Town & Country articles from May 2005

Town & Country archives from May 2005

Exotic dreams.(art collectors)(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... TO MANY PEOPLE, home represents safety and security--hence, the impulse to surround oneself with the familiar and the familial, such as treasured heirlooms, ancestral portraits and family photographs. For others, home is more like a tableau of...

Finding the right fit.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I've been a Town & Country reader for many of my ninety years, and Pamela Fiori's March editor's letter, "Sizing Up the Situation" [about the perplexing size variations in women's apparel], revealed what I've always wanted to hear: the truth,...

For Peet's sake.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... Town & Country is a first-class magazine with something for everyone; I eagerly await every issue. The March cover with Amanda Peer floored me. She should have become Hollywood's It girl a long time ago. She has the style, grace and talent to...

The best medicine?(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I am very glad that I do not possess schadenfreude, which was examined in the "Social Graces" column "When Bad Things Happen to Bad People" [by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, March]. If I consider an individual to be unkind or uncaring, I would...

Constructive criticism.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... February's "Made for Each Other" [the Crain-Armstrong wedding, page 151] was a lovely story. Windsor, where the ceremony took place, is a one-of-a-kind planned community, and the story conveyed its uniqueness. However, credit for building the...

Correction.(In Your Own Words ...)(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... CORRECTION: An incorrect phone number for Fragments, which sells jewelry by Chart Luu, appeared in our April issue on page 178; the correct number is 212-334-9588.

Studio soiree.(PARTIES: Studio Museum in Harlem)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A Bit of Revelry: Uptown moved downtown to Manhattan's Metropolitan Pavilion for the Studio Museum in Harlem's annual benefit. The party was first field more than thirty years ago as a small gathering of the museum's supporters, but, as with...

Town & Country scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.(Town & Country Promotion)
May 1, 2005... COLE HAAN This season, look for Cole Haan American style and luxury at six exciting new locations. In February, Cole Haan opened its first retail store in Honolulu, HI at Ala Moana Center and its first ever women's-exclusive store in...

Music to their ears.(PARTIES: Philadelphia Academy of Music)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Elegant Evening: Philadelphia turned out in style for a white-tie gala celebrating the Academy of Music and the hundredth anniversary of the beloved Bellevue building. The two have a tradition of making beautiful music together. The academy...

Cure-all.(PARTIES: Breast Cancer Research Foundation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Annual Report: With its Symposium and Knockout Lunch benefit at New York's Waldorf-Astoria--an event attended by more than 1,000 people--the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) recognized the achievements of yet another banner year. ...

Texas two step.(PARTIES: Two by Two for AIDS and Art)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... For the Good: Though only in its sixth year, Two by Two for AIDS and Art has become one of Dallas's premier black-tie events. Held in the art-filled, Richard Meier-designed home of collectors Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, it benefits two of the...

Gifts of love.(PARTIES: Women's Committee for Hospice Care)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Going Once: The annual benefit of the Women's Committee for Hospice Care offers guests more than just a grand party at Dearborn, Michigan's Ritz-Carlton. It also provides the opportunity to bid on some exciting silent- and live-auction prizes,...

Forever young.(PARTIES: Museum of the City of New York)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Urban Renewal: Twenty years ago, the Museum of the City of New York's younger supporters founded the institution's Director's Council and debuted an annual Winter Ball, one of the first events in town to celebrate young arts patrons. Proving...

From the Terraza.(ON THE TOWN)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... IF YOU FIND it inconvenient to plan six months ahead and don't care to drive three hours from Barcelona to get to chef Ferran Adria's three-star El Bulli, in Rosas, Spain, consider a trip to sample the master's highly innovative modern Spanish...

Artful shopping.(ON THE TOWN)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The revamped boutique of the MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS in Paris has become one of the most alluring shopping spots in town. Also inspired by the Musee de la Mode et du Textile next door, the art, design and fashion wares--featuring several...

