Town & Country articles from May 2004

Town & Country archives from May 2004

Let's makeup.(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... Beauty may be only skin-deep, but the square footage devoted to beauty products is of epic proportions. Walk into a department store anywhere in the world and you'll witness the same scene--counter after counter staffed by dedicated salespeople...

Picchiotti.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunks shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
May 1, 2004... Picchiotti, noted for their exceptional quality and sophisticated design, presents a 5.11ct natural fancy yellow cushion cut diamond ring surrounded by 2.21cts white and 0.68cts fancy yellow brilliant diamonds. Available at the following...

Judith Leiber.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunks shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
May 1, 2004... The art of business is elevated to new heights with the monogrammed business card holder from Judith Leiber, which retails for $395. Available in either script or block lettering. Please call 1.866.542.7167 or visit www.judithleiber.com. ...

Le Vian.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunks shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
May 1, 2004... See Le Vian's Jewelry and Watch Extravaganzas at Lord & Taylor, Freehold, NJ, May 2; Jared Galleria of Jewelry, Boynton Beach, FL, May 4 (a diamond cutting demonstration); and Jared's, Knoxville, TN, May 6. Eddie LeVian will show his new...

Design by H'RATCH.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunks shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
May 1, 2004... Designs by H'RATCH--Jewelry that is created with love and old-world craftsmanship. Diamonds creatively set in platinum will capture the heart of anyone who gazes upon them. For more information and the store nearest you, call 1.877.H'RATCH2...

San Francisco Opera Guild and Nordstrom will present "La Vie Boheme: Couture Gown Show 2004" on May 11 at the Westin St. Francis, San Francisco.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunks shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
May 1, 2004... San Francisco Opera Guild and Nordstrom will present "La Vie Boheme: Couture Gown Show 2004" on May 11 at the Westin St. Francis, San Francisco. The fundraiser will highlight the Opera's production of La Boheme and will feature the latest in...

Lasting values.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I am not in the habit of writing letters to the editor, but I thoroughly enjoyed the January issue, particularly the article on single-sex schools ["Let's Hear It for the Girls," by Diane Guernsey]. As an alumna of an all-girls academy on Long...

Road raves.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I eagerly read "The Convertible: On the Road Again" [by Stephan Wilkinson, January] and couldn't wait to read about my own beloved drop-top. Alas, I could not find any reference to the Volvo C70 convertible. It is safe, adorable and a ton of...

Prime example.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Anne Taylor Fleming's "For Women of a Certain Age and Attitude, It's Prime Time" [January] was fabulous. However, the mere mention of Hillary Rodham Clinton alongside any of the other women cited by the author is an embarrassment. For Clinton...

Way to go.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I want to compliment you on the beautiful and inviting accessories story "Postcards From Paradise" [March]. The styling and photography were absolutely luscious, and the destinations those pages evoked--Capri, Rio, Tahiti, St.-Tropez--took me...

Making a splash.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... In the March fashion story "Some Like It Hot," the model on page 158 is standing in water up to her thighs. Two questions: Does the Carolina Herrera dress she is wearing really cost $45,000, as the caption says? And the art director got it...

T&C on TV?(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Pamela, Keep those editor's letters coming. I love the way you write them as if you are sitting right across from me and just conversing. When is T&C going to make a television special? May I suggest a few possible subjects? June...

Charles Krypell: New York.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... The look of Charles Krypell builds on a tradition of quality and unconventional style. Charles Krypell's designs are recognized the world over and are sure to be tomorrow's heirlooms. Charles Krypell is forever challenging himself to pursue the...

Virtuoso: specialists in the art of travel.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... >From complimentary upgrades, exclusive amenities, and the perfect room and view to privileged access, private events, and personalized hospitality, the benefits of working with a Virtuoso travel specialist are remarkable. To work with an...

Clarins: Paris.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... Clarins "Express Beauty Extras" Exclusive Services at Saks Fifth Avenue Visit the Clarins Counter at Saks Fifth Avenue for your complimentary 40-minute One-To-One Facial Treatment and learn about "Express Beauty Extras"--targeted beauty...

Celine.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... Boogie on Down to the Dallas Galleria! French luxury house Celine, creator of the coveted Boogie Bag made famous by Madonna, will be rolling out its first accessories-only store at the Dallas Galleria this spring. To request an accessories...

