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823 TYNE VALLEY COURT | NASHVILLE, TN Sophisticated living at its fnest. This home is nestled on 2 acres and features: an exquisite gourmet kitchen, 2 master suites with sitting areas and luxury baths, screened-in porch with freplace and heated pool with pool house and kitchen. Retreat to your private oasis. $3,500,000 | 7 Bedrooms, 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Anne Ruark, 615.210.6966

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Historic charm updated with the latest modern technology and conveniences. Respectfully & beautifully transformed into a one of a kind. Soaring ceilings, original and reclaimed hardwoods, incredible tile detail, spectacular embellishments with lighting, wood and a view of downtown to die for! www.504Russell.com COMING SOON | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Jackie Roth Karr, 615.330.9779

Eye catching and intricate detail supply this home with warmth and character throughout. Gorgeous hardwood foors, plantation shutters, wainscoting, recessed lighting, granite and marble encased freplaces, decorative windows and a feeling of openness. In addition to the spacious interior, this home rests on over 1 acre of beautiful, gently sloping land. $1,170,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Lawrence M. Lipman, 615.364.3333

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The perfect retreat for nature lovers. Beauty captured with panoramic views that are simply breathtaking. 2 cottages on 3+ acres with spacious decks that offer relaxing views of Center Hill Lake. $650,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Lawrence M. Lipman, 615.364.3333

Stunning estate overlooks sparkling lake and common area. Every last detail of this 10,660 sq. ft. home on a 1 acre lot is exceptional. Spacious family room, gourmet kitchen, enormous rec room, theater room, screened outdoor living and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basketball Sports Courtâ&#x20AC;?. www.JonesParkway.com $2,995,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Donna Tisdale, 615.202.8799

This intricately designed custom estate is unsurpassed in its level of craftsmanship and quality. Features include an unbelievable amount of detailed millwork throughout, sun flled, spacious rooms with gorgeous views from each window and a resort like pool and pool house with a sixth full bath. 10 serene and rolling acres with mature landscaping. $1,495,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Sutton Lipman Costanza, 615.438.6149

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A New Look at Europe’s Most Vibrant City If you think you know London, but have not been there in two or three years, you might want to consider a refresher visit as we all stay tuned to see if Music City will win the new British Airways non-stop fight to my favorite city. London has always been a dynamic city and its visible growth began with the liberalization of the fnancial industry in 1986 which brought investments in modern architecture, food and a truly global culture shift. It is now considered the most varied and vibrant city in the world--even eclipsing Manhattan! As an “Anglophile” who has traveled to London regularly since the mid-seventies (nearly 80 times), I have certainly witnessed many changes in the look of the city, its hospitality, food, entertainment and traffc. The cleaning of iconic structures, watching the emerging middle class and witnessing such changes as the acceptance of credit cards as a method of payment in restaurants and shops were the frst noticeable changes for me. However, since 2000, the building of attractions such as the London Eye and especially since the 2012 Olympics the explosion of new hotels and restaurants at a similar pace, but on a larger scale, to what we are seeing in our own city. It is almost impossible to keep up and we could feature any subject from fashion to food and say the same thing. On a trip last month I had the pleasure of staying in the Hawthorne Suite of the sparkling new Corinthia. Beautifully situated 600 feet from Trafalgar on Whitehall Place, it is arguably one of Entry of the Hawthorne Suite the best central locations of any of the new luxury properties worth considering. The entry is ordained with a spectacular Baccarat chandelier and the hotel has both meeting space and an amazing spa. There are 294 rooms and beautiful penthouse suites complete with butlers who cannot seem to do enough for the guests.

Theater and the Tate Modern. Their restaurant offers two menus; one Asian and the other gourmet English cuisine from the bustling Borough market just at the base of the Shard.

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That leads me to a list of just a few of the hottest tables in a city where one can literally fnd amazing food from every corner of the world. Berners Tavern in the new Edition hotel is Jason Atherton’s third opening in Mayfair this year! Topping every list Andre Balazs’ Chiltern Firehouse, the celebrity hangout where it is almost impossible to get a reservation unless your name is David Beckham or Bill Clinton, but always worth trying. The Grain Store in a Victorian warehouse in Kings Cross is the creation of Bruno Loubet and the best Indian restaurant outside of India is Karam Sethi’s Gymkhana. At the side of the Westbury hotel, Eric Chavot from the Michelin Star Capitol Hotel in Knightsbridge now has his own self named Brasserie, Chavot. And a personal new favorite is the 2 Michelin star Ledbury in Notting Hill. It is sure to please the most discriminating foodies. The latest addition to the 260 year old British Museum is the $220 million World Conservation and Exhibitions Center, which opened in July of this year, was one of the largest redevelopment projects in the museums’ history. Until January 5, 2015 it is displaying a lavish exhibit, “Ming: 50 years that changed China”. Many of the objects have only recently been discovered and have never been seen outside China! Fashion, museums, theater, music, food, a hip bar scene have woven the traditional into the contemporary in an exciting way that makes this capital city seem like the center of the world. If you desire a reintroduction to London of your own or have never been and want to ensure you don’t miss any of the hottest areas, I would love to personally craft an experience for you. Until next time when we share an amazing bespoke ski experience in the USA you will love whether you ski or not, have a wonderful holiday season from all of here at Travelink, American Express Travel.

Worthy of note in Knightsbridge, the 49-room art deco Wellesley is a fve minute walk to Harrods and Harvey Nichols with a humidor boasting the largest collection of cigars in the UK! We must not forget the amazing Renzo Piano’s dramatic glass-clad pyramidal Shard, which is now the tallest building in Europe. A trip to the top gives one the same kind of 360 view of this dramatic city as the Eiffel Tower offers in Paris! The spectacular new Shangri La hotel occupies foors 3452 of the Shard and is a short walk to Shakespeare’s Globe

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PUBLISHER Fabrizio Venuta ______________________________________________ EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Britt Steele ______________________________________________ CONTRIBUTORS Writers Dr. Matthew Bessen Ellana Bessen Samantha Denlinger Scott Harper Veronica Hawbaker Amelia Jefers Jef Jefers Craig M. Kaminer Harmony Overstreet Austin Pembroke Dorren Robinson Photographers Tony Bailey Allen Clark Andrew Kung Social Editor Ted Clayton COPY EDITOR Jennifer Newton Michael Parker ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 1.615.509.1602

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From the Editor-In-Chief Italian mothers-in-law are notorious for so many reasons. Tey have a reputation of being ubiquitous, almost inescapable, in the lives of their children. Mine, however is a true gem. Having recently survived cancer, the same cancer that devastatingly took her husband two years ago, she has a certain joie de vivre that is both beautifully conspicuous and inevitably contagious. Take, for example, her recent trip to Nashville. I have seen movie scenes of Italian mothers traveling with suitcases full of homemade sauces, pasta, salami and chesses but thought that those scenes were added for comedic value. But my eyes were opened recently when my mother-in-law arrived from Italy last month. I was speechless when helping her unpack. She had an extra suitcase full of canned San Marzano tomatoes, fresh almond paste she picked up from her recent trip to Sicily, carefully wrapped bottles of olive oil, pounds of aged parmesan and a mind-blowing amount of freshly packaged barley and homemade pasta. Aside from not understanding how she could have possibly made it through customs at the airport, I really didn’t know what to think. I am known for over-packing, but food has never been a part of my departure checklist. What she didn’t bring however, was an extra suitcase full of cashmere and cardigans for the eventual season change that she would experience during her two-month stay here with us. I was perplexed as to why all of these extra ingredients were necessary. Tis is America; seek and ye shall fnd. Tis is the land where, at the click of a button, you can access virtually anything and for a few extra dollars it can be shipped overnight. I looked at her and the suitcase with fascination and anticipation. I fantasized about what was to come from all these ingredients that she has so lovingly brought over. While I was making space in the pantry, I remembered. Contrary to American culture, in Italy, the words “I love you” are rarely said among family. Simple acts convey one’s love and afection. To an Italian mother, daughter, sister or wife, spending hours preparing a sauce for a pasta dish, tediously rolling dough for fresh ravioli or getting up early to be frst in line at the local fresh fsh market is a sign of love spoken louder than words. It all began to make sense. Nothing gave her more pleasure when we were living in Italy than to set the table and create a wonderful meal for us. All those nights we spent around her dining room table were really just little ‘I love yous.’ All these ingredients were familiar to her and the only way she knew how to bring her home to ours. It is true that her son is now living in America, a place where opportunity and options are in abundance, but the looks on both of their faces during all the dinners we have enjoyed together over the past two months have been such a sweet reminder to me that it is the simple things in life that yield the most pleasure for all involved. Unfortunately, I have to rely on words to express my love, appreciation and gratitude towards my motherin-law as I am nowhere near as skilled a chef, but both my heart and tummy have loved her presence over the past two months. Tis time with her has been precious, but the lesson I have learned even more so, as I have been reminded to not solely rely on those three words to covey what my heart tells me to say. Although her suitcase will be empty when she travels home, this lesson and the memories we shared over meals won’t be leaving with her. I now know that in addition to my words, my pantry can express my love for my family. I hope you enjoy this month’s feature written on the local Italian restaurant Giovanni’s. While I was writing the article, after my recent interview with owner Giovanni Francescotti, I realized his purpose behind creating his extremely successful restaurant was parallel to that of my mother-in-law’s need to cook - to create a dining experience which conveys love for his guests and the true Italian culinary traditions.

