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CURATED LIFE
CHANDRA JOHNSON
84 / A PALPABLE PRESENCE DANIEL GONZALEZ
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DEPARTMENTS 14 / CONTRIBUTORS 17 / FROM THE EDITOR
BALANCE
18 / REAL ESTATE
The LUX Report by John-Mark Mitchell
21 / BEAUTY
Face Yoga, Fall Hair Trends
26 / HEALTH
With Dr. Frank Lipman
30 / WEALTH with Nesha Pai
ESCAPE
32 / LIFESTYLE
Confessions of a Lifestyle Connoisseur with Debra Kennedy
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130 / REAL ESTATE
Wine Tasting Rooms We Love
42 / MIXOLOGY The Bar at The Spector Hotel, Charleston, SC
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47 / NAVIGATING ART FAIRS LIKE A PRO 52 / ART AS JOY, AND JOY AS ART 58 / THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF MODERN ART
STYLE
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CONTRIBUTORS AUBREY HARLEY
NESHA PAI, CPA
Nesha Pai is the founder of Pai CPA, PLLC in Charlotte, NC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from NC State University and has held her CPA license since 1996, after passing her first attempt at the exam as a senior. She began her career and cultivated her passion for helping businesses within the world-renowned accounting firm Arthur Andersen, and later within multiple, privately held Fortune 500 companies as a business consultant, relationship facilitator, and accounting analyst. She realized she had a strong pull towards the small business and entrepreneurial sector. Nesha started her own firm in 2011. She has been a Charlotte resident since 1993, and was named as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women of 2020 in the Mecklenburg Times. She is a proud mom of a son, who recently graduated from her alma mater, NC State University.
Aubrey Harley, one of the most sought after Beauty Guru Consultants, who has traveled the globe creating and educating professionals on beauty and chemistry. Aubrey has empowered his classic to trendy hair couture on mainstages for the likes of New York Fashion Week, Beauty Pageants and countless of movies, such as the the box office hit “Hunger Games”. Aubrey continues to share his knowledge as well as inspiration on beauty for the number one beauty brand, L’Oreal Professionnel. He is super excited to bring his expertise to the beauty column for Lux Magazine. Readers stay tuned, you are about to be enlightened as well as inspired.
SHARON JANE @itssharonjane As a 6 year old, little Sharon Jane followed her mother around at every fashion show, event, production and casting she would work in. As Sharon grew, she realized just how much she loves fashion and became her mother’s right hand at all of those productions. From watching fashion shows on little screens to witnessing the fun chaos of backstage, Sharon Jane just loves the fashion world in all of its layers. After she received her Bachelor’s in Creative Advertising at the age of 20, she used her newfound experience in visual arts to continue her work in fashion as Sharon Jane Productions as well as part of Embellecerte, a company she started with her mother, working as personal shoppers, producers, content creators, model coaches, and fashion editors. As a fashion editor and content creator, Sharon hopes to express her love for the ever-changing fashion industry and show how fashion increasingly becomes a pioneer for positive change from selflove, sustainability to a wider acceptance of diversity.
JIM SCHMID
Jim’s grandfather was a Master photographer. His tradition was to give each grandchild a camera for Christmas the year they entered high school. Photography seemed to be in Jim’s DNA as 3 years later his portfolio won the “Best in the United States” Kodak award. Fast forward “a few” years, and he is still hard at work behind the lens. Jim’s images have graced the covers of more than 25 magazines focused on subjects as varied as airplanes, NASCAR, solar energy, human interest, opera, interior design, and home building. Online, his photographs can be seen on CNNtravel. com, and MSN.com. On Houzz.com, Jim is the highest ranked photographer in NC. His clientele ranges from international corporations to numerous craftspeople in the residential industry. Jim is a visual explorer who seeks diverse places to photograph and experience. He is affable, loves dogs, and hates pandemics. See his work at www.jimschmid.com or on Instagram @jimschmidphotography. Email: jim@jimschmid.com
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JOHN-MARK M. MITCHELL
John-Mark M. Mitchell is Owner/ Founder of Mitchell Prime Properties, a North Carolina-based brokerage that specializes in selling to high-net-worth individuals. He has lead his forward thinking luxury brand to winning several international awards while competing with the biggest names in the industry. John Mark has made it clear that while he has broken sales records in multiple markets, he always wants his company to be recognized for selling Luxury in all price ranges. He instills in his brokers that Luxury is not defined by price alone and wants his company to be known for the service they provide each of their clients. He is recognized as a national best selling author with his collaboration with Jack Canfield. He was awarded Concierge Auctions , Key to our Success Award in 2018 where he also serves as their Broker in Charge for NC. He has been recognized on the cover of several magazines including Top Agent Magazine and quoted in Fortune Magazine. He has also appeared on BRAVO and A&E. Travel, Italian cars and a constant quest to become a better bourbon snob makes for an exceptional and exciting lifestyle.
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CONTRIBUTORS ADAM JACOT DE BOINOD
Adam Jacot de Boinod is a British author, most famous for his works about unusual words. He has written three books, the first two (The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo) looking at words that have no equivalent in the English language, and his latest book (The Wonder of Whiffling) looking at unusual words in English. He worked on the first series of the television panel game QI. His research on the show involved him reading an entire Albanian language dictionary and noting down any words that he found interesting. He formed the idea that there are 27 different words for moustaches and 27 words for eyebrows in Albanian, including, “vetullan” (“very bushy eyebrows”), “vetullor” (“slightly arched eyebrows”) and “vetullosh” (“very thick eyebrows”). After leaving QI, he began to investigate other languages, examining 280 dictionaries and 140 websites. This led to the creation of his first book in 2005, The Meaning of Tingo, a book featuring words which have no equivalent in the English language, “tingo” being a word from the Pascuense language of Easter Island meaning, “to borrow things from a friend’s house, one by one, until there’s nothing left”. He then wrote up a follow-up book entitled Toujours Tingo in 2007. In 2009, de Boinod wrote The Wonder of Whiffling, a book about unusual words in English, the word “whiffling” having several meanings, including, “one who examined candidates for degrees… an officer who cleared the way for a procession, as well as being the name of the man with the whip in Morris dancing.”
ALLISON PARKER
Allison Parker has a MBA in marketing and human resources from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Always loving the written word, Allison has a knack for streaming her thoughts through to the keyboard. Her favorite part of freelance writing is meeting interesting people and discovering unique subjects to share with her audiences. Allison enjoys being a devoted mom to her 3 beautiful boys and volunteering within their schools and community. Allison embraces new adventures, loves to travel, and is always on the quest to learn more about the world around her.
DEBRA ANN KENNEDY
Debra is most recognized as host of “The Debra Kennedy Show” a lifestyle talk show in which she is the producer and on-air host. She is also a regular on Fox TV Good Morning Charlotte and NBC Charlotte Today as a Lifestyle and Beauty Expert. Please visit her website www.debrakennedyshow.com to learn about Debra.
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NELIA VERANO
Nelia Verano, better known as Neely in the Charlotte community, was introduced to music at an early age and became a classically trained vocalist at 16 years of age. Her musical pursuits cultivated a love and passion for the arts in its many forms, and she began a career in the arts. Following Nelia’s tenure as Chief Development Officer of the Mint Museum, Neely co-founded LaCa Projects in 2013, an art gallery that exhibits work by Latin American contemporary artists. She is also a founder of Sphere Series, a grass-roots initiative dedicated to offering arts education, discourse, and experiences to the broader community. In 2020, she founded Nelia Verano LLC, an art and home styling advisory that offers a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the McColl Center, an advisory board member of the Arts Empowerment Project, and a member of the Contemporary Art Board at the Mint Museum. Nelia is “mama” to her three children, Luca, Leo, and Rosy, and her husband Michael, and adores cooking, travel, and dabbling in interior design.
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“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” - Oscar Wilde As summer saunters away and we feel crisper cooler days ahead, we have put together a fun filled issue of ECL. This issue will keep you entertained as the kids are back at school. Our cover model Chandra Johnson is our inspiring women. She developed her childhood passion into a successful career as owner of SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC. We sit down with Chandra and talk about style. Most often we think of style as what we wear, but style is truly so much more. It is defined as a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles by which something is designed. Style is a distinctive manner of expression, style is about how you walk through a room, how you communicate to another person, how you decorate your home. “A Curated Life - Inside the Authentic Style of Chandra Johnson” pg. 80 We highlight three beautiful homes each with a distinctive style. Interior designer Prudence Bailey shares a Connecticut family home in soothing blues and whites on pg. 117, that is both fashionable and functional. While Amy Lee from Artistic Interiors in Charlotte, NC takes us to two beautiful lake homes pg. 95. Each with their own distinctive style. We are enthralled with the style of rising fashion designer Daniel Gonzalez. pg. 85. His designs are fresh and explosive in color. Style is both an impression and an expression. Pour a glass of wine from one of our favorite East Coast vineyards pg. 37 and catch up on all the fall/winter style trends.
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BALANCE R E A L E S TAT E
THE
LUX
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REPORT by John-Mark Mitchell
Folks who know me will tell you that
properties and are going over asking
I’m a big fan of Fall. There’s a crisp feel-
price, and no room for re-negotiat-
ing in the air, the leaves start to change
ing. They are literally trying to outbid
to vibrant colors and the smell of cotton
the other offers and this is something
candy fills the air from the traveling fair.
that is totally new that has happened
While the days have started to feel cooler
this past year in real estate. I believe
on the East Coast the sales of all things
it has set us up for more luxury auc-
luxury have remained hot. Welcome to
tions in the future. The seller will of-
what may be the most unusual fall sea-
fer a property to the market and have
son that we’ve ever had in real estate.
a certain amount of time to get the
Buyers today are still reminding me of
highest and best price on a property.
Jim Carrey in that famous movie scene
The buyer will feel like they’re not so
uttering the words...”so you’re telling me
rushed in the process because they
there’s a chance?”. The odds are better
will have time to look at the proper-
than one in a million but sometimes it
ty, inspect the property, and know
seems it’s not much better. All of this
that it will not be taken off the mar-
brings to mind another way of purchas-
ket until the set auction date. What
ing homes which I mentioned that I
has seemed to be a unique or unusual
would discuss in an earlier issue...The Luxury Auction.
way to sell luxury homes, I believe, will actually be a more accepted
Auctions had for years been associated with properties for sellers
way to get the highest and best bidder for properties. Currently, I am
that were in distress and needing to sell quickly. This is simply not
associated with an auction firm that has brought the highest price to
the case with luxury auctions. Today’s market has prepared us for
certain areas of North Carolina. In 2015 we brought the highest price
such actions due to the fact that people are literally making bids on
closed in the Raleigh-Cary area and in 2015 and 2016 we brought
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that can afford your property, the auction is able to get you the
a property for $3.8 million in Bryson City and $5 million in
highest bidders and ultimately the best price for your prop-
Wilmington, which was higher than the asking price.
erty.
