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Now that we’re through (or nearly so) another contentious political season, I feel I must come clean about my recent participation in some serious mud slinging involving my family, friends and a few thousand complete strangers. I willingly signed up to get my hands dirty on three separate occasions over the summer and early fall. Te silver lining of this sullied story is that no feelings were hurt, no falsehoods were perpetrated, and a good time was had by all. No, I didn’t run for ofce, but rather for fun in a series of “mud runs” staged at various locations in Kentucky and Ohio. A relatively new ftness phenomenon, the premise of the event is simple: run approximately three-miles over a cross country-style course while tackling a few dozen obstacles like monkey bars, cargo nets, hay bales and the like. Where the fun comes in (at least for me) is the addition of mud – lots of it – in the form of long pits or creek beds of shoe-swallowing muck that have to be traversed in some instances on all fours, while much cleaner (and some would argue more sane) spectators look on. Still a tomboy at heart, I first became hooked on the events in 2011, participating in a Mudathlon in Cincinnati with my sister. Testing my physical mettle by pulling myself up steep ravines with rope and then sliding down the other side into deep streams and forging through the frigid water just to do it all again appealed on so many levels to my inner child. Any adult who remembers the simple pleasure of splashing in a puddle will understand where I’m coming from. This year my daughter, who loves sports but not running (she might not be prompted to run even if her life depended on it) pleaded with me to let her try a Mudathlon. One race turned into a second and then a third, for which she recruited a few friends and their mothers to join in the fun. Now that she’s a young adult, gone are the days when doing something together meant a spur-of-themoment trip to the zoo or the park, so I view these events as a way for us to take a break from our independently busy schedules to reconnect and enjoy one another’s company. It’s a rare opportunity to act like a kid with my kid! I’ve already started my campaign for 2013, forming a ‘Mudder Daughter’ taskforce to tackle the Mudathlon course at General Butler State Park in Carrollton on May 11th (mudathlon.com). Unlike our current political situation, my platform is all about teamwork!
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From the Associate Publisher Since college, I have been collecting every issue of my favorite fashion magazines. Stacks of ancient Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W, and Elle are all organized and fled in my basement. I know it is a bit obsessive and soon I will have to part ways with many of them because I am running out of room, but I have truly enjoyed every minute of flipping through the pages, reading and re-reading any article that sparks my imagination. Particularly anything avant-garde designed by Alexander McQueen, the timeless work of Karl Lagerfeld, and everything in between, I love it all. Tom Ford is one designer in particular that made me fall head over heels crazy in love with fashion. Ford stepped in as Creative Director when Gucci was a struggling fashion house. Ford managed to completely reinvent the fashion dynasty and give it a new breath of fresh air. In my opinion, no one has compared to the works he created while he was on board with Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. And I will never forget the advertising campaigns photographed by one of my all-time favorite photographers, Mario Testino. Recently, I was able to indulge in what I love so much; Wine, Women & Shoes, a fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue benefting Te Lexington Cancer Foundation. The event included a designer marketplace, delicious wine tastings, and “Te Best of the Best” from Saks. Pieces from designers like Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Stella McCartney, and Donna Karan all made it down the runway. It was an inspiring evening full of world-class fashion to beneft a wonderful cause. Truth be told, my mother, Brenda Rice, is the President and Founder of Te Lexington Cancer Foundation. I am a proud daughter of an awe-inspiring and super chic woman. My fondest memories are of raiding her closet at an early age (and sometimes still to this day), draping myself in Halston and any other designer dresses I could get my hands on. Tese are the same dresses that she has been collecting from her own mother. In our case, passion for fashion doesn’t fall far from the tree. In addition to my passion for fashion, I love an opportunity to indulge in a great restaurant. It is my pleasure to introduce a trendy Lexington spot perfect for the fall season. Nick Ryan’s Saloon, located on Jeferson Street between 2nd and Short Street is the perfect place for date night or a night out with the girls. Owners Barb and Don Wathen have done a terrifc job creating a warm atmosphere with a delicious menu. It is a one of a kind restaurant you won’t forget! I know I plan to take my mother there as a thank you for all of her hard work and letting me borrow all those great dresses! I hope to run into you there as well! Enjoy!
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Holiday Tree-Way Sea, Ski & City Written by Bridget Williams
Garden table at Gstaad Palace
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SEA - Cobbler’s Cove I don’t know who was more curious; me or the young green monkey nervously jumping from branch to branch while it surveyed what I was up to on my oceanfront garden courtyard. Fortunately for me, but unfortunately for him, I was quite content simply relaxing on a chaise lounge and savoring the last waning rays of sunlight and the cool ocean breezes. Such moments of tranquility are commonplace at Cobblers Cove, an intimate 40-room boutique resort on the west coast of Barbados. Te original house that serves as the heart of the property was built in 1941 by Joss Haynes, successor to an uninterrupted line of sugarcane planters dating back to the 1650s in the “Scotland’ district of Barbados. Built as a weekend family retreat on a site chosen for its direct access to a calm bay, over the years Joss expanded the house and gardens, and lived there
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full time after retirement until his heath in 1963. Sold to another prominent Barbadian family in 1968, the property has continued to evolve with an eye toward excellence, a pursuit rewarded by its membership in the prestigious Relais & Chateaux (the only member in Barbados). One of the more endearing aspects of the property, outside of its staf, many of which have worked on property for decades, is a real commitment to preserving island heritage. All of the furniture is made in Barbados, menus are laden with local delicacies, steel used in construction is from an old island railway and the prevalent decorative coral rock was cut on-island. After checking in, guests are led to their room along meandering brick paths hemmed in by myriad foliage in rainbow colors that defines the lushly landscaped property. Look closely and you may catch a glimpse of a Black Skimmer,
Hummingbird, Ramier, Grey Kingbird, Frigatebird or Cobbler, after which the hotel is named. All of the rooms are suites that include a sitting area with sofa bed, dinette and kitchenette. The bedrooms are airconditioned, while the rest of the suite is open-air with louvered doors that open to either a covered terrace or balcony with sea or garden views. A pair of spacious suites on the second foor of the main house boast private plunge pools. All meals are served in an open-air restaurant in the main house that overlooks the turquoise ocean at the front and a kidney-shaped pool and bar to the right. Head chef Brian Porteus has garnered extensive experience in both Michelin and 5 Star establishments around the world. A traditional high tea is served daily on a covered terrace adjacent to the elegantly furnished living area of the main house.
Located a few minute’s walk from the hotel is historic Speightstown, the site of the one and only invasion of Barbados around 1651. Back on property, the hotel’s buoyed ocean swimming area is excellent for snorkeling, and kids love to cannonball of of the floating swim platform. At the southern end of the property a watersports center offers a host of complimentary watersports activities: waterskiing, wind surfing, kayaking, snorkeling and sunfsh sailing. If that’s not enough, located across the street from the hotel is a foodlit all-weather tennis court and ftness center. During our stay the watersports director arranged to take a group of us by boat to a popular sea turtle gathering spot. A bag of fresh scallops supplied by the kitchen brought them out in droves, adding one more exclamation point to a trip full of superlatives. For more information or reservations, visit cobblerscove.com or call 1.800.890.6060.
