Cambria Style Winter 2016 by Cambria Quartz Surfaces

WINTER 2016

Home DIY TV Star

CARTER OOSTERHOUSE

talks about returning to his Michigan roots and his new winery CAMBRIA STYLE WINTER 2016

After five decades as a songwriting and music-producing legend,

and his family of artists have no plans to slow down

Versatile recipes from 3 top chefs for

SAVORY CHICKEN

Everything you need to know about

WHISKEY

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

Create a kitchen or bath unlike anything you’ve ever seen with two unprecedented designs from our new Oceanic Collection™. Witness the full array of 126 distinctive selections, including new Roxwell™, at CambriaUSA.com.

NEW ROXW E L L ™ Oceanic Collection™

U.S. Patent Pendng © CAMBRIA 2016

DRAWING NEW LINES IN THE SAND

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2016 features

18 PURE STYLE The best modern design balances sleek simplicity with rich visual interest, thanks to a deft mix of natural materials, layers of touchable textures, and targeted pops of color.

24 MAKING HIS ARTISTS HIS FAMILY From pioneering rock-n-roller to legendary music producer, David Foster’s 50-plus year career is a testament to the power of building great relationships. And he has no plans of slowing down now.

32 BACK TO HIS ROOTS

FOSTER: GEORGE HOLZ; OOSTERHOUSE: STEVE HENKE; MODERN HOME: STEVE HENKE

TV home-renovation star Carter Oosterhouse opens up about his life and career and his decision to return to his Michigan hometown to launch a new winery.

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“I’m a networker and ambassador for putting people together”

— DAVID FOSTER, “MAKING HIS ARTISTS HIS FAMILY” PAGE 24

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Publisher’s Note

y Grandfather was a veteran of WWII. Corporal Logan Denzer, of Le Sueur, Minnesota. He grew up working on a farm and driving farm trucks. With that experience, he was chosen to lead his Army unit of Rainbow Division, as the truck driver/mechanic, overseeing 18 drivers and 9 trucks as they motored across Europe ultimately on to Germany in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Meritous Unit award. He, like so many of those veterans, never spoke of it. His skill came from his roots in that Minnesota farm town, where they invented the famous Le Sueur Peas (later known as Green Giant Peas). He was of the greatest generation, all were born of the hardworking country farm towns or the robust work culture of the inner cities. Canadians and Americans alike, innate in these same work and life cultures, helped save the world, liberating all from the atrocities of the time. In our cover story on David Foster and our feature on Carter Oosterhouse, I could not help but reflect, we have two fortunate heirs to the roots of the greatest generation; the assiduous inner city and farm town upbringings. Their very careers and their success took them to the glam and glitter of Hollywood and Los Angeles and all that is flamboyant in its being. Yet their roots have no relation to that place, their roots have guided and inspired both of them to, and in, their success. That success, a direct result of blessed upbringings in a Canadian city by the sea and a farm town in rural America. One, the child of the greatest generation and the other, the grandchild. Both, much the same in boyhood. These generations will each continue to thrive, but soon the great-grandchildren of the greatest generation will lead us forward. This new generation will be void of the upbringing from

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the inner city or the rural farm town helping shape them, their character and their skills. It is no more. This next generation emanates from the “ring”, the ring separating the city from the farm and the farm from the city, the ring we call suburbia. Suburban rings are neither small farm towns nor inner cities. Suburbia is a place in which you seldom work where you live, no farm jobs, no barns to clean, or trucks to drive, nor are there boundless grocery jobs and paper routes, or weekend runs at the mill turning the wheels of an industrious inner city. Those times are fleeting, the next generation market-makers will be from a world where kids comfort is at the fore; car pools, civic engineered child activities, parents at school as much as kids, disappearing paper routes, teachers not allowed to discipline, and technology allowing for physical work to be mostly ignored. Success from children raised in the suburban ring will be assured, talent abounds amongst this youth. They will roll up their sleeves, meet the challenges of their times head-on, and their success will surely flourish. The David Foster story, the Carter Oosterhouse story, and many that mirror them, will begin to fade away… They remind us of a treasured time soon to pass. We need relish in their youthful journey to hard earned success, spawning from that proud American and Canadian way of life—those picturesque Norman Rockwell times, idyllic childhoods in rural farm towns and industrious inner cities aptly shaping their young futures…the reflection to a time that though soon forgotten by some, will be forever etched in the being of many. The times were simpler, the challenges great, and as their Grandparents might have muttered, a job well done. Enjoy,

Marty Davis President/CEO

OPPOSITE: DAVIS: STAR TRIBUNE/MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL 2011; SMOKESTACKS: PETE SALOUTOS/GETTY IMAGES; FARM: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. THIS PAGE: BARWARE AND CHIKEN: STEVE HENKE; ROOM: PAULINA ARCKLIN; MIRROR: WEST ELM.

WINTER

departments

38 STYLE UPDATE 7 STYLE REPORT

Layers of pattern and texture lend bold interest to a soothing and sophisticated toneon-tone palette. Here’s how to get a look that’s rich in character rather than color.

10 LIVING WELL

Rediscover the lost art of letter writing by treating yourself, and your desk, to enduring essentials that make every note worth saving.

12 TABLESCAPES

Elevate the simplest family dinner with a collection of serving pieces sturdy enough for daily use, yet worthy of becoming heirlooms your children will treasure forever. AN ELEGANT MIRROR ADDS TEXTURE AND SHINE TO SOPHISTICATED WHITE INTERIORS. PAGE 9

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14 TREND REPORT

Designer Gioi Tran shares his eclectic aesthetic with tips on how to mix old and new favorites to create uniquely personal spaces that look as timeless as they are timely.

15 DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK

White is the color of the moment. Learn how to choose the perfect shade of white for any room, and how to create spaces that feel fresh and bright but never boring.

EAT + DRINK 38 CHICKEN

Serve up bold, savory flavors this winter with these versatile, easy-to-make recipes from three culinary masters.

42 STRAIGHT-UP WHISKEY

Don’t know a bourbon from a rye or Irish Whiskey from Scotch whisky? We created a primer just for you.

GUIDEBOOK 47 LOCAL SCENE: Savannah, GA

With historic mansions, lush gardens, great restaurants, and world-class golf, Savannah makes a great weekend getaway.

48 WORD ON THE STREET

ON THE COVER | Music legend David Foster talks about his storied career as a hitmaker and how his family of artists continues to fuel his passion. Photography by George Holz.

Get the scoop on our collaboration with Wit & Delight, two new Cambria® galleries in Buckhead, San Francisco, and more.

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CAMBRIA STYLE Editor’s Letter THERE IS AN OLD SWEDISH PROVERB THAT SAYS, “SHARED JOY IS DOUBLE THE JOY, SHARED SORROW IS HALF A SORROW.” I am of Swedish descent myself, but I think we all could agree that you don’t have to be Swedish to know that proverb to be true. The magical thing about sharing, whether it be joy or sorrow, is that it has the power to connect people. Sharing can tighten already existing bonds and also has the power to create new, lifelong ties. It is in this spirit of connections that I welcome you to our Winter 2016 issue. Our cover profile subject, David Foster, has built a legendary career on the power of harnessing raw talent and making connections. In creating our cover story, I had the opportunity to spend some quiet time with David as he recounted stories from his colorful career. As I listened, it was very apparent to me that this man has found a place in the world where he can make music, make a living, and create those close, lifelong ties—all in a days work. Pretty incredible. Our second feature, on Carter Oosterhose of HGTV fame, talks about his return to his home town of Traverse City, Michigan, where he and his brother have opened up a family vineyard. Ask Carter what’s important to him and he’s quick to reflect on the deep roots tying him to friends and family—oh, and a beautiful wine from his vineyard, of course. I hope you enjoy our issue, it was a pleasure to create. David Foster and his legendary career, beautiful neutrals and patterns, chicken recipes that will make your mouth water, and outfitting your bar all they way down to selecting whiskey: there is much for you to savor this winter.

CAMBRIA

P U B L I C AT I O N

President/CEO Publisher Marty Davis Director of Cambria Style Editor-in-Chief LouAnn Berglund Haaf Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Business Partner Services Peter Martin Senior Vice President of Marketing Nancy Jerdee

PUBLISHING PARTNER

Touchpoint Media, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Farbman EDITORIAL

Managing Editor Reed Richardson Creative Director Rob Johnson Contributing Art Director Jenna Lalley Photo Editor Alan Gottlieb

This little lamp is the perfect pop of color for any space. PAGE 14

EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

Ramsin Khachi Billy Beson Gioi Tran Leslee D. Miller, Certified Sommelier

THINGS I LOVE A fun combination of stylish and sassy. PAGE 9

Absolutely LOVE the groovy take on the classic journal. PAGE 11

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CAMBRIA DESIGNS IN THIS ISSUE: BRENTWOOD™ BRITTANICCA™ DUNMORE™ ELLA™ GALLOWAY™ LANGDON™ MONTGOMERY™ NEWPORT™ SEAGROVE™ SUMMERHILL™ TORQUAY™ WHITEHALL™

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p. 42, 44, 46 p. 20, 21 p. 22 p. 15, 49 p. 7 p. 38, 40 p. 15 p. 36, 37, 48 p. 8, 12, 48 p. 49 p. 16, 21 p. 17

HAAF: GEORGE HOLZ

LouAnn Berglund Haaf Editor-in-Chief

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WALLPAPER IS MORE THAN A BACKGROUND, IT'S A BACKDROP. MAKE A STATEMENT THAT’S MUCH BOLDER WITH A VINTAGE-INSPIRED HANDPAINTED DESIGN.

