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ith 2020 in the rearview mirror, there is a lot to reflect on and so much we have to look forward to. In the aftermath of such a challenging year, we all learned W the intrinsic value of where we call home is more important than anything—and together with the help of our 375-plus brokers and staff, we united more families with their homes, across more price points and property types than ever before.

We continued our momentum for our Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty family with our annual conference (virtually), providing our brokers inspiration for leading their business as a CEO with positive mind-set practices, and learned from panels of real estate advisors across the country, as well as world-renowned economic futurist Jason Schenker who consults with the Pentagon and NATO. By the end of the year, we were on track to meet $2.75 billion in annual sales— more than a 60% increase over 2019.

We’re thrilled to announce that in 2021 we’re partnering with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as a newly envisioned retail experience in our Kirkland office and with signature showcase pop-ups throughout the metro area.

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In this issue of RESIDE®, Kristin Davis shares her five favorite things, we explore a 21st century take on the Tudor home, and much more.

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WHAT’S NEW IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN FROM EMBROIDERY TO ENTRYWAYS TO COLORFUL KITCHENS, HERE’S WHAT’S TRENDING

rtists are threading their works with embroidered designs, front porches A and entryways are becoming more welcoming, and kitchens are now as colorful as peacocks. Here are the latest trends in art, architecture, and design.

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Yabu Pushelberg reinvents the entryway/front porch, shown at left. A kitchen with pops of color from Interior Impressions, bottom right; a Jordan Nassar embroidered piece, bottom left.

A new generation of artists is turning to embroidery to bring a tactile feel to their pieces. For Peruvian Ana Teresa Barboza, this means infusing her work with small strokes of hand-stitched color to create what she calls “messy lines that cover the surface.”

Loom work and basketry as well as photography and drawings are intertwined in her works, inviting the viewer to touch as well as see.

In a nod to his heritage, Jordan Nassar, who is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., features traditional Palestinian hand embroidery, mostly cross stitch, arranged “in ways that you wouldn’t find in Palestine.”

It “was pretty natural for me to choose tatreez [Palestinian embroidery] because I was inclined to crafts, and I never painted or drew,” the self-taught Nassar says.

Meanwhile, Australian Meredith Woolnough draws her nature-inspired sculptural embroideries with a sewing machine, a technique she learned while studying fine art at university. “I love the look and feel of a stitched line,” she says. “It is such a beautiful way to make a mark that is textural and sculptural.”

ARCHITECTURE

The work-at-home lockdowns of the pandemic have led to a reimagining of residential spaces, with the entranceway and the front porch taking on novel entertainment and wellness roles.

“With more time spent at home, individuals begin to see their space as a canvas for new opportunities,” says George Yabu, a principal in the design firm Yabu Pushelberg, which has offices in New York and Toronto. “The home’s entry vestibule, for example, has taken on considerable new meaning. While it continues to serve its regular functions, it has been redefined as a gatekeeper.”

Envisioning a gardener’s greenhouse, Yabu and partner Glenn Pushelberg designed a conservatory-like vestibule that, Pushelberg says, allows those who enter to “exhale to take off the day and prepare for the warm embrace of home.”

A wooden bench allows residents and guests to take off their shoes and replace them with indoor slippers, stored in an adjacent basket.

The space is also appointed with free-standing hand sanitizers, which are sculptural in form and release a cleansing spray, and a water basin for lathering the hands.

“The moments within this venue of the home can define an individual’s mood as they enter a different environment,” Pushelberg says.

DESIGN

Kitchens, which traditionally embrace conservative neutral hues, are starting to show their true colors.

Amy Leferink, owner and principal designer of Interior Impressions in Woodbury, Minn., is seeing color not only in cabinetry but also backsplashes, counter stools, and furnishings.

“People have less fear in adding color to their cabinets because they realize that at the end of the day, it’s just paint,” she says. “It’s not that difficult to change down the road.”

Her clients are partial to blues, ranging from navy to aqua, as well as greens.

In a recent project, Interior Impressions used bright aqua counter stools and a matching pantry door. In another kitchen, Leferink designed deep green kitchen cabinetry to coordinate with the home’s ocean blue laundry room cabinets and navy bathroom vanity.

“The kitchen is the heart of the home,” she says. “It should be a place that makes you smile.”

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THE TUDOR’S TIMELESS APPEAL THE TRADITIONAL STYLE GETS A MODERN UPDATE

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A leafy property in Pennsylvania’s Chestnut Hill feels like a throwback, with a modern twist.

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udor-style homes have a look that’s all their own, with an emphasis on quality materials, craftsmanship, and unique facades.

The style became popular at the beginning of the 20th century in places like the suburbs of New York City and Philadelphia, and in California’s Bay Area. These days, buyers are finding ways to update the design without losing the classic look.

Steeply pitched roofs and gables, slate roofs, and partially timbered or stucco facades are all hallmarks of the Tudorrevival style, according to Kevin D. Murphy, the author of The Tudor Home (2015) and the chair of Vanderbilt University’s Department of History of Art. “They have diverse shapes and layouts and plans. They’re not just square boxes,” he says. “They are more picturesque.”

The architecture hearkens back to 16th-century England, appearing in the U.S. in the late 1800s, Murphy notes. It was a go-to style for affluent home builders until the Depression, and part of that movement was a focus on quality materials.

“They emphasize simple, heavy timber construction, leaded glass windows, and prominent use of brick and stone in many cases,” he says. “On the interiors, you’d find a lot of tile, heavy beamed ceilings, big fireplaces, iron work, and pronounced hinges and latches on doors—all of these features that display craftsmanship.”

That craftsmanship was one of the elements that drew people to the style.

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This contemporary Tudor Westchester, N.Y., home, shown below, has a thoroughly modern take on the style.

“One of the things that was appealing about the Tudor revival was that high level of handcraftsmanship, as opposed to the modern period, which is sometimes seen as one in which physical building materials were turned out in factories and didn’t have that kind of human touch,” Murphy says.

For many buyers, those details give Tudors a timeless appeal.

For example, agent Melanie Stecura of Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold a five-bedroom, sevenbathroom home in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia for $2.5 million.

The stone-clad house dates to 1929 and sits on nearly three-and-a-half landscaped acres. The most recent owners brought in an interior designer from London to revamp the interiors and did extensive work on the grounds, but kept the facade true to the original, Stecura says.

“It brings out the best of the old Tudor style,” she explains.

“It’s light, it’s bright, it has tons of the old leaded windows...It’s really just beautiful.”

Traditional Tudors that date to the 1920s sometimes have a reputation for being dark, but that’s not always true, says Leslie McElwreath, a Sotheby’s agent in Greenwich, Conn.

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“That preconception does not always meet reality,” she notes. “People are often pleasantly surprised.”

That was the case with a six-bedroom, 11-bathroom Tudor home McElwreath sold in August for $8.1 million. Sitting on more than four acres, it has views of the property’s pond, lawns, and formal gardens.

Many Tudors in Greenwich have spectacular locations because they date back to the early 1900s, according to McElwreath.

“Builders then had their pick of properties,” she explains.

The historic home was renovated in 2014, with architects keeping the traditional look while updating its technology, opening the common spaces, and replacing the windows.

“The original single-pane windows are not very energy efficient,” she explains. “Black casement windows are often incorporated into Tudors to maintain the integrity of the structure while allowing more light in and making them more energy efficient.”

Renovations to historic Tudors often include a lot of work on the interiors, according to Susan McDonnell, an agent at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Rye in Westchester County, N.Y.

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Areas such as the Westchester Country Club, Sterling Ridge, and Green Haven have a robust stock of these homes, she adds.

“You get people buying the 1928 to 1929 Tudor...and then modernizing them on the inside,” she says. “Maybe opening up some of the rooms, expanding the back, adding new windows, but keeping the integrity of the house.”

New builds in places like the Westchester Country Club tend to be inspired by the Tudor look, McDonnell notes.

