Town & Country articles from December 2004

Town & Country archives from December 2004

Holiday gifts galore.(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... This issue brims with seasonal sentiments and wonderful ideas, especially for presents for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa--or for no particular reason at all. I don't know about you, but I've made my list. I've checked it twice--actually,...

In praise of adoption.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... "Town & Country's Guide to Infertility," in the July issue, included an item called "When It's Time to Stop" [by Janet Carlson Freed with Alison Carlson], which examined one woman's decision to close the door on assisted reproductive...

Great Scots!(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Thank the bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond for Malachy Duffy's dad. Duffy's trip to Scotland with his father, as told in his story "Travels With Dad" ["Traveler's Notebook," August], saved our kilts in Glasgow. His hotel and dinner recommendations...

An ardent fan.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Thank you for Amanda Vaill's profile of Richard Gere ["True to Himself"] in August. Throughout high school, college and, later, law school, from being single to becoming a married, working mother of three little ones, I have swooned over him. I...

In appreciation.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... The August issue about men was simply stunning, and somehow it elevated women, too. I'm looking at my husband as the Renaissance man that he now seems to be, and I consider myself to be very lucky. Thank you for the new perspective. BETTY...

American heritage.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... What a journey down memory lane it was to read and chuckle over William Zinsser's essay "A Reluctant WASP" [August]. My dear parents must have attended the same schools as Zinsser, because they passed along some of the same rules of conduct and...

A steak break in Buenos Aires.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... I was very excited to see "A Latin Classic," by Carolyn Whelan, in September's "Traveler's Notebook," which featured the restaurant La Cabana. My husband and I traveled to Buenos Aires for the first time this year, and after checking in at the...

Destination: T&C Travel.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... I just received my first issue of Town & Country Travel, and after reading it cover to cover, I feel compelled to let you know that it is the most interesting, helpful and beautiful travel magazine I've seen. The writers provided the details I...

Living proof.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Thank you so much for Diane Guernsey's article "Living With Colon Cancer" ["Health," September]. I am fifty-four years old and was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in 2002. It was discovered during my yearly checkup, but I had no symptoms....

Those fall fashions.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... September's "Elegance" issue was yet another to add to my Town & Country collection. I have saved them all. I enjoyed reading about Emily Pulitzer in "Arts & Culture" ["Solo Shows," by Ann Berman]. The photographs on the "Parties" pages were...

True grace.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... Thank you so much for Phyllis Theroux's September "Social Graces" column ["Saying Goodbye Gracefully"]. My mother passed away very unexpectedly several years ago, and at her memorial service, some of her friends shared their special memories of...

Full disclosure.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... As a breast-cancer survivor and consumer advocate for state and national breast-cancer research programs, I want to compliment Diane Guernsey on her fine medical reporting in "The Deciding Factor" ["Health," October]. However, I was dismayed...

Aspirations.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004... My husband and I have been together for twenty-three years and have five children, and all of them were fought for after years of trying for a large family. We are middle-class--and may even be considered average working poor because we...

Correction.(This Month's Mailbox)(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2004... On page 238 of the September issue, a most unusual gown had a bodice covered with feathers that were described in the caption as pheasant feathers. In fact, they were guinea-fowl feathers. JOSEPHINE HUGHES, via e-mail Editor's note: We...

Nanis.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Nanis is a brand synonymous with beauty, quality and Italian tradition. Creative designs are refined, using 18K gold and diamonds, along with special finishing techniques. Pieces are sold separately or as a complete set. The Nanis collection...

Marco Bicego.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... From the Acapulco collection: 18K yellow gold, 3 strand fringe earrings with Morganite and pink pearls. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers. For more information, please call 866.4.BICEGO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Antonini.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... A romantic, sparkling collection that plays with delicate shades of pink, blue and yellow sapphires, inspired by the beautiful islands of Mauritius. For more information, please call 212.223.9333. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Favero.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Rings from the Victoria collection, the latest Favero success. Oval-shaped Aquamarine surrounded by diamonds set in 18K white gold. Cushion-cut green Tourmaline surrounded by diamonds set in 18K white gold. For more information, please call...

