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112 PLAYING IT COOL Ditching her kick-ass reputation, Kate Beckinsale finds drama on screen and off with unexpected new projects and a house full of teenagers.

120 ENCHANTED FOREST Amid the darkness, earthtoned diamonds flicker from the wildwood.

124 SHOW GROUNDS One of the world’s most impressive private equestrian facilities is nestled in the foothills of Simi Valley. Here, Stefanie Saperstein raises the bar.

134 SLEEP WALKERS No longer reserved for the boudoir, crushed velvet and soft cashmere pajamas find the light.

146 COUNTRY AIRS

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Architect Stephen Willrich and interior designer Ken Fulk craft a quintessential Napa Valley retreat for a client to host summer weekends and holiday celebrations.

CHRISTOPHER FERGUSON. THE ROW DRESS, ASPREY NECKLACE, DE BEERS SMALL TENNIS BRACELET, HARRY WINSTON TEARDROP BRACELET AND LARGE TENNIS BRACELET. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR MORE DETAILS, PAGE 153

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61 C FASHION

101 C TRAVEL

Treasure every moment.

The icing on top: Prada debuts

The ultimate Tuscan getaway means

retro stones; chunky gold

heading straight to the source.

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bracelets; and a visit to Roseark.

Who’s who behind the scenes of C.

S.F.’s Vanessa Traina Snow gets

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back to the basics.

Prima ballerina Diana Vishneva

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brings her craft to Orange County’s

Brilliant bijoux coveted by C’s

79 C BEAUTY

discerning fashion editors.

Graff’s glittering headdress makes a bold return. Katherine

41 C WHAT’S HOT Scott Campbell uncorks Saved

85 C HOME

Wines. Etro bows in Beverly Hills.

Interior designer Ruthie Sommers

The new “it” bag from Mansur

throws a party at the ranch.

Gavriel. Catching up with

Giving thanks: setting a most

designers Simon and Niki Haas.

dramatic tablescape.

Plus, meet Carson Meyer.

154 C CALIFORNIA Joan Castle Joseff’s treasure trove.

ON OUR COVER KATE BECKINSALE photographed by Diego Uchitel in a Lanvin dress and Cartier

93 C THE MENU Malibu Farm heads to the water.

Epiphany Cellars’ new Los Olivos

CSocialFront.com launches

tasting room. A lesson in grains

with two Gatsby-worthy bashes.

from Tartine’s Chad Robertson.

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Cosmetics steals the show.

Lily Kwong’s Bay Area musts.

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earrings. See Shopping Guide for more details, page 153. Styled by Jessica de Ruiter at The Wall Group. HAIR Mara Roszak using L’Oréal Haircare at Starworks Artists. MAKEUP Adam Breuchard using Chanel at Starworks Artists

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’ve just returned from a whirlwind month of parties in the Golden State…and I am exhausted! We kicked off fall with two epic celebrations to launch C’s new social site, CSocialFront.com—one soiree south (in Venice) and one north (in S.F.). Both were curated and produced by the amazing Ken Fulk, designer to the dot-com cognoscenti.

Having his singular vision brought the uniqueness of each town to life. In Venice, where Ray Azoulay of Obsolete gallery was kind enough to let Ken go to town inside his wonderland, the SoCal vibe was ignited when laid-back cool mixed with luxe finishes and gold touches all over the amazing space. The theme was the “New Golden Age”…

and the Golden Retriever puppies seen throughout the soiree only added to the fun! Yes, there were fabulous, interesting and beautiful people, but it was the mix that made it most memorable. The party spilled out into the street while DJ Michael Smith had the crowd dancing until the wee hours in the gallery space next door.

A few weeks later, Fulk did it again! But this time, his NorCal fête (in his transformed SoMa factory) hearkened back to Hearst Castle in its glory days and had a Gatsby-inspired look and feel. With costumed flappers wading in swimming pools reminiscent of the Natorium at San Simeon and jazz music wafting throughout the first floor, guests were transported to another time. When we thought it couldn’t get any chicer, everyone was asked to climb the

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three flights of stairs (almost as if Alice had fallen up the rabbit hole), and they walked into a party à la Baz Luhrmann that was in full throttle the rest of the evening. With a large canopied bed in the middle of the space (perfect for Instagram moments!) and thousands of gold balloons dancing on the ceiling around ginormous chandeliers, it was a party for the ages. That 250 of San Francisco’s elite were rocking out until the very end, shows it was a true success (and I hear they are still talking about it!)...a magical night indeed.

And that is what this issue is about—magic. As it is our Jewelry + Accessories issue, we cover plenty of sparkling baubles. Not to be missed is the fab feature on diamonds shot by esteemed photographer and L.A. cool girl Amanda Demme; the mystical moments when we captured Kate Beckinsale in shimmering looks; the passion behind a horsewoman about to hit her mark; and, bringing it back to C’s own Wizard of Oz, Ken Fulk, a beautiful Napa Valley getaway he created to stand the test of time. This issue is full of magic dust.

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people WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS MONTH’S ISSUE, PLUS THEIR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA PLACES

Riku

“I decided to go with a modern version of nude makeup that didn’t take any attention from the clothes—it’s all about healthy glowing skin and minimal makeup,” says artist and author Riku who worked on “Sleep Walkers” (p.134).

C SPOTS • Big Sur’s Ventana Inn, for the breathtaking views and hiking trails • Hal’s Bar and Grill on Abbot Kinney, for the turkey burger • The L.A. Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Amanda Demme

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“Combining elements of nature and minerals seemed like a natural marriage for this story,” says Amanda Demme of capturing “Enchanted Forest” (p.120).

“Creating the small worlds of wood, grasses, metal and found items with the jewels was equally as rewarding and intimate as photographing a portrait.” The Grammywinning record exec is working on a new photo series and extending her passion for portraiture. A selection of her images can be viewed at Obsolete gallery in Venice. C SPOTS • My bed • My bed • My bed

“There’s an esoteric bond that happens when I open C Magazine. It highlights this place I call home in so many variations,” says L.A.-based interior designer Ruthie Sommers. “Being able to share more of the landscape of California and my husband’s birthday was a joy for me,” says Sommers who hosted the bash at their coastal weekend retreat (“Off The Grid,” p.85). C SPOTS • Hollywood Bowl is a must • Lucques on Melrose, for the garden seating during brunch • Point Dume

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people WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS MONTH’S ISSUE, PLUS THEIR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA PLACES

Lisa Romerein

“When shooting the Saperstein story [“Show Grounds,” p.124] I felt really fortunate to experience the profound relationship Stefanie has with her horses. And I didn’t realize horses could fly!” says L.A.-based photographer Lisa Romerein. C SPOTS • The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn • Kirk Creek Campground • Pappy & Harriets in Pioneertown

Ken Fulk

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“It’s been such a busy fall that I haven’t had much time to get up to my own home in Napa Valley, but revisiting this Calistoga project [“Country Airs,” p.146] reminded me to take the time to get up there and enjoy the glorious landscape,” says S.F.-based designer Ken Fulk who also orchestrated CSocialFront.com’s L.A. • Chateau Marmont, I stay there with my three Golden Retrievers • Durham Ranch

Matthew Millman

“It was great to see Ken [Fulk] bring his signature style to a Napa Valley country house—[he] really can do it all—city, country, residential, hospitality, high drama, relaxed elegance—he’s amazing,” says veteran lensman Matthew Millman who captured “Country Airs” (p.146). C SPOTS • Headlands Center for the Arts in Marin, it’s a great place to start a hike • Montara State Beach near Half Moon Bay • Northstar ski area, for the awesome trails

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FULK: ANNIE TRITT. ROMEREIN: PATTI MCINROE. MILLMAN: MEGAN WERNER

and S.F. launch parties. C SPOTS • Point Reyes, one of the most spiritual places

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editor’s wishlist bijoux

OBJECTS OF DESIRE C’s fashion editors culled the market for the season’s standout pieces and discovered rare treasures spanning the color wheel

FROM TOP Van Cleef & Arpels Fleur de Lapis-Lazuli brooch featuring diamonds and lapis lazuli set in white gold, 310-276-1161; vancleefarpels.com.

David Yurman mandarin garnet and rubellite barbed wire earrings, 310-888-8618; david yurman.com. David Webb ring featuring diamonds, sapphires and coral ring set in yellow gold and platinum, 310-858-8006; davidwebb.com.

Verdura Maltese Cross cuff featuring ivory, gold, aquamarine, peridots, pearls and diamonds, Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900; verdura.com. Marina B Fer de Lance earrings featuring yellow gold, diamonds, blue and yellow sapphires, Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900; marinab.com. Vram for Gray Gallery platinum and yellow gold ring featuring tsavorite, 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

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REINVENT YOURSELF

Jaeger Lecoultre RENDEZ-VOUS NIGHT & DAY Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 967A Every woman has a Rendez-Vous, with herself.

The Rendez-Vous Night & Day timepiece is entirely crafted and gemset at the Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. Its automatic movement keeps pace with the constant changes in a woman’s life, as she perpetually reinvents herself. Rendez-Vous is more than a watch, it is a state of mind.

