Town & Country articles from June 2004

Town & Country archives from June 2004

Southern California dreamin'.(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... I love L.A. There, I've said it, and I'm glad. In fact, except for a brief smoggy period in the 1970s, I have loved Los Angeles and southern California ever since my first trip to the city in 1966 to spend the summer. I took to it right away...

A return to glamour.(Letters: this month's mailbox)
June 1, 2004... Town & Country's March issue was fabulous. After reading Pamela Fiori's "Editor's Letter" ["A Touch of Glamour"], I consider her a kindred spirit. My husband and I have also wondered whatever happened to old-fashioned glamour. We always tell...

Take a number.(Letters: this month's mailbox)
June 1, 2004... After reading the article on the venerable '21' [by Thomas E Farley, "On the Town," April], I couldn't help but recall another place. Fifty years ago, when we were new to New York and not making much money, we couldn't even get into '21', much...

Public relations.(Letters: this month's mailbox)
June 1, 2004... Thank you, Patricia Volk, for putting into words what I think about daily: "Don't Do This in Public" ["Social Graces," April]. Having been raised by parents who were very serious about etiquette, I am often appalled by the behavior of the...

Praising the bard.(Letters: this month's mailbox)
June 1, 2004... Francesca Stanfili's essay "Shakespeare Lives!" ["Connoisseur's World," April] reminded me that it has been far too long since I read the works of this genius. Like Dickens, Shakespeare is timeless; the ideals, shortcomings and foibles of...

!Spoo, er, oops!(Letters: this month's mailbox)
June 1, 2004... In your April issue, I was glad to see the photogenic Aishwarya Rai included in your gorgeous photographs ["Cannes," by John Cantrell]. What stunned me was that in the caption on page 146, Ms. Rai's name was printed incorrectly, with her last...

Le Vian. (Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Le Vian presents two exciting trunk shows featuring diamond and gem-studded jewelry, Deco Estate treasures, Le Vian Time, the premiere Red Carpet collection for Le Vian by designer to the stars, Charlie Lapson, a breathtaking diamond-cutting...

Lancome. (Scene & be scene: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.
June 1, 2004... Go ahead and let'em stare... create eyes that hypnotize with Lancome's new HYPNOSE Custom Volume Mascara. From the #1 worldwide leader in the prestige mascara category, Lancome now unveils mascara that allows you to control and customize the...

Robinson gardens. (Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.
June 1, 2004... The friends of Robinson Gardens will be holding their annual "... into the garden" benefit tour May 21 at the Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills. This year's honoree, Mr. Frank Symons, Vice President, Sotheby's International Realty, will...

Bayco. (Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.
June 1, 2004... A passion for the most precious stones in the world culminates with exceptional collections that epitomize one-of-a-kind luxury. Available at the following retailers: Dorfman, MA--617.536.2022 Louis Anthony, PA--412.854.0310 ...

Baby CZ. (Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.
June 1, 2004... Inspired by the birth of her daughter, fashion designer Carolina Zapf created BabyCZ to make simple, elegant baby clothes in the softest cashmere, cotton and silk. Offering perfect treasures for your little ones and gorgeous gifts for elegant...

A fete at the Frick.(Parties)
June 1, 2004... HARD THE TOP It's not just the grandeur of the Frick Collection that has earned its Young Fellows' annual benefit a reputation as one of the best parties in New York. With Titians and Vermeers as a backdrop, the guests' elegant dress and...

A sixties revival.(Parties)(fundraiser)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FEELIN' GROOVY Forty years after the Beatles crossed the pond and JFK's Camelot dissolved, the Age of Aquarius returned to West Palm Beach for a night as the Norton Museum of Art held a fundraiser with a 1960s theme to celebrate two...

Opera appreciation.(Parties)
June 1, 2004... SAVING THE DAY When the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art retired its annual Valentine's Day benefit this year, charitable romantics may have feared that a void would be left in the city's social calendar. But the San Francisco Lyric...

Camellians.(Parties)(Chanel-sponsored Camellia Luncheon)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... PETAL PUSHERS The banks of Lake Michigan may still have been frozen, but flowers were in full bloom at the Woman's Board of the Alliance Francaise of Chicago's Chanel-sponsored Camellia Luncheon, so named for Coco's favorite blossom. ...

