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On the subject of culinary traditions, Sea Island, our featured travel destination, marks holidays yearround with scores of events and activities for all ages, creating indelible memories and traditions that span generations. To help you add a little Sea Island fair to your Tanksgiving table, Daniel Zeal, Chef de Cuisine of the Georgian Room, has graciously shared a frequently requested recipe for corn mufns: Sea Island Corn Mufns 2 Eggs 1/8 Cup Milk 1 1/3 Cups Sugar 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt 2 ½ Cups Bread Flour 1 ½ Tablespoons Baking Powder 1 Cup Corn Meal 2/3 Cup Water 1 Cup Cream Corn ½ Cup Vegetable Oil ½ Cup Bacon Pieces 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Combine sugar, salt, bread four, baking powder, corn meal together. Combine the eggs, milk, oil, and water and slowly add to the dry ingredients. Scrape the bowl after adding all of the liquid and mix again to make sure there are no chunks. Add the cream corn and combine. Add the bacon and cheese and mix together. Bake at 375 in mufn pans until toothpick comes out clean about 15 min.
Great Grandma Vit’s Christmas Cake Make a Dromedary pound cake as directed. Cool completely and slice thin. Frosting In a double boiler melt together the following and whisk it all together: 10 Egg Yolks ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Big Block of Chocolate 1 Tablespoon Vanilla ½ Pound Sweet Butter
What do you do when you fortuitously fnd yourself on the receiving end of two six-pound bags of Valrhona chocolate? Keep your good fortune under wraps so you can slowly ration it out as a special treat? Of course not! Such an occurrence mandates that you share the love and throw a party! With this notion, as well as a bit of dinner party braggadocio about who held claim to the best recipe for chocolate cake, the seed for a “Death By Chocolate Cake Battle” was sown. Te premise was simple and a dream for a party-throwing challenged hostess like myself: everyone was invited to bring their best chocolate cake to share and, to add to the chocolate euphoria, all that Valrhona was used to coat everything from bacon to potato chips in a layer of fne French confection perfection. We even threw in a couple of chocolate wines for fun (although the overall consensus was that such a favor was best left to the edibles). Our esteemed panel of judges included Chef Michael Crouch of Bourbon’s Bistro in Louisville, PR guru Philip Ruskin who has produced Te Chocolate Show, the nation’s largest chocolate festival, and last, but certainly not least, Sophisticated Living’s own Kay Matton, whose Southern cooking could give Paula Dean a good run. Even for the most ardent chocolate lover, their task was daunting: sample and score the 14 entrants who were vying for the golden whisk and chef ’s jacket embroidered with World Champion: Death by Chocolate Cake Battle. Like my submission – Great Grandma Vit’s Christmas Cake – a great majority had a family connection. For their creators (though not always for the judges), bites of nostalgia were as sweet as the sum of ingredients. My husband gets a twinkle in his eye when he reminisces about the mouthwatering ritual of watching his grandmother carefully assemble the layers of pound cake, separating each with a gooey layer of chocolate frosting, and the subsequent agonizing wait for the compilation to become one in the icebox. Award-winning photographer Andrew Kung set up a video studio to allow (and oftentimes encourage) entrants to trash talk one another and for judges and neutral taste testers to share their honest opinions. Te result of his playfully edited piece can be viewed at vimeo.com/43101836. In the end, not even home team advantage could propel my entry to a win, place or show position. Rather, top honors went to an elegantly presented espresso torte with raspberry coulis made by Catherine Jones (a multi-talented model, artist and hair and makeup stylist who helped produce the Hotel Confdential fashion feature in this issue). I’ll have to settle for being tops among the pre-teen tasters, who preferred the Hershey Bar sweetness of my cake to the torte’s more complex taste profle. As is often the case with a grandmother’s signature dish, the recipe becomes intuitive. With input from the late Rosemary Vit, her grandkids were able to come up with the approximation shown here, ensuring that a sustained sugar high will persist for many Christmases to come.
Start with bottom layer of cake and ice. Add a layer and ice, fnishing with a layer of frosting. Refrigerate or freeze until set.
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Tere is nothing more exciting in the contemporary art world than the opening fall season. New York, a sleepy and quiet city in the summer, made vacant by its occupants traveling, comes alive in autumn. With the changing colors of Central Park, a new leaf turns with opening exhibitions and galleries buzzing late at night with people competing for room on the streets of Chelsea. September is the benchmark for all the exhibitions, art fairs and auctions to come. Europe owns October, starting with Frieze Art Fair in London, followed by FIAC (Foire Internationale d’art Conteporain) in Paris, but nothing compares to New York in September and November. There is often a major buzz in the renowned Chelsea gallery mega-blocks (22nd up to 26th Street) with back-to-back openings starting the frst week of September. Some features will be Guido van der Werve at Luhring Augustine Gallery, Simon Starling Triangulation Station A (40°44’49.17"N 74° 0’22.45"W) at Casey Kaplan Gallery, Diana Al-Hadid at Marianne Boesky Gallery and many more galleries in the area waiting to unveil their upcoming shows. Mentioning just a few of the highlights in Chelsea, the best suggestion is to follow the vibrations of the city and walk the gallery district in Chelsea from 6 to 8 p.m., if not for the art, at least there is free wine and plenty of people watching.
Following the art fairs in Europe, the contemporary art world revisits New York in November by way of the auction houses. Heavy hitter auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips de Pury attract all the celebrities, parties and events in the art world the week of the 12th. All three auction houses will have both an evening sale and a day sale. Rooms are usually packed to the gill with the who’s who of the art world, and the galleries respond with new exhibitions. After the beautiful city turns from the majesty of the fall to the cold characteristic of New York’s brutal winters, city occupants pack up once again and head to Miami for a party week in the warmth of South Florida to visit Miami Basel Art Fair and the multiple subsidiary fairs. South Beach is crammed with art goers, collectors and celebrities. Hotel and dinner reservations are almost impossible to get if they are not planned months in advance. The contemporary art world is most certainly good at capitalizing on the best season in the best locations, October in London and Paris; December in Miami; and Basel, Switzerland in June for the Basel Art Fair. Appealing to the elite of the elite, the jetsetter can visit the loveliest cities at the most lovely of times. sl
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Generations Gather to Enjoy the Holidays at Sea Island Written by Bridget Williams
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I’ve had the great privilege of traveling all over the world, and yet, if pressed, Sea Island always lands on my short list. For me, it’s the embodiment of the good life presented in a perfect package: family friendly, exceptional cuisine, service, activities and amenities, easy to reach and the epitome Southern hospitality. Although true any time of year, a visit during the holidays really makes you feel as though you have stepped into a place conjured by Garrison Keillor, except at Sea Island the proverbial well-behaved children are attired in pressed blue blazers and khaki trousers. Add a bit of sepia tone to the photos of families who converge upon the lobby in The Cloister each evening and they could interchangeably meld with those taken a generation or two earlier.
The Cloister is the centerpiece of this coastal Georgia retreat, which is rimmed by fve miles of private beach on the Atlantic Ocean to the east and separated from St. Simons Island by salt marshes to the west. Te area is steeped in history, with a slew of majestic live oaks as living testament. Beginning with a visit by Calvin Coolidge during the Christmas holidays in 1928 - shortly after Te Cloister opened its doors - important occasions have been marked by the planting of live oaks – the state tree of Georgia and the Southern symbol for strength. President Bill Clinton became the seventh U.S. President to participate in the time-honored tradition when he helped plant a specimen during a visit this past August.