Historically, Luxury Real Estate, when marketed tradi-
One particular auction that stands out in my mind is the
tionally, takes longer to find the perfect buyer. The average
one I was a part of in 2015, where a couple saw the auction
percent of Original List Price achieved for the 56 Luxury US
and decided to buy a house in North Carolina. They had a
Markets, evaluated in 2020 was 85.54%. Of these properties
large home in Philadelphia and a large beach home on Marco
that sold within 180 days, they achieved 94.06% of the Orig-
Island. They wanted to find a place between their two resi-
inal List Price. By contrast, those took longer than 180 days
dences to visit three to four times a year. The buyers ultimate-
to sell, achieved just 80.6%. I tell you this to inform you that
ly paid $3,000,000 for a home that is centrally located so they
all luxury auctions have been popular in the past but I believe
can have a place to rest during their travels. They had no ties
they will become more popular in the future, especially on the
to North Carolina and had really never visited our state for
East Coast. The auction process consists of having a proper-
more than a day or two. Now they have a multi-million dollar
ty manager who is on call and at the property for 30 days or
property because of the auction. There is no other way that
more and they vet all buyers and sometimes include incen-
would have happened. You may ask if the buyers are happy
tives for buyers to register to purchase the property. Most
with their purchase and the short answer is yes. While that
auctions require a deposit of $100,000 in order to bid and a
sale was the largest in Raleigh that year, the buyer told me
financial statement attached which assures the closing of the
that if another bidder had gone up, they would have gone up
property within 30 days of auction. There are no inspections
even higher. He was determined to win that house and had
after the house goes under contract bought at auction and so
the ability to pay whatever price. This was not your typical
the seller feels very comfortable that the property will trans-
buyer to say the least, but that is the reason I encourage folks
fer according to the contract. All due diligence is prior to the
to consider the luxury auction due to the type of buyer it
auction date so if the buyer wants to inspect the property he
brings to the table.
can do that during the showing time. The auction company is
Feel free to give me a call if you have any additional ques-
also very cooperative with agencies that have listed the prop-
tions about a luxury real estate auction for any state on the
erty and their commissions are paid at closing of auction. This
East Coast.
truly allows for maximum exposure to each luxury property
If you have not considered it, one additional thing I would
and sets them on a pedestal during a time of competition in
suggest investing in commercial real estate. Unlike residential
the luxury arena. Have luxury auctions always worked in the
properties, commercial properties have somewhat decreased
past? The short answer is no. But for most properties, loca-
in price because of the pandemic. I do feel that it is a great
tions, and unique buyers it has brought the best players to the
investment that will be going up in value significantly, once
closing table. The reason I believe that auctions will continue
companies acquire more property for employees who do not
to increase in popularity over the next few years is that due
want to work out of their home.
to the high demand for properties in this post-pandemic war
In conclusion, I am excited to be taking another journey
of Real Estate, buyers have literally used the term that they
with you in this report. The market continues to be the best
want to win.
we have seen in years. Let’s enjoy more luxury in our life and
The buyers looking to purchase in this unprecedented mar-
help more folks discover it for themselves. If you have sugges-
ket have forced people to feel like they’re in an auction and
tions for future reports or any questions, please feel free to
they are having to bid higher and higher in order to acquire
reach out to me by email at johnmark@gomitch.com or reach
the property. Only time will tell, but if you have a luxury prop-
out to me on Instagram: @johnmarkmitchell.realestate.
erty that you would like to get to the largest group of people
Thank you for letting me be a part of your story. Cheers!
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BALANCE BEAUTY
FALL HAIR TRENDS Greetings LUX readers, hopefully everyone has experienced a fantastic summer. Lets keep the excitement going. This issue we bring to you 2021 fall season hair trends. Yes, ladies, as we begin to transition from the summer to the fall season, “shadow root” and rich dimensional tones will spotlight when it comes to hair color. Medium to long hair will be the ideal length to sport for the fall. This particular length will add a low maintenance with lots of versatility. Consult with your salon professional concerning the ideal tone and depth for your personalized shadow regrowth. Begin to add lowlights throughout the mid length and ends. This will lend dimension that will give hair a bespoked easy going feel, but at the same time a 5 star appearance. Fun fact; if your eyes are green or blue, ask your salon professional to offer cool and neutral tones. When your eye color is brown,light/medium
brown,
black, or hazel, have your salon professional offer warm and neutral tones. This particular formulation when it comes to hair color is surely bring out the undertones within the skin keeping a radiant soft end result with a strong aura. As far as styling, texture such as thermal waves, beach waves, and loose curls will give hair body with soft flirtatious movement. The onlookers will look say “Wow, there is something different about you, I can’t quite pin what it is, but it’s so spectacular”. Readers , as always it’s been a pleasure updating you on hair trends for the fall. We at LUX magazine would like to take this time out to say thank you for making us a part of your day. Lets stay inspired, connected and motivated. Until next issue, we would like to wish you and your loved ones health , wealth, and prosperity.
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7 WAYS OLIVES CAN HELP KEEP YOU HEALTHY, YOUNG AND ENERGETIC
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BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN
Got olives? If not, I encourage you to start weaving
are, enjoyed straight up (sans martini, of course) as a
these versatile, ancient fruits into your repertoire. Adding
health boosting ‘finger food’ snack. They may seem like
olives to your dietary mix is one of those super-simple,
an indulgence, but they’re actually a fiber-packed, good-
not to mention tasty, habits that helps boost health with
for-you-anytime treat. And, with roughly 500 varieties to
minimum effort. In our house, olives are a staple item,
choose from, boredom will never be on the menu. Nature
always at the ready to dress up a salad, bring out the best
has gifted us with an olive to suit virtually every taste, so
in fish, meats, and poultry, or to add into, stews, sauc-
dig into these petite powerhouses and enjoy the benefits
es…the list goes on. Olives are also perfect just as they
they’ll bestow from head-to-toe:
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OLIVES HELP TAME INFLAMMATION’S FLAMES.
Anything you can do to tame inflammation – the root of so many modern health ills — is a victory for your body. And olives can be a very helpful ally. Adding olives to your plate, either as a snack or worked into meals, delivers polyphenol compounds to your system which can help lower C-reactive protein levels in the bloodstream. Why does this matter? Because C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation in your body and olives – and their anti-inflammatory polyphenols – help you fight it.
OLIVES ARE THE ‘ANTI’S’ YOU NEED IN YOUR CORNER.
One notable polyphenol that olives deliver is oleuropein, a
chemical compound known for its numerous ‘anti’ qualities. First up, oleuropein an antioxidant, always a good thing in the anti-cancer department. Next, it’s anti-atherogenic which means it helps protect against the formation of plaques in your arteries. (Yes, please!) And it’s also anti-fungal and antimicrobial, boosting your body’s ability to keep external threats at bay. What’s more, oleuropein also helps cut oxidative stress in the brain and is thought to help boost memory as well, making olives a fantastic way to feed your head too.
OLIVES LOVE UP YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Though olives may be small, they are mighty when it comes to fat, as in, the healthy, monounsaturated kind, which helps maintain good cholesterol (HDL) levels and cuts risk for hardening of the arteries. Another bonus: the monounsaturated fat in olives comes complete with oleic acid, which is linked to lower blood pressure and better overall cardiovascular health, so bring ‘em on.
OLIVES MAKE EYES AND SKIN SHINE.
If you’ve got eyes and skin to keep youthful, then you’ll want to have olives on hand. Olives are rich in vitamin A, an antioxidant that’s essential for protecting the cornea and maintaining eye health. It can help fend off age-related eye problems such as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. When it comes to skin, it can help reduce wrinkles. Olives also include vitamin E as well as the antioxidant compounds lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which offer additional eye and skin-health support.
OLIVES CAN HELP CURB APPETITE.
If you’re wrestling with a few unwanted pounds, olives can help here too, thanks to their high fiber count as well as their monounsaturated fats which are linked to belly fat loss and better insulin sensitivity. To help tame appetite in a healthy way at mealtime, before you tuck in, try pre-gaming with a small serving of olives. Both the filling fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids in the olives will support better digestion and stimulate satiety hormones, so you feel full sooner, making putting the fork down a little easier.
OLIVES WILL ADD ENERGY TO YOUR DAY.
Another thing that olives have got going for them is glutathione which is essential to energy production, and getting enough can be the difference between powering through your day or tanking long before day’s end. When you add more olives to your day, several studies show that you’ll ensure significant increases in glutathione levels in the blood, which will in turn keep you feeling energetic. In addition, olives, particularly black ones, deliver a nice dose of iron, which is also important for energy production and immune system function – so dig in to keep your health humming.
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BALANCE KNOW YOUR OLIVES AND BUY LIKE A PRO.
Hitting the olive bar at any health-oriented market these days
Buying just the amount you need will also make it easier to taste test a variety of different types over time and find the ones that speak to your palette.
can bring you face to face with a profusion of barrels and bins
4) PASS ON THE CANNED OLIVES.
loaded with these tiny treats. So, where to start and how to find
Once you up your olive game and start savoring small batch
the good stuff? Here are a few things to look for:
or artisanal offerings, you’ll have a hard time choking down the canned stuff. Most canned olives, produced on an in-
1) THINK SMALL. Look for smaller artisanal producers and/or knowledgeable sellers who can guide you to the best olives at the farmers’ market, or specialty shop. You may even get to sample a few to find the perfect bite. In general, products from small batch and artisanal vendors are likely to be less processed,
dustrial scale, will likely have been sprayed with pesticides during the growing process, then cured with lye, then dosed with extra salt – and who wants that? Best leave canned olives on the shelf and buy smaller quantities of the good stuff to help contain costs.
more likely to be closer-to-organic quality.
5) YOU MAY NEED TO TAME THE SALT.
2) WHEN BOTTLED OLIVES ARE YOUR ONLY OPTION…
Olives, though delicious, can be quite salty. Most folks are
Look for certified organic, non-GMO brands, avoiding olives that have been cured with lye, also known as sodium hydroxide, a solvent which speeds the curing process, taking
not salt sensitive, but if you are, and you are keeping an eye on your sodium intake, limit your olive consumption to, say, 5 – 10 at a time. Think of them as a frequent treat rather than an every-single-day habit. No matter which type of ol-
it down from months to just a few days. Great for the pro-
ive you buy, to reduce the sodium content, be sure to give
ducers, but for you, not so much. Though lye-cured olives
them a bath. Here’s how:
are washed repeatedly to remove the solvent, the lye curing method can result in olives with a softer texture and some
• Drain olives, pouring off the liquid and decanting olives into a bowl.
say a slightly soapy or chemical taste.
3) MAKE TRADITIONALLY CURED OLIVES YOUR DEFAULT. Whenever possible, go for fresher, tastier, high-turnover olives that have been traditionally cured: in brine (a 1 – 6
• Fill the bowl with water and let sit for an hour. • After an hour, do a taste test to check if the olives are less salty. If not, repeat the process every hour or so until the olives reach your desired level of less-saltiness.
month-long process); in oil (several months); or ‘dry,’ mean-
• If you don’t plan to use all the olives right away, coat them
ing packed in salt for a few months. As a rule of thumb, tra-
lightly in extra virgin olive oil and store them in an air-
ditionally cured olives will be firmer and tastier, and you’ll
tight container in the fridge, or in the freezer on their own
find them in bins or barrels or in small-quantity pouches.
(without oil).
Recognized as a vocal pioneer of integrative and functional medicine (or what he calls “good medicine”), Dr. Frank Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well. He is the best-selling author of five books—How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young & Slim for Life, Revive and Total Renewal—as well as a sought-after international speaker. Dr. Lipman has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Women’s Health, New York Magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine, and has appeared as a guest on TODAY, Extra, and The Dr. Oz Show. His newest book, The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality, will be out on October 27, 2020.
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THE BUSINESS OF
TAX DEDUCTIONS BY NESHA PAI
F
Figuring out what is deduct-
what is reasonable to deduct.
ible for businesses and what
Deducting expenses on your
isn’t, can be a business in and of
Income Statement (and
itself. Throw in the fact that the
hence, on your tax return)
IRS publications 334 and 535
reduces your taxable income,
are very broad in the guidelines
which reduces your tax liabili-
and this leaves room for a lot of
ty to the IRS (and your state
interpretation (like most of the
revenue agency) each year.
codes). Throw in different indus-
This equates to you having
tries, and it can be confusing for
more money to invest back
most business owners. Ultimate-
into your business.
ly, if it is an expense that touches
Over the course of my time
your business in any way, there
as an accountant, I see many
is room to write it off.
expenses that are forgotten
The IRS defines a business
about. These are my top for-
expense as a cost of carrying on a
gotten expenses by business
trade or business. And, generally
owners:
speaking, these expenses are usually deductible if the business operates to make a profit. To be a deductible expense, the expense must be “ordinary and necessary” per the IRS. Interpretation can easily make some-
MILEAGE
You cannot deduct personal miles or commuting miles (to an
thing a tax deduction if you can prove it was something used
office location), but mileage to and from client locations, busi-
for business purposes.
ness meetings, and networking events are deductible These all
Expenses are a big deal. They can make or break you, merely
add up. In 2021, it is 56 cents a mile. Note that many business
by directing how much tax you will owe each year. My rule of
owners take this non-cash expense foregranted (Gas is not
thumb is this: pay in what you truly owe, no more or no less.
deductible, unless you have your vehicle on your books and you
This involves having an accountant that can help guide you on
choose the actual vs. the standard mileage method).
