Town & Country articles from May 2003

Town & Country archives from May 2003

One of a kind. (Editor's Letter).(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... I never met Audrey Hepburn, although, like millions of others, I felt I knew her. She had that effect on people. Ever since my first glimpse of her, as the reluctant princess in search of adventure in Roman Holiday, I was totally captivated by...

An American dream. (This Month's Mailbox).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Bravo! You outdid yourself with the January 2003 "All the Best" issue. The wonder of the panoply of things and places shown is that an ordinary person like me is able to partake of them and sometimes even visit them. So much of life is humdrum,...

Getting entree. (This Month's Mailbox).(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... Seeing your weddings issue [February] reminded me of my own T&C wedding story. About five years ago, my husband, Colin, and I had to go to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for an interview, where we were asked to document our personal...

Solid foundation. (This Month's Mailbox).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... I'm Asian and I've always seen light-green foundation cakes at cosmetic counters. Salespeople have told me they're for blending or matching foundation color with Asian complexions, but I'm afraid to test these products myself because I have...

Mrs. Peterson to you. (This Month's Mailbox).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Five stars to Joan Caraganis Jakobson for her timely "Social Graces" column ["Way Too Familiar?" March]. I am over seventy and have had children call me by my first name. When I informed their mothers that I wished to be called Mrs. Peterson,...

Oscar, then and now. (This Month's Mailbox).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Pamela Fiori's "Editor's Letter" about the Oscars [March] was fascinating--don't we all miss the clean, brushed hair of yesteryear's stars, along with stockings, gloves and subtle glimpses of those buffed bodies? Things really have changed,...

Young Bostonians. (Parties).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... THE PARTY The Young Friends of the Public Garden's annual fund-raiser, one of Boston's premier events. THE PLACE The Four Seasons' ballroom, where the theme was, of course, flowers. THE PURPOSE To support and preserve...

Evening of honors. (Parties).(Kennedy Center Honors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... CENTER STAGE The twenty-fifth annual Kennedy Center Honors, in Washington, D.C., held in celebration of the arts. ACT 1 A televised presentation hosted by Walter Cronkite at the center's renowned Opera House, with President and...

A Gem of a night. (Parties).(includes multiple articles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... THE SHINING MOMENT The Jewelry Information Center's first Gem Awards Gala, at New York's Cipriani 42nd Street. THE SETTING The room was decorated in a dramatic combination of black and white tones. Silver bowls filled with frosted...

Fetes by the bay. (Parties).(includes multiple articles )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... THE EVENTS The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art hosted its annual Valentine Ball, and, at the War Memorial Opera House, the San Francisco Ballet held its seventieth-anniversary opening-night gala. THE ENTERTAINMENT At the...

Like diva, like daughter. (On The Town).(Always Wear Joy: My Mother Bold And Beautiful)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... Susan Fales-Hill's ALWAYS WEAR JOY: MY MOTHER BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL (HarperCollins; $24.95) is more than just a loving tribute to her late mother, the ebullient dancer, singer and actress Josephine Premice. It's a paean to her mother's close pals,...

Cooking with Eric and Daniel. (On The Town).(A Return To Cooking)(Chef Daniel Boulud: Cooking In New Yotk City)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... Two of New York's most accomplished chefs, Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin and Daniel Boulud of Daniel, Cafe Boulud and db Bistro Moderne, have recently produced cookbooks that are as innovative as their cuisine. The Ripert book, A RETURN TO...

Still grand at 150. (On The Town).(Heinrich Engelhard Steinwey )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... It is perhaps fitting that the first STEINWAY grand piano was constructed in its maker's kitchen. Like a master chef, Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg believed that creating a quality product required the finest raw materials. One hundred and...

Like a goddess. (On The Town).(Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... "There's always been a manifestation of the goddess in dressing," says Harold Koda, the curator-in-charge at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute. To prove it, he decided to create a show about classicism and the way it "has...

Be your own florist: on opposite sides of the Atlantic, two new schools put the power of flower arrangement right in your hands. (On The Town).
May 1, 2003... Leading British florist and author JANE PACKER has made it easier than ever to learn the basics of creating your own flower arrangements. After establishing schools in London and Tokyo, Packer recently opened a New York branch within the...

