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on the cover: Step Inside Cincinnati’s Premier Boutique Flooring Showroom: The Rug Gallery
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The Rug Gallery’s Lux Offerings
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Imagineers • Impresarios • Inventors: Cincinnati’s Arts and the Power of Her
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Attitude Adjustment
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Faux Real
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Bibliotaph... New & Notable
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Divine by Design
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Of Note... Behind Closed Doors
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Back in Black
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Cuff Enough
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Laura Catena
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Dog Tired
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Bronco is Back!
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Lapis of Luxury
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What a Stud!
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We Meet Again
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Chateau de Ville in Loveland is Sleek and Super-Charged
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Boutique seems to be a theme in this September/October issue. A few of my favorite local retailers are highlighted further in the pages, Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine, and the Rug Gallery. However boutique is probably the wrong wood to try and describe either of these businesses. Both offer expansive selections, and are nationally well known in their respective industries. The Rug Gallery of Cincinnati founder Sam Presnell started quaintly, buying a rug and reselling it based of interest, which turned into an entrepreneurial passion in 1972. That passion has grown into aspirations for cutting offering the best products and customer service in the area. Cutting edge, they have stayed ahead of the curve and become nationally known in the industry for helping to lead the way in shaping new flooring styles and trends. Similarly, Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine offers one of the largest wine selections in a small intimate environment. Again with a focus on highlighting specialty brands and a focus on customer service (I’m seeing a trend here), Hyde Park Gourmet has carved a large market in the small storefront on Hyde Park Square. While I am friends and customers of both businesses, it was so much fun to work closer with both teams and help put their articles together. By the end of our issue, I think the new idea of a ‘boutique’ store will mean unique, trend setting, customer service oriented small businesses.
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THE RUG GALLERY’S LUX OFFERINGS Cincinnati’s Premier Flooring Boutique Offers Custom Designs and So Much More Written by Sheree Allgood / Photography by Andrew Kung There is an ancient fascination with art as floor covering, the enduring allure of hand-knotted rugs in mesmerizing shapes and patterns, or intricate mosaic tiles encrusted with gold, telling enchanted tales of antiquity. Artistry of this kind is truly an exquisite thing to behold and is not so rare as you may think in our fair city. The Rug Gallery in Blue Ash is a multi-faceted flooring retailer which runs the gamut of trends, styles, prices, media, patterns, prints and inlays. In fact, so revered is The Rug Gallery that it has won accolades and recognition from around the world including the Gold Standard Award: Best Rug Retailer 20 slmag.net
in the U.S. from World Floor Covering Association and the International Design Guild Leadership Award. It shouldn’t surprise anyone, then, that The Rug Gallery is the leading retailer of luxury flooring in Greater Cincinnati, with over 4,000 rugs, over 6,000 styles of carpet, and an impressive line of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). The Rug Gallery’s owner, Sam Presnell, and his son and heir apparent, Beau Presnell, are as engaged and knowledgeable as they are involved with every customer in the wire to wire process of design, detail and delivery, all of whom will receive expert attention from these flooring-savvy gurus.
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The genesis of The Rug Gallery is itself worthy of a neomodern mosaic. Like Marco Polo, Sam took a journey east…in his case from the Mt. Healthy neighborhood in Cincinnati to New York City at age 20, seeking …enlightenment. Along the way at a shop with blinding, flickering strobe lights, Sam and a friend haggled with the Persian shop owner for a machine-made cotton rug, finally settling on a $25 price. On his return home, the rug adorned his apartment floor, and friends would ask him how they could get one. He began to contact merchandisers, schooling himself in the intricacies of rugs and their artistry and opened his first storefront operation in Clifton in 1972. The rest, as they say, is history. Beau Presnell, Sam’s son, is poised to take the business in hand and has, in his lifetime, been keen to acquire the depth and knowledge of his father. To this end, Beau has upped the ante on reaching a newer, younger market with a plethora of tweaks in social media and flooring options. Even through the new world 22 slmag.net
lockdowns and social distancing, The Rug Gallery can conduct virtual consultations or private design sessions in-store and ensure that each purchase is masterfully attended to. The Rug Gallery’s high-quality selection of exquisite rugs is truly unmatched in Cincinnati, with offerings that fit any taste, from transitional to contemporary to modern. A skillfully chosen and placed rug can elevate any space. If the right rug seems unattainable, The Rug Gallery experts offer custom fabrication and are totally dedicated to their customer’s satisfaction. And there are many fabulous looks within myriad price points and materials, the hottest traditional trend now being inspired silk designs from India, and the always unique and elegant Haj-Jailili, which are a hand-knotted, classic design from Northern Persia. Hot trends in transitional and modern/contemporary design include plaid, animal, and geometric patterns, in addition to textural concepts. The Rug Gallery’s expert weavers/suppliers have even woven modern art masterpieces and self-portraits into custom purchases.
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The Rug Gallery is also home to an amazing selection of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) for areas in your living space that require durability and can also speak to a lux flooring option. It can mimic hardwood, tile, concrete, even marble, and is scratch-, stain-, and water-resistant. The Rug Gallery carries its own line of LVT called Luxury Performance Flooring, and in addition to its great durability, it sports a very popular cork backing, which makes it much more forgiving, especially when standing for long periods, a perfect choice for a cook’s kitchen. This flooring process comes in finishes which include barn wood to tile to marble, and even concrete and granite. Customizable inlays are also available with this incredible product. While carpet has been usurped over the past decade or so, The Rug Gallery’s experts still see carpet as a good solid option in many homes today. It adds extra warmth, sound insulation, and like the carpets and LVT, can be customized to fit tastes, lifestyles, and themes that particular homeowners desire. The trend in carpeting, like area rugs, is toward more personalized and custom approaches. Also popular in homes today are stair runners which are not only sophisticated additions to a home’s entry, but also a safety feature and natural sound barrier.
Finally, it must be stressed that The Rug Gallery is an establishment replete with deep and abiding values. While their product knowledge is unsurpassed, and their personal relationships with their weavers spanning the globe is unparalleled, their dedication to ensuring total customer satisfaction is paramount to their success. The Presnell family is involved in every aspect of client satisfaction, helping select and design the perfect flooring, and guaranteeing utmost enjoyment. Unlike other lesser operations, The Rug Gallery also has on-staff design consultants, finishers, and installers, whom they train meticulously at well-respected programs across the country. They also have in-house repair and cleaning services to ensure the investment made is always in pristine shape. This jewel of luxury and sophistication should decidedly be your next stop for flooring, whether you are a first-time buyer, a new homeowner, a decorator, or a connoisseur seeking to enhance your collection. The Rug Gallery is rife with expertise and elegance, yet still very approachable. sl The Rug Gallery is located at 9350 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, or contact sam@ theruggallery.com, or visit them online at theruggallery.com or call 1-513-793-9505. The Rug Gallery is open by appointment during the current Covid-19 restrictions. For a private consultation, contact them by email or telephone or use the contact page online.
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Imagineers • Impresarios • Inventors: Cincinnati’s Arts and the Power of Her Written by Kathy Merchant
Hot off the press! A new book, produced by ArtsWave and edited by Kathy Merchant, celebrates nearly 200 women who shaped Greater Cincinnati’s arts organizations across three centuries. Imagineers is central to an 18-month collaboration among organizations across the Greater Cincinnati region called the POWER OF HER. Inspired by the women’s suffrage movement and the 19th amendment centennial celebration, ArtsWave viewed the book as a way to celebrate and amplify women’s voices in the arts, salute the women who came before us, honor female leadership and woman-centric works, and underscore creativity as a vehicle for inclusion and equality by celebrating the female voice. The book is extensive, but by no means comprehensive. It was quite a challenge to narrow a massive field of fantastic candidates into a collection of 120 essays highlighting the many women who worked together to launch our arts organizations. The essays themselves are works of art, written by 31 of the region’s best journalists, freelance writers, and authors. The featured women demonstrate the significance of contributions to the arts over a sustained period of time, as well as their leadership of arts organizations, influence on the vibrancy of the arts sector, and/or production of an important body of art works. Taken together, these stories illustrate and lift up the major roles that women have played in making Greater Cincinnati such a vibrant community. Many of the women who were artists and art patrons of the past are familiar names— Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Ruth Lyons, Anna Sinton Taft, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Maria Longworth Storer, Irma Lazarus, Louise Nippert, and many more. Contemporary artists, patrons, and executive leaders such as D. Lynn Myers, Victoria Morgan, Rhoda Mayerson, and Nikki Giovanni will also ring a familiar bell. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. The photo essays accompanying this story give a taste of the POWER OF HER and explain why that lights up our lives. The perennial question of how Cincinnati’s arts sector compares to major and other mid-sized cities— and whether we can legitimately claim bragging rights—pops up from time to time. There isn’t much data, only impressions, especially when the question is about women artists and women-led organizations. While Impresarios doesn’t provide a definitive answer, it provides a small window into understanding that our artists and arts organizations are lasting jewels in the region’s crown. Three dozen arts organizations were started and/or led by Cincinnati’s women over a period of 150 years, and those organizations are all still in business! Consider this little gem from the Big Apple. The National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) was founded in New York in 1889 as the Women’s Art Club of New York to gain recognition for professional women fine artists. A 1982 reference asserts that it was “the first group of women artists to band together to fight discrimination and gain recognition for its members.” True? Maybe not. Cincinnati’s history shows that our associations of leading ladies started even earlier. The Ladies Academy of Fine Arts, founded by Sarah Worthington King Peter in 1854, paved the way for the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 1869. The Women’s Art Museum Association, founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Williams Perry, was integral to creating the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1886. And the Woman’s Art Club was established in 1892 (three years after NAWA) as a counterpoint to the maleonly Cincinnati Art Club. And that was just the 19th century. Take that, New York! Order Imagineers directly from ArtsWave at http://artswave.org/imagineers. All proceeds benefit programming for women artists and arts organizations.