“There’s a couple of builders that have been building more of a modern Tudor on the club grounds, in keeping with some of the older ones that are there,” she explains. “They try to keep the grace, the charm, and the grandeur of the old-world style, and marry it with some of the convenience and sophistication of today.”

In Scarsdale, N.Y., agent Sandra Goldstein, also of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, is representing a Tudor home that’s undergoing a major revamp.

The home retains the steep gables and exterior stonework on the front, but the back walls will be replaced with floor-toceiling glass.

“We’re doing the glass extension in the back so what you have is always airy, light-flooded living,” she says.

The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, listed for just under $3.8 million, will have all the amenities of a

modern home, Goldstein notes.

That includes a chef’s kitchen designed by Leicht with Thermador appliances, four en-suite bedrooms, including the primary suite featuring 14-foot ceilings and a bathroom with a dual-steam shower and heated flooring, and outdoor living spaces such as the summer kitchen, pool and spa, and fire pit.

The Bay Area in California is also known for its Tudors, according to Murphy.

“The Tudor revival that gets developed there is very much melded with the Arts and Crafts movement. The styles melded,” he says, adding that both styles have a commitment to materials.

Last January, Sotheby’s International Realty agent Wendy Storch sold a five-bedroom, five-bathroom Tudor in San Francisco for $3.15 million. It had a smaller layout than some East Coast Tudors, but it featured large windows and a restored stucco facade.

Period details include the stone fireplace, beamed ceilings, and plaster work, but the layout has an open plan, and the kitchen, bathrooms, and other areas were updated. In addition, the primary bedroom suite has retractable doors leading to a private deck to allow for indoor-outdoor living.

“It was revised by a gifted architect who treasures classic styles,” Storch says. “California has a wonderful store of this style.”

Though the Chestnut Hill house was built around 1929, its interiors, shown above, are very modern.

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HOLLYWOOD REGENCY TAKES CENTER STAGE THE LAVISH DESIGN STYLE CAN BE INCORPORATED IN WAYS BIG OR SUBTLE 12

Designer Lori Morris creates opulent, yet modern, spaces in Hollywood Regency style.

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he glamour, the glitz, the luxury— Hollywood Regency is the kind of T decor that delivers the drama. And no

wonder. It originated in Hollywood film sets of the late 1920s to the 1950s, a time when stars like Joan Crawford and designers like Dorothy Draper were in their heydays.

“It was developed as a way to depict maximalist opulence that would translate well on screen,” says Cheryl Eisen, founder and president of luxury real estate design and marketing firm Interior Marketing Group in New York.

The lavish design style became

a favorite among set decorators “because of its over-the-top lines, use of dramatic patterns, and high-contrast color, all of which translated to sumptuous sets in black-and-white films of the era,” says Kimberly Colletti of KC Design in Los Angeles.

Not only was Hollywood Regency decor designed to pop on film, but it was also a form of escapism. “The style was a reaction to the austerity of the Depression and a desire to make life more glamorous,” says Martin Brudnizki of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio in London and New York. “It

was a time when everyone was looking for fantasy, and the movies provided them with this escape.”

Colletti cites William Haines, a Hollywood actor-turned-designer known for creating opulent homes for clients like Joan Crawford and Betsy Bloomingdale in the 1930s and 1940s, as the father of Hollywood Regency design. “Later, in the early 2000s, the style had a revival, largely spawned by designers of the then-burgeoning boutique-hotel industry. Today it’s still a captivating style that appeals to anyone looking for a sense of glamour that complements 13

This lounge by Lori Morris feels extra glam with its plush materials and crystal chandelier.

many architectural styles,” she says.

The aesthetic employs classical motifs with lush silhouettes and simple, sometimes even modern, detailing and materiality featuring dramatic shapes like scallops, or bold patterns such as thick stripes, leopard prints, or checks, Brudnizki says.

It’s always elegant and refined and infused with very strong theatrical elements, says Lori Morris, founder of Lori Morris Design in Toronto. “Think big prints, bold colors, reflective surfaces, and sparkly lighting—spaces that have just as much personality as their famous owners,” she says.

Eisen defines the style as a mix of glam eclecticism with a bold, modern flair: “It’s meant to emphasize the lifestyle of a stylish and extravagant person who is typically social, well-traveled, and loves to entertain.”

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decor isn’t the kind of look that will take a supporting role in your home. Rather, it is the star.

Pulling it off is a matter of pulling out all the stops in a tasteful, glamorous way.

CUE THE COLOR

Blacks, whites, and metallics are the most common tones in Hollywood Regency decor, Colletti says. “Because the style was born in the black-and-white era of movie magic, it’s still strongly associated with the look,” she says.

In more recent decades, it’s also common to integrate jewel tones, such as canary yellow, emerald green, sapphire blue—either as a small pop or a big statement—often contrasted with black or white. “Typically, spaces feature fewer colors [two or three] used in high contrast for lots of drama,” Colletti says.

ADD A TACTILE TOUCH

Lavishness and luxury are the guiding principles when it comes to Hollywood

Regency textile selection, Colletti says.

Think velvets, silks, mohair, even faux fur, metal-threaded trims, and tassels.

“This era is all about attentiongrabbing textures and myriad hues from subtle to strong,” says Marina Hanisch of Marina Hanisch Interiors based in Manhattan. Go for bold patterns, including Greek key, animal prints, and furs; a mix of elements from ornate Art Deco pieces to contemporary pieces; opulent, rich palettes; and soft textures.

“Think more is more—pieces that draw attention and feel sexy,” Hanisch says.

Lacquered, high-sheen finishes like metals, enamels, and gilding are also key to the look, Colletti says, as are exaggerated lines (a tall and narrow front door painted high-gloss black with shiny brass hardware, for example), and high-contrast colors. Furniture is typically low to the ground, “all the better to make actors look taller,” Colletti says.

Typical pieces include tufted, lowslung seating, chairs with dramatic, often-splayed legs, gilded bar carts, and

delicate side tables with metallic legs and accents, Colletti says.

The floor offers another place to showcase art and design, Morris says.

Area rugs add a layer of texture and interest. She suggests using an interesting gradient pattern that fades from one shade to the next, a modern damask motif in soft creams, or a bold animal print. Eisen recommends large geometric patterns or deep, jewel-toned colors to create Regency style underfoot.

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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL— OR FURNITURE

Mirrors and reflective surfaces lend well to this style—whether as an accent piece or a statement wall. “Think smoked glass walls with brass strapping and rosettes. Or if that’s too much for you, hang a gorgeous antique-glass mirror above a newly lacquered modern credenza, incorporating the old with the new,” Morris says.

Make sure statement lighting also takes stage. “Be bold and creative; it should sparkle and shine and be the crown jewel of the room,” Morris says.

And don’t be afraid to mix metals such as antique brass, bright brass, and silver, she adds.

A BALANCING ACT

Top, a room designed by Kimberly Colletti uses high-contrast color to pull off the look. Below, a Lori Morris-designed kitchen uses lots of marble.

“A stunning light fixture, a to-die-for lacquer cabinet with metal detail, a voluptuous chair, exquisite wallpaper— all demanding the viewer’s attention at the same time. The key is the mixology of many statement pieces,” Morris says.

Eisen advises balancing pattern, color, and metallic accents with neutral pieces and organic accessories so you won’t get tired of the look.

To create synergy, “it’s about how the textiles play off of each other, simultaneously working with and against each other to evoke a feeling of pure luxury—plush velvets against rougher woven textures, shiny silks and satins mixed with soft furs,” Morris says. And don’t forget walls: upholstered panels, textured wallpaper, or a diamond-tufted focal wall, she says.

Yet the style isn’t limited just to your home’s interior, Colletti says: “Cabanas, outdoor dining rooms, and lounge areas are all great places to use a high-contrast palette with a limited number of colors, as well as dramatically shaped furniture.” According to her, “It instantly says, ‘This is a place for having fun and feeling glamorous.’ ” 15

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ravelers of all stripes have developed a new appreciation for nature-focused getaways—the kind of adventures that facilitate social distancing as well as a break from busy modern life. But the world’s best and most popular national parks bring in the sort of crowds many are trying to avoid.

