Town & Country articles from June 2005

Town & Country archives from June 2005

T. Anthony Ltd.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Brown-bagging just got a whole lot more sophisticated. Unparalleled craftsmanship and style made this business case one of T. Anthony's hottest items this spring. More from the business case collection and accessories can be viewed at...

Juliana Collezione.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Fashion Savvy in Sarasota: Juliana Collezione has designed yet another exciting and beautiful summer collection. To arrange your exclusive showing April 14-25 in Sarasota, call Juliana Fashion Consultant Joni Bergs at 941.388.3824. For...

The good that money can do.(philanthropists in America)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... WHEN IT COMES to charitable giving, no country in the world is more generous than America. That's an indisputable fact. We may have our weaknesses and failings in other areas, but philanthropy is not one of them. As public funds dwindle or dry...

Downsizing.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... In her March editor's letter, "Sizing Up the Situation," Pamela Fiori wrote about the perplexing size variations in women's apparel and noted that some sizes "are difficult to grasp--like a zero." She jokingly added, "I don't know about you,...

A short take.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... Several years ago, while I was visiting Bobby Short in the south of France, we were housebound for a few rainy days, and I went to his bookshelves for a diversion. There I came across dozens of Town & Country issues from the 1930s, '40s and...

65 BR, RV VU, W/moat.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... After reading Jean Bond Rafferty's story "French Lessons" [about American Timothy Corrigan's chateau-renovation business] in your April issue, I wanted to tell other readers about Fortress International, a company--the only one I know of--that...

For Fernando.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... Town & Country is one of my favorite magazines, and as soon as I receive my copy, I go straight to Pamela Fiori's editor's letter. Her April letter was a beautiful tribute to Fernando Bengoechea ("Farewell, Fernando"). What a terrible loss to...

Palmy nights.(PARTIES: Palm Beach)(fund raising events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... From Thanksgiving until Easter, Palm Beach, Florida, turns into a nonstop carousel of charity parties and glamorous events. Fashion meets fundraising, as evidenced by Carolina Herrera's appearance at the kickoff party for the Dana-Farber Cancer...

Hot-rodding.(PARTIES: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wheels and Deals: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, may be better known for Rembrandts and Renoirs than Bugattis and Bentleys, but when Ralph Lauren agreed to lend sixteen cars from his world-class collection, the museum was overjoyed. The...

Fabulous at forty.(PARTIES: Phoenix's Barrow Grand Ball)(Barrow Neurological Foundation fund raising event)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Barrow at the Biltmore: After forty years, the Women's Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation is still known for its first-rate fundraising events, especially the Barrow Grand Ball, an annual gala at Phoenix's Arizona Biltmore Resort &...

Body of evidence.(PARTIES: Evidence Dance Company)(fund raising event)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Act One: It isn't easy to stage a large charity fundraiser and get it right the first time out. But that's exactly what the Brooklyn-based Evidence Dance Company did. The group mounted its inaugural winter benefit at Manhattan's historic Hudson...

A celebration of Chicago.(ON THE TOWN)(Poem)
June 1, 2005... Chicago makes smile-- No Nonsense!! Everything here is plural-- Beaches--lakes and parks forever-- Architecture galore--Bridges--Rivers-- Restaurants--Stores everywhere and the fabulous change of seasons! ...

Dining.(ON THE TOWN: A Celebration of Chicago)(restaurants and their menus at Chicago)
June 1, 2005... Gambling on a meal at an untested restaurant can be risky. Fortunately, Chicagoans who want a safe bet can dine with ease of mind at the handful of new or rejuvenated eateries presented here. At VERMILLION (10 West Hubbard Street;...

This month's happenings.(ON THE TOWN: A Celebration of Chicago)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... June 2 The University of Chicago's Smart Museum opens Centers and Edges: Modern Ceramic Design and Sculpture, 1880-1980; one of its featured artists, ceramic sculptor Ruth Duckworth, is simultaneously having a one-person show at the Chicago...

