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To mark Women's History Month, I'm pleased to share the story of two vastly different women whose words and actions, especially in the face of adversity, speak to the power of persistence. I first met travel writer Breanna Wilson five years ago on a Rolls-Royce-sponsored press trip to Sheridan, Wyoming, where we enjoyed a few days of head-turning as our ragtag group rolled through the cowboy town in a fleet of Ghost, Wraith, and Dawn models. At the time, I remember admiring the ease of Breanna's uncalculated coolness; the word authentic, though often over and inappropriately assigned, is the most apropos word to summarize my first impression. As someone who took a more traditional life path—college-marriage-buy a house-have a child, for which I have no regrets –I admit to feeling a tinge of envy following her adventures on Instagram (@breannajwilson). When I reached out to ask if she wanted to write about her recent experience at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, I wrote that she's living the life I would have sought if I knew such a life was an option when I was much younger. From living with nomadic Kazakhs in Western Mongolia to riding out the first COVID wave in Tbilisi, Georgia, while watching her livelihood evaporate as borders closed, Breanna shares her unvarnished experiences—good and bad— as a single and often solo female global traveler and in the process emboldening women to greenlight their own adventures. As a youngish empty nester still a few years shy of the big 5-0, I've found myself increasingly antsy over figuring out what's next for me and not being content with letting the end of one significant chapter be the conclusion of my story. But, heartened by people like Breanna, adventure's call is gradually growing louder, reminding me to carpe diem before it's too late. It's also made me actively encourage my daughter, now in her early 20s, to color outside the lines and forge her own path, which almost assuredly means that it will be vastly different from my own. Lara MacGregor is also inspiring as someone who squeezed every last drop of goodness out of her too-short life. The founder of Hope Scarves (hopescarves.org) died from breast cancer this past January at age 45. First diagnosed as a young mother in her thirties, Lara chose not to retreat inward and feel sorry for herself. Instead, she found strength in empowering others and sharing her cancer struggle with raw honesty. According to her obituary, she often asked family and friends, "Is what you're doing filling your bucket?" After her death, the online tributes that quickly proliferated on social media shared a common thread: Lara was someone who lived and loved with purpose, intensity, and in the moment, the latter being her brave acknowledgment that the ink was quickly drying on her life's story. To honor Lara's life and legacy, Sophisticated Living will donate $10 from every subscription in Louisville and Lexington to Hope Scarves during March and April. You can subscribe at slmag.net or by emailing me at bridget@slmag.net. Stay inspired, and keep filling your bucket.

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The unique bar at Club 1854 in Bittners was made by their on-site master craftsmen. Photo by Robert Burge

I’LL DRINK TO THAT! Local interior design professionals share their expertise about designing spaces for entertaining at home. Written by Bridget Williams As we've gradually started to emerge from our COVID cocoons, thoughts of spring and Derby have us thinking about (finally) swapping sweatpants for stilettos. While not everyone is quite comfortable returning to the mega galas of days gone by, more intimate at-home affairs are definitely de rigueur. And, just as we've had to reconfigure rooms to accommodate working and schooling from home, new ways of entertaining mean that interior designers are receiving more requests to help create the aura of going out while staying in. To help navigate this "new normal," we asked local interior designers Lori Andriot, Amy Cimba, Crystal Smith, and Ron Wolz of Bittners in Louisville; Colleen Underhill of Underhill Smith Designs in Louisville; Clare Miller of Clare Miller Home in Louisville and Lexington; and, Isabel Ladd and Thomas Birkman in Lexington to weigh in on what's new and next as it relates to the design side of home entertaining. SL: Have you seen a rise in clients requesting a designated home bar? Andriot: Yes. Clients are making bar areas more of a priority these days. It seems that as the pandemic evolves, people are searching for more ways to host smaller intimate gatherings at home in lieu of going out on the town. I have had requests ranging from an entire room with a full-blown wine cellar to converting a previously used desk area in a kitchen. Client requests have ranged from chic, dark, and moody to clean lines and vivid color. 24 slmag.net

Birkman: Over the past few years (space permitting), we've designed a lot of home bars. We all discovered that going out to large functions or restaurants isn't as appealing as spending time with the people we cherish most. Also, during quarantine, many of us took the opportunity to polish up on our culinary and bartending skills out of boredom. Coincidentally, cocktail culture is alive and well, and people love to showcase their collections of bourbons and other fine spirits. Cimba: I think bars and entertaining areas have always been en vogue! People love to show their guests hospitality and a great time! Ladd: Yes. As people have spent more time at home, their priorities have shifted to really valuing how their home feels and operates. Oftentimes, it could be designating a specific area of the home for a bar, especially so after a "work from home day," you can move into another area of your home that suggests a more fun environment. Smith: Most definitely, people are entertaining at home and trying to find that perfect balance of function and relaxation on a daily basis. Underhill: Yes, clients want bar areas, but they want flexible spaces, so a bar that can also be a serving counter or buffet is a great addition to any home. Wolz: Definitely! The challenges of the last several years have created more desire to nest at home. Clients are choosing to entertain their families and small groups of friends instead of going out to crowded restaurants or venues, with that the rise of bourbon and wine rooms in homes has accelerated.

A mid-century-inspired space designed by Amy Cimba of Bittners. Photo by Andrew Kung

Isabel Ladd’s clients had requested a bar in their formal living room, but when space constraints wouldn’t allow for a built-in unit Ladd had the interior of a tall armoire fitted to accommodate bottles and glassware. Photo by Andrew Kung

Designed by Ron Wolz of Bittners, mirrored subway tile showcases the homeowners’ bourbon collection. Photo by Andrew Kung

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The Champagne Room at Bittners, designed by Douglas Riddle. Photo by Robert Burge

A bar and serving space designed by Underhill Smith Designs

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A basement bar/lounge designed by Thomas Birkman to be a complete departure from the rest of the home.

SL: How do you stay on-trend and timeless with design? Andriot: No matter the style, they all require a certain level of sophistication and finesse to make them function and represent the owners' personality. As with any design, you should use existing foundational elements and incorporate classic elements with a current twist, functionality, proportion, quality woodworking, and unique finishing. Birkman: I like to create a destination in your home that feels like an escape to gather and enjoy some cocktails and catch up. A timeless bar requires multiple sources of lighting that can be dialed down low to create a smoky ambiance. Add an antique mirrored bar back with a wealth of options on display and some comfortable places to sit, and that'll keep you in business for a long time. Cimba: Lighting is everything! I think a low, soft light from a sophisticated fixture/sconces can really set a mood at a bar. And, if you are displaying alcohol, color consistent with the bottle contents happens to help the feel. Camels and warm earth tones compliment bourbon, for example, making the space feel warm and inviting.

Ladd: Opt for statement hardware instead of "normal" pulls and knobs. Dark walnut stains and dark painted stains, like dark green, keep the bar timeless, as opposed to a trendy color. Miller: We love to mix old and new. Too much of one style or trend will age out much more quickly than blending in those new items. Incorporating multiple styles over time lasts, which is the same throughout any area of your home. Miller cites ribbed glass, milk glass, gold-rimmed anything, and bone-handled bar tool sets as identifiable trends. Smith: I've noticed interesting tile backsplashes and bar sinks, but the key is to keep it simple and functional to stay timeless. I'm currently working on a hidden bar that will be completely closed off by cabinetry, and when opened, it will be a functional bar. Underhill: Julia and I strive to keep all of our designs timeless, and a key to that is clean lines, keeping the scale of the project proportional to the space, using classic materials and colors. Wolz: The trends I see play on rustic Kentucky elements for the bourbon bars or more modern, sleek lines in wine rooms. slmag.net

In this home bar, designed by Lori Andriot of Bittners, she followed the homeowners’ directive to create a “dramatic upstairs bar with a New Oreleans speakeasy vibe.” Photo by Andrew Kung.

SL: How can you have a home bar when a designated space is an issue? Andriot: If you can't dedicate an entire room, try thinking on a smaller scale. Convert an antique cabinet, credenza, or bookshelf. If you have less space than that, simply add a deep tray to a tabletop and fill it with interesting bottles and glassware. Birkman: We have a bar cart in our home. My favorite thing about it is on the outside, it appears to be a beautiful sacristy chest, which always serves as a great conversation starter. But what's better is my guests' delight when they discover a fully kitted out bar with anything they may want inside. Cimba: You don't have to have a large countertop to make a bar! A small chest with a stone top, a bar cart, a converted closet, a cabinet (opened or closed), can all be used to make a chic serving space. Ladd: Convert an armoire you already have to a home bar. You can even add a small sink and faucet in there; attach an antique mirror to the back of the cabinet, and outfit in to hold bottles on top, a workstation at counter height, and storage underneath. 28 slmag.net

Miller: Bar carts are great tucked into a corner of a dining room or office and are so easy to bring out into an entertaining space. SL: What are some essential elements of a home bar? Andriot: Other than adequate storage and essential tools, you should have a variety of mixers, a few different flavors of bitters, spirits that you love, fresh juices, simple syrup, and garnishes. As a special bonus, add some antique or unusual glassware. Whatever you do, It's important to reflect your way of living. Whether a formal setting or a more relaxed "self-serve" approach. Cimba: Keep the "mixers" put away, display the good stuff! Mirrors and low lighting always make a space feel elegant. Excellent barstools and wallcoverings can really help to elevate a bar. Ladd: Beautiful glasses, napkins, and accessories to make the space unique. A statement ice bucket and barware are nice touches. Miller: A great set of decanters, glassware dedicated to your cocktail, coasters, bar books to mix up the best cocktails, and a toolset. Underhill: An icemaker and the perfect place to display your julep cups, which are essential for any Kentucky bar! sl

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SOUTHERN BELLE OF THE BALL With just 50 rooms and a host of upscale amenities, The Loutrel sits pretty as Charleston's newest luxury lodging option. Written by Bridget Williams / Photos of The Loutrel by Kim Graham

Charleston has the unique ability to remain relevant through reinvention. Architecture aficionados, photographers, history buffs, culture mavens, golfers, foodies, and fishermen are among the many millions of visitors that annually trod its cobblestone streets. The melding of the foreign with the familiar, in which institutions like Poogan's Porch—a family-owned restaurant serving up Southern fare since 1976—stand side-by-side with newbies like The Loutrel—a luxury boutique hotel opened in late 2021—keep visitors returning as regularly as the tide. Located a stone's throw from Charleston's historic Market District, opened in 1807, The Loutrel was formerly the site of a nondescript sushi restaurant. The Loutrel's lush biophilic-inspired design and architecture nod to Charleston's signature gardens and aim to bring the outside indoors. Architecture and design firm Michael Graves successfully captured the vibrancy of the surrounding landscape to create a luxurious, mood-boosting environment.

