The Purist Architecture & Design Issue -2022 by The Purist

A N A D V E N T U R E IN W E L L N E S S

A MODEL OF WELLNESS

Miranda Kerr’s Malibu Home

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Free Standing Commercial Building on Main Street | Amagansett 4,000± SQ. FT. | $12,000,000 Built in 2018 with a restored historical facade and high end finishes throughout, this most impressive and thoughtful work of art was a collaboration of the best in the business including Bulgin & Associates, Tiina Laakkonen & Jon Rosen on design, architecture by Blaze Makoid, interiors by Faye Toogood, and lighting by Luminance Design. First floor is 2500 sq ft retail with 19’ vaulted ceilings, second floor is a luxury 2 bedroom apartment, and lower level is 2000 sq ft with 14’ ceilings. 216MAINST.COM

Designer Owned Village Gem | Amagansett 4 BD | 4 BA | $4,950,000 Sited privately on one of the most desirable village lanes, this tastefully appointed home was recently gut renovated by an art professional with a discerning eye for detail. Bright and sunny home including Professional eat-in kitchen, custom millwork throughout, finished basement, 2-car garage, 45’ Gunite swimming pool and beautiful landscaping with specimen plantings, patios and outdoor lighting. 88MEADOWWAY.COM

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Water Mill | $9,750,000 | 7 BR, 8.5 BA | Wonderful opportunity for a brand new luxury residence. This beautiful home designed by Duncan White and ADG Development LLC, features clean, open lines, blending the iconic style architecture with a luxurious modern mix. A total of approx. 10,380sf with 3 customized levels, plus tennis court, pool, and a detached garage. All within minutes of stunning Southampton beaches and village. Web# H356002

East Hampton | $8,000,000 | 8 BR, 6 BA, 2 HALF BA | This wonderfully located 9.4-acre compound is made up of two separate cleared lots, each with it’s own house. The first is 4-bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, the second is 3-bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The property also features an in-ground pool, vegetable garden, an artist’s studio as well as a 4-stall barn, an enclosed paddock and access to trails for hiking, riding and running. Perfect for those who enjoy privacy yet want to be close to all. This is the ideal retreat with potential to build and room to add tennis courts. Web# H364168

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E D I TO R ’S L E T T E R WHAT’S YOUR COLOR?

But it was Langer’s color consult that sent me toward my color—rust, from the most potent color family, red, which is the color of celebratory occasions, emotional persuasion and passion; and earthy brown, which is a grounding, stabilizing color. While this reflects my signature pigments, I realized the peripheral environments I grew up visiting regularly— the red clay soil of Portugal, golden Brazil, the light brown plains of Wyoming, the burnt orange sunsets in Southampton—keep drawing me back because I feel most harmonious in those places. In this Mindful Architecture and Design issue, we ventured to find a kaleidoscope of lives, beginning with the organically grown Miranda Kerr on our cover. Her eponymous home collection is rendered in soft pinks and creams—colors which, generally speaking, reflect her kind, nurturing, compassionate, calming, elegant and pure presence. Figure out what color you need more of in your home to create harmony and vibratory light in your daily life—and tap into your soul’s blueprint.

Everyone has a color. There are over 10 million colors and they contain radiant energy that “powerfully influences mental, emotional and spiritual states,” color specialist Martha Langer wrote on ThePuristOnline.com about Color Vibrance, a practice created to bring harmony, inner power and energy to daily life by replicating our natural unique pigments of eyes, hair, skin—our sacred signature essence—through the clothes we wear to the With 90-year-old mosaic statue “Christ colors we choose for our the Redeemer” in homes. Rio de Janeiro, my At one point my color was mother’s homeland gray. Perhaps it started in high school when William Butler Yeats showed me that age is not a number; it’s a color: “When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep…” At college, I discovered I could chart my life in periods of color, like a painter, starting with pink, then mellow yellow, then green, navy blue, black and white. In my studio art class that yielded a terrible rendition of Matisse’s “Blue Nude,” I discovered gray is the sum total of all the colors combined. It whispers, “I’m not trying too hard,” unlike the preferred basic black uniform this New Yorker had adopted over the past several decades.

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Disrupting Diamonds

”Follow what makes your heart happy. That’s where you’ll be the best version of yourself.”

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MARVELOUS MIRANDA Step inside Miranda Kerr’s impressive wellness empire.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY NINO MUÑOZ FOR UNIVERSAL FURNITURE

104 FANCY THAT Designer Cynthia Rowley transforms a West Village town house into an avant-garde sanctuary. 110

IN LIVING COLOR Frederico Azevedo of Unlimited Earth Care invites Purist into his peaceful Hamptons oasis.

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A SHELTERED RETREAT A slice of paradise in Costa Rica, created by Barnes Coy Architects

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OUR FAVORITE ROOMS Interior design excellence, from Shelter Island to Santa Cruz

128 REEL LIFE Touring Laura U Design 16

Collective founder Laura Umansky’s film noir-inspired abode in Snowmass 132 DINING BY DESIGN From Latin-inspired interiors to high altitude alfresco dining, these new eateries heat up the Aspen culinary scene.

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Julia Szabo’s Mother’s Day ode to her mother, Martha, a visual artist and political refugee

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ELEMENTAL HEALTH Harnessing the body’s innate metabolic structures to find strength, balance and healing

FEEL GOOD NOW In conversation with Heather Vandenberghe, CEO of painmanagement brand Flexpower

TONE YOUR VAGUS NERVE Simple ways to align the powerful parasympathetic nervous system

Step inside Miami’s Prairie Residence, an ultra-modern compound designed by architect Rene Gonzalez.

down amid an increasingly chaotic reality

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THE PATH TO ONENESS Donna D’Cruz on how to relinquish resentment and find inner peace THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PAUSE Mastering the art of slowing

GUIDED BY BIET Tackling sobriety, breakups and career shifts with meditation teacher Biet Simkin ART OF SURVIVAL 18

STAGING SUCCESS Iconic Modern Home, a sustainable design firm, debuts an all-new Water Mill showroom.

BAUHAUS GETS AN ASPEN HOME Step inside the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies.

PIECES OF SKY Experience untamed nature as studio art at James Turrell’s Skyspace in the Colorado Rockies.

PURE PICKS Charming home essentials with artistic flair, from Hadley Wiggins senior designer Emily Jackson

PURE PROPERTY Real estate’s spring awakening in the Hamptons, Aspen and South Florida

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The ultimate mountain getaway on demand, from Aspen Signature Vacation Rentals

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Learn the life story of songstress Dolly Parton, whose 48th studio album, Run Rose Run, was released this March.

FACIAL REFRESH The next wave in restorative skin care technology

NECK CARE Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Eunice Park gives expert tips.

WHAT WELLNESS MEANS TO ME Lisa Rinna puckers up for Purist.

GET SLEEK A comprehensive guide to salon-quality DIY blow-dry styles

LEAD WITH LOVE Talking self-confidence with Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco

SUSTAINABLY GORGEOUS Lafayette 148 unveils a new line with an eco-friendly twist.

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION The health benefits of living a predominantly plant-based lifestyle

VIBRANT

A VIBRANT FUTURE VibrantDoc founder Dr. Stacie Stephenson, DC, CNS, presents a no-nonsense protocol for fullbody transformation.

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SUPERCHARGED Meet Olivia Daane, founder of cutting-edge lifestyle brand Cocoon & Hive

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Gateway Celebrity Fight Night makes a comeback.

GOOD LIFE How yoga kept Sarrah Strimel Bentley grounded amid a journey through breast cancer and surrogacy advocacy

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BACK TRACK Mix up your fitness repertoire with reverse running.

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NUMEROLOGY A by-the-numbers look at country music powerhouse Dolly Parton

FOOD IS MEDICINE 86

SO FRESH Michelin-starred chef Nancy Silverton hits 2022’s Aspen Food & Wine Classic.

MISO MAGIC Peter Som’s imaginative springtime dishes packed with umami flavor

WEEKEND 74

HIGH ALTITUDE FASHION Meet the man behind Aspen’s chicest boutique, Max Clothing Stores.

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CO N T R I B U TO R S WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN? Its pure expression: surrounding myself with furniture, art and objects of intention. I like learning how that impacts the human spirit.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF MODERATION IN A HEALTHY DIET? We are each unique in our makeup. A moderate approach to a healthy diet takes into account whole existence and state of health.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DEVELOP AND STICK TO A REGULAR YOGA PRACTICE? Find a teacher who moves you. Drop the notion that yoga is for flexible Instagram influencers. Your body is your body, and it’s perfect for yoga.

IN WHAT WAYS CAN TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS BE USED TO BENEFIT OUR HEALTH? I’m impressed by next-level brainwave technology such as NuCalm for achieving rest that’s similar to deep meditation.

WHAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST THIS SPRING? I’m eager to get back out hiking and walking our local mountain trails with Crouton, my chocolate Lab, at my side.

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Emily Jackson is an interior designer based in Sag Harbor. She is the owner of Emily Jackson Interiors and senior designer at Hadley Wiggins Interiors. Having spent 15 years in the design world, Jackson has honed her skills in fashion and filmmaking.

Julie Wilcox is the author of The WinWin Diet: How to be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love and a New York Citybased nutritionist, wellness consultant and coach. With over two decades of experience under her belt and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from NYU, Julie’s approach integrates nutrition, yoga and fitness.

Sarrah Strimel Bentley is the creator and founder of Damn Good Yoga, a concierge wellness brand creating movement for longevity. She is a former Broadway showgirl and a fierce advocate for women with breast cancer, being a survivor herself. She splits her time between NYC and Springs in East Hampton with her husband, James.

Amely Greeven, a writer devoted to creating a more conscious world, coauthored the detox bible Clean, The First Forty Days, How to Be Well with Frank Lipman, M.D. and Harmonic Healing with Dr. Linda Lancaster.

Linda Hayes’ writing has appeared in publications including Luxe Interiors + Design, Western Interiors and Design, Elle Decor, Food & Wine, Hemispheres, Spa and Mountain Living. Linda lives with her husband, wine writer and NBC football spotter Kelly J. Hayes.

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THE PATH TO ONENESS In challenging times, reach for the stillness within. BY DONNA D’CRUZ

physiological state of alert that supports fear and a primordial need to protect. That’s great in the rare instance we really need to defend—but jacked-up endlessly, not so great. This can make us highly nervous and hypervigilant about impending dangers, and it sometimes causes us to dissociate from the world and from each other. Perhaps on the deepest level we all yearn inexorably for connection—inner connection. The path to this oneness, to this connection, is stillness. Call it what you want and resonate most deeply with—Source, the Divine, God, prayer, meditation, or as I like to think of it, a “Dip Into Bliss.” The deliberate quietening of the inner noise allows us to access the boundless ocean of bliss within, so that we may fully awaken on a soul level to our joy and reserves of compassion and hope. “Remain true to yourself, but move ever upward toward greater consciousness and greater love! At the summit you will find yourselves united with all those who, from every direction, have made the same ascent. For everything that rises must converge.”—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Let’s awaken together! donnadcruz.com; IG @donnadcruz1; Thursdays 5PM EST with @cristinacuomo on IG LIVE

Carl Jung once said that most people who sought his help did not come so much to quell their own neurosis, but rather to understand how and if their life had meaning. He also predicted that reductionist psychologies and the endless pursuit of materialism would create feelings of “loneliness in the cosmos.” Can you relate? We, as individuals and as members of this incredible tapestry we call humanity, are experiencing the most debilitating trauma: The trauma of a global pandemic riddled with complex coping mechanisms, financial hardships, isolationism, the deluge of misinformation, questionable leadership and seismic upheavals in geopolitics have left us all feeling fearful, angry, frustrated, disoriented and stuck in an endless blame game. To what end? How do we begin to recover and heal? It’s time to release the negative self-talk and let go of our judgments and liberate ourselves… ”Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” Thanks, En Vogue. Are you—are we—ready to transcend the ego, the attachment to resentment and suffering and let go? As has often been said, “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” Traumatic experiences can rewire the nervous system and place it into a constant 28

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PAUSE

ends. The loss of these pauses has been the price we’ve paid for greater efficiency. With the total saturation into our lives of smart phones, smart watches, smart fridges, smart cars and smart homes, something stupid has happened: We’ve lost the gift of the pause, those tiny spaces in the day that weren’t devoted to anything in particular. Time that wasn’t being “used” but was therefore supremely useful. What gets lost without a pause? A time to reflect, anticipate, contemplate, digest and process all that we are working on. Hyperefficiency has a psychological cost in that it reduces our relationship with time to something completely transactional. When grocery shopping, religious services and yoga classes are all on Zoom, we have virtually erased all the downtime in daily life. There is no time for whimsy, for daydreaming, for silliness, for gazing out a window and being mesmerized by the way rain splashes upward after it hits a puddle. The price we have paid for efficiency is a kind of emotional tightness, and this can have a negative effect on our mental health. So what can be done? Next time you find yourself with a little downtime, resist the urge to look at your phone. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and cherish the pause as a gift. Remember that idleness is not an indulgence or a vice. Taking a pause is a way to replenish the brain’s stores of attention and motivation, productivity and creativity. Consider how often your mind obliquely solves tough problems while daydreaming. And begin to appreciate all the in-between moments that present themselves in an average day. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Just take advantage of those quiet moments throughout the day, and your mind and body will be grateful— because when you do nothing, you’re actually making room for anything and everything.

In art and design, the use of negative space is fundamental. These visual pauses are what hold a design together. Any architect, mathematician or philosopher will tell you that without zero you can’t have one. And it’s often been noted that great music is often as much about the notes you don’t play as the ones you do. In other words, infinite is a two-way street: Form depends on emptiness. And that’s exactly why pauses are so important in our lives. Whether it’s taking five minutes to just do nothing, or developing the advanced meditative levels in which we are able to notice the gap between thoughts, pauses are where all the important things happen. We lost many things during the pandemic—many of which we aren’t even aware we even had. And one of the most important may be nothing at all: those moments of downtime, where we had nothing to do. Before the pandemic, we had many small transition times built into the day. For example, getting out of bed to shower, getting dressed, walking to the train or driving to work, all offered moments of unpressured time where our minds could wander, decompress and process thoughts. But for those of us who have shifted to remote working, daily life has become a string of Zoom meetings. We no longer take the time to choose the right outfit, commute, wait for an elevator, chat around the watercooler. What do we lose without these small pauses? We lose the time to let our minds wander, to rest and digest. The pause may only be a micro moment, or it might be a few minutes during which no work is scheduled. It’s seemingly a waste of time, but that’s precisely what makes these pauses so valuable: We aren’t expecting anything, so anything can happen. This problem won’t just go away when the pandemic 30

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GUIDED BY BIET

Meditation teacher Biet Simkin answers Purist readers’ questions. I didn’t need him to and I didn’t ask. We just find out there, whatever we are in here. Capisce? Love, Biet & her soul

Dear Biet, I am trying sobriety but it feels heavy and impossible. How do you do it? How do you make it look so effortless? Remi, Manhattan

Dear Biet, I feel like an ass but I want to leave my work in corporate law and do wellness work. Is there any advice you have for someone wanting to make this transition? Bobby, Brooklyn, New York

Remi, The truth is sobriety can make things worse before it makes things better. While you may feel physically better immediately, psychologically and emotionally, you just lost your favorite tool! This is why there are steps in a 12-step recovery program. You may look into such a program if you feel you may have a problem that doesn’t seem to be easily kicked. Alternately, get a spiritual teacher, get a coach, begin meditation and some kind of prayer work so you have alternate juice coming in! You will need support. No one really gets sober alone and no one really gets sober without forming new habits. The new habits create a new container for this journey you are embarking on. Hope this helps and good luck! Love, Biet

Dear Bobby, You’re not alone in changing your mind midlife! Sometimes we gotta make a change. It’s hard, because we can feel stuck because of security and routines—but think how stuck you’ll feel on your deathbed knowing you never tried. Essentially, anyone can do anything. No one says you won’t have to make some changes along the way to get there, lose some friends, lose some habits, lose some sleep...etc.! At the end of the day you’re already a freaking lawyer so clearly you’re capable! I am sure law will be waiting for you if for some reason the tides guide you back to it one day. In the meantime, can you be brave enough to try something totally new right now? Can you be wild enough to just feel into the call you’re getting? I highly recommend speaking to some people who have done what you want to do and did it successfully. You want it all? Find someone who has what you want and do what they did! Step by step! I am here cheering you on! Love, Biet

Dear Biet, My boyfriend and I just broke up and I keep thinking there is something wrong with me. How do I get over this and stop choosing the wrong guy? Marilyn, Santa Monica, California Marilyn, Hmm, been there. I somehow think we live in a matrix where until we get it, we just don’t. We choose partners out of a wound we have and then we wonder why it doesn’t work out. The yearning you have for the right partner is fair! However, the partnership needs to begin within. If we can partner with something invisible first—i.e., your soul—then you can find a reflection of that out in the world. Until I had a primary relationship with my soul, I used men to be my soul mate. What does that mean? I used them to light up, I used them to give life meaning, I used them as evidence of God, I used them as evidence of my worth, I used them as evidence of my beauty, I used them to see myself in all my glory, I used them to champion my work! Sound familiar? Until you start using your soul for those things, a man will always fall short, because honestly, who wants to do all that work for you? Ironically, once I made my soul my soul mate I immediately found my life partner and have since been with him for 12 years. Does he light me up? Sure does! Does he cheer me on? For sure! However,

