The Journal x John Brooks | February 2025

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RIVIERA COLLECTIO

THE RIVIERA COLLECTIO COMFORT, DURABILITY SERIES, THIS LOUNGE C ALUMINUM. PLUSH CUS EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT ENDURE THE ELEMENTS PATIOS, TERRACES, AND REPOSE.

ON REDEFINES OUTDOOR LIVING WITH A SOPHISTICATED BLEND OF , AND TIMELESS DESIGN. DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE ICONIC GROVE COLLECTION IS METICULOUSLY CRAFTED FROM POWDER-COATED SHIONS, FILLED WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE OUTDOOR FOAM, OFFER T WHILE MAINTAINING A REFINED, INVITING AESTHETIC. ENGINEERED TO S WITH UNCOMPROMISING SOPHISTICATION, RIVIERA TRANSFORMS D POOLSIDE RETREATS INTO SERENE SANCTUARIES OF LUXURIOUS

CASAMANCE DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM CONSTELLATIONS, FINE ART, AND ITALIAN PALACES, WEAVING LIGHT, SHADOW, NATURE, AND OPULENCE INTO A REFINED WALLCOVERING COLLECTION.

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3 LBS. BEEF STEW MEAT (SUCH AS CHUCK ROAST), CUT INTO CHUNKS 1 ONION, CHOPPED 4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED 2 BAY LEAVES 2 TSP GROUND CUMIN 2 TSP DRIED OREGANO 1 TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA 1 TSP GROUND CORIANDER 1 TSP GROUND CLOVES 1 TSP SALT (OR TO TASTE) 1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER 4 CUPS BEEF BROTH 2 CUPS WATER 3 DRIED GUAJILLO CHILIES (STEMMED AND SEEDED) 2 DRIED ANCHO CHILIES (STEMMED AND SEEDED) 1 DRIED PASILLA CHILI (STEMMED AND SEEDED) 1 CINNAMON STICK 2 WHOLE CLOVES 1 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL

IN A LARGE POT OR DUTCH OVEN, COMBINE THE BEEF STEW MEAT, CHOPPED ONION, MINCED GARLIC, BAY LEAVES, GROUND CUMIN, DRIED OREGANO, SMOKED PAPRIKA, GROUND CORIANDER, GROUND CLOVES, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, BEEF BROTH, AND WATER. BRING TO A GENTLE SIMMER OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT.

FOR SERVING: CORN TORTILLAS CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO DICED ONIONS LIME WEDGES SLICED RADISHES

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WHILE THE MEAT SIMMERS, PLACE THE DRIED GUAJILLO CHILIES, ANCHO CHILIES, AND PASILLA CHILI IN A BOWL AND COVER WITH HOT WATER. SOAK FOR 15–20 MINUTES, OR UNTIL SOFTENED. DRAIN THE CHILIES AND TRANSFER THEM TO A BLENDER. ADD THE CINNAMON STICK, WHOLE CLOVES, AND 1 CUP OF THE SIMMERING BROTH FROM THE POT TO THE BLENDER. BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH, ADDING MORE BROTH AS NEEDED TO CREATE A VELVETY SAUCE. IN A SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT, HEAT THE VEGETABLE OIL. CAREFULLY POUR IN THE CHILI SAUCE AND COOK FOR 5–7 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, UNTIL THE SAUCE THICKENS AND DEEPENS IN COLOR. POUR THE RICH CHILI SAUCE OVER THE BEEF MIXTURE IN THE POT, STIRRING WELL TO COMBINE. REDUCE THE HEAT TO LOW, COVER, AND SIMMER FOR 2–3 HOURS, UNTIL THE MEAT IS TENDER AND THE FLAVORS ARE FULLY DEVELOPED. SERVE THIS TRADITIONAL MEXICAN BIRRIA HOT WITH WARM CORN TORTILLAS AND YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS—CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO, DICED ONIONS, LIME WEDGES, AND CRISP SLICED RADISHES.