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C S OCI AL F R ONT from the editors of C Magazine

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T H E P L ACE T O SE E & B E S E EN DAILY DIARY POSTINGS AND CALIFORNIA’S UPCOMING EVENTS

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MAKING What’s Hot (Opener)

SIMON CAVE. STYLIST: MORGAN PILCHER. HAIR AND MAKEUP: TSIPPORAH LIEBMAN

A SPLASH For her debut accessories collection, model, designer, philanthropist and international “it” girl Lily Kwong was inspired by her West Coast roots

Kwong on the Golden Gate Bridge wearing Altuzarra (her cousin Joseph’s eponymous label).

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what’s hot Kwong also runs the charity Nuvana.org.

BELOW The Annelise, $749.

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“As a San Francisco native, I’ve always had a passion for technology and design,” Lily Kwong says of the impetus behind her new line of iPad and iPhone cases for Cellairis, LK Collection ($169-$2,000; lilykwong.com).

“We’re so attached to our cell phones today—they can’t be boring!” Finished in 18k gold, ostrich, pony hair and Swarovski crystals, the coverings are far from your standard Apple Store wares, thanks in part to her cousin, designer Joseph Altuzarra.

“He was sweet enough to let me dig through his boxes of zippers, buttons and fabric swatches for inspiration early on,” she says. Here, the Miami resident, who returns to Mill Valley several times a year, shares her favorite hometown pit stops. • The vanilla-honey-lavender ice cream at Fairfax Scoop. 63 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax, 415-453-3130.

415-453-3130 • Tennessee Valley Beach to get my fix. • My first internship was at Fraenkel Gallery at the 49 Geary Art Galleries, my favorite.

49 Geary St., #450, S.F., 415-981-2661.

• Pizzeria Delfina is the best! 3621 18th St., S.F., 415-552-4055. • The iconic Paramount Theatre in Oakland. paramounttheatre.com. •

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE

The Paramount Theatre.

Pizzeria Delfina in the Mission. Fairfax Scoop ice cream. Fraenkel Gallery.

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PASO ROBLES

FRESH INK Tattoo artist Scott Campbell, who hails from S.F., with Wild Horse Winery Director Clay Brock, introduces Saved Wines. saved wines.com.

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Tokens of Affection

Though Los Angeles-based Zoe Chicco’s jewelry is coveted by the likes of Penélope Cruz, Gisele Bündchen and Cameron Diaz, she keeps her friends in mind when designing. “It’s for the woman who is fashionable but not fancy,” she explains, “who likes easy, comfortable silhouettes but isn’t afraid to mix it up with some edge.” Open bar rings, gold pavé chevron necklaces and weighty signet rings (Chicco’s is monogrammed with the initials of her late dog) are all made by hand in her downtown L.A. studio. Neiman Marcus; zoechicco.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Gold signet ring, $1,340. Arrowhead earrings, $810. Zoe Chicco.

Sterling silver cuff with lapis lazuli gemstones, $830.

Saved Wines 2012 rosé, $15.

KWONG: MATTEO PRANDONI/BFANYC.COM. PARAMOUNT THEATRE: EUAN RANNACHAN & RON ESSEX. EXHIBIT: COURTESY OF FRAENKEL GALLERY. PIZZERIA DELFINA: ERIC WOLFINGER. CHICCO: BRYCE COVEY

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Look Book

The images and artwork by international artists (e.g., David Bailey, Luisa Lambri, Nobuyoshi Araki) that populate Valentino: Objects of Couture showcase designers (and authors) Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s indelible attention to detail.

The pages of staged symmetrical assemblages were edited by art critic Francesco Bonami.

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A commissioned shot from Dutch artists Sheltens & Abbenes. $75, Rizzoli.

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STEPPING OUT Jacopo Etro’s concept of “The New Tradition” plays out this month in a perfect trifecta: the opening of Etro’s Beverly Hills boutique (a sleek 4,500-square-foot store at Two Rodeo), a bag collaboration with Indian artists Thukral & Tagra, and the Italian house’s signature paisley inscribed on a line of skis and snowboards. 9501 etro.com.

Wilshire Blvd., B.H.; etro.com

Jennifer Meyer necklace, $1,350. The Elder Statesman large pashmina, $958.80.

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A Fall/ Winter 2013 look.

Cutout heels, $1,225.

BEACH HOUSE Carrying original artwork from co-owner Matt Albiani, one-of-a-kind home furnishings and Andy Warhol Polaroids, Mate Gallery in Montecito beckons tastemakers everywhere. mategallery.com.

Matt Albiani’s 36"x48" Tulum, 2005, $3,500.

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COLLECTOR’S EDITION Inspired by works from the museum, two of California’s favorite homegrown designers (and fellow CFDA nominees), Jennifer Meyer and Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman, have contributed pieces for the fall 2013 Wear LACMA collection. Available at LACMA and online at lacmastore.org; net-a-porter.com.

WEAR LACMA: JACKIE TREITZ

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NAPA VALLEY

CHEF’S SPECIAL Thomas Keller has opened more than a dozen restaurants and written five cookbooks. Now, he opens Finesse, a retail store proffering Keller-approved kitchen and home goods.

6540 Washington St., Yountville, 707-363-9552.

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Ad Hoc salt box, $25. Cutting board, $24.

Bucket bag, $460.

SAN FRANCISCO

BOOK CLUB Novelist Wally Lamb (She’s Come Undone, I Know This Much Is True) heads to S.F. this month to speak about his new title, We Are Water—a layered and addictively readable exploration of love, loss and the human spirit. Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.; Book Passage, S.F.

WESTWOOD

BLOCK PARTY The Hammer Museum turns to local Los Angeles designers, craftsmen and innovators to inhabit vacant storefronts along Westwood Boulevard this month as part of its new initiative, Arts ReSTORE LA: Westwood. Look for local participants including Dosa, Iko Iko, Fallen Fruit and Tanya Aguiñiga, among others. Nov. 1-24; hammer.ucla.edu.

What’s Hot (Bits) $30, Harper Collins.

Cameron Diaz on the set of The Counselor in London.

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Thomas Wylde’s L.A.-based proprietor Paula Thomas remembers the call she got from director Ridley Scott asking if she would create the costumes for Cameron Diaz in his next film, The Counselor: “You will love her character, Paula. She has two cheetahs as pets!”

The thriller (also starring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem) features Diaz as the mischievous femme fatale. Oct. 25; 20th Century Fox.

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A Tanya Aguiñiga hand-dyed rope wall hanging.

MANSUR GAVRIEL BAG: MOR WEIZMAN. THOMAS KELLER: DEBORAH JONES. CAMERON DIAZ IN THE COUNSELOR: KERRY BROWN/COURTESY 20TH CENTURY FOX. WALL HANGING: TANYA AGUIÑIGA

After meeting at a concert at the Wiltern Theatre in 2010, Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel developed the concept for their Italian-made bag line, Mansur Gavriel,, at Mansur’s pad in Santa Monica. mansur gavriel.com.

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Nikolai and Simon Haas atop a brass hex stool, available at R Gallery in New York.

PAIR OF ACES

Exploring the boundaries of art and fashion, L.A.-based twins Nikolai and Simon Haas stun the design world at every turn BY KELSEY McKINNON Take Nikolai and Simon Haas’ latest output—a collection of handmade psychedelic ceramic leopards, gold Medusa chain necklaces, and honeycomb clutches and cigarette cases for Versace. It’s their first go at fashion design, but Donatella Versace, like many top luxury brands, museums and architects, asked to collaborate without hesitation. “I didn’t give them any advice about fashion. Why would I want to limit such brilliant minds to preconceived ideas?” she asks. “My only advice was that they should trust their instincts and show me something remarkable.”

Not surprisingly, the brothers, 29-year-old fraternal twins, experience “extremely fluid communication.” Growing up in Austin, Texas (with older brother, actor Lukas), they learned the ropes at their father’s stone-carving business. Niki (as he prefers to be called) moved to New York and toured with a band (he played drums) while Simon

attended Rhode Island School of Design to study painting and architecture. The siblings decided to move to L.A. in 2007 (Simon is now in Silverlake; Niki is in Los Feliz) to be closer to Lukas and were quickly introduced to their brother’s A-list circle of friends. Their first client was actor Toby Maguire, who approached the pair—knowing their were adept builders—to design and construct some furniture for his office. That was the catalyst. Simon and Niki rented out an industrial workshop downtown, and The Haas Brothers was born—their father, Berthold, has since moved to L.A. and helps run their business.

“Niki leans more toward the sculptural, sexual and humorous, while I have a more scientific approach toward material application, trend prediction and patterns,” says Simon.

Versace notes, “They >>

The Haas Brothers for Versace Home Donatella chair, versacehome.com.

The Haas Brothers for Versace ceramic leopard, $2,975, and honeycomb clutch, $3,545, us.versace.com.

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PORTRAIT: LISA EISNER

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LACMA ornament, $50, was inspired by the works of André Breton, Yves Tanguy and Marcel Duhamel, lacmastore.org. Brass table, available at Stardust Brands. Beast settee in Finnish reindeer fur, available at R Gallery in New York. The L.A. workshop.

Hematite vase in bronze, available at R Gallery in New York.