Very Vuitton.(On The Town)(Louis Vuitton N.A. Inc. opens new stores)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The house of LOUIS VUITTON celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion it has opened its largest-ever store: a white marble 20,O00-square-foot flagship on New York's Fifth Avenue. The retailer's entire repertoire...

Patina shines.(On The Town)(Patina restaurant)(Restaurant Review)
June 1, 2004... I suspect no new restaurant that opens in Los Angeles will have more praise lavished on it than the strikingly beautiful PATINA in Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall. The original Patina, established on Melrose Avenue fifteen years ago by...

Park Avenue confidential.(On The Town)(The Right Address)(Better Homes and Husbands )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... The mystique of New York's most exclusive residential buildings has inspired three Upper East Sidel's to write about what they know. Authors Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman art" natives of New York's rarefied 10021 zip code, and their...

Queen of tortes.(On The Town)
June 1, 2004... Does the world really need another chocolate cake? lust when you thought you couldn't eat another molten, oversugared, death-by-chocolate confection, here comes one that we're sure will change your mind: the EMPIRE TORTE. After one taste you'll...

Wolseley warms up.(On The Town)(Restaurant Review)
June 1, 2004... The WOLSELEY, a new London eatery from the founders of three of the city's iconic hot spots (Le Caprice, the Ivy and J. Sheekey), is yet another winner for Jeremy King and Chris Corbin. In essence, the Wolseley is a dramatic and romantic...

Culinary secrets.(On The Town)(confidences of chefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Although the point of the documentary EAT THIS NEW YORK is to expose the travails of two first-time restaurateurs, the greatest revelations are delivered by the success-begets-success industry insiders who make cameo appearances. ...

Mini manners.(On The Town)(How to Behave: A Glide to Modern Manners for the Socially Challenged)(The Itty Bitty Guide to Tipping)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... No room in your Birkin for an etiquette tome? Never fear, two new miniature books on 21st-century comportment are here: HOW TO BEHAVE: A GLIIDE TO MODERN MANNERS FOR THE SOCIALLY CHALLENGED (Quirk: $12.95), by Caroline Tiger, and THE ITTY BITTY...

Out on a limb.(In The Country)
June 1, 2004... Today's tree houses: they're big, beautiful and used for everything from guest suites to artists' studios to home offices (and, of course, kids' hideouts). Since Peter Nelson and Jake Jacob founded Seattle's TreeHouse Workshop (206-782-0208 or...

Polly's pride.(In The Country)(Polly Hill Arboretum)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... When the rest of Martha's Vineyard lies shrouded in fog, a burst of fragrant magnolias, feathery lilacs or flamboyant rhododendrons lights up the POLLY HILL ARBORETUM, a mile outside West Tisbury. Mrs. Hili's family bought the property, once a...

Tour de force.(In The Country)(CHATEAU DE GROUSSAY )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Half an hour west of Paris, in the country hamlet of Montfort I'Amaury, a legendary host, Charles de Beistegui, held court for a good part of the 20th century at the CHATEAU DE GROUSSAY for a glamorous group that included Marie-Laure de...

Box populi.(in the garden)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Britain's Queen Anne reportedly disliked boxwood so intensely that upon assuming the throne in 1702 she had every last bit of it ripped out of the garden at Hampton Court. There's no accounting for taste. So verdant, so dense, boxwood cannot be...

Garden party.(In The Country)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... >From Abkhazi Garden (m British Columbia, Canada) to Zelun (in Wolong, China), photographer Mick Hales takes us on a whirlwind tour of some of the world's most lush locales. His new book, Gardens Around the World: 365 Days (Abrams; $29.951, is...

Riesling rising.(In The Country)
June 1, 2004... German Rieslings have a bad rep: cloyingly sweet and hard to pronounce. Only the last half is true. Once opened, Germany's noblest wines make all immediate argument for themselves, especially in the summer. At their best they are complex and...