Robert, Whenever I stray from my practice I watch...like a birdwatcher, and I start to see little pieces falling. First, my satisfaction with life wilts, then my brain gets overwrought with thoughts, then my gratitude dismantles, then my mood fails me, then I start to notice life doesn’t treat me right. All the luck and serendipity: Boom. Somehow magically missing! Next time you waiver on your practice use this tool to watch like a bird. Let your watching be your meditation. You will see soon enough that your irritation will be the perfect rub to get you right back into your practice! Love, Biet

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Dear Biet, I keep skipping meditation, but when I do, I get depressed. What do you do to stick to it? Robert, Miami

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architecture never crumbles—it stands proudly, dancing with joy. “These poetic works offer insights into the worlds of Martha and her contemporaries that survive only on canvas. They evoke in the audience a sense of nostalgia and give hope for continuation of culture linking times, people, and places,” says Irina Tarsis, Esq., founder and director of the Center for Art Law, which will explore Martha’s career in its May 16 panel discussion at the National Arts Club on Gramercy Park. Against a backdrop of landmarks—the iconic Queensboro Bridge is a favorite subject—massive biomorphic silhouettes rise, moving across the city with dignity and grace. These are the spirits of the skyline; in the words of my favorite artist, “the souls of transformed buildings, celebrating.” This Mother’s Day, my gift isn’t Teuscher truffles (we’ll save those for Martha’s 94th birthday); instead, it’s a message of gratitude to all creative moms, whatever their medium. Let’s honor their legacy, for it will be the bombproof city that shelters us all. marthaszabo.com 34

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As Ukraine fights bravely to save its treasured historic monuments from ruin, many are reminded of an earlier crisis in a neighboring country: postwar Hungary, where patriots also rose in protest against Russian domination. Among those speaking out against the Soviet destruction of Budapest’s monuments, including the 1950 takedown of the city’s first Lajos Kossuth memorial—erected in 1927 on Kossuth Square, symbolic center of the Magyar state— were an archaeologist and his artist wife; objectors were sternly warned to “zakroy svoy rot ” (shut your mouth). In October 1956, Soviet tanks’ brutal assault on Kossuth Square left hundreds massacred, and toppled still more statues. Four months later, in 1957, refugees George and Martha Szabo (the archaeologist and the artist) found safe haven in the United States; naturalized that year, they became my parents in 1965. Once settled in their new home, Manhattan, Martha embraced the city’s dynamically changing skyline as the main theme of her practice, using oil paint to build a sanctuary city of the imagination: her spiritual antidote to all the chaos she’d seen and survived (during the war, she was interned with her family in an Austrian concentration camp). In Martha’s imperial city, monuments are immortal and buildings, bulletproof. “Architecture, combined with the cast shadows and moody light, drew me to these paintings,” says David Eichholtz of the David Richard Gallery (Chelsea and Uptown). Sonnets to solid structures, low or sky-high, the paintings rest on a foundation of strong, sure brushstrokes, Van Gogh-thick impasto, and a mastery of color and light reminiscent of Monet, Sorolla and Neel. Mortaring ethereally abstract figures to canvas with brush and palette knife, Martha conjured a metropolis where

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coach, and someone whose perspective on healing I always enjoy. She muses, “One of the things we can forget in the quest to heal is how to just be a human; we get so used to other people telling us what to do that we forget what we already have.” Katie thinks that so much of health starts with the conscious awareness of our relationship to our environment. Knowing that I live down a dirt road in the mountains, she encourages, “Use nature to recalibrate you. Use it as your tuning fork.” Living simply and remotely has been a saving grace over the last two-plus years of global turmoil; it can be that for me now. My first instinct is to go fully Spartan. Would cold-water plunges—not hard to pull off where I live, at the foot of the Sierra Nevadas—drop me into my body with an affirming shock? I’ve studied the science of this muchtouted “positive stress,” but my intuition says to pause before jumping in. I’m a typical ectomorph, very low in body fat and borderline underweight. From an Ayurvedic perspective, my Vata-dominant constitution, already prone to anxious stirring, wouldn’t do well with this in winter. Katie

It sometimes feels like my mind swings like a pendulum from one day to the next. Confident, on one end of the arc, that the rough times we are living in will give way to a more awakened and resilient reality; gripped, on the other, by the equally real-seeming specter of things falling apart. In the middle of the pendulum swing is me, a mother of an 8-year old, a wife, a writer earning a living and a woman entering perimenopause. A person who like many others is trying to keep her footing between two extremes. One thing started to hit me: My mental field is impossibly crowded with constantly updating, undeniably important information about every conceivable outcome from enlightened to doomed. Coupled with the life stage I’m in—where my little kid has now got big teeth and doesn’t need me like she did, and I am starting my inevitable slow turn toward a third act of womanhood—I feel cut off from my body at times, and far from the core of who I am. That disconnection is not helpful in a historical moment when conviction and clarity and courage are what’s needed more than ever.

“I consider if daily intermittent fasting would make me feel more empowered. Compressing my meals into a smaller window with longer periods of non-eating seems cavewoman-ish enough to quickly reroot me.” agrees: “In certain body types, at certain seasons, cold plunging might be medicinal, but there’s no one size fits all. I’m noticing a lot of my clients who do this habitually are mentally not peaceful; they’re in a state of fight or flight.” I want to be more grounded, not spiraling in circles. That one may have to wait. I consider if daily intermittent fasting would make me feel more empowered. I’m drawn to it in the name of metabolic flexibility—boosting my cellular ability to burn fats and carbohydrates efficiently, a key to healthy aging. Compressing my meals into a smaller window with longer periods of non-eating seems cavewoman-ish enough to quickly reroot me and ignite more awareness of my physiology. After talking with Cynthia Thurlow—a nurse practitioner and fasting expert whose new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, details the safest way for women to use the protocol (not rigidly, always attuned to their menstrual cycles, and only after stress is managed and sleep dialed in)—I decide that I can play with the principles loosely, but set none of it in stone. I’m a candidate for beefing up, and while “time restricted eating” can certainly be part of muscle building, until I’ve established my bigger baseline it could be too restrictive. (Cynthia makes a persuasive case for one piece of

In an earlier era, I might have used discomfort to bridge this delta. Hard physical workouts to find my way back to my inner hero and fire up my personal flame. That’s still a goal—physically, I want to be as strong as can be for whatever the future brings. But maybe I’m wiser as I’m older; I note the foundation on which to do that level of heavy lifting isn’t there right now. I have to start somewhere simpler, one that accepts the place I’m currently in. If I’m honest, fantasies of cushy kinds of reconnection dance before my eyes, like sinking into a sanctuary kitted out with the accoutrements of energy healing I get to write about as a health and wellness author. I’d love to curl up before a BioCharger, a next-level frequency device which costs as much as a serviceable used car. Or escape to an organic-linen resort with a hardcover journal and pen, and time for long meditations. But I’ve unhooked from the lifestyle that might make any of that attainable; my husband and I decamped some years ago to a rural corner of far eastern California to raise our daughter in raw nature. We took a pay cut to do it. My methods of anchoring back into myself have to be simple and immediately available. I call Katie Grossman, a specialist in the Ayurvedic acupressure practice of Marma therapy and holistic health 39

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Pepper alongside me and neighborhood cats sprinting after us over the sagebrush, I realize I’m not tired at all. I head to an elevated plateau at the end of our property that faces east toward the White Mountains, the majestic threshold separating our land from Death Valley. A subtle glow lights the ridgeline from behind—the sun won’t actually break the top for 40 minutes more—as hues of morning gold merge with nighttime’s final gray-blues. The bottoms of the few clouds above turn shocking pink. The setting moon behind my head watches the show with me. Walking slowly, I let my eyeballs soak it all in while I say my morning prayers and tether my mind into my body, as energy integration specialist Suzy Miller has taught me to do before launching into the kid-to-school whirlwind. After the whole world is lit, I go inside to put the kettle on. Greeting first light becomes one thing I can do in a world full of things I can’t change. I like how my body’s intelligence starts to wake me up without an alarm (not needing blackout curtains in my bedroom helps with this)

biohacking technology, though—a glucose monitor to measure how my blood sugars respond to different meals: “As you head toward menopause, you lose insulin sensitivity.”) Ultimately, the path back to myself is guided by the most essential thing of all: light. Ever since I moved to a place with no street lamps (no streets, actually) and a real-life planetarium show occurring every night after dark, I have become obsessed with returning to a more natural relationship to light. LEDs have become my kryptonite and every bulb in our house is amber-colored, making it feel like a pioneer world after dark. But I’ve never reliably and consistently done the one thing that Matt Maruca, founder of Ra Optics, a pioneering brand of light therapy eyewear and creator of a healthy living protocol he calls The Light Diet, has evangelized about for several years: exposing myself to the day’s first rays of light every morning. In simplest terms, when the infrared light that is most prevalent in the light spectrum at dawn and dusk

“Rising early to bathe in light, or plunge in ice baths feels transforming because it reconnects you to things that may have felt out of reach—your participation in a grand orchestra of rhythms and natural forces.” and to wind me down at a primal, early hour. Coincidence or not—and helped by the herbs—my menstrual cycle normalizes from its recent perimenopause ping-ponging around. But it’s the subtler effects, a few layers deeper in from the physical, that move me the most. Calibrating myself to the sun makes me more hopeful—not just about the world, but about my place in it too. Matt Maruca encourages me to sink into the process I’m engaging in, not fixate on the outcome. He says that any elemental biohack can do more than regulate your biochemistry. Rising early to bathe in light or plunge in ice baths or even meditate with an energy device that merges human innovation with natural frequencies feels transforming because it reconnects you to things that may have felt out of reach—your personal potential to change and evolve and grow, and your small participation in a grand orchestration of elements, rhythms and natural forces in a universe that itself is constantly evolving. My predawn patrol feels so small, an intimate, unseen gesture unwitnessed by other humans. Yet it tethers me back to something large. In going outside every morning, I’ve remembered that how I feel and how I age is an inside job, yet nature is all around to help me do it. As I strut out to my sandy plateau, I hear Dr. Jay’s words in my mind: “Life is really very simple; we are the one complicating it.”

hits the retinas of the eyes, it signals the hypothalamus— the master regulator of the body’s circadian rhythms, hormones, neurotransmitters and metabolism—to send the right messages around the body for the right functions to occur at the right times. (Infrared light, and balanced exposure to the full spectrum of natural light during the day, is even shown to boost the energy-making mitochondria and the healthy production of dopamine.) Syncing myself to the grander, cosmic patterns that my body has evolved with over eons sounds comforting and reliable in a world of utterly unsettled change. But there’s that part about getting out of bed. The nudge to commit comes via a batch of ultra-bitter Ayurvedic herbs that Dr. Jayant Lokhande, aka “Dr. Jay,” an Ayurvedic doctor and botanical medicine formulator, sends in the mail. I’d asked for something to help smooth the transition away from my fertile years. On the jar in tiny lettering, his handwriting says: “Take 45 minutes before sunrise and sunset.” Up before dawn it is. I start by going to bed a lot earlier, to make the wakeup less painful. (Nothing good comes from sacrificing sleep, I have learned.) When 5:45AM comes, I throw on my sweats, aware that each morning from here on out (until daylight savings time hits) will demand a few minutes of earlier rising. But the moment I’m out the door, my dog 40

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eating every other day or a few days a week—can help ensure you don’t risk disrupting your menstrual cycle while getting many benefits. (I don’t advise intermittent fasting if you are planning on becoming pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding.) The first three weeks of your cycle are the best time to fast; conversely, fasting during the final week of your cycle may lead you to get depleted in the nutrients and hormones necessary for your luteal phase. If you are older than 40, are moving toward perimenopause, are going through menopause or have completed it, you can typically follow a more regular fasting schedule. All of this is outlined in my book.” cynthiathurlow.com

“Ayurveda is known as the science of longevity, and in my opinion your longevity is determined by your relationship to nature,” says Ayurvedic Marma practitioner Katie Grossman. “Your body is constantly filtering your environment, so wherever you are living—city or country or suburb—the more natural everything in your environment is, the more it eases the pressure on the body, contributing to that longevity. If you don’t live with wilderness outside your door, it’s OK. Every time you eat is an opportunity to unite with nature, because your food is your connection to the Earth. “When you shop for food, notice how touching and picking farmers market fare feels different from items that have been zapped sterile in the grocery store. Enjoy handling the dirt on them—that’s you interacting with nature, right there! (Wash before eating.) Make friends with a farmer or two at the market and, weird as it sounds, ask them to give you a little soil from their farm. Put it in a small container, and touch and smell it from time to time. Letting your senses take in rich, healthy, microbe-filled soil is a tiny thing that can help you benefit from nature’s power. Your body comprises far more bacteria and other microbes than human cells, after all! And always fill your home and work space with plants.” brainbellybody.com

“Remember your eyes are the key to charging your body and helping it chill out too,” says Ra Optics founder Matt Maruca. “They are your most powerful sensor of your environment. Getting outside in sunrise light (without wearing glasses or UV-blocking contact lenses) is, biologically speaking, the be-all and end-all, but sunset light has a huge impact too. During the day, if you can open the windows and let natural light flood your space, then even if you’re working at a screen, the near infrared light from outside will help your body stay in balance— these rays get filtered by glass. If you cannot do that, especially if you’re working under fluorescent or LED lighting, wearing daytime yellow lenses can help keep the blue/red light in healthier balance, while also reducing eyestrain and headaches. But remember that even when you can’t modify any of this, you have unlimited health and expansion within you. There are so many ways to tap into your inner light! It is all a grand experiment. Stay curious about the bigger journey.” raoptics.com

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she soaked in the salts and it was the best then we have been serving the NBA, the thing she ever tried. She wanted to make NFL and Olympic teams. a bath line with us and develop her own Just after I left my last big corporate job, scent. We launched the Flexpower x Anne I threw my back out. I went to the doctor, Sisteron collection soon after. She loves who prescribed cortisone shots and opiate sandalwood, so we mixed sandalwood medication, and I was just miserable. A and lavender, made with all-natural oils. friend who is friends with Rasheen gave me some Flexpower. It was the only CC: Let’s talk about the community product I tried that actually helped. I platform you’ve created, and the could finally get out of bed and move my donations you make to student athletes shoulder again. I’m a single mom, so for in need. me to not get out of bed causes a giant HV: What we’ve done is identify athletic ripple in our family. Things do not get programs around the country that don’t done. Flexpower saved me. Heather Vandenberghe have the resources to care for their I met Rasheen later and asked why athletes. These kids will play football and he wasn’t selling this to consumers. He get hurt, and they can’t afford to go to a physical therapist had one product, and an amazing network of people. I or pay for expensive treatments. We go school by school, volunteered to help him make Flexpower into a consumer make product donations and also fund after-school product. It was a personal need that led Rasheen to create programs. Flexpower in the beginning, and it was my personal need to take it to the all-natural space and develop bath products CC: How does it feel to transition from the luxury market and more along with it. space to the wellness space? HV: You’d think it would be an abrupt transition, but it really CC: You know that I love surfing. Is Flexpower waterproof? came so naturally. I was in marketing at Louis Vuitton for HV: It’s water-resistant, up to 90 minutes. That’s why surfers 10 years. Louis Vuitton was where I learned to develop love this product.

“Friends in the fashion industry asked us to give some Flexpower to their models, because their feet were killing them during fashion week. It became a hero product in such an unexpected place.” a high-end brand. At Tommy Hilfiger, I learned to deal with wholesale and other accounts and international production issues. At Westfield, we launched World Trade Center and Century City, and turned shopping centers into a brand and an experience. During that time, the businesses that were booming were in health and wellness—that was the category I found most interesting. Now that I’m over 50, I care about it even more. There’s so much innovation, so many brilliant people trying to find better ways to take care of ourselves.