The mother of all advice guides.(ON THE TOWN)(And One More Thing ... A Mother's Advice On Life, Love and Lipstick book by Joan Caraganis Jakobson )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Whether your mom neglected to pass on her words of wisdom or you were just too busy to listen, Joan Caraganis Jakobson can help with AND ONE MORE THING... A MOTHER'S ADVICE ON LIFE, LOVE AND LIPSTICK (Warner Books; $20). Writing in a chatty...

Ode to Aude.(ON THE TOWN)(French-American designer Aude Bronson-Howard )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... When she isn't designing costumes for films (Scent of a Woman, Analyze This), French-American designer Aude Bronson-Howard (above) searches for unique, luxurious European fabrics and creates fashion and home accessories you won't see anywhere...

In vino, nerditas?(ON THE TOWN)(board games)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Most avid game players will do absolutely anything to avoid being labeled a herd. But in WINERD, an ingenious and decidedly adult board game, the goal is to proudly proclaim oneself the biggest wine geek in the room. Up to four people can...

The battery's up.(ON THE TOWN)(Central Park of New York)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Central Park may be the lungs of New York City, but for a breath of fresh air, head to the Battery, the twenty-three-acre green on Manhattan's southernmost point. Long famous for its views of New York harbor and for being the gateway to nearby...

Town & Country luxury / search / engine: log onto luxury and connect with Town & Country's advertisers online.(Town & Country Promotion)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... AARON BASHA The Aaron Basha 18k gold Baby Shoe Charm and Love Bug collections are the most appropriate and emotionally expressive gifts for mothers and represent the ultimate personal tribute, Please visit us at babyshoes.com. ACURA...

Gardens galore.(IN THE COUNTRY)(charity event on garden antiques )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Head for the hills of northwestern Connecticut on the weekend of May 14 and 15 for TRADE SECRETS, the annual charity event that offers garden lovers the chance to indulge their not-so-secret passions. Saturday brings an outdoor show of rare...

Prey tale.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Last winter, when Pale Male and Lola, a pair of nesting red-tailed hawks, were suddenly displaced from their Fifth Avenue aerie in New York City, the public outcry was swift--and effective. Within weeks the birds were back on the posh perch...

Hooked on rugs.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Mcadoo Rugs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... McADOO RUGS, made in North Bennington, Vermont, prove that floor coverings can warm the feet and the heart. In the hands of Preston and Cynthia McAdoo, the early-American pastime of hooking cast-off family woolens onto burlap feed bags has lost...

Orchid in bloom.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Christina's Cookbook by Christina Orchid )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Twenty-five years old this month, CHRISTINA'$ is a must for visitors to Orcas Island in Washington State's Puget Sound. Owner and chef Christina Orchid (right), whose Christina's Cookbook (Sasquatch; $29.95) hit the shelves late last year, is...

Backyard beauties.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... You don't have to bushwhack through the backcountry or camp in the Kalahari to enjoy some of today's most terrific tents. (Assembly with the help of contractors--not Boy Scouts--may be required.) PAVILION Seek out some poolside shade, or...

Jamie Tisch.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Professional Passion: The Women's Cancer Research Fund (one of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's programs), which she cofounded two years ago. Tisch's current aim is to aid in the development of a blood test that will detect breast cancer...

Chanel forever: iconic pieces to wear, books and exhibits to explore.(FASHION & STYLE: News)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... THE IDEAL SUIT It's elegance with ease: a wool-tweed jacket with satin lapels ($4,755), paired with a pleated satin blouse ($1,465) and a satin skirt ($1,680). Necklaces from $350 to $1,125. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TWO-TONE SHOES...

Golden touch.(FASHION & STYLE)
May 1, 2005... Don't be afraid to shine--gold is the new neutral. Wear it day and night, with a swimsuit or a cocktail dress. Clockwise from top left: GUCCI studded evening bag ($2,180). OSCAR DE LA RENTA embroidered thong sandals ($450). LAMBERTSON TRUEX...

Hip to wear flats.(FASHION & STYLE)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Put the stilettos away (not forever)--this season's colorful flats are a chic and comfortable alternative. From top: MALOLES patent-leather flats ($400). MISSONI beaded flats ($499). GIVENCHY gingham-and-tulle ballerina flats ($445). JIMMY CHOO...