And while places like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon will always warrant inclusion on anyone’s bucket list, in-the-know types are seeking out the most underrated parks and hidden gems around the world. These under-the-radar spots are just as beautiful and unique as the big names, minus the crowds.

AMERICAN SAMOA

While Hawaii and Fiji attract throngs of visitors, this underrated Polynesian island also offers tropical rainforests, untouched beaches, and pristine coral reefs. The National Park of American Samoa—spanning three islands—preserves and protects these natural features, the species living within them, and the Samoan culture that stems from them.

The park is home to diverse marine life, such as sea turtles and more than 950 species of fish. It’s the only American National Park unit south of the equator, and it’s worth the journey to enjoy rugged hiking, snorkeling, and whale watching.

MICHIGAN

More people visit Yellowstone in a single day than Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park might see in a year. A 45-mile archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or seaplane. Given the low visitor numbers, the beauty of the island is well-preserved, and the adventures are many: hiking, camping, kayaking, scuba diving, and exploring rocky coastlines, as well as observing the majestic wildlife, including moose and endangered gray wolves.

A view of Cathedral Valley in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park.

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COLORADO

Unique wind patterns of southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley have formed towering sand dunes—at around 700 feet, the tallest in North America—within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Great Sand Dunes National Park offers amazing views as well as the opportunity to do some impressive sandboarding and sledding. Aside from the dunes, the park 17

includes scenic Medano Creek, alpine lakes, glacial falls, and the primitive Medano Pass that winds through a canyon toward the mountains.

WASHINGTON Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park.

While Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park typically get all the glory, the less-visited “American Alps” of North Cascades National Park offer a stunning experience just two hours from Seattle. North Cascades National Park is mostly designated wilderness, home to wolverines, wolves, and grizzly bears. Dense forests hold treasures like ice caves, alpine lakes, and towering waterfalls. One of the snowiest places on earth, here you’ll find nearly half the glaciers in the continental U.S. A total of 400 miles of trails cut through ancient pines, towering peaks, and in warmer months, fields carpeted with wildflowers.

MINNESOTA

One of the most remote of the 62 U.S. National Parks, Voyageurs National Park straddles the Minnesota-Canada border. Intrepid types who make the trek to the 218,000-acre park are 18

rewarded with four large lakes and 26 interior lakes. (The aptly named Voyageurs is a paradise for boaters and paddlers.) The mirrorlike lakes teem with abundant wildlife and breathtaking beauty, sans the crowds. At night, the skies burst with stars, and occasionally, the Northern Lights. In the winter, frozen lakes offer cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

ALASKA

Southern Alaska is home to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a huge expanse that covers a wide variety of ecosystems. Accessible by float plane or boat, Lake Clark offers world-class fishing, bear watching, and backcountry activities. Ecosystems protected within the park include rainforests, alpine tundra, glacial lakes, two volcanoes, and salmon-bearing rivers. The Kvichak River is teeming with sockeye salmon, attracting large populations of bears.

Step into the wilderness and enjoy hiking, backpacking, fishing, and more.

Keep an eye out for the park’s two volcanoes, Mount Iliamna and Mount Redoubt, the latter of which is active, having erupted in 1989 and 2009.

UTAH

While not nearly as visited as its famous Southern Utah neighbors—namely Zion and Arches— Capitol Reef National Park provides a backdrop that’s akin to visiting another planet.

Red-rock formations, slot canyons, certified dark skies, and few visitors make for an otherworldly experience. The 22-mile scenic drive includes breathtaking viewpoints, and a sprawling trail system allows day-hikers and backpackers to wander through the stunning landscape. See cliffs, domes, and a 100-mile wrinkle in the earth. Capitol Reef is also home to a rich history dating back to archaic hunter-gatherers and the prehistoric Fremont Culture.

CANADA

British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park is a place of extremes. The scenic drive, which takes about an hour, offers something new at every turn, from mountains and canyons to waterfalls and icy rivers, plus hot springs galore for soaking. For adventurous hikers, the 35-mile Rockwell Trail winds along limestone cliffs, alpine meadows, and larch forest, plus Helmet Falls, one of

Right: The rock formations at Capitol Reef National Park are awe-inspiring.

Below: Tongariro National Park in New Zealand.

the highest waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. This trail is especially attractive in the autumn, adorned with changing leaves. With all that space and varied terrain, there’s something for everyone in Kootenay.

NEW ZEALAND

The North Island’s Tongariro National Park, declared New Zealand’s first national park in 1887, has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status for both its cultural significance to the Maori people and its stunning natural beauty. Trails of varying lengths take hikers past diverse volcanic features, such as lakes, old lava flows, craters, silica terraces, and alpine gardens.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing affords incredible views of Lake Taupo and Mount Taranaki. Lodges, cabins, and huts cater to multiday visitors. The park also offers climbing, biking, skiing, and an array of cultural programming.

SLOVENIA

Opposite page: Miles Partnership; this page, top: Matt Morgan; bottom: Destination Taupo

Slovenia’s only national park, Triglav National Park—one of the

largest national reserves in Europe— is centered around Triglav Mountain, Slovenia’s highest peak. Visitors can marvel at stunning blue lakes, green Alpine forests and meadows, canyons, rivers, caves, and waterfalls. Within this hidden gem is a Slovenian jewel—the Martuljek waterfalls, located under Špik Mountain. The upper and lower falls are accessible with a little effort and offer breathtaking views.

BRAZIL

Much lesser known than Brazil’s other natural wonder (Iguaçú Falls), Lençois Maranhenses National Park offers an even more dramatic landscape to admire. The name of the park means “bedsheets” in Portuguese, reflecting the smooth, rolling, gleaming white sand dunes. Explore on foot, by horseback, or by four-wheeler. During the rainy season, from February to May, torrential rains create thousands of crystalclear lagoons in the valleys between the dunes. After trekking through the sand, a plunge in the cool waters is an extraordinary experience.

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KRISTIN DAVIS’ FAVORITE THINGS AT HOME THE ACTRESS AND U.N. GOODWILL AMBASSADOR HAS COLLECTED ITEMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

ristin Davis is a passionate world traveler. But the most meaningful K journeys of her life haven’t been to movie or TV sets, but to make a difference.

In June 2015, Davis, a goodwill ambassador with UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, visited Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting families displaced by conflict and violence, and in August 2019 she traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to meet with women refugee entrepreneurs.

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“If you’re in an extreme-poverty situation, helping women with microloans and training them to earn money is a way to have a lasting effect,” Davis says.

And she has remained engaged.

“There are so many conflicts all around the world—so many that we can’t even keep them all in our minds here in America,” she says. “I really wanted to be part of the front lines in terms of trying to help these people who had been forgotten by society at large.”

Admittedly, her own life in Los Angeles is a world away—both physically and metaphorically. But her current home (she recently relocated to a new place in L.A. after 20 years in her previous house) is filled with reminders of her travels.

“I like homey and warm,” Davis, 55, says.

“If you saw where I am right now, you would laugh out loud because I would not necessarily describe the structure itself as homey and warm.” (She can’t easily put a finger on her new abode’s architectural style, so “transitional” is her default adjective.) Still, her keepsakes make the space inviting.

And, due to her innate design sense—her character of Charlotte from Sex and the City would be proud—it’s all enviably arranged.

Here are five favorite pieces helping make her new place feel like home.

RUSSELL JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY

“I was just incredibly lucky that [artist Russell James] gave me this. It’s very, very large, and I love it very much because you do feel like the sun is rising in your room. I brought it here to my new house.”

LAMP

“That lamp was Charlotte’s lamp from the very, very beginning of Sex and the City, when I only had a one-bedroom set as my apartment. As time went, my apartment grew and grew and until it was this massive, beautiful, multiroom, Park Avenue apartment set, filled with white flowers. But that pink lamp was always in it somewhere. I made sure that pink lamp went home with me.”

