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From the Editor-In-Chief

Sue Baughman, Deborah Greenwald and Karen Casi joined me for a Death by Chocolate Party at my home, which afforded me the opportunity to indulge my love of costumes by dressing up like Willy Wonka.

Taking up a good chunk of real estate in the back of my filing cabinet is a folder stuffed with dog-eared pages ripped from magazines over the past two decades. Leafing through the burgeoning stack is a bit like an archaeology dig that pieces together the evolution of my interior design style. Though I may not know when or where I may implement an idea from my inspiration folder, the simple act of saving it manifests my firm belief that life should never be static or altogether predictable. I might be slightly biased given my profession, but while I also maintain a saved folder on Instagram for rooms and architecture that grabs me, it just doesn't have the same appeal of holding a printed page from a magazine in my hand, or, better yet, sharing it with a contractor or interior designer who can bring that idea to life.

Mid-century design has been alluring to me for as long as I can remember. The Richard Isenhour-designed home on Lake Hickman in Lexington featured in this issue is assuredly making it into the idea folder alongside another Isenhour home we featured in 2017. To be honest, I know there's likely an undercurrent of green grass syndrome fueling my fascination, as there is a more-is-better approach to the interiors in my current and beloved abode, built one hundred years before Isenhour's. Stashing the pages away in my idea file serves as a concrete reminder of my determined desire to give a more minimalistic approach a spin at least once in my life.

I find myself at the precipice of 2022 with spirits still buoyed from a few tooshort weeks with my daughter, who was home for the holidays after a year abroad in France. As we embark on a fresh new year and the heart of winter, I hope you feel similarly fortified from celebratory time spent with family and friends. This year I'm not making resolutions. Instead, I am going to be resolute in adopting an attitude of gratitude, being kind to myself and others, and acknowledging, as Jess Sims, my favorite Peloton instructor, puts it so well, "You are allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same damn time."

May your 2022 be abundant in health, happiness and prosperity.

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CHESTNUT ARUGULA SALAD

Recipe by Recipe by Erik Kalsch, Executive Chef at Equus Jack's Bourbon Restaurant | Lounge & Black Rabbit (equusrestaurant.com) For a change of pace, I sometimes think we all need to explore food on the healthier side of the spectrum. This salad contains some of my favorite flavors consisting of a bright and nutty pairing that balances with a fresh sweetness necessary in a dish of this nature. Personally, when it comes to anything healthy, I see no reason not to source anything seasonal for what you are trying to make.

Ingredients (Yields 1 Salad) Chestnut Dressing 1 ½ oz peeled and cooked chestnuts 1 T lemon juice 1 T honey ½ cup Duke’s Mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Red Wine Poached Pear 2 cups dry red wine 1 cup water ½ cup granulated sugar 2 pieces star anise 5 black peppercorns 1-2 peeled pears Parmesan Frico 3 oz. fine shaved Parmesan Reggiano 1 tsp coarse black pepper 1. Take your chestnuts (you can find peeled and cooked in a jar at most stores) and blend it in a food processor until it becomes a fine powder. In a separate bowl, add your chestnuts and the rest of the ingredients and with a rubber spatula or whisk mix until it is well incorporated. Finish with a little salt and pepper until the flavor is all the way there.

2. Once you have your wine, water, sugar, and aromatics in a pot; steep until simmering. Add your peeled pears to the liquid and let it poach for about 10-15 minutes. Or at least until you see color develop around the outside of the fruit. Shock in ice water for awhile until the pears have become cold, this will stop the cooking process so the fruit will stay firm.

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3. Set the oven at 275⁰F. Frico is utilizing a technique of dehydration so removing as much moisture is key. Take your parmesan and you are going to want to shave it as fine as possible. A micro plane or the smaller setting on a box grater will work just fine. After that you will need a small sheet and insert a silpat that fits the dimension. Take your grated parmesan and spread it around on top the silpat. The objective here is to make sure it is as even and flat as possible. Or else it will not cook evenly. Before you put it in the oven, sprinkle your black pepper over top the cheese. Bake for 12-15 min., or until most of the moisture has dissipated, best way to tell is if bubbles have ceased around the cheese. Once that has happened, take it out and let it cool; should have the texture of a cracker once it is done.

4. Final touches before we eat is to slice your fruit. You have your pears that you poached, I also recommend adding plums or any stone fruit will be fine. Slice around the pit of each fruit and thinly slice the flesh, enough so that there is enough with each bite.

5. Whether you want to impress friends or have a quick lunch for work, the plating depends entirely on you. I like to coat the bowl/plate with a little dressing beforehand. Then I will toss the dressing with the arugula, being careful so I don’t bruise the leaves. Add your fruit and frico on top and you will be good to go. Feel free to add a drizzle of honey on top for that little extra, I prefer to use smoked honey but everyone has different tastes.

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Colorful textiles used for the accent pillow on the screen porch complement interior’s global outlook.

GLOBAL VIEWS Bittners' designer Kari Ferris applies a curator's eye to a young family's home in Anchorage.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Rachel Lutz of Andrew Kung Photography Tucked among the trees at the end of a cul-de-sac, a 20th century home with an old soul had recently been renovated when the present homeowners, a professional couple with two young children, purchased it. They called on interior designer Kari Ferris of Bittners to help them further contemporize the interiors to reflect their unique perspective.

Ferris, who'd worked with the wife's business partner and her best friend, initially met the homeowners just before going on maternity leave. She said she was thrilled that they would put the project on hold until she returned to work. "On my first day back, [the wife] was one of the first people to call me," Ferris recalled. During their initial meeting, Ferris said she was over-the-moon that the wife's design style was similar to her own. "Her direction was 'clean, organic, eclectic, layered, sophisticated, and natural,'" said Ferris.

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West. Ferris said that after their meeting, Wright directed her grandparents to "go home, buy a Jeep and build a community."

They did just that and are credited founding the Rush Creek neighborhood in Worthington, OH, in partnership with another Wright protégé, architect Theodore van Fossen.

With their sensibilities in sync, Ferris set about creating a haven that belies the two young children who share this space.

"Every time I visit, the home is just as pristine as the day we finished installation," Ferris commented.

Floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor make the openconcept space seem even more expansive. The renovated eat-in kitchen required no updating. It boasts a timeless design with an oversized marble-capped island and custom cabinetry. A table for eight in the kitchen runs parallel to a bank of windows overlooking a patio with a large brick fireplace painted to mimic the neutral backdrop predominant on the first floor.

Even a humble screened porch off the kitchen received a designer's touch with sustainable outdoor furnishings from Palecek enhanced by woven accent pillows that hearken to similarly colorful accents inside.

A Bittners-made bourbon table is placed next to one of the leather tub chairs. Classic Finishes is credited with the fireplace makeover.

An armchair from Palecek on the screen porch.

A Kuba cloth is draped over a vintage rustic bench.

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The sinuous lines of the six Wishbone Chairs, an icon of mid-century design, as well as the two upholstered captains chairs are the perfect foil to the straight edges of the dining table of the eat-in area off the kitchen.

Japanese raku pottery pieces sit next to a a Brutalist-style poured metal sculpture on the console in the foyer.

A vignette in the great room encapsulates the home’s eclectic and globally-influenced style.

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Most of the mahogany-colored woodwork that defines the great room adjacent to the kitchen was unchanged. However, by utilizing the services of Classic Finishes to replace the wood mantelpiece with a modern limewashed plaster design with a limestone frame, Ferris added visual levity in a room previously dominated by dark wood tones. "It makes a major design statement," said Ferris. An absence of window treatments draws the eye to the windows, which act as frames for the verdant scene outside. Nearly as wide as the fireplace, a Moroccan cocktail ottoman separates a pair of purposefully mismatched sofas, a touch that keeps the space feeling casually collected rather than overly designed. A Bittners-made bourbon table cozies up to one of two leather tub chairs.

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flank the fireplace. Similarly, a curator's eye for the eclectic plays out atop the console in the foyer where pieces of Japanese raku pottery cozy up to a Brutalist-style poured metal sculpture.

Ferris is quick to credit the wife for her fully formed design sensibilities and says she was responsible for overseeing the bathroom renovations, which are now more forward-looking in their aesthetic.

