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Santa Rosa Beach at WaterColor Inn in Seaside, Florida.

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From the Editor-In-Chief

Matt Jamie, founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods, with me at an Indian summer champagne supper hosted by chef Michael Crouch of Bistro 1860.

‘Tis the season to be grateful, and this year I feel like my cup runneth over like a shot glass held under an open fire hydrant. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all unicorns and lollipops in my corner of the world, but even on my not-so-great days I do my best to remember even just one thing that is going my way so I can power through to a more positive state of mind.

This past October marked the one-year anniversary of living in my new (old) house, the gradual renovation of which has been a true labor of love. In the past 12 months, I’ve accidentally started a fire; spilled more paint than I care to remember; conquered my fear of heights by spending lots of time near the top rungs of an extension ladder; ordered a whole room of custom wallpaper 18 inches too short and had to figure out a work-around; made friends with all sorts of power tools; learned to triple the dollar figure whenever I estimated how much any project would actually cost; watched in amazement as my daughter caught the renovation bug and even taught me a trick or two and kept some of my crazier ideas from being implemented; became addicted to bidding on and buying stuff I never knew I needed from Everything But the House; and smashed, pinched and bruised my extremities on more than one occasion. Ever so slowly, this outpouring of blood, sweat, tears, giggles and heaps of cash is gradually bringing into view the house of my dreams (minus the mountain view and babbling stream). If all goes according to plan, my family will gather around my dining room table for Thanksgiving dinner; if something goes awry, at least there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

Just in time for the holidays, members of our Sophisticated Living family were asked to contribute items from their “most wanted” lists (see story on pages 50-53). The uniqueness of their submissions reflects their commitment to creating exemplary local content in their respective markets. I am so fortunate to get to work with such a diverse and talented group of people who bring to the table a wealth of knowledge from their lives outside Sophisticated Living.

Bridget McDermott, publisher of our Chicago edition, is the founder and designer of 84Rockwell, a line of luxury handbags. Follow her chic street-style looks on Instagram @84rockwell. Cincinnati publisher Matthew Millett has a strong background in interior design. Jeff and Jen Cohen, the dynamic husband-andwife duo behind our Indianapolis edition, came to Sophisticated Living from the world of luxury real estate; they are also enmeshed in their own major renovation of an historic home. Britt Steele and her Italian-born husband Fabrizio Venuta bring an insanely creative perspective to our Nashville edition, resulting in a bevy of extraordinary cover image selections. I’m convinced that Amelia and Jeff Jeffers, owners of our Columbus edition, as well as Garth’s and Selkirk’s Auctioneers & Appraisers and parents to four active children, must have some type of genetic mutation that allows them to be in go-mode 24-hours-a-day. In St. Louis, publisher Craig Kaminer, who spent decades in the advertising world, has turned over the reins to capable Editorin-Chief Carrie Edelstein while he pursues his dream of being a sailboat captain with his wife Debbie. I encourage you to check out the other city-specific editions of Sophisticated Living at slmag.net.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

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At left, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Berlinetta with coachwork by Touring was named Best of Show while a Mercedes-Maybach 6 Vision associated with a dress created by Jean-Paul Gaultier received the "Prix Public" award. Photo by Mathieu Bonnevie.

CHANTILLY ARTS & ELEGANCE RICHARD MILLE A distinctly French celebration of l’ automobile Written by Andre James When he founded the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in 2014, Patrick Peter of Peter Auto set out to revive the great French tradition of the Concours d’Elegance. Instead, he created a new style of Concours by combining art, motoring and fashion at a lavish party in the gardens of Le Nôtre surrounding the historic Chantilly Château, whose art gallery, the Musée Condé, houses one of the finest collections of paintings in France outside of the Louvre. In its first two years, the event nabbed Motoring Event of the Year honors at the International Historic Motoring Awards.

The 2016 rendition, held on the first weekend in September, commenced with a Saturday morning rally, one for concours entrants and a separate event for Supercars, allowing the public a rare glimpse of some of the fastest and most exclusive cars in the world.

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Photo by Mathieu Bonnevie.

On Sunday, 100 of the most distinguished cars in the world lined up on the Le Nôtre lawn to vie for a victory in one of 21 classes that would put them in the running for the “Queen of the Day” (Best of Show) award as part of the Concours d’Etat. Five classes were devoted to racing cars of the last century, including Bugatti grand prix cars, front-engined Formula 1 cars and the cars of the Tour de France Automobile (1951-1964 and 19691986). A trio of classes was dedicated to famous Italian coachbuilder Zagato.

There were also distinct categories that focused less on performance and more on coachwork and a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura P400. The jury awarded the Best of Show to the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Berlinetta with coachwork by Touring belonging to American collector John Shirley, entered in the class Pre-war beginnings of aerodynamics – Closed road-going cars.

There were eight concept cars in the running for the Concours d’Elégance entered by Aston Martin, BMW, Bugatti, DS Automobiles, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz and Rolls-Royce. Each was paired with a creation by one of six French fashion houses: Balmain, Eymeric François, Giorgio Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Jorgen Simonsen and Timothy Everest. The Best of Show award went to DS E-TENSE combined with a creation by Eymeric François. A Mercedes-Maybach 6 Vision associated with a dress created by Jean-Paul Gaultier was named “Prix Public.” The prize for the motorcar and fashion combination deemed the most beautiful ensemble went to the 570GT by McLaren Special Operations with a model also dressed by JeanPaul Gaultier. A special prize was awarded to the new “atelier” motorbike by Zagato, which made its world premiere at Chantilly.

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Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 with model dressed in Jean-Paul Gaultier. Photo by Mathieu Bonnevie.

A BMW Concept Coupe Mille Miglia paired with model wearing Balmain. Photo by Mathieu Bonnevie.

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Enhancing the event’s elegant aura each year are the picturesque tailgating tableau created by participating automobile clubs who bring their finest cars and vivid imaginations in an attempt to win the coveted Grand Prix des Clubs Prize with spreads ranging from a simple picnic in the grass to a silver candelabra-laden tablescape. Forty clubs made the trip to Chantilly bringing 800 cars that were on show in the domain. Ensuring that guests will be appropriately attired for such an elegant fete, awards are handed out to the person deemed “most elegant,” as well as the woman with the most beautiful hat.

After the event, founder Patrick Peter remarked, “Our concours is now acknowledged as one of the best and most beautiful in the world. This is an important factor in the eyes of the manufacturers. We also have to attract a bigger crowd to reach a figure of 20,000 or 25,000 spectators in the next few years. It took several Le Mans Classics to achieve this number. Thus, I feel confident about the future of Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille.” sl

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LOCALIZED LUXURIATING A Sicilian sojourn via villa is an ideal way to become intimately immersed in the Italian island’s many charms Written by Bridget Williams

Brave souls at Mazzaro beach take the plunge into the Ionian Sea. Photo by Bridget Williams.

To varying degrees, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians and even the Brits have lost their heads over the control of Sicily, which for thousands of years served as an important strategic crossroad of the Western world. In spite of the rich archaeological and cultural remnants they left behind, it is a single Moorish Casanova of Sicilian legend that arguably left the most indelible mark.

There are alternate versions of the story, but around the year 1000 (around the time Viking raider Leif Eriksson discovered North America), a Moor knight or merchant spied a beautiful girl on a balcony in the Kalsa district of Palermo and the pair eventually engaged in a passionate love affair. From here you can choose the outcome of your lore: in the first scenario, unbeknownst to her, the knight is actually married with children, so the scorned woman cuts off his head to use as a flower pot so that her lover can never leave her; in an alternate ending, the lovers’ indiscretion is discovered by the man’s brother who decapitates his sinning kin and discards the body in a nearby forest. The woman locates the head, places it on her balcony and from her tears springs basil, a symbol of passion and love. Her 40 slmag.net

neighbors, noticing how well the plants flourish in the macabre container, made clay copies that are now ubiquitous throughout the country (with the best examples hailing from Caltagirone).