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HOW TO TONE YOUR VAGUS NERVE Think of it as Pilates for the parasympathetic nervous system: Toning your vagus nerve may be the single most important way to promote wellness of both mind and body. What exactly is the vagus nerve? It’s the longest cranial nerve in our body, and connects the brain to vital organs and the microbiome. It’s the key to healthy Wake up your senses and functioning of the stimulate the vagus nerve by parasympathetic taking a plunge in the cold sea. nervous system and impacts breathing, digestive function and heart rate, all increase the parasympathetic system of which affect our mental health. by activating the vagus nerve. Just “There is a cascade of positive take a few minutes to pay attention to changes that happen in the mind your breathing. Relax and concentrate and body when our vagus nerve is on breathing from your lower belly. stimulated,” says Alexis Menken, a Your diaphragm should expand when clinical psychologist in Montclair, you inhale. 2 SING A SONG New Jersey. “Toning your vagus nerve reduces heart rate and Because the vagus nerve is connected blood pressure, stimulates digestion, to your vocal cords, singing, humming, and basically makes you happier chanting and even gargling can and healthier.” Unfortunately, the stimulate it. The next time you’re pandemic, especially during periods feeling stressed-out, try chanting or of quarantine and lockdown, removed singing your favorite song. Or grab us from many of the little things that some Listerine and freshen up your helped tone the vagus nerve. “The breath and your vagus nerve. 3 MEDITATE result,” says Menken, “has been a tsunami of mental health needs, and All kinds of meditation, including an intimacy famine that has increased visualization and mantra recitation, gun violence, domestic abuse and a can stimulate the vagus nerve and host of other social problems.” increase vagal tone. Studies have If your vagal tone is low, don’t worry. shown that meditation can increase Here are eight things you can do to positive emotions, reduce sympathetic proactively target this all-important fight-or-flight activity and increase nerve: vagal modulation. 1 TAKE A DEEP BREATH 4 EAT MORE FISH No surprise, deep and slow breathing Found primarily in fish, omega-3 fatty is a great way to reduce anxiety and acids increase vagal tone and vagal 50

activity. (If you’re vegan, you can get omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts, soy foods, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and chia seeds.) 5 GET MOVING Exercise has been shown to stimulate the vagus nerve. With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to spend some more time walking, running or exercising in a park. 6 GET COLD Exposing yourself to a short burst of acute cold has been shown to activate the vagus nerve and activate cholinergic neurons through vagus nerve pathways. You can try ending your shower with 30 seconds of cold water, or even just splashing your face with cold water. 7 INDULGE YOURSELF While taking an ice-cold shower isn’t for everyone, there are more pleasurable ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. Research shows that getting a massage can increase vagal activity and vagal tone. Foot massage, in particular, has been shown to increase vagal modulation. 8 BELLY LAUGH The old saying “laughter is the best medicine” turns out to be true when it comes to the vagus nerve. Laughter has been shown to increase heart rate variability and vagus nerve stimulation often leads to laughter as a side effect, suggesting that they are connected and have a mutually reciprocal effect. So curl up with your favorite comedy— or better yet, enjoy some laughs with friends. Social contact is also a great way to stimulate the vagus nerve.

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CRISTINA CUOMO: What is the importance of sustainability and upcycling to Iconic Modern Home? TERESA KRATZMAN: It’s very important. It goes back to how Iconic Modern Home came to be. With Geoff’s [Geoffrey Walsky, CEO and creative director] background as a mid-century modern furniture dealer, it was a logical progression because of his love of vintage design. In renovation work and new construction projects, we always try to use the most sustainable materials available. As a team, sustainability is so important to our health, our family,

well-being and the environment. CC: Can you break down the different aspects of what you do? TK: Iconic Modern Home works across four services. We provide interior design, we do home property staging, for new construction as well as resale. We do turnkey furnished rentals and renovations. CC: Where do you source most of the furniture and materials that you use for upcycling and overhauling vintage pieces? 54

TK: Because of Geoff’s background, we’re always buying. We get our carpets direct from the mill; we go for lighting directly from the manufacturer. We hardly ever shop in big-box stores. Vintage goes through Geoff’s sources. If he puts out the word that he’s looking for a certain piece or element, we’ll usually get it. CC: The home category has made such a surge. Do you find it difficult to source pieces? Or because you’re looking at upcycled furniture, is it easier for your company?

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A leader in sustainable design, Iconic Modern Home makes an unforgettable impact with impeccable and eco-friendly interiors, renovations and furnished rentals. The company’s president Teresa Kratzman speaks with Cristina Cuomo about the evolution of an innovator, now with a retail showroom in Water Mill.

TK: The vintage component has been in our business model since inception, before COVID, so we never had an issue sourcing vintage pieces for our clients. Because we were buying all through the pandemic, we have accumulated pieces in two full warehouses that are always ready to deploy for property staging or rental projects. Our vendors know that if Iconic Modern Home is placing an order, it’s not for a one-off piece, it could be for seven sets of outdoor furniture, or 12 light fixtures. CC: Every staging is a moment to do a “show house.” Show house designers work tirelessly to transform a space to be memorable. So someone walks away and says, “I really want a library like that, let me reach out to this designer to see if they can set something up.” That’s the ultimate goal, and the branding moment. You get to have that opportunity with your staging. TK: Our property staging is very memorable and impactful. It just works. We’ve been providing turnkey, move-in-ready staged homes since we began; it’s always been a part of our model.

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CC: Do you have any new clients who reached out because they saw your staging? TK: Last year, four of our clients came from homes we had staged. Some of them had lost bidding wars on the staged homes. When they did find their house, they hired us. CC: You have a new retail space in Water Mill. And you also have two warehouses in Norwalk and in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Are all those destinations where someone would shop? TK: No. The Water Mill space is our first showroom. With 80 percent of our business based on the East End, we felt really strongly that we needed a presence here. We are also going into product development, which we are really excited about. An Iconic Modern

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anything involving the home that we cannot do.

CC: How effective is it having a showroom or storefront in Water Mill? TK: We see the caliber of the people who come by, knock on the door, who charge their Teslas nearby. Water Mill is a very robust area, with restaurants, shops and medical offices. The showroom is really meant as a place to show off our work and have boots on the ground here.

CC: Your clientele is very discerning. Obviously, they know the difference between a designer item versus one that isn’t. How important is that to your and Geoff’s design philosophy? TK: It’s a critical component. Sometimes it’s education for the builder, who thinks that staging is throwing in some furniture, or a rug here and there. But that’s not what it is. Bad staging is sometimes worse than no staging at all. Staging is real estate marketing; it’s specifically to get the house sold at the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time.

CC: What’s the biggest trend in interior design right now? TK: The importance of sustainability, people flocking to consignment stores, people having a real appreciation for upcycling and how they can work these pieces into their homes. CC: How does a broker get in touch with you, and how does that process work for staging a property? Do you ever go in and clear out old items in order to refresh? TK: Yes. We’ve had situations in a resale, or in some situations an estate sale, and we’ve gone in and emptied houses for people, whether it means bringing things to auction, or bringing the contents to donation. We’ve painted the house, done floor coverings, updated bathrooms and kitchens, then furnished accordingly. There really isn’t 55

CC: I’m so happy for you and Geoff. You’ve really grown this business into a leader in the design world, because what you do has come front and center. That’s what people really care about. What’s a piece of furniture you see upcycled the most? TK: Sofas and vintage lounge chairs, definitely. Regular pieces of furniture like tables, side tables, end tables— not so much. It’s the really iconic sofas and lounge chairs where you see the value. Like on 1stDibs, there’s a really incredible sofa, but by the time you tell a client and set up a bid on it, it’s gone. You can’t hesitate, because all eyes are on vintage. iconicmodern.com

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Free and open to the public, with bilingual materials and educational initiatives, the Center offers a wide range of staffed and self-guided tours of both the new building, which includes approximately 8,000 square feet of storage, archival and museum-grade gallery spaces, and the Bayerdesigned 40-acre campus of the Aspen Institute. Located on the southeast corner of the Institute’s campus on Gillespie Street, the Center bridges the Aspen community with “Four A striking rectangular Chromatic Gates,” a 16-foot sculpture sculpture greets of multihued nested rectangles, one visitors of the in a series designed by Bayer. With the new center. opening of the Bayer Center, the Aspen Meadows campus now has over 10,000 total square feet of gallery space for the display of art and media. Respecting the fundamental geometries and spatial flows central to Bayer’s art and architectural work, architects Jeffrey Berkus and Rowland+Broughton scaled and placed the Center adjacent to Bayer’s historic Boettcher Building, and employed squares and rectangles based on the Fibonacci sequence to compose the floor plan. “It was important that the design connects people to the fundamentals of the Bauhaus design movement, and to the natural world that surrounds us,” says Berkus. The Center’s first show, a monographic exhibition by guest curator Bernard Jazzar comprising nearly 200 of Bayer’s works of fine art—primarily paintings and works on paper—represents a major milestone in the posthumous reception of Bayer and his artwork. Late this summer, expect a new group show of rare archival and design works by Bayer and his peers. aspeninstitute.org

Opening in June, Aspen’s new Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies does more than honor the legacy of Herbert Bayer, one of the most influential designers and artists of the 20th century. A 30year Aspen resident whose legacy includes the Bauhaus movement, Bayer, who The layout of the died in 1985, is responsible gallery is inspired for much of Aspen’s iconic by sacred geometry and the Bauhaus architecture and bringing movement. Aspen culture to life. Lynda Resnick Executive Director James Merle Thomas says the Bayer Center, as it’s known informally, isn’t a traditional museum. “The Center is a platform for conversations around art, design, architecture—and, crucially, around media, history and culture,” says Thomas, a prolific scholar and curator advancing a global and inclusive vision for art. What Thomas calls a once-in-ageneration, transformative project for the Aspen Institute and for the greater Roaring Fork Valley was made possible by a landmark gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick, longtime supporters both of the Aspen Institute and of Bayer’s legacy. The Center aims to encourage a fresh look at Bayer as a complex artist and thinker, a man of diverse talents. Bayer’s cross-disciplinary experiences—including graphic design, painting, sculpture, and environmental and interior design—open endless possibilities for the Center. “His legacy encompasses the ways that modernism was not only a German sensibility, but a truly global phenomenon,” says Thomas. “Part of our task means rethinking the canon of modern art and design and reframing how these histories are told, who is included, and how such stories are continually reflected in the present day.” 56

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Idyllic waters, mountains and plant life surround James Turrell’s Skyspace.

“Finding a Western American artist who represents today’s values is not easy to do,” observes art and architecture connoisseur Christian Keesee. Indeed, art of the golden West follows a long, strong cowboysand-Indians trail, especially in Keesee’s home state of Oklahoma. Politely disrupting tradition, Keesee’s vision gave rise to the newest Skyspace (a series of more than 85 observatories worldwide) by James Turrell, opening to visitors this June in “the gem of the Rockies,” Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Long an admirer of architecture as art (and proud owner of “Cloud City,” Tomás Saraceno’s giant-scale sculpture of interconnected modules, exhibited in 2012 on the roof of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art), Keesee was overjoyed to meet with the famously private Turrell and describe

his proposal for a permanent, sitespecific installation custom-tailored for Green Mountain Falls, in the shadow of Pikes Peak, where Keesee and generations of his family have spent summers. Turrell, a founding figure of the Light and Space movement

that emerged on the American art scene in late-1960s California, defines a Skyspace as “a specifically proportioned chamber with an aperture in the ceiling open to the sky.” At Turrell’s Flagstaff, Arizona, studio, artist and collector discussed their shared mission of fostering a legacy of arts education. “It was a meeting of the minds,” Keesee recalls. “He loved what we’re doing with Green Box [the Colorado Skyspace’s nonprofit programming and community engagement entity, of which Keesee is co-founder with his partner, Larry Keigwin]. The Skyspace was commissioned by the Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation. Many of Turrell’s commissions are for individual, private use; when we told him how we envisioned this Skyspace to be open to the elementary school of Green Mountain Falls, his face just lit up.” The newest Turrell illuminates this summer, with LED beams emanating from within the Skyspace, while rays of sunlight enter the structure through the oculus. The artificial-natural light show, masterminded by Turrell, will coincide with daily sunrise and sunset viewings. jamesturrell.com The new Skyspace features an open ceiling, bringing natural beauty into the structure.

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“Anna van der Ploeg is one of my favorite artists right now. She is from South Africa and creates most of her pieces through carving wood and working with the negative. Stunning!” “On the saddle looking South, Piketberg,” price upon request, Anna van der Ploeg, annavanderploeg.com

“Love this little guy from Love Adorned. I bought mine when I first moved to the Hamptons and set it on the ledge of my sink.” Easy draining soap dish by ceramist Kim Hau, $45, Love Adorned, loveadorned.com

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PURE PROPERTY One-of-a-kind homes are more in demand than ever. Whether you are looking in Aspen, South Florida or The Hamptons, here are a few of our favorites. Contemporary artist Larry Rivers’ former Southampton home was built in 1894 and has been as lovingly restored as a prized oil painting. On desirable Little Plains Road, it’s a short walk to the village and the beach, but you may never want to leave this charmer. The 5-bed, 6.5-bath house was one of the first to be built on the quiet road, and is designed to bring in the natural light off the nearby Atlantic. An expansive kitchen is a focal point of the first floor, with overflow into the spacious den and informal dining area. Original stained glass windows and antique French doors bring back a simpler time. A guesthouse on the half-acre property sits off the pool,

amid roses and lush greenery. What more could you want in a home? Paulina Keszler of Douglas Elliman has the listing, asking $7,850,000. Another perfect home with an artist’s touch sits on Meadow Way, a charming country lane in East Hampton. The previous designerowned structure has had a gut renovation, taking every detail into consideration. From the custom millwork in a light-filled kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and lighting, to the beautiful primary bedroom suite complete with dressing room, this home has been meticulously cared for and is ready for move-in. Four bedrooms and four baths offer plenty of space for guests; the stunning 45-foot gunite pool with patio and pristine lawn are certain to keep them happy. Asking $4,950,000 from Rylan Jacka of Sotheby’s 60

International Realty. If you’re craving the serenity that water brings, a stunning modern masterpiece on Flying Point Road in Water Mill listed with Corcoran’s Gary DePersia is everything a luxury estate can offer and more. With views of the Atlantic and Mecox Bay as well as your own pond, the four-level, 9-bedroom home has its own dock and was designed by Barnes Coy Architects. The primary wing boasts a large private terrace overlooking pond, ocean, bay and more. Outdoor space features a full kitchen adjacent to an infinity pool and a tennis pavilion that opens onto the court. There is a glass-enclosed gym with bath and sauna, and an elevator to take you to a rooftop deck with panoramic views. Asking $33,950,000. On the outskirts of East Hampton village, a rare opportunity to own a

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Southampton’s 92 Little Plains Road has been upgraded with new amenities, with careful preservation of the home’s vintage charm.

19th-century farmstead of 3.5 open acres awaits. Listed with Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman, the character-filled Roberts Lane property is updated and restored, blending period detail with the needs of today’s contemporary lifestyle. A light-filled main house has five bedrooms and five baths, and views that overlook the farm’s foliage. An antique barn pool pavilion and 45-foot heated gunite pool sit in an open grass meadow, leading to two restored farm outbuildings, each perfectly suited for a studio, home office or entertaining. Asking $5,950,000. Thinking of heading south? In Miami Beach, the Prairie Residence, designed by renowned architect Rene Gonzalez, blends organic design and modern elegance with security and privacy. Set amid lush tropical landscaping, the sanctuary with a rooftop garden terrace, floating walls and skylights give off a sense of infinite space and light. An expansive primary bedroom and two detached guest suites are laid out for privacy, while outdoor living spaces with an infinity

lap pool, summer kitchen, outdoor shower and several living areas celebrate year-round living at its most luxurious. Steps away from the finest shopping and dining Miami Beach has to offer, the listing is with Anna Sherrill of ONE Sotheby’s and offered at $15,151,000. Out west, Susan Plummer, a top producer and luxury specialist for Coldwell Banker Mason Morse and the author of the email newsletter Aspen INTEL, has a home with

everything needed for living in the cultural destination. With stunning views of Aspen Mountain, this recently renovated and completely furnished contemporary retreat in Fox Crossing is ready to move in. The home features vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The thoughtful floor plan flows seamlessly with kitchen, dining area and living room on the second level, and the primary bedroom suite, a glass-enclosed garden and an oversize garage on the entry level. Three additional gracious en suite guest rooms, a laundry room and the media/entertaining are on the lower level. This 4,736-square-foot beauty features two beautiful balconies and outdoor areas including a zen garden, with the city at your doorstep. Asking $11,850,000.