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Obscure White Grapes to Try When choosing a wine, it is easy to pick from the tried and true. On average, most of the wines we try are the grapes we know, the so-called international grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and the list goes on. Tese are grapes that originally hail from France, or at least have been popularized by that country through California and planted throughout North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Tese grapes have even pervaded countries like Italy and Spain, who have treasure troves of their own indigenous grapes. While these are some of the best grapes to make wine with, there are more, many more. A recently published book lists more than 1,300 vine varieties that make wine in the world; Italy alone is a hot bed of indigenous varieties with over 500. Tere has been a movement in the last few decades to preserve and even seek out indigenous grapes and make delicious and unique wines from them. It is a very good thing to produce wines with such character, as diversity in wine is one of its many strengths. At least for me, if I had to drink wine produced from only international grapes, it would become monotonous. You can travel far when exploring the world of obscure and unique grapes. For example, when I was in Lombardy, Italy, we visited a Franciacorta winery named Majolini. Majolini produces 350 magnums (the equivalent of 700 bottles) of wine from a grape only they have planted called Majolina. While this wine was certainly very interesting, I wanted to be sure that the obscure grapes I wrote about our readers could fnd. Terefore, while they are still obscure, you should be able to find the following wines at better wine shops or on a thoughtful wine list, many of which are quite afordable. Te Coda Di Volpe grape is from Italy’s Campania region. Te grape Coda Di Volpe dates from at least Roman times. Te name given by Pliny means “tail of the fox” and refers to the shape of the grape clusters. One could write an article just on the indigenous grapes of the Southern Italian region of Campania, which in my mind make some of the fnest white wines in all of Italy. Te leader in the region is the Mastroberardino family, who is famous for preserving the native grapes of Campania, and diferent branches of the family own the Terredora Di Paolo and Mastroberardino wineries. Tis wine is dry and crisp with favors of citrus, quince, and white fowers; it is medium-bodied, fresh and enchanting. Suggested wine and producer: Coda Di Volpe Terredora Di Paolo, Campania 2012.

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Te Colombard grape is from France’s Gascony region. It is certainly possible you have tasted Colombard without knowing it, as it is used in making the French brandies Armagnac and Cognac, as well as bulk ordinary wine in California’s typically named French Colombard. Native to Southwest France and the land of D'Artignan, this grape makes quality value wine. Tis example is dry with the favors of apple, peach, pear, and citrus; all in a light body that is vibrant, crisp and fresh. The name of this producer is Mont Gravet – Mont refers to the hills and Gravet refers to the oval shape rocks of the area, which is depicted on the label. Suggested wine and producer: Colombard, Cotes de Gascogne Mont Gravet 2013. Te Viura Grape is from Spain’s Rioja region. From the Rioja region of Spain, which is widely known for great red wine, comes this white wine. Incidentally, many wine drinkers don’t realize the region makes white wine and rosé alongside its famous red wines. Tis wine region is located in Northeastern Spain and named after the River Rio Oja. Outside of the region of Rioja, the grape is called Macabéo, especially in Catalonia, where it is part of the blend for the sparkling wines of Cava. Te winery has a long history dating to 1879 and is still run by the same family fve generations later. Dry, medium-bodied and tasty with the favors of green apple, melon, lemon, and zesty minerality. Suggested wine and producer: Viura, Rioja Blanco Cune “Monopole” 2013 . Te Verdicchio grape is from Italy’s Marche’s region. The Verdicchio grape is named for its green-colored berries, or in Italian, verdi. It is noted as one of the few Italian grapes that can stand up to oak but ironically rarely is. Hailing from the region of Marche, which is located in east-central Italy on the Adriatic. Basically it comes from two areas within Marche: Matelica or Castelli Di Jesi. Matelica is known for a touch more body. Very dry, light and crisp with the favors of limestone minerals, straw, lemon zest, white peach and apple. Its color is pale yellow. Trough the early 1990’s Beatrice Lucangeli and Stefano Aymerich di Laconi transformed their estate, improving the quality of their vineyards and wine production. Suggested wine and producer: Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico “Villa Torre” Tenuta di Tavignano 2013. sl

A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: Make Room for Mocha

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Tis group of mochaware includes forms, designs and colors commonly used in production. Te pitchers and bowls shown here range in auction value from $300 - $900 each, with larger items commanding a higher price point.

With motifs known as “earthworm” and “seaweed” and an earthy color palette of brown, yellow, blue, green and buff, antique mochaware seems more a product for the organically focused 21st century than the 18th and 19th century ceramics market from which it was born. In its creation, English pottery makers of the period (looking for fresh ideas and simpler manufacturing methods) bucked design trends and found inspiration in nature. At the time, Tomas Chippendale’s book “Te Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director” had a frm hold on the buying habits of an aristocratic audience eager to posit themselves as regal and sophisticated in the face of a stunning loss to a fedgling nation across the pond. Chippendale’s designs were luxurious, bold and elaborate. A minimalist approach to designing interiors that refected the natural world and humble technique was not embraced until several decades later, when William Morris and his peers led the Arts and Crafts movement. Simply said, mochaware (also known simply as “mocha”) producers were truly ahead of their time. Mochaware is a general term for utilitarian kitchenware, first made in Staffordshire, England in the late 18th century that gained popularity by about 1830. Ceramic bowls, pitchers, pepper pots (as shakers are known to our British friends) and other items were lathe-turned; dipped into a mixture of water, clay and pigment (known as “slip”); and hand-decorated, most notably with bands of color and designs resembling the mukha (mocha) stone for which it is named. Imported through Mukha (a port in Yemen), moss agate was known as “mocha stone” to English artisans who valued the rich color and interesting natural designs: random patterns of impurities resembling the eponymous creatures and plants for which mochaware motifs are named. “Earthworm” mocha includes a thick, squiggly line of color circumventing the waist of

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a ceramics piece. “Seaweed” items are decorated with tendrils of color emanating from a single trunk, repeated either vertically or horizontally. “Cat’s eye” decoration is marked by circular forms incorporating marbled colors within. The beauty and timeless style of mocha belies the simplicity and economy with which it was made. Decorative patterns were achieved through a chemical reaction between dyes and slip, creating complex designs in a production process both efficient and quick. At the time it was made, mocha was an inexpensive alternative to more gentrified pottery and porcelain. As a result of its utilitarian nature, it is available today in short supply - and fnding pieces in pristine condition is quite rare. Identifying an antiques dealer who specializes in mochaware is wise, although better antiques auction houses often include examples among Americana oferings. Collectors should expect to pay top dollar for pieces with exceptional coloration or design and without damage or repair, so if you are drawn to the simple elegance and warm palette of mocha, buy with a forgiving eye to a little restoration. Smaller and common forms, especially bowls, are the most affordable options, while mugs and large pitchers can command thousands of dollars each. Exploring mocha designs is made simple through websites like Pinterest, where several boards are devoted to the topic. Tose prone to wanderlust may choose to see frsthand the magnifcent collections at the Shelburne or Winterthur Museums. As styles shift to refect a greater interest in antiques, as well as nature, now is the time to invest in the timeless appeal of antique mochaware. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

A wide variety of mochaware forms, colors and designs are represented on this 19th century shelf, with values ranging from $300 - $2,500 each. Colors favored among collectors are pumpkin, blue and green; particularly when used in combination with high contrast hues that highlight bold decoration.

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Bibliotaph Sean Brock, whom Time christened “the most conspicuously gifted American chef of his generation,” is the James Beard Award–winning chef of Husk and McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina, and of Husk Nashville. In his uniquely personal frst book, Brock shares both the stories that inform his passion for preserving heritage foods and the recipes in which he reinterprets them for the modern palate. Sean Brock - HERITAGE - Hardcover, 336 pages, Artisan Books (artisanbooks.com).

Ivy Manning, a Portland, Oregon based freelance food writer, ofers a collection of 60 do-it-yourself recipes that will inspire you to stock your kitchen with made-from-scratch favorites - from granola and jams to condiments and kimchi - without the added preservatives, sugar, and unpronounceable ingredients found in similar store-bought products. Ivy Manning - Better from Scratch: Delicious D.I.Y. Foods You Can Make at Home - Hardcover, 160 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).

With roots in New Jersey and Mississippi respectively, authors David Muniz and David Lesniak’s aim is to introduce a new generation of bakers to the simple yet deeply satisfying taste and authentic quality of classic American treats like brownies, mufns, cookies and cakes when made from scratch and baked at home. David Muniz and David Lesniak - Piece of Cake: Home Baking Made Simple - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Joy Wilson's blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker, has her dabbling daily in butter and sugar in pursuit of the sweet life. Her newest book presents 125 recipes for supereasy, over-the-top, totally delicious treats, such as Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, and Smoked Sea Salt Cookies; Butterscotch Cream Pie with Tyme-Marshmallow Meringue; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. Joy Wilson - Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Flufy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats - Hardcover, 272 pages, Random House (randomhouse.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis hefty volume, compiled by the accomplished editors of Saveur magazine, features more than 1000 globally inspired from-the-source recipes designed for home cooks, along with practical advice, holiday and special occasion menus and essential cooking techniques. Saveur: Te New Classics Cookbook Hardcover, 624 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).