Town & Country: luxury / search / engine.(Le Vian jewelry, Movado watches, Niermann Weeks furniture)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Five hundred years young, Le Vian fast forwards the beauties of past designs into diamond and gem-studded creations for today and tomorrow, www.levian.com The art of Movado is the art of time. Recognized worldwide for its legendary Museum...

Tod's.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... The latest from TOD'S expanding world of accessories: sleek crocodile cuffs trimmed and studded with metal. Available in six colors ($345 to $445), at Tod's boutiques, 800-457-TODS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Calypso.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... Not to be missed: CALYPSO, one of our favorite sources of vibrant resort wear, is opening a boutique in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. Cotton caftan ($120) and canvas bag ($55), at Calypso Christiane Celle, 682 Hudson Street, NYC;...

Suen/Cooper.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... Let SUEN/COOPER take you back to the days when a smart handbag and ladylike gloves were fashion staples. Ostrich bag ($2,700) and crocodile clutch ($4,375), at Richards of Greenwich, CT, 203-622-0551. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Stephanie Albertson.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... Stack 'em high: STEPHANIE ALBERTSON'S 22k-gold rings with assorted semiprecious stones ($525 to $600) look great together. 866-217-8374. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Giorgio Armani.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... All We Want For JUNE Is... some serious sun protection, and GIORGIO ARMANI'S oversized floppy beach hat ($595) provides shade and sophistication at the same time. At Giorgio Armani boutiques, 877-7-ARMANI. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Saddlelite.(Fashion & Style News)
June 1, 2004... These snugfitting Jeans by SADDLELIYE (navy, $230; white, $215) are made of naturally dyed, ever-so-finely woven Japanese denim. At Barneys New York, NYC, 888-822-7639; Fred Segal, L.A., 310-451-9002. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

JB Star.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Briolette Earrings by JB Star One of the most spectacular natural diamond briolette earrings ever assembled. These one-of-a-kind special order diamond earrings are hand cut and hand sewn with platinum wire. Inspired by the beauty and the...

Daniel K.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Daniel K's Flower earrings are an unashamedly pretty design, each made from four Asscher cut diamonds handset in platinum and flanked with white pave diamonds. These floral inspired earrings are the perfect union of femininity, strength and...

New Italian Art.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(jewelry)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... A sophisticated white and cognac diamond suite by New Italian Art, combining exceptional craftsmanship, top quality gems and timeless designs. Available at the following retailers: Amir H. Mozaffarian, CA--415.391.9995 Dorfman,...

Ralph Pucci.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Patrick Naggar, International Designer, Pamela Fiori, Editor in Chief, Town & Country, Ralph Pucci, President, Ralph Pucci International and Sarah Medford, Director, Architecture and Design, Town & Country, at a special event introducing a new...

Leslie Greene.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
June 1, 2004... Leslie Greene takes you on an exotic fashion journey of diamond designs offered in seven glittering, ancient-inspired pendants. Intricate symbols delicately represent love, serenity, desire, destiny, harmony, devotion and tranquility. Leslie...

Fireman's Fund.
June 1, 2004... A nationally respected specialist in high-value personal possessions, Fireman's Fund not only insures high-limit jewelry, we can also counsel our clients on loss control techniques, such as gem "fingerprinting". With 140 years of experience, we...

Summer shades.(Fashion & Style)
June 1, 2004... Oversized sunglasses protect your eyes and keep your looking cool on a bright day. From top: CHRISTIAN ROTH ($220). GUCCI ($210). YVES SAINT LAURENT ($190). MAXMARA ($125). MORGENTHAL-FREDERICS ($285). BLINDE ($215). For shopping information,...

Bathing beauties.(Fashion & Style)
June 1, 2004... Take the plunge in sexy swimwear. 1. ZIMMERMANN ring bikini ($140). 2. SALINAS floral-print bikini ($100). 3. ERES purple Bakelite swimsuit ($335). 4. ETRO striped Caribbean swimsuit ($265). 5. SALINAS purple swimsuit with belted bodice ($100)....

Tee time.(Fashion & Style)
June 1, 2004... The golfer in your life may not drive, chip or putt like Tiger Woods, but that's no reason for him to look anything less than his best on the links. Clockwise from top: Burberry canvas and leather golf bag ($1,195). Hermes kidskin golf glove...

