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Rhapsody in Green
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Rita Hayworth
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La Verde Vita Though the emotion green is meant to convey varies from artist to artist, the color was in time freed from its conventional purpose of replicating nature. BY HANNAH SHEPARD SIMPSON
FEATURES
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Part-Irish and Half-Spanish, Rita Hayworth’s sultry sexuality took Hollywood by storm as the love goddess.
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Charm of the Emerald Isle
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Ireland, land of legend and lore. BY DAINA SAVAGE
Inspiring Women Kristi Noem page 140 Laura Turner Seydel page 154 INTERVIEWED BY KAREN FLOYD
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food&dining A path to a more flavorful life. BY MARCY DUBROFF
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Succulents, no green thumb necessary. BY VERITY GALSWORTHY
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Masques faciaux verts. BY PEARL LUSTRE
Green with envy. BY SINDIE FITZGERALD-RANKIN
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Photosyntheisis: The green machine. BY CORA WALDEN
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The Rainforest Foundation. BY WINIFRED TOWNSEND
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Behind the scenes with the men and women of ELYSIAN. From top to bottom, left to right: Sales and Marketing Coordinator Charlotte Jones; Post-Production Editor Elise Rimmer, Media and Production Director Rob Springer, and Post-Production Graphics Ty Yachaina; Website Editor Celia Cooksey; Creator-in-Chief Ryan Stalvey; Digital Director Kevin Pham; and Executive Editor Laurie Bogart Wiles.
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NO WATER, NO LIFE. NO BLUE, NO GREEN.” — SYLVIA EARLE
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reen environmentally friendly architecture, the mystery and magic of green tea, and works of art centered on a green palette are among our feature articles. We examine how photosynthesis works for you; the health benefits of succulent plants and how green facial masks can revitalize your skin. The OMD Movement, an advocacy group created by noted environmental leader and philanthropist Suzy Amis Cameron, is explored. Last but finally our ICON features the life of Rita Hayworth, the late American actress known around the world as “the love goddess,” whose end-of-life suffering brought an awareness to Alzheimer’s as never before. ELYSIAN was created and is committed to inspire, elevate, and connect women over forty, who embrace the next chapter of their lives with enthusiasm, curiosity, and passion. This summer’s Green issue allows us a moment to redefine our inflection points and create the most unique hues of green imaginable. Thank you for taking the journey with us. Much love,
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this quote from “Her Deepness”—a pseudo name the New Yorker gave to Sylvia Earle—the renowned oceanographer and living legend as a National Geographic Society Explorer. Why, you might ask? Though water is the source of everything, the result of this life creator, is growth and renewal . . . which is represented in the color green. Because this issue is dedicated to everything green . . . from start to finish—cover to cover—it seemed only natural to explore the psychology of the color. On the surface, green represents nature, most certainly because we connect green with shrubs, grass and evergreens. But there is an endurance to the color, like a beautiful old white pine, aging without notice as it stands so grand in the forest, weathering years of drought and storms. Green is visually soothing, reflecting harmony and stability, but it is not a primary color. In its most basic form green is the combination of two colors, blue and yellow . . . and the inflection point becomes an array of unending sequences and variations of the color. The purpose of this Publishers Letter is most decidedly to use the color green as a metaphor for that invisible line or inflection point in decisions both personal and environmental, that if done through self-awareness and stewardship can result in infinite possibilities. At the crux is a single question, “How much is enough . . . and what is the tipping point when the seemingly impossible state of balance and harmony feels out of reach?” . . . with unending personal, universal, economic and environmental demands. In this issue we explore the lives of two Inspiring Women, our cover Governor Kristi Noem and activist and author Laura Turner Seydel (daughter of CNN founder Ted Turner). The influence their fathers (two men who shared a passion for ranching) had on them is undeniable. Though approaches differ, both women share a common passion for protecting our natural resources, a legacy they see for their children and beyond. This coupled with their personal love of nature and intentional environmental pursuits, binds them and serves as examples for others. ELYSIAN hopes that for just a moment in time, you can be inspired by two interviews, albeit serving different viewpoints, with equal respect and admiration.
