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Attention Project Runway contestants: I will never mock shoddy garment construction during the runway portion of the show again, ever. Allow me to explain. During a recent trip to New York City to take in the Alexander McQueen exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (which was fabulous albeit impossibly crowded), we rounded out the afternoon by perusing the shops and galleries along nearby Madison Avenue. My daughter was lured into the Lisa Perry boutique by its whimsical pop art styling and colorful shift dresses. Looking over the simple cotton frocks with corresponding Madison Avenue prices led me to make, what was for me, a very bold statement: “Tese are so simple, I’m sure we could make some ourselves.” Te boldness stemmed from the fact that, while my daughter is quite proficient with both a serger and sewing machine, my skill set is limited to what can be accomplished with a stapler and glue gun. Not realizing the audacity of my proclamation, as she thankfully hasn’t reached the age of thinking her parents are complete idiots (although I’m bracing for that phase to rear its ugly head any day now), she nodded in agreement and we left, with my pocketbook none worse for the wear.

Te next day we headed to Mood fabrics (225 West 37th Street) and were delighted to see a gang of Project Runway all stars heading out of the elevators after filming (alas, Tim Gunn was nowhere to be found). After perusing a dizzying amount of fabric and posing for pictures with Swatch, the resident French bulldog, who was so disinterested in us that he didn’t bother to stir from his nap on the corner of a plush sofa, we left with several yards of fabric for our shift dress project.

Back at home, my daughter awoke bright and early to begin working on what she hoped would be an enviable piece of ready to wear. I’d selected a “Sew Easy” pattern, the kind that says it’s perfect for beginners and pictures a smiling mother and daughter working on a flawless garment. Tat was definitely not my reality. Steps 1 and 2 were easy: they involved opening the package and ironing the tissue pattern to make it flat. Everything went downhill thereafter, with each mistake compounding into something not even remotely wearable, even by second-string circus clown standards. Ever patient of my home economics shortcomings, my daughter took my missteps in stride, sewing extra fabric, ribbon and the like as needed to camouflage places where I’d misread the pattern, but she was more than willing to throw in the towel when the opportunity was offered. Watching her manipulate the machines with ease, something I’ve not been able to do after 20 years of trying, left me feeling quite envious. “I’m no Martha Stewart,” I lamented, to which she quickly responded, “But she doesn’t collect Kidrobot.” I’m not sure how ownership of a Mega Munny or Tofu Molly negates my sewing ineptitude in her eyes, but I’ll take it.

Following our failed experiment, I was definitely more cognizant of fit and finish during our recent fall fashion photo shoots for this month’s features and even more appreciative of the skill involved in well-tailored clothing. While each look is certainly travel worthy, if you’re planning on following in my footsteps through the restaurants of Charleston as part of our travel feature on pages 38-47, I’d also recommend packing something with an elastic waistband!

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THE ENGLISH SIDEBOARD

Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners

Furniture at its best

Since its inception, the English sideboard has never been out of style. In fact, it may be more popular today than ever. Te reason for this is twofold: first and foremost, it is a stunning piece of furniture, while also managing to be extremely useful at the same time.

Te English sideboard has its roots in mid-18th century England during the Adam period of English antiques. Robert Adam was a prominent architect, along with being an interior and furniture designer. Adam would design furniture for homes in which he was involved. For dining rooms, Adam created a long neoclassical style table for serving food and beverages. It is from these long serving tables that the evolution of the English sideboard started.

However, it was not until the periods of Hepplewhite and Sheraton, around 1770, that everything came together.

By coming together, I am referring to when the serving table became an all-inclusive furniture piece with storage. Not only did this new style of furniture – the sideboard – have a long, flat top for serving culinary delights and beverages, it also had drawers to stash linens and silverware, as well as compartments for storing wine and liquors or other items. With all the drawers and storage space, the sideboard quickly became an important and useful furniture piece in the dining room.

Although the first English sideboards were made in the latter part of the 18th century, they were produced throughout most of the 19th century. Te illustrated sideboard dates from the early 19th century and has several interesting features. Although not rare, the decorative brass gallery on this sideboard is an attentiongrabbing design element. Its main use was to hold wall draperies, which protected the wall behind the sideboard from spatter when the piece was used for entertaining.

Most brass galleries on sideboards are rectangular in form and straight-lined. Whereas the brass gallery on the illustrated sideboard is decorative, making it attractive even when the wall draperies are removed. Another interesting feature about this sideboard is its front profile. Te serpentine front is a fabulous design element on any antique (it is so called because the furniture’s front curves like a serpent). Technically speaking, a serpentine-front antique has a large outward curve in the center and is flanked on each side by lesser concave sides.

Lastly, this sideboard is high style. One only needs to look at the inlay work on the piece to make this observation.

The contrasting inlaid satin wood against the mahogany makes for a very decorative piece of furniture. No matter how you look at it, the English sideboard is a wonderful and unique antique. sl

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Bibliotaph Awarded the 2011 Cookbook of the Year award by the James Beard Foundation, Oaxaca al Gusto represents the culmination of a lifetime of work by author Diana Kennedy, who has been referred to as the Julia Child of Mexican cooking. In her latest cookbook, Kennedy delves into the cuisine of Oaxaca, one of the most diverse in Mexico, with many different cultural and linguistic groups, each with their own distinctive cuisine. Diana Kennedy Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy - hardcover, 459 pages, University of Texas Press.

Taking top honors in the Baking and Dessert category at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards, Good to the Grain by Kim Boyce (a former pastry chef at Spago and Campanile) presents a collection of 75 recipes that feature 12 different kinds of whole-grain flours, from amaranth to teff, proving that whole-grain baking is more about incredible flavors and textures than anything else. Kim Boye with Amy Scattergood - Good to the Grain: Baking with WholeGrain Flours - hardcover, 208 pages, Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Whereas just three decades ago nearly everything we ate from the sea was wild, rampant overfishing combined with an unprecedented bio-tech revolution has brought us to a point where wild and farmed fish occupy equal parts of a complex and confusing marketplace. In Four Fish, award-winning writer and lifelong fisherman Paul Greenberg takes us on a culinary journey, exploring the history of the fish that dominate our menus---salmon, sea bass, cod and tunaand examining where each stands at this critical moment in time. Winner of the Writing and Literature category for the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. Paul Greenberg - Four Fish: Te Future of the Last Wild Food - hardcover, 304 pages, Te Penguin Press.

Taking top honors in both the Cooking from a Professional Point of View and Photography categories from the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards, Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine provides an exclusive look at Noma a two-Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant, and its influential head chef René Redzepi. Te book includes more than 90 recipes and 200 photographs of finished dishes. René Redzepi - Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine - hardback, 320 pages, Phaidon.

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Inducted into the James Beard Foundation Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2011, the first edition of On Food and Cooking appeared in 1984, with author Harold McGee crafting a pioneering work that translated technical food science into cook-friendly kitchen science. For the 20th anniversary edition in 2004 McGee rewrote and expanded the reference book, adding more than 100 new illustrations. Harold McGee - On Food and Cooking: Te Science and Lore of the Kitchen - hardcover, 896 pages, Scribner publishers.

Rajat Parr, wine director for the Mina Group, partnered with journalist Jordan Mackay to provide a fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise and best stories. Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards in the beverage category. Rajay Parr & Jordan Mackay - Secrets of the Sommeliers hardcover, 240 pages, Ten Speed Press.

Amanda Hesser, the well-known New York Times food columnist, has cooked and updated every one of the 1000plus recipes featured, from 1940s Caesar salad and 1960s flourless chocolate cake to today's fava bean salad and no-knead bread. Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards in the General Cooking Category. Amanda Hesser - Te Essential New York Times Cook Book: Recipes for a New Century - hardcover, 960 pages, W.W. Norton & Company.

Mark Bitterman's fieldguide to the nuances of salt profiles hundreds of artisan varieties and won top honors in the Reference and Scholarship category as part of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. 50 recipes showcase everything from elegant fleur de sel to 500 million year old Himalayan salt slabs. Mark Bitterman - Salted: A Manifesto on the World's Most Essential Mineral, with Recipes - hardcover, 320 pages, Ten Speed Press.

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Dao, Portugal

Written by Scott Harper, MS

Portugal is an amazing country for wine. Very few people, let alone experts, understand the country’s viticulture, with the exceptions of the wines of Port, Vinho Verde and Madeira. Tese three wine areas make up most people’s interest and knowledge of Portugal, and why not? Port is arguably the greatest and most popular fortified wine in the world; followed by another remarkable fortified wine called Madeira, which the Declaration of Independence was toasted to; and lastly, the refreshing, quaffing white wine of Vinho Verde, which is a delight to drink in the summer time. So, why is the rest of Portuguese wine not understood or appreciated? Knowledge and unusual grape varieties would be the answer.

Most people would try a Chardonnay from a country they have not tasted before or Pinot Noir from a country not noted for it, but the indigenous grape varieties of Portugal do not roll off the tongue. As matter a fact, they trip and stumble. Widespread knowledge of the regions and its various appellations simply does not exist, and explaining them can be tricky at best. I suggest taking one tiny wine step to Portugal at a time and learning a little bit about the wines and region of Dão.

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The Dão region is located in north central Portugal and takes its name from the river that runs through it. Its viticulture heritage dates back to the Roman Empire, and it produces more red wine than white. Te region is hilly, hot and dry with most grapes planted in granitic soil at higher elevations, which allows for a longer growing season. Where there are not vineyards, there are copious pine forests and small villages. Te vast majority of the wineries are very small producers, owning no more than two acres.

