Town & Country articles from January 2008

Town & Country archives from January 2008

The L word.(EDITOR'S LETTER)(Editorial)
January 1, 2008... "LUXURY ISN'T what it used to be." If that sounds like a familiar refrain, it's probably because you've been hearing it to a fare-thee-well lately and seeing it discussed on TV, in books and in heated debates among so-called experts. How can it...

House proud.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... Thank you for including Porter House New York in the wonderful story on new Midtown eateries ["Midtown Mixes It Up," by John Mariani, August]. I have never seen such a great response to any article. Months later, we are still receiving a strong...

What to where?(In Your Own Words ...)(dress code)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... As an etiquette consultant, I receive many queries about what various dress codes for dinner mean; therefore, I was hugely relieved that even Bryan Miller finds the subject somewhat daunting in his piece "Dressing for Dinner" ["Social Graces,"...

Marfa memories.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... Your coverage of Marfa, Texas ["Out of the Box," by Jori Finkel, October], depicted a different Marfa to me. It did not look familiar, but it took me back to ten days in April 1942. I was a college student on a spring vacation from school,...

Town & Country's horoscopes 2008: what the New Year has in store for you.(HOROSCOPE 2008)
January 1, 2008... Capricorn December 22-January 20 Wouldn't it be nice if the planets beamed some luck your way, you started being recognized for the gem you are, and your days were full of both happy twists and contentment? "Dream on," you're probably...

For the kids.(PARTIES: New Yorkers for Children)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Buddy System: Understanding the needs of foster children was something that New York fire commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta had no trouble doing when he ran the city's Administration for Children's Services (ACS)...

Opening might.(PARTIES: San Francisco Opera)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] In the Beginning: The San Francisco Opera's eighty-fifth season kicked off with a grand production of Camille Saint-Saens's Samson et Dalila and a pair of sold-out black-tie parties that took on biblical...

A cellar's market.(ON THE TOWN: Service in the City)(Vinfolio; management)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... New York investment banker Rodney Miller had long kept his 5,500-bottle collection of fine wine in professional storage facilities. Unfortunately, with the stash housed in three different places, he was never able to put his hands on a...

Dress like a star.(ON THE TOWN: Service in the City)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... In Tinseltown, being red-carpet ready isn't a luxury reserved for awards-show nominees. With proper planning and, yes, a full pocketbook, most celebrity-level services are just a phone call or an e-mail away. Cristina Ehrlich and Estee...

New harmony.(ON THE TOWN: Service in the City)
January 1, 2008... "I own more than 400 CDs but was listening to only about fifteen of them on a regular basis," says Allen Lopez, a real-estate developer with homes in New York, San Francisco and Miami. Even with an iPod, Lopez still found it was a hassle to...

This is your life.(ON THE TOWN: Service in the City)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Documentary films capture the inspiring life stories of artists, entertainers, presidents and First Ladies. Isn't it time your biography was writ large too? Lifefilm, founded by former MTV executive Peilin Chou...

Private-concierge challenge.(ON THE TOWN: Service in the City)(Table)
January 1, 2008... Pascal Riffaud is the founder and president of New York's Personal Concierge International (PCI), a service that helps discerning individuals realize even the most outlandish requests. We decided to test his problem-solving prowess by...

Humble goes high-end: creative spins on once-common pastoral experiences and products.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GONE GLAMPIN' From Hawaii's far reaches to Montana's pasturelands, camping's gone glamorous. Hoteliers and outfitters alike have found ways to deliver fabulous "glamping" experiences--that is, true communion with...

Good Grubb.(IN THE GARDEN)(nursery; garden)(Company overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... At Flora Grubb Gardens (415-626-7256; floragrubb. com)--the recently opened San Francisco nursery owned and operated by West Coast landscape designer Flora Grubb--knowledgeable help, excellent plant material and hard-to-find specimens aren't...

The turn of the screw cap.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fifteen years ago, screw-cap wines met with laughs. These days, however, the joke's on anyone who doesn't take screw caps seriously. They're proliferating among fine bottlings--led by the pioneering wineries of New...

