage Yachting Club and the America’s Cup Fleet, offers guests the opportunity to charter a picnic boat, Neneteau Sloop, catboat or yacht from the Ocean House Fleet for adventures lasting from a half-day to a week. The quaint village of Watch Hill is a short downhill walk from the Ocean House. A historic lighthouse defines the skyline and the streets that parallel the bay and the Marian Coffin-designed harbor park are lined with an interesting array of boutiques, souvenir and antique shops, slmag.net
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Just beyond the dunes at the main access to the resort’s 650-foot private white sand beach is Dune Cottage, which operates as a seasonal beachside eatery for guests and members.
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and restaurants. Te St. Clair Annex is a great spot to cozy up with locals at breakfast. Full-time artists represented by WiviAnne Weber’s Lily Pad Gallery can often be found conducting painting demonstrations in the Ocean House’s lobby. The young and young at heart flock to the Flying Horse Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country; riders perched on leather saddles atop one of 20 horses carved from a single block of wood reach for a brass ring in hopes of winning another ride. No less than 50 art galleries are within a 50-mile radius, and the charming seaside towns of Westerly, Rhode Island, and
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Mystic, Connecticut, are worthy day trips for their unique offerings. Upon request, the concierge can provide you with a pre-programmed GPS system for any number of itineraries, including Newport, Rhode Island, just 40 miles away. sl As much as I would like to keep the Ocean House as my little secret, the hotel began to rack up awards and accolades soon after it opened in June of 2010; it was recently honored with the AAA Five Diamond Award, making it the first hotel in Rhode Island to receive the honor. For more information, visit oceanhouseri.com or call 888.552.2588.
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Aged Wines
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
It is a singular delight to enjoy a bottle of wine that is perfectly aged, a wine that has evolved into an experience. No ordinary quaffing wine but a wine that has an ethereal feel that is almost like a perfect moment in time. Tis is truly an excellent experience but a subjective one. Some oenophile’s prefer the flavors of un-aged wines, as they are different than those in aged wines, but when I can get a delicious example of a wine that is aged, it is truly heavenly. One of the keys to an aged wine is the structure. Part of a wine’s structure is tannin, and tannin is derived from, among other things, grape skins and wood ageing. Tannin is that astringent or bitter quality that can make a wine harsh and unyielding in its youth. A young age-worthy wine can also lack a certain amount of flavor as the tannin can seemingly hold flavor and aroma down. When the tannin fades away, flavors appear and take more of the center stage. Fruit and floral character seem to take off and provide more complexity, more nuances and elegance. Keep in mind not all wines can age, and it is better to drink a wine that is a little too young than too old. Te saying goes, after a decade there is no such thing as good wines but there is such a thing as good bottles. Good bottles are matured in excellent cellar conditions. What you need is a place that will remain cool; with a good humidity; no direct light, vibrations or off odors; and the ability to keep the bottles resting on their sides. Wine will age best at a
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constant temperature. Large swings in temperatures (50 degrees one day and 70 degrees the next day) will harm wine, making it mature faster and allowing it to lose its delicate fruit qualities. While experts will say that 50 to 55°F is ideal for long-term storage, most of us are not storing wine for a decade, but if you are, your cool cellar conditions can allow a wine to mature slower. Humidity should be around 50 to 75°. While not as important as temperature, a dry cellar can make the corks contract and allow the wine to oxidize, whereas an overly humid cellar will cause the labels to mold or fall off. Direct light and vibration will negatively affect wine by prematurely ageing it, and off odors may seep into the wine adding the undesired odor to the wine. Wine racking should allow a wine to lie easily on its side; this keeps the wine in contact with the cork, preventing it from contracting and permitting the entrance of air. On a recent trip to the Tampa Bay area for my brother Brent’s wedding to the delightful Tania Westcott, we celebrated their impending nuptials at the legendary Bern’s Steak House. Bern’s is the perfect spot to drink aged wines, as they have the largest wine cellar in the world, and it is chalked full of aged wines. Te head Sommelier Brad Dixon promised some treasures for our group, and allowing him to use my cell phone when his would not work on our wine trip to Argentina surely would have a small reward. Our party of eight wine aficionados’ allowed us to sample several magnums (the equivalent of two bottles). Te
larger the bottle, typically the longer the wine will age. With most of our party of eight ordering Bern’s prime beef, aged red wine was the logical choice. Giving Mr. Dixon carte blanche with final but unnecessary approval had its benefits. We started with a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. No less then Gran Cru would do for this occasion, so he brought a magnum of Chateau Corton Grancey 1976. Chateau Corton Grancey is owned by the firm Louis Jadot and is located in the prestigious area of Corton in the Cotes De Beaune of Burgundy. Red wine losses color with age. Tis wine’s color was light red, but the wine was still fresh and flavorful, loaded with red cherry, light earth, and a nuance of French oak and baking spice. It had very light tannin but crisp, refreshing acidity. Te wine was vivacious without being forceful and flavorful without being full-bodied. The second magnum was a Chateauneuf Du Pape Dellas Freres 1961. I am an easy target for a quality Chateaunuef Du Pape. This Grenache based wine from the southern Rhône of France was more bodied then the Burgundy, with a slightly darker color, and the flavor of Kirshwasser, anise, leather with a rich spiciness of white pepper, smoke and faded rose. Te wine had light tannins and good weight to go with the beef, but one more bottle would be needed to finish the dinner. The last magnum would be a right bank Bordeaux from Saint Emilion, Chateau Soutard 1961. Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the main grapes of this region. This Bordeaux had
the fullest color, and for a wine of 51 years of age, it appeared youthful. It was medium-bodied with the flavors of cassis, herbs, plums and light oak, and it still had some light tannins that were well integrated along with a slight cigar box quality. If I were to have this wine blind, I would have guessed it to be half its age. My brother and I finished the meal with an ounce of Terrantez Barbeito Madeira 1834. Madeira is, without exception, the longest-lived wine in the world. The unique character of Madeira is that it undergoes a heating process for several months after fermentation. This practice evolved in the 18th century when it was noticed that wines that were shipped through the tropics improved markedly. Tis heating process combined with fortification, long barrel aging and high acidity account for its long age-ability and, even more unusual, its ability to remain drinkable for years once opened. Te wine was sweet and fullbodied with the taste of baked fruits, crystallized violets and baked nuts. Te wine was fresh, alive and penetrating, with a long persistent finish, in short – remarkable! I am ready to meet my brother and my sister-in-law at Bern’s again to enjoy the great pleasure of drinking aged wines! sl
A Certified Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Of Note... Haute Moms A. Jae platinum Magnolia ring ($42,430) with a total diamond carat weight of 4.99. Available from Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis and Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers in Lexington (ajae.com).
