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The Many Meanings of Marriage: Centuries-Old Wisdom 淺談傳統婚禮之意義
Many-Petaled Words: The Language of Flowers 花瓣下的呢喃——寄情花語
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Unique Wedding Cakes Baked With Love 專訪婚禮蛋糕設計師 ——Emily Lael Aumiller
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• Love Embodied 獻溫情 • Silent Affection 致誠禮
日本和德國的居家保健用品 獨特、實用、老少咸宜 • 德國皮膚科及醫藥局推薦 的護膚、保健品
Every Bride a Queen: Couture Bridal Gowns by Chelsea Liu 以摯情勾勒純白祝福——專訪華裔婚紗設計師劉宇佳
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Timeless Tokens of Everlasting Love 互贈經典 許諾一生
• 日本最熱銷醫美護膚品 • 日本最新化妝品
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The Many Meanings of Marriage: Centuries-Old Wisdom 之子于歸，宜其室家——淺談傳統婚禮之意義
日本 ANGFA 生產 「SCALP-D Protein 5」 男士專用 防脫髮洗髮水及護髮素
根據來自共 190 萬例男性禿髮病例的臨床
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數據所研發的針對頭髮稀疏和防掉髮的男性
Unique Wedding Cakes Baked With Love Emily Lael Aumiller, Pastry Chef 細刻蘊真情 層疊幸福滋味
用洗髮水，是得到脫髮患者們認可的商品。 洗髮水有乾性肌膚和油性肌膚專用兩種。
Many-Petaled Words: The Language of Flowers 花瓣下的呢喃——寄情花語
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Tips to Rejuvenate the Brain 告別健忘 喚回健康腦力
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Wine Country Retreat An idyllic escape among the Napa Valley mountains 納帕谷私人度假別墅 葡萄酒鄉的靜居之所
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Explore The Style: The Valley Retreat 納帕山谷度假風格
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• When the Sun Shines 當陽光灑落
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孟夏之約
蔚藍蒼天之下，清亮的教堂鐘聲響起，敬天告地，一對新人互許終 生，在眾人的見證與祝賀聲中，開啟另一段人生篇章⋯⋯ 古羅馬神話裡的朱諾女神（Juno），是眾神之王朱比特（Jupiter） 之妻。她主掌婚姻，被視作女性的精神指標以及孕育之神。英文的 六月「June」一詞，有一說便是源自朱諾女神之名，繼而出現「 六月 新娘 」的說法，也因此相傳在六月結婚，將獲得特別的庇佑與幸福 的婚姻。 除了神話起源與美意，在古代農業社會中，一切活動皆須將農務納 入考量，風和日麗的六月，恰好是不耽誤農事的合宜時節。儘管東 西方對婚禮講究不同，但自古嫁娶之事，皆是從個體走入家庭的人 生轉捩點，又有誰人不神往一段美滿的婚姻呢？ 本期特別聚焦婚禮，從文化古禮到浪漫花語，在東西文化中，感受 從愛情到婚姻的不同風貌。那一件件賞心悅目的婚紗，承載著無數 女孩的夢想，一針一線手工縫製的高訂婚紗，是創作者傾心打造的 真摯祝福——本期專訪婚紗設計師劉宇佳（Chelsea Liu），心懷單
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EVERY BRIDE A QUEEN:
Couture Bridal Gowns by Chelsea Liu 以摯情勾勒純白祝福 ——專訪華裔婚紗設計師劉宇佳
English by Megan Wang | Chinese by Ann Lin
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n New York City, a bespoke wedding dress designer is overseeing the final pearls being handstitched onto a gown fit for royalty. Chelsea Liu established her couture label in 2014 and has been making dreams come true for brides around the world with her legendary, detail-filled creations. Among the thank-you letters and photos sent to Liu by her clients, many are beyond grateful: “I would say the most common thread in all the letters is that they ‘looked and felt like a star’ on their wedding day,” says Liz Sellassie, the owner of Designer Loft Bridal in New York City. “[Liu’s] gowns are for the bride that wants an interesting, unique gown with a very feminine but also very powerful charm. Her gowns, even the most demure ones, say ‘I am a queen on this day.’ “ Indeed, Liu’s gowns seem to possess the magic to transform each bride into the most confident and beautiful version of herself, leaving a truly unforgettable mark on her big day.
