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Deco, No - 18th Century Italian, Yes

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New York by Design

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Ault Park Concours d’Elegance

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Y-3 Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Park Avenue Armory.

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From the Editor-In-Chief The things we do for love….

Among the trappings one would expect to find in the nursery of a newborn girl, mine had one striking exception – a shiny yellow football helmet. A first gift from my father, it represented not, as one would guess, his desire that his first born be a son; rather, it was the manifestation of his desire that I grow up unfettered by any preconceived notions (as well as a premonition of my hard-headedness). Somewhere there exists a photograph of me wearing said helmet while setting my father’s hair in pink sponge rollers, which may or may not have been what he had in mind.

Over the years, my parents saw to it that I was exposed to a number of cultural and athletic pursuits. With the benefit of hindsight, one activity I wish I would have stuck with is piano lessons, having taken just enough of them to realize how many more I need. At the time, the lessons were torture, and I went kicking and screaming to each. Perhaps what is most frustrating is that when I break out my old lesson books, I still mess up on the parts circled multiple times in red ink and marked with PRACTICE! in bold letters by my instructor. Clearly, Carnegie Hall was not in my future.

Like most parents, I’ve dedicated a great deal of time and effort to seeing that my daughter has similar opportunities; scattered around the house are testaments to the various attempts.

To my dismay, piano lessons were a non-event. Guitar lasted a bit longer, enough for a school talent show debut as part of a fledgling trio. Sports are on-going and leave a trail of equipment with every passing year (I never remember the need for so much “stuff” when I was playing).

Nothing seemed to take root until my then seven-year-old caught a snippet of Project Runway, and then it was like a light switch flipped on. We’ve gradually made the progression from sketches to duck tape bags and clothes and now to sewing the real thing, which has put me on a first name basis with the ladies at the fabric cutting table at Joann’s.

Efforts to facilitate my fledgling designer recently resulted in the utterance of four words that fill my husband with dread: “I’m going to IKEA.” While I relish in the company’s cheap chic image, he despises what he says is MDF parading around in hipster clothing. As much as I covet the exquisite European furniture lines carried at Voltage in Cincinnati, I don’t think my 10-year-olds newbie interest in fashion is worthy of a suite of B&B Italia; so I set off to West Chester with the man who has inspired my overinflated sense of do-ityourself capabilities, my father.

After bringing everything home, I peered at the neatly stacked boxes in wonderment of the magic of flat-packed furniture. My first thought was, “Certainly this couldn’t represent a whole room’s worth of stuff?” After tearing into my first box, I began to believe that the curious Swedish product names translated into English meant the equivalent of “Where’s the @#*$& Allen wrench?” The exercise also gave me an inkling of why, by and large, Europeans seem more content to live in smaller, minimally decorated apartments – the thought of putting rooms and rooms of this stuff together would certainly be deterrent enough!

Surprisingly, I assembled everything by myself in the span of one afternoon. As I basked in the glow of my accomplishment – freshly painted walls, new flooring and furniture, the ideal sewing studio - my daughter came into the room and coyly remarked that a new drum set would fit just perfectly in the corner.

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Deco, No - 18th Century Italian, Yes Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners It has always fascinated me how certain antiques are visually ahead of their time, such as the illustrated antique Italian console table. I find this table extremely interesting because it appears to be from the Art Deco period, which would date it around 1935. The giltwood nude woman center support just cries out Art Deco to me, and the alabaster base it sits on also has a Deco feel about it. All in all, at first glance, this console table looks Deco. Upon closer scrutiny - by examining this antique from top to bottom and from front to back - there is no doubt in my mind this console table is late 18th century Italian.

I continue to be amazed that the look of this Italian console is some 150 years ahead of its time. Rarely do you find antiques that are so forward-looking; it is more common to see designs from earlier antique periods incorporated into newer ones. While it is hard to explain, although this console table seems to be Deco at first glance, at the same time it does not appear to be Deco to the trained eye; it is this idiosyncrasy that makes this piece particularly remarkable.

As said previously, the striking giltwood nude on the alabaster plinth gives the illusion this piece is Art Deco, but what makes this antique older than it seems is determined by several key factors. The patina and general aged look evidence that it is older than it appears. The dullness of paint colors and the wonderful appearance of the gold gilt work cannot be duplicated. These characteristics can only be acquired with age and much more than 75 years if the piece were from the Art Deco period. One would note that the original giltwood paw feet on the base of the piece are not a Deco trait. The fauxpainted top also has an earlier feel about it and is something that would not have been done in the Art Deco period. Lastly and most important, this piece is not constructed like an Art Deco furniture piece would have been made in the 1930s.

All things considered, this is a fabulous antique by anyone’s standards, but being 18th century Italian and appearing Art Deco gives this piece sophistication and complexity that you do not often find in antique furniture pieces. sl

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New York by Design

Written by Bridget Williams

Trump Hotel Collection heralds the renovation of a landmark and the debut of a 46-story tower in SoHo Having arrived in The Big Apple under the cover of darkness, I arose in time to greet the dawn and watch as golden rays of sunlight illuminated a fresh blanket of snow as yet untrampled by the daily crush of humanity that traverses the walkways of Central Park. Taking in the Currier & Ives view from my suite at One Central Park West in the Trump International Hotel & Tower, the thought occurred to me that one would have to be extremely jaded not to be smitten by this idealistic perspective of the city.

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In January of this year, the 52-story property, which soars above Columbus Circle, was in the midst of a stealth $30-million renovation of its 167 guest rooms and suites, making the interior views just as tongue-wagging as the neck craning that takes place from the sidewalk perspective. The dramatic transformation is happening in two stages, with the first half completed in April and the balance finished by the end of September.

“As the crown jewel of the Trump Hotel Collection, Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is committed to delivering the best hotel experience available anywhere in the world, and maintaining our luxurious room product is a key part of that,” explained Donald J. Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organization. “When completed next Labor Day, the voluptuous fabrics and opulent finishes of the redesign will put us in step with the elegant, classic-contemporary feel of the other Trump Hotel Collection properties.”

Seeing both the “before” and “after” in person, I can attest that the interior changes are dramatic, sophisticated and will undoubtedly cement the property’s reputation as a key player in Manhattan’s luxury lodging scene. In each of the rooms, a color palette of gray and aubergine with neutral accents of ivory and caramel puts a comfortable spin on contemporary urban interior design. Seating is upholstered with plush, high-contrast velvets and silky fabrics and paired with rosewood, mahogany, maple and walnut finishes. Further softening each room’s urban aesthetic is a handcrafted Schonbek crystal chandelier suspended over a cozy dining table. Rounding out the tactile experience is Luxe shagreen fabric, burnished gold leaf, bronze, sumptuous purple velvet draperies and opulent silk accent walls.

With spacious walk-in closets, European-style kitchens, marble bathrooms and the aforementioned views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, a stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower provides the comfort of a residential experience during business or pleasure travel. In the mornings I began my day by swimming laps in the 60-foot indoor pool or working out in the 6,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, during which time I met a number of building residents who had nothing but accolades for the property.

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New York by Design As the only Five Star hotel with a Five Star restaurant in New York, guests have the option of dining at renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s namesake restaurant (winner of the 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant), at the more casual but equally chic Nougatine or indulging in a luxury in-room dining experience.

C o m b i n i n g Fr e n c h , A m e r i c a n a n d I n d o c h i n e s e ingredients with tableside preparation, the chic confines of Jean-Georges create a memorable experience. Nougatine is bookended by a bank of windows overlooking Central Park and an exhibition kitchen. Stopping in for a prix fixe lunch following a busy morning strolling the gilded streets of Manhattan, we chose from an extensive seasonal menu that including favorites like warm green asparagus salad, goat cheese gnocchi with caramelized baby artichoke and parsley, tuna ribbons with avocado and spicy radish in ginger marmalade, and red snapper crusted with nuts and seeds in sweet and sour jus.

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Trump Hotel Collection properties across the US are renowned for their signature guest services program, the Trump Attaché, and the pampering extends to even the smallest members of the family. Trump Kids is a comprehensive program that includes special touches as part of every facet of a child’s experience, from personalized “in residence” calling cards presented at check-in (which made my 10-year-old feel extremely grown up) to pintsized spa treatments (milkshake pedicures anyone?). The Trump Baby Attaché will even pre‐stock the guest room and kitchen with necessary supplies so that families can travel lighter.

When it is tea cup pups rather than tots in tow, Trump Pets rolls out the red carpet with amenities such as a plush dog bed and blanket inspired by famed photographer William Wegman; an in-room dining menu offering irresistible gourmet treats; a water bowl and fresh bottled water; a personalized selection of toys; and, dog walking service arranged by the concierge.

Trump International Hotel and Tower, One Central Park West, 888.448.7867, trumpintl.com

Representing the Trump Hotel Collection’s next generation of luxury hospitality, Trump SoHo New York officially opened on April 9 of this year as the neighborhood’s only luxury hotel condominium. Located at 246 Spring Street, the dramatic 46-story silver-glass tower designed by Handel Architects boasts unrivaled views of the city’s spectacular skyline, the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building. The top floors are crowned with ten spectacular penthouse suites ranging from 1,194 to 2,331 square feet.

The 391 well-appointed rooms (just 12 per floor) meld classic interior design elements with uptown chic and boast floor-to-ceiling windows, custom designed furnishings by Fendi Casa, and custom bedding by Bellino. All guestrooms and suites feature the Control 4 interface system to control room environmental settings, as well as flat screen televisions, three dual-line telephones and wireless highspeed Internet access.

