Town & Country articles from February 2006

Town & Country archives from February 2006

Cupid calling.(EDITOR'S LETTER)
February 1, 2006... VALENTINE'S DAY may be responsible for more lovers' quarrels than any other day of the year, should either party fail to acknowledge it. (Perhaps that's why some duos forgo it altogether.) To keep peace, remember two things: a card is...

Studio stomp.(PARTIES: Studio Museum in Harlem)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... From Drab to Fab: Six years ago the annual gala for New York's Studio Museum in Harlem was just a small gathering. Now it's one of the most glamorous tickets in town, recently filling the Metropolitan Pavilion, in Chelsea, with more than eight...

Opening acts.(PARTIES: De Young Museum)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Resetting the Scene: More than fifteen years after earthquake damage forced it to leave its original home, San Francisco's de Young museum moved into a wonder of a new building--one with 293,000 square feet of space, a stunningly angular...

Culinary couples: when a romantic pair comes together through a shared passion for food, the combination isn't always sweet. But there are a lucky few for whom happily ever after actually ends up on the menu.(ON THE TOWN)
February 1, 2006... David Lentz & Suzanne Goin THE HUNGRY CAT, Hollywood, Married: 2004. Opened Restaurant: 2005. Role-Playing: David is the chef at the Hungry Cat, the couple's first join t business venture. Suzanne splits her chef duties between Los...

Alaska's epic race.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Iditarod)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... You might think the closest you'll ever come to the Iditarod is dragging your dog into the cold for his early-morning walk. But if you'd like a rare trailside view of the world's most famous dogsled race, you can sign on with Lori and Dan...

Walk on high.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Tubbs Snowshoe Company)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Founded a hundred years ago in Norway, Maine, the Tubbs Snowshoe Company has provided footwear to adventurers ranging from Admiral Byrd to countless winter athletes traveling considerably shorter distances than to the South Pole. Among...

Downhill in style.(IN THE COUNTRY)(skiwear)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Ladies, this is the season to update your winter-sports wardrobe so that it's both functional and fashionable. Thanks to new technologies and fabrics, skiwear is now lighter but warmer, more fitted but capable of providing a greater range of...

Sled instead.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... The whistling wind, the adrenaline rush, the all-too-brief feeling of floating above it all: sledding is one of winter's great pleasures. Mountain Boy Sledworks' wooden ULTIMATE FLYER ($130) makes sledding smoother, faster and even more fun....

Sweets for the sweetest: think outside the box of chocolates this year, and treat your Valentine to a caramel confection. Just beware the sticky kisses that may follow.(IN THE COUNTRY)
February 1, 2006... Old-fashioned candy couldn't get any sweeter than these buttery caramels from the LITTLE FLOWER CANDY COMPANY in vanilla, lemon and sea-salt flavors. $6.50 for a quarter-pound bag. littleflower candyco.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... OCCUPATION: Model (recently appeared in Bill Blass and Agnona ads), student at the New School for Social Research, in New York, where she's studying "democracy and cultural pluralism." BACKGROUND: Daughter of actress/model ism." Isabella...

All we want for February is ...(FASHION & STYLE: News)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Known for its snappy driving shoes, TOD'S moves into ready-to-wear for the first time with a line of essentials by Derek Lam. Leather jacket ($1,995) and linen scarf ($345). 800-457-TODS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] something intimate and...

Higher ground.(FASHION & STYLE)
February 1, 2006... Rise to the occasion in stacked heels. Clockwise from top: CELINE Ebony MEduse ($475). GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN T-straps ($795). CYNTHIA VINCENT Seymore ($380). ALBERTA FERRETTI grosgrain-ribbon sandals ($435). CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Cage...

Fendi's brand-new bag.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... FENDI introduces the latest and greatest spring essential, the B. Fendi bag, inspired by a woman's curved silhouette. With more than twenty colors and textures available, it's impossible to choose just one. Front to back: Embroidered white...

To sir, with love: gifts for your man on a red-hot Valentine's Day.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... He'll plumb the depths of his love for you with the HERMES Clipper Chrono Diver watch, waterproof to 200 meters ($3,350). 800-441-4488. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Slim and sexy, the APPLE iPod Nano is one of the latest incarnations of...