Wines that Singh.(ON THE TOWN: A Celebration of Chicago)(Alpana Singh celebrity honored)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... At the tender age of twenty-seven, master sommelier ALPANA SINGH has already established herself as a Chi-town celebrity. You can find America's youngest MS (one of only fourteen women to have achieved this honor worldwide) in the dining room...

The arts.(ON THE TOWN: A Celebration of Chicago)(art centres )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The geography of art is continually expanding in Chicago, across hot areas like the South Loop, where the gallery Revival Architectural Eye Catchers (19 East 21st Street; 312-842-4002) is reinventing a neighborhood with treasures from every era...

Shopping.(ON THE TOWN: A Celebration of Chicago)(shopping centres in Chicago)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Michigan Avenue is Chicago's undisputed shopping epicenter, but other areas of the city, most notably tree-lined Oak Street, are blossoming with so many new offerings that the title may soon be up for grabs. At newcomer La Maison du Parfum (104...

By the beautiful sea.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Jump-Start the Summer with Summer Places book painting by Simon Parkes)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Jump-start the summer with SUMMER PLACES (Vendome; $29.95), a new book celebrating the paintings of Simon Parkes. His works skillfully capture the misty beaches, marshy coves and sun-dappled lawns of Long Island and New England at the height of...

Trunk show.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Vineyard Vines products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wherever your wanderings may take you-from the French Riviera to the islands off Cape Cod-you'll find that summer suits you perfectly, thanks to swimming trunks inspired by quintessentially beachy locales. Both VINEYARD VINES and KIWI...

Avant garden.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Cornerstone's children garden)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... On your next drive through California's Sonoma, you may suddenly become distracted by Blue Tree, a towering Monterey pine completely covered with 70,000 turquoise Christmas ornaments. It was conceived by landscape designer Claude Cormier as one...

Rich and rustic.(IN THE COUNTRY)(art shops collections)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... "The middle of nowhere" is the way Alexandra Kasmin characterizes the location of the antiques and decorative-arts shop she and her business partner, Leslie Pirtle, opened early last year in Pine Plains, New York. Their clients don't seem to...

Plants across the pond.(Horticultural exhibitions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... In 1748, in a transatlantic exchange between plant collectors, the American horticulturist John Bartram shipped boxes of native North American seeds to England. Some reached Charles Hamilton, a wealthy aristocrat who was creating PAINSHILL PARK...

Chablis bliss.(french vineyards )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Somehow, Chablis got a bad rap in America. Maybe it was all the California "Chablis" from the 1970s that ruined its reputation. True Chablis, from the region of the same name in France's Burgundy, is a noble wine that easily wins converts with...

Lou Doillon.(FASHION & STYLE)(lifestyle and clothing )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... OCCUPATION: Actress and model. The twenty-two-year-old Parisian made her screen debut at age five and costarred with Charlotte Rampling in 2002's Summer Things; she's also graced many a fashion runway and ad campaign. STAR LINEAGE: Doillon is...

All we want for June is ...(FASHION & STYLE: News)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... a cute pair of HOGAN sandals in luscious, eye-popping colors ($245). At Hogan, 134 Spring Street, NYC, 888-60-HOGAN. Sculpture to go: BARBARA HARRIS's Water Jewels rose-quartz cuff ($790) and starfish pendant, ($485). At the Golden Deor...

Shorts story.(FASHION & STYLE: News)
June 1, 2005... Knee-length and tapered, Bermuda shorts have always signified a step up in casual dressing. We intend to wear ours this summer with sexy sandals and sleeveless tops. From left: CAROLINA HERRERA silk tank ($1,490) and silk-and-cotton shorts...

Sexy sandals.(FASHION & STYLE)
June 1, 2005... Dress things up with bejeweled footwear. Clockwise from top: MANOLO BLAHNIK turquoise-trimmed Ese ($815), VALENTINO satin thongs ($720). CHANEL satin Solitaire ($960). ALEXANDRA NEEL satin Quartz ($575). JIMMY CHOO gold Arty ($890). ALBERTA...

