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From the Publisher Being a perfectionist can be tough, and many of the people closest to me would say I am hard to please. Sometimes it’s difcult to live this way, and other times I don’t understand how people can live any other way. Tis magazine, I suppose, is the result of never being pleased with the status quo. Some people thought I was crazy to launch a magazine, but our research and local knowledge have proved to be right on the money. Our frst year was proftable despite having one of the lowest ad rates in the city. We raised the bar on advertising standards and proved that full-page ads work. We have grown from 96 to 124 pages after fve issues, at a time when most printed media is on the decline. While there are opportunities to make this magazine better and better, right now I want to express my thanks for all of your encouragement, constructive criticism, and heartfelt support. Over the past year, I have met many people who are changing St. Louis for the better. Tey have bold ideas, stand up to naysayers, and follow their hearts while using their heads. For this issue, we spoke with two people who have had an enormous impact on St. Louis. Emily Rauh Pulitzer came to our city as a curator of contemporary art at St. Louis Art Museum, met and married Joseph Pulitzer Jr., and is widely credited for numerous public art acquisitions, influencing the Grand Center Arts District, and working thoughtfully with at-risk St. Louisans to start important conversations about building community. Ronnie Greenberg, who grew up in St. Louis, learned from Leo Castelli, arguably the most infuential New York art dealer of the contemporary art movement, and since the 1970s has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally as a major art dealer. Our city’s interest in contemporary art – and many world-class private collections – can be attributed to him. Teir life stories lead me to my real point: You can tell a lot about a city from its art and its architecture. Chicago, for example, burned down during the great fre of 1871, but look at it today. It’s a textbook of architectural styles, all working together to catch our eye, pay homage to the past, and inspire us into the future. Look at any other city on the move and you’ll see cranes dotting the skyline as visionary leaders enhance the fabric of home, or you’ll fnd international art fairs that attract intellectually curious people from around the world. We need more of this in St. Louis. We need more people like Michael Neidorf, who built a stunning glass tower in Clayton designed by Gyo Obata to house his fast-growing Centene Corporation. We need more people like Emily Rauh Pulitzer, who was inspired to attract world-class architects like Tadao Ando and Brad Cloepfl to work in our city. I’m sure some local architects and designers believe that art and architecture patrons should hire St. Louis firms and artists. I’m more interested in arts leaders being motivated to create historically signifcant works in our city. When our leaders think big, more people will consider making St. Louis home, our children will be inspired, and cocktail party conversation will focus more on topics such as art and architecture, and not so much on who just got into which country club. So thanks to all of St. Louis’ risk-takers, who are leading us out of our comfort zones and into a better place where we can all be proud, inspired and yes, more sophisticated.

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THOROUGHLY MODERN RONNIE Written by Veronica Teodoro Photography by Matt Marcinkowski In the past year, the local art scene has seen change, with some longtime gallery owners shifting their focus. But St. Louisans continue to beneft from two of the art feld’s most respected leaders. If Emily Rauh Pulitzer, founder of Te Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts and featured on page 100, is infuential in museum art, public works, and architecture, then Ronnie Greenberg is one of the people most responsible for bringing extraordinary works of art into the private lives of collectors, at home and abroad. Earlier this year, Greenberg closed his Grand Center gallery space, but in mid-August moved into a new location on the ground foor at 230 Bemiston Ave. in Clayton. I caught up with him between trips to Expo Chicago and Pisa, Italy, where he is traveling to see one of his paintings by Andy Warhol on display at the local museum. Greenberg is himself a private collector. He started his collection in the late 1960s and continues to this day, amassing works by artists from the 1960s to the present. Te new Greenberg Gallery is close to completion and passersby are welcome to stop in and take a look. In the future, Greenberg will assemble shows but for now art connoisseurs will have the opportunity to look at works both on the wall and in books from his vast library. Te gallery is smaller in size than his previous space—a rarely seen Robert Rauschenberg piece hangs in the gallery’s lobby—but it’s Greenberg’s knowledge that will ofer big rewards. Despite changes in what is considered fashionable in the art world, Greenberg continues his commitment to the same artists who first inspired him, including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, and Ellsworth Kelly. Yet, he is also working with younger, contemporary artists, including Englishman Nate Lowman whose abstract version of Marilyn Monroe hangs in his ofce. “Younger artists tend to be more speculative, but people like to buy what’s going on in the moment,” he says. “My tendency is to watch an artist, wait until they’ve developed something interesting. Tat’s when I feel I’m ready to buy.” Greenberg says that having prior knowledge of what’s happened in art is key to knowing which artists will fourish. “You build on your knowledge to help create the stars of the next decade. In this feld, you’re always looking ahead.” Greenberg’s daughter, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, a New York art dealer and owner of Salon 94 at her residence on 94th Street and on the Lower East Side, is especially good at navigating the very contemporary, cutting-edge market. “We’re constantly talking; today I’ve already talked to her twice,” he says. “We buy art together, and I also buy from her. I use her expertise.” Te story of how Greenberg discovered art is an unexpected one. It began in an artlover’s city, under unusual circumstances. After completing a business degree at Washington University, Greenberg was called up by the Air Force National Guard and sent to France as a member of the Missouri Guard. While overseas, he worked as a news correspondent for the Stars and Stripes and on assignment for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

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“I had a lot of time on my hands,” he says. “So I was in Paris quite a bit.” On one particular sojourn, Greenberg mistakenly walked into an art gallery on Rue du Faubourg Sainte-Honoré, thinking it was a bookstore. Owned by the art dealer Maurice Covo, their meeting was the start of Greenberg’s art education. During the year-and-a-half he spent abroad, Greenberg and Covo grew to become good friends. “He and I talked quite a bit about art. He would send me into the museums to see certain things,” he says. “I ended up spending an enormous amount of time with him and his family.” By 1970, Greenberg was back in his native St. Louis with a new understanding of how the center of the art world had suddenly shifted from Paris to New York City. By the time he met the Manhattan art world powerhouse Leo Castelli, who represented many of the best artists from that time, Greenberg was committed to a career in art. Castelli, who could make or break careers, became a mentor. “He told me that if I opened up in St. Louis, he would give me all of his artists.” And he did. In 1972, Greenberg mounted his inaugural show at his frst gallery featuring works by Roy Lichtenstein. Te show moved collectors to pay $5,000 to $10,000 for a major piece of the artist’s work. “But the prices have risen dramatically [since then], and I’ve priced myself out of most of the St. Louis art market,” he says. Most of Greenberg’s clients are in other American cities and around the world. When it comes to art, prices are set according to the law of supply and demand. “If there’s too much demand, that places a lot of pressure on paintings and prices go up,” he says. When Greenberg started out, he knew most every dealer and collector. Ten, they were mostly in North America and Western Europe. Today, clients are all over the world. “Besides Europe, they are in Asia, South America, China, Russia,” he says. Buy the best quality that you can afford, is Greenberg’s advice to collectors. Quality is defned by a work’s rarity, the date a painting was created, and even the colors used are important to determining value. However, historical pieces, meaning older works, are usually the most valuable because they were created at a time when the artist was frst developing his or her style. “Tere are only six, early Warhol Marilyn Monroe’s on the 40 inch square canvas. After that came the Reversal Series, and there were hundreds of those,” says Greenberg. “It is the early originals that top collectors are interested in buying.” Aspiring collectors should do their homework before investing, no matter how much they’re drawn to a particular work. “Go through a museum, fgure out what you like and what you don’t like. Ten, buy a book that encompasses the art you’re interested in, whether that’s pop, abstract, or realistic. Find a dealer that you have a rapport with and live with the painting for a while. Living with a painting is very diferent than seeing it hanging on a wall somewhere. Remember that quality should be the number one item collectors look for.” Many of Greenberg’s pieces are on loan to other places, decorating walls in galleries and museums the world over. Tere’s the Warhol in Pisa, a Lichtenstein in Paris, a Morris Louis in London, a Richard Diebenkorn in the de Young Museum in San Francisco. “I think it’s the responsibility of the owner to share his or her artwork with museums. A lot of owners don’t do that. But I believe there’s a need for pictures to be seen by a lot of people.” sl

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Sauternes and Chateau d’ Yquem How Sauternes grapes are grown is the most amazing process. Grapes are essentially allowed to rot on the vine. Te Sauternes region, just south of the city of Bordeaux, has a special climate, which produces the perfect storm of conditions for Botrytis Cinerea or “noble rot” (in French “pourriture noble”). This process would be a disaster for vineyard’s producing dry wines. Te Ciron River creates fog, and when this cool humid condition is followed by a warm, dry afternoon, the stage is set for the growth of Botrytis. Botrytis is a fungus that essentially attacks the grapes. Te mold pierces the skin of the grapes, dehydrating them, concentrating the sugars and favor compounds. Wineries harvest only by hand and make numerous passes through the vineyards to allow Botrytis to afect as many grapes and bunches as possible. This painstaking process, as well as the dramatic reduction in yields, drives up the cost signifcantly but produces a wine of great intensity and concentration that is oozing with the favors of honey, apricot, citrus, caramel and spice. In 1855 the wines of Sauternes were classifed. Tis sub region of Bordeaux, France within Graves produces some of the world’s greatest dessert wines. The classification of Sauternes is often overshadowed by the 1855 classifcations of the best red wines of Bordeaux. In fact many afcionados are unaware that Sauternes, despite being keenly aware of their superior quality, were classifed at the same time. Tere are three levels to the classification: Superior First Growth (Premier Cru Supérieur), First Growth (Premier Cru) and Second Growth (Deuxième Cru). Within the fve villages that can label their wines Sauternes (Sauternes, Barsac, Fargues, Preignac and Bommes), there are principally three grapes grown. Te most important is Sémillon. Semillon comprises the majority of the blend and has a waxy or lanolin texture combined with the honey and citrus favors. Sauvignon Blanc is secondary and lends the crispness, keeping the sweet wine from being cloying, along with lemon and a slight herbaceous quality accompanied by tropical fruits. Lastly the Muscadelle grape lends foral qualities. Once the grapes are harvested, the wines are fermented. Te fermentation is stopped, so copious amounts of natural grape sugar are left, making it a deliciously sweet wine. Often aged in oak to add complexity and flavor, these wines are capable of ageing for decades and, in the most exceptional cases, even longer.