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Property amenities include: world-class dining at the elegant Quattro Gastronomia Italiana (a second incarnation of one of Miami’s top dining destinations known for its authentic Northern Italian cuisine), outfitted in a palette of emerald green and tan and complete with custom Murano chandeliers, black granite, beveled mirrors and buttery leather seating; 12,000 square feet of customizable meeting and event space (one of the largest in SoHo); an 11,000 square-foot Spa at Trump, which boasts New York’s only authentic luxury hammam and a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment; Bazaar lounge; seasonal Bar d’Eau on the lush 6,000-square-foot pool deck with cabanas and a full-sized Bocce court; and, The Library, an intimate space suspended above the lobby outfitted with notable tomes from TASCHEN.

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Guests and owners enter through a dramatic two-story conservatory into a grand lobby with 22-foot ceilings that is reminiscent of hotels of the early 20th century. Adding to the drama are four ceramic columns covered by a chocolate and a soft blue plaster, along with intimate seating areas. A landscaped Urban Plaza adjacent to the hotel extends from Spring Street to Dominick Street, with decorative lighting and spacious seating areas. Trump SoHo, 246 Spring Street, 877.828.7080, trumpsohohotel.com

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One of my favorite aspects about a visit to New York City is sampling from the dizzying array of outstanding dining and nightlife options. Continuing with the theme of forwardthinking design exemplified by the Trump Hotel Collection, we have selected a few notable destinations that create a dinner/ nightlife theatre experience using innovative cuisine presented in expertly styled environs.

Based on the number of write-ups in culinary magazines and newspaper reviews, Executive Chef Missy Robbins of A Voce Columbus, located next door to the Trump International in the

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Time Warner Center, is the “it girl” of the NYC dining scene.

Having honed her skills most recently as executive chef at Chicago’s Spiaggia, Robbins’ finely tuned rustic Italian dishes arrive on artfully composed plates that rival the restaurant’s sweeping vistas of Central Park. (10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor, avocerestaurant.com) Having recently moved from an historic townhouse on the Upper East Side to the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, the most environmentally advanced skyscraper in the world, Aureole New York remains a bastion of celebrity Chef Charlie Palmer’s commitment to farm over factory food. Under

Aureole Bar Room

the direction of Executive Chef Christopher Lee (who cut his culinary teeth at Jean-Georges), the modern American cuisine at Aureole recently earned a 5-Diamond AAA rating for the 13th consecutive year. (135 West 42nd St., charliepalmer.com) Proof that a good concierge is worth his or her weight in gold, an expert staff member at the Trump International recommended Tamarind Indian restaurant and was able to get our group a coveted table on short notice. The setting for this culinary journey, highlighting the distinct regions of Punjab, Hyderabad, Goa, Madras, Lucknow and Calcutta, is understated

and elegant, accompanied by service as warm as the copious baskets of deliciously perfumed roti that helped us savor every last morsel. (43 East 22nd St., tamarinde22.com).

Billing itself as an “eco-friendly nightclub,� the interior of the 6,000-square-foot Greenhouse, designed by Bluarch Architecture, is L.E.E.D. certified and built entirely from recycled or recyclable materials. Most notable are the tufts of faux boxwood protruding between small lacquered or vinylcovered disks fitted with color changing LEDs. (150 Varick Street, greenhouseusa.com). sl

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Bibliotaph Angelika Taschen knows New York. She's been behind the velvet ropes, explored the secret, unmarked restaurants and beloved neighborhood delis, scoured Soho, Nolita and Tribeca's stylish stores, and scoped out hotels uptown and downtown, from sleek and chic to hidden charms. She provides an all-access pass to parts of New York even most locals don't know. Dictionary-style cutout tabs make it easy to flip through, and a pocket-sized map of Manhattan lists all the shops, hotels, and restaurants in the book. With this guide in hand, New York is yours for the taking. Daisann McLane & Angelika Taschen - Taschen's New York - Hardcover, 400 pages, Taschen, taschen.com

It has been over ten years since TASCHEN's original New York Interiors was published and while much has changed in the Big Apple since then. Handpicked by editor and author Angelika Taschen, this spanking new collection of interiors explores an array of homes as dizzying as the diversity of the New Yorkers themselves. Peek into the apartments of artist Terence Koh, artist and director Julian Schnabel, musician Rufus Wainwright, porn diva Vanessa del Rio, and actress Julianne Moore—among many others. Peter Webster, Angelika Taschen - New York Interiors - Hardcover, 300 pages, Taschen, taschen.com

Arriving in New York in 1967, Paul McDonough's visual experience became high-octane, as spontaneous aesthetic and the metropolis collided in the improvisational theater of street photography. This first-ever monograph of his powerful work reveals the intimacy in actions and relationships found in the crowded streets of urbania.

Paul McDonough has taught at Pratt Institute, Yale University, Cooper Union, Marymount College, Parsons School of Design, and Fordham University. His awards include NEA and Guggenheim grants. His work is in numerous public and private collections. Paul McDonough (Photographer), Susan Kismaric (Contributor) - Paul McDonough: New York Photographs 1968-1978 - 90 pages, Hardcover, Umbrage Editions, umbragegallery.com

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Peaceful Places: New York City leads both residents and visitors on an unexpected path.

Author Evelyn Kanter shares the inspiring, restorative pockets she has come to love over a lifetime of exploring and living in New York City. While her native Manhattan serves up many calming spots, this unique guide reflects New York's colorful ethnic diversity, revealing the unexpected sanctuaries, gardens, vistas, beaches, neighborhood strolls, and peaceful cafﾃｩs that can be found throughout the city. And by knowing when to go or where to head once inside, visitors can escape the crowds even at popular, tourist-heavy destinations like Grand Central Station and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Evelyn Kanter - Peaceful Places: New York City - 300 pages, Menasha Ridge Press, menasharidge.com

This book presents the epic story of New York in photographs, photo-portraits, maps, and aerial views窶馬early 600 pages of emotional, atmospheric images, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Supplementing this treasure trove of images are hundreds of quotations and references from relevant books, movies, shows and songs. The city's fluctuating fortunes are all represented, from the wild nights of the Jazz Age and the hedonistic disco era, to the grim days of the Depression and the devastation of 9/11 and its aftermath, as its broken-hearted but unbowed citizens picked up the pieces. Reuel Golden - New York: Portrait of a City - Hardcover, 572 pages, Taschen, taschen.com

Hidden pockets of wilderness still exist within the urban environs of New York City, and in Legacy Joel Meyerowitz invites us to discover them. This beautiful body of work is the result of a unique commission Meyerowitz received from the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to document the city's parks.

During the course of this project, Meyerowitz honed in on the 8,700 acres within the five boroughs of New York City that still exist in their original pristine state, as well as areas within parks that have been left to revert to wilderness. Phillip Lopate (Author), Joel Meyerowitz (Photographer), Michael Bloomberg (Introduction) - Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks - Hardcover, 300 pages, Aperture, aperature.org

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Ault Park Concours d’Elegance

Photography by Tony Bailey and Eric Williams

In spite of oppressive heat and a forecast of popup thunderstorms, organizers of the 33rd annual Ault Park Concours d’Elegance orchestrated another successful event.

The 2010 event’s featured theme “International Designers and Coachbuilders”, served as a tribute to the quality and craftsmanship of automobiles from around the world, with representation from the United States, France, Germany, Great Britain and Italy. A tribute to the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo included a display of pre-war through modern day Alfas. Drawing a great deal of attention was a special “Life’s a

Beach” display that featured vintage beach cars including a Ford Woody Wagon, VW Microbus, and a open air two-seater made only for sale on the French and Italian Riviera.

Taking the William K. Victor Best of Show Award was a 1935 Duesenberg SJ Roadster presented by the Auto Museum of Cincinnati. One of 35 created, Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton commissioned it as a gift for Prince Serge M'Divani, a Soviet Georgian noble. Featuring coachwork by Bohman & Schwartz, the 75-year-old classic weighs more than 5,000 lbs and boasts 265 horsepower.

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2010 Award Winners William K. Victor Best of Show Award - 1935 Duesenberg SJ Roadster

Class Awards Antique Through 1924 - 1924 Stutz Bearcat Pre-War Vintage, Non-CCCA, 1925-1942 - 1933 Buick Series 50 Convertible Early Classic, CCCA, 1925-1934 - 1929 Cadillac V8 Sport Phaeton Late Classic, CCCA, 1935-1948 - 1938 Packard 1608 V-12 Collector American, 1946-1968 - 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Collector Asian, All Years - 1999 Nissan Skyline GTR V Spec Collector Foreign, 1946-1975 - 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Sports Classic Through 1959 - 1935 MG PB Roadster Sports Contemporary, 1960-1975 - 1972 De Tomaso Pantera Racing, All Years - 1956 Bandini Barchetta American Performance, 1961-1971 - 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible Future Classic, 1975-Present - 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder Motorcycles Through 1975 - 1963 Triumph 120c Special Display, Historic Hot Rods - 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Special Display, “Life’s a Beach” Vintage Beach Cars - 1934 Ford Woody Station Wagon, 150-B

Marque Awards - International Designers and Coachbuilders France - 1937 Delahaye Germany - 1930 Mercedes Benz 540K Cabriolet Great Britain - 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II Brewster Town Car Italy - 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV United States - 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible

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Of Note...

Neo Bahaus basin with Supernova single-level floor-mounted faucet from Dornbracht. Available in Louisville and Lexington through Willis Klein and in Cincinnati from Norwood Hardware & Supply (dornbracht.com/en).