Leslie Greene.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Award-winning designer Leslie Greene captures the beauty of spring with feminine designs, pairing diamonds with gemstones in hues of brilliant, blushing pink. Visit us at www.LeslieGreene.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Stizzoli.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... Stizzoli, the world's finest Italian knitwear collection, invites you to attend one of their special event May 2004 trunk shows at the following stores: Miss Jackson's--Tulsa, OK Graces--Nashville, TN Rizik Bros.--Washington, D.C....

Snow ball.(Parties)(November 18 - annual lighting of the snowflake in New York; UNICEF planings)
May 1, 2004... FORWARD THINKING Even though it's spring, plans are well under way for a November 18 event that will herald the arrival of the holiday season: the greatly anticipated annual lighting of the snowflake that hangs over the intersection of...

At the ballet.(Parties)
May 1, 2004... DOUBLE VENUE The San Francisco Ballet's elegant annual opening-night gala showcased the company in several short pieces performed at the War Memorial Opera House. City Hall got into the act, too, hosting a dinner beforehand and a party...

The doctor is in.(Parties)
May 1, 2004... CHARACTER STUDY Boston's Storybook Ball, benefiting MassGeneral Hospital for Children, is a favorite fete for the city's young at heart. Since 2001, organizers have taken a page from cherished literature and based each gala on a well-known...

Palm d'or.(Parties)
May 1, 2004... FORM AND FUNCTION Famed couturier Valentino lives in some of the world's most beautiful houses. It's fitting, then, that a luncheon and Valentino fashion show benefiting the Boys' Club of New York was held at Mar-A-Lago, the sprawling Palm...

Like mother, like daughter.(On The Town)
May 1, 2004... An old Jewish proverb proclaims, "what the daughter does, the mother did." How much nicer, though, when they can do it together, combining youthful energy with seasoned calm, fresh eyes with experienced ones. The following enterprises--from...

Rethinking the nest.(In The Country)(The House to Ourselves: Reinventing the Home Once the Kids Are Grown)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... Life begins when the kids go to college--or so my parents used to taunt my brother and me. Now a new book by Seattle-based architect Todd Lawson and frequent T&C contributor Tom Connor reveals an element of truth in my parents' jest, proving...

Better than a sandbox.(In The Country)
May 1, 2004... As a child, Vanessa Birrell loved her cloth play tent. But as an adult she noticed that there was nothing on the market of equivalent quality and charm. Partnering in 2001 with her friend Amanda Allfrey, Birrell created win GREEN, a company she...

Dandy decoys.(In The Country)(American Fish Decoys)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... American Fish Decoys celebrates the carved and painted wooden lures used by ice fishermen in the early 20th century. Sounds like pretty rarefied stuff, but more than a hundred full-page color photographs demonstrate the universal appeal of...

A farm for Peggy.(In The Country)
May 1, 2004... The idea of David Rockefeller-billionaire banker, philanthropist and art collector--being a farming advocate might seem at first like something out of Green Acres. But with STONE BARNS CENTER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE, a working farm and education...

Annuals checkup.(in the garden)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Gardening has trends and fashions no less than Seventh Avenue. Even such staples as annuals and perennials come in and out of favor. In fact, annuals, rejected in recent years by many gardeners (can we place the entire blame on the...

Hooked on rugs.(In The Country)(Stephen T. Anderson)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hand-hooked rugs, first popularized in rural New England in the late 1700s, are back in a really big way--literally. Manhattan based craftsman STEPHEN T. ANDERSON creates mansion-sized rugs that give charm and comfort to large rooms. Actually,...

All we want for May is ...(Fashion & Style News)
May 1, 2004... All We Want for MAY Is... to sashay confidently in a pair of artfully designed leather pumps by EDMUNDO CASTILLO ($495). At Edmundo Castillo, 219 Mott Street, NYC, 212-431-5320. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What's functional yet superbly...

Monaco.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... The Principality of Monaco and Town & Country present "A Magical Evening of Spectacular Entertainment" on May 25 in New York City to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & Variety. Tickets are $350 per person and include access to an...

Le Vian Time.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... Le Vian Time has Come--to New York City. The riveting collection features Swiss timepieces in numbered limited editions for men and women. Cool Styles. Classic. Uptown. Downtown. Hip stainless steel cases. Elegant gold cases. Luxe diamond...

