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Sometimes the impact a person has on your life doesn't completely sink in until years down the road, if at all. I've always had a soft spot for teachers, probably because I was fortunate enough to attend two wonderful private schools, The Orchard School and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, and had great educators. It’s unfortunate but true that these valuable women and men are often overworked and underpaid, and don’t receive nearly the appreciation they deserve. Lessons I learned 40 years ago during my four years at Brebeuf still resonate. Back then, I was a chubby, shy kid, and not exactly a Catholic. I got teased about my big nose all the time, and never felt like I quite fit in. I was an average student academically, but I discovered a passion that would later become my livelihood. Until I picked up a camera and realized I had a talent for photography, I had no idea what path my life might take. Winning the school photo contest my freshman year (and the three that followed) would lead me to turn pro at a ridiculously precocious age. My freshman English teacher, Carolyn Lausch, encouraged me to explore writing as well, moving me in a direction that would shape my future career in publishing. “Jeff Cohen,” she’d say (she always called me by my first and last name), “you need to keep writing.” And I did. Sometime after I graduated in 1979, Mrs. Lausch moved on to teach at St. Richard’s Episcopal School and we lost touch. That is, until about three years ago when I walked into Hubbard & Cravens at 49th and Penn. I’d stopped in for a quick coffee, as I often do after dropping my kids off at school, and there she was. As it turns out, Mrs. Lausch frequents the coffee shop regularly with her husband and her girlfriends. A Hubbard regular myself, I couldn't believe we hadn’t crossed paths sooner. Seeing Carolyn again after so many years, the profound influence she’s had on my career struck me like a ton of bricks, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to thank her. It's all but impossible to figure out which choices in life will eventually turn out to be significant or game-changing, but I know Carolyn’s insistence that I stick to my guns and keep writing was one of those defining moments. Since reconnecting, I’ve run into Carolyn at Hubbard & Cravens regularly. Our relationship has shifted from student/teacher to friends, and I’ve finally graduated from calling her Mrs. Lausch, although she still calls me Jeff Cohen. None of us is an island; I believe it’s healthy to think back on our lives and remember those who’ve played a part in shaping who we are. And if we’re able to let them know, all the better. Carolyn, I hope I’ve made you proud.
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HOWHorses THE WEST WAS FUN and Horsepower in Sheridan, Wyoming Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Shawn Parker Like a naughty child sent to bed without supper, the guttural rumble of thunder signaled that a stormy night was in the offing. The grumbling, which became more pronounced as I progressed along a dusty two-track, was joined by a veil of pregnant clouds that gradually obscured the distant mountain peaks I’d been trying to reach for the past hour. A sucker for the chance to literally wander a road less traveled, I set out on a solo trek just steps from the front door of the guest lodge at the 3,000-acre Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming. A barrage of steep ascents that forced me to take intermittent breaks to catch my breath also gave me an opportunity to admire the vastness of the prairie landscape in this remote area near the border with Montana. While taking my umpteenth panoramic photo, I noticed a hint of crimson amongst the waist-high flaxen grass. Curiosity piqued, I left the path to investigate, and found a handsome buck, recently felled, with a gaping hole in its neck. I walked gingerly
around the carcass, surveying the scene, when suddenly a grim realization dawned on me: whatever caused the demise of this majestic beast could very likely be nearby and none too happy that I was poking around its dinner. In that moment, the dichotomy of the region’s beauty and the beast reality came sharply into focus, and I slowly backed away from the buck before hightailing it back to the ranch, happy to not have become a dinner addendum. I first fell in love with this part of the country more than three decades ago, sitting on scratchy plaid upholstery and gazing out the window from the backseat of my parents’ 1974 Westfalia Camper, a 68-horsepower engine “powering” us along the twisty mountain roads en route to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This time around, the scenery was still as majestic as ever, but it whooshed by markedly faster as I piloted a 2017 Salamanca Blue Rolls-Royce Dawn with 563 horsepower–top down and radio up– along the open roads. slmag.net
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“Wyoming is testimony to what good people can do if you give them enough space,” author Sam Morton remarked during a campfire storytelling session at Canyon Ranch on the night of my arrival in Sheridan. Our group, a mix of writers, photographers, filmmakers and motoring enthusiasts, listened intently as Morton spoke of highs and lows throughout the region’s hardscrabble history. The integral role of the horse was woven throughout his narrative, from warring Native American tribes, to the non-firstborn sons of English noblemen, who were sent abroad in the late 1800s to make their own fortunes, and onward to present-day hobbyists and hunters who continue to be drawn to this achingly beautiful landscape. Along with thoroughbred horses, polo was one of the pursuits young gentry imported with them in the late 1800s; early matches in the Big Horn area were played by teams comprised of moneyed scions, US cavalry officers and local cowboys. Now recognized as the oldest polo venue west of the Mississippi River, match play commences in the present era on the first week in June and 34 slmag.net
continues every Sunday through Labor Day. A come-as-you-are affair, visitors are frequently treated to a show by some of the world’s top-rated players (thebighornpoloclub.com). The British right of primogeniture played a role in the founding of the guest ranch where our group was lodging: Oliver Wallop, the youngest son of an English earl, purchased Canyon Ranch in 1888. Even after inheriting the title of the 8th Earl of Portsmouth in 1925 following the death of his brothers and their male heirs, Wallop chose to remain on the land he’d come to love. For more than 125 years, this ranch and its charismatic caretakers have been drawing visitors near and far: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stopped in Sheridan to visit the Wallops and buy polo ponies as part of their North American tour in 1984. Today, the 3,000-acre guest ranch is operated by Paul Wallop and his wife Sandra, who capably carry on a legacy of hospitality that spans four generations (canyonranchbighorn.com). There’s nary a person who, at some point in their childhood, didn’t imagine themselves in the role of a cowboy or cowgirl.
Paul Wallop, owner of Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming
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Forest E. Mars, Jr. building at the Brinton Museum
In Sheridan, there are endless opportunities to revisit the past while driving through a landscape that has been seen minimal alterations for generations. In downtown Sheridan, for instance, you can chase the ghosts of Wild West legends whose exploits, and the places where they took place, allow them to live on in infamy. We certainly felt like celebrities as heads turned to ogle our fleet of Rolls Royce (two Dawn and two Wraith) as they paraded down Main Street; it was refreshing to see such a bustling scene in the well-preserved city center (a total of 46 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). A neon sign depicting a bucking cowboy welcomes visitors to The Mint Bar (mintbarwyo.com). Opened in 1907, it is the ultimate cowboy bar in the heart of cowboy country. With more taxidermy in one place than I’ve seen in my entire life, the walls are lined with cedar shingles emblazoned with some 9,000 cattle brands found throughout Wyoming. During Prohibition, it was renamed The Mint Cigar Co. and Soda Shop, but those in the know could still imbibe in
the backroom speakeasy. Nearby, the Historic Sheridan Inn (sheridaninn.com), built in 1892, was frequented by “Buffalo Bill” Cody and his Wild West Show, and in subsequent years has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway, President Herbert Hoover, Will Rogers and Bob Hope. The 22-room inn is now welcoming overnight guests once again following a comprehensive restoration. If you are lucky, you might encounter the ghost of “Miss Kate,” a beloved member of the community who lived and worked at the inn for 64 years. At the Rope Shop, located in an ancillary building behind King’s Saddlery (kingssaddlery.com), you can watch lassos being made and try your hand at roping a steer dummy (which is much harder than it looks). Afterward, be sure to meander through the King Museum to take a gander at an extensive private collection of Western and cowboy memorabilia from all over the world. Don’t leave without a King Ropes baseball cap, which has gained cult status after being spotted on the heads of several influential celebrities. slmag.net
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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith in Midnight Sapphire
A 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn (left) and a 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge in Cherry Red parked outside the guest house at Canyon Ranch. Photo by Bridget Williams
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Sheridan counts seven billionaires among its 20,000 residents; while the scenic beauty is certainly a draw, a lack of personal and corporate income taxes and low property and sales taxes certainly helps. An influx of affluence has contributed to a robust cultural and arts scene relative to the size of the city. Tops among these is the spectacular Brinton Museum (thebrintonmuseum.org). Located on the historic 620-acre Quarter Circle A Ranch, the architecturally significant Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building holds an impressive array of pieces that respectfully represent American Indian art and culture, alongside examples of contemporary Western art. Part of the campus at Sheridan College, the Whitney Center for the Arts (whitneyarts.org) stages a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Wyoming Theatre Festival. Omnipresent on the horizon, the mountains always seem to be calling in Sheridan, and having been given the keys to a Rolls-Royce for a few days, I was happy to heed the siren song.