Opposite page: Russell James; this page: Courtesy of Kristin Davis (5)

RUG

“I have so many Moroccan rugs, which stems from shooting Sex and the City 2 in Morocco. Sarah [Jessica Parker] and I, on the weekends, would go and rug shop.

I didn’t get this particular one there, but I like that it has an unusual motif with the flower in the center, and the colors go very well with my Spanish kitchen tile.”

CHAIR

“I got this from a very clever man who has a furniture store on West Hollywood called Twentieth. It’s Ultrasuede, which makes it so nice and cleanable, which is great because I was worried about it being white. It went so perfectly with everything I already owned, and it was nice to mix in something a little more futuristic.”

ELEPHANT

“Artists Gillie and Marc Schattner wanted to do something to help the plight of elephants worldwide and, specifically, to benefit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust who I work with. So, they made life-size sculptures, of the babies who were at the nursery and placed them, as an art installation, all around London. But they also made small bronze ones that you could purchase. This is Barsilinga, an elephant who features prominently in the documentary I made called Gardeners of Eden.”

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DREAM WEAVER HONDURAN - BORN DESIGNER CARLOS CAMPOS RISKED HIS LIFE TO GET TO THE U.S. NOW HE’S MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT

uxury menswear designer Carlos Campos didn’t look like much of a tailor as a teenager, when he worked at a bargain Lmenswear shop in New York’s Garment District. One night, Carlos Campos hits the runway with his team and his son, Cruz, above.

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alone and working late, a client arrived for a last-minute, after-hours alteration job. Campos recalls seeing the man on the phone with Campos’ boss.

“I’m at the store but nobody’s here,” the client said. A pause.

“The tailor’s here? I see a kid but no tailor.” Another pause. Then the customer looked closer at Campos. “You’re the tailor?”

Campos, now 48, learned the trade from his father, a master tailor in his native Honduras. He arrived in the U.S. in the late 1980s at age 13, after a remarkable nearly yearlong solo journey, walking and hitchhiking thousands of miles, fueled by the fearless assurance of youth and a sense of destiny.

After attending high school, putting himself through college (New York’s esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology), and becoming a U.S. citizen, Campos is now living the American dream. As designer of his eponymous menswear label,

Campos has dressed his share of celebs, including Ethan Hawke, Ricky Martin, and Justin Timberlake. He was a finalist for the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award in 2011, and in 2017 launched the Carlos Campos School for Fashion & Design, Honduras’ first design school.

Campos, his wife, and 2-year-old son live in Manhattan.

Despite last year’s business challenges, he remains upbeat, expanding his bespoke wardrobe service. RESIDE caught up with him in November, shortly after Honduras was slammed by two back-to-back hurricanes.

First things first—how is your family in Honduras?

It’s devastating. I had relatives who had to stay on their roof for two days—my aunt, for three days.

Three days?

Until she was rescued. There was no communication. We were desperate to find out what happened. You feel helpless.

I sent money, but some of them can’t even go to the bank because they have no I.D. It washed away.

radio. It took almost a year but I finally made it to America.

I made a promise to be the best person I could be. All the pain I caused my family—it couldn’t be in vain. So I worked hard.

You left Honduras when you were young, poor—and just 13?

Yeah. I always felt I had something different in me. I’d wanted to go to Brazil. The most famous soccer players came from Brazil. That was my fantasy. One day I took off with no money, no help. I didn’t tell my parents.

Do you remember what you felt that morning?

I’ll never forget. The day before I’d looked at everybody at school, internally saying goodbye. I had a loving family—but that morning my mom seemed extra loving. But I’d made my decision. When I left, my little sister was playing outside. I looked back at my house and felt this pain inside, this sadness, knowing I was embarking on this journey I wasn’t ready for.

Then I left.

That must have been tough on your parents.

I have a philosophy. If I think, hey, I got an award, I’m making money—that’s happiness—I remind myself, no. Happiness is something within me. When I feel sad, or frustrated, I close my eyes and remember when I was homeless. I feel I’m living a second life that God, or the universe, or this country gave me. It’s like, dude, you were supposed to be dead. So stop complaining.

And get back to work?

Carlos Campos menswear is known for classic tailoring with a Latin flair and bold pops of color.

Exactly. Like with “Campos By Appointment” [his bespoke menswear service on CarlosCampos.com]. I’ve been analyzing the business and what makes me happy. I love creating custom suits; working directly with customers. It can take 12 to 15 days to make a suit. You come to the office. I have a library of Japanese and Italian fabrics to choose from. We talk about silhouettes. There are one or two fittings. I do the patterns myself. Some say to let others do that. But I enjoy it. I just finished a pair of pants right now. [He chuckles.] It’s like…if I’m a doctor, I want to be the surgeon in the room. I want to be able to operate.

Opposite page: Yongqi Liu; this page: Courtesy of Carlos Campos (2)

It was horrible. We could laugh about it later but....[He trails off.] I got to Guatemala, and people asked, “Where are you going?” I said Brazil, and they’re like, “Wwwwell, you’re headed in the wrong direction.” [He laughs.] They said, “Brazil is south. Everybody here is going to the north.” I got to Mexico, and this truck driver gave me a ride. I was his helper.

Ohhh, I wanted to be a trucker then, with a walkie-talkie

How did that experience prepare you for this challenging past year?

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FEMALE VICTORY

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A LOOK AT RICHARD MILLE’S ALL-WOMEN RACING TEAM

Richard Mille (2)

atiana Calderón, Sophia Floersch, and Beitske Visser are up to the T challenge to compete among the crème

de la crème in the high-risk, maledominated sport of auto racing. Hailing from Colombia, Germany, and the Netherlands, respectively, the three comprise the Richard Mille Racing Team, the French entrepreneur’s all-women crew launched in collaboration with the FIA WIM (Women in Motorsport).

As co-founder of the eponymous ultraluxury Swiss watchmaking brand and president of the FIA Endurance Commission, Richard Mille has long been a champion of women in racing, not just behind the wheel but also behind the scenes as engineers, mechanics, and strategists. For years, he has pursued equal opportunities for female drivers to compete at the sport’s highest level. With his team’s debut in 2020, women now have the chance to be recognized for their passion and skill on the track, particularly in endurance racing.

“Our project of building a Richard Mille team is truly the beginning of a great and successful adventure, which will finally open the doors of endurance and motorsport to women,” Richard Mille says in a statement.

In July 2020, the crew hit the ground running, competing in the prestigious European Le Mans. This series of high-profile races includes the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans—the world’s oldest sports-car competition and one of the most extreme motorcar races—which took place in September.

Speeding in a blazing red #50 Oreca 07 Gibson-powered machine, Calderón, Floersch, and Visser were the first women in history to compete at the LMP2 level, averaging 230 kph during the 24-hour competition. Signatech, the

French auto racing company and winner of the last Le Mans, ran the Mille crew.

The team dedicated the Le Mans race to the Paris Brain Institute (Institut du Cerveau), where experts from around the world research treatments and new protocols to treat brain and spinal illnesses. “The Paris Brain Institute is an important cause for us to support,” says Amanda Mille, Richard’s daughter and the company’s head of clientele, who is based at the Paris headquarters. “We have been supporting them for a few years now, and by stickering the car with their logo, we hope to raise awareness and bring people to support them by making donations to help the research.”

While the results at Le Mans were impressive, the crew’s first season wasn’t an easy one. The pandemic presented its own challenges, including postponing the 24-hour race that was initially on the calendar for June. What’s more, Katherine Legge, a British IndyCar veteran and the team’s original captain, was injured in a crash during a test session for the opening round of Le Mans at the Circuit Paul Ricard in July, then replaced by Visser. This setback presented the team fewer opportunities to race before the 24 Hours of Le Mans took place.

“We have to remember that none of them have been racing in LMP2 prior to the beginning of this season, and the three of them were ‘rookies’ in the Le Mans 24 Hours, known for being one of the most complicated races in endurance,” says Amanda Mille, who has also been instrumental in organizing the team, taking on the role as the coordinator of the project, “supporting the human side more than anything else.”