Stefan Hafner: Bologna Italia.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)
May 1, 2004... Stefan Hafner's spectacular Corset Collection features precious & semi-precious gems in brilliant multi color jewel tones. The collection is available at the following retailers: Louis Anthony, PA--412.854.0310 Mayfair,...

Fred Moheban.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... Our gallery has been serving interior designers and architects, (privates) for over 40 years. We carry an extensive array of antiques and decoratives--Oriental rugs, European carpets and tapestries, and rare collectible pieces. For more...

Bamboozled.(Fashion & Style)
May 1, 2004... Popularized by Gucci in the late 1940s, bamboo hand lee add exotic flair to summer bags. Clockwise from top right: RAFE cotton and leather Claire bag ($275). GUCCI leather shoulder bag ($760). ELAINE TURNER canvas Maria bag ($350), PUTU BY J,...

Flat and happy.(Fashion & Style)
May 1, 2004... Store those stilettos--cute and comfortable ballet flats are what everyone will be wearing this summer. Clockwise from top right: MARC JACOBS satin flats with butterfly appliques ($490). MIU MIU leather flats with buckles ($280). COACH suede...

Signs of summer.(Fashion & Style)
May 1, 2004... Get a head start on the season by stocking up on these essentials. Clockwise from top left: The latest in digital audio technology from Apple, the iPod mini ($249); watches by Ritmo Mvndo--from top, Gran Data Chronograph ($1,400), Palazzo...

Garden party.(Jewelry)
May 1, 2004... Sparkling spring flowers are the perfect antidote to April showers. Clockwise from top left: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS diamond Caresse d'Eole necklace (price on request). OSCAR HEYMAN & BROTHERS yellow diamond and enamel orchid brooch ($45,000). CATHY...

Find your identity.(Jewelry)
May 1, 2004... Get personal with monogrammed pendants and bracelets in glittering gold or dazzling diamonds. Perfect for graduation gifts. MARTIN KATZ handmade platinum, diamond and sapphire pendant with chain ($3,500-$6,500). At Martin Katz Ltd., NYC,...

Rock of ages.(Watches)
May 1, 2004... The latest trend in watches leaves no stone unturned. Semiprecious materials like lapis, malachite and turquoise provide a dramatic contrast to the shine of 18-karat gold. Clockwise from left: CHRISTIAN DIOR La "D" de Dior 18k-gold and...

Hepburn's legacy: a sale of the actress's belongings sheds new light on her striking individuality.(Connoisseur's World)(Biography)
May 1, 2004... First there's the voice, that flat, crackly, affectless upper-class drawl: "The calla lilies are in bloom agayne--such a strange flowah. "Then there are the long, fluid legs. The planed cheek-bones. The mane of auburn hair. The thoroughbred...

New in Amsterdam.(Connoisseur's World)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It began in 1764, when Catherine the Great of Russia purchased from a Berlin merchant the 225 paintings that formed the heart of one of the world's most celebrated treasures: the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Now...

The Whitneys' world.(Connoisseur's World)
May 1, 2004... They had everything money could buy and something special it could not. As Sotheby's May 5 sale of works owned by the late John Hay "Jock" Whitney and Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney illustrates, these American aristocrats each had a great...

Castle treasures.(Connoisseur's World)(Kasteel van 's-Gravenwezel)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... CASTLE TREASURES At his Kasteel van 's-Gravenwezel, outside Antwerp, Belgian antiquaire extraordinaire AXEL VERVOORDT holds court to a high-profile, by-appointment-only clientele. This year Vervoordt (below) has lowered the drawbridge,...

Lost in translation: why the book is always better than the movie.(Connoisseur's World)
May 1, 2004... This is certainly a beautiful country! In all England, I do not believe that I could have fixed on a situation so completely removed from the stir of society. A perfect misanthrope's heaven." This passage from Wuthering Heights could also...

A wine lover's dream: with a world-class wine museum, top vintages and a luxury vineyard hotel, the lungarotti estate in the heart of Umbria is the perfect getaway for those who love their vino.(Traveler's Notebook)
May 1, 2004... The drive from Perugia, Umbria's capital, to the medieval walls of Torgiano is brief but exquisite, traversing the rolling hills of the Tiber river valley. Located 185 miles from Florence, between more famous Spoleto and Assisi, tiny Torgiano...