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Cincinnati Opera Co-founder: Anna Sinton Taft (1852-1931)
Cincinnati Opera 35 year executive leader Patricia Beggs
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Sunrise on Isabela Island
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Experience a different kind of island time with Classic Journeys’ Multi-Sport Island-Based Trip in the Galápagos Islands Written by Bridget Williams The first tourists arrived in the Galápagos Islands via cruise ship in 1934, initiating a travel trend that has persisted for decades until operators like Classic Journeys chose to defy the status quo and offer island-based tours of the islands. "It really comes down to the amount of quality time you get to spend engaged in activities, and shuttling back-and-forth to your boat really cuts into that," explained Edward Piegza, who founded Classic Journeys 25 years ago. He added that his company has "kissed a lot of frogs" to assemble island-based tours that use the luxury of time to go beyond where boat tourists tread. I unwrapped the gift of surplus seconds on my second day in the Galápagos. Rising before the crack of dawn at my oceanfront hotel on Isabela Island, I set out to do some solo exploring with a run along the beach and into the national park. Even before the first boat-based tourists were loading into inflatable boats for transport to shore, I was hurdling the island's famous giant tortoises. These
behemoths, the longest-lived of all vertebrates, appeared unphased by my presence as they languidly chewed tiny green "poisoned" apples along an aptly named tortuga allée. At this early hour, the humidity hung on my shoulders like a weighted blanket, and I was relieved that the sound of bird calls and the rhythmic beating of waves on the beach was enough to mask my labored breathing. By the time our scheduled itinerary kicked off at 9 am, I was elated that I'd already enjoyed my fair share of awe-inducing moments. Within the first few hours on a Classic Journeys-led trip, it's easy to see why the company was named the World's Best Tour Operator in 2019, by the readers of Travel + Leisure (the second time in the past five years). The secret sauce ladled over its diverse menu of tours around the globe includes heavy hyper-local involvement, which Piegza likens to applying the farm-to-table concept to travel. From native guides to locally-owned hotels and restaurants, guests receive a comprehensive cultural immersion at every step.
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Hotel Iguana on Isabela Island
Our Galรกpagos adventure commenced at Seymour Airport on arid Baltra Island, home to a United States Army Air Force base during World War II. Sebastian, our primary guide for the trip, awaited us. The Quito, Ecuador native said he fell in love with guiding at age 17 and feels lucky to have spent the past two decades doing what he loves. Attentive and affable, we knew right away that we were in good hands. A short, scenic small craft flight took us to Isabela Island, where we met another Sebastian, one of the island's 2,000 residents. He introduced us to his infectious and endearing enthusiasm with a booming "Hello my beautiful travelers!" as soon as we deplaned. Ninety-seven percent of the Galรกpagos is a national park, and humans have only been living on its five habitable islands since the beginning of the 19th century. On Isabela, buildings reflect island life where resources are scarce (there's no fresh water), and the most is made of what's available. Just outside the heart of town, Iguana Crossing, our home base for the first part of our trip, is a familyowned and eco-friendly beachfront hotel that provides quick access to the aforementioned national park trail. Classic Journeys offers several versions of their island-based Galรกpagos trips, from a five-day multi-sport jaunt to a nine-day culture and walking tour that includes a stop at Machu Picchu. 34 slmag.net
Angermeyer Waterfront Inn.
What I loved most about my small-group multi-sport adventure was the ability to actively explore both above and below the water. From coming face-to-face with a sea lion in the water near Santa Fe Island (who let us know quite emphatically that we were getting a little too close to his pup), to hiking 11 miles round-trip to the top of the six-mile-wide crater of Volcan Sierra Negra (one of the most active calderas on the planet), the itinerary accommodated our group's varied interests and physical abilities. During the volcano hike, where we observed boat-based tourists turning around at the half-way mark due to time constraints, we stopped periodically to taste wild plants and admire a landscape that went from a scrubby beach, up to a lush jungle, and topped out with at a vast lunar-like lava field. As someone who has set off on more than one outdoor adventure woefully underprepared, I appreciated that the guides think of (and carry) everything, from bottled water to fresh aloe vera. Adventures in the field are supplemented by opportunities to discuss local culture, politics, and quality of life with our guide and fellow guests. Before a dinner at Iguana Crossing, we enjoyed a ceviche-making demonstration and learned that Ecuadorans garnish the traditional Latin American dish with popcorn.
The affable Adriano Cabrera demonstrates how donkey power, elbow grease, and ingenuity are employed to produce everything from coffee to moonshine at El Trapiche.
A giant tortoise at the El Chato Reserve on Santa Cruz Island.
Snorkeling, exploring, and a barbecue on the boat at Santa Fe Island.
Ceviche at Hotel Iguana
Catch of the day on Santa Cruz.
Guide Sebastian explaining the topography of the Sierra Negra shield volcano, one of the largest and most active volcanoes in the Galรกpagos.
Food stalls on Santa Cruz Island.
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Blue-footed boobies are one of three booby species found on the Galรกpagos Islands.
A marine iguana on Santa Fe Island.
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A pink-hued lake in the national park on Isabela Island.
Options to extend your adventures in Ecuador can include a visit to La Danesa, a working dairy, cacao farm and upscale hacienda about an hour drive from Guayaquil.
We island-hopped from Isabela to Santa Cruz via private boat. The two-hour ride was quite scenic and relatively smooth, which was a great relief for someone like me who is prone to seasickness. Unique lodging continued at the Angermeyer Waterfront Hotel, accessible via a five-minute water taxi from Santa Cruz across Puerto Ayora Bay. While there are a host of upscale lodging options in this high cotton district, only Angermeyer can lay claim to being operated by the first person born on nearby Baltra Island. Teppy Angermeyer's family relocated to the island from Germany in the 1940s to escape the war. "There was literally nothing here," he said while recounting the realities of a subsistence existence. Today Teppy's father's boat is permanently "docked" on the hillside, where it's now into a one-ofa-kind suite. My favorite spot on the property was a 1960s era grotto, where groovy vibes are served up alongside a hearty breakfast buffet. At the El Chato Reserve on Santa Cruz, we walked alongside giant tortoises, who generally went about chomping grass as if we weren't there. Far lusher that Isabela, the fertile volcanic soils are ideal for growing coffee and sugarcane. Stopping at El Trapiche, an agritourism destination, it's hard not to be smitten by the charm of farmer Adriano Cabrera. He demonstrated how donkey power, elbow grease, and ingenuity are employed to produce everything from coffee to moonshine. Picking up a few bags of coffee beans allowed me to recount this exceptional experience with my morning cup of joe long after returning home.
While the Galรกpagos is a protected ecological wonder, it is not entirely immune from destructive practices, as we learned during a snorkeling trip around Santa Fe Island. En route, our eagleeyed captain spotted something bobbing in the water and quickly realized it was a sea turtle entangled in an illegal dragnet. The crew promptly sprang into action, and in a whirl of activity that had all of our hearts pumping, gingerly freed the traumatized turtle who swiftly swam away. The boat captain (yet another Sebastian), whose family once fished these waters for a living, estimated that the turtle might have spent months in this precarious position based on the net's condition. "Because of guests like those from Classic Journeys who want to really experience the wildlife in these waters, the octopus I used to catch and sell to a restaurant is now my business partner," he explained. "I can take people to snorkel to his hidden places, and he reveals himself to us." Following the afternoon's excitement, we enjoyed a barbeque lunch on the boat, taking time to wade into the azure waters and onto dry land to ogle a species of iguana unique to this island. Reflecting on the adrenaline-packed day, which came at the end of our trip, Piegza said, "I have the best job in the world, creating trips of a lifetime, and Classic Journeys has the wherewithal to make that statement more than just a tagline." sl For more information about Classic Journeys, visit classicjourneys.com.
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FAUX REAL Co-founders Chloe Mendel and Gustave Maisonrouge
Founded by Chloe Mendel, daughter of designer Gilles Mendel, and Gustave Maisonrouge, Maison Atia is the first luxury faux fur brand dedicated to making a difference. Written by Bridget Williams Maison Atia uses traditional fur ateliers and techniques to create carefully crafted and timeless pieces that push the boundaries of faux fur. Combining a modern aesthetic and sensibility with six-generations of fur heritage craftsmanship, Maison Atia offers a genuinely luxurious alternative to fur coats and accessories. Cognizant of the impact of fashion on the environment, the brand has pledged to be socially responsible and engaged by aiming to be zero-waste from the outset. They use leftover fabrics from coat production to create chic accessories and recycle what’s unused with FabScrap. In 2019, Maison Atis launched its first fully sustainable capsule collection for babies and toddlers using Kobra fabric, one-hundred-percent made from plants and recycled water bottles.