The garden feel is evident as soon as you enter the soaring porch-inspired lobby and lounge, where a Lowcountry Swing Bed beckons near the reception desk. Local artist Linda Fantuzzo created the dreamy low country landscape that dominates one wall. Seating areas comprised of woven rattan and pieces upholstered in linen and wool provide ample space to "sit a spell" with the property's signature "Nice to Meet You" welcome cocktail in hand and enjoy the environs. Serving as the focal point of the lounge is a bronze and woodaccented bar displaying a discernable nautical influence. The space is a hub of activity from morning until late at night. A European-style breakfast precedes a daily "Finest Cocktail Hour" punctuated with canapé offerings and punch bowl cocktails. You can end the day here with pre-bedtime bites and craft libations concocted with a gardener's eye for ingredients. We found the crowd, an interesting mix of locals and tourists, to be quite convivial, more so later in the evening. slmag.net

The 50 generously sized guestrooms and suites boast Matouk linens and towels and locally made Deep Steep bath amenities.

From artwork to snacks, the hotel's owners took great care to buy local as much as possible. A striking black and white photo of Johns Island's centuries-old Angel Oak Tree is given prominence on a wall outside the elevator bank on the ground floor. One floor up on the hotel's mezzanine level. This plush private Clubroom reserved for hotel guests is stocked with craft beer, refreshments, a coffee and tea station, and locally made snacks from salty-to-sweet from local makers, including Grey Ghost Bakery and Lowcountry Chips, along with a rotating selection of light fare. Visitors quickly discover that it's impossible to go hungry in Charleston! A lending library and a fun selection of board games make the Clubroom an ideal hangout on rainy days. Generously proportioned guest accommodations include a mix of California king rooms, five suites, and a premier suite. All rooms feature Matouk linens and towels, locally made Deep Steep bath amenities, Lavazza coffee, and more complimentary locally made goodies. By law, buildings in Charleston's historic district can be no taller than the tallest church steeple, which is Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church. As a result, the Loutrel has strategically used every square inch of its four stories, including a rooftop terrace offering steeple top and Ravenel Bridge views. 34 slmag.net

The proliferation of steeples that punctuate the skyline in The Loutrel's vicinity speaks to Charleston's moniker as "The Holy City," which traces its roots to an early charter of Charles Town that guaranteed religious freedom. However, this tolerance did not always extend to all. The city was the entry point for some 200,000 enslaved Africans beginning in 1670, more than anywhere else in North America. The city is taking steps to shed light on its past through the International African America Museum (iaamuseum.org), slated to open on Gadsen's Wharf in late 2022. The IAAM will be a "museum, memorial center, and site of conscience that commemorates the foundational role Africans and their descendants played in the making of America." For stays on the shorter side, a car isn't necessary as The Loutrel's centralized location and grid of easily navigable streets make it easy to hit the highlights on foot. Hotel guests are privy to unique Charleston experiences, such as private garden tours with an in-house guide, boating excursions on the Carolina Girl yacht, and custom picnics with Picnic Charleston, to name a few. If all of the walking isn't enough, or if you overindulged as much as we did, the hotel's compact but very well-equipped gym complete with Peloton bikes is available for penitence.

You can view nine of Charleston’s famous church steeples from The Loutrel’s rooftop terrace.

The live oak trees on the approach to Boone Hall were planted in 1743. Photo by Christopher Shane courtesy of Explore Charleston.

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Serving as the focal point of the lounge is a bronze and wood-accented bar displaying a strong nautical influence.

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The Chef's Table with Wild Common Executive Chef Orlando Pagan. Photo by Jonathan Boneck

Seared Diver Scallops at Wild Common. Photo by Jonathan Boneck

Dining room and digital art wall at Wild Common. Photo by Jonathan Boneck

The Loutrel is sandwiched between two culinary thoroughfares, which offered us more dining options than available days. A highlight of our culinary carousing was a multi-course dinner at Wild Common, situated just outside the tourist hub. As we quickly discovered, this hidden gem—with James Beard Award-winning Executive Chef Orlando Pagán at the helm in the kitchen— intentionally keeps its guest count low and its standards high. Executive Sous Chef Zach Kimmel, who was running the show during our visit, said the only rule they have for their tasting-only menus is there are none. Wild Common's playful manner is akin to a fashion stylist who takes a high-low approach, pairing a Target blouse with Balmain trousers. From our seat at the bar, which framed one end of the compact kitchen, we enjoyed watching the preparation process and conversing with the staff. As we learned by talking with Kimmel, just because he's a chef that has fun with food— telling us about a caviar service where he used hash brown sleeves from McDonald's for serving caviar as an example—

doesn't mean that the food at Wild Common isn't seriously good. Striking candlelit décor complemented this fanciful feast, including a massive video projection on one wall that changed as the evening progressed. This spring and summer will see the return of popular events, including the Charleston Spring Antiques Show on April 1-3 (charlestonspringantiquesshow.com); the Cooper River Bridge Run on April 2 (bridgerun.com); Spoleto Festival USA, one of America's major performing arts festivals scheduled for May 27 through June 12 (spoletousa.org); and the July Sweetgrass Festival, which pays tribute to the region's Gullah history and traditions. With 300 years of history under its belt and many more chapters left to be penned, Charleston is a living museum that continues to dominate as a darling of domestic tourism. sl The Loutrel / 61 State St. / theloutrel.com / Rooms from $269/night The International African American Museum / iaamuseum.org Wild Common / 103 Spring St. / wildcommoncharleston.com Poogan's Porch / 72 Queen St. / poogansporch.com Slightly North of Broad / 192 E. Bay St. / snobcharleston.com

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Journalist Diana Kapp crisscrossed the country writing for and about empowered girls. The resulting 34 profiles are part biography, part guidebook to the contemporary environmental movement. Available in April. Diana Kapp—Girls Who Green the World: Thirty-Four Rebel Women Out to Save Our Planet—hardcover, 336 pages, Delacorte Press

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One of the Jazz Age’s most beloved poets, Dorothy Parker was widely regarded as the wittiest woman in America. Newly available as a standalone edition, her debut collection—a bestseller in 1926—features poems that range from lighthearted self-deprecation to acid-tongued satire. Dorothy Parker—Enough Rope: A Book of Light Verse—paperback, 144 pages, Knopf Doubleday Publishing

Olympic distance runner Alexi Pappas’ mother died by suicide when she was four years old. She filled the void by looking to female athletes as role models. Not content with success in athletic pursuits alone, in 2016, she made her Olympic debut as a distance runner and wrote, directed, and starred in her first feature film. Alexi Pappas—Bravery: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas—hardcover, 352 pages, Random House Publishing

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books This vibrant monograph of masterfully executed portraits is the first book dedicated to London-based fashion photographer Nadine Ijewere—the first Black woman photographer to land a cover of Vogue in the magazine’s 125-year history. Nadine Ijewere (photographer), Lynette Nylander (contributor)—Nadine Ijewere: Our Own Selves—hardcover, 192 pages, Presteel A never-before-gatheredtogether collection of pieces written by the late Joan Didion between 1968 to 2000 provide an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary journalist, essayist, novelist, and screenwriter. Joan Didion—Let Me Tell You What I Mean—hardcover, 192 pages, Knopf Doubleday Publishing

For American women today, working out is accepted and expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. But it wasn’t always this way. In this book, journalist Danielle Friedman reveals the hidden history of contemporary women’s fitness culture. She chronicles how exercise evolved from a beauty tool pitched almost exclusively as a way to “reduce” into one millions have harnessed as a path to mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Danielle Friedman—Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World—hardcover, 352 pages, G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Born to an aspirational blue-collar family during the Great Depression, Constance Baker Motley eschewed suggestions to pursue a career as a hairdresser. Instead, she became the first black woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court. She defended Martin Luther King in Birmingham, helped to argue in Brown vs. The Board of Education, and played a critical role in defeating Jim Crow laws throughout the South. She was the first black woman elected to the state Senate in New York, the first woman elected Manhattan Borough President, and the first black woman appointed to the federal judiciary. Tomika Brown-Nagin—Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality—hardcover, 512 pages, Pantheon

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Moco Barcelona boasts works by the top names in modern art including Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and Banksy. Photo courtesy Moco.

CURATING A COLLECTION

OJO PARA EL ARTE Written by Amelia Jeffers

If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me how I can look at an antique or work of art and give a quick assessment of quality and value, I could probably retire. The phrase “repetition is the mother of skill” has certainly held true in my experience. Across a 25+ year career in the auction and appraisal business, I have easily reviewed more than 100,000 objects - and, as I like to remind the folks who ask me: when your paycheck depends on knowing whether something is valuable, you learn to differentiate really fast. But, the truth is anyone can hone an eye for art and antiques with a modest amount of time and energy. And while books abound on every collecting genre, I believe there is no substitute for standing in front of an item. Only by experiencing what exists in the art world can someone begin to develop an appreciation and understanding of what they like and with which they want to live. For that reason, this feature will occasionally take a new slant on cultivating your passion for collecting - travel. From sheer approachability, guaranteed temperate weather, some of the best art in the world, and great food and wine, it just doesn’t get better than Spain. On a recent sojourn, I focused my time in two major cities with an impressive return on my investment. 40 slmag.net

Regularly listed among the top five museums in Europe, the massive Museo del Prado has been serving up incredible painting and sculpture exhibitions in the capital city of Madrid since 1819. Particularly well represented are early works with religious and cultural influences. Of note for our visit was the small but mighty showing of Leonardo da Vinci paintings, including the Prado’s copy of the Mona Lisa and the “Ganay” Salvator Mundi a notable viewing considering the less significant “Gulf ” example brought a cool $450M after a worldwide velvet rope tour by Christie’s just a few years ago. Our time with the da Vincis was met with much less fanfare but also an up-close-and-personal viewing in an intimate room with very few other people. It was memorable, to say the least. A quick taxi ride away is the Royal Palace of Madrid. Though it is not technically a museum, the collection of material culture, including glass, silver, porcelain, furniture, and musical instruments, makes this a must-see for any antiques enthusiast. Across the plaza, Almudena Cathedral and its NeoRomanesque crypt are an interesting dichotomy of historical and modern. The relatively new church—completed in 1993— boasts a uniquely modern interior fitted with chapels and