Janna Gur, author of the acclaimed Te Book of New Israeli Food, returns with a cookbook devoted to the culinary masterpieces of Jewish grandmothers from Minsk to Marrakesh: recipes that have traveled across continents and cultural borders and reinterpreted for a new generation to enjoy. Janna Gur - Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh - Hardcover, 240 pages, Schocken Press (penguinrandomhouse.com).

As one of country music's most beloved singers, Martina McBride enjoys entertaining her millions of fans while on the road. But when she is at home, she loves entertaining a diferent way - hosting gatherings for her friends and family. In this book she shares her inventive party ideas, recipes, sanity saver tips and practical menu planning advice. Martina McBride - Around the Table: Recipes and Inspiration for Gatherings Troughout the Year - Hardcover, 320 pages, William Morrow Cookbooks (harpercollins.com).

Part cookbook, part travel guide, the 100 simple and authentic recipes in this book are accompanied by Lonely Planet's expert destination knowledge and stunning photography. Intriguing profles of each dish include where to fnd the best examples when traveling. Te World's Best Street Food - Hardcover - 224 pages, Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com).

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Te Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Written by Bridget Williams Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defned bystacked feldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite, including 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot Ritz-Carlton suite; six twoand three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, which is actually a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool. Situated in rural Central Georgia and within close proximity to a number of single stoplight towns whose sleepy Main Streets boast the standard sprinkling of antique shops and mom and pop-style diners, the sprawling golf resort and luxury home community that comprises Reynolds Plantation sits directly on the banks of Lake Oconee, a 40 slmag.net

reservoir created in 1979 with the completion of the Wallace Dam. Originally a beloved 10,000-acre hunting, fshing and timber plantation established by Mercer Reynolds, Sr. in the 1920s, the current ownership group has continued the Mercer familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to providing top-notch amenities in a painstakingly preserved rural environment. Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defined by stacked fieldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite: 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot RitzCarlton suite; six two- and three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and, the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool.

Photo by Don Riddle.

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Georgia's Bistro dinning room. Photo by Don Riddle.

Club level lounge. Photo by Don Riddle.

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Shot of hole #18 on Te Oconee course with the lodge in the background.

While the entire resort is family and pet-friendly, the twobedroom cottages are particularly suited for traveling with children, with plenty of elbowroom for everyone and just a two-minute stroll from the lodge. In-room amenities across all categories are top-notch and beftting a Ritz-Carlton property that has been bestowed with the AAA Five Diamond Award consecutively the past six years. For an even more luxurious experience, Club Level rooms and suites offer continuous culinary oferings throughout the day in the elegantly appointed club lounge as well as access to a dedicated concierge. With 300-miles of shoreline and more fish per square acre than any lake in Georgia, including large mouth bass, bream, catfsh, crappie and striped bass hybrids, Lake Oconee is a fisherman’s paradise. Just steps from the resort’s infinity edge lakefront pool is a sandy beach and watersports program, complete with paddleboards, kayaks, wake-boarding, knee boarding, jet ski and pontoon rentals (if you rent one of the latter and are feeling spunky, be sure to ask for directions to the “jumping rock”). The resort has access to a pair of fullservice marinas ofering dry dock storage, marina stores with fshing and boating supplies and dockside fueling. During the summer months there are lakeside concerts and freworks; iceskating is ofered from late November through mid-February in a dedicated 5,500-square-foot rink. Popular with young and old alike are the nightly bonfres and s’mores by the lake, which take place just outside Georgia’s Bistro restaurant. 42 slmag.net

Drier pursuits for the active minded encompass horseback riding; a gun club with skeet, trap and clay shooting; five miles of onsite walking and hiking trails; Segway tours; a comprehensive exercise facility with indoor lap pool; and, access to eight tennis courts. The waters of Lake Oconee are certainly a draw, but what Reynolds Plantation is known for is golf, and lots of it. Interwoven amongst the towering oaks, fragrant magnolias and fowering dogwoods are 99 holes of championship-caliber golf designed by top architects of the game: Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Bob Cupp. An increasingly rare enhancement, the resort’s fve golf courses ofer golf caddie services – providing hole descriptions and yardage, spotting golf balls, raking bunkers, attending the fagstick and ofering green reads. With a few rare exceptions, golf can be enjoyed at the resort year-round. The onsite Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation offers the ultimate in club fitting services, swing analysis and on-site construction of customized clubs provided by the very same Taylor Made-certified experts that service professional golfers. Instructor Charlie King of the Reynolds Golf Academy is consistently listed on Golf Digest’s ranking of the 50 best teachers. For those seeking to unwind before or after an active day or wanting refuge from an overactive existence, the 26,000-square foot spa, located in its own building adjacent to the lodge, offers more than 90 health and wellness treatments, many of them utilizing ingredients indigenous to the area, via 19 private

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treatment rooms, one couples spa suite, four wet treatment rooms – including one hydrotherapy room. The facility also features male and female relaxation areas with lockers and changing facilities, an indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, a relaxation terrace, a full-service salon and a spa boutique with an area specifically allocated to locally-made soaps and bath products. Playing hard works up quite an appetite, and there are several unique venues on property for dining and cocktails. As soon as I sat down at my lakeview table at Georgia’s Bistro, located on the ground floor of the lodge, I was tempted with an artisan breadbasket accompanied by lavender-infused honey, Vidalia onion spread and salted butter. Te menu is full of Southern fare, from fried green tomatoes to shrimp and grits, and a host of inventive moonshine cocktails. For the adventurous or the undecided, order the special “Chef ’s Surprise” entrée. You’ll only be given the price and the recommended temperature (when applicable). Situated poolside and lakefront and offering a “come as you are atmosphere”, signature cocktails and a wide range of casual cuisine to savor al fresco, Gaby's by the Lake is perennially packed during the warmer months. For a more intimate outdoor lakefront dining experience, Chiminea dining provides a threecourse meal for two in front of a personal bonfre. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and cocktails, Linger Longer Steakhouse, located in the Oconee Golf Course Clubhouse, offers a contemporary menu of American

steakhouse classics complemented by an extensive wine list with a focus on reds from around the world. Perhaps it was the blueberryinfused cocktails that made me do it, but following a perfectly prepared peppercorn-encrusted steak, I ordered the bread pudding with white chocolate ice cream for dessert and had zero regrets. It was followed by an encore of puffy pink cotton candy and a directive from our server to “linger longer”. While there are certainly no shortage of activities and amenities on property to keep one amply busy, day trips to charming, historic small towns including Greensboro, Madison and Washington beckon with unique shopping and dining opportunities. A slice of buttermilk pie at Te Yesterday Café in Greensboro (theyesterdaycafe.com) is the stuf of local legend and not to be missed! Parents seeking to treasure hunt in peace can take advantage of the full- and half-day oferings available through the Ritz Kids children’s program, where their little ones will be kept busy with activities developed in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. Through December 30, 2014 the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is offering a Stay and Play Package, s t a r t i n g a t $ 2 9 9 p e r n i g h t a n d i n c l u d i n g ov e r n i g h t accommodations in a resort view room and one round of golf for one player at Te Plantation, Te Landing, Great Waters, Te National or Oconee ($50 upcharge for play on Oconee or Great Waters courses). For more information or reservations, visit ritzcarlton.com or call 706.467.0600. sl slmag.net

Maserati Centennial International Gathering Held in September, the Maserati Centennial International Gathering marked a key event in the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Modena-based company. Te frst day of the ofcial program involved over 200 Maseratis and over 500 Maserati collectors and clients from 30 countries across the world. Vintage and modern Maseratis began making their way into Modena in the early hours, lining up in Piazza Grande in the shadow of the Ghirlandina, the white stone bell tower that is the symbol of the Emilian city. Piazza Grande was also the venue for the meeting between Maserati CEO Harald Wester and the Mayor of Modena, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, who ofcially welcomed the participants to the city. Also on hand were direct descendants of the founders of Maserati: Carlo and Alferi Maserati, the sons of Ettore and Ernesto Maserati respectively, who in December 1914 set out on an adventure with their brother Alferi. "Of the many automobile producers born in Italy in the last century, only a few have reached such a milestone 44 slmag.net

and this flls me with joy," declared Alferi Maserati. "Te name we bear symbolizes brilliance, innovation and the desire to create the unique and novel features we fnd in today's cars." The first day of the Gathering ended with a guided tour and dinner at the company’s historic factory in Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena. After a lengthy parade through the city’s streets, involving more than 200 classic and modern Maseratis and the majority of Modena’s population, gathering participants enjoyed a guided tour of the complex that Maserati has occupied since it moved from Bologna to Modena in 1939, and where the Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Alfa Romeo 4C are now produced. These same production lines provided the striking location for a very unusual dinner during which guests were entertained by singers from the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. Te bond between Maserati and Luciano Pavarotti was always very strong on both sides – the great Tenor’s frst Maserati was a bright blue Sebring,

Judging during the Concours d'Elegance.

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Superga in the Regularity Race.

