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Renowned designer Brian Gibson leads this discipline •Traditional to contemporary • One room or whole house • Space planning to paint colors • Timeless aesthetic • Great listener
Master builder Tom Allison is at the helm • One room or the whole house • Expert techniques and craftsmanship • Anywhere in Cincinnati • Thoughtful & respectful • Over 30 years of construction knowhow
Top producer David Wellinghoff brings it home • 5-member team • Masterful marketers • Easygoing yet hard charging • Expert staging/ market-prep counsel • Top 1% of all Cincinnati-area agents (sales volume)
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• Architectural design features an open floor plan with classic oak hardwoods and beautiful tile flooring throughout. • An absolutely stunning kitchen features a convenient center island, Kohler fixtures, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, “Under Cabinet Lighting” and of course, granite countertops. • Take in year-round views of the Alleghny Mountains and Howard’s Creek from the rocking-chair front porch or the peaceful, screened-inback porch. • Sturdy construction is highlighted by Western Red Cedar siding complimented by a classic shake roof.
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reath taking mountain and water views only steps away from fishing and the Greenbrier resort. An adorable 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Howard’s Creek hideaway with plenty of room and convenient access to all the services and amenities offered by the Greenbrier Resort, The Greenbrier Sporting Club is a private, residential sporting community and club on the 6,500-acre grounds of the legendary Greenbrier.
• Enjoy fishing mere steps away from your new home in Howard’s Creek or take a short walk to the Greenbrier resort for a full range of activities and amenities at America’s oldest private club. • Spacious home featuring 3,165 square feet built on a large lot, 0.578 acres.
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nything but ordinary, it’s spectacular! Enjoy entertaining family and friends in this custom 5BR/5.5BA, with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, spacious rooms, tiled baths, 2 covered decks, exterior stone fireplace, 2 full kitchens, 2 living areas, 2 master suites, single car garage, view of Trillium’s 7th fairway, and much more. Membership is an appurtenance to the property.
Design Elements Stacked Stone Fireplaces Hardwood Flooring Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Countertops & Custom Cabinetry Large Covered Decks Exterior Fireplace Large Master Suite Trillium Links & Lake Club Amenities Direct Lake Access/Boats/Boat Docks Landings Restaurant and Pavilion & The Clubhouse 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Tennis, Fitness Center, & Spa at Apple Orchard Park Outdoor Pool/Hot Tub Hiking/Mountain Biking/Horseback Riding Camp Trillium & Adventure Club
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The 20+ acre Family Estate includes the main lodge offering 3500+ square feet of living space, a Great Room boasting a 30’ see-through fireplace that towers into the cathedral ceiling, six bedrooms, and 3 & 1/2 luxurious baths. The quaint Guest Cottage with its own classic stone fireplace offers four bedrooms, plus one bath. Both residences have been recently updated with new appliances throughout plus granite countertops, and are tastefully decorated with full wall built-ins, hardwood parquet floors, exposed beams, and knotty pine - synonymous with any fine Northern Michigan Lodge - covers all the walls & ceilings. The screened 3-season house allows for great outdoor entertaining! The accommodations are perfect for private family gatherings, extended fishing expeditions, or corporate retreats.
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A Glass Act
{Cincinnati’s Finest}
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Idea Festival Packed with Magnetic Luminaries
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Accelerated Antiquity
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The Bouillotte Table
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Wild Wonder
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What have I been drinking? Grüner Veltliner
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Of note....floored
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Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
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C’est Magnifique
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His, Hers, Theirs
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American Idyll
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Bibliotaph
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Asiatique Bistro & Lounge
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A Glass Act
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Western & Southern Hospitality
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Celebrity Golf Event
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Dinner Gala & Golf Classic
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Opera Gala
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Dining and Driving Although its roots can be traced back to pioneering chefs like Alice Waters in the 1970s, the Farm-to-Table movement is the current darling of at-home gourmands and the fine dining scene. My aha! moment came during a tour of a several-acre commissary farm in Georgia during which I was able to taste the sweetness of climbing okra just plucked from the vine. And while I fully support the myriad benefits of this philosophy, I do experience moments of TMI (too much information), when overzealous proprietors go overboard in emphasizing their commitment. Such was the case when dining in a lovely Central California establishment (that shall remain unnamed to protect the innocent). While I’m happy to learn that the seeds for my Bibb lettuce were nurtured at a nearby farm without pesticides and treated to an occasional Bach overture to aide their healthy growth, as a newly rehabilitated carnivore, I have a little trouble getting too personal with my petite filet. By the time our waiter had finished recounting the specials in excruciating detail, I nearly felt as though I should be sending a note of condolence to mamma and papa cow. My vegetarian friends would cite my pangs of guilt as proof that I should go meat free again, but my recent rediscovery of the decadent pleasure in the occasional indulgence in a perfectly and simply prepared steak is just too alluring. We were in California to cover, among other things, Pebble Beach Auto Week, an annual bacchanalian celebration of all things motoring, both new and vintage. The last time I’d experienced the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in person was 2007, when Cincinnati’s Harry Yeaggy took “Best of Show” with his 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster. Our attendance at the 60th showing we were similarly rewarded, as a 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster owned The Patterson Collection of Louisville bested competitors from 33 states and 14 countries to take the coveted first prize. For more on the event, see pages 48–53. As you can imagine, we simply didn’t have enough pages to run the scores of photographs taken throughout the week, so if you’re interested in seeing more, visit us at slmag.net or become our fan on Facebook facebook.com/sophisticatedliving. Bridget Williams, Editor-in-Chief
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KaLightoscope Christmas at the Galt House Hotel
Beginning on November 18 and continuing through January 3rd, the Galt House Hotel will be aglow with KaLightoscope Christmas, a one-of-akind luminary event making its debut in the United States. More than six miles of colored and patterned fabrics and four miles of rope and internal lighting will adorn the individual luminary sculptures, which range in size from 15’-17’ tall and 9’-20’ wide, and were handcrafted by more than 30 Chinese artisans from Zigong, China. “KaLightoscope Christmas will be a spectacular event that will bring to life the sites and sounds of the Christmas season in a way never before seen,” said Mary Moseley, President and CEO of The Al J. Schneider Co., parent company of the Galt House. “KaLightoscope Christmas is sure to excite attendees of all ages and will create lasting memories for years to come.” In addition to KaLightoscope, the 2010 Holiday Event will include a brand new dinner show, “Colors of the Season”, specifically created for KaLightoscope Christmas by Gary Musick of Nashville, Tennessee and complemented by a gourmet three-course meal designed by a team of Galt House executive chefs; Mistletoe Marketplace and Retail Row, highlighting items from signature Louisville stores and regional artisans; the world’s largest, life-size Gingerbread Village, created entirely from edible ingredients; a variety of events featuring Santa and his elves such as breakfast with Santa and the Christmas Fairy, Santa’s story time and Santa’s PartyPalooza; and, musical performances by cast and student choirs from across the country. Additional information on KaLightoscope Christmas at the Galt House is available by visiting KaLightoscope.com. sl
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IdeaFestival Packed with Magnetic Luminaries Written by Steve Wilson
Adriana Duque (Colombian). Daniel (Serie Infantes), 2009. Photograph.