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Green is the new grey BY CHRISTY NIELSON
Green works particularly well for soft furnishings, according to our experts. Nothing is more elegant than a dark green velvet couch, especially set against this deep teal wall. NELIA L / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Opposite: Anna Hayman worked with Fenwick and Tilbrook to create the neo mint shade that envelops this room. The carefully balanced hue changes dramatically with the light. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF GREG PENN
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h This home by Megan Dufresne, principal designer at MC Design, embraces green in all its glory from rich jewel-toned lounge seating to pale green cabinets in the kitchen and bar areas. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF MC DESIGN
ow do you feel about the color green? It turns out green is a color that can conjure powerful emotions for people. On one hand, it symbolizes the fresh, earthy elements of grass, plants and trees that evoke feelings of renewal, rebirth, peace, comfort, and relaxation. It is the signature color of the environmental movement with calls to “go green,” and is associated with wealth and good fortune (“the luck of the Irish,” for example). However, the darker side of the color, psychologically speaking, is one of greed, materialism, and jealousy (as in the idiom “green with envy”). Whatever your personal feelings are about the verdant color, there is no doubt that it is one of the hottest hues in interior design right now. Many factors have converged to move green to the top of the color wheel, including the pandemic turning our attention
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Opposite: The only thing more fabulous than all of the shoe storage is the multiple uses of green in this luxurious closet designed by Philip Nimmo.
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This light-filled room by Shazalynn Cavin Winfrey overlooks a garden, making the use of green a natural fit to connect to the outdoors. PHOTOGRAPH BY LESLEY UNRUH
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Architect Andrew Mikhael designed this shower area to have a luxe look, outfitted in chevron cut marble in multiple shades of earthy green. A band of handmade ceramic tile wraps the walls and shower ceiling. PHOTOGRAPH BY OLEG MARCH
toward more natural elements, indoor/outdoor living trends, an emphasis on sustainability, and growing enthusiasm for biophilic design. Green also was a key color in the popular Art Deco movement, which incorporated teal, emerald, neo-mint, and jade, as well as the resurgence of retro’s playful, eclectic stylings (think avocado and olive green). “It’s kind of neat that as time goes on colors come back into fashion due to the association people have with them,” says Jennifer Guerin, Principal of JG Color Studios in California and an IACCNA certified color consultant who is a self-described “color nerd.” “Right now, greens are having a resurgence because they are seen as futuristic colors.” Manufacturers are riding the green wave, producing appliances, vanities, furniture, accessories, textiles, wallpaper prints and paint colors that span the spectrum from bright kelly and rich emerald to soft sage and mellow mint. Green has clearly hit the scene as an on-trend color, and the design experts we surveyed are here for it. “Green is incredibly versatile, much more so than blue—green can be wider in its nuance,” notes Anna Hayman of Anna Hayman Designs
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in the United Kingdom. “Green can be fresh, dark, and exotic, or it can be very stately, somber, and traditional,” Hayman argues. “If you are using a slicker, more glamorous scheme, green works fantastically in soft furnishings. You can’t beat green velvet for elegance.” Guerin agrees. “You can use green in so many ways. If you use the muted tones—sages, olives, celadons, and moss greens—you can really play with those and have a very tranquil environment. But you also have that other side where you can go very bold in the jewel tones and the yellow-greens and really pump up a space with a lot of color.”
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lisberg Parker Architects, an integrated firm in Connecticut, loves to use vibrant colors like green in its designs. “Pops of strong color are more popular today, especially in contemporary design, which tends to embrace color and texture rather than layers of patterns,”
explains Principal and Founding Partner Susan Alisberg. “A rich deep green seems to be favored now, and it is a great accent with neutral tones.” She says the firm’s clients have become more adventurous in their color preferences of late. “Green walls or green cabinets are popular. People are not afraid of color, and many clients have mentioned that they do not want neutral spaces.” She adds, “Green can be bold, but it is easy to live with.” Iconic Canadian designer and artist Ferris Rafauli has been a fan of green for many years and says he’s happy to see the design world embracing it. “Everything is more beautiful with a splash of green,” Rafauli states. “It brings any space to life yet, at the same time, has a calming and organic quality to it. Whether it is the interior of a vintage Porsche or a luxurious room, there is just something about the color green that is fabulous and timeless.” There are numerous ways to incorporate green into your home in a sophisticated way. Here are some recommendations from our experts.