New to Napa.(Traveller's Notebook)
May 1, 2004... DiRosa 2 is definitely the bungalow to book at the new CARNEROS INN in northern California's Napa Valley. Sitting on a flaxen-colored hilltop surrounded by grapevines and orchards, the inn has eighty-six private cottages decorated with sleek...

Young at art.(Traveler's Notebook)
May 1, 2004... My eleven-year-old daughter is very sophisticated when it comes to shopping, and my ten-year-old son can rattle off facts from Guinness World Records. But mention a trip to an art gallery and they both duck and head for the hills. So my husband...

Luxury spa escapes.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... Today's world traveler yearns for the perfect vacation--a beautiful resort in a far-off place, delicious food and a wide array of activities. The most popular activity while vacationing is to visit the resort's spa. Hotels and resorts are...

Cuba revisited.(Traveler's Notebook)(Cuban Elegance)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... Throughout centuries of Spanish rule in Cuba, the architecture and furniture favored by the colonial aristocracy were influenced by the tropical climate and indigenous woods, the workmanship of the native inhabitants and African slaves and...

The Ultimate Leica.(Traveler's Notebook)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A Franco-German alliance has created the supreme fashion-meets-function luxury: the LEICA MP EDITION HERMES. In 2000 Paris-based Hermes acquired a significant stake in Leica, the prestigious German camera company, and now the design house has...

Having a Bal.(Traveler's Notebook)
May 1, 2004... A glamorous ball at Versailles, Le Grand Bal du Bosquet, to be held at the chateau's orangery on June 12, will be the final fundraiser for the $4 million restoration of Andre Le Notre's garden masterpiece Le Bosquet de Trois Fontaines (the...

Not your mother's ...(Beauty Mark)(well known perfumes in lighter versions for youth)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... We're seeing mother-daughter fragrances in a new light. It used to be that a little girl would grow into her mother's scent--or reject it as old-fashioned. These days fragrance houses are reinterpreting their iconic perfumes in lighter, sheerer...

Loving hands: try a facial with a New York master.(Beauty Mark)
May 1, 2004... Truth be told, I used to find facials anything but relaxing. I'd choose a full-body massage instead any day. But I'm also a realist: pores don't clean themselves. So I'd get a monthly treatment, gritting my teeth during uncomfortable...

Asian remedy.(Beauty Mark)(bamboo)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It's no wonder pandas can subsist on bamboo: the hearty plant is chock-full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Cosmetics companies are at last tapping into the fibrous stalk and putting it to work for you. For its new Aeto line, Italian...

Annick's gift.(Beauty Mark)(Annick Goutal Inc. teamed up with perfumer Isabelle Doyen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The late perfumer ANNICK GOUTAL bottled and shared the scents that reminded her of her most cherished moments. Her best seller, Eau d'Hadrien, created in 1981, evokes a bright day in Sicily spent amid lemon and grapefruit groves. Her daughter...

Defend yourself.(Beauty Mark)(Ideal Defense Rejuvenating Multi-Protection Care SPF 8 by Yves Saint Laurent)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... If you think you're overworked, check in with your skin. Between combating environmental pollution, fighting a trench war with germs and suffering daily doses of UVA and UVB rays, your dermis is screaming for reinforcements. Enter YVES SAINT...

Radiant skin.(Beauty Mark)(Chanel's new product - Concentre No. 1)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Give a sluggish, dull complexion a shot of energy with CHANEL'S Concentre No. 1 ($275), a powerful serum packaged in fourteen ampoules. The latest addition to the luxurious No. 1 collection jump-starts your cells by boosting their oxygen...

Your best shot: have you had your vaccinations lately? You may not know you need protection, not just from the flu but from other deadly diseases.(Health)
May 1, 2004... The flu season is finally behind us. Even so, whether or not you choose to go for an annual flu shot, you're not off the vaccine hook. While most people associate vaccines with childhood trips to the pediatrician, immunizations are not just for...

Hot rocks.(Design)
May 1, 2004... Decorative stone accessories are on a roll, lending prima beauty (and, some say, positive energy) to the modern table. From left: Butterscotch alabaster votive holder ($25), at ZOE ANNABEL, 212-751-5751. Rock-crystal drawer pull ($285), at CARL...

A la grange.(Design Trends)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Inspired by the sun-soaked villas of Provence, the craftsmen at GRANGE have created a handsome metal-framed baker's rack ($1,380) that has teak and wicker fittings. Along with the rest of the Morphee collection, this piece might just give a...