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The company’s pledge to give back goes beyond the environment. A partnership with PAWS CHICAGO, a no-kill shelter, resulted in a #BuyACoatSaveAPuppy campaign. Each coat sold provides transportation for a homeless pet from a high-kill shelter to PAWS CHICAGO. For its Fall 2020 collection, the brand continued to expand beyond its core offerings, while looking to the past for inspiration. MA by Maison Atia is a vibrant and colorful capsule line incorporating the Koba fabric from their baby collection. They also introduced Pink Label, their first hand-embroidered limited edition collection. “We are only creating three pieces of each design to truly make it special and exclusive,” said Gustave Maisonrouge, co-founder and President. Chloe Mendel, co-founder and Creative Director, explained the collection’s background story. “When I think of the 70s, I think of a time where fashion was full of life, integrating individuality and freedom of expression. This season you will find vibrant colors continuing in the theme of pop art inspired by Robert Indiana weaving throughout the collection and bringing modernity to our animal print wonderland. I imagine these coats inside the incredible closet of Diana Vreeland. This season is all about celebrating the fashion icon inside every woman.” sl Maison Atia is available at maisonatia.com and select retail partners.
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Bibliotaph... New & Notable
Compiled by Victoria Chase
An examination of the substantial role that Chicago played in the development of the modern single-family home in the twentieth century. Susan Benjamin and Michelangelo Sabatino—Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 19291975—hardcover, 296 pages, Monacelli Press (moncellipress.com) Notable for his elegant, sophisticated rooms that combine sumptuous fabrics, well-selected antiques, and contemporary comfort, interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth shares his design process through some of his most recent work. Matthew Patrick Smyth, Wendy Goodman (foreword), Judith Nasatir (text)—Through a Designer’s Eye: A Focus On Interiors—hardcover, 256 pages, The Monacelli Press A celebration of the scenic route, this book presents 200 once-in-alifetime adventures both near and far. Whether your passions lie on foot, in the saddle, behind the wheel, or at the helm, there’s an itinerary for everyone. Unforgettable Journeys: Slow Down And See The World—hardcover, 320 pages, DK Eyewitness Travel (dk.com) Rookwood Pottery was arguably the most famous company making art pottery in the United States in the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century. Published to coincide with the company’s 140th anniversary, author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of this artisanal ceramics company, still operating in the heart of the Ohio River Valley from its founding to present day. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes artist and creator interviews, stories of Rookwood's avid collectors, as well as never-before-seen images and documents from the company's historic archives. Bob Batchelor— ROOKWOOD: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon—hardcover, 240 pages, Rockport Publishers (quarto.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books This entertaining book reveals the identities and lives of some of the most famous characters populating art history. Based on art scholarship but written for the casual observer, these intriguing tales shed new light on familiar masterpieces. Michele Robecchi and Francesca Bonazzoli—Portraits Unmasked: The Stories Behind the Faces—hardcover, 208 pages, Prestel (penguinrandomhouse.com)
Photographer Lorenz Andreas Fischer has traveled to the Alps for years, and this photo book brings together his impressions, showing us the startling beauty of the Alpine mountains. Lorenz Andreas Fischer—THE ALPS: High Mountains in Motion—hardcover, 288 pages, teNeues (teneues.com)
As of press time, the college football season was a maybe. If it happens, this book, offering tailgating tips and tricks from James Beard Award winner John Currence will take your tailgate to the next level If it doesn’t, you’ll have plenty of practice for 2021. John Currence—Tailgreat: How to Crush It At Tailgating—hardcover, 256 pages, Ten Speed Press (penguinrandomhouse.com)
Organized by season and encompassing more than twenty celebrations, iconic tastemaker Aerin Lauder reveals how to bring beauty, style, and joy into everything from milestone events to everyday meals. Available in October. Aerin Lauder— Entertaining Beautifully—hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com) This is the first book dedicated to photographer Ernst Haas’s color photographs of New York City in the 1950s and 60s. Born in Vienna, Haas moved to NYC in 1951 and used his trained eye and Kodachrome film to capture the city’s palpable energy. Phillip Prodger and Alex Haas (foreword)—Ernst Haas: New York in Color, 1952-1962—hardcover, 208 pages, Prestel (penguinrandomhouse.com)
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DIVINE BY DESIGN The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Written by Bridget Williams Fuzzy-headed and bleary-eyed from jet-lag and with daylight still hours away in this Nordic nation, I felt like I'd stumbled into a futuristic utopian society focused on wellness as I crossed the threshold of The Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Staring out a tall window behind the reception desk, I surveyed frothy, milky blue water covered with a gauzy layer of steam that lapped at the lowslung brutalist-style concrete building whose designed mimicked the surrounding vast lunar-like landscape devoid of trees. Guests shuffled by in fluffy robes, a look of complete contentment on their faces, while a New-Agey soundtrack
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sprinkled with lyrics sung in a language imperceptible from my own kept the sounds of the whistling winter winds at bay. One of a bevy of rosy-cheeked hosts appeared with a pot of tea, and I could feel my senses awaken with every sip. I knew that this was going to be a stopover like no other. Begun in the 1960s and taking off in the early aughts, Icelandair's layover program allows travelers to book a three-day stopover in the country on the way to or from major European cities for less than merely booking a fare with a transfer in Reykjavik Airport.
The architecture takes advantage of the lagoon’s natural beauty while minimizing the building’s impact on its surroundings.
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Fire Room in the Retreat spa Mineral scrub as part of The Retreat Spa Ritual
It takes just over twenty minutes to go from airport to awe. Fortified by the tea and armed with my rubber room key bracelet, I opened the door to my Moss Junior Suite and knew this was as close as I'd ever get to feeling like a Bond girl. With an expertly executed lighting scheme comprising small light points only where necessary, my guestroom was a modern minimalist's dream. The entrance door perfectly aligned with the floor to ceiling windows looking out to an expansive moss-covered lava field as well as a twisting tributary of the UNESCO Global Geopark. Black plaster walls, nubby putty-colored upholstery, and a mossy green coverlet on the bed carried through on the inside-out theme. Austere but not soulless, the environs invite a measure of introspection and conjure up feelings of inner strength. A selection of natural Blue Lagoon skincare products created from the bioactive elements of geothermal seawater, silica, algae, and minerals was arrayed on the vanity, inside the walk-in shower tricked out with an Axor brushed black chrome shower system, and on the rim of the deep soaking tub positioned in front of the window. While smart technology is integrated within the rooms, 46 slmag.net
The perforated pattern of a wall in the Retreat Spa is designed to recall the aerated surface of the solidified igneous rock. Guided yoga is offered each morning
TVs are not, and thoughtful touches like throws made from Icelandic wool soften the contemporary edges. Opened in 2018, the 62-suite Retreat is literally built into and around the contours of the famous 800-year-old lava fields that serve as the Blue Lagoon’s basin. Guests are privy to 10,000-square-feet of crowd-free soaking in the geothermal, antibacterial, and silica-rich waters, purported to improve psoriasis and eczema and prevent premature aging. Having been to the public area just a few months prior and experiencing the often raucous, selfie-centric crowd, having the lagoon nearly all to myself felt like a dream. Using nature as a guide, a cinematic sense of drama pervades. Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir, the Retreat's architect, slept in the lava fields to work out the ideal site placement. Restaurants use custom ebony dinnerware from Royal Crown Derby and Villeroy & Boch. In the corridor that leads to the subterranean spa, amber light filters through the perforated porous material of the walls to create an incandescent lava effect. Doors boasting the heft of a bank vault slide open to reveal myriad treasures contained on the other side.
Lagoon suite
The reception desk in the lobby is carved from lava rock quarried on site. Varying textures and tones of the exposed concrete walls evoke white silica or grey lava. Photo by Giorgio Possenti.
Private lagoon reserved for Retreat guests. Photos by Giorgio Possenti.
Moss Junior Suite. Furnishings by B&B Italia.
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The underground Wine Cellar is carved in situ from multi-hued lava spewed forth from an eruption in 1226
Cell phones are prohibited in the cavernous 44,000-squarefoot spa facility, which was staffed by an army of Alexander SkarsgĂĽrd-lookalike attendants. Just past the reception desk is a dine-in-your-robe restaurant serving up hearty and healthy cuisine with a side of unobstructed lagoon views. There are several indulgent relaxation rooms, including a windowless one with a cozy fireplace, and another with fun hanging Nest chairs facing the lagoon. Plunge pools, a steam room, a sauna, and a unique lava spring are all part of this adult playground. I kicked off my spa experience with an in-water massage, an awkward dance that was part disorientation, and part relaxation thanks to Mother Nature. Suspended on a float with ear warmers blocking outside noise, the tepid towels covering body parts 48 slmag.net
not submerged in the warm waters stood in sharp contrast to the icy raindrops that needled my face. Despite the challenging conditions, my therapist did an outstanding job, and we shared a few genuine laughs along the way. The algae found in the Blue Lagoon's seawater is so unique that it's patented, and the spa's self-guided multi-step Blue Lagoon Ritual incorporates products made from the algae for exclusive use in the spa. I can say I indulged in the treatment each day to reap the skinsoothing and smoothing benefits. Be sure to stop by the Retreat's gift shop before you leave to pick up Blue Lagoon skincare products only available to guests. Trust me, your skin will thank you for it. Dining is just as dreamy as the design. Breakfast is served in a sunken lounge area defined by a large expanse of floor-to-ceiling
The Chef ’s Table in Moss Restaurant is made from lava rock quarried on site.