Baldwin Couture Collection knobs & lever. Available in Lexington & Louisville at Willis Klein and at Hyde Park Lumber in Cincinnati (baldwinhardware.com).

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Kohler's Flipside handheld showerhead is available at Plumber's Supply and Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery in Lexington and Louisville and at Keidel Supply and Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery in Cincinnati (us.kohler.com).

Thistle glass knob from Sun Valley Bronze. Available through Willis Klein in Louisville and Lexington, KY and Hyde Park Lumber in Cincinnati. (sunvalleybronze.com)

Part of MacKenzie-Childs new Flower Market collection, these enamelware canisters come in mix and match colors in blue, green, black, and white. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue and on-line at MacKenzie-Childs.com.

Perfect for dining al fesco, these colorful, personalized melamine plates are from La Plates (laplates.com).

Kai Pure Komachi high carbon stainless steel knife set and clear storage block (cheftools.com)

Wolf 36" Outdoor Gas Grill model OG36 on Cart 36. Available at the Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom in Cincinnati, Pieratt's and Appliance Distributors in Lexington and Mike's Woodworking in Louisville (wolfappliance.com).

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Campania, Italy

Written by Scott Harper, MS

Central and northern Italy, but especially the central Italian region of Tuscany, led the wine renaissance in the 1970s, improving vineyards, wineries and altering tradition, all for the improvement of the quality and perception of quality of their wines. Southern Italian wines have undergone a longawaited renaissance as well, a long time coming, for it once possessed the finest wines of the Roman Empire. Southern Italy still makes inexpensive everyday wines, but in particular, the southern region of Campania is noted for the very best wines of southern Italy and arguably among the best wines of the entire country.

Campania is located on the west side of the Italian peninsula on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is south of the region of Rome, Lazio; northeast is Molise and to the southeast is Basilicata. Campania is the twelfth largest region with the second largest population in Italy, and its capital, Naples, is one of Italy’s most important economically. Colonized by the Greeks, the region is hilly and mountainous and is noted for its natural beauty with the popular tourist destinations of the Amalfi Coast, the Island of Capri, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. It makes excellent wine for the tourists, locals and national market, besides supplying good everyday wine to be consumed with pizza. After all, Campania invented pizza. You get all of this in a fantastic Mediterranean climate.

This region has done an excellent job of keeping their indigenous grapes, a unique attribute of Campanian wine.

Where many other regions of Italy use, in part or whole, the international French varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to make their wines, Campania has stayed true to their interesting varietals. This is fitting since these grapes make top quality wines, albeit the average wine drinker has never heard of them or can pronounce such grapes as Aglianico.

The number one red grape in Campania is Aglianico; it is planted throughout southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi. Taurasi is both the name of the place as well as the wine.

Taurasi is a wine of great body, black fruits, structure and age ability, as it can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged three years, one of which must be aged in wood. To be labeled Riserva, it must be aged an additional year; half of the additional time is to be spent on wood. A couple of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Feudi di San Gregorio. The 1968 Taurasi Mastroberardino is considered one of the most legendary wines of the region. Other areas for good quality Campanian Aglianico are Irpinia and Taburno – look for the Ferrara winery.

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There is a wine with a great myth made in Campania, and where usually wines attached to a legend or myth do not quite add up to the story, this wine is quite good. The wine is called Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio, meaning “Tears of Christ,” and is made red or white. The story goes that when Lucifer was expelled from heaven, he took a part of heaven with him and dropped it in the Bay of Naples on the coast of Campania. When Christ noticed, he cried, and where his tears dropped, the vines of Vesuvio sprang up. The vines for Lacryma Christi are planted in the volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius. The white wine comes from a blend of indigenous white grapes: Coda Di Volpe, Verdeca, Falanghina and Greco. The red wines are made from a blend of indigenous red grapes: Piedirosso and Aglianico. The top producer is Mastroberardino.

The two top white wines from Campania, and arguable all of Italy, are Fiano Di Avellino and Greco Di Tufo; they both go well beyond the typical light, dry and crisp Italian whites. In Fiano Di Avellino, Fiano is the name of the grape with Avellino being the place. The Fiano is noted for being full-bodied and full flavored, yet elegant with the aroma of hazelnuts and the unusual ability of a white wine to age a few years in the bottle. Greco Di Tufo is made from the ancient Greco grape brought from Greece, and the Tufo refers to both the town of Tufo and the volcanic soil called Tufa that the vines flourish in. Greco Di Tufo is lighter than Fiano but more aromatic with crisp acidity and the flavor of almonds. The top producers are Colli Di Lapio, Mastroberardino and Feudi di San Gregorio. Other good quality white wines from Campania are Taburno from the Falanghina grape – look again for the Ferrara winery.

For delicious off-the-beaten path wines, try the wines of Campania. You will get wines full of true Italian character and flavor. The reds from Aglianico will impress you with their structure and age ability, and the whites of Fiano and Greco will make you rethink what you know about Italian whites. sl

Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & Grille-Jeffersonville and is Wine Director/ Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.

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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

Photography by Tony Bailey

America’s Premier Equestrian Event With worldwide television, annual attendance approaching 100,000, a world-class venue, and a 30-year sponsor that is the envy of virtually every sporting event, the Rolex-Kentucky Three-Day Event has long been regarded as America’s premier equestrian event.

With the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games coming to the Kentucky Horse Park in September, this year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, had added significance. The World Games feature World Championships in the eight disciplines recognized by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). They are held every four years and this is the first time they are being held in the United States.

Final test events for the World Games were held in conjunction with “Rolex Kentucky,” as the event is commonly known. These events in jumping and dressage added to the schedule and the excitement. (The Rolex Kentucky competition itself served as the final test event for eventing.)

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Rolex Kentucky, an HSBC Classic Series event, is America’s only four-star competition and it was the final prep for September’s Games. The world’s best horses and riders vied for $250,000 in prize money and one of the most coveted championships in equestrian sports.

A win by U.S. rider Bruce Davidson in the 1974 World Championship gave the U.S. the right to host the next championship in 1978. Those World Championships were awarded to the brand new Kentucky Horse Park and they proved to be a huge success, paving the way for the annual Rolex Kentucky event. Interestingly, the success of Rolex Kentucky over these last three decades was a big factor in the awarding of this year’s World Games to Kentucky.

William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain, a multiple Olympic and World Equestrian Games medalist, emerged as this year’s Rolex Kentucky champion. Fox-Pitt, who has crossed the ocean six times to compete at Rolex Kentucky, claimed the win against a record field of 53 entries.

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“When you come to a four-star competition like this, you never really know what will happen,” said Fox-Pitt after finally gaining his first Kentucky win. “It’s great for me to finally win here and I know that Cool Mountain has come out of this a better horse. Hopefully he’ll step up to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games back here in the fall.”

Placing second for an incredible eighth time was Phillip Dutton, a two-time Olympic team gold medalist for his native Australia, who now rides for the U.S. Dutton’s second-place finish on Woodburn was enough to earn him the Rolex U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Four Star Championship for the third time in the four years since he’s been a U.S. citizen.

"Woodburn is a great horse and hopefully he’ll win one of these days,” said Dutton who won the event with Connaught in 2008. “Maybe that win will come here in the fall!”

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In addition to its featured competition, Rolex Kentucky presents a number of entertaining exhibitions and demonstrations. The United States Pony Clubs’ Prince Philip Cup is contested by youngsters from around the country who have to qualify to get there. First place was awarded to the “Gummi Bears”, a team of junior riders from the Louisville area representing the Covered Bridge Pony Club. That competition is complemented by a “Celebrity Round” where former Pony Clubbers, including past Rolex Kentucky champions, Olympic and World Championship medalists, entertain the crowds in the youth-oriented Pony Club games.

Those who prefer driving to riding had their chance to get behind the wheel of a new Land Rover and tackle an imposing off-road course. The long lines proved the popularity of the attraction and everyone’s success on the course proved the ability of the Land Rover.

Rider Tara Ziegler appeared at the first horse inspection wearing a stylish outfit previewing Dubarry of Ireland’s Fall 2010 clothing collection. She wore a Yarrow jacket with Buttercup shorts, both in Dubarry’s own Connacht Meadow tweed, together with Dubarry’s Chamomile ruffle shirt and a pair of iconic Dubarry Galway boots. Photo by Michelle Dunn.

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Rolex Kentucky also featured a magnificent Trade Fair with over 175 merchants selling everything from souvenir t-shirts to saddles, making for a shopping experience suiting everybody’s taste and budget. From the famous Dubarry of Ireland vendor standing in a bucket of water to illustrate the waterproof properties of the company’s boots to the beautifully crafted saddles at Antarès Sellier, the fine jewelry of Designs

by Loriece, and the popular fashions of British Toad Hall, the Trade Village was a shopper’s dream come true.

This year’s event also marked the retirement of the event’s longtime director, Jane Atkinson. For more than three decades, “Janie,” as she is known to virtually everyone,

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has dedicated her life to the Rolex-Kentucky Three-Day Event, serving the last 25 of those years as the event’s Executive Director. Her tenure with the event is ending after this year, although she has one more duty as eventing competition manager for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this fall.

