Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | September 2017 by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

SEPTEMBER 2017

PRIDE OF PLACE

VOLUME 36, NO. 9

pride of place

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2017 // ISSUE NO.347

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History in the Making The 2017 Southeastern Designer Showhouse recieved a stunning re-imagination

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Beholder of Beauty Via a close-toheart project in Costa Rica, Beth Webb walks us through the genesis for her debut book

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Book Look These seven newly released design books are the hottest essentials or tabletops, holiday gifts and beyond

Style News The latest events, products and trends on our radar this fall

“It” List The top design trends from our spring showhouse have us revved up for fall ’17 and beyond

Best in Show At the 2017 Design Excellence Awards, the ASID Georgia Chapter celebrated the best in residential design

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Passport to Style From the mountains to sea, relaxing is a breeze at these luxe

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getaways

Life 48 52 53 54 168 10 167

Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings this month Naomi On editing possessions Dish Kaiser Chophouse Suzanna Musings of a homesick Southerner Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index

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Portica table, $1599; Ava chairs, $399 each; Banded pendants, $1497, set of three. Westside Provisions 1170 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta roomandboard.com

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STYLE NEWS

BOOK LOOK

Lavishly illustrated and fresh for fall, these seven newly released design books are the hottest essentials for tabletops, holiday gifts and beyond PRODUCED BY Kate

Abney

The King of Color

Global Glamour

Internationally lauded Londoner William Yeoward’s

For 25 years, Argentine-born, London-dwelling

crystal graces many of the South’s ﬁnest tabletops—as

photographer, editor and writer Miguel Flores-

well as those of HRH, The Prince of Wales. But as an

Vianna has scoured the world for interesting

author, he’s nearly as proliﬁc. In his sixth book, Blue &

locations—for pleasure and on assignment. On

White and Other Stories (CICO Books, $40), rich, in-

these excursions, he’s encountered designers,

sightful essays detail Yeoward’s methods for color play.

architects, artists and academics possessing an

Preferring to pair unexpected hues or to combine un-

elegance that deﬁes the boundaries of status;

matched, but expertly balanced motifs, his rooms feel

Haute Bohemians (Vendome Press, $65), cap-

lived-in, layered and luxurious, even when elements

tures the authenticity of these stylish characters.

are slightly undone. In every case, color uniﬁes all.

Flower Power Equally celebrated as a professional illustrator and artist as she is for her entertaining prowess, Cathy Graham’s fêtes are whimsical, almost electric, in her guests’ memories. In Second Bloom (Vendome Press, $35), Graham pays tribute to the importance of both ﬂowers and paperie, from one-of-a-kind invitations and place cards she designs herself to tables artfully arranged with bud vases, botanical ephemera and collectible curiosities. The ﬂowers, gathered from her garden, are always the guests of honor.

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Inner Circle Lush, intimate and unbridled, The Authentics (Clarkson Potter, $60) reveals an unﬁltered glimpse into the lifestyles of tastemakers such as Miles Redd, Hutton Wilkinson and Kelly Wearstler through the cinematic captures of photographer Melanie Acevedo. Granting entree into their most private environments, the next-level lifestyle tome reveals sensuality, even a touch of wackiness, through intimate question-and-answer interviews with cohort and creative Dara Caponigro.

With Canines in Mind They’re loyal and loving, so why shouldn’t our beloved pets have the run of the house? So argues seasoned writer Susanna Salk in At Home with Dogs and Their Designers (Rizzoli, $35), as she tours the private domains of 22 top-shelf tastemakers—Mary McDonald, Carolyne Roehm, Charlotte Moss, Jonathan Adler and more—with their pups as our guides. No matter how sumptuous the furnishings or luxu-

© ABOUT DECORATING: THE REMARKABLE ROOMS OF RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2017 © AT HOME WITH DOGS AND THEIR DESIGNERS BY SUSANNA SALK, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2017. ALL PHOTOGRAPHY © STACEY BEWKES

rious the fabrics, no space is too precious for these treasured pets.