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which he purchased in 1963 – and it still continues today thanks to his widow Nicoletta Mantovani, who was present at the dinner. The second day of the Gathering commenced with the start of the regularity competition and transfer of more than 200 Maseratis taking part to the historic San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona. Te circuit is just a short distance from the straight stretch of road on which Baconin Borzacchini set the first world record in Maserati’s history on September 28, 1929, at the wheel of the 16-cylinder Maserati V4, a record that stood for eight years. Te day ended with a gala dinner hosted by Maserati CEO Harald Wester at the Reggia di Venaria Reale, the royal palace on the outskirts of Turin built by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy in 1675. Together with Maserati collectors, clients and guests, the dinner was also attended by Fiat Chrysler Group Chairman John Elkann and Fiat Chrysler Group CEO and Maserati Chairman Sergio Marchionne, who declared that, “Maserati will never be a

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giant. It will never be the biggest producer of automobiles in the world but it will be, simply, the best”. Te third and fnal day of the Centennial Gathering was focused around Turin, with the fnal section of the regularity competition and the climb to the majestic Basilica of Superga, the historic 300-year-old church that towers over the city. Participants and press then toured Maserati’s newest factory, the Avv. Giovanni Agnelli plant in Grugliasco, where the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte are built. Tey then drove their cars to the heart of Turin to line the areas surrounding the Piazza San Carlo in the heart of the city for the Concours d’Elegance fnale. Piazza San Carlo was packed with thousands of owners, media, fans and employees when the ‘Best of Show’ was awarded to a Maserati Mexico 4200 Prototype Frua, with the Maserati A6 GCS/53 from the Panini collection also receiving a special award from the judges. A Spyder 90th Anniversary Camobiocorsa won the Regularity Race. sl slmag.net

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An elegant London garden party where the world’s fnest new and vintage automobiles are the guests of honor Written by Bridget Williams An impressive collection of 62 stunning classic and supercars from all over the world shepherded by fve-time Le Mans winner and racing legend Derek Bell MBE departed from the Royal Automotive Club at Woodcote Park in London and on to the show feld at Syon Park alongside the River Tames to kick of Salon Privé London, a three-day garden party that serves as the UK’s premier Concours d’Elégance and British Supercar Show. Syon House and Park, home of His Grace The 12th Duke of Northumberland, dates back to 1415 and has been in the Duke’s family for over 400 years. Te stately residence is surrounded by 200-acres of parkland just 10 miles from central London. With the total combined value of the assembled cars on the show feld estimated to be in excess of £120 million, organizers were quick to rank the 2014 edition as the best in the event’s history.

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1957 Ferrari 250 GT

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster

Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe

Delahaye Type 235MS Coupe 1953

Jaguar Mark 2

1950 Maserati 1500 GT

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Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade at the British Supercar Show.

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A 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark was named Best in Show.

The annual Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance saw a host of exquisite vehicles competing for the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award. Chief Judge for the day was Derek Bell MBE and from one British legend to another it was a 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark that was awarded the top prize. Coincidentally, the D-Type celebrates its 60th birthday this year. A Delahaye Type 235 MS Coupé by Chapron garnered the People’s Choice award. Te inaugural Salon Privé Sale launched earlier this year in partnership with Silverstone Auctions was a thrilling sale with an excess of £10 million. Highlights included a world-record sum for the rare 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder which sold for £2.27 million, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso which sold for £1.89 million including the buyer’s premium and an elegant 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback which fetched £954,500 including the buyer’s premium. Porsche 911 prices continue to rise with a 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa, part of the Henry Pearman collated ‘Stradale’ Collection, selling for £195,500, more than £80,000 over its lower estimate. A piece of motoring history, Range Rover chassis number 001, sold for a premium inclusive £132,250. Commenting on the results, Nick Whale, Managing Director of Silverstone Auctions, said: “We’re delighted with the results from our frst sale at Salon Privé. Some of the prices paid for particular cars are truly staggering and hope that both buyers and vendors alike are as happy as we are.” Te British Supercar Lawn impressed with highlights including the one-of Ferrari F12 TRS, a trio of LaFerraris, a Pagani Huayra, McLaren P, Bugatti Veyron, and the latest models from Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Koenigsegg, Overfnch, BMW and Tesla, among many others. Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade. sl

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Paradise Found

Island idyll is easily attainable on Jumby Bay in Antigua Written by Bridget Williams

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At one time or another, most of us have pondered the notion of inhabiting a deserted island; most likely when prompted by an inquiring mind asking you to consider what three things youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bring with you. While the concept holds a certain vaguely romantic appeal, the reality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fnding food, clothing, shelter, water and the like â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is an endeavor best reserved for a handful of die-hard survivalists or those seeking their 15 minutes of fame on reality television. Te most ideal option, in my humble opinion, is to luxuriate on a fully stafed private island, which can ofer the illusion and sometimes the reality of complete privacy, without the need to fashion crude clothing from palm tree fronds or fgure out how to crack open a coconut.

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One such piece of paradise is Jumby Bay: A Rosewood Resort, a 300-acre private enclave situated just two miles from the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. After landing at V.C. Bird International Airport, a simple three-minute car ride followed by a seven-minute cruise on a private catamaran carries you to a state of mind that is worlds away. While there are a total of 40 rooms that comprise the legendary all-inclusive Five-Diamond resort, the most ideal way to experience the vast array of amenities is to take things up a notch by letting a privately owned estate home. At the pinnacle of these exclusive oferings is Lazy Lizard, a $40 million property that was unveiled in October 2013. With more than 18,000 square feet, six bedrooms, six en-suite baths and one guest bath, this one-of-a-kind beachfront enclave offers a resort-within-aresort experience. Located near the resort’s Estate House, a circa 1830 classical colonial home and garden that was once the centerpiece of the island’s sugar plantation and is now home to Jumby Bay’s elegant fine dining restaurant, only the steeply pitched roofline of the buildings that comprise the fve-acre Lazy Lizard compound are visible from the road. As our golf cart made its way down the drive, the dense tropical landscaping belied the newness of its 52 slmag.net

installation. Members from our team of personal staff, which included a butler, private chef and housekeeper, greeted us at the entrance pavilion with warm, wide smiles. Overseen by renowned local architect Andrew Goodenough, the Caribbean- and Asian-influenced compound was designed with entertaining in mind with the eight pavilions that comprise the contemporary kitchen, living, dining, and media rooms and guest suites oriented around a freeform swimming pool so vast it could amply accommodate all of the island’s hotel guests. Te property also includes its own private beach, food-lit tennis court and ftness center. As fate would have it, I was lucky enough to room in one of a pair of identical 2,000-square-foot master suites that fank the central pavilion. Te sprawling space was made to feel even larger via intricate patterning of the cerused wood planks that adorned the steeply pitched ceiling. Te décor was primarily comprised of variegated shades of blue on the upholstery, walls and accessories. When considered with the limestone fooring, the combination mimicked the surrounding seascape visible everywhere I looked. Adjacent to the en-suite bath, sliding doors led outside to a walled open-air garden oasis whose pièce de résistance was a deep soaking tub carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.

An aerial view of the pool and central pavilion that are part of the Lazy Lizard estate.

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Te bedroom in one of the two 2,000-square-foot master suites at Lazy Lizard.

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Te living room and kitchen at Lazy Lizard are located in the central pavilion.

Te 'foating' dining pavilion at Lazy Lizard.

Te outdoor soaking tub in each of the master suites at Lazy Lizard is carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.

Not wanting to leave any island experience on the table during my brief sojourn, I opted to save the al fresco bubble bath for après dinner and took the wheel of one of two golf carts reserved for Lazy Lizard guests and set out to explore the island. Te frst stop was the theatre kitchen at Te Verandah Restaurant, where Chef Jonathan was leading a scheduled cooking class. Trained in France at Michelin-starred restaurants, he imparted a wealth of information on global cuisine and preparation methods as well as his favorite of-island haunts (Devil’s Bridge near Indian Town Point and rainforest zip line tours were among his top recommendations). Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the casually elegant open-air Verandah Restaurant and Bar is the island’s hub of activity and the unofcial clubhouse of island home and villa owners. After laying claim to a cushioned chaise under a thatched umbrella, I headed to the watersports area to unleash my inner adolescent with a go at tubing, followed by paddle boarding and snorkeling in the tranquil azure waters of Jumby Bay. Te comprehensive watersports program includes the aforementioned activities as well as water skiing, kayaking, windsurfng, sailing

and weekly morning snorkeling trips to nearby Bird Island. My fortuitous state of afairs continued as I returned to the comfort of my chaise just as the beach attendants were making their daily afternoon rounds to ofer sun-baked guests a frozen confection. I returned to Lazy Lizard to find preparations underway for our private dinner to be staged in the pool’s dining pavilion, which is surrounded on all four sides by water and accessed by a Japanese footbridge. Guests of Lazy Lizard have access to the services of private chef Sarah Wong, who has spent the past few winter seasons in Antigua and summers in Italy working at the Michelin restaurant Andreini. As the fnal remnants of a fery sunset were gobbled up by the horizon, the staf lit torchères and candles along the path to the dining pavilion. We walked in time to the beat of a steel drum band, whose members had rolled up their pant legs in order to play instruments situated in the shallow waters of the pool’s sunbathing ledge. Te dinner was an epicurean extravaganza and a definite “must-do” for those renting an estate home. Te following morning I selected a bicycle from the stand near the entrance to the estate for a short ride to Sense, A

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Entrance to the Pool Grille.

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Dining room at the Estate House.