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If you pay for your cell phone and internet of your household, how much of your cell phone do you use for business? Whatever the percentage is, you can take that percentage and multiply it by your monthly bill and enter that in as an expense
TRAVEL
onto your books in the form of a shareholder contribution. This one gets overlooked because these two items are generally in the business owner’s name, not the business, especially if you work from home.
Most business owners will combine business trips with leisure time. Or, when on leisure trips, will conduct some sort of business. You can take deductions for business-related expens-
MEALS
Business and networking meals are now deductible 100% for 2021 and 2022. This is a huge shakeup in the tax deduction world. Many business owners forget to use their business card at restaurants and miss out in writing meals off. Save your receipts and document who you were with.
START UP COSTS
What are the items or services you bought before your business went live? Did you set up an LLC? Did you contribute your personal laptop? These are items considered as your contributions into the business and therefore expenses on your books. Many owners forget to get these items onto the books because they did not have a business checking account or business credit card when they bought them. An accountant can layer them into your financials via a journal entry to get them included on your books.
HOME OFFICE
WFH became a big thing in 2020. I like to think I was one of the early adopters of the trend back in 2011 when it wasn’t very popular. If you work from home, this is a big one most forget. In simplicity, add up all of your utility costs, HOA dues, and repairs & maintenance costs for the year. Take those amounts and multiply it by the fraction of the square feet of your office
es (and part airfare and lodging) even if part of the trip includes personal vacation time. One caveat, if you have family along, you cannot deduct expenses for family members accompanying you on a business trip unless there’s a business reason for them to attend.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS
Retirement planning is something most business owners do not think about, as they are just thinking about making money and operating day-to-day. If you have a healthy cash flow that can have a portion set aside for savings, retirement plans are the best way to have a tax deduction and save for your future. The tax benefits you’ll receive depend on the retirement plan you have – IRA, 401(k), or one of many others. Businesses can establish inexpensive 401(k) plans with higher contributions for owners. Other retirement account options are available for small businesses as well and have low cost entry.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Depending on the type of business entity you own, you may be eligible to take advantage of a self-employed health insurance deduction on your personal return. This includes your premium cost and could be pretty significant, if you have your family on it as well. Most business owners do not realize this can be a deduction and run it through their personal funds.
space to the total of the home. I like to book it as Home Office Expense on the books, or you can go through your tax CPA, who can plug in all of those figures into his tax software to come up with the amount on your personal tax return.
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CONFESSIONS OF A
LIFESTYLE CONNOISSEUR WITH DEBRA KENNEDY
L
Laughter is the best medicine, especially in Online Dating! Going from being very apprehensive to understand-
ing the infatuation of having a bevy of “chocolates” to choose from in an endless box of gourmet treasures of the highest quality at my very fingertips has been adventurous. IF only it were that easy. Yes, there are endless choices and it goes both ways. Oh, My Dear Besties, I am going
to help you navigate this whole new world of meeting people that seems to work for most women at a “certain” age. There are so many sites and on-line dating apps available now that it can be overwhelming. My experience has
been with eharmony and so far nothing special to write about. However, I have learned so much about myself and what I am looking for in a partner. My first learning experience was to manage my expectations. I certainly do not look like I did 30 years ago and WHY should I expect the guys to look that way. Getting over the fact that perhaps those “puppy love” feelings when I met someone 30 years ago will not be the same. Honestly, 30 years ago I was looking for a partner that I wanted to have children with, be financially set with as we both worked hard and could have fun with. Now, I am looking for someone who is kind, supportive, has good listening skills, empathy and compassion! Basically, I am looking for a woman in a man’s body? I am working on allowing myself to be vulnerable. Realizing if I want a good partner, I must also be a good partner.
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respond. I allow myself 30 minutes for 1 Video date a week. I am
men, take the time to really construct an accurate profile. Per-
seeding myself with long-term optimism and know Love exists. I
haps you are like me, not really sure of what you are looking for
am just doing it at my own pace and on my terms within the time
in a partner so how could you possibly put it into words? This
I have available.
comes with a lot of self- knowledge and perseverance. Being honest and being yourself is the best method. Who cares if you only get a few messages. Less for you to sift through and respond to.
Rejection is unavoidable! My very first on-line attraction was absolutely gorgeous (first red flag as he was in his 60’s) and could write like a poet. He checked all of the boxes, sent me his
I am going to break it down for you:
facebook and linked information and we set a date for a video chat. I was gleeful, full of excitement and anxious. Unfortunate-
Make safety a priority! Don’t disclose ANY personal infor-
ly, he was a no show. He did reach out a few days later and said
mation. I have a formula that works for me. Once I connect with
his subscription expired and he had to renew to get my message
someone, I request their full name, facebook page and Linkedin.
and log onto the video chat. Was he a scammer? Was he not the
If they are not forthcoming with this information, I say good-
person his pictures portrayed? 80% of women will get ghosted
bye because they have something to hide. There are lots of scam-
or rejected, and it is unavoidable. It is a numbers game. The
mers and imposters as I see profiles taken down daily. Next step
more you play, the better the odds. Honestly, guys want women
for me is to do an actual video date with my connection. This has
with perfect bodies, girls want a standup guy that is not a scam-
been fun and although I have not actually found anyone I would
mer or murderer. Sometimes rejection is the best course as it
be interested in meeting for coffee or dinner, it has allowed me to
was just not meant to be. Take it all with a grain of salt, it is not
get very comfortable with “dating” conversation. The next step
a sprint and more of a marathon.
is to have an actual date and if it is not a connection, perhaps it can be a hiking buddy.
My fabulous besties, I love to share my life journey with you and want to keep you updated as many of you are on the same
Learn basic online dating skills! Educate yourself by
journey! This is the most fun chapter of our lives and new expe-
watching youtube videos, listening to online dating podcast,
riences, new opportunities, and new acquaintances are all part of
reading articles and asking friends about their experiences. It
life. Take a leap of faith, what is the worst that can happen? We
is a 50/50 mix of some finding their soul mate and some never
learn something about ourselves and that is always a good thing!
wanting to get on a dating site ever again. There is definitely not a one-size-fits-all site or app and this is
Until Next Time!
why you need to educate yourself. My biggest mistake was joining eharmony for 1 year as I now wish I had only subscribed for 1 month. My advice is to join a few sites for “1 month only” as there are not many guys of interest in my area on eharmony and therefore not worth the money! Manage your Time! I have had so many guys say “goodbye” because I did not respond to their messages quick enough. If you allow it, dating sites can be time consuming. I personally do not have the luxury of endless spare time. When a guy takes the time to send a message, I should take the time to respond in a timely fashion. I allow myself 15 minutes a day to check messages and
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1
. RAFFALDINI VINEYARDS AND WINERY
The first option you might want to consider is the Raffaldini,
which is known for bringing some of the best tastes from Italy to some of the best scenery that NC has to offer! Located in the Swan Creek region of Yadkin Valley, the conditions mimic Lombardy, which is where the family is from! You can even host large events at Villa Raffaldini!
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. AUTUMN CREEK VINEYARDS
orange color. You can host an event here, take advantage of comprehensive services, and sip some delicious wine! They are known for their adventurous flights, unique tastes, and friendly accommodations!
3
. DUCK WALK Located in New York, the Duck Walk winery was
founded by Dr. Dan Damianos as well as his son. Now, it has become one of the best wineries in all of Long Island. They have two locations in Southold and Water Mill, New York. Be sure
This is another beautiful location and the Piedmont re-
to try the Vidal Ice Wine, which is made from grapes that are
gion of North Carolina. This is one of the most popular loca-
frozen on the vine! Their Blueberry Port, served with a piece of
tions during the fall when the leaves turn a beautiful red and
chocolate, is made from delicious blueberries in Maine!
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. PINDAR Pindar is located in Peconic, NY, and was founded in the 1980s. Build on more than 500 acres of land,
there are close to two dozen blends available. The beautiful tasting room with a unique ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for your event. Be sure to check out the Sunflower Field and the Peacock Chardonnay when you visit.
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. WOLFFER ESTATE VINEYARD Located in Sagaponack, New York, this is a European Escape located in the gorgeous Hamptons.
Prior to the winery, this land was a potato farm. It was transformed in the 1980s and has become one of the top wine tasting rooms on the East Coast. With access to a diverse array of wine and food pairings, be sure to check out the Roth Merlot and Riesling blends!
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. THE CAROLINA TASTING ROOM The Carolina Tasting Room was founded in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in 2015. And just a
few short years, this Tropical Paradise has become one of the top wineries on the East Coast. With access to wines, beers, and numerous other products, you can experience the taste and aroma of the low country. Furthermore, the beach is just a few steps from the front door, creating the perfect environment for your next vacation.
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. THE BILTMORE If you are looking for a luxurious, lavish wine tasting room, then look no further than the Biltmore. Located in the gorgeous
mountains of North Carolina, it is situated just outside of Asheville. With numerous tasting rooms, barrel tables, and stone walls, you will be transported back to the Renaissance as you take some of the best wine North Carolina has to offer.
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. TARARA VINEYARD AND WINERY Tarara Vineyard and Winery is a luxurious vineyard in Leesburg, Virginia. A short drive from Washington DC, this provides a
picture-perfect location for your next celebration. One of their top options at the 2012 Cabernet Franc, which draws glowing reviews from some of the top wine enthusiasts in the world.
VILLA RAFFALDINI
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. BLACK ANKLE WINERY
Located in Mount Airy, Pennsylvania,
black ankle Winery is one of the top locations in the region. Two of their most popular options include the Crumbling Rock and the Leaf Stone Syrah. The tasting room provides an intimate atmosphere for your tasting. Furthermore, you can also enjoy a picnic outside as you soak in the views.
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"The elements of a fall harvest board really can be made special by pulling in some of your favorite autumn flavors. I love including pears and apples on fall boards, as they are in season and add such a beautiful variety of colors to the board depending on what variety you choose. Cinnamon and other fall spices are some of my favorites to include on a board. You can invite this element onto a board by adding a cinnamon apple spice jam or a maple butter. Fresh or dried cranberries add that deep, beautiful red that we all love to see in the fall. And, of course, any kind of hearty nut like a pecan or a walnut brings us back to some of the cookies of fall during our childhood."
-Lindsay Anvik of Babe & Butcher. Charlotte, NC
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An Apple a Day at The Bar at The Spectator Hotel in Charleston, SC Meant to invoke memories of crisp autumn air, burning leaves, and hay rides through the orchard, the “An Apple a Day” cocktail pairs organic apple cider, apple brandy and vanilla liqueur with bourbon, a spritz of fresh lemon juice, and house-made fall spice syrup- making it the ideal drink to sip on after a beautiful fall day exploring Charleston. RECIPE:
• 1oz Bourbon (ex. Buffalo Trace or Bulleit) • ½ oz Apple Brandy (ex. Laird’s Apple Jack or Calvados) • ½ oz Vanilla Liqueur (ex. Licor 43) • 1oz Organic Apple Cider • ¾ oz Lemon Juice • ¾ oz Fall Spice Syrup* • Garnish – Fanned Granny Smith Apple Slices
*FALL SPICE SYRUP* • 1 cup water • ½ lb sugar • 6 cinnamon sticks • 3 whole cloves • 6 dried allspice berries • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Put water and spices in sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Slowly add sugar, stir until dissolved, and then remove from heat. Strain through fine mesh strainer, place in storage container, and refrigerate.