Private lagoon for guests of the Retreat
windows overlooking the lagoon. So cool is the 60-seat Moss Restaurant that it has its own channel on Spotify. We indulged in a stunningly plated multi-course menu that celebrated the diversity of Icelandic cuisine. A Chef's Table within Moss offers an intimate seven-course gourmet journey served on a table made of lava rock quarried on site. Oenophiles won't want to miss taking a trip underground to the Wine Cellar, carved in situ from multi-hued lava spewed forth from an eruption in 1226. Old World wines with a heavy concentration on French varietals anchor the expansive list, but there is also an exciting lineup of New World producers from the Americas and Australia. As tempting as it was to soak in the lagoon all day, my pruned skin begged for some dry-land activity. On property,
The lobby lounge.
The lava field around the Retreat at Blue Lagoon primarily consists of a single flow from the year 1226. Photo by Giorgio Possenti.
there is a well-equipped fitness room, morning yoga, and guided hikes. The number of endeavors you can engage in off-property is limited only by the available time. Hosts can arrange excursions, including driving an ATV across black sand beaches and around extinct volcanoes, touring the Reykjanes Peninsula in a chauffeurdriven luxury sedan, or taking a speedier tour of the highlights via helicopter. If you hope to spy the Northern Lights, you can let the hosts know to alert you should they make an appearance. Demonstrating the power of good design that makes this natural wonder even more wonderful, the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon is apropos for both a layover or a longer linger. sl Rooms at The Retreat begin at $1,264/night. For more information or reservations, visit bluelagoon.com/accommodation/retreat-hotel.
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Of Note... Behind Closed Doors
Compiled by Colin Dennis
This page, clockwise from top left: Edmondson cabinet from Arteriors ($8,840; arteriorshome.com). Piccadilly cabinet from Boca do Lobo (price upon request; bocadolobo.com). Tesaurus cabinets by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto are available in three different heights and widths with two or four doors, with drawers and flap doors (bebitalia.com). Jonathan Adler Crawford cabinet ($4,950; jonathanadler.com). Ash Ornithological Sketch cabinet from Mineheart ($4,307; mineheart.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Round rattan cabinet from Audenza ($275; audenza.com). Mogg Ritratti cabinet designed by Marzia & Leo Dainelli and made in Italy ($4,500; artemest.com). Sir Ladybug small cabinet by Wonderbold ($3,150; wonderbold.com). Gus Modern Elora cabinet in Chiffon ($1,196; gusmodern.com). Blackland cabinet by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair (hickorychair.com).
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Complete Mercedes-AMG Black Series model lineup
BACK IN BLACK The new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series boasts the most potent AMG V8 series engine. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Mercedes-AMG
For those who desire the ultimate in AMG performance, few models can match the exclusivity, rarity, and track-optimized performance of the AMG Black Series models. AMG's most extroverted sibling, since 2006, the Black Series is noted for being uncompromisingly sporty. The expressive design reflects the most direct technology transfer from motorsport to series production. Black Series models are exclusive automotive rarities. While street-legal, these cars appeal to collectors looking to put them through their fast paces on racetracks. Thus far, only five unique models have worn the distinctive Black Series badge. These include the SLK 55 Black Series, the CLK 63 Black Series, the SL 65 Black Series, the C 63 Black Series, and the SLS AMG Black Series. Debuting this past July, the Mercedes AMG GT Black Series features the most potent Mercedes-AMG V8 series engine of all time. 52 slmag.net
"The new GT Black Series is our latest automotive highlight and continues a tradition established in 2006. The sixth iteration of its kind is another AMG milestone and impressive proof of the incredible development expertise in Affalterbach. I am proud of the team who have created this unique super sports car, which now represents the absolute peak of our successful GT family. The performance, appearance, and driving dynamics of the GT Black Series are second to none. This project was a fantastic end to my work at AMG, for which I am truly thankful," says Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board at Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Although the new GT Black Series engine is based on the AMG 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo with dry-sump lubrication, it has been given a new internal code of M178 LS2, due to its numerous modifications. It achieves 720 HP at 6,700-6,900 rpm
and delivers a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft at 2,000-6,000 rpm. By comparison, the GT-R comes with an impressive 585 HP. The Black Series shoots from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.1 seconds and 124 mph in under nine seconds. The top speed is 202 MPH. Power transfers to the rear wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed dual-clutch transmission located on the rear axle in a transaxle arrangement for optimal weight distribution, as is the case for all AMG GT 2-door models. It has been specially modified for use in the AMG GT Black Series and adapted to the increased torque of 590 lb-ft. The previous limits governing shift performance and response time have been extended, making them more suitable for racetracks. These modifications contribute to new and unique characteristics. Not only are the accelerator and engine response more agile - the drive programs, start-up characteristics, and gear changes
are, too. Increased starting revs, more sensitive wheel slip control, and high-performance tires fit for the racetrack make the Race Start function even more impressive. The similarity to the AMG GT3 and AMG GT4 racing cars is visually and technically more substantial than ever. A significantly larger radiator air inlet stems directly from the AMG GT3 racing car. The new carbon-fiber hood has two large exhaust air outlets made from black finished carbon-fiber surfaces. The new rear bumper characterizes the rearview with a large diffuser, two rounded twintailpipe trims on the outside left and right, side wheel arch ventilation, and an innovative rear spoiler design. Getting your hands on the most powerful, technologically advanced, and fastest front-engined supercar produced by AMG comes at a cost, $391,500 to be exact. sl
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CUFF ENOUGH Statement bracelets that stand on their own Compiled by Bridget Williams
Clockwise from top left: Aida Bergsen 18K yellow gold Medusa cuff (aidabergsen.com). Treillage South Sea Keshi Pearl cuff from Assael (assael.com). 14K yellow gold Sea of Stars cuff with diamonds from Marrow Fine ($3,200; marrowfine.com) . Cyclone cuff from Elizabeth Garvin Fine ($10,350; elizabethgarvinfine.com). Star 18K white gold and diamond cuff from Colette ($34,010; colettejewelry.com). John Hardy Lahar cuff with diamonds ($4,900; johnhardy.com). Bespoke cuff from Parulina Couture Fine Jewelry (parulina.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Tempo hand-painted Italian enamel over sterling silver bracelet ($550; belleetoilejewelry.com). Vintage cuff from Jill Heller Jewelry (jillhellerjewelry.com). Marco Bicego 18K yellow gold and diamond Triple Flower cuff from the Petali Collection ($6,400; us.marcobicego.com). Curve bracelet in 18K yellow gold and sterling from Georg Jensen ($4,750; georgjensen. com). Anaconda Mosaic Collection cuff from Vendorafa (vendorafa.net). Lalaounis cuff bracelet (lalaounis.com). From Stephen Silver, an 18K white gold hinged cuff bracelet with a 91.89 carat cushion-cut aquamarine and 7.07 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds ($95,000; shsilver.com). Cadar Python 18K cuff bracelet ($28,000; cadar.com). Philip Crangi & Co wide Diamondback Pyramid cuff in forged brass with diamonds ($1,450; philipcrangiandco.com).
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LAURA CATENA Argentina’s Wonder Woman Written by Bonnie Graves
It’s rare and kind of cool when a woman becomes virtually synonymous with a given wine region; in an industr y traditionally dominated by men, these female leaders in positions of visibility help to encourage a rising generation of women in the field. In the Champagne region of France, business-savvy women like the widows Clicquot and Laurent-Perrier normalized women in decision-making roles in the 19th century. Today that tradition continues with women running several of the top grande marque houses. Argentina also has a wonder woman, but instead of a widowed dowager inheriting her husband’s business interests, this one is a practicing medical doctor with an impressive educational background all her own. Laura Catena may have been born into one of Argentina’s most storied wine-producing families, but her energy and her vision have revitalized the family business in a truly impressive way. Currently serving as Managing Director of Bodega Catena Zapata, Laura also manages her own winery in Mendoza called Luca while somehow working part-time as a pediatrician in San Francisco. That’s quite a commute for a busy mother of three! 56 slmag.net
The Catena wines are in many ways emblematic of the history of Argentina’s wine industry and its early dependence on immigrant labor. Because so much of the vineyard work was undertaken by Spaniards and Italians with a healthy daily consumption habit consistent with their homelands, Argentine wine production initially was more about quantity than quality. Frankly, it was anonymous wine sold in bulk, and that’s a reputation that is hard to shake once entrenched in consumers’ minds. (See that more recent cautionary yellow tale that helped drive Australia’s mono-variety shiraz boom down deep into the discount racks.) Founded by Laura’s great-grandfather Nicola Catena, an immigrant from the Marche region of Italy, Catena Zapata’s first vineyard was planted near Luján in the Mendoza Valley in 1902. Malbec, known then as la uva francesa, was popularized by Michel Aimé Pouget, who touted the grape’s prodigiousness on the vine. Production among these early industrial “smokestack” wineries in the region ramped up, and by just 1915, Argentina had already become the 6th largest producer of wine in the world. It would fall to Laura’s dad, Nicolás Catena, the grandson of Nicola, to change Catena from a forgettable volume player to a brand that has firmly established Argentina as a fine wine player.