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Many long-time visitors and residents, often resistant to change the physical structures ingrained in their collective family memories, were aghast when the historic “inn” was razed in 2003 to make way for a new 175-room Cloister, along with a new Cloister Beach Club, Spa, Yacht Club and Tennis Center. It is certainly quite hard to fnd fault with the meticulous attention to detail in the new Cloister, opened in 2006, which preserves the historical ambiance in spirit and in structure, including the Spanish Lounge, the centerpiece of the original Cloister that was dismantled and fully restored within the new building. Even though a recent holiday visit came after an absence of several years, it was nice to see familiar faces greeting us at the door. As our bags were ushered to our room, I took a moment to once again admire the grand lobby with its bespoke chandeliers, Turkish rugs and the view of the Black Banks River. Each of the spacious guest rooms in Te Cloister, ranging in size from 700 to 2,200 square feet, boast a host of thoughtful touches that lend discernible homelike appeal, including Havilland Limoges soap dishes, stone baths with deep soaking tubs, indulgent bed linens and fne oriental carpets over the darkstained hardwood foors. Distinctive amenities also abound at Sea Island’s other lodging options: Te Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, Te Cloister Ocean Villas, Te Cloister Beach Club and Te Sea Island Cottages. At The Lodge, a 40-room property built in 2001 and strategically located alongside the golf clubhouse and set between 36 slmag.net
two championship golf courses, guests skip the check-in process in lieu of a designated butler, who attends to their needs throughout the duration of their stay. Though not as grand in scale as The Cloister, the property is equally impressive in its design and décor, with more than $1 million in oriental rugs, a writing desk owned by Tomas Jeferson and a restored Steinway grand piano more than a century old in the lobby. In the early evening guests fock to the veranda, which boasts ocean and golf course views, as a bagpiper serenades the setting sun. Sea Island Cottages are a popular choice among extended families vacationing together. Of the approximately 600 privately owned “cottages” on Sea Island, 150 of the uniquely designed three-to-eight bedroom residences are available for rent. Cottage rental includes temporary membership in Sea Island Club for the length of the stay, enabling guest access to all amenities of Sea Island Resorts. With a bevy of restaurants, Sea Island is a premier culinary destination. Shortly after checking in we headed to the River Bar for lunch, and I was quick to note a host of health-conscious and low-carb options on the menu (though I quickly forwent these in favor of a delectable charcuterie board). The cocktail lineup includes Southern favorites such as mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve and Sazeracs – the official cocktail of New Orleans. Te space is a casually elegant mélange of tapestry, pecky cypress beams, barley twists, rich wood tones and wrought iron. French doors lead to outdoor dining on the covered verandah and
Oak Room bar
a front row seat to watch the coming and going of fshing boats and children fshing and crabbing from the dock. Hand-painted Bernardaud china, Waterford Crystal, and gleaming gold and crystal chandeliers are apropos accoutrements for the culinary theatrics and meticulous plating of Chef Daniel Zeal on display in the Georgian Room. Wine enthusiasts would be wise to check out the odd lot of “By the Numbers” wine trivia sprinkled throughout the wine list to add to their bailiwick. Te menu is comprised of a tasting menu on the left and à la carte selections on the right. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Zeal is zealous about “ingredient-driven dishes” that highlight fresh, artisanal products from boutique vendors and local partners. Te tasting menu was a delightful journey, from the lobster with buckwheat pasta to a highbrow interpretation of Elvis’ favorite treat – a peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich – elegantly reinvented as a dessert course. On the fip-fop side of the Georgian Room are the dining options ofered at the Beach Club: Southern Tide, which tempts with comfort dishes such as shrimp and grits with country ham; the Wonderland sweet shop with 12 house-made ice creams; the seasonal Snack Shack, serving everything from hot dogs to sushi, along with signature burgers “The Southerner” and “Maui Wowie”; and Flip Flop Bistro, a casual dining truck whose eclectic menu is updated daily. Over at Te Lodge, the design of the Oak Room, named one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best 19th Holes, is based on the storied
Manhattan bar (now closed) of the same name located in Te Plaza in New York City. The space is sheathed in dark wood that is tempered by alabaster pendant lamps and an expanse of windows that overlook the Plantation golf course and St. Simons Sound all the way to Jekyll Island. The casual tavern draws a friendly mix of locals and guests with traditional cocktails and a menu chockfull of Southern staples. During our dinner I particularly enjoyed the pretty-as-a-picture seasonal salad with trufe vinaigrette and the sweet tea-brined pork chop with a side of wonderfully salty pimento potatoes. Next to the Oak Room, Colt & Allison is a dinner-only, coat-and-tie classic steakhouse where Chef John Helfrich tees up the fnest USDA wet- and dry-aged beef alongside local and imported seafood specialties in golf-centric environs. Beftting its heritage, tried and true favorites such as Caesar salad and bananas foster are prepared tableside. An award-winning wine collection is housed in cellars at both Te Cloister and Te Lodge. Te pair collectively represents more than 18,000 bottles and 1,300 labels of old- and newworld vintages – some dating as early as the 1830s. Oenophiles will want to arrange an intimate dinner in either venue: The Cloister Wine Cellar seats 14 around its handmade English oak table, while Te Lodge Wine Cellar accommodates 20 at a 14-foot table crafted by England’s Yorkshire House. Tanksgiving celebrations at Sea Island kickof the day prior to Turkey Day, with a printed booklet guiding residents and slmag.net
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guests through myriad activities available for all ages during the long weekend. After settling into our room, we headed to the Beach Club for a sand settlement-building contest and “Turkey Tie-Dye” led by the enthusiastic Junior Staf. Later that evening we joined in one of our favorite Sea Island traditions and one of the longest running – Bingo in The Cloister Ballroom – a reservations required afair where a jacket and collared shirt are required for men and boys over the age of 12. Jack Jenkins, aka Billy Bingo, has been “rattling the sack” with his cabaret-style number calling since the early 1990s. On Thanksgiving morning, in preparation for the anticipated gluttony later in the day, we arose in time for a Turkey Trot Family Fun Run led by the ftness staf on the beach. Wanting to enjoy an afternoon at the spa, we opted to partake in Tanksgiving Day Lunch in the Cloister Ballroom, which ofered a cornucopia of southern holiday favorites, with a separate room dedicated to nothing but desserts! Other Tanksgiving dining options included brunch at Te Lodge, a plated dinner at Te Cloister and a seaside dinner bufet. Completely satiated from our Tanksgiving feast, we headed to The Cloister Spa, one of only 13 Forbes Five-Star spas in North America. Te term “spa” hardly seems a ftting moniker for a 65,000-square-foot sanctuary dedicated to wellness and wellbeing. Illuminated glass floor canals emanating from a central fountain connect the spa and ftness sides of the facility, fowing down hallways on their journey to the central pool.
On the spa side, after checking in, and en route to the men’s and women’s areas, our Spa Service Guide led us through the Garden Atrium, where robe-clad guests sipped tea or napped in the airy tree-flled space while lulled into a state of relaxation by the sounds of water gently fowing over smooth boulders. The interior of the spa shares the same Addison Miznerinspired colonnaded design as Te Cloister, with all of the 23 treatment rooms, including a pair of “Together Suites,” located on the second foor. Donna Mastrianni, L.E., is director of the Cloister Spa and Fitness Center and is also the creator of Donne & Cavalli, skin care for the equestrian athlete. I enjoyed a pre-treatment soak in the ladies mineral salt hot pool. My treatment table was so comfortable that following my Sea Island Essential Massage, I considered asking if I could bunk there for the evening, but instead I sought out an empty lounge chair and plush blanket to join the others who were blissed-out in the atrium. Te Cloister Spa ofers two treatments as part of their KidSpa program (8 to 15 years of age), and my daughter was over the moon to experience her frst facial in such an indulgent setting, as well as enjoying all of the spa amenities alongside her mom (we returned several times during out stay just to relax in the atrium). Te professionally stafed ftness center includes state-ofthe-art strength and cardiovascular equipment, three squash courts, and separate studios for Pilates, yoga, strength and cardio, and personal training. slmag.net
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Following our day of indulgence we opted for more active pursuits, with me battling a headwind for the majority of a threemile guided kayaking foray into the marshes, while my companions sought river trout, whiting, founder and redfsh during a chartered inshore fishing trip. We reconvened later in the day for a group horseback ride on the beach, during which my poor horse skills would have been the laughingstock of my equestrienne friends! Year-round there are more than 30 planned activities each day for guests of all ages. The Cloister Tennis Center features eight Har-Tru clay courts with one stadium court. Opened in 1929, the Sea Island Shooting School remains one of the premier shooting facilities in America for experienced shooters and novices alike. Te Junior Staf plans activities from Camp Cloister for the younger set to kayaking, bowling and movie excursions to St. Simons Island for teenagers. Tere is plenty to do at the Beach Club, with its three swimming pools, private cabanas, beach and lawn activities, a 100-seat movie theatre, children’s Game Room and the Meeting Place, the home base for Camp Cloister and children’s activities. Te Sea Island Golf Learning Center ofers clinics, private and group lessons with some of the nation’s most renowned instructors, including four of Golf Digest’s top 50 teachers. Te par-70 Seaside course, situated at the southern tip of St. Simons Island, is a true link-style course, with 15 holes fanked by marsh,
water and ocean views. The par-72 Plantation course unfolds from a forest of ancient live oaks, cedars and Georgia long-leaf pines. Lakes, ponds and tidal creeks add intrigue to seven of the front-side holes, while vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Te Lodge punctuate the back nine. Golf enthusiasts will want to seize the opportunity play alongside a top PGA TOUR player in the McGladrey Classic Pro-Am on October 15 and 17 at the Seaside Course (mcgladreyclassic.com). Participant packages include a reception with Davis Love III (whose foundation is the tournament host organization) and fellow TOUR pros. Our last evening was spent partaking in another favorite Sea Island tradition – the Plantation Supper at Rainbow Island. A Jeep train picked us up at Te Cloister for the short ride to the picnic area outftted with covered dining pavilions and a kitchen house. Just after the sun set, the dinner bell was rung and guests converged upon the dinner house for a bountiful low country bufet with live Bluegrass music as the evening’s soundtrack. As the evening wore on, young and old gathered around the fre to sing songs and roast marshmallows – perfect fodder for creating lasting holiday memories. sl For more information or reservations, contact Sea Island at 1-855-714-9201 or visit seaisland.com.