A Unesco World Heritage Site, Park Guell is one of the most photographed parks in the world. Photo by Michelle Raponi.

statues from contemporary artists in a variety of styles—even Pop art—though period works have been retro-fitted as well. My travel companion and I were anxious to cover a lot of ground in Barcelona, so we skipped Madrid’s Museum of Contemporary Art, hopped a high-speed train to the coast, and hit a more focused experience at the Picasso Museum. Expertly curated, the eponymous museum is regarded as one of the most complete permanent collections of his work and lends great insight into a master of modern art thanks to wonderful photography and an assemblage of paintings that create a career timeline. Just next door is the brand new Modern Contemporary (MOCO) Barcelona, a repeat effort to the independent museum’s highly successful Amsterdam location. Echoing the institution’s commitment to exhibiting iconic works by celebrated modern and contemporary artists as well as rising stars, the maze of rooms at MOCO Barcelona include innovative examples by Damien Hirst, classic works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Salvador Dali, and edgy conversationstarters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. While it was the smallest of the museums we visited, it may have been our favorite. A visit to Barcelona would not be complete without a thorough exploration of the architectural marvels of Antoni

Gaudi. Largely considered his magnum opus, the yet-finished and thoroughly fantastical La Sagrada Família is an engineering marvel in scale, color, and design. The audio tour is a must for anyone who wants to fully capture the intricate details of the structure and plan. Like many of his projects, Park Guell was a labor of love for Gaudi and has become a treasure for not only the city but all of Europe. The Unesco World Heritage site represents a rare combination of nature, art, and architecture with breathtaking views of the Barcelona skyline and Balearic sea in the distance. With enough time, you could round out your exploration of Gaudi’s work by visiting Casa Batllo. Juxtaposed against a streetscape of luxury shops, the structure looks more like a building from a Dr. Seuss book than a structure from the early 20th Century. Spain has no shortage of public art and sites with important historical and cultural objects. From the Barcelona Cathedral with a history dating to 599 to street sculptures by icons including Roy Lichtenstein, we were overwhelmed by the vast number and breadth of art, antiques, and history to explore. For more information about the art and culture available in Spain, visit spain.info. sl Amelia Jeffers is an internationally recognized auctioneer and appraiser. For more information, visit ameliajeffers.com.

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BENJAMIN MOORE | From their library of more than 3,500 color candidates, Benjamin Moore selected October Mist 1495 as its 2022 Color of the Year. Describing it as “evoking the silver-green stem of a flower,” they offer the gently shaded sage hue as an ideal grounding canvas for layering other shades.

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Isla double hammock from Lujo ($2,940; lujo.com.au)

COLOR YOUR WORLD

Product picks to stay on trend with Pantone, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year selections. Compiled by Victoria Chase

Room & Board’s Vignelli outdoor table ($1,500: roomandboard.com)

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS | Soothing and subtle, SherwinWilliams selected Evergreen Fog SW 9130 for its 12th official Color of the Year. “Evergreen Fog is a sophisticated wash of color for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Evergreen Fog is part of Sherwin-Williams’ Colormix Forecast, which, for 2022, features 40 colors and four palettes.

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Montara650 Rocker from Coalesse (coalesse.com)

Jet Class Beatrice dressing table (jetclass.pt/en)

Alice Periwinkle wallpaper from Olenka Design ($175/roll; olenkadesign.co.uk)

CH24 Wishbone chair from Carl Hansen & Son ($1,815; carlhansen.com)

Boogie Woogie cushion made with vintage fabric by Nichollette Yardley-Moore ($176; charltonisland.com)

MeatPacking Patchwork rug from G.T. Design (gtdesign.it)

Marshmallow double stool from Royal Stranger (royalstranger.com)

PANTONE | In stark contrast to the other Color of Year selections, the Pantone Color Institute opted for a livelier hue—Very Peri—a newly created color that the company describes as “displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates the creative spirit.” “Creating a new color for the first time in the history of our Pantone Color of the Year educational color program reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place,” said Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red-violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us”.

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Allison Anderson pouring a tasting flight at Anderson Family Vineyard

MESSAGES IN A BOTTLE Learning from the winemakers in Oregon’s Dundee Hills Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Tony Bailey Having come to appreciate a good wine later in life, I do not consider myself an expert by any means. However, even more than a good pour (preferably red), what I do love is a good yarn, and a trip to the Dundee Hills in Oregon's Willamette Valley yielded both in abundance. The epicenter of Oregon pinot noir, the Dundee Hills AVA, is located 28 miles southwest of Portland and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. With the majestic snowy peaks of Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson frequently punctuating the view, the area certainly doesn’t lack when it comes to spectacular scenery. Winemaker David Lett planted the first pinot noir in the Dundee Hills in 1966, naming it The Eyrie Vineyard. He soon had company on the south-facing slopes from Dick Erath and the Sokol Blosser family. Notoriety came quickly when the thenunknown Eyrie pinot noir placed among the top three wines in the 1979 Gault-Millau French Wine Olympiades, besting more famous French labels. Part of a North Willamette Valley hill chain that developed from intense volcanic activity and the collision of the Pacific and North American plates, the vineyards spread out over 6,490 acres 44 slmag.net

in the Dundee Hills are known for rich, red volcanic Jory soil. They typically reach a depth of four to six feet and provide excellent drainage for superior quality wine grapes. Cultivation practices in the region lean heavily on natural inputs and sustainable practices, including Certified LIVE, organic, and biodynamic farming methods. There are more B-Corpcertified wineries in the Dundee Hills than any other AVA globally. Friendliness towards the earth extends to visitors, particularly at smaller wineries, where the owners often lead tastings. Of the approximately 793 wineries in Oregon, 44 are in the Dundee Hills. For the two full days we had for tastings, I'd meticulously plotted out an itinerary to visit 12 of them (with a designated driver). However, even with scheduling appointments beginning at 10am, my carefully conceived schedule quickly went out the window due in part to the aforementioned storytelling aspect I love so much, along with the very real need to break for lunch (at Red Hills Market, of course!). Following is a quick overview of the seven wineries where we enjoyed quality tastings: Argyle Winery, Anderson Family Vineyard, Cramoisi Vineyard, Élevée Winegrowers, Maresh Red Barn, Native Flora, and Purple Hands Winery.

Cliff Anderson sampling wine aging in a cave beneath the tasting room at Anderson Family Vineyard

The Tasting Room at Anderson Family Vineyard

The indoor/outdoor tasting venue at Argyle Winery

Anderson Family Vineyard – andersonfamilyvineyard.com We came for the views and lingered for the wine. The vines grow organically on precipitous rocky hillsides—a forty-degree slope to be exact, owner and winemaker Cliff Anderson told us. A selfprofessed "science geek," Cliff said he began making wine in high school, stashing his equipment under his bed. So if you are into the science of making wine, he's the one to talk to if you want to get into the minutiae, yet he makes the process exciting and easy to digest for those who are less scientifically minded. Cliff and his wife Allison spent three years in the 1980s searching for an ideal site to plant a vineyard, intending to be farmers and not winemakers. However, it wasn't until he tasted a less-than-satisfactory wine made by someone who bought his fruit that he decided to found their own label, releasing their first commercial vintage in 2002. Those steep slopes, terraced in some places, allow vines to be deeply rooted and dry-footed, resulting in wines with intense flavors. Their pinot noir, pinot gris, and Dijon chardonnay are made reductively with native yeast, moved entirely by gravity, and wait patiently to mature in a cool cave beneath the tasting room. "When I started, I didn't think I had a 'style,' but

over time, I've decided that I don't like too much oak," explained Jim, whose love for the process is genuinely evident in conversation. Tastings are by appointment only and take place in what Jim describes as "a building that looks like it belongs on a true Oregon vineyard and not imposed on the landscape." Argyle Winery – argylewinery.com After arriving in Portland and spending a few soggy hours hiking around spectacular Multnomah Falls, our first stop was Argyle Winery for a flight of bubbly. Argyle led the way to sparkling wine in the region when they launched their 1987 vintage. Argyle always makes my list when I'm in the area as their Extended Tirage, a brutstyle wine aged ten years before bottling, is incredible, and the fact that their founding viticulturalist, Allen Holstein, is a fellow Kentuckian. Argyle's tasting room, located in the heart of Dundee on the site of a former nut processing facility, encompasses two buildings: the quaint tasting house, a historic home complete with a white picket fence, and behind that, the Living House, a contemporary indoor/ outdoor tasting and event venue with an intimate tasting library holding reserve wines dating back to Argyle's very first vintage. slmag.net

A tasting of Cramoisi Estate Pinot Noir Cuvée

Cramoisi Vineyard – cramoisivineyard.com Winemaker Ryan McKay, the co-owner of Cramoisi, has made it his mission to find ways to harness Old World techniques, including seeking out heritage clones not yet planted in the Willamette Valley. His quest led to the discovery of clone 122, sourced from a Grand Cru vineyard in the Vosne-Romanée region. It is more than one thousand years old, and with only 25 plants, Cramoisi is growing their own budwood to propagate a one-acre block on their biodynamically farmed 10-acre vineyard. I met Cramoisi's co-owner and Ryan's better half Sophia Torres, a native of Mexico City, at a tasting event several years ago when they had only a few bottlings under their belt. As the only Latina winery owner in the Dundee Hills, Sophia co-founded AHIVOY to empower vineyard stewards who are looking to advance in the industry through education. After several years of hosting tastings at their home, the couple opened a beautifully appointed hillside tasting room in 2021. They resumed their wine tasting experiences (reservation required) in January, which includes a pre-tasting walking tour of the vineyard. Their rosé pinot noir is my go-to summer sip. Élevée Winegrowers – eleveewines.com As someone who is continuously pondering what I want my next act to be, I love an engaging mid-life change story, and I found one at Élevée Winegrowers. 46 slmag.net

A vineyard steward working at Cramoisi Vineyard, which is farmed biodynamically.