Modern Master There is a pantheon of American

Excellence in Review

architects who endear the respect of their peers and recognize each

About Decorating (Rizzoli, $60) is more than a Richard

other’s work instantly; Gil Schafer III, a

Keith Langham retrospective; the 256-page tome—

classicist operating in a contemporary

written with New Orleans-based writer Sara Ruffin

world, is one of them. A Place to Call

Costello—showcases this AD 100 designer’s classic, yet

Home (Rizzoli, $55) explores the way

undeniably Southern approach in which inviting comfort

Schafer’s architectural styles, materials,

meets moments of irreverence and stimulating color.

scale and even the misplaced ﬂight of

Like the lush, impeccable homes of his clients (Jackie

fancy interface with siting to establish

O. and Hilary Swank), the tome is, in a word, remarkable.

the air of history and a sense of place.

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“IT” LIST

Brass Belly removable wallpaper in Old World Brass Metallic by Genevieve Gorder Collection for Tempaper. Available through Tempaper, tempaperdesigns.com

The TOP TRENDS from our spring SHOWHOUSE have us revved up for FALL ’17 and beyond, as the most TALENTED TASTEMAKERS in the Southeast continue to incorporate OF-THE-MOMENT design elements into their INSPIRED interiors WRITTEN BY Kate

Abney

Kent three-drawer chest in patinated brass by Bernhardt. Available through Charles Ray and Associates, AmericasMart, (404) 577-2866; crayfurniture.com; bernhardt.com

Cathedral chandelier in lacquered burnished brass by Robert Sonneman. Available at RH Atlanta, (770) 804-9040; restorationhardware.com

THE TREND

HEAVY METAL

ike Matthew Quinn’s striking treatment of this stove’s vent hood and backsplash, we love the weighty feeling that burnished brass and bronze are lending to the latest lighting, hardware and furnishings. These heavy metals eschew polish and lacquer in favor of a brushed, ﬁngerprint-resistant ﬁnish that doesn’t tarnish as much over time. Put simply: It’s the best of both worlds.

NAILED IT “The hood was inspired by the decorative hardware for the cabinetry, which features a subtle hammered detail called peening. Since the hood was so much larger in scale, our Colorado metal shop used a huge peening hammer to achieve this wonderful texture on unlacquered brass—which doesn’t show ﬁngerprints and patinas both quickly and beautifully.” —Matthew Quinn

Kensington metal canopy bed by Bernhardt. Available through Charles Ray and Associates, AmericasMart, (404) 577-2866; crayfurniture.com; bernhardt.com

Esker envelope sconce in antique-burnished brass by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort. Available at Circa Lighting, (404) 233-4131; circalighting.com

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STYLE

SPOT ON “Personally, I have always had an affinity for the tones of Wedgwood blue. These shades remind me of the colors of the water and skies of my childhood, when I spent much time exploring nature. This particular color has a universal tranquility to it and, when used extensively and layered throughout a room, creates a sense of calm.” —Tristan Harstan

NEWS

THE TREND

WEDGWOOD BLUE Animal Ikat rug by Victoria Hagan for Holland & Sherry. Available at R Hughes, ADAC, (404) 607-8877; hollandandsherry. com; r-hughes.com

Garrison cabinet in grained mahogany with ribbon ﬁnish by Theodore Alexander. Available at Mathews Furniture + Design, (404) 237-8271; mathewsfurniture.com; theodorealexander.com

here’s something innately soothing about pale blue that makes this watery hue feel suddenly fresher than ever. Call it Wedgwood, or call it wondrous, but these calming, coastal hues—prone to subtle changes with shifts in sunlight throughout the day—are akin to visual alchemy.