There is one superstar in the world of graphic design, and he is internationally known: Stefan Sagmeister. Sagmeister is going to be one of the most interesting and creative s p e a k e r s a t I d e a Fe s t i v a l (IdeaFestival.com), which was founded in 2000 and is being held in Louisville from September 29 to October 2. Sagmeister’s whirlwind appearance includes flying into Louisville from London, where he is working on a project, speaking at 9 a.m. on September 30 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and immediately flying to Belgium, where another client is patiently waiting. He is so good that clients do wait, even if he takes off work for a year-long sabbatical in Bali, which he did last year. Sagmeister has won two Grammies - most recently for his work for David Byrne and some years ago for the Talking Heads box set. A few years ago, he was recommended to me by our Museum Plaza architect, Joshua Prince-Ramus. Since then, I am proud to say that Sagmeister has become a very close friend. Louisville residents will remember the white monkeys that occupied Fort Nelson Park on West Main Street a couple of years ago, proclaiming “Everybody Always Thinks They Are 22 slmag.net
Right." It is a simple statement but one that is at the root of all wars, arguments, divorces and many other everyday conflicts. Sagmeister created the installation and 21c Museum Hotel helped bring it to Louisville to coincide with the 2008 festival. Sagmeister is only one of approximately forty speakers scheduled to appear at this year’s extravaganza of talented thinkers and trendsetters. No matter where you live in the tri-state area, you simply must attend some portion of IdeaFestival. We are extraordinarily lucky that Louisville was chosen as the site for this annual event. Two other friends who are on the program are Ruby Lerner, executive director and president of Creative Capital in New York City, and musician Ben Sollee, who is from right here in Kentucky and has reached international fame since I first met him. An alignment of cultural and economic conditions allowed Lerner’s organization, Creative Capital, to harness venture capital concepts and strategically apply them to the art world. In “Creating the Artful Organization," Lerner will discuss Creative Capital's inception, its novel approach – which includes support for the project and its artists, as well as public engagement – and lessons learned, all of which are relevant to
From left: videographer Marty Benson, cellist Ben Sollee, tour manager Katie Benson, and percussionist Jordon Ellis cycled from Beaufort to Savannah Thursday for a gig at Blowin’ Smoke BBQ. The four are traveling by bike on tour from Wilmington, NC to Jacksonville, Fla. (John Carrington/Savannah Morning News)
Talking Heads ‘Once in a Lifetime’ collection with cover paintings by the Russian contemporary artists Vladimir Dubossarsky and Alexander Vinogradox.
any innovation-driven enterprise. The other panel members are four unique artists: Jae Rhim Lee, Brent Green, Sanford Biggers and George Legrady. Their discussion will take place on Saturday, October 2 at 12 noon at the Kentucky Center. Ben Sollee, a young musician with a haunting voice and extraordinary talent on any stringed instrument, will present "Beautiful Limitations: Bicycles, Music, and Community-Based Touring." His cello and his songs have taken him around the world. Now he is taking them around the U.S. by bicycle. At IdeaFestival, Sollee will explore, in words and performance, the idea of sustainability in music touring, a community-based approach to performing, and how the physical limitations of the bicycle transcend social and economic boundaries. Sollee performs on Thursday, September 30 at 7:45 p.m., also at the Kentucky Center.
At the moment, I am sitting in the Atlanta Airport on the way to Bogotá, Columbia, to check out the art in that country. If I find the quality of artwork that I expect to and accommodations that I can recommend, I hope to take a group of friends and art collectors to Columbia later in the year. Laura Lee and I have exhibited a few pieces of Columbian work that we found at art fairs, but we have never been to Colombia. I am looking forward to this four-day adventure and hope that I find enough reason to go back and share it with others. sl
Steve Wilson is a philanthropist and arts patron who seeks to engage the public with contemporary art in new ways.
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Accelerated Antiquity Interior designer Brian Gibson of DIGS furnishes a Hyde Park home from top-to-bottom, while making it appear as though its contents have been collected over years Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
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Of the strong, bright colors in the intensely hued damask wallpaper in the foyer, interior designer Gibson commented, “[The homeowner] likes things a little dressier, full of color and a little more high style than most men.”
It is not unusual in highly desired neighborhoods to find countless examples of humble abodes that have fallen victim to renovations gone awry, which have nearly obliterated any semblance of historic character. Fortunately, this historic Hyde Park home has been spared such a fate. While the yellow clapboard farmhouse with its classic combination of white trim and black shutters has been enlarged and renovated to suit the expectations of modern life, it still retains its old soul, now coaxed out a bit more by the deft styling of interior designer Brian Gibson of DIGS. Over the years the home has benefitted from several wellintentioned owners, including a hardwood floor proprietor in the 1920s, who laid the lovely herringbone pattern quartersawn oak throughout the first floor. There is little doubt that each of these wise decisions stem from referencing an oil painting of the home in its original state that has been passed along from owner to owner. The current owner has also joined the ranks of those who have personalized the residence by adding a master bedroom above the existing study, along with an arbor-covered terrace and fireplace, a swimming pool and a pool house. Gibson had the rare pleasure of starting from scratch as the homeowner only carried over a few pieces from his previous residence. While Gibson outfitted the home from top to bottom, the homeowner was explicit in his directive 26 slmag.net
that the finished product look like it had been acquired over time – a special skill for which Gibson’s expertise in antiquities is particularly suited. In developing the design scheme, Gibson worked from the floor up. The client selected a lovely Bijar rug from the 1880s for the foyer, a late 19th century Serapi for the living room and an antique Agra for the dining room. Citing the strong, bright colors in the rugs as well as the intensely hued damask wallpaper in the foyer, Gibson remarked, “[The homeowner] likes things a little dressier, full of color and a little more high style than most men.” Adorning the walls in the dining room are a fascinating series of maps printed in the mid-1800s that depict the known world at various points in history, beginning with the garden of Eden. While it appears old, the aged brass light fixture over the dining table is actually new. The living room presents itself as the repository for the wares of a well-traveled collector. There is an ostrich egg lamp with a mica shade that Gibson found in Carmel, CA, grand tour souvenirs from the 18th century on the mantel, a sofa table with faux sharkskin finish topped with an actual sharkskin box, brass lion andirons, masses of quartz points and a sawfish bill mounted on a stand. There is a deliberate absence of delicate accessories so as not to undermine the masculine aesthetic.
Top caption: Adorning the walls in the dining room are a fascinating series of maps printed in the mid-1800s that depict the known world at various points in history, beginning with the garden of Eden. Under the dining table is an antique Agra rug.
Accessories in the living room give the impression that they were collected over time. The r ug is a late 19th century Serapi. Landscape paintings are by Will Walter.
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A conversation area comprised of teak armchairs from Glouster surround a slate-tiled circular table from Summer Classics in front of the wood-burning fireplace.
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The circular hot tub doubles as a fountain when not in use.
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Windows in the family room are dressed with ikat print drapery. A painting of the farmhouse in its original state hangs next to the French doors that lead to the pool terrace.