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Monterey Classic Car Week
A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul & Judy Andrews of White Settlement, Texas, was named Best of Show at the 62nd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
For one week each August, California’s Monterey Peninsula is transformed into an international hub of automobile excellence during the Monterey Classic Car Week. Tis impressive reunion of the world’s most elegant vintage automobiles embraces prestigious competition in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and vintage motoring in the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex. Together with Te Quail, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Concorso Italiano and auctions presented by Russo & Steele, RM, Mecum, Bonhams and Gooding & Company, these events represent a pinnacle experience for motoring enthusiasts. Tree days prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, participating cars departed en masse for the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. Te elegant parade passed through pine and cypress forests and over dramatic cliff sides to the beautiful crescent-shaped bay of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Here participants enjoyed a gourmet lunch while their cars were displayed on Ocean Avenue, before an afternoon return to Pebble Beach for a Champagne celebration at the fnish. Te Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance and the Concours are directly linked: if two vehicles tie in class competition at the Concours, the vehicle that has successfully completed the Tour gets the nod.
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Tis year’s 62nd Concours d’Elegance showcased 220 cars from 33 states and 15 countries and featured Maharaja Cars and the marques Mercer and Fiat, while special classes recognized Saoutchik Coachwork, AC and AC Cobra, Sport Customs and German motorcycles. A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul & Judy Andrews of White Settlement, Texas, was named Best of Show. "I'm not sure I can put into words how I feel," said Paul Andrews, founder and CEO of TTI. "It's probably the most wonderful feeling I've had in my life. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. We're all excited. We're tickled to death." Jacques Saoutchik made seven avant-garde Torpedo bodies for the Mercedes-Benz 680S chassis, each differing in their details. Te combination of chrome accents and a low windshield makes this car, shown first at the 1928 New York Auto Show, both a sports car and a luxury touring car. "This car really has everything," said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. "It has fantastic German engineering, elegant French styling, and a wonderful restoration by Paul Russell. It's a car you can imagine racing as well as touring. It's just a marvelous embodiment of everything that is Mercedes-Benz."
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Other nominees for Best of Show included a 1935 Duesenberg J Gurney-Nutting; a 1931 Duesenberg J Derham Tourster; and a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Coupé. A 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet presented by Te Patterson Collection of Louisville, Kentucky took frst place in Class J-3: European Classic: French Grand Touring. Henry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio took second place in Class N-2: AC Cobra with his 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype Competition Roadster. In a d d i t i o n t o t h e i m p re s s i v e l i n e u p o f v i n t a g e automobiles, a number of companies used the motoring week platform to debut their latest models and/or concept vehicles at events around Monterey. Bentley’s fastest ever production model, the 616hp Continental GT Speed, and the company’s EXP 9 F SUV concept made its North American debut on the Pebble Beach concept lawn. Te Infniti Emerg-e Concept also made its North American debut as part of the Infiniti Moments of Inspiration display located at the top of Peter Hay Hill at the Concours. McLaren Automotive showed the second model in its growing range of high performance sports cars, the new 12C
British Golfer Ian Poulter with his Tailor Made Ferrari FF
Spider, which was revealed at the Gooding & Company Auction and then displayed on the Concept Car Lawn throughout the weekend. BMW was highly visible at the Concours, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and Legends of the Autobahn. Making its world debut was a new BMW Zagato concept, and a new 2013 BMW 7 Series that made its North American debut. Other product highlights included the stunning new BMW 650i Gran Coupe and, in honor of 2012 being the 40th anniversary of BMW M, the all-new BMW M5 and M6. This year Ferrari organized a series of exclusive events, including the presentation of the F12berlinetta, the most powerful 12-cylinder, capable of accelerating from 0-60 MPH in 3.1 seconds and from 0 to 120 MPH in 8.5 seconds. Te first Ferrari Tailor Made car in the USA was handed over at Pebble Beach: an FF, which was been personalized by the British golfer Ian Poulter as part of Ferrari’s innovative personalization program. The car’s livery is a triple-layer “Sabbia” color, while the interior is made of black Poltrona Frau leather with tartan pattern, the motif indicative of Poulter’s forthcoming clothing line.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photos by Mike Maez.
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Automobili Lamborghini chose Monterey to announce its 50th Anniversary celebration plans, which fall in 2013. During The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering and Concorso Italiano – two of the most exclusive events for vintage car enthusiasts - Lamborghini debuted its Urus SUV concept and Sesto Elemento track day hyper car. Te Company’s President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann unveiled the logo for the Company’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, and also gave a preview of the program for next year’s celebrations. McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the division of McLaren Automotive responsible for the delivery of bespoke projects, presented a breathtaking one-of supercar - three years in the making - at Te Quail. “Te client wanted a machine that had all the capability of the 12C but wrapped in a unique body that reflected his needs and personality,” said MSO Program Director, Paul MacKenzie. Aston Martin’s Vanquish made its American debut during a series of celebratory events, including the McCall’s Motorworks Revival, The Quail, the Concours and most notably The Aston Martin Estate, a venue situated high above Carmel with panoramic views across the Monterey Bay that served as the location for private customer viewings with Design Director
Marek Reichman and dynamic test drives of Aston Martin’s award-winning line-up of high performance sports cars. Jaguar turned up the heat on automotive enthusiasts in Pebble Beach during an exclusive reception at a private estate with Playboy Magazine to celebrate the debut of the XJL Ultimate, Jaguar's most luxurious sedan. Te XJL Ultimate was shown for the frst time in the US earlier that day at Te Quail. At the auction houses, Gooding & Company, the ofcial auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, realized more than $113.7 million at its Pebble Beach Auctions, a world record sales total for an automotive auction. Twenty-four collector cars sold in excess of $1 million, including the von Krieger Special Roadster, a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, that fetched $11,770,000, a double world record for a MercedesBenz and a pre-war car at auction. Te previous evening, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold for $11,275,000, realizing a world record for a Ferrari California Spider. Jay Leno's Fiat 500 Prima Edizione, initially valued at $25,000 to 35,000, sold for $385,000 and attracted an additional $215,000, raising a total of $600,000 for the Fisher House Foundation. Te 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 18, 2013. sl
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Bibliotaph Tis book explores the ways Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovator of eco-sensitive design that was generations ahead of his time. Organized by the green concepts Wright used - from passive solar design to environmentally sensitive landscaping - the book shows the evolution of his ideas that continue to have ramifications on green architecture design today. Alan Hess - Frank Lloyd Wright Natural Design: Organic Architecture - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Gorgeous illustrations highlight the work of Ferguson & Eye candy for both industry professionals and design aficionados, Shamamian, widely recognized as being among the most this book offers an up-close viewpoint of a carefully edited important and influential architecture firms at work today. Each selection of America's most innovative and iconic 20th century of the 19 homes featured include project descriptions penned by homes. Dominique Browning and Lucy Gilmour - Living the architects themselves. Mark Ferguson & Oscar Shamamian Architecture: Greatest American H ousts of the 20th Century - New Traditional Architecture: Ferguson & Shamamian Architects - Hardcover, 240 pages, Assouline (assouline.com). Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
Though born in Vienna, architect Richard Neutra settled in California early in his career, where the eternal summer landscape was particularly suited to his sleek modern style. All of Neutra's nearly 300 works, including private homes, schools and public buildings are gathered in this compendium, highlighted by more than 1,000 photographs. Barbara Lamprecht - Neutra: Complete Works - Hardcover, 464 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
The first comprehensive treatment of the work by seminal modernist architect Bernard Tschumi, this autobiographical book provides an overview of his more than three decades in the ďŹ eld, which has included major concert halls in Geneva, a high-rise in Manhattan and the Acropolis Museum in Athens, among others. Bernard Tschumi - Bernard Tschumi: Architecture Concepts: Red is Not a Color - Hardcover, 776 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Oscar Niemeyer, the last surviving father of Modernist architecture, is the subject of Assouline's newest book in the Ultimate Collection. Tis limited edition, hand-made volume is the most complete and lavish exploration of the centenarian's life and career. Michael Kimmelman - Oscar Niemeyer, Cloth over board in a linen presentation box, 168 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
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THE BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ BMW left no design or performance aspect unconsidered in their development of the 6 Series Gran Coupé – the very first four-door Coupé in the company’s history. Its elegant, sinewy form contains a powerful engine and advanced chassis technology that contributes to a sporty and dynamic driving experience. The cabin is distinguished by exclusive features and equipment, roominess for rear passenger comfort and remarkable advanced functionality that is noteworthy even for an upscale, four-door coupé.