PHOTOS BY MALI AZIMA AND EMILY FOLLOWILL

Oncidium Orchid II (CB-5) oil on canvas by Christian Brechneff for Bunny Williams Home. Available at bunnywilliamshome.com

High-back, scoop-arm club chair with acrylic legs in fabric 2078, by John-Richard. Available through Mathews Furniture + Design, (404) 2378271; mathewsfurniture.com; johnrichard.com

Regan upholstered king bed by Bernhardt in fabric 2703044 with bright nickel nailhead details. Available through Charles Ray and Associates, AmericasMart, (404) 577-2866; crayfurniture.com; bernhardt.com

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STYLE NEWS

Residential – Residence over 7,000 s.f. GOLD: Milton Residence, T. Duffy & Associates, Teri Duffy, ASID, and Ashley Shannon

BEST in SHOW

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Residential – Showhouse SILVER: Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse, Harmonious Living by Tish Mills, Tish Mills, Allied ASID

At the 2017 Design Excellence Awards, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Georgia Chapter celebrated the best and brightest in residential design ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASID-GA

Residential – Residence over 7,000 s.f. GOLD: Fuller Road Residence, K Kong Designs, Kristin Kong, ASID, LEED AP, RID

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Residential – Residence between 3,000–7,000 s.f. SILVER: WWYW Case Study 5, DES-SYN, Katie Kitchens, Allied ASID, Jillian Pritchard Cooke, Jessica Garcia

Residential – Residence over 7,000 s.f. SILVER: Kiawah Beach House, Melanie Turner Interiors, Melanie Turner, ASID, Jill Tompkins

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Residential – Residence between 3,000– 7,000 s.f. BRONZE: 966 Emory, Terracotta Design Build, Ilivette Hidalgo-Nilsson, Allied ASID, Luly Melarti

Residential – Showhouse BRONZE: Global Glam, Mathews Furniture + Design, Nina Nash, Associate ASID, Don Easterling

Residential – Residence under 3,000 s.f. BRONZE: Markovich Residence, T. Duffy & Associates, Teri Duffy, ASID, Maari Sonday

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HISTORY IN A historic James Means-designed home in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 2017 Southeastern Designer Showhouse received a stunning re-imagination at the hands of the Southeast’s ﬁnest design talents

Family Room by Phoebe Howard.

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THE MAKING WRITTEN BY Kate

Abney, Jeanne Lyons Davis, Shannon Dominy and Claire Ruhlin

PRODUCED BY Elizabeth PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Ralls and Eleanor Roper

Mali Azima, David Christensen and Emily Followill

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ALL CABINETRY Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio ALL HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection ALL TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath bathroom COUNTERTOPS Levantina, fabricated by Construction Resources LIGHTING Circa Lighting MIRRORS AND SHOWER DOOR Atlanta Glass & Marble SINKS AND FAUCETS Rohl DRAPERIES Holland & Sherry through R. Hughes and Clay McLaurin Studio through Ainsworth-Noah LINENS Matouk through Gramercy her closet CHANDELIER The Federalist CLOSET ACCESSORIES Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio his closet CLOSET ACCESSORIES Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio bar COUNTERTOP François & Co. SINK AND FAUCET Rohl through Guy Gunter Home

■ MASTER BATH Matthew Quinn, Yong Pak and Anna Braund prove that a straightforward bathroom doesn’t have to be straightlaced. Calacatta marble with gray veining, cabinetry

Bathing BEAUTY

painted Farrow & Ball’s All White and custom decorative hardware by Matthew Quinn Collection add subdued elegance to the traditional double vanity.

In the master bathroom, Matthew Quinn of DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO Studio stayed true to the architecture, making subtle yet substantial design choices in the dreamy suite. “YONG PAK designed the amazing barrel-vault ceiling,” says Quinn. “Since there was so much great trim work on the ceiling, we brought the details down on the walls and cabinets so it feels like one space.” The simple yet stunning retreat’s focal point is the breathtaking pewter bathtub from Renaissance Tile & Bath that holds court in the serene space. Neutral tones and materials, like Farrow & Ball All White wall and cabinet paint and Calacatta marble, highlight the decorative window dressings, furnishings and lighting by ANNA BRAUND. “Yong Pak and Michael Quinn’s architectural and cabinetry design was unparalleled,” says Braund, “so I desired for the interior design finishes to quietly complement rather than take one’s eye away from their beautiful design.” – Jeanne Lyons Davis

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■ HIS CLOSET Closets are all about the hardware, says Quinn, so masculine touches, from custom-designed hooks to the leather countertops, ﬁll this gentle-