Giorgio Visconti.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Giorgio Visconti creations are known around the world for their superior quality and design. Unique jewelry with a strong personality, only for true connoisseurs. The fruit of professional and technical skills, a fusion of modern design, taste...

Renee's recital.(PARTIES: OPENING NIGHT: THE SAN FRANCISCO OPERA)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CURTAIN UP While most opera companies start their seasons with riveting productions of canonical works, the San Francisco Opera chose an alternate and winning direction this year, opening with a knockout solo performance by Renee Fleming....

The Lyric's golden.(PARTIES: OPENING NIGHT: THE LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... FIFTY AND FABULOUS The Lyric Opera of Chicago always pulls out all the stops for its opening-night festivities. But this year, to mark its fiftieth anniversary, the opera managed to outdo even its own previous to-dos. OLD AND NEW ...

Music of the night.(PARTIES: OPENING NIGHT: THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A SYMPHONIC START Maestro Lorin Maazel inaugurated his third season conducting the New York Philharmonic--and the 163rd of the company itself--with a program and party at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. STRING SENSATION In one...

Metropolitan magic.(PARTIES: OPENING NIGHT: THE METROPOLITAN OPERA IN NEW YORK)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A REFINED TIME The Metropolitan Opera's opening night inspires a more glamorous turnout than almost any other evening in New York--or anywhere else, for that matter. It offers the city's most elegant opera lovers the opportunity to support...

Very Versailles.(PARTIES: VERSAILLES BALL)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... WATER VIEW Le Grand Bal du Bosquet ("The Grove Ball") was held at the palace of Versailles to unveil the restoration of its garden's Grove of the Three Fountains, designed by Le Notre for Louis XIV in 1677. JET SET Six hundred...

It's Texas time.(PARTIES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... THE FUNDAMENTAL THINGS The Houston Grand Opera's annual ball--this year titled As Time Goes By--re-created the classic grace of a sumptuous, turn-of-the-century affair at a Newport, Rhode Island, mansion, with gilded centerpieces, an...

Skye/leitch.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... Ione Skye, has appeared in over forty films. She is currently shooting the new Farrelly Brothers film with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. Ione is wearing Baby Trinity earrings, $1,300; Baby Trinity necklace, $1,700; Baby Trinity pampilles...

Huston.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... Each year Cartier creates collections that sustain the legacy of its unique and legendary history. Each year the Hollywood Entertainment Museum acknowledges families whose multi-generational work has created a legacy in the entertainment...

Tamblyn.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... Amber Tamblyn the Emmy award nominated actress from Joan of Arcadia is wearing Sweet Trinity earrings, $2,100; Baby Trinity bracelets, $325. Russ Tamblyn, who played Riff in West Side Story Adam in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is wearing a...

Sutherland.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... In 1997 as Cartier was celebrating its 150th anniversary, the Hollywood Entertainment Museum (HEM) was just opening its doors. HEM supports the community through its unique mentoring program that pairs entertainment professionals with young...

Marshall.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... Penny Marshall star of the classic television sitcom Laverne and Shirley and director of such films as A League of Their Own, is an accomplished actor producer and director. Penny is wearing a Caprice necklace; 20.90 carat cushion cut diamond...

Goldwyn.(SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION)
December 1, 2004... Tony Goldwyn (left), is an accomplished actor and director. He is the grandson of film legend Samuel Goldwyn and the son of Sam Goldwyn Jr. and Clare Eames. Tony is wearing a Tank a Vis white gold watch mechanical movement, $16,500; Love ring...

Midwest best.(PARTIES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... THE ARENA The United Center, Chicago's 20,000-seat sports complex, home to the Bulls and the Blackhawks, seemed an unlikely venue for the Boys & Girls Clubs' gala, one of the city's top events of the year, but it proved to be an unbeatable...

Holiday colors.(ON THE TOWN)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... From your son to schnauzer, your neighbor to your niece, we've found a brightly hued gift for everyone on your list. The 1995 vintage DOM PERIGNON ROSE is the product of exceptionally favorable weather conditions at the Epernay vineyards...

Instead of cash ... cashews?(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... Vibrantly packaged and irresistibly addictive, the flavored cashews from ISLAND NUTS are among the freshest we've tasted. And though each canister technically contains 3.5 servings, your nephews will have little difficulty polishing off a whole...