At 24 Hours of Le Mans, the trio finished 13th overall (LMP1, LMP2, and GT) and 9th in the LMP2 category. In October, at the Monza circuit, outside Milan—often referred to as the “Temple of Speed”—they placed in the top 10. According to Amanda Mille, the crew had incredible teamwork, and “they wrote a new page in history, and brilliantly.”

Richard Mille is hoping to open the world of motorsport to women, the company says. Opposite page: Tatiana Calderón, Katherine Legge, and Sophia Floersch.

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WATCHMAKING’S RENEGADES ESCHEW TRADITION FOR INNOVATION

Opposite page: MB&F; this page: Ressence, top; Urwek, bottom

s the watch world has become dominated by corporate conglomerates, a few fiercely independent mavericks A have little interest in what marketers say will sell.

Instead, they pursue their own creative visions of what, cultivating an ardent fan base with deep pockets who prefer to stand apart from the crowd rather than follow it.

“We are probably the only company where the owners are a watchmaker and an artist,” Urwerk co-founder Felix Baumgartner has said, noting that watch companies today are rarely owned by people who can actually make watches.

Founded in 1997, Urwerk has delivered some of the most otherworldly pieces the market has ever seen. Last fall, it unveiled the UR-220, code-named the Falcon Project.

“The UR-220 is above all a natural progression from our UR-210 model,” explains Martin Frei, Urwerk’s designer and co-founder. “It meant the death of the UR-210, so that it could be resurrected in a new guise. The differences are subtle but noticeable to the practiced eye.”

The latest addition to the UR-Satellite collection recalls its ancestors, but with a lightweight Carbon CTP (carbon thin ply) case (US$162,000) or an all-black titanium and steel case (US$145,000), both of which are sleeker and more ergonomic than their predecessors.

Urwerk fans will recognize the patented satellite time display with “wandering” hours indicated by three rotating cubes. A retrograde minutes pointer sweeps along a 60minute scale at the bottom of the dial, before snapping back to zero at the end of each hour.

Another familiar feature from the UR-110 models is the case-back “oil change” indicator, a counter that tracks the months since the movement has been running, alerting you to when it is time for the machine to be serviced and lubricated.

Maximilian Büsser, another pioneer in iconoclastic watchmaking, was also determined to break free from the corporate mind-set. After seven years as managing director at Harry Winston Fine Timepieces, he left to establish MB&F with his own values and vision. The name is an acronym for Max

Büsser & Friends, summing up the mantra of a man who loves to pool various creative resources to make his fantastical horological visions come to life.

Last fall, MB&F marked its 15th anniversary with the LM Perpetual EVO (US$167,000), a sporty evolution of the brand’s retro-futuristic Legacy Machine Perpetual, a technically ingenious perpetual calendar with a user-friendly mechanism designed by Stephen McDonnell.

But Max wanted to wear his to the beach. And that involved far more than just fitting it with a rubber strap. It called for a new streamlined, ergonomic case in corrosionresistant zirconium and for building in shock- and waterresistance. “What started off on a whim has actually turned into a new milestone for the company,” says Büsser, noting the EVO tag refers to evolution. “It’s not a new line—but it gives a totally different attitude to the piece.”

As avant-garde as watches by Urwerk and MB&F may be, they are still based on classical concepts of mechanical watchmaking. Benoît Mintiens of Antwerp, Belgium, however, took a novel approach when he founded Ressence in 2010. The brand’s name is a portmanteau of renaissance and essence. Ressence’s dynamic, rotating-disc time display is a bit disorienting at first glance. Based on the Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), the patented mechanism uses hours, minutes, and seconds discs in perpetual motion, continually orbiting around one another, to convey the time.

The new Type 1 slim X (US$21,500) marks the company’s decade milestone with four models, each limited to 40 pieces, fitted with dual-finished olive-green dials.

One half of the dial has a matte finish, and the other has a circular-brushed finish, so as it spins, the light play evokes sand passing through an hourglass. This graphic expression of the passing of time reminds us of the ancient essence of timekeeping, despite the futuristic packaging.

Opposite page: MB&F’s LM Perpetual EVO. This page: Ressence Type 1 slim X, top; UR-220, bottom.

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Margherita Missoni is giving a fresh take to the family business through her M Missoni line—with an emphasis on sustainability.

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REVISITING A FASHION LEGACY MARGHERITA MISSONI CREATES A NEW M MISSONI WHILE PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE PAST

Opposite page: M Missoni (4); this page: Trisha Ward

ashion wasn’t a world of glitz and glamour for young Margherita FMissoni—it was her everyday life.

“Dresses, models, seamstresses, and fashion shows were my first memories,” says Missoni, who is the creative director of M Missoni, an offshoot of the famed Italian fashion house.

Missoni is the granddaughter of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, the founders of the high-end fashion company known for its iconic knitwear with colorful zigzag patterns. Several of her other family members work for the business, too, including her mother, Angela, who has served as Missoni’s creative director since 1997.

From as early as kindergarten, Missoni, 37, would entertain herself by dressing up dolls, making handbags out of fabric scraps and exploring her mother’s office with her brother and sister, fascinated by the number of pencils, fabrics, and beads.

“It was so much fun to be a child and to express my creativity through drawing and playing dress-up in all of the wonderful and colorful clothes,” Missoni says.

At 18 years old, she moved out of her Italian countryside hometown, first

to Milan and then to New York. At the same time, she started to be viewed as a representative of her family’s business as her mother began to form Missoni into the renowned fashion company it is today.

“I kind of became an ambassador without knowing it,” Missoni says.

Missoni modeled and signed a contract with Estée Lauder while pursuing acting dreams in New York, becoming the face of the cosmetic company’s fragrance made with the Missoni brand.

But Missoni soon realized she wasn’t as invested in acting as she had thought, and she wanted to pursue the family business of fashion.

“When I moved back to Europe after New York, I realized that acting had been a reaction more than an actual passion,” she says. “I wanted to do something on my own that was different from what my family was doing to understand who I was as a single individual.”

Missoni says when she expressed her desire to work in fashion, her mother welcomed her into the creative team.

After leaving the family company in 2015 to work on independent projects, Missoni returned in fall 2018, when she

was named the new creative director of M Missoni. She was brought back with the intent to reinvent the fashion house’s younger, more accessible line.

When she stepped into her role, Missoni says she had a vision of giving new life to the “disregarded parts” of Missoni’s history. Her approach included reinterpreting old prints that didn’t gain popularity, giving fresh context to designs—like those from the ’80s—that may now be considered “cheesy,” and using the many yarns and textiles that filled the Missoni warehouses.

Missoni says both the Missoni archives and cataloging give her inspiration for her mood boards each season and the overall M Missoni identity.

“I wanted to dust off the overlooked B-side of the Missoni legacy,” she says.

Sustainability is also imperative to Missoni. She says it would’ve been “utterly inconceivable” to not consider social responsibility while reimagining the line.

While M Missoni is still working toward becoming a fully sustainable brand, Missoni says they are constantly experimenting with recycling, repurposing, and upcycling materials.

“Scarves turn into dresses, leftover yarns into sweaters, and upholstery fabrics from the Missoni Home collection into a capsule outerwear collection,” she says.

M Missoni’s first presentation with Margherita Missoni as creative director was in September 2019, and Missoni says it’s been her proudest moment since assuming the role.

She says the “very ambitious” presentation featured models getting on and off a tram moving through Milan, and despite the many variables of traffic, it ran smoothly.

“It was one of the happiest days,” Missoni says.

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VELVET CRUSH THIS LUXE MATERIAL CAN BE AS APPROPRIATE FOR A CASUAL DEN AS FOR A FORMAL RECEIVING ROOM

imply put, if luxury were a fabric, velvet would be it. The soft, S sumptuous look and feel exudes

It’s hard to find a material that feels more luxe—and decadent—as velvet.