■ HER CLOSET When Quinn discovered the homeowner’s ﬂair for fashion, he designed a showroom-like space to store and display her wardrobe and accessories. To match her unique organization process, Quinn added a combination of closets, open shelving and hanging

man’s walk-in closet. Brass details were incorporated into the shoe shelves, and detailed hooks and brass hanging rods from Matthew Quinn Collection at ADAC West ﬁll the handsome space. “You start the day in your closet and end the day in your closet,” he says. “It’s the little things that make it feel special.”

racks, as well as a glass-lit Lucite purse shelf. “Design details, like Lucite pulls, light and bright walls, and the chandelier, prevent the clothes from dominating the space,” says Quinn.

RAISING the Bar Though small, this wet bar is fierce as it slings back major style in a narrow galley. “We went to the ceiling with the aged glass tiles from Renaissance to nod to the history of the home,” says MATTHEW QUINN of Design Galleria of the old-world details. “We didn’t incorporate any high wall cabinets in order to keep the space feeling as open as possible.” Another design trick for the narrow room was his tactful use of color. Going against conventional wisdom that says lighter walls make spaces look larger, Quinn went with a darker hue, Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. “The darker color, with the reflective mirrors and François & Co. De Corbusier pewter countertop, actually opens up the space,” he says. – Jeanne Lyons Davis 97

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Reﬁned COMFORT Birmingham-based designer TAMMY CONNOR had an English country house in mind when she took on the challenge of revamping the home’s original dining room. “Traditionally, these grand rooms were elaborately adorned with fine antiques, decorative walls and Chippendale furnishings,” Connor explains. “I wanted to create a modern-day interpretation.” Calling upon Atlanta artist Raymond Goins, she had a Holland & Sherry grass cloth hand-painted in an extended chinoiserie motif, gracing the dining room with an earthy palette she describes as apricot and burnt umber. Paired with creamy white millwork, it lends a crispness that feels fresh, not formal. Luscious textures, like that of the antique rug and glazed-linen chair fabric, bring a “comfortable but refined” sensibility to the mahogany dining set, which is met by painted host and hostess chairs that give an old-guard seating arrangement a transitional twist. –Kate Abney

■ DINING ROOM While few families “live” in the front of the house anymore, says architect Yong Pak, keeping the home’s historic core intact was a priority. Elements such as the heart pine ﬂoors were reclaimed from an Athens, Georgia, home when they were originally installed for the Haverty’s. The raised paneling on the mantel, over-mantel and the door surrounds retain the integrity of the original home.

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WALLCOVERING Holland & Sherry, hand-painted by Raymond Goins RUG Kevian Woven Arts DINING TABLE, REGENCY CONSOLES & CHANDELIER Parc Monceau SIDE DINING CHAIRS, GREEN VELVET PILLOW Tammy Connor Interior Design ROCOCO-STYLE CHAIRS Jacqueline Adams Fine Antiques PLACE SETTINGS Herend through Table Matters GLASSWARE & HURRICANES William Yeoward through Table Matters FLATWARE Ricci Silversmith through Table Matters CONVEX MIRRORS Tucker Payne Antiques LAMPS Christopher Spitzmiller TAPESTRY PILLOW SILVER PLATE CANDLESTICKS & CANDLES William Word Antiques MANTEL ARTWORK Paula Rubino through Ann Long Fine Art

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■ MAN CAVE Architect Yong Pak and builder Michael Ladisic officially outdid themselves with this lofty man cave, which boasts plenty of natural light and views of Nancy Creek below. Employing reclaimed barn board from a rural property owned by the homeowners, and coupled with arched ceilings and steel-framed doors, its rustic-meets-elegant effect is nothing short of surprising at every turn.

