Town & Country articles from October 2006

Town & Country archives from October 2006

Who's that girl?(EDITOR'S LETTER)
October 1, 2006... LET ME ADDRESS the obvious: the young, fresh-faced (and full-faced) woman in the picture on the right is yours truly. I wish I could say the photo had been shot recently, or even five years ago. The fact is that it was taken in 1975, thirty-one...

In your own words ...(READER MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... August's special report on autism prompted so many thoughtful letters that we're devoting this month's column to several of them. I have a five-year-old boy with autism, and stories like "Autism's Angels," by Diane Guernsey, make life...

Floridian flair.
October 1, 2006... This past winter, Palm Beachers threw one glorious benefit party after another. The Historical Society's Preview Evening gave 400 guests a peek at the Connoisseur Fair, while the Preservation Foundation turned the Venetian Ballroom at the...

To the max.(MaxMara organises trade show to help Children's Institute Inc.,)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Dressed for Success: Fashion Week is not the only time that Italian design house MaxMara displays its latest creations. To help support the Children's Institute, Inc., one of the oldest child-service organizations in Los Angeles, the luxury...

Black and white magic.(Truman Capote )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Recasting the Spell: Forty years after Truman Capote hosted his famous Black and White Ball at New York's Plaza hotel, Christie's conjured up a re-creation of the event on the eve of its sale of the hotel's contents. More than 700 guests jammed...

Tuscany in Texas.(Houston Grand Opera Association)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Viva Italia: When you think of piazzas and vineyards, the city of Houston is probably not the first place that comes to mind. But all things Italian reigned supreme at the Wortham Center, site of the Houston Grand Opera's fifty-first annual...

New leases on life: five beloved spaces are once again ready for their close-ups.
October 1, 2006... PARIS When Claude Monet gifted France with his series of luminous water lilies, in 1918, the artist himself chose the space where the paintings were to be displayed: the skylit galleries of a structure in the Tuileries Garden originally built...

Won over by the west.(Ricky Lauren: Cuisine, Lifestyle and Legends of the Double Rl Ranch)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... A black-and-white snapshot near the beginning of Ricky Lauren's newbook, RICKY LAUREN: CUISINE, LIFESTYLE, AND LEGENDS OF THE DOUBLE RL RANCH (Assouline; $50), shows the author as a child dressed in cowgirl garb and standing on a gritty New...

Role reversals.(wineries )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Bordeaux is home to some of the world's great dry red wines, right? Wrong. It's home to stellar dry reds and whites. But the whites get almost no attention in the United States, partly because they don't always fit the refreshing-only mode...

Come see me.(Children's Museum of the East End)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Since it opened last fall, the CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE EAST END (CMEE, pronounced "see me") has been welcoming kids to its interactive dreamland, located on twelve acres in Bridgehampton, New York, that were donated by Arlene and Alan Alda....

Indian summer.(Climbing the Mango Trees)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... When actress and Indian-food authority Madhur Jaffrey was born, in India, her grandmother used honey to write the Sanskrit word om (I am) on her tongue. In the book CLIMBING THE MANGO TREES (Knopf; $25), Jaffrey poetically describes I growing...

Getting the boot.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The West's best boot makers will ensure that you're well-heeled both down on the ranch and back home off the range. In Colorado, Telluride's BOUNTY HUNTER a is the requisite stop for celebrities who want customized, handmade Lagarto Black...

How about them apples?(IN THE GARDEN)
October 1, 2006... Many of us remember the childhood pleasure of biting into apples packed with intense flavor--their shape, color and texture a far cry from the predictable mediocrity of the huge red globes that line most of our supermarket shelves today. To...

Michele Oka Doner.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... OCCUPATION: Artist and designer whose award-winning repertoire includes furniture, jewelry, sculpture and public installations; author of several books, among them Miami Beach: Blueprint of an Eden (co-written with Mitchell Wolfson Jr.), a...

Brioni in B&W.(FASHION & STYLE News)
October 1, 2006... Keep an eye out for Cristina Ortiz's debut collection as women's creative director of BRIONI. Her line of dresses, coats and pantsuits, done almost entirely in black and white, is coolly sophisticated. Wool jacket with insert collar ($2,038)...