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decadence—as if it were cut from the cloth of kings. And while it may seem to belong best in a royal palace, when used in a room with other materials or iterated in interesting ways, it can be as appropriate for a casual den as it is for a formal receiving room.

And there is a reason interior designers love to work with it. “Velvet adds so much richness and depth to a room; it’s one of my favorite fabrics to work with,” says Laura Hammett, of Laura Hammett interior-design studio in London. “It’s wonderfully tactile and indulgent. There are also so many versions of it that have very different qualities depending on the aesthetic of the design.”

The beauty of this plush fabric is its versatility—as sofa fabric, as upholstered pillows or loungers, or as curtains. Velvet isn’t a one-trick textile. Fabrication ranges from mohair, silk, cotton, and matte to crushed and devoré—a process by which the pattern is burned off the velvet to create the design.

Working with this luxe textile is as much about balance as it is creativity.

MIX MEDIUMS

Unless you’re going for all-out decadence (which is a look in and of itself), to keep the feel modern and multidimensional, add a mix of fabrics to the space, Hammett says. “One of my all-time favorite combinations is velvet and wool, and we often use both on a single upholstery piece because they complement each other so perfectly,” she says. She also suggests using satin for an interesting yet more glamorous contrast, or linen for a more rustic look.

“We tend to balance velvet fabrics with similarly colored linen textures for more-casual interiors and with similarly colored silks for more-formal rooms,” says LeeAnn Baker of LeeAnn Baker Interiors in Seattle. Baker has also used velvets on headboards backed against grasscloth walls to play with texture, color, and light for the ultimate statement in luxurious elegance.

“I love to combine velvets with wool sateen, bouclé, woven jacquard, and leather—all wonderful materials that mix well and complement velvet,”

says Liz Caan, a Boston-based interior designer.

Aside from the overall coziness velvet brings to a space, designer Sara Barney, owner and principal designer of Austin, Texas–based BANDD DESIGN prefers velvet as a way to layer in texture. “It can add so much dimension to an otherwise flat space,” she says.

Using complementary materials along with velvet can help to balance a room. “For instance, if you have a velvet sofa, ideally you would have silk or linen scatter cushions on it. Maybe add accents of leather or something more unusual to add interest,” says Ed O’Donnell, co-founder of Angel O’Donnell studio based in London.

“You can still have different types of velvet together to create depth. So maybe one sofa is done in mohair and the other in a shorter-pile velvet.”

Although velvet can have a formal or over-the-top look, it can be toned down with natural furniture like wood pieces and casual pillows. It can also be mixed with other materials, such as cotton and linen, to create a more relaxed environment, says Barbara Karpf, founder and president of

DecoratorsBest, an online retailer for high-end textiles and wallpapers based in New York.

Opposite page: Khatawut Chaemchamras/EyeEm/Getty Images; this page, top: Ed O’Donnell, Photography by Taran Wilkhu; bottom: itchySan/Getty Images

CONSIDER COLOR

The beauty of velvet is that it comes in every blend of the rainbow—whether bright and saturated, tempered pastels, jewel tones, or dark and moody. “We’ve found that bright-colored velvets can easily elevate a space, pastel and jewel tones add a touch of romance, while darker colors infuse a bit of drama,” says Roxy Te Owens, founder and creative director of Society Social, a furniture company in Charlotte, N.C. Because velvet is a pile fabric, and the pile goes in a certain direction, color can appear different at different angles—a fact that makes the look interesting, but also gives it the potential to throw off a color scheme, Hammett says. And the thicker the pile, the more expensive and over the top it will feel, Barney says. “If you want it to feel a little more laid back, stick with a lower pile,” she says.

Velvet can also change color depending on the light in the room. Certain velvets in darker tones tend to absorb light, while silk velvet will reflect light, so the fabric can appear much lighter, Hammett says. “If you want a punch of color, you often need to go for a slightly stronger tone.”

Keep in mind, velvet can fade easily if in direct sunlight, O’Donnell says.

And, if you use lighter tones, “consider the texture carefully, as a matte-cotton velvet might be a little underwhelming, but something silk-based will add a little glamour.”

A room designed

by Ed O’Donnell, above, has velvet pillows for a pop of style. Left, velvet chairs add color.

MAKE IT COUNT

For a modern look, placement takes some know-how. “Since velvets exude a comforting aura, they are great to incorporate into bedrooms, intimate living rooms, libraries—spaces you just want to curl up in,” Owens says.

They’re also excellent for keeping interiors warmer in the cooler months and reducing sound.

Some designers prefer to work with velvets in more minimal ways. “Less is more, so I usually keep velvet to one of the main pieces of furniture and no more than two areas in a room,” Hammett says. “Armchairs and some cushions on a sofa, for example, are the perfect amount.”

If you’re a bit gun-shy, throw pillows are the safest and easiest way to try out the look. Baker adds them for a sense of texture. She also upholsters woodframed chairs and sometimes opts for velvet draperies to create a sense of drama. Keep in mind, however, velvet draperies can appear heavy and need to be removed for cleaning more than other fabrics. Karpf suggests lining or interlining velvet curtains to give them an elegant look, or they can be unlined for a more contemporary look.

Caan tends to go for velvet accents,

such as a welt on a pillow or a small chair. “I like combining solids and color-blocking a piece of furniture.

I also like to mix velvet with leather on upholstery,” she says. She’s also had custom dining room window seats made in velvet.

Velvet doesn’t have to be iterated in traditional ways. “You can add a velvet-ribbon trim to a roman blind or even as a narrow leading edge on a curtain for a more contemporary look,” O’Donnell says. The options are limitless.

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SMART COOKIES A GUIDE TO THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES AROUND

weighs in at a whopping five pounds. Chock full of chocolate chips and caramel bits, this sweet treat measures 16 inches in diameter and can feed up to 30 people, making it what T-Rex owner Tina Rexing describes as “the perfect shareable dessert.”

The cookie, with an $89 price tag, has crispy edges and a doughy center. It’s also topped with flake salt, which Rexing says “enhances the flavor of the cookie [while] balancing the sweetness of the caramel.” But if you can’t finish it in one go, the cookie can keep for up to 14 days on the counter, and as long as three months in the freezer.

GIDEON’S ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, GIDEON’S BAKEHOUSE, ORLANDO, FLA.

there a more classic comfort food the chocolate chip cookie? Since Iitssthan invention more than 80 years ago,

it has remained one of America’s most beloved desserts.

And though it might seem like a simple treat, bakeries across the U.S. are offering their fresh and innovative spins on the original. If you’re in need of a sugar fix, check out these offerings.

Gideon’s Bakehouse

The cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse is jampacked with chocolate chips.

CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT COOKIE, LEVAIN BAKERY, NEW YORK

Levain Bakery’s signature treat is also the Big Apple’s favorite cookie. Crispy on the outside with a soft, gooey middle, the six-ounce cookie is filled with chocolate chips and walnuts, resulting in a warm, lucious bite. Bakery founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald invented the cookie because they wanted a snack to give them energy while training for a triathlon; they ended up fueling New York’s desire for the treats, too. It’s so popular that Levain recently launched a line of frozen cookies so fans can enjoy homebaked goodness in their own kitchens.

FIVE- POUND SEA SALT CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, T- REX COOKIE CO., MINNEAPOLIS

Yes, you read that correctly: This cookie

The first thing you’ll notice about this cookie is that it’s jampacked with chocolate chips, and that’s by design.

“It’s our signature,” says Steve Lewis, the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse. “We have to make a crazy amount of cookies each day to meet demand, [and] it’s simply faster to top cookies with more abundance.” It took Lewis 15 years of trial and error to perfect the recipe, which takes 24 hours to prepare from scratch. The result? An almost half-pound cookie that’s flavored with a variety of chocolates and vanillas and has “a texture that might almost trick you into thinking you’re eating cookie dough,” Lewis says.