Try these Dão wines from Quinta das Maias winery: Dão Vinho Branco Quinta das Maias 2010 (Dão, Portugal) Te wine color is pale yellow with green highlights. Flavors of ripe yellow apples, citrus, white flowers, wet stone minerals and honeydew melon are enveloped with an amazing rich and silky texture, almost like a great value Cotes Du Rhone Blanc. Made from the grapes – Malvasia Fina (50 percent), Encruzado (30 percent), Verdelho (15 percent) and Cercial (5 percent). Try the Dão Vinho Branco Quinta das Maias 2010 as an aperitif or with sea scallops seared and served with beurre blanc sauce or a simple roasted chicken rubbed with lemon.

Dão Vinho Tinto Quinta das Maias 2007 (Dão, Portugal) Te wine color is medium red with purple highlights.

Flavors are red cherry, raspberries, fresh tilled soil, slight cigar box and light oak. It is a rustic blend of two grapes – 20 percent Touriga Nacional and 80 percent of Jaen, which is known in Spain as Mencia. Te Dão Vinho Tinto Quinta das Maias 2007 paired well with tournedos of beef sautéed with Vidalia onions and deglazed with the Dão wine, which was reduced and finished with Maytag bleu cheese. Te addition of the Dão wine to the sauce created a nice bridge with the wine.

Quinta das Maias was purchased in 1997 by Luis Lourenco who also manages the estate of 86 acres including vines as old as 30 years. Te winery makes 10,000 cases of wine annually, and the original estate dates back to 1897. Quinta das Maias was named for the beautiful yellow Maias flowers, which surround the estate and are depicted on the label. Maias flowers are called Scotch Broom in English.

And in case you want to try the more popular wines of Portugal, here are recommendations for Port, Madeira and Vinho Verde:

Vinho Verde Gazela Non Vintage (Minho, Portugal) Very pale yellow in color, this wine is effervescent, vivacious and lively with the flavors of lemon, lime zest and apple. It is dry, light and crisp and perfect as an aperitif or with light appetizers. Fonseca 10-Year Tawny Porto (Porto, Portugal) Matured in cask for a minimum of 10 years, this Port is medium-bodied, sweet and has the flavors of roasted nuts, caramelized sugar, blackberries and oak. Try with Stilton and walnuts. Cossart Gordon 10-Year Bual Madeira (Madeira, Portugal) A luscious texture and a warm tangy finish mark this medium rich and full-bodied Madeira. It is medium sweet with the flavors of baked fruit, nuts and smoke. Delicious paired with roasted or caramelized nuts and dried fruits. sl

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T RUE GR ITS Savoring Charleston One Bite at a Time Written by Bridget Williams

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Even though I left Charleston months ago, it is still with me. I am not talking about the indelible memories, photographs or souvenirs picked up along the way, but rather the few pounds I happily acquired over a week of overindulging in some of the best cuisine I have experienced in recent memory.

For a city of its size, the area boasts a disproportionate number of culinary luminaries. In fact, for three consecutive years, a Charleston chef has brought home the esteemed James Beard Foundation Best Chef Award.

Hominy Grill’s Robert Stehling won Best Southeastern Chef in 2008.

The torch was passed to FIG’s Mike Lata (2009), who handed it off to McCrady’s Sean Brock (2010).

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Widely regarded as Charleston’s finest hotel, home base for our visit was Charleston Place, located in the historic heart of the city. The elegant 320-room (80 club level) and 40-suite property boasts more than 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms, a full-service European-style spa, 50-foot horizon-edge rooftop swimming pool with retractable glass roof, three restaurants (including innovative four star dining at Te Charleston Grill), a

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host of on-site boutiques as well as close proximity to blocks and blocks of shop-‘til-you-drop opportunities on King Street. Guests are welcomed into a grand Italian marble lobby with a Georgian open arm staircase and 12-foot crystal chandelier. Guest rooms, ranging in size from 400 square feet in the Executive Rooms to the 1,200-square-foot Presidential Suite, feature early American design with period reproductions and Italian marble bathrooms.

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My culinary odyssey began in grand style just across the street from Charleston Place, at the Peninsula Grill, located in the Planter’s Inn. We arrived early, and already a well-heeled crowd had populated the intimate dining room, bar and the lushly landscaped courtyard. Exceptionally personable, Executive Chef Robert Carter, who has been at the helm since 1998, prefaced our meal by saying, “We’re gonna have a lot of fun at dinner tonight,” and proceeded to present us with a king’s feast, Charleston style. An amuse-bouche of pork pâté with peach jam on endive with fried carrot frond packed a tremendous amount of flavor into a single bite. Chef Carter’s greatest hits feast continued with jumbo lump crab salad, fried green tomatoes, and oyster stew with smoked bacon, the latter left me tearing off pieces of piping hot loaf bread to sop up every last drop. For the main course, our table shared tastings of jumbo sea scallops, Virginia wild striped bass with blue crab and tender beef filet served with a trio of accompaniments (I was smitten at the mention of truffle butter, although the balsamic reduction with bits of blue cheese was equally delectable).

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When dessert was mentioned, we did not know how we would even manage it until our waiter said that not trying Carter’s Ultimate Coconut Cake is “like going to Disney World and not seeing Mickey Mouse.” Based on his grandmother’s recipe, the cake has become one of the city’s culinary ambassadors. Since they began taking mail orders in 2003, Carter’s staff annually fulfills orders for the 12-pound cakes that cumulatively are the equivalent weight of seven full-size pickup trucks. Each of the towering 12-layers are infused with coconut and fresh vanilla and then topped with a cream and butter icing, coated in toasted coconut and dripping with simple syrup. Divine!

To help orient myself with the city’s rich culinary history, I signed up for a tour with Culinary Tours of Charleston, which provides an up close and personal look inside some of the city’s most famous restaurants. Our small group was led by a charming gentleman whose name – Houn Calhoun – was perfectly suited to his Southern drawl. We started our early morning jaunt with coffee and pastries under a shady allée near Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park. In Charleston, the past

is always present, especially in its cuisine, which represents a true cultural melting pot. Calhoun’s condensed version of the city’s culinary roots was interspersed with colorful anecdotes.

Above all, I learned that you have not had grits until you have eaten them in Charleston. “If you’re used to the kind that come in a box, you might as well eat the box. It has more flavor,” Calhoun said with a hearty belly laugh.

Our first stop was Carolina’s Restaurant, whose main dining room is one of the oldest in Charleston. Chef Jill Mathias, who hails from Fargo, led us through the kitchen, where a cook was busy stirring a huge pot of grits. “Tis is a gem of a place to be a chef,” she said. Mathias talked about workflow and pointed out several pieces of specialty kitchen equipment, including a cast iron flattop for cooking fish. Our group gathered around the bar, where a blackboard displayed a list of 13 local purveyors who supply the restaurant with vegetables and protein. Mathias passed a plate of what was available fresh locally that day, encouraging us to sample what we fancied while she shared interesting anecdotes about the various farms. “I like meat to come from happy animals,” she added.

Arguably the grand dame of low country cuisine in Charleston, our next stop was Magnolias, where glasses of “Southern table wine” aka sweet tea, were waiting to take the edge off of our humid stroll. Executive Chef Don Drake simply summed up his kitchen philosophy as “keep it simple, stupid.” He elaborated by saying that the secret behind Magnolias 22 year run is that he always insists on starting with the best ingredients, including all organic produce (sourced from 45 different local farms) and meat processed by an on-staff butcher. “I care about what goes into my body and want the same for my patrons,” he added.

Questions from the group suddenly stopped when presented with a tasting of shrimp and grits. Chef Drake always uses three parts spring water to one part grits (stone ground) and stirs constantly for the first five minutes. For lunch service, grits are started at 7:30 and are in perfect form by 11:30. As we walked through the kitchen, Drake introduced us to Miss Marshall, who he referred to as the grandmother of the kitchen. “She is a great natural Southern cook who keeps everyone in line.” Not looking up from the okra she was chopping, Miss Marshall simply nodded in quiet agreement.

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I would have to say that the visit to Cypress was my favorite among the tour stops. Chef Craig Diehl greeted us at the door wearing a trucker-style baseball cap and a seersucker chef ’s coat as if we were old friends stopping by to catch up. Te contemporary interior of the space is quite striking and punctuated by an open theatre-style kitchen and a two-story glass-walled wine room, the upper reaches of which are accessed via a spiral staircase.

Like his mentor at Magnolia’s, Diehl also espouses a similar organic philosophy. “We’ve bastardized foods. You should be able to taste the natural elements. Cows eat grass so meat should taste grassy,” he explained while bouncing around the kitchen like a Labrador puppy. Serving “jazzed up redneck American food” such as patty melts and corn dogs, Chef Diehl also makes charcuterie in-house, a process he learned the old fashioned way: by buying a whole pig and “figuring out how to do as much with it as possible.”

His trial and error using a cold-curing process has certainly paid off, as the lamb bacon he passed around was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With meat on the brain, Diehl also offered up his own recommendations for the best barbeque in Charleston: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ. “If you frequent the busiest barbeque places, the meat is always fresh,” he offered.

Our last stop of the day was a visit to Executive Chef Nate Whiting at Tristan, located in the French Quarter Inn. Te most contemporary cuisine of the bunch, Whiting, who came to Tristan via the five star restaurant at Woodland’s Inn and spent years apprenticing in Italy, prepares food with scientific precision.