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Expressing design cues that mark it unmistakably as a BMW, the 6 Series Gran Coupé represents an unusual synergy of extraordinary aesthetics, the dynamics typical of a coupé and the functional versatility of a four-door vehicle. Eight metallic finishes and two non-metallic colors are available for the exterior. From the front, chrome elements that are unique to the Gran Coupé separate the air intake from the fog lights. Te standard dual Xenon round headlights (for high and low beams) feature threedimensional LED rings that are typically BMW in appearance and which create a unique and functional light architecture for the nighttime driving experience. Te design of the kidney grille is broad and deep, with a slight angle along the upper edges that creates a shark-nose effect. Powerfully flared wheel arches emphasize the vehicle's wide track, which can be further enhanced with optional LED fog lights neatly positioned at the front corners. From the side, the recessed passenger compartment appears low and smoothly stretched as the window silhouette extends deep into the C pillar. Te frameless door windows are also a design element indicative of a sporty coupé. Elongated side windows permit plenty of light to enhance the feeling of spaciousness in the interior. Exclusively embossed “Gran Coupé” lettering behind the glass in the lower corners of the rear windows further emphasizes the automobile’s unique personality. Te windows themselves can be enhanced with optional exterior chrome trim. 50 slmag.net
Te rear silhouette is considerably wider at the bottom, and V-shaped lines guide the eye downwards in the direction of the apron and road surface. The contoured shape of the split L-shaped tail lamps is typical of the BMW 6 Series, and the lamps each have two LED light banks that create the familiar BMW nighttime look. Te third brake light is integrated in the roofline and stretches across the entire width of the back window. Te interior design represents a harmonious configuration of the front and rear seating, accomplished in part by an increased wheelbase of more than four inches over the BMW 6 Series Coupé. The standard Dakota leather upholstery is available in three colors, whereas the optional exclusive Nappa leather is offered in four. Instead of the raised felled seams in black, double-felled seams are also available in colors that contrast appropriately with the seat surfaces. There is also a choice of four interior trim lines. Exclusive ceramic applications for the gear selector, the iDrive Controller and other cockpit controls can be ordered as options. An elegantly curved center console gives the driver convenient access to the gear selector of the automatic transmission, the Driving Experience button and the button for the parking brake. Te center console extends into the rear passenger compartment and is also shaped in a manner that further enhances the roomy look and feel of the car.
The standard iDrive control system includes an on-board monitor with an exclusive flat-screen design. In combination with the BMW Professional navigation system, the new BMW Series 6 Gran Coupé is equipped with a 10.2-inch display, surrounded by an eye-catching chrome frame that highlights the monitor. Rear seats are comfortable and roomy, and to optimize versatility for short journeys, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé features 4+1 seating, which means that there is even space for a third passenger in the rear compartment. Te BMW TwinPower Turbo engines available for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé combine sportiness with efficiency. The straight 6-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 640i Gran Coupé delivers 320 hp, and the V8 engine in the BMW 650i Gran Coupé with 450 hp is also available with BMW xDrive fourwheel drive technology. Te top-of-the-range model 650i Gran Coupé features the new generation of the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo for the very first time. Tis configuration utilizes two turbochargers, plus direct High-Precision Injection and the fully variable VALVETRONIC valve control system. Te BMW 650i Gran Coupé, just like both 6-cylinder models, is equipped with an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, the Auto Start Stop function and the Driving Experience button including ECO PRO Mode, and it accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The acceleration of the BMW 640i Gran Coupé and the BMW 640d Gran Coupé is 5.4 seconds.
The chassis of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé comprises a double-track control arm front axle and an integral rear axle along with electromechanical steering and Servotronic. Dynamic Damper Control and Adaptive Drive, including Dynamic Drive stability control, are available as optional equipment. Te wide range of premium standard equipment in the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé is quite impressive: eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, a choice of leather upholstery and trim, electric seat adjustment with memory function for the front seats, automatic air conditioning with two-zone regulation, Xenon headlights and the BMW radio Professional with hi-fi speaker system. Additional exclusive options can be selected to give the car a personal touch. Among the highlights in the range of optional equipment are Adaptive LED Headlights and the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System. Te M Sports package is also available as an option for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, or buyers may prefer a BMW Individual package designed specifically for this vehicle. Driver assistance systems and mobile services available with BMW ConnectedDrive include technology such as the BMW Head-Up Display with full-color graphics, the parking assistant, Surround View, Active Cruise Control with the Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Limit Info, High-Beam Assistant and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian warning. MSRP for the 640i is $76,895 and $87,395 for the 650i (bmwusa.com). sl
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Curating a Lifestyle: Bring on the Bling
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Few collecting categories have broader appeal than jewelry. Pragmatic collectors are enticed by the intrinsic value of precious metals and gems. Discriminating collectors are drawn to unparalleled craftsmanship by the world’s most revered makers. Whimsical collectors appreciate the wide variety of styles and materials available at every price point. And, an entire collection can ft into a simple, table-top chest. Despite the sheer volume of buying options, a well-curated jewelry anthology is best built with a focused eye, attention to detail and a basic understanding of the market. “Buy what makes you smile,” is an oft-used quote in the Garth’s saleroom. What, exactly, do we mean? First and foremost, vintage and antique purchases should be made with interest, enthusiasm - and, even passion. Elizabeth Taylor said it best, "It's not the having, it's the getting." Sophisticated collectors understand that building a collection is, at least, a hobby and at best, a lifestyle. Take your time, enjoy the process, and learn about the items that appeal to you. Once you have identified a style or period that best suits your tastes, buy the best in that category that you can afford. Take note of the maker, the setting, and the quality of the materials. When a prime example comes up, “don’t be sorry tomorrow.” Stretch a bit if you must, but know that an investment in a high quality addition to your collection will likely reap terrifc rewards - for both your enjoyment as well as fnancial return. Advanced collectors often utilize a “trade-up”
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approach, culling their early, more afordable acquisitions in favor of better, pricier pieces as they come available. Finally, buy with an awareness of current market conditions. Like any investment category, jewelry is subject to supply and demand. Fashion trends can impact specifc periods and styles for the short-term; although commodity prices directly impact prices of gold, silver and platinum. Hot categories in today’s market include silver, gold and well-known contemporary makers including Tifany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Seaman Schepps, Hermes, and Cartier. Prices for these desirable fnds are reaching all-time highs. But, there are bargains to be had. Savvy shoppers will fnd good buys in pearls, old European-cut diamonds, and watches - including pocket watches, watch fobs and wrist-watches (particularly early examples by wellknown makers such as Patek Phillipe). Looking for a way to feed your budding vintage jewelry habit? Avoid high-trafc auction sites that appeal to the masses and mask buyer and seller identities. Instead, search online for reputable auction frms and dealers, preferably with bricks-andmortar shops that compliment their online business. Some of our favorites are artfact.com, invaluable.com, 1stdibs.com and rubylane.com.
Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Overview of popular styles: • Antique: over 100 years old, encompassing a wide variety, from the elaborate ornamentation of the late 18th C through the clean lines of the Neoclassical period, and into the delicate designs of the late-Victorian era. Until the late 19th C, resetting stones into the latest fashion was common. As a result, very good early pieces are quite rare and historically important. • Art Nouveau: 1890 - 1910, a brief but impactful period of wonderful artistry, recognized for fowing lines and taking its inspiration from nature. • Belle Epoque: 1895-1914, a period during which the highest quality materials and craftsmanship were revered, with a sophisticated drape being the most influential design (think garland). Also, the rise of the house of Cartier.