Like Laura, Nicolás also completed some of his education in the US with graduate work at Columbia and at the University of Chicago in Applied Economics. The legendary “Judgement of Paris” tasting in 1976, combined with a fortuitous visit to Mondavi’s property in the 1980s, convinced Nicolás that Catena could be transformed, a conviction that quickly became a passion. He hired top names like José Galante, Guy Ruhland, and Paul Hobbs, visionary winemakers who brought a new sensibility to both vineyard management practices and to winemaking techniques. The shift from high-yield to better-yield began, and when Laura officially joined the family business in 1995, the time was right to take Catena into yet another period of expansion and improvement. Essential to Catena’s next-gen push is Laura’s scientific/ medical background. What for many winemakers remained anecdotal or accidental – the notion of “terroir” - was quantified by Laura’s research into the soils and microclimates of her family’s holdings. Loosely put, terroir is the concept of place speaking through a wine, e.g., the ability to discern site-specific aromas and textures based on a wine’s place of origin.
It’s the polar opposite of manufactured wine, and Laura’s success in founding the Catena Institute has helped to legitimize terroir by grounding it firmly in science. A joint partnership between UC Davis and the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, the Catena Institute continues to conduct world-class research into the complex relationship between farming grapes and bottling juice. I met with Laura over lunch a few years back. As a high-energy, bilingual wine enthusiast myself, I came away duly impressed by her enthusiasm and seemingly limitless energy. Recent adventures for Laura have included conducting a tasting of five benchmark Catena wines on the Great Wall of China and hosting a UC Davis lecture entitled “How Science Can Preserve the Ancient Art of Winemaking,” a hot topic that allows both natural, low-intervention wine enthusiasts and more clinically-controlled winemakers to understand each other’s interdependence. And I imagine she has more than a few Zoom meetings scheduled in 2020, too. For anyone interested in top-tier malbec, the flagship red variety of Argentina, the wines of Catena are a must. Their suite of wines, in general, are now unequivocally worldclass. Bodega Zapata Catena and Luca wines are widely available online or at your local retailer throughout the US. www.catenawines.com sl
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DOG TIRED
While chances are our pets are happy with all of the extra time we’ve been spending at home, all of the additional attention (and walks!) can be exhausting. Our selection of pet beds allows you to pamper your best friend without compromising style. Compiled by Claire Williams
This page, clockwise from top left: Club Nine Pets Orthopedic Mid-Century Dog Chaise from Ruff Houzin (from $287; ruffhouzin.com). Charley Chau Deeply Dishy dog bed in leaf velour ($150; charleychau.com). Loue dog bed from Labbvenn (from $475; labbvenn.com). High-loft pillow Lettino dog bed in crisply tailored Festival linen from Sferra (from $245; sferra.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Luke pet bed in Anthracite from Labbvenn ($200; labbvenn.com). Large Riviera rattan dog bed from Serena & Lily ($548; serenaandlily.com). A completely custom 60-bottle wine rack with built-in dog bed and personalized wine barrel plaque from Rockstar Puppy Boutique ($2,999; rockstarpuppyboutique. com). Custom Double Doggie Den from B & B Kustom Kennels ($2,099 as shown; bbkustomkennels.com).
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2021 two-door Bronco Black Diamond series in Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat with available Sasquatch™ off-road package.
BRONCO IS BACK!
Ford announces a new family of Built Wild™ SUVs, US off-road driving schools, and a unique community for owner and enthusiast engagement. Written by Andre James
The story of Bronco—from the birth of the iconic SUV during World War II, its life until it was canceled in 1996 (including a notorious police chase in 1994), and the efforts of dedicated Ford employees to bring back a family of Bronco vehicles this year— has created quite a buzz in the motoring world. “The Bronco is on a very short list of American vehicles that provide a true lens through which you can view the changes in the fabric of America,” said Ford Chief Communications Officer Mark Truby. Ford’s off-road SUV expertise traces back to World War II when the automaker was part of a government competition to build rugged carry-all utilities for GIs in the battlefield. Ford’s entry was called the GP, for General Purpose. More than 270,000 Ford GPs were built for Allied forces. GIs returning home bought Army surplus GPs, but they were too small and uncomfortable for civilian life, according to Ford research from the early 1960s, so Ford developed a more refined, yet durable off-road vehicle to meet this need – Bronco. The original Bronco was nicknamed G.O.A.T. by Donald Frey, the Ford product manager who championed both Mustang and Bronco nameplates and challenged engineering teams to deliver “go anywhere roadability.” As an agile, sports-oriented offroad 4x4, Ford dubbed the original 1966 Bronco “a completely 60 slmag.net
new line of sports-utility vehicles” at its reveal Aug. 11, 1965 – the first reference to “SUVs” from an American manufacturer. Early Broncos had a rugged body-on-frame design with short front and rear overhangs, high ground clearance, and a short wheelbase for maximum off-road capability. Bronco’s toughness and agility at high-speed enabled off-road racers like Rod Hall and Larry Minor to capture an overall win at the grueling 1969 Baja 1000 – a victory that no other production 4x4 has replicated in 50 years. Bronco holds a special place in popular culture and has been featured in more than 1,200 films and 200 songs. Since Ford ended production in 1996, Bronco SUVs have continued to grow in popularity with collectors and enthusiasts. With the January 2017 announcement of the return of Ford Bronco, valuations have skyrocketed, according to Barrett-Jackson, with the average first-generation Bronco sale price nearly doubling from $39,763 to $74,820 in just more than three years. Hagerty valuation guide ranks 1966-77 Broncos as among the highest vehicle price increases of all collectible SUVs over the past three years – a 75.8 percent gain. Ford took the wraps off the new Bronco during an event broadcast across Disney network channels, including National Geographic and ESPN. The lineup includes a Bronco two-door, a
The instrument panel is inspired by the firstgeneration Bronco, with intuitive, clearly visible LED gauges and controls in this prototype version of the all-new 2021 Bronco four-door.
The four-door 2021 Bronco will have available removeable modular roof sections – left and right front panels, a full-width center panel and a rear section. Roof panels on both two- and fourdoor models can be easily removed by unlocking the latches from the interior to provide the largest overall open-top view in its class to take in the sunshine or to gaze at the stars at night.
first-ever Bronco four-door model, and an all-new rugged, small SUV, the Bronco Sport. Bronco will be the only domestic brand of SUVs with standard 4x4, a base setup, and advanced 4x4. More than 200 factory-backed aftermarket accessories provide infinite opportunities for maximum personalization, enabling dealers to offer outfitting-ondemand for each customer’s individual adventure needs. “Bronco gave rise to the fun and versatile off-road SUV in 1966, becoming the first enjoyable sport utility vehicle for those who wanted to live, work and play outdoors,” said Jim Farley, Ford chief operating officer. “Like the original, the all-new Bronco family is engineered to take you to epic places, with the capability to deliver confidence on any terrain.” Bronco’s advanced topographic trail maps and more than 1,000 curated trail maps are powered by class-exclusive trail content from NeoTreks’ AccuTerra® Maps, Trails Offroad trail guides, and FunTreks trail guides. “The trail mapping system available on Bronco is truly a game-changer in the off-road community,” said Mark Grueber, Bronco consumer marketing manager. To coincide with the launch, Ford has introduced new owner experiences, including Bronco Off-Roadeos. Opening next year, these off-roading and outdoor adventure playgrounds will suit all skill levels and are designed to inspire Bronco owners to get out in the
Bronco two-door in Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat and Bronco fourdoor in Cactus Gray.
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wild for years to come. Current and future Bronco owners and offroad fans and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to connect via Bronco Nation (www.thebronconation.com). This independent online community elevates the excitement of owning an all-new Bronco or Bronco Sport. Ford is ramping up all-new Bronco merchandise, too. From Bronco gear to remote control cars, Ford-licensed Bronco merchandise is available at Amazon.com/fordbronco. Enthusiasts can shop for gifts, novelties, collectibles, and apparel. A portion of Bronco merchandise proceeds will be donated to the Bronco brand’s stewardship efforts. “Bronco delivers on the common thread desired by enthusiasts – authenticity,” said Mark Grueber, Ford U.S. consumer marketing manager. “Building Bronco as Ford’s distinct outdoor brand includes a unique network of experiences, community, and engagement that extends far beyond ownership of Bronco and Bronco Sport models.” The 2021 Bronco two-door and four-door models will be built at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. MSRP for the base two-door Bronco is $29,995, including $1,495 destination and delivery. Reservations for Bronco two- and fourdoor models can be made for $100 at ford.com. sl
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LAPIS OF LUXURY
Contemporary pieces celebrating the deep-blue metamorphic rock coveted since ancient times Compiled by Lionel Haff
Clockwise from top left this page: Rush Jewelry Design Icon Victoire matte lapis necklace ($4,700; rushjewelrydesign.com). Retrouvai Signature Compass pendant with lapis and emerald ($2,090; retrouvai.com). Emerald Cut Munchkin Blueberry Glazed earrings from Bondeye Jewelry ($1,115; bondeyejewelry.com). Jenny Dee Jewelry Taygeta lapis and diamond ring ($1,680; jennydeejewelry.com). Pamela Love Multi Paillette band with sapphires, white diamonds and lapis cabochons ($3,600; pamelalove.com).
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Clockwise from top left this page: Picchiotti Xpandable lapis and diamond bracelet (picchiotti.it). Arman Sarkisyan Peace on Earth ring in 22K gold with Lapis, sapphire, diamonds and oxidized silver ($6,160; armansarkisyan.com). Mini Mobile earrings in white gold with lapis and diamonds (from $2,080; colettejewelry.com). Lapis and diamond 18K gold Ladder earrings from Karma el Khalil (karmaelkhalil.com). Melis Goral Deep Sea lapis and diamond pendant ($1,136; melisgoral.com).