By AMANDA LECKY Photography by STEVE HENKE

RAISING THE BAR A splash of modern sparkle and a twist of timeless style makes an entertaining essential both functional and fabulous. SHOW OFF BEAUTIFUL BARWARE AND BOTTLES BY ARRANGING THEM LIKE ARTWORK ON OPEN SHELVES. KEEPING YOUR SUPPLIES CLOSE AT HAND WILL ALSO CREATE A FUNCTIONAL SHOWPIECE IN ANY SPACE.

GALLOWAYTM

Coastal CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 U.S. Patent D713,154

ELEVATE EVERYDAY STORAGE ELEMENTS WITH LUXE TOUCHES. THIS BAR CONSOLE LOOKS GORGEOUS AND WILL STAND UP TO A LIFETIME OF USE WHEN TOPPED WITH CAMBRIA.®

GET THE LOOK: Vienna Wallpaper, price on request, Sara Story; sarastorydesign.com. Casalgrande Padana Terra Cotta Tile, RBC Tile; rbctile.com. 19th-century Finial Sideboard and Hutch, $2,995, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Liquor provided by Jim Beam; jimbeam.com. Shelf items, from top to bottom: Dorset Martini Mixer, $120, Dorset Spirit Decanter, $140, Presidio Silver-Plated Julep Cup, $20, Dorset Martini Glass, $120 for set of four, Dorset Brandy Glass, $60 for set of two, Presidio Silver-Plated Ice Bucket, $100, Dorset Ice Bucket, $140, Dillons Bitters, $50, Dorset Champagne Coupe, $60 for set of two, Luisa Highball Glass, $75, Match; match1995.com. Walnut Muddler, $25, Williams-Sonoma; williams-sonoma.com. Square Decanter, $40, Pottery Barn; potterybarn.com. Clarana Martini Glass, $24, Apolena Coupe, $36, Della White Wine Glass, $24, Green Wine Glass, vintage, Teal Champagne Flute, vintage, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Silver Bowl, Silver Shaker, vintage. Simon Pearce Cavendish Water Glass, $70, Simon Pearce; simonpearce.com. Arno Goblet, $125, Match; match1995.com. Bar Stool, $290, Ciel Loft & Home; cielloftandhome.com.

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Pattern & Texture Add interest to a tone-on-tone color scheme with a mix of motifs as pleasing to the eye as they are to the touch.

SEAGROVETM

Coastal CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 U.S. Patent D737,057

AN AGED RUSTIC BASE IS THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE POLISHED GEOMETRY OF A THICK STONE CAMBRIA® TOP IN SEAGROVE.

SUBTLY EMPHASIZE THE TRANSITION BETWEEN ROOMS WITH A CHANGE IN THE WOOD FLOOR PATTERN, MOVING FROM SIMPLE STAGGERING TO CHIC HERRINGBONE.

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“Don’t feel obligated to use two different colors for wall and trim. Applying contrasting sheens of the same color can add a subtle but elegant touch.”

GENTLY RAISED DETAILING AND A SATINY TEXTURE GIVE EVEN SOFTLY HUED PIECES A SENSE OF INTRIGUE.

—HANNAH YEO, COLOR & DESIGN EXPERT, BENJAMIN MOORE

GEOMETRIC FORMS GIVE LIGHTING AN ALLURING MODERN ATTITUDE.

NEUTRAL ACCENTS DOTTED WITH DELICATE DETAILING MIX EASILY WITH HEIRLOOMS.

OPPOSITE: STEVE HENKE

DECORATIVE TRIM, FROM NAILHEADS TO MIRRORED PANELS, ENHANCE SIMPLE FURNITURE SILHOUETTES WITH BESPOKE STYLE. UNDERFOOT, LUSH WOOL AND MONOCHROMATIC PATTERN CREATE LUXURY AND PERSONALITY— A BOLD STATEMENT WITHOUT BOLD COLOR.

GET THE LOOK: Opposite page: Salvaged Wood Trestle Round Dining Table, $1,995 to $2,795, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Moroccan Water Jug, vintage. Floral Arrangement, Brown & Green Minneapolis; bgfloral.net. Location, Elevation Home; elevationhomes.com. This page, clockwise from top right: Regina-Andrew Design Pattern Makers Pendant Lights, $385 to $695, Horchow; horchow.com. Old Havana Dinnerware, $12 to $18, Slub Velvet Holloway Sofa, $2,598, Bangala Armchair, $998, Nailhead Linen Three-Drawer Dresser, $1,998, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. White Grid Cast Iron Teapot, $90, Teavana; teavana.com. Slub Velvet Holloway Sofa, $2,598, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Classic Wool Rug, $9,000 for 8'1" x 11'11", ABC Carpet & Home; abchome.com. Lily Lamp, $399, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.; schoolhouseelectric.com. Peruvian Artisan Mirror, $299, West Elm; westelm.com. C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E

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The Lost Art of the Letter It’s a pleasure often overlooked in our digital world, but the ritual of writing by hand is one well worth reviving.

Antique Ink Blotter 19 TH-CENTURY WOODEN INK BLOTTER

ecall for a moment the last letter you received. No, not an email, not a text, not a piece of junk mail, but an actual, handwritten note from someone you care about. Recall how it felt to weigh the envelope in your hand, to pull the stationery out of the envelope and see the familiar handwriting slanting across the paper? It was just a note, but it felt like a gift. And it’s a gift you’ll enjoy returning, especially if you indulge yourself in beautiful writing tools and vintage desk accessories that are as beautiful to display as they are to use. Noteworthy example: this antique wooden ink blotter we found on eBay, which was handmade in Bulgaria in the 1800s. Pair it with the Classic Mont Blanc Fountain pen, $105. ebay.com

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VINTAGE PIECES COMBINED WITH BEAUTIFUL PAPERS AND A FAVORITE PEN BEGS A WRITER TO LINGER OVER HANDWRITTEN NOTES.

OPPOSITE: STEVE HENKE; THIS PAGE: STEVE HENKE

Crystal Inkwell

Handmade Journal

VISCONTI

JENNI BICK

Tradition is steeped in ritual. Make filling your pen as divine as emptying it, with this crystal-blue, white-gold ink pot. Combining modern technology with timeless style, Visconti has been crafting fine writing instruments for more than 25 years. pensandleather.com

Letters to yourself in the form of journaling are a joy to write and rewarding to re-read as time passes. Commit your memories to a handcrafted leather journal like this one, lovingly made in Italy with acid-free paper by bookbinder Jenni Bick. Personalized Roma Lussa Leather Journal, $70â&#x20AC;&#x201C;77. jennibick.com

Fountain Pen

Handmade Paper

AURORA

ARPA

Made in a centuries-old style but with modern materials, this acrylic-resin and gold-plated fountain pen is designed to stand up to years of enjoyment and bring a wonderful sense of satisfaction in placing pen to paper. The Aurora Ipsilon pen, $150, has an eye-catching clip, a stainless-steel nib, and refills using a cartridge system. pensandleather.com

Share your greetings and gratitude on paper that begs to be treasured. ARPA, short for Artesanos del Papel, a group of Spanish paper artisans, creates handmade paper in the European tradition. The Arpa Small Card Set, $14, includes six deckle-edged notes and matching envelopes. orangeartstore.com. Make opening your letters even more memorable by adding a personalized wax seal. nostalgicimpressions.com

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DI N I NG I N Give the simple pleasure of dining at home the attention it deserves, by dressing the table with pieces as special as those with whom you break bread. By AMANDA LECKY Photography by STEVE HENKE

WHEN IT’S BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL, SERVINGWARE CAN EASILY BECOME PART OF THE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL SHARE ON THEIR OWN TABLES.

SEAGROVETM

Coastal CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 U.S. Patent D737,057

ELEVATE ANY STYLE OF TABLE WITH SERVING PIECES IN A SHADES-OF-GRAY PALETTE THAT IS JUST RIGHT FOR ANY OCCASION AND ANY SEASON.

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UNEXPECTED TEXTURES SUCH AS STRUCTURED WOOL FELT LEND A SOFT TOUCH TO THE TABLE.

NO OPEN SHELF IS COMPLETE WITHOUT THE SIMPLE DESIGN OF A CLASSIC TEAPOT.

A BEAUTIFUL, SCULPTURAL BASKET IS THE PERFECT WAY TO MAKE FRESH FRUIT EVEN MORE TEMPTING.

DON’T WAIT FOR A SPECIAL DAY: USE YOUR SERVING PIECES AT EVERY MEAL AND BUILD A TREASURED FAMILY RITUAL. LOOK FOR MODERN UPDATES OF CLASSIC SHAPES IN A NEUTRAL PALETTE. THEY’LL MIX RIGHT IN WITH YOUR EXISTING PIECES.

HANDLES MAKE ANY TRAY MORE VERSATILE. YOU’LL FEEL COMFORTABLE USING IT BOTH ON AND OFF THE TABLE. A MATTE FINISH TRANSFORMS DARK COLORS, GIVING THEM A SOFTER LOOK AND AN APPEALING CONTEMPORARY EDGE.