Swapping out traditional drapery for retractable shades and removing an iron scroll chandelier in favor of a sleek three-blade ceiling fan are small changes Ferris made in the primary bedroom that made a big difference in bringing the home forward a few decades.

Some interior designers employ calling cards in executing their signature style that act as a discernable thumbprint on a given project.

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From Goldbergh: Jaguar printed softshell hooded down jacket with fringe ($1,375), Paris ski pants ($429), Freeze gloves ($203; goldbergh.com)

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BOGNER Sport Lizzy down ski jacket ($1,800; bogner.com)

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Clockwise from top left: Fusalp Montana III ski jacket ($2,470), Chloe x Fusalp high-waisted ski pants ($1,050) and Amy sneakers ($410; fusalp.com). BOGNER x Breuninger base layer ($260; bogner.com). From Fusalp: Pop beanie ($80), Pave Eyes II goggle ($360); Liam sweater ($410), Franz III ski pants ($480), Primus mountain shoes ($1,260; fusalp.com). Lightweight ski mid-layer with stand-up collar from FALKE ($192; falke.com). Cow Girl longsleeve top from Goldbergh ($131; goldbergh.com). Amber pullover from Head ($550; head.com).

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Compiled by Victoria Chase The more than 80 cabins featured are all available to rent. With chapters divided among Forest, Tropics, Mountain, Arctic, Water and Desert, it makes it easy to find your favorite.

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From Thoreau’s famous cabin to Dahl’s garden hut, this book reveals the quirky, private, and sometimes curious places where literary magic has happened. Neil Burkey—Writers’ Retreats: Literary Cabins, Creative Hideaways, and Favorite Writing Spaces of Iconic Authors—hardcover, 176 pages, Imagine Press

The book began as an online scrapbook compiled by friends to gather inspiration for building projects on a 55-acre tract of forest in Upstate New York. It showcases the cozy interiors of places that epitomize what comprises the enduring appeal of cabin living. Zach Klein—Cabin Porn: Inside— hardcover, 336 pages, Voracious Books

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Composed of interviews with leading architects and expert do-it-yourself advice, Cabin Fever examines some of the most enticing cabin architecture on earth. gestalten—Cabin Fever: Enchanting Cabins, Shacks, and Hideaways—hardcover, 288 pages, us.gestalten.com

A showcase of minimal, innovative, and ecofriendly abodes around the globe. Philip Jodidio—Cabins—hardcover, 640 pages, TASCHEN; taschen.com

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A celebration of the simple pleasures of hanging out at home. Available in February. Elizabeth Gray—The Happy Homebody: A Field Guide to the Great Indoors—hardcover, 208 pages, Blue Star Press Through 20 different projects, Sarah Ditchfield shows readers how to make beautiful candles for all occasions, using both traditional and modern materials and techniques.

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Drawing inspiration from snow-covered mountains, ski towns, and cozy winter cabins, author Lizzie Kamenetzky shares recipes that are perfect for savoring in front of a crackling log fire. Lizzie Kamenetzky—Fireside Food for Cold Winter Nights: More than 75 comforting and warming recipes—hardcover, 160 pages, Ryland Peters & Small

A giftable collection of 70 cocktails composed to fortify against the cold. Editors of Punch—Winter Drinks: 70 Essential Cold-Weather Cocktails—hardcover, 160 pages, Ten Speed Press

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Artist Sheppard Morose with the dye sublimation prints she created for the JCCA of Kansas City and Omaha.

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

An interview with artist Sheppard Morose who reflects on the multi-generational significance of creating and appreciating art.

Written by Bridget Williams Sheppard Morose strongly believes that art is much more than just pleasing to the eye. “Great art lasts lifetimes, and I'm challenged to create art that meets that standard,” she said. Read on to see how the St. Louis-based artist has created a unique niche creating bespoke pieces for clients in both the public and private sector.

SL: Tell us about your background.

SM: I came to fine art through the back door of an advertising and graphic design career. Not only was I was able to learn the fundamentals of design from the working professors at the University of Illinois and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, but I was also able to experience a glimpse of how the corporate world works.

My Mom was a fine art major, and my Dad is a civil engineer, so we always had plenty of art supplies and examples of beautiful, functional design all around us growing up. I remember conversations with my Mom in our garden where she described the colors and textures of the plants, sky, and landscape in fascinating detail. She was coaching me to have an "artist's eye" at a very young age and I'm grateful for that.

Modern masters like Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly, Henri Matisse, Mies Van der Rohe, Pablo Picasso and Helen Frankenthaler help inform me of complex color combinations and composition.

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Frankenthaler pioneered what came to be called "color field painting," a style of abstractionism emergent in New York City midway through the 20th century, and she's been a key influence.

SL: How would you define your style, and has it evolved over the years?

Do you have any unique methods that you employ when creating art?

SM: I think I'm known for my bright, bold abstract work that's showing up in corporate collections across the country and my nature-inspired original paintings for healthcare spaces and homes. It's usually the color that moves my audience. I often put contrasting colors right next to each other to pack an extra punch.

I use soothing muted colors for spas or hospitals, often green or "nature's neutral" that serve as a backdrop for healing. It's a privilege to participate in a profession that serves others.

My strength lies in working directly with CEOs, architects, and interior designers to help create interiors that uplift and engage.

Some of my installations stretch three stories high as my digital files can be enlarged and printed, keeping their crisp resolution.

I use two main processes to create my work. In the first, acrylic paint is applied layer after layer as tints or sold colors.

As the layers build, texture is often created. I use traditional paintbrushes and what I call "kinetic" paintbrushes, which are

Detail of a painting created by Morose using a palette knife.

An example of dye sublimation printing.

Morose applied the Golden Ratio to create this series of dye sublimation prints.

large industrial mops that I've trimmed to unique shapes and move or swing as I use them. Palette knife paintings have been innovative solutions where there is excellent lighting and a need for texture.

The second method is dye sublimation printing. Once I create the image, typically on my Mac, there is a high heat transfer of powdered pigments that are permanently bonded with aluminum, then coated with a polymer that protects the art, so it wears like iron. This is perfect for public spaces as the color never fades, and the surface is protected.

SL: What does art, particularly a custom piece, contribute to a space?

SM: It brings individual expression. When April Jensen, a St. Louis designer, and her client needed art to serve a real function within her interior design concept, we created custom art pieces that made the client feel calm and peaceful in her home. Something many of us need in a busy world.

When the JCCA of Kansas City and Omaha remodeled and expanded their spaces, they envisioned Centers where people could be active and engaged, accented with natural light and colorful artwork. We used glossy, reflective dye sublimation prints to accomplish this goal.

St. Louis interior designer April Jensen tasked Morose to create a custom painting for a client’s bedroom. Photo courtesy of ADJ Interiors.

SL: What does art mean to you?

SM: Art is powerful. Throughout history, it documents unforgettable events and the natural world. Species that are extinct live on through the botanical renderings from artists' past. Art is healing.

Scientific studies prove that natural images and colors will lower blood pressure, reduce stress and elevate mood. Research also shows that patients exposed to art during a hospital stay heal quicker and have a better overall experience. Art is an avenue for communication for those who use it as therapy. This process helps one to re-experience emotions and organize feelings around an overwhelming experience.

Art is a study of mathematics. I use the Golden Ratio; the ratio is 1 to 1.618, also called Phi, to determine proportions and break up space.

Artists and designers have been using this ratio since the beginning, and it occurs in nature repeatedly. (Photos of color block pieces.)

Art explores the latest technology. For example, NFTs or 'non-fungible tokens' are unique digital certificates stored on a blockchain and have certain ownership rights in an asset, typically a digital one.

What an exciting time in art history!

The challenge for designers today is to create surroundings at home and work to support individuals' communal, mental, and physical needs within the space. Art is often part of the solution. sl To learn more, visit sheppardmorose.com.

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WHY YOU SHOULD BUY SPIRITS FROM INDEPENDENT BOTTLERS Industry veteran Sam Filmus, creator of the ImpEx Collection, tells us why.