• Art Deco: 1915 - 1935, marked by bold, geometric patterns and lines with an appreciation for strong contrast. Accessories spoke to a self-possessed, confdent woman. • Retro: 1940’s and 1950’s, the careful and conservative purchases during wartime spawned a simple, even masculine take on accessories. Less was more, and materials were afordable. • Mod: 60’s and 70’s, marked by daring design, bold colors and styles inspired by a distinctively East-world fare. • Contemporary, in recent years, designers have taken tremendous liberty - from reinventing vintage concepts to a complete abandonment of conventional style. Technology and manufacturing practices have allowed for more futuristic settings and cuts, including the patent of a heart-shaped diamond. Design houses with long histories are experiencing a revival - with Tifany & Co. (founded 1837) leading the pack. sl
1} Tifany & Co. diamond and gold brooch, circa 1885. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $8,225. 2} Georg Jensen silver and jade brooch, circa 1938, Private collection, estimate: $700-$900. 3} Vintage Mabe pearl and diamond earrings, 20th C. (shown as a lapel pin) Sold, Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers: $400. 4} Seaman Schepps pearl and diamond bracelet, circa 1930. Private collection, estimate: $4,000-$6,000. 5} Tahitian pearl vintage necklace with diamond pave clasp. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $3,400. Van Cleef & Arpels brooch with pave-set white and yellow diamonds. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $25,800. 6} Vintage gold charm bracelet. Selling, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, estimate: $400 - $600. 7} Art Nouveau gold and diamond locket, circa 1895. Private collection, estimate: $1,000-$1,500. 3
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Banyuls
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Very close to the Spanish border, located in the southern area of Languedoc Roussillon, France, is Banyuls; as a matter of fact, it is the southern-most appellation in continental France. While you may have never heard of this incredible wine region, grapes have been growing there for thousands of years. Moreover, it was one of the frst regions to be delimited by French wine law in 1936, the same time as Champagne. Banyuls is a ruggedly beautiful region located on the Mediterranean, and as a result of this location, it averages 325 days of sunshine a year. Tis warm consistent climate has no problem ripening lush rich grapes. Te vineyards are striking with some terraced vineyards graded at a steep 40 percent. Tis sheer aspect does not allow for mechanical harvesting; hence all harvesting is done by hand, and it is done by passing through the vineyards multiple times to be sure to pick only perfectly ripe grapes. If you make dry white, rose or red wines in the region, it is labeled Collioure. White Banyuls may be made and is quite rare, but red Banyuls is what the region’s reputation is built on. Red Banyuls is made predominantly from the Grenache grape, and if you make it from a minimum of 75 percent Grenache and age the wine 30 months in wood, it earns the Grand Cru Banyuls appellation. Banyuls is a Vin Doux Natural (VDN), which is a dessert wine created by mutage, also known as fortifcation. Fermenting grape juice is muted or fortifed with pure grape brandy. Tis mutage or fortifcation halts the fermentation process, leaving the wine naturally sweet with its own grape sugar, nonetheless boosting the alcohol to 15 to 20 percent alcohol. A Banyuls may be vintage dated, and if so, it is likely to show its close approximation to Spain by having the Catalan term rimage on the label, meaning vintage. Tese Banyuls are
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typically bottled a year after harvest and are considered nonoxidative. Non-vintage Banyuls wines are aged for several years through oxidative maturation (exposed to air) in glass jugs or oak barrels and sometimes even outside. Tis oxidative process adds a unique character that tastes of dried fruits and nuts. Banyuls is usually bottled in a smaller 16.9 ounce bottle (half a liter), as opposed to the typical 25.4 ounce bottle (750 ml), which makes a perfect size for two to four people to enjoy. Probably the best attribute of Banyuls is its ability to go with chocolate. Te natural sweetness, full-body and chocolate favors go quite well with chocolate desserts or chocolate pieces and nuts. But remember that Banyuls needs to be at least as sweet as the dessert; otherwise the dessert will overwhelm the wine. Bittersweet chocolate pieces or dessert with a high percentage of cocoa as opposed to a high percentage of sugar works best. Also, slightly salty blue veined cheese pairs well with Banyuls. Te salty and sweet seem to come together and create a synergistic efect of caramel. Banyuls is best served just below room temperature at around 65° F. Some even like it as an aperitif, but I think it is best placed at the end of a meal with dessert or even as a dessert all by itself. sl Here are three very good producers of Banyuls: M. Chapoutier 2007 Mades from 90% Grenache grapes this wine has the favors of rich black fruits, raspberries, stewed fruits, anise and cocoa. Its fortification is noticed but adds warmth and balance to the wines seductively rich, sweet and delsious full-body. Tis is from the excellent Rhone Valley producer M . Chapoutier who lables all of his wines with Braille lables as a hommage to Maurice De La Sizeranne an important ninetenth century fgure in the blind community. Les Clos de Paulilles La Tour Vieille
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Interior designer Lee W. Robinson lends his own je ne sais quoi to the 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Written by Bridget Williams
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Louisville’s own Lee Robinson was among 30 A-list designers selected to participate in the 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse. Tasked with transforming the highly coveted double-height foyer and second floor landing of the 8,800-square-foot shingle-style estate home in Southampton’s exclusive Water Mill neighborhood, Robinson referenced his design inspiration as “Bluegrass meeting the coastal serenity of the Hamptons.” The space offered substantial bones – a deeply coffered ceiling and elegantly proportioned wainscoting and molding – and Robinson utilized every inch, loading it with details that kept the eye entertained but not overwhelmed. Te au courant color scheme artfully melded cool blues of sea and sky with punches of orange, and it was all grounded by earthy browns that called to mind the rich hues of saddle leather and riding boots.
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Wide horizontal stripes of the Osborne & Little wallpaper emphasized the soaring ceiling height. Playful touches such as the faux horse-leg bench tucked beneath the console table with lion’s head drawer pulls intermingled with classic elements to imbue the space with whimsy and timeless elegance. Robinson selected bold Jim Tompson fabric for a wing chair next to the console table, as well as a gilt-edge armchair placed in front of a graphic taped folding screen with nailhead detail. Te simple natural fber rug on the foor and stair runner was bound with orange Greek key tape detail. Centered with the triple window on the ledge above the front door was a custom mirrored planter box flled with NDI boxwood topiaries. Tis was fanked by Directoire style window shades on the two outer windows. To celebrate Robinson’s entrée into the New York design community, Peter Lyden and HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia hosted a cocktail reception in Dimitri’s stylish jewelry salon with its beautifully planted terrace overlooking 57th Street. Among the distinguished guests were Reinaldo and Carolina Herrera, Whitney and Robert Douglass, Nina Griscom and Leonel Piraino, Leila and Henry Heller, Renaud Dutreil, Vicky Ward, Sharon Bush, Pierre Durand, and Vanessa Noel.
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Rooted by Renovation A couple recommits to an agrarian lifestyle by reinvigorating their rural farmhouse Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
With its glass top and stainless base, the contemporary lines of the Highbridge Desk from Ralph Lauren Home are quite striking in comparison to the cozy confnes of the stone-walled study at the front of the home, which had been part of the front porch. Te blanket chest was restored by the artisans at Bittners.
“Tis is where the feathers from my nest are,” said the wife in reference to the rural Southern Indiana home where she and her husband have lived for 20 years and remodeled no less than fve times. Te most recent transformation, fnished this past May, serves as a frm afrmation that the 800-acre property is where they plan to stay. An avid hunter, the husband was originally drawn to what was then a 200-acre property for its abundance of wild game. Te original 30-foot by 60-foot home, heated by a wood stove, had one small bath – an impossible scenario for a professional couple who had three young sons at the time. So began a journey of renovation, with the property evolving to meet the needs of the family. “As we all know, one thing always leads to another and another,” joked the wife. The ambitious scale of their latest project was originally prompted by the need for major repairs. During the initial 82 slmag.net
planning stages, the couple sat down with long-time collaborator and friend, interior designer Ron Wolz of Bittners, to do some pie-in-the-sky thinking. Architect Ed Krebs of K. Norman Berry Associates and Bill Receveur of Realm Construction rounded out the project team. During the yearlong construction, the homeowners moved nearly all of their things into storage and lived in an adjacent guest cottage. Originally built on a slab foundation, a large addition at the rear to accommodate a new kitchen, sitting room, library and master bathroom also allowed for a basement, an initial afterthought that has proven to be quite useful. “The old floor plan lacked a good flow, so the aim of the project was to create comfortable, cozy and unpretentious spaces that can accommodate their growing family and gatherings they host for their church,” explained Wolz.
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Just inside the front door, the fragrant aroma of cedar, used for the walls in the living room and kitchen, conjures up visions of classic upscale hunting lodges in the American West. With the exception of a few key sentimental pieces – a rocking chair in the living room that belonged to the wife’s grandmother and a blanket chest in the study that was restored by the artisans at Bittners – nearly all of the furnishings in the remodeled or added spaces are new. Tough also new to the rooms, the wide plank hardwood foors by Kentucky Board Works are all reclaimed wood, as are the ceiling beams and stair rail, which were installed by Bill Pace. “Tey add a great deal of integrity to the rooms,” added Wolz. With its glass top and polished stainless steel sawhorse legs, the contemporary lines of the Highbridge Desk from Ralph Lauren Home are quite striking in comparison to the cozy confines of the stone-walled study at the front of the home, which had been part of the front porch. “I like the surprise of 84 slmag.net
introducing the modern element,” said Wolz. In the adjacent vaulted living room, a grandly scaled French chandelier and 1920s Italian console with horse head motifs were two of the frst pieces Wolz acquired for the project. Upholstered pieces are primarily comprised of leather and suede. An ideal embodiment of the tricky art of mixing styles and periods, Wolz is particularly enamored with the Colorado Club Chair from Ralph Lauren Home, which melds the lines of a 1940s lounge chair with Western-style whipstitched edges and nickel nailheads (it is also supremely comfortable to boot). The wife had purchased the coyote throw for her husband several Christmases ago and was thrilled that it proved to be the perfect accessory for the rolled arm sofa with nailhead trim. Te subtlest hint of shimmer can be detected on the wall opposite the stone freplace courtesy of wallpaper from Ralph Lauren. “I love the depth it adds against the texture of the wood,” said Wolz.
Te dining table was handmade by craftsmen at Bittners using old growth timbers reclaimed from the 200 year-old building that is now the Frazier History Museum. Te kitchen, designed by Ken Fromme of Atteberry Smith, includes a La Cornue range and a refrigerator/freezer concealed behind vintage-inspired wooden icebox panels with dog and handle latches.