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tomatoes to remove the skin instead of blanching so they still taste like tomatoes in the end. His employment of leading-edge techniques is not just for show, as he truly believes they make the food taste better. “My philosophy is that success is the sum of many small things done correctly,” he added. He dared us to try a sampling of mozzarella made a-la-minute for the tomato mozzarella salad with a disclaimer that it would “ruin tastings of all mozzarellas to follow.” I have to agree that the memory of the freshly made and still-warm cheese will be hard to beat.

Proof that good food in Charleston comes at all price points, for breakfast the next morning we headed to the Dixie Supply Bakery & Café, a tiny place connected to a convenience store/gas station on a side street a short walk from our hotel. By the time we arrived a little after 8 a.m., the line was already out the door.

Teir highly touted shrimp and grits were served with bacon and onion on a bed of grits so creamy they could have qualified as dessert! Tis little gem became our go-to breakfast spot for the duration of our stay.

At my urging, after breakfast we skipped the bicycle rickshaw and walked the 15 minutes to the South Carolina Aquarium, located next to the Ft. Sumptner Memorial. We were there to see the only sea turtle hospital and rehabilitation facility in South Carolina. Located in the basement, tank after tank held turtles in all stages of life (adults can reach up to 400 pounds) that are all cared for by two full-time staff and nearly two-dozen volunteers. Windows on all sides of each tank make it fun for kids to peek in. The staff and volunteers work hard to see that each turtle is released back into their native habitat once they are medically cleared. Photos tacked to the bulletin board from recent releases show that hundreds show up for these community-wide celebrations of local wildlife. Te rest of the aquarium is just as interesting and definitely a worthwhile stop when traveling to Charleston with children in tow.

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Artful cuisine from Te Charleston Grill

Lunch at Husk continued our culinary adventure. Located in a late 19th century two-story home with porch balconies on Queen Street between King and Meeting Streets, Husk has lunch and dinner menus that change daily. Te dining room effortlessly sashayed between rustic and glamorous with the shimmer of silver-leafed walls contrasting with honey-colored wood floors and tabletops. As we perused the menu, which is laden with ingredients indigenous to the South, we were presented with warm benne seed rolls in vintage bank coin bags and accompanied by a spread made of half-butter, half-bacon lard and seasoned with local honey. Tey were so good we had to have our waitress take them away for fear that we would spoil our appetites for the rest of the meal.

We started with fried green tomatoes with mustard ramp dressing. Not wanting to break form, I opted for the shrimp and grits served with smoked peppers, onions and Surry County sausage, while my tablemate chose the Husk cheeseburger.

While my entrée certainly did not disappoint (I now believe it must be a crime to serve subpar grits in Charleston!), the burger – a double-stack of locally sourced grass-fed beef patties with ground-in Benton’s hickory-smoked bacon and simply dressed with a gooey layer of American cheese on a homemade bun – stole the show. A quick visit to the wood-fired oven lent the patties a unique crispy crust. Our dishes were accompanied by a Benton’s bacon cornbread served in a cast iron skillet and a succotash of South Carolina lady peas and sweet corn.

Our days of delightful dining came to an apropos end where we began: The Charleston Grill at Charleston Place.

Richly paneled walls define the dining room, with intimate spaces set apart by linen drapery with silk tassels. A wall of windows overlooks a flowering courtyard, while an eclectic collection of art inside celebrates both country and cityscapes.

Having spent a good portion of the day on foot exploring the shops and vendors of the recently renovated City Market, a cool glass of strawberry lemonade (with fresh strawberries as abundant as ice cubes) hit the spot.

Under the expert eye of Executive Chef Michelle Weaver, The Charleston Grill has obtained both the AAA Four Diamond Award and the Mobil Four-Star Award. Passionate about cooking since childhood, the New England Culinary Institute graduate worked in New Orleans and Nashville before joining the staff at Te Charleston Grill in 1997 and becoming executive chef in 2009.

The menu is divided into four categories: Pure, Lush, Southern and Cosmopolitan, each section artfully reflecting its moniker. My menu for the evening sampled from all and included a crispy shrimp appetizer from the Cosmopolitan section, prepared with red chile sauce and a sweet soy gingerkaffir lime hollandaise; from Pure came an arugula avocado Salad with watercress, Vidalias, Easter egg radishes and lime-herb vinaigrette; butter poached Maine lobster with wild mushrooms, fava beans, parsnips, preserved lemon and sweet corn purée was from Lush; and from the Southern selections, pimento cheese grits with apple smoked bacon and crab. I ended the meal where it started: with strawberries, namely a graham cracker pie with roasted strawberry sorbet and rhubarb.

Tose planning a culinary-centric visit to Charleston may want to consider scheduling their visit around the Taste of Charleston (October 7-9, 2011). Arts aficionados should check out the Spoleto Festival, internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival, held in 2012 from May 25 through June 12. Fashionistas will want to line the runway at Charleston Fashion Week (March 20-24, 2012). sl

Sources: Carolina’s Restaurant (10 Exchange Street, carolinasrestaurant.com),Charleston Fashion Week (charlestonmag.com/fashionweek/main), Charleston Grill (224 King Street, charlestongrill.com), Charleston Place (205 Meeting St, charlestonplace.com), City Market (188 Meeting St., thecharlestoncitymarket.com), Culinary Tours of Charleston (40 North Market St., culinarytoursofcharleston.com), Cypress Restaurant (167 East Bay Street, magnolias-blossom-cypress.com), Dixie Supply Bakery & Café (62 State Street, dixiecafecharlston.com), Firey Ron’s Home Team BBQ (1205 Ashley River Road, hometeambbq.com), Husk Restaurant (76 Queen St., huskrestaurant.com), Magnolias Restaurant (185 East Bay Street, magnolias-blossom-cypress. com), Peninsula Grill (112 North Market St., peninsulagrill.com), South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf, scaquarium.org), Spoleto Festival (Spoletousa.org), Taste of Charleston (charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/taste-of-charleston), Tristan Restaurant (10 Linguard St., tristandining.com)

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Evoque Te smallest, lightest and most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever produced.

During the Evoke’s development process, maintaining the integrity of the LRX concept without compromising core Range Rover values such as interior comfort or off-road capability required a huge effort from the design and engineering teams, resulting in coupe styling with capable off-road geometry and ground clearance.

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roofline. Unlike any previous Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque adopts a very dynamic profile with its rising beltline, a muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline. The sculpted corners reduce the car’s visual overhangs front and rear. Te Evoque is available with xenon headlamps with a signature design created by innovative LED light-blade technology.

Two body styles are available: a coupe model, which precisely mirrors the LRX concept design, and a five-door. Te coupe and five-door are identical in overall length and width; however, the five-door has a 1.18 inch higher rear roofline. In both, the rear

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seats offer comfortable accommodation for three passengers; rear seat occupants in the five-door model benefit from about two inches of additional shoulder room than the coupe model. Te five-door also offers a 60/40 folding rear seat, which allows for cargo capacity expansion, providing a substantial volume of 51 cubic ft with the rear seats folded.

Te Range Rover Evoque features a new 240 horsepower* turbocharged direct injected engine which offers exceptional power, delivering 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds*. Coupled with twin variable valve timing, twin balancer shafts and all aluminum alloy construction this engine delivers exceptional driveability and excellent fuel efficiency. Te engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, which has been optimized for operational efficiency. Compared to conventional larger capacity engines with a similar power output, the new 2.0 liter Si4 engine can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent.

The Range Rover Evoque delivers the all-weather, multiterrain capability. In common with its larger siblings, the new model provides formidable off-road potential, which is enhanced by the company’s signature Terrain Response® system. Drivers who take their Range Rover Evoque off-road will be reassured to 50 slmag.net

know that, in addition to generous ground clearance, the Range Rover Evoque has aggressive breakover and departure angles, and is equipped with a fully independent suspension featuring longtravel coil-sprung struts front and rear.

Inside, the Evoque takes the strong, clean architecture and quality materials of a traditional Range Rover and applies them in a more contemporary manner. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director explained, “Te luxurious, contemporary feel to the cabin is the perfect complement to the concept car exterior.

Te exquisite materials and craftsmanship, and the pure, elegant design, tell you that this is a true Range Rover interior, but one with a more sporting flavor.” When the vehicle is started, the interior displays and ambient lighting come to life with a precisely choreographed start-up sequence. The solid aluminum rotary shifter completes the ‘greeting’ as it rises silently into the driver’s hand. A full glass fixed panoramic roof enhances the sense of room and freedom within the spacious cabin, filling the interior with natural light. LED ambient lighting provides illumination within the cabin at night, with a range of colors that can be chosen by the driver. When Dynamic Mode is selected, a sporting red color fills the interior.

Interior technology features have been designed and engineered to provide customers with the same comprehensive range of premium technologies they expect from a Range Rover vehicle, just delivered in a more compact package. One of the Range Rover brand's signature features, the Surround Camera system uses five digital cameras, discreetly placed around the car, providing a 360-degree, real-time view of the surrounding area. Available xenon headlamps boasts adaptive features that follows the curves in the road. An auto-dipping function switches automatically between high and low beam. Other amenities include heated windshield, seats, and steering wheel; keyless entry system; powered tailgate; hard drive navigation system; Bluetooth® hand-free phone connectivity; 825W Meridian surround sound system; and rear seat entertainment package, with 8-inch (203 mm) video screens, digital wireless headphones and touch screen remote control.

At the heart of the control system is the Range Rover eight-inch high-definition touch-screen display. The touchscreen provides the primary control and display system for a range of features including audio, video, navigation and phone.