Compiled by Chloe Gellar / Images courtesy of ImpEx Collection

We asked Sam Filmus, President of ImpEx Beverages, to share what he sees as the evolution of the independent bottler movement and why luxury consumers should start adding independent bottles to their whisky collection. Filmus has his Whisky Certification from the University of the Highlands and Islands Moray College and is a designated Keeper of the Quaich, an exclusive and international society of individuals recognized for their commitment to the Scotch whisky industry.

cases) as single casks and (in most cases) at a higher ABV under their own label. We are fortunate enough to feature quite a few IBs in our portfolio at ImpEx Beverages—the importation company I run with ImpEx Beverages Vice President, Chris Uhde—such as Single Cask Nation, Single Malts of Scotland, Port Askaig, Adelphi, and now The ImpEx Collection. Chris and I launched the Collection in July after taking three years to hand-select and bottle what we believe to be some of the best spirits in the world.

SL: Let's start with the basics - what is a single cask whisky?

Filmus: A single cask whisky is one in which all the bottles have matured together. So, they stay in the same cask or can be transferred into another for finishing. Some distilleries will use these to create vattings of multiple single casks or to become part of their official bottlings/distillery releases.

SL: How do they compare to Original Distillery Bottlings?

Filmus: Since both are produced at the same distilleries, in many cases, they would both carry the signature style and profile of these distilleries. I think the main difference is that while the distillery is working towards being consistent with their original bottlings, there is a bit more flexibility in terms of single cask offerings, such as their wood treatment and desired outcome. The opportunity to find some really unique and special offerings that could have been lost in a vat is really the desired outcome when it comes to single cask expressions as this is a chance to see the casks shine in their true and natural form.

SL: What is a distillery release?

Filmus: This is (in most cases) a vatting of a large number of casks that distilleries are aiming to be part of their core offerings. Some examples could include Lagavulin 16 yr, Oban 14 yr, Laphroaig 10 yr, or Glenlivet 12 yr – among many others. Small batches can also apply to this, and there are single casks and limited release offerings that come out from time to time as well.

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SL: Why don't more consumers know about or purchase from IBs? Filmus: 90% of what is produced these days in Scotland are blends.

From the remaining 10%, you find the more well-known single malt contributors, and then from there, you find some major IBs who have been establishing their names for decades, if not centuries (like Cadenhead's and Gordon & MacPhail).

Casa Grande. Photo by Simon Lewis

While people are used to seeing labels from these more wellknown brands (OBs), when they see a recognizable name and the label looks different, people automatically suspect that the quality would not be the same. Therefore, more and more people are now gravitating towards what they can expect to find from these lesserknown bottlings coming from IBs and appreciate now that they are both coming from the same distilleries.

SL: I noticed you don't only have whiskies in your collection, can any spirit be independently bottled?

Filmus: Yes, any spirit can be independently bottled, provided the distillery is open to it. We have included World Whisky and Rum in our Edition One bottlings. We are anticipating a Japanese whisky release with Edition Two along with a mezcal.

SL: How has the IB industry changed over the years?

Filmus: I think people are much more receptive to trying independent bottlings now than they were in the past. People have started to see this as an art form and are more willing to try something Independently Bottled than they were in the past.

SL: Where do you see it going?

Filmus: I see the category growing rapidly. When I started representing IBs over 15 years ago, there were only a few of them then, and it was a very tough sale as people didn't understand the concept. Now, we've seen many IBs showing up on the shelf, and the category has grown for all.

SL: Why did you enter the IB business?

Filmus: While consumers have appreciated the distillery releases we are carrying, there is something special and collectible about single cask expressions that are one-time releases.

SL: What gets you excited about this side of the industry?

Filmus: Maybe it's a little ambitious, but I would like to think that these single cask offerings bring a greater appreciation for the distilleries we bottle from, giving a new segment of customers the chance to enjoy these expressions in their truest form. A great example of this is Caol Ila; it is one of the largest portions of what goes into Johnny Walker and gives it the peatiness and smokiness that you find there. When people draw a comparison between the two, they find they grow a fondness for the mainstream release because of what they find unique about the Single Cask.

SL: Can you give our readers some tips for picking IBs? Filmus: I think that the beauty of IBs is that you can explore individual components of something that may be more familiar.

IBs give you the ability to explore the juice in a higher ABV and the truest form. I think you get a chance to really appreciate what you love about a specific expression. When you go with an IB, you can narrow down what is appealing to you as an individual.

We try to give as much information as possible on our labels distillation date, bottling date, number of bottles, cask type, etc. so that the consumer can decide what is most appealing to their senses and palate. sl

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ELEVATED ISLAND TIME A resort-within-a-resort, Rosewood Baha Mar delivers all the amenities of a mega resort with an aura of exclusivity Written by Bridget Williams

Somewhere in the not-too-far distance, screams of delight are funneling down a colorful tube in a waterpark; cries of jubilation ring out in the casino; people are nodding their head to a pulsing beat at a pool. But here, during teatime in the Library Lounge at Rosewood Baha Mar, I am world's away and perfectly at ease while I savor a perfectly brewed cup of tea whose color mimics my sunkissed skin, still warm from the sun.

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included. However, after a recent visit, I was forced to rethink my innate aversion to large-scale developments.

There are three distinct brands on property: Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, with the latter, at just 12 stories and 230 rooms and suites, perches above Cable Beach and the pecking order on the property.

The Rosewood Baha Mar's contemporized take on British Colonial-style begins as soon as you enter the foyer-like lobby, enveloped in a floor-to-ceiling hand-painted mural reminiscent of de Gournay wallpaper. In keeping with Rosewood's Hotels "A Sense of Place" philosophy, John Cox, Rosewood Baha Mar's Creative Art Director, collaborated with artists at SilverHill

The reception area at ESPA

Atelier to create Bahamian scenes evocative of another celebrated island artist, John Hussey. Intimate seating areas, plenty of coffee-table books, and creative accessorizing add to the upscale residential feel.

My favorite public space inside Rosewood Baha Mar is the Library Lounge, defined by muted colors, handsome furnishings, and tall ceilings accentuated by a pair of bookcases separated by another bespoke artwork resulting from SilverHill and Cox working in concert. We found ourselves here multiple times a day, selecting from an extensive selection of loose leaf teas, including unique Bahamian blends, while we relished the beauty of the surroundings.

Guest accommodations carry forth the casual elegance established in the lobby. Closets flanked the entry to the spa-like bathroom, sheathed in marble. Colors evocative of the island— coral and Caribbean blues—pop against a soothing sun washed backdrop. From our balcony, we noted that the pool areas' landscaping is so lush that you see enticing slivers of blue among an expanse of green. The elevated vantage point allows you to appreciate the sprawling nature of the property. Still, it doesn't feel that way as you wind your way through the lush setting at ground level, where the landscape's design reveals intimate seating areas, shops, and restaurants around every corner.

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Chefs Daniel Boulud and David LePage

Baha Mar takes its food scene seriously, and it has recruited a galaxy of star power to lend credence to its 40 unique dining venues celebrating a variety of global cuisines. Sadly, there are way more dining options than we had days available to try them all.

At the pinnacle of the culinary program is Café Boulud The Bahamas. Located in the lower level of the Rosewood in a beautifully outfitted dining room bursting with Bahamian art, traditional French technique meets island hospitality (minus the island time). A production in the best way, our dinner was a true feast for the senses, and after we savored the last bite of our Tarte Au Citron and rose to leave, our server warmly embraced us like we were old friends. There's nothing that compares with genuine and kind human interaction, and the staff at Baha Mar seem to possess this innate ability to connect in spades.

Award-winning chef Danny Elmaleh conceptualized the menus at Cleo Mediterraneo, adjacent to the SLS Baha Mar's lobby. The focal point of the restaurant's relaxed interior is an organic sandstone wall with succulent plants and moss spilling from the crevices. We enjoyed a Mediterranean-inspired feast over a series of small plates.

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El Jefe is another delicious Mexican option serving tacos from a beachfront Airstream trailer. If you time it right, you can nosh while watching the daily parade of flamingos and the hordes of guests accompanying them.

Enjoying fresh seafood close to the source is on the menu at Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House. Six-time James Beard Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson spent four years learning everything he could about Bahamian cuisine and island food culture to develop his spin on Caribbean comfort food.

While eating to your heart's content is undoubtedly an option, I'd highly recommend partaking in a host of onsite recreation amenities in between meals. Of course, water is the obvious star of the show when it comes to activities. There are more pools than I could count, including many adult-only options. In addition, guests of the Rosewood are privy to a private beach and exclusive fullservice pools. The kid in me loved the newly opened and crowd-free waterpark; my adult side appreciated its distance from the heart of the resort so that you didn't have to walk through it while traveling from one side of the resort to the other throughout the day.