All we want to October is ...
October 1, 2006... to waltz from day into night in EMPORIO ARMANI'S jewel-toned velvet flats with satin bows ($358). emporioarmani.com. "COATS! MAXMARA, FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF ITALIAN FASHION," an upcoming exhibit at the Staatliche Museum's Kulturforum, in...

Seeing spots.(FASHION & STYLE News)
October 1, 2006... Big cats--leopards, cheetahs and the like--continue to inspire both designers and general aficionadas of fashion. This season, exotic animal prints inhabit a multitude of fabrics, including chiffon, velvet and wool--not to mention natural fur....

Knit wits.(sweater bags)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... These woven sweater bags are so cozy, they might make you yearn for a warm fire and your favorite book. Clockwise from top: PAGLIEI alpaca wool and leather ($285), BALLY Daybelle wool ($895). BURBERRY wool and leather ($990), RAFE Islington...

Shear transformation.(FASHION & STYLE)
October 1, 2006... Shearling boots have come out of the woods and into the city, with wedges, heels and slim silhouettes adding a feminine touch. Clockwise from top left: LAMBERTSON TRUEX Aliyah ($925). CAR SHOE wedge boots ($645). MICHAEL KORS Gala ($995). GUCCI...

All-American class.
October 1, 2006... BROOKS BROTHERS has long been a staple of the American man's wardrobe. This fall's collection continues the company's 188-year tradition of timeless design while also incorporating an up-to-the-minute sensibility. Looks range from new,...

The spin on spinels.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Starting with Henry V (who wore a 170-carat red spinel known as the Black Prince's Ruby on his battle helmet), the spinel has had a long history of mistaken identity--most often passing as a ruby, because of its intense color, brilliance and...

Wowen wonders.(JEWELRY)
October 1, 2006... Italian luxury house BOTTEGA VENETA's fall runway show took on some extra sparkle as designer Tomas Maier unveiled a collection of braided 18k-gold chain necklaces and bracelets. Each piece is made entirely by hand, consisting of multiple bands...

New and wristworthy: what's next in the world of timekeeping.(WATCHES)
October 1, 2006... DE GRISOGONO owner and designer Fawaz Gruosi pays tribute to a woman's curves in his shapely and feminine Be Eight watch ($15,800), 212-439-4220. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Strap on the Opera watch, by VHERNIER, and the white- or rose-gold...

Harvest time.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... Reap the benefits of fall's bounty: the latest bushel of products is bursting with exfoliating pumpkin enzymes and skin-stabilizing grape antioxidants, rich in nourishing olive and grape-seed oils and redolent of fresh-picked apples drizzled...

New for him.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... The beauty spotlight on men has never shone brighter, and the latest products for them are so nifty, you may find yourself dipping into your guy's stash. From left: ORIGINS has expanded its men's line. Our favorites: Easy Slider Pre-shave Oil...

Our skin-deep culture.(cosmetic surgery)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... New York Times reporter Alex Kuczynski (below) doesn't underestimate the lure of cosmetic surgery: after all, the author of Beauty Junkies: Inside Our $15 Billion Obsession With Cosmetic Surgery (Doubleday; $24.95) has had Botox and collagen...

Cornelia's concoctions.(Cornelia Zicu)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... No sooner had CORNELIA Zicu opened her day spa--New York's most luxurious--than she was creating her own skin-care lines, bringing her golden touch and mud from her native Romania to Cornelia Essentials, twenty antiaging products, and Cornelia...

Case in point.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... Who says you can't judge a cream by its case? The sleek, frosted, apple-green glass jars created by British designer Anouska Hempel for ZELENS Fullerene C-60 Day Cream ($200) and Night Cream ($225) contain antiaging moisturizers that are just...

Editor's choice: a smart, safe shampoo.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... PHYTO shampoos and conditioners have long held a place in my heart, but they never quite secured their place in my shower. The obstacle in our love affair: the hair-care products came in glass containers, which are prone to break when dropped...