Rich wood paneling added to the study lends a clubby feel to the space. The homeowner’s affinity for fishing is reflected in the lithographs adorning the walls. Furniture and accessories continue the eclectic theme and include a Chinese deco-style console table with a decorative finish that calls to mind endpaper in hardbound books and an antique leathertopped game table. The room’s atypical shape necessitated a custom rug. Gibson selected a Pierre Frey paisley print for the drapery. Gibson chose a distressed painted finish for a pair of islands in the eat-in kitchen to break up the wood cabinetry. Beadboard in the same yellow hue was added to a portion of the backsplash. A forged iron chandelier hangs above the table, which is centered in a wall of windows overlooking a perennial garden busy with a variety of birds visiting varied feeders. The sunny family room is open to the kitchen. Windows are dressed with ikat print drapery. The aforementioned painting of the original farmhouse hangs next to the French doors leading to the pool terrace. A large landscape painting by Will Walter that captures the brilliance of the sky at dusk
hangs above the sofa. A trio of similarly styled paintings by the same artist are found in the living room. On the second floor, awkward bench seating at the landing was replaced with built-in bookcases. The renovated master suite boasts a large seating area and a spa-like bath with a central skylight and mosaic tile inlay on the floor. The home’s hilltop location and lush landscaping comprised of evergreens and planters overflowing with flowering annuals lend privacy to the plethora of outdoor spaces. Teak armchairs from Glouster surround a slate-tiled circular table from Summer Classics in front of the woodburning fireplace. Nearby is a complete outdoor kitchen with Wolff appliances. Designed by Architects Plus to mimic aspects of the main house, the pool house serves as the hub of outdoor entertaining with a full kitchen, bar seating, flat panel television and a full bathroom. This “insta-house,” as Gibson calls it, appears anything but, with a carefully curated collection of furnishings, art and accessories that mirror the owner’s sophisticated tastes. sl
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THE BOUILLOTTE TABLE A table with continuous popularity Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners
Although no one knows for sure, it is believed that the French bouillotte table takes its name from the popular 18th century French card game bouillotte (pronounced boo-yaht). For more than 200 years, the French bouillotte table has enjoyed almost continuous popularity and is still very prized among current day antique collectors in Europe and America alike. Bouillotte tables are oftentimes referred to as card tables in antique reference books because of their affiliation with the card game. This very fashionable table form first appeared in France in the latter part of the 18th century and continued to be made in France throughout the 19th century and well into the earlier part of the 20th century. With that said, I have never seen an 18th century bouillotte table for sale or otherwise in person. For the most part, bouillotte tables are not large in size. To put this in perspective, I would consider a bouillotte table with a 40-inch diameter top to be a very large example. These small tables have a very distinct design that makes them easily recognizable. First, all bouillotte tables are round and stand on four legs. The majority will have square tapered legs, but occasionally one will encounter round tapered legs. In the case of the latter, the table will date to the Directoire period (1790s) of French antiques. Bouillotte tables are typically characterized by an inch or so high pierced brass gallery that encircles the top of the table. Some early examples do not have a gallery, but they are somewhat rare and the exception to the rule. While I believe the brass gallery work was intended as a beautifying aesthetic element, it may also have served the functional purpose of helping to keep the cards and gaming chips from falling off of the edge. Bouillotte tabletops are generally made of marble, but every once in a while you will see an example with a wood or leather top.
The greater majority of bouillotte tables will have one small drawer in the table’s apron at the six o’clock position and occasionally another small drawer on the reverse side of the apron at the twelve o’clock position. More times than not, there will also be candle slides for holding a single candlestick in the apron at the nine and three o’clock positions. Bouillotte tables were commonly made using mahogany, walnut and, less frequently, fruitwood; oftentimes the table’s apron and legs were inlaid with different woods. With its stylish good looks and usefulness, the bouillotte table may keep its popularity for another two hundred plus years. sl
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Wild Wonder
Written by Bridget Williams
12,000-acre Primland resort provides comfortable confines for outdoor enthusiasts
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Primland is one of those places that, just when you think you have gone too far, you press on just a little bit more, and are rewarded by becoming part of a select group who have found a magnificent gem hidden amidst 12,000 acres of pristine wilderness on the Blue Ridge escarpment, near the border of Virginia and North Carolina. Purchased in the 1970s by publicity-shy French billionaire Didier Primat (who died in 2008 at age 64), the luxurious golf, hunting, fishing and spa destination is now under the charge of his heirs, who have worked carefully and methodically to develop an unparalleled outdoor playground with equally indulgent indoor amenities. The promise of breathtaking twists and turns through the mountainous landscape convinced us to travel by car, and once we exited off the highway, we passed through several hamlets best described as either worn or patinaed, depending on your personal spin preference. For those not so inclined, the private Blue Ridge
airport is 45 minutes away; a gateway airport in Charlotte, NC, is two hours away; and there are several designated helicopter landing sites scattered throughout the property. Thinking we were lost, we opted for a sweet stop to ask for directions at Nancy’s Candy, a confectionary factory and retail store located near the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the small commercial center in Meadows of Dan. With our sweet tooth satiated and assurance that we had just a few more miles to go, we arrived at the entrance gate, where we were then instructed to proceed approximately six miles up a winding, heavily wooded road sprinkled with cottages sporting curious names. Just about the point when everyone was collectively ready to shout “Are we there yet?!” a magnificent 72,000-square-foot cedar and stone lodge appeared in the clearing at the crest of the mountain, quickly assuring us that our persistence had paid off in spades.
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Wild Wonder Inside the front doors and just past the reception desk and cozy fireplace, the ceiling in the great hall soars to reveal stunning views of the 18th green and the Dan River gorge at the end of the bluff. One is quick to note a world-class collection of aboriginal art strategically placed throughout the lodge. A reflection of their European ownership, the 26 sleek and contemporary guest suites are free of tired mountain décor clichés. The interiors incorporate natural elements distilled to their simplest beauty. Our one-bedroom suite, decorated predominantly in a palette of robin’s egg blue and chocolate, boasted two full baths, a walk-in closet in the bedroom, a kitchenette with a dining table for four, a work station and a living room with a sleeper sofa. Remote controlled shades on the doors to the balcony that spanned the length of the suite controlled access to sweeping views. Bathrooms were outfitted with slate floors, clean-lined cabinetry, mosaic glass tiled showers and a deep soaking tub. For a property with just 12 mountain rental homes (ranging in size from one to seven bedrooms), three twobedroom cottages and 26 lodge rooms, the amenities are what one would expect to find at properties with more than triple the occupancy. Influenced by Native American spirituality, the 8,000-square-foot spa, conceived by owner Garance Primat (who was given the middle name Virginia as the year of her birth coincided with her father’s purchase of the property), encompasses a full range of body and face treatments that utilize organic products and essential oils. The unique Unity Suite, with a Jacuzzi tub and Chromotherapy shower for two, offers a completely relaxing sanctuary for couples, friends, or mothers and daughters. Special therapies are also offered for golfers, children and teens, and a full complement of hair, nail and makeup services are available.
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Within the spa facility is a chlorine-free indoor pool carved from local Virginia granite, an adjacent outdoor walled courtyard with plush loungers and an elevated fire pit. An exercise facility with a yoga and Pilates studio and a full range of Technogym fitness equipment is complemented by a wall of windows in the round overlooking the golf course. The woman’s locker room features a European infinity-edge Spa Horizon tub that is unique to the United States, as well as a Hamam, while the men’s side offers a sauna and a Hamam. The locally hired staff of seven has been trained by Sylvie Keo, one of France’s top spa consultants. As is the case throughout the lodge, modern design elements are
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always tempered with natural materials, such as sleek silver door handles covered with leather. Prior to my indulgent 90-minute “Stone of Eternal Youth” facial, I took some time to enjoy the tranquility of the relaxation room. Special glass in a wall of windows overlooking the 18th fairway allowed me to see out but prevented the nearby golfers from seeing me, thus concealing an occasional smile elicited by covert observations of errant putts and the ensuing body language. Located on the same level as the spa, the game room is a haven for families. Stocked with Wii and Xbox game systems, billiards, ping-pong, and a host of classic and current board
games, it provides options for hours of entertainment for guests of all ages. There are three distinct restaurants on property. A twostory wine cellar marks the entrance to Elements, a fine dining destination open for breakfast and dinner. The 19th Pub offers casual cuisine and beverages for mid-round or afterwards in a more rustic setting. The wormy chestnut used on the walls was sourced for years due to its scarcity. Located above a one-time horse barn, Stables Saloon was the first dining establishment on property, and its knotty pine walls are adorned with 19th century hunting and fishing paraphernalia.