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SOCO Gallery at the 2017 Untitled Art Fair Miami
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NAVIGATING ART FAIRS LIKE A PRO: TIPS, TRICKS, AND AVOIDING THE PITFALLS by Nelia Verano The contemporary art movement is a force that has required all sellers in the art market—galleries, auction houses, private art dealers, online platforms and the like—to constantly evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly savvy and global art market. Combined with the rise in digital accessibility and incredible technological advancements, it is no surprise that global sales of art reached into the billions in recent years. Art fairs, less often called shows, are a relatively new platform that offer the public access to hundreds of art galleries and artists under one roof, and have had tremendous influence on the expansion of and accessibility to contemporary art. The proliferation of art fairs is no surprise, considering that marketplace concepts
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ART & CULTURE have been around for hundreds of years, and offer important exposure and visibility to those selling wares. Religious festivals, artisan markets, the World’s Fair, craft shows, and the rise of art exhibitions in the 1700’s are just a few examples of precursors that eventually led to the rise in visual art fairs. In just two decades, the number of art fairs worldwide has skyrocketed from around 10 to almost 60 annually. Art fairs, in addition to offering the public a unique venue for viewing artwork and an array of benefits to galleries, have also become dazzling social scenes, places for fun outings with friends and family, and spectacles of the amazing, the over-the-top, and sometimes, the ludicrous. Take Maurizio Cattalan, the artist who duck-taped a banana to his gallerist’s wall at the Art Basel Miami fair in 2019. Word spread quickly, confused and amused patrons scratched their heads thinking it might be a joke (the title of the work was Comedian), and photos of the installation spread like wildfire on social media. It sold for $120,000 just a few hours later. Booths at art fairs can become outrageous installations of other-worldly places, display strangely juxtaposed sculptures (like Jeff Koons’ Dogpool Ladder), and present spellbinding performance art often featuring the artists themselves as performers. Fairs also provide compelling programming featuring artists, celebrity collectors, curators, and dealers, all of whom offer cultural and artistic discourse around any number of topics. As much as the Picasso’s draw crowds, these other aspects make arts fairs more appealing, accessible, and intriguing to a much broader audience seeking unique cultural experiences. Whether your desire is to attend an art fair for sheer entertainment, or have a more purposeful goal in learning about emerging artists to add to your collection, here are some tips that will ensure a positive and memorable art fair experience.
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Installation of sculptural work, Come to Pass, by Cammie Staros at Shulamit Nazarian’s Booth at the Armory Fair
ART & CULTURE Installation view of Company Gallery’s booth at Art Basel in Miami Beach, 2019
• Start your fair visit virtually by perusing the art fair’s web-
• Study the fair map, which helps you get a “lay of the land,”
site, which will list the participating galleries and artists,
so you don’t walk around dazed trying to get your bear-
as well as any programming of interest. If you subscribe
ings. That helps you get ahead of the overwhelm you may
to online marketplaces like Artsy, visit those websites as
feel within a few minutes of entering the fair.
well—they usually offer online previews of the fair as well as a listing of all of the featured artists along with links to their galleries.
• Buy your tickets in advance. If you desire a VIP ticket (which offers preview opportunities for collectors to buy works before the fair opens to the general public), you’ll
• Plan your visit, including arriving as close to opening time
have to work for it. E-mail the VIP staff of the fair, and it’s
as possible (crowds become heavier and steadier as the
likely you’ll receive a response with a series of questions
day wears on). Take into consideration the area, traffic,
that help the fair determine your “worthiness” (they’ll
parking, walking distance, weather, and what you’re going
likely ask for details on your collection, your museum af-
to wear (as my colleague once said to me: comfort over
filiations, your profession, what galleries from which you
style…..wear sneakers). For the larger fairs, plan to attend
regularly purchase, and more). Other angles for exclusive
more than once, which allows for a slower and more in-
access include asking any galleries from which you’ve pur-
tentional visit. And whenever possible, avoid attending on
chased artwork for VIP tickets, or museums that you are
the weekend. Fairs usually start mid-week with VIP-only
affiliated/volunteering with. Look within your own net-
previews, and continue with public openings and events
work of friends, colleagues, or artists who may have the
that run through the end of the weekend. Saturdays and
access that you do not. Regardless, it’s never easy to score
Sundays bring droves of people who are often spectators
the coveted preview access if you’re a new fair-goer.
as opposed to serious art buyers.
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ART & CULTURE • Begin by walking the fair at a relatively brisk pace,
ing to the right collection. Don’t be shy about ask-
and take note of any artwork that catches your eye
ing the gallery staff questions, including the option
(don’t forget to record the booth number, and take
to pay over time and discounts. Many galleries also
pictures of the work and corresponding artist la-
keep a “closet” inventory of works not currently
bel). This also helps you establish an understanding
on view in the booth, that may be at a lower price
of how the fair is laid out, and the various dedicated
point. Ask!
sections of the fair, which divide the fair into categories such as special projects, performative art,
• Last, and most important, art fairs are to be en-
solo booth shows, emerging artists, and other cat-
joyed—it’s not a race, so leave room to just wander
egories.
without placing expectations on yourself. Overplanning your visit can lead to burnout and no time
• If you’re going to buy art, commit and stick to a
for unexpected enjoyable dialogue you might have
budget. If you find a work(s) of art that you cannot
with fellow fair-goers, gallerists, or artists. Ap-
live without but it blows your budget, establish a
proach the art fair as a student of art versus a buyer
threshold for how much beyond that budget you’re
of art. Allow yourself to enjoy the experience of art,
willing to go. Purchasing artwork is most certainly
and commit to learning about the artists and pro-
an investment, but it shouldn’t compromise your fi-
cess behind their creation of works that pique your
nances or overextend you unreasonably. Most gal-
interest. With that mindset, the fair will be much
leries work on a reserve system, so inquire about
more enjoyable and worthwhile for you, whether or
reserving a work to mull over—but remember,
not you become a new owner of artwork.
sometimes the reserve list can be quite long, and galleries place importance on the right artwork goIt is impossible to see everything on view, and it’s nearly impossible not to feel overstimulated and exhausted after you’ve attended a fair. While they offer a highly efficient way to engage new bodies of collectors and the community in just a few days, it’s important to identify what your overarching goal is, and also leave room for the surprises. Those unexpected encounters with art could translate to an “aha” moment about your collecting desires, or even your next acquisition.
NELIA VERANO Nelia Verano is owner of Nelia Verano LLC, an art advisory and home styling firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. To inquire about Nelia’s services, please visit her website at www.neliaverano.com or e-mail nelia.verano@gmail.com.
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ART & CULTURE
ART AS JOY, AND JOY AS ART By Nelia Verano Joy—defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness—was a state lost upon most during the pandemic, especially when the county’s racial endemic and raging division were at an all-time high. The uncertainty, fear, and emotional discord was palpable, both on an individual and collective level, and efforts to seek and cultivate joy were often replaced with efforts to survive—physically, mentally, and emotionally. JOY is a visual art exhibition that introduces joy as an innate state that cannot be exhausted, and a beautiful byproduct of relationship and interconnectedness, no matter the barriers. On September 25, Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art (Charlotte, NC) will unveil the works of four game-changing artists, who explore their joy both as individual creators and as collaborators and friends who have given each other space to shine. This exhibition is a celebration—of creativity, of relationship, and of the powerful, life-changing outcomes of women coming together.
Opening Event for JOY Saturday, September 25 | 12 – 5 PM For event details, please visit www.eldergalleryclt.com
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ART & CULTURE ERIN COMERFORD MILLER Erin Comerford Miller is a mother, a visualist, and a pas-
activism as an art form. It added a powerful dynamic to her
sionate storyteller. As an attorney-turned-photographer
professional course, and has dually translated to a personal
who specializes in both portraiture and interior design pho-
mission for Erin. “The JOY exhibition is a response to the
tography, Erin brings people’s stories to life through her
hardships and isolation of 2020. It embraces the idea that
love of connection and collaboration with others. In Sum-
joy is a powerful form of resistance to what we see wrong in
mer 2020, she became deeply moved by the art advocacy of
the world, one that was solidified in my collaboration with
the Charlotte Black Lives Matter mural, which spurred her
the muralists,” she notes. Erin has photographed for dozens
collaboration with a number of the artists who created it.
of creative entrepreneurs in art and home interiors across
She took on the role of art historian, documenting the art-
the Southeast, and has been featured in a number of publi-
ist’s work, bearing witness, and experiencing the power of
cations in the U.S. www.erincomerford.com
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Carla Aaron-Lopez in her studio, 2021
CARLA AARON-LOPEZ (KINGCARLA)
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Growing up in West Charlotte, an area of the city that has
a group of eclectic women for JOY to give it rhythm and of-
dramatically changed in recent years, Carla Aaron-Lopez
fer different perspectives.” Not confining herself to expecta-
knows intimately the importance of building, and sometimes
tions or norms, Carla freely creates through any number of
re-building, community. After earning two Master degrees
mediums, focusing on the creative, collaborative process and
from SCAD-Atlanta, Carla, better known as kingcarla in the
clashing cultures as much as the end result. Bettering herself
arts, began executing exhibitions and collaborative projects
and her world, and her son, who is also creating works with
all over Atlanta, focusing on and highlighting Black artists
Carla as part of the exhibition, is what drives her work. In
and by bringing their work to the forefront of the cultural
addition to her leadership as an arts activist and educator,
scene. She gave birth to her son in 2012, and moved back to
Carla has led dozens of collaborative arts projects in Atlanta
Charlotte to be closer to family—her village—and to connect
and Charlotte, is a recipient of several arts grants, was com-
her experiences in Atlanta with a new era for her journey
missioned for President Biden’s Black Economic Summit in
as an artist. “I have been most successful in my life when I
Charlotte, and has been included in a number of gallery and
work with others,” she says, adding “I purposely honed in on
museum exhibitions. www.iamkingcarla.carbonmade.com
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WINDY O’CONNOR Windy O’Connor, 2021, Acrylic on canvas
Windy O’Connor has always been an artist, even before she began painting. “Growing up, art was always around me and always a part of our lives,” Windy recalls, noting her long-time involvement with her childhood community theatre and her education in theatre and interior design. To create something that brings others joy, a mantra that is embodied in the exhibition, is at the heart of Windy’s work, which spans creation over three decades in collections, exhibitions, and spaces across the globe. Her inclusion in JOY was born accidentally, when Carla (who is a neighbor of Windy’s) wandered into her studio with a work of art she had begun. Carla invited Windy to add to it, and the work ultimately became a layer-upon-layer painting with each of their contributions. The spirit of Carla and Windy creating something together, and the joy that it brought both of them, was the spark that lit the fire for JOY and the entire premise behind it. Her artistic achievements, led by her driving force to create and connect on a daily basis, has led to her extensive line of textiles, wallpaper, clothing, and home accessories. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in both gallery and museum spaces, and in local and national publications. www.windyoconnor.com
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ART & CULTURE Yoga Pose, Lo’Vonia Parks, Oil on wood, 2021
LO’VONIA PARKS
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Lo’Vonia Parks, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art
Angelou, or yoga poses sketched in charcoal on wood— that
and Design, is an artist about town—and most often on roll-
simultaneously stayed true to why she creates. Her artistic
erskates, a long-time leisure activity that she revived (from
involvement with The Black Lives Matters mural was a heal-
her teenage years) during the pandemic as a way to cope and
ing, magical moment for her and offered a powerful antidote
elicit joy. As a well-known caricaturist and illustrator, Parks
to the panic, pain, and sadness she was experiencing. “My
was mostly a commission-based artist, as well as creating
work is part of my dignity, as a black woman and an artist,
live at hundreds of art and social events prior to the pandem-
and represents both my pain in times of joy and joy in times
ic. The shut-down, and subsequent halt of all social activity,
of pain. Joy is not something that can be taken from you; it’s
forced her to harness her outward energy inward, embrace
a precious treasure. The work I create comes from that place
the quiet, and seek the joy of creation through her own,
inside of me where joy lives” she says. Parks’ work has been
self-established purpose. Joy took on a whole new meaning
part of numerous exhibitions and special projects, and her
for Parks, and her art became unexpected reflections of joy—
bright, colorful murals can be found all over Charlotte.
colorful murals, a painted rocking chair inspired by Maya
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THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF MODERN ART by Katelyn Rutt
Each year, The Armory Show brings galleries,
scale, thematic artwork. The 2021 theme, “Can
artists, collectors and admirers together for an art
you hear the fault lines breathing?”, focuses on
fair that has garnered global attention since 1994.
bridging differences with empathy and under-
The show, now a vital component to New York’s
standing.
cultural landscape, will kick off September 9 with
“In a world in the grip of climate change and
one day for VIP previews, followed by three days
haunted by biological and social viruses that are
of public access to exhibitions. In true Armory
decimating populations and dividing societies,
Show fashion, this year’s gallery—set to be held in
this year’s Platform seeks to capture the breadth
Manhattan’s Javits Center—will be thoughtfully
of the fault lines that currently define our expe-
structured with cutting-edge art, color and themes
rience of existence,” Platform Curator Claudia
that encourage open dialogue about critical issues
Schmuckli says. “The works featured in Platform
facing the modern world.
offer strategies of overcoming and healing that
Platform, one of the fair’s most anticipated components, features a curated gallery with large-
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provoke dialogue about new models of care for the self, each other and the planet we call home.”