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As part of the annual Suufsunntig festival, cows are adorned with fowers for their return to Gstaad from the surrounding hillsides.
Cross country skiing at Glacier 3000
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SKI - Gstaad Palace “If you are someone of signifcance who wants to be ‘seen’ you go to St. Moritz; in Gstaad we keep our lips sealed,” said Marianne Leidenbach of her hometown’s long-standing policy of maintaining the privacy of the well-heeled jetsetters who relish in being able to browse the boutiques, visit their progeny at the exclusive Gstaad International School, at the winter campus of Le Rosey, or hit the slopes relatively free from prying eyes. Because everyone ends up at some point in the town of 3,500 year-round residents to do their shopping “there’s a great sense of commonality,” Leidenbach added. Poised like a sentinel over this relaxed bastion of exclusivity is Gstaad Palace, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2013. Picturesque doesn’t even begin to encapsulate the setting, due in part to the region’s stringent building codes, in place since 1957 that preserve the heritage of charming chalet-style
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architecture - those iconic buildings that instantly come to mind when thinking of Switzerland - in both the village and surrounding countryside. Particularly with new construction, it’s not uncommon for these seemingly modest chalets to have several subterranean foors, concealing everything from indoor pools to small-scale cinemas. During my visit, at the start of summer, snow was still visible on the tallest jagged peaks of the Alps even as the foothills were blanketed by wildfowers and a carpet of grass so green it was almost Technicolor. Enjoying an alfresco buffet lunch on La Grande Terrasse, shaded by an enormous white and yellowstriped awning, I could look out over some of the properties on-site amenities: the oldest Olympic-sized pool in Switzerland; a spa terrace near the indoor-outdoor plunge pool and Jacuzzi; four outdoor clay courts; and, ample comfortable seating areas
Gstaad Palace
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spread out on the rear lawn for savoring the view. While 30% of clients hail from French-speaking areas of Switzerland, there was a wonderful diversity of languages audible among guests and staf, including German, French, Italian, and English. Te terrace is a hub of activity year round, with space heaters and blankets warming clients après ski. When it opened in 1913, the property was considered very modern for the era as 50 of its 150 rooms had a private bath and there were six phone booths and an electric-lighting system throughout. After weathering WWI and the Great Depression, the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Scherz-Bezzola as managers marked the start of operations by three generations of the Scherz family. After WWI Scherz gradually acquired shares from all holders and began making improvements to the property, which lured entertainers such as Maurice Chevalier, Louis Armstrong and Ella
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Fitzgerald to perform at gala evenings. Since then, subsequent generations had made continued improvements and renovations (to the tune of more than 70 million Swiss Francs) that have maintained Gstaad Palace as an icon of Swiss luxury hospitality. Te 104 spacious and tastefully decorated bedrooms are comprised of 74 single and double rooms, 19 junior suites, four suites, a pair of two-bedroom Tower Suites and the spectacular three-bedroom Penthouse Suite. There are five restaurants on property as well as a catering division that handles on and of-property events such as annual summer polo and tennis tournaments and a winter music and hot air balloon festival. Tere are upwards of 1,000 diferent events annually throughout the region. It’s often said that there are more cows than people in Gstaad, and guests looking for an authentic Alpine experience
Al fresco lunch at the Walig Hut
Outdoor Pool at Gstaad Palace
Private spa suite at Te Palace Spa in Gstaad Palace.
should book a meal or an overnight in Te Walig Hut, owned by Gstaad Palace and located at 5,400 feet overlooking Gstaad and Saanenland. Built in 1786 and restored to its original condition with only the most basic modern amenities (i.e, a working stove but no hot shower), it provides a fascinating glimpse of a farmer’s life in the summer when his cows were brought up to pasture. Our rustic lunch at the Walig Hut, served on a long table covered with a red-and-white checkerboard tablecloth and fanked by a pair of cowhide covered benches, included an outof-this world Hobelkäse (wafer-thin slices of dried cheese) made by the farmer in the neighboring hut and a simple, but delectable baked cream pie for dessert. Tough we were told that calories evaporate at high altitude, our overindulgence prompted several of us to trek part of the way back. As fortune would have it, we happened across a farmer and his children leading their herd of
Simmentaler cows up the mountainside (the gentle giants are adorned with flowers for their return to Gstaad in August for the Suufsunntig festival). Rivaling their enormity were embossed brass bells suspended from their necks via thick leather collars. Te melodic chorus of clanging could be heard well after they’d disappeared over the hillside. After a night at the Walig Hut or participating in scores of local events and activities, a day in the soothing confnes of Te Palace Spa. Nearly 20,000 square feet, the facility encompasses eight massage and facial treatment rooms, a private spa suite, two saunas and two steam baths, relaxation areas with mountain views, a year round indoor and outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a state-of-the-art ftness center, a solarium, a Pilates Studio, and a blissfully indulgent hammam experience encompassing seven rooms. Te physical space is defned by a stone wall of Blausee
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Bar du Grill at Gstaad Palace
Le Grill at Gstaad Palace
Bar du Grill at Gstaad Palace
granite pieced together with more than 50 tons of rock to create a stunning work of architecture. Indulgent skincare lines featured in various treatments include Cinq Mondes, Sisley, Nicance, L. Raphael and Jardin des Monts. Five on-site restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, from Swiss style and delicacies including cheese fondue and raclette at La Fromagerie (open seasonally) to Gildo’s Ristorante, named in honor of Gildo Bocchini, the bespectacled, larger-thanlife Maitre D’Hotel of Gstaad Palace since the 1960s. Also open seasonally, Gildo’s is operated by the kitchen team from Il Pellicano hotel in Tuscany. Le Grill, Rotisserie is defned by an exhibition kitchen where patrons of the intimate 35-seat establishement can watch Chefs Peter Wyss and Yoann Carlier utilize both traditional and avant garde cooking techniques. Teir innovation has garnered an impressive 16 point rating on a scale of 20 by gourmet food guide Gault Millau.
Known for an abundance of intermediate slopes, the area around Gstaad Palace boasts more than 155 miles of alpine slopes and Glacier 3000, the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland with range of slopes open from November into April. With a deep snowpack year-round, you can visit the Glacier at the height of summer, cross-country ski on two miles of trails, ride on a dog sled or the world’s highest alpine coaster and throw a snowball or two before heading back to shorts and t-shirt weather. Gstaad is one of the top cross-country ski areas in the Alps and is considered a freerider’s paradise. In warmer months, skiing gives way to an abundance of hiking, biking, climbing, rafting and golfng pursuits. Rates at Gstaad Palace based on double occupancy start from CHF 720 (approximately $765). For more information visit palace.ch. For more information about Glacier 3000, visit glacier3000.ch.