Rosewood Spa for an Island Bamboo full-body massage. Te spa’s open-air sanctuary, fve treatment rooms and Duet Suite for couples treatments are surrounded by lush foliage that is in a state of perpetual and hypnotic movement courtesy of gentle ocean breezes. Signature treatments incorporate products with natural ingredients indigenous to the area such as sugar cane, molasses, spices and rum. Fe e l i n g s i m u l t a n e o u s l y re s t e d a n d i n v i g o r a t e d , I reconvened with my travelmates for lunch at the Pool Grille, aptly named for an oceanfront infnity-edge pool opposite the entrance to the dining room. Ofering lunch and dinner (the fish tacos and lobster and cantaloupe salad are top-notch), the Pool Grille also hosts a weekly “Caribbean Night”, a bountiful bufet-style dinner that highlights dishes indigenous to Antigua such as pepper pot stew, Fungee (cornmeal and okra dumplings), lobster, Roti (patties flled with curried potatoes and beef ), sweet potato dumplings, mahi-mahi, Johnny Cakes, conch and saltfsh. T h e o w n e r s a n d m a n a g e m e n t o f Ju m b y B a y a r e committed to being responsible stewards of their local

environment. One of the most exciting island-supported initiatives is the Hawksbill Turtle Program, which celebrated its 28th anniversary in 2014, making it the longest running scientific study of its kind. Each year, Hawksbills return to nest on the resort’s Pasture Bay Beach, a protected nesting area that has been drawing the now-endangered sea turtles since the age of the dinosaurs. Interested guests can sign up for “turtle watches” and they will be notifed by the staf is a successful nesting is predicted. Tis is the only time guests are permitted to be in close proximity to turtles in the nesting area. With so many activities available to occupy your time, it can be easy to forget that it is perfectly acceptable to do nothing, which is arguably the greatest luxury of all in an era of chronic overscheduling. Opportunities for moments (or even hours) of idyllic idleness are offered in abundance at Lazy Lizard, so much so that even my fellow Type A’s will fnd themselves slowly adjusting to (and even enjoying) “island time”. Rates for the Lazy Lizard estate house on Jumby Bay begin at $11,500/night. For more information visit rosewoodhotels.com/ en/jumby-bay-antigua. sl

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ALL THAT GLITTERS Luxury Gif Guide

Piaget Rose Passion necklace (price upon request) in 18K pink gold set with 412 brilliant cut diamonds, green tourmalines, purple spinel, lavender spinel, pink spinel, aquamarine, pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, and blue tourmaline (piaget.com).

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1) La Grande Classique de Longines features a case set with 48 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds, for a total of 0.403 carats (price upon request; longines.com). 2) Te Rolex Oyster Perpetual LadyDatejust Pearlmaster, 29mm in Everose gold and diamonds (price upon request; rolex.com). 3) Haute Joaillerie 44mm Baby Million automatic mechanical chronograph from Hublot (price upon request; hublot.com). 4) 18k yellow gold red ladybug cufinks ($7,800) with diamond fower from Aaron Basha (aaronbasha.com). 5) Black opal and diamond cluster ring set in white gold (price upon request) from Turner & Tatler by Cindy Chaplin (turnerandtatler.com). 6) Marco Bicego 18K yellow gold bangle (price upon request) from the Africa Gold collection (marcobicego.com). 7) Willow open three-row bracelet with diamonds ($2,650) from David Yurman (davidyurman.com). 8) Te R20 eternity band (price upon request) from Henri Daussi is distinguished by eight lines of round brilliant pavĂŠ set diamonds (henridaussi.com). 9) Shanghai blue topaz and sapphire three-strand necklace ($37,000) from Roberto Coin (us.robertocoin.com).

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1) Te Genio automatic single-serve cofee machine in Titanium ($129.99) is part of NESCAFÉ's Dolce Gusto collection (dolce-gusto.us). 2) Te Great American Flask ($200) by Jacob Bromwell is made of pure, solid copper, just like the massive copper pots used by distillers for purifying liquids (bespokeglobal.com). 3) Up In Te Air Somewhere Zag tray ($98) is hand gold leafed in a chevron-inspired pattern unique to each tray (bespokeglobal.com). 4) Exclusively for the Holiday season, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte: X’Ploration by Nicolas Feuillatte (SRP: $36.00 per 750ml) is packaged in a festive gold sleeve embossed and adorned with images reminiscent of travel (nicolas-feuillatte.com). 5) Ruinart Champagne, the world’s frst established Champagne House, has commissioned Scottish artist Georgia Russell to craft ornaments to encase Ruinart’s renowned Blanc de Blancs bottles. Te limited-edition works will be showcased at art fairs globally—including at Art Basel in Miami Beach 2014 where Ruinart is the ofcial champagne sponsor—and available through select retailers (ruinart.com). 6) Te Mirror silvered glassware collection by Olgoj Chorchoj includes a shot, white and red wine glasses ($152-$168). Available through Wabnitz Editions LTD (wabnitzeditions.com). 7) Chilewich's Ribbon runner (14"x72"; $140) in gold is woven on old ribbon machines in the heart of NYC’s Garment District using unique bi-color extruded yarns to create a textile that has simply never been seen before (chilewich.com).

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Martell Premier Voyage cognac is a unique new blend containing 18 eaux de vie from Martellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellars in recognition of the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 300th anniversary next year. Limited to 300 units, each bottle will be individually signed, numbered and produced to order (premiervoyage.martell.com).

One-dozen strawberries ($39.98) hand-dipped in champagne-favored confection and topped with gold shimmer sugar and sprinkles from Shari's Berries (berries.com).

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1) Te "Delf" Ceramic Bulldog ($157) introduces a modern and playful twist to the classically patterned china crockery that they take their inspiration from (mineheartstore.com). 2) From Tom Dixon, the brass Tool Te Mathematician set ($200) is ideal for the mathematics afcionado and precision draftsman (tomdixon.net) 3) French glassmaker Daum has produced an exquisite Mezuzah, the traditional sign of blessing hung on doorposts in Jewish households. Superbly crafted in blue pĂ˘te de cristal, the striking case will be a perennially perfect gift for the holidays or any other special occasion (price upon request; 212.355.2060). 4) Spice gift boxed difuser ($45) from Archipelago Botanicals (archipelago-usa.com). 5) Swarovski Christmas Ball Ornament Annual Edition 2014 ($100; swarovski.com). 6) AERIN Gold-Dipped Geo Bowls ($600) in porcelain with 18K gold (aerin.com).

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Designed by William Haines in 1953, the limited edition acrylic Ice Crystal Sconce (price upon request) is ofered as an exact opposing pair (williamhaines.com).

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1) Rimona bootie ($595) from Vince Camuto (vincecamuto.com). 2) Chiara Ferragni Lipstick loafers ($259; chiaraferragnicollection.com; farfetch.com) 3) B&O PLAY Blue Stone, Graphite Blush and Bronzed Hazel special edition headphones ($399; beoplay.com). 4) Roger Vivier Prismick Pouch Paillettes (price upon request; rogervivier.com). 5) Lalique for Bentley Blue Crystal limited edition fragrance ($5,600). Te hand-crafted bottle is in keeping with the great tradition of RenĂŠ Lalique, the celebrated jewelry and glass artist of the last century (bentleymotors.com). 6) West Coast eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical collaborated with French shoe designer AmĂŠlie Pichard to develop three distinct looks. Shown is Pamela ($425), a lively beige frame with gold lenses, appropriately named after Pamela Anderson (garrettleight.com). 7) Charlotte Olympia 'High Five' shoulder bag ($2,700; farfetch.com).

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GIOVANNI’S RISTORANTE & BAR A true Northern Italian dining experience- no fight necessary Written by Britt Steele Photography by Allen Clark Americans simply adore anything Italian. From timeless Neapolitan tailored suits to Florentine hand-made leather goods, to a good bottle of wine - Americans are infatuated with all things Italian. Te Italian infuence has permeated our lives. It has become synonymous with style, simplicity and taste. One of the most loved aspects of this bootshaped country caters to our most basic needs – food. Italian cuisine has not only provided inspiration for our own dinner tables but has heavily infuenced the restaurant scene in every American city. Rarely does one have any trouble fnding an Italian restaurant. Yet rare, or in many cases non-existent, is the ability to indulge in a truly authentic Italian dining experience such as that found here in Music City at Giovanni’s Ristorante and Bar. Giovanni Francescotti launched his frst Nashville restaurant in 2008 and founded it with one fundamental principle - keep it simple. Tis is the same principle by which he operated his restaurant in New York City, which was located for 17 years in the heart of the city on 55th Street. “Italian Cuisine is not a million things on a plate, as simplicity is what we grew up with in Italy,” Francescotti explained. “And this is what I have done with all of my restaurantskept it simple and let the rest take care of itself.”

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Francescotti’s love for Italian cuisine came to him naturally. He was born in Trento, Italy into a family that lovingly turned every meal into a gastronomical delight. His mother and sisters showed him at a very young age that when it comes to creating a true Northern Italian meal- less is more. Not less food, mind you, just fewer ingredients using only the best to create the perfect plate. After moving to London, England and spending much of his adolescence there, Francescotti yearned for the tastes and smells of his native Italy. He returned and launched his frst culinary endeavor with his sisters in the town of Rovereto. Te food was classic Italian and brought him back to his culinary roots. It is with that same desire that Francescotti decided to open a restaurant in Nashville. He wanted to show the city what a truly authentic and polished Italian dining experience could be. As a frequent visitor to Nashville, often coming to play golf with friends, Francescotti was familiar with the city and many of its culinary offerings. However, at one local Italian restaurant, Francescotti said he saw a Korean chef in the kitchen attempting to cook Italian food. His passion told him he had to act. He saw a void and knew he had to move his New York restaurant to Nashville so the city would fnally experience authentic Italian fare. Te location of Giovanni’s restaurant and home could not be more perfect. Located in the heart of the city, nestled in the Vanderbilt University area of 20th Avenue South, the restaurant occupies the frst two foors of this building, while Francescotti’s home is on the top, providing the perfect commute from passion to product. With an expansive terrace, Francescotti’s penthouse is also the home to the restaurant’s herb garden. Tere, aromatics including sage, basil, rosemary, oregano and mint, are nurtured in a variety of pots until they are picked at their freshest to delicately enhance the day’s features.