海岸邊的浪漫白紗，綠意間的回眸一笑，又或是在眾人 的花灑歡送下，新嫁娘挽著新郎的手笑得燦爛，在莊嚴 神聖的教堂裡落下承諾的一吻，一張張照片，定格幸福 的瞬間。相片裡那些新娘身著的婚紗，都是出自華裔婚 紗設計師劉宇佳（Chelsea Liu）之手。 「 我們收到許多封穿過 Chelsea 婚紗的新娘所寄的 感謝信，所有信件中最常見的回饋就是，他們在婚禮當天 感覺自己像個明星。」「 那些她為新娘量身打造的婚紗， 既富女性氣質，又有著強大的魅力。甚至，在所有設計 中，最端莊的禮服，都展現著『 我今天是女王 』的氣勢。」
Right page: 中世紀貴族風格的方領口設計婚紗，也是今年的流行之一。沉著經 典的緞面，加上浪漫的花蕾蕾絲，散發公主氣息的婚紗，在任何時 代都是新娘們的嚮往。 Wedding dresses with romantic floral lace, heavy-weight satin, and a square neckline—a popular style in the Renaissance era—are also trending in 2021. Designer Chelsea Liu believes every woman deserves to feel as beautiful and special as a princess.
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TIMELESS TOKENS OF EVERLASTING LOVE 互贈經典 許諾一生
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致新郎 Brides would not be brides without their men. Show him love and gratitude with a traditional gift that’s as useful as it is dashing. Engraving a name or special date on a watch, fountain pen, or any of these gifts will elevate its prestige beyond its already impressive brand pedigree.
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Lucky groom, your gift to your bride should bring with it the sense of a promise and blessings. In Western culture, if the bride carries something blue down the aisle (along with something old, something new, and something borrowed), happiness will follow her always. In Chinese feng shui, diamonds and pearls ensure good fortune and a happy family.
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Natura Bissé: Diamond Well Living Natura Bisse’s Diamond Well Living collection provides an unparalleled sensory experience and gorgeous skin, bringing professional spa rituals to your home. This wholesome collection of eight body products is formulated with natural ingredients that are vegan-friendly and sustainably sourced. The Body Cream ($90): Nourishes, softens, hydrates, and revitalizes skin. The Body Scrub ($90): Exfoliates, hydrates, and softens skin.
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THE MANY MEANINGS OF MARRIAGE: CENTURIES-OLD WISDOM 之子于歸，宜其室家 ──淺談傳統婚禮之意義 English by Angela Feng | Chinese by Ann Lin
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o that they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. —Matthew 19:6 Since Biblical times, we’ve been searching for our other halves, wanting to ride into the sunset with our one true love, and marrying the love of our life. But marriage traditions through the ages have ranged from joyous to somber. Some ancient wedding traditions emphasized the challenges that awaited newlyweds and the loss of moving away from their families. If one word could capture the universal ideal of marriage success, it’s probably “harmony,” beginning with the story of our first ancestors. And the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” —Genesis 2:18. According to the Hebrew Bible, all of humankind descended from Adam and Eve. God felt that Adam needed a partner and created Eve by taking her from Adam’s rib. Thus, the first couple in the world was formed. Eve was born to nurture and accompany Adam, and in exchange, Adam vowed to protect and provide for her. They were two sides of the same coin— born of the same body, and through God’s blessed union, once again brought together as one in order to be fruitful.