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Angular exterior of the Denver Art Museum expansion. Photo by Jef Wells. Courtesy of the Denver Art Museum.
Lobby of Te Ritz-Carlton Denver
CITY - Te Ritz-Carlton, Denver, CO As Colorado’s capital and its largest city, Denver is the state’s cultural and civic hub, serving as both a destination and a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Mirroring the city’s cosmopolitan persona is the Ritz-Carlton, Denver, the city’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Part of the Denver Place complex, the 38-floor skyscraper is very conveniently located near popular Larimer Square, the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and Coors Field, the city’s unique historical, recreation, dining and retail amenities are literally at your doorstep, or within a relatively short walk (this is Colorado after all, which consistently has the lowest rates of obesity in the US). Denver B-Cycle, a new bike-sharing program has a rental station just outside the hotel for exploring more than 850 miles of bike paths. Te lobby, 202 guest rooms and public areas of the hotel are outfitted in dark wood tones with drapery, upholstery and rugs in colors that call to mind the hues of Autumn and the sandstone boulders at nearby Red Rocks amphitheater. Dominating the lobby is a spectacular 12-foot-wide blown glass chandelier suspended above the grand staircase. Each of the spacious guest rooms feature varied artwork invoking a
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strong sense of place. Te hotel ofers a Ritz-Carlton Club Level floor with distinctive amenities including a separate lounge, continuous food and beverage presentations throughout the day and evening, and a dedicated concierge staf. As one has come to expect during a stay at a Ritz-Carlton property, service at all levels is outstanding. When the gift shop couldn’t locate any sunblock, we were given a preemptive complimentary tube of Jack Black moisturizer with sunscreen to mitigate any perceived inconvenience. Inspired by the rarifed air, we did all of our city exploring on foot, venturing to as Confluence Park, where we watched more adventurous types tackle the man-made kayak run in front of R.E.I’s Colorado fagship. Ten it was of to the Denver Art Museum (denverartmuseum.org/) to take in an exhibition of 70 paintings and drawings by Vincent van Gogh that will be on display through Jan. 20, 2013. We enjoyed the most wonderful fg, goat cheese and crispy prosciutto pizza drizzled with trufehoney at Osteria Marco (osteriamarco.com) in Larimer Square (so good in fact we went back the next day and ordered the same thing at dinner!). Located near Larimer Square, 1515 Restaurant (1515restaurant.com) was also memorable for a bit of molecular
gastronomy mixed into the continental menu with discernable French and Asian overtones. While there are ample things to do in-town, the out-ofdoors remains a major draw, with hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, and the like all within a short drive. Despite my pleas, my travel mate wasn’t up for hiking, so as a compromise we had the extremely helpful hotel concierge arrange a last-minute twohour ATV ride. While the smell of exhaust and the rumble of the engine didn’t ft into the Zen-like commune with nature I was after, I have to admit that traversing up and down a 120acre mountainside tract complete with plenty of technical maneuvering over boulders near sheer clif edges certainly got my adrenaline pumping. Te site was a gold mining camp in the late 1800s, so if you go, keep your eye out for shiny nuggets! Returning to the hotel, we eased our sore muscles with a couples massage at the on-site, 8,000 square-foot award-winning spa. My therapists’ hands were so strong I swear her grip could have burst a tennis ball. In addition to massages, the spa ofers body remedies, skin care, nail services and make-up application. After our treatment I continued to indulge in the relaxing environs by visiting the whirlpool and eucalyptus infused steam
room. A perfect accompaniment to the wellness experience garnered in the spa, all guests of the Ritz-Carlton Denver are given access to the adjacent FORZA Fitness Club, an expansive palace to wellness featuring a basketball court, Indoor lap pool, aerobic classes, weight room, and personal training. Dinner at ELWAY’s Downtown was the perfect way to end an action-packed day. Te interior design is in keeping with the Colorado contemporary theme found throughout the property. It’s ftting that as the recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine’s ‘Award of Excellence’ from 2009-2012, emphasis is given to the wine wall, comprised of more than 1,500 bottles. Te focal point of the traditional steakhouse menu, prepared under the auspices of Chef Robert Bogart is expertly prepared hand-cut USDA prime beef, with ample emphasis on seafood and sushi oferings. Elway’s signature brownie lollipop is a must-try for dessert. Te restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and ofers a popular weekend brunch. In celebration of the Van Gosh exhibition, the Ritz-Carlton Denver is offering an ‘Impression of Van Gogh’ package through January 20, 2013, starting at $299 per night. For package details and more information, visit ritzcarlton.com/Denver.
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A Royal Afair Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance Written by Bridget Williams
Aerial view of the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance. Photo by Tim Scott of Fluid Images.
With the gracious permission of Her Majesty Te Queen, the inaugural Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance took place in the Upper Ward of the historic Royal Castle in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Bentley Motors was the title sponsor of the unique gathering that included 60 of the world’s most rare and desirable cars, many of them never seen before in the UK. Te event marked the frst time in the Castle’s history that an event of this type was allowed to be held on grounds never normally accessible by the public. Nearly all of the entrants – with the oldest dating from 1896 – were driven in convoy by their owners into the Castle grounds on September 7 and out two days later on the September 9.
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Victor Muller, owner of the Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Barker Open Tourer built in 1929 remarked: “As a seasoned collector for over 30 years, I thought I had seen it all – Villa d’Este, Pebble Beach… but nothing prepared me for this event. It was overwhelming. The organization was flawless, the location to die for and the quality of the cars the best possible.” Bentley, Royal Warrant Holders and manufacturers of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Limousine, hosted the Pegasus Club, a VIP reception and dining area inside the Castle walls. The company’s latest flagship, the hand-built Bentley Mulsanne, played a prominent role chaufeuring owners and their guests throughout the event.
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Lancia B24 Spider
Rolls-Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe
Jaguar XK C Type 053 Lightweight
Maserati Tipo 60 Birdcage
Departure of the 60 Concours cars on September 9th. Photo by Tim Scott of Fluid Images.
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Bentley Embiricos
Ferrari 250 GT Zagato Berlinetta
1918 Straker-Squire X/2 prototype
Ferrari 250 GTO
Best in Show: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta. Photo by Tim Scott of Fluid Images.