Bastide day. (On The Town).(Restaurant Review)
May 1, 2003... Leave it to the unconventional city of Los Angeles to master the ultimate contrast: high-gloss French cuisine in a casual, breezy environment. There's nothing casual, however, about the impact of BASTIDE, the newest venture from chef Alain...

Photo finish. (In The Country).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Spring is a season for clutter-clearing. Why not finally take all your loose snapshots and put them where they belong--in gorgeous, handmade albums? We're stuck on GLENDORA's (pictured here), available only at the gift shop of Washington,...

Housekeeping 101. (In the country: a clean sweep).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... No matter how big your home is, spring-cleaning need not be the overwhelming task it once was, thanks to these new and spiffed-up products. Clockwise from top: Reap the sweet-smelling rewards of environmentally friendly MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY...

Naturally domestic. (In the country: a clean sweep).(Caldrea Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... In 1999 Monica R. Nassif, a marketing executive and mother of two living in Minnesota, had an entrepreneurial epiphany: she felt that despite renewed interest in the domestic arts and the popularity of aromatherapy cosmetics, no one had given a...

Vacuum pick. (In the country: a clean sweep).(vacuum-cleaner bags)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... According to British industrial designer James Dyson, vacuum-cleaner bags actually hinder the machine's efficiency. One of Dyson's bagless vacs, which are huge sellers in England, has recently come across the pond. Unlike its competitors, the...

New England revival. (In The Country).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Country inns and restaurants in Massachusetts's Berkshire Hills have traditionally served up cozy, old-fashioned fare: chintz curtains on the windows, roast duckling on the dinner plates. But lately, in the formerly depressed mill town of North...

Goo-goo gourmet. (In The Country).(The Baby Bistro Cookbook)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... There are a few agreeable, open-minded kids who will eat anything that's placed in front of them. Then there's the majority of the world's under-five population who absolutely will not. For the parents of all those children, Joohee Muromcew has...

The great green sale. (in the garden).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... TRADE SECRETS is no longer the well-kept secret it once was. First held just two years ago, this rare-plant and garden-antiques sale in northwestern Connecticut has already become one of the country's most talked-about gardening events....

Fauchon. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Pink treat: FAUCHON, the French purveyor of luxury foods, fills its signature boxes with delectable combinations of dark, milk and white chocolate ($10 and up). At Fauchon, NYC, 212-308-5919; fauchon.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

All we want for May is.... (Fashion & Style News).(sandals from Kaki Daniels)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... All We Want for May Is... to be pretty in pink (our hue of the month) from head to toe, and there's no better way to complete that look than with KAKI DANIELS'S pink suede ankle-strap stiletto sandals ($330). Available at Capitol, Charlotte,...

Manolo Blahnik Drawings. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Thirty years' worth of fantastic footwear comes to life in MANOLO BLAHNIK DRAWINGS (Thames & Hudson; $34.95), a collection of the famous shoe designer's witty preproduction sketches. Call 800-962-6651. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lutz & Patmos. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Water-repellent cashmere? It's no fantasy. LUTZ & PATMOS'S Teflon-treated cashmere hooded sweater ($850) will keep you warm, cozy--and dry. At Barneys New York stores, 888-822-7639; lutzandpatmos.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Robert Lighton New York. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This 18k-white-gold watch with a rose shagreen band ($3,950), by ROBERT LIGHTON NEW YORK, fuses modern design and vintage workmanship. At Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Simon Alcantara. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Adorn yourself in SIMON ALCANTARA'S wreath of beads. This limited-edition necklace is handmade from amethyst, rose quartz, biwa pearls and 18k gold ($2,625). At Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-5581855; Stanley Korshak, Dallas, 800-972-5959. ...

Cadeau. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... CADEAU, the maker of chic maternity wear, just opened its first boutique, in downtown Manhattan: 1,000 square feet of paradise for mothers-to-be. 254 Elizabeth Street, NYC, 212-994-1801. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Luisa Beccaria. (Fashion & Style News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Feminine but not fussy: that's LUISA BECCARIA'S strapless and lusciously soft chiffon dress with and full petal skirt ($3,600). At Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Shimmering shells. (Fashion & Style).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Mother-of-pearl adds a touch of iridescence to any accessory. Clockwise from top left: KAKI DANIELS suede sandals with mother-of-pearl detail ($350). CHAN LUU square bag ($170). RENE CAOVILLA mother-of pearl wrist bag ($860). DARBY SCOTT...