A rosy glow.(JEWELRY)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Love is in the air. Rose-gold jewels are the perfect way to celebrate, and they complement every skin tone. Clockwise from right: SMITHWICK DILLON VINTAGE JEWELS Retro bracelet (by special order; price on request), at Tomas Maier, Miami Beach,...

Pure sentiment.(JEWELRY)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... The gift of a locket, old or new, is one of the most romantic gestures, especially when it contains a photo of a loved one. From left: CATHY WATERMAN 22k-gold, platinum and diamond Sea Creature locket ($6,780) and diamond chain ($18,400), at...

Opposites attract.(WATCHES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Contrast black and white details for maximum impact. From left: BERTOLUCCI Doppia on a stingray strap ($2,490), 800-988-3254. MOVADO Museum Automatic on an alligator strap ($3,390), 888-4-MOVADO. CARL S. BUCHERER diamond Pathos Diva Zebra on a...

Tickled pink: here's a sweet batch of beauty treats that will win hearts over.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... Clockwise from top left: CREED light-pink leather atomizer ($100) filled with your choice of scent (cost varies)--Love in White, perhaps, or the newest, Original Santal, at Neiman Marcus stores. JAQUA Rose Bergamot shower syrup ($16), at...

Easy off.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... We admit it: more than once we've left on our makeup and headed straight for bed. It's the worst beauty sin, but who can blame us? At times a mountain of tissues and cotton balls isn't enough to wipe off every last bit. So when Benefit came out...

Eat to live.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Of all mental illnesses, eating disorders are the most underdiagnosed and undertreated-and have one of the highest death rates among young women. To begin reversing that trend, the National Eating Disorders Association has named February 26...

The scent of chocolate.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... A wasabi-infused truffle? It didn't sound very appealing--until we bit into the out-of-this-world creation from VOSGES HAUT-CHOCOLAT. We've been hooked ever since. Now the chocolatier has applied its penchant for unlikely--and...

Beauty's healing powers.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... "When people are being treated for cancer, their self-image is often shattered.... Suddenly, not only are you fighting for your life, but you are doing it while a stranger is staring back at you from the mirror." So states RAMY GAFNI'S BEAUTY...

Baby your skin.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Creating a bundle of joy is tough on your skin. MAMA MIO, a new line of supermoisturizers for mommies-to-be ($18-$65), is made with oils like those from avocados and almonds, which are rich in essential fatty acids. The EFAs keep skin supple,...

First loves: before these beauty icons fashioned their own fragrances, other scents captured their hearts.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... VERA WANG Designer "My mother, one of my style icons, used to wear BAL A VERSAILLES, and I remember feeling grown-up and sophisticated when I put it on. When I smell it now, it conjures up those memories, making me feel young again."...

For luscious lips.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... Eureka! We have found It: Stila's new It Gloss ($17), the most delectable sheer lip gloss with just the right touch of shimmer. Be Breathtaking (pale pink), Enchanting (light apricot), Striking (seductive rose) or whichever of the other...

Love your heart.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Pop quiz: what is the No. 1 cause of death among American women? If you guessed cancer, guess again. One in three women will die of cardiovascular disease. Quiz continued: what is your body mass index? Your blood pressure? How about your "good"...

PMS update.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
February 1, 2006... Once dismissed as a woman's mystery ailment, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which afflicts roughly 35 million women in the U.S. every month, is taken seriously these days. Recent medical research has produced a promising new preventive measure:...

Nibble on dark chocolate.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for February)
February 1, 2006... Antioxidant-rich foods? Raspberries may come to mind quicker than chocolate, but cacao beans are actually chock-full of the antioxidants known as flavonoids. Recent studies show that dark chocolate, which has a higher cocoa content than other...

Buy time.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for February)
February 1, 2006... When you call 911, EMS arrives in nine minutes, on average. That's precious time in which you could take lifesaving action. Learn how with the new book HOME 911 (Vantage Point; $11.95). It covers all imaginable how-tos, from clearing an airway...