With the culmination of the Rolex Kentucky ThreeDay Event, the eyes of the equestrian world now focus on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Given the incredible success of Rolex Kentucky over the last three decades, there is little doubt that this fall’s Games will help reinforce Kentucky’s reputation as the “Horse Capital of the World!” sl

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aterford

A historic estate for a modern family Written by Rex Lyons Photography by Eric Williams Elizabeth and John Lenihan have a modern active family, a family and life that includes: themselves; their three daughters, Lillian, Adelaide, and Elle; a very frisky new puppy; charities; schools; business; and all of the events and activities that go along with that modern life style. Fitting all of that into Waterford, one of Glenview’s most spacious and impressive estates, is both a blessing and a challenge, a challenge in that fitting a modern lifestyle into a residence designed for an earlier age and style of living took a lot of effort and imagination. Elizabeth credits John with that sort of vision. “He can look at something and see possibilities where nobody else can. I’m married to a man with a vision.” Helping with that visualization has been Elizabeth’s down-to-earth quest to make certain that the house not only reflects its grand past but her family and their day-to-day life. She has worked to ensure that the family does not get lost in a grand museum.

Assisting both John and Elizabeth with their vision has been noted Nashville designer and antique expert Mary Spalding.

Opposite page, the most recent improvements to the house include a new wing containing a baronial family room, a new kitchen and a large conservatory with an English style glass ceiling that opens for ventilation.

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The main feature of the home’s 19291931 addition is the spectacular library. Walls are paneled with French dower chests dating from the 16th through the 18th centuries. The neutral upholstery and natural finishes allow the paneling to be the focal point of the room. Interior designer Mary Spalding designed a square conversation sofa with seating on all sides and placed it in front of the fireplace. Accessories and art in the room are kept simple as to not distract from the room’s magnificent architecture.

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Waterford did not begin its life as the great Neo-Georgian mansion it has become. Built originally in 1912 for Jane and Arthur D. Allen on land taken from his father’s estate, Eleven Hearths, the house was a relatively modest Arts and Crafts twostory dwelling with Georgian details, named Robinswood. The Allen family attributes the original design and construction to prominent Louisville builder and architect John Bacon Hutchings and his son E. T. The original house had wide bracketed eaves and an asymmetrical design that featured a pedimented porch with a decorative circular fan design set into the brickwork above the porch pediment. The house also displayed subtle touches of half-timbering in the gables. The entry or living hall featured a beamed ceiling, a fireplace and doors opening onto an exterior porch. An arched opening led to a small stair hall. To the right was a diminutive drawing room and behind it the wainscoted dining room. Domestic service areas occupied the rest of the first floor. Pictures from the period show carefully landscaped grounds and manicured lawns.

The Allens soon had plans for a freestanding library to be placed in the garden, designed by Bryan Fleming. That scheme was discarded, and in 1929, they began working with the new and prestigious Chicago firm of Cowles and Colean for an ambitious

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addition and remodeling. Various drawings, still in existence at Waterford, were sent for approval to the Allens. A major attempt was made to create a balanced Georgian style façade. French doors were added above the entry when the pediment was removed. A hipped roof gable with dormer balanced the existing gable, and half-timbering was replaced with simple weatherboarding. Brackets were removed, the eaves were reduced in size, and a simpler more Georgian molding was added. The original brick stringcourses between the first and second floors were continued in stone on the new addition; the stringcourse at sill level was continued in brick to match the existing course. The bricks, Flemish bond brickwork and triple section keystones above the windows were also carefully matched. A more elaborate entrance porch design was abandoned in favor of retaining the original Doric stone columns and oak leaf design leaded glass sidelights and transom. John Bacon and E. T. Hutchings have been credited with the design of the alterations.

However, J.B. died in 1916, and it is much more likely that E.T. was the on-site architect responsible for the construction of the design by the Chicago firm.

The main feature of the 1929-1931 addition is the spectacular library. The room has been described as “the most beautiful room in Louisville.” A magnificent vast leaded-glass window overlooks the forecourt. An equally impressive deep oriel

Open to the conservatory and with views of the verdant front lawn, cooking in the spacious kitchen is a treat.

window extends to the rear of the house. On the north wall, a large recessed fireplace alcove stands between French doors that open onto a stone terrace. The exceptional limestone mantel is carved with the monograms of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, their four children and the construction dates of the house. Overhead the plaster ceiling displays, in relief, motifs of the Jacobean zodiac.

During travels to Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Allen collected a large number of 16th through 18th century French dower chests. The Lenihans have photos given to them by the Allens that show the chests as they originally were. These chests were disassembled and used as paneling in the expansive room. Matching hand-detailed oak paneling was used to fill in connecting areas. The earliest and most finely carved and decorated panels were placed in positions of prominence; the effect is breathtaking.

Bittners was responsible for the decoration and furnishing of the new 1930s additions to the home. A striking photographic portrait, from the 1930s, of Arthur Dwight Allen seated in front of the great window in the new library is in the Lenihans possession.

Robinswood was transferred from the Allens to their daughter Jane in 1953. It then passed to Hilly Jacobs and then on to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ingwerson. John Lenihan purchased the estate in 1994, changing the name to Waterford in honor of his father.

Even before his marriage to Elizabeth, he began the first of several major renovation projects. The paneled front hall was painted a light color and the wall separating it from the stair hall was removed. After the stairs were reconfigured, artist Jim Quigley created the stunning iron and bronze stair railing. Louisville artist Jim Hurst was commissioned to paint the large English landscape hanging on the stair landing. Hurst was also responsible for the painted decoration in the small former drawing room and the cloud painted ceiling of the second floor. After the birth of the Lenihan’s first daughter, Lillian, Hurst painted a whimsical scene of fairies over the mantel in her bedroom.

Throughout the house, all electrical, mechanical and security systems are now state-of-the-art. New gates and fencing now surround the property. The master suite over the library has been completely modernized and brought into the 21st century. The most recent improvements to the house include a new wing containing a baronial family room, a new kitchen and a large conservatory with an English style glass ceiling that opens for ventilation. Elizabeth says the conservatory, the idea of Nashville designer Mary Spalding, is now the most used room in the residence, as well as her favorite space to relax. Adjacent to the new gourmet kitchen, the room overlooks the outside and is filled with comfortable seating, light, air and plants.

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The baronial family room was recently added. When executing the interior design, Mary Spaling balanced John’s well-developed sense of style with Elizabeth’s more relaxed outlook.

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When the Lenihans began working with Spalding, an immediate rapport between the three developed. Both Spalding and Elizabeth are originally from the same town, Hopkinsville. They had both known of each other but had never worked together before. Spalding’s design concept for the house was to bring a sense of youth and spontaneity into the home. Her goal was to blend John’s well-developed sense of style with Elizabeth’s more relaxed outlook.

The library, the most major room in the house, was the last project finished by Spalding and the Lenihans. When they first began talking about the project, Elizabeth showed Spalding a pair of cast-stone urns, now on display in the library, and told her that she wanted those to be the inspiration for the decoration of the house. The urns with soft muted earth tones and a rugged handmade look fit perfectly into the sophisticated library. The neutral upholstery and natural finishes allow the paneling to be the focal point of the room. Spalding designed a square conversation sofa with seating on all sides

and placed it in front of the fireplace. She also positioned the large pair of chaise lounges in front of the great front window. Soon after they were first married, John and Elizabeth found, at Wakefield-Scearce galleries, a carved English oak bible box from the 16th century, exactly the same period as many of the dower chests that now cover the walls. The original initials carved into the top are the same as Elizabeth’s. The antique box now rests on an old oak table near similar wall carvings. Accessories and art in the room are kept simple as to not distract from the room’s magnificent architecture.

The entry hall reflects the new, lighter and more simplified design that was introduced to the house at the time of the additions. Sunlight fills the room from windows and doors on both the front and rear walls. In the center stands an antique walnut table with carved feet. In front of the stair wall is a carved Italian settee covered in a Fortuny print fabric. On the mantel, a pair of antique fire-gilt Neoclassic four branch candelabra matches in style the large pair of brass dauphin andirons. Black granite forms the fireplace surround. The floors are the original narrow oak boards with inlaid borders.

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Above, in front of the stair wall in the entry hall is a carved Italian settee covered in a Fortuny print fabric. On the mantel, a pair of antique fire-gilt Neoclassic four branch candelabra matches in style the large pair of brass dauphin andirons.

Under the Waterford crystal chandelier in the dining room, the three-pedestal table is set with Imari pattern Royal Crown Darby china. On the original mantel rests a pair of Old Paris urns with bisque decoration and eagle head handles. A Georgian style server sits under the windows.

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The landscaping and formal gardens, planned under the expert hand of Matthew Boone Gardiner, is in precise scale and harmony with the design of the residence.

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The small drawing room is now used as a music room and is furnished with antique Italian furniture and a grand piano.

Behind it is the dining room. Original wainscoting surrounds the room. In the center, a mahogany three-pedestal dining table is surrounded by a set of Chippendale style dining chairs.

The table is set with Imari pattern Royal Crown Darby china.

The silver is a collection of English, fiddle thread and shell, and king’s pattern sterling. On the original mantel rests a pair of Old Paris urns with bisque decoration and eagle head handles. A Waterford crystal chandelier and original brass wall sconce provide lighting. A Georgian style server sits under the windows that overlook the rear garden. Spalding and John have used lightweight, copper-colored linen for curtains that accent the hand-finished walls.

Throughout the home, Elizabeth has made every effort to include the family in the decoration of the rooms. Family portraits and pictures are in all of the rooms. Numerous pieces of artwork by the girls, some of it extremely refined, are framed

and hang throughout the house. Recently a charmingly detailed new portrait of the dog by Adelaide was sitting in the back stair hall awaiting final hanging. Together with the personal items throughout the house, it makes for a wonderful expression of the members of the family’s personalities in what could easily be a staid and formal environment.