From Roberto Coin: CapriPlus Bangle ($11,800) in 18K Rose Gold with Amethyst and CapriPlus Ring ($3,300) in 18K Rose Gold with Amethyst. Available through Saks Fifth Avenue in Cincinnati, Reis Nichols Jewelers and Saks Fifth Avenue in Indianapolis and Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers in Lexington(robertocoin.com).
Bermuda boxed candle ($29.50) from Archipelago Botanicals' Cabana Collection (shopARCHIPELAGO.com).
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Temptations necklace from Chopard's Haute Joaillerie collection. Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis (chopard.com).
Michael Aram Lemonwood difuser ($99, michaelaram.com).
Carrera y Carrera Afrodita maxi and medium pendant and ring in white gold with diamonds (carreraycarrera.com).
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Of Note... Debonaire Dads Milus 18K rose gold cufflinks (CUF210, $4,200) feature the playfulness of a mechanical watch movement with a 360° rotatable oscillating weight (milus.com).
Antoine Fritsch and Vivien Durisotti designed this innovative object as an experiment and in order to bring their personal contribution to the reflection on the matter of non-polluting means of transport. Made with glue-laminated bamboo, and designed for small trips, this carriertricycle enables you to transport up to two young children as well as shopping and equipment. Te front part or cradle can be adapted to everyone's use. An electric assistance is possible. Price upon request (fritsch-durisotti.com).
Te silver chrome LEICA M9-P ($7,995) carries the legend of Leica M cameras into the digital age. Features include an 18-megapixel CCD image sensor that enables the capture of the full 35-mm film format without any compromises (leica-camera.com).
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Te Hamilton Khaki Flight Timer features a case set in stainless steel and water resistant to 100-meters. Available through Te Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati, Reis Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis and Seng Jewelers in Louisville (hamiltonwatch.com).
Men's Full Zip Sweatshirt from Ferrari
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Bibliotaph Tis stunning volume, with a fanciful and intricate pop-up, an elaborate foldout cover, and dramatic still-life photography, evokes the artistry and theatricality of Louboutin's shoe designs. Louboutin's ďŹ rst book, this monograph highlights the extraordinary range of his couture, while in-depth interview reveals Louboutin's life, travels, and inspirations, presenting a very personal look at the man behind the shoes. Christian Louboutin with foreward by John Malkovich and photography by Philippe Garcia and David Lynch - Christian Louboutin hardcover, 304 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Since launching Dior Fine Jewelry in 1998, Victoire de Castellane has been celebrated for having revolutionized the staid world of jewelry design, and this book is the first to celebrate the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of Dior’s jewelry designs. Michele Heuze with a preface by Victoire de Castellane - Dior Joaillerie - hardcover, 360 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Available in October, this book showcases iconic jeweler Harry Winston's most exquisite pieces through advertising campaigns, historic images and celebrity photos as well as showing the important stones with which the company has worked, including the Hope, Lesotho and Vargas diamonds. Foreward by Andre Leon Talley - Harry Winston - hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rissoliusa.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
Founded in 1996 by Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo is known for its glamorous, creative, and whimsical designs that have inspired legions of fans worldwide. Through red-carpet fashion photography and behind-the-scenes imagery from the company archives, this visually stunning book gives an inside look at Mellon and the company’s creative inspirations, as well as showcasing the brilliant, colorful, and memorable creations that have already become fashion classics. Preface by Tamara Mellon, Foreword by Colin McDowell - Jimmy Choo - hardcover, 192 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
In this beautifully illustrated book, Judith Ripka, founder and designer of Judith Ripka jewelry, shares her passion for jewelry, the story of her success, and her proudest moments—from her humble beginnings designing from home to building a global brand. Rich with personal photographs, quotes, and exquisite images from her collection, Judith Ripka by Judith is a delight for jewelry lovers and collectors. Judith Ripka - Judith Ripka by Judith - hardcover, 232 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
For the past six decades, gemologist Alexandre Reza has been one of Paris’s—and indeed the world’s—most exclusive jewelers, a master artisan and purveyor of exclusive gemstones based in Place Vendôme, the heart of fashion and luxury. Tis monumental edition, part of Assouline’s Ultimate Collection, presents more than 100 rare pieces of Reza’s creations. Stunning, hand-bound, and nestled in a suede display case, Alexandre Reza is a limited-edition title that is worthy of the most discerning collector. Vivienne Becker - Alexandre Reza Hardcover, 186 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
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A1948 Tucker Torpedo from the Ron Pratte Collection was the top selling vehicle at Barrett-Jackson, garnering a record-setting $2.915 million.