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WHAT A STUD! Little earrings that make a big statement Compiled by Claire Williams
Clockwise from top left this page: Andrew Glassford Sleeping Beauty earrings with turquoise, tourmaline and multi spinel (andrewglassfordjewels.com). Ananya Lotus stud earrings with tsavorite ($2,564; 1stdibs.com). Picchiotti Classics Buff-Topped ruby earrings (picchiotti.it/ENG). Karma el Khalil 18K yellow gold Hedgehog studs (karmaelkhalil.com). Origami stud earrings from Walters Faith (waltersfaith.com). Ruby Strawberry stud earrings from Sorellina ($590; sorellinanewyork.com). Milamore baguette diamond studs ($1,250l en.milamorejewelry.com). Mary MacGill Shark Tooth studs ($425; marymacgill.com). Nouvel Heritage Star studs ($1,200; nouvelheritage.com). Brent Neale gold shell earrings with sapphires ($14,500; brentneale.com). Broken Arrow stud earrings with diamonds from Established Jewelry ($2,475; establishedjewelry.com). Nak Armstrong Portrait earrings with green tourmaline, blue zircon and diamonds ($3,600; nakarmstrong.com).
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WE MEET AGAIN The Peninsula Chicago reopens Written by Jeffrey Cohen
The rooftop terrace at The Peninsula's Z Bar
When in mid-July I received the press release from my friend Susan Ellefson, director of brand marketing and communications at The Peninsula Chicago, announcing the hotel's post-quarantine reopening, my wife and I jumped at the opportunity to take our kids to one of our favorite establishments for a quick jaunt before they started back at school. The previous week, we had been forced to leave one of our cars in northern Michigan after a rather spectacular tire episode on the way back from the Grand Hotel (full story to follow in the November/December issue), so it was with a degree of trepidation that we hit the road for Chicago. Amazingly, the roads were practically empty and we arrived at The Peninsula with plenty of time to spare. The hotel staff greeted us like long-lost friends (even our kids, who had not stayed at the hotel before, were welcomed warmly by name as we entered -- impressive customer service indeed), and we were personally escorted to our stunning suite of rooms that actually seemed larger than an entire floor of our house. To mark the reopening, on July 23 the hotel launched the “We Meet Again” package, a celebration of “The Seven Loves of The Peninsula Chicago” that allows guests to rediscover the exceptional cuisine, culture, and community in the city. As part of the package, guests can choose one experience from a variety of activities, including dim sum classes, a scavenger hunt, and even volunteering at Lakeview Pantry, one of Chicago’s largest and longest-operating food pantries. We were disappointed to learn that the volunteer opportunities are possible only on Saturdays and thus we couldn’t participate on this trip, but were able to sample the other experiences, ensuring a busy few days. A nice feature of the “We Meet Again” package is that guests can request their arrival and departure times for early check-ins and late check-outs, so we knew we’d have plenty of time to fit everything in.
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The Peninsula’s Shanghai Terrace
First off, however, it was an agreeable lunch at The Lobby, where we enjoyed a poke bowl, Caesar salad and a couple of signature chicken sandwiches, and had the great pleasure of meeting the very talented executive chef Baasim Zafar, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. Then it was outdoors for our first activity, the scavenger hunt. Designed to test one’s local knowledge and educate at the same time, it was also a stark reminder of the realities of the pandemic, as we wandered around a sparsely populated Michigan Avenue that would under normal circumstances have been abuzz with shoppers and tourists. Returning to The Peninsula for a quick change into business casual, we all headed to the celebrated Z Bar, which opens at 5 p.m., and where children can stay until six before they turn into pumpkins. Here we participated in the “Craft Cocktail Experience”; my wife sampled the most expensive drink on the 68 slmag.net
list, the Manhattan Royale, created with WhistlePig 18-year-old rye whiskey, gold leaf and truffle bitters, and the children tried a couple of mocktails, while I gravitated towards a refreshing Elderflower Collins. While the grown-ups decided on another cocktail, the kids visited the hotel’s indoor half-Olympic size swimming pool, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of Chicago’s breathtaking skyline. Dinner our first evening was a spectacular feast of dim sum at Shanghai Terrace. Voted the number-one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers a 1930s supper club décor where Chef de Cuisine Elmo Han presents a magnificent blend of traditional dishes and creative rendition of classics. The highlight of the evening was the perfect Peking Duck, a first for the children, impeccably presented with its ethereally crisp skin and delicate pancakes.
Z Bar is known for its extensive menu of craft cocktails
The patio at RL Restaurant
A peek inside the new Krigler boutique at The Peninsula
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The adults-only infinity pool
The Z Bar rooftop terrace offers stunning views of Michigan Avenue, especially after dark
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Maria Zec, regional vice president and general manager of The Peninsula Chicago, was the inspiration for Z Bar’s name.
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Chicago's First Lady Cruises architectural tour is a must, and is even more magical at night
The following morning, after an enjoyable breakfast at The Lobby, I made sure to take full advantage of the hotel’s beautifully appointed fitness center, while my wife paid a visit to The Spa at The Peninsula, where the “Love of Wellness” offers guests a generous discount off spa products as well as fitness apparel and other merchandise. Later, my wife and daughter spent a few hours shopping, exploring the hotel’s exclusive new Krigler fragrance boutique and then venturing out onto Michigan Avenue, while my son and I took part in another of the “Loves”, this one tailormade for us – the “Love of Transportation.” This involved a private tour of The Peninsula’s impressive collection of vintage cars and a photo opportunity in a classic Packard. From there, we strolled to the Norman Foster-designed Apple Store to resolve some of my son’s computer issues, then reconvened with the girls for an al fresco lunch at RL Restaurant, where we enjoyed a delightful bottle of Pierre Sparr Crémant Rosé and an assortment of light but delectable dishes from the elevated menu, including a fine gazpacho and a lobster roll worthy of Cape Cod. In the evening, it was back to Z Bar for perhaps the highlight of our stay, and another 'experience': this time the “Love of Entertainment”, where Vlad Novikov, director of cocktails and culture, taught us to make two of their standouts, his version of an Old Fashioned and the Z. Vlad shared many interesting and useful
insights about the culture of the cocktail, including a few pointers as to how they should best be enjoyed. The biggest takeaway for me was that we should be using the best possible ingredients; you can avoid a lot of grief that way. Not to mention spend a lot more money. After our cocktail experience, the hotel’s delightful chauffeur, Kendall Mallory, bundled us into an immaculate Peninsula-green BMW 7-series for the short ride to Chicago's First Lady Cruises water architectural tour. The kids’ jaws dropped at the sight of the Willis Tower from the water, especially as we could see the glass platforms on the 103rd floor, where my daughter and I had once stood, instantly bringing back an attack of vertigo even though I was at water level. Following our rather hurried tutorial at Z Bar earlier in the evening, it was there once more that my wife and I repaired for a more leisurely nightcap prior to turning in for our last night. A relaxing breakfast the next morning was again at The Lobby, where I deviated from my usual continental fare, opting for a more robust eggs Benedict to carry me through the drive home. We lingered over the meal, reluctant to take our departure, but given that The Peninsula Chicago is a luxurious escape only a few hours away from home, we have little doubt that we will meet again before too very long, pandemics and blowouts notwithstanding. sl For more information, visit peninsula.com
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CHATEAU de VILLE IN LOVELAND IS SLEEK AND SUPER-CHARGED Experts at Designs on Madison Tool a New Home Expertly Built by Hueber Homes with Owner’s Passion in Mind Written by Sheree Allgood / Photography by Andrew Kung
Amy Holt of Designs on Madison, along with her expert and ingenious staff, Jill Koch and Aubrey Williams, have once again created a home interior of imagination and chrome-sleek elegance. This magnificent new chateau, built by the meticulous team at Hueber Homes, is sublimely nestled on the rolling land of a former horse farm and looks as stunning in exurban Cincinnati as it would in the Loire Valley. The interiors from Designs on Madison belie the home’s Francophilic exterior, for inside the home offers exacting homage to 76 slmag.net
the homeowner’s all-American love for the automobile. In working hand-in-hand with Amy, Jill and Aubrey, each exacting specification was hit en pointe. Every room is a study in effective design, and there is no waste in the dynamic function of this gorgeous residence. Per Andy Hueber at Hueber Homes, with this particular project the client has a vision and a definite style, and the architects designed a home perfectly tailored to their active lifestyle. Once Amy and her crew were engaged, the team was complete, and the synergy developed effortlessly with client, builder and design team.
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The dining room looks over the cozy living sitting area
The design element imparted in the space is air and light which grace the home’s entry, leading into the Great Room, kitchen, and breakfast room. The tones and textures are distinctly masculine, but are executed in controlled, subdued and decidedly suave fashion. The kitchen is a masterpiece in white and black and stainless pops, and intricate mosaic in black, gold, and white above the stove. Functional zinc tops grace the kitchen counters, and the breakfast room dining table is crowned by a lighting fixture of what could be the headlamps of a 1934 Ford Coupe. The Great Room is lux and lushly inviting, a smoky leather couch hugs a stone hearth with tall, white, built-in cabinetry. The home’s owner repurposed 78 slmag.net
an ancient tree on the lot for the fireplace mantle, which adds a warm and comforting element to the space. The home’s master suite is a sumptuous retreat, all customcrafted and executed by Amy and her design team. A lush and expansive headboard is a streamlined complement to the exquisitely appointed custom bedding. A deep white shag throw rug contrasts impeccably with gleaming dark floors. The master spa and bath sport other design elements near and dear the homeowner: a river stone tile in the steam shower harkens back to a trip to Fiji and the shower detail gives the impression of a rainforest down pour.