The exterior of the house is treated just like the interior; the historic parts are perfectly and beautifully maintained, but every accommodation has been made for convenience and up to date modern living. The views from every window and terrace are flawless. Mature trees and shrubs provide a perfect backdrop for the gardens and pool. The landscaping, planned under the expert hand of Matthew Boone Gardiner, is in precise scale and harmony with the design of the residence.

John and Elizabeth Lenihan have not only created one of Louisville’s most elegant and celebrated showplaces but also a family home that is warm, friendly and just a neat, fun place to romp and hang out – the best of all possible worlds! sl

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A picturesque blue sky dotted with cotton candy clouds greeted some 5,000 automotive enthusiasts from around the world who gathered for the 81st Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in the magnificent gardens of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este and Villa Erba in Cernobbio, on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.

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It was the 12th staging of the event under the patronage of the BMW Group. “Once again the Concorso has borne impressive testimony that cars have lost none of their fascination,” commented Karl Baumer, president of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and director of BMW Group Classic. Dr. Jean-Marc Droulers, president of Villa d’Este S.p.A., looked back on two extraordinary days: “The Concorso is ruled by a constellation that could hardly be bettered: heritage, elegance and a passion for cars create the perfect foundation for a weekend such as we have been privileged to experience once again.”

In addition to the classic car contests and the competition featuring concept models of the future, highlights of this year’s Concorso included the “100 Years of Alfa Romeo” special exhibition and the world premiere of the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé, a concept car out of competition.

The Villa d’Este “catwalk” was graced by nine superb models from the company’s Centro Storico at Arese, including a special version of the RL Super Sport, a six-seat “torpedo” with aluminum coachwork by Castagna, made in 1925 for an Indian Maharaja and brought back to Italy in the 1970s.

Along with the classics, the public was also able to admire two latest generation Alfa Romeo models (the new Giulietta and the 8C Spider).

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Trofeo BMW Group, Best in Show by the Jury & Trofeo BMW Group Italia By Public Referendum at Villa Erba Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, owned by Oscar Davis of the USA

Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este, Best of Show

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba Maserati, A6GCS, Spider, Frua, 1955, owned by John F. Bookout Jr. of the USA

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By Public Referendum at Villa Erba Zagato, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa, Coupé, 2010, owned by Martin Kapp of Denmark

BMW Classic once again came up with something special, bringing a car back to life that had vanished off the radar nearly 60 years ago: the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé. This racing car represents a seamless blend of function and aesthetic allure and underlines how far the development of aerodynamics and lightweight construction had progressed at BMW by this time. “We are very proud to bring this milestone in motor racing history and vehicle aerodynamics back into the public spotlight,” said Baumer ahead of the world premiere of the racing car on Lake Como. “Our tribute to the M1 at the Concorso two years ago showed how much inspiration the past can provide for the future. And the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé is an outstanding example of how far back the future at BMW stretches into the past.” Efforts to rebuild the car have been ongoing since the mid-1990s. Documents from the Group archive and private collectors, computer calculations carried out in the BMW development department, and the skilled hands of body experts and engine specialists were employed to prepare the 328 Kamm Coupé for its public unveiling. sl

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Cobble Court Written by Rex Lyons

Photography by Eric Williams Glenview has more than its share of distinctive homes.

Around every corner and tucked into the woods and hillsides are an assortment of residences that fully reflect an extensive range of late 19th and early 20th century domestic design.

Homes designed by noted architects from Louisville to New York grace the curving lanes and private roads of this exclusive enclave. One such residence is Cobble Court, owned by Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Baker. Named for the intricately laid cobblestone entrance courtyard that forms one of the home's main distinctive features, the slate roofed English Tudor revival style house is nestled into the side of a hill amidst elaborate wooded landscaping.

One of at least four residences in the neighborhood designed for a member of the Allen family, the house, set in over two acres of gardens, was built in 1938 and designed by noted architect Frederic Lindley Morgan. Born in 1889, Morgan was trained in architecture at the University of Illinois. The designer of numerous Louisville churches – Broadway Baptist, Second Presbyterian, St. Francis-in-the-Fields, Highland Methodist and Norton Chapel at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Morgan was a respected and versatile artist. A great fan of the Georgian style, he also designed the Pendennis Club and the original building at the Collegiate School, as well as leading the syndicate known as the Allied Architects responsible for design of the new University of Louisville campus. Departing from his beloved Georgian style, the exterior of Cobble Court is in an English Tudor-Elizabethan revival style, although interior details reflect the Georgian period.

The slate roofed English Tudor revival style home is named for the intricately laid cobblestone entrance courtyard that forms one of its main distinctive features.

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A grand limestone terrace, complete with large freestanding fireplace, located behind the house, makes the perfect place for family relaxing or entertaining large numbers of people.

When Dr. and Mrs. Baker purchased the residence they quite naturally turned to Louisville designer Harriet Treitz and the team at the Lee W. Robinson Company. This is the third Louisville home that Treitz has designed for the Baker family and is currently advising long distance on yet another residential project for the couple. A featured designer with the Lee W. Robinson Company, Treitz is noted for her fine sense of color and scale. After graduating from Stephens College, Treitz has achieved nearly 25 years of professional design experience.

However, her entire life has been influenced by extraordinary design knowledge. Taught from an early age the concepts of good design by her mother, famed Louisville interior designer Ming Dick, her father, architect and contractor Albert Dick, also influenced her artistic talents and insight. Treitz brought all of this talent and knowledge to the Cobble Court project.

Trimmed boxwood knot gardens line the front of the house. From the frontcourt, the residence is entered up steps and through a stone trimmed gothic doorway. A pointed arched door leads into the sunny entry hall. Wide board floors stained a rich brown color provide a background for the family’s antique furnishings and oriental rugs that fill the first floor rooms.

Displayed throughout the house is part of Dr. Baker’s large and important collection of circus memorabilia and posters.

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Down two steps from the entry, the light filled living room features soft yellow walls, comfortable upholstered seating and a large intricately patterned Persian rug. In front of the yellow striped sofa, an antique English painted tea tray on stand serves as a coffee table. Behind one of the pair of natural linen sofas placed on each side of the fireplace is an antique English Queen Anne mahogany table. Flanking the doorway, built in shelves with the background painted a deep green display part of the family’s collection of English Toby jugs, china and art. At the far end of the room, a large bay with French doors overlooks the flagged limestone terrace and gardens. Centered in the bay is an intricately inlaid English mahogany center table with turned feet, flanked by a pair of upholstered Louis XV style open armchairs.

In the dining room the walls are covered with boldly patterned French Napoleonic Neoclassic designed wallpaper.

An intricately detailed bronze chandelier hangs from a plaster centerpiece over the mahogany three-pedestal dining table.

A set of carved Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs surrounds the dining table. A large empire console table is displayed on one of the side walls. Heavy, rich, red silk forms the simple draperies used at the windows. The owners, with the help of Treitz, have collected over time the many antiques for this house and other previous homes. Many of the furnishings

Originally, the prestigious Olmsted firm from Chicago designed the gardens and grounds. Today the grounds have been enhanced with perennial beds and specimen trees that make this large garden a real showplace.

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The butternut-paneled library/den displays more of the homeowner’s extensive circus memorabilia collection.

A particularly fine French circus poster hangs over the sofa. In the center of the room, four quarter-round upholstered stools with barley twist turnings are used together as a coffee table.

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The light filled living room features soft yellow walls, comfortable upholstered seating and a large intricately patterned Persian rug. Built in shelves with the background painted a deep green display part of the family’s collection of English Toby jugs, china and art.

In the dining room the walls are covered with boldly patterned French Napoleonic Neoclassic designed wallpaper. Over time the owners, with the help of interior designer Harriet Treitz, have collected the many antiques for this house and other previous homes.

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At the far end of the living room, a large bay with French doors overlooks the flagged limestone terrace and gardens. Centered in the bay is an intricately inlaid English mahogany center table with turned feet, flanked by a pair of upholstered Louis XV style open armchairs.

came from one of their former Louisville homes, Berry Hill, located off Lime Kiln Lane.

The butternut paneled library or den displays more of the extensive circus memorabilia collection. A particularly fine French circus poster is framed and hanging over the sofa.

Treitz has used a fabric featuring animals that belong in the circus as an accent in the room. In the center of the room, four quarter-round upholstered stools with barley twist turnings are being used together as a coffee table. Of course, it is hard to miss the nearly life-size faux zebra being ridden into the room by a monkey! The neutral colors used throughout the room are a perfect foil for the soft brown of the beautiful and rare butternut paneling. Here, as throughout the house, architect Fredric Morgan has used his favorite Georgian detailing in the paneling and moldings.

Over the years, changes and modifications have been made to the residence. On the first floor, Louisville architect Tim Winters designed the bedroom, sitting room, laundry room, service areas and elevator. All of these were designed to perfectly blend with the original design of the home. Today the kitchen is a bright, light-filled room with all of the most

modern updates and appliances. Most recently, Treitz with the artisans at the Lee W. Robinson Company have re-designed and modernized the second floor master suite area, adding an expansive bath and dressing room section.

Originally, the prestigious Olmsted firm from Chicago designed the gardens and grounds. Famous for their work both domestic and public – including New York’s Central Park, The Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and Louisville’s unique and celebrated system of parks and parkways – the firms work is very well represented in the Glenview area estates. Today the grounds have been enhanced with perennial beds and specimen trees that make this large garden a real showplace. A grand limestone terrace, complete with large freestanding fireplace, located behind the house, makes the perfect place for family relaxing or entertaining large numbers of people.