Enraptured by the stylized heads even before I knew their grim back-story, for me they sum up a central characteristic of the Sicilian experience: passion.

Experiencing the myriad marvels of Sicily required far less effort than mustering up a conquering army or having my head turned into a flowerpot; I booked a stay in a villa through The Thinking Traveler. Not just any villa mind you, one that was built around the time of the French Revolution and is now lovingly cared for as the family heirloom it is. The property is representative of the uniqueness and quality of accommodations in The Thinking Traveler’s portfolio of properties in Sicily, Puglia, and the Ionian and Sporades Islands. Lending credence to my kudos are the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, who awarded the company “Favorite Villa Rental Company” for its 2016 Readers’ Awards. Headquartered in London, The Thinking Traveler maintains a large team “on the ground” that is at guests’ disposal for as much or as little interaction as desired.

The lushly landscaped pool and gardens of the Don Arcangelo all’Olmo villa. Photo by Bridget Williams.

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Sighilli villa sits within the seafront Vendicari Nature Reserve.

Terrace of the Sighilli villa.

Bedroom in the Crossing Together villa in Santa Maria La Scala.

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Architect-designed Ortensia villa in Giarre.

Living area in the Sighilli villa.

Breakfast service in the garden of the Don Arcangelo all’Olmo villa.

The pool and gardens of the Ortensia villa offer views of the Ionian Sea and the slopes of Mount Etna.

Several weeks prior to my visit, I received a lovely care package from the company that included a thoughtfully compiled guide to Sicily prepared in-house by the affable Max Lane, a British expat who now resides in Sicily full-time. At nearly 200pages, it was a light and entertaining read interspersed with photographs, that served as an ideal roadmap for planning where and what to visit based on my interests: archaeology, architecture and eating (not necessarily in that order).

Situated south of Taormina on the east coast of Sicily, my chosen villa, Don Arcangelo all’Olmo, boasts enviable views across a lemon orchard to the Ionian Sea at the rear of the property and Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano at the front. Etna’s daily grumblings, accompanied by an occasional release of a luminous ash cloud, proved to be simultaneously unsettling and symphonic, and a source of constant wonderment as I gazed upon it from the comfort of a chaise in the villa’s lush garden.

A bit of a sleeper from the outside, once the ancient front door creaks open you are welcomed into the rarefied air of a space that truly feels like a home and displays the worldly point-of-view of a globetrotting aristocrat. Fine antique casegoods nestle up to plush sofas dressed with breezy linen slipcovers; stone and wood floors peak out from beneath an assortment of vibrant kilim rugs; objects of interest and curiosity adorn tabletops and bookcases; breezy drapery billows in the oceanic and jasmine-infused breeze emitted from a plethora of French doors purposely left ajar; oversized arched doorways, groin vault ceilings and soot-stained fireplace mantels add additional architectural. With 12 unique

en suite bedrooms, the fully staffed property can comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests.

Wandering and wondering, as I explored each nook and cranny in the grand estate, what these walls, which have held sturdy for more than a millennium through earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, would utter about the varied lives of those who have crossed its threshold.

Outside, the scene intoxicates the senses, with stone paths meandering through terraced gardens and squares of lush grass, all dotted with varied seating arrangements should you need to steady yourself after having your breath taken away one too many times.

“Achingly beautiful” is how I described it in my travel journal. It’s the kind of place where sickeningly sweet love sonnets should be written and recited – ideally to someone gazing wistfully off at the sea from a Juliette balcony on the second floor. A large pool, heated just enough to take the edge off but still feel refreshing, abuts the lemon orchard and is lined with chic iron daybeds and several carefully placed umbrellas for seeking respite from the sun.

Each morning I pleasantly awoke to the smell of chocolate croissants baking in the kitchen in preparation for the daily hearty breakfast spread of fresh fruit, bread, meats and cheeses waiting for us in a garden alcove whose structure was composed of tangles of wisteria vines wedded to an iron frame. We chose to have two dinners at the villa and each was a glorious multi-course affair celebrating the region’s local cuisine, expertly served by gloved wait staff and paired with wines from Planeta, a family-owned winery and one of Sicily’s foremost producers, who offers in-villa delivery of their 14 wines in a special partnership with The Thinking Traveller. slmag.net

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A bedroom in the Don Venerando villa.

While a good hotelier will recognize the importance of conveying a sense of place, there are often constraints dictated by the property’s size, budget and location. Villas in The Thinking Traveler Portfolio – from ancient farmhouses to modernist masterpieces – encompass myriad viewpoints of the ideal Sicilian experience. A recently refurbished lavastone farmhouse in Pozzillo, La Limoncella, boasts sea and Mt. Etna views and plenty of manicured outdoor spaces, including a divine lap pool and ample covered terraces to soak in the scene.

Set amidst a working nursery with sweeping sea views (the owners are the world’s largest exporter of Mediterranean plants), the Don Venerando villa was purpose built as a rental property, but no expense was spared in its construction or elegant interior design, which features top-drawer Biedermeier and Chinese antiques and original artwork. Built around the remnants of an old winery, the original wine press is ingeniously integrated into a half wall in the foyer. Portions of the tile floor were purposefully broken as they were hammered into place to emulate years of use.

The owner/architect of the mountainside Ortensia villa in Giarre has filled his eclectic and modern home with a range of contemporary artwork that reflects his Sicilian and aristocratic roots as well as spoils from his far-flung travels. Sighilli is a sevenbedroom villa located within the Vendicari Nature Reserve, whose heated pool overlooks sandy beaches, vineyards and salt lakes that regularly attract flamingos. Casa Vera, a perfectly proportioned 44 slmag.net

estate crafted out of concrete, caught the attention of Elle Décor Italia, which produced a feature story on the property.

Perched on a rocky outcrop on the ocean in Santa Maria La Scala, the five bedroom Crossing the Rock is supremely elegant in its austerity, with white walls, upholstery and drapery interspersed with antiqued mirrors, crystal chandeliers and fine wood antiques, many with gilt accents. Although it is steps from the center of town and its restaurants, bars and shops, one look at the oceanfront pool engineered to sit atop the boulders that reinforces the shoreline, as well as the optional services of chef-for-hire Rosa Maria (whose gnocchi and meatballs are to die for), I imagine one could find it hard to leave.

A dearth of activities will certainly never be an issue during a Sicilian holiday. Our first day was spent exploring Taormina.

Following lunch on the terrace of Trattoria Il Barcaiolo, which sits in an alcove of the Ionian Sea where brave souls plunge into the azure waters from towering sea stacks, we took a cable car from Mazzaro beach to the historic town center, perched on a rocky promontory. Popular since its inclusion as a stop on the Grand Tour, its demure size belies its importance as a conquest at one time to the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians, French and Spanish, each leaving its mark on the “Pearl of the Mediterranean.” The town’s pièce de résistance is its GreekRoman theatre, which was started in the third century BC and whose views would certainly force performers to be at their best.

Don Venerando is a lovingly restored and beautifully appointed seafront villa.

Living area in the Don Arcangelo all'Olmo villa.

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The granita at Caffe Sicilia in Noto is regarded as some of the best in Sicily.

Dinner in the dining room of Don Arcangelo all'Olmo villa.

Piazza del Duomo, Syracuse.

The cathedral in Noto. All photos by Bridget Williams.

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Sicilian-inpsired original art in the Ortensia villa.

A garden party at villa Don Venerando.

Wares at the market in Piazza Battisi Cesare.

Since I’d been admiring Mt. Etna from afar since my arrival, her subtle rumbling a reminder of the tremendous latent power within, I devoted a half-day to exploring all around the active volcano, both on and off the beaten path with a driver/guide arranged by The Thinking Traveller. Hiking the moonscape-like lava fields, I was struck by the visual contrast of iridescent silver birch trees that have sprung up intermittently from the crumbly and rocky black-as-night soil created by older deposits of cooled magma. Even from a safe distance, it’s still quite fascinating to watch the clouds that swiftly swirl around the nearly 11,000-foot apex comingle with plumes of steam released from within the crater.