GET THE LOOK: Opposite page: Tumbler in Slate Gray, $12, Ceramic Bowl, $22, Ceramic Salad Plates, $25, Ciel Loft & Home; cielloftandhome.com. Mango Wood Servers, $16, Egg Crate Holder, $13, Terra Cotta Gray Cruet, Double-Handled Black Bowl, Gray Pinch Bowl, $3 to $7, Sur La Table; surlatable.com. Molcajete Lava Stone, $20, Paige Chair in Linen Charcoal, $199, World Market; worldmarket.com. Morandi Pitcher, tall, $98, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. This page, clockwise from top right: New Norm Felt Bread Basket 3-Piece, £30, New Norm; amazon.co.uk. “Mushi Nabe” Donabe Steamer, $195, Nalata Nalata; shop.nalatanalata.com. Grand Brasserie Cast Aluminum Small Oval Platter, $109, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Finders Porcelain Pitcher, $150, Design Finds; downthatlittlelane.com.au. Indigo Stitch Etched Dinner Plate, $105, Alabama Chanin; heathceramics.com. Mesh Bowl, $38, MoMA Store; momastore.org. Chinese Tea Pot, $108, Satoshi Nishikawa; analoguelife.com.

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Graphic geometric patterns in warm metallic finishes strike the perfect balance between trendy and timeless.

“A deft mix of old and new looks fresh and has more longevity than sticking with one specific style.” ,

5 TIPS 1

Choose classic styles with subtle modern f lair for an update on traditional elegance.

Start with what you love. “If you have a favorite piece of furniture, a rug, or a painting, use its colors or shapes to help you choose the other elements in the room.”

2 Choose wood finishes that feel current. “Right now, woods with a gray or very deep espresso finish feel modern.”

3 Use bold contrast. “In Europe, it’s common to see very ornate interiors combined with contemporary furnishings. You can do the same thing with materials— use a light Cambria® design, like Ella,™ in a space with dark walls, for example.”

4 Let unique pieces act as sculpture. “If you have a standout piece, don’t try to marry it to everything else. Just let it stand alone, like a piece of art.”

GIOI TRAN’S ARTISTIC SENSIBILITY COMES THROUGH IN HIS APPROACH TO INTERIOR DESIGN. “It’s an organic and highly personal process, but you’re always working with scale, color, pattern, and texture,” says Tran, partner at Applegate Tran, an interior design firm based in San Francisco.

READ MORE ABOUT GIO TRAN AT CAMBRIASTYLE.COM/ TRENDREPORT

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“It’s a great time to be a designer, because there’s no strong period trend,” he says. “A deft mix of old and new looks fresh and has more longevity than sticking with one specific style.” But there is an art to the eclectic old-meets-new mix. “You have to tie it all together well or it just looks like a jumble,” he says. His advice: Choose pieces with similar design influences. “Right now, I’m noticing a trend toward pieces with classical roots—strongly symmetrical lines, or chairs with barrel-shaped backs, for example—these are timeless shapes that appear in designs from Bauhaus to mid-century to the 1980s. Looking for those elements is a good way to bring disparate furnishings together.”

Combine more formal furnishings with accessories that feature organic shapes and bold pops of color. Libby Langdon for Chrystorama Jennings 3-Light Aged Brass Pendant, $498, Chrystorama Jennings; houzz.com. Velvet Orianna Slipper Chair, $948, Gathered Bubbles Lamp, $200, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Maison SixDrawer Dresser, $1,895, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Charpoy Silver Footstool, $395, ABC Carpet & Home; abchome.com.

TRAN: CHRISTOPHER STARK

Old Meets New

5 Don’t forget scale. “You can mix almost anything, but the scale of all the pieces has to be the same. So, measure your existing elements before you shop.”

DESIGNER’S notebook

LIVING LIGHT

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ELLATM

Marble CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 U.S. Patent Pending

FOR A LOOK THAT’S AS REFINED AS IT IS RELAXING, CONSIDER THE SIMPLE APPEAL OF THE ALL-WHITE ROOM. By AMANDA LECKY

MONTGOMERYTM

Waterstone CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 U.S. Patent Pending

CAMBRIA® STONE ON THE BACKSPLASH, COUNTER, AND EVEN TABLETOP WILL HELP YOUR MODERN-CLASSIC STYLE LAST FOR YEARS.

Purity. Innocence. Cleanliness. Peace. Western culture has a long tradition of positive associations with the color white. The symbolic opposite of black, white signifies good, honesty, and new beginnings. From a chromatic standpoint, white is a mixture of all the frequencies of the light in the visible spectrum and it’s one of the most common colors in nature, which perhaps explains we find ourselves so at home in white interiors. “White has an almost automatic calming effect,” says design/build contractor Ramsin Khachi of the Oakville, Ontariobased Khachi Design Group. “It’s very easy to live with, and of course ultra-versatile from a design perspective.” But, he warns, decorating with white isn’t as simple as many people think. To avoid creating a space that feels cold

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LAYER DIFFERENT SHADES OF WHITES AND PLENTY OF NATURAL TEXTILES TO ADD COMPLEXITY AND TOUCHABILITY.

WARM UP AN ETHEREAL WHITE BEDROOM WITH THE SOFT TOUCHES OF FAUX FUR AND GOLD.

and stark, like a hospital or a laboratory, you have to choose just the right whites, and then add layers of interest with texture and natural materials. Here’s how to do white right.

DECIDE ON A STYLE WHITE ROOMS COME TO LIFE WHEN YOU ATTEND TO THE DETAILS: THINK LAYERED TEXTURE, RICH CARVING, AND CONTRASTING TRIM.

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“You might think that white is white and that’s it, but there’s a virtually unlimited number of shades to choose from,” says interior designer Evelyn Eshun of Evelyn Eshun Design in Toronto. As you look at white paint or surfacing samples or fabric swatches, you’ll start to notice the undertones in the white—creamy whites have yellow undertones; chalky whites have gray undertones; peachy whites have pink undertones; and so on. Which type of white you choose depends on a number of factors, but a good place to start is with the effect you’re trying to create. “If you want a modern look, pick a cool, gray-based white; for a more traditional or romantic effect, go with a white that has warm, yellow undertones,” says interior

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Marble CollectionTM © Cambria 2016 Cambria Company LLC

designer Lisa Mende of Lisa Mende Design in Charlotte, NC. Some whites are so well balanced they’ll work in any setting. “Cambria’s Torquay looks crisp and fresh against warm whites and warm and classic in a cool, modern room,” says Eshun. But all-white doesn’t have to mean stark white. “Cambria’s Kirkstead™ can warm up cooler tones,” she says.

CLEAR GLASS SHELVES KEEP THE EMPHASIS ON EYE-CATCHING GLASS-AND-WHITE ARRANGEMENTS, RATHER THAN ON THE FIXTURES.

CONSIDER EXPOSURE

Keep in mind that the quality of light in your room can change the appearance of the white you choose. “For example, a north-facing room will look more blue, so to balance that you should choose a white with yellow or peachy undertones—otherwise the white can look dull or gray,” says Eshun. South-facing rooms will receive a more golden light, which can turn white yellow. If you don’t want that effect, pick a more neutral or cool-toned white. And consider the views from the windows. “I recently did a white room and kept wondering why the walls looked green instead of white,” says Mende. “Then I realized it was because the room had huge windows and all the green trees and grass outside were reflecting onto the walls. We ended up changing FOR A FRESH the paint color.”

KEEP IN MIND THAT THE QUALITY OF LIGHT IN YOUR ROOM CAN CHANGE THE APPEARANCE OF THE WHITE YOU CHOOSE.

BACKDROP, TRY BENJAMIN MOORE’S COLOR OF THE YEAR: SIMPLY WHITE.

LAYER ON INTEREST

“A plain white room can be very boring,” says Khachi. “To make it inviting, you need to add textural variety. Just remember, that everything stands out in a white space—just like in an art gallery—so you have to choose each element very carefully.” Start with the floor, says Mende, choosing a natural material like wood or stone. Dark finishes and materials will create a more formal high-contrast effect; medium or light finishes and materials will look more organic and relaxed. Next, pick a rug with rich texture, like a deep shag, or a nubby woven style. “For upholstery, go with soft, delicious fabrics like herringbone chenille or leather,” she says. “Choose a range of finishes, like eggshell on the walls and satin on the baseboards, or a glossy lacquer on certain furniture pieces,” says Khachi. And don’t forget elements from nature, he advises: Plants, flowers, and driftwood add texture and liveliness to a white room. As you make your choices, remember that white shows dirt easily, so fabrics and materials should be durable and easy to clean. This is especially important in hard-working spaces like kitchens and bathrooms. “I wouldn’t do a white kitchen or bath without using Cambria,” says Khachi. “Not only is it classic in design and low maintenance as a countertop, it’s really great as a shower surround, with minimal grout lines. Choose the right materials and white won’t mean more work—just clean good looks.”

WHITEHALLTM

Desert CollectionTM © Cambria 2016

PICKING THE RIGHT WHITE To determine the undertone of the shade you’re considering, hold your sample or swatch against a piece of plain white printer paper. You’ll immediately be able to see whether it’s blue, green, gray, yellow, peach, pink, or brown in comparison to the paper. Before you buy paint for an entire room, brush two-foot-square test patches of several different whites on each wall, then watch how the color changes throughout the day. Need inspiration? Try one of Benjamin Moore’s white paints at right, selected by designer Ramsin Khachi. For more design tips from Ramsin Khachi on working with white, go to CambriaUSA.com/designtips

SWISS COFFEE OC45

Pair with Cambria’s New Brighton™ Swiss Coffee has a creamy gray undertone with hints of both yellow and green. It’s a very soothing white.