<< completely spark off each other; they think up the impossible, then make it happen.” Even their style seems complementary: “Simon bounces between Brian Eno, a Klaus Nomi club girl and a closeted country club prep”…“Niki is a futuristic jock rapper with Japanese pants and an L.A. Kings cap.”

As collaborators, they produce “exactly what gets us excited”—nothing more, nothing less. That business philosophy lends itself to total creative autonomy. Perhaps you recall “Beast Feast” at the 2013 Design Miami/Basel, where the duo (through their New York gallery, R 20th Century) debuted chairs and ottomans in the likeness of animals, complete with fur (responsibly sourced Icelandic sheepskin and American bison), bronze camel-toe feet, tails and carved wooden horns. There was a furniture collection for Versace last spring (gold and black leather chairs, tables, sofas), an installation for MOCA, wings and masks for a Lady Gaga music video and a gold-leafed bar commissioned by architect Peter Marino for Louis Vuitton Maison Shanghai.

This holiday, the pair teams up with LACMA, having cast a semierotic, fully humorous Christmas ornament inspired by the museum’s surrealist drawings—a “translation of decalomania in 3-D.” For the brothers, the boundaries of fashion, art and design become inconsequential with the ability to fabricate everything from a T-shirt to a bronze table. Says Niki, “We express ourselves in an aesthetic arena. The entire collaboration with Versace [for example] was very much about filtering classical Italian aesthetics through our very California universe.” thehaasbrothers.com. •

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Not surprisingly, the youngest daughter of Universal Studios President and COO Ron Meyer (and sister of jewelry designer Jennifer) has creative ambition in spades. CURRENT PROJECTS I’m taking ceramics and voice lessons at NYU, and I tutor kids in an after-school program. I also write a weekly column for ArchetypeMe.com. HANGOUT I am a serious homebody: a candlelit BBQ by the bamboo tepee in my best friend’s backyard. THE PERFECT DAY Waking up on the sand with my friends, going to Lily’s Cafe, the Rose Bowl Flea Market and going to acting class in Santa Monica. HIDDEN TALENT Knitting [see her blog, theknitorious. tumblr.com]. BIG BREAK Still waiting for it. MY CALIFORNIA The sound of waves, being around my family and being part of a strong community.

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LOS ANGELES Design impresario Ken Fulk dreamed up dual bashes in L.A. and S.F.—touted as the season’s top invites— to ring in C’s online party headquarters. Fulk’s first stop was in Venice, where he transformed Ray Azoulay’s Obsolete boutique and gallery into a gilded wonderland. Co-hosted by David Yurman, models, actors and glamorous socialites canoodled over cocktails while admiring the lustrous eye candy: golden retriever puppies, lavish jewels and shimmering furnishings at every turn. >> NJ Falk Goldston

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DE YOUNG & BULGARI It was a dazzling night at the de Young Museum as Bay Area patrons, socialites and a handful of Angelenos toasted “The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond 1950–1990.” Sporting copious amounts of bling, guests perused the 150-piece exhibit before their host, Dede Wilsey, ushered them to the Ben Bourgeous-designed tent for a lavish spread.

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HERMÈS In a converted Culver City warehouse, Hermès pulled out all the stops to welcome its new Beverly Hills boutique.

There was a bathhouse with dancing “swimmers,” caricature sittings, crooners, motor cars and plenty of Champage to go around.

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Celebrating its 102nd season, the San Francisco Symphony’s opening night gala hinted at even more great things to come. Posh ticketholders attended the VIP dinner at the Louise M. Davies Tent Pavilion before the show and after-party.

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C fashion STACKING UP Retro glam makes a cool comeback in a new collection from Prada The Art Deco aesthetic that flourished during 1930s and ’40s—geometric shapes, rich colors and ornamental optimism—was the inspiration for Prada’s newest jewelry line. Conceived around brilliant, block-shaped crystals with crocodile accents and the house’s signature textured Saffano leather, the overarching statement is an unexpected, but thoroughly modern one. prada.com.

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SET IN STONE Prepare to dazzle in the new Diamond Links by Harry Winston collection, a line that boasts a wealth of rectangular pieces, from sleek wrist-dusting bracelets to elegant drop earrings. 310 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-271-8554; harrywinston.com.

Each stone was handselected for its innate beauty and resemblance to frozen glaciers, fluid streams, crisp crests and fragile reefs in Phenomena, De Beers’ new high jewelry line inspired by water.

Available at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa; debeers.com.

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Branching Out

David Yurman adds a feminine touch to the signature cable motif with Willow, a new collection inspired by the trees near the Yurmans’ country home in the Hamptons. 371 N. Rodeo Dr., BH, 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com.

Fashion (Trend) 5 row ring, $1,650, and 3 row ring, $1,100.

Snake print sweater, $1,000.

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For Rachele Cavalli, ispirazione is found close to home “When I was a little girl, I remember being fascinated with my mother’s accessories, staying in her closet for hours trying on her shoes, jewelry, scarves and bags,” says Rachele Cavalli, who recently assumed the Creative Director of Accessories post after nine years at her father’s company. For the fall collection, the 30-year-old Florence native and mother of three wanted to remain true to the high level of art and craftsmanship that defines her home city and all the celebrated works at the Uffizi. Pumps with geometric lines and metal heels, nature-driven jewelry—chokers with moths, jeweled roses and blueberries, sparkling snakes that curve into rings, and large sculpted earrings that “envelop and protect”—are standouts of FROM LEFT Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter the collection. When it comes to bags, this season the focal piece is a Cavalli- 2013 runway look. Pony designed Hera, a perfectly sized box-shape purse in clean leather, inspired hair jaguar print Hera by the goddess of femininity. “I want bag, $2,110. Handpainted floral pumps, women to feel empowered, femi- $1,115. Rachele Cavalli. nine and desired when wearing a Roberto Cavalli accessory,” she says. 362 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-276-6006; robertocavalli.com.

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Kathy Rose. Roseark rose gold Rosebud cuff, $32,000. Karma El Khalil gold necklaces. Art by Thomas Kolarek and Matte Reffic. Front room at Roseark. Kathy Rose Double Eagle Rings, $4,400 each.

hen Kathy and Rick Rose of Roseark started designing jewelry over a decade ago, they envisioned an eventual retail space looking something like a house—each room carefully crafted to reflect a different mood. “You’d have this feeling that you’re in a living room, for instance,” Rick explains, “and what would that feel like with the jewelry mixed with the furniture and art on the walls?” By 2008, they’d found the right location—a house tucked into a leafy property in West Hollywood with ample windows and hardwood floors. Fine art, sculpture and clothing rotate through the ever-evolving space, where an expertly selected collection of jewelry—still the brand’s focus—is displayed on coffee tables, dress forms and in armoires.

Lately, the business partners have been reworking heirloom pieces for engagement rings, and seeing more and more clients experiment with colorful stones and layering jewelry. “I love the symbolism of spirit animals,” Kathy says, twisting the pieces around her arm. “This is a new piece, the rattlesnake cuff.” Antelope horns are also found throughout her new offerings. “They symbolize letting go and being free,” she says. “All of these have meaning.” 1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., WeHo, 310-395-6706; roseark.com.

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ver a decade in the making, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in the reimagined Beverly Hills Post Office bowed with Brad Pitt, Robert Redford and Jamie Tisch as opening gala hosts. Popping up for the unveiling is a month-long Salvatore Ferragamo store offering a 33-piece accessories collection. Color block python heels, Lucite wedges and a black and white python handbag are perfect for a night at the theater. The items will be available online after the inaugural events. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., B.H., 310-246-3800; ferragamo.com.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Color block heels, $895, and black and white bag, $2,400.

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ROLL OUT The chic-girls-on-skateboards trend (Janice Min, Cara Delevigne, Hanneli Mustaparta) continues with M Missoni’s Resort 2014 line, which drew inspiration from Venice Beach. A mix of street art and laid-back California cool comes to fruition on graphic shifts, flowered board shorts and frayed indigo. Available at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., C.M.; m-missoni.com.

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nlike most e-commerce sites, The Line is not trying to bring you the hottest (and fleeting) looks of the moment.

“The trends of the season are well represented in other stores, so we want to offer the essentials for every woman’s wardrobe—those pieces you can always throw on no matter the day, time or season,” says Executive Creative Director Vanessa Traina Snow. The brainchild of Adam Pritzker, an old friend of Traina Snow’s from S.F., the site brings together a selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, and home and beauty products.

Traina Snow decides on what makes the cut—basics from Vince, an exclusive denim collaboration with 3x1, flats from Newbark, beautifully turned out items from Reed Krakoff and pared down pieces from Protagonist, a new line from Kate Wendelborn that launched exclusively on the site. In addition to its online home, The Line also inhabits a 1,500-square-foot showroom in SoHo, which will serve as an atelier and eventual event space in which curation in all its forms will continue to be explored. “Whether it’s a chef curating a dinner or an artist curating a show, the possibilities are endless,” says Traina Snow. 76 Green St., N.Y.; theline.com.

Kate Wendelborn. Vanessa Traina Snow.

Protagonist wool pullover, $590. Reed Krakoff color blocked sweater, $1,090. Christophe Lemaire tan leather bag, $575.