Designed by a forward-looking and talented architect, Cobble Court, built in 1938, has well withstood the test of time, and today makes the perfect home for a family and their modern lifestyle. This is due, in no small part, to the talents and expertise of artists like Tim Winters, Harriet Treitz and the Lee W. Robinson Company. sl

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Proof is in the Gelato Photography by Eric Williams

Even the most stalwart calorie counters experience a moment of weakness when happening upon Proof on Main’s gelato cart on a sweltering summer afternoon. For the uninitiated, Italian gelato is not ice cream, rather, its creation involves a greater proportion of whole milk to cream, resulting in less fat than ice cream; it is churned at a slower speed than its American cousin, making it denser because there is not as much air in the mix; and, gelato is stored and served at a slightly warmer temperature than ice cream. The reduction in fat and air serves to intensify the flavors, an experience seized on by the culinary artisans at Proof who serve up an amazing array of sweet and savory flavors. Recent offerings have included sea salt caramel,

Nutella, white chocolate ginger, blueberry, bourbon vanilla and toasted coconut walnut chip, among others.

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, and to support the incredible work of Kosair Children’s Hospital, Proof on Main will be donating a portion of the proceeds from gelato sales to the hospital. The Proof on Main gelato cart, located at Seventh and Main Street, is open for business every Thursday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and during the First Friday Trolley Hop. You can also enjoy a scoop courtesy of the Proof on Main dessert menu any day of the week. To find out which flavors are being doled out each week, follow the gelato cart on Twitter @ProofGelato. sl

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Contemporary Cincinnati Written by Steve Wilson and Alice Gray Stites Today, exciting contemporary art is not just happening in New York, LA, London, and Paris. Our region boasts a wealth of outstanding projects by artists from all over the world. The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati has been presenting an especially dynamic program of exhibitions, especially since Raphaela Platow became director 104 slmag.net

in 2007. Often joined by friends, colleagues, and other art-lovers, Laura Lee and I have made the hour-and-a-half pilgrimage from Louisville to see installations at the CAC recently. We have seen exhibitions that have been truly inspiring, and which make us very excited about the prospect of collaborating with Raphaela and her staff when 21c opens next door in 2012.

Installation of Ernesto Neto: Dancing Allowed. Photography by Tony Walsh.

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Last winter, the mesmerizing, tactile work of American sculptor Tara Donovan covered the walls, halls, and even a ceiling at the CAC. Made from large quantities of mass-produced, everyday items like straws, Styrofoam cups, buttons, tape, and pins, Donovan’s large-scale pieces fill any space they occupy, creating a multi-sensory environment for the viewer. Standing in front of her wall of plastic straws, it was impossible not to sense movement—the sculpture almost seemed to reach out and envelop the viewer! Although the exhibition had been presented at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, the artist re-configured it to respond directly to the exhibition spaces at the CAC. And this is no easy feat!

The CAC, which opened its doors in downtown Cincinnati in 2003, was designed by Pritzker-winning British architect Zaha Hadid, whose work is anything but subtle: strong forms, sharp angles, carefully articulated spaces, and choreographed circulation are hallmarks of her renowned practice. Artists and curators who work within must truly engage with the design so that the architecture does not overwhelm the art. In Donovan’s case, the variety of undulating, reflective, tactile materials, installed directly on all surfaces and planes in the CAC, really created a dynamic conversation between the exhibition space and the artworks, significantly enhancing the viewer’s experience of both the art and the architecture.

Subsequent exhibitions have created other kinds of conversations with their surroundings. In Marilyn Minter’s “Chewing Color,” the artist’s signature photographs and enamel paintings on aluminum feature models—or parts of them—adorned in high fashion but dripping smeared makeup, or splashed with food, mud, and more. These images of flawed perfection held their own within the geometry of the galleries, especially her video, “Green Pink Caviar,” which was used by Madonna as a set background for her 2008 European tour.

The title of Minter’s show refers to the artist’s process of photographing models as they lick icing, sugar, and other foodstuffs from under glass. “I wanted to shoot painting with the tongue,” Minter says.

Opposite page - Contemporary Arts Center, 2003. Photography by Roland Halbe.

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This page; Contemporary Arts Center Opening, 2010. Photography by Brad Smith. Opposite page, top/bottom; Marilyn Minter, Bazooka, 2009, enamel on metal, 76 x 114 inches. Courtesy of the Artist and Salon 94, New York. Installation of Tara Donovan. Photography by Scott Beseler.

The CAC shares our belief that art shouldn’t be confined to galleries and museums. This spring works by American artist Shepard Fairey began appearing all over the city of Cincinnati.

As part of his one-person exhibition, “Supply and Demand,” the celebrated young street-artist and activist turned art-world star asked for proposals for sites to install site-specific versions of his graphic, poster-style murals, which often feature the faces of Andre the Giant, rocker Patti Smyth, and a host of political figures. Inside the CAC, Fairey’s work covers the vast column in the lobby, as well as the gallery walls, creating an especially vibrant back-and forth with the architecture—an effect not at all surprising from an artist of his notoriety. Fairey has recently been the subject of legal action because of his unsanctioned use of an Associated Press photograph of Barack Obama. The resulting work became an icon of the 2008 campaign.

This spring, alongside “Supply and Demand,” CAC visitors can see the poured “waterfall” paintings of renowned American artist Pat Steir. “Water and Stone” presents the latest work by Steir, who is now in her fifth decade of experimenting with painting to create magnificently lyrical works. The CAC is also currently showcasing the multi-sensory, site-specific work of Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto. “Dancing Allowed” features Neto’s

hallmark soft, stocking-like material, sometimes filled with aromatic spices or malleable Styrofoam pellets.

As the exhibition guide explains, “The soft, stretched stockings are redolent of the exterior organic world, yet they are also evocative of our skin, our interior body systems, and our senses. The spices and powders emit aromas and never leave residue, enhancing the experience through different textures and scents. Neto brings new life to the very concept of sculpture and architecture by creating these soaring spaces and immersive environments that invite engagement on many levels, both formal and philosophical.”

Last spring, the art world was wowed by “Anthropodino,” Neto’s massive installation at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. This year, and for many more to come, art lovers will look to the CAC for innovative programming that engages both site and surroundings while offering a truly global perspective to its audiences. sl Steve Wilson is a philanthropist and arts patron who seeks to engage the public with contemporary art in new ways.

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Eco Chic Kelli & Matt Campbell’s ‘green’ home in Cherokee Gardens Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams

The crux of a study published on CNN.com earlier this year was that being a nice person puts a damper on your career. I would be willing to bet that Kelli Campbell, the charismatic owner of Joseph’s Spa and Salon, would disagree. This sunny disposition must undoubtedly start at home, where Kelli and husband Matt and their two adorable children present a picture-perfect postcard of the modern American family. Their painted brick center hall colonial, located in the scenic Cherokee Gardens neighborhood, exudes a young and fresh vibe both inside and out.

Kelli and Matt were drawn to the house because of its enviable location, good bones and tidy proportions. “The scale of it had a very quaint, European appeal,” said Kelli. When it came time to personalize the interiors, the homeowners called on interior designer Amy Cimba of Bittners, tasking her with incorporating sentimental pieces and items purchased for a previous residence into a cohesive but eclectic design scheme. “Kelli had the good fortune of inheriting some amazing pieces from her father, who had incredible taste,” said Cimba.

Just as Kelli eschews harsh chemicals whenever possible at Joseph’s, from the onset, the implementation of “green” design principles was paramount. So, Cimba chose low VOC paints, purchased local where possible, and used organic woods, linens and silk fabrics, as well as reclaimed timbers. Cimba set the tone beginning in the entryway, where a sprightly Osborne & Little wall covering leads up the stair hall. A commanding Asian-influenced chest is a favorite among the many pieces that belonged to Kelli’s father.

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A sprightly Osborne & Little wall covering leads up the stair hall. A commanding Asian-influenced chest is a favorite among the many pieces that belonged to the homeowner’s father.

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The living room is a perfect expression of the homeowner’s eclectic style. The main seating area is anchored by an oriental carpet over a bound sisal rug. A “green” sofa with organic upholstery is centered within a frame of antique mirrored squares. A petite brass trunk that belonged to Kelli’s father serves as a side table. The coffee table, which also belonged to Kelli’s father, was given a facelift by Bittners’ woodworking and refinishing artisans. Upholstery with a contemporary print enlivens a pair of Deco-style armchairs. One of Kelli’s favorite pieces is a Japanese painting on silk in a floating frame that hangs above a black lacquered console table. At the other end of the room on either side of the window dressed with silk strié drapery is a pair of console tables of painted wood with bases that appear to be a tangle of tree roots. Above each is a large and lively watercolor depiction of colorful birds.

A former sun porch accessed through the living room has been repurposed as a highly functional home office. With cabinetry constructed by Peyton Hoge of Birdsquare Carpentry, it is a picture of organizational excellence, where everything has its place. The writing surfaces and desktops are made from recycled barn wood. Cimba added modern flair with oversized pendant drum shades and Herman Miller “Aeron” office chairs.

As is the case elsewhere throughout the home, lovely reminders of family are everywhere, including photographs and children’s art framed with the same attention given to gallery pieces.

In the cozy family room, an L-shaped sectional allows the family to pile on for movies or board games. Hanging above is an Asian horse print purchased from Trace Mayer antiques that is flanked by chinoiserie wall sconces. The room culminates in a bay with a door leading to the brick terrace.