What appears to be a silo attached to one end of the lodge reveals its true identity at dusk when the domed roof opens to reveal a sophisticated Celestron CGE Pro 1400 telescope. Astronomy was a passion for Primland’s founder, and the resort maintains a resident “Starmaster” to entertain and inform guests, who, on clear nights, are treated to views of galaxies some 27 million light years away. During inclement weather a celestial tour is given in the theatre, as was the case during my visit. Believing I was not inclined to enjoy such a presentation, I was pleasantly surprised to be quite engrossed by Starmaster Nathan Pruitt’s informative tour of the universe.
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Wild Wonder While the indoor amenities are tempting enough to make one remain within the confines of the lodge throughout their visit, what is outside remains the true draw. Primland is the largest hunting resort in Virginia, serving as an Orvis wingshooting destination for 17 years. Hunters can partake in fully guided upland-style wing shooting for pheasant, quail, partridge, whitetail deer hunts and spring gobbler hunting. Fishermen enjoy casting for rainbow, brown or brook trout in the headwaters of the Dan River in an area known as the Grand Canyon of Virginia. Didier Primat was said to have thoroughly enjoyed traversing the property via ATV, and I am quick to share this sentiment. Zipping along portions of the 35 dedicated miles of forested ATV, mountain biking, horseback and hiking trails – including splashing through several creek beds before stopping at the crest of a minor mountain – is the best way to appreciate the beauty and vastness of the dominion. Not a hunter myself, I did opt to try my hand at a few of the stations spread out over the mile-long, 15-station sporting
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clay course. While the clay disks had nothing to fear, the nearby wildlife certainly scattered as a result of my pell-mell shots! If you are lucky, your outdoor adventures will be led by Carlton Largen, a lifelong resident and long-time employee whose down-to-earth style and stories of country life made our experiences that much more enjoyable. In 2007, Golf Digest named Primland’s Donald Steeldesigned Highland golf course as one of the best new public courses in America (among those with greens fees of $75+). Situated at nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, the Highland course is Steel’s fifth project in North America and the first he designed that required the use of dynamite. In Steel’s own words, the course – which features closely cut areas around greens, the use of bent and fescue grasses, interesting putting surfaces and challenging driving and bunkers – “looks exactly like a golf course should.” Golfers can choose to lodge in a trio of newly constructed and well-appointed Fairway Cottages that include gathering spaces just for golfers.
To say Head Golf Pro Jeff Fraim lives for the game would be an understatement. An avid golfer since age 13, his résumé includes the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston and Edgartown Golf Club in Martha’s Vineyard, among others. As a Class “A” Member of the PGA, his easygoing disposition translates into exceptional teaching and tournament operations. A deep feeling of reverence for the land reverberates through every aspect of the Primland experience. It is a sentiment that can be traced back to the Cherokee Nation, who sold the area of Primland to the British Government on October 14, 1768, as part of the Treaty of Hard Labor. Garance Primat looks to the words and writings of Native
Americans to help guide the property’s future. Among these, the writings of Tatanga Mani (Walking Buffalo, 1871-1967) are particularly poignant: “Lots of people hardly ever feel real soil under their feet, see plants grow except in flower pots or get far enough beyond the street light to catch the enchantment of the night sky studded with stars. When people live far from scenes of the Great Spirit’s making, it is easy for them to forget His laws. We need to visit nature so we can see and feel these things.” Prices in the Lodge at Primland from low to high season rage from $225 to $1,200 per night. For more information or reservations call 866-960-7746 or visit primland.com. sl
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What Have I Been Drinking? Grüner Veltliner
I get asked with some frequency to recommend a wine. What Napa Cabernet is the best? What Pinot Noir is the best value? Someone is giving a special bottle as a present and wants to spend $100 – what would you suggest? Rarely someone will ask what I have been drinking. Wow, I say to myself, how do I answer that question? I try so many different wines from very diverse backgrounds and price levels that it is hard to capsulate the wines in a brief conversation. The better questions might be: what do you really enjoy drinking and what do you want to dive into more, or what areas or wine regions really interest you now? Well, then that could be a fun conversation, delving into where a wine aficionado’s passion is not currently satiated. Make no mistake, I have not forsaken my favorite red Burgundies or my muchloved Barolo or Barbaresco, or wines from Campania, or any wine aged 15 plus years. Although I will categorically state right now, I am really digging Grüner Veltliner from Austria. Maybe it is because you just do not see a lot of Grüner Veltliner in wine shops or on restaurant wine lists. I ask some wine wholesalers and they have none, one or can special order
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some. I actually am now pouring Grüner Veltliner at all five Bristol locations. I think once most people try it they will very much enjoy it. So what is Grüner Veltliner? Grüner Veltliner is the number one grape of Austria. It represents an astonishing 33 percent of the country’s viticulture. Austria makes about 70 percent white wine. The next most important grape is red, and it makes up less than 13 percent of production. This gives you a firm idea of Grüner Veltliner’s prominence in Austria. The lineage of the grape has only, until recently, been partially revealed through DNA testing; one of its parents is Traminer. T he wine exhibits a freshness of fruit and crisp vivacious acidity found in cool growing wine regions. It typically will possess a peppery spice, light lentil or sweet pea flavor, citrus and a touch of minerality. The quality range goes from light quaffing liter bottles, closed with a beer caplike closure, to elegant complex and full flavored screw cap closed bottles ,and lastly to rich decadent dessert wines. Most of Austria’s viticulture takes place in eastern Austria, in the region of Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria. A few of its sub regions that you will see are Wachau, Kamptal,
Suggested Austrian Gruner Veltliner Nigl “Kremser Freiheit” 2008 (Kremstal) Allram “Strassertaler” 2008 (Kamptal) Hiedler “Loess” 2008 (Kamptal) Schloss Gobelsberg “Gobelsburger” 2008 (Kamptal) Domain Wachau 2008 (Wachau) Nikolaihof 'Hefeabzug' 2007 (Wachau) Huber “Obere Steigen” 2009(Traisental)
Kremstal, Traisental and Weinviertal. While it is grown in the other regions of Austria, you will likely see these the most. In these regions, the climate is cool and produces wine with natural crisp acidity, fresh and vivacious, and alcohol that is moderate, not high. Austrians are also quite green. They are leaders in green farming and are world record holders in organic farming. Around 16 percent of all agriculture and 10 percent of all vineyards are organically produced. Furthermore, GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) use is completely prohibited in Austrian farming, and as a further quality enhancer, most of the grapes are hand-picked, in part because the many beautifully terraced vineyards cannot be picked by machines. Grüner Veltliner is a wine that sips great by itself or as an aperitif but reaches new heights in its ability to go with a diverse range of dishes. Fried foods and lightly spicy foods go well with high acid wines like Grüner Veltliner. The acidity refreshes the palate, readying it for the next bite. Grüner Veltliner is an excellent accompaniment with seafood; its acidity helps cut through fish oils, keeping the flavors clean. While dishes that are high in acid will never go well with wine, dishes with acidity can
have some of their acidity negated by a high acid wine, allowing wine to go with dishes with low levels of vinegar and citrus. So why have you not seen Grüner Veltliner yet? Austrians love music, architecture, skiing, food and especially wine and, hence, they consume around 70 percent of their own productions. Also, there are very few big wineries. In fact, Austria is a country of mainly small-scale family wineries that total more than 9000. It is certainly not ubiquitous, probably due in part to its unusual and difficult to pronounce name and the stereotype that it must be a sweet German wine because of the often fluted bottle shape and Germanic names and label information. But tr y Grüner Veltliner, and you may be among the converted. sl Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & Grille-Jeffersonville and is Wine Director/ Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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What started out as a traditional Turkish carpet is now a modern work of art. This one of a kind rug has been neutralized and over-dyed to create its current chromatic state. From the Color Reform collection by ABC Carpet & Home (abccarpet.com). Designed by Tord Boontje, Little Field of Flowers is comprised of small, hand woven felt flowers. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, this piece has won multiple deisgn awards and begs for bare feet (nanumarquina.com).