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Coveted since the turn of the 20th century, Louis Vuitton’s classic styles are uncovered in the canvas and marble paper-clad tome Louis Vuitton City Bags: A Natural History. $85; rizzoliusa.com.

WRITTEN BY MOLLY CREEDEN AND ALISA WOLFSON. (OLIVER PEOPLES).

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SETTING UP SHOP After 10 years in business, L.A. jewelry collective Gabriela Artigas & Co., helmed by sisters Gabriela and Teresita, opens its first stand-alone boutique this month.

310 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310Infinite Tusk 360-0796; choker in pink silver and white gabriela bronze, $440. artigas. com.

LENS CRAFTERS Oliver Peoples teamed up with author Carole Sabas to create a pair of custom Braverman mirrored sunnies packaged alongside a copy of Sabas’ new release, Los Angeles: The Fashion Friendly Guide. $550; 8642 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 310-657-2553; oliverpeoples.com.

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Co. ring, $475. Marco Bicego bracelet, $8,150. Cartier earrings, $2,170.

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Delfina Delettrez bracelet. Vram for Gray Gallery ring, $4,035. Stacey Nolan earrings.

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More is more this autumn with gilded statement pieces.

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LINKED IN FROM TOP David Yurman earrings, $1,750, ring, $3,200, and bracelet, $17,500. Marco Bicego ring, $2,780, and bracelet, $1,310. David Yurman bracelets, $4,900 and $12,000. Michael Kors coat, $1,995. The Elder Statesman bodysuit, $623, and skirt, $936.

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CUTTING EDGE FROM TOP Vhernier earrings, $6,100; bracelets, $29,100 and $17,400; and rings, $5,100 and $4,400. CĂŠline coat, $5,400, sweater, $1,800, and skirt, $1,900.

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TIME WILL TELL Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, $12,000, and necklace, $29,000. Vacheron Constantin watch, $18,300. Marco Bicego ring, $1,680.

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The re-creation of Graff’s 1970s “Hair & Jewel” photograph features 22 rare and unique stones.

t’s not unusual for a woman to drape her assets around her wrists, across her neck or from her ears, but in 1970, Laurence Graff OBE let jewels go to a woman’s head, creating an ornate coiffure of diamonds and precious gems— one million dollars’ worth, to be precise—that wrapped around locks and dangled from delicate coils. On the occasion of Graff’s 60th anniversary, “Hair & Jewel” has been re-created with a selection that includes type IIA heart-shape diamonds, a rare 10-carat blue briolette diamond pendant, flawless 51-carat Graff Sweetheart earrings and a vivid yellow emerald-cut diamond ring. graffdiamonds.com.

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Out of the Gates

Annie Finch debuts a stable of beauty products inspired her own family and equestrian lifestyle

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BOTTLE SERVICE Bulgari has cause for celeb this season with the 20th anniversary of their signature scent, Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert, and the launch of their rose gold-bottled Omnia Crystalline L’Eau de Parfum, a lotus flower inspired aroma created by Spanish perfumer Alberto Morillas. bulgari.com.

Omnia Crystalline L’Eau de Parfum, $95.

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FROM ABOVE Annie Finch and her horse Cloudy.

Finch’s grandmother Katherine Cheney Hammond. Katherine Cosmetics Everyday Eyeliner, $26, Shimmer Gloss, $22, Concealer, $22, Mascara, $25, and Cheek Glow, $26. Mementos from the four generations of Katherines.

atherine (“Annie”) Finch says she created Katherine Cosmetics for “real women on the go. I wanted makeup to bring out your best.”

Raised in Montecito, the former Estée Lauder exec thought she had left the beauty world when she moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 2010, where she resumed her passion for riding.

The jet-setting show-jumper quickly realized there was a void in the cosmetic market for what she really needed: travelfriendly, multi-tasking classic colors. Earlier this year she launched five “Everyday” products in brown and silver packaging recalling horse saddles and bridles with a unique trunk show and online sales model.

Keeping it personal, Katherine Cosmetics is named after the four Katherines in her family: herself, her mother, grandmother and great grandmother. “The K logo reminds me of the strength and beauty in every woman. And every woman deserves to have the most beautiful products in her purse.” katherinecosmetics.com.

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Busy Bodies

While preparing for a yoga training trip to Bali, Robyn Berkley hit a wall: “There simply wasn’t anything on the [athletic] market that spoke to the fashion conscious shopper,” she says. Two years later, Berkley is balancing her public relations firm RBBR, a wellness site, Live The Process, and this season, launching her O.C.-based luxury activewear line by the same name.

The 21-pieces include everything from taupe and blush leggings and bra-tops to leopard- and floral-print leotards and unitards. $125-$495; livetheprocess.com.

Scoop bra, $195, and leggings, $250.

Founded in Venice, Moon Juice recently opened its second location in Silverlake.

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NATURAL SELECTION When Tiffany Masterson developed her SoCal-based skincare line Drunk Elephant, her motto was simple: “Stick to high-quality essentials and stay away from the bad stuff.” $32-$90; drunk elephant.com.

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ou can keep your body and mind in check during festivities if you alkalize, detox and nourish during the day,” says Moon Juice’s Venicebased owner Amanda Chantal Bacon. Just in time for the holidays, Moon Juice is launching a support package. The daily cleanse—designed specifically to aid in digestion and detoxification—includes three juices, an eggnog-like concoction (Tumeric Golden Milk) and two shots. “It’s the season for taking care of your body.” $40/day; moonjuiceshop.com.

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STREET STYLE Paying homage to one of her favorite streets in N.Y.’s West Village (Barrow Street), Michelle Snyder has returned to her native San Francisco after working as a top stylist at Whittemore and Bumble and Bumble and designed her first solo salon. Bright and airy, Barrow Salon features a library in the reception area where clients can order coffee, wine and Champagne before taking a seat in the chair. 256 Sutter St., 4th Fl., S.F., 415-732-0356; barrowsalon.com.

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Barrow Salon opened in May. RIGHT Michelle Snyder.

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Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30, $42.

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Designer Ruthie Sommers throws a birthday fête at her family’s coastal ranch near the Santa Ynez Valley WRITTEN AND EDITED BY ALISON CLARE STEINGOLD NOVEMBER 2013

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t takes an hour to get to the grocery store,” says Ruthie Sommers of the 90-acre Gaviota ranch she and her husband, Luke, fell for on the coast next to the Santa Ynez Valley. “We like to pretend we’re in the Wild West.” Thirty miles north of Santa Barbara, the home was almost turnkey; Sommers, a celebrated interior designer, outfitted the casual dwelling, “man cave” barn and one-bedroom top house with chic pieces from nearby shops, L.A. favorites like Hollywood at Home and her former boutique.

Because the Hancock Park and Newport, RI, residents prefer surf over scene, they welcome friends to the property almost every weekend. House rules resemble camp: breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with more bacon than one can imagine (though Sommers is a vegetarian); endless hiking; art in the studio; and no electronics or video games. The ranch was, of course, a natural choice for Luke’s recent 40th-birthday weekend. The catch? No cars, no cell phones, no iPads.

Only nannies would be given an emergency contact.

“It was about getting back to the basics, about face time,” she explains of the daylong party held throughout the acreage.

Sommers spent five months planning creative touches, from “Camp Luke” shirts and cheeky place cards to watercolor maps and a “pass” for shuttle transport between Bacara Resort and the ranch. Ninety guests— among them Todd and Katie Traina, Sally Horchow, Marlien Rentmeester and Mary Alice Haney—arrived that afternoon at a private beach access point. They then hiked to the top house for sunset margaritas.

(Sommers sent fair warning on the Jonathan Wright invitations: an image of a crossed-out Christian Louboutin heel.) Guests later gathered underneath a twinkling oak canopy, where a table in the pasture was set for a feast of local Hollister Ranch short rib stew and truffled polenta. Loved ones took to the stage; music and dancing ensued.

With lanterns in hand, they eventually meandered to the lounge-like barn, redone with “funky” finds like an old Coke machine and vintage Playboy magazines.

“It was a full-on disco. We rocked out till five in the morning,” she adds.

Sommers insists her entertaining success is all in the magic of logging off. “People were so present. The landscape, well, I can’t take credit for that.” ruthiesommers.com. •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The main house, set in the canyon. Painting by Sommers. Interior designer and homeowner Ruthie Sommers with husband Luke.

Lanterns for guidance from dinner to the barn after-party. Hiking up to the house. Katie and Todd Traina. The top house’s “bed-in-a-shed.” Sunset margaritas and mimosas. Terrace at the barn.

Ottoman from Hollywood at Home.

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Leave the drama on the table this Thanksgiving: A colossal walnut base is accented with ruby reds, delicate muslin glass and iconography on the finest French porcelain

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Serena & Lily placemats, $88/4, serenaandlily.com. Bernardaud plates, $1,850/12, bernardaud150.com. Urban Hardwoods table, $43,950, urbanhardwoods.com. WhyrHymer chair, $1,250-$1,850, whyrhymer.com. Josef Hoffmann for Lobmeyr drinking service, $82$696, tableartonline.com. Fort Standard trivets, $88 each, fortstandard.com. Casa de Perrin flatware, $2/piece rental, casadeperrin.com.

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Remodelista, $37.50, Artisan Books.