Above left; Hanging above the L-shaped sectional in the family room is an Asian horse print purchased from Trace Mayer antiques that is flanked by chinoiserie wall sconces. Right; Birdsquare Carpentry built the storage units and bench seating for the breezeway between the garage and kitchen.

Opposite page top; A former sun porch accessed through the living room has been repurposed as a highly functional home office. The writing surfaces and desktops are made from recycled barn wood. Bottom; The living room is a perfect expression of the homeowner’s eclectic style. A “green” sofa with organic upholstery is centered within a frame of antique mirrored squares.

On either side of the windows at the other end of the room is a pair of console tables of painted wood with bases that appear to be a tangle of tree roots.

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Nathan Morgan constructed display cabinets and a box beam ceiling to add additional architectural emphasis in the dining room. Within the cabinets are displayed a high/low collection of glass art purchased locally from Scout and fine Imari porcelain from Bittners.

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The terrace uses bricks recycled from old downtown buildings.

The dining room has been a study in evolution for the homeowners. “The room’s proportions are small, and we wanted to seize on that and emulate the ‘coveish’ feeling of Jack Fr y’s,” said Kelli. Nathan Morgan constructed display cabinets and a box beam ceiling to add additional architectural emphasis to the room. The walls are upholstered in linen with additional trim work added on top. A bronze chandelier hangs over the table, which is surrounded by chairs with crewelwork upholstery. Within the cabinets are displayed a high/low collection of glass art purchased locally from Scout and fine Imari porcelain from Bittners.

As an active family, organization is paramount. The homeowners took full advantage of a breezeway between the garage and the kitchen by adding cabinetry (also built by Birdsquare Carpentry) with bench seating to organize the children’s outerwear, backpacks, etc. A bench seat constructed underneath one window

has openings for recycling. Nearby, a built-in cabinet displays a collection of stoneware made by Kelli’s cousin.

Outside, a spacious terrace uses bricks recycled from old downtown buildings. “We wanted the terrace to look original to the home and these bricks have an authentic patina that none of the newer examples we looked at could replicate,” said Kelli.

Lest one think that this picture of domestic nirvana is void of the chaos that plagues all families at one time or another, Kelli recounts the time when soon after the wallpaper in the foyer had been hung, her young son found the swirls of circles just too tempting and traced an outline before being discovered. Fortunately, they had additional yardage for such mishaps and an expert paperhanger replaced the spot almost indiscernibly. Just like the moments captured in the smiling faces looking out from nearby photographs, it takes memories like that to make a house a home. sl

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Rusty Cheuvront, Anne & Michael Bonadies

100 Black Men of Louisville

This sold out event, held at the Kentucky International Convention Center, featured renowned recording artist Charlie Wilson and DJ Reggie Regg. The Louisville Chapter of 100 Black Men works to create corporate, non-profit and community partnerships to help facilitate the economic, educational and social welfare of African Americans in our community.

Judge Brian & Angie Edwards

Courtnei Maxwell, Avonne Connor

DJ Reggie Regg, Venessa Gates, George Luckett

Jacuelynn Russell, Kim Graves

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Ann & Russell Branch

Vernell Washington, Grace Mark

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The Association of the Louisville Orchestra hosted a preview party for the 23rd season of Ă la Carte, the signature fundraiser for the ALO. Since 1987, the program has raised more than $1.1 million dollars for the Louisville Orchestra.

Paul Palleti, Nancy Laird

Jo Ann Gammon, Cindy Wood, Alice Hay

George Scully, Julia & Douglas McCall

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Marlyn Smith, Winona Shiprek, Anne Tipton, Barbara Jones, Jo Snider

John McDemott, Maryln Smith

Irving & Elsa Schuster

Deanna Heleringer, Barbara Nichols, Carolyn Neustadt, Libby Parkinson

Carolyn Dodrill, Kathryn Kehlbeck, Margarett Tanguay, Judy Abel, Kate Foulds

Lynn & Karen Ogden, Evelyn Cohn

Cyndy Tandy, Libby Parkinson, Dan & Sug Schusterman

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Derby Eve Dinner

Legendary recording artist Judy Collins was the guest of honor at an elegant and intimate Derby-eve dinner hosted at the home of Cathy and Irv Bailey.

Irv Bailey, Rachel Oliver, Cathy Baliey, Jack Oliver

Louis Nelson, Judy Collins, Cathy & Irv Bailey, Karen Sherry, Jack Dolan

Tom Boehning, Sheri Hagan

Cathy Bailey, Linda & Tom Yeager, Jack Dolan

Sarah Provancher, Mary Krol

Sam & Mary Michael Corbett

Matt Berman & Sarah Provancher

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Birthday Brunch

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Steve Bass was the guest of honor at an after Derby brunch hosted by Terri, Gladys & Sonny Bass to commemorate his birthday.

Terri & Steve Bass

Maggie Luszczek, Sonny Bass, Rich Bass, Gladys Bass

Ben, Nancy & Burt Robinson

Sherry & Joel Richards

Michael Oppenheimer, Kaveh Zamanian, Francis Donnelly

Robert Meade, Steve Bass, Dawn Meade, Britt Brockman, Joe Kelly

John & Janet Conti

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Teresa Kelly, Bettsey Oyler, Abbey Berger, Kathy Oyler, Karen Sadlo

Harry Dennery, Mary George, Terry Meiners

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Mona & Rick Powell

Brad & Carla Sue Broecker, Cordt & Kelli Huneke

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Denim and Diamonds

Photography by Chad Henle

The annual Denim & Diamonds event to benefit the Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana was held at Locust Grove. Guest enjoyed live music, a 'Bourbon Walk' featuring Kentucky's finest distillers, live and silent auctions, cocktails, passed appetizers, and a festive buffet dinner.

Ken Hodge, Amy Baach, Amy Smith, Matt Smith

Libby Rush, William Rush, Chloe Sohim

Trish Nelson, Barbara Nichols, Wendy Orrender

Rebbeca & Zorre Kimura, Kelly & Todd Shanks

Giampaolo Bianconcini,Debbie Comley

Louise Cecil, Kirk Stone, Liz Dahl

Allen & Sissy Kannapell

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Preston Strough, Sam & Jane Booker

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Julie & Dr. David Magnuson

Brenda Light, John & Janet Conti

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Cocktails & Conversation

Inside a beautiful tent decorated by Bittners for the annual Derby breakfast, Farmington Historic Plantation hosted an intimate evening of cocktails and conversation with renowned garden designer Jon Carloftis to celebrate the release of his new book, Beautiful Gardens of Kentucky.

John Valentine, Merrill Simmons

Allison Endres, Dakota Willimon

Davis Boland, Rachel Fautz, David Ruth, Kristen Lutes, Becky McClellan

Dale Fisher , Douglas Riddle

Stephen Reinhardt, Lucy Gillmer-Reinhardt

Michael Judd, Becky Wood, Ben Small

Tinsley & Sally Campbell

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Sara Celello, Guy & Libbye Montgomery

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Lisa Zaring, Allison Duncan

Chana Gwynette, Ali Longmire, Hernando Castro, Merrill Simmons

The Queen's Birthday

Photography by Chad Henle

Mr. and Mrs. Owsley Brown, II hosted the English-Speaking Union’s annual Queen’s birthday garden party. Michael Mc Menamin, media defense lawyer and author of Becoming Winston Churchill was the guest speaker. 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of the organization’s scholarship program.

Noel & Ron Jolly, Geoff Brosky

Judge Hugh Smith Haynie, Louise & Wallace Horine, Judge Anne Haynie

Michael & Carol McMenamin

Claire & Kathy Simon

Joannie Olin, Ben Powers

Louise Cecil, Kirk Stone, Liz Dahl

Katie & John Stites

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Scott Nusbaum, Martha Brown Wolford, Allen Martin

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Audrey, Gail & Meridith Ernstberger

Marcy Morris, Art & Jean Dietz, Karen & Lee Stalker

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The 2010 Bellarmine University Designers’ Show House will feature the Inverness Condominiums in the historic Cherokee Triangle Preservation area.

Show House hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Tickets: $15 • Call the Show House line for $10 advance ticket locations or to reserve space for a club or organizational meeting, lunch and tour (502.452.8105).

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Ferdinand's ball

An inagural Derby Week event, Ferdinand’s Ball, held at the Frazier Museum, looks to return as an annual fixture on the Derby scene, as event founders Aimee Wulfeck, Beth Doane and Kim Boyle staged a top-tier event, including a red carpet entrance, signature cocktails, dinner by local celebrity chef Kathy Cary, desserts by Courtney Clark of TLC and Food Network and live entertainment by The Company and DJ Rob Sample. Hosted by NBC’s Maria Menounos, proceeds benefit Old Friends, a 100% donation based program that provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end.

Helena Grimes & David Gleason

Holly Hazard, Pam Rogers

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Beth Doane, Kim Boyle, Aimee Wulfeck

Beth Doane, Maria Menounos, Aimee Wulfeck, Rachel Zalis, Kim Boyle

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Dana Martin, Chris Jackas, Jean Cruguet

Marianne Aleman, Matalia Karn

Mallory Ervin

Kay, Chelsea & Jeff Tull

Michael Blowen, Diane White

Keith & Judge Sadiqua Reynolds

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Birthday Celebration

Friends and family of Owsley Frazier gathered at Rostrevor, the home of Laura Frazier and Harry Dennery for a festive celebration of a milestone birthday.