RECIPES // FROM THE KITCHEN OF ART ELLSWORTH

showroom E V E N T S MARCH | 3-7

BOZEMAN, MT

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH BEN TO EXPLORE THE NEW 2025 COLLECTIONS FROM CASAMANCE, FERMOIE, CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH, AND MORE

MARCH | 13

SCOTTSDALE, AZ RENOWNED SCULPTOR TOM CORBIN VISITS OUR SHOWROOM TO DEBUT HIS LATEST WORKS AND OFFER A RARE GLIMPSE INTO THE ARTISTRY OF BRONZE CASTING

MARCH | 18-19

SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND DENVER, CO

YVAN PUYLAERT STOPS BY BOTH SHOWROOMS TO PREVIEW DESIGNS OF THE TIME’S NEW TEXTILE COLLECTION

MARCH | 20

SCOTTSDALE, AZ JOIN US FOR A KEYNOTE EVENT WITH KATHRYN M. IRELAND AND MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD DURING DESERT DESIGN DAYS

MARCH | 24-25

SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND DENVER, CO

PAOLA MURARO VISITS BOTH SHOWROOMS TO SHARE A FIRST LOOK AT STUDIOART'S LATEST DESIGNS

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HELD AT THE ICONIC HÔTEL DE VILLE DURING PARIS DÉCO OFF, THE AMERICAN PARTY IN PARIS ONCE AGAIN BROUGHT TOGETHER SOME OF THE DESIGN INDUSTRY’S FINEST FOR AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE, CREATIVITY, AND CONNECTION. THIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION HONORS THE ENDURING INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN DESIGN ON THE GLOBAL STAGE, UNITING VISIONARIES AND TASTEMAKERS IN A SPIRIT OF SHARED INSPIRATION. FOR THE PAST DECADE, JOHN BROOKS HAS BEEN PROUD TO COHOST THIS REMARKABLE EVENT, AND WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US. IT WAS AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING—ONE THAT CELEBRATED INNOVATION, FOSTERED MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND REFLECTED THE POWER OF A COLLECTIVE VISION.

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TOM CORBIN'S JOURNEY INTO SCULPTURE IS ONE OF SERENDIPITY AND PASSION. A CHANCE ENCOUNTER WITH A BRONZE SCULPTOR SPARKED HIS FASCINATION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART, SETTING HIM ON A PATH TO EMBRACE HIS CALLING AS A SCULPTOR—A PIVOTAL DECISION THAT BECAME THE BEDROCK OF HIS PROLIFIC AND ENDURING ARTISTIC CAREER.

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OOTED IN THE RICH TRADITION OF BRONZE CASTING, TOM CORBIN’S WORK HAS EVOLVED FROM REPRESENTATIONAL FORMS TO ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONS, OFTEN SERVING AS METAPHORS FOR THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. HIS ENDURING FASCINATION WITH THE HUMAN FIGURE REMAINS A CENTRAL MUSE, WHILE HIS FURNITURE DESIGNS SEAMLESSLY BLUR THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN ART AND FUNCTION. BY FUSING TRADITION WITH INNOVATION, TOM CRAFTS TIMELESS, EVOCATIVE PIECES THAT BRIDGE HISTORY AND MODERNITY, LEAVING AN INDELIBLE MARK ON THE WORLD OF SCULPTURE.

1 | Teorema builds on the inaugural line by Formafantasma for Rubelli. Grounded in refined neutrals and enriched with expressive hues, each textile is crafted with precision for a collection that is both cohesive and dynamic.

2 | Blur x Tai Ping redefines hand-woven carpets with a bold yet serene aesthetic inspired by the timeless artistry of black-and-white photography. Merging traditional craftsmanship with modern abstraction, the collection

NEW, NOW

captures the poetic interplay of light and shadow through a lens gently softened by time.

3 | XXV celebrates 25 years of Alexander

Lamont with a collection of bold, sculptural

pieces crafted from shagreen, parchment, and pigmented straw. Inspired by ancient Britain, the designs blend timeless textures with

modern sophistication, honoring the enduring artistry of the brand.

4 | Introducing Aspects of Light—Conrad’s collection of eight handwoven shades that

transform natural light into a captivating art form. Crafted with exquisite textures and

timeless craftsmanship, each shade infuses interiors with elegance and warmth.

Available through our Scottsdale showroom

5 | As a tribute to artisanal heritage,

Fermoie introduces two new textile ranges —Whittle and a reimagined Carskiey Broad

Stripe. These designs artfully explore color, contrast, and the beauty of craftsmanship, celebrating the elegance of imperfection.

6 | Inspired by the space probes that journey through our solar system, JMW Studio unveils new designs—an exploration of geometry, symmetry, and weightlessness that captivates the eye when illuminated.

Available through our Scottsdale showroom

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