The scent of Le Sirenuse.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Perched atop the green cliffs of Italy's Amalfi coast, the legendary Le Sirenuse hotel overlooks its namesake, the archipelago of Homer's mythic Sirens. When on assignment there in the summer of 2004, our editor in chief, Pamela Fiori,...

Evelyn's recipe for good health.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... Evelyn Lauder, senior corporate vice president of the Estee Lauder Companies, is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. She campaigned for New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the late eighties, created the Breast Cancer...

The savvy survivor.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... Breast-cancer survivors, this one's for you. First of all, congratulations! Over the past two decades, your numbers have grown tremendously. In the United States, about 2.3 million women fall into this category (defined as having a history...

Plump your lips.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for October)
October 1, 2006... The name of CLINIQUE's latest gloss says it all: Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine (in ten shades, $17.50 each). Well, almost. We'd call it Pain-Free Plump and Shine--the lovely gloss doesn't irritate lips as most plumpers do. ...

Make up on the go.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for October)
October 1, 2006... Take PRESCRIPTIVES AnyWear compact (in twenty-four shades, $32.50 each), the company's first powder foundation, everywhere. The spillproof, mess-free base can be applied wet or dry with the included sponge or the Buff Brush ($45). ...

Inhale an haute scent.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for October)
October 1, 2006... Fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka's first fragrance, BADGLEY MISCHKA, woos with a seductive mix of fresh, fruity notes layered on white peony and jasmine ($65 for 1.7 oz). At selected Neiman Marcus stores, 800-937-9146. ...

Condition with a classic.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for October)
October 1, 2006... TERAX Crema hair conditioner ($22-$48) is sporting a new, striped bottle, and true devotees will discern a new, fresher scent. But Terax knows better than to tinker with a cult favorite: the intensely hydrating and much-loved formula hasn't...

Treat skin to vanilla.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for October)
October 1, 2006... CHANEL PRECISION's latest face cream, Sublimage ($350), rejuvenates skin with an extract from a vanilla plant that grows in Madagascar--ana, yes, it smells as sublime as it feels. N.J.J. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Restoration fervor: preserving and protecting the precious objects in your life.
October 1, 2006... CONSERVING ART Ask any parent of a child who occasionally likes to play catch in the living room or race down the hallways: displaying works of art in your home carries risks. Increasingly, collectors are following museum curators in...

Jewelry revival.(ARTS & CULTURE: Restoration Fervor)
October 1, 2006... Don't panic: antique jewels can be made to look as good as new. If the piece was from Cartier or Tiffany, say, or bought from a top dealer like Kentshire, Fred Leighton or S.J. Phillips, the seller's first-class restorers will do the needed...

Surface value.(ARTS & CULTURE: Restoration Fervor)
October 1, 2006... Restoration is usually considered a good thing, but sometimes less is more. For collectors of 18th-century American furniture, a spanking-new surface is a tragic mistake. "This market really likes original patina that reflects the piece's...

Object lessons: some expert advice on how best to clean, repair and protect your antique silver, porcelain and carpets.(ARTS & CULTURE: Restoration Fervor)
October 1, 2006... Antique Silver Flatware Basic Maintenance: "If you use your silver regularly, you'll hardly ever have to polish it," explains Spencer Gordon of Spencer Marks, in East Walpole, Massachusetts. Overpolishing dulls silver's decorative detail,...

Boston uncommon.(Institute of Contemporary Art )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Boston has a reputation as a city rooted in its past. This fall's opening of the INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, however, heralds an era of forward thinking. The museum has traded its former police-station digs for a dynamic new home on the...

The best of Biedermeier.(art museums )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Biedermeier is perhaps the only decorativearts movement to carry a pejorative, satirical name. The term was popularized in the mid-19th century and can be translated from the German, very roughly, as "Regular Joe Stuff." But true Biedermeier,...

Belle decor.(Musee des Arts Decoratifs)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... It has taken ten years, but the $48 million renovation of Paris's MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS--much of it funded by American donors--was worth the wait. Located in the Louvre's Rohan Wing, the splendidly redesigned galleries offer stunning views...