With the convertible top lowered, the purring of the engine served as a gentle reminder of the V12 powerhouse responsible for our cloudlike ride as we headed into the 1.1 million acres that comprise Bighorn National Forest. Focused on keeping my eyes (and the car) on the twisty roads during our foggy morning expedition, I was (almost) jealous of my three passengers, who had ample room to stretch out and admire both the scenery and the exquisite craftsmanship that defines the cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Weighing nearly three tons and stretching 17-feet-5-inches long, I was amazed at how nimble the Dawn felt in hairpin turns, and the way it rapidly responded without hesitation when a straightaway presented itself. Driving was such a pleasure that even an ardent hiker like me wasn’t all that disappointed when a planned trek up Steamboat Point was nixed because of the fog; it freed up more time to enjoy the Rolls-Royce hallmark “magic carpet ride” in an equally magical landscape. sl
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There’s much to tout about the all-new Panamera Sport Turismo Written by Andre James Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this past March, the allnew Panamera Sport Turismo will be available in four different versions in the US market by the end of 2017: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and the Panamera Turbo. With a design based on its successful sports sedan counterpart, these four Panamera variants boast a large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume, a 4+1 seating concept and up to 550 horsepower; amenities that meld to create the perfect combination of everyday usability and maximum flexibility. "For Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forward into a new segment, but retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche", says Michael Mauer, Director of Style Porsche. Reflecting Porsche design DNA, the Sport Turismo is characterized by dynamic proportions: 198.8-inches long, 56.2-inches high, and 76.3-inches wide, with a wheelbase that spans 116.1-inches. The roomy silhouette is further differentiated by short body overhangs and large wheels measuring up to 21 inches. At the top of the vehicle, the roof extends into the first adaptively extendible roof spoiler, whose angle can be set in three stages, depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings. At track speeds, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics. When the optional panoramic roof system is open, the spoiler also helps to lower cabin buffeting noise. The raised roofline of the Sport Turismo permits it to be the first Panamera to offer rear seating for three passengers. The two outer seats take the form of individual bucket-like seats–in keeping with the model line's reputation for sporty performance with maximum passenger comfort–thereby producing a 2+1 configuration in the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is available in a four-seat configuration with a pair of electrically adjustable individual seats in the back. A one-piece power-operated hatch grants entry to a noticeable increase in 38 slmag.net
storage over the sedan variant, even more so when the backseats are folded down (together or individually), to create a nearly level loading floor. Available as an option for the Panamera Sport Turismo models, a luggage compartment management system includes two rails integrated in the loading floor, four tie-down points, and a luggage compartment partition net. All of the technological innovations introduced last year with the launch of the brand new Panamera model line are available in the Sport Turismo: digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, the advanced assistance system Porsche InnoDrive, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), adaptive cruise control, and turbocharged powertrains. Chassis systems, such as Rear Axle Steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport), the electronic roll stabilization system, are also available. Porsche Traction Management, an active all-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, as well as adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology, is part of the standard equipment. Four propulsion systems are offered. Standard on the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine generating 330 horsepower, and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 5.0 seconds with launch control. Notch up to the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, and cover the same distance one-second faster with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Combining the same combustion engine found in the 4S with an additional 136-horsepower electric motor, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo makes the 0 to 60mph sprint in 4.4 seconds. With launch control, 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 generating 550 horsepower in the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is the fastest of the lot, reaching 60mph in just 3.4 seconds. Pricing for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo starts at $96,200; $104,000 for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo; $109,200 for the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; and, $154,000 for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, excluding the $1,050 delivery, processing, and handling fee. sl
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A GEORGIA PEACH Barnsley Resort Written by Caylee Matthews It is easy to be enamored with old buildings. Their time-worn walls are stalwart keepers of secrets; a repository for thousands of stories lost in time. An astute observer may be able to elicit a few clues that whisper of the past and then conjecture the details. If ever walls could talk, those that remain in the ruins of Woodlands–a once stately manor built in the late 1840s by Godfrey Barnsley for his wife Julia a few miles from the rural town of Adairsville in northwest Georgia–would spin an epic tale. Hauntingly handsome in its current state of halted decay, and surrounded by gloriously maintained gardens as the centerpiece of 3,000-acre Barnsley Resort, the Italianate manor has borne witness to fortune and famine, love and loss, pain and perseverance, and even the murder of a Barnsley heir at the hand of his brother. While Barnsley Manor may be the resort’s raison d'être, Clent Coker is arguably the estate’s greatest champion. A history buff and life-long admirer of the property, his tenacity and unwavering commitment to saving the home, along with its antebellum gardens and the stories of those who lived and died there, most certainly kept it from becoming a footnote 40 slmag.net
in the annals of history. “If I had a nickel for every hour I’ve put into Barnsley, I could travel the world,” Coker remarked during a candlelit dinner in the ruins as part of my visit. Coker had a hand in convincing Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria to acquire the property in the late 1980s, and worked closely with him to commence an ambitious plan to stabilize the ruins and revive and expand the gardens, which are now one of the few surviving antebellum gardens in the South. A little more than a decade later, Fugger opened Barnsley Resort, with guest accommodations taking the form of charming cottages that collectively comprise an English-inspired village influenced by the work of Andrew Jackson Downing (18151852). Downing, considered to be the founder of American landscape architecture, was also a prominent advocate of the Gothic Revival style in the United States. To this, Fugger added a Jim Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course, a spa, regionallyinspired fine dining at The Woodlands Grill and Rice House, and a host of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, sporting clays and hiking.
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Wilderness Arbor guest cottage
The 16th hole of the Tom Fazio-designed golf course
Private dinner in the ruins of Woodlands
The resort was sold to a private family from north Georgia in 2004, and the new owners have continued in Fugger’s vein of restoration and expansion by constructing four large multibedroom Estate Cottages and adding fly-fishing and paintball to the activities roster, among others. They also acquired 1,800acres less than five miles from the resort to create sister property SpringBank Plantation, which offers upland game hunting and one of the most extensive shooting facilities in the Southeast, with special programming geared specifically for women and teens through the Caesar Guerini Wings & Clays School. The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort and Georgian Hall, a special events venue, are both scheduled to open in early 2018 The resort-meets-village concept makes for an idyllic stay, with 90 individually decorated guest rooms and suites spread
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out over 36 cottages. Each building is linked by manicured pathways and common greenspaces with fire pits that encourage visitors to sit a spell Southern style both day and night. My 1,056-square-foot Arbor Cottage featured a spacious bedroom, bathroom with a claw-foot tub and separate shower, and a living room with fireplace. After I returned to my room each afternoon following a full day of activities, I was treated to an array of complimentary gourmet snacks and beverages to enjoy from my covered porch. Woodlands is not the only historically significant building on property. Rice House, picturesquely positioned at the terminus of the village’s “main road,” is a 19th century farmhouse relocated from nearby Rome, Georgia. Though its façade bears the scars of bullets fired during a Civil War skirmish, today the home plays
Rice House exterior
host to more peaceful gatherings, namely fine Southern suppers that incorporate the bounty of surrounding farms, including herbs picked on site, local farm-grazed cattle and Kurobuta pork. “Rice House is all about simplicity, how ‘true’ food is supposed to be,” said Food and Beverage Director Aaron Stiles. He added that the resort is “upscale, but never pretentious”. Open Friday through Sunday, weather permitting, the Beer Garden is a prime example of a high-quality experience offered in a relaxed environment. Illuminated by string lights suspended overhead between towering trees, guests congregate at picnic tables around a central pavilion to enjoy menu items from Atlanta’s Spotter Trotter Charcuterie and more than 30 craft beer options. Our most memorable meal was staged in the ruins, which are used as a magical backdrop for weddings and private
events. Sinuous shadows cast by a plethora of candles and the still-functioning fireplaces animated the ancient walls. Like a broken heart torn wide open, the roof of the manor house was ripped off by a tornado in 1906. That traumatic event seems less consequential now in the semi al fresco setting, where the clinking of glasses and the sounds of laughter and happy chatter are free to dissipate into the starry night sky. Although just 60 miles north of Atlanta, the resort’s rustic setting, combined with a plethora of activities, means that you can amply fill an itinerary for several days without ever leaving property. During a three-night girl’s trip to take advantage of the resort’s “Annie Get Your Fun” package, my travel buddies and I giggled and gallivanted all over the resort, many of us trying activities for the first time.
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Shooting instructor Skip Smith (right)
A resident of the Barnsley Barnyard
Shooting instructor Skip Smith, one of just 70 Level III instructors certified by the National Sporting Clays Association, had each of us channeling our inner Annie Oakley; by the end of the half-day session we were all feeling proud of our marksmanship (and coveting our beautiful women’s Syren shotguns on loan from the resort’s SpringBank Sporting Club). Following a two-hour trail ride in the woods surrounding the resort and a visit with the miniature horses, donkeys and plucky goats in the Barnsley Barnyard, we headed over to the 10-acre lake on property for a fly-casting lesson with pros from the Cohutta Fishing Company. We capped off the weekend with a golf lesson and a round on the Par-72, 7,350-yard course. Spread out over 378 acres, it was designed by Fazio to wind around the resort’s
The Beer Garden
Fire pits located throughout the property are ideal gathering places for making s'mores.
lake, forests and gardens. Make your golfing friends jealous by snapping a photo or two of the dramatic drop and surrounding mountain peaks at the signature 16th hole. We made sure to squeeze in plenty of pampering too, by indulging in a “Relax and Refresh” body treatment at the spa that incorporates loofa gourds harvested on property and a proprietary lavender and mint mask; relaxing around the salt water pool with a glass of sweet tea; admiring the historic gardens; and, enjoying a bourbon tasting in the Woodlands Grill. The short stay left me refreshed, recharged and equipped with a few new skills to apply to my leisure pursuits back at home. sl For more information on Barnsley Resort and their three-night Annie Get Your Fun Package, visit barnsleyresort.com or call the resort at 770-773-7480 for pricing.