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Château d' Yquem, Sauternes In the simplest of possible terms, Chateau d’ Yquem is legendary; it stands alone as the only Superior First Growth in Sauternes. The Chateau has produced wine for over 400 years and has the resources to simply not produce wine in poor years such as 1992 and 2012. Additionally it will send its pickers through the vineyards over a dozen of times to pick only ripe Botrytis grapes. It is no wonder why a half bottle of the wine costs hundreds of dollars. D’ Yquem will occasionally produce a dry white wine simply labeled Y. It is modestly labeled Bordeaux Blanc, and while I have never tried it, its reputation is excellent. Te luxury goods conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) now owns Chateau d’ Yquem after hundreds of years of family ownership. Tomas Jeferson, while minister to France and before becoming President of the United States, learned of the great estate while in France, and when he returned, he purchased the wine for himself and George Washington. Tasting note on 1982 Château d' Yquem I have tried this wine twice, once in the late 1980s and again in 2013. Both times by the generosity of a wonderful lady named Sandy. Te stage was set nicely by enjoying a delicious bottle of 1982 Chateau Mouton-Rothchild with dinner. With the Sauternes we served the classic accompaniment, blue veined cheese. Te color was golden copper. Te aroma leaped from the glass with favors of honey, caramel, apricot, sweet citrus, fresh cream, vanilla and light baking spices. Te wine on the palate was rich, sweet but not cloying, with bright acidity and a rich viscous texture. Te fnish was insanely long with all the favors lasting in the palate for what seemed like hours. An absolutely incredible bottle of wine that stands as one of the fnest dessert wines I have ever had the pleasure to try. Tank you, Sandy! Additional Recommended Sauternes Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey, Bommes (Sauternes) First Growth Sauternes and Château Rabaud-Promis, Bommes (Sauternes) First Growth Sauternes. sl

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Curating a Lifestyle: Elevating Exoticism

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

While Asian buyers display an enthusiastic appetite for antique material culture, there is a strong interest in contemporary art and jewelry, as well. Tis triptych is by Chinese-born Michigan artist, Chuang Che. Sold, Garth’s, $45,790.

Beginning with Marco Polo’s fantastic descriptions of his adventures across Cathay, our collective Western curiosity about an exotic Eastern world has seemed, at times, insatiable. The earliest visitors to Asia were compelled to return by the indescribable sights and sounds they experienced. Returning home laden with trinkets and treasures reminiscent of the unique styles, favors and culture of the region was the norm. Even today, despite the instantaneous (and voyeuristic) opportunities to connect with people all over the globe, travel remains the only way to immerse and truly experience a culture that is distinctively diferent from the relative homogeneity on our side of the globe. Souvenirs remain tactile reminders of our time there. One of the world’s oldest civilizations, China, developed in near isolation until the Age of Discovery brought European ships looking for new trading partners and prompted the start of a robust export economy that would last through the 21st century. It should come as no surprise that the earliest demand for Chinese exports was for the eponymous porcelain goods now known to the world as “china”. Decorated to appeal to each specifc market for which it was created, china made for export was inspired by the bits of material culture brought by Western traders to the Eastern shores. Coins, fabrics, paintings and the visitors themselves served as valuable illustration of the world in which the end-users lived. For centuries, collectors all over the globe valued these exported treasures. Today, as China flourishes and thousands of new millionaires every year look for creative ways to faunt and enjoy their wealth, the export goods that drove an economy and made history are not what appeals to this generation of spenders. After all, exported goods were always intended for someone else.

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Wealthy Chinese buyers are motivated to buy back their culture: the everyday and ceremonial objects that cumulatively tell the ancestral story of China. Tese buyers crave carvings (particularly in rare and precious materials), jewelry and textiles - objects that were never intended for export, but found their way out of China via a steady stream of tourists and on to mantles, bookshelves and attics throughout the Western world. For the most part overlooked by their Western caretakers, good Chinese antiques explode in price when they reach the market in a qualifed venue with Internet exposure. Te appetite and voracity with which Chinese collectors pursue the best objects is truly inspiring. With just a bit of study, understanding the passion is simple: these buyers love quality, beauty, luxury and (most importantly) their heritage. Under one Chinese Dynasty (the now revered Qing period), not quite perfect was not quite acceptable, and objects that did not meet the strict standards of the emperor were destroyed. It isn’t surprising that examples of antique porcelain, jade and ivory from that period consistently outperform any other. The burgeoning interest in Asian antiquities is driving tastemakers everywhere to look to the East for interior design and fashion inspiration. So, break out that Rose Medallion punch bowl and set it on the silk embroidered shawl Aunt Millie brought back from her trip in the 60s. Eastern exotic is hot, and the auction forecast is calling for an Indian summer. sl

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International transport of ivory is quite restricted, but antiques with appropriate paperwork are generally exempt - allowing bidders from all over the world to compete on the oldest and best objects. Tis vase was intricately carved in three pieces by a well-known artist. Sold, Garth’s, $55,813.

Buddha statues are infnitely collectible, but early examples from tribal regions of Asia are particularly hot in today’s market. Tis 18th Century Mongolian example has a wonderful surface. Sold, Garth’s, $70,500.

Tis jade bowl embodies the major factors driving a bullish Asian Arts market: luxurious materials, incredible workmanship and authentic age. A lucky collector in Hong Kong now enjoys it in his collection. Sold, Garth’s, $162,500.

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Aerial view of oceanfront estate homes on Kiawah Island.

Kiawah Island Written by Bridget Williams

“White denim, white shoes and white wine…it’s time for Kiawah,” a friend wrote on her Facebook newsfeed to relay the start of her annual Southern summer sojourn. A barrier island of just 13.5 square miles located 15 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, Kiawah’s frst summer home neighborhood was established in 1954, though its history of habitation stretches back to the Kiawah Indians, who ceded the island to the Earl of Shaftesbury in 1675. The island as its known today, encompassing a unique combination of public/private amenities – including championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Tom Watson and Tom Fazio, clustered condominium developments, a fve-star beachfront resort hotel, the member’s only Kiawah Island Club and a host of upscale neighborhood concepts carefully planned to exist in harmony with the topography – began to take shape in 1974 when Kuwait Investment Corporation acquired the property and developed a master plan. 36 slmag.net

An exhaustive list of activities and the area’s immense natural beauty has endeared and enticed generations; once you enter through the gated entry, you are forever part of the Kiawah Island family. While there are short-stay and rental properties available at nearly every price point, each ofering a distinct vacation experience, there exists a strong sense of community, spurred on by an active group of property owners that hail from around the globe. Kiawah’s busy multi-use asphalt path covers some 30+ miles, and a leisurely pedal on one of the ubiquitous beach cruisers instantly removes any feelings of pretense. Te hardpacked sand on the wide beaches provides another 10 miles for biking, running and walking. Keep an eye out for one of the approximately 600 American alligators living in the brackish and freshwater ponds that dot the pathways; some days they seemed to be omnipresent, while on others they proved to be quite elusive.

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Te Cassique Club House with the 9th hole of the Cassique golf course in the foreground.

Property owners and registered island guests have access to the diverse offerings provided by the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Host of the 2007 Senior PGA and the 2012 PGA Championships, the Ocean Course was ranked the #4 Public Golf Course in U.S. and 25th amongst the 100 Greatest U.S. Golf Courses by Golf Digest. Its corresponding brick and wood shingled clubhouse is ideally suited to take on the attractive patina provided by the salty air and constant coastal breezes. A fine dining experience awaits at The Atlantic Room, where Executive Chef Jonathan Banta’s seasonal creations are lovely enough to take your eyes off the view of the ocean and the 18th green. Also ranked on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Course list, the Jack Nicklaus-designed Turtle Point golf course boasts a traditional design that tests strategy and accuracy. Tom Fazio is responsible for the design of the par-72 Osprey Point course, with a topography that encompasses four large natural lakes, saltwater marsh inlets and the Deep South’s hallmark dense maritime forests. Also a par-72 course, Oak Point is laid out on the grounds of a former cotton and indigo plantation. Redesigned by Gary Player in 1996, the Cougar Point golf course 38 slmag.net

features a mix of short and long par-fours, risk/reward par-fves and scenic yet challenging par-threes. Dining options are numerous and run the gamut from fne dining at The Ocean Room inside The Sanctuary Resort to a diverse lineup of casual eateries scattered amidst fashion and home boutiques and upscale grocery and sporting retailers at the newly opened Freshfelds Village, which lies just outside the island’s security station. Arguably one of the most treasured dining experiences and the longest standing tradition on Kiawah is the Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ. A clearing on the banks of the Kiawah River canopied by ancient live oaks provides a picturesque setting for one of the largest oyster roasts in the low country. Following a bufet dinner of Southern specialties, adults can grab a rocking chair to admire the sunset or dance to live music, while the children are entertained with planned activities and a presentation by the Kiawah naturalists. The most exclusive amenities belong to property owners who are members of the Kiawah Island Club. Golfers can enjoy Cassique, a 7,050-yard, par-72 course designed by Tom Watson to be reminiscent of British links, or the Tom Fazio-designed

Left to right, from top. Kayaking on the Kiawah River at sunset. Photo by Patrick O'Brien. Steamed oysters being prepared at Mingo Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Dolphins in the Kiawah River near Cougar Island. Photo by Patrick O'Brien. New home construction in Indigo Park.