Pile them on!(Jewelry)
June 1, 2004... Summer dressing is easy: an armful of bangles makes a big impact when paired with a swimsuit or a shift. Left: Two LESLIE GREENE Caravelle diamond bangles ($3,575 and $5,535), at Saks Fifth Avenue, 212-753-4000. Three MUNNU gold and diamond...

Straight and narrow.(Jewelry)
June 1, 2004... No more chandelier earrings--the long and lean look adds extra inches of sparkle. Clockwise from bottom left: CHRISTIAN DIOR Pluie d'Ete, with diamonds, amethysts, pink tourmalines and pink sapphires ($19,400). CATHY WATERMAN platinum Thorn and...

Skin-deep.(Watches)
June 1, 2004... Colorful watch straps made of stingray skin have an exotic allure. From top: DE GRISOGONO stainless-steel Instrumento No. Uno on a yellow stingray strap ($9,150), at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855, and selected Neiman Marcus stores,...

Dynamic DVDs: why we're hooked.(Arts & Culture)
June 1, 2004... Last night Lauren Bacall was telling me, in her signature smoky tones, all about how Humphrey Bogart had Leslie Howard to thank for his big break in the movies. That's the kind of detail--who knew tough-guy Bogey ever needed a helping...

Seek and ye shall find.(Arts & Culture)(movies on DVDs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... As the owner of the same radio for twenty-five years, I've never been one of technology's early adopters. So I was initially inclined against the DVD, but not only because of its newness; I just didn't see the point of owning every episode of...

The top ten.(Arts & Culture)(movies on DVDs)
June 1, 2004... If you're thinking of starting a movie collection, the sheer range of possibilities can be overwhelming. Here then are ten eclectic selections--great films that offer substantial extras on their DVD versions. 1. THE CHAPLIN COLLECTION,...

Classics for the ear.(Arts & Culture)(classical-music DVDs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... If classical-music DVDs offered the extra features of a standard Hollywood-movie DVD, the field would be in clover. Subtitles could point out details in the music as you listen; conductors could provide commentary; musicians could discuss what...

Watching in style.(Arts & Culture)(DVD players from different companies offer variety of choices)
June 1, 2004... The basic borne DVD player has become a fairly standard item. Hook it up to your TV (preferably a wide-screen set so you can get the panoramic DVD image) and you're ready to go. This doesn't mean there are no technological innovations, though....

Frisky business.(On Exhibit)
June 1, 2004... Seduction was the preferred pastime of many an 18th-century French nobleman, but women also excelled at the sport, as is made clear in the exhibition Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century, at the Metropolitan Museum in...

The shop as salon.(Arts & Culture)
June 1, 2004... Since relocating three years ago to West Hollywood, Hollyhock, Suzanne Rheinstein's home-furnishings and antiques shop, now moonlights as a lively salon; it hosts lectures, book parties and art exhibits. On show from June 25: paintings (such as...

Rome notes.(Concert)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... It is a truism that artists come to Rome to be inspired. Usually they then move on. But American violinist Robert McDuffie wanted to thank the city that hosted him in 2002 while he was a visiting artist at the American Academy. So he co-founded...

In the Monet.(On Exhibit)
June 1, 2004... The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston seems to have hit pay dirt by sending twenty-one Monets from its treasure trove to the gallery at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas. The show, which opened last winter, has been a huge success--nearly 50,000...

Hot ticket.(Arts & Culture)
June 1, 2004... America's reigning Broadway songstress, Audra McDonald, returns to Carnegie Hall on June 2, 4, 8 and 10 to perform a newly commissioned song cycle celebrating, of all things, the seven deadly sins. The pieces were written by some of the...

Duke-ing it out.(Arts & Culture)
June 1, 2004... Cartier's Belle Epoque diamond, pearl and platinum pendant necklace (right) will be a highlight of this month's Doris Duke auction at Christie's, New York. Commissioned by the late tobacco heiress's father as a gift for her mother in 1908, the...