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Holiday Wine Guide
The holidays evoke a time of celebration and good cheer surrounded by family and friends. More often than not, these festivities include food and drink, so, in the spirit of the season, I am pleased to offer a few suggestions for a special bottle of wine in the hope that you will be inspired to start a new fine wine tradition. Thanksgiving is the first holiday of the season, so it is apropos to begin with Beaujolais Nouveau, the first Northern Hemisphere wine of the 2017 harvest. The large wine producing region of Beaujolais, located in the southernmost area of Burgundy, almost exclusively produces red wine. Like many French wine regions, it is named after the place and not its grape, Gamay, a thin-skinned variety that is low in tannins. Gamay is noted for pairing with a wide variety of foods; an important attribute when selecting wine to accompany the multitude of both savory and sweet flavors consumed on Thanksgiving. There are basically four different types of Beaujolais: Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais-Village, and Cru Beaujolais (the highest category of classification). Beaujolais Nouveau is a fruity, quaffable and light red wine that is an excellent accompaniment for a variety of foods. The most popular Beaujolais are those produced by Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France, who is often referred to as the king of Beaujolais. I would also recommend trying the high-quality Beaujolais Nouveau produced by Domaine
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Rochette, founded by Joel Rochette in the early 1980s. All Beaujolais Nouveau are rushed to market the third Thursday in November–just in time for Turkey Day–and may be served slightly chilled to emphasize their fruity freshness. Christmas Eve has always been a big bottle night at my house. To allow all of the wine drinkers gathered to partake from the same bottle, I traditionally open a three-liter bottle. Sometimes referred to as “jeroboam,” it is equivalent to four standard bottles. Once consumed, these bottles adorn the stairs that lead down to my wine cellar as a reminder of the good times that were created in their company. Bottles like these are a little hard to find, and are usually expensive because of their rarity and the additional cost to produce them. Think about buying age-worthy wines to serve as part of a future Christmas Eve fête. I suggest starting early to allow the necessary time to find that special bottle. Christmas is designated as my finest wine day. For this occasion, I gravitate to a wine with some bottle age, along with the complexity and character befitting the happy spirit of what I believe to be one of the best holidays of the year. With such a tall order, as well as the likelihood of multiple imbibers, don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to serving a single wine. My first selection would have to be the 2012 E. Guigal “Château d’Ampuis” Côte-Rôtie (Rhone Valley, France). It boasts 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 with generous baking spice, pepper, vanilla, anise, violets and cured meats. Dry, full-bodied and full-flavored with a tannic structure that benefits from decanting. 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. The 2012 is the 20th anniversary limited edition and it is available in magnums as well as 750 ml bottles. A close runner-up would be a mature bottle of 2006 Luigi Righetti “Capitel de’ Roari”, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. Fourth-generation winemaker Gian Maria Righetti carries on the tradition of this family-run estate founded in 1909. In local dialect, “Capitel de’ Roari” means “many oaks,” which is a reflection of the Righetti’s knowledge of their land. Ripe red cherry, baked strawberry, minerals, light oak, spice, almond and mocha all come together in this velvety textured, seductive and full-bodied wine. New Year’s Eve is always a great Champagne night and I can think of no better way to toast the coming of a new year than with a bottle of bubbly. A bevy of very good sparklers are available, but Champagne, some still say, stands alone as the quintessential sparkling wine. The French region of Champagne produces some outstanding examples. A few excellent Champagnes are Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Pierre Péters "Cuvée de Réserve" (for a light-
bodied delicate style, great with seafood or as an aperitif ), Brut Premier Cru, Gaston Chiquet Brut "Tradition" (for a big, rich, and fresh baked bread style that will go well with dinner, not just as an aperitif ), and Krug Grand Cuvée (strikes a balance between being big and bold with finesse and elegance, and is great with dinner). In my opinion, New Year’s Day is the most difficult holiday for selecting wine. Depending on how much you celebrated the night before, you may not be in the mood for an adult beverage, so planning ahead may be a bit frivolous. However, should you find yourself in the mood to start 2018 with a toast, you will likely want a wine with longevity that is hearty and can provide a feeling of warmth on a cold winter’s day. My first choice would be Tokaji. The 2013 Tokaji Esszencia Barta Estate is an amazing wine; thick as lemon curd with unbelievable unctuousness, yet with fresh acidity. Full-bodied, full-flavored and full-sweet with the flavors of acacia honey, lemon curd, baking spice and mandarin orange marmalade, it is a very intense yellow/gold color. It offers an infinite finish that cannot be forgotten. When wine is said to be the nectar of the gods, I am quite sure they are referring to Tokaji! Happy Holidays! I encourage you to make celebrating with family and friends extra special this year by sharing an exceptional bottle of wine and starting a new wine tradition. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 236 individuals worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Bibliotaph... The Life Aquatic
Compiled by Victoria Chase
A former New Yorker, author and interior designer Nina Freudenberger became fascinated by surf culture after moving to Venice, CA in 2013. She traveled to 18 cities in four countries, visiting the homes surfers created for themselves, which often, in her words, "prioritize ease over elegance, good vibes over any sort of grand vision." Nina Freudenberger - Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water - hardcover, 272 pages, Penguin Random House (penguinrandomhouse.com)
This visually stunning coffee-table book, complete with four-page foldout photos, focuses on the J Class yachts Endeavor, Hanuman, Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Shamrock V and Velsha, in addition to historic and modern-era photos from races and regattas. The book is presented in a keepsake, full-wrap photo box. Franco Pace - J Class - hardcover, 160 pages, Delius Klasing (delius-klasing.de) A collection of intricate drawings by scientist Ernst Haeckel, depicting a flora and fauna from the sea, are transformed into pop-up prints by paper engineer Make Biederstaedt. Ernst Haeckel, Make Biederstaedt - Creatures of the Deep - hardcover, Random House (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)
Award-winning photographer Bernhard Edmaier presents stunning vistas of water in all forms as abstract art, as viewed through his lens from both the air and the ground. Angelica Jung-Hutti (author), Bernhard Edmaier (photographer) - Water - hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books In the hands of acclaimed English photographer Jon Nicholson, a Polaroid SX-70 camera is ideal for capturing the essence of a quintessential British landscape—the seaside. Jon Nicholson - Seaside Polaroids - hardcover, 96 pages, Prestel Publishing (pretelpublishing. randomhouse.de)
Edited by Tony Harris, one of the most knowledgeable insiders on the superyacht scene, this book provides a glimpse of the latest ships coming out of the most respected international shipyards. Tony Harris - The Superyacht Book - hardcover with jacket, 288 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
A stunning array of black-and-white and color photographs highlight the refined world of over-the-top yachting and the dreamy waters and locales these vessels frequent. Kim Kavin - The Stylish Life: Yachting - hardcover, 176 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
Named for the sea turtles that inhabit the region, Velaa Private Island is an ultra-exclusive boutique hideaway located in the azure seas of the Indian Ocean. One of the few islands privately owned by a single person, Velaa's owner Jiri Smejc is committed to setting the benchmark as a luxury resort development carried out in an eco-sensitive fashion. Velma: Island for all Senses hardcover, 220 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
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Of Note... Shades of the Season
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Diva espresso machine from Casa Bugatti ($735; casabugatti.com), Bouquet with artificial red fruits and preserved ivy fixed together with a red satin ribbon ($40; rosemarie-schulz.eu), Alessi Circus wine cooler ($245; alessi.com), Large Fortuny Peruviano vase ($330; l-objet.com), Pheasant luxury crackers ($50/6; annabeljames.co.uk), Ribbon Tree snow globe ($56; coolsnowglobes.com), Decoupage waste paper bin with decorative trim ($235; musthavebins.co.uk), AtelierGK Firenze light green jewelry box ($980; artemest.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Ranjana Khan Emerald crystal earrings ($340; ranjanakhan.com), Assael Sardinian coral five-row bracelet (price upon request; assael.com), Alexandra de Curtis Midi Loren tote in red ($600; alexandradecurtis.com), Bottega Veneta Thyme shearling glove (bottegaveneta.com), Longines DolceVita timepiece with diamond-set case and alligator strap ($5,275; longines. com), The Cocoonalist men's ostrich leather mules ($770; thecocoonalist.com), Bottega Veneta Ivy Intrecciato Continental wallet ($860; bottegaveneta.com), Johan men's down jacket from Nobis ($1,095; us.nobis.com), Columbian emerald natural green step-cut drop earrings ($265,600; Wsalamoon.com), Zoe Chicco 14K emerald prong open hoop earrings ($295; zoechicco.com)
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Of Note... Shades of the Season
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Navy velvet Palazzo mirror (frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk), Jellycat Medium Bashful Blue Elephant ($30; yellowoctopus.com), Sky One Plane Bed from Circu (price upon request; circu.net), Georg Jensen HK 1.9L pitcher in polished steel ($525; georgjensen.com), Set of six sky blue crystal champagne glasses (gurasu.co.uk), Jesper blue and white lidded ceramic display jar with gold detail ($135; artisani.com), 2018 Signature agenda in chambray stripe from Sugar Paper ($48; sugarpaper.com), Iittala Kastehelmi bowl in Rain ($20; iittala.com), Yves Delorme Palladio decorative pillow ($110; usa.yvesdelorme.com), Turkey and Sprout napkins (annabellejames.co.uk)
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Clockwise from top left: Bottega Venetta multicolor multimaterial Garรงonne men's moccasin (bottegaveneta.com), Fiona Kroger Petit Skull timepiece ($13,400; fionakrugertimepieces.com), Game of Thrones Stark Fountain Pen ($350; store.hbo.com), Avakian sapphire and diamond cuff bracelet (price upon request; avakian.com), Blue and white ceramic cufflinks ($25; historicroyalpalaces.com), Cirari sapphire and diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), AirDP CAVA C2 BIS sunglasses ($175; airdpstyle.com), Xpandable sapphire and diamond bracelet by Picchiotti (price upon request; picchiotti.it)