SEA SALT CHOCOLATE CHUNK, SWEET MAE’S COOKIES, CINCINNATI

Tiffany Biddle’s love of baking has been passed down through five generations, but her “stuffed cookies with a thick Southern accent” are her own innovation. “From a young age, I’d help my grandmother and mother bake different goodies and became a natural at it,” she says. “My ultimate goal with our cookie shop is to be an extension of my family’s legacy.” The Sea Salt Chocolate Chunk is stuffed with chocolate chips and Nutella, topped with sea salt, and made with brown-butter dough, which Biddle says “creates the magical nutty flavor that you just won’t get with regular butter.”

QUADRUPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, BIG.FAT. COOKIE., CHICAGO

Described by co-owner Linda Friend as a “gourmet brownie cookie,” the six-ounce treat is made with five types of quality chocolate (“quintuple didn’t sound like a good name!”), and comes out of the oven with a crispy exterior and a soft, gooey interior. But, the cookie’s popularity lies in its meticulous preparation. “Our founder designed and manufactured jewelry for 30 years,” Friend says. “Each cookie...is crafted by hand using the same attention to detail as she used in her jewelry. Big.fat.cookie is a form of edible art!”

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THE RURAL CURE-ALL COUNTRY IS NOW COOL AS METROPOLITANS MIGRATE TO THE MOUNTAINS TO DECOMPRESS

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WILMINGTON VERMONT

Just 20 minutes from the slopes of Mount Snow and Haystack and walking distance to Lake Whitingham lies this custom Adirondack-style home offering serene mountain and lake views.

Log beams outline the living room and a stone fireplace provides that classic Vermont log-cabin feel, while leathered granite, state-of-the-art appliances, and views of the lake add that special touch of luxury. At the heart of this cabin is a three-seasons porch with built-in grill and unmatched views of the lake. Just a short walk from the property is access to an undeveloped lake for boating, fishing, paddle boarding, or even snowmobiling. $1.995 million

Property ID: D5EXM8 | sothebysrealty.com Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Betsy Wadsworth +1 802 579 8689

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here are places where being star-struck isn’t about a celebrity sighting, but the breathtaking expanse of a clear night sky: Welcome to the backcountry— the yin to urban’s yang.

Betsy Wadsworth, of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty in West Dover, Vt., covers territory including the Stratton and Mount Snow ski resort, where a steady stream of vacation homeowners from the metropolitan areas of New York and Boston come to “decompress.”

These retreats are gathering spots to spend quality time with loved ones under one roof— an investment in family as much as in real estate.

The setting may be pastoral but it’s never boring. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking keep people active year-round. Some properties have large grounds, while other plots are bounteous with wildlife.

When it comes to new builds, it’s not unusual for secondhome owners to want to take risks, says Andrew Ashey, co-founder of AAmp Studio. “It’s wonderful to have a client willing to do something new and daring, especially with a property in a rural setting, because you have a blank slate.”

In Vermont, one of Wadsworth’s listings is a custom-built Adirondack-style residence in the town of Wilmington.

Though just 20 minutes from the slopes of Mount Snow, it’s set on 12 acres with views of the Green Mountains. Walking trails lead to the undeveloped shoreline of Lake Whitingham, where bald eagles soar.

“The home itself is the perfect mountain retreat, checking all of the boxes,” Wadsworth says.

Far-flung areas offer a way to detach from the world, but with greater connectivity and the ability to work from anywhere, many people are opting to stay put, becoming the last thing they expected to be— residents.

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MIAMI FLORIDA

Villa Las Palmas is the ultimate family retreat designed by Jose Suarez of Sieger Suarez Architects and landscape architect Bill Eager. Over 10,000 square feet of courtyards, covered balconies, and terraces present ample opportunities for relaxing, entertaining, and dining.

This very rare estate has been lovingly maintained by the original owners for 25 years. Villa Las Palmas is perfect for those who want complete privacy but also like to be close to the beaches and city life. Just 15 minutes from your private airport or 35 minutes to fly commercial from Miami International Airport, it offers the best of both worlds. $8.925 million

Property ID: LXQHHF | onesothebysrealty.com ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Barbara Estela +1 786 239 4227

UMATILLA FLORIDA

Nestled in the quaint Florida countryside, this majestic masterpiece presents an exceptional opportunity. Iron gates and a winding, tree-lined drive welcome you to a picturesque paradise upon 50 acres of awe-inspiring natural beauty.

Manicured grounds, serene ponds, and a spacious barn form a setting that exudes a feeling of seclusion and tranquility.

Distinctive architecture, superior design, fine finishes, and extraordinary detailing define this exceptional residence, which was built in 2010 and also features an outdoor dining pavilion, wellness pavilion, three-bedroom guest house, and a fivecar garage. $9 million

Property ID: TYL98W | sothebysrealty.com Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Carolyn Burgiel +1 407 864 0605

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BOZEMAN MONTANA

This Nordic “cabin” is the ultimate Montana mountain experience. Located on the southwest edge of the Bridger Mountains, this private, end-of-the-road retreat offers expansive views to the north, south, and west overlooking beautiful Bozeman, Mont. With no neighbors in sight, this property consists of 58.8 acres of mountainside, backing National Forest and with a year-round spring creek. The property has some of the most phenomenal wildlife, from wild turkey to grouse, deer, moose, bear, and elk, all while being located just 10 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 25 minutes from Bridger Bowl.

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$3.5 million

Property ID: 4L69KV | sothebysrealty.com Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty Charlotte Durham +1 406-581-8891

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COBHAM ENGLAND

Introducing the Grange. Sitting just in the pocket of one of the U.K.’s most sought-after villages and within its own 15 acres of pasture and gardens, this Regency-period home enjoys the most spectacular gardens, of the quality and type that would be found only in famed visitor attractions. With stables, woodlands, a tennis court, and swimming pool, this house has it all. There is also a separate fitness gym, staff accommodation, and a soft-gun shooting range. Some of the U.K.’s best schools are within easy reach and, being only 10 minutes from the country’s leading motorway network, access to the airports, London, and the rest of England is right around the corner. £5.5 million

Property ID: COB180056 | sothebysrealty.co.uk UK Sotheby’s International Realty Cobham +44 (0)1932 860 537

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KILAUEA KAUAI, HAWAII

“Every 20 years or so, a trophy property as rare as this appears on the market,” says listing agent Mark Goodman, of the exceptionally private estate on Kauai, the Garden Isle. The spectacular and unique acreage, named Cloudwater, was conceptualized by Michelle Rose and award-winning architect Parker Croft.

This seven-bedroom estate harmoniously blends multiple living structures under a single thick copper roof. 1,500 feet of lazy waterways and private swimming holes lined with ferns, wildflowers, and orchids wind around the 20-acre estate and home accented by craggy, cloud-capped tropical mountain views. $8.5 million

Property ID: S3L5VL | sothebysrealty.com Oceanfront Sotheby’s International Realty Mark Goodman +1 808 651 5466

WHITE OAK NORTH CAROLINA

Welcome to Butler Farm, a famed equestrian retreat in North Carolina’s coastal plain, where world-class Arabian horses have been bred, trained, stabled, and presented since 1997. Experience the farm’s quintessential Southern charm as you enter the custom wrought-iron gates that lead you down the crepe myrtle-lined Devin Drive. The state-of-the-art, 64-stall brick and block barn is the centerpiece of this amazing property, complete with a breeding lab, training center, executive offices, and living quarters above. Other thoughtful structures add another seven stalls, including four certified isolation stalls and three mare stalls.

Overlooking the picturesque 350 acres is the Georgian colonial owner’s estate with a lushly landscaped courtyard.

There are 10 ponds, stunning wildlife, and ample pastureland to serve as the backdrop to the ultimate equestrian lifestyle. $8 million

Property ID: M6QY7F | sothebysrealty.com Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty Sheri Hagerty +1 919 876 7411

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SARABAH QUEENSLAND

Located at the foothills of Lamington National Park and a short drive from the Gold Coast or Brisbane, Sarabah Estate presents a unique rural opportunity. Gated and very private, the grand 50-acre property includes a luxurious residence, vineyard, olive grove, cellar, and restaurant facilities. The residence exudes elegance and incorporates the outdoors with multiple patios and numerous vantage points throughout the home from which to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Five en-suite bedrooms, a family room, a formal dining room, a basement wine cellar, and a four-car garage provide ample space for all.