FIRED UP New Sausalito-based online showroom Clé carries original, handcrafted tiles designed by founder Deborah Osburn’s curated trove of international artists. Look for L.A. photographer Peggy Wong’s black-and-white architectural images (think S.F., Bilbao) lithographed onto Thassos; and ceramics painter Ruan Hoffmann’s playful Moroccan motifs on cement squares. For a little whimsy, there are iPhone cases, too. 415-887-9011; cletile.com.

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Ruan Hoffmann for Clé tiles (Snake Charmer, Indian Ocean, Sainte Chapelle and Persimmon), $26.95/sq.ft.

TABLE: JOLEEN ZANUZOSKI. FLATWARE: JOSH PERRIN. TRIVETS: ELIOT ROMANO. CHAIR: BRANDON MORRISON. BOOK: COURTESY OF REMODELISTA BY JULIE CARLSON. PLANT: MATTHEW WILLIAMS

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he NorCal design blog that glamorized tousled sheets and $300 trash cans has distilled its aesthetic into image-packed Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home.

Pages offer invaluable sources (Big Daddy’s Antiques, Philip’s Perfect Colors, Ohmega Salvage), a glossary of objects (Anglepoise Type75 lamp, Weck jars) and renovation primers (on a realistic budget). remodelista.com.

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Malibu’s resident tastemaker makes waves with a new outpost on the Pier

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IN A PINCH When Dungeness crabs are pulled from the Pacific beginning mid-month, head to Swan Oyster Depot. It’s worth the wait for a counter seat and a giant cracked crab. 1517 Polk St., S.F., 415-673-1101.

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BRIGHT IDEAS For its new tasting room, Epiphany Cellars (a Fess Parker Winery offshoot) wanted something sharp, yet in step with Los Olivos’ charm-drenched surroundings. Designer Oliva Villaluz did just that with a modern white farmhouse set neatly, minimally and comfortably.

As autumn turns to winter, the plush rust-orange sofas and firepit-warmed patio are equally enticing for afternoons at leisure with some of Santa Barbara County’s finest Rhônebased blends. 2970 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-686-2424; epiphanycellars.com.

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Whole grains and Old World techniques fuel Chad Robertson’s latest baking journey

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n 2010, a humble bakery in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood reached mythic proportions as amateur and professional gourmands judiciously studied Tartine Bread’s 38-page chapter dedicated to its signature loaves with deep caramel crusts, sweet fermented aromas and country-style crumb.

Still in search of the perfect loaf, Chad Robertson, the owner of Tartine Bakery & Cafe, follows that epic manual with a recipe book-cum-travel memoir about whole grains. Tartine Book No.3: Modern Ancient Classic Whole explores flavor profiles by adjusting percentages of flours and their extractions, and adding ancient grains, seeds and porridges.

Inside, Robertson traipses the Alps FROM LEFT Chef/baker Chad Robertson. and autobahns; attends progressive bread Tartine Book No.3, festivals in Austria as a guest baker; and $40, Chronicle Books.

Spelt-wheat loaf. retraces the steps of his mentors across Europe. He visits farms specializing in micro-cultivation of heirloom wheats, and he uncovers the rugbrød of Scandinavia, the traditional Bavarian ryes and le pain vrai of rural France. Perhaps most interesting, however, are Robertson’s recollections of the many wood-fired ovens he’s found along the way. This hero of the hearth, after all, totes his starter the way a cop carries a badge. 600 Guerrero St., S.F., 415-487-2600; tartinebakery.com. •

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SPELT An heirloom grain with a strong husk, spelt is a softer, more digestible wheat than its modern cousin.

Benefits include protein, B vitamins, fiber—and a “fragile” gluten content.

BUCKWHEAT Gluten-free buckwheat groats (aka kasha) are not wheat; they’re hulled plants related to rhubarb and sorrel. Robertson double-ferments them and adds them to dough.

EMMER Triticum dicoccum (arguably known as farro) is an ancient hard durum wheat. It is higher in protein than common wheat.

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EINKORN An ancient, low-yield wheat with a grassy flavor, einkorn (“single grain”) existed more than 12,000 years ago—right when hunter-gatherers transitioned to agriculture. Robertson uses it both as flour and as sprouted, cracked berry.

OATS Whole oat groats can be flaked (rolled), steel cut, dehulled into oat bran or milled to flour. The combination of soluble fiber, protein and even fat makes oats ideal for blending into baked goods.

KAMUT Hearty kamut (aka khorasan) is a hard durum with high protein when compared alongside other wheats. Though cultivated across the Middle East and Italy, trademarked Kamut is grown in Montana.

RYE Whole as berries, rolled or processed to flour, dark rye adds piquant character not only to breads but also to cookies and crusts. Doughs made with rye, he cautions, can be delicate to handle.

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BARLEY Among the oldest domesticated grains, this cereal grass comes in hulled (whole-grain) and pearled (polished) varieties and is often refined as malt for beer. Robertson sprouts purple barley amazake and cooks it into porridge before adding it to dough.

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Super Tuscans

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The fertile grounds of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central province entice with familiar and newfound flavors

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teeped in high culture, Tuscany’s sun-drenched landscape is a prime destination for young, curious travelers.

But the purity of the region’s natural resources— water, wine and olive oil—keeps serious gourmands and bon vivants coming back for seconds, thirds and even more.

On a reserve in Scarperia, Acqua Panna’s natural water spring flows down from Mount Gazzaro before entering a limestone aquifer, where it remains for some 15 years. “I think it sounds like music,” says a long-time employee watching the water flow underground. Its bucolic Villa Panna (acquapanna.com), once the Medici family’s holiday estate, has all the charms of a picturesque country home. Situated between a forest and manicured farmland, the cypress-lined drive winds through the carefully tended former hunting grounds. The estate is now primarily used for Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino culinary and private events (and not open to the public), including education on water pairings. One such lesson: Take a sip of water after wine, do you still experience the virtues of it—does it enhance or strip the flavor?

You could also ask marchese Frescobaldi (frescobaldi.it) the inverse. A few sunflower fields from Villa Panna, is the homebase of Italy’s preeminent winemaking dynasty, who during the Renaissance famously traded wine for Michelangelo paintings.

Today, the stunning hilltop Castello di Nipozzano, the most celebrated of the five family estates, is devoted to the craft. For the past eight years, the family has determined which three wines to produce here based on a blind tasting of 10. And of all the Frescobaldi’s 10 million bottles sold internationally, thirty percent comes to the U.S. annually.

Family businesses thrive in the Mugello Valley. Just north of Florence, the 800-year-old Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort (villacampestri.com) is run by a father-and-daughter team.

Stone buildings (guest rooms, spa, restaurant, olive mill and the Pasquali’s home) are clustered on the expansive property draped in olive trees. An oil tasting with gastronomist Gemma Pasquali will enlighten any connoisseur to the finer science.

(A few take-home tips: olive oil should be stored in dark glass or a stainless steel tin, consumed within one year of the harvest date and used within two weeks of opening.)

And in Firenze, steps from the Arno river, chef Marco Stabile of the Michelin-starred, open-kitchen concept Ora d’Aria (oradariaristorante.com) ties it all together, bringing innovation and elegance to classic Italian fare without a margherita pizza in site. •

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Villa Campestri’s pool and dining room.

Frescobaldi’s Castello di Nipozzano. Villa Panna. Il Duomo punctuates the Florence cityscape.

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Celebrated British artist David Hockney returns to California with an exhibition assembled exclusively for the de Young. Expansive in scope and monumental in scale, this is the first comprehensive survey of his 21st-century work. Renowned for his use of traditional materials as well as evolving technologies, Hockney has created new art in an array of media, from watercolor on paper to iPad drawings, and oil on canvas to digital movies.

San Francisco Fine Arts

This exhibition is organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in collaboration with the artist. Director’s Circle: Penny and James George Coulter, David Davies and Jack Weeden, The Michael Taylor Trust, and Diane B. Wilsey. Curator’s Circle: The Bequest of Dr. Charles L. Dibble, Ray and Dagmar Dolby, and Marissa Mayer and Zachary Bogue.

David Hockney, Self-Portrait with Charlie (detail), 2005.

Oil on canvas. © David Hockney, 2013

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Born-Again Ballerina

Russian dancer Diana Vishneva’s career experiences a renaissance, thanks to support from a far-off collaborator, Orange County’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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iana Vishneva isn’t a stranger to glamorous locales. Today, the dancer is a vision at the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco. She resembles a Sargent painting, her hair slicked back, large black eyes luminious. She’s just finished a long day of rehearsals with Jean-Christophe Maillot, the artistic director of Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, a neo-classical choreographer who draws work from the likes of Balanchine and Pina Bausch.

“We met when I was a baby at the Vaganova Academy,” Vishneva says. “And after 17 years we are finally working together. You can imagine how when you are waiting that long for something, you become a little bit afraid. But the creative process is incredible. This is what I need—this is my life.” >>

Diana Vishneva backstage at the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia with tutus designed

by Tatyana Parfyonova, who also designed the ballerina’s wedding dress.