Those who prefer greens over blue will appreciate the Royal Blue Golf Club, an 18-hole par-72 course designed by Jack Nicklaus. As my golf skills are subpar, but I'm still competitive, I thoroughly enjoyed a round at Mini Blue, a professional puttinginspired 18-hold miniature golf course near the Racquet Club.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Fish and chicken wings at Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House

The Manor Bar in Rosewood Baha Mar

El Jefe

Café Boulud Bahamas Truffle-topped ravioli at Café Boulud Bahamas

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The Library at Rosewood Baha Mar

The daily flamingo walk is a guest favorite.

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A hole at Mini Blue

The working art studio within The Current

While you can treat yourself after a round at Rosewood Baha Mar's onsite spa, I'd highly recommend the short stroll to ESPA, which serves the entirety of the property with a 30k square-foot glitter fest of tranquility. An affirmation walk etched into the floor leading to the lounge reminds guests to "let it go." The complex also boasts a sprawling fitness facility.

Linking all three hotels is the Caribbean's largest casino, with 18 different types of table games and more than 1,000 slot machines. We didn't partake of the games, but we did enjoy the nightly live entertainment at Bar Noir, which offers a prime view of the action on the casino floor, lots of interesting cocktail options, and signature Petrossian caviar.

Of the many things unique to the property is the attention given to elevating Bahamian artists: ninety percent of the art displayed is Bahamian in origin. John Cox, a painter, sculptor, and former chief curator at the National Art Gallery in the Bahamas, oversees the 2,500 pieces in Baha Mar's collection and The Current (thecurrent.bahamar.com/), an onsite art gallery, working studio, and retail shop.

The Rhode Island School of Design alum cuts a striking figure that exudes the confidence of someone with the "it factor,"

but without any hit of pretentiousness. What is most captivating about Cox is his palpable passion for his craft and elevating the work of his contemporaries and predecessors. A powerful storyteller, Cox has a gift for switching up messaging on a dime so that whether he's speaking to an aficionado or a child, there's a meaningful context in his message. "Our goal is to see if we can inform what the Bahamian experience is through art so that it causes people to see and experience and shock them in a good way," Cox explained.

A significant portion of the collection is on display in the pre-function space in the onsite convention center as part of the Fairwind Exhibition, a showcase of Bahamian art from the early 1800s to the present. We'd arranged for a one-hour tour with Cox, and two hours later (and late for his next meeting), we continued to be enrapt by his enthusiasm and the immensity of the thought that has gone into the themed groupings, that encompass everything from coral reefs to colonialism. This subtle encouragement of more thoughtful tourism is just one example that Baha Mar is seeking to redefine the notion of a mega-resort. sl Rates at Rosewood Baha Mar from $695/night.

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ROSE TO THE OCCASION Blush-worthy fine jewelry for your Valentine Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: 18K rose gold Butterfly hair jewel from Gumuchian. Available from Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at gumuchian.com. YI Collection diamond chain ring ($395; yicollection.com). Assael clip back earrings with watermelon tourmaline and J.Hunter Fijian natural color cultured pearls ($39,000). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, and at assael.com. Sig Ward Jewelry Pea Pod opal and diamond ring ($8,400; sigwardjewelry.com). Halleh Fine Jewelry Grande Door Knocker cuff bracelet ($14,500; halleh. com). Harvey Owen Hex bracelet ($25,500; harveyowen.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Ritique Halo drop pendant ($4,290; ritique.com). Roberto Coin Venetian Princess black jade and diamond wide hinge bangle ($19,980).

Available in Columbus and Nashville from Diamond Cellar, in Indianapolis from Reis-Nichols, in Kentucky from Davis Jewelers, in St. Louis from Simons Jewelers, and at robertocoin.com/en-us. Jessie VE Femme Fatale ‘Enchantress’ double finger ring ($3,279; jessieve.com). Ippolita Starlet hoop earrings ($7,495). Available in Columbus from Diamond Cellar, in Indianapolis from Reis-Nichols Jewelers, in Nashville from King Jewelers, and at ippolita.com. Shahla Karimi Mid-Century emerald ring with cigar band (from $1,790; shahlakarimi.com). Bibi Van Der Velden Rainbow Alligator Bite earrings ($13,886; bibivandervelden.com).

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HOME IN THE RANGE Cozy up to the elegant 2022 Range Rover, which provides more refinement, customer choice, and personalization options than ever before.

Written by Andre James / Photography courtesy of Land Rover The fifth-generation luxury SUV, designed, developed, and engineered in the UK, presents a contemporary interpretation of Land Rover’s trademark profile. “The New Range Rover is a superb manifestation of our vision to create the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles for the most discerning of customers. It writes the next chapter in the unique story of pioneering innovation that has been a Range Rover hallmark for more than 50 years,” said Thierry Bolloré, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover.

In creating the 2022 Range Rover, Land Rover filed no fewer than 125 patents covering everything from its pioneering chassis technologies to its PHEV battery. No less than 140,000 hours of computational analysis took place before the rubber ever hit the road. During research and development, a fleet of disguised prototypes dispersed across the globe endured temperatures exceeding 100°F in arid deserts to -20°F in the icy Arctic.

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combine with a characteristically short front overhang and a distinctive new boat-tail rear. Underpinning every aspect of the SUV, available in SE and Autobiography models at launch, is a brand-new flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLAFlex), virtually eliminating unwanted noises and vibrations.

The New Range Rover is the first Land Rover vehicle to feature optional Power-Assisted Doors – available at 2023 model year – with integrated hazard detection and anti-pinch features.

The practical two-piece split tailgate that has been a Range Rover hallmark since 1970 is updated for 2022, with a series of new technologies providing greater versatility and convenience.

Further enhancing the ride are Dynamic Response Pro and pre-emptive suspension that use eHorizon Navigation data to read the road ahead and prime the suspension to provide appropriate responses. Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist can smooth out body movements resulting from sudden speed changes. Land Rover’s first-ever five-link rear axle isolates the cabin from surface imperfections using advanced air springs.

Land Rover’s award-winning Terrain Response 2 system harnesses the various chassis systems to automatically provide the perfect settings and minimize driver workload across multiple terrains. Alternatively, the driver can manually select the most appropriate setting or use Configurable Terrain Response to create a bespoke chassis set-up. In addition, every New Range Rover features All-Wheel Steering for heightened stability at higher speeds and improved maneuverability at low speeds.

At present, buyers can choose either a turbocharged 3.0liter inline-six that delivers 395-horsepower or a thundering 523-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine. Spearheading the Land Rover brand’s Reimagine strategy, a new extended-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) joins the family in 2023. It combines the inherent refinement of Land Rover’s inline six-cylinder Ingenium engine with a 38.2kWh lithium-ion battery. Together, the powertrain provides a projected range of 62 miles of near-silent pure-electric driving. The 105kW electric motor can reach up to 87mph without using the gasoline engine, allowing customers

to enjoy pure-electric driving for most journeys. The battery is located beneath the vehicle and within the wheelbase, ensuring that luggage space and all-terrain capability are uncompromised.

A host of sustainable, progressive, and responsible options are available to outfit the cabin, giving customers a broad range of personalization options to create an optimal ride for everyone from the driver to those in the new optional third-row seats.

Optional Versatile Loadspace Floor protects luggage and boasts a clever floor panel that can be raised forward across the width of the load area around its mid-point to form a partition to contain smaller items and keep them within easy reach when unloading. It can also pivot backward along its leading edge to serve as a backrest when using the lower tailgate as outdoor seating. In addition, the optional Tailgate Event Suite takes the Versatile Loadspace Floor backrest concept to new heights by combining additional lighting, audio features, and tailored leather cushions to create the perfect vantage point for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

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Working in tandem with the MLA-Flex system, the Meridian Signature Sound System monitors wheel vibrations, tire noise, and engine sounds in the cabin and generates a canceling signal played through the system’s 35 speakers. Creating personal quiet zones are pairs of 60mm diameter speakers in the headrests for each of the four main cabin occupants.