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Over the weekend, visitors were able to enjoy displays by numerous car clubs. The Royal Automobile Club brought 60 British Classics as part of their “Best of British” Tour, while the Aston Martin Owners Club also brought 60 cars that were displayed in a timeline to represent each year of HM Te Queen’s reign. In total there were more than 800 cars on display. With the permission of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, his 1969 Seychelles Blue Aston Martin Volante DB6 MKII (last and most notably seen leaving Te Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding reception last year) was on display. One of the rarest and most sought-after Aston Martins, Te Prince had it converted to run on bioethanol fuel produced from waste generated by English wine production and whey, a by-product of cheese making. While a traditional concours would normally include a judging panel to select a “winning” car, Windsor Castle
Concours of Elegance organizers maintained that each of the 60 cars was already a winner just for being invited to participate. However, owners were asked to vote for the car they would “most like to drive home in” and thereby selected the “Best in Show”: a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by Jon Shirley, a noted collector and former president of Microsoft. Shirley was presented with the “Pullman Trophy,” based on the Concours’ Pegasus logo and designed by renowned model-maker John Elwell and Simon Khachadourian, owner of London's Pullman Gallery. It is crafted of engineering-quality aluminum fabricated entirely by hand over many months in Elwell's atelier. Te highly polished piece is mounted on a plinth of wood from a walnut tree felled in Windsor Great Park. Proceeds from the event will be split equally between Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. sl
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Photographer Teri Lyn Fisher and writer Jenny Park, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate and food stylist, collaborate on this fanciful journey through the world of hors d'oeuvres, distilling entire meals into one delicious bite. Teri Lyn Fisher & Jenny Park - Tiny Food Party!: Bite-Size Recipes for Miniature Meals - Paperback, 160 pages, Quirk Books (quirkbooks.com).
Veranda magazine called Danielle Rollins a "genuine expert—a natural-born entertainer," and in her frst book she invites readers into her world of elegant, accomplished entertaining. Featuring events both intimate (a New Year’s Eve dinner) and grand (a fund-raiser), all 15 parties emphasize hosting guests with grace and ease at home. Danielle Rollins - Soiree: Entertaining with Style - Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)
A cookbook/guide by fashion executive Michael Leva and textile designer Nancy Parker ofers a fresh approach to throwing the perfect get-together. Ten inspirational gatherings are presented in diferent locales, highlighted by beautiful photography of an international mix of dishes ranging from tomato salad with preserved lemon and chive blossoms to ceviche served on silver spoons and green tea Madeleines. Michael Leva & Nancy Parker - Recipes for Parties: Menus, Flowers, Decor: Everything for Perfect Entertaining - Hardcover, 176 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Sam Sifton, former restaurant critic for Te New York Times, ofers a defnitive guide to prepping, serving and surviving Tanksgiving dinner. Accompanied by lovely illustrations, Sifton ofers recipes for Turkey Day staples, some with new twists, along with ideas for shaking up side dishes and creative cocktails. Sam Sifton - Tanksgiving: How to Cook It Well - Hardcover, 160 pages, Random House (randomhouse.com)
Stephane Gerschel, head of global communications for Veuve Clicquot, regarded as THE champagne of celebrations, highlights the tradition of champagne along with ofering recipes divided into chapters that correspond with each season. Prestigious contributors, including a foreword by Sir Elton John, make this a must-have cookbook for socialites and foodies alike. Stephane Gerschel - The Seasons of Veuve Clicquot: A Social Cookbook for All Celebrations - Hardcover, 184 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Fashion designer and resident of Hong Kong, Marie France Van Damme draws on classic Asian principles to explore how to create a sense of occasion and food without worry, all in a relaxed environment focused on simple pleasures. Chapters dedicated to fowers, candles, the table, food and art each fnish with a beautifully photographed real-life event. Marie France Van Damme - RSVP: Simple Sophistication. Efortless Entertaining. Hardcover, 224 pages, Tames & Hudson (thamesandhudsonusa.com)
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Te Willamette Valley, Oregon
Te Willamette Valley of Oregon is the preeminent spot for viticulture in the state. Te area is located in northwestern Oregon and is bordered by Portland to the north and Eugene to the south; it spans some 150 miles with its largest width being 60 miles. It has 12,000 acres of grape vines and just over 200 wineries. Te number one grape without question is Pinot Noir, with secondary grapes of Pinot Gris (synonymous with Pinot Grigio), Chardonnay and Riesling, among others, also planted on a smaller scale. Most high quality Pinot Noir is planted in the northern Willamette Valley and all of the following seven sub-regions are located within the northern Willamette: Chehalem Mountains, Ribbon Ridge, Yamhill-Carlton District, Dundee Hills, McMinnville and Eola-Amity Hills. The Valley is named for the Willamette River that runs through the center of the valley. While the Willamette is a valley, most of the best viticulture takes place on beautiful hillsides and slopes that possess varying soils of volcanic and sedimentary seabed.
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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Modern-day winemaking has only occurred for just over 40 years, and the Willamette Valley has only been an ofcial American Viticulture Area (AVA) since 1984. Pioneers such as David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards, Dick Erath of Erath Winery, David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyards, Richard Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards and Bill Sokol Blosser of Sokol Blosser planted grapes in the mid-1960s to the 1970s, despite experts saying you could not grow wine grapes in the Willamette Valley. Trough esprit de corps, these wineries persevered. Then, in 1979, Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir won an international wine competition in Paris, and this helped to legitimize Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Veronique Drouhin-Boss of famed Domaine Joseph Drouhin was an intern at several Willamette Valley wineries, including Adelsheim, and shortly thereafter David Adelsheim helped her father Robert Drouhin find land for a winery and vineyards. Consequently, the famous Burgundian, maker of fne Burgundy wine at Domain Joseph Drouhin, bought land and started a winery in 1988, further legitimizing the fact that Willamette is a high quality wine region capable producing world-class wine.
Robert Drouhin was struck by the similarities of the Willamette Valley to Burgundy, and as the pioneers hypothesized years before, the Pinot Noir grape loves the cool climate and has thrived in the Willamette Valley. With vibrant New World winemaking fruit and the acid structure and minerals of Old World, cool climate winemaking, the Pinot Noir grape in Willamette Valley is capable of producing wines that strike a balance between California and Burgundy. The wineries of Willamette Valley and Oregon further increased the integrity of their Pinot Noir by getting the minimum grape percentage approved to a higher 90% versus the 75% minimum in California and the rest of the United States. Additionally, green agriculture is huge in Willamette Valley and Oregon with well over a dozen certifications offered, such as Certifed Organic and Salmon Safe. The small charming towns of Dundee, Newburg and McMinnville, the beautiful and welcoming vineyards, and the delicious local food items such as salmon, Oregon Dungeness
Crab and hazelnuts (Oregon produces 99% of the nation’s hazelnuts) all combine to make Willamette Valley a great place to visit, dine and drink excellent Pinot Noir. Some of my favorite Willamette Valley Wineries’ Pinot Noir Wines Adelsheim Elizabeth’s Reserve, 2009 Bethel Heights South East Block, Eola-Amity Hills 2009 Dobbes Dundee Cuvee, Dundee Hills 2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2009 Winderlea Winderlea Vineyard, Dundee Hills 2009 sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Of Note... Gilt Group
Dessert plate from the "La Montagne" dinner service by Bernardaud. Limoges porcelain, dishwasher safe and suitable for the microwave (bernardaud.fr).