Shorts notice: if shorts are in order for you this spring and summer, take a look at the season's best.(FASHION & STYLE)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... 1. BANANA REPUBLIC cotton shorts ($39.50), bananarepublic.com. Wallet ($118) and flip-flops ($90) by COACH, 866262-2440; coach.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. PAUL STUART cotton-twill shorts ($167.50) and reversible cotton hat ($54.50),...

Cocktail hour.(JEWELRY)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Raise your spirits with colorful cocktail rings. Clockwise from top left: TEMPLE ST. CLAIR green tourmaline and diamond Coco ($8,000), 800-590-7985. JUDITH RIPKA canary crystal and diamond Montana ($4,100), 800-JR-JEWEL. CARRERA Y CARRERA blue...

Gifts for grads: celebrate their accomplishments with well-chosen jewels.(JEWELRY)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... LESLIE GREENE aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace ($1,530), at Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212-753-4000. lesliegreene.com, [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BECKY KELSO rose-quartz ($750) and Peruvian calcite ($925) rings, 866-805-5693. ...

Wild times.(WATCHES)
May 1, 2005... Exotic watchbands demand special attention. Clockwise from top left: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k-white-gold and diamond Ludo Pampille on a shagreen strap ($54,400), 800-VCA-5797. RITMO MVNDO tigereye and diamond Jet Set Piccolo Data on a stingray...

Bottoms up: mark Mother's Day with luxe lathers and lotions for baby.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Not even the softest, finest cashmere blanket can compare to the feel of a baby's skin. Equally intoxicating is that clean baby scent, which just begs you to nuzzle up close. Of course, you would never want to use any harsh or overperfumed...

Hair care from the experts: these top-flight stylists have launched top-drawer hair-care products.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
May 1, 2005... JOHN FRIEDA When British stylist John Frieda (right) introduced the color-enhancing line Sheer Blonde seven years ago, you might have said he was yet another gentleman who preferred blondes. But then came Brilliant Brunette and now his...

Dreaming up perfumes: they don't come off an assembly line; every fragrance has its story.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... SILVER RAIN La Prairie of Switzerland, known for skin care, recently decided to make a fragrance. Surprisingly, we came up with the name first," says president Lynne Florio. "It suggested something grounded in nature but a little ethereal." The...

The eye opener: when I recently realized I'd been responding to "ma'am" without batting an eye, I decided it was time to try again. Enter The Eye Balm.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... THE SCIENCE BEHIND LA MER'S THE EYE BALM IS PRETTY AMAZING--AND THE STORY BEHIND THE SCIENCE IS MORE FASCINATING STILL. WHAT REALLY MATTERS, HOWEVER, ARE ITS RESULTS. PUT SIMPLY, THE EYE BALM DELIVERS. I say this as someone who has tried...

Let it wave.(Must-dos for May)(hair style trends)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The newest trend in hair is movement, be it waves or curls. Not blessed with naturally beautiful waves? Apply a creamy styling product to wet hair, to "help accentuate a natural, tousled look and add shine," says Susanna Romano, of Manhattan's...

Embrace the blues.(Must-dos for May)(Bobbi Brown fashion trends)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... We all have days when the reflection staring back at us in the mirror can be summed up in one word--blah. For this we swear by makeup artist Bobbi Brown's quick fix: a turquoise necklace. "This flattering color brightens the face, drawing...

Rinse cycle.(Must-dos for May)(Pro-Health Oral Rinse )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Many antiseptic mouthwashes contain more than 21 percent alcohol, which can make rinsing for the recommended thirty seconds a hair-raising experience. Crest's new Pro-Health Oral Rinse ($3.50) is an alcohol-free solution that knocks out...

Wash and go.(Must-dos for May)(Daily Resurfacer )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... No more excuses for sluggish skin; keeping your face exfoliated and conditioned is easy with Dermalogica's Daily Resurfacer ($65). The single-dose sponges (thirty-five per tin) evenly distribute a buffered salicylic-acid solution to dissolve...