ART & CULTURE
However, Platform is only one of the many an-
lectors from across the world, and of course from
ticipated highlights for the September event. A
New York’s active community of collectors, come to
new section, titled “Solo” will feature single-artist
the fair to encounter new artists and new artworks as
booths, while the “Focus” gallery will support and
well as work by established artists. Our close ties with
spotlight curators. Reece Mealy Rahilly, director of
museums and galleries across New York and further
production, notes the excitement for the centrali-
afield mean the fair is a chance to reach the cultural
ty of the show’s new home in Manhattan, as it will
community beyond the art market. Our move to the
be a vital connecting force for the fair and beyond.
Javits Center will help activate the western corridor
Rahilly adds that the team has even introduced a
of the city in September, allowing us to develop these
user-friendly digital platform—Armory Online—to
relationships even further, while new initiatives such
allow remote guests to access real-time artwork and
as our online platform developed with ArtLogic will
programming.
ensure the artists we display are able to reach even
“Supporting artists is at the heart of The Armory
more people.”
Show,” Executive Director Nicole Berry says. “Col-
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READY-TO-WEAR TRENDS: HOPE IN THE SEASON Sharon Jane - @itssharonjane As fashion becomes more and more an armour of self-ex-
response that was expected: excitement, support and overall
pression and a beacon of hope for better times ahead, the
admiration. To further enhance BTS’s message to the world,
recent menswear Fall/Winter 2021 Ready-To-Wear Fash-
a blimp that read “Hope” was seen floating around the set
ion Show that Virgil released for Louis Vuitton set in Seoul,
for Louis Vuitton’s fashion show, which is truly what fashion
South Korea is perhaps the most perfect example of this. By
is becoming for many. This was the kind of vibe that was felt
collaborating with the world’s biggest and most exceedingly
all throughout Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear and the
talented boy band of today, BTS, a tectonic-shifting moment
styles seen translated this wonderfully, as well.
in fashion occurred... one that spread across the globe in tidal waves.
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By knowing the emotional connection we have with fashion, having our garments become our everyday suits of
As a BTS ARMY myself, it is very exciting to see music join
armour, fashion trends increasingly reflect this and in col-
forces with fashion especially with the global influence and
laboration with our favorite pop culture icons, the connec-
reach BTS has along with the unconditional love of their fans,
tion is further enhanced and undeniable. Comfortable and
ARMY has for them that is reciprocated by the members:
effortless looks were still seen on the runways this season
RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Everything
while also introducing sparkling Y2K Pop Culture styles, Ac-
that BTS stands for along with the wisdom and good influ-
ademia and Exploration-ready outfits, glamorous red-carpet
ence they have to offer in all they do, to be Louis Vuitton’s
inspired details, voluminous puff outerwear, and exciting
brand ambassadors and even model for their Fall/Winter
fashion moments are some of the trending highlights of Fall/
2021-22 Ready-To-Wear menswear collection, initiated the
Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear.
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NEWS FLASH: COMFORT IS STILL IN! (YAY) Read all about it!! Our comfy favs are still trending - from oversized cable knit sweaters, wide palazzo pants, lounging sets, classic denim to overall effortlessly chic looks. As we transition out of our post-lockdown cocoons and into a world of opportunities to experiment with new looks and attend glitzy events, simple, timeless, and elegant yet cozy styles are exactly what we need. Celine’s uber-cool French It Girl looks, Raf Simons’ oversized sweater vests, Tommy Hilfiger’s classic Americana style cable knit sweater, Off-White’s cloud-inspired loosefit knit turtleneck, and Marc Jacobs’ neo-futurism lounging sets are among some of the many brands that embraced more laid-back silhouettes, uncomplicated classics, and minimalistic silhouettes.
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Y2K POP CULTURE Think of Xtina, Eve, P!nk, Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears, Mary J Blige, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Kylie Minogue, Avril Lavigne (just to name a few) and more Y2K pop culture icons, and you’ll have a very clear idea of one of the trending looks for Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear. We saw some “apple bottom” jeans n’ boots with the fur, low rise bottoms, electric neon shades, music-video ready shades, headscarves, sky-high platform sandals and moody creepers, geometric cutouts, tiny crop tops, and extra details that are sure to induce some nostalgia of the styles seen in the early 2000s on our favorite artists. The Y2K styles that are re-emerging echoes this new era we are in, incorporating styles that arose during the beginning of a new millenia that embodied the excitement of endless opportunities for new advancements in technology, society and more - which may give us some deja vu as we look forward to a completely post-pandemic world. Fearless, limitless, and joyfully curious - Y2K styles with a sprinkle of Gen Z result in easily transmutable looks that can please different age groups, style preferences, and provide creative freedom for endless combinations. Unleash your inner Y2K pop star with looks from Miu Miu, Dion Lee, Balmain, Rachel Comey, Chanel, Off-White, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana, just to name a few.
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NEW ACADEMIA New horizons lead to smart fashion that inspires us to take on a new language, go on spontaneous expeditions or begin to checkmark your goal lists. From collegiate pleats, preppy collars, 70s textures and color schemes, boxy crop blazers, wide legged pant suits, smart sweater vests, country club cable knits, loafers, golf sneakers, baseball caps, equestrian influences, tartan and plaid prints, to modest turtlenecks - many academia aesthetic styles were seen, taking notes from all we have learned despite the circumstances. The New Academia styles seen are in reference to all we entertained ourselves with that have also helped us grow whether it was to expand our knowledge, our self-love, or even our overall wisdom. Celine, Alice + Olivia, Raf Simons, Peter Do, Sacai, Gucci, and Versace are some of the many designers that embraced academic styles.
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4.
ROARING 20’S 2.0 Since we are approaching closer to entering 2022, it is vital to remember that we are in the 20s of this new millenia, so it makes sense that fashion week decided to include some glamour from our predecessor of the Roaring 20’s. With Gatsby in mind and the glitz and glamour associated with it, we saw multiple styles inspired by the luxury emerging from that era. As the anticipation grows for more sparkling outings, the Met Gala comeback, and the overall excitement for the finer things, the New Roaring 20s welcomes glittering jewels, fuzzy faux furs, opera-ready gloves, theatrical lengths, rich texture play, dramatic coats, statement patterns and prints, art-deco elements, voluminous silhouettes, red carpet styles and gala-ready looks. Fashion can sometimes be a wonderful oxymoron by trending loungewear AND extravagant and glittery looks. It’s best to have the best of both worlds! Some of the many collections that included splashy avant-garde styles include Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbana, Sacai, Burberry, Jason Wu, Rodarte, Alice + Olivia, Chanel, and Miu Miu.
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HUFFIN AND PUFFIN In past seasons, we have seen Moncler suddenly all around social media with their iconic puff jackets, and this monumental fashion moment has since been lingering in the trending looks we see for Fall/Winter. For this Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear season, we definitely got to see countless puffy styles in all shapes and sizes from puff crop jackets, floor-length and cocoon-like quilted puffer coats, to even puffy sweater vests were seen. Some of the many designers that embraced the puff include Raf Simons, Jacquemus, Versace, Marc Jacobs, and Balmain.
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NEW HEIGHTS FOR FASHION A wonderful gift that we received for this season are many shiny and new fashion moments that leave us excited for more and expand the industry’s horizons even further for more feel good fashion moments. From up and coming designers that defy the laws of gravity like Robert Wun and Peter Do, K-Pop increasingly being key to trending styles, BTS becoming even more fashion icons as brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton, Met Gala (finally) back on September 13, the amazing Phoebe Philo’s glorious return to fashion with her own fashion brand, New York Fashion Week returning to packed live shows in September, increasing digitization of luxury fashion, celebrating more the beauty of diversity, more logo prints for increased brand identity, Balenciaga redefining couture and Gucci collaborating with Balenciaga (OMG) among many more fashion moments that have created new heights for the industry.
BTS Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
The exciting collaboration presented this season of Gucci and Balenicaga is a nice peek into how fashion is evolving into a seamless and more fun and limitless creative space. Alesssandro Michelle, creative director of Gucci said this about the collaboration: "In this sense, Gucci becomes for me a hacking lab, made of incursions and metamorphoses. An alchemical factory of contaminations where everything connects to anything. A place where thefts and explosive reactions happen: a permanent generator of sparkles and unpredictable desires." And, this is certainly what is sparking fashion to become more and more like.
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READY-TO-WEAR TRENDS: ACCESSORIES AND MORE By Sharon Jane - @itssharonjane
What would everyday trends be without those special stand-out details? When it comes to completing any outfit, accessories are a vital way of doing so especially when adding statement pieces to further self-expression. So many of the extra touches seen for Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear had a certain alchemy of glamour and creative freedom, an atmosphere of effortless individuality and hope for more and more glitzy outings. While observing the looks that are trending for the season, it is evident that the accessories, colors and prints trending go hand in hand with the trending looks in perfect harmony. From extending our love for bucket hats, sparkly statement earrings, to the season’s most seen colors and prints, here are some of the trending extra details:
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HATS + MORE HEADGEAR Whether they are bad hair day savers or the effortlessly cool addition for any outfit, hats of all shapes and sizes are trending everywhere. Classic beanies, Equestrian helmet inspired shapes, Ivy League baseball caps, retro Ear Flap hats, modernized Fedoras, fuzzy printed berets, theatrical wide brim Gaucho hats, and the beloved bucket hats are some of the trending hats for the season. The Bucket Hat is definitely still a fan favorite since it was perhaps the most seen style of hat (yay!). So, that means we can still embrace the 90s and add a statement bucket hat for the best sprinkle of cool to any outfit. Designers that included the cherry-on-top hats include Burberry, Victoria/Tomas, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Mark Fast, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Celine, Stand Studio, Alberta Ferretti, Off White, Dolce & Gabbana, Anna Sui, and Tod’s. Now, hats were not the only trending head gear. Although for this season hair accessories were kept to a close minimum with some simple headbands seen like for Prada or Dolce & Gabbana, headscarves are making a huge comeback! Perhaps inspired by the romantic nostalgia of the 60s as seen on our most beloved fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O, vintage style headscarves are trending for this season. The style was seen in labels such as Versace, Anna Sui, Annakiki, Max Courtesy of ‘TOMMY HILFIGER
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GLAM OUT! As hope increases for a nearby pandemic-free world, the allure for all things fuzzy, furry, blingy and glam is greater than never before. From rich textures, pretty plumes, dazzling sparkles, jaw dropping earrings, faux fur extravaganza, and opera gloves were some of the pretty glitzy and luxury craving fulfilling accessories seen for Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear trending looks. From Versace’s geometric fresh new logo printed opera gloves, Gucci x Balenciaga’s mega chain link chokers, sequined suits and faux fur stoles, Burberry’s to die for bunny fuzzy oversized bag, to Marc Jacobs’s bigger than live puff capes this season took us to glam camp and said more is more! Other designers that also embraced this include Prada, Fendi, Rodarte, Carolina Herrera, Acne Studios, Miu Miu, Simone Rocha, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ami just to name a few.
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THESE SHOES WERE DEFINITELY MADE FOR WALKING... How can I go on about trending accessories for Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear without mentioning shoes?! The shoes seen for this season certainly had a majority of a comfortable factor as fashion increasingly embraces more walkable shoes, although there were many sky high exceptions (although most seen were platform and chunky so they are still very walkable). Styles of shoes seen trending include smart platform loafers, platform creepers, furry and fuzzy boots, statement knee high boots, unique mid-heeled slingback pumps, metallic slouch boots, contrast toe riding boots, chunky oxfords, comfy slippers, jeweled shoes, strappy sandals, v-cut vamp heels, funky clogs, and eye-catching platform Mary Janes were some of the styles seen most. Some designers that showcased trendy shoes include Versace, Rachel Comey, Gucci x Balenciaga, Loewe, Tod’s, Chanel, Miu Miu, Dries Van Noten, Acne Studios, Jil Sander, Tory Burch, Schiaparelli, Peter Do, Balmain, Prada, Marni, Prabal Gurung, Nina Ricci, Proenza Schouler, Dior, Carolina Herrera, Thebe Magugu, Louis Vuitton, The Row, Altuzarra and many more!