New bean.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... Composed of leather or canvas modules filled with polystyrene beans, Jasper Morrison's Oblong sofa for Cappellini (from $2,486) stylishly reinvents the beanbag chair. 212-966-0669. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Silver bullet.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Design Within Reach Air-stream ($49,066) is a long way from the trailer park. It's fully furnished with the best pieces and finishes the company has to offer. 800-944-2233; dwr.com.

Full brew.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... Fine ingredients and an extra-long aging process turn Samuel Adams Utopias beer ($140) into a rich, almost Scotch-like malted beverage. (The bottle references the copper kettles in which beer is traditionally made.) samueladams.com. ...

Ketchup dress-up.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... At your next barbecue, clad the Heinz in this solid-sterling sleeve from British jewelry, watch and silver designer Theo Fennell (about $1,800). 011-44-20-7591-5000; theofennell.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tote this bag.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... Sigerson Morrison's raffia-and-leather tote ($895) weaves something newly chic out of an age-old--and rather modest--material. 212-219-3893; sigersonmorrison.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tippling Dixie.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drink up from these vessels based on the plastic Dixie cup: the MoMA Design Store's Sommelier Stemmed Cup ($100 for two; 800-447-6662; momastore.org) and Clio's porcelain Crinkle Cup ($20; 212-966-8991;...

A magnetic repellent.(IN THE COUNTRY)
January 1, 2008... The fresh-scented moisturizer from the British brand Alfresco (about $40) keeps pests away with a blend of naturally insect-repellent botanicals. 011-44-20-8348-6704; alfresco.uk.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Linda Fargo.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OCCUPATION: Senior vice president of women's fashion and store presentation at Bergdorf Goodman, in New York. BACKGROUND: Oversaw visual merchandising for the Gap, I. Magnin and Macy's. Wrote Dreams Through the...

The rise of demi-couture.(FASHION & STYLE News)(gowns)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... What could be better than the craftsmanship of haute couture combined with the accessibility of ready-to-wear fashion? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oscar de la Renta A strapless mermaid gown of printed silk organza is made even more...

Bejeweled bags.(FASHION & STYLE)
January 1, 2008... Real gems, a touch of gold or both make these special-edition clutches sparkle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sergio Rossi's compact crocodile clutch is hand brushed with 22k gold ($3,015). By special order, sergiorossi.com. ...

Fancy feet.(FASHION & STYLE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new dress shoe for men is shinier, flashier and often more comfortable than its forebears. These six aresure put some snap in a guy's step. From top: FRATELLI ROSSETTI black patent-leather lace-ups ($455),...

By appointment: the art of shopping is most luxurious when jewelers offer personal attention at private salons. A look at four exclusive names.(JEWELRY)
January 1, 2008... JAMES DE GIVENCHY FOR TAFFIN BASED IN: New York City. SPECIALTY: "I strive to make chic and elegant jewelry that is classic with a twist." INSPIRATION: "The work of Verdura, Belperron and Boivin, who were all so avant-garde, and, of...

One and only: when four top jewelry houses focus on one-off designs, the results are inspiring.(JEWELRY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHOPARD The Red Carpet Collection by Chopard is certainly camera-ready. To commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival and its ten-year partnership with Chopard, the jeweler has created sixty...

Worth your time: if true luxury means being different, check out these limited-edition watches.(WATCHES)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ROGER DUBUIS For Carlos Dias, cofounder of Swiss brand Roger Dubuis, individuality is key, which is why every watch, like the Excalibur Double Tourbillon shown here ($226,300), is limited to an edition of...

Tiffany & Co.: the famous little blue box from America's most revered jewelry house spreads joy at every price point. Here are four shining examples.(LEVELS OF LUXURY)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN THE DOOR Frank Gehry Collection sterling-silver Open Fish bangle ($525). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MOVING UP Paloma Picasso green-tourmaline ($14,000), citrine ($7,700) and rubellite ($15,500)...

The collected works of....(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(scents)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 19th-century British bibliophile Holbrook Jack son once said, "Your library is your portrait." Each book you own is a telling glimpse of one of the many characteristics that define you. Perfume houses have taken...