Jewels of the trade: a look at fine design and craftsmanship.(Special Advertising Section)
June 1, 2004... 1. AARON BASHA Aaron Basha's new collection of Love Bugs in 18k gold, diamonds, and enamel, "Represents love and good wishes while bringing smiles and happiness around the world."--Sasson Basha. www.aaronbasha.com Couture--Salon 117 *...

Nature lodge: deep in the forest of New Zealand's North Island, an entrepreneur has created the eco-lodge of his dreams.(Traveler's Notebook)
June 1, 2004... There aren't many places in the world that are so lovely they move us to tears. Yet there I was, sitting in a forest grotto, actually about to weep. Fortunately, it was unlikely I'd be discovered, as I was one of only twenty-four guests at the...

New to Florence.(Traveler's Notebook)(J.K. Place (Florence, Italy) and Continentale (Florence, Italy))(Hotel Review)
June 1, 2004... It's easy to pass J.K. PLACE without realizing what it is. Located in an exquisitely restored palace on the square of Santa Maria Novella, J.K. Place, one of Florence's newest hotels, has only twenty rooms and feels like a private home....

Resorting to summer.(Traveler's Notebook)
June 1, 2004... Inspired by America's most fashionable resort towns, Southampton residents Antonia Salm and Denis Dwyer launched J'ARRIVE!, a clothing and accessories line that celebrates places from Napa Valley to Nantucket. "We wanted to offer casual but...

Where they go.(Traveler's Notebook)(travel destination choices )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Truly special are those summer destinations that draw us back year after year. We asked four savvy travelers about their favorites. Allison Stern, vice chairman, Wildlife Conservation Society: "My husband, Leonard, and I count Italy as one...

A Nantucket memoir.(Traveler's Notebook)(Time & Tide)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... "In 1955, at the age of nineteen, I arrived on Nantucket... accompanied by my college girlfriend and two other Haverford/Bryn Mawr couples," begins renowned author Frank Conroy's TIME & TIDE (Crown; $16). It was a typical summer...

Spring clean.(Beauty Mark)
June 1, 2004... Usher spring indoors with these home-friendly scents. A hint of gentle green--in citrus or mint--will brighten your day and spruce up a room. Clockwise from top left: LOTHANTIQUE Green Tea linen water ($22), 877-425-7627. Peppermint room spray...

A Sun-safe summer: protect yourself with the right products.(Beauty Mark)
June 1, 2004... The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that this year alone more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. The culprit: excessive sun exposure. The statistic gives new meaning to the term "killer tan,"...

Beach bound.(Beauty Mark)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... BOBBI BROWN puts the beach into sun care--her best-selling fragrance, Beach, that is. An intoxicating blend of jasmine, sea spray, driftwood and mandarin scents lightly infuses her arsenal of products for head-to-toe sun protection ($15-$45)....

Teamwork.(Beauty Mark)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... We're floored by skin-care pioneer AIDA THIBIANT'S latest antiaging face cream, New Radiance Optimum Synergy ($350): the silky emulsion delivers twenty-four active ingredients. Thibiant chose gentle components from algae to yeast extracts, for...

Eye lift.(Beauty Mark)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Look at the wrinkles around your eyes and you'll see the bottom line: this skin is extreme]y vulnerable. But there is hope. LA PRAIRIE formulated its new Cellular Radiance Eye Cream ($250) to block collagen-damaging enzymes and energize the...

Tropical treat.(Beauty Mark)
June 1, 2004... Exploring COMPTOIR SUD PACIFIQUE'S twenty-eight unusual, island-inspired fragrances ($49-$105) feels like jaunting through the tropics. Its new scent, Coeur de Vahine, bursts with notes of peach and passion fruit, balanced by warmer tones of...

Miracles out of the blue: with the Lifting Face Serum and the Lifting Intensifier La Mer goes straight to the source.(Interview)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... You have to admire the scientists at La Mer. They are always developing some can't-live-without potion from the ocean. While one man's sushi wrap is another man's miracle face cream, for their latest buzz-worthy breakthrough, they have come...

Young Audiences New York.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking places at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Young Audiences New York, a leading arts education non-profit that serves New York City's public schools, celebrated its annual Children's Arts Medal Benefit on March 1st, which raised over $560,000. "Jon" benefit Co-Chairs Julie Kantrowitz and...