As we sat outside under the shade of giant umbrella steps from the home of Tom & France Fitzpatrick, France shared Élevée's origin story. It began when Tom opted for a mid-life career change and became a winemaker in 2003, wetting his feet in Washington State, New Zealand, and Napa and earning a master's degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis. After graduation, he headed for Burgundy, France, before settling in Oregon with his wife in 2007 to carve out their niche as boutique winemakers while maintaining other full-time jobs. The vineyard was 23 years old when they purchased it from Archery Summit's Gary Andrus in 2008. They sold their harvested fruit until they saved enough to make their first cases of wine in 2012. Today, the high-density site produces 1400 cases, with every aspect from tractor to tasting handled personally by the couple. You can't help but appreciate their hustle as they aspire to greatness. Tom's work in Burgundy reinforced his affinity for terroir, and France said that they plant "postcard vineyards" that allow Tom to take a deep dive into discovering an appellation's nuances. France was a consummate hostess during our tasting, even presenting my mother, who was celebrating her 70th birthday on this trip, with a jar of homemade pinot noir jelly. We picked up a few bottles of their excellent Élevée Vineyard 2015 pinot noir, a single-vineyard bottling, and look forward to a return trip to see how their style continues to develop.

France Fitzpatrick of Élevée Winegrowers

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View of Mt. Hood from the Maresh Red Barn tasting room.

The Tasting Room at Haakon/Lenai Vineyard

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Robert Clary, the tasting room manager at Haakon/Lenai

Scott Flora of Native Flora

Native Flora vineyard

Maresh Red Barn – mareshredbarn.com Northeast Worden road is the site of some of the most vaunted vineyards in the Dundee Hills AVA. When Jim and Loie Maresh purchased their first plot of land here in 1959, they had no intention of becoming winemakers. Instead, they wanted to give their five children a fresh-air upbringing in what was then very rural Oregon. Eventually amassing more than 200-acres, it wasn't until Dick Erath came calling that Jim began making wine, learning by trial and error as they went along. Jim, who passed away in March of 2021, drove a tractor into his 90s and proclaimed himself and the original Oregon winemakers and his longtime friends the "Geezers Grapegrowers Group." The vineyard's history on the Maresh Red Barn website is worth reading. A natural hostess with Energizer Bunny-like enthusiasm, Jim's affable daughter Martha oversees the vineyard and Red Barn Tasting Room along with her husband, Steve Mikame. As much as she treasures the family farm today, she said that as a child, she hated school breaks because it meant farm work. Martha's son Jim Arterberry-Maresh is the winemaker, learning the trade from his father Fred, an award-winning Oregon winemaker. He revived the Arterberry Maresh label that went away when his father died in 1990. Today, the vineyard, the fifth oldest in Oregon, covers 140acres and is planted predominately to Pommard and Wadenswil clones. With their gnarly thick roots enveloped in neon green moss, the oldest vines are closest to the tasting room. Under the Arterberry Maresh label, Jim Arterberry-Maresh crafts highly rated rosé, chardonnay, and pinot noir. In 2019 he started the Tan Fruit project to "play" with purchased grapes. The six cuvées he crafted for the initial Tan Fruit vintage will be released sometime in 2022. Native Flora – nativeflora.com Morning fog is nearly a given in the Chehalem Valley, lending an impressionist painter's perspective to the already idyllic landscape

Southdown Babydoll sheep in the vineyard at Native Flora

at Native Flora. Adding to the alluring aura is a fluffy flock of Southdown Babydoll sheep languidly grazing on cover crops strategically sown beneath the 35-acres of vines, having no idea that their chowing keeps weeds at bay. The scene is intoxicating without tasting a drop of wine, but not doing so would be a shame, as Scott Flora makes some of the best juice in the valley. Appointment-only tastings occur in Scott and Denise Flora's stunning home overlooking the valley. An emphasis on symbiosis extends to the architecture, including geothermal heating and cooling and rainwater collection for vineyard use. Don't miss a tasting of their Jolly Rancher, a unique blend of their estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. Their limited production wines are only available via tastings or as a member of their wine club. Purple Hands Winery & Haakon/Lenai Vineyard – purplehandswine.com I'll admit that it was the contemporary tasting room jutting out over the undulating hills of the 35-acre Haakon/Lenai Vineyard that led us to Purple Hands Winery. Aesthetics aside, we were pleasantly surprised to uncover some of our favorite wines of the trip. Cody and Marque Wright own the winery; Cody is the son of esteemed and much-awarded Oregon winemaker Ken Wright, who I learned also has a Kentucky connection as a native of Lexington. While he learned from the best, Cody has developed a unique style for winemaking: lush and fruit-forward and with the kind of structure that will allow it to cellar well. While Purple Hands also has an "urban" tasting room in Dundee, you can't beat the setting of the vineyard tasting room. As a bonus, the latter is the only place to taste and buy Haakon/Lenai wines under the likable and knowledgeable direction of Robert Clary, the tasting room manager. sl For assistance planning your visit, I’d highly recommend referencing the Dundee Hills Winegrower’s Association website (dundeehills). In addition to winery background, it offers guidance on dining, lodging and culinary tour options in the area.

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DECO DELIGHTS

Fine jewelry that takes design cues from style moderne, which rose to popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, and emphasized sleek sophistication and geometric forms. Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: Essentially Color necklace in rose gold with Sardinian coral, onyx, rose gold and diamonds from Picchiotti. Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis and at picchiotti.it/ en. Yi Collection Bubble Gum Deco pink tourmaline ring ($1,950; yicollection.com). Roberto Coin 18K Palazzo Ducale bracelet with black jade and diamonds ($15,000). Available in Columbus and Nashville from Diamond Cellar, Indianapolis from Reis-Nichols Jewelers; in Kentucky from Davis Jewelers; in St. Louis from Simons Jewelers, and at robertocoin.com/en-us. Ashley Zhang Jewelery Art Deco ruby ring (ashleyzhangjewelery.com). Signed Fred Leighton black and diamond coiled doorknocker earrings ($12,000; fredleighton.com). Bespoke amethyst and diamond earrings from Lydia Courteille (lydiacourteille.com). Kwiat Legacy collection fringe earrings. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus; Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis; King Jewelers in Nashville; and at kwiat.com. Karma El Khalil white gold and diamond hexagon earrings (karmaelkhalil.com). SNOW WHITE 6.5 Pearl Dagger Pendant on Blush Necklace from Rose Van Parys Jewelry ($42,100; rosavanparys.com)

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Clockwise from top left: L’Arc de DAVIDOR Pendant GM, 18K gold with lacquered ceramic and porta diamonds ($3,850; davidor.com). Artemer Studio Deco green and pink baguette diamond engagement ring ($5,840; artemerstudio. com). Alberto opal Art Deco ring ($5,200; albertocollections.com). Platinum Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch from Albarre Jewelry in St. Louis (albarre. com). Deco Alexandrite ring from Mark Henry Jewelry ($5,500; markhenryjewelry. com). Openwork Art Deco bangle from Penny Preville ($11,620). Available in Columbus through Diamond Cellar; in Indianapolis from Reis-Nichols Jewelers; and at pennypreville.com. L’Atelier Nawbar Bond Street mother of pearl fan earrings ($4,950; lateliernawbar.com).

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THE SPIRIT OF DAKAR

"A sadist creating events for masochists" – Jackie Ickx, 6-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and 25-time F1 podium finisher, on Dakar Rally founder Thierry Sabine Written by Breanna Wilson 52 slmag.net

Audi RS Q e-tron Photo courtesy of Audi

There are few motorsport events in the world as legendary as Dakar. It might be labeled a rally, but first and foremost, it's an incomparable human adventure. And, what an adventure it is for the more than 3,000 people competing as a rider, driver, or as part of a team each year. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere in Saudi Arabia with 5,000 miles ahead of you. You have to navigate yourself across an endless landscape of sand dunes, through fields of rocky flats, and charge full-speed ahead across some of the world's least discovered terrain. Oh, and you have 13 days to do it. That's Dakar. It's a test of physical and mental ability attracting some of the toughest men and women worldwide to get behind the handlebars and wheel each year. Tasked with using a paper roadbook as their guide, competitors on bikes, quads, and in cars, side-by-side vehicles, and trucks, are all tasked with the same mission: to find waypoints throughout each competition stage faster than any other competitor in their category. Not only is it a battle against the clock and terrain, but it also eventually becomes a battle against themselves. That's the point. The rally pushes competitors out of their comfort zone and to their breaking point. And once they reach that, to power on just a little bit farther. Because that was who Thierry Sabine, the Dakar's founder, was. A man with no limits, who never

worried about tomorrow, and who eventually died doing something he absolutely loved: overseeing the rally he created, Dakar. Sabine wasn't alone. His friends loved these all-in adventures as much as he did, which proved to be the perfect storm for creating an event like Dakar, as well as some pretty insane stories from those early years when the race was more about finishing than winning. Back then, it wouldn't be uncommon for the Delefortrie brothers to bring a bourriche of oysters with them for a mid-desert snack. Or for a Rolls-Royce Corniche to enter the competition as a challenge between friends. There was even the time in 1982 when Mark Thatcher, son of then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, got lost in the desert for four days. The following year wouldn't be any less dramatic; a sandstorm caused 40 drivers to lose their bearings, again pushing one of the competitors off course, and the race's radar, for four days. In those days, competitors would show up to the rally ready to race anything, including Vespa PX200E and P200E scooters, making it a slow-going race for a two-stroke single-cylinder 200cc engine with a four-speed transmission and top speed of just 65 mph. As a result, only two of them made it to Dakar, Senegal. These are the types of legends that would become the essence of the race and the incomparable human adventure it still is today. slmag.net

Near the finish line in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. All photos this page by Breanna Wilson.

THE REAL HEROES OF DAKAR, THE BIKES | Dakar was an immediate hit because it didn't take much to be a part of it. But while anyone could enter, not everyone did. Dakar drew a particular crowd, which was the point. Amateur riders with Yamahas and Hondas "cobbled together at the back of the garage" danced alongside Citroen CXs with F1 driver Jacky Ickx at the wheel. It was a strange mix, but it worked. And it worked because those who did dare to enter had that same wild look in their eye as Sabine. From the very beginning, the heroes of every Dakar have been the bikes and the guys behind the handlebars. In the beginning, bulkier, heavier motorcycles were necessary for a race of that distance and terrain. Flat engine BMW R80G/Ss, Honda single-cylinder XR550s (the early predecessor of the Africa Twin), and twin-valve single-cylinder Yamahas XT500s were the real heroes. The Yamaha XT500, with its torquey engine and slim, lightweight chassis, would be the bike of choice for Cyril Neveu, who not only won the first Dakar, but would repeat his victory in 1980, 1982, 1986, and 1987. 54 slmag.net

Jean-Claude Olivier, who rode in the first and second Dakar rallies on the same Yamaha, went on to help Yamaha develop the iconic XT600 Ténéré to compete with the BMWs that eventually began leaving Yamaha in their dust. The XT600 Ténéré boasted a 600cc engine with a Yamaha Dual Intake System (YDIS), a 30-liter fuel tank, the first front disc brake ever on a Yamaha off-road model, bell-crank Monocross suspension, and an aluminum swingarm, making it one of the most reliable bikes available at the time. During those early years, Yamaha put out an offer many racers couldn't refuse: buy one of their bikes, and they'd do the event service for free. It was a good deal – keeping your ride running is one of the hardest parts of any rally race, especially one as grueling as Dakar. If you were lucky and didn't run the bike into the ground before the finish, you'd have a fully repaired bike to take home. Dozens took Yamaha up on the offer and quite a few finished. Yamaha also gets credit for introducing the world to 22-yearold French enduro champion Stéphane Peterhansel in 1988. No one has won the Dakar Rally more times, earning him the nickname "Mr. Dakar."