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MAKE A STATEMENT Some of the most trending accessories for the season wasn’t really an overall look but moreover a concept of adding statement pieces for that expressive and unique touch. From bold earrings, fashion harnesses, patterned tights, bold socks, waist cinching belts, oversized chain necklaces, and much more were some of the ideas we can feel inspired by to discover our favorite statement pieces for a most memorable and personal outfit creation. Some moodboard ready collections include Acne Studios, Gucci, Fendi, Nina Ricci, Rodarte, Woo Young Mi, Miu Miu, Molly Goddard, Dior, Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Zimmerman, Simone Rocha, Mashama, and Givenchy.
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PURSES Continuing on with statement pieces, statement purses were also essential for Fall/Winter 2021-22 Ready-To-Wear. The Baguette purse is still trending with more bold and artsy remixes, oversized fit-all purses, chain handle bags, fuzzy and cuddly purses, disco fever embellished bags, hands-free necklace, crossbody or fanny pak purses that are very practical, padlock details and geometric and bright Kiss Lock and Turn Latch purses were seen this season. Some designers that are worth checking out purse styles include Gucci x Balenciaga, Versace, Altuzarra, Dior, Acne Studios, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Miu Miu, Burberry, Issey Miyake, Givenchy, Etro, and Chanel among many.
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COLORS AND PRINTS Very unexpected colors were seen trending for this season like Lilacs, highly reflective metallics, smoky pastel pinks, and electric blues - all very reminiscent of warm spring days. According to Pantone, trending colors for this season include a mystique rich Mykonos Blue, deep sea bluish-purple Rhodonite, peaceful soft mid-level Spring Level, magical and cheery Leprechaun green, serene muted and earthy Olive Branch green, bold Fuschia Fedora, romantic and coy Pale Rosette, quiet yet velvety Coconut Cream, spicy Fire Whirl red, sun dried clay Adobe, ancient tree trunk Root Beer brown, whispering Soybean beige, sunny Illuminating yellow and the everlasting Ultimate Gray. The prints also seen trending this season include folky fair isle stripes, nordic patterns, logo prints, rich deep florals, plaid, ethnic scandinavian print, tartan, argyle, artsy abstract prints, gradient, polka dots, checks, houndstooth, embroidery, leaf motifs, and leopard print.
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FUTURE OF THE RUNWAY By Luis Machicao Every year the city of Paris is transformed into a multicolored and magical paradise of fabrics, textures, colors and silhouettes, the magic of fashion shows and glittering models is one of those moments that are not forgotten. September is the "New Year of fashion"
reduced capacity for guests in key cities such as Paris, Milan, London and New York. There is talk that they will be purely virtual, accessible to millions of viewers around the world, as has been done this year.
The “Ciudad Luz” hosts a clothing fair where the most
Each parade for world famous designers was a titanic
prestigious designers show their trends for the new season
work worthy of Hercules, the sums of money amounted
and clearly show us what according to them we should all
from $300,000 and up. This was only the cost of produc-
wear …
tion, rental of the venue, stylists, models, and advertising.
This famous and world-wide Fashion Week is part of the
In addition to the celebrities who where there to praise the
biggest Fashion Weeks in the World, along with New York,
parade with their presence had to be paid, in some cases
Milan and London.
they had to add the use of private planes and luxury hotels.
These massive fashion shows are held to promote the textile and fashion clothing industry as well as trying to increase the sale of different fashion labels, all this in 2 shows; Spring-Summer and Autumn-Winter.
It really was a cost that did not make sense for such a competitive industry. In recent years these shows have become very extravagant, it seems that the media and influencers are more
While the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked and created many
focused on photographing celebrities than seeing the 'de-
losses in the fashion industry, it appears that the world is
signers' proposals' turning this into a real circus, this is the
opening up some possibilities now that everyone is getting
reason why several designers decided not to participate
vaccinated and slowly starting to go to public places like
anymore and to do it in a more intimate and exclusive way.
malls, museums and restaurants to mention some.
The designers are more than ready to continue creating
The outlook is uncertain and we all wait for the desired
fantasy and glamour looking at the future. The industry has
normality with the hope of once again the catwalks of the
changed tremendously and now using the virtual format
greats!
they can reach every household in seconds, there is a hope
The questions are many, everything seems uncertain,
to activate the industry and generate income again.
it is believed that there will be many fewer shows a year.
What is looming in the near future is a change in these
Perhaps two shows at the most; the summer ones and the
catwalks that will not include excesses. They will be virtual
winter ones, always the most important and beautiful. And
or face-to-face but with more style and sobriety, super ele-
instead of hundreds of them in countless cities around the
gant and chic, in which the beauty, the color and the cut of
world, we will have a small group of face-to-face shows, with
the outfits will be the absolute protagonists.
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A CURATED LIFE: INSIDE THE AUTHENTIC STYLE OF CHANDRA JOHNSON By Nelia Verano and Allison Parker Photography by Jim Schmid
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As one of Charlotte’s most respected philanthro-
Her love for learning, her remarkable eye that she devel-
pists, art gallerist with international influence, wife of
oped in her career in fashion, and her veracious student-
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, and doting moth-
ship of art culminated in her founding of SOCO Gallery
er of two darling girls, Chandra Johnson is every bit as
(named, appropriately, for Southern comfort) in 2015.
approachable as she is astute. After graduating from the
Located in Charlotte’s historic Myers Park in a charming
University of Oklahoma, becoming a professional model,
1920’s bungalow, Chandra’s vision has translated into a
and spending years traveling the world, Chandra discov-
dynamic contemporary art gallery fully committed to a
ered a passion that has become a driving force in her life,
program of exhibitions and projects by acclaimed inter-
and eagerly delved into the world of contemporary art.
national and regional artists.
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The gallery’s ambition has resulted in its participation in several notable art fairs, including its debut presentation in the prestigious Armory Show in New York City from September 9-12, 2021, where it will present a solo booth of paintings by renowned artist Clare Rojas. In addition to the exhibition program, SOCO Gallery also presents an ongoing series of artist talks and cultural seminars. SOCO Shop, located in the gallery, offers a unique range of art and lifestyle books, limited edition artist prints and artist designed objects. It is no wonder that Chandra’s remarkable sense of style and eye is heavily influenced and intertwined with her love for art and creative craft. Her definition of style, and how to live that definition, goes far beyond the realm of her wardrobe, and is the result of a carefully curated, thoughtful approach to every part of her life. Style, for Chandra, is really about cause (her authenticity) and effect (her style), and how she wears her clothing—exuding confidence, warmth, and sensibility—is just as important as what she wears. The LUX team had the privilege of conversing with Chandra in SOCO Gallery’s lovely garden patio, and what transpired was a real, intelligent conversation around her philosophy on style, and the impact that collecting contemporary art has had on her life, including how she dresses each day. For this story, we moved away from the Gucci’s and runway fashion talk, and delved into Chandra’s story about art—and how style really is a matter of the heart.
How did your love for visual art begin, and how has your interest in and pursuit of art intersected with your lifestyle, and how you curate it? Growing up in Oklahoma, I was influenced and exposed to art through my sister’s interest and talent. Her childhood paintings covered our walls next to two Georgia O’Keeffe posters my mother loved. I remember visiting the Philbrook and Five Civilized Tribes Museum where I was exposed to Native American artists, Jerome Tiger and Kay WalkingStick. I left Oklahoma after college for work in New York and overseas, and it was then that my interest in art (and culture) really ignited. I began collecting photography at first, then moved into furniture, ceramics, sculpture and painting. My husband, Jimmie, is very involved and loves it almost as much as I do. Over time, our approach has shifted more toward art patronage of contemporary artists we know and love, which has been the most rewarding way to grow a collection.
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What are your sources of inspiration, in addition to visual art? A big source of inspiration comes from my environment, surroundings and travels. After producing a few project-based exhibitions in Charlotte, I opened SOCO Gallery. Our goal over the past 6 years has been to bring international, emerging and mid-career artists to our community while simultaneously supporting and promoting regional artists. We call it the Prism effect -- bringing new and interesting ideas to North Carolina that engage us in a global art conversation + giving our local artists a platform. Are there consistent themes throughout your home, your art collection, or otherwise? Has one been an influence on another or vice versa? In all aspects of life, Jimmie and I believe in taking risks and pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone. This theme definitely shows up in our home, art collection and business endeavors. At SOCO Gallery, we recently had the opportunity to add an annex space to our gallery. Our intention with this new space is to push our current program, highlighting more experimental artwork and art practices. It will provide a bold, new layer to what we currently do. What is your favorite art piece? Why? It is hard to choose a favorite piece of artwork, but recent-
A FEW OF CHANDRA’S FAVORITE THINGS: Art Object: Cody Hoyt octahedron
ly I have been very excited by the work of Jackie Milad and
Jewelry: Blaine Hurdle hand necklace
Clare Rojas. Jackie recently showed at SOCO Gallery and
Restaurant: Conca del Sogno on the Amalfi
was a resident at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation
coast
this past summer. Jackie relies heavily on process to drive
China: Nelson Coalport
her work, engaging in drawing, painting, collage, and textile techniques to create dense layers of disparate cultural symbols on a single surface. Clare also leads with process and narrative, now choosing to work in both figurative and abstract fields. SOCO Gallery will be showing a solo booth of Clare’s work at The Armory Show in New York this September. We are incredibly excited for her as she is truly experiencing her own sense of artistic freedom.
Heirloom: Her grandmother’s antique silver pickle forks Hotel: High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, North Carolina Boutique: Capitol in Charlotte, NC Museum: Foundation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland Clothing Item: Yasher Shaw scarf/shawl
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A PALPABLE PRESENCE DANIEL GONZALEZ By Katelyn Rutt The moment you step into Daniel Gonzalez’
all odes to Gonzalez’ eye for detail and the touch-
showroom, you can sense it—the perfect storm of
es that make wearing his designs such a personal
passion, talent and vibrance. It’s almost as if you’ve
experience. It’s clear that the dancer-turned-de-
been invited onto the ground floor of something
signer exudes a deep love for his craft that touches
truly special. Much like the Colombian designer,
everyone in his sphere, whether it’s a new customer
who holds a bright and charismatic approach to
on the east coast, a Charlotte regular or a client with
life, the showroom is lined with racks of garments
a dream idea for a special day.
in radiant, jewel-toned hues. A brief peruse reveals
“When someone comes into my showroom, I
perfectly tailored tops and pants, cascading dresses
want them to be overwhelmed with the color and
begging for a twirl and structured coats with elegant
beauty,” Gonzalez says. “They should touch the
piping. Complementary colors—just for wearers’
fabric and want it on their skin, and fall in love with
enjoyment—peek out from under flowing skirt
the way it feels and fits—like it’s meant for them
layers, and jacket fronts open to patterned linings,
personally.”
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Gonzalez, who is in the process of launching his career wear line, has been designing and tailoring for years—with dance costumes and wedding dresses being two of his earliest endeavors. His breakout design, a gown for the 2018 Ryder Cup in Versailles, gave him the push to begin studying fabrics and techniques. Gonzalez says that the opportunity served as a catalyst, leading him to “make it (becoming a designer) official.” Through it all, he notes that garment detail and fit have always been crucial to his design ethos. “My eye is very much drawn to details,” Gonzalez says. “Growing up I would paint and draw, and through dance you are taught to be precise, deliberate and diligent. I have a critical eye, so I can tell when something doesn’t fit or isn’t the right length. That’s always sparked the need to make sure everything is correct.” While a strong focus on detail and structure might be Gonzalez’ bread and butter, it’s his penchant for vibrant colors that has truly made a splash in the Charlotte fashion scene. “I feel like the fact that I’m Latino and grew up in a tropical place sets me apart,” Gonzalez says. “I’m inspired by vibrance and I love to play with color, or even the lack of color. Sometimes the best way to highlight is with a complete contrast.” Thoughtfully placed alongside Gonzalez’ more colorful clothing are elegant staples made from neutrals and pearly white silks— some of the top sellers among his local customer base. In an east coast market saturated with ruffles and flowers, the designer Photographer - Richard Isreal MUA - Colette Renee, Salon 8 Model - Bella Davidson, Directions Stylist - Whitley Hamlin @thequeencitystyle
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brings bold pieces meant to empower its wearers. Elastics, and the phrase ‘one size fits all’ are not in Gonzalez’ dictionary.