PALE OAK

CALM

OC20

OC22

Pair with Cambria’s Hampshire™

Pair with Cambria’s New Quay ™

Pale Oak has even more pigment than Swiss Coffee. It’s almost a light gray. That tones a room down so it’s more comfortable.

Calm is a few shades cooler than Pale Oak, and yet it still has a nice warmth to it.

WHITE OPULENCE OC69

Pair with Cambria’s Summerhill ™ White Opulence is a crisper white. It has a slight pink undertone, but it’s still very clean.

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Form follows function. Ever since architect Louis Sullivan— who virtually invented the steel skyscraper in the late nineteenth century in Chicago, and whose assistant, Frank Lloyd Wright, would go on to make his own indelible mark on the history of American design—first coined the phrase, it has been this principle that has characterized modern architecture. “It’s an idea that’s translated quite literally into modern and contemporary design,” says interior designer Billy Beson of Billy Beson Co. in Minneapolis, MN. “The architecture is pared down to the essentials, with very little ornamentation. The result is very clean, without unnecessary distractions.” But while that stripped-down simplicity can be soothing, it can also be challenging to live with. “Most of us don’t want our home to look like an art gallery,” says interior designer Paula Den Boer of Ashley P. Designs in Scottsdale, AZ. “So the goal is to create spaces that maintain that minimalist elegance without feeling stark and uninviting.” The trick, say the experts, is making careful choices throughout the design

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“Most modern and contemporary spaces have a lot of glass and other man-made surfaces like concrete and metal. The key is to balance that cold, hard shell with natural materials like wood and stone—materials that have visual texture and warmth,” says Den Boer. Wood-paneled walls, floors, and cabinets work well in even the most minimalist spaces. “Look for species with visible graining,” says John Hall, an interior designer in Beechwood, OH, with a specialty in contemporary kitchen design. “It adds movement to an otherwise simple design.” He notes that the horizontal wood grains that have dominated for the past several years are giving way to vertical grains, often with a vintage or reclaimed look. “I’m seeing a lot of barnwood, even in contemporary interiors,” he says. “It lends a lot of character.”

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To balance those dramatic wood grains, designers often prefer stone with simpler patterns. “I love to use a more solid pattern of Cambria® in a contemporary kitchen,” says Beson. “A solid white or gray like Whitehall or Dovedale stands out against wood-grained cabinets.” Hall notes that waterfall edges—where the countertop material extends all the way to the floor on one or more sides of the island—are a popular choice. And stone isn’t just for contemporary kitchens. “On a fireplace wall, I’ll use Cambria all the way up to the ceiling, with a floating mantel above the fireplace opening, for a polished, seamless look.” says Den Boer.

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“In a very simple space, each addition makes a big statement,” says Beson. So, select furnishings and accessories that either repeat the geometric shapes in the architecture or add contrast—curving lines in a rectilinear space, for example. And, says Ben Doer, go for cushy upholstery. “Even very sleek, contemporary sofas and chairs should be soft. Otherwise, no one will want to stay long!”

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Artwork is very important in a contemporary home. “It should be graphic and colorful,” says Ben Doer. And don’t forget the lighting. “Light fixtures can make such a big impact if you choose a bold style, and details like undercabinet lighting and lighted display cabinets add drama,” says Hall. COLOR, PATTERN, AND TEXTURE

Unlike European contemporary design, which typically leans monochromatic, American contemporary can be quite colorful, notes Hall. “But whereas a traditional space might have many colors in the same room, a modern space might only have one strong color that’s repeated in several places,” says Beson. Patterns are usually geometric or overscaled—so, you could use a floral pattern, but it should be bold and graphic. Even more important in modern spaces than color and pattern, perhaps, is texture. “Use as many as you can, and layer them,” says Den Boer. “You might have a very streamlined room, but because the walls are paneled wood and the hearth is stone and the floor has a nubby carpet and the sofa is mohair and the throw is alpaca and the window treatments are woven linen, the look is very rich and inviting.” And don’t be afraid to infuse the space with your own personality, and even a bit of whimsy. “You don’t have to feel boxed in by a design style,” says Beson. “The best design is never boring.”

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AFTER FIVE DECADES AS A SONG WRITER AND MUSIC PRODUCING LEGEND,

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hatever the soundtrack to your life, be around others who are good at what they do. Which chances are there’s a David Foster makes me believe I am, too.” He adds ruefully, “Although song on it. In his 50-plus-years in in true artist fashion, every three days, I believe I’m the music business, the handsome worthless—a feeling I’ve lived with my whole life.” silver-haired musician/composer/writer/ Foster’s musical career started early and blossomed arranger/super-mega-producer has worked quickly. He was raised on Vancouver Island in British with everyone who’s anyone: Earth, Wind Columbia, Canada, began playing piano at five, and by 13 & Fire, Barbra Streisand, Chicago, Whitney had become “a classical nerd” whose world shifted when Houston, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton (among he first heard “She Loves You” on the radio. “I freaked others). He wrote a song for Michael Jackson, out,” he says. “The Beatles changed my life.” played piano and keyboards on a few tracks By 16, he was a rocker, on the road with Chuck Berry, of “Thriller” —including one that included Paul and three years later, his own band, Skylark, had a Top McCartney—and produced “Smile,” Jackson’s own Ten hit, with “Wildflower.” Foster moved to Los Angeles favorite recording. He’s launched the careers of Josh where he went on to play with Earth, Wind and Fire, Groban and Michael Bublé, and helped co-writing six of the band’s tracks on the musical standouts like Andrea Bocelli and album “I Am,” and winning a Grammy for Celine Dion blast into mainstream stardom. Best R&B song. “WHEN I HEAR THAT SOMETHING [see our profile of Bocelli, “Music For Life,” Foster says he loved performing, and SPECIAL, FOR ME, in Cambria Style, Winter 2014.] He wrote after the success of his score for the 1985 IT’S LIKE THAT SCENE IN A MOVIE or produced a string of hits, including the film “St. Elmo’s Fire,” he dreamed of an WHERE THE CAMERA theme for the 1988 Summer Olympic instrumental career. He sometimes still ZOOMS IN ON THE Games and Whitney Houston’s classic “I does take the stage in live concerts like STAR’S FACE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE Will Always Love You” and has won nearly “David Foster & Friends.” But he says he GETS QUIET AND every award you can name—induction into realized quickly that his real talent was in FADES AWAY.” —DAVID FOSTER the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, a star on working behind the scenes. His ability to Hollywood Boulevard, 16 Grammy Awards recognize star quality brought the public (with a breathtaking 50 nominations), an superstar singers like Celine Dion. “You can Emmy, a Golden Globe, and three Oscar nominations do a lot in the studio, but not manufacture tone,” he for Best Original Song. And he’s stayed at the top of says. “When I hear that something special, for me, it’s a difficult, cutthroat profession because he’s not only like that scene in a movie where the camera zooms in on skilled at spotting greatness, he’s skilled at nurturing it the star’s face, and everything else gets quiet and fades too: Foster has a talent for turning a disparate group of away. The first time I saw Celine, it was an afternoon performers into a close family whose members return affair, chaotic, with kids running around, but all I could to work with him and each other. Longtime friend and hear was her voice.” Cambria® President and CEO Marty Davis notes that Looking back on her storied career, Dion noted: “part of David’s magic is being a relationship maverick, “David was the first producer to give me a break in the a tycoon, the leader, the real deal.” United States.” But when she first learned she might “I’m a networker and ambassador for putting people get a chance to work with such a music legend, she has together,” Foster says. “Especially people who like to recalled, jokingly, that: “I almost lost my voice.”