7,039-yard River Course, with six holes that play along the river’s edge and the remaining fairways and greens nestled up to marsh savannas, ponds and maritime forests. Both courses are complemented by architecturally distinct clubhouses accentuated by distinguished dining opportunities. Consulting Chef Tom Colicchio designed the menu at Voysey’s at Cassique; attentive and well-versed dining attendants as well as the striking interior design and exterior vistas make Kiawah Island Club Executive Chef Doug Blair’s skillful implementation of the menu even more memorable. Adjacent to the River Course is Sasanqua, a member’s only spa with treatment rooms that seem to float over the tall marsh grasses. Designed both inside and out to blend in with its natural surroundings (including low country derived ingredients in treatment products), the sound of falling water coming from a fountain at the start of the cantilevered walkway to the front entrance induces a state of tranquility that is blissfully maintained throughout the duration of time spent within Sasquana’s soothing environs. Designed by the same architect responsible for the clubhouse at the nearby Ocean Course and ideally positioned amidst the dunes along Kiawah’s most secluded stretch of

beach, Te Beach Club has been the hub of Te Kiawah Island Club since it opened in 1994. With separate pools for families and adults-only, an ocean-front bar, beach attendants and water sports activities, both fine casual and swimsuit casual dining options and a sport shop, Te Beach Club provides a comfortable home base for sublime summer idling. Guided by a stalwart eye for environmental sensitivity, clustered home sites are planned and released gradually over time, leaving large swaths of the island still undeveloped. Taking the conservation approach even further, Candace Dyal, president of Dyal Compass LLC and a long-time Kiawah Island homeowner, is developing Indigo Park, which is comprised of 16 home sites boasting picturesque views and enough eco-friendly amenities to attain LEED certifcation while remaining incredibly low-maintenance. Released in mid-October, Kiawah’s newest development, Ocean Park, is situated on the island’s farthest tip, offering unparalled privacy and views of the neighboring Ocean Course amidst the ancient cathedral oaks and quiet marshlands. For all that Kiawah Island has become, what has remained constant is the pursuit of simple pleasures with family and friends that continues to enchant and entice generations of visitors. slmag.net

Omni Mt. Washington Resort Written by Eric Williams

There’s something undeniably alluring about America’s historic grand dame resorts; the charm of yesteryear resonates through their grand gathering spaces and architecture that has stood the test of time to become an unabashed symbol of the pursuit of leisure. The Omni Mt. Washington, built in 1902 and situated at the base of 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast and surrounded by the 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, is certainly part of this esteemed group. Te iconic peaked red roofine of the Spanish Renaissance architecture is particularly striking in winter in comparison to the monochromatic backdrop created by mountains blanketed in snow. Also on the property is the quaint Omni Bretton Arms Inn, a restored 34-room inn and National Historic Landmark built in 1896. Omni Hotels began management of the property, which also includes Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area, in 2009, and has embarked on a continuous campaign of 40 slmag.net

upgrades and improvements across all areas of hotel operations, totaling in excess of $70 million to date. Some of the most notable include a restoration of the 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course, a new 25,000-square-foot spa, 20,000-squarefoot conference center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The design of new wallpaper in the guest room corridors pays homage to the hotel’s original Tifany stained glass lighting fxtures. Each of the 200 guestrooms and suites were designed by Beaty and Brown of Richmond, Virginia to have a distinct residential appeal. A new Family Suite encompasses 1,400 square feet and features a living room with a freplace and two separate children’s rooms. Additional lodging opportunities on the sprawling campus include more than 60 fully furnished condo units ranging in size from two-to-fve bedrooms and 50 contemporary guestrooms in Te Lodge, located just steps away from Bretton Woods.

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Te lobby of the historic resort, constructed in 1902.

Updates to the Omni Mt. Washington Resort’s casual food and beverage venues include converting a Prohibition-era speakeasy into Te Cave, a cozy tavern with stick stone walls that takes design cues from an English pub; refreshing the menu at Stickney’s to a pub-style steakhouse with an emphasis on farmto-table fare; and converting a former train station into Fabyan’s Station, a family dining venue inspired by railway history. My arrival for a long weekend getaway last winter coincided with record low temperatures. With weather not ft for man or beast, I wasn’t surprised to learn that a planned dog sledding excursion had to be rescheduled to the following day. So after settling in and getting my bearings by exploring the property, I headed straight for the heated outdoor pool, easily discernable for the veil of steam enveloping it. Getting out was the hard part – the mad dash to cross the 15 feet from the edge of the pool to the warmth of the locker room was brutal. The following morning we caught the hotel shuttle to the Bretton Woods ski area. Ideal for skiers of all abilities, the property offers alpine skiing and snowboarding with 102 downhill trails and glades, as well as a full-service PSIA ski school, 42 slmag.net

rentals, clinics and special events. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also available on a 60-mile tracked and skate groomed trail network, including more than six miles of dog-friendly trails. Winter hiking trails, ice-skating and snow tubing are also ofered. Te same trail network also makes for enjoyable mountain biking and day hikes outside of ski season. Introduced last season, a program of guided winter adventures are led by a talented team of guides who take guests of every ftness level skiing deep into the woods, climbing ice-covered clif faces, snowshoeing to high summits and beyond. Also introduced last season, a partnership with New England Disabled Sports provides expanded programming, adaptive equipment and experienced volunteers to help persons with special needs experience the outdoors. At the top of a new 2,000-foot T-Bar near the summit of Mount Stickney, a new 600-square-foot log cabin with an exterior stone freplace and interior wood stove is a cozy spot to warm up in between runs. Following a full day on the slopes we arranged for a horsedrawn sleigh to escort us to dinner at the four-diamond Bretton Arms Dining Room, recently renovated along with the rest of

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the historic inn. Chef Matt LeRose ofers seasonal menus that refect the North Country setting. Our second morning began with a few runs down the slopes before trying out another way to descend the mountains: the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour. Opened in 2008 and available year-round, participants skim the treetops while descending more than 1,000 feet via a network of nine zip lines. In between, there are crossings of suspension bridges, repelling of wood platforms and hiking trails to reach the next line. Following lunch, temperatures had risen enough to allow the aforementioned dog sledding excursion to get the go ahead, and the experience was certainly a highlight of the trip. Cocooned in blankets within the two-person sled, a powerful team of Alaskan Husky sled dogs was guided by an experienced musher around the grounds with the historic resort serving as a dramatic backdrop. Considering our nearly non-stop itinerary of exhilarating outdoor excursions, capping off the trip by unwinding in the 25,000-square-foot spa seemed apropos. Of the 13 treatment rooms, many with striking mountain views, there are five dedicated massage rooms, one couples treatment room, three

facial rooms, three multi-purpose rooms, and a deluxe wet room with a Vichy shower and treatment tub with air jets and color therapy. Te Spa also has a full-service “image center” for haircare, manicures and pedicures; a fitness studio outfitted with Cybex strength training equipment, cardio machines with individual entertainment systems and free weights; private locker rooms; a heated indoor pool and whirlpool and a year-round outdoor pool complex. As part of its commitment to sustainability, The Spa at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort offers customized Herbal Garden Treatments. The newest signature lineup is focused on herbal healing with ingredients sourced from the resort’s private herb garden. The Spa uses its own Mountain Mist line of customized spa products, created from local botanicals and named for the “misting” that is often seen on Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Whether its zipping down the side of a mountain, discovering new culinary delights or enjoying having the kinks worked out by the hands of an experienced masseuse, the Omni Mt. Washington Resort serves up opportunities for oohs and aahs in abundance. sl slmag.net

Bibliotaph Showcasing inventive and fun interior design ideas for newborns through teens by top-notch designers such as Kelly Wearstler, Charlotte Moss, Alessandra Branca, Amanda Nisbet, and Tomas Jayne among others. Susanna Salk - Rooms for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play - Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

Geared towards enlivening unstructured playtime away from electronic gadgetry, this book presents kids' rooms designed to feed the imagination. Andrew Weaving - Playful Home: Creative Style Ideas for Living with Kids - Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved cultural icon, Assouline presented the ultimate collector's tome dedicated to the world's most popular doll. Yona Zeldis McDonough Barbie (Ultimate Edition) - 128 pages, Clover board in a hand-tipped linen presentation box, Assouline (assouline.com).

Te beloved Sock Monkey is celebrated with images culled from Ron Warren's collection of some 2,000 of these playful creatures. Arne Svenson & Ron Warren - Sock Monkey - Hardcover, 160 pages, teNeues (teneues.com). Photograph ÂŠ 2008 Arne Svenson. All rights reserved.