Simple hard keys on either side of the display provide short cuts

to the most commonly used screens, such as Home, Audio/ Video, Navigation and Phone. An additional five-inch color display between the two instrument dials in the gauge cluster shows the primary vehicle-related information. A sophisticated voice control system works with ‘Say What You See’ prompts in the cluster display.

Rather than using a traditional trim hierarchy, the Range Rover Evoque gives customers the choice of three stylish design themes, each of which has its own distinctive character: ‘Pure’, ‘Prestige’, and ‘Dynamic’. ‘Pure’ combines the concept-car exterior with a stylish, clean interior in neutral colors to highlight the pure, simple forms of the cabin architecture. ‘Prestige’ represents ultimate Range Rover luxury, combining a bespoke exterior that includes unique, 19-inch wheels and sparkling metallic details with an interior that is almost entirely leather-wrapped. Luxurious duo-tone color schemes are embellished by premium leather, twinneedle stitching and real wood and metal finishes.

Bold touches define ‘Dynamic’, including 19 or 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a more assertive, confident stance. Contrasting roof and spoiler colors are available. Te premium sports interior offers a darker

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environment with splashes of bright contrast color, together with perforated leather seats and sports detailing. Every customer has the opportunity to tailor their vehicle to their lifestyle. A vast number of color and feature combinations are available, such as contrasting roof colors and stylish designer interiors.

Owners can also choose from a broad selection of official Range Rover accessories. Te accessory range includes styling components, together with a comprehensive choice of practical loading and towing items. Exterior styling items include tubular rocker guards, colored wheel centers, and alloy wheels. Within the vehicle, customers can select features like metal sports pedals, illuminated aluminum and chrome tread plates, floormats in a variety of different materials, roof-mounted carrier systems for bicycles and outdoors sports, and a towing package and can be used with a tow hitch mounted bicycle carriers.

David Mitchell, Land Rover’s Chief Program Engineer said, “Te Range Rover Evoque provides the complete Range Rover experience, but packaged into a smaller, more attainable car.

Many of the new customers will be more youthful, tech-savvy buyers, whose expectations will be exceeded with the rich array of premium features that will make ownership a real pleasure.”

Te all-new Range Rover Evoque sends a powerful message that the company is serious about sustainability, and determined to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and highly desirable.

As a smaller, lighter and more efficient Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque addresses the growing consumer need for more environmentally friendly vehicles. As part of the comprehensive effort to minimize the car’s ecological impact, the Range Rover Evoque focuses on the use of more sustainable materials.

David Mitchell, Land Rover's Chief Program Engineer said, “Te greener credentials of the Range Rover Evoque stem from a comprehensive approach to reducing its environmental impact, not just during customer use, but throughout the entire life-cycle of the car. Tis whole-life approach allows us to consider the best ways of minimizing the overall carbon footprint, taking account of development, manufacturing and end-of-life recycling, so that we can make smart, more sustainable decisions” The Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured in the UK, at Land Rover's multi-award winning Halewood plant in Merseyside. It will go on sale in more than 160 markets worldwide, with North American deliveries from Fall 2011.

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Pursuing Perfection A lakefront home is reborn as a modern masterpiece Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams

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Tose who acquire a second home frequently lament the fact they don’t get to spend much time at their “vacation” residence. One enterprising couple who had pondered a second home decided instead to purchase a lakefront property and live like they were always on vacation. While the existing house wasn’t what they were looking for, the spacious lot - which jutted out into the lake and offers three distinct water views – was instantly appealing to the outdoor enthusiasts. To rectify the disconnect between the residence and its environs, the couple enlisted the services of Gradison Building Corp. to renovate and reconfigure the home to suit their needs.

Calling the finished project “the hottest home on the lake,” Joe Gradison and his team, which included brother Mark, architect Gary Nance, and Chad Bruick from Outdoor Environmental Group, completed the project in just over a year, a dizzying accomplishment given its vast scope.

Per the existing footprint, the home features three-car garages on the main and walkout lower level.

At the onset, the clients had a conceptual idea of what they liked and disliked, but had not nailed down a particular aesthetic. When Joe showed them a picture of a home from the Pacific Northwest, the theme resonated with styles the couple liked and mirrored ideas they had in their extensive “clippings” file.

At this stage, the design process really took off and a “high-level, ping pongstyle volley of ideas all focused on achieving excellence,” ensued remarked Joe. He added that while the clients were heavily involved in all aspects of decisionmaking, they gave the team tremendous latitude to lead the process.

Architecturally distinct from any visible neighbors, the building materials that comprise both the façade and the hardscaping are unique to the area in terms of their application and lend a Zen-like aesthetic. Per the existing footprint, the home features three-car garages on the main and walkout lower level.

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Te homeowners enjoy large family gatherings, and to that purpose, the public rooms on the main level function as one cohesive space.

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Remote-controlled retractable screens increase the comfort factor on the covered terrace.

Bottom: A second grill for inclement weather is built-in next to the ďŹ replace on the covered terrace accessed from the kitchen.

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Te homeowners enjoy large family gatherings, and to that purpose, the public rooms on the main level function as one cohesive space. Walls of windows with a subtle tint span the entire expanse; in some cases they fold out of sight to provide access to outdoor living areas and blur the line between inside and out. Each of the rooms maintain a soft contemporary appeal that is supremely comfortable, allowing the views to take center stage.

Serving as the hub of the space, the expansive kitchen by Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork features a pair of large islands placed perpendicular to the cooking station to accommodate flow-through traffic. “Part of the fun of entertaining is having people gather in the kitchen while the host or hostess does prep work. Tis floor plan allows for the person cooking and their guests to freely interact without feeling as though they are in each other’s way,” said company president Rob Klein.

Pointing out the gorgeous wavelike patterns in the “Iron Red” marble slab from Santarossa behind the cooktop, Klein stated that a custom fabricated range hood was a must for a project of this scale to lend mass without detracting from the other design elements. Another unique feature is the quartz and wire-brushed stone countertops on the islands. Te stone that caps the eating island has a quarter-inch steel plate embedded within to uphold the cantilevered edge. Eliminating the corbels typically used for support “keeps people from banging up their knees,” Klein pointed out.

A focal point of the main living area on the lower level is a wall of dimensional tile that creates a wave effect. Suspended upside down in a lighted niche over the nearby bar is a one-thirtieth-scale Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racecar, one of many pieces of racing-related memorabilia artfully placed throughout this level. Stacked stone support pillars on either end of the bar mimic materials used on the exterior foundation. Both the living areas and the husband’s corner home office have walls of glass that open directly to the stone terrace.

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Serving as the hub of the space, the expansive kitchen by Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork features a pair of large islands placed perpendicular to the cooking station to accommodate ow-through traďŹƒc.

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Te master bathroom’s contemporary soaking tub is positioned to take in the enviable water views.

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Te interior design throughout maintain a soft contemporary appeal that is supremely comfortable, allowing the views to take center stage.

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Best admired from the water’s edge, the landscaping is truly a work of art. Formerly overgrown, the gently sloping lot is ideal for the dramatic impact afforded by an infinity-edge pool. Originally contracted just for that singular aspect of the exterior, Chad Bruick from Outdoor Environmental Group quickly convinced the homeowners that he could execute a special plan to complement the unique architecture. “Once Chad got involved, the outdoor facet really took off,” said Joe. Relishing in the rare opportunity to design a contemporary landscape, Bruick jumped onboard the fast moving project and put together a comprehensive plan in just two weeks. When the homeowners urged him to push the envelope via storyboards they created, he spent two days revising what would become the final plan. Given the freedom to use different components as well as familiar ones in a new way (such as the customfabricated linear limestone pavers on the terrace), Bruick utilized no less than 10 hard surface materials for the terrace, pool decking and driveway.

Shoring up the pool and pool deck are gargantuan steel planters of various sizes that function cohesively as a retaining wall. Filled with aggregate for drainage and topped with a seemingly random yet orderly assemblage of both familiar and foreign plant materials, the overall effect is truly stunning.

Punctuated by vibrant orange Tuuci Manta shade platforms, convivial outdoor seating areas are easily configured for groups of all sizes. Tere are two outdoor cooking areas. Te larger of the two is located just above the pool deck and features a L-shaped bar with a thick concrete top, teak and chrome barstools, and commercial-grade outdoor cooking equipment from DCS by Fishers Paykel. A second grill for inclement weather is built-in next to the fireplace on the covered terrace accessed from the kitchen. Remotecontrolled retractable screens increase the comfort factor. Tucked under the stairs leading from the terrace is an outdoor shower with a bamboo screen. “[Te homeowner] built a successful business by motivating his employees to work better. In that same vein, he pushed everyone involved in this project in a similar fashion, and the results are just spectacular,” said Joe. sl

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mesh Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams By the tender age of five, Layton Roberts, who grew up in a small Indiana town he describes as “20 miles from nowhere,” had very specific goals for his future: “I wanted to be the head chef at our local Olive Garden,” he said. Call him an overachiever if you will, but his fervent determination at a young age stuck, and as soon as he received his driver’s permit at 16, he began his first apprenticeship under a corporate chef. He continued his culinary studies at Sullivan University in Louisville while simultaneously working under the tutelage of nationally acclaimed chefs Anoosh Shariat and Kathy Cary. His first head chef position came at age 21, and he spent four years at 14 West on Mass Ave. before being recruited by Tim Keesling, executive chef for the Cunningham Restaurant Group, to help launch Mesh, located just down the street from 14 West in the former Scholar’s Inn space.