A summer classic. (Fashion & Style).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Longtime favorites, canvas accessories and leather trim make a sharp-looking pair. Clockwise from top: VALENTINO GARAVANI canvas and leather bag ($700). CHRISTIAN DIOR canvas and leather pumps ($350) and Street Chic bag ($995). KORS MICHAEL...

Elemental elegance. (Fashion & Style).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Make an everlasting impression with the clean, simple basics that defined Audrey Hepburn's iconic style. L'Interdit, the fragrance created especially for her in 1954 by GIVENCHY ($75). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The little black dress...

Beach boys. (Fashion & Style).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... If you're in the market for some great men's swimwear, look no further. These styles are bound to make waves. From top: Long-sleeved linen shirt by VILEBREQUIN ($120). Cotton swim trunks by POLO BY RALPH LAUREN ($45) and ETRO ($120)....

Sorbet sampler. (Jewelry).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This spring, we're crazy for the perfect pairing of pink and orange Clockwise from top left: MALLARY MARKS ruby and mandarin garnet Birdy Foot necklace ($6,610) and pink tourmaline and mandarin-garnet Peacock Tail ear ling5 ($4,565), both at...

Sweet stuff. (Jewelry).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Accentuate your neckline with candy-colored, faceted stones. From left: TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18k-gold and multicolored sapphire Lucia necklace ($8,500), at Sutton's, Tucson, AZ, 520-297-0520; or 800-590-7985. MISH blue topaz necklace ($5,800),...

Take my advice, please: in today's competitive art world, no serious collector can expect to bag the best works without the help of a straight-talking, fast-moving and incredibly well-connected art adviser. (Connoisseur's World).
May 1, 2003... This month, as auction houses fill with collectors of Impressionist, modern and contemporary art, many of these big-game hunters won't be coming alone. They will be accompanied by art advisers who are dedicated to the formation and maintenance...

Handle with care. (Connoisseur's World).
May 1, 2003... Although other galleries in Dresden's fairy-tale-fabulous ZWINGER PALACE are still suffering from the effects of last summer's devastating floods, its PORCELAIN COLLECTION has never looked better, thanks to a three-year-long, $6.5 million...

The art of the outrageous. (Connoisseur's World).(Cellebrity: My Angling and Tangling With Famous People)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... Dashing, inventive and bold, GEORGE LOIS shook up American pop culture in the 1950s and beyond with controversial magazine covers and ads that grabbed the public's attention and forever raised the bar of creativity in advertising. He reviews...

Think sink. (Connoisseur's World).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... As a consequence of the current four-year, $800 million expansion of New York City's Museum of Modern Art, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden (below)--whose white marble walls and paving set off works by Picasso, Rodin and Maillol,...

'Tis the season. (Connoisseur's World).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... In the U.K., it's nearly time for the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, Wimbledon--and London's great art and antiques fairs. From diamond cuff links to gilded chandeliers, Old Master paintings and other objects priced from $150 to more than $1...

Bass noteworthy. (Connoisseur's World).(Pape Rene )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... With his black-diamond voice and riveting stage presence, German bass RENE PAPE is opera's latest hero. Endlessly versatile, he is a master Mozartian, a consummate Wagnerian and, whether playing a major or minor character, always magical. Born...

Washington or bust. (Connoisseur's World).(Jean-Antoine Houdon)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Sculptor JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (1741-1828) was the Andy Warhol of his day. For more than forty years, Houdon employed plaster, terra-cotta, marble and bronze to depict the movers and shakers of the French Enlightenment, the rulers of Russia and...

Sheer paradise: five of the world's most luxurious hideaways are located on the island of Mauritius. (Traveler's Notebook).
May 1, 2003... Dream of a distant tropical island: turquoise sea, blazing blue sky, white-sand beaches and feathery palm trees, their fronds fluttering in the breeze. Then open your eyes. You're in Mauritius. A thousand miles off the east coast of Africa,...