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books From Lincoln Logs to Legos, this book presents a history of architecture over the past century through the prism of construction toys. Brenda and Robert Vale - Architecture on the Carpet: Te Curious Tale of Construction Toys and the Genesis of Modern Buildings - Hardcover, 208 pages, Tames & Hudson (thamesandhudsonusa.com).

Shot by award-winning photographer Mark Nixon, this book showcases 60 images and background tales of teddy bears and other stufed animals that have been lovingly abused after years of play. Mark Nixon - Much Loved - Hardcover, 128 pages, Abrams Image (abramsbooks.com).

Tis hefty volume highlights children's toys, books and furniture designed by avant-garde artists of the frst half of the 20th Century. José Lebrero Stals, Juan Bordes, Carlos, et al Perez - Toys of the AvantGarde - Hardcover, 385 pages, Ediciones El Viso

Suitable for fashionistas young and old, this ofcially authorized coloring book and sketchbook is based on the drawings and works of Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008). YSL: Prêt-à-Porter: Coloring, Activity and Inspiration Book - Paperback, 40 pages, Abrams Image (abramsbooks.com).

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Te Royal Canadian Yacht Club defends its title at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, presented by Rolex Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Daniel Forster for Rolex Following a fercely contested week on the water, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) was confrmed as winner of the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Invitational Cup presented by Rolex. In the process, the Toronto-based club successfully defended the title it won in 2011. The third edition of the popular biennial competition, held from September 7-14, welcomed 20 international yacht club teams from five continents and 13 diferent countries to Newport, Rhode Island. Te regatta, first held in 2009, is open to a limited number of the world's pre-eminent yacht clubs with crew composition strictly limited to non-professional sailors. With each of the 10-member crews racing identically matched Swan 42s, the competition promotes Corinthian sailing, rewarding preparation, teamwork and tactical expertise. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a concept admired and embraced by those taking part.

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Opening Ceremony - Harbour Court, NYYC's on-the-water clubhouse in Newport

“For me this is the best regatta in the world. Te amateur component is very unusual and adds something attractive to the event. Newport is a great sailing venue, where everyone seems to know about the sport,” remarked Javier Scherk, skipper of Spanish entry Real Club Náutico de Barcelona. “ Bruce Foye, skipper of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) team, one of the entrants to travel from furthest afeld explained: “It feels like a dream to come here. To sail in these waters, against international yacht clubs and represent the CYCA is something that we feel very honored to do. We have come to Newport to sail with the spirit of the event and enjoy the atmosphere.” Te CYCA was one of three clubs representing Australia. Te feet also comprised yacht clubs from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom as well as four United States entries. As defending champion, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) began the competition as the team to beat but faced a determined onslaught from 19 skilled teams over fve days of competition. Helmed by Terry McLaughlin, the 1984 Olympic Silver medalist in the Flying Dutchman, the RCYC arrived in Newport with their entire winning crew from 2011, the only change being the inclusion of an additional

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crew member, a result of an increase to the crew weight limit permitted in the class rules. Surprisingly, the RCYC began the competition poorly, not fnishing higher than seventh in the frst three races including a disappointing 14th in the frst race. Competition debutants Larchmont Yacht Club displayed the most consistent sailing on Narragansett Bay with three consecutive second places in the opening races, ensuring they carried the Rolex gold spinnaker as the standings leader. “The main thing that we focused on was starting in a clear lane and sailing straight, minimizing how much tacking we were doing,” explained tactician Cardwell Potts. Also mounting a promising start was the Japan Sailing Federation, the best performing non-North American team in the previous two editions. A fourth place on day one suggested the team was ready to mount a more sustained challenge for the title in 2013. “Te level of competition is higher than last time,” admitted helmsman Eiichiro Hamazaki, another sailor to enjoy the event’s alluring combination of competition and social activities. “Racing is very competitive, friendly and enjoyable. There is a high society atmosphere with the social events.” Three successive 10th place finishes during the middle of the competition ultimately extinguished the Japanese crew’s chances of challenging for the title.

Close downwind crossing between Royal Tames YC (GBR) and YC Argentino (ARG).

Royal Canadian YC (CAN) earning one of their two wins on Day 3.

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Royal Swedish YC (SWE) sailing downwind.

Royal Yacht Squadron (GBR) onboard THE CAT CAME BACK.

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Te crew of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club celebrating their title.

By the third day of the week the RCYC was easing into the competition. A further bullet, followed by a third and a seventh on the penultimate day of racing, enabled the RCYC to move ahead of Larchmont Yacht Club for the frst time in the week. It set up a beautifully poised fnal day. Te Americans were faced with the challenge of overcoming a tough, but manageable six-point gap. On the fnal day, Larchmont Yacht Club’s main adversary proved to be the weather and not the Canadian crew. In contrast to the 20 knots of breeze that heralded the first day of competition, the final day proved frustrating for both an expectant fleet and race committee. After a patient wait for breeze, racing eventually got underway in about seven knots of wind on Rhode Island Sound but a rapidly dying breeze eventually forced the abandonment of racing as there was be no possibility that the race could be completed within the time limit allowed. Te abandonment of racing meant the results from the previous day would stand. “We had a 200 metre lead,” said Nick Burns, skipper for Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. “If we had actually finished it would have been marvelous, but this is sailing. It was the right thing to do [abandoning the race]; we had the last of the breeze and we never would have got to the top mark. It was sheer luck. Te wind lasted for us a tiny bit longer than for anybody else.”

“Te competition at this regatta is getting better and better every year,” refected McLaughlin. “Anyone who is here for the frst time has learned a lot and wants to come back.” Larchmont Yacht Club sealed an impressive second place while the fnal podium place belonged to the Royal Tames Yacht Club from the United Kingdom, who celebrated its status as the top nonNorth American fnisher. The week’s sailing and social events again proved popular with thoughts already turning to the next edition in September 2015. “We’ve had a fantastic time here, the hospitality offered by the locals and the NYYC has been absolutely tremendous. We’re keen to improve and do better in two years time,” explained Philippe Rogge, tactician for the Royal Belgian Sailing Club. For its excellence on the water, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club was rewarded with the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Trophy and a Rolex timepiece at the fnal prizegiving held at the New York Yacht Club. “Te competition at this regatta is getting better and better every year. Anyone who is here for the frst time has learned a lot and wants to come back,” said McLaughlin at the awards ceremony emphasizing his belief that the competition will be that much tougher in 2015. “On and of the water, no one does it like the New York Yacht Club,” he added. sl slmag.net

Of Note... Gather 'Round the Table

Designed by Antoni PallejĂ Ofce for RS Barcelona of Spain, the Bola Service Table ($4,000) is a regulation size table tennis table that converts into a large dining table, desk, or conference table simply by removing the net and storing it in the side drawer. Available in black and white, the table is available through Design Within Reach (dwr.com).

The R1 dining table in yellow ($599) is part of Fab's new collection of furniture. A cheery semigloss fnish ads panache to an otherwise understated frame (fab.com).

Collier Dining Table from the Suzanne Kasler collection for Hickory Chair. Shown in Birch paint with Antique Rub Light Gold striping (To the trade; hickorychair.com).

Ross dining table from Jonathan Charles Furniture features a canted corner top with ribbon stripe mahogany and rosewood banding, and eight square tapered legs with or without casters (To the trade, jonathancharlesfurniture.com).

From Teodore Alexander, a demilune tea table with bow front cerejeira veneered C top, paneled frieze, turned and reeded tapering legs with reeded brass inset capitals and brass cap and ball feet (To the trade; theodorealexander.com).

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From luxury custom furniture brand Hellman-Chang, the Z Quad(zilla) dining table is comprised of a fusion of four bases (Price upon request; hellman-chang.com).

From Phyllis Morris, the Riviera Dining Table features a hand-carved pedestal base, mirror inset top and decorative rope trim (To the trade; phyllismorris.com).

Able to comfortably accommodate six, the Nixon Dining Table from Jonathan Adler is available with a base of polished nickel or brushed brass and a top of pickled oak, burnt oak, marble, white ash or glossy lacquer ($2500 as shown; jonathanadler.com).

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MARVEL AT MODERN A primer on the 12th edition of Art Basel Miami Written by Bridget Williams From December 5th through the 8th, the Miami Beach Convention Center will be home to Art Basel’s 12th edition, drawing 258 galleries from 31 countries around the globe that will be showing artwork ranging from modern masters to the latest contemporary works. A select group of younger American galleries are taking part in the show for the frst time, including Elizabeth Dee (NYC) and Corbett vs. Dempsey (Chicago) in the show’s Galleries sector, 47 Canal (NYC) in the Nova sector, and Bureau and Real Fine Arts (Brooklyn) in the Positions sector. Refecting the international show’s growing link to Asia, new galleries from the region include Tang Contemporary Art (Bangkok) and One and J. Gallery (Seoul), both in Positions. The focus of the show remains its Galleries sector, which includes 195 of the world’s most established galleries. Notable frst-time participant Pace/MacGill Gallery (NYC) is one of the leading international photography galleries. After a brief hiatus, Art Basel in Miami Beach is also welcoming back Foksal Gallery Foundation (Warsaw, Poland), Galerie Jocelyn Wolff (Paris), P.P.O.W (NYC) and Timothy Taylor Gallery (London). Several galleries who previously exhibited as part of Nova or Positions have progressed to the main sector of the show, including Gavlak Gallery (Palm Beach), Ingleby Gallery (Edinburgh, UK), Kavi Gupta Gallery (Chicago), Galerie Mezzanin (Vienna), Proyectos Monclova (Mexico City), Ratio 3 (San Francisco), Reena Spaulings Fine Art (NYC), Galeria Nara Roesler (São Paulo) and Wentrup (Berlin). Younger galleries, 34 in total, will be offered a platform to present work made in the last three years by one, two or three artists as part of the Nova sector. Te Positions sector will focus on curated booths presenting a single artist, representing 16 artists in total. Taking a cue from the long running success of a dedicated sector for prints and limited-edition works at Art Basel’s show in Basel, an Edition sector is debuting in Miami with 13 exhibitors,