Ask Bergio.(jewelry workmanship evaluation)
June 1, 2005... In all my years in the jewelry business, I've never heard people discuss jewelry with as much curiosity as they do now. There's an explosion of interest with people wanting to learn for themselves the kinds of things they once relied on their...

Seaworthy.(FASHION & STYLE)
June 1, 2005... Go tropical with coral-inspired accessories. Clockwise from top right: JENNIFER HOERTZ hat ($345). VALENTINO silk-jacquard bag ($680). LARISA BARRERA beaded bag ($1,030). MISS TRISH OF CAPRI leather sandals ($410). SALVATORE FERRAGAMO suede...

iPod mania.(Apple iPod music system supplies)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... After the arrival of the Apple iPod, it was hard to imagine that music-listening technology could evolve any further. But it has. Here, some of the latest innovations from and additions to the iPod universe. 1. The BOSE SoundDock digital music...

Branching out.(JEWELRY)
June 1, 2005... Paired with a crisp white shirt or a casual tank top, a branch-coral necklace is a great summer accent. Clockwise from top left: ROBERTO CAVALLI bamboo coral and branch coral ($3,065), at Vivre 800-411-6515; vivre.com. MISH NEW YORK red branch...

Wood work.(JEWELRY)
June 1, 2005... Enjoy the neutral shades of one of nature's basics. Clockwise from top right: TWO BLONDE LIZARDS tiger-ebony and turquoise bracelet ($215), at neimanmarcus.com. LORRAINE SCHWARTZ wood cuff with diamonds and crystals (price on request),...

Lady and the blues.(WATCHES)
June 1, 2005... Find time for sophistication. From left: HARRY WINSTON 18k-white-gold, sapphire and diamond Premier chronograph on a crocodile band ($41,900), 800-988-4110. MEYERS sapphire and diamond Lady Flower on an alligator band ($9,500), by special order...

Not too tan.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(make up tips from Pati Dubroff )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... If you've been devoted to self-tanners and spray-tan booths in summers past, it's time you heard: the deep tan is past its prime. As Dior celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff warns, "Too dark a shade for your coloring ages you. It makes your...

Sun safety.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(sunscreening agents )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... We've recently put away our long-sleeved winter clothes, and now we have to concern ourselves with another kind of covering up: sunscreen. Frankly, between toner, serum, moisturizer, concealer and foundation, many of us feel our faces are...

Go golden.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Make-Up Art Cosmetics Ltd eyeshadows)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Glow like a goddess. No, not by getting a suntan--that's no longer de rigueur--but by accenting your eyelids with gold. Gregory Arlt, the director of makeup artistry at M.A.C, recommends that you dip into M.A.C eye shadow in Goldmine ($13;...

Beach bound.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Hampton Sun sun protection products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... We've seen sunscreens inspired by tropical locales like St. Bart's and St.-Tropez, so why not one dedicated to the beautiful beaches of eastern Long Island? Enter HAMPTON SUN, a luxe line of sun-protection products ($30-$40) that contain...

Best bronzers.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Laura Mercier product info)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Summer 2005 ushers in a new bronze age. Forget the flat, single-hued bronzer; set your sights on a more luminous color mix. This season's most coveted compacts are an artful combination of coppery-brown shades that impart a sexy, tawny gleam to...

French remedies.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Bath and Body Works skin care products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The fields of Haute-Provence are blanketed in lavender, and locals, such as the women of the Minimes convent, have harvested the purple flower and other fragrant indigenous plants, like verbena, for more than four hundred years. Now Bath & Body...

A nutritious cocktail.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Murad dietary supplements for skin care)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... It's common sense, really: veggies and fruits are as good for the skin as coffee and cigarettes are bad. Revamp your nutritional intake with dermatologist Howard Murad's Wrinkle Reducing Dietary Supplement Pack ($115 for a thirty-day supply)....