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST High performance is married with high style in the new Bentley Continental GTC V8 Written by Bridget Williams The new Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible made its official public debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new 4.0-liter, twin turbocharged Continental GTC V8 and its coupe counterpart the Continental GT V8 achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. With an instantly recognizable growl, the new 4.0-litre V8 engine provides exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the Bentley tradition. A variable displacement with a highly sophisticated engine management system ensures a seamless and imperceptible transition from V8 to V4 mode under light throttle load. Combined with a new close-ratio eight-speed automatic transmission, this translates into a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 4.7 seconds for the GTC and a top speed of 187 mph. At the same time, the new V8 Continental models achieve outstanding levels of fuel eďŹƒciency and CO2 emissions for the luxury performance sector and are capable of travelling over 500 miles on a single tank of fuel. The new Continental GTC V8 model will be offered beneath the flagship 6.0-liter, 12-cylinder engine GTC, which continues to excite customers with a combination of silken reďŹ nement and the ultimate power of the twin-turbocharged W12 Continental engine that, in its most potent form, delivers an astonishing 631 bhp.
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Both Continental V8 models feature a state-of-the-art, all-wheel drive system employing an advanced Torsen differential and a 40:60 rear biased power split. Tis ensures safe yet dynamic sports car handling in all road conditions. Complementing the potent power under the hood, both new Continental V8 models are distinguished by a muscular black gloss matrix grille with chrome frame and center bar, a red enamel Bentley “B” badge and a black matrix threesegment lower front bumper divided by distinctive body-colored strakes. At the rear, unique chromed “figure eight” exhaust tailpipes, a dark lower valance and red enamel “B” bootlid badge emphasize the sporty, contemporary identity of the new V8s. The new Continental V8 models can be specified with 20-inch alloy wheels as standard or an optional 21-inch six-spoke design, available in dramatic Diamond Black (exclusive to the Continental V8) or Diamond Silver finishes. Inside the cabin, an Eliade cloth headlining, new contemporary Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneers, optional two-tone leather color split and short centre console continue the fresh, sporting design theme. Since the launch of the original GT in 2003, the W12-engined Continental range has gone from strong to stronger with over 50,000 sales worldwide, making Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England, the largest producer of 12 cylinder engines in the world. The W12 story continues to unfold and remains the ultimate expression of Bentley’s engineering muscle. Commenting on the launch of the new V8 Continental models, Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive, Bentley Motors, said: “With the new 4.0 liter V8 engine we are widening the appeal of the latest generation of Continentals, introducing a completely new driving experience. Te new engine has all the exhilarating power, drama and performance you would expect from a V8 engine sporting the famous Bentley wings, effortlessly delivered with our characteristic ‘wave of torque.’ Tis is complemented by innovative power train technology that delivers exceptional fuel efficiency and emissions.” sl
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Italian Job
Photos by Neil Rashba Photography
Bugatti and Ferrari take top honors at the Amelia Island Concours A 1938 Bugatti Type 57 and the 1962 Ferrari 330 LM took home the Best In Show honors on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the 17th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, which attracted about 23,000 spectators and 295 vehicles. The coveted Concours d’Elegance award went to a stunning 1938 Bugatti Type 57, owned by the Off Brothers Collection from Richland, Mich. One of only three surviving Aravis Drophead Coupes bodied by Gangloff, this green Type 57 arrived in the U.S. in 1961 and was fully restored in 2009.
Bugatti produced the Type 57 between 1934 and 1939, ceasing production of the world’s fastest stock production car shortly after the beginning of WWII. Te rare 1962 Ferrari 330 LM, or “3765” GTO, owned by Jim Jaeger from Indian Hill, Ohio took home the Concours de Sport award. Te 330 GTOs were Ferrari’s in-house hot rods: prototype Grand Touring cars with four-liter V-12 engines instead of the GTO’s traditional 3-liter V-12. Just two were built – a cross between a pure prototype and a road-going Grand Touring car. Assigned to Ferrari Engineer and racer Mike Parkes and factory F1 and sports car ace Lorenzo Bandini, Jim Jaeger’s 4-liter GTO appears as it did on June 23, 1962 when gridded seventh at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Te very best in classic car pageantry displays also included the 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe that helped unseat Ferrari as World GT Champion and the sleek 1929 Duesenberg J-108 Convertible Coupe that played a role in the classic movie Te Gay Divorcee. Several other star cars were seen, including Rita Hayworth’s Ghia-bodied Cadillac, a Duesenberg once owned by
Above, 1929 Duesenberg convertible owned by John Groendyke from the Giner Rogers/Fred Astaire movie Te Gay Divorcee. Below is A Cobra Daytona Coupe from the Larry Miller Collection.
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A 1938 Bugatti Type 57 (left) and the 1962 Ferrari 330 LM (right) took home Best In Show honors.
Ginger Rogers, Natalie Wood’s Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster and Tom Mix’s custom Cord 812 roadster. “Every year I’m amazed at the extraordinary vehicles I see grace the field, and this year was no different,” said Dick Messer, former Director of The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. “Both winners are perfect examples of style and sport and are very deserving of their awards. I congratulate the judges on their stunning choices.” Cars that graced the covers of Road & Track were on display, as were a selection of cars that won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Tis year's Concours also celebrated the momentous 50th Anniversary of the Ferrari GTO, which was marked by a gathering of twelve impressive vehicles on the show field. Rally and road racing champion “Quick” Vic Elford served as the 2012 honoree, greeting attendees throughout the weekend. He also took part in the Great Endurance Drivers Seminar alongside other legendary drivers such as Sam Posey, Hurley
Haywood, Brian Redman, Jim Hall, Gerard Larrousse, Joe Buzzetta, David Hobbs, Vic Elford, and Derek Bell. Ferrari and Cobra fans were also treated to the unprecedented Cobra vs. Ferrari: the Battle for the World Championship for Sports Cars seminar on Friday, where Ferrari racing engineer Mauro Forghieri, Shelby Cobra Championship driver, Bob Bondurant, and Cobra Daytona Coupe designer Peter Brock, discussed one of motorsports’ most bitter rivalries. Some of the world’s most prominent corporate, public and private collections had displays at the event, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. BMW also held the North American Debut of its new 6 Series Gran Coupe four-door coupe during the weekend. Plans for the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance are already underway and the event is scheduled to be held on March 8-10, 2013 on the 10th and the 18th Fairways of the Golf Club Amelia Island at Summer Beach, adjacent to Te Ritz-Carlton. sl
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Opposite Page: Will Daniels, Delacroix, 2006. Oil on board. 13 3/4 X 9 7/8 inches (34.93 X 25.08 cm) Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York, Vilma Gold, London and Marc Foxx, Los Angeles.