The white marble string softens the repetition of the green tiles and accentuates the symmetry of this room designed by Robert Couturier. PHOTOGRAPH BY TIM STREET PORTER
Above: The green art deco style tile on the walls helps to create a soothing spa-like atmosphere in this beautiful bathroom. PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREW ATKINSON / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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The use of green tiles, such as these rustic-looking, pressed-tin antique ceiling tiles with oriental pattern, is one of the best ways to incorporate the popular color into your home. PHOTOGRAPH RENATA ZELIC / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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Green goes glam in this creation by Philip Nimmo that uses layers of celadon to achieve an opulent, regal feel. PHOTOGRAPH BY TIM STREET PORTER
Opposite: The textural quality of jade-veined, white Italian marble of the custom countertops and backsplash sets off this modern interpretation of the 20th century Craftsman period in this ivy-green and white kitchen. INTERIORS DESIGNED BY FERRIS RAFAULI
TEST BEFORE YOU COMMIT. If going green—especially
into the bold or bright shades—makes you nervous, Guerin suggests playing with the color in a small way before going all in. “Try it on a handle, cabinet, towel or in portions of a rug first,” Guerin proposes. “Then, if you really love it, go for it!” Hayman has this take: “I think the best application of green is with tiles. Glossy green tiles have such an impact, especially in a bathroom.” When it comes to textiles Hayman says, “Green patterned curtains bring a luxurious feel, and often work well with nature outside the window. Throws and cushions in knits and velvet textures are a great way to update a plainer couch.”
TAKE LIGHTING INTO CONSIDERATION. The amount of
illumination in a room—including natural light—is an important consideration when selecting a shade of green, says Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, lead designer at SCW Interiors, LLC, in Virginia. “It is important that the color does not shrink the
room by absorbing all the natural light,” she asserts. “Greens differ in different landscapes, so choose one that works with the environment.” You can use paint and fabric swatches and tile samples to look at the colors in various parts of the room during different times of day so there will not be any surprises.
PICK THE RIGHT HUE (OR TWO). Nikki Klugh, principal designer of California’s Nikki Klugh Design Group, Inc., says green can be tricky so you need to pick your shade carefully. “If you go too dark your space will feel small, and if you go too light it can appear more white than green.” According to Klugh, the key is to layer your room with tones of green that are similar but not exactly the same. “You can do this through pillows, décor pieces, curtains, furniture, and an accent wall,” she says. PLAY WITH GREEN PAINT’S PLACEMENT AND SHEEN. When painting with green, where you use the color and the amount
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Alisberg Parker Architects carefully balanced the strong grass green hemp wallcovering with the more neutral hues in this luxurious living room. PHOTOGRAPH BY WES TARCA
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Carrera marble with jade veins provide accents on the center island and hood over the gas range to visually unify its utilitarian application as countertop and backsplash in this green-and-white kitchen. Custom partial overlay kitchen cabinetry compliments the complex architectural elements of the crown molding ceiling. Opposite: Designer and artist Rafauli says everything is more beautiful with a splash of green, and this ultra luxe room proves it INTERIORS DESIGNED BY FERRIS RAFAULI
of sheen it has can make a significant impact on its effect in your space. “I don’t think that you can use too much green and very much favor taking the color over the ceiling as well as on the walls,” says Farrow & Ball Color Curator Joa Studholme. “This will make the perceived ceiling height in the room go up as you can’t tell where the walls end, and the ceiling begins.” She adds, “Using full gloss on the ceiling will bounce around any available light and also feel very glamorous!”