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Extensively renovated, the vast two-stor y space boasts a soft contemporary interior highlighted by a subtly curved staircase with unique steel balustrading rendered in a web-like pattern. Exposed brick walls define the large first floor lounge; elsewhere, earth tone wallpapers intimate the texture of leather and natural grass and complement the warm colors of the wide-plank hand-scraped hardwood floors.

While Mesh is a creative departure from Cunningham’s typical upscale chain fare, the restaurant is afforded the benefit of quality controls and continuing staff education that come with being part of a larger corporation.

Such safeguards ensure competent, precise and consistent service and food quality and have contributed to a hugely successful first year (without reservations, an hour wait is common on weekend nights).

Te extensive menu, devised by Chef de Cuisine Roberts and refreshed twice a year, represents a culinary world tour, with particular emphasis on French, Asian and Mexican influences. “Look at me, I love to eat,” joked Roberts, who said the only thing he finds unpalatable are green peppers.

He possesses the uncanny ability to describe each of his dishes with such panache that you can almost taste his creative flavor compositions even before taking a bite.

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One of the definitions of the word mesh, when used as a verb, is “to work or cause to work in harmony,” and this definition can be applied to many items on the menu, which incorporate a yin and yang approach to mixing flavors and textures. “A good chef understands the correlation between fat and acids and how they relate to the protein,” Roberts explained.

The tuna bites from the appetizer selection are a prime example of this interplay. Te contrast of the soft soba noodles with the crunch of the Wasabi pea crust of the tuna takes place alongside the duet of sweet and spicy in the mango/chili vinaigrette.

A similar routine plays out in a beautifully composed salad of roasted marinated beets, where the creaminess of the goat cheese fritter is contrasted with peppery arugula and the tang of grapefruit. Appearing with more and more frequency on the menus of fine dining establishments, I have grown quite enamored with beets, although I have trouble finding the words to describe their unique mouth feel and flavor. After relaying this to Roberts, he responded without pause by offering his description: “corn and dirt, a great combination.”

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Described as his “ode to Mexican food,” the grilled shrimp entrée is a top seller. His secret to the traditional cooked salsa is the addition of Flat12 beer. Another popular dish is the pan-fried lemon sole; Roberts reports going through 40 pounds of it per week. A layer of charred and pickled cauliflower supporting the fish was my favorite aspect of the dish. Te intensely flavored pieces are pickled for several weeks before serving. Likewise, a salad of cantaloupe, avocado, mint, cucumber and Indiana heirloom tomatoes with a port wine reduction nearly stole the show from the striped bass. “Te kitchen staff took some of the reduction and mixed it with club soda to make the best homemade grape soda,” he said.

While Mesh does not have a stated locavore focus, Roberts does purchase the bulk of his produce from a local Amish farmer who employs organic farming methods. Antibody and hormone-free beef comes from Creekstone Farms. Bacon, used prominently in the Gunthorp Farms duck confit, is from Nueske’s, which he calls “the Cadillac of bacon.” Despite its popularity, citing sustainability concerns, he plans to eliminate sea bass from the menu in favor of farm-raised fish.

Vegetarians will find plenty to choose from, with the grilled tofu taking top honors among the selections. A favorite of Roberts’ wife (and clientele as well, as they go through 20 pounds of tofu a week), his secret to imparting flavor to the thinly sliced sheets of tofu is to dry them in an oven before marinating them in balsamic vinegar and teriyaki sauce. Te pieces are arranged in a tower atop a savory mushroom strudel with tomato beurre blanc and Portobello mushrooms and capped off with a mound of tobacco onions.

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Dessert offerings meander among familiar favorites (crème brûlée) and comfort food (bread pudding), with a few surprises thrown in. Te chocolate marjolaine was delectable and a chocoholic’s dream, with a generous serving of decadent chocolate mousse and ganache accompanied by almond cream, toffee and raspberry sorbet. Purists will want to indulge in a trio of greatest hits from Graeter’s ice cream. Te lauded ice cream brand is imported from Cincinnati in homage to Mike Cunningham’s hometown.

With Mesh recently marking its one-year anniversary, Roberts now finds himself nurturing another baby – his first child was born three months ago – and while one could certainly understand how sleep deprivation could wane his enthusiasm, he still approaches his job with childlike enthusiasm. “I’m constantly creating taste profiles in my head,” he said.

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Enjoy your bourbon responsibly.

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% Alc. by Vol., The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY ©2008.

Discover the Indiana Design Center

Photography by Angela Talley

Greetings!

I was reminded recently of the value of tradition while traveling with my family this summer. As has been the case since the end of May, my daughters were bemoaning the rapidly approaching beginning of school and the tragic end of their seemingly endless frolic in the sun. After considerable expression of teenage angst, they consoled themselves by looking forward to the merriment of gearing up for fall. Amidst the back-to-school blues, they were reminded of the fun of picking out this year’s backpack, a new, fall wardrobe and even September’s Penrod Arts Fair at the IMA, where we’ve spent much family time together. Who knows what mental state my wife and I would be in if not for the excitement that a change of season brings!

In this issue we celebrate the local traditions of one of our most recently opened showrooms: Drapery Street, a one-of-kind, window covering workshop and design boutique. And, we will tell you the rich stories of two, third-generation businesses: Outré, a manufacturer of dynamic, custom upholstery pieces and Holder Mattress, founded in 1947 as a custom maker of mattresses and box springs.

Tese companies have created lasting memories for Indiana customers, their children and their children’s children. Two additional Indianaowned businesses: Santarossa, providing natural stone and other hard surface materials, Premier, featuring electronic and entertainment solutions for the entire home, will be opening early this fall, following Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs who celebrated their grand opening in June. We are proud that these businesses have decided to call the IDC home!

So as your staple summer activities are coming to a close and you prepare for your favorite fall traditions, take some time to visit a newly budding Indiana tradition, the Indiana Design Center!

Cheers!

Tom Vriesman Director of Design Community Relations

UPCOMING EVENTS At the Design Center Daily Concierge tours available to all guests. Visit www.indianadesigncenter.com for a master calendar of design events and opportunities across the state and at the Design Center.

Premier Showroom Grand Opening October 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Suite 118, Indiana Design Center

Industry Events April Willy Fine Art Exhibit Opening Reception October 18, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Encore Sotheby’s, Indianapolis Penrod Arts Fair September 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Indianapolis Museum of Art grounds penrod.org

Carmel Gallery Walk September 10, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Carmel International Arts Festival September 24 & 25 Carmel Arts & Design District carmelartsanddesign.com High Point Fall Market October 22 – 27 High Point, NC highpointmarket.org

Book Your Event Te Indiana Design Center has unique event space to accommodate private events, conferences and meetings.

Contact Lindsay Jordan for information at 317.218.2687

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WINDOW WITH A VIEW: Drapery Street Written by Allyson Dobberteen Vibrant color and eye-catching designs beg visitors to explore the fabric-lined walls of Drapery Street from the moment they set foot in the bustling boutique. Te consumer-friendly business offers a myriad of drapery options including readyto-drape panels, hand selected favorites made-to-measure or completely custom creations crafted like a finely tailored suit.

Drapery Street was created to simplify drapery without sacrificing design or quality. After struggling to find drapery to fit her design desires and budget for her Indianapolis home, Caryn O’Sullivan and a friend founded Drapery Street in 2005. The boutique understands the trials and tribulations that design customers often face. “We understand what it’s like to be a customer,” O’Sullivan said. “We make this process as fun and painless as we can.” Drapery Street makes an effort to aid their customers in discovering the design styles they are drawn to. Te boutique has created four lifestyle groups within the store – Modern Essentials, Grand Archives, Traditional Classics and Eclectic Finds - so that a customer can easily identify their personal design aesthetic.

For customers searching for a place to start, Drapery Street offers a simple approach to design - be inspired by one thing that you love. “It can be a really great fabric, a picture you found in a magazine or even a painting,” O’Sullivan said, “anything but carpet or paint color!” O’Sullivan offers two other approaches for finding your style. The first approach is to treat drapery as an extension of your wardrobe. Drapery is either a simple pearl necklace that finishes the room or a show-stopping piece of jewelry that is the focus of the room. Te “pearl necklace” approach could translate to be a textural drape that is tonal to the room, but has a simple detail to show personality. O’Sullivan recommends this approach to “add personality, but in a way that surprises people and makes others think, ‘it must be custom.” Drapery Street’s more elaborate constructions represent O’Sullivan’s second approach to design. Tese drapes are extravagant tulle or skirted draperies or Bespoke fabrics like “Rocks” which has crystal sewn across the entire length of the fabric.

A visit to Drapery Street’s whimsical workshop is sure to leave any visitor bubbling with new possibilities. Te boutique has no shortage of friendly and helpful staff to help bring those possibilities to reality.

Drapery Street is located in Suite 109 on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center.

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Discover the Indiana Design Center CONTINUING THE TRADITION: Holder Mattress & Outré Written by Allyson Dobberteen At the core of Indiana design is sturdy craftsmanship, passed down as tradition through many generations. With trusted employees and time-tested products, Holder Mattress and Outré are perfect examples of tried-and-true traditions made current.

Founded in 1947, Holder Mattress sells handmade and custom two-sided mattress sets and home accessories. The showroom is run by Lauren Taylor, a third generation Holder family member. Her grandfather started the business to support the family after returning from World War II. Originally a mattress repair company, the Holder name has become synonymous with unmatched quality. Taylor has never deviated from those high standards of quality, even while expanding the mattress showroom to provide fine home accessories. With brand names like Hickory Chair and Wesley Allen, Holder Mattress only offers lines that exhibit the quality and integrity that is comparable to their own esteemed products.