including first-time Miami participants Alan Cristea Gallery (London), Crown Point Press (San Francisco), gdm (Paris), Pace Prints (NYC), Paul Stolper Gallery (London) and Singapore Tyler Print Institute (Singapore). Nicholas Baume, director and chief curator of Public Art Fund, has been tapped to serve as curator of Art Basel’s Public sector, which will transform Collins Park into an outdoor exhibition space with large-scale sculpture, video, installations and live performances. “Te growing importance of Art Basel’s Public program refects both the strong desire of artists to work in ways that initiate a direct encounter with the public and the investment that many galleries now make to help artists realize their most ambitious ideas. The result is an opportunity for everyone in Miami to engage with great contemporary art in a highly accessible public setting,” said Baume. Seizing on the infux of collectors and curious visitors, south Florida’s top museums and private collections time their strongest exhibitions to beef up their visitor’s rolls. Miami’s leading private collections – among them the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO), the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, Te Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, the Rubell Family Collection and World Class Boxing – will be opening their exhibition spaces to guests of the international art show. The Pérez Art Museum Miami will open its new Herzog & de Meuron designed building in December with exhibitions including 'Ai Weiwei: According to What?' and commissioned projects by Yael Bartana, Bouchra Khalili, Hew Locke and Monika Sosnowska. On display at the Bass Museum of Art will be 'Piotr Uklański: esl', while the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami will present 'Tracey Emin: Angel without You.' 'Phyllida Barlow: HOARD' will be on view at the Norton Museum of Art, and the Wolfsonian-FIU will show 'Te Birth of Rome' and 'Rendering War: Te Murals of A. G. Santagata.' For more information visit artbasel.com/en/Miami-Beach. sl

1) From the Galleries sector - Stephen Friedman Gallery: Kehinde Wiley, Jean de Carondelet III, 2013 - Courtesy Art Basel, the artist and the gallery. 2) From the Edition sector Polígrafa Obra Gràfca: Nelson Leirner, Cada cosa en su sitio 5, 2013 - Courtesy Art Basel, the artist and the gallery. 3) From the Nova sector - Galerie Micky Schubert: Sue Tompkins, Sue Me (Big City Shriek), 2013 - Courtesy Art Basel, the artist and the gallery. 4) From the Galleries sector - Pace/MacGill Gallery: Irving Penn, Mascara Wars, New York, 2001 Courtesy Art Basel and Condé Nast Publications. 5) From the Positions sector - Kalfayan Galleries: Stefanos Tsivopoulos, History Zero, 2013 - Courtesy Art Basel, the artist and the gallery. 6) From the Galleries sector - Salon 94: Marilyn Minter, Pearly Whites, 2013 - Courtesy Art Basel, the artist and the gallery. 7) From the Galleries sector - Tomio Koyama Gallery: Hideaki Kawashima, green, 2010 - ©Hideaki Kawashima, Courtesy Art Basel and Tomio Koyama Gallery.

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Te Gracious Guest... Host & Hostess Gifs Mediterraneo fruit bowl ($108) in steel colored with epoxy resin from Alessi (alessi.com).

For the pet person: small pet treat canister ($88) from Juliska (juliska.com).

Hand-poured Lavender candle($52) infused with 100% essential oils from the Signature Collection by Californiabased EJH brand (ejhbrand.com).

From MATCH: Luisa pewter rimmed rectangular ceramic platter ($315) and antique fat pewter server ($110; match1995.com)

Agrariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aromatherapy Lime & Orange Bath Salts ($45) are packaged with beautiful gold foil paper and flled with two pounds of salts from the Dead Sea, fragranced with Agraria essential oils (AgrariaHome.com).

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of American winemaking legend Robert Mondavi, Robert Mondavi Winery and Riedel, partnered to create 100 limited-edition crystal Tyrol decanters ($450) in his memory. Each magnum decanter features original etched, hand-painted artwork by Margrit Mondavi, Mr. Mondavi’s widow and RMW’s Vice President of Cultural Afairs. To purchase: Call Kristen at Robert Mondavi Winery: (888) 766-6328 x3

Champagne Pommery’s Cuvée Louise Brut 1999 ($139.95) is named in tribute to Madame Pommery’s daughter Louise and made exclusively from the three fnest grand crus in the Pommery Vineyard (sherry-lehmann.com).

I-Cofee Set ($32) from the I*Wares collection by Seletti is on permanent exhibition at the Museum of Art and Design in NYC. Available in four colors, it is microwave and dishwasher safe (libastyle.com).

Polished brass Horseshoe bottle opener ($190), designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Auböck and available exclusively from Stillfried Wien (stillfried.com). Photo courtesy of Stillfried.

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Over Achievers Top lots fom recent auctions that far exceeded expectations

Te top lot at Freeman's September Saford Collection auction in Philadelphia was a handpainted Russian urn produced by Nicholas I’s Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg. Estimated at $150,000-200,000, the rarity of urns this size (32 1/2"H, 24" D) undoubtedly factored into the winning bid of $494,000.

At Freeman’s Photographs & Photobooks auction on September 10, an editioned portfolio of “Te Last Sitting” by photographer Bert Stern set an auction record by selling for $41,250—more than four times the estimate. Te portfolio of ten photographs received quite a bit of media attention over the summer due Stern’s death in June 2013 and because of the photographs’ subject matter. “What’s interesting about the photos is that they were taken before any of the Vogue makeup artists or editors arrived on the set. It was just Bert and Marilyn. While it’s fairly common to see one of these photos sell at auction, a complete portfolio of ten portraits is more rare,” said Photographs & Photobooks Department Head Aimee Pfieger. Photo courtesy of Freeman's.

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A pair of chased brass overlaid teak side chairs designed by Lockwood de Forest realized $242,500 in Bonhams Fine American & European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Silver auction on September 25, more than four times their pre-auction estimate. Once situated in the hallway of de Forest's New York home, these chairs refected his passion for the Indian Craft Tradition. Te splendid chairs, which were later owned by William Randolph Hearst, are now headed to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, who prevailed in the ferce telephone bidding war with noted authority on late 19th century furniture, Margot Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bonhams.

Te Joseph DuMouchelle Fine Jewelry Auction held in the spring astounded bidders with a fnal bid totaling $348,000 for an antique Tifany & Co. lady’s pendant with a pre-auction estimate of $125,000 - $175,000. Te platinum and gold heart-shaped pendant, circa1895, featured a central 15.06 ct old mine cut diamond, graded by the GIA as a natural fancy yellow color, clarity VS1. Bidding for the diamond opened at $150,000 and quickly escalated.

A $4 Stella gold coin fetched $2,574,000 (more than doubling the presale estimate) during Bonhams Tacasyl Collection of Magnifcent United States Proof Gold Coins sold on September 23 in their Los Angeles salesroom. Te 1880 Coiled Hair Stella joins the ranks as one of the 10 most expensive US coins ever sold at auction.

Smashing its pre-sale estimate of $150$300, this American early 20th century carved wooden eagle push toy with moving wings on a wrought iron frame and original paint sold for $9,400 at Garth's September Country Americana: Painted Furniture, Folk Art & Accessories auction.

At Tomaston Place Auction Galleries’ August sale, there was applause from the auction audience when a 15th Century Italian Carrera marble bas relief plaque of the Madonna and Child, attributed to Tino di Camaino, surpassed its $10,000 to $15,000 presale estimate and brought $109,250.

One of the most charismatic of all the great pre-war Grand Prix racing cars - the ex-Tazio Nuvolari 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35 '50013' - Scuderia Ferrari Nr '65' sold for £5,937,500 (US$ 9,443,997) including premium at Bonhams Goodwood Revival in September, creating a new world record for an Alfa Romeo sold at auction. Photo by Bonhams/Pawel Litwinski.

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From left to right - Gumuchian Jewelry Gallop bangle in 18KT yellow gold and pave diamond (price upon request gumuchian.com). Marco Bicego Jaipur fve strand cuf in 18K yellow gold with gemstones ($5,500; marcobicego.com). Laura Sigman Petunia Friendship bracelet ($330, laurensigmanjewelry.com). Doves Jewelry rose quartz bangle ($7,142; dovesjewelry.com). Aaron Basha Ladybug bracelet in 18k white gold with pave diamond fowers ($11,200; aaronbasha.com). John Hardy Naga Collection Dragon Station bracelet ($195) on adjustable green cotton cord (johnhardy.com). Carrera y Carrera Cervantes bracelet in yellow gold and diamonds (price upon request; carreraycarrera.com).

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1) Longines Saint-Imier Collection in stainless steel and rose gold (price upon request; longines.com). 2) Montblanc automatic chronograph from the Nicolas Rieussec Collection ($10,700; montblanc. com). 3) Blancpain Carrousel Repetition Minutes Chronograph (price upon request; blancpain.com). 4) Rolex yellow gold Date Just Lady 31(price upon request; rolex.com).