An important Greek stronghold, Syracuse, and its island heart, Ortigia, retain a fair share of Greek and Roman architectural remains, along with Medieval Norman and Baroque structures.

I Sapori dei Gusti Smarriti delicatessen in Syracuse.

The Greek-Roman theatre in Taormina.

After admiring the Piazzo del Duomo with its cathedral built on atop a Temple of Athena, epicures must make a point to visit “I Sapori dei Gusti Smarriti,” located at one end of the market in Piazza Battisti Cesare. I carted out my fair share of Sicilian delicacies, some available exclusively at this exemplary deli. As much as I delighted in devouring each upon my return, a trinket of more permanence–a Maiolica pottery head–as you likely guessed, is my most prized souvenir. Staring back at me from its spot on my kitchen counter, it serves as a colorful reminder of my visit and fittingly, a line from The Princess Bride: "Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!”

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Bibliotaph... Eating Their Words...Cookbooks inspired by notable authors to make things literary Compiled by Victoria Chase Beautifully photographed and thoughtfully compiled, this book highlights notable literary meals, including the madcap tea party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, watery gruel from Oliver Twist, and the lavish chicken breakfast from To Kill a Mockingbird. Dinah Fried - Fictitious Dishes: An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals - Hardcover, 128 pages, Harper Design (harpercollins.com).

A collection of more than 60 recipes inspired by the indulgent food and libations gormandized

by F. Scott Fitzgerald and his fellow expatriates.

Carol Hilker - F. Scott Fitzgerald's Taste of France: Recipes inspired by the cafĂŠs and bars of Fitzgerald's Paris and the Riviera in the 1920s - Hardcover, 160 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com).

The ultimate libations guide for the literary obsessed, this book features 65 drink recipes garnished with wry commentary on history's most beloved novels. Tim Federle - Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist - Hardcover, 160 pages, Running Press (runningpress.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf]: a person who caches or hoards books Butcher, former pastry chef and food blogger Cara Nicoletti shares 50 recipes influenced by the books and their characters that have engrossed her since childhood.

Among them are breakfast sausages from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods and New England clam chowder inspired by Moby-Dick. Cara Nicoletti Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way Through Great Books - Hardcover, 304 pages, Little Brown & Company (littlebrown.com).

Recipes and culinary mores from Austen's era are interspersed with quotes from her novels that allow the reader to recreate dishes and dining experiences experienced by the author's characters and their contemporaries. Pen Vogler - Dinner with Mr. Darcy: Recipes inspired by the novels of Jane Austen - Hardcover, 160 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com).

Organized like a cookbook, this title is a collection of American literature (poetry, prose and essays) centered on the theme of food that progresses chronologically from the late 1700s to the present. Each section also incorporates at least one recipe. Jennifer Cognard-Black and Melissa A. Goldtwaite - Books That Cook: The Making of a Literary Meal - Hardcover, 384 pages, NYU Press (nyupress.org).

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TO MARKET, TO MARKET Our editor's and publishers share items from their most wanted list

Painting by artist Francine Turk

By Bridget McDermott, Publisher, Sophisticated Living Chicago In the last issue of Sophisticated Living, we featured an amazing story on Chicago artist Francine Turk and her latest collection of work, Next Level BadAss: Miles Davis & Francine Turk. I was fortunate to attend the back-to-back events that celebrated the collaboration of the late jazz musician and this incredibly talented woman. The moment I stepped into the gallery I saw this painting, lit up perfectly from every angle, and I couldn’t take my eyes off it. I have had a crush on Turk and her art for a long time, but this particular canvas really speaks to me. The explosion of color, the in-your-face messages and the pure rawness of it all…perfection. I Start a Painting and I Finish It, oil on canvas (84”x84”), $68,000 by artist Francine Turk, $68,000 (grace@francineturk.com).

Landscape painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

By Jeff Jeffers, Publisher, Sophisticated Living Columbus Who wouldn't want to own a painting by an Impressionist giant like Renoir? This landscape is perfectly understated and a stunning palette - really a wonderful example of his skillful eye for color. Too bad I'm not allowed to bid at our auctions! Selling on November 25 at Garth's Fine Art Auction, this painting is estimated at $140,000 - $160,000 (garths.com).

Artisan 22k gold and opal ring by Carolyn Tyler

By Amelia Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living Columbus This lavender opal is a striking shade of blue, and I love the luster of the high karat gold. The design gives this ring the feel of an ancient archaeological find. Selling in Garth's December 1, 2017 jewelry auction, this ring is estimated at $2,500 - $4,500 (garths.com).

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Blue Sense+ intelligent air purifier

By Elise Hofer Shaw, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living Chicago As a mom, providing a safe and healthy environment for my family is always top of mind. We try to eat clean and lead an active lifestyle. But I had never really thought about the air quality in my home until an interior designer friend of mine introduced me to Blueair air purifiers. It's HEPASilent filtration process captures 99.97 percent of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron in size! I have the Sense+ model in my bedroom and have become obsessed with monitoring my outdoor and indoor air quality in real time via the app. With a quick tap, I can turn it on or off, increase the fan speed if activate the child lock–et voila! It swiftly removes all impurities from the air inside my home. Blue Sense+ intelligent air purifier, $499, with Aware monitor, $199 (blueair.com).

Roger Lounge Chair from Thayer Coggin

By Matthew Millett, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living Cincinnati I'd love to be lounging and enjoying my wine in the Roger chair from Thayer Coggin. An original Milo Baughman design, the perfect pitch of the chair and 'floating' appearance make it the ultimate showpiece of any room. Available through the trade (thayercoggin.com).

Manila Boxing Gloves in Blue Paint Splatter Snakeskin from Elisabeth Weinstock

By Bridget Williams, President, Sophisticated Living Media Boxing is the best way to knock out stress and get killer abs in the process. While more suitable for display than delivering a punch, having these over-the-top handcrafted snakeskin boxing gloves hanging around is a chic reminder to make some time for the gym.

Available in colors ranging from solid white to paint splatter, the gloves retail for $1,562 (elisabethweinstock.com).

Manila Boxing Gloves in Blue Paint Splatter Snakeskin from Elisabeth Weinstock

Painting by artist Francine Turk

Artisan 22k gold and opal ring by Carolyn Tyler

Landscape painting by PierreAuguste Renoir

Blue Sense+ intelligent air purifier

Roger Lounge Chair from Thayer Coggin

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The True 48

Art Escape

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Coravin Model Two Elite Wine System

Caracus 16-Light Chandelier from Jonathan Adler

Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Crown Tiara

Caracus 16-Light Chandelier from Jonathan Adler

By Bridget Williams, President, Sophisticated Living Media An unglazed Peace Hand executed in white porcelain that sits atop a square Lucite base served as my gateway into the wonderful world of Jonathan Adler, and I have since become enamored with everything in his collection, which sports a definite 1970s vibe. Partially through the process of renovating a nearly 150-year-old house, it’s been fun injecting an eclectic mix into the historic framework. I am absolutely pining over this generously proportioned chandelier that would be an ideal companion for the tall ceilings in my kitchen. It’s priced at $2,250 (jonathanadler.com).

Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Crown Tiara

By Claire Williams, Editorial Assistant, Sophisticated Living Louisville & Lexington Everything about Dolce & Gabbana is perfection. Even if I am in my pajamas watching Netflix, I could put on this tiara and instantly imagine myself as one of the glamorous models in their ads. Price upon request (dolcegabbana.com).

The True 48

By Carrie Edelstein, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living St. Louis I cook a minimum of five nights a week, pack lunches and serve breakfast seven days a week. My average grocery shop yields anywhere from 30-50 pieces of produce alone for my family of five.