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hot tub. Every detail—down to Frette bedding, Saatva organic sheets and organic Turkish towels—has been thoughtfully provided. In the same centrally located neighborhood, The EcoFriendly West Side Victorian—a Dutch dormer built in 1891 as a miner’s cabin—has been lovingly restored. This beauty features reclaimed timber framing, oak flooring, wool carpeting and state-of-the-art appliances. Dine alfresco on the front stone patio, accessed through French doors off the gourmet kitchen. An open great room with exposed wood beams, an iron chandelier, a gas fireplace and an eightperson dining table make entertaining easy. All materials as well as cleaning products used are eco-friendly and organic. Both homes bear the unique imprint of acclaimed local architect Gretchen Greenwood, who restored the West Side Victorian and designed the First Street Contemporary. The residences subscribe to the low-VOC construction requirements for all materials, inside and out. aspensignatureproperties.com

More visitors to Aspen are opting for a seamless, turnkey approach to their extended stays. The go-to in town for short- or long-term luxury accommodations is Tracy Sutton, a full-service real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties, and the owner of Aspen Signature Vacation Rentals. Here are a couple of properties, both built by Quinn Garvick Construction, that deliver sustainability and wellness for the planet and the tenant, who only has to bring his or her toothbrush…and snowboard. Located in Aspen’s “core”—a short walk to the slopes or the shops—Sutton’s Modern First Street Contemporary offers Aspen’s first Loxone home-operating system, completely controlled by your smartphone. One block from Paepcke Park, the fully furnished 4-bedroom contemporary is designed with open spaces to bring in natural light. Ignite the DaVinci multicolor fireplace and take in spectacular views of Aspen and Shadow Mountain, while additional full-wall windows open to a gorgeous deck, perfect for outdoor dining and having a zen moment in the rooftop 62

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As a facial plastic surgeon, I see patients in consultation every day who desire a smoother, slimmer, tighter and more contoured neck area. Aesthetic innovation is currently outpacing general knowledge of the products, treatments and procedures that produce the best results. Now more than ever, there are many ways to optimize neck appearance, spanning the spectrum of skin care, aesthetic treatments and surgical rejuvenation. The key to a soft and supple neck lies in the core K-beauty (Korean beauty) principle of intensely hydrating the skin. Neck skin is thinner and has fewer sebaceous glands than facial skin. Ingredients such as allantoin, ceramides and hyaluronic acid nourish the skin, replenish the skin barrier and help retain moisture. Products recommended from AIREM Essentials, our physician-formulated, clinical-grade skin care line, include: Lunamide, a luxurious ceramide skin serum that glides on to replenish the skin barrier; Halo, a medical-grade hyaluronic acid serum that delivers intense hydration and locks in moisture for supple, plump and hydrated skin; and Canvas Gel Cleanser, which contains rosemary and sage leaf extracts to help dissolve bacteria and impurities, while hyaluronic acid offers intense hydration.

As we emerge from the pandemic and back-to-back Zoom video calls, there is an increased interest in treating “tech neck”: fine lines and wrinkles that develop from frequent use of phones and computers. “Necklace lines” affect people of all ages. The most effective treatments to smoothen these lines are offered at AIREM Modern Beauty Rituals. For immediate results with minimal downtime, DermaSmooth Neck may be the best option. DermaSmooth Neck is a nonsurgical injectable treatment, a customized cocktail of wrinkle relaxers that help to smoothen vertical neck bands and tighten the jawline. Results are apparent in five days, and last three to four months. Reshaping, softening, adding volume, slimming the face and contouring the jawline are goals of the AIREM customized V-face treatment. This series of microtreatments is unique to the individual, and can include a combination of injectables, filler, threads, liposuction 67

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WHAT WELLNESS MEANS TO ME TV legend Lisa Rinna speaks with Purist about her go-to wellness rituals, her love of the Hamptons and her new lip kit line, Rinna Beauty. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA Lisa Rinna stays healthy through natural skin care remedies, daily exercise and nutritional moderation.

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LR: It has collagen, peptides and hyaluronic acid. It’s backed by scientific studies. When you put it on, it has a little bit of a tingly peppermint feel for a cooling effect, but not too much. If you use it for 28 days, you will see a noticeable difference in your lip size. PURIST: The line is vegan, crueltyfree and made without harmful ingredients. Why was creating a clean beauty brand so important for you? LR: I want a brand that is cruelty-free and plant-based, so why wouldn’t I make that for you? 68

PURIST: What are you most looking forward to in the summer season? LR: I love to travel. We have a place in Canada, a beautiful home on a lake. I also love the Hamptons. I go every summer and stay with my friend Isaac Calpito, the founder of TORCH’D fitness. I just love the vibe. People are nice and I love the beaches, Sag Harbor and the small-town feel. rinnabeauty.com

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PURIST: What inspired you to develop a line of lip kits? LISA RINNA: I was the lip pioneer for a long time! To finally get to develop my own line is a dream come true. We built it from scratch, in the middle of the pandemic. I started with what I love—a pink nude, a true nude, a coral nude—then branched out to what we know other women want, in good, pigmented shades. People embraced the product. It’s been really fun.

PURIST: What does wellness mean to you? How do you practice self-care? LR: Wellness is a way of life—trying to eat healthy and clean 80 percent of the time, and then the rest of the time, having a good time! I do yoga and I love to dance. It’s so important to move every day. It’s also important to know when to slow down. I try to do that wherever I can. If I’m in the back of an Uber, I can close my eyes and meditate for 10 minutes. Getting enough sleep is my No. 1. I listen to my body and know when to just stop and chill.

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There’s no feeling quite like stepping out of the salon with a fresh set of highlights, a healthy trim and a voluptuous blowout. After intently watching the stylist use a round brush and blow-dryer combo as a magic wand to effortlessly make hair look thicker and shinier, this look may feel easy to replicate at home, for times when you can’t get to the blowout bar. Yet often when trying to mimic this expert technique with hot tools in front of your own mirror, the end result can be a frizzy, unruly mess. Many have come to accept the coveted supermodel blowout as a luxury exclusive to the salon chair, but with the right equipment, preparation and a foolproof method, the elusive blowout is attainable for all. Every styling protocol begins with a healthy haircleansing routine. For a final result with ample body and shine, it’s best to opt for shampoos and conditioners made without sulfates and parabens, which can cause brittleness, breakage, product buildup and even scalp irritation. It’s also crucial to use products that are formulated to fit your hair type and concerns, including frizzy, dry or color-treated strands. Rinse out conditioner with a blast of cool water, which can smooth down the hair follicle and eliminate flyaways, for a polished final look once the hair is blow-dried, The next secret to a beautiful blowout is using the right tools and leave-in products. Valery Joseph, a veteran stylist with luxury salons in New York City, Bridgehampton 69

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Nyakio Grieco co-founded Thirteen Lune in 2020.

NG: At Thirteen Lune, we adopt what we call our own 90/10 rule. Of all the brands we carry, 90 percent are created by Black and Brown people who create products for people of all colors. The remaining 10 percent of our brands are dedicated to our ally brands. We define an ally brand as a brand that has long considered all people in their formulations, shade ranges, hair care products, etc., and behind the scenes they are working hard to move the needle for change and diversity. Beauty is universal and an amazing way to connect us all! CW: What has inspired you the most along the way? NG: Knowing that what we’re building at Thirteen Lune not only helps to elevate, amplify and celebrate BIPOC founders and their incredible, efficacious brands, but that we’re helping to build generational wealth through the lens of beauty. thirteenlune.com

CATHRINE WHITE: What changed for you last summer after the brutal murder of George Floyd? NYAKIO GRIECO: So many things. I noticed that my beauty brand, Nyakio, started appearing on all the lists that highlighted Black-owned and -founded beauty brands. While it was such an honor to be featured, it was heartbreaking at times. I decided to take my pain and turn it into purpose. I noticed so many brands on the lists had very limited distribution. My co-founder and I decided to create Thirteen Lune so that we could launch the first of its kind: a truly inclusive beauty retail platform. CW: What has been the most important lesson in this venture for you? NG: I’ve learned that you can do good in the world and build a profitable business at the same time. CW: What is unique about Thirteen Lune? 70

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label’s devoted following, Lafayette 148 looks are both flowing and fitted. With spring/summer 2022, great care was taken to keep customers cool in every sense of the word. As Smith explains, “We’ve continued to expand even further into organic cotton— from poplins to chambrays and our denim—and now knits, as well as an organic, traceable European-grown linen that’s just gorgeous. For the new swim collection, we sourced an innovative fabric made of reclaimed ocean plastics.” Aerobic swimmers and languid For the new poolside sirens, wearing swim collection, Lafayette 148’s consciously Lafayette 148 crafted, reversible two- or sourced a fabric made of reclaimed one-piece suits—tinted with ocean plastics. eco-conscious dyes and adorned with hand-braided straps—can all appreciate that the brand’s swimwear statement “supports the health of our planet’s oceans.” Lafayette 148 loyalists can look forward to continued plunges in the sea of sustainability. “We’re looking at more organic and eco-friendly fabric options, textiles created using innovative sustainable technologies, as well as diving into our own archives and looking for fabrics and yarns we can recycle in new and innovative ways,” says Smith. “While responsible sourcing is not a new concept for the brand, we’re focused on increasing this more and more with each collection.” lafayette148ny.com

It is always a lift to see one’s favorite luxury brands making strides toward heightened sustainability—and it’s even more inspiring to see design houses challenge themselves to improve sustainability, year after year, one conscious collection at a time. “Disposable fashion isn’t in our vocabulary,” says Emily Smith, creative director of Lafayette 148. “Spring/ summer 2022 is our most sustainable collection to date. We’ve put a lot of effort behind new development in fabrics made using regenerated synthetic fibers that are created using incredible state-of-the-art sustainable technology, while upholding the same luxurious quality Lafayette 148 is known for.” One such sexy synthetic is regenerated poly plissé. Polyester fibers, originating from recycled plastic bottles, are reinvented, spun into a textile that’s at once “drapey yet resilient,” with built-in structure thanks to its intricate plissé pleating. In the hands of Lafayette 148’s design team, it’s turned into glamorous, game-changing dresses, skirts and blouses. Smith’s distinguished fashion background (including stints at Eskandar and Bill Blass) is evident in her vision for Lafayette 148: At once on-trend and timeless, items that drape do so with fluid elegance, while tailored separates are sharp and chic. Very often, to the delight of the 74

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ASPEN For 37 years, Max has offered its discerning clientele the best new brands, high and low.

HIGH ALTITUDE HIGH FASHION On May 20, he’s staging a big runway show along with a series of Instagram Live talks with Tibi’s founder and creative director, Amy Smilovic, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), in support of inner-city youth. “We’re raising $225,000 for the teen programs at the museum. All the kids go there for art, fashion and learning how to be a DJ. It’s an incredible organization.” After a period when he thought he might close the business during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020, retail came roaring back, which for Martinez means there’s more for him to donate. “I just had the best year of my career! I guess the universe just said, it’s time to go on vacation [during the pandemic],” he says with a laugh. Martinez remains humbled by his success: “I started the business with $10,000. Now I have four stores, and I’m opening a fifth one in Vail.” He also began collaborating with brands for exclusive installations at a separate location in Aspen, for his Designers in Residence by MAX. “We just had Gabriela Hearst, and next will be The Row.” He’s in expansion mode, not just professionally, but personally as well. “With this reboot that we’ve all gone through, you kind of sit back and analyze your life and refocus. For me, I didn’t realize what a grind I was on, doing seven international flights a year to Europe and New York. Now I’ve added balance.” He also switched things up by moving part-time to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, when he’s not in Colorado, spending time outdoors, hiking, biking and walking—not dissimilar to the Aspen lifestyle. “I took a year off for self-care after traveling for so many years. I just slowed down and rebooted. Now I’m fresh and ready to go—and keep on doing charity work.” maxfashioncolorado.com; IG: @maxfashionco

With his dark good looks and welcoming demeanor, Max Martinez, the debonair namesake behind Aspen’s most discerning luxury boutique, has ushered in high fashion to Aspen and surrounding cities in Colorado for 37 years now. But his knack for styling women goes back far longer than that. “I started dressing my mom for church when I was 5 years old,” he recalls fondly. “Every Saturday my mom would say, Should I wear this or should I wear that? And I would tell her, Oh, Mom, wear your hair like Jackie O, it’s so beautiful!” Fashion, he came to realize, “was in my blood, and it was meant for me.” The first retailer to bring the likes of Bottega Veneta, Loewe, The Row, and Dries Van Noten to the Rocky Mountain region, Martinez has been on a continual quest for the new and the wow, religiously attending multiple international fashion shows annually. “Living in Aspen is like living in a master class—everyone that comes in the store has the best of the best,” he says. The well-heeled clientele is also well traveled, so Martinez gets a particular thrill from offering them new brands, be it high or low: “I get just as excited finding a new T-shirt line as I do looking at The Row or Celine or Loewe. I’ve always mixed high and low because Colorado is such a casual lifestyle.” The son of a minister, Martinez has been on the go since childhood: His folks did mission work in Venezuela when he was a boy, and the family moved every few years. Like his parents before him, he’s also been a force for good in the world, parlaying his success in fashion into a life of philanthropic fundraising. He’s made it his mission to give back, raising over $2.5 million for charitable causes such as hunger, youth in need and domestic violence. “Being able to go from fashion to philanthropy is everything I ever dreamed about. I watched my mom live a life of service, yet surrounded by such beauty.” 76

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V I BRA NT Purist exists to help you refine and define the life you seek. It’s a place of discovery, where we share the most cutting-edge methods of changing the ways we view life and health. Part of that comes from the trailblazing people we work with and the groundbreaking philosophies they share. We’re excited to announce a brand-new section of the magazine, from the mind of one of the most innovative thinkers in functional medicine. VIBRANT is a new way of thinking about health and wellness, of moving away from a health care model that simply treats diseases and

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toward one that encourages personal empowerment and the creation of long-lasting health. When we focus more on sickness than health, there’s a problem, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, DC, CNS, DABAAHP, FAARM, aims to bring back the balance we so sorely need. Embracing elements from integrative and functional medicine, anti-aging, nutrition, and more, this section aims to help readers introduce Vibrant elements to every part of their lives, from home and design, to health and beauty, to philanthropy and beyond.

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A VIBRANT FUTURE

Dr. Stacie Stephenson, DC, CNS, founder of VibrantDoc, gives a no-nonsense guide to finding physical wellness and emotional peace.

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CC: Let’s talk about diet. No one teaches us this in our youth. You get to college, don’t know how to cook, and you turn to junk. How do you get your nutrition in order? SS: What is the one thing you do consistently to stay alive? It’s eating. You’re in charge. Maybe you didn’t learn it in school, but it’s not that confusing. I want to urge everyone to have a lifelong sustainable plan. We need to eat a fresh fruit and veggie diet, good lean protein, fiber and water. The protocol I’ve created is a gluten-free, low-sugar, lowcarb diet. The rates of gluten and dairy sensitivity are much higher than you’d believe. The gluten-free diet movement is not a fad. It’s nutritional science that has permeated into a greater public consciousness. Even if you’re not sensitive,

CRISTINA CUOMO: What are the modalities you promote to achieve physical and emotional well-being? DR. STACIE STEPHENSON: I call these modalities the Vibrant Triad: diet, exercise, then connections with others. The food you’re eating translates directly to your inner glow and vibrancy, health and wellness. Exercise, movement and fitness at any time in your life and any type of movement or exercise all translates to value. Of course, they all burn different numbers of calories and affect different parts of the body and hormones. Select the activity that works for you, whatever that is. If it’s yoga, fabulous. Weight 80

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training, fabulous. When it comes to emotional health, you can really make an impact on your health by improving things with the people around you. There are emotional vampires, where you leave interactions with them or hang up the phone and realize that it just doesn’t work. It’s OK to let those go with compassion. Most successful people surround themselves with positive people they can learn and grow with.

Dr. Stacie Stephenson, DC, CNS, a competitive figure skater turned functional medicine practitioner, is on a mission to help wellness warriors tap into their inner vibrance. With her comprehensive online health platform, VibrantDoc, paired with her groundbreaking book Vibrant, Stephenson uses natural medicine and anti-aging modalities to promote transformation from the inside out. Here, she speaks with Purist founder Cristina Cuomo about her signature threepronged approach to longevity, and shares simple, nutritious recipes to nourish the body.

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self-evaluations and more recipes that weren’t included in the book. We have self tests on emotional well-being and relationships, on caloric intake and understanding vitamins, and how you should analyze and select your vitamins.

wheat products are extremely inflammatory. [Cutting gluten is] going to lower inflammation and carb intake. At the end of the day, grains are sugar. I’ve eliminated dairy because adults don’t digest it well. If you want to keep your metabolism in check and body fat down and work on gut bacteria, you should cut out dairy as well. I’d rather you see get your protein, calcium and vitamin D from other sources.

CC: Energy is such a big subject in wellness. Is low energy a cause or a symptom? SS: It really is both. I can get drained really quickly. Energy is the fountain of youth. It’s what you put in, because you have to turn food into energy. What nutrients you take in, reduce things that will pull our energy away, like coffee. You can enjoy it in moderation, especially organic coffee. There are also plant-based coffee substitutes. Be mindful of your vitamin and other nutrient intake, especially essential fatty acids. We desperately need that for our energy; healthy fats are critical. Yoga and exercise will replenish your energy.

CC: Your book also comes with a host of recipes that look easy, including the spiced Mediterranean salmon with burst tomato relish over sweet potato puree, and Vibrant mini pumpkin pies, which are a great treat. SS: When people start a new diet they want to know what to buy in the store and what to have in their pantry. So there’s a shopping list in the book as well as recipes. Some people intellectualize it, and they can think of it in their head and figure out their meals. I’ve personally eaten every single one of those recipes and refined them. I’m OK in the kitchen but I don’t love it. So I wanted to give people recipes that can be put together more easily without processed foods.

CC: Some of our readers live with chronic illness. How do they maintain energy when they’re dealing with something like that? SS: It depends on your particular situation. A simple thing is to stick with supplements; don’t compromise on your nutrition. My “desert island five” vitamins and nutrients are zinc, C, D, B and magnesium. Those are very approachable and very affordable. Cut out sugar and alcohol. Choose an activity that works with the illness you’re facing. For example, if you struggle with your joints, choose swimming, which is low impact on the joints. Don’t let yourself be defined by your illness. You are not your disease; you are still you.