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ALL IN THE FAMILY In 2007, legendary rocker Ronnie “The Hawk” Hawkins told his friend, Cambria® CEO and President Marty Davis, that there was someone he just had to meet. Davis is a serious music man—he enlisted Hawkins as a Cambria brand advocate, and this year, with Gordon Lightfoot, produced Hawkins’ first new release in 15 years, a cover of Robbie Robertson’s “Christmas Must be Tonight.” When he learned that Hawkins’s suggestion was a meeting with super producer David Foster he didn’t need to be asked twice. When Foster had dinner with Davis and his brother and business partner Mitch Davis, the men immediately clicked. Eight years later, they share a friendship that includes music—Foster is “a true musical maestro,” says Davis—but also goes beyond. “We connected on a family level,” says Davis. “We were raised with similar values in terms of the way you treat people and look at things—small town values. And what we’ve built at Cambria ties in with what David’s built with his artists—a family business. He adds, with a smile, “and David and I both are very close to our mothers.” Over time, the friendship has stayed strong. Davis has visited Foster in both Canada and California; Foster has been to Minnesota and toured Cambria’s galleries. Davis says that he’s in awe of Foster’s talent: “He has extraordinary senses; people of David’s caliber make what they do look easy.” Complementing that side of the producer, says Davis, is his “sincerity and authenticity,” as well as his ability to cultivate relationships with interesting Continued on page 29

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Foster has produced hit albums for his good friends, musical icons Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

Foster also has the ability to push his performers toward greatness. “It’s my job to understand the vision of the artist and guide him or her to being successful,” he says, and his standard for what constitutes success is high. He persuaded a host of top names to perform on “We Love Disney,” a recently released compilation of classic Disney film songs. For example, spectacular soprano Ariana Grande contributed “Zero to Hero” from Hercules. “In my own little mind,” he says, “when I work with someone like her, I’m thinking ‘This girl is incredible’—and I’m gonna get a vocal out of her that’s better than anything anyone else has gotten before. I’ll do anything for a great vocal. You need potato chips right now? A break? A back rub? I’ll do it. I won’t compromise on any level—compromise breeds mediocrity.” Foster works himself hard—Marty Davis says that he “never stops, never shuts off, and still somehow doesn’t age. His work ethic is unbelievable. I was at a show he did in Toronto—he worked from 7:00am until 8:00 that night when we met for dinner. At the preps and practices, he was on his feet going strong the entire time. When you have his level of skill and that kind of work ethic, amazings things happen.” Foster is also a tough taskmaster. A producer’s relationship to his talent, he says, may require acting as mother, father, therapist or cheerleader, but sometimes

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At his mother’s request, visits a child from his hometown who is at UCLA waiting for a liver transplant. When he learns that the girl can’t see her beloved sister because the family can’t afford the air fare, starts the David Foster Foundation.

it’s being a coach wielding an iron fist. “When I insist that a singer ‘do it again,’ it’s not for me but them,” he insists. “Give it to me one more time, because I know we can make it better.” Still, those brought into the Foster “family” usually stay there. He has done multiple albums with Chicago, Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé, and continues to work extensively with Andrea Bocelli (“a renaissance man, a genius talent”) who’s also become a close personal friend though “I can’t match up to him musically—he’s so far above me that it’s a joke. This guy is Mozart.” For his part, Bocelli says of Foster: “He has such extraordinary energy. Working with him is always a bit like starting from scratch. He does away with all concept of routine. Every day is a new experience. Every day he spurs you on to give your all.” Foster’s artists also frequently choose to work with each other. Celine Dion recently made an appearance on Michael Bublé’s “Christmas in Hollywood” TV special. Dion and Bocelli have recorded a memorable version of the David Foster-Carole Bayer Sager classic “The Prayer” (a song that Foster marvels gets played “at both weddings and funerals”). Recently Bocelli gave an emotional performance of the song for Pope Francis. At one of Bocelli’s recent Las Vegas shows, Foster was pleased to notice that two of Bocelli’s backup singers and one musician had come through introductions he’d made.

people who he then introduces to each other, a skill Davis calls “off the charts.” “David gets close to the people he works with, and then they get close to each other because of him.” Foster, in turn, says he delights in Davis’s positive outlook and business sense. “He’s a bright, jovial guy, someone who sees a lot of happiness in the world. He’s done amazing things with the company that he worked hard to build. I love the energy of people who are striving for greatness, and willing to put everything on the line.” Foster notes that the last house he built (and recently sold), a grand Mediterranean mansion in Malibu, went up just as he met Davis. He picked marble counters for its kitchen, and before long, he sighs, they were stained enough that “it looked like a kindergarten class had been in there.” Wherever he next settles, he says, he will “absolutely” opt for one of Cambria’s many possible options in ethically-mined and American-made natural stone. “To have elegance and beauty that’s not porous and doesn’t scratch or stain…are you kidding me? What other choice could you make? Cambria’s where more and more people are going—because it’s an amazing quality product.”

Works with late singer Whitney Houston on the soundtrack for “The Bodyguard.” Billboard later lists her performance of “I Will Always Love You” as one of the greatest songs of all time.

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The music business keeps changing and, in the process, has become a tougher place than ever to succeed. Foster credits some of his career longevity with “knowing how to retreat and tack in a different direction when things go bad. Some people run into a brick wall and stand there banging their heads against it. I always find a way to go around.” These days he’s tacking yet again. In 2012, he became chair of Universal’s venerable jazz-based Verve Music Group, which now has expanded to include crossover classic, pop, and show tunes, and last year had four albums in the Top Ten. New artists include Brenna Whitaker, a Kansas City singer with a Bublé-like appeal, and singer-songwriter Charles Perry, a 21st-century amalgam of pop, indie, rock, and soul. Foster’s also working on an album with France’s former first lady Carla Bruni, whose music “is very humble and stripped down, so it will be an exercise in restraint for me. I’m sure I’ll learn a lot.” He serves as a judge on “Asia’s Got Talent,” a regional version of hit TV franchise, and is putting finishing touches on a Broadway show based on the cartoon character Betty Boop, which he says will soon be “up and running.” That change, from album and concert hall to stage “allowed me to write with the same abandon I did in the 1980s and 1990s,” he says. Back then he was motivated because he was leading, not following. “On Broadway, I can lead again—I’m not trying to get on Top 40 radio, I’m just writing great music.”

Time hasn’t changed Foster’s intense work ethic. He may not be able to pull 72 straight “non-drug assisted” hours in the studio like he once did, but this year alone, has added one trip to Europe and five to Asia to his usual jet-setting schedule. He devotes a considerable amount of his time to creating shows for charity, including his own David Foster Foundation, which funds non-medical expenses for Canadian families with children who are receiving life-saving organ transplants in cities away from home. The foundation, nearly 30 years old, has assisted nearly 1,000 families, paying for costs of transportation, meals, even short-term assistance for rent or mortgage, and works to heighten public awareness of the need for organ donation. “It’s giving in the right way,” he says quietly. “Giving without wanting to see your own name on the TV screen.” Most of all, Foster’s drive to achieve is as strong as ever. “You’re dead for a long time,” he says. “In the little time you have here, there’s a lot to do. I’d like to win more Grammys— make it an even 20. I’ve been nominated for an Oscar three times; I’d like to win one. And I’d love to win a Tony.” So whatever else happens in the next few years, bet that America’s soundtrack will include more songs sung by someone with the voice of an angel, with a melody and lyrics that break your heart. And David Foster will be the maestro behind it. “Passion for the music,” he says, “is who I am.”

Gets a star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame—near the Capitol Records building where he began, and close to his musical idols, John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Performs in Las Vegas as the host of “David Foster & Friends,” which celebrates the music from his long career.

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2010 Inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

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IF YOU CATCH A GLIMPSE OF CARTER OOSTERHOUSE RELAXING AT HIS ELEGANT BONOBO WINERY, which opened late last year near Traverse City in northern Michigan, you might well imagine he’s thinking: “Wait...where am I?” A little more than two decades ago, when he was just a 13-year-old local boy who needed a summer job, he worked hot, tiring days picking cherries on this very land. Who would have believed that he’d become a celebrity and entrepreneur, and return home to buy the cherry orchard and transform it to a vineyard and wine-tasting venue? “Unimaginable,” he says with a laugh. But there’s a lot unimaginable about the trajectory of Oosterhouse’s life. His is the improbable story of a smalltown kid who leaves home to fulfill big dreams—but stays so attached to his roots that he connects the two parts of his life, finding a way to live in both.

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nature and the outdoors, and I’d hate to see the area get osterhouse’s professional life took off gobbled up by homes. I knew if I bought land, I’d have in fast-paced Los Angeles. He moved the opportunity to not develop it. My dad also grew up west shortly after graduating from on a farm, and I’ve always loved working with my hands Central Michigan University, and it and getting dirty.” Oosterhouse bought the elevated 86 wasn’t long before his good looks acres where the winery sits for its fertility and views. That and carpentry skills made him the the land had held the old cherry orchard where he’d once wildly successful host of shows like labored was a happy, small-town coincidence. Trading Spaces, Red Hot & Green, The project was a smart business move as well. Since Million Dollar Rooms, Celebrity the 1980s, Michigan’s exquisitely beautiful Old Mission Motor Homes, Carter Can, and Rowhouse Showdown. Peninsula, which extends north from Traverse City, He married actress Amy Smart, and the two now have a and nearby Leelenau Peninsula, have become a center home base in an upscale West L.A. canyon. of regional winemaking and tasting. “We have great But a piece of his heart stayed in Traverse City, with well-drained soil and a unique micro-climate,” explains its rolling hills and down-to-earth vibe. “If you ever sat Oosterhouse. “The water of Lake Michigan on one side next to me on a plane, you’d know it’s the first thing I talk and the bay on the other acts as an insulator. about,” he says. “To me, it’s very Americana! Summer lasts longer, which means a longer It’s summer, fresh farm food, sand dunes, growing season; winter isn’t as fierce. The the water of Lake Michigan and Grand THE DREAM OF BUILDING wines we produce have a clean taste—the Traverse Bay. The values we associate with AND OPENING A fruit notes really pop.” the Midwest—friendship, loyalty, morals— MICHIGAN WINERY WAS MORE RECENT Oosterhouse calls the winery his “baby,” Traverse City has in spades. Even after AND GREW OUT and evidence of his personal touch and values I left, I always found a way to go back.” OF HIS ETERNAL RESTLESSNESS AND is abundant. He’s a passionate advocate of In fact, about a decade ago, Oosterhouse NEED TO WORK. eco-conscious building, so the winery was bought and began renovating a home in the built with no-VOC paints, energy efficient area, a romantic, waterfront Victorian on windows and appliances. And in the kitchen and main 13 acres. In his wife, Amy, he found possibly the only tasting room, he, naturally, chose sleek stone countertops Hollywood actress who also had Traverse City roots: by Cambria,® which were expertly installed by Lakeside although an L.A. native, she’d spent her childhood summers there. Surfaces from Muskegon. A year ago, Oosterhouse and The dream of building and opening a Michigan Amy chose Cambria Torquay™ counters for their Los winery was more recent. In part, says Oosterhouse, Angeles kitchen remodel [see Cambria Style, Summer the idea grew out of his eternal restlessness and need 2014]. Cambria, says Oosterhouse, is a company he to work. “I’m not a guy who can sit behind a desk or appreciates for multiple reasons. “Its commitment to shoot TV shows 24/7,” he confesses. “I love starting sustainable best practices in mining, production and businesses and having a lot of different balls in the air. fabrication is very important to me,” he says. “I also like But the draw of growing grapes also came from that it has a strong brand presence. Mention the name Oosterhouse’s love for his hometown. “I liked the idea of ‘Cambria’ and people associate it right away with beauty farming because for me, the beauty of Traverse City is and quality. And of course, this is a family-owned and -run