Banish germs.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for February)
February 1, 2006... CLINIQUE is on to those of you who don't wash your makeup brushes every month--or at all. But in place of a tsk-tsk, it's delivered a godsend: makeup brushes treated with an antimicrobial substance that fights bacteria, molds and fungi...

Massage your pores.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for February)
February 1, 2006... The electronic CLARISONIC skin-care brush ($195) oscillates ten degrees clockwise and then counterclockwise, ever so gently dislodging the oil and dirt that clog pores. And it feels heavenly. 888-5-CLARISONIC.

Treat your scalp.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for February)
February 1, 2006... Let LA PRAIRIE's two-part Cellular Intensive Hair Repair mask ($275) go to your head--well, make that your scalp. The Cellular Hair Nourishing Oil keeps the often-neglected region in tip-top shape by improving circulation and nutrient delivery...

Shopping smart for art: buying art is a huge gamble, particularly in today's overheated market. T&C sheds light on a few savvy acquisition strategies, from pursuing the relatively inexpensive prints made by top living painters to tracking the artists whose work prominent collectors currently favor.(ARTS & CULTURE)
February 1, 2006... FOLLOW THE LEADERS It's hard to predict who among the current crop of working artists will really endure, becoming museum superstars and commanding fantastic sums for their work a decade or two down the road. But one thing's for sure:...

Fields of dreams.(ARTS & CULTURE: Shopping Smart)
February 1, 2006... It sometimes feels as if there's no stone left unturned in the art market. But there are still a few beautiful gems to be found that happen to be affordable, too. BARBIZON PAINTING What: Realist landscapes painted around Barbizon,...

The prints principle.(ARTS & CULTURE: Shopping Smart)
February 1, 2006... If you love first-string contemporary artworks but not their huge price tags, consider prints. Multiples created by the market's star performers cost a fraction of their one-of-a-kind works. (Find them at dealers and specialty presses.) "You...

Bargains on the block.(ARTS & CULTURE: Shopping Smart)
February 1, 2006... Auction bargain: a contradiction in terms? Not necessarily. Salesrooms are still great places to get great deals--if you know where to look. Here are a few tips for wise bidding. * Troll estate sales for specialty objects. At a Sotheby's...

Making beautiful music together.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Andre Previn and Anne-Sophie Mutter)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... With Valentine's Day upon us, it's nice to look at couples who embody its meaning in life and in work. Andre Previn, the celebrated conductor, pianist and composer, had been entranced by the elegant technical wizardry of the violinist...

Lincoln and company.(ARTS & CULTURE)
February 1, 2006... The intriguing oxymoronic title of Doris Kearns Goodwin's bravura page-turner, TEAM OF RIVALS: THE POLITICAL GENIUS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Simon & Schuster; $35), refers to the talented competitors for the 1860 Republican nomination for president....

Hot ticket.(ARTS & CULTURE; Kings of the Dance)(Dance review)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Perhaps it was only a matter of time before someone thought of a balletic equivalent to the fabled tenors three. KINGS OF THE DANCE, which features four of ballet's finest men--(below, from left) Angel Corella and Ethan Stiefel from American...

Relaxing in the Andes: many travelers pass through mainland Ecuador to reach the Galapagos, but two exquisite Andes properties may tempt you to stay longer.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
February 1, 2006... THE PAN-AMERICAN Highway heading north from Quito cuts a swath through the mountains. Sparse desert vegetation gradually gives way to more greenery as small plots of land appear on which farmers grow corn, potatoes and legumes. Below, a...

Luxury in Savannah.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... When it comes to places to stay, Savannah is mostly known for charming B&Bs and small inns. No wonder, then, that the arrival of a 126-room luxury hotel and spa is generating buzz in Georgia's oldest city. The hotel was built adjacent to a...

Winter break, Italian style.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Whether beginner or expert, many skiers place the majestic Italian Dolomites, in northeastern Italy, at the top of their wish lists. With their limestone peaks and powdery slopes, these mountains, which start seventy miles north of Venice and...

Chic kid's quarters.(DESIGN TRENDS)
February 1, 2006... Sophisticated rooms and child's play aren't often thought to be synonymous. But New York interior designer David Kleinberg is overturning that notion, eschewing cute, cliched motifs and jarring colors that are easily outgrown in favor of...