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From picking the herbs to planning the deserts, Francescotti is involved in every aspect of running the restaurant. And while it is his joy, his greatest challenge comes from maintaining a continual quality food supply. In New York, he had the luxury of a vast array of fresh local ingredients, something that has always been fundamental to his success. Here, Francescotti had to make new connections to ensure the same level of quality. He now works closely with his chef Giovanni Pinato to ensure the menu capitalizes on the freshest, local produce available in the area. Pinato, whose career started with Francescotti in New York City 1987, was born in Padova, Italy and schooled at the Culinary Institute of Abano Terme in Italy. He understands the elegance and simplicity of Northern Italian cuisine by emphasizing comfort food, which changes seasonally and includes only the freshest ingredients, produce and meats. Six different suppliers provide the meat and fsh for Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and local farmers provide the fruit and vegetables. It is this deep focus on fresh, simple food that patrons of Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have come to love and expect.

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Te ravioli, tagliolini, pappardelle, fettuccine and tortellini are all made fresh daily, as is the bread, which greets guests upon being seated. Te classic risotto is creamy and made with the Italian Carnaroli rice and remains one of the most requested dishes. Also popular this time of year is the pappardelle with sausage, black trufe and a touch of cream and the pan-seared Alaskan halibut served with couscous, seasonal vegetables and topped with a lemon butter white wine sauce. Te almost poetic ending to any meal at Giovanni’s is the deserts, a reason alone to come to the restaurant. Favorites include the tiramisu and the signature desert pannacotta. Te pannacotta is served with a fresh strawberry coulis along with fresh vanilla bean soaked in brandy and rum. With the same attention to detail Francescotti places on food, he also places on wine. Te intricate wine list is crafted with the sole purpose to enhance each dish. Every bottle has been personally selected with both the menu and the guest in mind. “My clients generally stick with the Super-Tuscan, Tuscan, Barolo, Barbaresco or Brunello wines,” Francescotti said. “But the biggest seller is always a Pinot Noir.” Rich and smooth or light and crisp, the perfect wine completes the experience, and nothing is more rewarding to Francescotti than seeing a guest completely delighted with the impeccable execution and authenticity of Northern Italian cuisine. While a trip to Italy, typically a nine-hour plane ride from any major airline hub city, is reserved for special occasions like spring break, summer vacations and honeymoons, it is not necessary to pack your bags in order to have a truly veracious and consummate Italian dining experience, locally. sl

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Beyond the Horse Race Stay informed and focused during times of political uncertainty

U.S. politics may be interesting to watch, but it can also cause uncertainty and grief. Proposals for new laws and regulations continually stream out of Washington and state and local governments. If enacted, these proposals can affect your investment portfolio, your income, your estate plan or your business.

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Stay Informed and Focused Stay abreast of key issues at all levels of government and how any new laws or regulations may affect your financial situation and wealth planning and talk to your financial professional about them. In 2013, for example, a new 3.8% Medicare surtax took effect for individuals with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) above $200,000 and married couples filing jointly with MAGI above $250,000. Prior to the tax’s implementations, our Private Wealth Management team met with their clients to discuss its impact on their portfolios and provide strategies for reducing its effects. Our Advisors continue to help clients build more tax-efficient portfolios and minimize the effects taxes have on their income and estate.

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A STUDY OF CONTRASTS A look inside a recently renovated mid-century modern estate with a poetic blend of old and new Written by Britt Steele & Dorren Robinson Photography by Allen Clark Nashville has been blessed with the presence and influence of several historically signifcant architects who have left their signatures throughout this city. Many of their legacy homes have not had the luxury of having stewards who maintained and respected the original design and allure of the properties. Tat is the case, however, of one property designed by renowned architect Edwin Keeble in the late 1950s in the heart of Belle Meade. Tis 5,534 square foot estate is a true example of Keeble’s modern style. Best known for his industrial post-modern design of the Life & Casualty Tower and his fair for landmark traditional themes in both the Vine Street Christian and Woodmont Christian churches, Keeble’s mid-century modern design aesthetic, which was characterized with clean simplicity and integration with nature, is undoubtedly found throughout this estate. Here he blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces with his strategic use of large glass panels allowing one to view the beautifully manicured gardens that graced the exterior of the home. True to this style of mid-century modernism, Keeble also incorporated a visual emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines as seen in the exterior design, yet upon entering the home, one fnds a foor plan full of curved rooms easily transporting guests from one room to the next. Te current owners, the fourth family to reside in the home, purchased the property from one of the owner’s parents knowing the labor of love this property was to her parents. While most of the home has been renovated, two signifcant rooms, the pavilion and library, were untouched due to their historical and architectural value. The rest of the house underwent a total renovation, taking the home to its skeletal foundations and then making the necessary additions to ft the growing family. Te two unchanged rooms ft into the eclectic home, which is an elegant blend of the old and the new. It is a study in contrasts incorporating items dating back centuries mixed with those found on recent buying trips to Atlanta with noted designer Lannie Neal, who lead the interior redesign. Neal, who had helped the homeowners twice before on projects, said the Keeble home is one of his “crowning joys.”

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The estate is a perfect balance of purpose and style staying true to the mid-century modern architecture axiom: Form-follows-function. Te pavilion room, one of the most signifcant and stately rooms, is the gathering room of the estate. It was created using construction beams from a 1780s bonded liquor warehouse. Te muted walls are paneled with antique pine originating from the 1820s Canadian Embassy in Trafalgar Square in London. The room’s hardware is a product of England, while the wooden fooring is from Scandinavia. “Tere are so many things you just can’t go out and buy anywhere in this house,” the homeowner said. “It’s got so many really unique touches.” Te other original room, the library features a truly unique element the homeowner’s parents’ fell in love with while on a trip to New York City. They knew the 113 embossed, gilded hand-tooled leather wall panels would be the perfect complement for their Nashville home. Because the paneling was so rare in Nashville, the original homeowners contracted with a New York artisan to install them. Ornate mahogany millwork, hand-crafted

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by a local company, completes and compliments the room and are among the many fne fnishes that set this estate apart. While the pavilion and library remained untouched, the rest of the house underwent a tedious renovation. Te curved design of the house, while typical to Keeble’s design aesthetic, however posed quite the challenge. All the woodwork and walls had to be carefully and meticulously hand-carved in keeping with the original design. “My favorite part of redesigning the home has been enhancing all the fabulous things my parents had so lovingly chosen for this house,” the current homeowner said. She, along with designer Neal, created the perfect marriage of old and new that has been woven throughout the home. Fabric was added to the walls, which along with the many freplaces give the home an old-world warmth. Neal’s keen eye for design worked well the homeowner’s sense of style. “What a pleasure to work with such a fabulous couple, who never said ‘no’ to an idea,” said Neal, who said his friendship with the homeowners was never compromised during the process.

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The kitchen, which had never been updated, was also modernized and enlarged to allow for a dining room table. Jamie Pfeffer and Jonathan Torode from Pfeffer Torode Architects oversaw the full renovation of the kitchen as well as the breakfast room, pantry, owner’s office, service hall, entryway, master suite and screened porch. When redesigning the kitchen, the architects took the estate’s remarkable pavilion room into consideration. The result was an English-style kitchen larger than the original which perfectly complements one of the most profound rooms in the home. The kitchen now becomes the middle ground for the homeowner’s reinvention of the home, said Torode. “As having previously spent so much time in the home as it originally belonged to her parents, the homeowner knew how the

house lived and she knew exactly what areas she wanted to change to ft her story as an adult,” said Pfefer of the renovation process. While the kitchen serves the functional aspect of the home., the dining room caters to the homeowner’s sense of style. Te room is illuminated by a large 1920s chandelier with teardrop rock crystals and a gilt fnish. Te foor is Versailles parquet, which the homeowner purchased from a museum in Mississippi. It is an exact replica of the flooring in the royal château in France. On it, sits the focal point of the room - an expansive table that belonged to the homeowner’s mother, as did the bufet. Te sideboard was gifted to the homeowner from her mother-in-law. The combination of distinctive furniture, rich fabrics and exquisite antiques makes the room an eclectic environment for any gathering.