To say I need more space is an understatement! The True 48 is True's brand new side-by-side refrigerator that has more than 29.4 cubic feet of space. And with little hands that constantly are opening the doors and staring at what's inside our refrigerator, the 120-degree stay-open feature might just put this baby on the kids' wish list! The price tag: $17,000. Anyone wishing to fulfill my kitchen fantasy should contact AUTCO Home, autcohome.com.

Art Escape

By Jeff Cohen, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living Indianapolis My wife and I are crazy about art and Italy, not to mention cooking, wine, great conversation and the Tuscan countryside. So when I first read about Art Escape Italy, and its extremely reasonable all-inclusive pricing, I knew an art-filled vacation would make the perfect dream gift for our upcoming thirteenth wedding anniversary.

The brainchild of three friends from three continents and three decades, Art Escape Italy was conceived after an intensive course at The Florence Academy of Art in 2015. With a strong emphasis on high quality art instruction and a focus on the figurative and portrait painting, Art Escape Italy delivers a serene Tuscan vacation experience. Everything for a seven or 12-night course, apart from your plane ticket, is included in the price.

In addition to expert art instruction in painting workshops, trips include excursions to Florence and nearby destinations, an exclusive winery tour, a cooking class and ample free time, making the trip ideal for painters of all level and their nonpainting travel partners.

Prices begin at €1680 per person for a private single room and €1260 per person for a twin share for a seven-night trip with five days of art instruction (artescapeitaly.com).

Coravin Model Two Elite Wine System

By Matthew Millett, Editor-In-Chief, Sophisticated Living Cincinnati As I'm starting to build my wine collection, I find it is going to be an absolute necessity to have a Coravin Model Two Elite Wine System (in red).

Now I can sample a sip or glass to ensure my prized bottles are at their peak age before pulling the cork completely. Also available in gold and silver, the pouring system retails for $349.95 (coravin.com). sl

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Hotel Confidential: One&Only Le Saint Géran Written by Bridget Williams

The mention of Mauritius typically conjures quizzical looks from those whose exotic inklings are likely inspired by a vague knowledge of where in the world the island is located. A small speck in the Indian Ocean some 1,200 miles off the southeast coast of the African continent, if you are arriving via South Africa, your flight path will likely take you over Madagascar, which for me made the destination seem that much more remote, foreign, and therefore exciting.

Uninhabited at the time of its first recorded visit by Arab sailors in the Middle Ages and later by the Portuguese, the island was first colonized by the Dutch in 1638. Prior to the opening of the Suez Canal, Mauritius served as an important base for trade routes between Europe and the East, with the French and British involved in a long power struggle for its control. After France surrendered in 1810, the British remained in charge until 1968, when the country became an independent state. Today the 1.2 million residents of the island represent a multiethnic society, with most identifying their ancestry with Indian, African, French and Chinese origins. Hinduism is the dominant religion.

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Set within this rich cultural tapestry on its own remote white sand peninsula on the northeastern coast of Mauritius, is One&Only Le Saint Géran. A distinct sense of place is evident as soon as you set foot in the soaring open-air lobby. Water is everywhere, both seen and heard, instantly initiating a mood of tranquility.

Each of the resort's 162 suites and signature Villa feature a private terrace or balcony that face either the ocean or the calm waters of a sheltered lagoon that is ideal for an array of complimentary water sports, including water-skiing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking. Land-based activities include a nine-hole Gary Player golf course, tennis, mountain bikes, Speedminton, a very well equipped fitness center, yoga, Pilates and volleyball, among others. The brand’s signature KidsOnly program is available for children from ages three to 11.

Notable onsite dining options include PRIME Contemporary Grill, which serves Australian Angus Wagyu beef, fresh seafood and organic produce in bold, contemporary environs. La Terrasse, the resort’s main restaurant, is situated adjacent to the sprawling pool with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. At breakfast there is a bountiful buffet; lunch encompasses light meals, salads,

Photo by Bridget Williams.

Flacq Market. Photo by Bridget Williams.

The spa's reflecting pool offers views of the Indian Ocean.

vegetarian and organic dishes; and at dinner the menu includes table d’hôte or specialist buffet options, accompanied once a week by traditional Mauritian Séga dancers. My favorite was the waterside Indian Pavilion, which immerses guests in a North Indian experience, complete with the intoxicating and mouthwatering aroma of roasting Indian herbs and spices wafting from the theatre-style kitchen. The resort’s signature private dining experience is staged in a waterfront, bohemian chic tipi conceived by noted British fashion designer Alice Temperley, complete with a Parisian glass chandelier suspended from the canopy, a custommade wooden floor and dreamy golden-dotted fabric floating all around the interior.

In similar fashion to the entirety of the property, the Spa at One&Only Le Saint Géran offers an exclusive sanctuary of quiet pampering nestled amongst a lush tropical landscape.

The interior design has discernible Mauritian influence, with subtle tones of amber and gold calling to mind sky and sand at sunset. The relaxation room overlooks a reflecting pool with views of the Indian Ocean, with a sauna and steam rooms rounding out the relaxation spaces. Treatments and signature

wellness “journeys” are carried out in partnership with the award-winning ESPA brand. A hair salon and the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez Pedi:Mani:Cure studio round out the array of amenities. Celebrities and others “in the know” have long sung the praises of his unique buffing technique, which leaves nails pink and shiny – no varnish needed! Comfortably reclined on a plush chaise throughout my entire 60-minute “dry” pedicure, my piggies were pampered to perfection.

Hard as it may be to pry yourself from the indulgent environs, the resort offers several off-site excursions, including Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius and the Botanical Palmplemousses Garden. I dusted off my haggling skills and opted for an afternoon at the bustling Flacq Market, the largest outdoor market on the island. Maneuvering through throngs of locals jabbering in Mauritian Creole, I surveyed rows and rows of purveyors hawking goods, running the gamut from pleasing to pungent, who were keen on making certain I didn’t leave empty handed. sl Rooms at One&Only Le Saint Géran begin at $354/night. For more information or reservations, visit lesaintgeran.oneandonlyresorts.com.

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Sip, Savor & Celebrate

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

Holidays are a time for celebrating life, family and friends. There is arguably no better way to celebrate than by gifting wine and food, or even better yet, enjoying wine and food with said people.

Sparkling Wine Every get-together should start with sparkling wine. An excellent alternative to Champagne is high quality Prosecco. The difference between the two is in the second fermentation, the process that creates the bubbles. For Prosecco, fermentation is quicker, taking place in large tanks, hence the term “Tank Method.” The fermentation of Champagne takes place in individual bottles, a process known as the “Traditional Method” or Méthode Champenoise. The less time-consuming fermentation process for Prosecco does not lead to a complex sparkling wine, but it is not intended to. Rather, it produces a sparkling wine that is fresher, flavorful and less expensive.

Prosecco Tommasi Filodora (Veneto, Italy) Pale yellow color with copious tiny bubbles forming a light but vivacious mousse. Fresh, vibrant and floral with citrus blossom and white peach in the nose. Dry and refreshingly crisp with a medium body, nice citrus and yellow apple flavors. This is an excellently flavored sparkling wine and a departure from inexpensive Prosecco. Made from 100 percent Glera grape.

Winter Reds and Decanting Lots of white wine can be enjoyed year-round, but as we move into winter, I want to introduce a couple of red wines for our celebrations and recommend decanting for both. Decanting red wine is typically done for two reasons. The first is to remove sediment from an aged wine in order to keep the sediment from being poured into the glass. The second is to allow a young wine to aerate or breathe. By aerating a red wine, you are helping to expand the flavors or bring out the aromas and complexities that may only come out in the glass as the wine is poured over the evening.

Decanters come in many shapes and sizes, but Riedel has long been considered the benchmark for wine glasses and decanters.