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<< Vishneva is obsessed with the creative process. At 37, she still looks like a teenager, but for a dancer over 30, the twilight of one’s career looms large. She’s already checked all the prima ballerina boxes: winning the 1994 Prix de Lausanne at age 17, joining the Mariinsky Ballet, being promoted to principal after one year, joining the American Ballet Theatre. And she’s danced all the leading roles: Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Swan Lake, Giselle, Rubies. But as an artist, one must always be pushing forward. “After everything I’ve achieved in my career, I can now build my own relationships with choreographers. I feel more free. And I can pass new ballets on to others,” she says.

On the Edge, which debuts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts this November, is her latest collaborative project. (It’s on the heels of two award-winning shows, entitled Beauty in Motion and Dialogues.) This program introduces two choreographers rarely seen in the States. The first is Maillot, who is creating a brand-new pas de trois called Switch, with music by Danny Elfman. The second piece was created for her by the Bay Area-born Carolyn Carlson, who has resided in France since 1971. Carlson’s new piece, called Woman in a Room, is set to short compositions by Italian postminimalist composer and cellist Giovanni Sollima, and French composer René Aubry.

It’s always a challenge for ballerinas to transition from classical creatures to contemporary ones: handling awkward movements as easily as échappées. “And that challenge is not just physical, it’s a question of your mind, too,” Vishneva explains. In her collaboration with Carlson, Vishneva traveled to Paris, spending six hours a day reading poetry by the famed Soviet bard Arseny Alexandrovich Tarkovsky, talking with Carlson and looking at pictures. “She asked me to do movement while thinking about my childhood, and my past. Choreographers are very interesting. They look you in the >>

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Segerstrom Hall. Vishneva presenting the Golden Mask award to Terrence W. Dwyer, the president and chief operating officer of the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts.

Reflections included a world premiere of Cinque by Mauro Bigonzetti.

The artist performing with Desmond Richardson in Beauty in Motion.

Judy Morr and Sergei Danilian.

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VISHNEVA PORTRAIT: ALEX GOULIAEV. VISHNEVA DANCING: GENE SCHIAVONE. SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS: RMA PHOTOGRAPHY. MORR AND DANILIAN: CHRIS EMERICK REFLECTIONS WORLD PREMIERE: DOUG GIFFORD. DWYER AND VISHNEVA: DOUG GIFFORD

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<< eye and they scan you like an MRI, and then they are inspired.”

The resulting piece is a 40-minute solo, with three costume changes and various props—including 50 lemons and a knife!

Few know that one of the reasons artists like Vishneva can have such long and dynamic careers is thanks to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its executive vice president, the soft-spoken Judy Morr. Since the center opened in 1986, Morr has quietly brought in some of the most diverse and avantgarde dance programming in the state. She thinks nothing of inviting the envelope-pushing Netherlands Dance Theater or hosting ABT’s world premiere of The Firebird. “My philosophy

FAIRGROUNDS Meander through Napa Valley’s picturesque towns for a panoply of film, feast and tasting pavilions.

Documentaries, shorts and full-length features are all on the bill at this year’s Napa Valley Film Festival. Nov. 13-17, napavalleyfilmfest.org.

essica Silverman knew what she wanted to do practically in utero. The S.F. artist has been selling works since her schoolgirl days at Otis College of Art and Design when she converted her studio at Otis into a makeshift gallery. Now, Silverman balances dual acts, running the new Fuse Space, a focus center within industrial designer Yves Béhar’s Fuse Project, and her eponymous gallery, which relocates to the Tenderloin this month.

The 2,800-square-foot space opens with Amikan Toren’s first ever U.S. show. The Israeli-born artist extracts pigment from unusual sources, like pulverized issues of the London Times. “They speak to language in an interesting way. I think they are going to blow people out of the water.” Opening Nov. 22; 488 Ellis St., S.F.; silvermangallery.com.

Jessica Silverman

Amikan Toren’s Stacks sculptures.

THE FIREBIRD: NATALIA OSIPOVA. KINGS OF THE DANCE, 2006: STEVE DAWSON. VISHNEVA: NICK KRUSSER. STACKS: AMIKAM TOREN. SILVERMAN: MOLLY DECOUDREAUX

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is that if they are the best artists, the audience is going to respond to that,” Morr says, “The best artists of course are the suggestive ones,” she adds.

Enter Sergei Danilian of Ardani Artists. He had worked with Morr since 2001 to bring the Eifman Ballet of Saint Petersburg, the Mariinsky Ballet and the Bolshoi to Orange County. “Sergei’s not your typical agent; he’s not your typical anything,” says Morr wryly, of the maverick producer CONTINUED ON PAGE 152

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TITLE WAVE L.A. fixture Raymond Pettibon started out creating fliers for rock bands; today his canon hangs in the most prestigious museums around the world. In partnership with Regen Projects, Pettibon addresses more than 30 years of wit and satire. Not to miss: Pettibon’s collaborations with author Jonathan Lethem and his interview with his late friend, the great Mike Kelly.

FROM LEFT ABT’s world premiere of The Firebird with Natalia Osipova at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in 2012. In 2006, For 4, by Christopher Wheeldon, was created for Kings of the Dance. Vishneva performing the lead in Romeo and Juliet.

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ate Beckinsale’s canyon home on the cusp of Brentwood and Santa Monica is always full of people.

“We generally have half an army of teenage girls rampaging through our house,” she laughs, tossing cascading locks, flashing a devastating smile as she describes the abode she shares with her husband of nine years, director Len Wiseman, and her 14-year-old daughter, Lily. “Len was initially a bit alarmed. I think teenage girls are a little frightening to dads, but he’s usually in the thick of it. And if he’s not, he’s one of those brilliant people who doesn’t mind when they find him in his man cave and tease him mercilessly. There is nothing nicer than six or seven screeching girls having a great time in your house.”

In addition to the teens, Beckinsale’s mother, British actress Judy Loe, and her stepfather, director Roy Battersby, come and visit for weeks on end. “I miss her!” she says unabashedly. “They have always been very, very present in Lily’s life. And her dad’s parents come out, and everyone stays with us. It’s like Paddington Station.” Add Beckinsale’s herd of animals—“three dogs that don’t really count because they are of squirrelish size and an incredible cat called Clive”—and you believe her when she likens their white, airy, high-ceilinged home to a little asylum.

At 40, Beckinsale seems incredibly happy, settled in her life and firmly ensconced in Los Angeles. She moved to Venice from London 12 years ago with her then partner and Lily’s father, actor Michael Sheen. “Lily was two—we could take her anywhere; so Michael and I had the luxury of saying, ‘Let’s do L.A. for a bit.’

And then three months turned into four and then…”

She unexpectedly met her now husband a year later, when she and Sheen were both cast in Underworld (2003). Wiseman was directing; they fell in love on set, and she and Sheen separated.

What could have become sorry tabloid fodder was surpassed by the maturity of all three parties involved, who remain good friends to this day. “From the beginning,” Beckinsale explains, “we put Lily first, and then it was kind of easy.” Wiseman and Beckinsale married at the Hotel Bel-Air on May 9, 2004; their first reading was a passage from Philip Pullman’s The Amber Spyglass, and Lily received her own wedding ring.

Beckinsale’s background didn’t necessarily portend a Hollywood outcome. Her parents were successful English actors, yes, but she lost her father, the much-loved television star Richard Beckinsale, when she was only five. His heart attack at 31 gave her, she says, a brutal introduction to mortality. She

was also so bright, her future looked academic. When she was six, a school report found she had the reading level of an 11-year-old and an IQ of 152. She didn’t go to drama school, opting for Oxford University instead, where she studied French and Russian literature.

In her first year, however, she was torn from her Dostoyevsky to star in Kenneth Branagh’s film Much Ado About Nothing, and though she finished her degree, her fate appeared more celluloid English Rose than Susan Sontag. Established as an international name opposite Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in Pearl Harbor and with John Cusack in the romantic comedy Serendipity (both in 2001), she has since been surprised to find herself defined as an action heroine; Underworld evolved into a four-part franchise with Beckinsale as the rubber-clad vampire warrior Selena. And her subsequent leads in Van Helsing (2004) and Total Recall (2012) have only added to the kick-ass reputation. “It’s an odd trajectory,” she muses. “If you’d asked me when I was at Oxford, ‘Do you think you’ll ever be running up and down holding a machine gun as a bad guy in a big American movie?’ I would have said, ‘God, no!’”

Recently, though, she has chosen roles that will redefine her. She next appears as a hysteric in the 2014 psychological thriller Eliza Graves, an interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether. Starring alongside Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley and Jim Sturgess, it tells the tale of a Harvard medical graduate who accepts a job in a mental institution, unaware it has been overtaken by its occupants. And in The Trials of Cate McCall (also due out next year), Beckinsale plays a lawyer in recovery, taking on the appeal of a woman convicted of committing murder to gain custody of her daughter. “My co-star Anna Anissimova bought me the most amazing wrap present,” she reveals. “I think I must have been saying, ‘I want a Pomeranian dog,’ on set so many times without realizing it, that she got me one! I don’t really approve of people giving animals as presents, but I think she was just trying to put me out of my misery. She’s called Myf—short for Myfanwy—and we are besotted.”

Which brings us back to home and family, clearly where Beckinsale’s priorities lie. “As a parent, you are never off the hook. Never.” She smiles, “It’s a full-time job. I mean, how many times do I call my mother. Stricken with something, going, ‘Help! Help!’ And I’m very old to be doing these things.”

