PRIME Living's 2016 Home & Entertaining Issue

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Meyer Lemon Snow Drop 3 oz. Citrus Vodka 1 oz. Sonoma Syrup Co. Meyer Lemon Infused Syrup 他 oz. Fresh lemon juice Shake with cracked ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass rimmed with snowy white rimming sugar.

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Design Like a Pro24 DESIGN TIPS FROM AN EXPERT

32 Big Blooms Big Impact 64 Gaelic Magic LARGE BLOOMS—AFTER ALL, IT IS TEXAS.

TRAVEL IRELAND LIKE A LOCAL.

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12 Color of the Year

9 • COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION • KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW Talking Points • Style • In the Mix • Nostalgia • Bucket List • Wealth • Design 39 • C ONNOISSEUR • PRIME’S GUIDE TO DISCERNING TASTE Table Talk • Uncorked • Main Dish • Bragging Bites • Entertain

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75 Spring Scents

51 • T HE GENTLEMEN’S ROOM • FOR THE MAN WHO COMMANDS THE VERY BEST Driver’s Seat • Cigar Notes • High Tech • Outdoors • Style 59 • ESCAPE • GREETINGS FROM

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Enlightened Explorer • Point of Interest 71 • L IVE WELL • FEEL GOOD, LOOK GOOD, BE GOOD Health Buzz • Feel Good • Focus & Function • Look Good • Be Good 78 • P RIME LIST • EVENTS, GALAS AND FUNDRAISERS

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ender neutrality has influenced everything from baby names to restrooms. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find the idea has seeped its way into Pantone’s color(s) of the year—yes, there are two. In addition, the authority on color has made history by selecting two colors this year—rose quartz and serenity. We rounded up tips on how to incorporate the gender-neutral colors into your spring brunch, home and wardrobe. Prime your style with rose quartz in “Color of the Year” (page 12) and adorn your place with the latest design trends in “Keep Calm and Color On” (page 20).

Then, learn to “Design Like a Pro” (page 24) with decorating tips from an expert and throw a “Peach of a Party” (page 48) as you entertain using Pantone’s peach echo spring color.

We highly recommend venturing out to The Original Round Top Antiques Fair this spring. It’s the perfect place to embark on a “Treasure Hunt” (page 62) for that one-of-akind piece. While there, be sure to stop by Royers Round Top Café and try a slice of their “Bud’s Chocolate Chip OMG!” pie—it really will have your taste buds screaming “OMG!” If you find yourself in the Houston area, then plan to dine at the new Brick & Mortar in Richmond. Executive chef/owner Phil Brown (owner of Vince Young Steakhouse, Austin) and his wife Laura (daughter of Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale) created a southern farm-to-table menu laced with whimsical twists that are sure to please your palate, see “Main Dish” (page 44).

For those wanting to journey beyond the great state of Texas, travel to Ireland for an authentic Irish experience as you uncover what the locals know in “Gaelic Magic” (page 64)— you might even come away speaking with an Irish brogue.

However, if Ireland isn’t on your bucket list this year, then you can still enjoy a taste of the Emerald Isle in the comfort of your own home by trying a “Gaelic Gardener” (page 14). You’ll be forgetting to pronounce your “r’s” after a couple of these!

Happy entertaining and sláinte!

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ART DIRECTION & DESIGN LuckyYou! Creative Erin Loukili, Jaclyn Threadgill

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1/2 shot amaretto liqueur 1/2 shot butterscotch liqueur 1 shot Bailey’s liqueur

DIRECTIONS Pour ingredients into a stainless shaker over ice, shake and strain into a cocktail glass with a homemade cookie on the side. (recipe provided by Gougane Barra Hotel, West Cork, Ireland)

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