On the money.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(cosmetics)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Like a pair of Louboutin snakeskin heels, the choicest makeup may send you into sticker shock. But a host of benefits come with the price tag. High-Tech Skin: We were won over by the especially smooth texture of BY TERRY Eclat Opulent...

The best-laid plans pay off.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
January 1, 2008... Talk about a holistic approach: Northern Trust, a provider of wealth-management services, and PinnacleCare, a company that offers personal health-care management services and advocacy, have joined forces to create a program called LIVING WELL...

Indulgences big and small: these worldly women are known for their exacting standards. T&C peeked into their little black books of beauty secrets for their most special pick-me-ups.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kelly Wearstler, Interior Designer Top-Drawer Treat: "A daily one-hour workout. I either go to Berry's Bootcamp [310-360-6262] in West Hollywood or meet with my personal trainer at 6:30 A.M. The session keeps my...

Faraway finds: companies have searched high and low for these scarce, hard-to-harvest ingredients. Here are their romantic stories.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
January 1, 2008... BULGARIAN ROSE Four centuries ago, Ottoman merchants introduced this Persian flower to central Bulgaria, where it has since thrived. Its new home, known as the Valley of Roses, produces the world's most fragrant variety. In summer at dawn, when...

William Arthur: the signature of fine stationery.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The personal stationery you send communicates something special about you--your extraordinary taste and unique sense of style. Treat yourself to something special; Social Stationery from William Arthur. Visit...

One of a kind collection.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Set apart from other Yvel collections, the one of a kind collection is carefully created through years of collecting rare pearls and gem stones, assembling them together with 18k gold and Diamonds as a fine piece of...

Bertolucci.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bertolucci's VOGLIA watch is an expression of true luxury, uniting Italian creativity with Swiss craftsmanship. Alluding to the finest Mediterranean evening, VOGLIA in stainless steel is set with 116 full cut...

San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Giselle.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On January 23, 2008, San Francisco Ballet launches its 75th Anniversary Season with its Opening Night Gala Celebration. This black-tie event and fundraiser includes dinner in City Hall, a dazzling performance by...

The private curator.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art Market's New Look)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ART, AND THE IMPULSE to collect it, may be eternal, but the tools and support staff a collector wants at her disposal can vary from decade to decade. In the 1980s, when collecting was regarded as a savvy financial...

Town&Country's perfect holiday gifts.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The holidays may be right around the corner, but Town&Country can still help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Create your own personal wish list and catalog gifts that you want to give others...

Going, going, going: auction fever.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art Market's New Look)
January 1, 2008... Although the major auction houses enjoy a centuries-old tradition of catering to the carriage trade, the past decade or so has produced tectonic shifts in their territory. A sharp increase in the number of upwardly mobile collectors, the rise...

State-of-the-art-world tools.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art Market's New Look)
January 1, 2008... We'd all like more control over the pesky details of contemporary life, but acquiring it often seems... well, beyond our control. Fortunately, art lovers can now combat the chaos that accompanies collecting--the detritus of appraisals,...

Peak experiences of 2008.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... Even when the world's your oyster, you still have to work to find the pearls. Or do you? We've sifted through a lot of sand to come up with this calendar of cultural gems to enjoy during the year ahead. JANUARY January 2-27: Art...

L'Oreal.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2007 Color of Hope Jewelry Collection by L'Oreal Paris supports The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. A beautiful way to support this vital cause, the collection is available at lorealcolorofhope.com. Let your...

The art of passion ... Bellarri fine jewelry exudes passion.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A passion which comes from within the artist herself. Bellarri boldly embraces a passion not only for design, but to create an inspiring brand of fine jewelry which is synonymous with elegance and exceptional style,...

La Prairie.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] La Prairie can help you repair the damage of the day while you sleep with the ultimate nighttime kit, Nighttime Luxuries Collection. This 3-step kit includes Cellular Cleansing Water Eyes I Face which perfectly...

Laura Munder.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 18 karat blackened white gold earrings, set with peridot and diamonds. For a retailer near you please call 877.MUNDER2 or visit lauramunder.com.