V-Collective provided architectural moldings and custom cabinetry throughout
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Open concept living, the family room looks over the outdoors, into the kitchen, as well as the entrance and dining room
Her office has soaring peaked ceiling and bay windows surround for an open airy feel
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His office with rocket them and architectural metal desk
Master bedroom overlooks the grounds of the estate
The youngest member of the family was able to decorate her room in a sophisticated pink livable color scheme
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Calming master bathroom inspired from the couples vacation adventures
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Lower level area perfect for entertaining large groups
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Custom wine vault
There is a hint of the feminine to be found in the wife’s elegant office space. As with most chateaux, Chateau De Ville boasts a turret adjacent to the master suite. Within this stunning room, Designs on Madison have once again worked their magic. Light floods the two-story round room whose walls sparkle with platinum foiled wallpaper reflecting an intricate silver and platinum rug. A splash of light lavender in pillows on the creamy white sloping armchairs add elegant charm. The magnificent chandelier crowns the room in true queen fashion, floating above the space in regal suspension. In contrast, the home’s downstairs is where the king’s office resides, replete with gleaming golden bar, an entertainment space and a wonderfully art deco guest suite. (I use “king” tongue in cheek to impart the bit of whimsy the homeowner has
incorporated in every room of the home with small Elvis sendups. Very tremendously subtle and tastefully executed, there might be a tiny chrome Elvis on the shelf, or a vintage Elvis liquor decanter on the bar, or a ceramic bust in a nook.) The downstairs also houses a wine room with wonderful details including a bank vault door, vintage safes, and reflect the owner’s penchant for decorating with early 20th century mechanical objects d’art. It is remarkable that the family’s husband was the catalyst in the ultimate vision for the home, and more important, how seamlessly Designs on Madison could execute this elaborate and detailed project. The husband’s love of streamlined and powerful cars has been elegantly woven into each detail, masculine and powerful, yet sleek and hip and trendsetting. It is a place where Steve McQueen might settle in nicely. sl
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Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine Delivers Best Selection of Wine and Gourmet Food in the Tri-State Area Written by Matthew Millet / Photography by Andrew Kung Quite possibly one of the smallest storefronts in Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine far exceeds expectations for service, selection, and uniqueness of both its wine and specialty foods. Since the turn of the century this location has always been a family owned local gourmet food and wine shop for the area. Now under the leadership of co-owner sisters, sommelier Evelyn Ignatow and Sylvia Levine, the boutique shop has had a focus on highlighting emerging brands, new food trends and small production, highly acclaimed wines, offering elevated selections to enhance any occasion. When venturing in, one will notice right away that the selection of gourmet treats is perfect for livening up any dish or to base a new dinner off of completely. Specialty oils - truffle, flavored, spiced, Tuscan, and the like allow for enhancing dishes or great for dipping. A large reach-in cooler with many selections of cheeses are perfect for snacking or to elevate any charcuterie board. OR, seek guidance from Sylvia, the in-house cheese specialist, who expertly prepares charcuterie boards complete for take home use. Gourmet specialty pastas and sauces also abound throughout the store and are reminiscent to the ethnic aisles of larger grocery retailers. Fine chocolates and desert bites are also sourced rounding out every aspect of the dining experience. With so many options and delicatessens to choose from the tenured staff are quick to help share their personal favorites and make recommendations for gifting or culinary pleasure.
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As you peruse the intimate store, you will notice accompaniments for all aspects of the kitchen or pantry. From the aforementioned gourmet treats, ingredients, specialty foods, caviar, sweets, to stemware and utensils. The gourmet deli is a perfect spot to enjoy a homemade cup of soup, salad or sandwich, or glass of wine outside at the bistro tables. A great source for host gifts or the food connoisseur, Sylvia and her team expertly put together fantastic gift baskets that decorate the tops of the display shelves. Whether it’s a getwell basket, or a luxury wine star, the baskets, ideas, and collections are endless for any event and all occasions. Sylvia’s gift baskets have been National award winning and published in the Gift Basket Review, and become staples for both private and corporate gifting occasions. Of course, the gourmet treats, fine foods, and gift baskets are important aspects of the boutique store, the real star is the wine selection sourced by level two certified sommelier Evelyn. Known in the industry for her advance knowledge, Evelyn is quick to source some of the finest vintages and low production items in the industry. With a background in education, Evelyn is happy to help educate all of her clientele on the flavor profiles of the wine selections and often makes pairing selections for their dinner menus. Customer service abounds as staff quickly make recommendations based off of the client’s taste and budgets. This allows customers the ability to try new wines with the comfort knowing that they are taking home something they are sure to enjoy.
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The wine itself is displayed by region and varietal. Seasonal favorites are typically highlighted, such as rose for the summer. Large format bottles are also displayed; magnum and double magnum sizes spot the top display cabinets (and remember anything is sourceable with advance notice). When we were in the shop Evelyn was proud to show us the recently rated 100 point Spottswoode Estate Cabernet that she had sourced for a customer. Very rare champagne collections for purchase are on full display, as Hyde Park Gourmet and Wine is one of the largest retailers of the Moet-Hennessy brand of champagnes including Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Ruinart, and the Moet & Chandon labels. As with all specialty stores, it is a recommendation to stop in with some extra time to really browse through the selections of gourmet treats and wine. What makes Hyde Park Gourmet and Wine so special is not just the products, it is in the details that Evelyn, Sylvia, and staff take on, priding themselves on the client relationships built over the last 25 years of business. Service, selection, and the intimate setting make it truly, The Gem of the Hyde Park Square. sl Located in the square at 2707 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More information at www.hydeparkgourmet.com, 513.533.4329, or info@hydeparkgourmet.com. Open 10-6, Monday-Saturday.
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A MIGHTY CANCER WARRIOR
Kila Tripp sets out to raise money for cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute Written by Sheree Allgood with Kila Tripp A quiet dignity and steely determination bely the youthful sophistication and incredibly focused countenance of Kila Tripp. This past spring, she fomented a plan to raise $100,000 for cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) to coincide with Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, which is September. Her gratitude comes from a place none of us wishes ever to come from…that of a two-time cancer survivor. Kila’s journey began at age 14 in January 2012 during her freshman year at Ursuline Academy. She had been experiencing some fatigue and dizziness which she attributed to her busy schedule, but when she fainted on the tennis court, she made a doctor’s appointment. After a series of tests, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Being acute, the disease progressed rapidly, creating a proliferation of immature blood cells, involving lymphocytes, or white blood cells, our body’s workhorse cells which fight infection. Acute lymphocytic leukemia occurs when a bone marrow cell develops an error in its DNA. The error tells the cells to continue growing and dividing when a healthy cell would normally stop dividing and eventually die. Abnormal cells begin to crowd out the healthy cells, and the function of the blood is impaired. This type of blood cancer is usually found in children, although adults can also be diagnosed with it. Kila’s parents, Rick and Cindy Tripp, along with extended family members and friends, immediately began researching the top pediatric cancer centers in the world, only to find out that one of the premier pediatric oncology centers, with specialists versed in the many nuances of Kila’s type of leukemia, was housed locally at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She began her treatment there, knowing that the next two-and-a-half years would be dedicated to treatment and healing. As an active teen, Kila was determined not to miss a minute of her high school years and excelled both at school and at her extracurriculars. Her high school achievements can in large part be attributed to the supportive staff of Cincinnati Children’s CBDI, who advocated on Kila’s behalf, and encouraged her to excel. The Tripp family soon learned that the medical team treating Kila was not just interested in her as a patient, but as young, vibrant teen. This wholistic approach allowed her the opportunity to live her life to the fullest, even during difficult treatments and occasional setbacks. Anyone who has been through cancer treatment or been faced with a life-altering illness knows that the goalposts can change, and often do, especially where treatment is concerned. Her therapy included chemo and cranial radiation. As Kila ran into obstacles, her doctors adjusted her procedures to mitigate long-term side effects. At the time of Kila’s treatment, steroids served as an important part of her medication regime. While an effective and crucial drug in many serious illnesses, steroids can weaken the body’s ability to fight other infections, and long-term use can lead to myriad other issues. Kila’s chemotherapy left her with Avascular Necrosis, which causes the death of bone tissues from lack of blood supply. Another test to a list of challenges facing this vivacious young woman.