They have an immense selection of decanters and glasses for every wine and wine style you can fathom.

Ayam Decanter Riedel (Kufstein, Austria) Newly available in July of this year, Riedel’s Ayam Decanter is handcrafted and mouth-blown in Kufstein, Austria. This is a decanter for serious aficionados and is something you must try a couple of times to feel comfortable using, but once you do, you will feel like quite the decanting specialist. It has a beautiful design

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that seems to defy gravity, as it can safely hang from the side of many tables. Why you would want to hang this striking piece out of sight, besides being a quick conversation subject, is beyond me. I decanted the two wines below with the Ayam, and it was an excellent vehicle to aerate the wines as well as an elegant and enjoyable decanter to work with.

The Northern Rhone of France is home to the finest Syrahbased wines in the world. One of the very best sub-regions is Côte-Rôtie or “roasted slopes.” The continental climate and terraced vineyards on its southeasterly facing slopes help make these wines the benchmark for Syrah. While there are many fine producers, E. Guigal is one of the very best.

Côte-Rôtie E. Guigal Château d’Ampuis 2012 (Rhone Valley, France) A medium purple color leading to a garnet red. Ethereal nose of red and black fruits of black and red cherry, raspberry, blackberry and plum. Generous baking spice, pepper, vanilla, anise, violets and cured meats. Dry, full bodied and full flavored with a tannic structure that benefited from decanting in the Ayam Riedel decanter. This wine will age and should be consumed in five to 10 years but is seductive now! It is made from 93 percent Syrah and seven percent Viognier and aged for 36 months in new French oak. 2012 is the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, available in magnums as well as 750 ml bottles.

In south central Tuscany lies the great hilltop town and wine region of Montalcino, famed for one of the very best wines in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino is made from the grape Brunello, a synonym for Sangiovese. The dry, maritime climate encourages viticulture on the slopes of the Montalcino hills.

Brunello di Montalcino Casisano 2011 (Tuscany, Italy) A ruby red wine leaning to garnet. The nose possesses red fruits such as raspberry and cherry mixed with a touch of plum, blackberry, purple flowers, anise and a touch of herbs, all of which combine to make this a rich wine in a full-body that is complex and appetizing. Crisp and dry with tannins that benefitted from decanting in the Ayam Riedel decanter. Full-bodied yet fresh, this wine is lively and not too big and rich.

Made from 100 percent Sangiovese and aged three years in a Slavonian oak cask. Feel free to let this one age three to five years or decant and drink posthaste. This wine is from the Veneto producer Tommasi, which has expanded into Tuscany, as well as other Italian regions. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 147 professionals in North America and 230 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

Riedel Ayam decanter ($425; riedel.com).

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1) Engagement ring designed by Karl Lagerfeld incorporates geometric shapes for a sleek modern design; showcasing unique knifeedge elements echoing in the collar under the head to create fancy center stone shapes (price upon request; 630-932-4900). 2) Ritani marquise cut micro pavé diamond band engagement ring with milgrain finish ($2,420, excluding the center stone; ritani.com). 3) JB Star handcrafted platinum and diamond ring featuring a 2.16ct oval diamond center with half-moon and tapered baguette diamonds on the side embraced with micro pavé (price upon request; jbstar.com). 4) Henri Daussi AMDS pavé halo ring in rose gold featuring a 2.50Ct. Signature Daussi Cushion cut diamond (price upon request; henridaussi.com). 5) Steven Kretchmer Estelle diamond solitaire ring (price upon request; stevenkretchmer.com). 6) KONZUK Union Collection ring features a .15ct diamond set into the concrete and stainless steel band. Also available in platinum (from $850; konzukshop.com). 7) Patras Octagonal Rainbow Moonstone ring from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry ($2,200; ivankatrumpjewelry.com). 8) From the Colin Cowie Estate Jewelry collection at Blue Nile, platinum ring with a 14.95 ct. oval-shaped yellow sapphire set in a halo of round diamonds with additional diamonds down the shank and on the underside of the mounting ($35,000; bluenile.com). 9) Simon G. MR1840-A engagement set from the Passion Collection (from $3,256 excluding the center stone; simongjewelry.com). 10) Pasquale Bruni 18K white gold “Atelier” ring with diamonds (price upon request; pasqualebruni.com). 11) Gerrard 1735 platinum engagement ring set with white diamonds and emerald feature stone (price upon request; garrard.com). 12) Chopard Haute Joaillerie ring (price upon request; chopard.com).

13) Engagement ring from the Scott Kay Heaven's Gates collection in platinum (price upon request; scottkay.com). 14) Daniel K Blue Pear ring with fancy light blue diamond with white diamond pavé set in 18K rose gold and a handmade platinum mounting (price upon request; danielk.net). 15) Le Vian Couture Neopolitan opal ring (price upon request; levian.com). 16) Le Vian Bridal two-tone 14k Strawberry Gold and 14k Vanilla Gold ring with 0.74 tcw Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds ($4897; levian.com). 17) Purple sapphire engagement ring from the Claire Pettibone Collection for Trumpet & Horn ($17,200; trumpetandhorn.com).

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1) Arya Esha yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring (price upon request; ayraesha.com). 2) Bespoke Alexandra Mor custom overlay diamond wedding band and engagement ring in platinum and 18K yellow gold (price upon request; alexandramor.com). 3) Sethi Couture rose cut black diamond ring with white diamond accents in 18K white gold (price upon request; sethicouture.com). 4) Classic Winston, emerald-cut engagement ring with tapered baguette side stones. Available with center stones from 1.00 to 3.50 carats (price upon request; harrywinston.com). 5) Karen Karch Desire ring with 1.78 CT center yellow/brown diamond ($20,000; karenkarch.com). 6) From Jewelmer Joaillerie's Bollicine collection, ring composed of a single golden South Sea pearl set with diamonds in 18K yellow gold (price upon request; jewelmer.com). 7) Giamcomelli Arrow Marquise engagement ring in 14K gold and 1.08 total carat weight ($5,600; giamcomellijewelry.com).

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WORTH WINING ABOUT The Destin Charity Wine Auction Written by Madeline Michaels Although it holds the distinction of being the most popular tourist destination along Florida’s Emerald Coast (4.5 million visitors annually), Destin is golden when it comes to philanthropy, as evidenced by its hugely successful annual charity wine auction, which has raised in excess of $10 million for charitable causes in Northwest Florida. The 2016 Destin Charity Wine Auction on April 30th, raised a record $2.65 million; a staggering $350,000 increase over 2015. “Our ability to continually increase the funds raised year over year is a testament to both the strength of our organization and the power of our mission of the charities we support," said John Russell, president of DCWAF. “All of us associated with the foundation are amazed that we continue to garner this kind of support to help children in need in our community."

Together with the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, which is a separate but related event also held on the fourth weekend in April to complement the Destin Charity Wine Auction, the pair create an indulgent few days for oenophiles, craft beer and spirits aficionados, and gourmands alike. Not just for locals, guests hailing from all corners of the US are given a welcome as warm as Florida sunshine at all events, including private patron dinners held in notable restaurants and private homes in the area on the eve of the auction where guests savor exclusive wine and food pairings and get a closer look at one of the 14 charities the mission-driven event benefits. In 2016 alone, 14 Patron Dinners raised $530,000.

Prior to the sold-out 11th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction this past April, guests milled about in a large tent adjacent to the auction tent sampling gourmet bites and wines poured by notable vintners while perusing 120 lots up for grabs as part of the silent auction. Once the doors to the auction tent were open, guests eagerly took their seats in anticipation for the 55 unique lots up for grab. The opening Magnum Force lot (50 autographed magnums from DCWAF vintners past and present) caused quite a ruckus and raised the bar for the rest of the afternoon by garnering a record-winning bid of $55,000.