Wedding scent.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Sheer Veil women fragrance available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... VERA WANG's muse is ever the bride, and we imagine the designer was standing among pretty posies at a garden wedding when she dreamed up her second women's fragrance, Sheer Veil ($85). The bouquet of champagne roses, violets, white lilies and...

Drink it in.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Nature's Renewal Face Cream)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The polyphenols and other antioxidants found in wine make it healthy for the heart--and the skin. For a sip of Chianti in your anti-aging cream, turn to the Italian company NATURE'S. Its Beauty Nectar Winetherapy line of face- and body-care...

Water power.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Amino Vital Pro isotonic beverage )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ever since sports waters came on the fitness scene, we've wondered what exactly they are and what they do. Here's the scoop: traditional sports drinks contain carbohydrates to boost energy. But there's a new kind of sports water, AMINO VITAL...

Shine on.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for June)(lipgloss product info)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ah, summer fun: sandals and sundresses, pools and popsicles. Everything's more carefree, including makeup. Skip matte lip color and add some playful shine to your look with one of these sultry lip glosses: PAULA DORF Lipsicle in Bellini ($18;...

Use good scents.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for June)(Aftelier perfumes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Noted California-based perfumer MANDY AFTEL works with a library of more than five hundred natural essences to create highly sophisticated blends. Her newest, Shiso, is a spicy Oriental that's based on a traditional geisha formula. Aftel...

De-stress your skin.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for June)(Sky Iceland skin care products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The conveniently compact word "stress" covers a lot of territory. Trying on bathing suits? Stress. Forgot to wear sunscreen to the beach? Stress. Your complexion turning oily in the midday sun? Stress, again. Sarah Kugelman, the founder of the...

Get a grip.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for June)(grip gloves for yoga training)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Striking the perfect yoga pose just got easier: YOGA GRIP GLOVES ($15 per pair) for hands (above) and feet are studded with tiny rubber dots that provide traction on your mat or on the floor. Sweaty palms or heels won't compromise your downward...

Revive your soles.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for June)(Suzanne Levine sole facial )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Your tootsies have been hibernating all winter. Now that you'll be parading them around town (maybe in a pair of Jimmy Choo peep-toes?), they'll need to shed their, uh, winter coat. New York-based podiatrist Suzanne Levine designed her Foot...

The City of Jazz: it may be more than fifty years old, but Newport, Rhode Island's trailblazing jazz festival still knows how to swing by the sea.(ARTS & CULTURE)
June 1, 2005... I was thirteen years old and living abroad when the first Newport Jazz Festival was held, in the summer of 1954. But I was already a jazz fan, and press accounts of it made me long to be there. Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie--the...

The Bridal Event at the Pierre.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... For the fifth year in a row, Town&Country sponsored The Bridal Event at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The event, which attracted over 400 brides-to-be, showcased the best of the best in wedding planning--invitations, photographers,...

Diane's Mark: a division of Mazza/Bartholomew Ltd.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Designer Diane Mazza follows in the footsteps of her family's long-established connection to jewelry that began in the nineteenth century in Italy. Her award-winning Tuscan Leaves collection and her current Flora and Czarina collections are...

Signature pearl rings.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Tamaracomolli.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Tamara Comolli has designed a collection of exquisite pearl rings in her unmistakable style that accentuates both a lady's hand and the uniqueness of high-quality natural South Sea and Tahitian pearls. Each one-of-a-kind 18K gold ring features...

Laura Munder: fine jewelry.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(lauramunder.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 18 karat white gold earrings set with Peridots and diamonds. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, Wynn & Company Jewelers at Wynn, Las Vegas and select Neiman Marcus stores. Please visit lauramunder.com.

Great gold jewelry.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Speak Gold collections of gold jewelry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Treat yourself and the ones you love to the lasting gift of fine gold jewelry. The Oromo collection by Caroline Ballou features natural floral and fauna in 18K hand-hammered gold. There's one language everyone understands. Speak gold. For more...

Totally Tuttle.(ARTS & CULTURE)(The Art of Richard Turtle exhibition)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... To many people, RICHARD TUTTLE's art--bits of painted wood, colored tags strung together, touches of drawing or paint low on a wall--may not look like much of anything. Yet others, particularly fellow artists, envy and admire the directness,...