Will Daniels Written by Alix Rice
Will Daniels, Untitled, 2009. Oil on board. 11 3/8 X 10 5/8 inches (29 X 27 cm). Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York, Vilma Gold, London and Marc Foxx, Los Angeles.
Will Daniels, a young British artist, is a man of reserve and quiet nature, his genius is further exemplified in his oeuvre. With seven solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles and London since 2005, one would say his recognition has far surpassed his modest persona. Daniels’ process is thought-provoking, his method contemporary with roots in historical painting. Truly a painter of painters, Daniels commemorates historical artist like Durer, Goya, Delacroix and Cezanne. With recognizable images from art history, Daniels begins by creating a collage replica made of common household materials consisting of torn paper and cardboard. He then photographs this new piece as an aid to produce a highly detailed and meticulous small scale trompe l’oeil. To my bewilderment, he then discards the collage. The details of the collage are resonant within the painting showing ripped corners and frayed edges. Mimicking the materials, the simple palette of grey, white and brown, make it difficult to discern if the work is a still collage or a now painting, leaving the viewer to decide. The art historical reference remains but in distortion, it challenges the viewer to discover the historical imagery.
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Daniels’ more recent work has matured, now creating a tin foil maquette with figures and still lives constructed in cardboard covered in tin paper, he uses lighting and the reflection of color from his personal space. Te same process as before, the new work has historical subject but colors and painterly skill has grown vastly. Burst of reds, blues, and greens creates a phenomenal dynamic in relation to white paint used as the light reflection of the foil. Will’s newer pieces have a more abstract appearance but maintain the realism from thorough rendering of his handmade sets. William Daniels was born in Brighton in 1976, he received a Master’s Degree from the Royal College of Art in London. His gallery representation is Luhring Augustine, New York, Marc Foxx, Los Angeles and Vilma Gold, London. His work is found in collections worldwide. His last solo show was in 2011 at Marc Foxx gallery. I look forward to what the next new body of work will reveal. sl
After receiving her Masters from Christies in London, Alix Rice moved to New York City to start her career, working several years in a contemporary art gallery. She recently returned home to Louisville to help run her family business.
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Jaguar-print Haist Dress ($198) in Lagoon Blue from Persifor (persifor.com).
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Etro bag (etro.com).
Wrap dress from Clube Bossa (clubebossa.com).
Priscilla sandal from Elie Tahari (elietahari.com).
Tibi Amber Heel ($365) in Sky Python (tibi.com/shop/amber-heel-11966)
Rope tie mini skirt ($220) in cotton pique with rope belt detail from Milly (millyny.com).
Miss X bag from Roger Vivier (robervivier.com)
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Te 3-in-1 Chic Top ($78) and bottom ($73) from Guria Beachwear. Te top can be concerted from triangle to halter (shown) to bandeau (guriabeachwear.com.br).
Te Linda Bag ($475) from Rebecca Ray features a natural cotton duck body, and twocolor contrasting leather trim and bottom. Choose from Red, Blue or Green trim; and horse, dog, fox or customized artwork for the rosette (rebeccaraydesign.com).
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Emilio Pucci one-piece bandeau swimsuit ($550, emiliopucci.com).
Positano bikini top ($100) and bottom ($100) from Milly (millyny.com).
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Mr. Beaton golf ball ($18/set of six) from iomoi (iomoi.com).
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Hula sliipers ($450) from Stubbs & Wootton (stubbsandwootton.com).
Vineyard Vines swimtrunks ($79.50, vineyardvines.com).
Frontgate's Baroque-inspired Donatella outdoor collection is crafted from cast polyurethane. From left: arm chair ($1695), coee table ($695) and settee ($1,995). Available through Frontgate.com.
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Bee, an eco-designed line of furniture from Fritsch Durisotti, is made from bamboo ďŹ ber and multilayered wood with steel legs. Te shape was inspired from the constructive principle of an airplane wing that allows minimum use of raw material and reduces the consumption of energy during transport (fritsch-durisotti.com).
Personalized ice bucket ($88) in Coakley Cay Black print from iomoi (iomoi.com).
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Family Ties A designing mother-daughter duo lend a fresh perspective to a historic cottage Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
“I call it her little jewel box,” said interior designer Susan Moloney of Moloney-Smith & Associates of the charming Frederic Morgan cottage she co-renovated and designed in collaboration with her daughter and business associate, Alix Rice. Although there had been significant alterations to the home since it was built in 1932, Rice was drawn to the charming two-bedroom hilltop home for myriad reasons. Before the duo did any further modifications, Moloney searched Morgan’s archives at the University of Louisville’s Bridwell Art Library and was able to locate his original plans for the home. Among her discoveries were that some of the changes, including the removal of the original second floor bathroom to create an open foyer, may have been designed by another local architectural icon, Stratton Hammon. After reviewing the plans, Rice decided to restore the second floor back to its original. “Te idea of such a major renovation – putting a ceiling back in from the inside – made me feel a bit over my head, and so I relied on mother’s expertise,” said Rice. While the two definitely share similar design sensibilities, Rice’s extensive art background, both academic and applied, lends a unique perspective to her home’s continental-style interior, beginning in the foyer, where her eclectic art collection includes pieces from British photographer Dylan Tomas to a drawing from a modern art master. Even after restoring the ceiling, a window above the landing that splits the full run of stairs provides ample natural light.