Golf among the pines. (Traveler's Notebook).
May 1, 2003... Discriminating golfers appreciate a resort that provides challenging courses and a comfortable retreat where they can retire to relive a great round--or forget a bad one. The two golf courses at La Jolla's Torrey Pines and the new hotel that...

Valley whirl. (Traveler's Notebook).(A Tale of Two Velleys)(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... Nothing makes for better summer reading than a true story about a heated battle in a bucolic community with eccentric characters and expensive real estate. A TALE OF TWO VALLEYS (Broadway Books; $25), by Alan Deutschman, has this--and a lot of...

Fast footing. (Traveler's Notebook).(from Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The motor set meets the jet set with LOUIS VUITTON's take on classic driving moccasins. For men and women, the calfskin Lombok shoes come in such colors as orange (shown), brown, white and navy blue (for women only), and sport rubber soles and...

Riviera renovation. (Traveler's Notebook).(Hotel Martinez, Cannes, France)(Hotel Review)
May 1, 2003... Just in time for this year's film festival, new glamour has arrived in Cannes at the HOTEL MARTINEZ, which, like the Hotel de Crillon in Paris, is owned by France's Taittinger family. A penthouse suite and eleven junior suites with spacious...

Passports for pets. (Traveler's Notebook).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... For Americans who love to travel with their pets, Britain has been out of the question for about a hundred years. But thanks to medical advances and a more sympathetic government, you no longer have to subject your pooch or kitty to the...

Awash in roses. (Beauty Mark).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Roses are blossoming in all kinds of terrain--soaps, creams, oils and even mouthwash--adding a scent that's sunny,sweet and never overpowering. Plus, used in skin-care products, rose extract purifies and tones. Clockwise from top: CALYPSO...

Hint of tint. (Beauty Mark).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Years ago, I felt I needed something for my skin, but foundations seemed too heavy, too chalky and too difficult to blend just so. I became hooked on tinted moisturizers. I'm not alone. These lightly pigmented lotions are more popular than...

What's in a label? (Beauty Mark).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Concerns about the safety of cosmetics ingredients have spawned public discussion, controversy and misinformation in recent years. To separate fact from fiction, we consulted dermatologists Debra Jaliman, Rhoda Narins, David Orentreich and...

Overexpressing yourself? If so, what to do before wrinkles make their mark. (Beauty Mark).
May 1, 2003... Can fine lines be prevented? We start out by putting our hopes in over-the-counter creams, serums and facial peels that work on the skin's surface--softening the appearance of visible creases, though not providing a radical, permanent solution....

Not for depression only: you don't have to be blue to benefit from antidepressants; they have many other (sometimes surprising) uses. (Health).
May 1, 2003... I had hardly gotten over the shock of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia--a condition I'd never heard of, whose symptoms include chronic muscle and joint pain, headaches and fatigue--when the second jolt came on its heels. The doctor suggested...

Luxury spa escapes ... (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Relaxation and rejuvenation are words that all too often slip from our thoughts; we tend to forget to take time to treat ourselves well and preserve our own quality of life. When the need to take a break and indulge finally arises, many of us...

Peninsula. (Special Advertising Section).(Peninsula Spa and Health Club)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Peninsula Spa & Health Club, Manhattan's only luxury spa and private fitness club located atop the exclusive Peninsula Hotel. Pamper yourself with the "Three Degrees of Relaxation" (body scrub & detox wrap) or relax with the "European...

Claremont. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, the AAA Four-Diamond rated Claremont Resort & Spa lies in one of the world's leading destinations. Opened in 1915, the Claremont rests on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, with panoramic views of the San...

CuisinArt Resort & Spa. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This Caribbean oasis, surrounded by pearly beach offers luxurious beauty treatments at the 8,000 square foot Venus Spa. Experience our Hydroponic Farm's fresh produce at the Santorini restaurant with cuisine inspired by Chef Paul Bocuse and...

Half Moon. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Half Moon's spa in Montego Bay promotes an all-natural approach to wellness. Hydrotherapy, Reflexology and Aromatherapy are featured as well as treatments using soothing Jamaican ingredients. The "Body Gomage" softens skin with a peppermint...