Onstage all-year-round.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Westport Playhouse renovation and leadership gives new focus)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Since 1931 Westport, Connecticut's WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE has served as a launching pad for talent: great actors (Henry Fonda, Helen Hayes, Julie Harris and Patricia Neal, among others) made their names there, and playwrights (George...

Hot ticket.(ARTS & CULTURE)
June 1, 2005... Reserve the couch: SWAN LAKE comes to many public-television stations this month as part of the "Dance in America" series (check local listings). Remounted for American Ballet Theatre by the company's artistic director, Kevin McKenzie, the...

Man about town.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Bobby Short performances)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... When Bobby Short died from leukemia at the age of 80 in March, it was as if Town & Country had lost a family friend. When I first became editor in chief in 1993, we interviewed Bobby for our November issue. The subject was glamour, and in my...

Music in the country.(ARTS & CULTURE)(music festivals)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... For years the CARAMOOR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, in Katonah, New York, has provided music lovers with an agreeable escape just an hour's journey north of Manhattan. Its setting is enticing--ninety gardened acres around a Moorish-style...

Jewels of the trade: a look at fine design and craftsmanship.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... I. AARON BASHA Introducing the "Basha Link" 18 karat gold charm bracelet, a convertible bracelet that interchanges charms in a matter of seconds with no hassle. Please visit aaronbasha.com. Couture & Signature Salons--Salon 146 2....

The journey of a lifetime: take a volunteer trip and discover why none of us should ever feel too rich to receive or too poor to give.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
June 1, 2005... FOR THE PAST four summers I've left behind the trappings of Manhattan to spend a week recharging in Mexico. It's not what you think. Mine are not quiet sojourns on the beaches of Cabo. Nor am I painting the town rojo in Cancun. Rather,...

Gregg Ruth.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(product info)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Gregg Ruth's newest diamond combinations are dazzling & delicious. Luscious & rich, they are all you could want and more. Spicy yellows, fruity pinks, and brisk blues, mix & match... what's your flavor? For more information, please visit...

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp annual fundraiser.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
June 1, 2005... At noon on Sunday, June 5, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will hold its annual fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club. Proceeds go directly to the camp, which was started in 1988 by Paul Newman to serve children with life threatening illnesses....

The Aeolians open up.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Capofaro Malvasia and Resort)(Brief Article)(Hotel Review)
June 1, 2005... Italy's seven Aeolian Islands, located off the northern coast of Sicily, have long lured visitors from private yachts, and many stylish Italians, such as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, have built holiday homes there. The islands...

A whale of a museum.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(New England museum reopens)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Those who've visited Nantucket know that this New England resort island was once a prosperous whaling port. Indeed, many of the sea captains' 19th-century mansions now house gourmet restaurants and intimate inns. The island's WHALING MUSEUM has...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... In our April issue, we cited the incorrect price for the Town & Country Travel Club's Taste of Paris trip, which runs from October 16 to 22. The seven-day gourmet journey, which includes cooking classes and private wine tastings with some of...

At home in the highlands.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Cawdor Estate cottage services)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Some people rent a place in the country so they can feel like locals as they tour the area, while others prefer to pull up the drawbridge and relax. Both approaches are equally tempting at the COTTAGES AT CAWDOR ESTATE, just east of Inverness,...

Food for thought.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table book by Linda Ellerbee)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Journalist, producer, wife, mother, breast-cancer survivor. Linda Ellerbee has seen, conquered and even eaten it all. Her new memoir, Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table (Putnam; $24.95), is an eloquent, and often...

Shore thing.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Melissa Odabash canvas products)(odabash.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A day at the beach usually means wearing more sunscreen than clothing, but unless your bikini has pockets, you'll need a place to stash your cell phone, iPod and other gear. The new stylish but sturdy canvas bags from swimwear designer Melissa...