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Interior designer Susan Moloney found the American antique mantel in North Carolina. Hanging above it is a lively oil pastel painting by WB Tompson, purchased from the Gallery on Greene in Key West.
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To the left, a barrel-vaulted guest suite is located in what was originally a garage – an alteration made years ago. A near reproduction of her bedroom in New York City, the airy space boasts shuttered windows, Oushak rug, a skirted dressing table, a Susan Moloney custom linen headboard and Mulberry wallpaper in the bathroom. Considering the diminutive scale of the home’s other rooms, the living room is quite ample. With built-in bookcases flanking the doorway to the dining room on one end and a bay window seat set off by silk draperies on the other, the space contains a highly personalized mix of art and antiques, all displayed with a deft hand. A major selling point for Rice was the original pine-paneled walls, though they caused a bit of unease when she first moved in. “I would hear ‘pop, pop, pop’ all night, and it made me wonder if someone was breaking in until I realized that it was the change in temperature causing the wood to expand and contract,” she recalled. Te strong horizontal lines of the cream-colored paneling provide just enough visual interest without detracting from the diverse assemblage of artwork. Moloney found the American antique mantel in North Carolina with Rice in mind and had it restored after receiving the go-ahead from her daughter. Hanging above the mantel is a lively oil pastel painting by WB Tompson, given to Rice by Moloney for her birthday. Rice had first discovered Tompson’s work at the Gallery on Greene in Key West. Tis particular piece, depicting a scene from New York City, holds particular emphasis for her as she received it prior to moving to The Big Apple. “Right before I move I try to find something that correlates with that part of my life,” she explained.
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A barrel-vaulted guest suite is located in what was originally the garage. Te airy space boasts shuttered windows, an Oushak rug, a skirted dressing table, and a Susan Moloney custom linen headboard.
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Built-in bookcases ank the doorway to the dining room at the far end of the living room. Dating to the early 1900s, a settee positioned near the ďŹ replace sports original crewelwork upholstery, which appears nearly new despite its age.
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Dating to the early 1900s, a chair positioned near the fireplace sports it original crewelwork upholstery, which appears nearly new despite its age. Opposite it is a pair of Hepplewhite chairs with lively salmon/tangerine upholstered seats. A table to one side of the slipcovered sofa holds an 18th century French burner converted for use as a lamp. Overlooking the rear garden, the narrow dining room embodies Rice’s personal style of mixing up old and new. Structural Fortuny-clad shades adorning lamps on the sideboard are from Venice. “We have a group of little ladies that custom-craft them for us,” explained Moloney. A rustic corner cabinet with a blue-green painted interior holds a collection of china. Six antique Queen Anne continental chairs with ocelot-patterned upholstery from Clarence House surround the rustic table. “Bringing in the ocelot print with the classic Oushak reflects a classic pairing of old and new,” said Rice. Te incredibly charming but super compact kitchen suits Rice’s needs just fine, considering the year’s she spent living in New York City, where every inch of real estate comes at a premium. Relocating the kitchen from a larger adjacent room to the butler’s pantry allowed her to add a cozy study. With all of the appliances artfully hidden behind cabinetry faux finished by Mary Margaret Trinkle of Monarch Studio, the space would be nearly indiscernible as a kitchen were it not for the four-burner gas cooktop. A French potting table is used as a prep island, with gleaming copper pots displayed underneath.
Opposite page, top; Te compact kitchen was relocated from a larger space to the butler’s pantry. All of the appliances are artfully hidden behind cabinetry faux finished by Mary Margaret Trinkle of Monarch Studio. A French potting table is used as a prep island. Opposite page, bottom; Overlooking the rear garden, the narrow dining room embodies Rice’s personal style of mixing up old and new. Six antique Queen Anne continental chairs with ocelot-patterned upholstery from Clarence House surround the rustic table.
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Located in what was once the kitchen the deep green color of the study was inspired by the library in the home of Moloney’s grandparents. Distressed leather armchairs provide a comfortable vantage point for surveying the varied oil paintings of dogs that adorn the walls. A zebra rug is layered over sisal near the leather-topped desk.
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Hanging over the bed in the master suite are a trio of paintings gifted to Rice by artist Josh Smith.
Te hilltop cottage-style home, built by Frederic Morgan in 1932 features a small courtyard garden.
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Antique flour sacks that have been stitched together comprise the stair runner leading to the second floor master suite.
Inspired by the color of the library in the home of Moloney’s grandparents, the deep green walls of the study create a comforting atmosphere and an interesting departure from the luminosity in adjacent rooms. Distressed leather armchairs provide a comfortable vantage point for surveying the varied oil paintings of dogs that adorn the walls. A zebra rug is layered over sisal near the leather-topped desk. Antique flour sacks that have been stitched together comprise the stair runner leading to the second floor master suite, which encompasses the entire floor. “It’s my sanctuary,” said Rice. Her years spent working in galleries and collecting are reflected in the array of highly personal artworks selected for this personal haven. A large piece of text art by Marlene McCarty hangs near the top of the stairway along with a collection of photographs by Dylan Tomas. Hanging over the bed is a piece gifted to her by artist Josh Smith. A study in simplicity, the suite has a calming effect. At the top of the stairs is a comfortable sitting area oriented around the fireplace. A simple iron bed faces a row of dormers that overlook the garden and surrounding neighborhood. Te timelessness of the newly added master bath is in step with the home’s historic character without sacrificing modern creature comforts. From Morgan and Hammon to Moloney and Rice, the enduring legacy of this special home is undoubtedly its penchant for procuring prolific partnerships. sl
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2012 American Cancer Society Gala
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Diamonds Saturday, July 21, 2012 | Half Past Six in the Evening The Signature Club Grand Ballroom | Lexington, Kentucky 859-260-8364 | denimanddiamondslex.org
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Simple Summer SoirĂŠe Inspiration for an alfresco evening Photography by Eric Williams
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Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Icing
Mini Tea Cakes
Serves 8-10
Yields 60 cakes
Cake ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 2 ounces red food coloring 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon vinegar
Cake 1 1/3 cups cake flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter at room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs at room temperature lightly beaten 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup milk at room temperature
Spray two 8-inch cake pans with Baker’s Joy nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and eggs. Add the cocoa powder and food coloring, mixing in well. In a small bowl, mix the salt with the vanilla; add this to buttermilk in another bowl. Alternating the buttermilk mixture and flour, gradually add these to the creamed mixture. In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and vinegar; gently fold this into the batter (do not beat). Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool before removing from the pans. Frosting 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Whisk the flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the chilled mixture to this, beating for 10 minutes or until the frosting is fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Frost the cake between the layers, on the top and around the sides. Adapted from Regina’s Seasonal Table: Recipes to savor throughout the year, by Chef Regina Mahallick of R Bistro, 124 pages, Northstar Media.