Amy Helfand's RugMark-certified rugs are hand-knotted from Tibetan wood and Chinese silk in a workshop outside Katmandu certified by Rugmark, an organization working to end child labor in the carpet industry. Shown is "Mt. Rogers Protest" (amyhelfand.com). The limited editor handknotted wool Pop Classic rug by Paolo Giodano of the Italian firm I+I combines patterns found in classic oriental rugs with '70s op-art patterns (i-and-i.it).
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Frisian Wouw, the felt carpet which Claudy Jongstra designed as part of Edition Ruckstuhl, is distinguished by its wild, frenzied texture. Yellow evokes associations with the golden age of Dutch painting, when masters such as Rembrandt used pigments from the mignonette (reseda) plant (also known as dyer’s rocket), (ruckstuhl.com)
Certified by RugMark, Alicia Keshishian's "Carpets of Imagination" are hand-made in Nepal using Tibetan wood and low-impact dyes or vegetable dyes. Shown is "Fast Talk" runner(adkcarpets.com).
Created from felted dyed wool and then hand-painted, lasered and embellished with crystals, Night Sky by Deborah Moss for Ruckstuhl is designed to meet decorative and atmospheric demands along with functional necessities (ruckstuhl.com).
The son of a rug dealer, German born Jan Kath was introduced to centuries-old weaving techniques at a young age. His designs incorporate the ancient art with his unique abstract aesthetic realized in silk and wool. His work, including the "Where is Bambi" rug pictured, was introduced at the 2010 International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. All of his designs are completely customizeable in size, color and format (jan-kath.de).
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Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
In spite of an early threat of thunderstorms and sweltering temperatures that made the faces of spectators as red as the Ferrari’s they were reflected in, an eager crowd of automotive enthusiasts toured the rolling fields around the Keene Barn at Keeneland for the 7th annual Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. In addition to a world-class showing of invitation-only automobiles displayed on the verdant grounds, including Ferrari, the featured marquee, the event also featured exquisite wooden boats and an expanded motorcycle class with a combined value of close to $1million. The Concours and related events benefitted the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. “It’s a delight to enjoy your passion and be able to do good works for the community, especially the Kentucky Children’s Hospital,” said Tom Jones, the event’s founder and chairman. “The people at Kentucky Children's Hospital who make that happen day in and day out are the real heroes in this grand scheme of things.” A 1966 Lamborghini 350 GT owned by Kevin Cogan of Louisville was named the Judge’s Choice, while a 1959 Ferrari 259 GT Tour de France owned by The Patterson Collection of Louisville was awarded the Junior Judge’s Choice.
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2010 Winners Antique Through 1924 1919 Detroit Electric 75B Brougham owned by Jill & Gary Eippert Vintage, 1925-1949 1939 Buick Century 66C Convertible owned by F. Robert & Mariya Suchyta Classics through 1948 1931 Cadillac V12 Dual Cowl Phaeton owned by Cy Hanks Coach Built Classics 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II Town Car owned by Greg Aarssen Ferrari Early 1955 Ferrari 250 GT Europe owned by Bob & Marianna Anderson Collector American 1949-1975 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible owned by Bill & Judy Detzel
Collector Foreign 1949-1972 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster owned by Jim Johnston
Wooden Power Boats 1926 Platzer Gold Cup Racer owned by Bill & Julie Monro
Sports Classic Through 1974 1968 Maserati Mistral Spyder owned by Ivan & Myrna Ruiz
Lost Legends 1946-1970 1957 Dual Ghia owned by Alex Campbell
Sports Contemporary 1975-1999 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, owned by Jim & Walwnw Borowske
Motorcycles Pre 1975, US 1947 Indian Chief owned by Gene Brown
Racing All Years 1940 Crosley Hotshot #19 owned by Tim Freshley
Motorcycles Pre 1975, Foreign 1952 Vincent Black Lightning owned by Gene Brown
Ferrari Racing All Years 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France owned by The Patterson Collection
Future Classics 2000 to Present 2010 Porsche GT 3 owned by David & Susan Hall
Ferrari Late 2004 Ferrari Enzo owned by Phil & Martha Bachman
Children’s Choice 1955 Studebaker Speedster Hardtop owned by Don & Marlene Bisceglia
American Performance 1961-1975 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS owned by Rick & Susan Willis
People’s Choice 1995 Ferrari F-50 owned by Don Bailey
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Pebble Beach Concours
Photography by Eric Williams and CiCi Williams
C'est Magnifique
“It’s like winning the Kentucky Derby,” said Louisvillian Jim Patterson when asked to describe his emotions after his 1933 Delage D8S Roadster with coachwork by de Villars took Best of Show honors at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Over the course of its 77-year-history, the aristocratic motorcar, built on spec to be a darling at the 1934 Salon de Paris at the Grand Palais, was later called into service in the 1950s to transport guests of the Gran Hotel Velasquez in Madrid before being acquired by Patterson at auction in 2007. Known among motoring aficionados as having one of the best collections of vintage French cars in the world, Patterson embarked on a three-year process of meticulous research and
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restoration under the auspices of RM of Ontario, Canada that continued up until a few months prior to its Pebble Beach showing. The 2010 win was the fourth Best of Show for RM. Waiting at the end of the podium alongside the Delage for the Best of Show announcement were two other strong contenders: a 1930 Duesenberg J Graber Cabriolet and a 1929 Bentley Speed Six Park Ward Open Two-Seater. Interestingly, the Delage is the first white car to win Best of Show at Pebble Beach. “This Delage has a short wheelbase that makes it look more rakish, but it still has a long and elegant look,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “It did 110 miles-perhour in its day; it could race and was stunningly beautiful. This car could do it all; it embodied style, speed and comfort.”