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN. Greenery, such as ferns, a living
wall, and succulents are an easy way to incorporate green into a space without too much of a commitment. This not only elevates
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the outdoor feel of your indoor spaces, but it also imbues the room with lush textures. Studholme has this pro tip for maximizing the nature effect in a space: “Paint the window frames the same color as the walls rather than reverting to a white on the trim which will form a visual barrier between the two,” she advocates. ■ Editor’s note: If you are intrigued to learn more about the history of the color green and how its popularity has evolved through the years, here are a few books that can help: Color: Messages and Meanings (Leatrice Eiseman); Green: The History of a Color (Michel Pastoureau); The Secret Lives of Colour (Kassia St. Clair); and Colour (Victoria Finlay).
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The emerald drapes in this sophisticated dining room by Alisberg Parker Architects create a dramatic pop of color. PHOTOGRAPH BY WES TARCA
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Long Coc Tea Hill in Tan Son, Phu Tho, located near Hanoi, is considered one of the most beautiful tea hills in Vietnam.The majority of tea trees here have existed for more than 20 years and can be harvested after 45 days. PHOTOGRAPH BY HIEN PHUNG THU / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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udy is my guide through the tea section of her store, showing me more than 80 varieties, ranging from Pu-erh to herbals, whites to blacks and, most prominently, 13 green teas, ranging from Marrakesh Mint to Jasmine Pearls. These green teas occupy a central part of Judy’s display, and rightly so — they are some of her most popular products sold in her bustling store. In fact, Judy’s selection represents just a fraction of the thousands of green teas that are available in today’s marketplace. Green tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and is so popular that the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations predicts that its production will reach 3.6 million tons by 2027.
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rown mainly in Asian countries, but also in places as diverse as India, Sri Lanka, South Carolina, and New Zealand, the source of green tea is the leaves of the Camellia sinensis var. sinensis (China bush) plant, which typically grows and thrives on cool mountainsides. All tea (white, black, yellow, and green) is derived from this same family of plant; however it is the preparation and manufacture of the leaves that determines the type of tea that is produced. In the case of green tea, the plant’s leaves are harvested after a short growing
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Tea consumption has its legendary origins in China during the reign of mythological Emperor Shennong. A book written by Lu Yu in 618–907 AD (Tang dynasty), The Classic of Tea, is considered important in green tea history. The Kissa Yojoki (Book of Tea), written by Zen priest Eisai in 1211, describes how drinking green tea may affect five vital organs, the shapes of tea plants, flowers and leaves, and how to grow and process tea leaves. PHOTOGRAPH BY K321 / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
season and then quickly heated and dried to prevent them from losing their color and flavor. In Japan, the leaves are steamed, while in China, the leaves are pan-fired. Each of these processes of applying heat prevents oxidation, which is what results in the tea being labeled as green. When brewed, these leaves usually have a green, yellow, or light brownish color, and their flavor ranges from earthy to sweet, depending on the preparation of the leaves, and the terroir, or type of environment in which the tea was grown. Green tea is widely considered to have originated in China, with one popular legend suggesting that Emperor Shen Nung discovered the beverage in 2737 B.C., when fresh tea leaves wafted from a tea plant into his cup of freshly boiled water while he was sitting in his garden. “He was immediately interested in the pleasant scent of the resulting brew,” says Gitomer, “and drank some.” Shen Nung felt invigorated and named the brew “ch’a” which is the Chinese character meaning to check or investigate and symbolizes the way tea brings humankind into balance with nature. Others credit the use of tea to the Buddhists in the 500s B.C. who produced tea much like their Catholic counterparts in European monasteries produced wine. The Buddhist monks drank tea for refreshment and as an aid to meditation, and they helped spread this spiritual and social practice across China.