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Glaze 8 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup meringue powder 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Food coloring Grease and flour a mini tea cake pan. Tap out the excess flour. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy and smooth. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Stop the mixer periodically to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs in small amounts at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Beat each addition until just incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the batter into each well of the prepared pan. Tap the pan on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Bake 8-10 minutes, until the cakes are no longer sticky on top. Transfer to wire rack and cool for 1to 2 minutes before inverting pan onto rack to release cakes. Cool cakes for 30 minutes. To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, meringue powder, milk and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the food coloring one drop at a time until desired color is achieved. Slowly drizzle the glaze over each cake, completely covering the top and sides. Tap the wire rack on the countertop to remove excess glaze. Let glaze dry completely before serving, approximately 1 hour. Adapted from the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.
Traditional Deviled Eggs Makes 36 24 whole eggs ½ gallon cool water 2 tablespoons salt 2 cups vinegar 2 cups cooked egg yolks 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup mayonnaise Paprika to garnish
Place water, salt and vinegar into a large pot with a lid and bring to a full roiling boil. Drop 1 egg at a time into the water. Return pot lid and allow eggs to boil for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and pour off most of water. Put the remaining eggs and water into a large bowl half full of ice. When eggs are cool to the touch, crack and remove shells. Cut each egg in half. Remove the yolk and place into a measuring cup to measure out the needed 2 cups of cooked egg yolks. Store whites in cool, clean water while making the fillings. Place the needed 2 cups of yolks into a food processor with pickle relish, Dijon mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Purée mixture to a smooth consistency, stopping to scrape down sides and purée again to achieve a smooth consistency. Stop the processor, add the mayonnaise and purée again. Store mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set to the proper consistency. Remove the egg white halves from the water bath. Place each egg upside down over paper towels to drain. Load the egg yolk filling into a pastry bag with a medium-sized star tip. Pipe a generous amount of the filling into each egg with a slight circular motion. When shell is filled, stop applying pressure to the pastry bag and then lift up. Garnish the top of each deviled egg with a small pinch of paprika. Store in airtight container in a refrigerator. May be made up to 1 day in advance. Adapted from Jonathan’s Bluegrass Table: Redefining Kentucky Cuisine, by Jonathan Lundy, 239 pages, Butler Books
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Bruschetta with Asparagus, Pancetta and Poached Egg Serves 4 1 bunch (8-12 spears) asparagus, trimmed 4 teaspoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon nutmeg, plus extra to serve 8 thin slices of pancetta (about 2.5 ounces) 1 tablespoon vinegar 4 eggs 1 ciabatta loaf, left out overnight to dry out 1 large garlic clove, unpeeled and halved Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Cook the asparagus in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water until tender. Drain carefully, taking care not to break the tips. Transfer to a plate and pour the melted butter over the asparagus, reserving a little, then grate the nutmeg on top. Keep the plate warm. Fry the pancetta in a dry nonstick pan until the slices start to crinkle and brown. Turn and brown on the other side. Heat a shallow saucepen of water until the water is simmering and add the vinegar. Crack open the eggs, drop them one at a time into the water and cook according to taste (one minute for a soft poached egg). Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, carefully draining o any excess water as you do so. Cut the ciabatta open lengthways and toast both sides on a preheated ridged stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut each piece of ciabatta in half crossways, rub the toasted sides of the bread lightly with the garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Put 2 slices of pancetta on each piece of ciabatta, lay the asparagus across the pancetta and place a poached egg on top. Spoon the remaining melted butter over the top and grate over a little extra nutmeg. Serve immediately. Adapted from Sunny Days & Easy Living: Relaxed food to enjoy outdoors, by Lindy Wildsmith, 144 pages, Ryland Peters & Small
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Beet Salad with Cilantro and Olive Oil Serves 4 1 pound small beets 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Finely chopped zest of 1 unwaxed lemon A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley, ďŹ nely chopped ½ teaspoon sugar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Trim the leaves off the beets, leaving the base of the stalks attached. Boil the beets in a saucepan of simmering water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain and leave until cool to handle, then peel and cut into slices. Put the sliced beets in a bowl, add the olive oil, lemon zest, cilantro and sugar, then season with salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Cover until ready to serve. Adapted from Sunny Days & Easy Living: Relaxed food to enjoy outdoors, by Lindy Wildsmith, 144 pages, Ryland Peters & Small
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Blue Penguins Spotted in Lexington 21c Museum Hotel to open in 2014