Mark of quality.(DESIGN TRENDS)(Alexa Hampton designer fabrics)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... When Alexa Hampton boasts that she's in her twenty-first year in the design industry, it doesn't sound all that remarkable--until she reveals she's only thirty-four. She began working alongside her father, the esteemed decorator Mark Hampton,...

Decorators: the new print celebrities.(DESIGN TRENDS)(fashion books)(Leontine Linens bedding products)(Vera Wang dinnerware )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Decorating history is finally coming into its own as a publishing genre, or so it seems from the number of new books on some of the biggest names and firms in the field. Volumes to watch for this summer (if not to lug to the beach): Frances...

English lessons: when two people from opposite sides of the Atlantic wed, how do they keep the home fires burning? A report from Joe Queenan, author of the recently published Queenan Country: A Reluctant Anglophile's Pilgrimage to the Mother Country.(SOCIAL GRACES)
June 1, 2005... IN THE AUTUMN of 1990, when my son turned four years old, he began to make specific, detailed inquiries regarding the possibility of obtaining an ATM card. I believe it was at this point that my wife, Francesca, a refined and elegant native of...

Faith, hope and charity: in Sri Lanka, UNICEF comes to the rescue of tsunami victims, especially the thousands of desperate children in need of help and the human touch.(United Nations. Children's Fund)
June 1, 2005... DECEMBER 26 is traditionally a quiet day in cultures that celebrate Christmas. In the aftermath of a major family holiday, it is a time to rest, reflect and, above all, count one's blessings. In 2004 it fell on a Sunday, making it seem even...

Philanthropy: a new breed: meet a few of the many who are profoundly changing the face of philanthropy today.
June 1, 2005... Wherever you go, whomever you talk to, the path of today's philanthropy starts with a story--a personal moment when heartrending need meets an outstretched hand. For Jeff Swartz, the third generation of his family to lead the Timberland Company...

Celebrity givers.(philanthropy of Tea Leoni, Paul Newman, Katie Couric and others )(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... Making noble use of their fame and, yes, fortune, some of the world's best-known actors and other prominent personalities have rallied in times of crisis--after last year's tsunami or the 9/11 attacks, for example. But many famous faces put...

Once upon a lifetime: Princess Yasmin Aga Khan keeps the memory of her famous mother alive by helping to fight Alzheimer's and save the memories of others.
June 1, 2005... "I DON'T JOIN boards, I don't like committee work, I don't like to give speeches, and I especially don't like to raise money," said Princess Yasmin Aga Khan when she was invited to participate in the activities of the fledgling Alzheimer's...

A new MoMA: the men and women behind the museum's unsurpassed trove of treasures--and the remarkable building they helped create.
June 1, 2005... EVER SINCE it was founded in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art has known where to look for help. A private institution, it could not expect to receive significant government funding as do, for example, New York's Metropolitan Museum and...

Anacapri: high above the summer bustle of the famous Capri resort, this tranquil village captures a novelist's imagination and heart.
June 1, 2005... CAPRI, APRIL 1990 How different it is from the island village I knew thirty or thirty-five years ago.... The donkeys and carts are gone, half the tables are empty at the four cafes around the Piazzetta.... In my parents' day Capri was chic...

75 best new beauty products: it's time to set the record straight. Of all the cosmetics launched this year, these are the standouts.
June 1, 2005... AFTER LAST year's "150 Best Beauty Products" was so warmly received, we knew we had to follow up with an equally insightful product register. This time we decided to forgo the classics and uncover the latest cutting-edge cosmetics that are...

Weddings.
June 1, 2005... Mr. and Mrs. David Donnelly Herbert (Whitley Clare Bouma) Lake Forest, Illinois [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Scott Alan Logan (Lydia Carlotta Miles) Washington, D.C. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dr. and Mrs. Louis Alfred...

Horoscopes.
June 1, 2005... Gemini May 22-June 21 A breath of fresh air is blasting through your life as your birth month kicks off. With maverick Uranus at the top of your chart, you're testing the limits, and your confidence in your plans and talents is rocketing...