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We All Shine On
'Tis the Season to Celebrate
Galvan London striped column dress ($1,424; galvanlondon.com)
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Clockwise from top left: "Y-Memento" white diamond and 18k white gold timepiece from Yeprem (price upon request; yepremjewellery.com), Silk pocket squares from the La Habana Collection by Kinloch (kinloch.it), 18k white gold and diamond layered necklace ($283,000; yepremjewellery.com), Dark Moon18K yellow gold stud earrings ($1,895; eriebasin.com), Cirari diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), Lisa Bridge peridot, amethyst and emerald earrings ($279; benbridge.com), The Ralph Lauren Purple Label Anthony peaked lapel tuxedo is tailored from wool barathea ($2,495; ralphlauren.com), Phillip Gavriel skull cufflinks with red garnet ($380; phillipgavriel.com), Silver and jet cufflinks ($270; historicroyalpalaces.com), Simon Carter Pursuits stag head cufflinks ($75; henrytibbs.com), Men's Protecting Riviere black rubber macrame bracelet with black diamonds ($1,120; Anilarjandas.com), Concrete cuff links by MenschMade ($130; thedesigngiftshop.com), Roger Viver Strass sling-back pumps ($1,250; rogervivier.com), Duo sided Cool/Chic clutch from Emm Kuo ($875; emm-kuo.myshopify.com), Just Revolution Skin Yi ring in 18k white and black gold set with diamonds ($4,636; JSAY.com), Assael conch pearl and platinum ring (price upon request; assael.com), Roger Vivier evening box pompon in leather ($1,695; rogervivier.com), Available in the US in December, UWA Tequila's Reposado is aged seven months ($235; UWAtequila.com)
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Cesare Attolini tuxedo from the fall/winter 2017-18 collection (cesareattolini.com) Alexis Maximila jumpsuit ($594; shop-alexis.com)
Toni Garrn at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Eric Rutherford at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Swarovski)
Penelope Cruz at the 74th Venice Film Festival (Photo by Annalisa Flori/ MediaPunch)
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Iman at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon) Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)
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Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Swarovski)
House of Nonie Cold Shoulder dress ($500; houseofnonie.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Swan salt cellar ($150; l-objet.com), Darlington Crystal Glitz Noir champagne flutes ($60/2; black-by-design.co.uk), Arthouse star-studded stag in champagne ($135; arthouse.com), Trianon Louis XV Wardrobe (price upon request; oficinainglesa.com), Tuxedo sofa with quilted upholstery from Herman Miller ($5,997; Store.HermanMiller.com), Lapin Chair from Sweetpea & Willow ($490; sweetpeaandwillow.com), Silver-plated top hat wine cooler ($165; annabeljames.co.uk), Monocles dressing table from Essential Home (price upon request; essential home.eu), Sonos Sub wireless subwoofers ($699/each; sonos.com), RBT tabletop corkscrew ($150; RabbitWine.com)
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Curating a Lifestyle: A Guide to Uncommon Gifts
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Clockwise from top left: Bird carvings and duck decoys are among a vast array of gift-giving options for the sporting enthusiast. This set of three shorebirds sold for just $720 at Garth’s. This 19th Century trade sign sold for $1,500 at Garth’s Auctions in Columbus, Ohio.
When my kids were younger, my superhero power was Amazon Prime. Birthdays and holidays were no problem, as long as I gave myself a 48-hour buffer…and, as long as their lists included toys, books and electronics. But, gift-giving in the adult world requires a bit more planning and a lot more creativity. If you are in need of a gift idea for someone who already has everything Amazon covers, read on. You may need to channel your inner treasurehunter, but your friends and family will cherish these unique and personal items that are sure to become heirlooms.
no advertising category, though, is as broad as signs. The evertrendy barber pole aside, trade signs for optometrists (think striking eyes and swanky glasses), restaurants (hot and fresh?), and clothiers from seamstresses to cobblers offer endless gift-giving possibilities and are definite conversation starters. Where to look? It’s a big category, so just about any antique mall or website will have options, though good trade signs are tougher to find. Try invaluable.com or 1stdibs.com and search “trade sign”, narrowing by date of origin (1880s - 1940s should offer some great choices).
ANY INTEREST, ANY AGE From handmade trade signs to printed tins, advertising memorabilia can be easy to find in a wide variety of interests, allowing you to cover just about anyone on your gift list. Beer signs and good old “Coca Cola” trays may be the first things that come to mind, but, far more sophisticated options are available. We’ve offered store displays at auction that range from holiday items to vintage toys; some of my favorite salesman’s samples include sewing machines and a printing press– perfectly reproduced in miniature and fully functioning. Perhaps
TEA AND COFFEE LOVERS Vintage coffee grinders have had a resurgence in part to America’s obsession with a certain mermaid, and the baristas who man the thousands of stores nationwide. But, beyond the basic (and possibly predictable) gifts for your favorite caffeine-addict, the antiques world has a slew of options. Lithographed tea and coffee tins are a bit later, and may appeal graphically to many, but a finely crafted, turned-wood English tea caddy from the 1700s or 1800s makes a stunning addition to any decor. Popularly produced
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Clockwise from top left: Store displays and salesman’s samples appeal to anyone who loves a perfectly-reproduced miniature. This tiny breakfront cupboard with verre églomisé panels is a gem, selling for just over $2,000 at Selkirk. Fruitwood tea caddies come in a variety of forms, including sweet shape like apples and pears. This examples dates to the late 1700s and sold for $960 at Garth’s. This French poster featuring the timeless and covetable Bugatti Atlantic sold for $720 at Selkirk in St. Louis.
in fruit-shapes like the pear shown here, examples may also be found inlaid with initials–adding to the personalized touch. Fruitwood tea caddies and coffee grinders are relatively easy to find, but you should expect to pay in the high hundreds to low thousands for very good examples. Again, invaluable.com covers the middle-market of auction houses all over the world, but sites like rubylane.com should have a steady inventory if you are more of a last-minute shopper. SPORTING ENTHUSIASTS One can only rely on Hermès for a few good sporting patterns before the theme starts to wear out, and expecting your recipient to accommodate a vintage fishing rod, saddle or snowshoes into their contemporary decor can be a risky bet. Easier to predict? The smile from receiving a kitschy (or classy!) Animalia artifact, a lovely equestrian print, or a sleek, carved bird decoy. While they are horrified by the obsession, my children know that I love a beautifully complete small animal skull for my growing collection (I know, I know, it’s my repressed scientist nature). And, if you think a cranium
is too macabre for your urban sensibilities, furnishings crafted from antlers can be simultaneously rustic and refined. Care should be taken when buying exotic animal items, as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service monitors certain restrictions on buying, selling and transporting such objects. For this reason, always buy from a reputable auction house or dealer. CAR BUFF Car guys (and girls) can be an incredibly difficult set for whom to shop, with their good eyes for design and quality. If a Ghost is a bit beyond your gift-giving budget, relax and think outside the box with vintage auto posters, car show trophies, and high-quality models. Last year, Garth’s handled the estate of a car collector who had assembled large groups of vintage car tags from European races and framed them in shadowbox frames–a sharp and interesting display. Focusing on a particular make or model can make the process of sifting through a huge online selection a little less time consuming. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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Les Ambassadeurs bar at Hôtel de Crillon
12 DAYS OF ROSEWOOD One-of-a-kind experiences for the gift of a lifetime Compiled by Caylee Matthews Culled from Rosewood’s exceptional properties in Asia, Europe and the Americas, this unique collection of experiences showcase the most extraordinary and authentic elements of each locale, and offer the ultimate gift for the most discerning global explorer. 1) Aston Martin Discovery (London, United Kingdom): Aston Martin’s iconic new flagship vehicle can be acquired in the most remarkable way, beginning with private helicopter transfers from London to the automaker’s Gaydon headquarters. There, a consultation with its chief creative officer awaits, followed by the creation of a custom DB11 V12 coupe, and a private performance training session. The three-night experience is available at Rosewood London from $256,200. 2) Experience Ultimate Art de Vivre (Paris, France): Recipients of this gift will be among the first to rediscover the glories of the legendary Hôtel de Crillon, fresh off of a four-year transformation. The lavish experience includes a three-night stay in one of Les Grand Appartements, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, that overlook Place de la Concorde, a private gastronomic journey in the historic salon where Marie Antoinette once studied music, tastings of rare cognac in the
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exclusive, subterranean La Cave wine cellar, and much more. Available at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel for $67,270. 3) Discover the Magic of Oaxacan Art (Los Cabos, Mexico): This journey whisks guests by private jet to Oaxaca to curate their very own collection of Mexican artwork from the studios of the city’s most acclaimed artists, including a specially commissioned alebrije sculpture. Upon returning to the ultra-exclusive, 28,000-square-foot beachfront Ty Warner Mansion, guests will be pampered over a fournight stay with massages, a private chef, and a customized fireworks display from the Mansion’s 100-metre-long infinity pool. Available at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort for $160,000. 4) Fairy Tale Fantasy (London, United Kingdom): The child gifted with this one-of-a-kind slumber party, along with five friends, will become immersed into their favorite fable -- with the help of actors from legendary toy store Hamleys, and costumers Ivoy Paris at Harrods -- within a Rosewood London suite that is transformed into a spellbinding kingdom. Parent can enjoy the entertainers, magician butlers, movie screening, midnight feast and full English breakfast the following morning from their adjoining suite. Available at Rosewood London for $25,615.