Certain to incite envy in the heart of any gourmand is the covetable La Cornue Château Series range, an item on the husband’s must-have list. “He saw a canary yellow one in a Williams-Sonoma store and was never the same after,” said the wife with a laugh. A transom window above the range hood was added to permit additional natural light. “I like the quirkiness of its unique placement,” said Wolz. Rivaling the range in interest in the galley-style kitchen, which was designed by Ken Fromme of Atteberry Smith, is a refrigerator/ freezer concealed behind vintage-inspired wooden icebox panels with dog and handle latches. A large pot rack hangs above the long island separating the kitchen from the dining area, which can comfortably accommodate eight. Craftsmen at Bittners made the one-ofa-kind table using old growth timbers reclaimed from the 200 year-old building that is now the Frazier History Museum. Te
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Te second foor bunk room is designed to comfortably accommodate friends who visit for hunting outings.
Walls upholstered in silk add to the restful appeal of the master bedroom. Taking a design cue from other rooms on the frst foor, the traditional tufted bench at the foot of the carved bed is upholstered with hide.
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A sitting room located between the kitchen and the wife’s study provides access to the pool terrace. Country cottage charm is conveyed via the beadboard ceiling, a ticking rug over the stone foor and foral chintz drapery.
doors on slide mounts. Keeping with the equestrian theme, the walls of neighboring powderroom are dressed with Scalamandre “Hunt Party” toile. Cognizant of the siteline down the long hallway that leads from the living room, past a child’s bedroom and into the husband’s study adjoining the master bedroom, Wolz carefully created a vignette highlighting one of the husband’s prized buck trophies. “It was the only one he elected to display so we gave it a place of prominence,” explained Wolz. Accentuating his fair for mixing periods, the room’s furnishings include a campaignstyle desk and a retro chrome and leather chair. A door at the entrance to the study allows the master wing to be completely closed of from the rest of the house for privacy. Walls upholstered in silk add to the restful appeal of the master bedroom. During the renovation, longer windows were added to the room to maximize views of gardens designed by Jon Carloftis and of felds and woodlands that stretch as far as the eye can see. Te neutral color palette was also selected so as not to compete with the seasonal colors outside. Taking a design cue
from other rooms on the frst foor, the traditional tufted bench at the foot of the carved bed is upholstered with hide. Uniquely configured his and her vanities in the master bath, also designed by Ken Fromme of Atteberry Smith, allow the wife to have a separate vanity table on her side. Te foors are travertine and vanity tops are emperador marble. A freestanding tub is centered with a high decorative window. A large shared closet provides direct access to the laundry. The second floor is comprised of a bunkroom, craft room, full bath and morning kitchen. Wolz self-proclaimed “signature elements” - tartan plaids and grass cloth wall coverings - abound. Te wife’s carefully designed craft room provides storage for her varied pursuits, from sewing to fngerpainting with the grandchildren. Even after decades of commuting to Louisville for work and other errands, the wife is no less contented with living in what her “city friends” would refer to as the hinterland. Teir most recent renovation has only solidifed her roots. “In the end we’ve made the home a lot more livable,” she said. sl slmag.net
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Exquisite Temptation Henry’s Place Written by Dr. Matthew Bessen Photography by Andrew Kung My earliest experience of gnawing unquenchable desire may have occurred at a children’s birthday party I attended at the age of seven or eight. No matter what activity or entertaining distraction the host ofered, nothing could long divert my attention from the mountain of festive gifts waiting to be opened by the birthday boy. Tis fabulous forbidden booty was doubly enticing, presented as it was, in a kaleidoscopic array of wrapping papers bound by shimmering ribbons and bows. For youngsters, or grown-ups, a splendid package has magnetism almost as potent as the prize itself. I was reminded of this power when Ellana and I dined at Henry’s Place, a new restaurant where Chef Charles Reed succeeds in amplifying the appeal of deftly prepared cuisine classique through his inspired artistic presentation.
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The inviting contemporary layout at Henry’s Place features an open kitchen, framed beneath a row of cheery white porcelain dish covers and a border of faultlessly polished copper saucepans. Along with the gaily printed upholstery and the bar area’s sapphire illumination, there are just enough frivolous touches to create a feeling of easy informality without overturning Chef Reed’s serious commitment to reaching the highest levels of culinary achievement. In keeping with that goal, guests are advised to come in “business casual” attire. I was among the small minority of male diners wearing a sport coat, but the women were dressed more smartly. El l a n a s t a r t e d w i t h Gi g a m o t o oy s t e r s . T h i s d i s h immediately put us on notice that our meal would involve as
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much stagecraft as kitchen skill. The oysters came with their own centerpiece: a white ceramic vase filled with a fanciful bouquet of three faux “fowers”. Tese were assembled from a long chive shaft (made rigid by a bamboo skewer hidden in the hollow core), a slice of golden beet cut in the form of an eightpointed star, and a button of sliced carrot forming the central foret. Tis vivid tricolor sculpture was fanked on each side by a line of three oysters positioned like footlights to cast their beams on the edible arrangement in the center. Each oyster glowed with a coating of melted buffalo mozzarella dusted with a sprinkle of Russian sorrel. All this splendid arranging still failed to overshadow the tasty seafood, and Ellana brought the curtain down on this act with hasty relish.
Te Henry’s Place rendition of spinach salad was no less elaborate. I received a plate with three rolls composed of baby spinach and Malabar leaves encased in a wrapper made from a thin slice of cucumber. Each took the shape of a miniature hay bale with a deep green center and pale exterior. Stacked in a pyramid, the two rolls comprising the base were impaled by a metal sword nearly as long as the plate was wide. In true Arthurian fashion, I elected to withdraw the sword before attacking the salad, but I suppose I could just as easily held the ends in my fngertips and nibbled at the leaves corncob style.
Te perimeter at the base of the pyramid was landscaped with “poached carrot timber,” bite size dill pickles, Kalamata and Spanish olives, and poached shallot, each lending a distinctive tangy note of contrast to the mildly astringent leaves and the suave pancetta vinaigrette. Te carrots were a particular focus of my interest. Tey were strewn about the base of the pyramid like discarded columns of an ancient Greek ruin. The tips were coated with an ash toned dusting of fnely ground black pepper, which added an unexpected kick and made the carrots resemble half smoked cigarettes.
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A prominent section of the menu listed four duck egg pasta dishes. An exotic recipe will attract my curiosity as surely as shiny gift-wrapping on a big box. I chose fettuccini ”Bronx Girasol”, not knowing that girasol is an appellation for the Jerusalem artichoke. Noodles are not my thing, but this dish was a delightful awakening. Te noodles were extraordinary. Tey eschewed any hint of doughy texture and resisted the bite with a playful elasticity yet were soft and yielding. These fettuccini has their own unique rich sweetsmoky flavor distinct from the wonderful Pecorino Romano cheese embellished with green Genovese basil leaves, crunchy bits of girasol, sun dried tomato, cool Roma tomato, edamame, and creamed English peas. The effect of so many different yet harmonious contrasting textures, colors and tastes was a dish that
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remained engaging from beginning to end. Any sauce clinging to the bottom of the bowl at the end made a perfect target for the belt of crispy brioche Melba served alongside the pasta. Te bright copper pots we spied on our arrival play their own part gift-wrapping the Henry’s Place menu. In this case, each of four “fsh pots” is served in the metal saucepan, keeping the food warm and lending and air of nobility to what started as a humble staple of Mediterranean fisherman. Ellana’s cioppino included China shrimp, knuckle lobster, Russian crab, green lip mussel, jingle bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, and shallot. Te broth was spiced up with red fake pepper and safron and Ellana described the seafood as fresh with the lingering sensation of a day at the beach. It was the perfect foil for a glass of Dipinti La Vis Pinot Grigio, 2010.