American Amy Lerner and her co-driver Sara Bossaert, of Barcelona, Spain raced in a 1982 Porsche 911 SC.

Mattias Ekstrom after winning Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally as part of hybrid-powered Team Audi. Photo courtesy of Audi.

In 2011, Dakar organizers restricted the engine size of the bikes entering the race to 450cc, leaving the KTM 450 Rally to dominate in recent years. The first generation of the 450 Rally was essentially a 690 Rally with a 450 engine, while the 2019 version brought changes to the weight distribution comprising a new swingarm, linkage, shock absorber, revised exhaust, new airbox, fuel tanks, and seat. Sam Sunderland, the first British winner of the Dakar in 2017, broke KTM's spell when he cruised to his second victory in the motorcycle category at Dakar, this time from behind the handlebars of a GASGAS RC 450F Rally. These lighter and nimbler bikes are propelling riders to speeds of 110 mph, all while orienteering via their roadbook. It's an impressive feat, but one that doesn't leave much time for shucking oysters atop a giant sand dune. THE CARS | A Range Rover Classic was the first car to cross the Dakar finish line the first year, 4th behind three bikes, and still running on standard factory-issued Rostyle alloy wheels. The Classic ran a regular 3.5-liter Rover V8 and had three seats for the three team members. While fitted with an extra fuel tank and a

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winch, neither was used. The only thing reinforced on the vehicle was the steering damper. The Renault 4 also found success in those early years, and as manufacturers got more involved in the 1980s, it would be the Porsche 959 that began turning heads. Today, the vehicles in the car class are all custom-built, barely resembling anything you would find on the road and certainly not resembling anything you would find on a showroom floor. "Mr. Dakar," an older Peterhansel, would be one of the most talked-about names during the 2022 Dakar. With 14 wins under his belt, Audi tapped him to be one of three drivers putting their new RS Q e-tron, a hybrid-electric car with an electric drivetrain and high-voltage 52-kilowatt-hour battery charged on the go by a gas-powered 2.0-liter I4 turbocharged engine, through its paces. After placing 59th in the car category, the race will see more lowemission electric vehicles enter the race in coming years, thanks to this stunt-gone-right by Audi. Additionally, the race has made a vow to allow entry to only low-emission vehicles by 2030, further challenging competitors to push their limits and test what they— and their vehicles—are made of. slmag.net

1982 Porsche 911 SC raced by American Amy Lerner and her co-driver Sara Bossaert, of Barcelona. Photo by Breanna Wilson

DAKAR THEN MEET DAKAR NOW | After years of following the race and living for the stories told by Sabine and friends, I would find myself wondering if Dakar 2022, held this past January, would at all resemble the debauchery and chaos that so many people lived for in those early years. Unfortunately, as a race like Dakar grows, so does the rule book. With factory teams now dominating the event's overall presence and a starting price tag in the $250k range just to even think about competing, it's safe to say the rally of year's past is gone, but thankfully not forgotten. My chance to join and have full access to the behind-the-scenes making of the rally came from Can-Am, the all-terrain utility vehicle company. Between the wristbands, the color-coded lanyards, and the never-ending security protocols, Dakar has gone from open to everyone to the most exclusive event in motorsports, meaning that an invite like this doesn't come along every day. It would be with this team, and their corner of the bivouac, where I would learn the ins and outs, the good and bad, and the highs and lows of Dakar. I learned that sleep is a thing to be cherished, as a quiet night is impossible as the mechanics spend their entire evening replacing 56 slmag.net

and repairing vehicles back to new. I would also learn that Saudi Arabia, where this year's race took place, can be cold. I mean freezing temperatures cold, making sleeping in a tent, as most people at the race do, less than desirable and certainly anything but comfortable. I learned that the number of ladies participating in this year's rally reached an all-time high—28 in total— including three onehundred-percent female crews. In addition, I met the first two Saudi Arabian-born females to race in Dakar: Dania Akeel and Mashael Al-Obaidan. Akeel placed 8th, while Al-Obaidan came in 17th out of 37 finishers in the T3 SSV category. Both raced Can-Am Maverick X3's outfitted by the South Racing Middle East team. Molly Taylor, a driver from Australia who recently won the Extreme E rally, and Austin Jones, an American with a background in racing trophy trucks in Baja, also grabbed my attention. Both were racing in the T4 category as part of the Can-Am Factory South Racing team. Given unlimited access to the drivers, the mechanics, and the rest of the team, I learned strategies behind racing a rally like Dakar in 2022. It turns out, it's not just about going fast. Things

A digital version of the road book for navigating the 5,000mile route debuted in 2021. Photo by Breanna Wilson

Austin Jones, Monster Energy Racing Can-Am team. Photo by Breanna Wilson

like your starting position for the day, as well as your teammates, are crucial. Driving smart, not just hard, and avoiding costly mechanical repairs are what sets competitors apart. So, while Austin Jones may not have won a stage, he still took home first place in the SSV category, making him the third – and youngest – American to take an overall title at Dakar. Exploring the rest of the bivouac meant mingling with the journalists and media folks who devote two weeks of their life to covering such an intense race. Getting up before 4:00 am to see the first of the bikes take the starting line and submitting photos and text to their editors until the late hours of the night. If they have the time to crawl into their tent and catch some shuteye, with freezing nightly temperatures, they'll sleep out of sheer exhaustion rather than comfort. Through these unconventional circumstances, I found friendship with two inspiring female journalists— one Canadian, one Italian—simply bonding over our love of the rally and the people it brings together. I chatted with Johnny Campbell, Team Coordinator for Monster Energy Honda, a racing legend himself, and not just at Dakar. With 17-Baja 1000 wins in a row under his belt and his own history as the co-driver to NASCAR icon Robby Gordon at Dakar

Writer Breanna Wilson discovered that the freezing temperatures make sleeping in tents less than ideal. Photo by Breanna Wilson

The finish line in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Breanna Wilson

years earlier, it would be Campbell's Monster Energy Honda racing team and the rider's he mentors that would dominate this year's top ten in the bike category, taking second, fifth, sixth, and seventh place. Over two weeks, I followed the successes and trials that wreaked havoc on some of the most experienced drivers in the car category, like Carlos Sainz, Mattias Ekstron, and Peterhansel. It would be their Audi's that experienced issues ranging from hitting a rock and effectively shearing the left rear suspension off entirely to having a wheel fly from the car. They would eventually turn things around, but thoughts of winning the race were out of their heads by that point. Moving between bivouacs, watching as the scenery around me changed daily, meeting people from all backgrounds of life, and getting to know this iconic race on a more intimate level, my thoughts couldn't help but return to Sabine. Would he scoff at the vehicles competing today and the serious faces of the racers behind the wheel? Or, would he find it incredibly entertaining to watch people come together, scrambling through the desert at insane speeds with nothing but their vehicle and a roadbook 44 years later.Either way, the spirit of Sabine and the rally still holds true. Dakar remains an incomparable human adventure. sl slmag.net

Our custom dining experience at the Westin included a romantically-lit low table and comfortable ground cushions with finger foods and champagne. Photo courtesy Bronwyn Knight.

THE PERFECT PAIR IN PUERTO VALLARTA Written by Amelia Jeffers

Dusting off my passport last fall, I prepared for my first post-pandemic excursion beyond the borders and into the sunny west coast of Mexico with friends. Our week-long trip coincided with the Día de Muertos festival, when art installations and stunning traditional shrines would transform the streets of Puerto Vallarta. Despite its status as one of the world’s top vacation spots, Puerto Vallarta (PV) boasts a rich history of prosperous commerce thanks to a robust agricultural industry and an active port that has served inland communities for more than 200 years. Perhaps because tourism represents only fifty percent of the local economy, PV retains an authentic charm and warmth noticeably absent in some of its Mexican counterparts. Quaint shops and lively restaurants line the malecón (boardwalk), many of which cater to the international audience of visitors, but wander just a few streets away for a more local experience. The “Romantic Zone,” also known as Old Town, is often cited as a must-see, and the historic buildings and cobblestone streets do not disappoint. Seeking both a restful retreat and an opportunity to let loose a bit, our group decided to split our time between a pair of 58 slmag.net

properties owned by Marriott. For the first several days of our stay, we celebrated Day of the Dead at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, where the staff hosted a memorable celebration that included personalized and elaborate ofrendas and sugar skull makeup artists for the more adventurous among us. Situated on a sandy strip along Banderas Bay, with the Sierra Madre Mountains as a stunning backdrop, the freshly renovated resort is nearly a one-stop shop for fun activities and great food with its six restaurants, a water-sports center, kids club, and programming for the whole family. A seasonal sea turtle release program, when nature permits, invites guests to learn and take part in the conservation of the region’s Ridley Sea Turtle. A 22,000 square foot onsite spa is the largest in Puerto Vallarta. In terms of venturing off the property, our helpful concierge arranged a driving tour of culture-rich barrios for some of our group and a deep-sea fishing expedition for others. We decided to save a boat tour to Las Caletas (a private cove for swimming) and snorkeling off Marietas Island for our next trip.

The freshly-renovated Marriott PV includes a stunning bi-level eatery overlooking the beach on one side and an infinity pool on the other.

Strategically constructed around the palms (and preserving as many as possible), the quiet pools seem like hidden natural lagoons at the Westin PV.

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A gracious concierge guided our group through a number of local excursions. Photo courtesy Bronwyn Knight.

From yoga classes to afternoon naps, the lush lawn at the Westin PV is a picturesque setting for rest and relaxation.