Alexa voice AI embedded within the New Range Rover allows users to experience seamless interactivity by working with other Alexa-enabled devices. SiriusXM with 360L debuts on 2022 Range Rover with advanced in-car technology to guide users through the most extensive in-car catalog of SiriusXM channels, shows, and exclusive content.

Building upon Land Rover’s award-winning Pivi Pro infotainment technology, a 13.1-inch curved, floating touchscreen provides intuitive control of all major vehicle functions. The central display offers haptic feedback when customers touch and press the screen, eliminating the need for visual confirmation. Pivi Pro works in harmony with a new semi-floating 13.7-inch Interactive Driver Display featuring high-definition graphics based around a threepanel customizable layout. Not to be left out of their screen time, rear passengers can enjoy an optional Rear Seat Entertainment System, which provides adjustable 11.4-inch HD touchscreens mounted on the rear of the front seatbacks.

Representing the pinnacle of personalization, the hand-crafted Range Rover SV will be the first to carry the new ceramic SV roundel and simplified naming strategy – known simply as SV. Available in

model year 2023, the SV roundel will identify all-new Land Rover vehicles launched by Special Vehicle Operations in the future.

Both Standard and Long Wheelbase body designs – including a five-seat LWB configuration for the first time – are available with specially curated SV Serenity and SV Intrepid design themes that introduce two-tone front-to-rear contrasting colorways. Exclusive materials encompass lustrous plated metals, smooth ceramics, intricate mosaic marquetry, and soft near-aniline leather, as well as sustainable non-leather Ultrafabrics.

The SV Signature Suite option on LWB models epitomizes the heightened luxury and craftsmanship of Range Rover SV, providing a bespoke traveling environment for its most discerning customers.

Its uniquely cosseting seats feature 24-way adjustment with massage functionality, while an elegant electrically deployable Club Table rises theatrically from the fixed full-length center console on handsomely engineered supports to provide a convenient workspace when required.

“The New Range Rover is a vehicle with a peerless character, from the impeccable restraint of its exterior to the flawless tranquil sanctuary of its cabin,” commented Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, Jaguar Land Rover. “Informed by creative intellect and a desire for perfection, it doesn’t follow fashion or trend, but by a modernist design philosophy, combined with over 50 years of evolution, it is quite simply the most desirable Range Rover ever created.” sl MSRP from $104,000 for the Range Rover P400 SE to $163,500 for the Range Rover P530 First Edition (LWB)

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TIME FOR A Opposite page clockwise from top left: 41mm Flying Regulator Open Gear Pink Panther from Chronoswiss. Limited to 50 pieces, it features a three-dimensional; hybrid dial made of handmade guilloché ($11,214; chronoswiss.com). Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono White Hawk. Limited to 250 pieces ($6,600). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville and bellross.com. Chinese actress and OMEGA ambassador and Dongyu Zhou wearing the brand’s 34 mm Constellation Small Seconds ($22,800).

Available from Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at omegawatches.com. Image courtesy of OMEGA. Gran Seiko SBGC244 with stainless steel and rose gold case and Spring Driver Chronograph Caliber 9R86 movement ($18,100). Available through Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Diamond Cellar in Nashville, and gran-seiko.com. Clockwise from top left: Breitling Super AVI P-51 Mustang in stainless-steel pays homage to the best all-around fighter plane of its era ($10,100). Available through Richter & Phillips in Cincinnati, and at breitling.com. Longines women’s PrimaLuna in steel and 18K pink gold with mother-of-pearl dial ($3,950). Available through Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, King Jewelers in Nashville, and longines.com. Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate I. The 44mm case is made of white gold and set with 112 baguette-cut diamonds. Hundreds of blue ruthenium crystals compose the sparkling blue façade of the watch face. Alligator leather strap (arnoldandson.com). The polished and satin-finished 39mm case of the Clifton chronometer from Baume & Mercier make it suitable for both men and women. 18K pink gold accentuates the gradient burgundy lacquered dial ($7,400). Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, and baume-et-mercier.com. 36mm OMEGA Trésor with malachite dial and 18K Moonshine Gold case ($31,800). Available from Richter & Phillips Co. in Cincinnati, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at omegawatches.com. BVLGARI 40mm Aluminum watch ($2,950; bulgari.com).

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LEANING IN

Grand Residences Riviera Cancun emerges from the pandemic as the flagship resort for Wyndham's Registry Collection Hotels.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Shelby Bourne Technology is both a bane and boon when traveling with children. While I can fully appreciate its usefulness during long flights or car rides, I am dismayed when I see both children and adults mindlessly scrolling rather than being present in the moment while vacationing. So it was a striking absence of screen fixation that struck me while strolling the grounds at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun.

With the resort ideally positioned to face the east, sleepy-eyed guests filed onto their balcony or the beachfront each morning for a front-row seat to the sunrise. By mid-morning, children lined up outside the activity center. Anticipating the arrival of their favorite staff members, they bounced with the same enthusiasm as though Santa and his elves were on their way. Staff reciprocates this eagerness in spades, as I discovered while watching an energetic instructor leading a morning poolside Zumba class. Although only one guest opted in, the instructor was strutting his stuff with the energy of opening night on Broadway. Overall, there's an aura of relaxed energy; by afternoon, many of the youngsters I spied in the morning were napping under the shade of a poolside cabana, worn out from a full day of fun.

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Thoughtful service begins upon arrival as all guests receive complimentary private transportation to the resort from the airport in Cancun. During the 30-minute trip, our driver asked what we'd like for a welcome drink—it was a spicy margarita for me!

The 144 all-suite Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a flagship resort for Wyndham's Registry Collection Hotels, is located at the terminus of a long stretch of roadway lined with resorts near the sleepy fishing area village of Puerto Morelos. With accommodations ranging in size from a 635 square-foot junior suite up to an 8,762 square-foot penthouse presidential suite, the resort is an ideal destination for family and group travel.

At nearly 1,800-square-feet, our well-appointed onebedroom oceanfront room boasted a fully equipped kitchen and large dining area. Walking past his and her closets and into the full bath, I was quick to note the Bulgari toiletries and an indoor soaking tub located under a gilded dome ceiling that could have doubled as a kiddie pool. A furnished balcony with a jacuzzi runs the suite's length and is accessible from the bedroom or living area. Suites located on the ground floor are notable for their private plunge pools.

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Most guests choose to spend their days around the heart of the resort: a blue-tiled heated pool that terraces down to the beach and offers a designated adults-only pool with a swim-up bar. Attentive and personalized beach service is available at the pool and beach with welcomed amenities like cooling Evian mist, tropical fruit skewers, and fruitsicles. Based on the warm interactions between staff and guests, it was clear that there were many repeat customers among us. A designated lap pool located near the activity center also serves as an ideal spot for serene sunbathing.

Knowing that the entirety of our short stay would be devoid of far-flung excursions, we opted for the All-In Grand Experience Plan, which included all meals and premium drinks.

Unlike some all-inclusive properties where there are separate meals for room-only and all-in guests, at Grand Residences, there is no differentiation. You can even order prime cuts of beef from the room service menu to prepare in your suite, although we preferred to leave that up to the on-site kitchen experts.

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guacamole. The resort's two main dining options, El Faro Grill and Flor de Canela, are located at the apex of the pool area. The former serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both buffet and a la carte options and weekly themed menus that highlight global cuisines. I particularly enjoyed the regional Mexican favorites on offer as part of the breakfast buffet, which allowed me to indulge in plenty of spicy heat to jumpstart my day.

Adorned with locally made art, Flor de Canela is a celebration of authentic Mexican food from all regions of the country. Seafood plays a starring role on the menu, though for me, it was the pomegranate-spiked guac and a serenade by local musicians that highlighted my dinner here.

Those looking to indulge in the spaciousness of their suite can opt for a complete menu of in-suite dining options. An ingenious network of tunnels under the property allows an army of culinary and maintenance staff to go about their business nearly undetected and out of the heat and humidity.

Afternoon tea is served three times a week on a covered terrace near the lobby in a building that overlooks the entirety of the property, including a verdant mangrove forest that serves as

a visual buffer between the surrounding structures. Popular for grabbing a morning coffee to go or wrapping up the day with a nightcap, the Lobby Café and Bar is notable for its handsome antique bar imported from England. An on-site Natural Foods Gourmet Market offers a fairly diverse array of prepackaged and fresh food, sundries, and souvenirs.