Villa Gauggiole at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Ocean view pool pavilion at Rosewood Phuket
Bistro B at Rosewood Beijing Ty Warner mansion at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
5) Caribbean Sailing Odyssey (British Virgin Islands): The recipient can invite up to five guests to set sail for seven nights on a fully crewed luxury vessel of their choosing, be it a sleek twin-hull yacht or ultra-chic catamaran, complete with gourmet chef, for a fully bespoke itinerary of discovery around the British Virgin Islands. Superb snorkelling and diving, idyllic deserted beach picnics, delightful boutique ports to explore and individually curated private island tours, are on offer. To start or end the seafaring sojourn, three nights’ accommodation is included at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, soon to re-open after a two-year renovation. Available at Rosewood Little Dix Bay from $29,999. 6) Discover Beijing’s Artistic Soul (Beijing, China): Highlights of this stylish, five-night cultural journey include a one-onone shan shui painting master class with celebrated Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Zhaohui and a curator-led exploration of China’s creative epicenter, the 798 Art District. A motorcycle sidecar excursion will pass iconic landmarks and wind through historic hutongs, topped by a sunset champagne stop by the gates of the Forbidden City after the crowds have gone. Available at Rosewood Beijing for $5,090.
7) One Night Only at Café Carlyle (New York, NY, U.S.): For one night only, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel presents a musical evening like no other, with a choice of one of two remarkable talents, Megan Hilty or Isaac Mizrahi, delivering a private performance for the lucky gift recipient and up to 24 friends in the legendary New York supper club Café Carlyle, accompanied by dinner and followed by a champagne reception after the show with the night’s star performer. Available at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel for $95,000. 8) Unveiling Hidden Treasures (Phuket, Thailand): Phuket’s myriad treasures of culture, history, wildlife and landscape – so often bypassed by the typical beach-goer – are on offer in this ultimate four-night Phuket discovery. Included is an expertly guided visit to a sanctuary for magnificent Asian elephants, experiencing the island’s rich Peranakan Chinese heritage through a gastronomic feast in a private beachfront pavilion, an exclusive peek inside a beautiful, historic Sino-Portuguese mansion in Phuket’s Old Town, meeting talented island artists and artisans in a bohemian arts village and a luxury yacht cruise along Phuket’s southern coastline to a tiny island, where guests will be blessed by Buddhist monks. Available at the Rosewood Phuket for $11,840.
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The historical Suite Duc de Crillon at Hôtel de Crillon Spa pool at Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Rosewood London THOD Qin dining room at Rosewood Beijing
9) Romance on Land and Sea (Bermuda): Thoughtfully curated as the quintessentially Bermudan romantic getaway, this experience includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through the charming town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a perfumery tour that culminates in the creation of a bespoke fragrance; a magical evening sail and snorkel around a secluded island; and active adventures within a verdant hidden jungle. The romantic home base is Bermuda’s premier resort, which resembles a British manor home, atop sprawling green hills with lawns that cascade down to a private pink-sand beach. Available at Rosewood Tucker’s Point for $14,570. 10) Royal Treasures of Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): This exotic present is one that delves into the Cambodia of centuries past, including an excursion to the former royal capital of Oudong to visit the country’s largest Buddhist center for a ceremonial blessing and viewing of an incredible collection of cultural treasures in a private monk’s residence. Upon returning to Phnom Penh, guests will be treated to a performance of Apsara, Cambodia’s most revered art form, on the grounds of the National Museum, and mingle with the dancers afterwards to gather inspiration for a subsequent private Apsara dance lesson by a master instructor. Available at the Rosewood Phnom Penh for $6,000. 64 slmag.net
11) Explore China’s Tropical Paradise (Sanya, China): The perfect gift for those intrigued to visit the paradise island of Sanya this discovery is launched with a champagne toast upon arrival at Hainan Island, followed by the finest the destination delivers, including an excursion to Wuzhizhou Island – China’s best dive site -- for spectacular coral reef diving; time spent at picturesque Nanshan temple for calm reflection and an appreciation of Buddhist culture; a private fishing trip culminating in a fresh-catch seafood feast; and much more. Available at the Rosewood Sanya for $4,338. 12) The Secret Beauty of Winter (Tuscany, Italy): Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco opens the doors to discovering the unheralded charms of winter in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. This specially designed gift includes three nights’ accommodation in a luxurious converted farmhouse, a private winery tour and vertical tasting of the estate’s own Brunello, and a cooking class with a private chef. Guests can also take the wheel of a Ferrari throughout their stay to explore the enchanting winter landscape that surrounds, the thrill of an arranged race track experience, and a first-of-its-kind, winter wildlife-spotting night safari in Tuscany. Available at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco for $17,400. sl For more information, visit rosewoodhotels.com/en/12days
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In the early 1960s, much of middle-class America was experiencing a love affair with all things French, especially in the areas of couture, fine wine, food and, most pertinently to this issue’s home, architecture. Inspired by the patrician elegance of the Kennedys, and especially by First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s Europeanchic fashion sense, an entire sector of well-heeled Americans began seeking new sophistication not from their various native cultures, but from France, the global epicenter of romance, glamour and impeccable good taste. Inspired in no small part by the demolition of the majestic Penn Station in 1963, tastemakers of the time were also beginning a quiet rebellion against Modernism and what many perceived to be the soulless rigor of Mid-Century architecture. The newfound interest in French styles coincided with what
is now known as Revivalism, signaling a return to classical proportions and traditional designs. Central to the Revivalist movement here in Indianapolis was John Kleinops, an immigrant from Riga, Latvia who arrived in the United States in 1949 with his wife and two children. A builder by trade, Kleinops founded what was to become a highly successful construction company renowned for its exacting standards and ecologically sensitive landscaping. Through the course of a long and illustrious career, Kleinops built more than 500 homes in the Central Indiana area, including the subdivisions of Sweetwater Estates, Royal Pines, Traders Point, Normandy Farms and Belle Meade, the location of this issue’s home. (During this span, he was also invited to build the centerpiece home for the Indianapolis Home Show on six occasions.)
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At the time of our featured home’s construction, ranches in Indianapolis were selling for around $20,000. This house, built as a show home in collaboration with Citizens Gas, was listed for $80,000. A truly significant amount in its day, the bold pricing made a statement about the quality of the construction and the cutting-edge nature of its gas-fired technology. The stillfunctioning tiki torches by the pool serve as a reminder of the era. Although Kleinops was not technically an architect, the current owner is. Alex White, AIA, and his wife Tammy, a designer and painter, first took notice of the home and its surrounding neighborhood toward the beginning of their relationship some 30 years ago, falling in love with the style and symmetry of the building. With three decades of experience at Eli Lilly, Cummins and most recently, Roland Design, Alex White has a strong background in both commercial and residential architecture, as well as years of experience in historical preservation. As founder and architect of the newly formed Whiteboard (www.whiteboard.work), White takes a holistic approach to his work, including his own home. 70 slmag.net
“We decided to reinforce the French Provincial style throughout,” he explains. “We chose to unite the entire first floor with French pine wood from forests established by Napoleon’s reforestation project. Tammy really wanted to use this product, as it ties in so well with the story of the home.” Preserving the ornate plasterwork created by European artisans, the couple introduced new elements throughout to both enhance and update the original design. The focal point of almost every contemporary home, the kitchen presented the biggest challenges. Opening up an ornamental wall between the family room and the kitchen provided clear sight lines and a more spacious feel, but forced the couple to get creative when it came to producing a fully functional space that did not include upper cabinets. Borrowing a couple of feet from the adjoining garage made room for a magnificent Bluestar range, and an imaginative solution to the cabinetry presented itself when conventional ideas seemed impractical.
