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    EXCLUSIVE: Designer Kari Whitman of KWI

    December 7, 2023 - By 

    Written By: ALICIA KUNKEL It’s not every interior designer that comes with a glittering career prior to being a designer, however, the beautiful blonde model and actress Kari Whitman, has a unique resumé. After enjoying the spotlight doing movies with actors like Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, Kari decided to turn her sights towards interior design and has never looked back. Over the past twenty-nine years Kari Whitman Interiors ( KWI ) has been established as an important and respected design-build firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial interior design; and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and more.…

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    GIFT GUIDE: Editor’s Pick

    December 4, 2023 - By 

    The delicate art of gift giving is one of joy and love, but sometimes it also feels like an enigma wrapped in glitter and ribbons. What to get who? What about the person that has it all? How long should you know someone before you give a gift? Maybe there are no rules at all? If you’re looking to tie a ribbon around some gifting inspiration, we have collected some of our favorite gift giving ideas below. BEAUTY Beautifect Box – In Nude & Rose Gold Hardware The Beautifect Box is a must have for any beauty lover. The easy-to-use…

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    ENTERTAINING: Cocktails & Mocktails for the Holidays

    November 19, 2023 - By 

    There is just something about a beautiful glass, so filled precariously to the rim, that you have to watch very carefully as you move about a room so that the delicious promise held inside doesn’t slip over the delicate edge. It’s a colorful balancing act to say the least in the miniature obstacle course that is the holiday party, figuratively and metaphorically. Nothing says celebration like a cup that runneth over. Whether you choose a classic cocktail or you’re serving up the kind of mocktails that memories are made of, it’s time to show your skills behind the bar. We…

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    EXCLUSIVE: A Chat With Nick Steward Founder of Gallivant Perfums

    October 29, 2023 - By 

    Nick Steward, L’Artisan Parfumeur alum, with over twenty years in the industry, founded Gallivant in 2017. Now the collection boasts twelve award winning fragrances inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of cities around the world; from Abu Dhabi, Gdańsk, to Tokyo, each one a love poem to the destination of its inspiration. We had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Steward about his journey in the industry and the exciting launch of his latest fragrance, Accra. Having had a full career in the industry, when did you decide to create your own perfume company? The decision to go out on my…

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    CULTURE: The Hispanic Society Museum & Library

    October 5, 2023 - By 

    World renown for some of the most culturally significant museums, New York City is a destination for local and international culture, history and art lovers. One of the jewels of the city is The Hispanic Society Museum & Library; a singular landmark dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the art and cultures of Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. Since the days of the pre-Spanish Colonialism all the way to the battles of the Mexican War of Independence, the museum is a safe harbor for each era with a distinct voice. Founded in 1904 by philanthropist and avid Hispanophile, Archer…

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    FASHION: Miami Paraiso Swim Week Edit

    August 1, 2023 - By 

    Miami Paraiso swim week is always set to stun in the sun. This season delivered with daring cuts, sequins, dramatic colors, unexpected accessories and… did we mention sequins? The mermaid tribe will delight in glittering, iridescent tones available this year. There was also a wide variety of bridal inspired swimwear. Bikinis a la veils, anyone? Clearly honeymoon vibes were felt along the Miami beach shores. Playful, chic and sheer, it’s all here. Grab your sunblock, a mojito, and dive straight into our Miami Paraiso Edit! LULI FAMA Staying true to the Luli Fama tradition of tropical delights this year they…

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    EVENTS: Meadow Brook Polo Club

    June 26, 2023 - By 

    Polo is known as the sport of kings and it’s easy to see why the game is so alluring to royalty, the sound of the hooves of powerfully bred horses pounding across the manicured lawns, the fine riding skills of the players as they rush and race to outmaneuver their competitors, and the expansive real estate of the nine football field lengths of just one polo field sets the stage for a heart racing show. Not to mention all the people watching opportunities of the guests who come out in style for an afternoon of family fun, food and drinks.…

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    ART: Jan Kaláb & Modern Morphology

    June 20, 2023 - By 

    Bright, boundless and bold. Jan Kaláb is known from Europe to Shanghai, New York City to Rio de Janeiro, as an exuberate artist who turn shapes, streetcorners and galleries into points of shifting perspective. There is a youthful projection of coloring outside of the lines. Perhaps that is reminiscent of the wild nights in Prague he spent slipping from stop to stop on the subway delving recklessly into graffiti with his friends, a crew called the ‘The DSK’ in Prague’s art center, formerly known as the Cakes. They would quickly throw street art all over the walls in an attempt…

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    YACHTING: World Awards 2023

    June 1, 2023 - By 

    Istanbul recently hosted the 18th BOAT International World Super Yacht Awards, classic sailing ships to modern superyachts, it was a riveting and competitive event where the best yacht makers in the world sailed up to show off their latest and greatest. Here is a list of some of our favorite winners of the event in their categories. MOTOR YACHT OF THE YEAR: KENSHŌ Length 74.85mBuilder Admiral – The Italian Sea Group S.p.ANaval architect The Italian Sea Group S.p.A/Azure Yacht Design & Naval ArchitectureExterior designers Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture/archineers.berlinInterior designer Jouin Manku After a secret ballot was cast in its division it was clear…

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    MOTHER’S DAY: Raise A Toast To Mother’s Around The World

    May 14, 2023 - By 

    Millions of mothers around the world are being celebrated for all that they do. The daily responsibilities, the guiding wisdom, and endless love of a mother is special and individual to us all. So, let’s raise a toast to all the mothers by birth, by choice, by spirit, and thank them for all they do and how much they mean to us. Strawberry Champagne Spritz RECIPE 1 Half Ounce Bepi Tosolini Fragola Strawberry LiqueurHalf a Glass of Santa Margherita ProseccoA Splash of Sparkling WaterPour Over IceGarnish with a Strawberry BOTANICAL STRAWBERRY GIN & TONIC RECIPE 1.0 Ounce Filibuster Gin1 Splash of Bepi Tosolini…