21c Museum Hotels plans to develop a new combination boutique hotel, contemporary art museum and restaurant in downtown Lexington pending the approval of city government and other financing incentives. Te hotel would be located in the historic Fayette National Bank Building and the adjacent three-story building on West Main. It will be 21c Museum Hotels’ third historic restoration project and fourth project overall. Construction is expected to begin in the next twelve months and the hotel would open in 2014. Once open, the property will create approximately 150 jobs in Lexington. Steve Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of 21c Museum Hotels notes, “My wife Laura Lee Brown and I both grew up in Kentucky, and we are committed to Kentucky. We are proud to be a part of Mayor Jim Gray’s efforts to make Lexington an even more dynamic city. Tis is a vibrant community with an outstanding university and we look forward to supporting its cultural life.” 21c Museum Hotel will be located in the Fayette National Bank Building on Main Street in downtown Lexington. Similar to the property in Louisville, it will be woven into the fabric of downtown, welcoming both visitors and members of the community to experience its rotating exhibitions, participate in its cultural events and enjoy its culinary offerings. Te Museum 88 slmag.net
will be open to the public free of charge. Te property will also feature a restaurant that supports sustainable agriculture and showcases locally grown and produced ingredients. “ This is a win for preser vation and for growth, for preserving the rural landscape by creating a dynamic downtown and urban center,” Mayor Jim Gray said. “The 21c brand announces to the nation, ‘Lexington is a Great American City.’” Design Architect Deborah Berke and Partners will take the lead on the project; Berke also designed 21c’s Louisville; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Bentonville, Arkansas hotels. The company’s Louisville property combines five 19th century Bourbon and tobacco warehouses to create the 90-room hotel, museum and restaurant. Berke’s design won an Honor Award from the Kentucky Society of Architects and the American Institute of Architects, which recognizes high artistic achievement and groundbreaking design. Berke is also working on the restoration of the Metropole Building, which will be home to 21c Cincinnati. Te Metropole is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is being restored following federal standards for historic rehabilitation. 21c Bentonville is new construction and Berke’s design integrates extensive natural lighting throughout the 100,000 square foot property. sl
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A Family Affair Tree generations of Mondavi’s come together in support of the Lexington Cancer Foundation
Chiari Mondavi, Mustard 4, 26x26
When the Lexington Cancer Foundation (LCF) hosts its seventh annual Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction and Derby Gala during Derby week, three generations of one the world’s most recognized names in American wine production – Mondavi – will play varied roles in the LCF’s hugely successful event, which has raised more than $4million in support of their mission to fight cancer. Active in the wine auction for the past three years, Janice and Marc Mondavi, co-proprietors of the venerable Charles Krug Winery, are serving as the 2012 Vintner Chairs. In 2011, Charles Krug, the first winery in the Napa Valley, celebrated its 150th anniversary, with nearly 70 of those under the direction of the Mondavi family, who purchased the property in 1943. Producing premium estate-driven Charles Krug wines, including cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, zinfandel, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, the 11 vineyards spread across 850-acres in Napa Valley are owned and managed by Marc alongside his 97-year-old father Peter, Sr. (named one of the twelve “Living Legends” in 1999 by the Napa Valley Vintners Association.) and brother, Peter, Jr. Tim Mondavi will represent Continuum Estate at the event. Tim has been active in the California wine industry for decades and is a leader in developing, defining and promoting the AVA system in Napa Valley. He co-founded Continuum in 2005 along with his sister Marcia and their families. The estate produces a 92 slmag.net
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single wine – Continuum - a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Tim’s daughter, accomplished artist Chiari Mondavi, is the creator of “Mustard”, a 26”x26” acrylic painting on canvas chosen as the featured artwork of the 2012 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction and Derby Gala. Inspired by her father who says, “wine is an artistc expression of mans harmony with nature,” the painting, which is from her “Tat Which Connects Us” series, explores the plants and grasses of her native Napa Valley through a filter of golden light. Mondavi’s works are represented by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, which is owned by Michael Polenske, the 2011 Vintner Chair of the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala. Other vintners of note who will be present at the 2012 event include: Blackbird Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars, Revana Family Vineyards, Jackson Family Wines, Reynolds Family Vineyards, Roy Estate, Domaine Serene and many others. Auction donations include items from vintners such as Colgin, Harlan Estate, Far Niente and Quintessa. “The Lexington Cancer Foundation is honored to have such generous and supportive donors and patrons. They allow the Lexington Cancer Foundation to fulfill its mission to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.” said Kristi Martin, Executive Director of the Lexington Cancer Foundation. sl
Amazing Garden Tour June 23rd, 2012 | Lexington, Kentucky Featuring
Country/ City/Vegetable / Rooftop Gardens Guided tour by Jon Carloftis
In Support of The Kentucky Equine Humane Center Limited to 100 people. $150 per person RSVP to kturner@alltech.com or call 859. 887. 5183
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Fine italian Food & Drink
Bellini’s 115 West Main street | 859-388-9583 www.bellinislexington.com
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WCCK STYLE SHOW
Te Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky held their 50th annual Style Show, sale and luncheon at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton.
Juli Gaworski, Barbara Ridenour, Malina Gaworski, Iza Gaworski
Ruby Tornton, Kathleen Weinberg
Shell Huggins, Elaine Bugh
Betty Hoskins, Paula Galbreath, Karen Nielsen
Opal Waddell
Karen McCool
Eleanor McFearson, Nancy Tames, Karen Nielsen
Janice Austin, Diana Baker
Aleene Hutcheson, Jennifer Campbell
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HOOPS, HOPS & HOPE
Presented by the Bluegrass Junior Woman’s Club and held at Te Barrel House, proceeds from the event will benefit the Club’s many philanthropic projects and the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program.