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7 1) Carelle sapphire and diamond pave toggle interlinks bracelet ($4,415, carelle.com). 2) Bespoke Crocodile cufinks by London-based jewelery designer Tomasz Donocik (price upon request; tomaszdonocik.com). 3) Marco Bicego ten-strand Jaipur bracelet ($10,950) in 18 kt handengraved yellow gold with mixed semi precious stones. 4) Heather B. Moore custom round toggle back cufinks (price upon request; heathermoorejewelry.com). 5) Roberto Coin Primavera diamond bracelet set ($7,000, us.robertocoin.com). 6) Oscar Heyman bracelet comprised of 23 yellow sapphires, 31 blue sapphires, 26 square rubies and 113 cut corner square diamonds (price upon request; oscarheyman. com). 7) David Yurman 'Willow' fve-row open bracelet with Diamonds ($4,800; davidyurman.com).

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Bergs and Bogeys World Ice Golf Championship Te “greens” are white and the ball is fuorescent orange for this most extreme of golf tournaments, held in March more than three miles north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast of Greenland in the little town of Uummannaq, where temperatures can fall below 50˚C. Mother Nature serves as the architect for the course, laid out on a thick ice sheet that covers the ford leading to the town from December through May. Each year the nine-hole, par 36 course is played twice daily over two days by 20 golfers from around the world with a handicap of up to 36 that drawn by the challenge and the breathtaking scenery. sl

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Te living room places function before form. Te architects furred the ceiling down 2 inches and added foating wood ceiling panels to hide the wiring and low-voltage transformers.

Uncompromising Attention to Detail International style meets form and function in this unforgettable condo Written by Craig M. Kaminer Photography by Alise O’Brien In Manhattan, the most desirable apartments surround Central Park. Tose who can aford them put their names on waiting lists and wait patiently until one becomes available – hopefully in their lifetime. In St. Louis, you can count on one hand the number of luxury buildings overlooking Forest Park. Rarely do they have waiting lists, and they usually don’t fetch a premium. For people looking for a vertical lifestyle, the buildings surrounding the park ofer exceptional views, proximity to an active lifestyle, and values that New Yorkers can’t fathom. Eight years ago, I visited a friend’s parents’ apartment overlooking Forest Park, with stunning views of the golf course, the art museum and the Arch. It was the only apartment on the foor, and while it was not decorated to my taste, I imagined what it would look like with many of the walls removed to reveal the foor-to-ceiling glass windows, great art, a state-of-the-art kitchen, dramatic lighting, and the latest in home automation. As luck would have it, I had the opportunity recently to visit this apartment, now the home of Sharon and Dale Fiehler. Tey renovated it from scratch, with St. Louis-based Susan and Jay Sparks serving as design and architectural consultants. Dale, a retired CPA who is now a cattle rancher, and Sharon, executive vice president and CAO of Peabody Energy, renovated the 5,700-square-foot space, bringing together their love of modern, Asian and tribal art in a home that can only be described as smart, well-traveled, mysterious, and as original as the Fiehlers.

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Early 19th-century Chinese garden gates are hinged to the wall as art.

When you exit the elevator, you are greeted by the frst of many surprises: beautiful early 19th-century Chinese garden gates that are hinged to the wall as art. As you turn left, you discover a large pivot front door, which, if closed, will leave you hardpressed to fgure out how it opens. When the door opens, you enter another world, one that has been keenly designed to be welcoming and warm, comfortable yet eccentric, and visually surprising at each turn. Just beyond the doorway, my eyes are drawn to two Robert Motherwell prints surrounded by Asian and tribal objects. In the entrance hall, two stone lion heads (reclaimed from the old lion house at the Saint Louis Zoo) greet me, backlit by a wall of glowing translucent onyx. Standing face-to-face with the 76 slmag.net

Motherwells, I am forced to turn right, and discover the second big visual surprise â&#x20AC;Ś foor-to-ceiling windows, perfectly framing the downtown skyline and the Arch miles east in the distance, that lead my eyes into Forest Park. The living room to the right and the adjacent sun room fow into one another and can be closed of from each other with custom-made steel and glass doors. In the sun room new windows, which were installed throughout the building in 2008, slide open to turn the tailored inside room with stone foors into an outdoor balcony exposed to the elements on two sides. Tis is the only apartment in the building designed this way, an engineering feat in the 1960s, when the building was originally designed to have a disappearing wall of windows high above the street. Four large

Te sun room and living room fow into one another, but can be closed of from each other with custom-made steel and glass doors.

lounge chairs are parked in front of the windows, with a large inset art box behind them flled with ancient hand tools and lit perfectly to turn the utility of the objects into fne art. Te living room has been designed to place function ahead of form. A luscious patina gives 100-year-old white-oak plank foors reclaimed from France an elegant yet casual feel. “We want to live in every inch of this space, so I didn’t want to worry the foors could be scratched,” Sharon says. To accommodate modern lighting and home automation, the architects furred the ceiling down 2 inches and added foating wood ceiling panels to hide the wiring and low-voltage transformers. Te walls are covered with slotted wood panels that hide art lights and add color and texture that mirrors the trees

in Forest Park. Artwork on the wood panels is of trees and the sunrise, representative of what is seen every day when the electric shades are drawn. Just beyond the living room is the dining room, with a 10-seat, almost-square table custom-made in South Africa. Te table, which rests just beyond a large state-of-the-art kitchen, reminds me of chef ’s tables at great restaurants where you can experience food as it is being prepared. On the other side of the table is an Ecosmart freplace, which is fueled by denatured alcohol so it can run inside without fumes. The fireplace is surrounded by fame-cut granite and a blue-steel hood. It forms a visual barrier between the living room and the Fiehlers’ private spaces, which include a master suite, library and ofce. slmag.net

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The kitchen is large and open, with custom zebrawood cabinets, basketweave onyx backsplashes, double Viking refrigerators, and a suite of Miele stovetops, ovens, steamers, warming drawers and microwave to handle any size crowd or appetite. The stovetop cabinetry floats above the floor, as does much of the cabinetry throughout the home, giving a custom, contemporary feel. And, of course, the sink faces Forest Park so the monotony of cleaning up is perfectly balanced with the fantasy of golf, a bike ride, or a leisurely stroll. Just south of the kitchen is the library and an adjacent office. Rich, contemporary wood adorns the walls, with two complimentary Audubon prints on either end of the room. Te low-voltage inset lights glow above the reading chairs, wood78 slmag.net

case fling drawers in the center add to the law library feel, and exquisite wooden pocket doors add privacy to further separate from the public spaces visible beyond the freestanding freplace. Te master suite has many of the design features found throughout the apartment, including beautiful wood, rich cabinets, Asian and tribal art, and custom furniture. Visually absent are televisions, which have been built into the casework at the end of the bed and pop-up via remote when desired. Next to an Asian wardrobe hangs a painting that looks like a cross between a Motherwell and Chinese landscape. Sharon told me that it was one of her favorites, as it was made by an artist who had a stroke and learned how to paint with his nondominant hand.

Te kitchen has it all: double Viking refrigerators, a suite of Miele stovetops, ovens, and warming drawers; plus custom zebrawood cabinets and basketweave onyx backsplashes.

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Te ultimate indulgence at the end of a long day? A bubble-jet bath in this freestanding Bain bathtub in the master bathroom.

Moving from the bedroom to the master bathroom, I see a large freestanding Bain bathtub, which sits exposed to the foorto-ceiling windows. With no one able to look in because of the height and orientation of the apartment, the bathtub is the ultimate indulgence. Tis story could easily have been about attention to details, because the Fiehlers and their designers didn’t miss one. The ceilings are not high, but the wood treatment defnes a series of spaces, and the ceilings appear to foat where they meet the walls. The hall that connects rooms in the private space has custom closets on both sides that store everything from coats to 80 slmag.net

hats, scarves, purses and luggage. All faucets are center pull to make life easier, and all drawer and cabinet handles are designed so they can’t catch on belt loops or clothing. If I had seen the Fiehlers’ apartment but had never met them, I probably would have guessed that they were both executives with extraordinary focus, attention to detail and appreciation of function and form. Clearly, these are prerequisites of a CPA and a CAO. But it’s their international style, painstaking personalization, and willingness to share them with others that makes the Fiehlers as one-of-a-kind as this condo. sl

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Te shooting sports can be as much about style as they are about sport and recreation. Opposite page: Coach Shawn Dulohery reviews safety measures and discusses the basics with the group before getting started.