自古以來，人們都在追尋能和彼此共度餘生的另一半。 但婚姻中經歷各階段的喜怒哀樂後，讓人逐漸忘卻最初 結合的真諦。其實在上古時期，無分東西方，男女結合 的婚姻觀，幾乎可謂如出一轍。 據《希伯來聖經》記載，神覺得亞當一人獨居不好， 於是從 那人身上取下肋骨造 成一 個 配偶，那便是世界 上的第一個女人─ ─夏娃。夏娃的出現，源自於神對男 人 的 憐 憫 與慈 愛，於 是 創 造了女人作為 輔 助 者，陪 伴 男人 的生活，亞當則受神 的 託付，供 應 夏 娃 的生活並 且保 護 她。他們 一起受 造 為人，再由同一 個肉身受 造 成 為兩個 個 體，再 讓 彼 此完 整，並繁衍 後 嗣，一切 源 自上天的安排。 婚姻真諦 殊途同歸 古代的中國對婚姻也有相似的理念。《儀禮注疏》寫道， 「 夫妻牉合也 」，「 牉」，指的是一半，結合為一體的其 中一方。因此，從此句可見，中國古代社會認定，沒有結 婚的男女都是半人，只有結婚成為夫妻後，才能成為全 人。所以古人也說「 夫妻一體也 」，並且更進一步地說： 「 父子一體也，夫妻一體也，昆弟一體也。」父子、兄弟 之所以為一體，是因血緣的羈絆，完全沒血緣的夫妻， 與具有血緣關係的手足父子並列，可見傳統社會重視夫 妻的一面。 Right page: There are three versions of the “Up the River During Qingming” handscroll painting, made in the Qing, Song, and Ming dynasties, respectively. They depict the groom’s procession to the bride’s home to escort her to the wedding. (Courtesy of the National Palace Museum)
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明 仇英版本 清明上河圖 (Ming Dynasty, Qiu Ying’ s version of) Up the River During Qingming
清院畫版本 清明上河圖 (Qing Court Version of) Up the River During Qingming
傳宋 張擇端 清明易簡圖 卷 (Up the River During) Qingming in Brief
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Many-Petaled Words The Language of Flowers 花瓣下的呢喃——寄情花語
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o one wants an unlucky symbol accidentally marring her wedding day—or her future happiness. But some might not realize just how ancient and intricate the language of flowers is. Some otherwise beautiful flowers were bad omens to our ancestors. Yellow tulips mean one-sided or unrequited love to the Japanese, and yellow roses signified platonic friendship, not romantic love, to Europeans and Americans in the 1800s. Sweet peas might look like a cute option for someone’s big day, but they signify good-bye. Red spider lilies say “abandonment, never to meet again.” But don’t worry, hundreds of beautiful blooms are waiting to bring romance and special promises to couples— just not French marigolds, which symbolize jealousy.
沒有人會希望，一個不幸的象徵意外出現於婚禮之上， 或對未來的幸福帶來負面意義。然而，有些人可能沒有 意識到，花語有多麼古老和複雜。其實對吾輩的祖先來 說，有些美麗的花，卻代表著不祥的預兆。 您是否知道，黃色鬱金香，對於日本人來說，意 味著單戀或者單相思呢？而在十九世紀，黃色的玫瑰， 對於歐洲人和美國人來說，象徵著柏拉圖式的友誼，而 不是浪漫的愛情。在某些重要日子裡，如蝴蝶般的甜豌 豆花，乍看似乎是個怡人的選擇，但它們卻代表著「 再 見 」。紅彼岸花（ 又名曼珠沙華 ）代表著：「 分離，永 不相見 」。不過別擔心，仍有許多美麗的花朵，能為情 侶們帶來浪漫與特殊的承諾，只是，記得避開法國萬壽 菊，因為它代表著「 嫉妒 」。 伴花香捎來的訊息 從1820年到1900年左右，西方社會相當盛行花卉語言，
FRAGRANT MESSAGES What else would the Victorians say about today’s bouquets and blooms? A lot. But they would likely argue over the exact meanings. That’s because the language of f lowers, floriography, was so popular in the West from 1820 until about 1900 that flower dictionaries multiplied. Each European country practically had its own renowned pioneer. The strict taboos in Victorian culture prevented people from directly expressing many thoughts and feelings, especially romantic ones. That made the wordless way of communicating through blossoms so appealing. So as long as the interlocutors agreed on a common source, a conversation in flowers could go something like this:
以至於花卉詞典的數量成倍增加。在英國，維多利亞時 代的人們，是怎麼看待花語的呢？ 每個歐洲國家實際上都各自擁有知名的花卉先驅。 在英國，維多利亞時代文化中，嚴格的社會禁忌使人們 無法直接表達許多思想和感情，尤其是與浪漫相關的表 述。於是，一種無聲的交流方式——透過花語傳情，變 得格外吸引人。因此，只要對話雙方都明白同一種花語 的含義，那麼，通過鮮花進行的對話就可能如此： 一位紳士獻上一朵紅玫瑰表達： 「 我愛你 」。女士回送紫 色三色堇，表示對份情感的共鳴： 「 您占據了我的心。」 紳士用寬葉山黧豆花，進一步表達他的追求： 「 妳願意和 我一起走嗎？」女士用雛菊回應： 「 我會考慮的。」 這位紳士熱情地拔出了一束薺菜花（ 該草果實形似牧羊 人的錢包，故又名「 牧羊人錢包 」 ）表示： 「 我把我的所 有獻予妳。」帶著疑慮，這位女士回送他月桂樹小枝： 「話
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The gentleman presents a red rose: "I love you." The lady admits a partial reciprocation of the sentiment by returning a purple pansy: "You occupy my thoughts." The gentleman presses his suit still further with an everlasting pea: "Wilt thou go with me?" The lady replies by a daisy, in which she says: "I will think of it." The gentleman, in his enthusiasm, plucks and presents a shepherd's purse: "I offer you my all." The lady, doubtingly, returns a sprig of
紳士用一株香水草（ 洋茉莉 ）堅確表明他的心意： 「 我傾 慕你！」女士則通過一株百日菊接受他的柔情： 「 我哀悼 你（ 過去 ）的缺席。」 ——摘自《希爾手冊》 （Hill's Manual，芝加哥，1888年） 此外，不同顏色的花，也有不同的含義。其中的經 典例子就是東、西方對白色的不同看法。在中國，白色 是象徵死亡的顏色。紅色、粉紅色和一些其他顏色代表 慶祝和吉祥。然而，在西方，白色象徵著純真和純潔，
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ELITE HEALTH
Let’s Talk With Dr. Hu
TIPS TO REJUVENATE THE BRAIN 告別健忘 喚回健康腦力 Chinese by Hu Naiwen｜Translated by Minghui Wang
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ave you ever forgotten your phone or wallet at home? Do you ever turn everything upside down just to find an everyday item? The busy, modern lifestyle has made these scenarios more common among working adults, with some people even experiencing symptoms of memory loss. This often comes down to the chronic stress from overworking, staying up late, irregular sleep schedules, excessive brain activity, and chronic fatigue. When our body is not able to fully rest, our memory
出了門後才想到：糟糕！手機、錢包忘了帶；東西分明就 放在這裡，卻怎麼也找不著了⋯⋯ 上述場景，是否也在你的生活中似曾相似？對忙碌 的現代人而言，這不是奇事。現代人出現記憶力早衰的 現象，歸因於累積了許多工作的壓力，如長時間加班、熬 夜，作息不正常，用腦過度或長期疲勞等，讓身體無法充 分休息，進而導致記憶力變差。倘若長期不處理，當心患 上失智！那麼如何才能針對問題改善呢？ 本文將告訴 大 家，如何透 過穴位按摩預 防大 腦老 化，教各位利用每天 15 分鐘，養成好習慣增強記憶力， 並且分享護腦食譜、常見食材，人人都能透過日常飲食， 讓大腦永保青春。 常按四穴道 促進記憶力 我們的頭頂上有個「 百會穴 」，該穴道位在兩耳的耳尖交 匯中間位置。以「 百會穴 」為中心，其前後左右旁開一寸 的十字上，則有「 四神聰穴 」。
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【About Dr. Hu】Currently a professor at Nine Star University of Health and Sciences in Sunnyvale, California, Dr. Hu Naiwen was previously a pharmacological researcher of Western medicine in Taiwan. He was also the director for traditional Chinese medicine clubs at numerous Taiwanese universities.
Left: 足三里穴 Zusanli acupoint Right: 神門穴 Shenmen acupoint Image courtesy of brgfx, freepik and pch.vector (Redesign by Elite Lifestyle Magazine)
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tends to perform poorly. If the issue is neglected for too long, early-onset dementia could be only a step away. In this article, we’ll show you how to help keep your brain “young” with acupoint massage, simple recipes, and a daily 15-minute habit to enhance your memory.