CC: What if you’re not a great cook? What do you do if you’re ordering out a lot? SS: You’re going to have to be really careful with takeout. If you’re not great at cooking, do a really good job with your shopping. The busier you get, try to eat more raw, or things that aren’t cooked a whole lot or simple recipes. If you do your own shopping, you’re in charge of what you’re eating. One thing I’m excited about is the amount of recipes now focused on healthful diets. In restaurants, you still need to be careful and read the menu, and usually you can find plenty of good choices.

CC: Tell us about VibrantDoc. How did you evolve this 30-day plan into a business? SS: I wanted to share it with the world. I found it frustrating that I couldn’t reach more people. Over the years, I found so much research and wanted to be a curator for both men and women. I wanted to boil down the most intelligent choices proven by science.

CC: This Vibrant Triad is essentially a lifestyle remedy. It incorporates all the elements we need to succeed, live longer and happier. Tell us about the “wins” one experiences when following the program in the book. SS: At the end of every chapter there are three wins you can implement immediately. One win, for example, may employ the rule of halves: cutting your coffee in half, cutting your wine in half, sugar in half. You begin implementing each win, read the next chapter, implement more, and by the end of the book you’ll be doing the whole program and won’t even realize it. At the end, we put the whole program in a chapter so you can see it in its combined form. We also provide a 30-day meal plan. If you can stick to something for 21 or 30 days, that’s enough to gain habits and make lasting change. We also have QR codes embedded in the book. You can engage with our community by clicking on them, which has links for

CC: We know how important it is to do all these things and create immunity, prevent disease and inflammation and be our best selves. Talk about the concept of “glow” and how we can achieve it. SS: That’s a combination of the triad. We get wrapped up in the physical facets of health and ignore the spiritual part. Spiritual work is tied to relationships, because it’s your relationship with yourself. You must honor that, or else you won’t have that inner glow and confidence. Nature offers a huge spiritual connection. I hope Vibrant is a forever program that will help everyone. 81

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OPTIMAL ENERGY Nourish the body with spiced salmon and kale.

Mediterranean Spiced Salmon With Burst Tomato Relish Over Sweet Potatoes

3 to 4 minutes per side or until the fish is firm and light pink. Remove the pan from heat. 7. Ladle a thin bed of the sweet potato puree on 4 dinner plates. Plate the fillets over the puree, garnish with tomato relish and serve with roasted broccoli rabe.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: Four 8-ounce skinless wild-caught salmon fillets 1 quart chicken bone broth or chicken broth 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ cup almond or coconut milk ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 garlic clove, chopped 4 kale leaves, de-stemmed and chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon turmeric INSTRUCTIONS: Salmon, rich in 1. Put the salmon fillets on a omega-3 fatty acids, plate and set aside to come supports heart health. to room temperature. 2. In a large saucepan or soup pot, add the broth and sweet potatoes and boil until soft and fork-tender. 3. Strain the sweet potatoes, reserving the broth. In a blender, add sweet potatoes and nut milk and puree until smooth. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. 4. To make tomato relish, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes begin to blister. Add the garlic and kale and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. With a fork, smash half of the tomatoes. Set aside. 5. In a small mixing bowl, stir the paprika, garlic powder, turmeric and remaining salt and pepper together until well mixed. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon fillets. 6. Warm a large saute pan over medium heat, then coat with the remaining oil. Add the salmon fillets and cook for

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: For the salad: 2 bunches lacinato kale, mixed baby kale, spinach or arugula, de-stemmed and chopped 2 cups cooked forbidden black rice (or wild or brown rice) 1 cucumber, sliced 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (roasted or raw) 2 tablespoons hempseeds For the vinaigrette: ½ cup avocado oil Juice of 1 orange (or 2, for extra sweetness) 1 garlic clove, minced 5 fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon sea salt INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For the salad, massage the kale with your hands until it turns bright green and releases some of its juice. 2. Place kale on serving platter or divide between 4 serving plates. Arrange rice, cucumbers and tomatoes over the kale; sprinkle with remaining ingredients. 3. For the vinaigrette, in a food processor or blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve. 82

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Celebrity Fight Night makes a triumphant return to fund cancer research, under the new leadership of Richard J Stephenson and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson.

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Gateway Celebrity Fight Night raised $5 million on March 12.

inspiring and brave the patients we support and the teams we lead truly are,” said Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, who is also the bestselling author of Vibrant. “But to raise $5 million at our very first event was a true honor. I’m truly touched by the generosity of our supporters, and excited to continue to raise the bar for every Gateway Celebrity Fight Night event!” The evening drew actors, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists, researchers and leading medical professionals from around the country to support Gateway’s mission to fund practice-changing clinical research and end cancer as we know it. The star-studded gala was emceed by longtime host and Grammy Award winner Reba McEntire, and included performances by Pitbull, CeeLo Green, The Tenors, The London Essentials, Tony Vincent, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Michael Bolton, Jordin Sparks, Vonzell Solomon and more. In addition, actor and television host Cameron Mathison served as this year’s guest of honor, receiving the inaugural Mary Brown Stephenson Award, named for Richard Stephenson’s mother and given to honor individuals who have survived cancer and have used that experience in support of public advocacy or philanthropy. Gateway Celebrity Fight Night was simultaneously a return to normalcy, an exciting glimpse at things to come, and a night worth keeping an eye on!

In 2019, Celebrity Fight Night had one of its biggest nights ever, celebrating 25 years of star-studded events and more than $90 million raised for charity since its founding in 1994. Although they couldn’t have known it at the time, it was a fitting way to end an era. After COVID shuttered the event for the following two years, one of the most captivating nights in philanthropy relaunched this March with a new name, a new focus and a new lease on life. Gateway Celebrity Fight Night is the result of a merger between the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation and Gateway for Cancer Research, an internationally recognized philanthropic organization that has generated more than $90 million in charitable funding throughout its 30-year history, and a true meeting of giants in the space. With a sole focus on cancer research, the event is now under the leadership of Richard J Stephenson and Stacie J. Stephenson, Gateway’s founder/chairman and vice chair, respectively, who are no strangers to organizing and running record-breaking fundraisers. And their inaugural event, held on March 12 in Phoenix, proved that this night continues to throw a knockout punch for charity. “Over the past two years, we’ve seen so many incredible organizations fold under the incredible pressure that COVID has put on the world, so it was more important than ever that this night proved how passionate, positive, 83

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Ahead of her appearance at this year’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Michelin-starred chef Nancy Silverton, co-owner of LA hot spots Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, gives Purist some tasty tidbits, and shares her favorite spring salad.

is similar to romaine, invites that. The shape of the leaves catches the herbs and other vegetables like little lettuce tacos, and I serve the salad with toast slathered in labneh, so I can hold the toast in one hand and the lettuce in the other. The only thing that might improve the situation would be a third hand for a glass of wine. If you can’t find chervil, substitute Italian parsley and tarragon in equal parts. Serves 6 to 10 FOR THE TOASTS: 8 ½-inch-thick slices from a bâtard or fat baguette or 4 slices from a large round of rustic white loaf, halved Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing FOR THE SALAD: ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the blanching water 2∕3 cup shelled English peas 3 ounces medium asparagus, stems snapped off at their natural breaking point and discarded 3 ounces sugar snap peas 6 French breakfast radishes Lemon Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 3 heads Little Gem lettuce (or hearts of romaine) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons each finely chopped fresh chervil, dill, tarragon and Italian parsley leaves (each from about ¼ cup packed whole leaves), plus several leaves of each herb for

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PURIST: What spring flavors are you craving right now? Nancy Silverton: If I am in a luxury mood, I’d say morels with asparagus. In a regular mood, grilled asparagus. PURIST: What’s your secret for making a great salad? NS: Each leaf of lettuce needs to be properly seasoned and dressed. Too many salads are lopsided. PURIST: What menu would you suggest for a spring dinner party? NS: Fresh spring pea soup, spring gem salad, a roasted leg of spring lamb and some fruit sorbetti. PURIST: What key culinary tip should Americans adopt from the Italians? NS: Restraint. PURIST: For bread makers, what’s a good way to add a spring twist to their creations? NS: Add a herb, like rosemary. PURIST: What sage advice Fresh produce and flavorful herbs are do you plan to offer chefs at Silverton essentials. your presentation in Aspen? NS: It wouldn’t be sage advice in Aspen if I told you now. that became our “house salad” at You’ll have to tune in then. Campanile. I used that salad as an The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen inspiration for this, but added spring runs from June 17-19; vegetables, including raw asparagus, classic.foodandwine.com sugar snap peas and English peas to make it more than just a side salad. SPRING GEM SALAD WITH SOFT HERBS It’s the first tell on the Osteria menu AND LABNEH TOASTS that spring has sprung in Los Angeles. I started adding herb leaves to I welcome any excuse to eat with my salads in the ’80s, when I made a hands, especially when I’m eating butter lettuce salad with fresh herbs salad—and this one, made with sturdy and a simple lemon vinaigrette leaves of Little Gem lettuce, which

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FOR FINISHING THE TOASTS Heaping ½ cup chilled labneh (purchase at local specialty shop) Finishing-quality extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling Sweet smoked paprika (optional) To make the toasts, place the oven rack in the middle position and heat the oven to 350 F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, rotating the baking sheet from front to back halfway through the baking time so they brown evenly. Let the toasts cool to room temperature while you make the salad. To make the salad, fill a large saucepan with water, bring to a boil over high heat, and salt it to taste like the ocean, adding 1 tablespoon of salt to each quart of water. Prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl and prepare a bed of paper towels. Put the peas in a fine mesh strainer and plunge them into the boiling water to blanch for 2 minutes, then plunge the strainer into the ice bath for about 1 minute to cool the peas. Place the peas on the paper towels to drain. Starting at the tip and keeping the entire tip intact, slice the asparagus on an extreme bias ⅛-inch thick. Put the sliced asparagus and the tips in a medium bowl. Remove and discard the strings from the sugar snap peas and slice them ⅛-inch thick on an extreme bias. Add to the bowl with the asparagus. Holding the radishes by the stems, thinly slice them on a mandolin and discard the stems. Add to the same bowl, and add the peas. Drizzle the vegetables with 3 tablespoons of the Lemon Vinaigrette, toss gently, and set aside to marinate. Remove and discard the outer, limp, dark green leaves from the lettuce. Pull the remaining leaves from the cores and put the leaves in a large bowl. Sprinkle the leaves with the lemon juice, sprinkle with the ¾ teaspoon of salt and toss to coat. Drizzle all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining vinaigrette over the salad, sprinkle a quarter of the chervil, dill, tarragon, parsley and chives into the salad, and toss gently. Continue adding the herbs a quarter at a time, tossing to distribute the herbs and massaging the vinaigrette into the lettuce leaves with your hands, until you have added all of the herbs. Add the remaining vinaigrette if necessary to coat the leaves. To finish the toasts, slather a heaping tablespoon of labneh on each toast, leaving the edges of the toast

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visible. (This is purely for aesthetic reasons, but for me, that’s as good a reason as any.) Drizzle the labneh with finishing-quality olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika, if you are using it. To serve, lift the lettuce leaves and herbs out of the bowl they were tossed in and put them on a large platter, arranging them like tacos with the “bowls” facing upright and the leaves slightly overlapping one another. Scatter the marinated vegetables into each lettuce cup and scatter the herb leaves over the salad. Serve with tongs and the labneh toasts on a separate platter. LEMON VINAIGRETTE We use this simple vinaigrette to dress many salads at Mozza, and also as a base for other vinaigrettes. The “secret” is to let the shallots marinate in the vinegar. This softens their texture and flavor, and brings out their sweetness. Makes 1 cup ¼ cup minced shallots (from about 1 medium shallot) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon champagne or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, combine the shallots, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper; set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to marinate. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to emulsify. Use the vinaigrette or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring the vinaigrette to room temperature and whisk to recombine the ingredients before using. 87

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MISO MAGIC

This traditional Japanese seasoning’s rich umami flavor adds bold and complex notes (and health benefits) to a fabulous spring meal from Purist’s contributing editor Peter Som. more than 1,000 types, depending on fermentation time and the different combinations of ingredients. As a rule of thumb, white and yellow miso are the mildest, with a touch more sweetness. The darker the color—red or brown rice miso, for example—the deeper and more complex the flavor. Miso features many health benefits—it’s rich in protein and probiotics. Studies have found that miso may also enhance immune function and brain health. The flavor profiles of miso are woven and designed into the beautiful fabric of Japanese cuisine, but the umami of this storied ingredient can also be used to bring big flavor to all kinds of dishes. For me, miso is the little black dress of the kitchen. It’s a seasoning for all seasons, and it’s always in good taste, for any course. Here are three that make a meal—a salad, a main and a dessert. Enjoy.

To architect a meal, my back pocket go-to strategy always starts with the building blocks of a bold flavor agent that’ll instantly pack a punch without a lot of effort, a selection of fresh seasonal ingredients, and pantry and fridge staples. Whether it’s a Tuesday quick dinner for two or Saturday entertaining for six, that foundation will always be a surefire way to design the most delicious dinner. More often than not, yellow or white miso is what I grab. Umami-packed and able to bring complexity to savory and sweet dishes, miso can be the star or a background support. Miso, of course, is the heralded and traditional Japanese seasoning with a long and vast history. It’s made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji, and sometimes rice, barley, seaweed and other ingredients. Miso has a history going back to the eighth century and there are

Little Gem Salad With Creamy Miso Peanut Dressing and Crispy Rice Croutons

This recipe gives me everything I want in a salad—the fresh bite of the lettuce, a creamy, zingy dressing and that extra bit of a crunchy finish from croutons. The dressing is the star here—super simple and luxurious, with peanut butter and miso playing so well together, and the back notes of soy and lime for brightness. This dressing can do double duty as a dipping sauce or even a spread on sandwiches. I’ve used Little Gems, but if you can’t find them, feel free to use their larger cousin, romaine, or any crunchy lettuce you like. Add tofu or sliced chicken for a total one-dish meal. One note on the “croutons”—make sure to use rice that is dayold or has been refrigerated for at least 3 hours. Fresh rice has too much moisture and won’t crisp up.

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SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups cold cooked jasmine rice 6 heads Little Gem lettuce ¼ cup salted roasted peanuts Cilantro leaves, for garnish Flaky sea salt, for finishing Olive oil, for finishing

The dressing is a blend of miso and peanut butter, with soy and lime for brightness.

Dressing: ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon yellow miso 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Kosher salt, ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To make croutons, in a nonstick skillet on medium high heat, add oil, then add rice and press down into a flat disc. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Break up into large chunks and turn over to cook on the other side until golden brown— approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. 2. To make dressing, in a bowl, combine all ingredients and use a handheld mixer to mix until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen dressing to desired consistency. Transfer to a jar. 3. To serve, in a large bowl, toss lettuce with dressing and transfer to a serving platter. Break up croutons into bite-size pieces and add, along with peanuts. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Finish with flaky sea salt and a glug of olive oil and serve. 89

This hearty entree is packed with omega-3s, probiotics and antioxidants.

Miso Caramel Salmon With Herbs and Marinated Cucumbers

Traditional caramel salmon (Ca Hoi Kho) hails from Vietnam and is a bounty of flavor: The fish is simmered and cooked in the sauce—a mix of fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic—and the result is an umami-packed bite that’s sweet, tangy and truly addictive. I’ve added yellow miso, which gives another well-rounded boost of zing that plays so well with all the ingredients. A super-quick marinated cucumber salad provides crunch and brightness, and you’ll definitely need some steamed jasmine rice to soak up all that sauce. This dish takes no time at all to make—the caramel sauce can even be made a few days in advance—but the reward is a crowd pleaser of a dish that’s perfect for a weeknight quick supper or weekend dinner parties. 90

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 450 F and place oven rack in the middle. 2. To make cucumbers, in a small bowl add cucumber, rice wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and chili flakes and mix to combine. Set aside. 3. To make sauce, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add fish sauce, remaining black pepper, dark brown sugar, miso, oil, ginger, shallots, garlic and 1 scallion and heat until just simmering. 4. Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish, then add warm sauce, ensuring sauce runs over the tops of the salmon. 5. Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes until cooked through to medium/medium rare. 6. To serve, arrange salmon on a platter along with sauce and top with herbs and the remaining sliced scallion. Transfer cucumbers to a serving bowl and serve alongside, with steamed jasmine rice.