A tale of two manors: the much-loved Chewton Glen and the new Four Seasons are situated in Hampshire some fifty miles apart, but each offers a distinct experience. How to pick the hotel for you.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
October 1, 2006... THE COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE, to the southwest of London, has borne witness to some famous rivalries. From Portsmouth, Nelson set sail to fight Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar; at Chawton, Jane Austen wrote of Anne Elliot and Louisa Musgrave vying for...

Fantasy villas.(Villazzo Villahotels )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Christian Jagodzinski is a world traveler who loves the services and amenities of upscale hotels, as well as the seclusion and character of rentable private estates. Often disappointed with European vacation homes leased via the Internet, the...

Benoit's new epoque.(Benoit Matray's)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Superchef Alain Ducasse has stepped in to save another beloved culinary landmark: BENOIT, the only Parisian bistro with a Michelin star (and prices to match). "Benoit Matray opened the bistro in 1912, and he and then his grandson, Michel Petit,...

Rice-told tales.(restaurants )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Anyone who's traveled to the north of Italy knows that it is risotto, not pasta, that is the staple there. One location that prides itself on the quality and the variety of its versions of this rice-based delicacy is Villa d'Este, on Lake Como,...

Warming up to Milan.(Park Hyatt opens a new place)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Although I adore Italy, I've never been mad for Milan. (I know, join the club.) To my surprise, however, my last two business trips there verged on the pleasant. The first reason for this is where I stayed: the Park Hyatt Milan, which opened in...

Renovating? Leap ahead of the curve with these upgrades.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... Greener surfaces. These eco-friendly materials are also great performers. Clockwise from top left: Bamboo flooring comes from a quickly renewable source and takes stain beautifully (to the trade, archsystems.com). Plantation-grown palm wood has...

Capellini.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... Elevate a standard shape: CAPPELLINI's Elise sofa by Jasper Morrison has polished aluminum legs supporting a perfectly proportioned seat (in three sizes, $4,470-$5,845). cappellini.it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lindley & Associates.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... In case you didn't inherit an original, Billy Haines's Modern Elbow Chair (as shown in shearling, $3,300) has been reissued by LiNDLEY & ASSOCIATES for a new generation to enjoy. 310-289-0280.

Linley.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... The ski tracks of the Swiss Alps inspired the lines--and name--of LINLEY'S new St. Moritz chair, whose leather seat and walnut arms top a stainless-steel frame ($3,580). 011-44-20-7730-7300.

Soane.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... Catch on to SOANE's success as it arrives on our shores from England. The Bascule iron-and-leather desk ($14,250) has the air of an heirloom. To the trade at John Rosselli, 212-593-2060.

Hickory Chair.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... Part of the current collaboration between Thomas O'Brien and HICKORY CHAIR, the Zane chaise and ottoman (from $4,200 for both) have a dark-walnut finish that highlights their angular lines, hickorychair.com.

Baker.(DESIGN TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... The Frazier etagere in American walnut by Laura Kirar for Baker ($8,386) provides elegant storage and display space in an entry hall or library. bakerfurniture.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Halloween etiquette: as children shed their identities and become SpongeBob or Dora for the day, make sure they don't shed .... their manners, too.(SOCIAL GRACES)
October 1, 2006... CANDY MANUFACTURERS hype the day for months in advance. Dentists rue the day for months afterward. Every autumn, our children and grandchildren dress up as characters frightening and famous, insipid and inspiring. Traveling in packs, and with...

Penthouse serenade: at Manhattan's chic Lowell hotel, Town & Country and designer Michael S. Smith hit a high note as they give the top-floor suite a glamorous update.(Our Design Showhouse)
October 1, 2006... WHO WANTS the robe from a fancy hotel room anymore? We'd all much rather have the eight-nozzle steam shower, the olive-wood shutters, the amber room fragrance or the duvet cover handsewn with Tahitian mother-of-pearl buttons. Hospitality design...