Now and zen.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(beauty therapy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Bask in the serenity and understated luxury of the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. Not to be missed: the signature Time Ritual ($380), a personalized two-hour "journey of the senses" that commences with a soothing foot bath...

Tune in.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(home-shopping bizz)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ask any beauty maven to divulge the source of her miracle moisturizer and you don't expect her to say television. Frankly, home-shopping channels and infomercials used to seem more appropriate for insomniacs than for those in the know. But it...

On pins and needles: my experience with acupuncture.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
May 1, 2005... No one likes needles, so many people reject acupuncture--until they're desperate for a pain solution. That was certainly my stance, until a bout of sciatica in my seventh month of pregnancy brought me in tears to my OB's office. My options were...

Furniture flair: inventive and thought-provoking sofas, tables, desks and chairs have moved out of the showroom and into the gallery, catching the attention of contemporary-art collectors the world over.(ARTS & CULTURE)
May 1, 2005... Once upon a time there were the Fine Arts in one corner and the Decorative Arts in the other. In the 21st century, however, the distinction has blurred. Today avant-garde furniture is being taken as seriously as contemporary paintings or...

An uptown duchess.(ARTS & CULTURE)(portrait exhibition)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The recent Spanish portrait exhibition at Madrid's Prado brought together, possibly for the first time, Francisco de Goya's twin portraits of the duchess of Alba. While the duchess in white lives permanently in Spain, the duchess in black...

On display.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Art Galleries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The art collector who has everything may still need something to show it all off. "Floor easels bring paintings away from the wall and into the spotlight," says Angus Wilkie, of Cove Landing, a New York City antiques shop. "Tabletop easels...

Hot ticket.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In 1996 the prizewinning American composer Peter Lieberson was looking for a mezzo-soprano to sing the leading female role in his opera Ashoka's Dream. The director Stephen Wadsworth suggested Lorraine Hunt, a celebrated Handel singer, and when...

At auction.(ARTS & CULTURE)(artworks auction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... May in New York means it's time once again for the auction houses to break out their big-ticket artworks. At Christie's, the Impressionist and modern-art sale (May 4 and 5) features paintings by Picasso, van Gogh, Chagall and Cezanne (including...

A thoroughbred show.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Walters Art Museum shows)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... With this month's running of the Preakness in Baltimore, what better excuse to finally catch STUBBS & THE HORSE down the road at the Walters Art Museum? George Stubbs (1724-1806) is to horses what Edgar Degas is to dancers, and this remarkable...

Glover in clover.(ARTS & CULTURE)(dancer tours United States )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dreadlocks flying, SAVION GLOVER glides across the stage, smiling blissfully as he crystallizes the music with the explosive tapping of his feet. Dancing to Bach or Coltrane, he reveals rhythms in the music that were previously unimaginable,...

Women in wine country: when girls just want to have fun, a getaway weekend in Napa Valley is ideal.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
May 1, 2005... ONE OF MY best friends asked me to help plan her birthday last fall. Her requirements? "I want a weekend away with eight of my closest female friends," she said. "Warm weather, great food, a mix of activities, hanging out and spa time." Of...

Northwest niche.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Seattle's pioneering families knew a good thing when they found it: in the early 20th century, at the far-flung end of Washington's Hood Canal, they set up tents, swam and shucked their own oysters. The plat form tents might be gone, but now...

Locke's new luster.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... On her first trip to Thailand seventeen years ago, Elizabeth Locke was so impressed by the gemstones and the goldsmiths she encountered that she decided to combine those resources with her design sense and launched a successful jewelry line....

Tee off in provence.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Four Seasons Resort)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In a secluded domain less than an hour's drive from the Cote d'Azur is the FOUR SEASONS RESORT PROVENCE AT TERRE BLANCHE. The 115-suite property, which opened in March 2004, was built by software company SAP cofounder Dietmar Hopp, an avid...

Barcelona bites.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In Barcelona, one doesn't have to travel far to find exceptional cuisine: two of the city's most exciting new restaurants are located in top hotels. In the seaside five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona, the Arola restaurant (above) has opened,...