Hildalgo.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hidalgo introduces a New Couture Collection. The designs consist of rings, earrings jackets and pendants in 18K gold and diamonds yellow white or pink. You can use our diamonds or our mounting for your diamonds....

Spark creations.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to color, nobody does it better! Our name is synonymous with the sheer elegance of quality gemstones and our exquisite styling meets the versatility of today's lifestyles. With hundreds of pieces to...

London's latest luxury lodgings: at these ultimate city suites, everything old is new--and big--again.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AS LONDON BECOMES increasingly stylish and flush with cash, the city's top hotels are competing to satisfy the whims of high-end clients. Here, a few that have already staked out their territory: At the Dorchester...

It's all relative.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(family travel; national reserves; South Africa)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... In addition to glimpsing herds of elephants and springbok, you might spy large families of humans roaming around South Africa's Sabi Sand Reserve, near Kruger National Park. Safaris are no longer the domain of honeymooners, and to meet the...

Beyond bliss.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(spa treatments)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2008... New resort and day spas seem to be popping up like weeds. But how to break away from the ho-hum sixty-minute massage? These over-the-top spa treatments stand above the fray. THE SETAI, MIAMI BEACH Treatment: Setai Surya Ritual ...

Home sweet om.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(urban spa residences)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... A rejuvenating week at a destination spa could compel anyone to fantasize about living there full-time. Now you can. Two top Tucson, Arizona-based resort companies are leading the way in what is sure to be a growing trend: urban spa residences....

The next frontier.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Siberian Arctic)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank M Gore. A small San Francisco outfit, High Country Passage, had put together what it thought would be a surefire trip: take guests up the coast of Siberia on a Russian icebreaker into the Arctic Ocean to see...

Worth waiting for.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(airlines)(Table)
January 1, 2008... These days, flying first-class is all about what goes on before the plane takes off, or so it would seem at some of the world's most elite airport lounges. QANTAS VIRGIN ATLANTIC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

All clear at the airport.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
January 1, 2008... ALL CLEAR AT THE AIRPORT Run, don't walk, to sign up for Clear. After registering online, frequent fliers go to a local Clear kiosk, have their fingerprints taken and their irises scanned and, once green-lighted by the Transportation Security...

Laid-back luxe in Napa.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
January 1, 2008... At Solage Calistoga, Napa Valley's latest hot spot, biking and hiking are as much of a draw as wine tasting, and dress shirts and cocktail attire are so scarce, you'd think they were forbidden. This property from the people behind Auberge...

Bye-bye, baggage claim.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Private-jet travel is on a meteoric rise (see page 146), and with it, the demand for designer luggage too exquisite ever to check on a commercial flight. Here are some of our favorite lightweight pieces, clockwise...

Cruising into new territory.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
January 1, 2008... Among the pros and cons of traveling by ship, the overriding question is always this: do I really want to stay in a floating hotel for my entire holiday? Crystal Cruises now gives an alternative to reluctant passengers for whom the answer is...

Multiple madness: how is the craze for limited-edition contemporary furniture playing out? Very noisily indeed.(DESIGN TRENDS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q. When is a chair just like this season's "It" bag? A. When you have to put your name on a waiting list to get one, only to be teased by images of it in the press, see it in the home of a titanic tastemaker--and...

The lapse of luxury: true splendor has many pretenders, which is why it's in such scant supply.(SOCIAL GRACES)
January 1, 2008... MY LATE MOTHER, a smart and kindhearted woman, was an unembarrassed materialist. She liked good things, and plenty of them. Her possessions included jewelry, furs, cars and clothes. She had little geographical curiosity, but the one time she...

Tory in all her glory: in just four years, Tory Burch has made her mark in fashion--by remaking luxury in her own image.(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... THEY WANT TO KNOW everything. What fragrance she wears. What her favorite restaurant is. If she has plans to start a home line. Who her style icon is. How she entertains. What her house looks like. What skin products she uses. How, with three...

Spare time: art, architecture and design come together with passionate precision in the Dallas home of Catherine and Will Rose.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THESE DAYS, LIVING WELL CAN HAVE MORE TO DO WITH SUBTLETY THAN WITH THE GRAND GESTURE. IT NIGHT MEAN CAMPING EN FAMILLE ON A SUBLIME BEACH, ONLY SLIGHTLY OFF the grid, where you're guaranteed the solitude you crave;...