Bells & whistles: in Los Angeles, Bradley and Colleen Bell find a dishelved estate more than worthy of their love-struck attention.
October 1, 2006... WHEN HE WAS growing up in Chicago, Bradley Bell summered with his family at a Mediterranean-style estate on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, called Casa del Sueno (House of the Dream). During his sixteenth year, while mowing the lawn one day, he got a...

On golden pond: the coastal Connecticut house beloved by Katherine Hepburn has been thoughtfully rebuilt to respect its legacy.(Interview)
October 1, 2006... "Paradise" was how the legendary actress always described the place where she lived--a peninsula off the Connecticut coast at Old Saybrook. Once you see it, it's easy to understand why. The borough of Fenwick is virtually surrounded by water....

Victoria Hagan designs a dream kitchen expansion for a woman whose twin passions are cooking and family.(KITCHEN CONSEQUENTIAL)
October 1, 2006... THERE WAS A TIME when family life revolved around the living-room fireplace. In most households these days, the domestic focus has shifted to the kitchen, where the feeling of warmth is generated not just by the gleaming stainless-steel stove...

Portraits by an artist: for sixty years--twenty of them shared with T&C--photographer Arnold Newman documented achievers and believers, doers and dreamers.
October 1, 2006... IN THE PANTHEON of photographers who chronicled the notable cultural, political and newsworthy figures of the 20th century, Arnold Newman was one of the most admired and gifted. Newman, who died in New York in June of this year at the age of...

Weddings.
October 1, 2006... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglass Jr. (Whitney Munn Miller) Palm Beach, Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. William Ray Weston III (Claire Alison Carney) Columbia, South Carolina [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs, Tyler...

October.(HOROSCOPES)
October 1, 2006... Libra September 24-October 23 You're a genius at creating harmony and keeping those you cherish happy and serene. But this month you'll be making yourself happy and using your genius to mold events to your own designs. And with the Sun...

625 Madison Avenue, New York 800.765.0170 amsale.com.
October 1, 2006... ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM Carriage House Weddings 205.871.7759 Saks Fifth Avenue 205.298.3881 ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE Bridal Couture of Scottsdale 480.991.3207 ARKANSAS BRINKLEY Low's Bridal and Formal 870.734.3244 CALIFORNIA BEVERLY HILLS Saks Fifth...

625 Madison Avenue, New York 800.765.0170 kennethpool.com.
October 1, 2006... ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE Bridal Couture of Scottsdale 480.991.3207 CALIFORNIA BEVERLY HILLS Saks Fifth Avenue 310.887.5509 BURLINGAME The Unique Bride 650.347.7001 COSTA MESA Saks Fifth Avenue 714.751.2053 SAN DIEGO Neiman Marcus 888.955.9595 SAN...

Rivini.
October 1, 2006... AL: Helena, The White Room, 205.620.3905 AZ: Tucson, Moonlighting Bridal & Tuxedo, 520.577.9103 CA: Burlingame, The Unique Bride, 650.347.7001; Costa Mesa, Erin Cole Bridal, 949,642.5552; Glendale, Jobyna's Bridal, 818.248.0026; San Francisco,...

Judd Waddell.(wedding clothes shop listed)(Directory)
October 1, 2006... www.juddwaddell.com UNITED STATES: CALIFORNIA Costa Mesa: Erin Cole Couture Bridal 949.642.5552 www.erincole.com COLORADO Denver Bea's Bridal Nook 303.333.4588 CONNECTICUT Clinton: The White Dress by The Shore 860.669.4596...

California / Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue 310.887.5509 / Costa Mesa Saks Fifth Avenue 714. 751.2053.
October 1, 2006... CALIFORNIA | Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue 310.887.5509 | Costa Mesa Saks Fifth Avenue 714. 751.2053 | Redondo Beach Panache Bridal 310.792.5999 | San Francisco Jin Wang 415.397.9111 | La Julia M Bride 858.551.1718 | Corona Del Mar The White...

In your own words ...(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... I HAVE BEEN invited to attend the wedding of a coworker whom I've just started to get to know within the past three months. Since I'm a single guy; I would be coming to the event alone. I haven't met her friends or family; so I'm worried about...