While it was clear that most guests were content with downtime spent poolside or beachfront, there are many activities on and offsite to satiate those looking to be less languid.

Snorkeling, ocean kayaking, tennis, beach volleyball, salsa lessons, cooking demonstrations, tequila tastings, and yoga are just a few of the offerings. Our only time off property was a short group bike ride into Puerto Morelos, reportedly the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's iconic "Margaritaville." We enjoyed wandering around this laid-back village, visiting local shops, and snapping photos of its famous leaning lighthouse. For those who want to venture out further, the concierge can help arrange a multitude of adventurous excursions throughout the Riviera Maya.

A small-but-capable spa and salon offers a host of indulgent and restorative body and face treatments. At the same time, the

fitness center with available personal trainers is amply-equipped to satiate the needs of workout fiends.

Children can partake of an adult-supervised kids' club with activities from mask-making to sandcastle building taking place in a whimsically decorated "clubhouse" and throughout the resort. Just outside the entrance to the kids club is a pottery painting station, where guests can select a piece to paint and have it fired before their departure for a truly unique memento.

At any given moment, it was a common occurrence to see more adults than children intently focused on creating a masterpiece.

The leaning lighthouse has come to serve as a local symbol of resilience. The ability to adapt in the face of adversity also applies to the resort, which has persevered after a nearly fourmonth closure at the height of the pandemic in 2020 to see its average stay creep up from three to seven nights. It's no doubt a testament to their stalwart commitment to creating unique and elevated experiences for every guest.

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Even though it’s impurities that impart diamonds with hues ranging from black to pink, we think our selection of colored diamond pieces is purely perfect.

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Opposite page clockwise from top left: Nima Star bracelet with grey diamonds from Samantha Tea ($2,175; samanthatea.com). Kwiat engagement ring with a blue-green diamond and pink diamonds. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, and kwiat.com. Orange diamond halo stud earrings from Stephen Silver ($8,500; shsilver.com). Vram pink gold and black diamond Sine ring ($15,500; vramjewelry.com). Clockwise from top left: Silver Little Snail earrings with Silvermist diamonds from Alex Soldier ($623; alexsoldier.com). Almasika Le Grand Cauri Noir black gold and black diamond necklace ($18,500; almasika.com). Aaron Basha Pave Frog Prince pendant with black diamonds ($9,400).

Available from Richter & Phillips Jewelers in Cincinnati, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at aaronbasha.com. Graziela black diamond bolo bracelet ($2,650). Available from Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis and at grazielagems.com. Ananya freshwater pearl earrings with white and black diamonds (ananya.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Sinar Bulan band ring from John Hardy with treated black diamonds in 18K white and yellow gold ($35,000) Available in Indianapolis from Moyer Fine Jewelry and Reis-Nichols Jewelers, in Kentucky from Davis Jewelers, and at johnhardy.com. Daisy medium bracelet with brown diamonds from Buccellati ($2,700). Available from Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at buccellati.com. Rainbow natural colored diamond earrings from Amali ($14,520; amalijewelry.com). Xpandable ring with fancy yellow diamonds from Picchiotii ($83,900).

Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis and at picchiotti.it/en/. Artemer Studio grey baguette diamond sphere ring ($5,400; artemerstudio.com)

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FUTURE PERFECT

A Thoughtful Renovation of Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Written by Bridget Williams / Exterior photography by Matt Peel / Interior photography by Kristin Tatem Richard Isenhour's midcentury midlife crisis was Lexington's gain.

After pivoting from an unsatisfying career in chemical engineering to architecture, Isenhour designed more than 100 homes that brought his idea of modernist design to his hometown.

Isenhour's designs received a number based on a selfdevised organizational system. His style became bolder over time, evolving from the familiar mid-century style of post-andbeam construction with exposed wooden beams and Kentucky limestone to more minimalist structures erected in the 1970s.

This home falls into the portfolio of the architect's later years.

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home, constructed in 1972 and featured in Sophisticated Living Lexington's Sept/Oct 2017 issue. While building the home featured in this issue, Isenhour swam across the reservoir and staked out a lot in the yet-to-be-finished subdivision. As fate would have it, both homes are owned by close friends who share a keen interest in preserving the architect's legacy.

"This is one of the most special projects I've been able to work on," said Austin Heller of Heller Built, who, along with the architects at Gibson Taylor Thompson and Dovetail Design, breathed new life into the aging beauty in a fashion that respects Isenhour's intent while ensuring the home will endure for generations to come.

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Erected in the early 1970s, the home's first renovation, which included a kitchen addition, was designed by Isenhour's son Richard. In the mid-2000s, another renovation added a wing in the back to house a lap pool. After experiencing problems with the exterior cladding and leaking windows, the homeowners met with Heller Built to develop a game plan to create an energy-efficient and "healthy" home. They opted for a significant renovation rather than just making repairs on an as-needed basis, which Austin remarked would have had them "chasing leaks forever."

At one point, the homeowners weighed the pros and cons of demolition versus renovation. Austin said that they visited their friend's home across the water to see the details and nuances of Isenhour's own home. This visit reinforced their belief that the property's history was worth keeping. "By no means does this 68 slmag.net

house have the history of an 1850s build, but it's still special because Isenhour was truly one-of-a-kind," Austin commented.

The homeowners moved out for the twenty-month project that took the home down to the studs. "If you had walked into the house after the demolition and during reframing, you would have thought you were in a new build," said Austin. He added that using ZIP System insulated R-sheathing creates a "Yeti cooler-effect" for a truly energy-efficient home.

The structure surrounding the lap pool was taken down to the foundation, leaving the lap pool in place and building a new structure around it that included a Metaverde Eurotec rooftop covered deck made with exotic Ipe wood. The new siding boasts a prefinished gray semi-transparent tint that provides UV protection and a subtle patina that disguises its newness.

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One of Austin's favorite moments related to the project occurred when the stonemason arrived and said his dad was the mason when the home was built in the 1970s. He recognized his father's work and was excited to add to the legacy. "There may have also been a little bit of wanting to prove that his work is better than his dad's," Austin said with a laugh.

Marking the entryway is a substantial wood and frosted glass pivot door. The door opens directly to the living room, where a two-sided fireplace and a grain-matched walnut built-ins are dual focal points. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows at the rear of the space overlooks the lake. Near the bookcase is an open-tread split staircase with a unique glass panel in lieu of a traditional railing.

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doors between the kitchen and the powder room. It's the perfect place to squirrel away necessities like the security system panel and smart switches, thereby uncompromising the clean aesthetic.

Outside of circular mirrors in guest baths and the bar and the gentle curves of a freestanding tub in the primary bathroom, straight lines are predominant throughout the interior, adding a solid feeling of orderliness. By working in organic elements of wood and stone on each level of the home, cozy and modern can congenially cohabitate.

Austin's enduring enthusiasm about Heller Built's involvement in making this mid-century modern icon truly modern in terms of functionality is readily discernable. "It really was a dream project," he commented. "I think if Isenhour could see it today, he would shake our hands and say thank you." sl

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KEYS TO THE CASTLE For the release of The Untold Story of Kentucky Whiskey, Chapter 1, Castle & Key Distillery is partnering with the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild to make sure everyone's welcome at the bar.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Castle & Key Distillery Less than a decade ago, the physical remains of what had once been a pioneer and powerhouse in Kentucky's bourbon industry rested in ruin. Located on Glenn's Creek near Frankfort, the Old Taylor Distillery, founded in 1887 by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, boasted a European-inspired castle, sunken gardens, and a springhouse. It was the original stop on Kentucky's Bourbon Trail a century before the term was made official by the Kentucky Distiller's Association. Colonel Taylor gets credit for leading the charge for the 1897 passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act, the first consumer protection act in the United States.

According to Jonathan Newton, Director of Sales for Castle & Key Distillery, unlike today, where consumers camp out for days in an attempt to secure a new or limited-release bourbon from their favorite brand, in the late 1800s, bourbon was viewed by tipplers as "lesser than." "Colonel Taylor wanted bourbon to be the drink of kings, so he built the distillery to look like a limestone castle," Newton explained. Laying his own rail line and designation station allowed him to bring in building supplies and eventually tourists.

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embracing its history. Assuming that any of the discernable patina is faux would certainly be a faux pas.