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FINISHING TOUCHES Through his years hosting home improvement shows, Carter Oosterhouse says he’s seen “just about every building option out there.” That’s why he picked Cambria® counters for the kitchen and tasting bar in his new northern Michigan winery. Cambria, he notes, is a company and product “built on the same Midwestern values that shaped me.” In the Bonobo Winery kitchen, whose heavy sliding doors open to the public on special occasions, such as when celebrity chef Mario Batali or a rising young star is cooking, the choice was the Coastal Collection’s Summerhill,™ with its dramatic light and dark gray accents. Atop the massive tasting bar, Oosterhouse opted for Newport, from the Marble Collection, a sophisticated and subtlyshaded white. Bonobo’s a venue that can host several hundred guests a day, so Oosterhouse says he values Cambria’s resistance to staining, and the fact that it’s nonporous, so there’s no bacterial absorption to worry about during food prep. But an equally important consideration was its beauty. In the kitchen, says Oosterhouse, “the Summerhill’s wonderful gray veining complements the stainless steel appliances.” For the tasting bar, which Oosterhouse made “in my backyard, out of reclaimed maple from three Traverse City barns,” the aim was contrast. “I knew I needed something clean and strong for the bar top. The Newport created a perfect juxtaposition: the rough, rustic wood topped with Cambria’s crisp lines.”

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“MENTION THE NAME ‘CAMBRIA’ AND PEOPLE ASSOCIATE IT RIGHT AWAY WITH BEAUTY AND QUALITY.” — Carter Oosterhouse company that is located right here in America. Cambria® was built on the same Midwestern values that shaped me.” LouAnn Haaf, Cambria Style’s Director and Editor in Chief, notes that those values are evident from the moment you step into the winery. “You know you have entered a special place,” she says. “The wine, the view, the space, and the people—each is as delightful and inviting as the rest. Carter seems to inject each corner of Bonobo with his signature comfortable and effortless style.” Like Cambria, the Bonobo Winery is firmly rooted in local culture. Its wines are made from Traverse City-area grapes, and produced on site. (For now, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc are being made in limited quantity for sale at the winery or online and can be shipped to 26 states.) Employees are locals. Even star chef Mario Batali, who developed the winery’s tasting menu, owns a home nearby. We wanted to create a place where you can enjoy the energy of being in a crowd, but have your own private

space,” adds Oosterhouse. “A place where you can come in to taste wine—then stay a while, relax, and hang out.” Amy agrees, and calls Bonobo “a good first date spot.” As Bonobo grows, Oosterhouse’s non-Traverse City life continues at its usual warp speed: He’s hosting a new home-makeover TV show on the FYI Network, Home Grown Makeover, that will air in this spring. Three years ago, he released a how-to design book, Carter’s Way, and recently completed another volume, this one a storybook for children, The Big Problem. All this means he’s on a plane more than ever, but that isn’t a problem, he says, since many of those flights take him back to Traverse City. “I’m a different person here,” he says. “More like just a guy. I’ve always believed in branching out, and that at some point, everyone should move away from the place they grew up. You need to look at other cultures, experience how other people live. But to me, it’s just as important to stay in touch with where you’re from.”

WANT TO SEE MORE? Visit CambriaUSA.com/Carter to see more photos of Oosterhouse and the Bonobo Winery, and to view a tasting menu created by his friend, celebrity chef Mario Batali.

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INGREDIENTS 1 large frying chicken ½ tsp. salt Pepper to taste ½ cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. chopped button mushrooms 1 small can tomato paste 2 cups hot water ½ cup dry red wine 1 bay leaf, crumbled 1 tsp. allspice

DIRECTIONS Sprinkle cleaned, cut-up chicken generously with salt and pepper. In hot oil in a heavy sauce pan, brown chicken on all sides. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms and sauce until chicken begins to brown. Then, combine tomato paste with hot water, wine, bay leaf and allspice and pour over chicken. Stir well. Cover and simmer on low until tender, about half an hour. Uncover and simmer until the sauce thickens. Prepare grits at the same time as the chicken; serve as a side with the chicken.

Savannah Creamy Sage Grits INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 1 tsp. salt ½ stick unsalted butter 1 cup grits

CHEF'S TIP: AFTER RINSING CHICKEN, BEFORE ROASTING OR COOKING, GIVE IT A QUICK RINSE WITH ANY LEFTOVER WINE YOU MAY HAVE SITTING ON THE COUNTER TO ADD FLAVOR.

½ cup Asiago cheese ¼ cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, minced

DIRECTIONS Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil. Add grits and stir. Immediately reduce heat to a slow simmer until grits are gently bubbling. Continue to cook and stir for 30 to 45 minutes. If the grits thicken too much, add a cup of water to loosen. Add cheese, sour cream, sage, and then mix well. Adjust salt if needed. Serve as a side or top the grits with the chicken dish.

CHEF KELLY YAMBOR, chef at Savannah’s elegant Elizabeth on 37th, added a homey, Southern touch to her Italian grandmother’s recipe with aromatic grits. elizabethon37th.net

This delightfully feminine Pinot Noir makes this alluring light-bodied red the ultimate combo to the cacciatora and its grits.

SERVICE BREWING COMPANY COMPASS ROSE IPA Savannah, GA

It is owned by a group of 23 veterans in Savannah and can hold its own against tomato-based dishes.

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COLENE CLEMENS ‘ADRIANE’ PINOT NOIR Willamette Valley, OR

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Pair With: HENRY JAMES GEORGIA RYE WHISKEY Rabun County, GA

A small-batch, craft-brewed Southern style whiskey from Rabun County, Ga.

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INGREDIENTS 2½ lb. of skin-on chicken thighs & drumsticks Salt and pepper to taste 1 finely diced white onion 4 finely chopped garlic cloves 4 Tbsp. capers ½ cup of balsamic vinegar (I prefer Maille vinegar) Medium sized can crushed tomatoes 1 Tbsp. brown sugar (optional) 1 cup of pitted black olives 1 tsp. crushed chilli flakes Bunch of rosemary

DIRECTIONS In a medium/high ovenproof saute pan, brown off chicken pieces that are wellseasoned with salt and pepper; remove from pan and set aside. Remove any excess fat from the pan, reduce to medium heat, add onions and garlic, sauté until almost brown (opaque), then add capers and balsamic. Let balsamic reduce by half (about 2 minutes), add tin crushed tomatoes, sugar, olives, chili flakes, chicken pieces, a few sprigs of rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.

Slide into oven at 425ºF for 25 minutes without a lid. Remove from oven, check for seasoning, and serve with couscous, quinoa, or roasted sweet potatoes.

For videos and recipes by CHEF MIKE WARD go to CambriaUSA.com/MikeWard

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If you are a fan of a little spicy heat with the salty bonus of capers and olives, you will love this! Delicious with Chef Kelly Yambors grits! p.39

CHEF'S TIP: THE SAUCE FROM THIS CHICKEN DISH IS SO HEAVENLY I USE IT THE NEXT DAY ON PASTA.

USING THIGHS AND DRUMSTICKS MEANS THE DISH COOKS QUICKLY AND SERVING SIZES ARE PERFECT.

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Ripe with bing cherry and textured dark licorice, this classic Sangiovese from one of the oldest subzones in Italy, combines seamlessly with the rich flavors of this hearty dish.

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SAMUEL ADAMS REBEL IPA Boston, MA Bold flavor with texture, stands up to this big flavored dish very well.

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MONTECALVI CHIANTI CLASSICO Tuscany, Italy

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Pair With: OBAN SCOTCH WHISKEY West Highland, Scotland

A clean, not too peaty, slightly sweet open scotch that’s perfect with roast meats and hearty aromas.

“I LOVE MAKING FOOD THAT LOOKS AND TASTES HIGH-END BUT TAKES 15 MINUTES AND HAS LESS THAN 10 INGREDIENTS. ” —CHEF MIKE WARD

CHEF JEN’S CHICKEN WINGS SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS 2 lb. chicken wings 1 cup soy sauce ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 1 oz. ginger, grated 1 tsp. sambal chile paste 1 tsp. sesame oil

CHEF'S TIP: WE BUY OUR CHICKENS FROM A FARM IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA (PETALUMAPOULTRY.COM). IF YOU CAN’T GET YOUR HANDS ON ONE OF THOSE BIRDS, BRINE YOURS FOR MORE FLAVOR AND JUICINESS.