Holly Soudder, Mary Galus
Elizabeth Winkler, Megan Sisk
Heather Warman, Scott Bradfield
Tom & Jennifer Bailey
Angie & Herbie McGaughey
Shannon Wheeler, Teresa McFarland
Mark & Lina Brewer, Jeremy & Barbara Brewer
Cally Jones, Angie Miller, Erin Brester, Ranae Ellis, Katelyn Rademacher
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Don & Cristy Yaden, Patrick & Beth McGee
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HUNT BALL
Te Woodford Hounds held their 30th anniversary Hunt Ball at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Mary Pierson shared a Power Point retrospective look at Woodford Hounds members over the past three decades.
Charles & Patty Walker
Holly Gallion, Hugh & Sally Gregory
Anna Merle, Helen Maclatchy, Lisa Biederman
Hal & Charlotte Gervis
Libby & Justin Sautter, Jane Winegarder MFH., Ginny Howard
Loretta Mayer, Jo Reimer, Shirley Cosby
Sterling Db Graburn, Joyce BrinsďŹ eld
Natalie Frost, Zach Davis
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Tessa Dole, Justin Sautter
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FARMLAND CONSERVATION CELEBRATION
The Bluegrass Conservancy had a lot to celebrate at their 12th annual Farmland Conservation Celebration & Auction, namely 17,215 permanently protected acres, including the just-conserved 3,000 acres of arguably the most well-known thoroughbred operation in the world: Bourbon County’s Claiborne farm. Held at Fasig-Tipton, exciting auction items included an Argentina Racing Tour, King Ranch Bird Trip and a guided visited to Newmarket, England.
Ellen & Michael Karph, Gay Haggin VanMeter, Becky Goodman
Suzanne & Jim Elliott
Kathy Trenholm, John Pappas
Jennifer Purvinale, Debbie Long, Cabby Boone
Beth & Dan Pride
Shelby St. John, Gary Lyster
Elizabeth Labonty, Liz Young
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Jane Winegardner, Gail & Maynard Crossland
John Fulton, Sol Aller
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BIG BLUE FLING
Christ the King School celebrate an evening of “slam dunks” as their parents and supporters gathered to raise funds for their school. Held at Malone’s Banquets, patrons enjoyed live and silent auctions, delicious food and drinks, and watching the NCAA action.
Stephanie Hall, Kim Tompson, Cindy Hamm
Katie Vieth, Megan Stephens, Amy Watts
Whitney Collins, Traci Felix
Kirsten Adair, Beth Dugan
Lastenia Fraley, Val Parks
Bo & Laura Henry, Stephanie Skinner
Amy Harward, Diane & Chris Cashen
Josh & Judy Cummins
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Brandi Simon, Margy Martin
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COUTURE FOR THE CURE
Susan G. Komen Lexington AďŹƒliate presented Couture for the Cure, a night of fashion and live entertainment at Te Carrick House to raise funds to support local screening, treatment and education programs for breast cancer focusing on the medically underserved in Central Kentucky.
Tammy & Bret Melrose
Jennie Coldiron, Susan Coldiron
Tonya Zivkovic, Jennifer Higgins
Carrie Patterson, Stuart Hurt, Lisa Hart, Billie Dollins
Abby Dobson, Laura Triplett
Adam English, Kerstin Latimer
Zach Doyle, Carolann Doyle, Andy Shea
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Liz Toombs, Diane Verhalen
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Samantha Oliver, Steve Riddle
BGT GALA PREVIEW PARTY
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Te Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation kicked off their 2012 Antique & Garden show in a new venue – the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park – with a gala preview party. Suzanne Kasler, Sergio Palleroni and James Doyle served as keynote speakers at this year’s event, which enjoyed the largest number of exhibitors in the show’s history.
Jenny Allen, Suzanne Kasler, Andrea Gottler
Janet Schwartz, Linda Roach
Denise Nierzwicki, Jon Carlofis, Fran Taylor
Dale Fisher, Vance Evans, Jon Carlofis, George Gatewood
Lord Wedgewood, Brenda Pettit, William Carey
Jerry Shrout, Jessica Miller
Dana Kelly, Clifon Anderson, Cash Kaufmann
Barabara Hinkle, Sara Lord
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AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE
The Art Museum’s most anticipated fund-raising event of the year, Art in Bloom highlights the talents of dozens of floral designers who make the art “bloom” with their beautiful and creative floral interpretations using the Museum’s permanent collection and Mid-Century Modern from the Huntington Museum of Art as inspiration. Te weekend celebration, chaired by St. Claire McIntyre, kicked off with a black-tie gala featuring honoring long-time Museum supporters Dr. Michael and Ellen Karpf.
Lance & Lisa Williams
David & Sara Lord
Eli and Paula Mertens
Trudy & Phillip Tibbs, Sugar Slabaugh
Kate Dorvel & Craig Vanhorne
Carolyn Cunningham, John Maher
Susan & Jim Elliot, Cathy Clay Neal
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Brice Farrar, Mollie Heron
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Jerry & Susan Anderson
Exceptional Outdoor Furnishings
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SHAMROCK GARDEN PARTY
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Presented by the Lexington Woman’s Club, this “Bids for Kids” event featured a fashion show, luncheon and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will benefit the Club’s clothing center for needs-based elementary students.
Jane Reeves, Sara Plummer
Maggie Hayden, Pat Hayden
Susan Mosier, Jane Tomas, Roxanne Evans
Carrol Detjen, Audra Detjen
Jennifer Fergusn, Tracy Danielson
Caroline Gray, Judy Hooker, Cathy Turco
Paula Wester, Meredith Mucci, Nancy Wiggins, Glenda Ratliff, Karen Mucci
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Ginger McGhee, Debbie Flemming
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Freedom Fest Celebration Presented by
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July 20,2012 Freedom Fest Event
July 21,2012 Attend the most breathtaking event in central Kentucky! The venue is a picturesque Kentucky horse farm and the event features the talents of artists, culinary experts, interior designers and gardening specialists. View horse stalls that have been transformed into elegant designer lounges. (Pictured at left)
Tickets: 859.873.5491
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