Coussin Paul linen pillow (20"x20", $145) from Pierre Frey (pierrefrey.com). Gilded wood open work three-panel foor screen from Arteriors Home. To the trade (arteriorshome.com).
Harry Allen: Money Bank in the Form of a Pig Gold by Areaware ($200). Made of resin and marble, 10 x 5.25 x 18 inches (areaware.com).
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Argentinian walnut-veneered tapering console table from Jonathan Charles. To the trade (jonathancharlesfurniture.com).
Clairval End Table from French Heritage. To the trade (frenchheritage.com). Metal/fabric Palm Leaf Wall Light by Phillips Collection 91x6x38h. To the trade (phillipscollection.com).
Currey & Co. Nefret chair in distressed black mahogany with gold leaf fnish. To the trade (curreycodealers.com).
US Constitution Commode from French Heritage. To the trade (frenchheritage.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: Vintage Vibe
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
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Until the 1950s, posters were produced using stone lithography, a process that relies on the inherent opposition of oil and water. To create a stone lithographic print, an image was drawn in reverse upon limestone quarried from Germany using a greasy medium. Next, the entire stone was dampened with a solution of gum arabic and rolled with printing ink, which adheres to the greasy drawing but not to the moistened areas of the stone. Finally, the paper was pressed to the stone to print the inked design. This process of inking and printing could be repeated numerous times for one poster depending on the number of colors appearing in the image. Tough time consuming, the process of stone lithography captured the intricacy and vibrancy of the artist’s original works.
1.) Publicity graphics artist, Filippo Romoli, achieved acclaim for his prolifc work in the 1920’s and 30’s that helped to promote tourism in Italy. Known for his Futurism style, Romoli utilized a more classical design in this example. Sold, Garth’s (in a suite of three), $382. 2.) Divan Japonais was a Parisian dinner theater frequented by Toulouse-Lautrec. Tis poster, produced in 1892/1893 and advertising the nightspot features two of his favorite Montmartre stars, Yvette Guilbert and Jane Avril. Sold , Garth’s, $2,185. 3.) An 1885 broadside advertising the Orrville, Ohio community celebration of Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Patrons were plied with renowned local speakers, dancing and “excursion rates on all railroads.” Sold, Garth’s, $1,998. 4.) Striking posters can be found at every price point, including free! Tis contemporary example was distributed to promote a music and food festival in Columbus, Ohio. A sleek, professional frame elevates the simple handout to a work of art. Private collection, Est: $100 - $200 5.) “Guinness for Strength” was an advertising campaign created in the 1930’s and 40’s in the face of falling sales for the Irish dry stout. Te campaign included humorous images such as this Santa, drawn by artist John Gilroy and considered to be one of the most notable ad campaigns of the 20th Century. Private Collection, Est: $3,500 - $4,500.
Tere’s something about a well-written advertising slogan or jingle; the sort of catchy message that is hard to get out of your mind. You know, tunes like “wouldn’t you like to be a pepper, too?” Great advertising campaigns can become an iconic representation of a moment in time, capturing the pop culture spirit of a generation. Before radio and television, successful marketers in the 19th and (much of the) 20th century created memorable brand messages by utilizing high impact graphics on product packaging or in print advertisements. Posters, an inexpensive and disposable method of enticing potential buyers with products or experiences, became a popular method of reaching a large audience. Te bolder and more colorful the images, the more likely the viewer was to shell out the money for the product or adventure. From the artists who created
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the content to the paper and process used to make them, vintage posters provide a broad range of choices for collector or decorator, including automobile, travel, political and even circus. No matter where your collecting interests lie, there is likely a vintage poster category that appeals to you. For cinephiles, it can be the memories evoked in darkened movie theaters of Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman or countless other stars. If you are certifed in wanderlust, travel posters, depicting ocean liners, exotic lands, airplanes and trains capture the sense of excitement at the thought of a journey taken at a time when travel truly was an adventure. Politicos may be more mesmerized by historic signifcance and catchy campaign slogans than graphic imagery, but the effect of a 19th century broadside in a well-
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appointed library can be dramatic. Fashionistas will appreciate the classic stylings illustrated by such famed artists as Toulouse-Lautrec and Erte. And, certainly, the bon vivants among us will salivate over the opportunity to grace their walls with the delectable imagery from food, wine and beer posters. Dedicated vintage poster collectors look for rare and popular titles and products and, above all, condition. Paper is inherently fragile and since most posters were hung both indoors and outdoors at some point in their life, damages such as fading, rips, tears, and fold lines are often inevitable. Top dollar is paid for those titles that are scarce, popular, and in unused condition. For those of us seeking a visually engaging, historically interesting addition to our decor at more moderate prices, the sheer volume of mass-
produced posters ensures something for every price point. Peruse auctions and dealers online; and for those born into luck, check out local garage and estate sales - sometimes posters fly under the radar of serious collectors. Don’t shy away from works with minor condition issues – well-framed, these posters can be just as visually appealing as their pristine counterparts. As with any collecting category, buy what you love and have fun in the hunt for new acquisitions. For more information about collecting vintage posters, including resources, visit garths.com/collecting. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
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Celebrate the Season Photography by Andrew Kung
Lela Rose gown
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David Meister cocktail dress Jimmy Choo pumps
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Christian Siriano jacket Badgley Mischka dress Alexander McQueen box clutch
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David Meister evening gown
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Christian Siriano dress Jimmy Choo pumps
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Marissa Baratelli cocktail dress
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Mimi Plange beaded gown
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Copland’s America 7:30 pm, November 16, 2012 Singletary Center for the Arts
LexPhil celebrates composers Aaron Copland, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Jean Sibelius and their musical influence on their respective national cultures in Copland’s America, which showcases for the first time, a mass chorus comprised of members from Berea College, Transylvania University, Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Kentucky. CONCERT SPONSOR: Fifth Third Bank GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR: Frost Brown Todd LLC OVATION SPONSOR: Kentucky American Water Tickets: $25-$60
HANDEL’S MESSIAH 7:30 pm, December 15, 2012 Cathedral of Christ the King Maestro Terrell conducts this holiday classic in the majestic setting of the Cathedral of Christ the King with the Lexington Chamber Chorale and guest soloists. Tickets: $15-$50
Candy Cane Concert 3:00 pm, December 9, 2012 Singletary Center for the Arts
Enjoy music from holiday specials, including Charlie Brown Christmas Special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Miracle on 34th St. and more! Featuring choruses from Lafayette High School and SCAPA, members of CKYO, LEX18 Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck and more. CONCERT SPONSORS: Larry and Carol Beach and Paul Miller Autogroup Tickets: $14-Adult, $8-Child
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The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, provides operational support funding for the Lexington Philharmonic with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
How the West is Done
Interior Designer Libby Rush lends cowgirl fair to a unique horse country retreat Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
Built from reclaimed barn wood, the combination home, stables and indoor riding arena are the centerpiece of the 110-acre property.