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the design client. Owner Eric Reynolds designs and sells the custom furniture using his father’s (once his grandfather’s) manufacturing business to produce them. Outré has mastered the craft of upholstery and furniture design. The showroom prides itself on producing pieces of art worthy of the homes they reside in.

Both Taylor and Reynolds have early memories of studying the family craft. “My first job was with this company,” Taylor said. “I used to thread bobbins for the quilter when I was little.” For Lauren Taylor, the decision to get involved with Holder Mattress later in life was instinctual.

She spent a summer in college working for the business and couldn’t imagine anything better. “I just fell in love with it,” she said. “I didn’t want to leave.”

Reynolds’ story is similar. “When I was about seven, I would go in to the manufacturing plant with my father and run around on Saturdays, maybe when I was even younger,” he said.

“I’ve been around fabrics and textiles my entire life.” Reynolds

found his passion in sales and used it to benefit the business that means so much to him. “I really found a calling to sell something that was meaningful to me,” Reynolds said. “Every piece of furniture that I sell means that the people that I grew up around can stay in business.”

Both business owners value strong ties to the traditions and techniques mastered by their grandfathers.

The business’ original ideals are still close at hand for Holder Mattress. “I hope to maintain the integrity of what my grandfather set out to do,” Taylor said, “which is to provide quality mattresses that will last longer because they are built better.” Attention to detail and craftsmanship assures the Holder Mattress Factory standard of quality that has become notable throughout central Indiana. “I’m proud that in almost 64 years of business, not once have we sacrificed quality,” Taylor said. “I’m incredibly proud of the integrity of the product that we continue to offer.”

With a strong background in quality furniture manufacturing and a vision to push the limits of design, Outré exemplifies the past, present and future of Indiana craftsmanship. “Te meaning

of our name, Outré, really says it all. We are unique, bizarre, out of the ordinary, and occasionally off-the-wall” Reynolds said.

Regardless of how unique or off-the-wall Reynolds’ designs are, a family stitch runs through each and every one of them. Outré gives each creation a personality and a name. Each piece of furniture has a backstory. Each piece of furniture has a part of the Outré tradition.

Taylor and Reynolds represent modern day leaders with generations of experience in their respective industries and recognize the importance of innovation in the ever-changing design world. Since both showrooms moved to the Indiana Design Center, they have collaborated together to bring products to their clients they could not find anywhere else. One example is “Alice” which has a fuchsia upholstered headboard and bed and is paired with a Holder mattress. Te quality craftsmanship and custom-made detail found in the piece is exemplary of the two manufacturers who united to create it.

Holder Mattress is located on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center in Suite 119. Outré is located on the second floor of the Indiana Design Center in Suite 215.

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Discover the Indiana Design Center ALL ARE WELCOME Building is open to the public Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (showroom hours vary).

200 South Rangeline Road, Carmel IN – 317-569-5975

RETAIL SHOWROOMS COATS-WRIGHT ART & DESIGN Coats-Wright Art & Design is a gallery with an eclectic mix of paintings and sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists, both traditional and modern, whose works span the 19th century to present. Among those are T.C. Steele, C. W. Mundy, Janet Scudder, Boaz Vaadia, Michael Kalish, Eric Forstmann and Carolyn Plochmann and internationally recognized Robert Rauschenberg, to name a few. Te gallery will offer and showcase antiques, oriental rugs, and provide interior design services.

317-569-5980, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/eckertwright CONCEPTUAL KITCHENS & MILLWORK Rob Klein is the award-winning designer and owner of Conceptual Kitchens and Millwork. He and his team know how to take the important ingredients in creating a custom-built kitchen- hand-crafted fixtures, stunning cabinetry, unique countertops- and complete the recipe that gives clients exactly what they want.

317-846-2090, www.conceptualkitchens.com DRAPERY STREET Drapery Street is a design boutique that offers a beautifully curated assortment of one-of-a-kind fabrics and custom design resources. Tis creative workshop engages the customer in a personal design process that is organized to deliver beautiful interiors that suit each unique taste and lifestyle. By focusing on design expertise, friendly and personal creative consultation and curated style inspiration, Drapery Street appeals to shoppers with different tastes, incomes and styles of living.

317-816-9774, www.draperystreet.com FERGUSON KITCHEN, BATH & LIGHTING GALLERY Ferguson specializes in selling a wide range of kitchen and bath plumbing supplies, lighting, and appliances to homeowners, builders, and design trade professionals. Te Ferguson design team works with customers to create spaces ranging from dream kitchens to outdoor grilling havens.

317-705-0794, www.ferguson.com HOLDER MATTRESS - HOME COLLECTION Holder Mattress Company was founded in 1947. Te Holder family built a tradition of excellence by using the finest materials to custom make their own mattresses and box springs. Attention to detail and craftsmanship assures the Holder Mattress Factory standard of quality that has become notable throughout central Indiana. For the past twenty years, Holder Mattress has focused on furnishing more than the bedroom with unique furniture and accessories.

317-848-2939, www.holdermattress.com J. BAKER INTERIORS J. Baker Interiors was founded in 1955 as a full-service design firm, specializing in consultation and management of every aspect of the design. As professional members of ASID, NCIDQ certificate holders, Registered Interior Designers with the State of Indiana, and with participation in continuing education, designers Jim Baker and Patrick Schmidt exceed standards to provide clients with exemplary service. Te J. Baker Interiors showroom offers a mix of home accessories, case goods, fixtures, furniture and more.

317-569-1301, www.jbakerinteriors.com

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JACK LAURIE HOME FLOOR DESIGNS Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs offers everything you need to transform your flooring selections into a statement about yourself, or your client! With thousands of samples from all the best manufacturers, you will find the showroom to be a comfortable and creative environment in which to make your selections. Teir experienced sales consultants are true professionals who will direct you to the products that best fit your lifestyle.

317-569-2095, www.jacklauriegroup.com/home PREMIER Te Premier Experience showroom features exciting Home Electronics Solutions that enhance any lifestyle. Tese include home entertainment systems, controlled lighting, shades, climate, networks, and security. Whether you desire to “do-ityourself,” or require certified installation, Premier Product Specialists have the knowledge and support you need to provide a complete and easy-to-use solution.

For larger scale projects, Premier has a separate Design Team that is available to collaborate with interior designers, builders, architects or other trade contractors to provide Integrated Whole-Home Electronic Solutions with proper design, engineering, project management, and implementation services.

317-580-1032, www.premier-group.com

THE TRADE CONNECTION The Trade Connection showroom features national and specialty lines of furniture, case goods, upholstery, fine lighting, mirrors and outdoor furnishings.

To add to the diversity of products represented in his showroom owner, Mark Chestnut, travels to furniture markets throughout the year to find specialty and boutique product lines to offer his professional design clientele.

317-575-6122, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/tradeconnection THE TRADE SOURCE Te Trade Source, an interior design showroom for over 26 years, specializes in selling decorative fabrics, drapery hardware, furniture and specialty wall coverings to design trade professionals; top-selling lines include, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, Duralee, Robert Allen, Schumacher and many others. Te Trade Source offers over 100 lines of fabric and attracts over 400 of central Indiana’s design professionals.

317-818-8250, www.thetradesource.net

SANTAROSSA Santarossa is the state’s premier natural stone and hard surfaces provider and works with residential and commercial design professionals, builders and homeowners on a variety of hard surfaces applications that range from marble countertops to natural stone mosaics. Quality product and unsurpassed craftsmanship was Domenic Santarossa’s focus when he opened his doors in 1921 and remains the firm’s mantra over 85 years later.

317-632-9494, www.santarossa.com TO-THE-TRADE SHOWROOMS ALBERT SQUARE LTD. Albert Square Ltd. is the premier resource for designers and their clients who appreciate a personal and professional relationship and a valued partner in the successful achievement of all of their design needs. Tey provide merchandise and service that aid Interior Designers with their projects; they continually seek and maintain sources that Albert Square Ltd. represents in a professional manner and with an image that is a complement to the design community.

317-571-1450, www.albertsquareltd.com ESP BUSINESS FURNISHINGS ESP specializes in Environmentally Sound Products including the Jasper Desk Company for wood case goods, Eurotrend for cafe, restaurant and home furnishings. Concord for architectural and glass walls, and Design Source International for laminate case goods, ergonomic chairs and lounge seating. Te showroom is open to professional designers and by appointment.

812-639-3265, www.jasperdesk.com & www.eurotrendusa.com OUTRÉ Outré is a family-owned and Indiana-based furniture manufacturer that pushes the limits of form and function while meeting the needs of their clients and pushing their creativity. Outré carries over 50 original designs and hundreds of fabric selections and also features the only display for Metric Cabinetry a custom cabinetry line for all rooms of the home. Metric is designed and manufactured in Indiana by local artist Jason Myers of Myers Design Inc. 317-632-3328, www.itstheniche.com

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS CASE DESIGN & REMODELING Case Design/Remodeling is your full-service remodeling expert with a proven process that combines design and construction all under one roof.

Teir experienced staff is passionate about helping homeowners make good remodeling decisions. Te Case Team includes experienced architects, designers, project managers and skilled carpenters that have created numerous awardwinning projects.

317-846-2600, www.carmel.caseremodeling.com DESIGN STUDIO VRIESMAN For more than twenty years, Tom Vriesman has been creating classically modern interiors of timeless simplicity. His award winning projects have been featured in House Beautiful, Indianapolis Monthly, House Trends and Te Indianapolis Star. When not working with his clients, Tom serves on the boards of many arts and cultural organizations and is a frequent guest lecturer and design critic at area design universities and professional organizations.