No admittance: why do we strive for memberships in clubs where we clearly don't belong?(SOCIAL GRACES)
February 1, 2006... I HAD ALWAYS WANTED to be in a club. The first one was founded by my older sister for the sole purpose of letting her friends in and keeping my friends and me out. The clubhouse was our parents' bridge table, with a bedsheet thrown over it, but...

Castle in the sky: Amanda Hearst visits San Simeon, where her great-grandfather lived--and lived it up.(Cover story)
February 1, 2006... IT'S THE MOST distinctive house in America. Certainly there are larger private residences (for instance, Biltmore, the 250-room Vanderbilt chateau in Asheville, North Carolina) and more formal, more predictable or more opulent ones (any number...

A second honeymoon in Fiji: a long-married couple uncovers the magic that has made one tiny island in the South Pacific the favorite romantic escape of moguls and movie stars.
February 1, 2006... My husband and I are sitting side by side at a picnic table, looking out at a beautiful curve of aquamarine water. The sun is playing on it. There is a warm, soft breeze. We are in bright, floral-print sarongs, our toes in the sand, and we are...

Good luxe: with Wynn Las Vegas, his new fifty-story, $2.7 billion hotel, Steve Wynn has placed his biggest bet yet.
February 1, 2006... AS A FREQUENT traveler to Las Vegas, I, along with many others, was on edge last spring as I waited to see what the fiercely competitive, then sixty-three-year-old Steve Wynn would unveil in his latest attempt to up the luxury ante in his...

The 25 best new treatment products: discover antiaging remedies that live up to their promises.
February 1, 2006... At Town & Country, we're in favor of a lot of treatment products--those that have a beneficial effect (beyond moisturizing) on one's skin. But the best wrinkle-fighting cream or eye-firming serum for one person could very well be a...

Spring fashion preview: six defining trends from the latest ready-to-wear collections offer a host of exciting options.(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Bows Large or small, full or narrow, bows are the new quintessential accent, appearing on pockets, shoulders and sleeves and on the waists of coats and dresses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Asian Motifs Hints of the exotic, whether...

Weddings.
February 1, 2006... Mr. and Mrs. Charles Payson Coleman III (Stephanie Anne Ercklentz) Palm Beach, Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Ulrico Ehrig (Kristina Anne Castelli) Garden City, New York [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs....

Horoscopes.
February 1, 2006... Aquarius January 21-February 19 Your life takes a surprising turn as your birth month unfolds. Be ready to scrap old agendas, because career-related developments near the 3rd shed a completely fresh light on your prospects and direction....

In your own words ...(READER MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2006... YOU OUTDID yourselves with the Fall 2005 issue of Town & Country Weddings. When I saw the pictures of Nicole Bernard, I thought I was looking at a model; then I realized she was a real bride. What a beauty--and what an accomplished family!...

Runway bride: unforgettable gowns from the latest collections.(WHAT TO WEAR)
February 1, 2006... Linen gown with tulle underskirt and Swarovski crystals from PETER SOM. $4,750; at Henri Bendel, NYC; 800-HBENDEL. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cotton pique dress from BILL BLASS. $4,000; at Neiman Marcus, 800-937-9146. [ILLUSTRATION...

For grooms.(WHAT TO WEAR)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Preserve the day's highlights with CANON's PowerShot SD30 digital camera, which is small enough to slip in your pocket. $400; 800-OK-CANON. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CARTIER'S 18k-gold Lanieres band makes a handsome, unusual wedding...

Palm Beach style.(GLAMOROUS GUESTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... On January 15, 2005, Stephanie Anne Ercklentz and Charles Payson Coleman III (shown at far left) were married in Palm Beach, Florida. Clockwise from near left: Kim Coleman and David Keller; Jon Ylvisaker with Mai Harrison, the mother of the...

A Dallas celebration.(GLAMOROUS GUESTS)(wedding of Kimberly Schlegel and Justin Whitman)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... With 1,400 guests who came from all over the world, the Dallas wedding of Kimberly Schlegel and Justin Whitman, on April 2, 2005, was a grand affair. The festivities took place over three days (see "A Symphonic Ceremony," page 130). The couple...