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Written by Veronica Teodoro Photography by Carmen Troesser The morning clouds glowed with a pretty pink hue on the day I first tried my hand at the shooting sports – a perfect omen for what would be an exhilarating evening on the felds at Strathalbyn Farms, a private gun club in Weldon Springs, Missouri. I’ve wanted to shoot since I was a little girl. Tat could have something to do with growing up in a gaggle of roughand-tumble brothers and boy cousins, or maybe it’s just the girl in me who liked the look of the sport: the leather boots, the brimmed hats, the blue jeans. Whatever the case, when I met Anna Blair, a blue-eyed native Texan with a great shot, I knew my time had come. Blair, who began shooting more than 20 years ago when she began dating her husband, is a proponent of getting more women to participate in a sport that is traditionally male-dominated. “I think it’s the fear and stigma that holds women back,” she says. “Once you get past the fact that it’s a gun, you realize that to shoot is tremendous fun.” To make sure I was properly coached and equipped, I sought out Shawn Dulohery, head coach of the shooting team at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, a fivetime world champion, and member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team in Athens, Greece. Tis past March, he led Lindenwood’s shooters to a 10th National Championship Collegiate Clay Target

Shooting title in San Antonio, Texas. To say I was in good hands is an understatement. “Te mental component is so important in shotgun shooting,” Dulohery told me when we met a week earlier in his ofce. “If you think you’re going to hit your target, you’re probably going to hit it. If you think you’re going to miss it, you’re probably going to miss it.” Our team, which consisted of Blair, Dulohery, and Debbie Kaminer, a shotgun sports enthusiast and another novice, meets on Strathalbyn Farms’ sporting clays course. Te club’s beautiful acres of rolling green hills and surrounding woodlands make the city seem hundreds of miles away. Unlike skeet, where the targets are moving from left to right, and trap, where clay pigeons move away from the shooter, the sporting clays course offers a wide variety of targets. “It throws everything at you,” Dulohery says. “In, out, left to right, short and long distances. It adds every shot in every wing-shooting scenario.” Blair is first on the shooting pad, her custom-fit shotgun propped comfortably at her cheek. “Give me a true pair,” she says, using lingo that describes two targets that are released at the same time. “Pull!” she says seconds later, signaling to Dulohery to release the clay pigeons. After shattering her targets, she’s clearly pleased. “I could stand here all day and shoot at these things.” slmag.net

What a Shot! Anna Blair and Debbie Kaminer, along with a four-legged pal, prepare for the Sporting Clays course. Shells at-the-ready. I take aim and fre for the frst time.

When it’s my turn, I pick up a 12-gauge semi-automatic. I don’t expect to hit my targets, which runs counter to Dulohery’s advice about thinking positively. My shotgun produces less recoil than a larger one but feels heavy nonetheless. Shooting is like holding a high-pressure water hose, Dulohery says. “Imagine you’re trying to spray a running dog with the hose. You wouldn’t point at the dog, you’d point just in front of him.” On my frst two attempts I am way of, and I feel the recoil in my shoulder. My heart is pounding and the targets seem to zoom across the feld. “Get a nail ahead of it,” Dulohery instructs. On my third attempt, bingo! I raise the gun close to my cheek, fnd my rhythm and track the target just before it hits the ground. For what seems like minutes I’m in the zone – it’s just the clay pigeon and me. Hitting your targets is a blast, but the shotgun sports are appealing for many reasons. In between turns on the pad, we socialize and commiserate. There’s a sense of companionship despite the fact that it’s an individual sport. Unlike many other activities, beginners can shoot a round of skeet or trap with someone who’s been shooting for years and not hold back their partner or change their game. “It doesn’t matter your age, your size, your sex, or your ftness level,” Blair says. “Anyone can try it.” Blair and her husband spend many weekends shooting together, and they often have a date night after spending the afternoon at Strathalbyn. The sport is something they share as a couple and with their two grown children. Travel is another beneft. “We’ve taken trips to Colorado and to South Carolina to shoot,” says Blair, who also had the opportunity to shoot with the coach of the U.S. Olympic team as part of a package purchased at a fundraiser by her husband.

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“A lot of men will hand their guns to their wives and say, ‘Here, try it and see if you like it,’” she says. “But you wouldn’t jump on your husband’s bike, or use his golf clubs. Te gun is going to be too heavy and produce too much recoil. So where do I go? How do I get started? I think that’s where it stops for most women.” Carter Finnell is owner of Marco Polo Outfitters in Chesterfeld, Missouri. “Women come into my store and tell me they’re tired of book clubs,” he says. “Tey want to try something new.” Finnell’s store is a high-end outfitter, selling everything from Italian-made shotguns to custom rifes and a full-range of accessories. “He’s a great resource for someone who’s new to the shotgun sports,” Blair says. “He’ll custom-ft you to a gun. He’ll make sure you know how to use it. He’ll go out and teach you.” Back on the shooting felds, it’s Kaminer’s turn. “Tat one rocked you pretty good,” Dulohery says after Kaminer pulls the trigger on her 20-gauge over-and-under. “It feels very forceful,” Kaminer replies. “Once the target comes out, you have to stay with it,” Dulohery advises as Kaminer prepares for another shot. On her ffth try, she tracks down her target and breaks it. Dulohery is impressed and – to be honest – surprised. “Most people don’t hit their targets so quickly,” he tells us. Later in the evening, over drinks on the patio at Strathalbyn, with the evening’s light turning to dark, the ladies and I plan our next shotgun adventure. I may not be ready for a custom-ft gun with engravings, but I’m coveting Blair’s quilted vest from Barber and her beautiful Dubarry boots. Tis sport has it all: a lifestyle for those who love the outdoors but also enjoy stylish clothes, and a shotgun that looks like art but can break a clay pigeon to pieces. sl

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The Back Room is an exclusive lounge and tobacco shoppe at The Cheshire offering a selection of boutique and internationally renowned cigars. The lounge provides a private place for guests to entertain friends, take business clients and relax with a full bar, flat screen TVs, cigars and in–lounge dining options from The Cheshire’s on–site award–winning restaurants – Basso and The Restaurant. Whether you are looking for a private getaway for yourself or need a one-of-a-kind holiday men’s gift – don’t delay! Annual and monthly memberships are limited. For more information or for a complimentary one-day membership pass, contact Logan Mann at lmann@backroom-stl.com

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CULINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP Written by Judith Evans Photography by Carmen Troesser Behind the scenes at the Saint Louis Club is a kitchen like no other. Instead of the typical cramped space tucked deep inside a building, the club’s main kitchen has a wall of windows, which let in light and overlook a canopy of trees stretching north from Clayton to University City. Gleaming copper skillets hang from hooks over the stove and copper pots are stacked near the burners, a far cry from the battered cookware used in most commercial kitchens. At the helm is an executive chef like no other: Pierre Chambrin, a former White House Executive chef who was honored this year with a Lifetime Achievement Award from l’Academie Culinaire de France. Chambrin was born and trained in Paris. He cooked in several top restaurants in Paris and spent a year in Africa before moving to the United States in 1969. He worked in the White House for four years, serving in the administrations of George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Chambrin left the White House in 1994. He landed at the Saint Louis Club later that year, after a short stint at a club in New York and an even shorter one at Brennan’s of Houston. “I started at 8 o’clock in the morning and quit at 4 o’clock in the afternoon,” he recalls. “Mrs. Brennan, she was furious.”

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Holiday Spectacular Roasted Rack of Pennsylvania Lamb with stone-ground, honey mustard pistachio crust, Peruvian purple mashed potatoes, and rosemary lamb jus.

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Formal Afair Te Lewis & Clark room, located on the 16th foor of the St. Louis Club, is a private banquet room available to members for social or business events.

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Divine Dining Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with seasonable vegetables.

That 8-hour day was all Chambrin required to realize that Brennan’s kitchen wasn’t for him. He’s a stickler for detail and for quality, and the Saint Louis Club and its 1,120 members give him the opportunity to run a kitchen according to his high standards. Te copper cookware must be cleaned and polished two or three times a week. Tat’s an investment of time and equipment that most restaurants aren’t prepared to make, Chambrin says, but when you spend $20,000 on a stove, you shouldn’t scrimp when buying the pots and pans. He has a kitchen staff of 30. Some are at the stoves as early as 6 each morning, and some are there as late as 11 at night. Te staf makes almost everything from scratch, with the exception of bread, which is brought in daily, and a few basic favors of ice cream. (Sorbets and special favors are made in-house the day they are served.) Chambrin sources local ingredients whenever possible, although the club’s busiest season is October through March, when little local produce is available. “I wish I could buy more from the farmers,” he says. Prime beef is stacked in the walk-in refrigerators, aging to perfect tenderness and favor. Chambrin makes sure the kitchen

orders whole chickens and turkeys, using the breasts for entrées and the legs and trimmings to make stock. “We don’t use soup base,” he says, referring to the salty, concentrated product that many restaurants employ as the basis for soups and sauces. “We use stock made from scratch every day.” Te stocks simmer for 10 to 12 hours. Some of the stock is transformed into sauces that require another 7 to 8 hours on the stove – a 12-hour investment that pays of on the plate. Chambrin’s pastry chefs don’t use frozen, commercially made puff pastry, although it’s a staple in many restaurant kitchens. His chefs make puf pastry from scratch, rolling and rerolling the dough until butter is incorporated throughout in layers too numerous to count. Many of the kitchen stafers are Americans, although several other French chefs are permanent employees and Chambrin is able to hire a few French cooks each year on 12-month work visas. “Unfortunately, there aren’t many kitchens that are run like this,” he says. “A kitchen is like a machine. If there is a gear that doesn’t work, it is a problem.” Te club flls the top three foors of the Pierre Laclede Center, 7701 Forsyth Boulevard. Te 14th foor is home to Te Back Door,

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Te Holidays Are Here Pastry Chef, Philippe Decrocq, showsof a charming holiday favorite, the chocolate Yule Log.

Cute As A Button Fresh Artichoke Bottoms flled with jumbo all lump crab meat in pudeur sauce.

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Sea-Worthy Sautéed Sea Scallops Fricassée with grilled vegetables.