SECTIONAL SOFA & PILLOWS Bjork Studio ROOT-WOOD CHAIR & COCKTAIL TABLE Jim Thompson FABRICS ON SEATING AND PILLOWS Jim Thompson ANIMAL MOUNTS, ARTIST’S EASEL, WALNUT DRINKS TABLE, GILTWOOD SCONCES, OAK SIDE TABLE, UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS, WALNUT DEMILUNE CONSOLE TABLES Robuck ARTWORK Bill Lowe Gallery RUGS Keivan Woven Arts ANTIQUE WING CHAIR, COFFEE TABLE, LONG WOODEN BOWLS, ANTIQUE MIRRORS, BEAVER THROW & GLASSWARE Peace Design

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Rustic RETREAT When designing the man cave, located in the basement, it only made sense for designer WILLIAM PEACE of Peace Design to cultivate an aesthetic that felt collected, rustic and, of course, masculine. With a globetrotting occupant in mind, Peace filled the spacious room with antiques, exotic treasures, tribal antiques and animal mounts, which pop against textured barn-board walls. “With our work in the West, we are used to reclaimed materials and were thrilled to see the barn board be utilized in the space,” says Peace. “It added a great deal of warmth. The pair of large windows were a brilliant solution to a lower-level space.” Root-wood chairs and a cocktail table from Jim Thompson tie in with this organic element and serve as the perfect place to kick back with a cocktail in hand. –Claire Ruhlin 117

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A domed outdoor dining terrace affords intimacy. opposite Ample open living areas allow the scent of the sea to dance through the spaces, says Webb.

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BEHOLDER

of BEAUTY In her debut book, An Eye for Beauty, y designer Beth Webb explores the nuances of the ﬁve senses, and how her designed environments evoke them. We traveled to Costa Rica with Webb to experience and embrace these emotions WRITTEN BY

Elizabeth Ralls PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Erica George Dines

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PA S S P O R T T R AV E L

THE JEWEL OF COLOMBIA

“A Tale of Two Cities” (or three or four) could have been written about Cartegena, Colombia WRITTEN BY Gina

Christman

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CARTEGENA DE INDIAS, COLOMBIA, MIGHT be one of the best-kept travel secrets of all time. No longer a no-go zone, Cartegena is gorgeously lush yet charming with a bohemian authenticity—and it’s one of friendliest places on the planet. To fully appreciate Cartegena today is to understand the new, renewed spirit of its people. After many left in the early 2000s, discouraged by the economy and the violence, the migration back to Colombia of young entrepreneurs who assumed they’d have to make their fortunes elsewhere explains the country’s socio-economic coming of age. As one of the oldest cities in the New World, Cartegena is astoundingly well-preserved. Known for its imposing wall built by the Spaniards, “El Centro” is a historical Old City center, where century-worn cobblestone streets beg to be wandered without hurry. In this walled city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, colonial treasures mix with modern storefronts, hip cafes, art galleries and bougainvillea-draped courtyards that offer a glimpse of a modern-but-laid-back Latino lifestyle. Inside the walls, boutique hotels offer a personal and unique experience beyond anything that can be found in popular ‘luxury’ hotel chains. One such place, Casa San Agustin, is at the very top of the luxury heap.

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As one of the Leading Hotels of the World, Casa San Agustin feels like home, perhaps because it once was—three historic houses, to be exact, that were elegantly joined and restored to create one jaw-droppingly beautiful hotel. Last year, the hotel won TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award as the #1 Hotel in Colombia. With 17th-century Spanish colonial architecture as a canvas, South Carolina-based designer Kelley McRorie chose refined, bespoke furnishings and layered natural textures to adorn each of 20 guest rooms and ten suites, as well as the library and lounges. The result is tastefully chic. Details throughout the hotel evoke the rich history of the era, with (original) massive carved wooden beams defining the high ceilings, colorful, handmade tile and hand wrought-iron details in hallways and lounges. Alma, the hotel’s restaurant (also designed by McRorie), is one the most celebrated restaurants in Cartegena and is perhaps the most beautiful—cozy and romantic, but stately. The food is a non-fussy style of executive chef Heberto Eljach’s take on Caribbean/Colombian cuisine with a few American touches thrown in, like delicious ceviches and tartares alongside braised oxtail with lobster risotto, or aged Angus Beef® New York strip with blue cheese butter and fried Swiss chard. Alma’s lavish breakfast buffet, showing off a colorful array of local fruits, cheeses and pastries, accompanies made-to-order egg dishes and can be enjoyed in the restaurant, on the charming open-air patio, or by the pool.