Finding ideal accommodation near all of the auction action as well as the pristine beaches in Destin and South Walton is as easy as booking a vacation home or condominium from Newman-Dailey Properties diverse portfolio (destinvacation.com). Jeanne Dailey, founder and CEO of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, is a bastion of philanthropy in Destin and a board member/ marketing chair for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation. A true dynamo, her passion for her profession is evidenced in the many accolades and awards for exemplary customer service, business integrity and overall excellence that have been bestowed upon Newman-Dailey since it was founded in 1985.

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View of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony at Hidden Dunes, available through Newman-Dailey Resort Properties.

Under the Tuscan Sun, a home available for rent through Newman-Dailey Resort Properties.

Lot 1, comprised of 50 autographed magnums from DCWAF vintners past and present fetched record-winning bid of $55,000.

Photo by STM Photography.

Kitchen and living area of Under the Tuscan Sun.

Lobby of WaterColor Inn.

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Jeanne Dailey, CEO of NewmanDailey Resort Properties celebrates a winning bid.

Photo by STM Photography.

There’s no need to check-out after the auction as there is plenty to do in the area. Shop art ranging from fine to funky at artist colonies in Rosemary Beach (rosemarybeach.com), Ruskin Place in Seaside (seasidefl.com), Shops of Grayton and Artists of Gulf Place (artistsatgulfplace.com). Stop into NEAT at Alys Beach to browse their selection of high-end and hard-to-find craft liquors and beers (alysbeach.com). Dine al fresco and enjoy live music at The Hub in Seacrest Beach (hub30a.com). Enjoy a curated wine selection and eclectic cuisine at Vin’tij in Miramar Beach (vintij.com) or opt for a fine dining experience at Bijoux in The Market Shops at Sandestin (bijouxdestin.com).

Savor fine seafood in artful surroundings at Fish Out of Water, located beachside overlooking the Gulf of Mexico on the second floor at the WaterColor Inn, Northwest Florida’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel. A stay at one of the Inn’s 60-oceanview rooms is akin to luxuriating in the sought-after slipcovered perfection portrayed in a Pottery Barn catalogue (watercolorresort. com). Even if you aren’t lodging at WaterColor, active travelers will want to check out Run/Sup, a unique 60-minute workout that combines trail running with stand-up paddling in the calm waters of Western Lake in the WaterColor neighborhood (runsup.com).

Next year’s Destin Charity Wine Auction weekend are April 28 – 30, 2017.

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Deadlines are curious things. We set them, change them, fret over them, and try as we might to ignore them, they ultimately command that we heed them, whether we like it or not. For an ambitious whole house renovation project in a leafy east Louisville enclave, the team assembled by Eldridge Company was under not just one, but two sets of deadlines. The first being the typical scenario of the client

wanting everything done ASAP. The second was even more pressing: the couple’s first child was on the way, and they wanted the project completed prior to the baby’s arrival. While construction deadlines can be negotiable, due dates typically are not. But, ultimately, the stars aligned and everything fell into place so that the couple was able to move in just two days before their daughter was born.

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Room to roam for their growing family was the reason the homeowners chose to relocate from a downtown loft to a five-acre suburban property. Designed by noted architect Quinten Biagi, Sr., the 1970s-era home had been lovingly maintained but was in dire need of a facelift. To make the home more conducive to modernday family life, the husband called on personal friend Christopher Eldridge, architect and construction director for Eldridge Company, to spearhead the project, which left no space untouched, with the exception of a small closet near the front door.

In addition to Christopher, the team at Eldridge includes his brother Matt and their father Bob, who brings over 40 years of experience in the building industry and orchestrates the onsite details of every project. “We are all about cultivating a clientdriven experience,” explained Matt. Christopher added that their expertise really shines when they are given the ability to meld old architecture with a contemporary point of view. “We pay homage to history while conceiving elegant, modern solutions that fit within an old context,” he said.

Large and colorful original stained glass panels flanking the front door were preserved with great care. “Keeping them intact had us sweating bullets,” said Christopher. Crossing the threshold, one is struck by a relaxing aura of airiness, a feat achieved by no small means. The home’s original architectural drawings from 1976 hang in one corner of the living room and serve as a tangible testament to the dramatic changes that took place, most notably 70 slmag.net

removing a fireplace that became an impediment to the open floor plan the homeowners were pining for. Despite the husband’s objections, his wife and her mother, one of those lucky people with an innate ability to conceptualize finished spaces, successfully made the case that fireplace had to go. Once this important decision was made, the layout quickly fell into place, though Christopher pointed out that the scope of the project meant that a willingness to embrace fluidity and metamorphosis was paramount.

Possessing a distinguished yet distinct sense of style (he has an affinity for mid-century modern, while she is more transitional), the couple relied on interior designer Lauren Harp of Lady of the House Design to serve as an intermediary and harmoniously express both the husband and wife’s design point of view. Taking advantage of a vaulted ceiling with skylights created when the fireplace was removed, Harp accented the volume of the combined kitchen/dining/living room with a trio of massively scaled lanterns that hang over each space. Intimidated by their size when they were delivered, the wife said she was relieved to find that they appeared to shrink as they were raised into place. Also adding overhead interest are a series of trusses, made on site, with gusset plates that the wife jokes came from the nearby East End bridge construction site. The original white oak floors were refinished and those areas that were filled in where the fireplace was removed are indiscernible from the rest.

The television room is furnished with pieces from Barbara Barry. The painting is by Joyce Garner. The table lamps are Murano glass.

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White oak used on one wall in the den and for the sliding barn door are a design element inspired by the home's original flooring.

Overall, a color palette of cream, white and grey permeates the home, with pops of color found in accent pieces, such as an artfully arranged grouping of iconic orange Hermès boxes in one corner of the living room. Harp did an excellent job of including both masculine and feminine aspects in each space, softening the harder edges of more contemporary furnishings with touches of the ethereal, including Lucite tables and pieces with gleaming golden accents.

Kitchen and wet bar cabinetry, the pantry, and his and her closets are all custom-built installations that allowed the homeowners to have exactly the features they wanted. “We foster a collaborative work environment on all of our projects, and assembling the right team to execute the needs and visions of a project is paramount,” explained Matt regarding his company’s building process.

Walls of a long corridor that lead to the master suite, a nursery and the husband’s den are sheathed in narrow panels of white oak,

an architectural element that breaks up the long space by adding visual interest and is in keeping with the era of the home.

Though pretty in pink, the eight-foot ceilings in the compact nursery make it hard to believe that this space originally housed the kitchen. The master suite, located just across the hall, was significantly renovated to encompass an entire wing of the home.

Reviewing the original architectural plans, Christopher discovered quite a bit of expansion room available in the attic on the second floor, in what was once the library, making it possible to vault the ceilings in the space that is now used as the master bedroom. In similar fashion to the great room, the husband suggested adding the skylights that bathe the room in natural light. A classic Eames lounger cozies up to the original brick fireplace and is reflective of the husband’s collection of mid-century furnishings that create a time capsule effect in the adjacent den, fashioned out of what was the home’s breakfast room. Many of the husband’s unique furniture finds were found while perusing the wares on 1stdibs.com. slmag.net

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A window seat breaks up the vaulted corridor as one traverses from the master bedroom, past his and her custom closets and into the master bathoom.

The master bath boasts an oversized shower, soaking tub, and his and her dual vanities that mimic walnut bureaus.

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Unused attic space above what is now the master bedroom allowed Eldridge Company to add a vaulted ceiling with skylights. Lauren Harp of Lady of the House Design was charged with creating finished spaces that represented both the husband's and wife’s distinct interior design personalities.

A window seat breaks up the hall as one traverses down the vaulted corridor in the master suite, past his and her closets to a spectacular bath clad in white marble with extensive grey veining, a design element specifically requested by the wife. The space boasts an oversized shower, soaking tub, and his and her dual vanities that mimic walnut bureaus.