Cast of characters.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... Deepak Chopra, Hilary Duff and Whoopi Goldberg may make strange bedfellows, but their words and music (along with those of the other A-list contributors) merge beautifully in THANKS & GIVING ALL YEAR LONG (Simon & Schuster; $17.95). Created by...

A chance to sparkle.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... After fifty-two years of marriage, it was time that MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD stepped out on the town. Designed by Jay Strongwater, these fully functioning collectibles are each encrusted with more than 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Looking to spread...

Levity for the library.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Help your colleagues end the year with humor, parties and many a lifted glass with the guidance of three new books, each guaranteed to keep the crew in a merry mood. Soon after picking up THE COMPLETE CARTOONS OF THE NEW YORKER (Blackdog &...

Too cute to bear.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... Only a man named Ebeneezer could resist the urge to hug these coal-eyed teddy bears, created by the Boyds Collection of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. For $20, the STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION will bring a furry friend to one of...

Your prints will come.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... If the digital camera you gave your mother last year has been collecting dust because she still can't figure out how to print her shots, the HP PHOTOSMART 375 can help. Simply insert the camera's memory card into a frontloading slot on this...

Bright lights, pig city.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... There is just no stopping the precocious piglet who looked up at a Degas painting and dreamed that one day she too would be a ballerina. When illustrator Ian Falconer published Olivia in 2000, the book was an instant hit, spawning two...

For your best friend.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... Need a present for a persnickety pooch? Bribery Bits and Dog Cookies from Newfoundland-based THEDOG8IT! are treats made with only human-grade ingredients--a claim that simply can't be made by most commercial pet-food companies. Bribery Bits...

Three ports of call.(ON THE TOWN: Holiday Colors)
December 1, 2004... When they open the box containing not one but three vintages of Taylor Fladgate's QUINTA DE VARGELLAS VINHA VELHA, connoisseurs of Port will know that their ship has come in. Harvested from eighty-year-old vines on a small plot of land by...

Chimento.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Artistic inspiration, classic style and versatility for the modern woman are at the core of Chimento's design philosophy. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company, the Unica collection was created. Classic yet contemporary jewelry that...

Calgaro.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Research. Provocation. Innovation. Three words that describe the Calgaro project. Calgaro is gold in all its hues. Calgaro is silver in a rainbow of colors. Calgaro is a jewel. It is also a finishing touch, a detail. Available at selected...

Valente Milano.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... For Valente Milano, the renowned jewelry house in Milan, color is a way of life. Innovative use of colorful precious gems reflects the company's vision to create jewelry for women with a strong sense of style and fashion. For more information,...

Garavelli.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Since the 1920's Garavelli has been known for its fine jewelry collections, expertly crafted in 18Kt gold, diamonds and gems of astounding quality. For the retailer nearest you, please call 866.Garavelli [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fope.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... The Passioni collection is comprised of necklaces and bracelets in yellow and white gold, using the unique Novecento link enriched with precious diamond inserts, rectangular or square. All of these exquisite pieces, worn together or alone, will...

Locman.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Introducing the Panorama, Locman's much-anticipated 18K rose-gold watch. The Panorama is an elegant tonneau shape, with deco-inspired numerals and a beautiful, tapered alligator strap with matching deployment clasp. Available in black or...

Moss in the garden.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Interior designer Charlotte Moss's pitch-perfect sense of style extends beyond the house. An avid gardener at her homes in Aspen (above) and East Hampton and even behind her town house in Manhattan, Moss has a holiday wish list that runs from a...

A Bentley breakthrough.(IN THE COUNTRY)
December 1, 2004... Superb speedsters turned sedate road masters: that's the story, in brief, of Bentley, once Britain's greatest motorcar. Now, to update its image from stuffy to sporty--and to attract younger buyers with a lower-priced model--the company has...

Leo Pizzo.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Leo Pizzo designs, which incorporate metals and top level precious stones, are created by only the most skilled craftsman. The creativity and attention to detail that goes into each piece is inspiring, and has resulted in a beautiful and unique...

Torrini.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... The "Orion" pendant in flamed 18k "nativo" gold by Torrini, the Florentine jewelry brand with more than 600 years of history. For more information on the Torrini collection or to find an authorized retailer in the United States, please call...