用手輕敲或使用木頭梳、牛角梳，敲一敲這些頭頂 的穴位，能增強記憶力。生活中可利用零碎的等待時間， 或片刻的休息時間，敲一敲或按壓這些穴道。 手上也有一個增強記憶的穴道，叫作「 神門穴 」，它 在我們手腕朝上的位置，也在心經上頭。心經是指小指
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FOUR ACUPOINTS FOR CLEAR MEMORY On the top of the head, there is a Baihui (One Hundred Meetings) acupoint. It is located at the intersection where a line between the tips of the two ears meet. The Sishencong acupoints are located one inch from the Baihui acupoint in all four directions. Gently tapping these acupoints with your hand or a comb (a wooden or horn comb) can enhance your memory. According to traditional Chinese medicine studies, there are 12 standard meridians in the human body, and each corresponds with an organ. The meridian of the heart goes through the arm. Its path traces from the inner corner of the pinky through the arm. Along that path, at its intersection with the wrist line, you’ll find the Shenmen (Spirit Gate) acupoint, another acupoint capable of strengthening your memory. As its name suggests, the Spirit Gate acupoint is crucial for maintaining a clear consciousness. Massaging it often can invigorate the mind and bring about better rest. It restores energy the brain can use to process information, which in turn enhances memory. The Zusanli (Leg Three Miles) acupoint under the knee of either leg also helps with memory. To find it, place four fingers horizontally below the lower end of the kneecap. The Zusanli point is closely associated with stomach metabolism, and massaging it can promote a more efficient transfer of the needed nutrients to the brain. This is one way memory can become stronger.
為心經。而在心經上頭，同時位在手腕橫紋上的交匯處 即為「 神門穴 」。 既然它叫作神門，就是「 神」經過的一個門檻（ 「 精、 氣、神」是中醫養生相當注重的三大要素，位於心經上的 神門穴就是保養神志的穴道），時常按壓能提神，讓精 神變好，也能夠靜心助眠，進而保養頭腦的記憶力。 另外，幫助腸胃消化吸收的「 足三里穴 」，不分左右 腳，只要時常壓按，也有助保持良好的記憶力。 「 足三里 穴 」位於腳上外膝眼，往下大約四個指幅的位置，是大家 耳熟能詳的穴位。有助維持記憶力的原理在於，當身體 的消化吸收變好，讓身體所需的養分，在頭腦裡形成最 好的狀態，因而有助提升記憶力。 每日15分鐘整理思緒 我們每日「input」的外來知識，最後要能「output」成為 能運用的知識，這中間會需要一個重要步驟，就是「 整 理 」。例如上述提到的敲敲穴位，或是透過運動讓腦袋 放空，當大腦變空之際，就會開始整理各項腦內資訊。 養成每日15分鐘~20分鐘的習慣，無論是快走或騎自行車 等，都能活化大腦運作，有效降低記憶力衰退的現象， 讓工作時的邏輯表達能力變得更加清晰。 另外，也能透過打坐、靜坐讓頭腦放空，此時大腦 也會開始進行整理；聆聽慢節奏的音樂，例如一秒一拍 的音樂，讓思緒平靜，進而促進學習與記憶力。以我個 人為例，只要聆聽慢速音樂，心跳變慢、呼吸次數也變 慢，感覺壓力變輕，當壓力一小，腦中的海馬迴（ 也稱 海馬體 ）就會像一塊放鬆的海棉，這種狀態更可有效吸 收各種資訊、知識。 │49
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WINE COUNTRY RETREAT An idyllic escape among the Napa Valley mountains 納帕谷私人度假別墅 葡萄酒鄉的靜居之所 English by Angela Feng | Chinese by Ada Tian Photography by Matthew Millman 52│
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Top, left page: Surrounded by stunning views of vineyards and mountains is this idyllic wine-country retreat in Napa County, California.
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tunning views of vineyards and mountains surround this idyllic wine-country retreat in Napa County, California. Luxurious yet down-to-earth, the place is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city. Designed by Bay Area-based Andrew Mann Architecture with interior designs by Chicago-based Kara Mann, the house is a contemporary take on the traditional country home. For more than 20 years, the firm has specialized in putting a modern spin on the traditional Bay Area style, with crisp lines and simple details.