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“Tammy had been thinking about cabinetry and casework for the kitchen,” White says. “We removed the load-bearing wall and inserted four zinc cabinets from Restoration Hardware. It gives us great flexibility.” The couple also procured buffets and bathroom vanities from the same source. Inspired by early 20th century industrial design, these pieces are fully hand-wrapped and buffed in a zinc-finished sheet metal. The effect is breathtaking in its originality and audacity. The two credenzas that support the 800-pound slab of quartzite are spaced apart in the middle to give the island some oomph, while also providing additional depth for a dish drawer.
“It’s part of the European notion that kitchen furniture is more portable than it is here,” White continues. “In a way, this was the inspiration for IKEA.” Decorated in essentially two colors throughout, the home maintains an almost minimalist elegance while providing space for the couple’s extensive art collection, both their own works and pieces accumulated over the decades. Highlighting American folk art, the collection is extensive and funky, yet harmonizes surprisingly well with the formal elegance of the building. Combining a passion for historical architectural with a pragmatic approach to modern solutions, the White house is a masterpiece of aesthetics and functionality. sl slmag.net
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GOOSE Goose The Market fills a neighborhood niche Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung A longtime landmark on Indianapolis’ burgeoning culinary landscape, Goose The Market recently celebrated its tenth anniversary as the city’s go-to resource for charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches and locally crafted foodstuffs. Radical in vision and scope from the outset, Goose has filled a gaping void in the local food scene over the past decade, not only as a retailer to the general public, but also as a purveyor of the highest quality cured meats to many finer regional restaurants. Boasting Indy’s only serious wine bar, with a constantly changing selection of unusual bottlings served up with cheese boards and the now famous house-made charcuterie, Goose has become a destination for gourmets seeking a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. A favorite spot among the staff of this publication, it’s the only place we know in these parts where you can order some fresh or cured meats, pop downstairs to the enoteca for a refreshing glass of wine and perhaps a Batali sandwich, then emerge some time later to find your purchases ready to go. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, the consummately accommodating and well-informed staff always make you feel like a welcome member of the Goose family, taking time to answer even the most mundane of questions without a shadow of condescension. Occupying a compact 2,000-square-foot space, the shop has resisted the inevitable pressure to grow too big too fast. If Goose’s ambition and achievement now seem self-evident in hindsight, the ultimate direction the market would eventually take was perhaps less than crystal clear at the beginning. “Some people thought we should be selling paper towels and pantry staples,” recalls co-founder and co-owner Mollie Eley (with husband Chris) about opening in a less-than-obvious location on Delaware Street. “We thought we would have a soft opening for maybe 20 people, then 450 turned up on the first day to buy our sandwiches and cured meats.”
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With success arriving almost overnight, Mollie spent the next few years juggling her managerial responsibilities at the market with her career as a school counselor, while her chef husband, Chris, focused his attention on the production aspects of the business. Building a clientele that would rapidly establish Goose as a household name among local diners, the couple opened The Smoking Goose in 2011, a state-of-the-art smokehouse in downtown Indy’s Cottage Home district, to cater to the booming wholesale market. Today, The Smoking Goose products can be found in restaurants and shops as far afield as Chicago and New York. Key to Goose’s success both inside and outside the Indianapolis market has been the unique nature of many of the offerings. “We use the whole animal, not just the prime cuts like steaks or chops,” Chris explains. “I made a nose-to-tail sausage with pork shoulder, but included liver, heart and belly, too. I really liked it, but I didn't know if guests would like an everythingbut-the-kitchen-sink sausage. Turns out, folks liked it so much, they came back asking for it again and again. Now, Kitchen Sink Sausage is one of our regulars.” Other popular charcuterie selections include the Pig and Fig terrine (no explanation necessary), and the Delaware Fireball, a distinctively savory and spicy hand-wrapped sausage quite different from anything else produced on these shores. Unlike many larger commercial charcuteries, Goose’s products are strictly local and seasonal. “Our house recipes start with what comes in from the farms,” Chris continues. “What's in season and grown or raised carefully; that's the most important ingredient. We build flavors and pairings based on what's good to eat right now. Keeping a local connection with our products is just one way we can show how proud we are of our community, and how the food scene is growing here in Indy.”
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In addition to the fabulous products themselves, customers can also attend classes at The Smoking Goose on the subjects of whole-hog butchering, salumi making, or sausages and terrines. Sessions include a behind-the-scenes tour, snacks and refreshment. For the gastronome who has everything, these classes make the perfect gift, but be aware, they do tend to sell out quickly. For those looking to learn Italian, informal gatherings on the last Tuesday of every month allow opportunity for experts and novices alike to practice their conversation skills (inevitably made better by a glass or two of appropriate wine). See Goose The Market’s website and Facebook page for more information. Coinciding with the tenth anniversary celebrations, the Eleys have recently opened a scaled-down operation called Oca inside Sun King Brewery’s downtown Indy location at 135 N. College Ave. Offering counter service for a range of sandwiches, cheeses, salami, smoked meats and beer-friendly sausages, the partnership is the result of a longstanding friendship between the respective business owners. “It’s not difficult to put out great food, but developing relationships and culture is what gives the food meaning and brings people together,” Chris says. We at Sophisticated Living thoroughly endorse that sentiment, and are fondly hoping that a similar establishment will open within the walls of the new Sun King location in Carmel. Just a gentle suggestion… sl Located at 2503 N. Delaware St., Goose The Market is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 317.924.4944 or visit www.goosethemarket.com.
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TEA FOR TWO Written by Jeffrey Cohen
My wife, Jen, and I have been visiting and revisiting Palm Beach ever since we started dating back in the 1990s. We were married there 14 years ago, and most of our subsequent visits have included our daughter and son. While certainly fun, the family trips are a far cry from the romantic, just-the-two-of-us escapes we used to enjoy in our courting days. So when an opportunity arose this fall for us to visit The Chesterfield Palm Beach without our children, we jumped on it. Despite several days of closure in September due to power outages and a mandatory evacuation on the island, The Chesterfield was fortunate to survive Hurricane Irma intact. Today, the luxurious Red Carnation Hotel, part of the international 17-location boutique brand owned and founded by Beatrice Tollman, thrives in preparation for the busy snowbird season ahead. Like most of Palm Beach, the decidedly English Chesterfield property built in 1926 exudes nuanced Old-World hospitality
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enhanced by the friendly Florida climate. Checking in at a standalone antique desk, we received a proper key to our suite along with a complimentary sherry (a nice Amontillado, if I recall correctly) as part of a warm welcome. Jen and I arrived on a Sunday morning just in time to enjoy a traditional English breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon and grilled tomato in the Courtyard, an idyllic nook studded with lush palm trees and cozy tables shaded by green umbrellas. This intimate setting also provides a charming backdrop for traditional afternoon tea with all the accoutrements. Served daily at any spot of guests’ choosing, we opted to enjoy the stunning presentation of loose-leaf tea, Mrs. Tollman’s chicken salad sandwiches, bakedto-order scones and Devonshire clotted cream in the handsome formal library, where Arnelle Kendall, vice president of public relations for the Travel Corporation, shared a bit of history about the property and treated us to a personal tour after.
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Rejuvenated by our late breakfast, we wandered hand-inhand over to Worth Avenue for some window-shopping, gallery browsing and a stroll through the European-style Esplanade shopping center. Local historian Rick Rose leads fascinating onehour walking tours that touch on the street’s illustrious history and significance. The “vias,” hidden courtyards on the avenue designed by architect Addison Mizner, added a suggestion of mystery to our lengthy rambles. We also highly recommend making time in any Palm Beach itinerary to visit the Flagler Museum, a must-see for architecture buffs. Thanks to the hotel’s proximity, we found ourselves meandering along Worth several times during our trip — once to snap up a pair of Stubbs & Wootton slippers, another for a decadent black truffle pizza at Pizza al Fresco in Via Mizner, followed by passion fruit-laced Palm Beach Martinis at Ta-boo. The latter proved to be so much fun, we returned later to share
the famous Coconut Lust dessert, a big slice of gooey coconut cream pie that neither of us needed, yet both devoured with gusto. Dinner another night at nearby Bice, an outstanding eatery specializing in Italian fare, delivered a wonderful meal of veal Milanese, grilled sea bass and a heavenly Sicilian ricotta cheesecake. Daily rounds of golf on the ocean at the award-winning Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course after breakfast set us up wonderfully for our lunchtime activities. The Chesterfield’s prime location also puts the pristine beach within easy walking distance, which we took advantage of during leisurely barefoot strolls on the sand as we admired the magnificent oceanfront residences. Filling the spaces between meals with bike rides, coffee, books and just enjoying each other’s company had an invigorating effect on both of us. Going back to the place where our relationship began and remembering the things that brought us together in the first place proved a welcome escape from our hectic, though fulfilling, daily lives.