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Both properties offer opportunities for customized private-dining experiences.

The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta drew us in with its mountains-meets-theocean landscapes and open-air decor spread across 14 tranquil acres.

We never ventured off the property for a meal because everything we had was just too good -and convenient - to beat. Ceviche & Tequila Bar overlooks the pools and serves up one of my favorite dishes. It was perfect for a solo late lunch and cocktail on my arrival when my travel mates were catching a game in the sports bar, Champions. Availing ourselves of a tequila tasting and cooking class at Nosh, a bi-level, open-air eatery just steps from the beach, gave us an unmatched view of the iconic PV sunset. After we had our fill of several action-packed days of eating, drinking, and exploring, we packed our bags and headed just a few doors down for a restorative break before our return home. A former palm tree plantation converted to a luxury wellness resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta drew us in with its mountainsmeets-the-ocean landscape and open-air decor spread across 14 tranquil acres that personify the resort’s holistic focus on well-being. Strategically constructed around the palms (and preserving as many as possible), the quiet pools seem like hidden natural lagoons with tiny islands and partially-submerged lounging beds, inviting total relaxation. Curtained pergolas fitted with luxury furnishings provide a private retreat on nearly half a mile of gorgeous beach. Consistent

Food options at Marriott Puerto Vallarta range from simple bar fare to exquisite culinary sensations.

A beach spa hut at Marriott Puerto Vallarta.

with the Westin brand, the resort carries workout gear available for loan, so you can keep packing to a minimum without sacrificing fitness. Speaking of fitness, the gym is extraordinary - with soaring ceilings and lots of light, I was motivated to squeeze in several workouts, including a beach-side yoga class. Determined to make the most of the amenities, every member of our party indulged in stress-relieving spa treatments. Protecting the tranquil environment is one-to-one service from entry to departure. My guide escorted me to a changing room and provided a cozy robe, fresh water, and directions for maximizing my visit. A steam sauna and cool bath prepared me for a thoroughly regenerative fullbody massage and the (guest favorite) Seaweed Wrap with Guarana, which promised to detoxify my system. The natural, mineralrich seaweed deeply hydrated and noticeably firmed my dry skin. We spent the last night of our trip on the expansive lawn (again with that sunset!), seated on comfortable cushions surrounding a low table filled with finger foods, champagne, and lots of candlelight. The custom dining experience left no detail unchecked and gave us the perfect evening to recount a spectacular week - while planning for the next one. sl slmag.net

Of Note... Splish, splash, upgrades for your primary bath Compiled by Colin Dennis

The Balocchi faucet from Fantini is available in a rainbow of colors (fantiniusa.com)

Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1968, the VOLA HV1 Danish brand VOLA is available in the US through Hastings Tile & Bath (hastingstilebath.com)

A scenic scene for your bathtub soak. Les Mystères de Madagascar wall covering from Arte International (arte-international.com)

Kiva is a ceramic collection handcrafted by artisans in Walker Zanger’s factory in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (walkerzanger.com)

Cellule circular wall-mounted basin from Lago (lago.it/en/)

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The Hästens 2000T mattress is comprised of 37Drain’s layers, linear including hair, Wet room with Infinity drainhorsetail placed flush cotton, wool and flax) the (from $27,795; hastens.com) against walls (infinitydrain.com).

Nemo Tile+Stone Pink Rock porcelain tile (nemotile.com)

Mendocino rectangular concrete soaking tub from Native Trails (nativetrailshome.com)

Americh textured tub has a speckled and textural pattern etched onto its exterior (americh.com)

ThermaSol’s HydroVive rainhead is designed to bring the multi-sensory powers of light, sound and water under the user’s complete control (thermasol.com)

Keraben Group Superwhite ceramic tile with an antimicrobial finish from Tile of Spain (tileofspainusa.com)

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CARBON DATING Swipe right on these timepieces and jewelry that highlight the strength and beauty of carbon fiber. Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: Fabio Salini carbon fiber necklace with 292.78 cts of colored gemstones (fabiosalini.co.uk/). David Yurman forged carbon faceted band ring with 18K yellow gold ($2,500). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus, in Indianapolis from Moyer Fine Jewelers and Reis-Nichols; in Kentucky from Davis Jewelers, and at davidyurman.com. Furrer Jacot 6.5mm white gold, rose gold and carbon wedding bands ($2,880 with diamonds / $2,680 without diamonds, furrer-jacot.com). G- Shock MTGB2000YBD1 features a monocoque inner case of carbonreinforced resin set in a layered carbon frame ($1,200; gshock.com). Limited-edition GT Tour Carbon timepiece from Reservoir with 43mm laminated carbon case and 37-hour power reserve Clockwise from top left: ($7,126; reservoir-watch.com). Carbon fiber ring with lapis lazuli from Lotus Arts de Vivre ($5,810; lotusartsdevive.com).

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Aesthetics in Jewelry 410 W. Chestnut St Suite 634 Louisville, KY (502)589-2728 www.aestheticsinjewelry.com

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Stacye Love breathes new life into a Georgian-style home for a young family. Written by Bridget Williams / Photos by Justin Jordan While indulging in sepia-toned moments of nostalgia can impart the kind of cozy comfort akin to wrapping up in a plush blanket on a cold night, too much can grate like an LP looping at a scratch. After Shane Huffman and his wife Kimber acquired "Someday," a grand Georgian-style home resting atop 20 verdant acres, from Shane’s grandmother Ethel Huffman, an emotional tug-of-war between preserving Shane’s childhood memories and creating their own vision of "home" for their six children ensued. Enter builder and interior designer Stacye Love, who helped usher the couple through a spectacular transformation. Originally part of a 1,000-acre farm, the 10,000-square-foot home was built in 1950 and modeled after Mount Vernon, George Washington's home in Fairfax County, Virginia. Neil and Ethel Huffman purchased it in 1974 and made minor modifications over the years, keeping a traditional floorplan and adding lots of wallpaper. "It was exactly what you'd anticipate a grandmother's house would look like," said Love. Love is unique in that she has developed her skill set to be a soup-to-nuts builder, able to be the point person from the drawing board to selecting bed linens in the finished home. Having grown up in the business and hearing it talked about ad nauseam, she resolved to do something completely different as an 66 slmag.net

adult and became an attorney. It wasn't until she came across what she called a "disastrous but incredible" opportunity to renovate a home in Cherokee Gardens that a lightbulb went off. "It's certainly way more fun than practicing law," Love emphatically expressed. She said that as she moved from remodeling to custom home building, it was a natural progression to marry construction with interior design. For the Huffman estate, Love brought in architect Frank Pierce to help the couple create the drama they sought. "Frank really exceeded my expectations by incorporating front-to-back and side-to-side views that take advantage of the vast landscape and respect the integrity of the original architecture," she explained. While they didn't add square footage, there wasn't a room left untouched. "The bones of the house were incredibly giving," Love stated, adding that the ability to gut the ceiling joists enabled removal of the original roofline and the creation of a cathedral ceiling in the new first floor primary suite and kitchen and a dramatic barrel ceiling in the family room that was craned in. In addition, reworking each door and window opening to minimize casement and opting for Crittall-style black steelframed windows and doors lends an entirely fresh look on the outside and enhances the inside's crisp design.

The outdoor entertaining and recreation areas represent a joint effort in collaboration with Picture Perfect Landscaping.

Reworking each door and window opening to minimize casement and opting for Crittall-style black steel-framed windows and doors lends an entirely fresh look on the outside and enhances the interior’s crisp design.

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A crane was used to set the trusses for the dramatic barrel vault ceiling in the family room.

The entirety of the first floor is painted a pleasing linen hue with just enough pigment to keep it from looking too stark.

A bold blue chenille sectional adds a pleasing pop of color in the largely monochromatic design.

Acknowledging that HVAC is completely unglamorous, Love nonetheless expressed great satisfaction in relocating the home's HVAC units from their visible perch on the roof to a less discernable ground-level location. No small undertaking, several months of demolition work involved removing "miles" of copper pipe embedded in the plaster walls. Except for a soft grey accent wall in the living room, the entirety of the first floor is painted a pleasing linen hue with just enough pigment to keep it from looking too stark. Love remarked that the bold blue hue of the chenille sectional in the living room was a hard sell to 68 slmag.net

Shane, a die-hard UofL fan, but it has since become a favorite place for the family to pile on. "We had 'museum rooms' in the homes where I grew up, and I have rebelled against that notion as an adult by making design choices that make every space user-friendly," Love explained. Removing a closet underneath the curved staircase in the entry exposes its unique architecture and complements the ethereal environs. Furniture and accessories here and throughout the home are deliberate, incorporating natural materials accentuated by flourishes of gold that add a discernable level of warmth to the rooms.

It took a seven-step process to achieve the multidimensional rubbed stain finish on the kitchen cabinetry.

Builder Stacye Love is quick to give architect Frank Pierce credit for devising a floor plan that connects the home with the surrounding acreage.

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A fireplace across from the vanity in what is now the primary bath and used to be the formal living was remade with large-scale porcelain tile that mimics travertine covering the original brick.