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SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 seedless mini cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes ½ cup fish sauce ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons yellow miso 4 teaspoons grapeseed oil 2 teaspoons ginger, thinly sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced (approximately ¾ cup) 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced, divided 6 skin-on salmon filets ¾ cup mixed soft herbs such as cilantro, parsley, chives, mint and basil, for garnish Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Mandarin Miso Crêpes Suzette This classic French dessert is the best fake-out—it’s so easy to make, but the results are truly impressive and oh so very delicious. I’ve swapped out the traditional orange for mandarins, which are sweeter and less acidic and feature strong floral and vanilla notes. Yellow miso is included in the orange-butter mixture and adds the perfect undertone of sweet, savory and salt. The final impressive flourish for any crêpes Suzette is the flambé of the liqueur that’s then poured over the dessert—I’ve used traditional Grand Marnier (you can also try cognac) but have added a twist with cognac-based ginger liqueur for that subtle peppery sweet note—I recommend Domaine de Canton, but any brand will be fine. If you’d prefer a nonalcoholic version, just skip this step. The crêpes can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the fridge. To serve, I prefer my crêpes Suzette as is, but feel free to gild the lily with a dollop of whipped cream or some vanilla ice cream. Who am I to stop your lily gilding?

A medley of tangy, savory and sweet flavors give this French classic a modern upgrade.

MAKES 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggs ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup milk 1∕8 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1∕3 cup cold water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing skillets 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons yellow miso

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, plus more for sprinkling 3 tablespoons mandarin orange zest, plus more for garnish 1∕3 cup mandarin orange juice ¼ cup Grand Mariner 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur such as Domaine de Canton Mandarin orange segments, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To make crêpes, in a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, milk, salt and ½ teaspoon sugar until smooth. Whisk in water, oil and melted butter. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt a knob of butter. Add ¼ cup batter and tilt skillet to coat bottom evenly. Cook for 40-45 seconds or until edges curl and small bubbles appear and bottom is pale golden brown in spots. Flip and cook for 10-15 seconds, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, re-buttering skillet as needed. 2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 6 tablespoons softened butter, miso, ¼ cup sugar and mandarin zest and juice. Simmer until thick and combined. Set aside. 3. Heat broiler. Butter a large cast-iron skillet or ovenproof pan and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Fold crêpes into quarters and arrange in pan, overlapping slightly. Pour mandarin-butter mixture over, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and broil on the middle rack—watching carefully!—until they start to caramelize, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and pour remaining mandarin-butter mixture on top. 4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add Grand Marnier and ginger liqueur. Use a match or lighter to ignite mixture and pour it—while still flaming—over the crêpes. Spoon any remaining mixture atop crêpes. Garnish with mandarin segments. Serve immediately. For more delicious recipes, go to petersom.com.

FOOD IS MEDICINE

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION

As a child growing up in Manhattan and East Hampton, my family and I enjoyed foods of every kind, including meat, eggs and dairy. During the week in the city, we ate hamburgers and hot dogs, meatloaf, chicken wontons and my favorite dish, veal piccata. Against my mother’s wishes, my sisters and I also schemed our way to corner bodegas for the occasional bag of Cheez Doodles, Ding Dongs and Twinkies. (Unfortunately, our orange fingers and creamsplattered mouths were solid giveaways of our snacks.) And then there were the weekends, replete with Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa cream- and egg-laden casseroles, cakes and puddings, and Round Swamp Farm’s unforgettable chicken curry salad and rice pudding. Could I forget the Fudge Company’s delectable homemade ice cream? No. The inspiration to go from omnivore to vegetarian—my first plant-based diet—happened for me in high school after watching a film on factory farming. I was disturbed not only by how the animals were treated, but also the harsh and unsanitary conditions of the farms. I remained vegetarian, happily, through college. But soon after graduating, I noticed something was off: My meals felt monotonous, and my body felt deprived of nutrients. I knew some people thrived on a vegetarian diet, but it appeared it was no longer a good fit for me. So, I turned to my second plant-based eating pattern— pescatarian—and everything changed. With the inclusion of fish and seafood in my eating plan, I felt satiated and excited to eat again. Another perk was that I could go to any restaurant and not feel like a drag for asking the chef to make substitutions every time. (Thankfully the world has changed, and restaurants are much more accommodating to patrons with a wider variety of food preferences and allergies today.) Ever since, I’ve incorporated fish and seafood into my diet—albeit like many pescatarians, with certain restrictions based on taste, texture, healthiness and sustainability. Although sticking to a pescatarian diet has been right for me, I appreciate that no single eating pattern fits all. What works for your family, best friend or significant other may not be right for you. Plus, over time, as it did for me, what you want and need to eat can shift, too. My passion for personalized nutrition is why, after years of immersing myself in my Master of Science studies at New York University, I developed a system for anyone interested in investigating how to establish a plant-based lifestyle, and documented

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From flexitarian to pescatarian and beyond, discover the eating pattern that suits your needs and lifestyle. Julie Wilcox, author of The Win-Win Diet, shows how.

term Blue Zones to describe the areas in the world where people live longest—legumes are one of the healthiest foods we can eat. Yet other experts and fad diets such as The Whole30 claim that most legumes are detrimental to health because they contain phytates and lectins. The truth? While legumes and these compounds they contain can be anti-nutrients in their raw state, humans don’t eat them raw. We soak, boil, heat, ferment and sprout them before intake, which deactivates the phytates and lectins. Myths aside, each of these food groups is, in fact, incredibly nutritious. Soy is full of calcium, protein, fiber, polyunsaturated fats, omega-3s, B vitamins, iron, zinc, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Eggs are a rich source of choline, protein, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, vitamin K, folate, riboflavin and selenium. Legumes are a great source of protein, fiber, iron, antioxidants, B vitamins, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc and phosphorus. All are low in total and saturated fat. Along with a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and perhaps a moderate to small amount of dairy, fish and even meat, there is a plant-based life that can be adapted to anyone’s needs, preferences and goals when designing an informed, personalized and balanced plantbased diet.

in my recently published book, The Win-Win Diet: How to Be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love. The essence of The Win-Win Diet methodology is that becoming plant-based is easier than you think. It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition—you don’t have to be vegan (you can also be flexitarian, pescatarian or vegetarian). To be plant-based means you increase your consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and plant-based proteins and decrease your intake of animal and processed foods. It doesn’t require elimination or deprivation. It’s about modification. The most straightforward way to think about becoming “plant-based” is expressed in Michael Pollan’s famous seven words: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Though Pollan’s simple statement seems clear, one of the things I realized when working on my book was how difficult diet culture, which perpetuates misinformation about certain categories of food, has made it for people to navigate being plant-based. It’s no wonder people throw up their hands, slap a burger on the grill, and head to the frozen and processed food aisles. It’s confusing. For example, soy is controversial because some people believe that the phytoestrogens in it,

“Even small incremental changes in your diet toward flexitarianism can have a large impact on your health. Studies show that simply reducing your intake of meat to once per day can reduce the risk of premature death.” Even small incremental changes in your diet toward flexitarianism (which in my research, I’ve found is the most popular of the plant-based eating patterns) can have a large impact on your health and well-being. Studies show that simply reducing your intake of meat to once per day can reduce your risk of premature death between 7 and 19 percent. I’ve seen clients lose and keep off weight, overcome chronic disease and get better sleep, among other benefits. As for my journey, as a pescatarian, my energy has vastly improved, and I’m satiated by the variety of my diet. I don’t judge myself for forgoing vegetarianism, but rather celebrate the awareness, respect and gratitude I have for my unique body. When I think back to my omnivore days when I enjoyed filet mignon and hid my Frito-Lay-stained fingers from my mother, I do so fondly, because those days were good. But these days are great: My experience of food is joyful and fulfilling and I eat what I want. You can too. A flexible, aware, pleasurable and shameless approach to plant-based eating is one I believe everyone can attain. juliewilcoxwellness.com; IG: @juliewilcoxwellness

specifically the isoflavones, may increase the risk of infertility and endometriosis. The science, however, says that unless you consume over 100 milligrams of isoflavones daily (equal to about 4 cups of soy milk), there’s no need to worry about disrupting the fertility hormone cascade. (People in Asia, who on average consume more than twice as much soy as do Americans, don’t even consume nearly this amount.) As for endometriosis, these compounds are much weaker than estrogen, and since they bind to estrogen receptors first, they can, in fact, have anti-estrogenic effects. What about eggs? Until the 1970s, eggs got a bad reputation due to the belief that they raised cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. Yet the studies were highly flawed (they were observational, not intervention, studies and didn’t consider what participants ate with their eggs—bacon, hash browns, white bread with butter), which led the way for the current research and today’s U. S. Department of Agriculture 2015– 2020 guidelines, which neither limit the amount of dietary cholesterol one can consume nor the number of eggs. A third hot-topic food group is legumes. According to dozens of studies, including ones by Dan Buettner—who coined the 93

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“Every woman is like a flower, and there’s no flower more beautiful than another. Each of us has something unique to bring to the table.” –Miranda Kerr

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BY CRISTINA CUOMO

MARVELOUS

Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr puts her lifelong passion for healthy living and nextlevel self-care into a thoughtfully designed, planet-friendly wellness empire. From skin care to home furnishings, teapots and inspirational books, the model mom gives 100 percent in each endeavor.

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Cristina Cuomo: What inspired you to develop the skin care line Kora Organics in your 20s, just before the clean beauty movement really took off? Miranda Kerr: I launched back in 2009 and the concept was [in] 2006. When I was 16, my mom was diagnosed with cancer in her spleen, and that really was kind of a wakeup call to all of us. We thought we were living a healthy life and she was eating organic vegetables, because my grandparents had an organic vegetable patch. Basically we thought that we were super healthy, eating healthy food, eating organic produce from the garden. I grew up in this little country town in Australia. And then a friend of my mom’s gave her this book, The Chemical Maze. It basically showed how there are so many ingredients in all the products that we were using from our personal products to cleaning supplies to any packaged goods, actually. Even products that were claiming to be natural, really weren’t. They had just maybe one natural ingredient and then a bunch of potentially harmful ingredients in large doses. This is really what sparked my interest in finding certified organic products, because that way you actually have the verification that the product and the ingredients are what they claim to be. In 2009, we launched in Australia and that was when modeling was still a primary focus of mine. I was working crazy hours and traveling the world. In 2016, I decided to shift more of my focus onto Kora and that’s when I decided to launch in America. Now we’re sold internationally, across 30 countries. And the company still to this day is 95 percent mine, and 5 percent is from the original investor. CC: That is amazing—and all while you were traveling around the world modeling. What is the origin of Kora? MK: It started as a passion project. I wanted to find these products for myself. And then I gave the Noni Glow Face Oil to my mom. She had a terrible issue on her nose and she was on a steroid cream for a dermatitis, rosacea skin condition around her nose. Within a week of using the sample of the Noni Glow Face Oil, it had completely healed up and she was like, “Miranda, this is amazing. All I’ve been using is your face oil. I’m completely off the steroid cream.” And it still has never come back. She never had to be on a steroid cream ever again. CC: What is the significance of your brand being Climate Neutral Certified [by the nonprofit Climate Neutral]? MK: We committed to become Climate Neutral Certified from 2021 and beyond. To me, it’s so important that we all do our part. Starting from 2021, we’ve measured all of Kora’s carbon emissions for each year and then we purchase verified carbon credit to offset our entire footprint. And with these carbon credits, they fund projects around the

Rose quartz plays a vital role in Kora Organics, and at Kerr’s home.

globe to help with climate change, like planting trees, water filtration systems installed and renewable energy sources used. And in addition to that, in all of our product launches from this year forward, we are using recycled or biodegradable materials in all of our primary and secondary packaging. We’re striving to have, over the next three years, all of our existing products repackaged to be even more sustainable and incorporate more refillable options when possible, like with our Turmeric Glow Moisturizer and our Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream. CC: The key ingredient of noni is in all of your products. Tell me about that and why focus on this specific one? MK: Noni [juice] is something that my whole family and I have been drinking since I was 13. My grandmother introduced it to me, and still to this day I really feel that noni [a fruit grown in Australia and Polynesia] has been the key to my health and wellness because it’s something that I’ve done for so long. It’s a superfood known for its anti-aging benefits. It’s also anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and it really helps your immune system. CC: Tell me about your passion for crystals. I noticed 99

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them everywhere. How does filtering these products through rose quartz crystals, for example, during the manufacturing process infuse them and enhance the consumer with positive vibration? MK: We created an infusion process in all of our skin care formulas where we filter our products through rose quartz crystals in the manufacturing process. So they’re all energized with the rose quartz crystals and then after the products all touch upon it, it comes out of the vat and gets energized by the sun, the rose quartz crystals. We have other crystals that we use for other products, like aquamarine with our Minty Mineral Hydration Mist, clear quartz with our Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil, and citrine with our turmeric products. Rose quartz is at the heart of the brand, just like noni is at the heart of the brand. Every single product has its own aromatherapy blend as well, for either a soothing benefit or an uplifting benefit. They also have skin benefits as well. CC: What are some of your beauty hacks? MK: Well, I love our Dry Body Brush. I’ve been doing it since I was a teenager and I feel it stimulates circulation and invigorates you and wakes you up. I also love our Rose Quartz Heart Facial Sculptor. It’s a gua sha that I use as part of my self-care routine. It’s like a hot facial sculptor. I use the Noni Glow Face Oil and it’s just incredible to depuff and lift your face. Celery juice is a good anti-inflammatory; it supports kidney function and it’s alkalizing. I also love my infrared sauna. CC: Let’s talk about your house. What is your favorite room in your home and why? MK: Probably the kitchen. That’s where we spend the most time together. Or the playroom for the kids. The kids are now at an age where they like to get involved and make things. We’ll make things together and they’ll be like, “Come on. Help me make Daddy’s breakfast” or “Let’s bake a cake” or “How about we make some cookies.” They really get into it, which is nice. CC: I love that. What are the best spots in your house to find those quiet, mindful moments? MK: I try to create mindful moments everywhere—just having little moments with the kids. We have a balcony off our bedroom. The sun shines there, and I sometimes sit with the kids and just look at the birds and it’s just really peaceful. Also the bathtub is nice. CC: What inspired you to bring that clawfoot tub into your bedroom? MK: I always wanted a bathtub in my bedroom, and so when I bought the house, I took the walls down and made the bathroom part of the bedroom. It just felt like something kind of different and fun. In my home in Malibu, another

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CC: How do you stay grounded? MK: My childhood is what grounded me the most. Growing up in one of the smallest country towns in Australia, and very humble beginnings, really taught me to appreciate life and all of its blessings. My parents bought the cheapest house in town because they were very young when they had me, and they worked really hard and built their own businesses from the ground up. I had my grandmother, who was very nurturing and loving, because my parents worked pretty much my whole childhood, which taught me the importance of having a good work ethic. I think to this day, I now try to infuse the two—the nurturing from my grandmother and grandfather, and the strong work ethic of my parents. CC: You are a true wellness practitioner in all aspects of mind, body and spirit. How do you impress the importance of wellness on your husband’s impactful social media empire? MK: Well, you know, Evan [Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat app] didn’t grow up learning about health and wellness the way I did, so the last eight years have been an interesting experience to him, learning and seeing the world differently through my eyes. He said to me the other day, “You know what? I think I’m actually going to go more plant-based now. Like maybe 80 percent plant-based.” It’s not just eating organic—all the produce we buy is organic and fresh because of my influence. I actually even completed a course that Stanford was doing through Coursera, a course online, because Evan went to Stanford, and I thought, “Maybe if I could do this course through Stanford he might listen to me more about health and wellness.” He was so proud that I did that course. They were talking about how plant-based was really kind of the way for optimal health. Anyway, he was like, “OK, great.” CC: What’s nice about that is he’s got an average of 300 million people on his platform every day, so if he can incorporate that idea into his platform, it would be so nice. My kids are all obsessed. Your books Treasure Yourself and Empower Yourself are filled with advice for your generation. What’s the biggest takeaway? MK: Our thoughts are really powerful. Every thought that we think affects us on a cellular level. I say in Treasure Yourself that every woman is like a flower, and there’s no flower more beautiful than another. Each of us has something unique to bring to the table. We need to embrace our own individuality, and lift each other up. So, whatever it is you’re passionate about, embrace those passions. Follow what makes your heart happy. That’s where you’ll be the best version of yourself.

mindful spot is the living room, so I can be close to nature. As a child, I just loved climbing trees and being among the trees. That’s how I feel in our Malibu home—it feels like a tree house. CC: You have a beautiful tree in your yard, with that moat filled with your favorite rose quartz crystals. What was the evolution of that concept, and how much time do you spend there? MK: I just love rose quartz crystals, and when I had the feng shui expert look at my home, that corner was supposedly the love area. Rose quartz crystal is all about love. There’s a swing right next to it for the kids, so they’re surrounded by that loving energy, too. Their little playhouse is right next to it, too. CC: You’ve created a multitude of brand collaborations with positive intentions and meaning. Why was developing a fine china, glassware and giftware collection for Royal Albert with that prestigious Wedgwood British collection important to you? MK: I’ve been fascinated with Royal Albert since I was a little girl. My grandmother had a Royal Albert tea set. She kept it on display in a cabinet at her home. That was her prized possession. So, I said to them I would love to create teacups. I’m inspired by nature; my favorite flower at the time was peonies. Butterflies I just love because of the symbolism of growth, change and evolution. These designs are symbolic of that joy and transformation, and having those special moments with those you love. I wanted the collection to be an uplifting experience, so that you can share it with your friends or family. CC: You have three boys. That’s a handful. Can you share some parenting wisdom you’ve learned along the way from raising boys? MK: Well, no two days are ever the same. I really have learned that it’s super important to be flexible, like a willow tree. It’s important to have routines, because children thrive on routines. But at the same time, you have to have flexibility within that. I even incorporate that not just with my family, but with my team now at Kora. I say, “Let’s be flexible like a willow tree, and let’s go with any challenges that come along. Let’s not be rigid like an oak. People perceive the oak to be super-strong, but in a storm the oak is the one that breaks.” It’s really important to have that flexibility. CC: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? MK: The best advice I’ve ever been given is probably from my mom, who would say if you’re going to do something, give it your hundred percent or don’t bother doing it at all. And that applies to everything, whether I’m washing the dishes or playing with the kids or having an interview with you, or whatever I’m doing. 103