She credits her mother with teaching her to value interdependence. “I think it is a hugely underrated quality to have. I’m all for it. And my mother is absolutely CONTINUED ON PAGE 152

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OPPOSITE Oscar de la Renta top, $3,490, and skirt, $3,490. MAKEUP Chanel Les 4 Ombres eye shadow in Prélude and Le Crayon Yeux eyeliner in Khaki Doré.

Givenchy Photo’Perfexion foundation in Perfect Honey.

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric in Shimmering Apricot Pink. Clé de Peau Cheek Color Duo #5. Tarte LipSurgence in Glisten.

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Winston necklace. Vram for Gray Gallery brooch. Harry Winston bracelet. Chanel Fine Jewelry ring.

Van Cleef & Arpels ring. OPPOSITE, FROM TOP De Beers necklace, and band ring, $10,000. Vram for Gray Gallery ring. Pomellato bracelet.

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Van Cleef & Arpels brooch. Chanel Fine Jewelry necklace and ring.

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ring. Chanel Fine Jewelry ring. Van Cleef & Arpels ring. Vram for Gray Gallery ring. See Shopping Guide for more details, page 153.

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SHOW GROUNDS One of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most impressive private equestrian facilities is nestled in the foothills of Simi Valley.

Here, Stefanie Saperstein raises the bar

BY SHANA DISHELL RICHLING PHOTOGRAPHED BY LISA ROMEREIN

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Towering cypress trees behind Sitting Bull cottage, which dates back to the 1920s.

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’ve always loved horses, their pure way of communicating and expressing love, plus the challenge of competing in a sport against men and women of all ages,” says Stefanie Saperstein as Quanto VL, her Grand Prix mount, plants a lick across her cheek in his stall. Four years ago, Saperstein was the highest-ranked rider in the United States under the age of 21 with the Anglo European warmblood. Now, at just 23 years old, she has her sights set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio but knows that “horses are not a guarantee—unlike sports like swimming or tennis, so much is out of your control. Everything has to come together at the perfect time for the Olympics.” Certainly there is no better place to prepare, mentally and physically, than her family’s ranch in Simi Valley.

Set like a luminous jewel in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains, Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a sprawling 120-acre complex. It was the vision of Saperstein’s mother, socialite and philanthropist Suzanne, who, along with her ex-husband, David, transformed the swath of desert into a world-class professional equestrian facility (complete with its own helipad).

At the end of a mile-long driveway, past olive groves and 100-year-old oaks, is the main villa, designed by architect Richard Robertson, who also built Suzanne’s Holmby Hills French masterpiece, Fleur de Lys. With massive, foot-thick adobe walls and gigantic hand-hewed beam ceilings, it’s like being transported to the countryside of Seville.

Look into the distance, though, and you’re reminded you’re in California with a field of solar panels supporting the estate. The black-and-white photos lining the main staircase feature Sitting Bull cottage, an original structure that dates back to the 1920s.

Today, the ranch is unparalleled even by the extreme standards of the show-jumping world.

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A herringbone-tiled hallway with a hand-painted floral ceiling motif opens to outdoor patios overlooking the riding arenas. Saperstein hopes to bring 4-year-old, home-bred mare Eberia to the 2020 Olympic games. OPPOSITE The Moorishinfluenced dining room seats 14 and features massive hand-hewed beams and intricate ironwork.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;About a year ago, my father proposed that I move back to the ranch, as I had proven that working with horses was not only my purpose in life but also a promising business model.â&#x20AC;?

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Little Crow barn and some of the guesthouses scattered throughout the property are protected by large trees.

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<< the layout of the stables. Draped in bright red bougainvillea, the state-of-the-art Apache barn contains 37 royal-warrant Lodden U.K. stalls, eight oversize wash racks and a lavish tack room filled with Persian rugs and decorative Mexican pottery. Connected by a meandering pathway is the Geronimo arena—world-renowned Olympic course designer Linda Allen consulted on the design and layout of the riding areas, which include a verdant grass derby field, jumping ring and Grand Prix field with natural obstacles. Miles of trails traverse the rugged outcroppings, providing awe-inspiring sweeping vistas, along with the necessary hind-end conditioning required for these elite four-legged athletes.

While the main villa is often rented out for events, films (Sex and the City 2, Savages) and weddings, you can find Saperstein at the stables every day at 7 a.m. tending to her fleet of Grand Prix and home-bred horses (she currently boards six at the ranch). Training starts early, as it’s dangerous to ride in the blistering mid-day heat.

After graduating cum laude from Scripps, Saperstein knew she wanted to ride professionally, but she would have to be creative and forge her own path. She spent the last few years training in Europe with three-time World Cup champion Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Germany; George Morris, the former USA Olympic Chef d’Equipe; Peter Charles and Eddie Macken. She also learned all the different types of feed, supplements and medications in order to come up with her own training and horse management program.

“About a year ago, my father proposed that I move back to the ranch, as I had proven that working with horses was not only my purpose in life but also a promising business model.” With her partner, Richard Padilla, who worked for renowned trainer George Morris at Hunterdon, Saperstein started El Sueño de Amistad and is now opening the ranch to other riders for training purposes as well as hosting competitions, charity galas, and clinics for top area horse trainers and other Olympic contenders (Francie Steinwedell-Carvin, Hap Hansen and Nael Nassar have all paid visits).

“I feel extremely blessed to be able to do what I love every single day and to share it with other horse lovers,” says Saperstein. She came up with the name El Sueño de Amistad six years ago, and it stuck: “It means the dream partnership.” •

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An upstairs hallway leads to the billiards room.

Bridles and tack hang on brass horse-head hooks.

The tiled double stairs built around a fountain provide an inviting entrance to the main villa.

A palatial floor-to-ceiling mirror and a customcrafted scalloped fireplace, with Malibu-style tile surround, echoes the circular walls of the living room. Saperstein riding Quanto VL. A collage of photos lines the inside of a tack trunk.

Saperstein with Grand Prix mount Cender Van’t Zorgvliet. Geronimo arena with the spectacular Santa Susana Mountains in the background.

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Quanto VL is ready for his trail ride. OPPOSITE Cender Vanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Zorgvliet follows Saperstein down one wing of the Apache barn.

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Asprey ring, $4,450. Oliver Peoples sunglasses, $420.

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Max Mara sweater, $1,190. Prada pants, $2,065. Manolo Blahnik mules, $665. Chanel Fine Jewelry necklace. OPPOSITE Nina Ricci cardigan, $1,325; gloves, $550; bra and briefs, prices upon request.

Chanel Fine Jewelry bracelet.

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Prada cardigan, $770.

La Perla slip top, $420.

Harry Winston necklace and bracelet, prices upon request. OPPOSITE Marc Jacobs top, $995, and skirt, $695. Wolford bra, $125.

Harry Winston bracelet, price upon request. De Beers ring, price upon request.

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Louis Vuitton coat, price upon request, shirt, $1,480, and pants, $1,400. Brunello Cucinelli turtleneck, $835. Harry Winston earrings and ring, prices upon request.

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Harry Winston earrings, price upon request. Patek Philippe watch. Asprey ring, $4,700.

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Rochas cardigan, $1,595.

Erès nightshirt, $535.

Pomellato earrings and ring. OPPOSITE Equipment cardigan, $318, and shirt, $428/set. Marc Jacobs shorts, $595. Tabitha Simmons shoes, $725, neimanmarcus.com.

Bulgari necklace, $7,250.

Oliver Peoples sunglasses, $335. MAKEUP Chanel Base Lumière, Vitalumière Aqua foundation, Poudre Universelle Compact, Illusion D’ombre eye shadow in Illusoire, Inimitable mascara in Noir Black, Le Blush Crème De Chanel in Destiny, Crayon Sourcils eyebrow pencil in Brun Naturel and Rouge Coco lip color in Sentiment.

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Architect Stephen Willrich and interior designer Ken Fulk craft a quintessential Napa Valley retreat for a client to host summer weekends and holiday celebrations

BY DIANE DORRANS SAEKS PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW MILLMAN

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t’s late fall in Calistoga. Weeks of harvest are finally and joyously completed, and the earthy fragrance of ripe grapes lingers in the autumn haze.

In a very private corner of the valley, within sight of the majestic Palisades, a family house basks in the slanting sun.

And in evening hours, doors are now closed after a summer of open-air activity.

The house, in the manner of a traditional Napa Valley farmhouse, was built to transition seamlessly from summer to fall and winter.

It’s a house for all seasons, with ample porches, enclosed terraces and shaded decks beckoning the family outdoors, and stone fireplaces for gatherings and contemplation.

The owners, a couple with three young children, commissioned San Anselmo architect Stephen Willrich, noted for his fine-tuned understanding of site-specific design, to execute their dream. They wanted it to be low-key, not so much a design statement as a continuation of the handsome structures that have dotted the valley and its rich agricultural land since the 1850s.

“I drove around the valley looking at these classic farmhouses, now over a century old, and so noble, so firmly rooted,” says Willrich. “They are part of the area’s life and history. They live and breathe Napa Valley and offer the ideal example of a house that will be beautiful a hundred years from now. I admire that heritage.”