A 1933 Delage owned by the Patterson Collection of Louisville wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach
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Pebble Beach Concours
Left to right; Sir Stirling Moss, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann, Jim Patterson Sr. and Jim Patterson, Jr. of Louisville, Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati
Left to right; Mike Dunlap, Todd Blue, Antoinette, Kevin, Caroline & Candace Cogan, Jim Patterson, Jr. and Connie & Tom Jones of Lexington
Overall, a total of 255 cars and motorcycles representing 29 feature and special classes lined the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links, with owners hailing from 33 states and 14 countries. Alfa Romeo, Jaguar and Pierce-Arrow were the featured marques. Special classes included Hot Rod Lakesters and Bonneville Racers, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, American Prewar Road and Racing Motorcycles, the centennial of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, and the styling of Ghia. Outside of the show field, auto manufacturers used lavish displays and large tents to lure spectators into ogling their lineups and to debut new and/or special editions. On the concept lawn, Bentley Motors displayed the company’s new limited-edition Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models, designed exclusively for the North American Market. Jaguar showed their XK175, which is limited to a production of 175 cars. The Porsche 918 Spyder concept made its North
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American debut alongside showings of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racecar and the Cayenne S Hybrid. Auctions held throughout the week leading up to and the night following the Concours continued to set world sales records. Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, sold more than $64.59 million in collector cars, including six world recordsetting sales: $7.26 million for a 1959 Ferrari 250 GTLWB California Spider Competizione; $6.71 million for a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza; $6.10 million for a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta SEFAC Hot Rod; $2.64 million for a 1956 Maserati 200SI; $2.53 million for a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Spider; and $1.045 million for a 1937 Jaguar SS100. “In addition to a packed auction tent brimming with new guests and enthusiasts from around the world, our highestever Pebble Beach weekend results speak for themselves and
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Mercedes-Benz tents at The Quail
A display of vintage Alfa Romeo’s at Pebble Beach
1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Bertone Coupé at Pebble Beach
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I couldn’t be happier,” said David Gooding, President and founder of Gooding & Company. RM’s Sports & Classics of Monterey auction posted similar results, with $67 million in sales and an impressive 95 percent sell-through. Top bid getters at $4.62 million each were a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe and a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta. Bonhams & Butterfields annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel celebrated its 13th anniversary with a world record sale for any Porsche sold at auction: $3.965 million for a remarkably interesting example of what enthusiasts have repeatedly voted as being 'The World's Greatest Sports Car' – the flat-12 cylinder, air-cooled Porsche 917. Despite the design's present age of over 40 years 917 performance will still – as one past World Champion driver put it "...still take the crease out of your trousers". The pool of bidders, over 1,000 in all, hailed from 29 countries around the world. Now in its 8th year and continuing to gain momentum as a world class show in its own right, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, is notable for its intimate size and up-close-and-personal opportunity to admire rare collections of sports and racing driving machines, as well as an exceptional display of fine motorcycles. Held at the Quail Golf Club on the Friday prior to the Pebble Beach show, the show was limited to just 3,000 guests and featured day-long
gourmet dining al fresco at stations representing various regional and national cuisines, complemented by fine wines and spirits, and sponsor test drives and unveilings from the likes of Bugatti (public unveiling of the Super Sport), Ferrari (the California, 458 Italia and 599 GTO were on display) and Lamborghini (Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera). The show also marked a fitting occasion for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to hand over the keys for its first bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost to philanthropist and car collector Michael Fux. It was a sea of red at the 25th annual Concourso Italiano, held at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, within earshot of the famed Monterey Historic races taking place at nearby Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. A celebration of Italian motoring, the event drew the likes of famed designer Tom Tjaarda, who was the lead designer of the Ferrari 330 2+2 Pininfarina Coupe and the Ferrari 365 GT California Pininfarina Spider, and Valentino Balboni, the former chief test driver of Lamborghini. As euphoric as the week of events are for motoring enthusiasts, these annual gatherings are a boon for local charities, who are the beneficiaries of millions of dollars in donations generated from events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and The Quail. The 61st Pebble Beach Concours is slated for Sunday, August 21, 2011. sl
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His, Hers and Theirs First Look at Fall Fashions Photography by Eric Williams
All looks available at Rodes For Him & For Her, 4938 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY, 502.753.7633, rodes.com 54 slmag.net
Etro slacks, blazer, button down, scarf and pocket square
On her Collection Iris dress, Majorica jewelry On him Samuelsohn suit, Robert Talbot Estate button down and Robert Talbot tie
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St. John jacket, Christine Moore Millinery hat, Starfire necklace
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On her Kinross wrap, Cookie Johnson boyfriend jeans, Craig Taylor blouse On him Robert Talbott shirt, tie, vest and sweater, Agave denim
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Fashion - Farm
Photography by Andrew Kung
american idyll Photography by Andrew Kung
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Bibliotaph This is the story of speed, of the hunt for speed, of catching time, of mastering time. And, it is the story of Edouard Heuer, the founder of TAGHeuer, who had the vision of time. Written by Nick Foulkes, an horology enthusiast, historian, author, and journalist. Nick Foulkes - TAGHeur - Hardcover, 220 pages, Assouline, assouline.com
Now in its sixth edition, this catalogue is a sur vey of the highest quality, complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers. Grand Complications provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Tourbillon International - Grand Complications Volume VI: High Qualilty Watchmaking - Hardcover, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com
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The prestigious Audemars Piguet watches reveal the history of a Swiss company that has always combined d a r i n g , i n g e n u i t y, a n d l u x u r y. Expertise, creativity, and state-of-theart technology are behind Audemars Piguet’s luxurious and innovative w a t c h e s . Fr o m s l i m l i n e j e w e l e d watches for women to the ultramodern Millenary MC12, Audemars Pi g u e t h a s p a i n s t a k i n g l y c r a f t e d countless masterpieces since 1875. Francois Chaille - Audemars Piguet Hardcover, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books After the success of her first edition, French horology specialist Fabienne Reybaud, returns as your guide in this updated version. Whether fashion accessories or collectors' pieces, the watches available today span all sectors, from mass-market to luxury. With an increase in the number of trademarks, collections, and styles, the market for watches is growing annually and offering such a vast selection that it is increasingly difficult to understand it and to make one’s own choice. Auctions abound, offering astounding, and somewhat confusing, new records: $3.4 million, for example, for a Patek Philippe watch in 2008. Fabienne Reybaud - Watches: The Ultimate Guide Hardcover, 218 pages, Assouline, assouline.com
Pierre Jaquet Droz opened his studio in 1738 in La Chauxde-Fonds and made history with his richly enameled musical watches and his android automata, which were popular in all the European courts. Today, with more than a dozen different models issued in limited editions, Jaquet Droz captivates collectors in search of unique timepieces. Remaining loyal to a mechanical tradition and to the spirit of invention that filled its predecessors, the brand has carried on its reputation, attracting more and more recognition from the watch world. Experts around the world seek out these rare and unique objects. This book explains why. Manuel Emch - Jaquet Droz Hardcover, 164 pages, Assouline, assouline.com
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Asiatique Bistro & Lounge Malaysian-born chef/restaurateur Peng Looi began his foray into the culinary world at age 10 by cooking rice in the family kitchen. From there, he has worked tirelessly to hone his signature style of “flavorful, healthy and modern Asian cuisine.” “Plain steak is just too boring,” he says. Looi’s culinary cohort and business partner, Tuan Phan, a native of Saigon, has a similar lifelong connection to the kitchen. Both have cooked at events across the country, including the James Beard House, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and the World Gourmet Summit in Las Vegas. Together, they are the team behind the newly opened Asiatique Bistro + Lounge in West Chester.
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Interior spaces - including the dining room and the expansive Taboo Lounge - are ultra contemporary. In the latter, a square bar and low-slung sleek sofas and chairs are enveloped by walls whose colors call to mind turmeric and cinnamon. Dominating one wall is an oversized canvas depicting the restaurant’s logo: a pair of ornamental koi fish, one red, one black, swimming in unison in an arrangement that calls to mind the Taoist Yin-Yang symbol. The imposing tall-ceilinged dining room is divided into a series of rooms of varying configurations, making the venue ideal for corporate events and private parties. 72 slmag.net
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The menu, designed “to let your tongue travel,” to quote the cheeky motto spelled out in bold lettering on the restaurant’s t-shirts, is based on a fusion of menu items from Looi’s highly lauded Louisville, KY establishments: August Moon and Asiatique. Sauces are flavorful and fragrant, but not heavy-handed, allowing the subtle nuances of the expert preparation methods to shine through. Highlights from the dinner menu include a lemongrass scented beef kebob and ginger/soy vinaigrette; quesadilla of smoked salmon, goat cheese, shiitake and Asian salsa; Indocine-inspired slow cooked short rib and baby carrot; grilled ‘five spiced’ pork tenderloin chop with fresh strawberry/garlic sauce; wok seared salmon, roasted shallot and spicy tomato concassé; vegetable medley, tofu and yellow curry/coconut ‘broth’; and, house-made desserts, including ice cream, a decadent bittersweet chocolate torte and crème brûlée. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Asiatique Bistro & Taboo Lounge is located at 9228 Centre Point Drive in West Chester. A late night menu is available from 11pm-2am Thursday through Saturday. For more information or reservations call 513.889.2272 or visit asiatiquebistro.com. sl
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Just in inside the front door is a unique display of hundreds of pieces of cut glass in various sizes and shapes.