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a move to DTC (direct to consumer) and getting more into functional fashion (pretty, yet sturdy, wet suits, rash guards, skiwear). “We were taking the pandemic lifestyle of outdoor living and blending it into the ready-to-wear we’re known for.” In truth, the company has always done well, but the shift to becoming a global lifestyle brand changed the rhythm and focus of her days. “For one thing, it’s fun,” Rowley says. “It’s allowed me to do a lot of really cool stuff I wasn’t able to do before: Create new pieces on a daily basis, ship on a daily basis, open more stores. My business never really fit in the old-school way, and now I can do what I want—there’s an authenticity to it.” When Rowley talks about this seismic shift, there’s an unflappable quality to the way she unspools the narrative, like the surfer she is, using her sense of balance to read a wave and ride it. The calm ability to “go with the flow,” as writer Tom Wolfe called the attitude in The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, is evident as well when Rowley describes her West Village brownstone, her haven (always) but especially so during unsettling times. “It’s been a constantly evolving project ever since I bought it when people thought I was crazy,” she says. “But in my life it seems the worst ideas often become the best ones. It was definitely one of those.” She compares it to Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums in its fashionably eclectic style, and talks about how much of a departure its decor is from her previous abode in Tribeca. “I had been living in a loft, like…a spaceship—huge and white and open, white wall-to-wall carpet. Then I started having kids… and once I found purple crayon on the carpet, I got to rethinking ‘home.’ I wanted a place with outdoor space, and somewhere where we could make a mess inside and not worry about it.” Rowley found “her project,” as she calls it, in a dilapidated town house in the West Village that, legend has it, was the childhood home of legendary NYC Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, and the guts and glamour of the place has been evolving “in an organic way” ever since, inside and out. The main floor was opened up, giving it a lofty feeling and providing big open spaces for the art collection she’s amassed. There’s a new front stoop, a swing, a shuffleboard court, and a ruby-red climbing wall, and all members of the family clock time on the treadmill in the carved-out gym space; a sleek outdoor pool allows Rowley the luxury of “meditative” lap time throughout the year (those gorgeous wet suits of hers come in handy when there’s a chill). Every room has an experience built into it, and all the rooms get used, she insists, from the cool music room mezzanine—an indoor balcony filled with drums to bang

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othing can stop the free spirits of the world, and that’s been true of designer Cynthia Rowley since she launched her womenswear collection in the ’80s up through the past two years when she, like many in the fashion world, keenly felt the challenges of running a business during a pandemic. Known for her flirty dresses, riotously colorful prints, and witty reinterpretations of separates, sunglasses and gowns, Rowley found a way to switch things up in all facets of her life, keeping her vision, her brand, her life, her family—hey, even her home—true to one of her core ideas: Always evolve. During the toughest times, people reveal their true nature, and Rowley is indomitable, but in the most mellow kind of way. “We did a huge pivot in March 2020,” says the Illinoisborn designer about her company responding quickly in 106

the designer’s charmingly eccentric tabletop collection of napkins, place mats, and the coolest quilted oven mitts reminiscent of opera-length gloves. “Eating at home all the time, and not wearing pretty dresses, we thought about making a table pretty,” says the designer. Rowley’s love of an unfettered mix of elements wins out here, too. “I’m not afraid to throw things together; it’s the way I work,” she says, pointing to a longtime collaboration with creative partners and the “vocabulary” they’ve developed through the years. “The mix of print and pattern and colors is just my way of putting things together, and a lot of it is fearlessness

and guitars to strum—to the slightly more formal living room, with its elegant curvy couch and nearby, the eye-popping staircase with its Rowley-designed rug and wallpaper. Think a Mick Jagger meets Auntie Mame kind of vibe. “I grew up in a house where my mom made sure she didn’t have a living room with the velvet rope across the door,” says Rowley. “The couch makes for a great hangout; it fits 16 people cozied up there, to eat and talk and get together to watch the Oscars.” That’s her happy time. While gathering people together wasn’t a given during the pandemic, dreaming about it led to the creation of

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“I wanted a banister to slide on,” says Rowley, who literally flew down the one made by Marsha Trattner of Brooklyn’s She-Weld.

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In the primary bedroom, the creative pattern play shows off her chic, whimsical taste.

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Raspberry pink and olive green pillows on a daybed make for elegant lazing around.

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SHE COMPARES HER HOME TO WES ANDERSON’S THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, IN ITS FASHIONABLY ECLECTIC STYLE.

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fan of the fresh-air lifestyle long before the pandemic made alfresco dining and socializing de rigueur, Frederico Azevedo creates charming spaces, inside and out. As the founder of Bridgehampton’s popular concept store and landscaping design firm, Unlimited Earth Care, Azevedo has one mission: “Helping people realize their dream lives.” With his business and many projects keeping him on the move—including The Garden Market, his carefully curated retail nursery, which opened last summer—it’s a wonder Azevedo has any downtime at all. Not surprisingly, for treasured moments when he does get to relax, his year-round Hamptons home, Casa Meu, is a light-filled, white-walled oasis with stunning accent hues as vital as Unlimited Earth Care’s renowned Technicolor artistry. A sense of balance is the cornerstone of great design, and Frederico Azevedo’s clients appreciate the synergy between exterior and interior decor: “Color and texture create the link to nature,” he explains. “Unity is when all colors come together.” Casa Meu is a showcase for the maestro’s many gifts, bringing them all under one roof (and pergola). Here, his design philosophy truly comes to life: Real flowers bloom outside, while indoors, floral images attain immortality in artist Scott Kilgour’s painting “Roses and Calla Lilies,” just one of many gems in Azevedo’s art collection, which also includes a gorgeous Curtis Jeré wall sculpture (resembling abstract callas and lily pads) along with works by Alex Katz, Eric Fischl, Maria Reyes-Jones, Ugo Rondinone, Steven Klein, and Paul Robinson. Meanwhile, out in the garden, it is Azevedo who wields the painterly palette and the camera (an accomplished photographer, he captured the images on these pages). Artfully lavishing one’s land with color, he says, stimulates more than visual excitement: “Color brings the pollinators, creating an ecosystem that will sustain the garden. The Garden Market, alongside the Unlimited Earth Care headquarters in Bridgehampton, carries my favorite sustainable plants and flowers, allowing people to invite visitors like monarch butterflies to their homes.” A landscaping virtuoso, the Brazil-born Azevedo is a latter-day Russell Page (renowned British garden designer) via Rio Grande do Sul, with an ever-lengthening list of global clients from Europe to North and South America. In each of his projects, in every hardiness zone around the world, Azevedo makes sustainability a priority. Of equal importance is beauty. Aesthetic perfection, for him, is about celebrating natural shapes, then “heightening” them, as in spherical topiary that’s both elegant and playful. The goal? “To create a totally new experience.” That new experience is certainly a colorful one. Upon his arrival in the Hamptons in the 1990s, Azevedo made quite a splash with his vibrant color palette: “Everything was white. White gardens, furnishings by Philippe Starck and Martha

Stewart, all monochromatic,” he recalls. “The first garden I did was all in orange, red, and yellow—luckily the clients accepted it.” More than accepted, it was celebrated. “It became a tourist destination,” he recalls. “Everybody would go to that house to see the colorful garden.” Today, the destination for garden aficionados is Casa Meu. On his home turf, green is still Azevedo’s favorite color: On an emerald lawn by Unlimited Earth Care, the vista is bounded only by the imagination. His verdant aesthetic, beautifully embodied in his coffee table book, Bloom: The Luminous Gardens of Frederico Azevedo (Pointed Leaf Press), entices new followers to his Instagram feed, @justfredericoazevedo. Whether popping against the pristine white walls or the glorious lawn, the dominant accent colors—red and green—impart a dynamic stop-and-go energy. Calming details echo the garden (a velvet Ligne Roset tufted chair as rotund as the topiary; Flavio Poli’s glass fish sculpture) while reds reverberate, from the climbing roses planted near the pool to the claret leather B&B Italia armchair in the master bedroom. Everywhere the eye can see, beauty is achieved through artful balance. Antique white floor lamps bookend the substantial jet-black leather sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau. A small, mirrored accent table reflects the Paul Smith carpet’s straight-laced stripes, transforming them into sinuous waves. Once a fixture at Barneys New York, that little table “was part of the store furniture,” Azevedo explains. “I had to keep something from Barneys in my life.” Petite and impactful, it’s paired with a large, tweedy gray lounger by Florence Knoll. Occasionally tempted by a monochrome landscaping scheme as subtle as that sofa, Azevedo admits, “Sometimes, I long to do a gray garden.” But clients prefer those colorized outdoor dreamscapes. “‘They ask, ‘Where is your colorful garden to bring a big smile to our landscaping?’” Who could blame them? unlimitedearthcare.com 112

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Above, chairs from designer Naoto Fukasawa bring graphic punch to the dining room. Left, Ugo Rondinone’s “Sun 4” illuminates the living room.

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Below, Stylish whimsy dominates the primary bedroom. Favorite paintings frame a garden view.

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and ecological impact of the house. A big point in our design theme was that it was less intrusive if we put the house several levels down the face of the cliff rather than right at the top of the cliff.” To prepare the cliffs for building, cranes were employed to make a platform onto which a bulldozer could be lowered. “The crew was brave to drive these things,” says Coy, “because one wrong turn, and they were going to go off the cliff.” Early in the planning, it was discovered that a linden tree stood at the intended spot of the home’s living room. “The linden tree is very important to Costa Rica’s national identity,” says Coy. “The board would not let us take the tree down, so we had to build around it.” The shape of the home changed: “It gave us a curved wall, which was very cool.” The structure also had to be seismic-proof, a protection that once put into place was immediately challenged by a 7.6 Richter scale earthquake 60 miles away. “We were in the process of installing a 90-foot saltwater pool when the earthquake struck,” says Coy. “It was so severe, it rippled the whole cliff and tilted the house out toward the ocean. Half the water in the pool dumped over the side. But the pool did not crack; the house did not come apart. The engineer’s work held—quite a test for the house.” Eight years later, serenity reigns in this exquisite retreat, as much a work of art as it is a residence. The three-story crescent-shaped structure features a primary bedroom, a pool finished in volcanic stone and social spaces on the

n Austrian executive approached Christopher Coy, principal of Barnes Coy Architects (Robert Barnes, the other principal at that time, has been deceased since 2018), asking him to design a dream home on 3 acres of land he had just purchased in Costa Rica. The client had admired a Barnes Coy home in Amagansett, and wanted to replicate one of its features, a dramatic suspension bridge. He desired a similar catwalk-like structure for his new property, located on a 300-foot cliff on the Papagayo Peninsula, facing the Pacific. The request gave the architect pause. “In this house,” says Coy, “the entrance is at the ground level, and the house continues down the face of the cliff, so we didn’t need the bridge.” A core tenet of Barnes Coy’s design philosophy is that site determines structure. Would such a bridge have functional integrity? “We don’t like to do anything in architecture that’s arbitrary,” says Coy. “But the client said, ‘I want a cool feature. What if that’s where we gather together at the end of the day, watch the sunset and chat?’ Once we drew it, we realized that just below would be the dining table, and the bridge would function as a shade anchor. It was legitimate.” The bridge, and all other facets of the home, had to meet the specifications of Costa Rica’s environmental review board. “They’re very serious people, scientists and zoning experts,” Coy says. “They worried about the visual 116

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middle floor, while above is a modest entrance and below, guest bedrooms, gym, steam room and sauna. During the day, residents gather on the 120-foot-long terrace under the bridge for yoga and personal training sessions by Zoom. (They are sometimes joined by little capuchin monkeys from the surrounding jungle, who observe and then imitate the poses; the monkeys will also visit at breakfast, says Coy, “trying to steal toast.”) “The family’s routine is one of relaxation, regrouping, being centered, meditation, yoga, reading and focusing on mindfulness,” says Coy. “They swim in the pool, they exercise, do a lot of reading, relax all day long…cooks create incredible tropical salads. It’s paradise.” At night, the family gathers on the cantilevered, 90-footlong bridge to watch the sun set on the Gulf of Papagayo. “In this part of the world, the sun rises and sets almost exactly at the same point out on the ocean horizon every day of the year,” says Coy. “It’s an opportunity to see the sun’s famous green flash. It’s hard to see, but you can if you focus on it, if you have enough martinis.” barnescoy.com Sculptural stairs create shadows and bars of light.

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Hampton Bays, New York Known for her vivid color coordination, designer Muriel Brandolini has the best indoor lap pool.

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OUR FAVORITE ROOMS GLORIOUSLY WELL-APPOINTED SPACES FOR LIVING, WORKING, PLAYING, DREAMING AND CELEBRATING.

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Shelter Island, New York The floor-to-ceiling windows to a panoramic water view at “Clearhouse” bring the outdoors in at this incredible home designed by Stuart Parr, who worked with architect Michael Johnson. The dark rich rosewood circa 1958 contrasts perfectly with the unfilled travertine floors.

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Upstate New York Designer Will Meyer’s lakeside retreat creates the experience of communing with nature.

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Los Angeles, California Hatmaker Nick Fouquet has a 1970s geodesic dome for a home that is just as cool on the inside.

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West Marin The corner office in Yves Béhar and Sabrina Buell’s California home is a happy, clutter-free space. Los Angeles Every home should have a reading space like John Legend’s outdoor nook by Don Stewart, where quiet gives birth to creativity.

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East Hampton, New York Architect Jerome Engelking’s award-winning East Hampton residence on Red Dirt Road is a masterpiece of modern design. This great room is a perfect, not precious, living space that gives way to an open kitchen and dining area.

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Shelter Island, New York Calm and warm, this wood-paneled waterfront bedroom sets the tone for a good night’s sleep.

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Tableop by Paul Kingma Netherlands, 1978 from Van Den Akker Antiques. Custom table base by Laura Santos Interiors, fabricated by Vigilant Design. Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s from R & Company. Pendant by Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s from Bernd Goeckler Antiques. Art by Paul Feeley.

Soho, NYC Laura Santos, an interior designer—and my friend and surf buddy—incorporates colors evocative of my Brazilian roots and years spent in Portugal. Her clean, minimal accents make this breakfast nook—where she spends the most time with her two kids—her favorite and mine. 123

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Brazil! Designer Sig Bergamin, whom I interviewed 20+ years ago at his very first home in America— which was in Sag Harbor—even then incorporated red in such a bold, unforgettable way.

Brittany Ambridge/OTTO (designed by Grace Rosenstein)

Orient, New York We always love it when designers bring the outside indoors not just in materials, textures, and colors, but in light and mood, as evidenced in this mid-century modern waterfront living room by designer Grace Rosenstein.

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Southampton, New York In the Gold LEED-certified sunroom of architect Nina Edwards Anker’s acclaimed sustainable home, named Cocoon, curved glass walls absorb sunlight and allow sea breezes to circulate. Edwards Anker also designed the waterproof rattan “Knotties” lounges and the solar pendant chandelier.

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Santa Cruz, California Yes, we could live here in this open-air surfboard room, beachside.

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Interior designer Laura Umansky brings stylized shades of film noir to her Snowmass Village lair. BY JULIA SZABO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL HUNTER

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love things that are high-contrast, dark and edgy,” says Laura Umansky, founder of Laura U Design Collective, whose newest project—her family’s house in Snowmass Village, Colorado—gives rise to an intriguing new iteration of Laura U style that she calls “mountain modern.” In this handsome setting, evoking the mysterious, seductive atmosphere of film noir, cinephiles don’t need to tune in Turner Classic Movies to expect a languid young Robert Mitchum rounding the corner, wearing a wideshouldered suit and snazzy necktie. Artfully combining stunning visual juxtapositions, cozy corners and quirky details, the place is as inviting to a hard-core movie buff like Laura’s husband, Michael, as it is to high-energy children and dogs (the Umanskys have two of each). Arresting contrast is key to Laura U’s signature formula. The primary bedroom, grounded by dazzling white oak floors and opal-toned lacquer nightstands, is blacked out with Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze walls and dusky monochrome performance drapery by Perennials to create a dreamy, dark nest. Putting her contemporary stamp on seven vintage ski lockers reclaimed from an Aspen hotel, Laura U had them stained in Urbane Bronze, “so the wood grain pops through.” Installed in the mud room, each locker also sports a custom brass plaque engraved with the names of favorite ski runs such as Sheer Bliss. It all began when the Umanskys’ realtor FaceTimed a quick tour of a house he felt would be just right for them, and the couple promptly committed to it. Together with her Houston design team, Laura U got to work on what she terms a “wholistic” redo, starting her “foundations-tofurnishings” process by adding 400 square feet to the front of the house.