Finished before distilling restarted, Jon Carloftis is credited with reviving the grounds, which included establishing a garden that produced botanicals for Castle & Key Distillery's first release— Roots of Ruin Gin—a nod to the property's phoenix-like rebirth.

The grounds and structure surrounding the "key," a springfed 140,000-gallon reservoir that provides water for all spirits made from scratch on-site, are revitalized. Newton said that spring water is essential in pre-fermentation as it filters out iron and imparts calcium and magnesium, which react with the yeast. Science aside, the reservoir is an absolutely breathtaking spot to sip and savor the beauty of the natural and built environment.

Today the distillery makes its own vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon, all originating from a proprietary sweet mash. Castle & Key's first batch of bourbon was laid down in December 2016 and is expected to be released in the spring of 2022. While production has increased to the point where the botanicals are grown offsite for their vapor-infused gin, including seasonal blends, there is a solid commitment to sourcing raw materials locally, including nonGMO corn and wheat. Newton said they are experimenting with

heirloom varieties of corn that are similar to what Colonel Taylor members selected their favorite among six Castle & Key bourbon would have used one hundred years ago. whiskey blends. One-hundred-percent of sales resulting from the The seeds for Castle & Key's latest release, The Untold Story of limited-edition bottling will establish a Castle & Key Scholarship Sarah Mattingly, Ben Botkins, Annie & Sean O'Leary Kentucky Whiskey, Chapter 1, can be traced to June 2020. "I noticed Fund, administered by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, a bubbling up of corporate activism, but I knew we could do more that will help promote diversity and inclusion in the distilling than just post a black box on our Instagram feed," said Newton, a industry. "When you cast a wider net and invite more people to be California native who has called Louisville home for most of his life part of the process, you end up with a better product," said Newton. and has a lengthy F&B resume. He reached out to his friend Mike As a blended whiskey, Newton added that this is technically the Adams, a board member of the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild historic distillery's first bourbon release in a half-century.

(KBBG), a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by Lexington "Make no mistake about it, this project boldly confesses a truth entrepreneur Robert Beatty. Newton asked Adams what distilleries that most have been reluctant to merely utter aloud," Adams expressed could do to be better corporate citizens, and a plan began to take shape. in a press release. "Our organization is proud to work with such a "The significant contributions of African Americans to the courageous, forward-thinking, and fair organization as Castle & Key." history of bourbon are being lost to time, and we feel there need Adding a Chapter 1 designation to this bottling indicates that it to be more voices telling their story," said Newton. He added that will become an annual release. "We are honored to have partnered with they plan to incorporate more historical narrative into the visitor the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild to amplify these untold stories experience at Castle & Key. and to launch this important scholarship fund," said Arvin in a press Instead of a master distiller, Castle & Key relies on a team release. "Our hope is to amplify the diverse history of our industry approach, led by Arvin, Research & Development Manager Jon and to support a more equitable future for prospective distillers." sl Brown, and Head Blender Brett Connors. A similarly collaborative Located at 4445 McCracken Pike in Frankfort, Castle & Key is open for tours Thursday through approach was applied to developing The Untold Story. KBBG Sunday. For more information and reservations, visit castleandkey.com.

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Tim Quinlan, Lodgic’s food and beverage manager and Michael Wajda, Senior Executive Chef at Everyday Kitchen

INTERESTING LODGIC An innovative nonprofit concept aims to "feed" the local community in myriad ways.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Everyday Kitchen When asked what pops to mind when someone mentions a Moose Lodge, I'm fairly certain that I'm not the only one who immediately thinks of a wood-paneled bar predominantly populated by octogenarians. So, you can imagine my surprise when I recently revisited the Lodgic Everyday Community on Market Street in Louisville's NULU neighborhood and discovered that the entirety of the happening complex—comprised of a co-working space, a kid's camp, the Everyday Kitchen restaurant, Clever Moose Café, and event space—is part of a nonprofit enterprise founded by Moose International, one of the world's largest and oldest service organizations supporting working families.

I'd enjoyed a lovely meal at Everyday Kitchen shortly after it opened this past spring and had no idea that all of the additional amenities within the 20,000-square-foot Gateway to Nulu building were interconnected until I sat down with Mike Wajda, the restaurant's Senior Executive Chef.

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Wajda was lured to Louisville six years ago to helm the kitchen at Proof on Main. "When I first moved here, people said I'd never want to leave, and they were right," the chef commented.

He left Proof for the consulting world, allowing him to focus on both the culinary and culture aspects of a restaurant's back-ofhouse operations. While he experienced success in this realm, working with clients that included The Polo Bar in New York City and Fia in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, the travel schedule was grueling, and he was away from home for weeks at a time. Working in New York City when the first COVID restrictions became a reality, Wadja said, "I couldn't get out of there fast enough." The real game-changer was when he and his wife, an event planner, found out they were expecting their first child. Although he loved what he was doing, he said he came to the realization that line of work wouldn’t allow him to be the kinds of father he aspired to be.

The “Great Lawn” in the co-working space at Logic.

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Ramen at the Clever Moose Cafe.

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Barramundi with fennel.

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New York strip with chimichurri mole.

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Barista at the Clever Moose Cafe

During this same time, which Wadja said coincided with a "period of feeling profound empathy," he was approached by Cheryl Farr, CEO of Lodgic Everyday, about the concept's expansion into Louisville. "The nonprofit aspect of what they were doing really appealed to me," he explained.

Seeing their membership and revenue in a prolonged period of decline, the leadership at Moose International, a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888 as the Loyal Order of Moose, began to look for new ways to continue their mission while reaching a more diverse audience. As a result, the first Lodgic Everyday Community opened in 2018 in Champagne, Illinois, followed by Madison, Wisconsin in 2020, and Louisville in 2021.

"Lodgic is a completely new kind of place that will offer modern professionals and families the flexibility and support in three areas they value most," said Scott Hart, CEO of Moose International, in a press release announcing the opening of the Champaign Lodgic.

"Maximized productivity, high-quality time together as a family, and a genuine sense of community are at the core of Lodgic."

Wadja says he enjoys supporting local farmers through Everyday Kitchen and being a part of programming for children

in the Lodgic Kids Camp that allows them to learn about nutrition and experience a connection with those who grow their food. At present, Wadja says Everyday Kitchen partners with approximately 30 "best in class" farmers of all sizes. Seasonality is paramount in developing the menu, which the chef says defies any tidy categorization outside of a focus on farm-to-table freshness. Inspiration comes from all corners of the globe. For example, Turkish Urfa peppers in an aioli elevate humble crispy potato wedges into something special. Sourced closer to home, Oma's Stuffed Golabki Cabbage on the current menu reflects Wadja's Polish heritage.

While the restaurant part of a larger organization with multiple outlets, Wadja enjoys complete autonomy in the chef-driven kitchen.

The entire menu undergoes a seasonal change six times a year, although small things, such as the Tartine of the Day, change daily.

When you dine at Everyday Kitchen, you are also "feeding" the community, as one hundred percent of proceeds are reinvested to support working families, small businesses, and more. sl Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, Everyday Kitchen is located at 552 East Market Street in Louisville. For more information, visit lodgic.org/louisville-ky.

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SOPHISTICATED STARS

Written by Joy Yascone Elms MA

Happy New Year and happy birthday Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces! I feel every birthday is your personal New Year, so it's time to celebrate!

As the calendar resets, we also celebrate the newness of hopes, dreams, and goals as a collective consciousness. Our longings for love, financial blessings, and wellbeing all factor into the equation. Jupiter, the planet of blessings, waltzed into Pisces this past December 28th and remains there for most of 2022. Keep reading to see what's in store for your sign. For best results, read your rising sign as well as your sun sign.

ARIES

TAURUS

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CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

March 21st – April 19th

April 20th – May 20th

May 21st – June 20th

June 21st – July 22nd

July 23rd – August 22nd

August 23rd – September 22nd

This year, as Jupiter transits your house of healing and spirituality, you'll find yourself dedicated to the pursuit of wellbeing. You'll also notice an intense goaloriented focus with secret VIP support behind the scenes. This is the year to really achieve balance in body, spirit, and mind. Look to pursue your spiritual path via yoga, Tai Chi, or simply listening to your higher inner guidance. Finally, if you are looking for love, you'll find it this year as you focus on yourself!