Remotely British.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Accessible only by boat, helicopter or small plane, the Isles of Scilly, a cluster of more than a hundred islands, sit in the Atlantic just twenty-eight miles off England's Cornish coast. But on a sunny day, while feasting on local crab and...

Design trends: worldly goods.
May 1, 2005... Set the m+ood, Bedouin-style, with oil-burning lanterns in burnished copper or brushed stainless steel from JANUS ET CIE ($36 each). 800-24-JANUS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Go wild for MARIANA ANTINORI'S small-scale ottomans, chairs,...

Hope floats.(DESIGN TRENDS: Worldly Goods)
May 1, 2005... It took only minutes for a series of tidal waves to wreak havoc on southern Asia in December 2004, but it will take years for the survivors to rebuild their lives and communities. Several nonprofit architects' organizations will remain in the...

Whatever happened to Dick and Jane? When it comes to names for newborns, what seems hip today will most likely be embarrassing tomorrow. (If not for you, certainly for your child.).(SOCIAL GRACES)
May 1, 2005... WHICH IS MORE difficult: growing up as a boy named Sue or as a boy named Courvoisier? We may have to wait until at least 2020 to find out. By then, the seven boys called Courvoisier who were born in the U.S. in 2000 may be able to tell us about...

Hidden hacienda: a sophisticated Mexican collector sets up house deep in the Yucatan.
May 1, 2005... In September 2002 a hurricane passed through Merida, the capital of Mexico's Yucatan state, downing power lines and causing flooding in a city much more accustomed to watching its eastern neighbors, Cancun and Cozumel, feel the effects of...

Spellbound: a Marrakech house imparts its mysteries to decorators Jean-Louis Raynaud and Kenyon Kramer.
May 1, 2005... A ROSE-PINK CITY set against an impossibly blue sky and ringed by the snow-tipped Atlas Mountains, Marrakech captivates all comers with its exotic beauty. Night brings more siren calls to the senses. Stars stud the sky; smoke wavers over the...

Far pavilions: mixing Chinese traditions and modern sensibilities, a newly restored Ming residence north of Beijing reflects its owners' worldly tastes.
May 1, 2005... AMONG HER MANY cherished memories of growing up in a large household in Belgium, dehanne de Biolley treasures one in particular: it is of a series of scented boxes that her father used to keep in his study. "One of my passions was to open them...

Mayfair Persian style: rich, romantic and full of foreign intrigue: that's the look that London designer Alidad is known for--and the look he goes home to.
May 1, 2005... IN CONVERSATION with Alidad Mahloudji, the adjective that most frequently recurs is "cozy." You might expect something more rarefied of a cosmopolitan aesthete born and raised in Persia, but nothing better describes the ornate fusion of East...

An eye for the exotic: in her New York apartment, Sherri Donghia has created a cabinet of curiosities that reveals her fascination with travel--and the handwrought objects that give a home its soul.
May 1, 2005... "I'm an idiosyncratic collector," admits Sherri Donghia. Actually, "idiosyncratic" is far too small a word to encompass the wildly varied treasures that Sherri, who is the executive vice president of design and marketing for Donghia...

Easy in the islands: for Monica and Walter Noel, their hilltop retreat on Mustique is all about the mix--of family, friends, great times and a sexy global design style.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Last Christmas Eve, Monica Noel e-mailed me from her new house on Mustique. "I just finished setting the holiday table and arm off to the carols at the bamboo church," she wrote. "The table was so much fun--red-and-white floral cloth made at...

Weddings.
May 1, 2005... Mr. and Mrs. Peter Elias Georgantas (Elizabeth Markel Wiener) Kiawah Island, South Carolina Mr. and Mrs. Corey MacArthur Baylor (Racquel Chevremont) New York, New York Mr. Douglas Anthony Alexander and Ms. Cynthia Gie-Kiok Gouw...

Horoscopes.
May 1, 2005... May Taurus April 21-May 21 As May kicks off, you've got intriguing plans and options dancing around in your head. But as a pragmatic Taurus, you're not about to leap in with both feet until you're sure of your ground. As usual, your...