Inspired by a request from her children to acquire a piece of farmland, this homeowner traversed rural horse country for over a year before settling on a 110-acre property with little more than a 100-year-old farmhouse and tobacco barn. “I really bought it without any specifc plans in mind,” she admits. The impetus for what was to become her favorite retreat was a trip to a traditional Western dude ranch. Having little experience with horses, she had set a goal of just becoming comfortable on horseback, beginning with English riding lessons, which she enjoyed but found somewhat restrictive. “At the dude ranch we just saddled up and rode to our hearts content; it was such an amazing experience,” she recalled with enthusiasm. Acquiring her own farm allowed the homeowner to further indulge her passion by increasing the number of Canadian Sport horses under her tutelage, including a trio of weanlings. “Te joy of raising them has been second only to having my own children,” she said, adding that the horses’
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mannerisms sometimes mirror that of her handsome German Shepherds that always seem to be underfoot. As her stable grew, the homeowner commissioned the construction of a new barn with stalls, a lighted indoor ring and covered area for hay storage. Made using wood salvaged from old barns, the structure, set far from the road in the rolling landscape, appears as rooted to the land as the old tobacco barn. Finding herself spending more and more time at the property, the homeowner originally intended on carving out a studio-style apartment within the barn, so she called in longtime collaborator, interior designer Libby Rush of Bittners, to help brainstorm. “Before I brought Libby on board I was literally fying by the seat of my pants,” said the homeowner. Te duo joke that the project evolved rather organically, with architect Craig Rushing of Rc3 in Lexington providing the framework for what was to become a comfortable two-bedroom, three-bath home within the existing barn.
An ornately carved front door, crafted by Roger Daines of Auburn, Alabama, opens to the doubleheight living area, a single open space comprised of a kitchen, dining area and two distinct seating areas.
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Individual pieces of rock that comprise the freplace were painstakingly chipped away by Jody and Brennan Edgarton, ffth and sixth generation master stonemasons, until they were the desired size.
“We are able to secure a great team of artisans who helped to define the look and who all took so much pride in their craftsmanship,” said Rush. Heavily influenced by her love of Western-style riding, the rustic interiors, defned by the use of varied reclaimed woods, stone and leather, are accented by the rich colors and textures of the American West. A covered terrace with a stacked stone freplace to the left of the front door is one of the few indications that this working barn is also a home. An ornately carved front door, crafted by Roger Daines of Auburn, Alabama, opens to the double-height living area, a single open space comprised of a kitchen, dining area and two distinct seating areas: one adjacent to the dining area and grouped in front of a freplace, the other on the opposite side of the cypress staircase. Longwood Antique Woods supplied materials for the fooring and some of the ceiling beams, including a large notched one used on the fireplace wall. “It was like putting a puzzle together,” said Rush. “We’d fnd pieces and then fgure out how to make them work.” 68 slmag.net
Lisa Hamilton of Miller’s Fancy Bath & Kitchen designed the compact galley-style kitchen. Carpenter Roger Gaddie and Allen Daneir fashioned cabinet door fronts from reclaimed wood and Hamilton chose substantial turned iron handles to complete the look. Te range hood over the Wolf six-burner cooktop is adorned with decorative tile from Louisville Tile. Exquisite examples of stonework abound and are the handiwork of Jody and Brennan Edgarton, fifth and sixth generation master stonemasons. Individual pieces of rock that comprise the freplace were painstakingly chipped away until they were the desired size. The homeowner recounted how Jody told her “these rocks speak to me” and even fashioned one of the stones to resemble a cowboy boot. Rush joked that, “There was a lot of effort put into making everything look efortlessly rustic.” Rush selected furnishings that were classic, comfortable and that could stand up to the wear and tear of farm life. “I don’t worry about everything having to be too perfect,” said the homeowner.
Lisa Hamilton of Miller’s Fancy Bath & Kitchen designed the compact galley-style kitchen. Carpenter Roger Gaddie and Allen Daneir fashioned cabinet door fronts from reclaimed wood. Te range hood is adorned with decorative tile from Louisville Tile.
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In the larger of two seating areas, individual pieces of deckled-edge paper applied to the walls in a running bond pattern resemble the color of tanned and weathered leather. A pair of leather chaps purchased in Wyoming displayed on one wall date to the 1800s.
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Roger Gaddie crafted the rustic fourposter bed in the master bedroom. Te homeowner gave him a rough idea of what she wanted, using various magazine clippings she had collected as a guide.
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An arched door of of the seating area leads to a “sitting room” of equestrian bent – one full of Western saddles and illuminated by a wagon-wheel chandelier.
Individual pieces of deckled-edge paper applied to the walls surrounding the larger of two seating areas in a running bond pattern resemble the color of tanned and weathered leather. Hanging on the wall are a pair of leather chaps and a saddle, both dating to the 1800s that were purchased in Wyoming. A cowhide tacked to the wall is one of many used in varying ways throughout the frst foor living spaces. An arched door of of the seating area leads to a “sitting room” of equestrian bent – one full of Western saddles and illuminated by a wagon-wheel chandelier. From here one can access the riding area, the stables or the covered area where the horses gather for their feed. Red is the homeowner’s favorite color, expressed to varying degrees in the home and via the vibrant stall doors sourced by Longwood Antique Woods from Hamburg Place. An ardent animal lover, deluxe kennels and runs provide comfortable confnes for her pack of furry friends as well as a rotating cast of characters she graciously fosters on a continuing basis for the local no-kill animal shelter. She relishes in daily walks on the property
with as many as ten canines in tow. “Having this place has really curbed my wanderlust,” she added. Stone caps are found on the newel posts of the striking staircase, the treads of which were fashioned from an oak tree on property that needed to be felled. Cedar beams with their bark intact are found at the base of the stairs and outside supporting the ceiling of the covered porch. Soaring ceilings are found in both of the second foor bedrooms, located at either side of the split stairs. Roger Gaddie crafted large vertical louvers out of wood sourced from the property for an opening in the master bedroom that looks over the frst foor living area. He also built the rustic four-poster bed in the master and a truly unique bunk bed in the guest suite. Te homeowner gave him a rough idea of what she wanted, using various magazine clippings she had collected as a guide. “I just let him run with his ideas and I was never disappointed with the results,” she added. “Tis home refects {the homeowner’s} true personality. I admire her for following her passion,” said Rush. “I always say a project is a success when you make someone happy in their element.” sl