Beaudry.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking places at a store or location near you)
June 1, 2004... Michael Beaudry, Jewelry Designer and Tina Little, Owner, Queens' Wreath Jewels, at the True Luxury Beaudry & Bentley event benefiting All Children's Hospital at Queens' Wreath Jewels in Sarasota, FL. One lucky attendee won a weekend trip for...

Facing up to Rosacea: that blush on your cheeks may not be as innocent as you think.(Health)
June 1, 2004... The first inklings are faint: a stinging or burning on your face after a morning jog or an evening aperitif; a "sunburn" that never quite vanishes. Finally you tire of hearing, "Gee, you've had too much sun!" You visit your doctor, who breaks...

Sisley cosmetics: results from Sisley ... for a brighter, clearer complexion.(Phyto-Blanc Clearing Essence)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Bright, clear, luminous skin has long been a hallmark of youth and beauty. Yet, as we age, skin can lose that youthful glow, and dark areas of pigmentation or discoloration may appear. Now, with an innovative new treatment from Sisley, these...

New York: adventure overtakes you in New York. From world famous restaurants and exciting nightlife to breathtaking outdoor activities, MasterCard and New York welcome you.(Special Advertising Supplement)
June 1, 2004... LAND OF THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and touted as the icon of the modern world, New York City is a must for any traveler worth his or her salt. Visitors are bewitched and beguiled as they wander through history-soaked streets, thumping with...

A palm springs fling.(Design)
June 1, 2004... Transport guests to a sunny state of mind with fifties-inspired tableware Clockwise from top: Curaco bowl ($40), ROSENTHAL, 800-804-8070. Dedalo soup plate ($40), RICHARD GINORI, 800-215-1193. Tenere silver-plate flatware ($285 per setting),...

Star map.(Design trends: the Los Angeles scene)
June 1, 2004... The pulse of L.A.'s home-design industry emanates from one crowded corner of West Hollywood. MECOX GARDENS (919 N. La Cienega Blvd.) is the latest to feel the beat: this outpost of the New York-based retailer sells traditional furnishings with...

Ireland in L.A.(Design trends: the Los Angeles scene)
June 1, 2004... Santa Monica-based KATHRYN IRELAND gives French country fabrics a California twist. Her hand-printed linens, reminiscent of vintage quilts, include paisleys, florals and stripes in nature-inspired hues. Our favorites (from top): Floral Batik,...

Gregarious.(Design trends: the Los Angeles scene)
June 1, 2004... It's a word that suits Greg Jordan, one of those decorators clients invariably call a friend by the end of a job. Now, with the L.A. launch of GREG JORDAN NEW YORK, he's poised to build a West Coast fan base; the shop sells his furniture and...

Gone Hollywood.(Design trends: the Los Angeles scene)
June 1, 2004... Film-set style gets a modern makeover in RALPH LAUREN HOME'S Coldwater Canyon collection (named after the Beverly Hills enclave). A director's chair ($3,495), updated in black leather and ebonized mahogany, has contrast stitching and...

Golden state real estate: buying property in southern California? Don't worry about the earth moving under your feet--or your house's foundation.(Wealth)
June 1, 2004... As ever-growing traffic on the 405 freeway would seem to attest, more people move into southern California than move out. If you're thinking of joining us, but are worried about earthquakes, floods and fires (such as last fall's deadly blazes,...

It's grand and great: after raising children and grandchildren, the best is yet to come.(Social Graces)
June 1, 2004... I'm having more fun being a great-grandfather than I had as a grandfather or a father, and I think I know why. (It is surely more than just my great-grandson's charm: upon meeting a good-looking woman, he is apt to take his Binky out of his...

Sweet life: the canyons are alive with the sound of rock music as Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and family settle into their new, already much-loved Los Angeles house.
June 1, 2004... For nineteen years, Lindsey Buckingham lived in a 4,000-square-foot hilltop house in L.A. that was distinguished less by architecture (he calls it a third-rate post-and-beam faux Neutra) than by its status as a monument to the blue-eyed,...