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A Glass Act Interior Designer David Millett draws his interior inspiration for an Indian Hill home from a world-class collection of cut glass Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
Mary Kubicki found inspiration for the wide floating cast stone staircase that gently winds to the lower level in a magazine. The petal-like balustrades were custom crafted by Chicago artisans.
Admittedly private but far from shrinking violets, Chuck and Mary Kubicki’s 22,000-square-foot estate in Indian Hill is a reflection of their joie de vivre. Chuck founded Cincinnati United Contractors, one of the region’s premiere design/build commercial contractors, in 1978, and the company served as the project’s general contractor. As can be expected with a unique project of this scale, several unexpected setbacks prompted a reworking of the plan, during which time the Kubicki’s called in long-time friend and interior designer David A. Millett to reconfigure aspects of the exterior and interior. A fringe benefit of their 30+ year friendship was that Millett already had an intimate knowledge of the homeowner’s tastes and knew that the best place to look for inspiration was one of the homeowners’ passions: collecting cut glass. A collector himself, Millett commissioned BeauVerre ~ Riordan Stained Glass Studio to create the triple faceted glass entry door. The pattern in the circular window above the door was designed to mimic the bottom of a cut glass bowl.
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Inside, at Mary’s behest, the color palette is subdued and neutral, relying on changes in pattern and texture to provide depth and interest. The public rooms on the main level (dining, living, kitchen and conversation areas) are open to one another, which provided a distinct challenge for creating a cohesive design that also incorporated the homeowner’s varied collection of statuary, art and antiques. “This project was fun because of the scale,” said Millett. To keep beige from becoming boring, Millett focused on the details, choosing touches of color and shine in unexpected places, such as silver leaf wallpaper in a circular ceiling alcove above the center hall table. Pleated wallpaper from Romo adds textural interest. Given prime placement just inside the front door is a wall of thick clear crystal glass shelving - constructed with vertical supports that are also made of glass - that is used to display hundreds of pieces of cut glass in various sizes and shapes. A
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sitting area in front of the display allows one to stop and admire the delicate forms. T h e d i n i n g r o o m i s s e t o f f f r o m t h e re s t o f t h e rooms via cast-stone columns. The Italian-made dining table with gilded accents accommodates 12 without the need for a center support. A subdued floral in silk from Schumacher was used for the dining chairs. The shape of an oval rug underfoot mirrors the ceiling alcove, which has been adorned with crystallized damask wallpaper that looks particularly lovely when subtly illuminated at night. Such paper treatments are a signature design element used throughout the home. “They don’t distract from the rest of the room. But the eye will travel there anyway, and it becomes an unexpected treat,” said Millett. Moving further into the heart of the home, one passes by a life-sized wax figure of a concert pianist that appears to be tickling the ivories of an ivory Steinway concert grand
The Italian-made dining table with gilded accents accommodates 12 without the need for a center support. Schumacher silk fabric is found on the chairs. The shape of an oval rug underfoot mirrors the ceiling alcove, which has been adorned with crystallized damask wallpaper.
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Millett designed the kitchen to mimic the feel of the adjacent living areas by hiding nearly all of the top-shelf appliances behind Pennsylvania flat-cut cherry cabinetry that was crafted by Fabe Custom Wood Products. The13-foot range hood was faux painted by Rock Headley to mimic cast stone. The countertops and backsplash are Gold Antique granite from Mees Distributors.
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The custom sofa in the living room is 20-feet long. On the console is a Tiffany clock and candelabra. Hanging above is an oil painting that dates to the 1890s.
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A wall of zebra wood custom cabinetry dominates the home office.
piano that Millett found in Sarasota and had refinished from traditional ebony to match the décor. In front of a two-sided cast stone fireplace that divides the living room from the kitchen is a larger than life representation of Apollo and Daphne in bronze. Sure to make any home gourmand salivate, Millett designed the kitchen to mimic the feel of the adjacent living areas by hiding nearly all of the top-shelf appliances behind Pennsylvania flat-cut cherry cabinetry that was crafted by Fabe Custom Wood Products. Upper cabinets are adorned with the same crisscross design found in the decorative Marvin windows that span the rear of the home. Oil paintings in various sizes on the walls elevate the room’s utilitarian function. A reproduction bronze of a peasant girl with geese rests on a raised pedestal in the midst of a nearly 14-foot center island with stool seating for seven. A pendant fixture of split white agate veneer hangs from a ceiling soffit designed to replicate the pedestal. A seating island separates the kitchen from the breakfast nook. The table and chairs in the latter are one of the few pieces that came from the homeowners’ previous residence. Above the 48-inch Wolf dual fuel range (the only visible appliance in the kitchen) is a 13-foot range hood faux painted by Rock Headley to mimic the cast stone. The countertops and backsplash are Gold Antique granite from Mees Distributors. Jeff Fabe also constructed the cabinetry in the living room. At the push of a button, a large flat panel television 84 slmag.net
rises for viewing. To illustrate the scale of the project, Millett points out that the sofa in the room is 20-feet long. Rounding out the main level is a spacious master suite with his and her bathrooms; a guest suite with a commanding bed in the lit à la polonaise style and an ensuite bathroom with silver leaf lizard-print wallpaper; a home office with custom zebra wood cabinetry; and two jewel box-like powder rooms, one of which features a domed ceiling, metallic wallpaper and exquisite Grand Canyon onyx floors and sink. Both the breakfast room and master suite open to a covered terrace with retractable screens. While there are no shortages of “wow factors,” arguably the pièce de résistance is a wide floating cast stone staircase that gently winds to the lower level. Mary was inspired by a similar staircase spied in a magazine and worked with Millett to add their personal spin, namely in the form of individual petal-like balustrades in glass, crafted by artisans from Chicago, who were also responsible for the plate glass balustrades supported by stainless steel poles on the terrace. The floor plan of the lower level mirrors the upstairs, with another double-sided cast stone fireplace separating the bar from several seating areas. Three guest suites with kingsized beds and furniture-style vanities, a game room with quilted velvet walls and a tin ceiling, and a gym rivaling a boutique health club are accessed from the central gathering spaces. Opposite the staircase and accessed via a set of heavy frameless glass doors with forged handles is a wine cellar with a 1,100-bottle capacity. Centered on a raised mosaic tile
Circular motifs abound in the lower level, including the ceiling detail, cast stone columns on the fireplace and on the sheer drapery.
Blue mica chips embedded in the black granite countertop on the bar call to mind the shimmer of fish scales. The bar’s cast stone base mimics similar architectural detail found elsewhere in the room.
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A bacchanalian statue set within a mosaictiled alcove is flanked by tall sheets of polished geodes set in resin and illuminated from behind in the 1,100-bottle wine cellar.
Quilted velvet walls and a tin ceiling are found in the clubby game room.