White flowers.(BEAUTY)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Clockwise from bottom left: Gardenia ($55). from CHANEL, was Coco Chanel's follow-up to the legendary No. 5. Sweet pea, mimosa and Egyptian jasmine come together in HILLER HARRIS'S Coeur de Fleur C$90). Orange blossoms mingle with Indian...

Losing propositions: a healthy approach to shedding those last few prenuptial pounds.(BEAUTY)
February 1, 2006... "THIRTY DAYS TO GO."These four words strike terror in the hearts of some prospective brides. "I've frequently seen women extremely anxious about losing weight before their wedding," says New York nutrition guru Oz Garcia. "Brides who pursue...

Gretta's guide to the glowing bride: ten tips to send you down the aisle looking and feeling your very best.(BEAUTY)
February 1, 2006... GRETCHEN MONAHAN--Gretta to her friends--the dvnamo behind Boston's Oberchic Grettacole salons and G Spas. has watched a lot of brides-to-be walk through her establishments' doors. She's seen it aii: the good, the bad and the less than...

Mecca in Manhattan.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... For decades, brides trekked from all over the United States to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. They came to visit KLEINFELD, one of the country's largest emporiums of designer bridal gowns and a store known for its diverse selection and attentive service....

Hollywood resource.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Upon entering the BRIDAL BAR, in West Hollywood, you smell fragrant candles and spy cute bridal-shower presents for sale. The shop's main mission, however, is to share knowledge about leading regional vendors, including photographers,...

Strong memories.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... The sleek picture frames in Jay Strongwater's new line, JAY, are a vibrant way to display your wedding photographs. Although Strongwater is known for his more ornate and bejeweled frames, vases, boxes and other home-decor items, he wanted .Jay...

T&C's bridal advice.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... No detail goes unnoticed when a wedding has been planned exceptionally well, and brides-to-be can design their own memorable events with the help of the TOWN & COUNTRY ELEGANT WEDDING PLANNER (Hearst Books; $16). Unlike other wedding planners,...

Nuptial know-how.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... Although we'd like to believe that love conquers all, in truth it sometimes needs a little sage advice from others. ESSENTIAL MANNERS FOR COUPLES (Collins; $22) is the newest book from Peter Post, great-grandson of etiquette guru Emily Post. He...

Illuminating advice.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Nothing sets the mood for your celebration like proper lighting. Here master designer BENTLEY MEEKER shares his expertise. USE CANDLES WITH RESTRAINT At an indoor wedding, candles tend to be more dramatic when there are fewer of them. Too...

Designer Barbie.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... A charming way to thank your flower girls is with this playful reminder of the special time they had on your big day: the new, limited-edition CAROLINA HERRERA BRIDE BARBIE, which comes in blonde and brunette versions. "Barbie has always loved...

New from Natori.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Many fashion-conscious brides would not dream of leaving for their honeymoon without packing some of Josie Natori's exquisitely feminine intimate pieces. Those planning postnuptial trips will be thrilled to know that the legendary lingerie...

An artful souvenir.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... Your wedding dress may be beautiful, but is it a work of art? Chicago artist Lindsay Totaro thinks so. Three years ago she was inspired by her love of fashion illustration to create a unique wedding gift for a friend: an oil painting of the...

Yurman's brilliance.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... After years of customizing rings for brides and grooms, the acclaimed jeweler DAVID YURMAN has at last launched a collection of bridal jewelry. "It is my intention to bring something signature but classic to the industry," he says. Yurman...

All the RAJ.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Like all weddings, that of Asema Asghar, featured in T&C Weddings in the fall of 2003, commemorated the beginning of a new union--but it also unexpectedly launched the bride, her sister, Talaiya, and their mother, Anjum, into a highly...

Inviting news.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
February 1, 2006... One of the most celebrated names in the wedding industry is Vera Wang. Now the prolific designer's brand includes VERA WANG FINE PAPERS, created in partnership with William Arthur Inc., a Maine stationer (and subsidiary of Hallmark). The line...