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Alltech National Horse Show, Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park; alltechnationalhorseshow.com The Beaufort Bonnet Company Fashion Show, 10:30am, L.V. Harkness & Co.; thebeaufortbonnetcompany.com 6th Annual Day of the Dead Festival, 5pm, Living Arts & Science Center; lasclex.org American Diabetes Association Gala, 7pm, RJ Corman Hangar; 859-455-8245 Metropolitan Woman’s Club Alumni Luncheon, 11:30am, Lexington Country Club; 859-278-4450 Breeders’ Cup World Championships; breederscup.com Dia De los Muertos Ballet, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com Alltech Countryside Canter 5K, 8am, Kentucky Horse Park, Alltech Arena; ghky.org Maynard Studio Open Studio Sale, 11am, 1986 Fox Creek Rd in Lawrenceburg; maynardstudios.com Campfire and Starlight Gala, 7pm, The Signature Club; burnamwood.net Holly Day Preview Party, 7pm; lexjrleague.com Junior League Holly Day Market; lexjrleague.com Evening with the STARS; sjhlex.org/hospital-foundation CASA’s Annual Casino Night, 7pm; lexingtoncasa.com Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Foundation Dinner, 6:30pm, Lexington Center; uky.edu/coa March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, 6pm, Barrel House; marchofdimes.com/kentucky/events/events_9986.html Ball Homes Night of Hope, 7pm, Lexington Opera House; hopectr.org Go Red for Women Luncheon, 9am, Lexington Center Lexington Cancer Foundation Boots, Bourbon & Brew, 8pm; lexingtonfoundation.org Gallery Hop, 5pm, 161 North Mill St.; lexarts.org Blessing of the Hounds, 10am, Shaker Village Harrodsburg Christmas Parade, 6:30pm LAL@Loudon House Black Friday Art Sale, 5pm, Loudon House; lexingtonartleague.org
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Lighting on the Lawn, 7:30pm, Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate; henryclay.org/calendar CKYO Symphony & Concert Orchestra Fall Concert; ckyo.org On the Verge, Singletary Center of the Arts, 7:30pm; etix.com/ticket/online/eventSearch.jsp?event_id=11145 Art Basel Miami Beach; miamibeach.artbasel.com Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza, 7:30pm, Singletary Center for the Arts; finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center Lexington Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonballet.org Heirloom Ornaments Workshop, 9:30am, Headley-Whitney Museum; headley-whitney.org/ Woodford County Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour, 10am; woodfordcountywomansclub.org A Ceremony of Carols, Noon; ccclex.org Kentucky Ballet Theatre: The Night Before Christmas, 2pm, Lexington Opera House; kyballet.com/ A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 7pm; ccclex.org
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LYPA RISING STARS
Te Lexington Young Professional Association honored emerging community leaders at its 10th annual awards dinner. Guest speaker for the event was Lexington business owner Diane Banasiak, who is also a philosophy instructor at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Photography by Alexandra Eye
Bryan Stevens, Dianne Banasiak
Grant Mills, Warren Rogers
Sarah and Jon Blanchered, Kevin Krieger, Chelsea Corkin
Daniel Rodgers, Martha Rodgers
Brooke & Todd McCoy
Heather Daniels, Maureen Prather
Amy Frazier, Andrew Roberts
Christy Brown, Carrie Patterson
Find more photos at facebook.com/sophisticatedliving
Photography by Alexandra Eye
ARTS IN HARMONY
Hosted by the Bluegrass Complex of Wells Fargo Advisors, the event highlighted the relationship between music and visual art by dually celebrating the opening of Te Art Museum’s Mettle: Te UK Art Faculty Exhibition (School of Art and Visual Studies) and Te Lexington Philharmonic’s Firebird and Fangandos concert.
Kathy Walsh-Piper, Jackie Betts
Gerard Gerhard
Will & Erin Cornett
Ken Kear II, Bobbie Engle
Larry Lynch, Linda Tomas
Suzanne & Jim Elliott
Jef & Peggy Vandeursen
Dale & Gladice Owens
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THE BASH IN THE BLUEGRASS
Tis “Country Couture Barn Party” to beneft Hospice of the Bluegrass was held at Gainsborough Farm in Versailles. Tis frst-year event featured a casual barbecue dinner, full bar, live music and charity auctions.
Joel Cotton, Lisa Banner
Jim & Kay Plaisted
Larry & Pam Barker
Julie & Wayne Reans
Jane & Bill Frye
Bill & Elaine Johnson
Sharon & Jim Rouse, Dan & Cindy Harping
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Mike & Amy Feldman
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Lynda Taylor, Paula Miller
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CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR
Chef Aaron Butts of Joseph Decuis in Roanoke, IN; Chef Jeremy Ashby of Azur Restaurant in Lexington; and, Chef Jef Newman of Boone Tavern in Berea joined forces to create a fve course dinner served al fresco at Glenwood, the home of Landon and Lavinia Clay. Proceeds from the event beneft Te James Beard Foundation.
Teresa McFarland, Brenda Viselli, Debra Hamelback, Brian Viselli
Karl & Carol Raitz
Doug & Ginger Wagoner
Tom & Alice Mikkelsen
Cherie & Keith Clark
Mike Stokley, Diane Kennedy
Gaelen Robinson, Grant Robinson
Biz Clay, Dorothy Clay, Alicia Torton
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FORTUNY INTERIORS LAUNCH PARTY
Lucy Young Hamilton hosted a cocktail reception at Overbrook Farm in honor of interior designer Matt Carter, who is prominently featured in a stunning new book, Fortuny Interiors, by Brian Coleman. Two chapters of the book are dedicated to a pair of residences Carter designed.
Gail Carter, Brent Bruner, Bob Carter
Matt Carter, Gail Hart, Dan Featherston
Lucy Hamilton, Alyce Hoskins
Robert & Jackie Beasley, Greg Goodman
Oz & Pem Ausbrook
Ester VonUnrug, Sheryl Avioli
Knox van Nagell, Lucy Hamilton
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Chris & Josephine Young
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Donnie House, Mark King
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Nick Ryan’s Saloon Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung The old adage “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” could aptly apply to the dining experience at Nick Ryan’s Saloon, where an interesting mix of simple, well prepared steakhouse classics are served up alongside Southern staples, with hints of Tex-Mex and new American cuisine sprinkled in to literally spice things up. Built in 2010 on a formerly vacant lot in a gentrifying area of Jeferson Street across from the Harrison Elementary playground, this urban infill project has been heralded by urbanists and preservationists alike for its careful attention to historic details and efforts to seamlessly assimilate with the surrounding landscape. Calling to mind the architecture of the nearby Green Lantern, upon frst glance the conjoined buildings that comprise the restaurant give little indication of their relative newness to the neighborhood. With such thoughtful emphasis given to the physical environs, owners Don and Barb Wathen also selected a name tied to Lexington’s past. The restaurant’s namesake was the son of prominent saloon man John Ryan, who had operated saloons in the Lexington area since the early 1880s. Following in his father’s footsteps, the original Nick Ryan’s opened in 1905 at 120 North Mill Street. At the onset of prohibition, Ryan’s foresight in diversifying his business interests in tailoring and restaurants prevented his fnancial ruin.