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he first recording of tea as a medicinal beverage dates back to China in the 3rd century A.D., and the popularity of the drink has only grown exponentially since then, as drinking tea became valued for everyday pleasure and refreshment. In European culture, tea drinking is best personified by the British who are known for their afternoon tea breaks, replete with scones and sandwiches. Tea made its way to America in the 1650s when Dutch traders brought it to what is now New York. Today, tea drinks, both hot and iced, are on the menus at most coffeeshops, with Americans consuming more than 84 billion servings in 2019 alone. And the benefits of tea drinking, especially green tea, recently have received a great deal of attention, with research studies and articles in popular magazines touting its medicinal benefits. Gitomer believes that green tea, in particular, has become more in vogue as people “have learned about its healthful properties, including its effect on heart health, reduced risk of stroke, and lower levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, among many others.” Any benefits that arise from consuming green tea are thanks to its lack of processing, according to Dr. Gail Webster, who taught a class at North Carolina’s Guilford College that examined chemistry through the lens of food and food preparation. “Green tea is rich in polyphenols (plant chemicals
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A young Akha woman collects tea leaves from a tea plantation at Fu Shui Fong, Thailand. PHOTOGRAPH BY SARAVUTPICS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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that give tea its distinctive flavor and aroma) that include catechins and epigallocatechin gallate,” explains Webster. “These are powerful antioxidants and have been linked in some studies to a positive effect on overall health.” A 2016 article in Asian Pacific Journal of Medicine elaborates on some of these benefits, citing reduced risks of severe illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative ailments. And in a 2019 Nature article, green tea was linked to positive effects on mood and cognitive function, reporting that in a Korean study, those who “habitually drank green tea were 21 percent less likely to develop depression over their lifetimes than those who were non-drinkers.” Gitomer believes that the caffeine in green tea is another reason that the beverage is so popular, saying that the caffeine boost from green tea is a gradual and sustained process, “a persistent lift” she says, while the same boost from coffee results in much more of a “crash and burn” effect. Webster is quick to point out that consumers should always do their homework when purchasing items such as green tea for nutritional or medicinal purposes. “Sometimes, if you are just buying things off the shelf at a supermarket, you don’t know if you are getting a high enough dosage of the chemical compounds for them to be beneficial,” she cautions. Both Webster and Gitomer also extol the virtues of looseleaf tea as opposed to buying the tea in tea bags. “The bags are convenient, but what is in them is essentially dust,” says Gitomer. “In order for a tea to fully release its flavor, the leaves need a great deal of room to expand. Due to their restricted area, tea bags use what is, essentially, left at the bottom of the barrel, equating to a much less flavorful cup of tea.” Gitomer also says that loose leaf tea, if stored properly, will retain its flavor and aroma for about a year. After that time, the tea will still be drinkable, but those qualities will start to dissipate. “The key is to keep it stored in an airtight container, and away from light.”
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course, health benefits aside, drinking green tea is a sensory experience to be savored. Gitomer says that to fully enjoy a cup of green tea, special attention must be paid to the temperature of the water and how long the leaves are steeped. She also suggests starting with a green tea that is cut with other spices, as it takes a while to develop a palate for the complexities of the beverage. “I would also suggest using a teapot with a filtration top,” she says. This allows the leaves to open and the water to flow around them. The water should be about 180 degrees and you should never steep your leaves for more than three minutes, as the tea will become too bitter.
Sencha is a type of Japanese ryokucha green tea, which is prepared by steaming the processed whole tea leaves in hot water. This is as opposed to matcha, powdered Japanese green tea, where the green tea powder is mixed with hot water and, therefore the leaf itself is included in the beverage. These Japanese teas tend to have a invigorating flavor that can be described as vegetal, seaweedy or grassy. The flavors will vary with different types of sencha and the brewing process.
Gitomer and Webster also both touted the use of green tea in cooking. “A lot of people use green tea instead of water in recipes,” said Webster. “In many cases, you can make delicious pastas and baked goods, and the green tea infuses the dish with its distinct flavor. “Green tea also adds taste and color to both sweet and savory dishes,” adds Gitomer. But perhaps the joy of consuming green tea is best summed up by William Ewart Gladstone, the former British Prime Minister, who touted the benefits of enjoying a simple, fragrant beverage when he wrote,
IF YOU ARE COLD, TEA WILL WARM YOU; IF YOU ARE TOO HEATED, IT WILL COOL YOU; IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED, IT WILL CHEER YOU; IF YOU ARE EXCITED, IT WILL CALM YOU.”
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Detail of the only tea growing fields in Europe, found on the northern part of São Miguel island, Azores. Strictly organic tea growing with local production. Tea workers visible on upper right. PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHEW_K / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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