Father of the groom: walking your son down the aisle means revising traditions--and remembering what's truly important.(SOCIAL GRACES)
February 1, 2006... AT WEDDINGS I have always watched the groom's father with the certain knowledge that someday I would be wearing those same tight patent leather shoes. As the father of two handsome sons, I thought it preordained. So when the elder, James, a...

The Midas touch.(ACCESSORIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Pretty shoes in a golden hue are sure to be treasured even after your wedding. Clockwise from top right: RENE CAOVILLA leather and Swarovski crystal embroidered mules ($825). JIMMY CHOO silk and metallic leather Ren sandals ($450). OSCAR DE LA...

Gifts for the groom.(ACCESSORIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... What would make the perfect present for the husband-to-be? Here's our answer: any of these five great-looking watches, all priced at $5,000 or less. Clockwise from top left: EBEL stainless-steel Sportwave GMT ($2,200), 800-810-2311. BULGARI...

Crystal persuasions.(GIFTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... This season's most alluring silhouettes are in the glass cabinet. Clockwise from bottom left: Gravuro shot glasses ($140 for four), MOVADO, 888-466-8236. Assam double-walled glass ($20), BODUM, 800-23-BODUM. ROSSO Amarone stem ($45), BOTTEGA...

Electronic marvels.(GIFTS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... With SAMSUNG'S lightweight, pocket-sized SC-X105L Sports Camcorder, you can capture fast-paced adventures on your honeymoon. $599; samsung.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NESPRESSO'S Romeo coffee system is not cheap, but it makes a...

Kate's pretty papers.(DETAILS)
February 1, 2006... "Modern women are both elegant and playful," says design doyenne KATE SPADE, "and they want to put their own stamp on the most important moments of their lives." Her new line of social stationery manufactured by the venerable paper firm Crane &...

Love among the vines: Kimani Campbell and Garth Superville dreamed of being married in a Sonoma vineyard. They got their wish.(DESTINATION WEDDING)
February 1, 2006... WHEN Kimani Campbell and Garth Superville met, six years ago, in Washington, D.C., it was by chance. One fortuitous night, Kimani, who works for the Wilderness Society, a conservation group in the capital, went to a nightclub with her best...

Honeymoons for every taste: do you care more about adventure or about privacy? How to choose the destination and itinerary that are right for the two of you.(TRAVEL)
February 1, 2006... Sometimes the best inspiration for planning a honeymoon is to follow someone else's lead. This roundup of recent honeymoon trips will suit every recreational and geographic predilection. The privacy in the entries below was rated on a scale of...

The age of innocence: exquisite gowns that evoke the grandeur of Edith Wharton's era.
February 1, 2006... Pairing a flattering A-line cut with a beaded bodice that's sheer at the shoulders, Anne Barge's silk gown is traditional with a twist ($2,850). Lily Grace veil ($150) by Jennifer Leigh. Kentshire diamond earrings ($3,500). Jacob & Co. diamond...

Cutting edge: the beauty of gemstones is revealed with these three cuts of the moment: marquise, rose and cushion.
February 1, 2006... ROSE CUT Developed in the 16th century, the rose cut, with its glamorous old-world look, features a flat base with facets radiating from the center, This page: HUNNU 89.78-carat diamond flower necklace and 10.62carat diamond earrings...

On location.(wedding planning)
February 1, 2006... MEXICO A seaside locale is perfect for couples looking to celebrate with a small group of family and friends (extending the wedding into a mini vacation, perhaps). Having fallen for Cabo San Lucas's breezy setting on a previous trip, Julie...

The Italian way: Erin Cousar weds Pietro Gianni: May 8, 2004.
February 1, 2006... After meeting in August 2001 at a mutual friend's birthday party in Gstaad, Switzerland, Erin Cousar and Pietro Gianni were delighted when their paths unexpectedly crossed again in Monaco a week later. Pietro, a real estate developer in Rome,...

Positively beachy! Stacey Kaye weds Matthew Bronfman: January 16, 2005.
February 1, 2006... When Stacey Kaye and her beau, Matthew Bronfman, a partner at a private equity firm and Seagram heir, saw the Cap Juluca resort while visiting the Caribbean island of Anguilla, they were instantly enchanted. "It has incredible style--very...