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At the helm of the St. Louis Club dining experience is Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin, who was honored this year with a Lifetime Achievement Award from l’Academie Culinaire de France.

a casual restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays and dinner Monday through Saturday. Te 15th foor holds the formal restaurant, where lunch is served Monday through Friday and dinner is served every day except Sunday. Te 16th foor is reserved for private parties. All of the dining areas, which include 12 private rooms, are newly redecorated and reconfgured. Te main kitchen is on the 15th foor, with a smaller kitchen on the 14th foor for Te Back Door and a large plating area on the 16th foor. Tey allow every meal to be plated just before it is served, even during big events. In contrast, banquet facilities commonly fll plates in advance, cover them and stash the food in wheeled warmers – called hot boxes – until serving time. “No matter how busy we are, we don’t put plates of food in the warmer,” Chambrin says. Chambrin’s French heritage is apparent in the dinner menus. Recent oferings in the formal dining room included pan-seared fresh New York State duck foie gras with caramelized quince, “Poulet Rouge Fermier Vallée D’Auge” (sautéed all-natural prime Cou Nu chicken from North Carolina in apple and calvados

sauce), beef flet mignon (pan-seared with morels and assorted mushrooms or grilled with béarnaise sauce), and grilled Dover sole with béarnaise or meuniére, a club favorite. Portions are generous, he says, noting that many French chefs send out big plates that hold just a little food. “I don’t do that,” he says. Te lunch menu has more varied culinary infuences. Te sandwiches on a recent menu included Tai tofu lettuce wraps, hot Italian beef with marinara and giardiniera, and barbecue chicken panini. “At lunch, it’s not French at all,” Chambrin says. At lunch or dinner in Te Back Door, mock turtle soup with sherry is likely to be on the menu. “It’s typical 1950’s American cooking,” he says, and it’s a tradition at the Saint Louis Club, which opened in 1964. Another tradition is the annual kitchen bufet held in late summer. Te club’s members are invited into the main kitchen to enjoy the food, see the staf, and admire the view and those gleaming copper pots and pans. sl Judith Evans is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, a food blogger and a past president of the Association of Food Journalists.

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THE ART OF CHANGE Written by Veronica Teodoro Photography by Gregg Goldman Long before Emily Rauh Pulitzer founded The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, art and architecture played a title role in her life. Before the Tadao Ando-designed building in St. Louis’ Grand Center District, the Richard Serra sculpture in the foundation’s courtyard, and the permanent installation of an Ellsworth Kelly wall sculpture, Pulitzer’s childhood home – the earliest and most important example of the Bauhaus-style in Cincinnati – served as the basis for her future life’s passion. “That house had an enormous impact on me,” she says during a recent interview in the foundation’s daylight-filled library, where books on the lives and works of artists from Pablo Picasso to Mark Rothko to Jackson Pollack line the shelves. “It was the beginning of my interest.” With the arts an ever-present theme in her home, parents who were collectors and two aunts who were founders of the Cincinnati Modern Arts Society, it isn’t surprising that Pulitzer would choose a career as an art museum curator, frst for seven years at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, then for nine years at the St. Louis Art Museum. “All of this – the art, the house

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– was all very unusual at that time,” says Pulitzer, 80. However, it was her parents’ commitment to civic causes that showed her how individuals are the true catalysts for igniting change in people and communities. “My mother was very involved in the civil rights movement early on, my father was involved in the Boy Scouts, the United Jewish Appeal, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Camp Joy, a number of organizations.” Pulitzer admits that growing up in a household focused on community involvement led at times to resentment. “I saw the time it took, the disappointment in failures, and I said, ‘I don’t ever want to be involved in that.’” Yet, after marrying newspaper publisher and patron of the arts Joseph Pulitzer Jr. in 1973, she did just as her parents had years before. She rolled up her sleeves and got to work helping to make a diference in people’s lives. By channeling her passion for the arts, she created opportunities for people from all walks of life to experience art in interesting and innovative ways. “Follow your passion,” she advises. “If it’s something you care about and think is important, pursue it.”

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In the years after her tenure at the St. Louis Art Museum, Pulitzer co-curated an exhibit of Ellsworth Kelly sculpture at the Whitney in New York and at the St. Louis Art Museum. She was also a member of a group of jurors appointed by the National Endowment for the Arts responsible for selecting artist Richard Serra, best known for his minimalist sculptures made of steel and lead, to create the controversial sculpture “Twain,” which was installed in 1982 on the Gateway Mall between Market and Chestnut streets downtown. She was involved from the start with the Contemporary Art Museum, which is next door to Te Pulitzer Foundation and has its roots in a group frst known as the “First Street Forum” that was charged with developing cultural activities in downtown St. Louis. “I think the Contemporary Arts Museum is a wonderful example of something that has become a very important component of the St. Louis arts scene; certainly the Pulitzer as well. These are two institutions that didn’t exist when I came here,” she says. Te Pulitzer opened in 2001. “I feel that a lot of the big causes and big organizations are very valuable, but they’re easy for a lot of people to support. So, on the whole, I have supported a lot of smaller organizations that are generally less popular but equally important,” she says. Whether organizations are large or small, individuals are the drivers of change, and Te Pulitzer Foundation has formed partnerships that bring together people who typically might not communicate and that involve people who ordinarily don’t go to an art museum. Working with the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University and later the university’s Sam Fox School of Design, the foundation has strived to create programs where all partners have a stake in developing projects with a win-win for all. “I think we got it right with the Ann Hamilton exhibition at the Pulitzer,” she says. That exhibition ran from July 9, 2010 through Jan. 22, 2011. “She worked with students at the university evolving her idea for the show and then actually making some parts for it.” More recently, the foundation worked with the Missouri History Museum on the Delmar Divide programs, which examines the vast diferences between north and south St. Louis. “We’re located in Grand Center,

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close to the Delmar Divide, and I have a big commitment, as we all do, to using art and using design as a way of bringing the community together and making the community a better place,” Pulitzer says. “Te foundation’s current PXSTL project with the Sam Fox School of Design will provide a marvelous example of how a temporary installation in a vacant area can enliven a community,” she says. Te project will bring to fruition the foundation’s dream to create a temporary pavilion in Grand Center, across the street from the foundation. Pulitzer anticipates that when “Lots,” as the pavilion is called, is installed next year, it will host programs and promote chance meetings that will ignite interest in the area and new ideas for making a more vibrant community. The foundation’s current exhibit by Donald Judd, open through Jan. 4, is unique in that the pieces on display have never been seen together. Tey were selected for the foundation and are shown in a manner that the artist would have liked to see. “I really feel that this is quite extraordinary,” Pulitzer says. “We’ve tried to show work that hasn’t been shown in St. Louis.” While Pulitzer’s commitments have largely been to the arts, there’s no denying the impact her support has had on journalistic causes, in particular not-for-proft journalism. In the eight years since Lee Enterprises bought Pulitzer Inc. for $1.46 billion, she has been a major supporter of Te Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington, D.C., which supports the work of journalists reporting on crisis issues across the globe. Closer to home, she supports the St. Louis Beacon, a nonproft online publication, KWMU, St. Louis Public Radio, and KETC Channel 9. “My feeling is that if we’re going to have a strong democracy, we need good education, and good journalism,” she says. As for Pulitzer’s childhood home, which inspired so much of what was to come, she rescued it from a previous owner who was intent on dividing the property and destroying its nine acres of beautiful woodlands. With the attention to detail that has distinguished so many of her contributions, Pulitzer meticulously restored the house, and donated it to the Cincinnati Preservation Association. Next year, the house will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. sl

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Carlos and Jessica Beltrán invited guests to a Latin-themed dinner, showcasing authentic dishes from the Cardinals outfelder’s native Puerto Rico, exotic rum cocktails, and lively salsa music and lessons, on August 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. KSDK News 5 Sports Director Rene Knott served as master of ceremonies and auctioneer. The fundraiser benefited the Carlos Beltrán Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides students with a dynamic learning experience where they can develop and enhance their athletic abilities.

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Moto Europa and Sophisticated Living devised a clever way to break the late summertime blues on September 12 by presenting “Models, Martinis & Motorcycles” at Moto Europa’s beautiful new showroom in Grand Center. A select group of guests was invited to view the motorcycle-inspired fashions of Neiman Marcus, enjoy the Grand Prix-inspired martinis of Purus Vodka, and check out the sexiest things on two wheels from Ducati and Triumph.

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A DOGGONE, FELINE BIRTHDAY PARTY

On September 14, Te Animal Protective Association of Missouri celebrated its 90th anniversary with a birthday bash and art auction at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Te event put a cap on a summer-long celebration; funds raised will support the APAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of bringing people and furry friends together. Casey Nolan, of KSDK News 5, served as master of ceremonies during a sealed bid and lively art auction.

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A DESIGNER EVENT WITH MARSHALL WATSON

Sophisticated Living hosted a reception and presentation spotlighting New York City interior designer Marshall Watson on September 19 at Immerse by Atlas. Guests had the opportunity to interact with Watson before his Q&A session with Sophisticated Living Publisher Craig Kaminer. Watson, a Kansas City native and brother of PGA golfer Tom Watson, is considered one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most respected designers. His work has appeared in publications including Architectural Digest, Veranda, and the September/October issue of Sophisticated Living.

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A fiddle stomp was among the features of a fundraising gala that Les Amis, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Creole cultural preservationist organization, held at Te Racquet Club of St. Louis September 28. The evening, which celebrated the upcoming 250th-anniversary of St. Louis, also included dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds will help support the restoration of the original French names to downtown streets; an exhibit of original paintings of the founding of St. Louis; a re-enactment of the founding of the city; and a symposium by Yale University with Washington University and Les Amis on the impact of the founding of St. Louis on the region and the nation. Te events will take place February 14-15, 2014.

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