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Te homeowner’s favorite room is the screened-in porch, which houses elements from every phase in her life and is an elegant mix of generations - the main sofa belonged to her mother, a magnificent old wrought-iron table was given to her by her grandmother, Ikat-covered chairs came from her previous Belle Meade home and a set of wooden barrel chairs were recently purchased. All add to give the room a taste of whimsy as was the intention of the current homeowners and their designer Neal. Tat whimsical theme is carried outside as evidenced by the grand two-tiered marble fountain with a dolphin-carved spout. Tis refnement is unusual for its height of more than eight feet. The upper tazza of the fountain, which dates back to 1905, is freeform, while the lower is more rigidly designed. Tis fusion of styles fts with the estate’s combination of old and new, European and American styles. However, at the basin of the fountain, the homeowners added their own touches. In tandem with Gavin 86 slmag.net

Duke, of Page Duke landscape architects, the homeowners and Duke designed an intricate mosaic, a replication indicative of old Roman style. Pictured are a dolphin, sea horse and a “happy octopus,” as the design was meant to evoke a sense of gaiety and delight. Te fountain showcases the homeowner’s father’s passion for gardening as evidenced by the immaculately manicured English-style gardens accentuated by sculpted boxwoods. While touring the estate, the homeowner reminisced about her parents and what the house meant to them. Her father, an engineer by trade paid particular attention to the gardens outside and to the doors and the hinges inside. Her mother, along with her mother’s best friend Marge Ewers, focused on the interior design details to create a warm and comfortable home with old world charm and new world style. Te current homeowner said the house, now hers, is a “good progression in time.” Her goal throughout the renovation has been to add touches of her life to those of her parents’ and create a home “my mother would love.” sl

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Conservancy Gala, Centennial Park and the Parthenon, conservancyonline.com/about/gala Wine Down Main Street, Main Street in Franklin, winedownmainstreet.com El Dia de los Muertos, Cheekwod, cheekwood.org/Public_Programs/El_Dia_de_los_Muertos.aspx Under the Big Top, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/under-the-big-top?deeplink=buytix&prodid=4364&perfd=4365 Sunday in the Park, Ridge Field Edwin Warner Park, friendsofwarnerparks.com/sundayinthepark.html Beer, Bournon and BBQ Festival, Nashville Municipal Auditorium, beerandbourbon.com/nashville/show-info Royal Flush Casino Night, Citizen Private Club, online.ccfa.org/site/Calendar?id=134421&view=Detail Martin Masters Art Show, FiftyForward Martin Center, fftyforward.org/special-events/ Literary Award Gala, Nashville Public Library, nplf.org/gala/ Hats off to High Hopes Songwriters Night, The Rosewall, highhopesforkids.org/Pages/HatsOfftoHighHopes.aspx CHAIR-ish The Night with Vince Gill and Friends, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, starsnashville.org/events/chair-ish-the-night-with-vince-gill-friends-2/ Sparkle and Twang, Lexus of Nashville Party with a Purpose, Rocketown, bestbuddiestennessee.org/site/c.uwI7LnN6IxF/b.9198283/k.53CC/Party_With_A_Purpose.htm d’Vine Selction Wine Tasting, Nashville Farmer’s Market, rmhcnashville.com/events/events/11/14/dvine-selections-wine-tasting-and-silent-auction.659842 Viva la Diva Run, Nissan North America Campus Cool Springs, vivaladivarun.org York and Friends Fine Art Holiday Open House, yorkandfriends.com/events American Cancer Society’s Brunch Bash Musicians Hall of Fame, main.acsevents.org/site/TR/Gala/GalaFY10Mid-South?sid=36452&type=fr_ informational&pg=informational&fr_id=68624#.VDAf9UuQ5ss Lunch with Santa Bal d’Hiver, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, nashvillethetas.org/baldhiver.htm

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Martinis and Mistletoe, Cheekwood Botanical Hall, hsmtn.org/martinis

Nashville’s Nutcracker, TPAC’s Jackson Hall, nashvilleballet.com/1415tickets

Symphony Ball Patrons Party, nashvillesymphony.org

Symphony Ball, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, nashvillesymphony.org

Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown Franklin, downtownfranklintn.com/events/dickens-of-a-christmas/

Handel’s Messiah, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/messiah

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OLIA ZAVOZINA CELEBRATES HER GRAND OPENING Photography by Allen Clark

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Brides-to-be rushed through the doors of the grand opening party of Olia’s Bridal Boutique in her new location in Green Hills. Featured for this grand-opening celebration was “Royal Elegance,” Olia’s 2015 collection of gowns and styles. Known for her bubbly personality, Olia creates a personal relationship with her clients resulting in the perfect ft and elegance, ftting for a princess bride. It was a beautiful late summer evening as guests enjoyed music, cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres both inside the boutique and out. Outside was also glamourous as Amos Gott created a lovely bridal setting of white leather sofas and chairs. Yes, I went home with the feeling that I had attended one of Nashville’s fnest wedding receptions.

Gerald and Carolyn Matthews

Brenna Castleberry

Joyce Jefords, Olia, Morel Harvey

Carla Nelson and Amos Gott

Latrice Cushenberry, Allison Taylor, Ashley Hicks

Alicia Enstom, Jesse Lee

Emily Stewart, Jessica Kashyap, Mari Stewart, Kristen Kukta

Aaron and Somer Morrison

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A GLORIOUS FAMILY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT CHEEKWOOD

It was a fun and exciting family afternoon on the rolling hills of Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. Families were seen enjoying sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores, listening to live entertainment and having their pictures taken in a photo booth all to beneft Cheekwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school tours. Susannah Scott-Barnes along with Sara Bovender did a super job chairing the event which featured a delightful fall afternoon.

Dottie and Phil Mason, Sara, Everett, Richard, Hunter, Barbara and Jack Bovender

Julie, Lilly, Skeet Fleming

Virginia, Mary, Colin Looney with Andrew and Harper Ward

Harrison, Ashley, Mac and Kayrn Frist

Shane, Mattie Ree, Lilly Kate, Melanie Neal

Paul, Mary, Georgia Huddleston with Matt, Grace Anne and Brooks Lukach

Myatt and Collin Hooper

Gale and Connie Higgs

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Wells and Wade Rick

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SOPHISTICATED LIVING MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY

Not very often does one have the opportunity to be a guest in one of Nashville’s leading homes, hosted by one of Nashville’s leading socialite couples. Tis was the scenario for the knock-out launch party for Sophisticated Living Magazine hosted by Mary and Mike Spalding. Guests enjoyed the fnest in wines, cocktails and food catered by Giovanni’s Ristorante.

Billy and Jennifer Frist, Eric Williams

Fabrizio Venuta, Britt Steele, Allen Clark, Ted Clayton

Heloise Kuhn, Clare Armistead, Elaine Sullivan

AJ and Janet Bentz, Billy Ray Hearn, Joni Werthan, Nancy Cheadle

Heidi and Tony Rose, Jr., Joni Werthan

Pina and Fabrizio Venuta

Nan Parrish and Anne Ruark

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Larry and Sandra Lipman

Annette Eskind, Bob and Patsy Weigel

Sophisticated Living Magazine’s publisher Fabrizio Venuta with his lovely wife and editor-in-chief Britt Steele welcomed some of their closest 200 friends for the kickof of the new and exciting luxury magazine. Te best of the best is included in this publication: home interiors, restaurants and of course the fnest of social coverage. “Creating a cornucopia of the best of Nashville has been one of the most inspirational and gratifying opportunities of my life,” said Steele.

Ben Page, Libby Perryman, Saundra Steele, Keith Perryman

Don and Anita Baltimore, Ginger Stephenson, Fabrizio Venuta

Jay and Allision DeMarcus, Jennifer and Billy Frist, Tasia and Allen Clark

AJ Bentz, Todd, Vanessa and Susan Falk

Janice Lovvorn and Anne Ruark

Nicholas and Ivonne Summer, Giovanni Francescotti

Elaine and Bruce Sullivan, Sandra Lipman, Mike Spalding

Fabrizio Venuta and Giovanni Francescotti

Sandra Lipman and Nancy Cheadle

Marge Ewers, Michael Ryan King, Michael Dixon

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GLAMOUR AND HISTORYTHE HERITAGE BALL

Te 41st Heritage Ball benefting the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County is known for being an all-volunteer team effort to orchestrate. And it was orchestrated fawlessly. Upon entering the cocktail tent, guests were welcomed by a large authentic Civil War cannon belonging to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Franklin,â&#x20AC;? Ronald Ligon. The Ligons have been lifelong supporters of the Heritage Foundation, as Marty Ligon founded this prestigious ball and serves as its honorary chair.

Logan and Sarah Hughes, Jill and Chip Cole

Clif Kelley, Trish Hasenmueller, Scott Smith, Chad Gray

Jamie Parker, David Webber, Carl Haley

Ed Underwood, Kelly Charnock, Bess and Tim Kearns

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Les and Susan Cunningham

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Henry Bransford and Lillian Baron

Brian Durr and Liz Cruse

Gordon and Shawn Inman, Dana Pardue, Shelia Shields

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Te respected Heritage Award was presented to long-time preservationist and New York Times best-selling author Robert Hicks. Tis was a historically glamorous evening full of dancing to the Atlanta Orchestra Band X on Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastern Flank Battlefeld Park. Historic, yes, for there was a governor, congresswoman and a great Titans player all in attendance.