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“I like the idea of a slow fashion brand that is almost old world, in a sense that I like to tailor things and keep clothing very structured,” Gonzalez says. “I find that tailored
for my jackets.” However, Gonzalez notes that it wasn’t until he took a
looks seem more luxurious and are something I’d want to
trip to the National Museum of Natural History in Wash-
wear.”
ington, D.C. that the final pieces of the puzzle began to fall
During a typical week, Gonzalez’ shop focuses two days
into place. “There was a section with gemstones,” Gonza-
of work on his collection pieces, while the remaining three
lez says. “I was so inspired by the colors, and the fact that
are saved for custom work and tailoring. When deciding
they were stunning but created under immense pressure.
where to base his main shop, Gonzalez says that giving
That’s how it all came together.”
back to the Latin community and supporting female workers were very important factors. “Covid laid off so many people,” Gonzalez says. “I chose
The design process isn’t always linear for Gonzalez, who says that he sketched more than 50 designs for the first launch, but only 20 made it into production.
Brazil because my main pattern maker is from there, and I
“It doesn’t take much for me to be inspired,” Gonzalez
was able to hire and support a local team of women seam-
laughs. “I will be watching a TV show and I’m like, ‘That’s
stresses, cutters and pattern makers. It’s been so helpful in
a beautiful coat and it would be great in this color.’ I’ll get
scaling the business, and because so many materials ship
on my iPad and start sketching. I will go to sleep and I’ll
within Brazil it’s all done very sustainably.”
see a dress in my mind, or I’ll draw inspiration from life
The designer notes that he is currently building the sec-
and things I feel—flowers outside, a mood or a color. Com-
ond portion of his three-faceted ready-to-wear line—win-
ing up with a thousand ideas is not hard, it’s narrowing
ter workwear—with power suits, jackets, pants and skirts
down an idea and picking just one.”
fit for a CEO. Opposite of his first launch, which focused
It isn’t a secret that Gonzalez has high ambitions—
on easy-to-wear items like shorts and dresses, the final
featuring in stores across the United States, styling red
component of the collection will center on special occasion
carpet looks and establishing himself as a household name
clothing. Gonzalez says that luxurious silks play a crucial
designer. However, through it all, it’s a theme of empow-
role in the trio finale, which will include black tie pieces,
erment that serves as his biggest motivation.
high neck dresses and power jumpsuits.
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lored. They command power, so I used that as inspiration
“I believe that life speaks to us, showing us what we
“I take feeling as inspiration,” Gonzalez says. “For my
need to do and where we need to be,” Gonzalez says. “I
first launch, I wanted to highlight how important it was for
love what I do, and I want women to be so inspired and
me to make women feel powerful, special and in charge of
happy by what they’re wearing that it changes the whole
what they’re wearing. I thought, ‘How do I take this from
way they see themselves. I want them to feel secure and
a concept that’s vague into something that’s tangible?’ So
confident in the fact that they’re wearing something
I decided to find a symbol of strength. When you think
stunning. Something that’s made with love and intention,
about the military, there’s a certain power and security.
and my greatest hope is that transfers through everything
They are always dressed in uniform and beautifully tai-
I create.”
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Artistic Design was the Interior Designer for the Swedick Residence, a gorgeous, casual, lake front home representing a timeless interior that will outlast the trends. The design intent was not only to be beautiful, but it also functional for a family of five, and the design team incorporated durable materials and a layout conducive for entertaining and spending time with family. Artistic Interiors enjoyed being able to create unique spaces within this home including the custom breakfast room nook. While this home leans towards classic, it still has many modern elements mixed into the design like the linear fireplace in the bedroom wrapped in stacked marble stone.
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by Susan Gray photography by Dustin Peck Artistic Interiors began from the idea of a young designer while working in a small kitchen and bath shop in Anderson, SC in the late 90’s. Amy Lee was completing her BFA in Interior Design from Anderson University. She knew she would one day venture beyond her southern roots. For two years, Amy Lee worked sideby-side with the owner of the Kitchen and bath shop, a retired NYC firefighter and cabinet designer who mentored her while she honed in on her knowledge of kitchen and bath design. This collaboration ultimately inspired Amy to move to New York City to further and refine her design skills.
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Upon completing her education, Amy relocated to Atlanta, GA. It is there that she joined a large architectur-
and location of their home.
al firm focused on commercial and hospitality projects,
A follower could say there is a common design element
broadening her knowledge for architecture and construc-
that runs throughout that says, “this is Amy’s work,” how-
tion. After the events of that fateful day of 9/11, Atlanta,
ever, no two projects look alike – each with their own per-
along with the much of the country, took a hit economical-
sonal flair. Artistic Interiors genre ranges from coastal/
ly, oddly enough, Amy was able to seek out numerous job
casual chic to modern glam, mountain side retreat and
opportunities in her destined New York City. She moved
mid-century modern to name a few. Further, the firms
and joined a small, boutique, architectural firm in Man-
Client base is throughout the East Coast embracing Amy’s
hattan, where she worked on many high-profile exciting
roots in New York City to Florida, which allows for diver-
projects for Clients including Christian Dior and Fendi, as
sity to create a look that is new and ‘never seen before’.
well as high-end residential kitchen and bath remodels for New York’s elite.
Artistic Interiors essentially operates as three businesses in one: an architecture firm, general contracting
It wasn’t until 2003, that Amy took the initiative to form
business, and furniture showroom. Services offered are
her own interior design firm. Initially operating out of a
as diverse as architectural planning of a new home to new
750 sq. ft. studio in Hell’s Kitchen. At the onset, Amy built
home construction, to a full gut interior remodels and cus-
her business around high-end residential design and hos-
tom interior design and styling. Their breadth of services
pitality projects. Amy made the difficult decision to walk
expands beyond simply choosing a faucet or a paint color,
away from the city and business that she had poured her
by providing a full interior design concept for each project,
blood, sweat and tears into for the opportunity to create a
complete with architectural drawings and specifications
better home life for her family. Thus, the decision to leave
for construction.
New York City was not an easy one.
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personal taste while complimenting the overall landscape
Overall, the firm prides itself on being a fun, relaxed,
The ultimate decision was to relocate back to the South
family style design environment where each designer is
where Amy and her family settled in the Lake Norman
given the opportunity to thrive and grow in their respec-
area of North Carolina. Here, Amy believed she had found
tive career. Amy had created an atmosphere where each
the perfect place to begin her new life and move forward
staff member feels valued, respected, and taken care of,
with her interior design practice.
and where they are able to benefit from the growth of the
It did not take long before Amy was recognized as one
company. Their customer service and project manage-
of the only local designers who had ‘Big City’ experience,
ment services set them apart. In fact, Amy’s best friend,
affording her Clients a cleaner, sophisticated, and simple
Mark Coffino, is the firm’s Operations Manager, providing
approach to their projects. Her portfolio illustrated her
superior a white glove service to all their clientele while
inclination to embrace a cleaner aesthetic. Amy has devel-
keeping their projects organized and on-track. If there is
oped a full-service practice that does not cater to a certain
a problem to solve, Mark usually finds a way and enjoys
style. Artistic Interiors focuses on involving the Client’s
every moment of it.
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Amy is continuously developing her business while
front home. The large, modern windows created the
juggling the demands of being a single mom to now
perfect backdrop to develop a classic yet modern
16- and 12-year-old children.
and edgy interior. The ability to use diverse materi-
Every square inch of the design intent for Wells
als like Romo Wallpapers Flocked Wallpaper in the
Residence featured here was custom designed by Ar-
primary bedroom to the gorgeous custom range hood
tistic Interiors, ranging from each interior detail to
and Arteriors stools in the kitchen sets this project
the soap pumps on the counters. While the project
apart from the rest highlighted in the Artistic Design
is located on Lake Norman, this is not a typical lake
portfolio.
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For Ruth Runberg—founder of R. Runberg
rare, one-of-a-kind items that will “make a room
Curiosities, a Charlotte-based source for unusu-
sing,” or comprise the perfect tablescape or gift.
ally beautiful furniture, gifts and accents for the
Runberg’s inventory ranges from hand painted
home—a love of the handcrafted is simply part of
glasses made by a sixth generation family-owned
her DNA.
business in Vienna to intricate shellwork pieces
“I grew up watching both of my parents create,”
Runberg says. “Additionally, we were surrounded
from the coast of England, and wax busts of Queen Charlotte in rainbow colors.
by quilts, pillows, jewelry and furniture created by
“I am not interested in selling huge volumes
extended family and owned across generations.
of mass-produced products to anonymous cus-
So I developed an appreciation for living with
tomers,” Runberg says. “At R. Runberg, we have
fine craft, and particularly for the humanity that a
searched through what’s out there to offer the best
handmade object carries,” Runberg says.
of it, along with things you can only find from us.
As a result, it’s no surprise that Runberg’s home
No one needs access to more ‘stuff.’ I sell beauti-
office—where she meets by appointment with local
fully unusual pieces that require skill to produce,
clients and designers—is thoughtfully filled with a
are a unique expression of my customer, and are
rotating inventory of unique treasures. The self-ti-
meant to be lived with and enjoyed throughout a
tled “sourcer” hunts with her clients in mind for
lifetime.”
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about bringing beauty and life back into our lives and homes.”
In the early days, most of her main events were held in
The sourcer, who has a knack for both finding and
residential areas, including her own home, to provide
creating beauty, notes that different cultures, traditions
the feeling of walking into a shoppable residence. As at-
and styles serve as major inspiration for what she does.
tendance grew, Runberg started centering her gather-
She adds that each new discovery reminds her of the
ings around holidays and creating other opportunities
talented people she’s met and the extraordinary trav-
to bring Charlotteans together.
els she’s experienced. Just as much as Runberg looks
“When things began to open from quarantine late
forward to building out her team and hosting events
last spring, I tented my backyard and set up an outdoor
in different cities in the coming years, she also plans
cut flower market with spring flowers ... along with vas-
to maintain the special relationships she has with her
es, gardening books for inspiration and the best floral
clients and a niche, meaningful inventory.
shears,” Runberg says. “I potted up plants in antique
“Throughout my life and career, the awe I have for
jardinieres and terra-cotta pots and sold vintage wick-
something beautifully made by human hands has never
er plant stands repainted in soft spring colors. It was
diminished,” Runberg says. “It’s like magic to me!”
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teen. Each piece of sheeting is made from the finest cotton in the world, grown in the Nile River valley.
The boutique—oftentimes the only area distributor for stock of its
Hot sleepers and those who struggle with allergies and asthma
kind—carries the most opulent home essentials, gifts and décor, as
now have a new option for nighttime relief. The store’s private
well as offers customers a luxurious shopping experience.
label silk filled comforter absorbs moisture and effectively main-
“We work to create that atmosphere here in the shop by carry-
tains body temperature for a cool, restful sleep. Each comforter is
ing a collection of carefully curated merchandise that will promote
filled with long strand mulberry floss—the highest and purest of its
and evoke a feeling of relaxation and calm,” Owner Laura Fitch
kind—and offers a casing option of 230-count white cotton dobby,
says. “From the scents in our candle lines to the plushness of our
silk-cotton Whispercale® or silk habotai.
towels and the softness of our sheets. Each item is chosen to help create those feelings.” A newer addition to the Bedside Manor collection, the eider-
Fitch notes that she is extremely excited to share this specific launch with customers. “This is a project we have been working on for a long time and I am excited to present it ... this fall.
down comforter, adds fresh meaning to the
However, elevating a home at Bed-
term “lavish.” Known for its unparalleled
side Manor doesn’t end with bedding.
insulation properties, the soft down—culled
A chair, sofa or loveseat crowned with
from the rare Icelandic eider duck—is en-
an irresistibly-soft cashmere throw is
cased in silk ticking for a gleaming finish.
instantly transformed into a peaceful
Weightless and indulgent, this comforter is
sanctuary. Some of the boutique’s most
as practical as it is beautiful.
luxurious blankets are handwoven with
The store also stocks a variety of Giza sheeting, from airy-light percale to plush sa-
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GRANDMILLENNIAL STYLE: HOW THE PAST AND PRESENT MERGE FOR A COHESIVE AESTHETIC By Farris Wu, Founder and CEO at DecorMatters The latest fashion trend for millennials is a look called “granny chic” or “grandmillennial”, which involves donning vintage-style pieces, like crochet sweaters and eyeglass chains. But it doesn’t stop there – people are also adorning their homes with similar interior design schemes. It’s a timeless trend that epitomizes elegance, nostalgia, and charm through chipped paintwork, floral wallpaper, antique paintings, fragile china, crocheted throws, and faded fabrics. This revival of homey design elements has arisen as people search for old, rare items with a unique story and soul, not just clones coming off a conveyor line from Amazon or IKEA.