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients except the chicken wings in a small sauce pot. Warm the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Take 1/3 of the mixture and pour it over the chicken wings in a bowl or a re-sealable bag. Marinate at least 2 hours—overnight is preferable. The next day, place the marinated wings on a sheet tray lined with foil or parchment paper and bake at 400ºF. Cook them all the way through, approximately 15 minutes. While the chicken wings are cooking, reduce the remainder of the glaze in a sauté pan until sticky. When you remove cooked wings from the oven, toss them in the glaze for extra delicious flavor. JEN JASINSKI, winner of The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southwest 2013, and runner-up on TV’s Top Chef Masters, is the owner of four outstanding Denver restaurants. She offers up a spicy plate of wings, perfect for party appetizers or game-day entertaining. jenniferjasinski.com

To complement the sauce, try this bubbly. Juicy cherry, ripe wild strawberry, and garden herb notes make it memorable.

BOULEVARD UNFILTERED WHEAT Kansas City, MO An American-style, Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, from Kansas City. Dynamic and refreshing.

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PATRICK BOTTEX ‘LA CUEILLE’ BUGEY CERDON ROSÉ Jura, France

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Pair With: A.D. LAWS FOUR GRAIN BOURBON Denver, CO

Denver’s own A.D. Laws Four Grain Bourbon, a smooth favorite at the restauraunts, served neat or on the rocks.

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WELCOME TO THE WHISKEY RENAISSANCE.

TASTE LIKE AN EXPERT Tilt the glass and note the thickness. A thicker whiskey has a different texture and is higher in alcohol content.

It’s been the pour of legendary writers, fought over in early times, and fueled Mad Men types for decades. Last year, whiskey surpassed vodka in U.S. sales, proving

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without a doubt that the spirit

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is now a movement. Call it the comeback of the cocktail culture. Bars, restaurants, liquor companies, and craft artisans have lured newcomers to this big, complex family of brown spirits. From bourbons to ryes, blended to single malt Scotches, Irish to Canadian, whiskey to whisky—drinkers are developing their noses, talking mouthfeel, and arguing body and finish. We’ve put together the perfect primer to help you know your whiskey, do a tasting, and talk about the spirit like a boss.

We asked HEATHER GREENE, author, whiskey sommelier, and instructor at The Flatiron Room in NYC (where she has 600 bottles of it on hand), to help % ALCOHOL demystify the world of whiskey. Where should we start with whiskey? Start with an open mind and the confidence to know that there is a whiskey for every palate. American whiskies, for example, tend toward the robust, sweeter and big aromatic notes, while Scotch is a bit dryer. The idea is to understand your own taste—everyone’s is different—and then find a whiskey to suit your unique palate. Modern, curious whiskey drinkers play with different styles, ages, ice, water, and even cocktails. Even after a decade as an expert and a book (Whisk(e)y Distilled, A Populist Guide To The Water

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Of Life) under my belt, I'm still being told how I should drink it, which makes me laugh. Don’t pay attention to the whiskey “rules.” Have fun!

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A glass with a tapered mouth will help trap the aroma.

Is it better to taste at a bar or at home? % ALCOHOL Start at a bar with a friend, and % ALCOHOL order different whiskies from one of the big whiskey producing regions: America, Ireland, Scotland, or Japan. Tasting an American whiskey against a Scotch whisky back-to-back will answer the palate question almost immediately. For at-home tastings, make a list to try, get your friends

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Add water to unlock the hidden potential flavors and aromas.

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Try womenwhowhiskey.club, with chapters in NYC, Washington, the Twin Cities, Boston, and Portland; another is bourbonwomen.org. Google whiskey meet-ups for your city. Many liquor stores, bars, and restaurants host dinners, gatherings, and whiskey flights. Most whiskey brands have events; sign up on their websites.

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KNOW YOUR WHISKEY CANADIAN

IRISH

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WOODINESS WITH VANILLA NOTES

SMOKINESS WITH LAYERS OF FRUITINESS

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Aged at least 3 years in wooden bourbon or wine casks

Aged at least 2 years in new charred oak barrels

Distilled 2+ times & aged at least 3 years in oak bourbon or wine casks

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Seven & Seven Ginger Whiskey

Irish Coffee McGlashan

Mint Julep Old Fashioned

Rob Roy Rusty Nail

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together, and each buy a bottle. Taste with some appetizers. In my book, I give suggestions for which whiskies to buy for any budget, and what food to serve with your home tasting.

Why are women joining the whiskey rush? Actually, women have been there all along. Some of the greatest distillers in the world were women and have been running whiskey companies, too. Female distillers have grown up around whiskey, which makes it very funny to them that the rest of the U.S. is now “discovering” whiskey. Whiskey consumption in general has grown tremendously in over the past decade, so women are swept into that trend.

P. 42, 44: LOCATION: THE MONTE CARLO, MINNEAPOLIS; P.43: PHOTO COURTESY KENTUCKY DISTILLERS ASSOCIATION.

Is there a difference in the way men and women experience whiskey? You cannot generalize when it comes to either sex, other than women are great “nosers” (smellers of whiskey notes) biologically. The difference I see is that many men come in with a set of “whiskey rules,” which can be hard to change. Not only myself, but even distilleries are trying to change those old myths, like “Don’t you dare add ice to my whiskey!” or “Older is always better!”

Are there specific drinks that feature whiskey that you recommend? There are so many! Mint Juleps (not just for the Kentucky Derby anymore), Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Sazeracs, Whiskey Sours, and Punches of all sorts are my favorites. I have recipes for all of them in my book.

How do you know when your palate is evolving? What are the tastes, smells, and routines that determine a more advanced whiskey drinker? Your palate is already highly evolved, believe it or not! Women have an incredible nosing ability, which goes back to our mateselection process. It’s biological: we’re great at it. The tricky part is to start paying attention to that, and to add names to what you smell in a whiskey or wine (see our chart on putting words to whiskey). Women can really tap into that strength. I host classes and events around the world and am always stunned when a whiskey newbie says “I smell honey, vanilla, and cinnamon.” I think, “Yes!”

Learn more at CambriaUSA.com/Drinks and at HeatherGreene.com.

WHISKEY Ho w To: ORDER LIKE A PRO NEAT: SHAKEN: WITH A SPLASH A SHOT: OF WATER: STIRRED: ON THE WITH CONFIDENCE: ROCKS: WITHOUT ICE OR WATER

WHIP IT UP IN A COCKTAIL SHAKER

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BE GENTLE WITH MY COCKTAIL, SWIZZLE IT

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Try to assign 4 or 5 ‘notes’ from the list below to each whiskey you smell and taste. (Lots of pros can’t name more than 3 to 5!) Sweet

vanilla, coconut, almond, cherry, milk chocolate, white chocolate, maple syrup, caramel, toffee, honey, butterscotch, marshmallow, brown sugar, molasses

Woody

pine, cedar, oak, sawdust, tannin, black tea, banana peel, citrus rind, dark chocolate, coffee, leather, tobacco

Spice

cloves, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, pepper

Floral

lavender, rose, geranium, cut flowers

Fruity

apple, pear, peach, banana, apricot, fig, raisin, lemon, lime, orange

Green

hay, mowed grass, herbaceous

Smoke

campfire, wood fire, BBQ

Eggs, Rubber

sulfur

Peat

Iodine, medicinal, bandage

Nutty

walnut, hazelnut, pecan

Heat/Sting

mustard seed, wasabi, chili peppers, higher ABV

Cool/Sting

menthol, mint, spearmint, peppermint, higher ABV

This burns

What a long, warm finish.

This whiskey is “winey”

This might be a shared whiskey.

The flavor didn’t last too long

This is an approachable, light whiskey.

This filled my entire mouth with flavor

This is a robust, rich whiskey.

This whiskey coats my mouth and lingers there

This is an oily whiskey.

This whiskey is silky and easy

This is a creamy whiskey.

THIRSTY FOR MORE?

HERE'S OUR TOP PICKS FOR THE WHISKEY NOVICE:

Heather Greene’s whiskey blog: eater.com/straight-up Distiller Alison Patel’s blog: thewhiskywoman.wordpress.com Whiskey reviews, blogs, profiles of women in whiskey: thewhiskeywomen.com Fifty Best Whiskey Cocktails: saveur.com/gallery/Whiskey-Cocktails Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey, by Fred Minnick. Intriguing history of women distillers and industry leaders. Tasting Whiskey, by Lew Bryson. The perfect neophyte’s guide. Bourbon Curious: A Simple Tasting Guide for the Savvy Drinker, by Fred Minnick. Great for novices and geeks.

“(YOUR BRAND FAVORITE) ON THE ROCKS/OR NEAT, PLEASE!”

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Irishman KIERAN FOLLIARD, COO of 2 Gingers whiskey, and chief U.S. brand ambassador for Jim Beam’s Irish whiskey brands, reveals how he developed a ‘genderneutral’ spirit that is the fastest growing Irish whiskey in the U.S.

FILL COLLINS GLASS WITH ICE. ADD TWO PARTS 2 GINGERS. TOP WITH GINGER ALE (DIET FOR SKINNY GINGER). WEDGE WITH A LEMON AND A LIME.