Piero Milano.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Nastri de Luce Briolette Collection Circles and ovals create fluid forms, arches of diamonds support clusters of briolette-cut diamonds and precious stones that softly hang from imperceptible golden threads. This collection brings out a spicy...

Ritmo Mvndo.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... The Ritmo Mvndo collection of watches, designed and handcrafted in Italy, features luxury materials, classic styles and hip looks making them the latest must-have accessory among sports all-stars, A-list celebrities and members of the...

Picchiotti.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... The Picchiotti fall collection, with its array of valuable sets, major brooches and beautiful stones, is a tribute to everything the Picchiotti name stands for--sophisticated design, fine craftsmanship and elegance. Each piece makes a stunning...

Roberto Coin.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... To Celebrate the 2004 holiday season, Roberto Coin has introduced three new collections. Chocolat, to fulfill passionate feelings, Champagne, a fantastic new vintage and Caviar, to indulge in the finest of luxuries. For your nearest fine...

Easy on the eyes.(IN THE COUNTRY: Good Sports)
December 1, 2004... For athletes--Olympians or those of us just out limpin'--sunglasses are more than simple style enhancers. Today's lenses and frames are lighter and stronger and offer greater protection than ever. Optician Michael Gelman, of Visionary Optics...

The two-wheeler tornado.(IN THE COUNTRY: Good Sports)
December 1, 2004... Robin Williams rides one. So does John Kerry. In a world of iPod personal music and custom-fit Levi's jeans, the folks at SEROTTA COMPETITION BICYCLES have long understood the power of individuality. The bicycle frames that this small upstate...

Ski spree.(IN THE COUNTRY: Good Sports)
December 1, 2004... For more than seventy years, German-based Bogner has clothed skiers across the globe. With the introduction of BOGNER SKIS, loyalists can add another dimension to their collections. Handmade in bamboo and steel and produced in an edition of...

St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(services of St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa is offering a number of special packages. From unlimited golf packages that can earn you some of the finest TaylorMade Clubs... to our Family Package for the perfect family vacation... to our Indulge...

Monica Rich Kosann.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(works)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Monica Rich Kosann is a fine art photographer specializing in creative black and white portraiture of children and families. Her work has been exhibited extensively in museums and galleries. A special effort is made to approach each child and...

London Jewelers.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(donations)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Sande Finkel, Michael Spevak and Maureen Aronson at the London Jewelers and Town & Country Spirit of Carnival event in East Hampton to benefit Operation Smile.

Paula Lishman trunk shows.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... November 25-28: First Street Leather Mammoth Lakes, CA 760.934.8515 December 3-4: Alan Fur Co., Inc. Richmond, VA 804.673.2505 Paula Lishman in attendance at both shows. Paula Lishman is celebrating 25 years of creativity!...

Gucci.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Gucci customers are invited to shop online, where they can directly purchase handbags, shoes, luggage, jewelry, home items, gifts and timepieces, or consult a personal shopper. Please visit www.gucci.com to view the latest collection and shop...

Time for giving in the holiday season.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Illustration)
December 1, 2004... Left: Tourneau Gotham Chronograph, stainless steel case on Louisiana alligator deployment strap, sapphire crystal, display back, 25 jewel automatic movement, $2,650 to $3,995. Also available in 18k gold, $8,500 to $12,500. Right: Tourneau...

Santa's coming to town.(IN THE COUNTRY)
December 1, 2004... While the Dominican fathers of the order of SANTA MARIA NOVELLA in Florence have been running a perfumery/pharmacy for nearly eight hundred years, American offshoots of the store have been doing business for considerably less time. Earlier this...

The ultimate golf book.(IN THE COUNTRY)
December 1, 2004... Serious golfers (and those who love them) will treasure Golf Through the Ages: 600 Years of Golfing Art (Golf Links Press), written by Michael Flannery and Richard Leech. In fact, a caddie may be needed to carry this twelvepound tome, which...

Marquis Jet fleet by NetJets.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Marquis Jet Card)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Marquis Jet Card provides exclusive access to NetJets[R], the worldwide leader in private aviation, 25 hours at a time for one simple payment. The card is consistently honored as the finest program in the industry. When it comes to your...