Accessorize.(Design Trends)
May 1, 2004... Last-minute poolside date? Throw on your favorite sundress and story your essentials in a tote from BENNISON. The English fabric house has fashioned its luscious hand-printed linens into a selection of original bags, wallets and jewel ry...

On the fringe.(Design Trends)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Elegance and whimsy are unlikely allies in F. Schumacher & Co.'s molded wooden fringe. When paired with linen draperies or a loose cotton slipcover, the hand-stitched tassels make an uplifting addition to a room. Seven shapes are available in a...

Elsie's back.(Design Trends)
May 1, 2004... There aren't many timeless rules in decorating, but "Suitability! Suitability! Suitability!" is one, a credit to the genius of Elsie de Wolfe, America's first professional interior designer. Read more of her dicta in THE HOUSE IN GOOD TASTE,...

May day.(Design Trends)
May 1, 2004... Warning: combining large-scale florals and wild variations on shirting stripes can yield tremendously fresh results this spring. Thais, a tree-of-life cotton print in five colorways, and Sultane, a moire stripe, are both new from MANUEL CANOVAS...

Play it safe: don't watch only your wallet. Keep a watchful eye on all your financial records.(Wealth)
May 1, 2004... Until I began researching this column, I, like most trusting souls, carried my Social Security card in my wallet, had new bank checks mailed to my home and blithely provided my mother's maiden name to almost any New ac counts person who asked....

Lessons from Jackie: ten years after the death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a new book reminds us that her greatest gift to the world was her gracious example. The following is an excerpt.(Social Graces)(Excerpt)
May 1, 2004... Some people believe that there is such a thing as the Kennedy Curse. Violent deaths, self-destruction and broken dreams have haunted the fabled family over the years and certainly have contributed to this belief. Whether such a curse actually...

Grand illusions: an extraordinary blend of fantasy and feminity defines the latest in haute couture.
May 1, 2004... Noemie Lenoir, radiant in the newest creations from Paris, knows a thing or two about striking the right pose. The L'Oreal model plays up her coy side in a shantung-organza shirtwaist dress by Chado Ralph Rucci Haute Couture. Feathered chiffon...

150 best beauty products: the cosmetics you'll want to use time and time again.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The last time Town & Country, published a comprehensive list of the best makeup and skin-care products was nearly eight years ago. As we look back on the September 1996 issue, we can't help thinking how much has changed. We now have Botox,...

A rare retreat: in the champagne region, the legendary Les Crayeres, a splendid inn with a sublime restaurant, has thrilled its guests for more than twenty years.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... If I had to name one place in France that embodies qualite, it would be the elegant country inn Les Crayeres, just outside Reims, in the Champagne region, and a ninety-minute drive east of Paris. I have been a fan of the inn since the early...

In praise of muts: when it comes to dogs, mixed breeds offer everything you could want in a pet and more--at least in one man's opinion.
May 1, 2004... Pedigree-dog breeders remind me of those mail-order genealogy companies that offer to research your coat of arms and trace your family tree. I used to be tempted to send in $69.95 just to see what they could come up with for somebody named...

Promised land: in her new book, The Imus Ranch: Cooking for Kids and Cowboys, Deirdre Imus tells how she and her husband, radio's Don Imus, give children with cancer the chance to experience the Old West and learn precious lessons about themselves in the process.(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... Kids come from all over to the Imus Ranch, a nonprofit working cattle spread located on 4,000 unspoiled acres about 50 miles from Santa Fe. Some are cancer survivors. Some are still battling cancer. Some have life-threatening blood disorders,...

A new age for museums: from Texas to New York City, stellar building are bursting onto the scene.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Architects delightedly call it "museum mania"--the astonishing proliferation of" new art museums throughout the United States. In Fort Worth, Dallas, Boston, San Francisco, New York (and lots of surprising places in between), expensive new...

Weddings.
May 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dr. and Mrs. Charles Augustus Worell (Valorie Raquel Burton) Dallas Texas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Jason Frederick Binn (Haley Phyliss Lieberman) Miami Beach, Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Horoscopes.
May 1, 2004... MAY Taurus April 21-May 21 Your planets are shifting in new directions this month, and decisions loom. Reshuffle your priorities and dare to gamble on a dream. Your instinct to play it safe is always at war with your quixotic spirit,...