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Our eyes were diverted to the neighboring table at the sight of a “pear potato” resting next to the French pork chop. Te “pear” had a light brown skin and a tiny stalk with two fragile green leaves. Te diners told us it was delicious. Scanning the menu, I picked up a pattern of potato fantasia: Russian Banana Potato, Chateaux Potato, and Sweet Potato Anna. The last of these came on the plate with my order of ruby trout. Te menu did not mention the fantastic potato chip, which was the architectural focal point of a dish with a topography I might compare to map of a theme park! Every component occupied its own region surrounding a perfectly sautéed flet of trout, which stretched from one end of the plate to the other. Tere was an arc of butternut squash, whose caramelized interior cradled a swath of lustrous orange carrot and another of verdant asparagus. The potato supported a rectangular potato chip, the size of a playing card, whose center had been punched out. Te efect brought to my mind a comic book representation of an interdimensional portal, or Henry Moore’s oval with points. Charles Reed later informed me he used a cookie cutter with the shape of a cat to fashion the potato chip. And what a potato chip! It was the deconstruction of the ideal: dark hued, frm, airy, without a touch of salt yet intensely favored, supported on a fufy bed of the light-toned potato Anna, mildly sweet and buttery. The fish itself had a surprising complexity of taste that progressed with each
mouthful: the introductory brisk ocean air, the mellow citrus of Meyer lemon, and a rewarding fnish of satisfying earthiness. All this is topped of with pan fnished almond slices; their favor seeps in between the other tastes like a cool fog rising from the sea. Impulsive eight-year-old boys of the type I grew up with could usually be relied upon to demand that they open the largest, most elaborately wrapped gift in the room before the other, less spectacular ones. Older boys and girls understand the more profound gratifcation that comes when you save the best for last. Chef Reed’s French Apple Tart with Hazelnut English Cream confirmed the wisdom of that strategy. The elaborate composition divided the plate in to three sections: a shallow lake of custard colored cream sauce to the left, a tableau with a fower sporting four maroon and pink spotted petals, and a chocolate rendering of a green pea pod with glistening dark brown spots on the right, and, dividing them, a wedge of the apple tart beneath layers of chocolate and crowned by a pink rose made from spun sugar petals. As usual, no matter how brilliant the artistic elements of the packaging, the substance of the dish proved even more a delight. To keep Ellana and me from fghting over the last morsels of the tart, we added an order of coverture chocolate trufes. And what was my favorite part about dining at Henry’s Place? Te presents were all for me. sl
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Record crowds turned out for the first two events of the 2012 Sophisticated Living Polo series, played at Oxmoor Farm. The frst event, held amidst June’s record heat wave was followed by a more pleasant seasonal summer evening for the July event, both of which saw teams from Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty, Land Rover, Lee W. Robinson Company and Sophisticated Living square of during a pair of exciting matches. Following each event, team members and sponsors were presented with keepsake gifts from Bluegrass Belts and Seng Jewelers. After pausing for photos on the red carpet entrance, and en route to the VIP tents, guests passed through a formal English-
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Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle, 8:30am, Waterfront Park; hikebikeandpaddlelouisville.com Designers’ Show House Preview Party, 6pm, 1701 Evergreen Road; bellarmine.edu/alumni/womenscouncil/ UofL School of Music Faculty Gala, 5:45pm, University Club; louisville.edu/music/ Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance; concoursofelegance.co.uk Bellarmine Women’s Council Designers’ Show House, 1701 Evergreen Road; bellarmine.edu/alumni/womenscouncil/ September Art Fair @ Mellwood, 10am, Mellwood Arts Center; mellwoodcenter.com Hoe Down on the Hill for Green Hill Therapy, 6pm, 1410 Long Run Road; greenhilltherapy.com Fanfara: Opening Night Extravaganza, 8:30pm, Whitney Hall; louisvilleorchestra.org Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bardstown, KY; kybourbonfestival.com Women 4 Women Annual Luncheon, 11am, Galt House East Grand Ballroom; w4w.org Art Copenhagen at Forum Copenhagen, artcopenhagen.dk 20th Annual Louisville AIDS Walk, 3pm, Waterfront Park; louisvilleaidswalk.org Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner, 6:30pm, The Brown Hotel; jamesbeard.org/events/louisville-ky A Royal Evening Honoring Diana, 6:30pm, Frazier International History Museum; fraziermuseum.org Arthritis Walk, 9am, Slugger Field; kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=491970 Knight for a Princess, 7:30pm, Frazier International History Museum; fraziermuseum.org Italy Under the Stars, 7pm, 712 Brent Street; icilouisville.org Pink Tie Ball, Marriott Downtown Louisville; komenlouisville.org Idea Festival; ideafestival.com Expo Chicago, Festival Hall at Navy Pier; expochicago.com Jefferson Jubilee. 6:30pm, The Henry Clay; Jefferson.kctcs.edu Kentuckiana Heart Walk, 8am, Waterfront Park; heart.org/kentuckianaheartwalk Harbour House Ken-Ducky Derby, Noon, Waterfront Park; hhlou.org The Speed Art Museum 100/100; 7:30pm; speedmuseum.org Ryder Cup, Medinah Country Club, Medina, IL; rydercup.com/2012/usa Cabbage Patch Auction, 5:30pm, Marriott Downtown Louisville; cabbagepatch.org Visiting Artist Series, 5pm, Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty, lenihansothebysrealty.com Younger Woman’s Club Fall into Fabulous Fashion Show, 7pm Ice House Downtown; ywclouisville.org/fashionshow/ Sophisticated Living Polo Series, 3pm, Oxmoor Farm; slmag.net St. James Court Art Show Gala, 7pm, St. James Court; stjamescourtartshow.com The MS Center Gala, Marriott Downtown Louisville; themscentergala.com Captain’s Quarters Regatta; saillouisville.org/rccsp Fall Antiques Market, 10am, Locust Grove; locustgrove.org
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Twilight in the Garden, 6:30pm, Yew Dell Gardens; yewdellgardens.org St. James Court Art Show; stjamescourtartshow.com/ Keeneland Fall Meet; keeneland.com On the Move 5K Walk/Run, 7am, Waterfront Park; downsyndromeoflouisville.org Light the Night Walk, 5:30pm, Waterfront Park; lightthenight.org/ky Louisville Concours d’Elegance, 11am, Churchill Downs; kosairchildrens.com/louisvilleconcours Big Rock Jazz & Blues Fest, 2pm, Cherokee Park Frieze Art Fair, Regent’s Park in London; friezelondon.com Southern Festival of Books, Nashville, TN; humanitiestennessee.org Breath of Fresh Air Gala, 6:30pm, The Brown Hotel; lung.org American Girl Fashion Shows for Kosair Children’s, Seelbach Hilton; kosairchildrens.com/American-girl-fashion-show The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, Park Avenue Armory in New York City; haughton.com KMAC Bourbon Bash; kentuckyarts.org/bourbon-bash/ Art Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre; arttoronto.ca Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 1pm, Waterfront Park; makingstrideslouisville.org slmag.net 113
SUMMER CELEBRATION
Whitehall’s 2nd Summer Celebration honored the members of the Owsley Brown Frazier Family Foundation: Owsley Brown Frazier, Laura Frazier and Catherine Frazier Joy. Te event, co-chaired by Julie Scott Beam and Cindy Carcione, featured an elegant dinner prepared by Chef Dean Corbett and a live auction.
Herb Miller, Ben Small
Cody & Teresa Crase, Laura Jones
Cindy Carcione & Ashley Blackburn
Amy Cimba, Douglas Riddle, Lori Andriot
Lainey & Mark Jurich, Susan Inman
Dr. Peter Burr, William Benoit, Kathy Burr
Dan Schusterman, Laura Fraizer & Harry Dennery
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Rick Wardlow, Libby Rush
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Terri Bass was the #1 REALTOR ® at Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty our ½rst year! Terri Bass, Land & Residential Professional
Cell: 502.424.8463 | tbass@lenihansir.com www.terri-bass.com
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5641 Wolf Ridge Road Prospect $1,900,000
89 Indian Hills Trail Indian Hills $815,000
1054 Cherokee Road Highlands $799,999
1540 Castlewood Ave Highlands/Tyler Park $609,000
2003 Indian Chute Locust Hill/Indian Hills $510,000
9902 Glen Vista Drive Prospect $1,249,000
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5803 Orion Road Glenview $2,550,000
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3033 Wynfeld Mews Lane Zorn Ave/Brownsboro Rd $755,000
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1205 Park Hills Court Seneca Park $497,500
312 Pepperbush Rd Mockingbird Gardens $640,000
409-413 Hancock Green Place NuLu/Downtown $250,600-$385,000
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8312 Wolf Pen Branch Road $4,595,000 | Nell Pearce Bradley 502.338.2499, John Lenihan 502.593.2024 | Prospect, 20 Acres
7501 Hunting Creek Drive $2,599,000 | Chuck Pence 502.291.4739 | Hunting Creek, 8 Acres
Stonecroft Farm $3,800,000 | Mark Shifet 502.553.7158 | Shelbyville, 75.5 Acres
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799 Conner Station Road $995,000 Chuck Pence 502.291.4739 Simpsonville, 24 Acres
5300 Glencrest Drive $795,000 Mary Nancy Chatel 502.457.4884 Glenview
1729 Casselberry Road $699,900 Kelly Hammons 502.939.6723 Highlands
9709 US Hwy 42 $689,000 Judith Glick 502.592.6959 Sutherland
14319 Rose Wycombe Lane $1,850,000 Judy Bradley 502.553.2470 Prospect
7162 Harry Tapp Road $895,000 Jon Mand 502.417.2837 John Lenihan 502.593.2024 Vevay, IN 89 Acres
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11201 Covered Bridge Road $949,000 Eric Seltz 502.594.4700 Prospect, 9 Acres
7016 Shallow Lake Road $895,000 Judy Bradley 502.553.2470 The Landings Estates
8912 Ayrshire Avenue $1,295,000 Kelly Hammons 502.939.6723 Hurstbourne Estates
2503 Champion Lakes Court $799,900 Judy Bradley 502.553.2470 Jon Mand 502.417.2837 Lake Forest
11906 Ridge Road $829,000 Mary Wiegel Davis 502.403.6308 Anchorage
7701 Woodbridge Hill Lane $2,975,000 Nell Pearce Bradley 502.338.2499 Prospect
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7501 Wolf Pen Branch Road $3,475,000 Mark Shifet 502.553.7158 Prospect, 10 Acres
3311 Mt. Rainier Drive $890,000 Mary Wiegel Davis 502.403.6308 Hills and Dales
3500 Constantine Drive $1,800,000 Mary Nancy Chatel 502.457.4884 Prospect
11 Brownsboro Hill Road $1,949,000 Jane Kottkamp 502.541.0367 Bonniewood
10600 US Hwy 42 $1,295,000 Mary Nancy Chatel 502.457.4884 Prospect
1912 Egmont Ridge Way $799,995 Jon Mand 502.417.2837 Sycamore Ridge Estates
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BRIDGEFEST III
Sponsored by the Sam Swope Auto Group, J. Harrods’s in Prospect hosted Bridgefest III dinner and auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit CASA of the River Region, which recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.