Tim Pagliara, Dana Pardue, Adela Ferrell

Jennifer and Scott Shepard

Hope and Lynn Hallum

Danny and Teresa Anderson, Doug and Amy Ware

Crissy and Governor Bill Haslam

Jane and Steve Richards

Queen Nancy Smith with King Gregory Filttner

Congresswoman Marsha and Chuck Blackburn

Chris and Linda Hope

Danny and Teresa Anderson, Doug and Amy Ware

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SUNSET SAFARI EVENING AT THE ZOO Photography by Allen Clark

Amphibians, birds, fsh, mammals, reptiles, oh my! All were in attendance, plus some 300 human Nashville Zoo supporters all out on a warm summer eve to raise funds for our great zoo. Tere were animals representing the four corners of the globe, super food from local Nashville eateries and music and fantastic entertainment performed by none other than the master magician himself, Kevin King. One of the main attractions of the evening, however, was the new addition to the zoo family - a baby red panda. She made her frst social appearance. Folks dressed in safari attire enjoyed a casual stroll through the zoo. In fact, all were in great spirits. When photographing Tommy Frist, he said, “put me down as Jack Bovender.” Tat’s the kind of fun that was had at the Nashville zoo.

Doug and Rose Grindstaf, Carol and John Russell

Jody and Meg White, Cynthia and Dave Arnholt

Stuart and Julia Hansen, Denis Johnson, Joanna Carter

Carl Torne, Tim Williamson, Heather Torne, Kent Kirby

Wilson, Robin and Richard Patton

Heidi Toeny and Alberta Doochin

Mary Ruth and Henry Geny

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Denise and Milton Johnson

Julie Damp, Charley and Alexia Poe

A REHEARSAL DINNER THAT NEEDS NO REHEARSAL.

Rehearsal dinner, reception, engagement party, or brunch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever the event, Giovanni offers the perfect setting for your joyous occasion. Guests will enjoy a chic yet relaxed atmosphere and inspired Northern Italian cuisine. Call Giovanni himself to discuss your big day at this quaint midtown Nashville ristorante. 615.760.5932

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NASHVILLE FRIENDS AT HOME

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Sylvia Roberts opened her famous home once again for a casual evening supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Roberts, along with co-hosts Hugh Howser and Fletcher Foster, produced a magnifcent evening of cocktails and a full dinner prior to a seated concert under a tent. Tis is the home of the famed television show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;? and many members of the cast, as well as Charles Esten, performed live in concert.

Carl and Cheryl Belles

Chris Holden, Vickie and Howard Mertz

Steve and Ree Buchanan

Sylvia Roberts, Jef Stone, Denise and Milton Johnson

Jordon Stone, Jef Stone, Sylvia Roberts, Ben Labry, Beth Cameron

Judy and Pete Nebhut

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Bobby and Debbie Bowden

Carrie Layson, Hugh Howser, Holly Williams

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MAD MEN AGAIN

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What do Deborah Smith-Holmes and Don Holmes, Julie and Tom Aaron, Sandra and Larry Lipman, Elizabeth and Larry Papel and Joy and J.R. Roper all have in common: Teir love of Nashville Opera. Tey co-hosted Te Mad Men Afair for the second year at the Lexus dealership. Te decade celebrated was the 1960s and the Lexus auto service bay was transformed into New York City’s Madison Avenue. Tables were arranged in vertical rows to adorned with 6-foot trees lit in white lights, giving the appearance and feel of strolling down the street. “I just love a good ‘60s dress up party,” said one of Nashville’s socials as she and her hubby danced their way into the late night to the 12-piece orchestra.

Vickie Horne, Dirk and Rachael Melton

Heather Torne, Jason Facio, Laurie Eskind

Deborah Smith-Holmes, Donald Holmes, Dr. Debbie Owen

Elizabeth and Larry Papel, Julie and Tom Aaron

Bufy and Rob Moore

Amy and Owen Joyner

Judy and Joe Barker

Melissa Moss and David Baldwin

Rick Horne, Sandra and Larry Lipman

Lexus service bays converted to resemble Madison Avenue

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GILDA’S CLUB PRESENTS CHIC AWEARNESS

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It was a packed house at Elan Hair Salon for the second Chic Awareness. “We are so excited to present another fun and inspirational event as we continue to raise awareness of the subtle signs of ovarian cancer,” said Marci Houf, founder and ovarian cancer survivor. Indeed, that is exactly what it was - an evening of fun with friends including a fall fashion show presented by Levy’s where both women and men viewed the “must haves” for the upcoming fall season.

Anne Ruark, Dalena Berrett

Barbara Keith and Richard Payne, Marci Houf

Joan Gallivan, Frannie Ambrose, Francis Jackson, Kathleen Estes, Mac DeLoach

Mary Atkins, Amy Chomsky, Chase Cole, Kelly Motley

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Sarah Reisner, Ashley Levi, Vivian Lavin

David and Ellen Levy

Sadhna Williams, Mathew Wilson, Amy Marsalis

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A NIGHT AT THE

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A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB

CHRISTMAS WITH CELTIC THUNDER

JONATHAN BISS PLAYS BRAHMS

MICHAEL W. SMITH

November 13 to 15

The Spirit of Christmas with the Nashville Symphony

and the Nashville Symphony

with the Nashville Symphony

November 16

November 20 to 22

December 4

Take a trip back to the heyday of Harlem jazz with this tribute to Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington.

Ring in the holidays with these sensational Irish performers, famous all over the world for their dramatic performances.

One of today’s greatest pianists joins the orchestra to perform Brahms’ brilliant Piano Concerto No. 2.

Bring the family for this night of holiday music featuring one of Christian music’s biggest superstars.

HOME ALONE IN HD

JIM BRICKMAN: ON A WINTER’S NIGHT

TONY BENNETT

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

with the Nashville Symphony

December 6

Enjoy this movie classic as the orchestra performs John Williams’ score. Holiday fun for the entire family!

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CLASSICAL SERIES

with the Nashville Symphony

December 9

December 11 & 12

with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

A night of holiday favorites and hits, including “If You Believe” and “Sending You a Little Christmas.”

Put sparkle in your season with an evening of holiday songs and hits like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Celebrate the holidays at the Schermerhorn with one of the most inspiring works of music ever written.

POPS SERIES

JAZZ SERIES

December 18 to 20

LEGENDS OF MUSIC SERIES

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THE BEST TOGA PARTY IN TOWN

Photography by Allen Clark

On frst glance upon entering this deluxe fundraiser, I thought I was at a casting call for a remake of a Ben-Hurr movie, but quickly realized I was indeed at Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fnest of toga parties. Gods and goddesses were everywhere at the Parthenon for the fundraiser supporting the Tennessee Equality Project. Te project provides an efective, credible voice in the legislature and in education in the community on issues vital to LGBT Tennesseans and their families. Co-chairs Mark Lee Taylor and David Glasgow orchestrated the evening with goddess Leigh Terry and god Justin Liles.

Johnathan, Leigh Terry, Hunter Mollenkopf, Will Fuson, Justin Liles

Leigh Terry, Steve Sirls, Allen DeCuyper, Justin Liles

Rana Mukherji, Mark Lopez, Margaret Ellis,Jake King, Chris Malone

Curtis Allen, Duston Ward, Patrick Boggs

Brant and Joelle Phillips, David Glasgow

Justin Liles and Lannie Neal

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Loren Sanderson, Chris Sanders

Anne Gullick, H.G. Stovall, Kristen Nguyen

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HIGHBALLS AND HYDRANGEAS

Sounds like an odd combo for a great evening? Well yes, it was, but what a great combination for some 700 guests attending in Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall. Hydrangeas and roses fooded the area both inside the hall and outside in the surrounding gardens. Heavy hors d’ oeuvres were prepared by some of Nashville’s fnest eateries including Noshville, Cooper Kettle, Te Pineapple Room, Puckett’s Grocery, McCabe Pub, Cork and Cow, Te Bound’ry and Te Blue Moon. Yes, indeed, all took the time to stop and smell the roses and hydrangeas while enjoying the beauty of one of Nashville’s crown jewels - Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum.

Photography by Allen Clark

Murray Clayton, Tom Oliphant, Beth Lee, Karen Hackney

Michelle Marx, Jennifer Kraws, Jennifer Pfeifer

Wes Taylor, Morgan Denson, Al Taylor

Marcia and Cade Truitt, Claire and Jon Corby

Lou and Cindy Farringer

Adam and Leslie Dread

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Angie Helbig, George Stadler

Candy Spragge and Andy Currey

Mack McCoy, Marika Avery, Gary Woolfolk, Lynne Wallman, Don Reed

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ART DECO EVENT AT THE FRIST MUSEUM

Te art deco period was the last splendidly self-indulgent decorative style as described by Brian J.R. Blench in his Art-Deco Newsletter in 1985. Blench stated “Tis is the period for luxury and leisure, for comfort and conviviality. It is an exciting style and should, like the archetypal drink of the period, the cocktail, be enjoyed while it is still laughing at you.” Architects of the 1930s loved crisp angular patterns and streamlined aesthetics. Forward to 2014, Art Deco at Te Frist Preview and Patrons Party was an artsy event enjoyed by all, especially the new A-List of Nashville’s young social set chaired by Heidi and Tony Rose Jr. and Taylor Middleton. Te fashions and the Frist building were all so Deco and Glamorous.

Photography by Allen Clark

Chad Blackburn, Hillary Freeman, Caylan and Anderson Jarman, Mellissa and Layton Liles, Camellia Howorth

Tony Rose, Jr., Jamie and Seth Joyner

Bill and Candace Wade

Carey McDonald, Heidi Rose, Sara and Richard Bovender

Kim and Marilyn Hinton

Brenda and Joe Steakley

Tommy Frist, Colleen Welch, Ted Clayton

Kenneth and Amy Adams, Minnette and Clay Jackson

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Grace Clayton and Taylor Middleton

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