317-519-1785, www.designstudiovriesman.com

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BEYOND THE SHOWROOMS A Design Resource Library provides industry professionals access to the latest in new products and literature. Full Library Displays by: California Closets, Cambria, Innovative Home Space Solutions, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Sherwin-Williams & Winner Hardware Specialties.

Te D.L. Couch Reading Room features over 30 national and international design trade periodicals for designers to peruse and the All the Best Lighting - Light Lab showcases an array of lighting techniques and products.

GRADISON DESIGN-BUILD Family-owned and operated since 1986, Gradison Design-Build has experienced staff ready to help their clients create the quality home they deserve. With each project they use a process that brings together imagination and unique ideas to build a home that exemplifies the individuality and tastes of each client. Gradison Design-Build has built hundreds of homes – all uniquely different in personality, style and ambience.

317-594-7575 ext224, www.gradisonbuilding.com

THOMAS JAYNE INTERIOR DESIGN Tom Korecki brings more than 14 years of experience to the Indiana Design Center. Having designed more than 80 model home interiors for Estridge, 6 years ago he opened HOMExperience in Clay Terrace – a full service design firm specializing in creating family friendly interiors. Patrice Schroeder has more than 20 years of design experience – always striving to provide a finished interior that is warm, flowing and balanced.

317-695-4519 ARTISTS APRIL WILLY FINE ART April Willy has been illustrating and creating art professionally for over 25 years. She has illustrated extensively for advertising agencies, corporate art departments and the publishing industry. April has shown her fine art in galleries in Atlanta, Chicago, Flagstaff and Santa Fe and at several venues and galleries throughout Indiana.

317-362-9656, www.aprilwilly.com CONSTANCE EDWARDS SCOPELITIS Constance has made a career in the world of Fine Art Oil Portraiture. She approaches her subjects from the inside out, meaning she senses the inner personality and the essence of a person before she begins to armour the portrait with flesh and bones. Constance strives for an end result that depicts the vivid life energy emmanating from her subject.

317-414-1925, www.constanceart.com

JULIE O’BRIEN DESIGN GROUP Julie O’Brien, honored by the international design magazine, Design Times, as one of its 10 Designers to Watch is owner and principal designer of Julie O’Brien Design Group. Her refined sense of design has inspired clients in Arizona, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and North Carolina. Te International Interior Design Association, IIDA, has awarded Julie O’Brien Design Group the top IDEA awards and the company has won over 20 ASID Excellence in Design Awards since its founding year.

317-706-0772, www.julieobriendesign.com MITSCH DESIGN Mitsch Design is an award-winning interior/architecture firm serving regional, national and international clients from its Midwest headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Their diverse areas of expertise include: Corporate, Hospitality, MultiFamily, Higher Education, Museum, Healthcare, Government and Residential.

Mitsch Design is known for their ability to balance aesthetics with workspace efficiencies in order to maximize ROI for their clients.

317-573-2222, www.mitschdesign.com ONE-TOUCH AUTOMATION One-Touch Automation provides high-quality, affordable automated systems that you can control from anywhere. Tey design, sell, install and service all of your home technology needs including: Lighting Control, Audio/Video, Security/Surveillance, Home Teaters and Networking.

317-896-1393, www.one-touchautomation.com OEG | OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS GROUP Outdoor Environments Group is an unprecedented landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm with a unique scope of services and innovative design solutions. OEG excels when challenged with complex site conditions and intricate site amenities; from an ornate english knot garden to a vanishing edge swimming pool OEG posses the staff to design, construct, and maintain your outdoor environment.

317-517-5760, www.outdoorenvironmentsgroup.com

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WALTER KNABE STUDIOS Walter’s studio produces wallcoverings, fabrics and other home décor utilizing some of the same screen-printing techniques he developed while making fine art screen prints as a painter in New York City. He finds that his relationship with his family continues to offer the foundation for creating a beautiful sanctuary at home and wanting to bring peace to the world through his art.

317-574-9800, www.walterknabe.com SERVICES SILVER SQUARE Tis creative, trusted marketing and design firm based in Carmel is known for hitting it out of the park, using funny as a business tactic, being brutally honest and reveling in clients’ successes.

317-569-5977, www.silversquareinc.com STREAM THREE CREATIVE Stream Tree specializes in bringing innovative video technology, strategies, and services to small and medium sized businesses. Tey offer innovative video technologies such as Livestream web streaming and iRecord video archiving systems.

317-489-9195, www.streamthreecreative.com DINING BLU MOON CAFÉ Blu Moon Café was opened by owners Brian and Shelley Jordan in June of 2010. Te couple saw a need for an eatery that offered fresh fare such as paninis, deli sandwiches, soups, homemade prepared salads and fabulous desserts.

317-844-8310, www.blumooneats.com

The Indiana Design Center is located at 200 S. Rangeline Road in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Covered parking is available in the underground garage. For more information about the Indiana Design Center, please call 317-569-5975 or visit www.indianadesigncenter.com.

Exceptional Outdoor Furnishings

A matter of taste.

A GREAT BLEND OF DESIGN AND BUILD.

317.588.8759 garynancedesign.com

317.258.8348 gradisonbuilding.com

Silent Souls Te Art of L'Oriano Galloni

Behind the glass doors of the Evan Lurie Art Gallery in the Carmel Arts and Design District located in Carmel, Indiana, stands a silent army of powerful sculpted souls by artist L'Oriano Galloni of Carrara, Italy. Varied mediums of hand-carved wood, marble and metal bring these technically masterful figures to life with near artisan perfection.

Several years ago Galloni’s work started taking on the shape and soul of figurative innovation. In a series entitled “People,” Galloni has taken the human form and transformed it - beyond the realm of earthly possibility and into the sphere of more divine beings. Created to be present and tangible models of something much more spiritual in nature, Galloni imagines and

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brings to life the grandeur of humanity's guardian souls, which on occasion reach heights of more than twenty-five feet.

Aptly named “Silent Souls,” the forms of the pieces take on many sizes and are the result of the artist’s own personal life experiences and events. Inspiration began with a simple walk in the woods. So awestruck was he as he walked among ancient trees in a forest in Germany, it suddenly seemed to him that thousands of souls were protecting him, thousands of silent beings exuding vital energy. Galloni commented regarding the significance of the series: “I saw creatures looking like human beings, very tall and skinny, expressing sincerity and serenity. While absorbing my negative spiritual energy their white and pure bodies constantly

changed colors and forms. Te white faces represent pureness and serenity as their bodies absorb the negativity and become dark.”

Each one of these pieces is the result of a complex process that involves different kinds of materials including woods from around the world (even fragments of fossilized wood,) combined with different types of marble, steel and aluminum. Each piece is done with the objective of avoiding distinguishing characteristics between races, cultures, religions, and political or ethnic differences. Since for Galloni it’s the wood that absorbs negative energy, he works it into his forms using great subtlety, leaving the more detailed work of realism in the muscles, veins, feet, hands and facial features of the figures to be crafted into the purity of the marble.

Following the positive response to and success with his “People” series, Galloni's work has taken on a new monumental direction. His most recent work stands as tall as thirty feet and is constructed of solid marble with stainless steel accents allowing it to be used for the first time in outdoor exhibitions.

His oeuvre has been exhibited in galleries and cultural institutions throughout Italy, Germany, South Africa, Great Britain and the United States. He has participated in fairs such as Art Miami, Art Chicago, SOFA Chicago, SOFA New York and Palm Beach3. Currently his “Silent Souls” grace significant public and private collections in Europe and throughout the United States. sl

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Caddies - On par with Collectors’ Most Chosen Items

Written by Diane C. Wachs

An English Regency qillwork Tea Caddy, circa 1810.

For dear friends who collect interesting boxes, a great fallback present (if Faberge is not in contention) is the tea caddy or tea canister. The fabulous tea wares of this sort are an 18th century/early 19th century phenomenon. Tey came about as storage containers for the precious commodity of dried tea leaves, a cultural inheritance from the China trade that swept over England and Europe. 18th century, well-to-do tea customers often showcased their tea in containers of inlaid boxes, Chinese lacquerware caskets, silver or porcelain. Both boxes and lidded jars are referred to as tea caddies, but many collectors will contest this: small boxes with dividers are tea caddies, and bottles (of silver, porcelain, toleware or lacquerware) are tea canisters.

The word caddy is said to be derived from “catty”, the Chinese pound. Not to be confused with a golf caddy – a term which derivates from Cadets de Gascogne,and didn’t come about until the 17th century, but I digress…

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The earliest tea containers were canisters, or smallish jars, with lids or stoppers, and were often produced by the Chinese, (Export)in porcelain, the Dutch, in delftware, or the English, in creamware. Te English and other countries also made silver versions of the Chinese canister, the early ones of simple geometric forms, and later ones, highly repousséd with flowers and scrolls.

Later 18th century containers were small boxes, most often of various woods or tortoiseshell, embellished with brasses, inlay or ivory. Most had two compartments lined in tin, or a thin foil of tin, to prevent tea spoilage. Te dividers segregated types of teas – one for black tea, and one for green tea. Later versions of the tea caddies or boxes would have the dividers with a glass tea bowl between them. Te tea bowl was believed to be for mixing teas, but some collectors claim the bowl was for sugar. Not so – sugar was about as precious as tea and had its own containers, with locks!