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opposite, top to bottom The pool at Casa San Agustin is built around an ancient aqueduct at the center of the hotel. The understated-but-elegant façade of the hotel. above The rooftop solarium, where guests can relax in the sun while trying out delicious cocktails from the rooftop bar. below Spacious Junior Suite with living area. All rooms and suites incorporate Spanish Colonial details that evoke the XVII century and feature sumptuous Frette linens, as well as exclusive Ortigia Italian amenities.

top A favorite gathering place—the tropical pool and Tiki Bar. middle row, left to right Essensia’s signature dishes include a bountiful Islander Bouillabaisse. Other favorites include oyster mushroom ceviche and seared local snapper with carrot coconut ginger purée. Organic wines and spirits combined with fresh fruits and garden herbs create refreshing signature cocktails at Essensia Lounge. below Wicker and rattan create a tropical, tranquil ambience for Essensia’s ocean-facing Terrace Room, avail

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for me and fight with the environment.” Blonde, off-white and beige color tones in the furnishings provide a contrast to the custom furniture made of exotic sucupira woods as the indoors seamlessly meet the outdoors. The Brando’s two restaurants and bars also echo the aesthetic. With its curved ceiling arc that resembles a boat, the fine dining restaurant Les Mutinés gives the sensation of dining on a lagoon while enjoying East/West fusion and French cuisine. The designs of the Varua spa are one with nature as weaves of driftwood make up the individual spa “nests,” perfect for a Tahitian tamanu oil scrub treatment or coconut oil massage. With an amazingly attentive staff ready to tend to your every need, it’s the perfect spot for a romantic anniversary or honeymoon (Pippa Middleton just spent the first leg of her postwedding holiday there); to write a book (former president Obama was recently seen working on his memoir); or, if you are a celebrity, to unplug and unwind (a close friend of Brando’s, actor Johnny Depp, was spotted at the resort’s Bob’s Bar this summer). Activities are as varied as the island’s flora and fauna and range from bike riding (breathe in the scenery and clean air, as only golf carts—no cars— are allowed), paddleboarding, snorkeling and sailing to visiting nearby Bird Island for an up-close and personal look at the lesser birds, the noddies and the majestic frigate birds of paradise. Lucky guests can catch large sea turtles laying their eggs under the palm trees during nesting season. You can also turn your day into a learning experience with Polynesian language lessons or take a class on how to tie and paint your own pareu. For the ecologically minded, a tour of the island’s facilities offers a fascinating look at the world’s first resort to achieve Net Zero Energy Use—turning renewable resources such as coconut oil, solar and biofuels into energy and piping seawater to land to use for air conditioning, among other sustainable practices. While experiencing the feeling of being on a desert island after a day spent on “island time,” it’s easy to see the allure that captured the actor’s attention five-plus decades ago. At The Brando, luxury is unplugged,” says Bailey. “It is a place where indulgence lives hand in hand with respect for the environment.” 158

clockwise, from above The Brando offers breathtaking ocean views. Large turtles are known to nest under the coral sands. An off-white color palette with a splash of red complements the scenery. opposite, top to bottom Each villa boasts an outdoor dining pavilion, lap pool and bathtub. Breathtaking nature and indulgent amenities abound. At the all-inclusive luxury resort, the staff caters to their guests’ every whim.

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Ticket to

Paradise How to Get There Depending on where you live, traveling to The Brando can be a long journey. It’s best to ﬂy to Los Angeles and take the night ﬂight to Papeete, Tahiti, via Air Tahiti Nui airlines. From there, Air Tetiaroa will take you to the island on one of its private, eight-passenger planes. (Be sure to sit on the left side of the plane for panoramic, postcard-worthy sea views.) If time is on your side, spend a day or two taking in the local scenery in the nation’s capital at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, or take an excursion and stay in an overwater villa at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa. In partnership with The Brando, be sure to book the resort’s newly designed Brando villa with unparalleled views of Mount Otemanu.

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