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Flooded with natural light courtesy of several sets of French doors that open to a covered verandah, the subdued interiors are outftted with dark woodwork and muted neutral hues that highlight a selection of handsome pieces by local artists. Te Wathens are quick to lend the venue to give back to community, and as such Nick Ryan’s has been the site of charity benefts for Old Friends thoroughbred retirement farm, Te Nest, and the St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Building Fund, among others. The comprehensive menu offers something for everyone but does not appear as though it is reaching too far to do so. Tough it had me as soon as I spied trufe fries among the starters, I ventured past my favorite indulgence by also selecting the Tostada de Tinga to kickoff our culinary adventure. A generous portion of adobo marinated and shredded chicken and chorizo sausage was sandwiched between a pair of crispy tostadas and topped with cabbage, crema and fresh salsa with a sliced avocado on the side. Intensely favorful with just enough kick, this appetizer would make a fne light meal accompanied by a half-portion of one of the entrÊe salads (the sherry fennel vinaigrette on the sautÊed shrimp and white bean salad was particularly tasty).
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Though shrimp and grits are one of my all-time favorites, I opted for the grilled pork chop, lured by the cranberry apple chutney and a bed of smoked Gouda Andouille Weisenberger Mill grits. A week spent overindulging in grits prepared by the storied establishments of Charleston serves as my yardstick for judging others ofered elsewhere, and Nick Ryan’s version would certainly hold its own in a battle of this Southern staple. Te honey butter sauce decorating the plate had a subtle caramel favor, and when combined with the cheesy grits and savory chutney made this entrée nearly as decadent as dessert. Entrees are accompanied by your choice of one side item, and I selected the soup of the day, a cup of pumpkin bisque served with a sprinkling of bacon. Te favors and color perfectly encapsulated the feeling of fall. Obviously popular based on the number of people I overheard ordering it, the fresh potato gnocchi is locally made and served with sautéed oyster mushrooms, arugula, lemon juice and white truffle oil. Other entrée standouts include the braised beef short ribs, 7oz. filet mignon, chicken Provençal, a hot brown based on one served at Te Stirrup Cup, jumbo lump crab cake and cornmeal dusted catfsh. Tough the aforementioned grits could have been dessert enough for me, when our afable server ran down the list of desserts available that evening and got to fourless chocolate cake, the temptation was just too good to pass up, providing a sweet fnish to a solid, satisfying dining experience. sl Nick Ryan’s Saloon is located at 157 Jeferson Street. Lunch and dinner are served Monday through Saturday with a brunch menu ofered on Saturdays. For more information or reservations, visit nickryans.com or call 859.233.7900.
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GALA IN THE GARDEN
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“Bridge to the Future” was the theme of Te Arboretum’s garden party to beneft its student internship program.
Kris Brower, Laura Ferrell
Lee Sharp, Nancy Eraun
Archie & Irine Twitchell
Judy Shropshire, Vange Lear
Casey Egan, Debbie Egan
William & Mary Witt
Bill & Marlie McRoberts
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Dewayne & Pat Ingram
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Patty Grossman, Peggy Trafan
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KENTUCKY BASH
Fans of UK football gathered at Donamire Farm for the annual Kentucky Bash to beneft Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. Te evening included a bourbon tasting, live music by Te Johnson Brothers, the Jim Beam quarterback challenge and a spirited live auction.
Jenny Wurzback, Fran Taylor
Mary Foster, Ann Hoenscheid, Judy Whitehead, Laura Piper
Jimmy & Stephanie Nash, Bob & Diane Rokicki
Terra Long, Amanda Blessing
Mary Collins-McGuire, Elizabeth Hobbs
Amy Harward, Shellie Hampton, Ann Boone
Joe & Robin Bryan, David Marion
Laura Otte, Alex Otte
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Gary Payne, Joker Philips
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WINE WOMEN & SHOES
A new addition to annual event to beneft the Lexington Cancer Foundation was a fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue Cincinnati. Before and after the show, guests enjoyed shopping the boutique marketplace and sampling from an array of fne wines.
Tracy Darlington, Angie Swikert
Carrie Patterson, Kelli Faulker, Christy Smith
Sarah Woodworth, Briana Mott
Chelsea Weller, Crystal Elwyas
Daniel Lucas, Caitlin Courney, Lois Desimone, Philip Desimone
Tess Utterback, Heather Broadeent, Allison Vandenhouten, Lauren Cramer
Agnes Mitchell, Betty Mueller, Bonnie Howard
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Julia Pezzi, Sally Lake
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Beth Edwards, Hastings Sparks
BOTHERUM REBORN
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A property that has piqued the interest of countless interior designers, history bufs and the like, Jon Carloftis and his partner Dale Fisher seized the opportunity to acquire the 161-year-old Botherum estate near Rupp Arena - an oasis in the urban center of Lexington. Te duo recently fnished converting the carriage house into a comfortable one-bedroom residence and ofce to live and work in while the adjacent 3,000 square foot home is being renovated. Just two days after moving in they held an intimate dinner party for 30 prepared by the ladies of Canal House – Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton –good friends of Jon and Dale who were in town for a event to promote their new book, Canal House Cooks Every Day. Freshly picked Honeycrisp apples served as centerpieces on candlelit tables elegantly arranged in the yet-to-berestored main house, creating a dinner party dreamscape.
Fran Taylor, Vance Evans
Monnie Long, Randy Kemper
Cooper & Mandy Vaughan
Deirdre Lyons, Neal Vaughan
Dale Fisher, Debbie Long, Matt Carter
Melissa Hampton, Jon Carlofis
Justin Sautter, Derek Vaughan
Don & Anne Chesnut, Rockcastle County Judge-Executive Buzz Carlofis
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THE 200
Presented by Nancy Barron & Associates, Te 200 exhibition at Loudoun House culminated in a reverse rafe where 200 auction ticketholders wait with for their number to be drawn and they are given 60 seconds to pick any artwork included in the exhibition. In addition to the auction, THE 200 featured live blues by Mojo Tones, heavy hors d’oeuvres and invigorating libations by DaRae & Friends Catering, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support the day-to-day operations of the Lexington Art League, central Kentucky’s oldest and largest visual arts organization.
Stacey and Jim Richerson
Vera Brown, Amy Shawl
Todd Allen, Nick Coleman
Brett Wolf, Annie Koempel
Rachel Elliot, Carol Mason
Heather and Kirt Mckee
Heather and Drew Curtis
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Dan and Judy Broughton
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Laura and Byrant Heartman
RACINO ROYALE
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Held at the Marriott Grifn Gate Resort, Blue Grass Farms Charities annual red carpet event was a Monte Carlo-style evening, complete with live music, dancing and gaming. Proceeds from the event fund the organization’s outreach programs that address serious, real-life challenges faced by people who work behind the scenes in the horseracing industry.
Les Instone, Zach Davis, Natilie Frost
Nancy Stephens, Kelly Anne Beile
Andy Wise, Kendra Fisher
Renee Jones, Lourie Dickerson
Catherine Park, Judy Miller
Barb Farrell, Randy Sinkhorn, Cathy SInkhorn
Elizabeth Olson, April Dutille
Lisa Sheehy, Angela Caporelli
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