English cream ware tea canister, decorated in Holland depicting Wilhelm V.

A s t e a p ro d u c t i o n i n t h e E a s t i n c re a s e d a n d t h e commodity became less expensive, but not less popular, the size of the containers increased. These later caddies or tea chests were most often produced in woods such as mahogany and rosewood, resembling caskets or sarcophagi. It is easy to find the later evolution of the tea caddy (into the tea chest) and while they are not expensive, they are not as charming and desirable as the earlier ones.

Of the wooden tea caddies of the 18th century, the ones that have the most cache are the pear and apple-shaped caddies – these forms only held one variety of tea (no dividers) and are always with locks. Square-shaped inlaid tea caddies are also very desirable. If correct and early, these lovely boxes will have no dividers either and will have locks. Expect that all 18th century tea caddies will have some condition issues or repairs; they’ve had a life – be forgiving!

Chinese Export black and gilt-lacquer tea caddy and hinged cover, early 19th Century

As a rule, I tell clients that if something is obsolete in use today, it is obsolete in the market. The reason for this is that I still see way too many ancient typewriters, sewing machines and rocking chairs – these are DEAD in the antique world, trust me. The exception to my rule (and of course, there are always exceptions) is the tea caddy. Whether it is the beauty of a well-made small object, the history it contains or its appealing decorating élan, both tea caddies and canisters have held their charm for collectors, and for the early ones, their value in the market.

Diane C. Wachs is Director of Fine and Decorative Art at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, OH. A former museum director and professor hailing from Lexington, KY, Diane holds a Masters in the History of Decorative Art from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum/ Parsons School of Design, New York, NY. Diane has led the Fine and Decorative Art Department at Cowan’s for over four years, overseeing auctions of over $8 million in fine art and antiques.

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Opening reception for “Reflections – Manhattan Rhapsody”, 6pm, Art Bank Gallery, gotoslawek.org/ArtBank3.html 16th Annual Rib America Festival, downtown Indianapolis, ribamerica.com Cowan’s American Indian & Western Art Auction, 10am, Cowan’s Auctions (Cincinnati), cowans.com Young Stars of Ballet, 7:30pm, The Murat Theatre, Indianapoliscityballet.org St. Vincent Tour de Carmel bike ride, 7:30am, Monon Community Center, carmelclayparks.com Penrod Arts Fair, 9am, grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, penrod.org Evening with the Stars, 7:30pm, The Murat Theatre, Indianapoliscityballet.org 5th annual Black and White Party, 7pm, Lanier Mansion State Histoic Site, indianamuseum.org/lanier Carmel Artomobilia, 12pm, Carmel Arts & Design District, carmelartomobilia.com.

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STARS ON STAGE

Tony DeSare headlined the cabaret-style oorshow as part of the Stars on Stage gala for the Indianapolis Symphony Gala at the Hilbert Circle Teatre.

Michael Pettry and John Mainella

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Pam Hicks and Connie Menke

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Sid Tuchman, Jo and Ed Davis

Joyce Butterworth, Ron Banta, Helmi Banta

Bill Sadlier, Marianne Tobias, Simon Crookall

Bruce Durell, Chris Bodurow, Sean Dunleavy

Stacy Maurer, Jean Plucher, Deb & John Tornburgh, Jerry & Al Langsenkamp

Terry & Margaret Yen, Carole & Gordon Mallett

Tanya Sovinski, Aga Morgan, Tracey Williams, Jessica DiSanto

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JACK LAURIE GRAND OPENING

Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs hosted an all-day open house event to celebrate the grand opening of their 5,000-square-foot showroom in the Indiana Design Center.

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Libby Eckland, Scott Henderson, Deb Parkinson, Karen James, Susan Bonar, Amanda Brunstruton

John Laurie, Tony Wright

Dave Foellinger, Je Capuano

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Mike Cherico, Bill Hosner, John Laurie, Tony Wright, Dave Foellinger

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A NIGHT OF ELEGANCE

Tom Wood Aviation and Eric Payne and Ron Mencias with the Payne & Mencias Group/Merrill Lynch hosted an evening event featuring an exceptional collection of Cessna aircraft, automobiles from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Land Rover and Jaguar, jewelry from Moyer Fine Jewelers and other luxuries at their Metropolitan Airport Hanger.

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Eric Payne, Jeff Wood, and Ron Mencias

Chris Heid & Kerry Heid

Alan & Terri Symons

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VINTAGE WATCH AUCTION

Reis-Nichols Jewelers held a Vintage Watch Auction for a group of savvy collectors.

Each coveted timepiece was gathered over several years, piece by time-honored piece, and only oered at this exclusive event. Collectors enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while previewing the auction lots before the auctioneer began at 6pm.

David Wong, Gene Star, Julie Burns, Bob Burns

Marc Cosat, Katie Kruth

Ann Wong, Debbie Bartlett, Sara Pearce, Lori Nichols

Steve Rexroth, Mark Rexroth

Dan Wesenberg, Kate Trentman, Donovan Paradise

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Vladimir Dzeletovic, Bill Kranz

THE LONGEST DINNER

Now in its fourth year, this unique dining experience took place around long tables set up in the historic alley beside the IndyFringe Teatre and Headquarters in the Arts & Teatre district of downtown Indianapolis. Te Longest dinner featured a three-course meal, live music and Fringe entertainment. At the event, Frank and Katrina Basile announced a $100,000 donation that will allow the festival to buy the theatre they had been renting. After dinner, patrons enjoyed a preview of upcoming festival shows including Dance Kaleidoscope’s “PIAF” and the Intimate Opera Company production of “Te Impressario”.

Linda Girard and Uncle Drossel Meyer of “No Exit Te Nutcracker”

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Michael Gabovitch, Jennifer Daniels

Paul and Marsha SerVaas, PA Nilhagen, and Deborah Dorman

Ronnie Katz, Frank and Katrina Basile

Tom and Claire Schnellenberger

Ellen and Richard Shevitz

Frank Basile and Pauline Moffat

Amy Bay and Scott Barratt

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TARKINGTON OPENING

Michael Feinstein, artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, helmed a stellar 90-minute revelry of song and dance to as part of a black tie celebration to herald the opening of the 500-seat Tarkington Teater.

Frank Basile

Carmel Mayor James Brainard

Joe DeFano and Janice Hendrix

Michael Feinstein

Jason and Traci Dossett, Connie and Michael Jung

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American Ballet Teatre- Gennadi Saveliev and Stella Abrera

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David Hyde Pierce and Michael Feinstein

He was joined on stage by David Hyde Pierce, American Ballet Teatre dancers Gennadi Saveliev and Stella Abrera and Carmel native Julia Bonnett. Te opening completes construction of the Center, which also includes the 100 seat Studio Teater and the 1600 seat Palladium.

Jeremy Konechne, Tanya Robinson, Casey Sullivan, Laura Rolka

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Brian and Christine Seitz, Kathryn and Ivan Medanic

Gabrielle and Mike Sauce

Martin Casanova and Sara Little

Alpha Blackburn and Tom Alvarez

Capi Scheidler and Mimi Brookie

Ivan Medanic

Frank Basile and Jim Austin

Rose Schnell-Cole, John Cole, and Linda Sands

Katrina Basile

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WOLFF CHALLENGE

Golfers Fuzzy Zoeller, Ben Crenshaw, Curtis Strange and Craig Stadler headlined Zoeller’s 16th annual Wolf Challenge, held at Te Bridgewater Club. Proceeds from the event benefit Fuzzy Zoeller’s Charities For Kids, Riley’s Children Foundation, Te March of Dimes, and Wounded Warrior Project.

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Indiana Pacer mascot Boomer, the Pacemates, and Fuzzy Zoeller

Fuzzy Zoeller, Ben Crenshaw, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, Craig Stadler, and Curis Strange

Diane Zoeller with Mr. and Mrs. Russ Cochran

Ben Crenshaw

Mike Reed, Stuart Reed, and members of foursome pose with Fuzzy Zoeller

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Harpo Te Clown

Fuzzy Zoeller with Lynne and Ken Bush

TIFFANY & CO. NINE AND WINE

Sold out for a second year in a row, the Tiany & Co. Nine and Wine cocktail reception and golf scramble, presented by the Indiana Sports Corporation and held at the Woodland Country Club, has become the premier networking and golf event for women in Central Indiana. Proceeds from the event beneďŹ t Youthlink Indiana, which assists underserved youth throughout the state of Indiana and the sports programs and initiatives that serve those kids

Ashley Shane

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Jill Curtis

Jill Novotney and Karel Updyke

Debbie Paulsen, Michelle Shipley, Mary Jo Kennelly, and Linda Sullivan

Bridget Caito and Jane Pippen

George Sanders

Mary Springer, Jane Anas, Melissa Greenwell, and Barb Elliott

Tania Deng and Robyn Charles

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DYNASTY & DIVINITY

Te Indianapolis Museum of Art hosted a cocktail reception to herald the opening of their landmark exhibition: Dynasty & Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria, which provides insight into the royal city-state of the Yoruba people from the 12th-15th centuries. Te exhibit runs through January 16, 2012.

Yusuf Adbullah and Dr. Enid Schildkraut

Khabir Shareef of Griot & Ensemble

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Deborah Femi-Adejuwon

Head and Torso of a King, Wunmonije Compound

Ododuwa Helmet Mask

Richard McCoy, Deborah Femi-Adejuwon, Yusef Adbullah, Dr. Enid Schildkraut, Ojo Adeyera, and Elizabeth Morton

Ojo Adeyera

Indianapolis Art Museum

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