Undertaking a “to-the-studs” renovation after a longdistance relocation (the family moved in August 2020, trucking more than a thousand miles from Houston) would be ambitious even for a dynamo like Umansky. Yet nobody was surprised when she completed this project in under a year, moving her family into their new home—which felt lived-in from day one, the Laura U way. That is some feat, but the designer insists she’s simply embodying her firm’s motto: “Everything we do, we do for the love of home.” Last month, Michael and Laura Umansky opened the doors to their family sanctum—she also has an office studio in downtown Aspen—giving a small number of inperson visitors a guided overview of the home’s carefully curated design features. A Virtual Tour, the region’s first-ever design showcase, raised funds for her neighbors at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, the artistic and cultural hub of Snowmass since 1966. In Central Texas, on the other hand, this sort of thing happens often: “The last time we did this, we had a party at our home in Houston for 300 people,” Umansky recalls. “That was a bigger house, and we were outside much of the time. This was more intimate: 30 people indoors for a casual après-ski tour, jeans and boots, totally relaxed.” While Houston demands dresses, heels and airconditioning, this home is structured so efficiently that Umansky is proud to say there’s no AC, because it just isn’t needed. “The mountains are casual, plus the climate is cooler and drier,” Umansky says. Touring the home, even design buffs who think they’ve seen it all will pause to observe a large taxidermy buffalo head presiding over the great room. “We did not hurt this buffalo—we bought him from a designer consignment store,” she’s quick to explain, “so he’s upcycled.” Making black-and-white edginess both comfy and fashionably functional is a big draw of Laura U style, and here it’s on full display—from the pristine powder room, with its intricate Ann Sacks gray stone mosaic tile with charcoal accents to the magnificent primary bath, its sleek white tub crowned by a live-edge dark wooden tray (to enable long soaks with a favorite book). In the kitchen, a brass hood spotlights a brass-accented GE Monogram range, offering a bold counterpoint to Bentwood cabinetry painted a pale, silvery gray. And the twin tower walls for deftly concealed cooling (i.e. the fridge and freezer) look downright sultry behind minky-gray wood stain paneling. Meanwhile, the health benefits—and sheer delights—of forest bathing are ordinarily enjoyed outdoors, but as an unapologetic lover of the great indoors, Laura U creatively brought the outside in, forest-bathing her guest suite in Evergreen Fog, Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year 2022. “I love this color,” Umansky concludes. “It’s zero VOC, soothing, relaxing—and really complements the environment here in Snowmass.” Mountain modern, take her home. laurauinteriordesign.com 130

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In this snug and sophisticated bedroom, a tufted headboard meets Jane Churchill wallpaper.

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With Aspen Mountain as a backdrop, Casa D’Angelo elevates dining in the former Piñons space.

Dining by Design A host of new AspenSnowmass restaurants are serving up serious style.

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At Chica, Lorena Garcia’s flair with flavors pairs well with Rockwell Group’s tasteful design. Bottom: Casa D’Angelo is set up for service.

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Over the past six months, a collection of new restaurants in Aspen-Snowmass has upped the culinary ante, with spaces designed to offer experiences as pleasing to the eye as to the palate.

Chica Aspen Entrepreneurial chef Lorena Garcia’s flair for highly flavorful Latin American cuisine isn’t the only thing at this lively new restaurant, slopeside in The Residences at the Little Nell, that has captured diners’ attention. Designed by famed New York firm Rockwell Group, the space is alive with vibrant Latin American colors and textures inspired by Garcia’s creative cuisine. Check out the mural in the back by Miami-based graffiti artist Daniel Osorno; the highly patterned wall, ceiling and bar top detailing; and dramatic overhead light fixtures inspired by colonial ironwork. 501 E. Dean St., 970.900.6780, chicarestaurant.com/aspen Casa D’Angelo Ristorante As a concept, “Tutto su gli

ingredienti” (“It’s all about the ingredients”) is pleasing palates at owner-chef Angelo Elia’s original new Tuscan-inspired eatery. Elia, along with local interior designer Kristin Dittmar Doremus, was able to seamlessly transform the former home of long-standing Piñons restaurant into a place that plays favorably with locals and visitors alike. Modern yet elegant, warm and inviting, the new vibe is informed by custom light wood wainscoting and window trim framing dramatic Aspen Mountain views. Horsehair sconces by Apparatus warm the space by night. A metal-and-glass wine wall created by local Thunderbowl Architects is a focal point of the venue, providing subtle separation for private dining. 105 S. Mill St., 970.920.2021, casa-d-angelo.com 133

Catch Steak Aspen Taking over the 10,000-squarefoot space once home to Aspen Kitchen, and with an all-season rooftop terrace overlooking town, might be daunting to some. But not NYC-based Catch Hospitality Group (CHG), which, like Chica Aspen, enlisted Rockwell Group for a remodel. At the entry, diners encounter a CHG signature living green wall before slipping into the vast dining area, now with a more intimate feel thanks to a dark slatted wood ceiling. Banquettes and freestanding tables are large enough to accommodate 40-ounce tomahawk steaks with all the trimmings. 515 E. Hopkins Ave., 970.452.8080, catchrestaurants.com

Top: Inside or out, Catch Steak’s bold new look will have mouths watering this summer. Bottom: Limelight Lounge in the Limelight Hotel Aspen shines thanks to Stonehill Taylor’s new design.

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Limelight Lounge Aspen Just as locals and visitors come together to nibble hand-tossed wild mushroom pizzas and sip local Excess Hazy IPA, Aspen’s silver-mining legacy combines with earthy wood tones and bold accent colors in the newly renovated Limelight Hotel Aspen’s convivial Lounge. Highlights of the space by NYC design firm Stonehill Taylor include an ample bar inset with metallic herringbone tiles and lit by copper pendant lights. Around a blackened steel fireplace, soft, brightly upholstered seating areas inform a contemporary aesthetic—and just the right amount of mod. 355 S. Monarch St., 970.925.3025, limelighthotels.com

Stark’s Alpine Grill Within the new Viewline Resort (formerly the Westin Snowmass), Stark’s, as it’s locally known, is touted as a cozy tavern. And it is indeed that, with reclaimed teak flooring, intimate faux-velvet red banquettes, and historic blackand-white ski photos adorning the walls, all creating a sense of intimacy within the 4,400-squarefoot space. The stunning Snowmass Mountain view from the 26-footlong Caesarstone bar further elevates the aesthetic. The same goes for sculptural lighting and contemporary art in a pair of private dining rooms. 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village, 970.923.8301, viewlineresortsnowmass.com

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Aurum Food & Wine Aurum, Latin for gold, stands as a shiny new gem in Snowmass Base Village. Retractable 10-foot-tall doors provide easy connection to the outdoors, where firepits have been arranged on a patio facing the slopes. Inside, a “mountain modern” living room-lounge reveals the first hint of action at a Taj Mahal quartzite-topped bar and white oak-framed banquettes. Aurum was custom built under the auspices of Raw Creative design and fabrication studio in Denver. Karen Fischer in Breckenridge curated the artwork, including photographer Slim Aarons’ Feast series. 110 Carriage Way, Snowmass Base Village, 970.429.4906, aurumaspensnowmass.com

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against disease in an ever-changing world. CC: Is it for men and women? OD: For now, I feel very committed to empowering women with this project. I do hope in the future to have base layers, sock Cocoon & Hive liners and glove liners apparel contains with the Nanobionic far infrared, which coating for men as well. maximizes the body’s ability to heal. CC: I love how forwardthinking the Miller Sports guys were to collaborate with you on skis. The monarch butterfly in Greek (Danaus plexippus) means “sleepy transformation.” You tapped into something really special. OD: It’s a California monarch, and it’s on an 88 Miller Ski. The LIV 88 Miller Ski is a wood core, metal laminate ski and is made in Austria by one of the best ski makers in the world. I’m very fortunate to do a bespoke, made-to-order run with these. You should definitely check out their entire line of skis at millersportsaspen.com. CC: Do you think wider is best for powder these days? OD: It depends! Definitely when jumping out of helicopters, which I’m lucky enough to be able to do in Iceland soon. They help you float, but I also love a ski that can handle powder and carving. Call it a one-ski quiver! CC: You’re a badass woman! I’m impressed by your fearlessness. OD: I’m one of those people who can build a parachute as they land. I can assess risk, but I’ve always been able to take those leaps of faith, and I give credit to my parents for that. They told me that I could do whatever I could dream of. I had a wonderful professor at Vanderbilt who taught me the word “quaquaversal,” which means going from the inside to the outside to build new things. I’m always looking to find something unexpected when I’m searching. CC: You’re kind of a butterfly in your own right. You created a collection of wellness wear that will hopefully inspire and scientifically inform the women who buy it. OD: That’s my hope for this planet, and us as a species, that we can transform and be our best selves. cocoonandhive.com

Cristina Cuomo: You’ve just launched an incredible line of wellness wear, Cocoon & Hive, which employs Nanobionic technology. You’re also an artist. Tell me a little bit about how you went from creating art to creating apparel. Olivia Daane: I paint butterflies. That’s what I’ve been known for. In 2008, I was invited to Art Basel in Miami Beach. I endeavored to make a statement that pushed my work to a new level, so I created an Asian butterfly called a parantica sita. People went crazy for it. I began researching butterflies, and worked on one called “Green Birdwing.” I found out that the “pigment” that makes these butterflies’ wings black isn’t actually a pigment; it’s a V-shaped structure. I then grew really interested in biomimicry and design, and wrote an article on Janine Benyus, who is lauded for her expertise in this field. This article connected me with the Chief of the Open Forum for the U.S. State Department. That’s what began a journey for me as an artist, exploring my ability to work with engineers and scientists to innovate and make a difference. The State Department partnered me with Nanobionic, which was founded by two young Greek guys in 2011; NASA iTech had awarded the business the incredible honor of being a top 10 tech company to watch. Nanobionic added the proprietary coating on all of Cocoon & Hive’s apparel; it interacts with far infrared and maximizes the body’s ability to heal by improving local blood flow, just like an infrared sauna would, but in a more direct and effective manner. If you look at a wound that has an infrared light shined on it, circulation is increased, which ramps up cellular regeneration and repair and the circulation of oxygen-rich blood in the body. CC: Cocoon & Hive is the first U.S. apparel brand using this technology. OD: Yes, we’re the first apparel brand, but I can see a use for this that goes far beyond Cocoon & Hive. Imagine if public transportation had Nanobionic coating, and we could be instantly rejuvenating our bodies and protecting 138

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After 20 years of dating in New York City (if you know you know), I met a tall ginger unicorn (enter James Bentley) on Dec. 6, 2019. We had a whirlwind love affair, traveling to San Francisco on our fifth date. Covid lockdowns began and we flew to Florida to quarantine with my parents, who had only just heard about my new paramour. We stayed for three months. James Bentley and I decided to buy a house, sight unseen, in Springs (my favorite part of The Hamptons besides Montauk). We pulled the trigger on my mother’s Sarasota lanai and imagined our future together. Marriage and babies and all of the fixin’s! We moved Sarrah Strimel into our East Hampton dream Bentley home on Aug. 4, 2020, amid Hurricane Isaias. On Aug. 20, we set out for our nightly beach walk with our beautiful rascal of a Boston terrier, Glory. I had an itch in my left armpit and reached over to scratch it, under the light of a perfect bay sunset. Almost out of thin air, a walnut-sized lump landed under my fingers. On Sept. 1, 2020, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, at 38 years old. On Sept. 15, I had a double mastectomy, followed by two rounds of IVF, eight rounds of ACT chemotherapy, and 28 rounds of radiation. James proposed to me on Dec. 9, 2020. Before I said yes, I asked him if, as a little boy, he ever dreamed he would propose to a bald lady. We were able to create one embryo before I began chemotherapy, as my treatment usually renders one infertile on the back end. I have to be on continued medication for the next decade and, therefore, I can’t carry our one precious embryo. We have hired a surrogacy agency to match us with an angel who can bring our little

boy into the world. I’ve been asked many times how I managed to make cancer look “easy” (spoiler alert, it’s not). I have a mutated gene, so no amount of spirulina and ohm-ing could fix that, but there is a secret to resiliency I want to share with you: joy mining. I was put on a road I didn’t choose and I had two choices on how to walk down it: I could crawl through the muck, yelling “Why me?” or I could put one foot in front of the other and look around at all of the beauty amid the breakdown. It was about moments gained, not lost. When I was bald, puffy and gassy from chemotherapy, James woke me up every morning with a coffee and pastry in bed and said, “Good morning, most beautiful woman in the world.” Being a yogi is about being present to the moment at hand, not forecasting or holding onto things from the past. I beat cancer by waking up each morning and asking myself, “How do I feel in this moment and how can I make this better?” I danced to Pitbull on the car rides home from chemo and practiced yoga in my underwear to commune with my ever-changing physical body. Along with my co-founders Victoria Raphael and Ann Palmer, I launched the nonprofit A Damn Good Life in October, funding surrogacy journeys for young breast cancer survivors in need. We will be hosting events this summer throughout the East End. I am chronicling my own surrogacy journey, much like I did in “The Breast Cancer Diaries,” on my Instagram page. I want every woman going through something difficult to know they aren’t alone and that they have a damn good life right in front of them! damngoodyoga.com; IG @damngoodyoga 140

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Transcending breast cancer, one joyful moment at a time. BY SARRAH STRIMEL BENTLEY

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The lowdown on reverse running, the buzzy fitness trend guaranteed to revolutionize your daily jog. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA

a daily dose of movement without straining the muscles and joints. By reducing imbalances between anterior and posterior muscles, reverse running deflects pressure away from the knees. Robert K. Stevenson, ND, author of Backwards Running, believes that the practice can be beneficial for athletes of all disciplines. He urges runners to adhere to good form during retro movement by keeping shoulders squared over the feet, holding arms against the side of the body and gazing backward frequently to prevent collisions with objects or people. “I like backward running, because I get to see how far I’ve gone, not how far I’ve got to go,” he says. Backward running also has strong mental health benefits. Shantelle Gaston-Hird, the U.K.’s fastest reverse runner—she can finish a backward half-marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 9 seconds—loves the mindfulness element of her practice. She claims that retro running feels meditative in nature because her brain is distracted from worry and stress, with her mind focused instead on the position of her feet and legs. Gaston-Hird says, “Initially reverse running was just a bit of fun, but after doing research I realized that it’s a great cross-training exercise, and a great workout for your abs.” For those hesitant to pick up the technique, opt for early morning runs to avoid crowds, or bring along a friend to motivate one another and take turns monitoring your surroundings.

Runner’s high can motivate commitment to a daily practice, but years and years of the same old thing might make this intoxicating feeling dwindle. Tuning in to an engaging podcast, listening to workout tunes or peoplewatching on your route can stave away boredom for only so long. Repetitive daily movements can also cause the body to adapt to its activity level, making it harder to burn the same amount of calories over time. For those looking to refresh their workout, reverse running could be the key to elevating any fitness routine. The action of running backward, often referred to as “reverse running” or “retro running,” challenges muscles and the cardiovascular system in unique ways. When incorporated into a normal forward-facing run in short intervals, these bursts of reverse movement can improve posture and balance, boost endurance, and better tone the core, calf and quadriceps muscles. A 2016 study conducted by The Journal of Strength Conditioning Research found that backward running burns fat faster than traditional running, increasing heart and lung activation while amping up full-body muscle activity. Female study participants who introduced retro running into their fitness regimen three times per week lost an average of 2.5 percent of their body fat within six weeks. For those monitoring an injury or dealing with chronic pain, reverse running can be a low-impact way to get 142

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Switching up directions while running gives muscles a challenge and burns fat faster.

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A by-the-numbers look at country legend Dolly Parton, whose 48th solo studio album, Run, Rose, Run, is out now.

109 Parton holds the Guinness World Records title for the most hits on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart by a female artist, with a total of 109 singles.

Parton wakes up at 3AM daily to meditate and read.

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Parton recorded the beat of the hit single “9 to 5” using her acrylic nails as an instrument.

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Parton’s Dollywood Foundation funds a global children’s literacy program, which delivered its 150 millionth book to elementary school children in 2020.

“When I’m feeling a little low, I put on my favorite high heels and stand a little taller.”

The year Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19 in Sevier County, Tennessee.

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Parton is one of 12 siblings raised in a two-room cabin in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.

Parton has been married to businessman Carl Dean for over 50 years.

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Parton’s cookbook, Dolly’s Dixie Fixin’s: Love, Laughter, and Lots of Good Food, features more than 125 of the singer’s favorite Southern recipes.

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Dollywood, Parton’s Tennessee theme park, is home to a 30,000-square-foot bald eagle sanctuary.

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