Kohler Waters Spa. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Rejuvenating the body and senses through water treatments is at the heart of Kohler Waters Spa, located at The American Club, the Midwest's only AAA Five Diamond resort hotel. Thirteen treatment rooms feature innovative Kohler bathing products....

Miraval. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... What sets a resort spa apart from all others? At Miraval, we introduce lessons for life; uniquely integrated programs of fitness, nutrition and mindful living where body and spirit are nourished and invigorated. Each day in the breathtaking...

Green Valley Spa. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Above all, a visit to Green Valley, in St. George, Utah, is the most luxurious experience you will ever have. But ultra pampering is only the beginning. You also have the option to learn how to meditate, play tennis and golf. They even have...

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. (Special Advertising Section).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Nestled in the foothills of Tucson's Catalina Mountains, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is an oasis of relaxation. From Shiatsu to Sonoran Stone Massage, golfing on two Fazio courses to hiking the Canyon Trailhead, and award-winning dining to...

Soft stripes. (Design).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Stripes are always a winning choice for warm-weather decorating, but this season they're scoring big style points, too. From left: Coral silk Janet Stripe ($54 per yard), THE SILK TRADING COMPANY, 800-679-7455. PETER FASANO's Madison Stripe...

Design trends.(antiques fairs )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... All things British are enticing this month. Shop in person if you're traveling to London for the upcoming antiques fairs (see "Connoisseur's World," page 100). 1. The antiques department of SIBYL COLEFAX & JOHN FOWLER has become a must-stop for...

Family finances, part one: the Schwab family's first rule about money: speak up! (Wealth).
May 1, 2003... Maybe it's her stockbroker soul. Maybe she's just her father's daughter. But the thought literally makes Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz shudder: all those countless Americans, their portfolios decimated by the stock market's retreat, reviewing their...

Penny-wise, meet pound-foolish: when one spouse's largesse collides with the other's thrift, compromise requires more than just a good calculator. (Social Graces).
May 1, 2003... Can marriage work between a profligate man and a frugal--I'm resisting saying stingy--woman? I had always thought that one's attitude toward money could wreck a relationship, and it has certainly been an issue in my marriage to Helen Gurley...

Forever Audrey: a decade after her death, the light that this extraordinary actress cast still shines brightly--perhaps more than ever. (Cover Story).(Audrey Hepburn)
May 1, 2003... Most movie stars have their fifteen to twenty years of fame, followed by a run of fund-raisers and other rare appearances, perhaps some made-for-television movies or a short-lived series, before their careers gradually decline and they slowly...

Mostly roses: in her ambrosial French garden, Odile Masquelier is on intimate terms with her roses--all 730 varieties.
May 1, 2003... "How lucky you are to have found such a place," one recent visitor told Odile Masquelier, creator of the magical rose garden at La Bonne Maison, her home on a hill overlooking Lyon. Masquelier, whose two-and-a-half-acre garden is the result of...

All dressed up: drama, flair and fine craftsmanship unite in T&C's haute couture selections.
May 1, 2003... Looking lovely: A fringed taffeta gown and gathered sash by Ralph Rucci Chado Haute Couture. Diamond and gold Delicate earrings are by Dior Joaillerie, as is all jewelry throughout unless otherwise noted. For shopping information, see page 191....

A driving passion: for those who love cars especially classic automobiles all roads lead to England's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
May 1, 2003... Ah, the English Season! The peonies abloom at the Chelsea Flower Show. The ladies abloom in hats at Ascot. The players in their whites at Wimbledon. The earsplitting roar of engines, the acrid smell of motor oil at Goodwood, the grand home of...

Weddings.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... When Ralph Hart Gaines proposed to Colby Louise Diddle, he could not have picked a more treasured location: the Greenbrier resort, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Gaines family has vacationed there regularly since the 1890s, and...

Horoscopes.
May 1, 2003... MAY Taurus April 21-May 21 Taurus is one of the most reality-tuned signs of the zodiac, but right now, you're having a hard time getting a handle on your professional role and direction. In fact, Neptune, the confusion maker, is in...