Two cozy bedrooms and a full bath are found on the second floor. Original skylights at the top of the staircase to the second floor served as the impetus for adding them elsewhere in the home. New white oak flooring, but in a smaller format, mimics what is found on the main level.

The master suite, den and living room all provide direct access to an expansive patio and the more than five acres of formal planted gardens and greenspace beyond. The home’s original

owner was an avid gardener and planted quite a bit of native flowering plants in designated beds. Eldridge Company called on Falls City Property Maintenance to assist with expanding the patio area, adding limestone stairs that tame the sloping hillside and provide access to the rolling acreage that sits between the home and the woods behind. Shading the patio, a mature tree is almost storybook-like with its graceful, ancient branches so perfectly outstretched to accommodate a wooden swing that will no doubt become one of the daughter’s favorite places to play.

Surveying the peace and quiet with a smiling baby in her arms and mottled sunlight snaking its way through the leaves, the wife gives the impression she is more than pleased with the end result of the renovation, a hunch she is quick to confirm. “I’d like to live here forever,” she said. sl slmag.net

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THE ONION Written and photographed by Michael Crouch, Executive Chef at Bistro 1860

As I tear the skin and untangle each layer from the onion, a tear may fall ... but the eventual end will tantalize your taste buds. An essential ingredient.

Maybe it wasn't the ideal plan I had imbedded in my mind. My path to where I have landed seems unlikely and by chance I suppose, never truly knowing what it was that life had in store, what my calling was ... IS. Perhaps I still find myself wavering. Possibly, there may be a much larger means that I have yet to discover. The fact of the matter is I became a chef, whether I like or not. And here I am.

I was born on the 22 of January in 1976, a beautiful, perfect boy (according to mom) in small-town Shelby County, with hopes and dreams as far the mind can reach. Endless possibilities, only time will tell. In my very early years in grade school, I knew what I was destined to be: an archeologist – traveling through the temples of Peru and the ancient ruins of Egypt, taking on the Nazis, and eating the brains of monkeys in India. Certainly, this could very well have been related to me watching Indiana Jones films over and over and over again. I mean, hell, I already owned a whip, so I felt I was more than qualified for the position. All I needed was Short Round and a fedora.

Thirty-three years later, here I am, digging into my soul with my calloused hands; patiently waiting for the next radical idea to execute; flaunting my skills and declaring my dominance to all; justifying I'm worthy of my craft; doing what hasn't been done, yet has been done over and over; and desperately anticipating that my undeniable capability will carry me as far as I so desire it will.

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The strain of this business is extreme to say the least. Fatality rates are high, too high. Just check your newspaper for restaurant closings. Anyone can open a restaurant. The thought of being unsuccessful in your "dream" will make you weep like a child; don't let anyone tell you differently. You start with nothing and build and build over the years to make something your own, the thing that represents you to the very core. Along the way, you attempt to keep yourself from selling out and doing the thing that makes you who you are. It’s what makes your blood rush.

Insomnia is the demon of all. Mind cluttered with the grind – love, ideas, my dreams and my fears – not knowing which one should take precedence. I drift in and out as my mind fights to see who reigns supreme. Rest seems unlikely.

I've always been a dreamer. The possibilities are endless. Compassion.

Dedication. Determination. They are ploys my heart has put upon me. I have no choice but to execute it fearlessly and flawlessly. Time will tell.

Don't underestimate me. I do other things besides cook and drink whiskey. I have the most beautiful family one could ask for and am certainly gifted in that arena.

My daughter Stephanie keeps my heart pounding and ecstatic. My folks are simply the crème de la crème. My friends that support me, my village, are strong.

Hobbies … I love art (drawing, painting, etc.), however, I haven't the time anymore. Giving birth to my food has drained all my creativity to focus solely on that, something I'm cool with. Perhaps I'll pick it up again one day.

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Photography is an outlet I have become more than fond of to showcase my cuisine, my travels and times with those who bring me joy. I, like many others, use social media to show a meager portion of my life … filtered appropriately.

I love to travel, particularly in the Caribbean, but truly anywhere. It's a must to clear my mind and unwind and to breathe something besides the fumes blazing from the stove beneath my chin. The flickering fluorescents. The grinding of the ticket machine endlessly spewing tickets to the floor. The noise.

Beads of sweat rolling down the small of my aching back. Breaks are not an option, so seeking out time for peace and harmony is a must.

I pull myself from restless sleep and slip my clogs on my feet much like you. I'm not one to say my day is more difficult than yours … only different. I am not every chef; I am only me. As much as my grind consumes me, it does not define me. My character defines me. Being a father defines me. Being a son, a brother and a friend define me. Cooking is certainly not my life. It's truly my passion, but the relationships with friends, family and the people I love always will retain top billing, as they are the ones who build me and have molded me into the person I have become.

My most extraordinary parents have shown me what hard work, passion, caring and love can bring you. My exquisite child Stephanie has taught me that nothing matters but her smile and that I am her role model, her biggest fan and her hero. Her happiness is what mends me when things trouble my heart.

She is the ultimate reason for my determination to be great. I'd be remiss if I didn’t say there is also another responsible for my day-to-day prosperity. Brutus is his name, the one who ALWAYS smiles and rejoices at my arrival after a strenuous day … my dog. He is truly this man’s best friend.

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In earlier years, I found myself in this business to be reckless, to say the least. Fastened in the world of chaos and ignorance, this business can bury you up to your neck if you let it. It's an amazing second family of friends and support … as all of you know, it's the people that you REALLY spend your life with. It is also these same people that can become the devil’s lair, pouring its sin down upon you and breaking you, making you squeamish and regretful at every turn. All too prevalent in social media, fake personas and others’ lives and dreams are painted in the minds of all; don't let them question your own.

You must stay on course and fight the fight. Better yourself only for you and you alone. I am always in a state of continuous adjustment to realign what's best for me and what matters in my life. I’ve learned that we must learn to be ourselves and block out the rubbish that feeds our minds.

Today, I am a different man, a different chef. I have seized my fist around who I am. It is a constant process that has, at times, exhausted me to the core.

I found that there is a way around the poison that can infest your mind and your ideology of what being in this business means. There is love, and there are family, friends and happiness. I won't lie to you and tell you that this business is great for normalcy, for relationships or for an effortless way of life. I CAN tell you that it is a way to create, a way to extend ego and a way to pour your heart into something when it has nothing left to pour. Breaking is not an option. There is no time for that. Cook your ass off. Love people. The rest will crumble into your famished hands. sl Located at 1765 Mellwood Avenue, Bistro 1860 is open for dinner Monday-Saturday.

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Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup Written by Bridget Williams

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In defiance of sweltering late August temperatures, guests at the 6th annual Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup at Oxmoor Farm turned out in their fashionable best to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of libations, live music, a barbeque buffet and a matchup of top-notch local and international polo players vying for bragging rights as well as the coveted Seng Jewelers perpetual trophy for their team’s sponsor. This year Picture Perfect Landscaping pulled out all of the stops in designing and building the Red Carpet Trophy Garden, and adding a special lounge this year to herald the world premiere of Rabbit Hole Distilling’s bourbon whiskey.

Boasting the largest attendance in event history, all reserved tables in the fieldside tents were sold out and there were a record number of entrants in the tailgating competition, sponsored by Louisville Stoneware and Belle Noble Entertainment Company, with Kevin Grainger, CEO of Belle Noble, serving as the judge.

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Guests meandered through the gardens, admiring the latest automobiles from the Blue Grass Motorsport family, including Land Rover, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi and Maserati and Alfa Romeo. Under the catering tent and in the bourbon lounge, bartenders served up specialty cocktails using products from Ocean Vodka, Jefferson’s Reserve and Rabbit Hole Distilling. Between matches young and old took to the field for a champagne toast and traditional divot stomp prior to an exhibition game featuring the region’s top female polo players.