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Back at our Chesterfield home base, our stylish king suite accommodations pampered us with a luxurious four-poster bed, a marble-clad bathroom, exquisite finishes and a view from our balcony of the pool below. Each of the 43 rooms and 11 suites is individually decorated with care by Mrs. Tollman herself, who, rumor has it, personally reads every guest comment card submitted from Red Carnation properties around the world. For fine dining on site, the Leopard Lounge and Restaurant boasts an eclectic Gilded Age sophistication with jet black lacquered walls, leopard-skin carpets and a gorgeous frescoed ceiling that took artist Lino Mario a year and a half to complete. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Gerard Coughlin capably oversees a menu that highlights steaks and seafood including a delectable lobster and shrimp cocktail. It was here I enjoyed two of the most potent Bloody Marys I’ve ever encountered, while Jen proved herself up to the task at hand with a Leopard Classic Tini. Or two. Our dinner was delightful,
with one of the finest strip steaks I’ve ever eaten and a perfect sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Other notable Leopard fare includes a to-die-for chicken noodle soup served with a small chicken pot pie on the side, and the Cape Seed bread made in house, all created from Mrs. Tollman’s recipes. Jen and I enjoyed the bread so much, our server presented us with a freshly baked loaf to take home on the last morning of our stay. Unfortunately for us, we barely missed a visit by Mrs. Tollman herself, who had just returned to London prior to our arrival. Philanthropic by nature, all proceeds from the sales of her book “A Life in Food” go to charitable causes. Had she been there, Jen and I would have fallen all over ourselves telling her how much we were enjoying our stay. Maybe we need to check out her property in Kensington. Without the kids, of course. sl For more information about The Chesterfield Palm Beach, call 561.659.5800 or visit www.chesterfieldpb.com.
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Kevin Kinder reinvents the art of wallpaper Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung
“I really like the idea of being able to wrap a room in paper,” enthuses artist, musician and wallpaper designer Kevin Kinder. Kinder launched his interior decorating career some 30 years ago as “a college job,” building a reputation for his meticulous painting services before branching out into custom wall coverings. Today, the artist creates and manufactures exquisite and uniquely funky wallpaper for designers and private customers from his newly established Studio 342. “To me, it’s more art than wallpaper,” he says. “The work I do should represent the personality of the client. The fun thing for me is interpreting somebody else’s vision when they explain a look or a style.” Operating on a more highly attuned visual plane than many of us, Kinder finds inspiration in the unlikeliest places: a prop in a music video, the shadow of a tree on a rainy day, or a piece of machinery. “I’m always looking around, and who knows what’s going to stick,” he admits. “I don’t always remember where I saw something, but it sticks in my mind.”
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Working with clients to find the most appropriate design for the space also requires getting into their heads a little. “Designs are often determined by my impressions when I walk into a space,” Kinder says. “I try to get a feel for the personality of the client, and then I’ll sit down and do some sketches. If I can capture somebody’s look or personality, I’ve succeeded.” For the home featured in our September/October issue, Kinder took an existing piece of wallpaper from the home and used it as a starting point to make something new. “I like the idea of going back to some of the original material and bringing an updated quirkiness to it,” he smiles. “I enjoy the process every bit as much as the finished product.” Modern technological tools allow Kinder the freedom to experiment without having to reinvent the wheel every time he needs to make a change. “We convert our designs into a digital file and if I like the pattern, the process allows me to keep making modifications while retaining the original without having to go back to the beginning every time,” he says. Using a massive 60-inch printer capable of handling a wide array of substrates and an almost infinite range of colors, the artist is able to scale a design to fit a room of any size without sacrificing detail or definition. The results are rich, intricate and occasionally mind-boggling. sl For more information about Studio 342, please visit www.studio342.design.
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FROM THE INDIANA DESIGN CENTER One Building, Endless Possibilities!
all of us at the Indiana Design Center, it is truly the
LUXE DESIGN SHOWCASE 2018
happiest time of the year. Everybody is bustling
Save the date for the second annual LUXE Design Showcase
about, filling showrooms with products that were
hosted by the Indiana Design Center in partnership with
seen for the first time, often in prototype form, at
Sophisticated Living. The two-day event series will take place
markets throughout the country. Opening those
on February 9 and 10 and celebrate the best in luxury design.
Is it possible that the holidays are here already? For
packages is just as fun for us as opening a holi-
The Friday evening and Saturday daytime events are
day present. I have many memories of my own,
designed to inspire your 2018 home redecorating, remodeling
as marketing director for Herman Miller’s retail
and new construction projects. The 2018 guest presenter
division, seeing resurrected designs from the mid-century glory days being re-
for the kick-off event will be announced soon. For details,
introduced for the first time in fifty years. It was the same feeling as opening a
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battery-operated helicopter from under the tree. Be sure to visit and pick out some presents that will surely delight you and embellish your home. The next few pages highlight those that we cherish the most. One of our favorites is a gift that keeps on giving—our Designer On Call Workshop Series. David Jackson’s “Holiday Tablescape Design and Entertaining” is a perennial must-attend! Join in the fun Tuesday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. Another splendid present, but one for which you will have to wait until February, is our second annual LUXE Design Showcase, scheduled for February 9-10. As is common with the best gifts, this one has a surprise that will soon be revealed! As many of us were taught by our grandparents, no gift can be received without properly saying “thank you.” With that said, we extend our thanks to all those involved in the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Showcase, presented by Brizo in October. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to NKBA, Indiana Chapter, Delta Faucet’s senior director of industrial design, Judd Lord, Adam Gibson of Adam Gibson Design, Rob Klein of Conceptual Kitchens and Millwork and Janice Pattee of Janice Pattee Design for their inspiring presentations.
Happy Holidays!
Tom Vriesman director of design community relations Designer tabletop displays from the 2017 LUXE Design event that benefited Coburn Place. Designs by Design Studio Vriesman, A. Lantz Design and Coats-Wright Art & Design.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Coats-Wright Art & Design presents Marco Querin
Left: Short Lifespan, 2007, wool, 63 x 51 in. | Bottom Middle: Aftershocks, 2009, wool, cotton, synthetic fibers, 31.5 x 39 in. | Top Middle and Right: Observing Multiculturism, 2017, cotton and alpaca fibers, 96 x 48 in.
The Coats-Wright Art & Design gallery on the first floor of the Indiana
juxtaposed with bold, large-scale presentation and a variation of fine
Design Center has added a new artist to its collection of internation-
textures,” says Wright. Visitors to the gallery are drawn to the piece’s
ally-recognized creators. Marco Querin, an artist born in Milan, Italy,
simplicity only to discover it is incredibly complex in composition.
connected with gallery director, Dianne Wright, through the local design industry. Wright was drawn to Querin’s meticulous and detail-oriented aesthetic and knew his work would be a niche addition to the gallery. Querin’s style reflects his intrigue with all that can be controlled, which resulted from a life of constant change, both positive and negative. Once faced with unclear outcomes and direction, his pieces are creative expressions of an appreciation for precision, order and thoughtful details.
The fibers are hand-threaded across the piece and held in place by nails the artist hammered by hand, resulting in a profile that reveals its precise construction process. “Querin’s work is very experiential— calm, yet compelling, and begs to be inspected,” mentions Wright. Whether a monochromatic or colorful piece, Querin’s work is exacting in its execution and conjures a sense of order inside the viewer. “Art’s power to help us heal, connect and relax is evident
The gallery features an eight by four foot piece, Observing Multi-
in Querin’s work. These pieces can exist in any style environment
culturism, comprised of carefully-threaded cotton and alpaca fibers.
and represent the discipline required to create something
“This monochromatic piece has a quiet sophistication to it that is
magnificent,” says Wright.
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The holiday shopping season has begun and the Indiana Design Center is a one-stop shop for the special people in your life and your own wish list.
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districts. Cheers to a memorable holiday season with those you love! 1 Sonos Play5 Wireless speaker from The Premier Group, suite 118. 2 Beveled glassware in gold & rose gold from Holder Mattress Co., suite 119. 3 “Bunnies” portrait, acrylic on canvas by Hunt Slonem from Coats-Wright Art & Design, suite 122.