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Despite these treatment setbacks, Kila’s dogged determination did not allow cancer to hamper her high school aspirations. In concert with her teachers and the Children’s Hospital staff, Kila remained at Ursuline, graduated on time, and enrolled at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She co-led the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Cincinnati for two years, helping raise $120,000 the first year, and $180,000 the second. While at Wake Forest, she remained a committed fundraiser for cancer research by becoming an executive board member of Wake ‘n’ Shake, a 12-hour dance marathon benefitting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, which annually raises over $300,000. In her senior year at Wake, Kila co-led the event and helped raise a whopping $430,000 for cancer research. After celebrating five years of being cancer free in April 2019, Kila graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wake Forest University with degrees in Economics and Political Science and a minor in Bioethics. Her plan was to move to Washington, D.C. the following summer and start her working life at Deloitte Consulting. Once again, the goalpost was moved. On a recommendation from her gynecologist, Kila went for a mammogram that lead to a biopsy of the tissue around her breast and lymph nodes. Only a week after crossing the stage to receive her diploma, Kila learned that her cancer had returned. By this time her father, Rick, had taken a new position and her family had relocated to Memphis after 30 years in Greater Cincinnati. The challenge of treatment arose again…should she be treated in Memphis, Washington, D.C., or Cincinnati? For Kila, the decision was an easy one. She wanted to return to the medical team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where she knew she would receive excellent care. More importantly, she knew that CBDI would treat adults with pediatric forms of cancer, which made her decision firm. Because of this institute’s remarkable strides in research, Kila’s treatment is 6 months shorter and she’s experiencing fewer side effects. Since returning to Cincinnati in June of 2019 to begin her treatment, Kila is more appreciative of the care and commitment she has received and continues to receive at Cincinnati’s Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorder Institute, and the enormous lengths the medical teams undertake to care for all their patients. Her appreciation is beyond measure, and she is ever grateful for all the headway that has been made, thanks to groundbreaking cancer research taking place every day at Cincinnati’s Children’s. Kila’s passion has translated into her own fundraising drive to benefit the continued research in pediatric cancer and blood disorders at Children’s. The Fund the Cure Next Door was born from Kila’s dedication to help propel and maintain pediatric cancer research. The campaign will take place through the month of September, marking Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Fund the Cure Next Door aims to raise $100,000 for pediatric cancer research and to spread awareness of the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute to Cincinnati and beyond, highlighting in particular how the research and care impacts the local, national, and international cancer communities. With the support of the Greater Cincinnati area, Kila is committed to the success of Fund the Cure Next Door and ensuring that the staff of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and specifically the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute will continue to save young lives. sl To help Kila reach her goal, consider a donation to cincinnatichildrens.org/goto/fundthecure or contact fundthecurnxtdoor@gmail.com
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With help from the Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI), Sophia Averion doesn’t let her vision loss from Stargardt Disease stop her from doing all the things that most 17 year-olds do, including baking, swimming and riding her bike. She uses adaptive aids in the kitchen, sometimes taking a photo of the cake mix box and enlarging it on her iPad to make it easier to read the recipe. As her mom, Lisa says, “Sophia is determined to work towards her goals so anything is possible. She is deliberate, thoughtful and organized, willing to try anything.” Sophia has been working closely with CABVI’s Youth Services Vision Specialist, including meeting online during the COVID-19 pandemic, to learn self-advocacy skills to request help when needed. This helped her to create a
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vision portfolio that she can share with her teachers whenever she starts a new class so that they understand the accommodations she needs. As she enters her senior year in high school, Sophia is excited about perhaps studying nursing when she goes to college. As she says,” I have big aspirations and do not intend to let my visual impairment hold me back.” The challenges for people with severe vision loss don’t stop because of a pandemic. CABVI wants you to know that we are here for you and we continue to provide essential services to help people who are blind or visually impaired seek independence. For more information or to make a donation in support of CABVI’s services, please visit www.cincyblind.org or call 513-221-8558. Thank you!
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The Dragonfly Foundation Marks 10 Years of Providing the Best Support Services to Pediatric Cancer Patients and their Families The Dragonfly Foundation marked a major milestone in the Foundation’s development, celebrating its 10th anniversary on August 10th. The Dragonfly Foundation has helped more than 5,900 pediatric cancer patients, families, and their caregivers since the Foundation launched in 2010. The Dragonfly Foundation was started in 2010 by Christine Neitzke, and her best friend, after her son Matt was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Like most, Christine and her husband, Jim, never thought their family would be affected by pediatric cancer. Fortunately, Christine, Jim, Matt and his brother Sam had the support of family, friends, and the community during their cancer journey; many other patients and families are not as fortunate. Motivated by the lack of support some of Matt’s fellow pediatric cancer patients had in their lives, The Dragonfly Foundation was created. Today, Matt Neitzke is cancer-free and The Dragonfly Foundation has grown to support thousands. In the last 10 years, The Dragonfly Foundation has expanded to help patients not just in Cincinnati, but also in Dayton, Ohio and in Chicago, Illinois. Dragonfly has also relocated to a new location at 506 Oak Street, just blocks away from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where patients and their families can find strength, comfort, and joy. The new Landing includes spaces where children can play with toys, video games, make crafts, and their parents and caregivers can enjoy time with them in a relaxing space.
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“Over the last 10 years, it has been amazing to see the growth of our organization. We would like to thank our volunteers, donors, patients, families and especially Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for their support and allowing us to make an impact on families facing pediatric cancer,” said Christine Neitzke, Executive Director. The Dragonfly Foundation provides programs that enhance the quality of life for children and young adults as they’re going through treatment, provides help with urgent needs and life logistics, and emotional, relational and practical support. “They work hard to keep smiles on our faces, to make us feel like we are normal for a day, and to give us a place where we can breathe, feel loved, and share our experiences,” said a Dragonfly Mom. The Dragonfly Foundation is also a second family for pediatric cancer patients, many of whom have moved to Cincinnati for treatment. Dragonfly works to create a sense of normalcy during trying times and create happy distractions and great memories for our patients & families. The Foundation does this by planning family outings, group trips to a sporting event or theme park, a special visit from a celebrity, or even just a special gift during a difficult moment of their treatment can make all the difference for a young child. For more information on The Dragonfly Foundation or ways to donate go to https://dragonfly.org/.
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*Suggested $50 donation will help feed four families a day in our shelter. Party packs will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 20 at the Village Wines of Glendale, 23 Village Square, Cincinnati OH 45246. Ticket and donation proceeds provide shelter and support to Cincinnati’s most vulnerable families. 104 slmag.net
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There is the performance by favorite returning star Martina McBride. The online program hosted by Cris Collinsworth featuring a option to become a virtual Hostess and host a small viewing party while observing social distancing guidelines or viewers presentation will be an evening broadcast that supporters can performance by favorite returning star Martina McBride. The can also watch individually and can tune in through the CCPF view from home onanOctober 1,broadcast 2020 at that 7pm.supporters There is can the presentation will be evening website, Facebook and Youtube. For nineteen years, the Pink Ribbon Luncheon has drawn huge optionfrom to become a virtual Hostess and athost a small viewing view home on October 1, 2020 7pm. 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For more information on viewing this event contact Abby O’Neill, CCPF Assistant Director For more information on viewing this event contact Abby O’Neill, CCPF Assistant Director at 866.577.7465 or aoneill@proscan.com. Or visit pinkribbon.ccpf.org. at 866.577.7465 or aoneill@proscan.com. Or visit pinkribbon.ccpf.org.
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JOIN CANCER FAMILY CARE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
FOR OUR 41ST ANNUAL WINE TASTING & AUCTION. In 1979, our very first fundraiser was an intimate wine tasting event held in the home of John & Rosemary Van Kirk. This year, we are going back to the beginning and holding multiple simultaneous private events across the region. Each sponsored party will have the option to receive a catered meal for up to 10 guests from Jeff Thomas Catering in addition to several bottles of wine delivered to their home. Guests will be able to participate in our silent and live auctions, hear impact stories from our clients, and have a great night while supporting a worthy cause.
To learn more about how to host a house party or to sponsor this great event please contact Kevin Hackman: 513-731-3346 or khackman@ cancerfamilycare.org More details about the event can be found on our website: www.cancerfamilycare.org Cancer Family Care’s Mission is to strengthen the well-being and alleviate the suffering of any child, adult, or family coping with cancer.
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Audi Cincinnati East 8639 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45255 513-388-3700 www.audicincinnatieast.com 2019 IIHS “Top Safety Pick+” is based on “good” ratings in the moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraint, and headlight tests, and no less than an “advanced” rating for front crash prevention. For details, visit iihs.org. European model shown. Specifications may vary. "Audi,” all model names, and the four rings logo are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. ©2020 Audi of America, Inc.
here. for good. Like many organizations, we have made the careful decision to cancel a critical fundraising event to protect the health and wellbeing of our supporters, advisory members, staff, officers, and those we serve as the COVID-19 global health concerns persist.
The Salvation Army’s Annual Civic & Awards Luncheon Impact
While we will miss the fellowship of being together, we ask you to join us in spirit to provide for our community. Together, we face an unprecedented holiday season, challenged not only to brighten Christmas for many, but also to meet new depths of need as this crisis continues to unfold. We have witnessed how there is no quarantine from hunger, homelessness or poverty. You can join us and be Here. For Good. Learn more at salvationarmycincinnati.org/hereforgood
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati continues to house the homeless, feed the hungry and meet human needs in every respect.
THIS THIS THANKSGIVING, THANKSGIVING, PAY PAY IT IT FORWARD FORWARD WITH WITH PIE! PIE!
Every pie sold will help feed a local senior for a full week! Every pie sold will help feed a local senior for a full week! To learn more about our Thanksgiving pies that taste good and do good, To learn more about our Thanksgiving pies that taste good and do good, visit www.BustACrust.org. visit www.BustACrust.org.
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