The consolation game pitted defending champion team Bittners against the Land Rover-sponsored team. In the championship match, team Sophisticated Living took on team Merrill Lynch, resulting in an exciting backand-forth battle with newcomer Merrill Lynch cinching its first victory with a goal near the end of regulation play. Jim Walker, Jorge Vasquez, Luis Ansola and Tommy Huber comprised the winning team.

As the sun sank low in the horizon, players and fans gathered in the trophy garden, where Scott Davis of Seng Jewelers presented players from the winning team with a Pilot Pioneer Aluminum Auto watch from Hamilton as a reward for their efforts and representatives from Merrill Lynch were showered with champagne as they hoisted the trophy overhead. sl

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A popular annual event held in the in the fields of St. Francis School’s Goshen campus, proceeds from the Our Good Earth Gala benefit athletic and extracurricular activities school-wide.

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1) Items from the silent auction. 2) Heather & Scott McGraw 3) Salema Jenkins 4) Personalized bourbon barrel donated by Kelvin Cooperage.

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More than 300 people were in attendance for Moonlight & Moonshine, a sold-out event aimed at helping provide much-needed services for people in the Louisville area living with neurological disorders. The event benefits the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, which was created to help bridge the gap between managing a neurological condition and improving quality of life.

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1) Kyle & Melanie Hoehn, Tyler Cash, Megan Veltman 2) Milja Zgonjanin, Aaron Marcus 3) Ben Sollee, Amy & Bryan Barber 4) Shelby Smith, Lisa & David Allgood, Tim Smith 5) Jeff & Gabi Schmier 6) Chris & Sarah Adkins 7) Rusty & Libby Mattingly 8) Katie Steinkamp, Katherine Daily, Laura & Justin Miller, Mattie 9) Lynnie Meyer, Terri Sierra, Jeff Cumberbatch, Dr. Miram Reyes

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California Closets hosted a designer open house at their Breckinridge Lane showroom to highlight the latest trends in custom storage and furniture solutions.

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Jessie Patterson, owner of The Messie Shop, a high-end women's fashion boutique, hosted a two-day pop-up shop at Gilman’s Point.

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Designer Open House 1) Carrie & Troy Lyons 2) Emerald Feland, Cary Saluga 3) Carly Saluga, Marcus Hall, Anthony Seitz Messie Shop 1) Jessie Patterson, Justin Gallagher 2) Kim Smith, Emily Stoner 3) Annette Rud, Judith Rudd 4) Jessie Patterson, Amanda Rupp

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Produced by the civic advocacy group, A Breath of Fresh Air, the annual Big Screen Bash event raises significant funds for the American Lung Association in Kentucky’s work to fight lung disease. Held at The Gillespie, the theme of this year’s event was the Roaring ‘20s. J.T. Geary, a teen dealing with asthma, Steven Lindsey, a double-lung transplant recipient and Dr. James Sublett were all recognized as Lung Health Heroes.

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For 21 years, the annual Doctors’ Ball, hosted by the Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation, part of KentuckyOne Health, has honored the service of area physicians and community leaders. The 2016 event recognized some of the area’s most innovative and caring doctors and community leaders including: Kelly McMasters, MD, George and Mary Lee Fischer, Manuel Grimaldi, MD, Ronald Levine, MD, and Erica Sutton, MD. Proceeds from the event will benefit Frazier Rehab Institute’s Pulmonary Rehab Center.

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1) Elizabeth & David Kaplan, Mayor Greg Fischer, Sterling & Amy Lapinski 2) Martha Slaughter, David Fennell, Alice Bridges 3) Betsy Rudd Bennett, Leslie Smart, Ruth Brinkley, Meredith Loeb, Ms. Johnson, Charlie Johnson 4) Doctors' Ball MC, Jean West & Maura Temes 5) Martin Steltenpohl, Morgan Mottley, Fayme Hayes, Anuj Rastogi, Su Kang, Michael Frazier, Marcy Bates & Christopher Bates

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The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana hosted its 6th Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony at The Gillespie. Special guests at the Cotton Club-themed event included Jay and the Team and host/emcee comedian Kimberly Vaughn.

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Linkin Bridge performed at this sold-out 5th annual benefit for Hope Scarves, held at the home of Natalie and Reise Officer. Founded by Lara MacGregor, who was 30 years old and seven months pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Hope Scarves provides scarves and stories of hope to women facing cancer.

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Taking advantage of the waning days of summer, Chef Michael Crouch of Bistro 1860 summoned a group of friends to a spectacular farm overlooking the Ohio River in Oldham County for a casually chic champagne supper buffet. Beef tartare, lobster rolls, oysters, and both pickled and sautĂŠed mushrooms from Frondosa Farms were a few of the delicacies enjoyed at the long communal dinner table.

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1) Louise Burke, Marcy Alford, Lorie McDonald, Nikki Lockhart 2) Steven Huston, Lora Ruttan, Melissa & Charley Ratliff 3) Ron Kayrouz, Wes Abplanalp 4) Ilana Kayrouz, Dan Burke 5) Patrick & Melanie Webb 6) Kristen Booker & Michael Crouch 7) Jesse Levesque, Matt Jamie

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Held at the Galt House, the third annual Scholarship Gala, sponsored by the Louisville Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. benefitted the Dr. Samuel Robinson Community Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for college students. The scholarships help students in pursuing their academic goals. Phi Beta Sigma recognized the Louisville Urban League Youth Development & Education Department, the Louisville Metro Government Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, and the DuPont Manual High School Black Student Union with community awards.

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1) Rachel T. Smith, Latonda Page 2) Houda Moutki, Rashad Abur-Rahman 3) Tamea Evans, Dana Harris 4) Lanette & Jadin Douglas 5) Tara & Chad Isable 6) Cameron Steadmon, Collin Steadmon 7) Charlene & Scott Fishback 8) Dr. Samuel & Hough Ellen Robinson 9) Tierney Bates, John White, Travis Prentice

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70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION While the world was a lot different in 1946, one thing remains unchanged since that time: Sonny and Gladys Bass are still in love. To mark their 70-year marriage milestone, the couple’s friends and family gathered for a lively celebration at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

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1) Mayor Greg Fischer, Sonny Bass 2) John & Elizabeth Lenihan, Steve Bass 3) Gladys Bass 4) Dr. Heather Bass & Dr. Kaveh Zamanian, Terri Bass 5) Steve Humphrey & Sue Grafton 6) Bass Family 7) Sherry Richardson, Lisa Bauman, Greg Nunnally, Joel Richardson 8) Annosh Shariat & Paula Barmore, Susan Yarmuth 9) Frank Weinberg, Steve Bass 10) Mike & Stephanie Moskal, Ned Bass

BROWN-FORMAN MIDNITE RAMBLE ALONZO KING LINES BALLET Friday, January 27, 2017 Brown Theatre on Broadway

THE KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS SOME OF A THOUSAND WORDS Wendy Whelan Brian Brooks Brooklyn Rider Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Brown Theatre on Broadway

These performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and The Kentucky Arts Council.

These performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and The Kentucky Arts Council.

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A NIGHT AT FASIG-TIPTON

Hosted by Philip Parrish Sallee, founder of WealthMD, the festive evening at Fasig-Tipton unfolded as a three-course fĂŞte for guests hailing from both Louisville and Lexington and beyond. The evening commenced with a sunset al fresco cocktail hour with a live performance by the Jeff Sherman Quartet, followed by a buffet supper with dessert bar, and culminating with dancing until the wee hours to live music

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1) Harry Dennery, Terra Long, Louis Waterman, Leah Brown 2) Paul & Chasity Hester, Tammy Gather, Chris Hatcher 3) Ashley Blackburn, Cindy & Ray Carcione, Sen. Ralph & Dawn Alvarado, Douglas Riddle, Philip Sallee, Scott & Lynn Roth, Torah Banner 4) Ray & Cindy Carcione, Philip Sallee, Sen. Ralph & Dawn Alvarado 5) Bob & Kathy Burkhart

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