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Rachael (Moyer) and Andrew Sawyer Captured by Luke of Dan Stewart Photography
Rachael Elizabeth Moyer and Andrew Roger Sawyer were married Sept. 9 at 45 North Vineyard & Winery on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula. A cocktail hour in the tasting room took place after the outdoor ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing in a tent on the property. “We’ve both spent many years coming up to Leelanau with our families,” Andrew said. “When we met, we continued to go up together, visiting 45 North every year.” 110 slmag.net
Both Indiana natives, the bride and groom met in Chicago in 2009. Despite several geographic moves that kept the couple dating long distance, their relationship flourished. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer currently reside in San Francisco, where Andrew is a venture capitalist for GE Ventures and Rachael works as a speech language pathologist at UCSF Medical Center. sl
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Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, jccindy.org Other People’s Children by Kyle Ragsdale, harrisoncenter.org Un Ballo in Maschero “A Masked Ball,” Indianapolis Opera, indyopera.org Carnivale du Vin, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, carnivaleduvin.com Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance, hhiconcours.com American Film Institute Festival, Los Angeles, afi.com Formula 1 Grande Premio Heineken Do Brasil, Sao Paulo, formula1.com Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman & Designer, The Met, New York, metmuseum.org Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Longines Masters of Paris, longinesmasters.com
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On Oct. 6, several hundred VIPs celebrated the opening of The Children’s Museum Guild’s 54th Annual Haunted House, Wicked Woods presented by Old National Bank. The event took place at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, bringing together sponsors whose efforts made the 2017 Haunted House possible. The celebration offered a frightfully fun-filled evening of food, drinks, music and entertainment including the chance to hike through the longest-running annual haunted house project in the country.
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The Indianapolis Art Center held “Get Lit,” its 12th annual ArtSparkle fundraising gala with a light/neon theme, on Aug. 18. More than 350 guests lit up the center’s grounds with illuminated attire surrounded by neon signs and light installations inside and outside the Michael Graves-designed building. Art Center board member Jody DeFord chaired the committee that planned the event. In attendance were artist Quincy Owens, who made special artwork for the fundraiser, and artists Jake Sneath and Clayton Burns, who are currently displaying artwork as part of the Indianapolis Art Center’s Fall Exhibition Series. Guests enjoyed live music by the Impalas, as well as tastings and exclusive offerings from local restaurants. The art installations included a life-sized Lite-Brite decorated with drink glasses. All proceeds benefitted the Indianapolis Art Center and its mission to engage, enlighten and inspire the community by providing interactive art education, outreach to underserved audiences, support of artists and exposure to visual art.
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START WITH ART
Nearly 1,000 business and arts professionals gathered at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown on Sept. 1 for the 31st annual Start with Art, the largest business and arts luncheon in the country. The sole fundraiser for the Arts Council of Indianapolis has come to be considered the kick-off to the city's fall arts season. Money raised through corporate sponsorship, individual ticket sales and private donations bolsters the Arts Council's efforts to support arts organizations, administrators and individual artists in Central Indiana. 6 4
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1) Lindsey Lord, Constance Edwards Scopelitis 2) Bart Peterson, Brenda Horn 3) Helen Small, Victoria Lyras, Cassie Stockamp 4) Will and Justin Sears-Watson, Mark Varnau, Michael Johnson 5) Rod Davis, Kyle Ragsdale, Andrea Dunn 6) Joe Hogsett, Gary Schahet, Suzanne Crouch 7) Will Sears-Watson, Morgan Skiles, Halie Warmoth, Andre Williams, Hannah Wilhite, Stephanie Marks, Justin Sears-Watson 8) N. Clay Robbins, David Starkey, Arnie Hanish 9) Matthew Altizer, Mike Schultz, Kelli Norwalk, Kimann Schultz 10) Sandy Blanton, Joanna Taft 11) Ernest Disney-Britton, Mandy Gonzalez, Kate Oberreich 12) Krista Skidmore, Dave Lawrence
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ST. ELMO’S GOLF OUTING
On Sept. 5, more than 150 golfers and 50 volunteers hit the fairway at the Golf Club of Indiana for a day of golf, fun and philanthropy as part of the St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s and Burger Study Annual Golf Outing to support Riley Children’s Hospital. With help from business partners and customers, this year’s event raised $75,000 that will be donated to strengthen the efforts of this community asset.
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THE PINK BALLOON
On Sept. 8, the Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment hosted the Pink Balloon at Lucas Estate, where 400 guests were able to enjoy an evening hosted by Joey Mervis, North Central High School alum, creator of the North Central Lip Dub Video and currently a freshman at New York University. Entertainment included magic by Kevin Dawson and music from DJ Indiana Jones and Groove Essential. Together with proceeds from the Caroline Classic golf outing held on Sept. 11, the event generated a $250,000 donation for Riley Hospital for Children's Precision Genomics program.
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1) Ed and Mary Louise Goodnight, David Halt 2) Brian Presnell, Ashley Borneman3) Natalie and Sully Symmes 4) Mike and Katie Brown 5) Wade Clapp, Jamie Renbarger 6) Ava, Amanda, Charly, Lexy Scott and Ella Wolfrum 7) Kevin and Julia McCallum, Lindsay and Andy Thorton, Mike and Aimee Clements 8) Doug and Eileen Williams, Robert and Catherine Miller, Doug Stewart, Sharon Sponseller 9) David Symmes, David Chalfie, Mark Demerly, Libby Symmes 10) Doug and Eileen Williams 11) Sid and Judy Laiken, Kevin Adams, Cooper Laiken, Hannah Goldstein 12) Nancy and Buzz Krohn
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EVENING WITH PENROD
On Sept. 8, the Penrod Society hosted an exclusive preview for Indiana's Nicest Day, the Somerset CPAs and Advisors Penrod Arts Fair. The fifth annual Merchants Bank of Indiana Evening with Penrod, presented by TWG Development, featured a curated selection of the fair’s artists, live entertainment by Hollis Brown, several top area restaurants and hot air balloon rides. Proceeds from last year's Evening and the fair itself supported 55 Central Indiana organizations with grants totaling nearly $200,000.
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DAVID YURMAN BOUTIQUE OPENING
Reis-Nichols unveiled its new David Yurman in-store boutique on Sept. 14. More than 100 guests spent the evening shopping David Yurman’s latest fall collections and specialty pieces as they worked one-on-one with expert David Yurman stylist Travis Ngo. A skilled calligrapher was also on site to personalize journals with attendees’ names throughout the night. This special event supported the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief efforts. 6 4
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PORTRAIT OF WISHES GALA
Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, along with emcee Eric Halvorson, hosted its 26th Annual Portrait of Wishes Gala on Sept. 16 at the Conrad for 300 attendees. The gala honored Fuzzy and Diane Zoeller as this year’s Meagan Skinner Award recipients and raised more than $150,000 to grant wishes to Indiana kids who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Indiana Children’s Wish Fund has been granting wishes since 1984, fulfilling over 3,200 to date.
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CHILDREN’S THERAPLAY HOE-DOWN
Whoops and hollers emanated from Carmel on Sept. 23 thanks to the more than 700 guests who attended the Children’s TherAplay Hoe-Down. Between the mechanical bull, bourbon tasting, cigar rolling, live music from Indiana native Corey Cox, VIP Corral and more, there was a great deal to celebrate in addition to the worthwhile cause. All told, the event raised over $350,000 for the Children’s TherAplay Foundation, one of the few clinics in the country dedicated to providing physical and occupational therapies on horseback for children with special needs.
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CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
On Sept. 23 and 24, 133 juried artists traveled more than 100,000 miles to Carmel’s Arts & Design District to exhibit their work at the Carmel International Arts Festival. After a day of purchasing art, over 5,500 guests stayed on for the ART ROCKS! street party featuring music by The Bishops to help celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary. The goal of CIAF is to educate the community about art and artists from around the world, and the organization continues striving to raise funds to provide scholarships for students studying the arts.
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THE POWER OF WOMEN’S FUND PHILANTHROPY
For each of the last 10 years, Women’s Fund of Central Indiana has presented the Power of Women’s Fund Philanthropy in a new and unique way, always with an eye for making this “the” event for women in our community. This year’s program hosted Emmy Award-winner Soledad O’Brien in a conversation moderated by Andrea Morehead of WTHR at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on Sept. 26. Notable guests among the 700 attendees included Sue Ellspermann, former Mayor Greg Ballard and Mayor Joe Hogsett. This event raised more than $51,000, driving operational success and allowing the Women’s Fund to continue leading positive change for women and girls in Central Indiana through grantmaking and philanthropy education.
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GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT INDY
Turkle & Associates 15th Annual Girls’ Night Out Indy was held on Sept. 28 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. More than 2,000 women registered to attend the six-hour day of health, beauty and fashion. Guests received free mini-facials, minimassages, varicose vein screenings and more. Plastic surgeon Dr. Jan Turkle, dermatologist Dr. Matt Strausburg, Dr. Jeffery Schoonover of Indiana Vein Specialists and Dr. Nina Mutone of Urology of Indiana presented informative breakout sessions for the guests. Donations were accepted for the Pink Ribbon Connection Indianapolis breast cancer support group.
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FIGHT NIGHT
The Christamore House, in partnership with the Christamore House Guild, welcomed nearly 200 guests to a vintage Fight Night fundraiser on Sept. 30 at the JW Marriott. The event raised funds to support youth and family programming at the Christamore House Family and Community Center located on the near west side of Indianapolis. The fundraiser featured dinner, a silent auction, dancing and the main event — amateur boxing bouts showcasing various Midwest clubs including the World Beaters, Christamore House’s own historic boxing club.
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