Created by combining several rooms on the first floor, the primary suite runs from the front to back. Love said that a fireplace in what is now the primary bath and used to be the formal living room created a particular design challenge, conquered by having the wood mantle replaced and the brick covered with large-scale porcelain tile that mimics travertine. The remainder of the first floor is a largely open concept with multiple access points to expansive outdoor entertaining and recreation areas. Envisioned in collaboration with Pierce and Picture Perfect Landscaping, these include a pool with an integrated spa, a pair of columned cabanas, an outdoor kitchen, and a firepit. The strategic use of pea gravel in pathways and ancillary seating areas softens the abundance of hardscaping. Firebowls resting atop a pair of pilasters mark the stairs leading to the cardinal red multi-sport court. Pierce added gravitas to 70 slmag.net

the secondary entrance near what Love described as a "family heirloom" tree by adding a gabled roof and Tuscan columns that match those framing the front door. Love opted for a multidimensional rubbed stain finish on the kitchen cabinets, achieved through a meticulous seven-step process. There's palpable symmetry between design elements that encompass an oversized quartz waterfall island, zinc range hood, and an eight-light rectangular chandelier. This multi-year project isn't the only contemporary home that Love has built, which she sees as an indication that even the traditional Bluegrass State is becoming more open to this style. She added that she enjoys working across different architectural styles and had never replicated a project. "What makes design enrapturing to me is if it's fully developed, whatever the genre, and truly represents the people who live there." sl

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Guilty Pleasure cocktail at Hell or High Water

SOPHISTICATED SIPS The hunt for a new neighborhood haunt. Written by Bridget Williams Lola, lamentably long gone, was my go-spot for a late-night libation in Louisville. The dark, moody interiors there meant that you could tuck into a comfy seating area in a corner if you wanted to be incognito— although I almost always ran into a familiar face—or opt to join the lively crowd at the bar. At the latter, I couldn't resist ordering what appeared to be the most complex cocktail on the menu. I enjoyed watching the mixologists work their magic by layering flavors with an eyedropper-full of this and that (adding "eye of newt" as my better half liked to say) and finishing it off with some good old fashioned flair. Unfortunately, Lola wasn't the only COVID casualty; many of our favorite bars and restaurants weren't able to weather the storm. So, in a quest to find my new favorite, we tipped in for a tipple at several spots in Louisville and Lexington. Here are a few of our favorites. Barn8 10510 W Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026 hermitagefarm.com/food-bourbon/barn8-restaurant Housed in what was barn number 8 of Hermitage Farm's historic horse stables, this bucolic spot, about 15 miles from downtown Louisville, makes the list for myriad reasons, including ample and aesthetically pleasing alfresco options. Inside, the Bittners-designed interiors highlight the original architecture, including an eclectic collection of contemporary art. Don't miss ascending to the second floor, up a staircase lined with 100 bourbon barrels, to ogle a massive and whimsical Venetian chandelier that conjures Alice in 72 slmag.net

Wonderland tea party vibes. "Hermitage Farm and Barn8 are to the country what 21c is to the city," said Steve Wilson, co-founder of both, during an interview with Sophisticated Living shortly after Barn8 opened in 2020. Barn8's cocktail program takes advantage of the cornucopia produced by the surrounding acreage, such as a house-made shagbark hickory syrup used for their take on the classic Old Fashioned. In addition, they have a solid single barrel private select program, bourbon tasting flights, and a vintage collection. Ona 108 Church St, Lexington, KY 40507 Recommended by Lexington-based interior designer Isabel Ladd, who said it's inspired by the bars in Barcelona. "The vibe and decor are so unique they transport you to another place," she added. Not even a year after it opened, Esquire named Ona one of the 21 best in America for 2018. Adult versions of a Capri Sun, their frozen drinks served in pouches are a perennial favorite. Black Rabbit 120 Sears Ave., Louisville, KY 40207 equusrestaurant.com/black-rabbit A neighborhood haunt in the heart of St. Matthews, this intimate space nestles up to the back of Equus & Jack's Bourbon Restaurant/Lounge. There's a cozy mood in the single-room bar courtesy of comfortable seating areas that invite lingering over a craft cocktail and small bites.

Private room at Hell or High Water

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Flightless cocktail at Fiddletree. Photo by Tonia Whitt

Corto Lima 101 West Short St., Lexington, KY cortolima.com Stepping into the light-filled south-of-the-border-inspired environs at Corto Lima can put you into a vacation state of mind, particularly during the doldrums of colder months. While sitting at the bar, my tastebuds invariably want to travel straight to their guacamole, which I heartily scoop with craveable crispy tortilla chips fried to order. A mezcal margarita is a perfect accompaniment, offering just a hint of heat from charred jalapeno. The Champagnery 1764 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 / the-champagnery.com This place would be in my rotation, even if it weren't just a few blocks from my home in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood. Rose gold metallic trim highlights the historic corner building's unique architecture; the distinctive design element continues to the interior's crown molding. The crowd's diversity speaks to the universal appeal of bubbly, which The Champagnery sources from around the globe. A selection of small bites and sweets makes it an ideal spot for a nightcap. 74 slmag.net

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Fiddletree Kitchen + Bar 444 Parkway Dr., Lexington, KY 40504 – fiddletreekitchen.com Happily, hotel restaurants and bars are no longer a place of last resort. Case-in-point is Fiddletree Kitchen + Bar, an all-day dining spot located on the ground floor of the boutique Elwood Hotel & Suites, easily identifiable on the outside by the four-story floral mural adorning its white facade. During the evenings in Fiddletree's welcoming and thoughtfully designed spaces, which does doubleduty as the lobby, you'll likely spy locals enjoying live music with their libations. As part of the property's Elwood Social Club, a percentage of that day's revenue from rooms and food and beverage gets donated to a Lexington nonprofit on the last Saturday of each month. Hell or High Water 112 W. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40202 / hellorhighwaterbar.com Even though prohibition ended in 1933, the allure of the speakeasy persists. Maud Welch wasn't immune to the speakeasy's siren song when she lived in the Big Apple and partnered with her brother Stirling to bring the experience to her Louisville hometown. After finding the perfect raw space on Whiskey Row, they drew inspiration for the name from the building's history, which is

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fraught with flooding and fires. A charred beam from the most recent calamity, a 2015 fire that delayed the planned opening, is visible in the dramatic two-story library portion of the bar. Accessible via a nondescript door in an alley near the KFC Yum! Center, Hell or High Water is open by reservation, including a trio of private rooms, one of which is accessed by stepping through a wardrobe. Drawing inspiration from bygone eras, the bar is the antithesis of antiquated. An abundance of leather tomes— carefully collected by Maude—along with crystal chandeliers and sconces, velvet banquettes, and lampshades dripping with fringe open a portal into a time when indulging in the forbidden made it all the more fun. Beverage director James Siegel creates seasonal cocktail menus based on what he refers to as the "Gordon Ramsey method." "I keep it simple, light and easy with fresh juices and syrups and less familiar spirits," he explained. LouVino Multiple locations – louvino.com Initially opened in 2014 as a small neighborhood joint in the Highlands serving interesting wines paired with good food in

Cocktails at The Thirsty Fox. Photo by Andrew Kung

a relaxed environment, Endeavor Restaurant group acquired the concept and has expanded it to five locations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. However, I remain partial to the original LouVino, an ideal spot to meet up with friends and try new wines as part of their Kentucky-themed wine flights. Though listed under the shareable section of the menu, I prefer to keep their truffle parmesan frites all to myself. The Thirsty Fox 215 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40507 – zimscafe.com A neighbor of Zim's café, whimsically outfitted in a collection of colorful folk art from chef and restaurateur Outia Michel's collection, the Thirsty Fox embraces a clubbier look inspired by an abundance of reclaimed wood. Offering a downtown Lexington bar experience that's decidedly not college-oriented, the craft cocktails are on par with the celebrated chef's menus. Pours of more than 50 bourbons are available, along with cleverly themed flights. Becoming a member of the Thirsty Fox's Bourbon Club comes with a plethora of perks such as discounts on bourbon classes, first access to private barrel selections, premium tastings, and discounts on branded swag. sl slmag.net

Range of colors best suited for a “Winter”.

SEASON TICKETS House of Colour can help you determine the best hues for you. Written by Bridget Williams / Photos by Molly Sensenbrenner Though you may recall having gone to a color analysis house party in the 80s, a brief cottage industry inspired by Carole Jackson’s book “Color Me Beautiful”, the seeds of the movement were planted much earlier by German philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). He created “color psychology” after realizing the connections between different colors. Swiss painter Johannes Itten took things a step further when he proposed that portraits look better when certain colors were used in conjunction with specific hair and skin tones. Itten devised four seasonal color palettes used by his Bauhaus students to create more aesthetically pleasing portraits. In the silver screen era, the transition from black and white to color films signaled a marked interest in color analysis, when the hue of an actor’s costume became an essential tool in character interpretation. This brief history lesson underscores that there are reams of scientific and anecdotal evidence that thoughtful wardrobe color choices can literally help us put our best face forward. So, if “all the world’s a stage,” as Shakespeare wrote, I thought it best to overhaul my personal costume department by seeking out the services of Meghan Tinker, who along with her business partner Nikki Snow, have established House of Colour (HOC) franchises in Louisville, Indianapolis, and Nashville. Founded in the UK more than three decades ago, HOC is well-known for delivering accurate color and style analysis. Meghan, who greeted me at her door with a bright smile and an even brighter 76 slmag.net

pink jacket (that looked fabulous on her), has a strong background in sales and entrepreneurship, said she’s always been interested in fashion. Through her decade-plus of work with Stella & Dot, she had numerous clients ask for style help, which piqued her interest in honing her sartorial skills with more formal education and ultimately led her to discover the HOC via Instagram. “I’d heard of seasonal colors and did online color quizzes like everyone has, but it was their before-and-after pictures that really made the difference,” said Meghan. She added that the extensive onsite training she received from HOC and the emphasis on individual consultations really sets the company apart. Working out of a light-filled studio in her home, Meghan offers personalized and small group color analysis and style services. I dipped my toes into the rainbow with a two-hour color analysis session. Meghan began by briefly discussing the history of color analysis before moving on to applying the principles. I sat facing a mirror, and after pulling my hair away from my makeup-free face, Meghan moved around a circular rack containing 300+ scarves and began layering a few dozen on my shoulders. There was no dog-andpony show needed to see, as she whisked one after the other from my shoulders, how my skin and eyes reacted—from dull to dynamic— in response to the color laid below. Lines and shadows appeared and then faded away with the next scarf. Similarly, my eyes seemed to magically morph from brown to green.