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If you are wondering how to achieve the trend on your own, take a look at these design principles:
FLOWER POWER
Every room tells a story, and decorating your home follows the same principles as a brilliant book. The main protagonist is the focal point – the bright-colored sofa, reclaimed barn door headboard, or woven geometric carpet. The secondary characters are the textures, patterns, and colors, which add depth and interest. But as grandmillennial’s main focus is to breed pure nostalgia, you can accentuate more than one element. For example, the centerpiece may be a bold floral wallpaper, but to create an aesthetically pleasing design throughout your home, you must mix and match more floral patterns. Even the lace for the window curtains can incorporate a floral style, but keep it subtle not to overpower the room. Another focal point is sometimes needed to balance out the flowers’ powerful presence. Statement lighting does the trick: a sizeable french window painted white or a chandelier with a draping frame and antique black finish. Natural lighting also evokes the feeling of being in a botanical garden. Furthermore, when using fresh flowers and floral prints, choose a color palette, stick to it, and use various hues: Neutrals, pastels, and blues are very trendy this season. If you go for pastels, make sure to add accent walls and pops of color throughout your home to connect the rooms. Fresh pink roses in an antique china vase paired with a flowery, upholstered sofa and a 1970s footrest are guaranteed to have made an appearance in your grandparents’ home. But update this look by incorporating plain pastel throws and fluffy-textured pillows.
ANTIQUES AND RETRO PRINTS
Antique, repurposed, and retro pieces can build up a vintage-style scheme, but the look needs layering. Each person’s perception of grandmillenial is unique to their own story, so the most important thing is to incorporate your favorite mismatch pieces that have meaning to you.
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Perhaps you have a Tiffany-esque favrile glass technique lamp, a dark oak wood side table, and a Moroccon ottoman floor pillow – what a match. Always add luxe elements such as rich fabrics with deep coloring to offer stability and calm amongst the beautiful imperfection and sentimental touches. If you have decided to go wild with antique paintings, stay consistent with the frame designs to bring some regularity. And varied lighting embodies a modern tone and cohesive aesthetic. These tensions between the old and the new create visual interest and express a person’s unique personality.
On the DecorMatters app, we are seeing more and more users shopping for small decorations like vintage artwork, timeless antique prints, and tapestries. And many users upload their own items to decorate within the app, such as family photos and their own furniture. People are longing to unlock the nostalgia and backstory of their furniture. For those who are not wanting to redecorate from scratch, sometimes some needlepoint pillows and a tasseled lampshade are all that is needed to add that touch of granny chic to an existing mid-century modern, Scandinavian, or farmhouse interior. What’s certain is that buying second-hand from small businesses and thrift stores is essential to find those affordable, unique, and homey pieces – not to mention all the DIY opportunities. With grandmillennial stealing the hearts of more and more people, which style will you choose?
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FASHIONABLE & FUNCTIONAL Interior Designer Prudence Bailey Photography by Stephane Kossman Prudence Bailey thrives on the joy her clients feel and share after revealing an exquisitely transformed room. “I seek to truly understand my clients’ style. I work hard to use interior design as a means to bring to life their vision and personality. I also want to make the process enjoyable the whole way through for my clients by being financially transparent, positive, easy to work with and results oriented.” Bailey says.
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Prudence and her Connecticut client who had recently purchased and renovated their grandparents home to create the perfect sanctuary for their young family set out to transform a multi- purpose living room space. The rooms needed to be fashionable as well as functional. This was the first room in the home they worked on together and it needed to be a fresh look that incorporated some of their existing furniture. It had to be a multi-purpose space used by the couple as well as their children. As the couple entertains it needed to have multiple seating areas and spaces for conversation and gathering.
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For the overall design concept she created a place to come and sit by the fire and watch TV in what her clients call their Winter Living Room. It needed to feel soothing and calm without being cold. The white backdrop of their existing chair and sectional needed to have color and some patterns layered in to add depth, texture and warmth. A piece of modern art in blues, greens, and blacks became the inspiration for the color story. The blue/green color palette was selected for its freshness and was utilized in fabrics, ceiling color and furniture.
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To anchor one end of the room a game table was put in which could double for homework, drinks, etc. She upholstered the curved banquet in the same fabric as the chairs. Subtle details like the chair upholstery legs and window treatments really finish this room and make the space pop. By keeping the fireplace mantle and surrounding space in the same white as the rest of the room, it allowed for great sculpture to anchor yet not overpower the mantle. A favorite feature is the game table chairs. “I love fashion and dressmaker details are the little touches that can make something be subtle yet standout. The fully upholstered chairs including the legs are so beautiful with the Martyn Lawrence Bullard fabric!” The room is long and narrow and proposed a bit of a challenge. “Since we already had plenty of seating, we needed to think what went at the other end of the room that would fit the space and be functional for them. We chose adding a game table to the room where they could utilize it as a game table or eat while watching TV.” The high gloss ceiling above the chairs is beautiful and unique. It’s so stunning and a real showstopper with the HVL chandelier.
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What a dramatic arrival it was, as I caught my train to Vi-
statues of its emperors, I found the Spanish Riding School.
enna, to reach the Hotel Bristol (www.bristolvienna.com).
A must for anyone visiting Vienna however short their trip.
For here I opened the shutters on the fourth floor to look di-
It’s set in a stunning baroque room with beautifully lit chan-
rectly across at the Opera House and straight down below to
deliers and set to waltz and other classical Viennese music.
its appreciative evening audience watching it all live outside
These stage performances are a sustained tradition and the
on a giant screen that I was able to share from my balcony.
result of years of dedication. The riders are in their cere-
My own box with a difference!
monial costumes wearing black bicorn hats with gold braid
The hotel has been carefully restored to its former glo-
stripes, coffee-coloured jackets with rows of brass buttons,
ry that boasted the Duke of Windsor amongst its clientele.
pale leather gloves and long boots covering their knees. All
Wooden panelling and stained-glass windows with distinc-
complemented by saddles made elegant by their embroi-
tive ‘jugendstil’ (Viennese Art Nouveau) floral patterns dec-
dered cloth.
orate the elegantly stylised rooms along with an elaborate
As for the horses, they perform their magical and grace-
staircase and an historic elevator with its padded leather
ful routine. I sensed the special relationship between man
seats that suggested both opulence and grandeur.
and animal of mutual loyalty and interdependence. These
With the layout of the city centre designed with great effi-
white Lipizzaner stallions are a breed produced by crossing
ciency, getting around was so simple for me and the hotel’s
Spanish, Arab and Berber horses. The steps of both their
position bang in the middle made nearly all my site-seeing
orchestrated ballet and the finale, the synchronised qua-
walkable and spontaneous.
drille, include the ‘croupade’ where they leap into the air
I explored the ‘Hofsburg Complex’ and amongst the grand
with their hind legs and their forelegs bent under their belly,
central palace with its courtyards proudly displaying the
the ’levade’ with their hocks or tarsuses almost touching the
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ground, the ‘capriole’ with the simultaneous kick of their hind legs and the ‘piaffe’ where they trot on the spot between two pillars.
Just behind the museums and set in a quiet courtyard I ate at the vegetarian Tian Bistro (www.tian-bistro.com). Here, sitting
The ‘Museums Quartier’ is very close by and everything in it is
amongst plants, wooden crates and an unusually non-stentorian
very accessible. Scattered about are purple blocks acting as loungers
Austrian clientele, I began with a ‘pick-me-up’ consisting of papa-
that draw together those seeking rest and repose. Here is the Leop-
ya, pineapple, celery, ginger and Assam long pepper. I then tried
old Museum and the best place to see Austria’s two most celebrated
a subtle consommé with champignons and fresh herbs before suc-
artists, Klimt and Schiele, who are effectively afforded their own
cumbing to the delicacy of Hokkaido pumpkin, spelt cream and po-
permanent exhibitions with a floor each.
lenta fries’ indulgently followed by marinated strawberries, minted
Klimt’s landscapes, often in a square format, amount to a quarter
sugar and peanut cream. The other thing to experience is ‘Sharing
of his painterly oeuvre; so determined was he to take himself away
Chef’s Garden’, a combination of five different culinary delights
whenever he could from the Viennese art scene to reach Attersee,
made from locally sourced, seasonal, ‘market-fresh’ produce. Even
another of Salzburgerland’s lakes. Here typically he visited first
as a non-vegetarian the burger with its barbecue dip was a suitable
thing a small beech forest with the sun interspersed with conifers,
alternative to its meat version.
before a breakfast and then a bathe in the lake and later some row-
That evening I attended a concert at the Konzerthaus and was
ing to shake up his muscles. These paintings are devoid of people
acutely aware that I was amongst the cognoscenti in Vienna, the
and depict a tranquil atmosphere. They’re symbolic, especially in
historic heartland of classical music. I was thrilled to witness the
his water scenes, both of the artist’s craving for privacy and space as
tradition alive and well with entire families sitting alongside old la-
well as of timelessness and transience with nature’s cycle enjoying a
dies spruced up for the occasion, at the very civilised time of 6pm
constant, self-renewing energy.
on a Sunday evening. This hallowed hall is beautified with art deco
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the Secession Building with its glorious white decorated walls with
the foyer stands an impressive statue of Beethoven in his signature
their ‘jugenstil’ reliefs crowned by its golden cupola. I then ambled
brooding and imperious mood. Unlike any other performance I’ve
though the old booths of the Naschmarkt, a market with its rich
experienced the tail-coated conductor smiled at will, and with joyful
mix of well-stocked ethnic foods and daily produce along with cafes
informality, to his lead violinist and his white bow-tied orchestra.
and bars where tourists fit in seamlessly with locals. I went as far as
More than 450 balls are held in Vienna annually, where revellers dance to anything from traditional waltz to more comtemporary
the point where it peters out beside the lovely floral exterior of the Wagner Apartment Buildings.
beats. At the ‘Techno Ball’ outfits comprise of suits and sneakers.
My final outing was to the Belvedere, a historic building com-
Yet in stark contrast to the glamorous and traditional ‘Opera Ball’
plex consisting of two Baroque palaces (Upper and Lower) set in
there’s both a ‘Coffeehouse Owners’ Ball’ and a ‘Confectioners’
a park landscape with its botanical gardens, matching flowerbeds
Ball’. Things get even more out-
and cascading fountains. At
ré with the ‘Chimney Sweeps’
the Lower Belvedere are two
Ball’ which opens the season as
marbled and mirrored halls,
they pile onto the dance floor
one with gilded oriental dec-
wearing their traditional work
oration, the other with white
clothes. At the ‘Weightlifters
relief wondrously set in
Ball’, dancers are summoned by
wooden panelled surrounds.
the call “Alles Walzer” (“Every-
The Upper Belvedere houses
one Waltz”) before later, reas-
both an engaging and rare
suringly perhaps, they lift their
Monet portrait of a cook as
familiar dumbbells.
well as Klimt’s iconic ‘The
A short stroll west from the
Kiss’. As iconic as ‘Doe a
hotel and I was looking up at
deer, a female deer” perhaps!
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