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Purportedly the largest example in a private residence in Ohio, the waterfall was built as an alternative to a utilitarian retaining wall.
alcove is a bacchanalian statue. She is flanked on either side by tall sheets of polished geodes set in resin and illuminated from behind to highlight their iridescence. Bl u e m i c a c h i p s e m b e d d e d i n t h e b l a c k g r a n i t e countertop at the bar call to mind the shimmer of fish scales. Half-round cast stone columns lining the front of the bar, an oversized half-circle sofa in front of the fireplace and sheer drapery with a circle motif were selected to highlight the repetitive use of circular elements throughout the home. While the term “park-like backyard� is notoriously overused in real estate sales, this is one instance where the moniker is appropriately applied. The deeply sloping lot was tamed with a mindboggling amount of fill (one needs to only peer down at the vast retaining wall to the left of the home
for an idea of the project’s scope). Rather than use a similarly utilitarian wall to hold back the hillside on the opposite side, Millett recommended the construction of a multi-tiered waterfall (purportedly the largest found at a private residence in Ohio). According to the homeowners, watching the dry stack installation of the boulders used in its construction was a nail biting experience. Centered in the lawn is a lighted putting green and sand bunker installed by Buckeye Putting Greens. A stone walkway winds around the green and up the hill to a wooded area where commercial-grade park benches provide shady repose and an ideal venue for appreciating the extraordinary estate. Even though they do not find themselves in this spot often, even the homeowners have to admit that it is quite a sight to behold. sl
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Cincinnati’s Finest Finale to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 7pm, The Redmoor in Mt. Lookout Square, abarnett@cff.org Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bardstown, kybourbonfestival.com Impact 100 Annual Awards Ceremony, 5:30pm, Cincinnati Museum Center, impact100.org Opening reception, “The Effects of Sunlight En Plein Air”, 5pm, Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, eiselefineart.com Lunch on the Land to benefit Findlay Market, 1pm, Turner Farm in Indian Hill, findlaymarket.org Zoofari, 6pm, Cincinnati Zoo, cincinnatizoo.org 4C Champions for Children, 6:30pm, Great American Ballpark, 4cforchildren.org Bethany House Services Wine Tasting, Peterloon Estate, bethanyhouseservices.org Opening ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 7pm, outdoor stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, alltechfeigames.com Fashion, Fun & Friends to benefit Dress for Success Cincinnati, 11am, Hyatt Regency Ballroom, dfscincy.org
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54th Annual St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, stjamescourtartshow.com Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair, Chicago, merchandisemartantiques.com Notre Dame Academy Autumn Gala, 6:30pm, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, ndapandas.org Louisville Concours d’Elegance, 11am, Churchill Downs, concourslouisville.com Fall into Friends, Food, Flowers & Fashion to benefit Lighthouse Youth Services, Noon, 8100 Varner Road in Indian Hill, lys.org Keeneland Fall Meet, gates open at 11am, keeneland.com CYC Dream Makers Gala, 6:30pm, Contemporary Arts Center, cycyouth.org Closing ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 4pm, outdoor stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, alltechfeigames.com Music, Merriment & Marvelous Antiques, 6pm, Sharonville Convention Center, cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org Cincinnati Antiques Festival, Sharonville Convention Center, cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org 5th annual Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash, 7pm, Verdin Bell Event Center, bonebash.org Red Tie Gala to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati, 7pm, Hyatt Regency, rmhcincinnati.org Ghoulish Gala to benefit the Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky, 7pm, the Newport Syndicate, cfnky.org
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Western & Southern Hospitality
Stars of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters and Women’s Open stopped by the title sponsor’s hospitality tent during a thank you party for clients and special guests.
James Blake, Ken Ryan, Beth Ryan, Justin Gimelstob
Libby Seyforth, James Blake, Terry Succietto
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Charles and Gail White
Claire and Alan Eichner, Kay Hilman, Bill Hesch
Glenn and Jenny Whitaker
Robert, Christina, Patty and Eric Fast, Billy Bain
Marty Fish, Nancy DeLuca, Jim DeLuca, Justin Gimelstob
John Barrett, Kim Grossman, Eileen Barrett, Billy Bain
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Celebrity Golf Event
Photography by Tony Bailey
Dhani Jones served as the keynote speaker for a kickoff dinner at Paul Brown Stadium on the eve of the 3rd annual Furniture Fair Celebrity Golf Event & Dinner to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Merril Hoge, a former NFL running back, current commentator for ESPN and a survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma was the honored hero speaker.
Dhani Jones, Daniel Strunk, Kunta Littlejohn
Bill and Trieia Daniels, Denice Fanthorp
Matt Silverstein, Maggie Muldoon
Mike and Linda Hudson
Bruce and Gine Worell, Phyllis Statey, Dave Mesker
Barb Eickmeyer, Tom Blaylock
Tom Carleton, Melanie Wiener, John Lipps, Craig Currens, Tara Potter
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Frenchie and Gayle Ehenault
Ed Hartman, Dhani Jones, Tom Carleton
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Dinner Gala & Golf Classic
A kickoff dinner for the 19th annual Jerry Wuest–Pete Hershberger Dinner Gala & Golf Classic for the Benefit of Parkinson’s Disease was held at Receptions Banquet Center. Proceeds benefit the Parkinson’s Disease Support Network, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana.
Sally and Rob Hodgson
Lauren, Russ, Russ and Rosian Radcliffe
Bererly Sherman, Bobin Smith
Donna Vitt, Mimi Berning
Marti and Larry Schindel, Maurean and Russ Gardner and Linda Ratterman
Courttney and Ron Brooks, Kristin Hershberger
Rachel Werner, Monica Borell, Diane Peters
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Sip, Savor & Stroll
Photography by Tony Bailey
Patrons of Inner City Youth Opportunities “Sip, Savor & Stroll” event at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse Outdoor Pavilion were treated to tapas-style “AllAmerican” fare complemented by a choice selection of beers and wines. Proceeds support ICYO’s mission to teach practical life skills to develop responsible, educated and caring youth.
Eric Greenberg, Michelle Rothzeid, Alex Phill
Chris Owens, Dana Hackney, Phil Bell
Sam Scoggins, Julie Wilson
Paul & Joice Wenker
Elaine Gillespie, Brad Wenstrup
Caroline Pritchard, Tuck Stites
Nancy Guerrieri, Jill Arlinghaus
Pete & Kathy Bronson
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Opera Gala
American television and radio personality Ryan Seacrest and opera legends Sherrill Milnes and Carol Neblett added star power to the Cincinnati Opera’s 90th Anniversary Season Gala Concert & Dinner.
Jerry Speltz, Becky & Richard Winkelmann
Richard Winkelmann, Valerie & Rick Steinau
Shari Emsel, Patrick Korb, Jeannine & John Winkelmann, Melanie Chavez, Jeremy Campbell
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Tina Gutiernez, Larry Brown
Dale Shafer, Mady Gordon
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Susie & Peter Guggenheim
Melody Sawyer Richardson served as chair of the 90th Anniversary event with Melanie Chavez and Jeannine Winkelmann as event co-chairs, Harry and Linda Fath as honorary event co-chairs, and Patrick Korb as event creative chair.
Sean Parker, Ryan Seacrest, Paaras Parker
Fred & Priscilla Haftner
Morio Alexander, Tracey Conrad
Kevin Randall, Ryan Seacrest, Elizabeth Randall
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Mary Lopez, Melanie Chavez, Al Lopez
Cynthia Goodman, Solveiga Rush
Melody Sawyer Richardson, John Harrison
May Nassef, David & Erin Lombardi
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Taste of the NFL
Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals mixed and mingled with players, coaches and alumni while enjoying dinner-by-the-bite, raffles and a silent auction. Hosted by Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers and chefs Jose Salazar and Summer Genetti and held at Paul Brown Stadium, event proceeds benefit the Freestore Foodbank.
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Kele Luigs, Kevin Huber, Natasha Hodges
Danielle & Chad Smith, Kyle Cook
Brett Spaulding, Orien Harris, Robert Geathers, Andrea Spaulding, Stacy Beuchel
Brad Vitucci, Brad Johansen, Matt Kidwell, Megan Mitchell
AnnMarie Pottle, Colleen Johansen, Kathy & Bill Kinane
Susan Brewer, Keith Rivers
Sandy Schick, Mike Zimmer, Julie Raleigh, Cynthia Grow
Danielle & Chad Smith, Andre Caldwell
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Chase Coffman, Karma Klingenberg
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