Tiffany with your eyes closed.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... The classic Tiffany fragrance, an elegant blend of Damascena rose, Indian jasmine, Ylang-ylang, orange blossom and iris. Parfum, eau de parfum and luxurious body lotion. Available exclusively at Tiffany. Visit Tiffany & Co. for a complimentary...

A modern classic.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Diamonds shine brightly this season on our elegant dress watch. The clean, traditional case is paired with a slinky, multi-strand bracelet that flows on the wrist. Swiss movement. Packaged in a jewelry gift box, this is an exceptional value at...

Di MODOLO.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Di MODOLO is a jewelry brand inspired by the feminine mystique, which exudes strength and style. Each necklace, earring, ring and bracelet embodies the elegance of Italian craftsmanship combined with the essence of function and design. ...

Clarins True Radiance Foundation.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(product information of Clarins USA Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Dull complexion? Discover the power of light! For the first time, a foundation enhances both your skin's natural luminosity and maximizes the power of surrounding light for a truly radiant complexion. Visit the Clarins Counter at fine...

Penny Preville.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
December 1, 2004... Penny Preville's spectacular garland bracelet encircles your wrist in dramatic diamond splendor. A statement piece of heirloom quality. For more information, please call 866.736.6948 or visit www.pennypreville.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Gold jewelry.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Illustration)
December 1, 2004... Treat yourself and the ones you love to elegant gifts of gold like this 18K hand-wrapped gold "Ethiopia" Collection by Yvel. Express your true feelings. Speak gold. www.speakgold.com or 866.YVEL.LTD. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Concord La Scala Tonneau.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(product information of Concord)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Concord La Scala Tonneau embodies classic elegance. Distinguished by a gracefully curved tonneau-shaped case and contoured square link bracelet, it is crafted in 18K white gold, brilliantly set with 42 diamonds. Sapphire crystal. Swiss...

Lexus.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Last August, the 7th annual Lexus Style in the Fast Lane fashion show took place at the Concours D'Elegance in Pebble Beach. Lexus received great acclaim by unveiling the second annual SC Pebble Beach Edition hardtop convertible. Wendie Malick...

The Kwiat Red Carpet Tour.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Kwiat Red Carpet Tour is on the road and coming to a town near you. From New York to California, Kwiat's 2004 Red Carpet Collection, featuring the $2 million Cinderella shoes, has been on display in retailers across the country. To find out...

Town & Country's gift guide: a plethora of fashionable presents to give your friends, your family and--why not?--yourself.(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2004... To have and to hold: a MICHAEL KORS sparkling jeweled clutch ($3,000). At Michael Kors, NYC, 212-452-4685. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For brunch or cocktails: a MARC JACOBS wool-tweed jacket ($3,600) and crystal/twill belt ($525). At Marc...

Giving & receiving.(jewelry)(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2004... The people in our lives are the source of our most meaningful moments. The source of joy. The source of love. The source of our connection to the future and the past. The holidays celebrate these special connections. We reaffirm our...

Movado: the art of design.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(product information of Movado Boutiques)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Movado Ono[TM] pendant--a single brilliant diamond cradled inside a circle of 18K white gold. Sparkling diamonds line the edge of the circle. Matching earrings and ring available. An exclusive Movado jewelry design, available only at Movado...

Bergio[R].(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(works of Berge Abajian)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Berge Abajian's passion for fashion jewelry shines through in his newly designed "Collezione Eleganza." This collection has received great reviews as an alternative to the traditional chandelier designs. For more information, please visit...

Indulge them.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(gift cards of Gap Inc. Banana Republic)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Banana Republic Giftcard, wrapped in our signature holiday packaging, will be available for purchase beginning November 26 at any Banana Republic store, BananaRepublic.com and 888.BRSTYLE.

Sotheby's.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Sotheby's New York will host Jewelry Week 2004 from December 2 through 6, inspired by our Magnificent Jewels Auction on December 7. Jewelry Week will feature a panel of industry luminaries, lectures and exhibitions. For inquiries, please...

Roger Dubuis.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Roger Dubuis Boutique, hosted by Greenwich Time in downtown Carmel, CA, featured the largest collection of Roger Dubuis timepieces ever assembled during the Monterey Peninsula Classic Car Week.