Discover More at:

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nce the drink of good old boys in back rooms, and taboo for ladies, whiskey is now touted by Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton, and Christina Hendricks of Mad Men fame. Women make up 37 percent of U.S. whiskey sales. They are the future of whiskey, both as customers and industry leaders, said Fred Minnick, author of Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch & Irish Whiskey. Clubs and whiskey events are booming. Julia Ritz Toffoli runs Women Who Whiskey, which has seven chapters across the U.S., Europe, and Africa. The founding chapter in New York has more than 300 members, generally young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40. Members don’t have to love whiskey yet, she said, they just need to be open-minded about trying it. Sometimes events will be more focused—maybe a curated tasting or a history of Scotch class—but often it’ll just be a few women unwinding after a hard week with a stiff drink. “We might not even talk about whiskey all night, as long as we’re enjoying it. What ties it together is the social factor, and women getting comfortable flexing their own passion in an area traditionally dominated by men,” Ritz Toffoli said. There are even whiskey brands aimed at women, such as 2 Gingers, developed by Irishman Kieran Folliard, COO of 2 Gingers whiskey, and chief U.S. brand ambassador for Jim Beam’s Irish whiskey brands. He prefers to call 2Gingers “gender neutral” but acknowledges that its appeal is to a non-traditional whiskey drinker: younger women. He copyrighted a drink, The Big Ginger, that stars the whiskey in a branded glass featuring the likeness of his Aunt Delia and mother Mary, two red-headed Irishwomen who are the namesakes of the whiskey. The brand launched in Minneapolis in 2011 and was an instantaneous success. Bought by Beam in 2012, 2 Gingers is the fastestselling Irish whiskey in the U.S., is distributed nationwide, and has proven that women can indeed push a whiskey brand to success.

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Relax and enjoy a Southern-style feast of fried green tomatoes, baby kale salad with charred Georgia peaches, and Belford’s signature jumbo lump crab cakes. 315 West St. Julian St., 912-233-2626, belfordssavannah.com

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“For an easy weekend getaway, you can’t beat Savannah,” says Eric Curry, VP of Sales at Sun Country Airlines. “Between the historic mansions and gardens, great Southern cuisine, and easy access to world-class golf at Augusta and Hilton Head, there’s something for everyone in this charming Southern city.”

BAKERY

BACK IN THE DAY BAKERY

For a sweet Savannah souvenir, pick up a copy of Back in the Day Made with Love, the newest cookbook from the owners of this beloved local bakery. 2403 Bull St., 812-495-9292, backinthedaybakery.com

By MELINDA NELSON

SUN & FUN Springtime is spectacular in South Carolina, and Sun Country Airlines® flies nonstop from Minneapolis to Savannah. Book your weekend getaway at suncountry.com.

Want More? Check out visitsavannah.c om and follow @VisitSavannah on Twitter.

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DOWNTOWN DESIGN DISTRICT After you visit the Mercer-Williams house, made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, stroll over to Whitaker Street and discover fashionable boutiques, bookstores, gift shops, and more. Don’t miss ShopSCAD, featuring the work of students and teachers at Savannah College of Art and Design. facebook.com/ downtowndesigndistrict

while Local tradition all ows libat ioniss in a on the street as long as it eers! Ch 'traveler' (plastic) cup! L I B AT I O N S

THE DISTILLERY ALE HOUSE

Join the crowd of locals at the mahogany bar and celebrate the repeal of Prohibition with a round of handcrafted moonshine. 416 W. Liberty St., 912-236-1772, distilleryalehouse.com

P L AY

PACK YOUR CLUBS!

Get your golf on—just a quick jaunt from Savannah you’ll find two classic golf tourneys

To experience world-class golf— whether playing or watching—head south this spring, when the PGA Tour season kicks off at The Masters® at Augusta National Golf Club. From there, head to The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island for RBC Heritage. Masters®, April 7-10, augusta.com, RBC Heritage, April 11-17, rbcheritage.com

DESSERT

LULU’S CHOCOLATE BAR

Chill in Lulu’s lounge and lose yourself in a chocolate Lulutini and a decadent Rapture sundae served in a handmade chocolate bowl. 42 Martin Luther King Blvd., 912-480-4564, luluschocolatebar.com

MUSEUM

DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM

A grande dame of historic Savannah houses, this American Federal-style brick home features gardens designed by noted British landscape designer Penelope Hobhouse. 324 E. State St., 912-236-8097, davenporthousemuseum.com

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THE BRICE HOTEL

Situated in the heart of Savannah’s historic district in a former livery stable, cotton warehouse, and Coca-Cola bottling plant, The Brice offers gracious, Southernstyle hospitality with a fresh, modern vibe. 601 E. Bay St., 912-238-1200, bricehotel.com

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CAMBRIA GALLERY AT BUCKHEAD ATLANTA

NHL stars Zach Parise and Justin Faulk trade their hockey sticks for golf clubs at the Camp Cambria Classic benefitting juvenile arthritis.

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LOCATED IN A FORMER WAREHOUSE, CAMBRIA GALLERY – SAN FRANCISCO FEATURES CAMBRIA SLABS, A GOURMET KITCHEN, A WINE ROOM, AND A BAR AND LOUNGE WITH A FIREPLACE.

Inspiration to Experience Cambria® galleries open in Buckhead and San Francisco WHILE IT’S PERFECTLY POSSIBLE TO ENVISION A NEW KITCHEN OR MASTER BATHROOM with Pinterest boards and magazine tear sheets, nothing can compare to visiting a Cambria Gallery, experiencing Cambria designs in reallife vignettes, and tasting fine wines and delicious food prepared by guest chefs. Last July, the newest Cambria Gallery opened in design-savvy Buckhead, Atlanta. Established in partnership with Atlanta Kitchens, a Construction Resources company, the three-level showroom features Cambria slabs, the

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work of local artists, a gourmet kitchen and bar, and workspace for local design pros. Across the country, a new Cambria Gallery opens in early 2016 in the South of Market (SoMa) district in San Francisco. Finished with a mix of rustic and luxurious textures, the former warehouse will be a destination for consumers, architects, builders, and designers who want to browse, collaborate, and get fresh ideas and inspiration for their next projects. Learn more at CambriaUSA.com/Galleries

Big & Rich, Golf and Good Vibes When Cambria brings friends together, extraordinary things happen. Two summers ago, Cambria collaborated with the Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region (AFUMR) to launch Camp Cambria, an award-winning summer camp in Maple Lake, MN, where kids and teens with juvenile arthritis can experience a magical week filled with laughter and joy. Last summer, Cambria hosted the first annual Camp Cambria Classic at Hazeltine National

Golf Club—home to the 2016 Ryder Cup—in Chaska, MN. After spending a beautiful summer day on the links, brand ambassador Mariel Hemingway, along with native Minnesotan athletes Zach Parise, T.J. Oshie, Mark Parrish, and other celebrities, enjoyed a private concert by country music superstars Big & Rich. Thanks to the extra-ordinary generosity of Cambria’s friends, the event raised more than $600,000 to support Camp Cambria. Learn more at CampCambria.org.

JOIN THE CAMP CAMBRIA COMMUNITY If you know someone with juvenile arthritis, we invite you to join the Camp Cambria community. To get involved or make a donation, visit CampCambria.org

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AT CAMBRIA,® GIVING BACK IS EMBEDDED DEEP IN THE COMPANY’S DNA. Recently, the Cambria team visited the Minneapolis headquarters of Matter, a non-profit that gathers and distributes food, clothing, medical supplies, equipment, and other resources to help people living in scarcity. When the team learned of an opportunity to fund a fire truck headed for David, Panama, they turned it into a big idea. Now, the Cambria-branded fire truck is scheduled to hit the road, stopping in select cities on the way to Panama. In each city, Cambria team members will accept donations to help support the community of David. Learn more at CambriaUSA.com and mattermore.org.

COOKING WITH CAMBRIA When Jaclyn Wike of Studio Swann designed the Whole Foods cooking school in Lincoln Park, Chicago, she needed surfaces beautiful enough to reflect the Whole Foods aesthetic, yet durable enough for a chef-driven cooking environment. Her choice? Cambria Ella™ and Durham™ . View Wike’s picks at CambriaUSA.com.

Gold is the New Gold OOPS, WE DID IT AGAIN! We’re blushing like Cambria Cardigan Red™ because, for the 3rd year in a row, Cambria Style has been honored with a premier publishing industry Gold Award for Excellence in Overall Issue Design.

A KITCHEN WELL-LIVED Kate Arends, creator of the celebrated Wit & Delight lifestyle website, is constantly inspiring her nearly three million readers and Instagram followers with well-curated images and clever ideas for designing a life well-lived. When Kate and her husband contacted us to be Want to join the a part of their home fun? Follow Kate renovation in St. Arends on Pinterest Paul, MN, we jumped and Instagram at the chance. To read about Arends’ project, view the plans, and see images of her gorgeous new kitchen, complete with countertops crafted of Cambria Ella™ from the Cambria Marble Collection,™ visit witanddelight.com.

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GET SWEPT AWAY Bold and enduring, Cambria® countertops offer years of legendary beauty for your kitchen or bath. Discover our sweeping design palette of 126 elegant natural stone designs, including new Oakmoor ™, at CambriaUSA.com.

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