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When she landed on one scarf in a particularly flattering “I know it’s just clothes, but the confidence you get from shade, my mind immediately jumped to a preferred piece choosing the right ones can be a game-changer,” said Meghan. from my wardrobe and made me understand why it’s one of She read me several heartfelt testimonials from other clients my go-to’s. “We wear about fifteen percent of our wardrobe expressing newfound confidence and willingness to spread their eighty-five percent of the time,” Meghan explained, adding wings as a social butterfly. With clientele that encompass men and that understanding what colors are most Sarah flattering women of all ages, Meghan strongly feels that “You’re never too Mattingly,can Ben avoid Botkins, Annie & Sean O'Leary costly shopping missteps and unworn purchases. young or too old to feel your best.” Explaining her determination that I’m an “autumn,” we For those who want to take the process further, HOC offers moved on to makeup best suited for my skin tone. I couldn’t style and wardrobe analysis based on the application of Carl believe it when Meghan showed me the HOC-brand copperJung’s basic body archetypes. Meghan said that a handful of her colored blush intended for my cheeks—I’d never chosen a color clients have her do all their shopping. Clients are encouraged to that dark—but it looked amazing, as did the geranium red continue their journey through HOC’s Instagram and Facebook lipstick. Meghan said that “true red” lipstick is the one universally pages, where you can receive ongoing style advice and source flattering shade regardless of your season. clothing according to your identified season. After applying my “five-minute face,” which is about the After I got home from my color analysis, I surveyed amount of time I usually spend applying makeup, Meghan my closet, which I already keep organized by color, and was pulled 36 colored scarves traditionally associated with autumn. somewhat dismayed by the amount of black, which is not a hue Then, using an autumn-specific take-home booklet that outlines in the autumn spectrum. The analysis helped me understand why everything from hair color to building a wardrobe, we used a I naturally gravitated to some pieces more than others. And while chart to rank each color. We selected nine of the 36 as being I can’t see myself entirely eschewing black, I do look forward capable of a head-to-toe application, with the rest spread out to to adding a few key pieces in my most flattering colors. Even carry fifty to seventy-five percent of an ensemble. Also handy is Meghan acknowledged that her recommendations are not hard the card-sized holder I received that contains swatches for each of and fast rules, saying, “I’m not the color police. I just provide the the colors in the autumn palette. guardrails, and you decide where you want to drive.” sl slmag.net

SOPHISTICATED STARS

Written by Joy Yascone Elms MA

Happy Birthday Pisces & Aries! In March and April as the seasons change, we welcome the beauty and newness of spring. In the Bluegrass State, we also await the excitement of the Kentucky Derby, which gives us even more to celebrate. For a look into how spring will start for you, check out your March and April Sophisticated Stars! ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

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

The new moon in Aries on March 31st will light a path for you to start at least one new venture or relationship that will bring you much joy and fulfillment. Your annual new moon arrives with the planet of good fortune in your house of wellbeing on the cusp of your first house, which will give you; Aries fiery superpowers to achieve anything that you put your heart and mind to! Then at the full moon in Libra on April 16th, you will feel pulled to commit more deeply in a relationship or business partnership that will make your heart happy.

Taurus, the new moon in Virgo on March 18th, could bring more love and romance into your life. If you are attached, it will help you loosen up and have more fun with your significant other. This new moon could usher in a new love if you are single! If you are hoping to adopt or welcome a little one, you could get news at this time. At the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on March 30th, you'll start a new path that may include a business venture or relationship, a life-changing wellness plan, or a cross-country move and a fresh start. Eclipses bring change, and this beautiful eclipse will change your life in magnificent ways!

The new moon in Pisces on March 2nd will bring glad tidings related to your career and reputation! You may welcome a promotion or an exciting new venture to advance in your desired field. Whatever you've been giving intention and attention to will nurture and grow for you at this new moon in Pisces. At the full moon in Libra, on April 16th, enjoy a romantic episode with your current love if attached; if single, new love can blossom for you!

At the new moon in Aries on March 31st in your house of career status and acclaim, you'll celebrate a career victory that excites and invigorates you! If you've wanted to start a new venture or score a promotion, this is the time you'll find or accept an opportunity to make it happen. Finally, at the full moon in Libra on April 16th, you may find the home or investment property of your dreams if you've been searching.

The new moon in Pisces on March 2nd will gift you with some exciting financial blessings and opportunities! You may welcome a substantial new client if you work in sales or attain an investment or investor opportunity. The money will be there if you want to get a new mortgage, loan, refinance, or venture capital. It's also an excellent time to invest. At the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30th, you'll score an exciting career victory that could be life-changing!

You'll welcome March with a new moon in Pisces in your partnership and marriage zone, which could trigger an engagement or deepening commitment to a current partner in love or business. This new moon may also bring you a commitmentminded love if you are single. The full moon in Virgo on March 18th, while supportive, may be emotional as full moons are. However, this full moon is kind and will help you bring at least one goal to fruition at this time. At the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30th, you'll take a trip abroad or welcome a life-changing project.

Brent Neale aquamarine and malachite Pisces zodiac mushroom necklace on 18” chain ($7,450; brentneale.com) Aries medallion charm from Anne Sisteron ($2,475; annesisteron.com)

March’s birthstone is aquamarine. Ruth Tomlinson aquamarine and diamond drop earrings ($1,736; ruthtomlinson.com)

LIBRA

September 23rd – October 22nd Starting with the new moon in Pisces on March 2nd, it's an ideal time to start a new fitness routine and create a daily routine you will stick to throughout the year. This is how champions are made, dear Libra! At the new moon in Aries on March 31st, you'll celebrate commitment in a love or business relationship. You could get engaged, married, or simply meet a special someone who you'll find to be your equal counterpart. The full moon in Libra on April 16th may bring exciting dream fulfillment and unexpected upbeat news as Uranus, the planet of surprise, starts a friendly conversation with Mercury, the planet of communication and news. Finally, at the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30th, you'll receive financial news that's transformational and upbeat!

PISCES Diamond is April’s birthstone. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 is swathed in diamonds and fitted with a polished leather strap. Available through Davis Jewelers and at rolex.com.

February 19th - March 20th

AQUARIUS

January 20th – February 18th

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

October 23 – November 21 rd

The new moon in Pisces on March 2nd lands in your sector of romance, love, and fun, which may usher in a new romantic interest if single or new amorous and fun-loving energy if already in a committed relationship. If wanting to adopt or welcome a baby, you could get news from the stork at this new moon. At the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30th, you may decide to get engaged or married or commit to a new business partnership that will be metamorphic in a beautiful way!

Aquarius, at the new moon in Pisces on March 2nd, you'll welcome some CAPRICORN nd th financial opportunities that December 22 – January 19 The new moon in Pisces on may be creative in nature March 2nd will usher in and financially rewarding. pleasant family or real estate The new moon in Aries This new moon in Pisces news. If you want to find March 31st will usher is close to Jupiter in your a new home or investment in happy family news as earned income sector, so property, this is the time you well as an opportunity in I anticipate happy news can make it happen. With real estate. If you've been in this area of life. At looking to land a new pad the full moon in Virgo on the excellent new moon March 18th landing in your or investment property, it solar eclipse in Taurus on house of career status and could happen now! At the full moon in Libra on April April 30th, you'll find a acclaim, you'll close on a life-altering career goal that 16th in your house of career transformative new home or real estate opportunities, will see you celebrating! status and acclaim, you'll such as a vacation home or Finally, at the new moon celebrate excellent career solar eclipse in Taurus on news. Capricorn rules career other investment property or a new home that you April 30th, you'll start a new for the entire zodiac, so adore. This new moon solar daily work routine leading to needless to say, you'll be greater wellness and fitness celebrating this news. March eclipse may also emphasize that will alter your life for and April are your cup of tea family and completing a family goal! the better! Capricorn! November 22nd – December 21st

The beautiful new moon in Pisces, on March 2nd, arrives just in time to celebrate Pisces season! You'll enjoy a fresh start with the sun and new moon close to the planet of blessings, Jupiter. You can utilize this new moon for anything you'd like to intentionally manifest beautiful Pisces! At the full moon in Virgo in your partnership and marriage sector, you'll commit more deeply to a partner in love or business. If single, you may find a fourleaf clover in a mate that is a counterpart who wants exactly you for a long-term committed partnership.

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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Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservations Antique & Garden Show Gala Preview Party, 6pm, Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park; bluegrasstrust.org BGT Antiques & Garden Show; bluegrasstrust.org Tails & Ales, 6pm, Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort; lexingtonhumanesociety.org Frankel Night: Cocktails & Casino Event, 7:30pm, The Carrick House; one.bidpal.net/frankelnight2022/welcome Central Kentucky Heart Ball, 7pm, Central Bank Center; event.gives/centralkyheartball Fight for Air Climb, 6pm, Lynn Family Stadium; climblouisivlle.org Shamrock Shuffle 3K, 8am, Fasig-Tipton; shamrockshuffle3k.com Blue Grass Community Foundation Annual Meeting, 5pm, Malone’s Prime Events & Receptions UK Choirs Spring Gala, 7:30pm, Singletary Recital Hall; finearts.uky.edu/music/events/uk-choirs-spring-gala

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Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon; runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/HorseCapitalMarathonHalfMarathon Permanently Disabled Jockey’s Fundraiser, 6pm, Frank & Dino’s; pdjf.org Bluegrass Land Conservancy Farmland Conservation Celebration, 5:30pm, Fasig-Tipton; bluegrassconservancy.org Celebrity Curtain Call in the Enchanted Castle, 6:30pm, Lexington Children’s Theatre; lctonstage.org/special-events/curtain-call/ Future of Fashion, 7pm, The Thoroughbred Center; soreyda.com/fof2020-tickets Walk MS, 9am, Whitaker Bank Ballpark EEI Charity Fundraising Dinner, 6:30pm, KY Horse Park Big Barn; kentuckythreedayevent.com Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, KY Horse Park; kentuckythreedayevent.com Lasso-a-Dream for the Foster Care Council, 6pm, The Campbell House; event.gives/lad2022 Capital City Derby Gala for the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation, 6pm, Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort; wjrfoundation.org

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PARTY FOR A PURPOSE PJ PARTY

This GNO event, held at The Signature Club, raised more than $14,250 along with more than 250 pair of pajamas for the benefit of Refuge for Women.

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COMMUNITY GALLERY OPENING

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center hosted a reception for the opening of Interwoven, an multimodal exhibition featuring the work of Diane Kahlo, Soreyda Benedit-Begley, Esmeralda Martin and Sarah Jane Estes.

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HER KNIGHT

Now in its 10th year, the annual all-volunteer-run Her Knight dance allows fathers and daughters to create lasting memories in a fairytale environment. Since its inception, Her Knight has donated more than $160,000 to local charities. 5

Community Gallery Opening 1) Bart & Sharon Mansdorf 2) Sarah Jane Estes, Soreyda Benedit-Begley, Diane Kahlo 3) Diana Ivanova 4) Patrick Mitchell, Shuling Fister, Earl C. James 5) Soreyda Benedit-Begley & Chris Begley Her Knight 1) Andy & Caroline Reynolds 2) Sam, Shae Lillie & Baylor Bleu Brooks 3) Doug & Emerson Winterbottom 4) Mark & Lizzy Griffith 5) Seth & Elizabeth Hunter 6) Jimmie, Amaya & Sylas Warren & Kiyah Ford 7) Jeff & Addison Bradley

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CHEERS FOR WISHES BOURBON DINNER

This benefit for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana included a bourbon-inspired menu and reception and tasting with Peerless Master Distiller.

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