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2006... In our Spring/Summer issue, we listed an incorrect price for the Town & Country Elegant Wedding Planner (Hearst Books). It is $19.95. We regret the error.

Maid to order.(wedding costume)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Fashion-savvy bridesmaids adore THREAD, a by-appointment-only showroom with locations in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. "We rarely get an order for identical dresses," says cofounder Beth Blake, pictured at far right. "Most brides pick a...

Runway to reality.(wedding costume)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... You and your bridesmaids will look exceptional in these gowns and accessories from this year's fall collections. Orchid silk organza dress by RODARTE with handmade silk flowers. Price on request; at Bergdorf Goodman; 800-558-1855. ...

Monique Lhuillier.
October 1, 2006... Monique Lhuillier Solons Beverly Hills 310.550.3388 Minneapolis 612.929.0747 ALABAMA Birmingham Carriage House Weddings 205.871.7759 Birmingham Saks Fifth Avenue 205.298.8550 ARIZONA Scottsdale Destiny's Bride 480.368.8868 ARKANSAS...

Gifts for groomsmen.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This JIM GORDON 14k-gold buckle (from $750) and MARTIN DiNGMAN Jackson alligator belt ($295) are a dashing combination. Jim Gordon Jewelers, 901-767-3538. martindingman.com. A PAUL STUART alligator belt ($347) and sterling silver buckle ($129)...

Pretty palettes.(BEAUTY)
October 1, 2006... With these lovely colors tucked in your handbag, you'll be ready quick touch-ups and late-evening photos. Clockwise from top left: NARS Artist Palette in Rapture ($70), narscosmetics.com. TRISH McEVOY Charger Deluxe, a two-tiered compact filled...

What becomes a bride most: three newlyweds reveal the tips, treatments and products that made them look and feel their best as they walked down the aisle.(Selda Bensusan, Rebekah McCabe, Rajal Kele )
October 1, 2006... RAJAL KELE, a media counsel for NBC Universal, married her husband, Jordan, at his family's farm in Bridgewater, Connecticut. Fitness for feeling good "A lot of brides go on crazy diet and exercise kicks, but I just kept doing what I always...

Beauty and the bride: experts' tips and tricks that will make you lovelier than ever.(BEAUTY)
October 1, 2006... EVERY BRIDE wants to be gorgeous from the moment she starts her walk down the aisle all the way through her blissful wedding night. We polled the pros to come up with foolproof strategies that will help you shine. FACE Jump ahead of...

Classic Keepsakes.(photobooks )(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... If you're looking for a gift that will last for generations, consider a sterling silver photo book from MONICA RICH KOSANN. About seven years ago, the Connecticut fine-arts portrait photographer had the clever idea to convert antique silver...

Love tokens.
October 1, 2006... All you need is love... CARTIER Love, that is. The famed jewelry house has updated its signature Love collection with the introduction of a series of 18-karat rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets in white, yellow and rose gold. Launched in...

Sealed with a kiss.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
October 1, 2006... After carefully choosing your eye-catching invitations, be sure to send them off in style with the first-ever stamps from the UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE made especially for wedding invitations. Illustrated with a dove and heart motif in...

Get hitched.(Hitched Salon)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Planning a wedding between court cases or policy meetings is common for many brides-to-be in Washington, D.C. Now they can seek time-saving help from Julia Lichtman Kepniss and Carin Rosenberg Levine, the duo behind H Ire H E o, a new bridal...

Sheer sensations.(TRENDS & TRADITIONS)
October 1, 2006... A little something from Vera Wang's new lingerie line, VERA WANG LUXE, is a honeymoon must. This Heavenly Cascade gown ($165), in pink tulle, is one of the flirty nightgowns in the collection, which also includes more casual two-piece pajama...

Starter kit.(Smythson of Bond Street)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... For a bride with a new last name or home address, the Bespoke Gift Set Number Four from SMYTHSON OF BOND STREET is a wonderful present. Although it comes in the stationer's signature blue box, it's really a gift certificate: the package...