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Lee & Babs Robinson, Bill Lomicka
Shannan & Steve Naiser, Marty McClelland, Lori Warren
Tom Hirsch, Mark Switow, Chris Hirsch
Linda & Bissell Roberts
Laura Frazier & Harry Dennery
John Yarmuth & Susan Long
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Angela Fowler, Doug Whyte
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CLASS OF 1966 REUNION
Te Atherton High School class of 1966 held their 50th reunion at the Standard Country Club, featuring live music of the era performed by Te Doo Wop All Stars.
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Marian Poston, Sharron Morgan, Betty Carlyse
Dick Powell, Bud Frankenberger
Emily Potts, Jim & Carol Reising
Kay Matton, Arnie Levine
Eddie Mann, Susan Millignton, Bill & Cassandra Minor
Carl & Carol Hall, Ben & Barbara Friedman
Gwynne Potts, John Hartstern, Grover Potts
Carol Arnett, Mary Fransen
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FARM TO TABLE DINNER
Brown-Forman Corporation and Foxhollow Farm presented the 2nd annual Farm to Table Dinner, hosted by Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and Slow Food Bluegrass at Yew Dell. Dinner was prepared by chef Kathy Cary of Lilly’s Restaurant using ingredients from 16 local farmers, who will be on hand to talk about their commitment to their products. Dozens of Dollars completed the Kentucky connection with live bluegrass music.
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Samantha Workman, Jonathan Rice
Malcom Watts, Jim & Jamie Broome, Vicki Watts
Debbie Westerman, Elise Brown, Kathy Broude
Tifany Wiegel, Mary Davis
Elizabeth Rounsavall, Mary Rounsavall, Blair Louis, Karla Drover
Tifany Wiegel, Mary Davis, Whitney & Joel Wilson, Doug Lotz
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Kathy Cary
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S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 9 t h Gates Open at 3:00 • First Match at 4:00 at Oxmoor Farm
Champagne Stomp View the latest models from Land Rover on display in the trophy garden. A family friendly event with miniature pony and hot air balloon rides.
VIP / complimentary access to all hospitality tents.
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LOUISVILLE UNCORKED
A taste for French white wines boosted record attendance at the summer tasting event presented by Louisville Uncorked. Held in the 4th foor loft at the Frazier History Museum, guests rated each other’s wine while enjoying lite bites from Jarf’s Catering. Proceeds from the event will beneft Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.
Chris jones, Andrew Fleischman
Paloma Tacker, Kim Egli, Cindy Edlin, Kimberly Ofduty, Jennifer
Joanna Cruise, Michelle Mattingly, Kat Cruise, Josh Hicks
Erika & Tim Furlong, Andrew Kung & Catherine Jones
Rewa Beemer, Eric Tomchik
Hayley Craig, Nicki Jones, Ashlee Stinson
Amy Noakes, Brian Lesperance, Christine Papirnik, Quekan Anike I
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Meredith Mathes, Holli Osborn
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Carolyn Halbleib, Jana Simpson
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isiting artists series
Join us for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and the artwork of Beatrice Guarneschelle-holt Thursday, September 27, 2012 | 5:00-7:30pm Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty 3803 Brownsboro Road Contact 502-899-2129 Presented by
Key TO The Cure Get the shirt. Shop the weekend. Show your support. Join Saks Fifth Avenue in the fight against women’s cancers. Get the shirt, designed by Carolina herrera, available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue this October. Then shop October 18 to 21, when Saks will donate 2% of sales to local and national women’s cancer charities.* Special thanks to Penélope Cruz, the 2012 Ambassador for eIF’s Women’s Cancer research Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key To The Cure.
*Saks will donate 2% of participating vendor sales from Thursday to Sunday, October 18 to 21, along with 100% of Key To The Cure T-shirt sales to the Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter, and St. Vincent Cancer Care for the Key To The Cure campaign. Visit saks.com/KTTC to learn more. CALL 513.421.6800, VISIT SAKS.COM/CINCINNATI. CALL 317.816.0171, VISIT SAKS.COM/ INDIANAPOLIS. FIND US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, iTUNES AND SAKSPOV.COM
MATTHEW ROBBINS EVENT
Noted NYC floral and event designer Matthew Robbins spoke at the Water Tower as part of the Louisville Visual Arts Associations Dinner(re)Works 2012 Event Series. He demonstrated the art of creating an arrangement from vegetables to be used as a centerpiece for a dining table using ceramics created by Dinner(re) Works 2012 artists. As an expression of gratitude, LVAA Executive Director Shannon Westerman presented Robbins with a floral still life painted by a 12-year-old student in the LVAA Children’s Fine Arts Classes Program, which he plans to display prominently in his New York studio.
Photography by Maureen McKnight Howe
Susan Lowry, Kathy Price, Rebecca Switzer
Marcia Pitman, Penny Leach
Tiffany Barlow, Courtney Hunter
Nancy Smith, Tippy Brittain
Stuart Robinson, Patty West, Susan Lavin
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Matthew Robbins
Prospect Jewelers Presents:
Fifty Shades of Grey ... And gold ...And silver ...And platinum
A Trunk Show Featuring Opal, Kabana and Hagstrom
Tantalizing exhibition
Seductive Alluring drinks & appetizers
prizes
Sultry chitchat
October 4th | 4-8pm Prospect Point Shopping Center | 9537 US Highway 42 | Prospect, KY | (502) 292-2022
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An exhibition as remarkable as the life behind it.
An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. September 15, 2012 through January 13, 2013
829 W. Main Street
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SHELBYVILLE HORSE SHOW
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Held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, this popular four-day harbinger of summer’s end boasted premiums and trophies in excess of $16,000 for American Saddlebreds competing in divisions from Championship/Stake Classes to Junior Exhibitors.
Belinda Nichols, Darrell & Ann Wells
Lucy & Charles Long, Emily & Dr. Michael Barnett, Pam & David Ra
Dan Schusterman, Cindy & Ray Carrcione
Stacie & Chip Huber, Mary Davis, Nace & Kris Cooper
Terrence Reilly, Jill Feldman
Mitchel Dunstal, Samantha Moorell
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George Stinsom, Kay Matton, Eric Haner
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Brenda Lichtenfels, Rikalya Fallen, Megan O'donnell
For business men and women who value time and recognize the importance of face-to-face meetings, Home Tonight provides excellent value using aircraft “right sized” for the mission. We will get you where you need to be and back to where you want to be, on your schedule and without the lines, gate changes, or overbooked flights.
Get There, Get Done, Fly Home Tonight 502.276.0196 htaviation.com Home Tonight Aviaiton is an FAA-certificated air carrier, Certificate No. 1HMA946M.
STARRY NIGHT
Presented by Brown-Forman, the 2010 Tuxes and Tails Beneft Auction and Gala was held at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. All proceeds beneft the Kentucky Humane Society's mission of advocating the humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter eforts.
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Linda Johnsen, Randy & Sue Wolf
Robert & Judy Carr
Vicki Moore, Laura Bryan
Katherine & David Hendon, John Parker, Kate Hendon, Jamie & Lynd
Jennifer & Mark Lamplin, Susan & Mark Opell
Kevin & Lori Redmon
Valdemar Cantu, Susan Barnet, Mark Grindstaf, Danielle Armstron
Cara Pinotti, Scott Riehl, Cynthia & Josh Fackler
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Step outside and create extraordinary living spaces. From outdoor kitchens and patios, to walkways and fireplaces Picture Perfect landscaping can design and install a project of virtually any size or shape to fit your homes look and your lifestyle.
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WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE OUR FULL-TIME, PROFESSIONAL AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR:
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LOUISVILLE’S LUXURY LEADERS TERRI BASS
MARY WIEGEL DAVIS
JOHN LENIHAN
JUDY BRADLEY
MELISSA FLECK
JON MAND
NELL BRADLEY
JUDITH GLICK
CHUCK PENCE
MIRIAM BURICH
KELLY HAMMONS
ERIC SELTZ
MARY NANCY CHATEL
JANE KOTTKAMP
MARK SHIFLET
Based on information from the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® for a period 1/1/12 through 7/23/12.
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