Douglas Riddle, Carla Sue & Brad Broecker

Dr. James Ramsey, Claire Alagia, Creighton Mershon

Ben Small, Amy Cimba, Michael Judd, Owsley Frazier

Jim Bareuther, Colette Delaney, Laura Frazier & Harry Dennery

Tina Barenther, Mary Stone

Mike & Joanne Bergman, Susan Sweeny & Denny Crum

Kathy Hensley, Phillip Koenig

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Carol & Charles Hebel

Douglas Riddle, Vickie Yates-Brown, Stephen Lewis

Betsy Wall, Phoebe Wood

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Barbara Partlow, Sandra Frazier, Sug Schusterman

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Derby Museum Gala

Monsoon-like conditions weren’t enough to dampen the festivities at the annual Kentucky Derby Museum Gala. Interior Designers Libby Rush and Giampaolo Bianconcini of Ewald Design Associates realized their theme of a crystal palace using ethereal lighting, crystal chandeliers and rose centerpieces. Even with a flooded dance floor, guests couldn’t help but indulge in a little “puddle jumping” once the band took to the stage.

Vivian & John Korfage

Ray & Cindy Carcione

Kim Carr, Chip Wooley, Sug Schusterman, Mr. & Mrs.Tom Brown

Anne Greene, Harry Dennery, Laura Frazier, Ray & Cindy Carcione, Lisa & Ben Holt

Anne Decker, Laura Cromer

Mark Miller, Sally Meilun, John & Susan Nerlinger, Kaethe Shake

Clark Orr, Merida Thompson, Michelle & Allen Hertzman

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Michael Judd, Ben Small

Laura Cromer, Laura King, Cindy Crockett, Libby Rush, Kathy Cox

Elizabeth & Attorney General Jack Conway

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John & Janet Conti

KMAC Brunch

Photography by Tony Bailey

Sophisticated Living was once again proud to be a sponsor of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft’s annual kick-off to the Kentucky Derby weekend - the 24th Oaks Brunch at The Brown Hotel. The south lobby of the hotel was transformed into a specialty showcase of silent auction items, handcrafted gifts from the museum's Main Street gallery, Derby hats and accessories to browse, bid and buy.

Baker and Brigitte Andrew

Ardi Wilson & Marsha Wells

Kathryn and Arthur Schat

Chris & Mary Beth Schuckman, Terina Matthews, Katina Whitlock

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Tracy Skeans, Amanda Fleming, Christine Kane

Marcia Volpe

Kelly Doyle

Ron and Troy Spivak, Herbert Segal

Shannon & Frank Tucker

Matt Card, Amanda Fleming

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Squirrel Bend Estate, a spectacular private retreat nestled against the famed Au Sable River in Grayling Michigan, has everything any outdoorsman would ever need just steps away - trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling - yet all the modern conveniences of a luxury home. Nearby, Forest Dunes Golf Club, just named one of Michigan’s “Best Courses you can Play” by Golfweek (May 2010), provides a brilliant homage to golf at its purest in Northern Michigan’s Huron National Forest.

The 20+ acre Family Estate includes the main lodge offering 3500+ square feet of living space, a Great Room boasting a 30’ see-through fireplace that towers into the cathedral ceiling, six bedrooms, and 3 & 1/2 luxurious baths. The quaint Guest Cottage with its own classic stone fireplace offers four bedrooms, plus one bath. Both residences have been recently updated with new appliances throughout plus granite countertops, and are tastefully decorated with full wall built-ins, hardwood parquet floors, exposed beams, and knotty pine - synonymous with any fine Northern Michigan Lodge - covers all the walls & ceilings. The screened 3-season house allows for great outdoor entertaining!

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Bittners Open House

Photography by Chad Henle

Bittners hosted a VIP reception to herald the completion of a spectacular renovation of their Main Street showroom. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s sales were directed to the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Claire Alagia, Douglas Riddle

Ted Jackson, Bill Juckett

Ben Small, Michael Judd, Creighton Mershon

Barbara Juckett, Doug Brent, Susan Ward

Dakota Willimon, Christopher Prather, Patrick Welsh

Morgan & Shelly Ward

Jim & Jeanette Kays, Kathleen Reno, Tom Payette

Keith Auerbach, Ron Murphy

Matthew & Hope Gardiner, Ron Wolz

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Silks in the Bluegrass

Operation Open Arms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care for children while mothers are in prison, hosted their second annual Silks in the Bluegrass event at the Crowne Plaza. The elegant event featured a five star dinner created by celebrity chef Thierry Miroir and a post-dinner performance by Grammy award winning artist Judy Collins.

Anne & Fred Joseph

Alice & Andy Dzenitis

Photography by Tony Bailey

Andy Gross, Anne Kelly, Jason Childers, Catherine Edelen

Lee & John Stough

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Brenda Townes, Chad Elder, Alice & Andy Dzenitis, Laura Elder

Ladonna Nichols, Larry Shapin

Andrew & Jackie Griffin

Darren & Julia Keyes, Senator Dan Seum, Shelia & Hal Heiner

Jim Straus, Barbara & Don Burch

Rachel & Jack Oliver

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Arty Party

The Speed Art Museum hosted a reception to kick off an exhibition of a set of Myths series prints by Andy Warhol. The first time on public display, the Lewis Bass family loaned the prints to the museum to honor the care given to patients at Kosair Children’s Hospital.

Tom Kmetz, Sonny Bass

Ted Steinbock, Sarah Martin

Charlotte Ipsan, Bill Ehrig, Robin Ipsan

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Cis Gruebbel, Hyemi Sevening, Sue Brandt

Dawn & Robert Meade

Todd Lowe, Suzanne Weaver

Lynnie Myer, Lisa Stemler, Rhonda Raque, Joyce Meyer

Ned Bass, Sonny & Gladys Bass, Steve Bass, Dr. Heather Bass & Dr. Kaveh Zamanian

William Yarmuth, Jonathan Blue, Steve Bass, Robert Meade

Dawn Meade, Ned Bass, Renee Monroe

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Front Row Sponsor Tailgate Pass $1000 per car - up to 10 passengers Regular Tailgate Pass $200 per car - up to 6 passengers additional spectator passes $15 per person Vinyl Kings will perform following the match Proceeds to benefit Brownsboro Conservation Council a not for profit 501 (C) 3 organization dedicated to encouraging development that preserves the rural and agricultural character of Oldham County for all to enjoy.

Tickets may be purchased through the mail by sending a check made payable to Brownsboro Conservation Council, PO Box 516, Crestwood, KY 40014.

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YPO Derby Eve Celebration

Photography by Tony Bailey

The Louisville Chapter of the YPO held a Derby eve member party at the Henry Clay.

Tom & Terilynn Jurich, Rick Pitino

Leeann Shellman, Anna Bradshaw

Donna Econn, Karen Johnston, Margie Kertz

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Megan Carmicle, Lauren & Patti Coury, Lynn Carmicle, Christy Ash

Glenn & Karen Boens

Michael Pitino, Ashley & Aaron Howard

Eric & Elizabeth Taylor, Jenny & John Nelson

Michelle & Anthony Demartino, Andrea & Joe Simpson

Sharlene & Harald Ludwig, Jean & Bill Shewciw

Ron Carmicle, Mike Fulkerson, Frank Lee

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Land Rover / Rolex Three-day event

Photography by Eric Williams

Blue Grass Land Rover led a caravan of owners to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington to participate in a unique off-road driving experience as part of the Rolex Three Day Event. Land Rover is the official vehicle of the United States Equestrian Federation and the exclusive sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team for 2010.

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Jay Falls, Sarah Provancher, Laura Schwab

Andy and Mandy Vine

Jan Childs, Liza Wallwork

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Mandy Vine, Merideth Bidner, Connie Boone

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Pajama Party

The Art Program at Maryhurst, Louisville Youth Choir, River City Drum Corps, Louisville Leopard Percussionists, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School and LVAA Children’s Fine Art Classes served as the designated beneficiaries of the proceeds from the 5th annual International Contemporary Art Foundation Pajama Party at 21c Museum. Chaired by Barbara Sexton Smith, the party started with a street celebration at 7th and Main and continued into the wee hours with a AfterParty in the 21c Atrium.

Laura Lee Brown, Dr. Laman Gray

Photography by Chad Henle

Lee Burchfield, Selena Frye

Webb & Ashley Blevins, Sarah Robbins

John Scriber, Mathis Kolehmainen

Barbara Sexton Smith, Steve Wilson, Julie the Mermaid

Terrie Sellers, Sally Campbell

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Douglas Riddle, Susan Moreman, Stephen Lewis

Evening in the Garden

Photography by Chad Henle

Bradley and Carla Sue Broecker were honored at Farmington’s annual Evening in the Garden celebration, held at the historic property’s newly resdesigned gardens.

Sug Schusterman, Calvert Todd, JoAnn Gammon

Ben Small, Michael Judd

Dan & Margaret Woodside, Debbie & Mark Marr

JoAnn Gammon, Carla Sue & Brad Broecker, Brenda Light, Cliff Todd

Sandy & Art McLaughlin

Ed Sigenfeld, Sharon Sparrow, Jean & Bill Shewciw

Bill & Judy Rudd, Steve Jester, Jim Haynes

Bill & Linda Street, Vivian Ruth Sawyer, Tom Noland

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Joe Shiprek, Janet Falk, Winona Shiprek

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Rock Creek Horse Show

Post Derby Brunch at Woodland Farm

Arabia Preview

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mardi Gras

Dancing with the Stars

Marriott Oaks Brunch

Julep Ball

Wellspring Derby Prep

Sculpture in the Garden Preview

YWC Allocations Party

Derby Breakfast at Farmington

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