This year, as Jupiter transits your house of healing and spirituality, you'll find yourself dedicated to the pursuit of wellbeing. You'll also notice an intense goaloriented focus with secret VIP support behind the scenes. This is the year to really achieve balance in body, spirit, and mind. Look to pursue your spiritual path via yoga, Tai Chi, or simply listening to your higher inner guidance. Finally, if you are looking for love, you'll find it this year as you focus on yourself!

Gemini, this year your name will be in lights! You have the support of the Universe and the stars to create the successful career you've always dreamed about! Any path or endeavor will take dedication; however, you'll have it in spades. With Jupiter in Pisces going to your 10th house and Pisces being an artistic and spiritual sign, these topics will greatly interest you. If you've wanted a promotion or promote yourself within your business, this is the time to do it! You'll have the support of Jupiter in your house of fame and career for most of 2022, and you, along with the Universe, will make it happen!

Cancer, you'll have a year of traveling to distant shores and embracing new ideas via publishing or higher education. This year you'll embark on new journeys, as to be well-traveled is knowledge in itself. If you've wanted to pursue writing or a new topic in higher education, you'll do it now with aplomb. You'll seek new cultures and have a thirst for knowledge like no other.

In love, you'll find places of higher education could potentially lead you to new love or simply while traveling with friends. This year is an exciting one to travel with your love if coupled up.

Leo, this is your year to win financially! You'll find venture capital, stock, investments, and sales to be robust. If you work in sales or own a business, new clients and big profits will be a gift during much of 2022! This is the year you could make a big profit by presenting your ideas à la Shark Tank to an investor or investing in yourself. If you desire to get a loan or new mortgage, it is an excellent time to get approval. This is the year to finance big dreams, Leo!

Virgo, this is the year you have waited for! Everyone wants to be you. This year, love, marriage, business, partnership, and simply winning are all available to you. If you've long wanted to get engaged, married, or meet "the one," you are highly favored in 2022. If single, those you meet will be very much more serious about commitment. This is also true if you've been dating and hoping to get engaged. In your career this year, you'll be gifted with delightful business partnerships that will lead to more tremendous success for you. This year is all about utilizing we as opposed to me!

Seven Saints Crown Chakra Activation amethyst bracelet with 18K gold charm (sevensaints.life)

Tahitian pearl and garnet ring from Assael (assael.com)

Silvia Furmanovich banana flower wood earrings with amethyst, brown diamond, and ruby (silviafurmanovich.com)

Garnet and rhodochrosite Capricorn mushroom pendant from Brent Neale ($7,450; brentneale.com)

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Pisces constellation earrings from Jessie VE ($2,505; jessieve.com)

Seven Saints Crown Chakra Activation amethyst bracelet with 18K gold charm (sevensaints.life)

Anne Sisteron Aquarius medallion charm ($2,475; annesisteron.com)

Earrings from Adam Foster Fine Jewelry with cushion-cut mint green garnets (fosterjewelry.com).

Amethyst is February’s birthstone.

18K white gold, diamond and oval amethyst earrings from Gumuchian ($6,000; gumuchian.com)

September 23rd – October 22nd

LIBRA

October 23rd – November 21st

SCORPIO

November 22nd – December 21st

SAGITTARIUS

December 22nd – January 19th

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Libra, this year you'll have the help of the stars in your health, wellness, work, and daily routines! If you've wanted to stick to a fitness and wellness routine, this year, you'll have the will to be successful. Attaining goals will be more realistic as you'll have a daily routine that you enjoy. You have so many opportunities but have been likely overwhelmed with the stress of the last two years. This year, you will boss up in a way that creates success in your work, fitness goals, and more. Speaking of work, the daily grind will become more delightful. If looking for a new job or opportunity, you will find one that you adore this year.

This year, love could bloom for you at work or the gym!

In 2023 you'll be blessed in marriage, so enjoy this year of preparation!

Scorpio, you have the stars on your side to enjoy life, and this year you'll be gifted with more romance, love, fun, and laughter! If single, you can meet a new love interest at this time. This year can also gift you with a little one if you hope to become pregnant or adopt.

In your career, you'll find success in creative endeavors.

If you are already in an established relationship, you'll have more romance and fun together. This is the year to embrace a childlike sense of wonder and create joy and love in all areas of your life!

Sagittarius, your ruling planet, Jupiter, is offering his gifts in 2022 in your home life, family, parents, and real estate matters. This year your life should start to feel more anchored, stable, and balanced, something you've been seeking. If wanting to purchase a new property or home this year, you are gifted to win the bid and make the dream reality. If looking to renovate or simply get new living quarters, you will love what you find and your new space, of course. This year even working from home will feel balanced and beautiful. Your parents and family should do well, and if you are in real estate, you should find your business profitable. Family matters should be greatly blessed as well.

This year you'll be gifted with a new contract or career opportunity involving writing or a communications project. You may have a great deal of short-distance travel as well connected to your work and career life. As far as family is concerned, your sibling relationships this year will be incredibly blessed and improve if there have been any issues.

This year is an excellent time to pursue writing and communications in any form and to do well as your ideas will be on point and well received. You'll find yourself having the inspiration and direction to properly market, promote, and achieve your goals this year!

This year you will earn big as Jupiter in Pisces transits your house of earned income. You'll find work to be inspiring and joyful. If you work for a traditional employer, you can get a desired hefty raise this year.

If you work for yourself or in sales, you'll have a steady flow of clients and contracts earning even more than projected! Your work may become more creative, inspired, and spiritual with the influence of Pisces on your earned income sector.

This is a year that you will flourish financially, and you'll see your work profits soar.

Pisces, you have the planet of blessings and good fortune heading to your sign in 2022! Life will start to feel more inspired and happier in every way. Everything you touch will turn to gold. You will be a blessing to your path and others this year.

Love, commitment, healing, inner joy, and peace will all be gifted to you this year. In 2022 you must be focused on what seeds, or "dreams" you want to place in the world, and if you plant and nurture them, they will grow.

This coming year will be a great gift to you even as you pursue living authentically, as you have always dreamed it could be!

January 20th – February 18th

February 19th - March 20th

Sophisticated Stars Astrologist Joy Yascone Elms MA is the author and founder of The Power of Divine Timing; an annual sign by sign guide based on astrological timing helping readers to find and nurture their blessings and starve their challenges! Joy also offers Divine Timing coaching programs that help clients stay accountable to manifesting their goals and dreams based on their personal divine timing. Visit www.thepowerofdivinetiming.com for more info or email Joy at thepowerofdivinetiming@gmail.com.

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY

Every event seems to be written in pencil these days. While these events are all subject to change, we are extremely excited to begin publishing a social calendar again!

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Sweat for Surgeries VII, 3pm; surgeryonsunday.org Urban Mountain Challenge Tower Climb, 8:30am, Big Blue Building; forthosewhowould.com

February 25

Bourbon & The Bayou, Embassy Suites; casaoflexington.org/bourbon-and-the-bayou

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Central Kentucky Heart Ball Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show, Alltech Arena; bluegrasstrust.org Frankel Night Cocktails & Casino Event, 7:30pm, Carrick House; hscky.org UK Choir Spring Gala, 7:30pm, Singletary Center for the Arts

April 29

Eagle Gala for Lexington Christian; lexingtonchristian.org

June 18

An Evening of Hope for CHI Saint Joseph Foundation; chisaintjosephhealth.org/chi-saint-joseph-health/ways-to-help/eveningofhope

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass hosted its 17th annual McDazzle Gala & Auction in Keeneland’s Keene Barn and Marquee Tent. Proceeds from this significant fundraising event represent more than twenty five percent of the organization’s operating budget on a yearly basis.

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THE 2021 RANGE ROVER UNCOMPROMISED LUXURY

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Ten local chefs joined forces to support the March of Dimes as part of the popular Signature Chefs Auction, chaired by Ashley Brown and held at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort.

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The Lexington Art League hosted an opening reception at Loudon House for “The Nude Biennial,” one of the organization’s signature shows representing Kentucky artists.

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The Woodford County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Red Tie Gala at The Kentucky Castle to celebrate its member businesses.

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Hosted at Loudoun House, the opening event highlighted the work of more than 100 local and regional Kentucky artists.

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