The vernacular, notes Willrich, is pared down and very functional. Early settlers used materials that were readily available, creating a precedent with simple board-and-batten siding, deep porches and verandas, and the most cursory of detailing.

“I was inspired by the simplicity of its silhouette, the honest authenticity of a very functional farmhouse layout and materials,” notes the architect. He followed the early example, finding stone from local quarries for the steel-banded fireplaces, designing traditional horizontal lathe siding for the interior walls and using California craftsmen to perfect the concepts.

While the house was under construction, S.F. designer Ken Fulk worked closely with the family to create a highly customized decor. Fulk’s quick-witted approach is always grounded in comfort, so there are overscale leather club chairs, plush sofas and chic chaise lounges at every turn. For a playful touch, the breakfast banquette is crowned with a light fixture made of vintage soda pop bottles, and above the stairs is a soaring antler chandelier shaped like a peace symbol.

Fulk rejected “country” clichés in favor of abstract leaf motifs for custom-printed fabrics, and he displayed quirky vintage collections against walls splashed with gallons of white paint.

It’s casual and polished—and designed to evolve as the children grow and their activities and styles continue to change. •

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Architect Stephen Willrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept: Celebrate the outdoors. He designed porches, terraces, decks, verandas and secret perches. Fulk injected dashes of eccentricity: polyhedron chandeliers, peace sign antlers, vintage glass cloche light fixtures and ample gathering areas around the stone fireplaces.

The retro, all-white bathroom is a relaxing spot.

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who runs the company with his wife, Gaiane. Danilian and Morr hatched a plan to create Kings of the Dance in 2006, a jewel box show featuring four of the most athletic male dancers in the world, who would be performing a mixture of new pieces and timeworn classics.

The collaborations have only become more ambitious: In 2006, Ardani and Morr brought 600 people in from Russia—two orchestras, an opera company, a ballet company

and a chorus—to commemorate the opening of the new concert hall and the 25th anniversary of the center.

Vishneva debuted Beauty in Motion here in 2008, and in 2011, Reflections became an artists-in-residence program of sorts, with six of the most senior ballerinas from Russia spending weeks living at the Wyndam Hotel and working with various choreographers.

“We bring a really great creative, emotional life to the center,” Danilian says. “During Reflections, Henry Segerstrom and his wife, Elizabeth, came to watch rehearsal one Saturday and he told me, ‘I’m going to stay half an hour.’ He ended up spending four hours watching.

Afterward, he hugged me and said, ‘Now I understand why we built this theater.’”

Five years ago, Vishneva crossed the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to collect The Golden Mask award (which is a little bit like a Tony in the Russian performing arts world). “It’s unbelievable,” marvels Danilian. “People in Moscow are shocked that the center is so far away, and yet they give the programming the national award in Russia.”

But that’s what happens when you bring together this unusual triumvirate. “If people trust each other, it can create a really good collaboration,” Danilian explains. Morr agrees: “I would say he has the same admiration and respect for artists that I have. And whenever somebody decides to go forward on a project, we both will turn the world upside down to make it happen.”

The winners? Vishneva thinks she’s pretty lucky. “Who doesn’t love Orange County?” she says incredulously. On the Edge, Nov. 6-10; scfta.org. •

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“You have to reload yourself to understand [each choreographer’s] new style and it’s very painful,” says Diana Vishneva.

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my husband and I have completely taken that over. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on a flight or gone on a trip and not opened my bag and had a card from Len. He even does it when he goes out for the evening, leaving a card under my pillow.

There is something really nice about maintaining a connection and never getting used to being separate in a complacent way.”

She does miss her native London horribly sometimes. “The minute I get back, I want to lick the brickwork and learn the tube map all over again,” she says. “And in a low moment I can be found at Ye Olde King’s Head in Santa Monica weeping over a pack of bourbon biscuits.

Or I find myself gripping a Pot Noodle in a nostalgic way. All those things that have been in your mother’s cupboard since the 1970s…” But she has gradually grown to love Los Angeles. “I have fantastic friends here,” she says in earnest. “I thought I was really depressed growing up, but I actually hadn’t seen sunlight in 14 years.

And I come out here and I’m in perfectly good spirits.”

Christmas, she says, may well be back in England, but until then, Wiseman continues work on “Sleepy Hollow,” the Fox series he has created, written and directed, and Beckinsale is about to start writing a screenplay of her own with a close friend. “It’s about a very, very dysfunctional set of people,” she explains. “My friend and I went to the same school in London. And I wrote a lot as a child and was constantly winning writing competitions. And my mother asked her over because she wanted to become a writer. And of course she became a writer and I became ridiculous.” Candid, honest and alarmingly funny, Beckinsale remarks that the future looks bright, unless, she laughs, she comes face to face with a local mountain lion. “It’s a very real fear of mine,” she says.

“So if you find me half eaten at the bottom of Rustic Canyon, you’ll know the chain of events.” •

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who runs the company with his wife, Gaiane. Danilian and Morr hatched a plan to create Kings of the Dance in 2006, a jewel box show featuring four of the most athletic male dancers in the world, who would be performing a mixture of new pieces and timeworn classics.

The collaborations have only become more ambitious: In 2006, Ardani and Morr brought 600 people in from Russia—two orchestras, an opera company, a ballet company

and a chorus—to commemorate the opening of the new concert hall and the 25th anniversary of the center.

Vishneva debuted Beauty in Motion here in 2008, and in 2011, Reflections became an artists-in-residence program of sorts, with six of the most senior ballerinas from Russia spending weeks living at the Wyndam Hotel and working with various choreographers.

“We bring a really great creative, emotional life to the center,” Danilian says. “During Reflections, Henry Segerstrom and his wife, Elizabeth, came to watch rehearsal one Saturday and he told me, ‘I’m going to stay half an hour.’ He ended up spending four hours watching.

Afterward, he hugged me and said, ‘Now I understand why we built this theater.’”

Five years ago, Vishneva crossed the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to collect The Golden Mask award (which is a little bit like a Tony in the Russian performing arts world). “It’s unbelievable,” marvels Danilian. “People in Moscow are shocked that the center is so far away, and yet they give the programming the national award in Russia.”

But that’s what happens when you bring together this unusual triumvirate. “If people trust each other, it can create a really good collaboration,” Danilian explains. Morr agrees: “I would say he has the same admiration and respect for artists that I have. And whenever somebody decides to go forward on a project, we both will turn the world upside down to make it happen.”

The winners? Vishneva thinks she’s pretty lucky. “Who doesn’t love Orange County?” she says incredulously. On the Edge, Nov. 6-10; scfta.org. •

my husband and I have completely taken that over. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on a flight or gone on a trip and not opened my bag and had a card from Len. He even does it when he goes out for the evening, leaving a card under my pillow.

There is something really nice about maintaining a connection and never getting used to being separate in a complacent way.”

She does miss her native London horribly sometimes. “The minute I get back, I want to lick the brickwork and learn the tube map all over again,” she says. “And in a low moment I can be found at Ye Olde King’s Head in Santa Monica weeping over a pack of bourbon biscuits.

Or I find myself gripping a Pot Noodle in a nostalgic way. All those things that have been in your mother’s cupboard since the 1970s…” But she has gradually grown to love Los Angeles. “I have fantastic friends here,” she says in earnest. “I thought I was really depressed growing up, but I actually hadn’t seen sunlight in 14 years.

And I come out here and I’m in perfectly good spirits.”

Christmas, she says, may well be back in England, but until then, Wiseman continues work on “Sleepy Hollow,” the Fox series he has created, written and directed, and Beckinsale is about to start writing a screenplay of her own with a close friend. “It’s about a very, very dysfunctional set of people,” she explains. “My friend and I went to the same school in London. And I wrote a lot as a child and was constantly winning writing competitions. And my mother asked her over because she wanted to become a writer. And of course she became a writer and I became ridiculous.” Candid, honest and alarmingly funny, Beckinsale remarks that the future looks bright, unless, she laughs, she comes face to face with a local mountain lion. “It’s a very real fear of mine,” she says.

“So if you find me half eaten at the bottom of Rustic Canyon, you’ll know the chain of events.” •

“You have to reload yourself to understand [each choreographer’s] new style and it’s very painful,” says Diana Vishneva.

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brilliant at celebrating things. You get on an airplane, you’ve just said goodbye to her, and you open your bag and there is a card in there. And

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By the time Joan Castle Joseff passed away in 2010 (at the age of 97), she had amassed one of the world’s most staggering jewelry collections. Her Burbank vault held three million pieces—an out-and-out treasure chest by any standard. But the pieces weren’t just for her to flash about—which she did regularly (she was also known to dye her hair and her poodles to match her gowns). It started when Eugene Joseff hired her as a secretary in 1938 at his aeronautics casting company, Joseff of Hollywood. A few years after (and before they were married), she suggested they start making jewelry and renting the pieces to film studios.

Remember the amethyst set Vivien Leigh wore in Gone With the Wind or Grace Kelly’s pearl pendant earrings in High Society? In recent years, Sotheby’s came calling to divvy up the stash, but Joseff couldn’t part with the gems. She entrusted them to her family, which now runs the company.

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