葡萄酒愛好者一定不會對加利福尼亞州的納帕谷（Napa Valley）感到陌生。納帕谷有著迷人的陽光，地勢變化 多樣的山谷，以及雅緻的酒莊。事實上，這個安靜樸實 的鄉間，正是全美最富盛名的葡萄酒之鄉，也是近年來 新興的頂級葡萄酒產區之一。有人傳神地將這裡比喻為 葡萄酒愛好者的「 迪士尼樂園 」，來此觀光度假，品嘗 美酒，也成為許多人的心儀之旅。 發現靜謐 屋主便是因度假而愛上這裡。她來自芝加哥，曾經常同 已故的丈夫一起去納帕谷度假。別墅位於納帕谷的中心 區域，與周圍的葡萄園和壯觀的山脈相容，景色宜人且
A CLEAR VISION This particular home and its location carries sentimental value for the client. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she frequently visited Napa Valley with her late husband. She had rented the home for three summers before finally getting the opportunity to purchase it. Already well-acquainted with the space, the new owner knew exactly what changes she wanted to make. She developed an idea book for the design team that captured the essence of what she was looking for: a splendid indoor-outdoor experience with a refined palette.
靜謐之美悠然，是隱祕於葡萄酒之鄉的完美靜居之地。 在買下這座別墅之前，她已經租住過三個夏季。隨 著對場地的熟悉，她腦海中逐漸浮現出一套清晰的改建 方案。當她有機會將這裡買下後，便請來專業的設計團 隊，幫她完成心中的完美度假別墅。 創建完美 在明確了偏愛的風格和使用需求後，屋主準備了一本包 含了室內、建築和景觀設計的意向書，用以同設計團隊 溝通。建築師Andrew Mann說， 「 我從來沒有做過一個 願景如此清晰的項目，這本意向書從各個方面精確地表 達了屋主的訴求。屋主喜愛低調奢華，而又精緻微妙的 │53
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ELITE HOME
WHEN THE SUN SHINES 當陽光灑落 By Faithe Lo
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dd the right touches to a patio space, and you can create a charming little haven on a large scale or in miniature. Tuck tailor-made furnishings among decorative flowers and foliage—and voilà! Now it’s a spot where computing or paperwork becomes a welcome summer pastime, thanks to the warm sun on your skin and the hint of a fresh breeze. 無論陽臺是大是小，搭配設計舒適、尺寸合宜的露天桌椅，再用配件擺設或者植物盆 栽點綴，就能構築出一個舒適的小天地。在春末夏初時節，最適合把電腦或文件抱到 陽臺，讓陽光暖烘烘地斜灑在身上，一面處理公務，一面享受一個人的午後。
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LUMINANCE ARTS: Reviving Traditional Art Forms to Enrich the Soul 興古韻、藏典作、近人情 ——線上藝廊「明淨苑」
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2018 年夏天，「 明淨苑 」的出現，在北美藝術市場，注入了 一股清新而雅緻的傳統氣息。在琳琅滿目的當代藝術之中， 明淨苑將饒富古典風韻的當代傳統創作者集合，並透過複 製畫以及其他日常藝術形式，帶給傳統藝術愛好者更為便 利、多元的收藏選擇。 明淨苑的創辦人李娟表示，在講求快速的時代風氣下， 仍有許多藝術家堅守傳統的創作精神，潛心寫字、作畫，她 深受此觸動，因此「 幫畫家找到觀眾，幫喜歡傳統藝術的人 找到畫家 」成為該畫廊創立初衷之一。她發現，當今的主流 藝術風氣，讓一群堅守傳統價值的創作者，未能有效地接觸 群眾，希望能藉由創建此平臺，讓喜愛傳統藝術的人們，都 有機會共品那份古典之美。這一明確的願景，也打動了與他 們合作的藝術家，如中國著名的冰雪派畫家曹醉夢老師，以 及書法大師劉錫銅等。這些藝術家們都相當注重內在修為 與心靈提升，他們將畢生的積澱在畫紙上展現，而那一筆 一畫的精、氣、神，最終透過作品傳遞予觀者。 有位在曼哈頓開設診所的中醫醫師，一眼就被明淨苑 的作品打動，她把每一間診室都掛上了從明淨苑購入的畫 作。她因此發現，診間變得安靜，患者就醫時的情緒比往常 更為平和。一幅好的作品能對觀者的身心產生正面的影響， 由此可見一斑。 「 美，是一種直觀的感受 」，創辦人堅信那些真正美好 的作品，不假言詞修飾，卻能盈滿心中。她希望明淨苑能成 為守護創作者初衷的一方天地，無需迎合潮流，而讓純粹之 美自然流露，靜如一彎涓流，淌入你我的生活之中。
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