20 objects of desire: what treats and treasures deserve a place on your most-wanted list for 2008? We have some dandy suggestions.
January 1, 2008... 1. HAUTE HANDBAG [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get in line now for the Hermes Birkin bag--you may be there for a while. Named in 1984 for actress Jane Birkin, this prized accessory (at left, in violet crocodile, $27,400) has topped the...

The rough and the smooth: to appreciate the finer things in life, sometimes you have to pitch a tent far from a five-star spa.
January 1, 2008... LUXURY is either supreme comfort, or it is the opposite. The magnificent gilt chairs that you find in some palaces and stately homes are no fun to sit on, picturesque Chinese sofas have unwelcoming cushions or sometimes none at all, and the...

All about Eva: passion is the key to Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti's pursuit of fine things--and to her success in selling them.(Interview)
January 1, 2008... EVA JEANBART-LORENZOTTI doesn't shop. She collects. You'll find her more often in the back of a store, rather than in the front, getting to know the owners and asking if they can open up all the drawers. From experience, she's learned that...

Fly me away!: nothing screams luxury like your own set of wings.(private air travel)
January 1, 2008... EVER SINCE Bill Lear introduced the Learjet some forty-five years ago, charter companies have touted the prestige of private air travel. What was once reserved for celebrities, industry titans or heads of state waving from those lowered...

Life as it should be: Colin Cowie, colossally charismatic style consultant, party planner and arbiter of new-world panache, imparts advice from his most recent book, Colin Cowie Chic, an up-to-the-minute manual for living your dream.
January 1, 2008... I MUST ADMIT, I lead the most charmed life imaginable. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people dream up good times, usher in happiness and create lasting memories. At the end of the day, there is no downside to my job. Still, as with...

Luxy online: high-end goods have come to the Internet, and we've found the twenty-five Best places to shop for them.
January 1, 2008... IF AT SOME TIME in the past six months you've loaded up a virtual shopping basket with cashmere sweaters, 600-thread-count sheets and one-of-a-kind cocktail rings and then guided it through a cyber checkout line, you're not alone. According to...

Weddings.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Michael Huntley Garriott Jr. (Emily Suzanne Brooks) Austin, Texas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Ducis Rodgers (Diana Perez) Tarrytown, New York [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs....

Only gold signifies true power.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
January 1, 2008... Wear your power on your sleeve--and neck--and ears! Treat yourself and those you love to a beautiful gift of gold like these 24k hammered gold necklace, earrings, bangles, and stacking rings from the Willow collection by GURHAN. For store...

Giorgio Visconti.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EMPIRE collection is the new Giorgio Visconti creation with an authentic roman coin under a double sided sapphire glass. The Empire Collection is available in pink, yellow and white gold with diamonds. For more...

Paul Stuart horoscope party: benefitting the Central Park Conservancy Ball.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On September 26th, Town&Country and Paul Stuart were pleased to co-host the kick-off party for the Committee members of the Central Park Conservancy Annual Halloween Ball. Along with Honorary Co-Chairs Bob and...

Regent Bal Harbour.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Opening this winter season, The Regent Bal Harbour is setting a new standard for sophistication and luxury, providing the most exquisite contemporary design and breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic with...

John Hardy.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On Thursday, October 11th Town&Country, John Hardy and Lux Bond & Green hosted an exciting biodynamic wine tasting in Wellesley, MA. Guests enjoyed John Hardy's Bali-based jewelry collections for Fall, while...

Palm Beach Art Fair Palm Beach : America's International Fine Art & Antique Fair--08.(scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The glamorous destination for fabulous art, antiques, and high jewelry. The 12th edition to be held February 1-10 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center will present the world's most distinguished dealers. For a few days, Palm Beach will be...

January.(HOROSCOPES)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Capricorn December 22-January 20 As January starts up, nothing seems to be going right, in either your work or your love life. But tough it out, because by the New Moon of the 8th, not only will you have stopped...