A$8.8 million

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Property ID: TVG7Z2 | sothebysrealty.com Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Michael Vettoretto +61 438 705 745

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SWEET SAVANNAH THE CHARMING HISTORIC DISTRICT OFFERS BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND LOTS OF ATTRACTIONS

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own-home hospitable yet archly sophisticated, Savannah’s Historic District, one of Georgia’s most celebrated neighD borhoods, offers the best of small-town and big-city living.

Located in the heart of the city’s downtown, the neighborhood is defined by its live-oak trees that shade centuries-old cobblestone streets.

“People come here to live a quiet life sipping coffee on their side porch or a faster one full of clicking glasses at speakeasies,” says Taavo Roos, a real estate salesperson for Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty. “You can easily find community and friends, not only because of the nature of the city, but also the demeanor of its residents.”

HOUSES WITH HISTORY—AND OLD -TIME CHARM

The Historic District is filled with 18th- and 19th-century architecture. “The vast majority of the homes date to the 1800s,” Roos says.

Typically, the bulk of the inventory for single-family homes is between $500,000 and $2 million, Roos says. The

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top end is just under $5 million, he says.

“There also are some townhouses that have been split up into several condos, and those can be found throughout the Historic District interspersed with single-family homes and townhouses,” he says.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE

The Historic District attracts millions of visitors a year, many of them familiar with it from its starring role in films and books.

Forrest Gump, the title character of the 1994 movie of the same name, was sitting on a bench in the Historic District’s Monterey Square when he said his famous “Life is like a box of chocolates” line.

John Berendt’s 1994 nonfiction best

seller, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, takes place in the Historic District, which is also where the 1997 movie version was shot.

Its fame aside, the Historic District is known for its history and historic architecture. The neighborhood includes the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low and several other historic-house museums, including the Isaiah Davenport House, the Green-Meldrim House, the OwensThomas House, the William Scarbrough House, and the Sorrel-Weed House.

The Savannah College of Art and Design is housed in buildings around the neighborhood. “It adds a wonderful artistic vibe to the city,” Roos says.

Savannah, established in 1733, has the distinction of being the state’s oldest city, and the Historic District, for the most part, follows the original plan of founder James Oglethorpe. That plan included 22 public squares that are still intact.

Outdoor activities, Roos says, are the neighborhood’s “sweet spot. Each of the squares is unique and surrounded by historic homes, churches, and businesses. They often are full of history themselves, with monuments and information on the history of the city.”

Forsyth Park, which covers 30 acres, is a prime gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Its attractions include a spectacular fountain that’s more than 150 years old, tennis and basketball courts, grassy fields, a fragrant garden, and an amphitheater.

Noting that Savannah is a “foodand-drink town,” Roos says the Historic District offers a prime perk: “It’s walking distance to tons of wonderful restaurants, bars, and shops.”

The Grey, which is in a refurbished 1938 Art Deco Greyhound bus terminal and won a 2019 James Beard award, offers modern Southern fare. Husk Savannah “redefines what it means to cook and eat in the South,” according to its website. And Collins Quarter at Forsyth is a cafe known for its broad weekend brunch menu.

At Leopold’s Ice Cream, the old-fashioned soda fountain has been a mainstay for 101 years.

The Historic District’s boutiques are sophisticated. ShopSCAD features a mix of jewelry and fine art as well as home decor created by Savannah School of Art and Design artists, faculty, and alumni. There are also Harper, a women’s clothing boutique, and Paris Market, a gift shop with a cafe.

Roos says the real beauty of the Historic District is that it offers something for everyone—art students, heads of corporations, small-business owners, families, and young professionals.

“They all call Savannah home for various reasons, whether it’s the beauty of the city, the restaurants, the culture, or the overall art scene,” he says. “It’s hard to resist things like James Beard-award-winning restaurants and tree-lined streets that look like movie sets.”

Houses in Savannah’s Historic District have a picture-perfect look that makes it popular with film crews.

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­H UMBOLDT FORUM: BERLIN’S NEW CULTURAL CENTER THE LONG -ANTICIPATED PROJECT, THE MOST AMBITIOUS IN GERMANY THIS CENTURY, WILL SOON OPEN

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a city overrun with enticing cultural Berlin is anticipating a projIectnofferings, unlike any other.

The Humboldt Forum, developed over the past decade on a historic site at the heart of the city, will occupy a floor area of more than 30,000 square meters, bringing together the arts and sciences in a way rarely seen before.

Inspired by the brothers Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt (among Germany’s greatest thinkers on education, culture, science, and nature), the complex will be home to four institutions: the Ethnological Museum, Asian Art Museum, Humboldt University, and Stadtmuseum Berlin (the local history museum). Cafes, shops, and restaurants will be offered as well.

The US$700 million development project, which hasn’t been shy in voicing aims to be a global center for culture, has been described as the German equivalent of London’s British Museum.

Once fully realized, the Forum will offer an event program packed with music, theater, dance, performance, literature, film, and media.

“The Humboldt Forum represents a very special opportunity for culture, art, science, and improving our understanding of the world,” says the Forum’s general director, Hartmut Dorgerloh.

The complex sits in the historic heart of Berlin, across from the beloved Museum Island along the River Spree.

In 2002, the German parliament approved the partial reconstruction of the Berlin Palace, which dated back to the 15th century. After suffering significant damage during World War II, the Palace, which was first used as a fortress and castle, was demolished in 1950. During the early 1970s, the East German government constructed its new Palace of the Republic on the site, which later sat empty and di­lapidated after reunification. Earlier this century, the German Bundestag decided a new building should be created behind the restored facade of the earlier Baroque building, and that it would be a home for the new Humboldt Forum.

The ambitious project is the result of an unprecedented partnership between four institutions from the cultural and academic fields—the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (responsible for Berlin State Museums); Cultural Projects Berlin (working in conjunction with the City Museum Berlin);

Humboldt University; and the Humboldt Forum Foundation.

Its museums and exhibitions will open in phases, with the Ethnological and Asian Art museums opening in September 2021. (Leadership hopes all components of the Forum will be fully open by the end of 2021.) The first exhibitions to open will cover the history of the Humboldt Forum, the Berliner Schloss site, and the Forum’s namesake brothers.

“The Humboldt Forum is the new cultural heart of Berlin,” says Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin. “A place for the arts and sciences, for exchange, diversity, and a multiplicity of voices.”

While the building’s exterior mostly resembles the Baroque style once favored by German royalty, the interior, designed by the Italian architect Franco Stella, is thoroughly modern. The site, which dates to the mid-15th century, sits in the heart of the German capital, within walking distance of key sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, and Checkpoint Charlie.

Three of the building’s sides shine in bright yellow, while the eastern portion, on the banks of the River Spree, features a modern, sleek facade with a large terrace. The reconstruction of the Baroque facades, which was funded entirely through donations, enlisted a small army of sculptors, plaster molders, and stucco artists who created more than 2,300 figures and approximately 23,000

sandstone elements.

“The architecture stands out due to its contrast between the Baroque and the contemporary,” Dorgerloh says. “The building reflects not only the breaks in the site’s history, but also points to the theme of connecting differences that will be the leitmotif of the Humboldt Forum’s programming.”

Perhaps the most unique component is the new Humboldt Laboratory, a project of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin designed to be a workshop for anyone who wants to participate in the process of scientific research and discuss global challenges such as climate change, environmental destruction, and species extinction.

Beginning in the fall of 2021, around 20,000 art objects from the worldrenowned collections of Berlin’s Ethnological Museum and Museum of Asian Art will be presented on the second and third floors. Visitors will be able to examine works from Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania, spanning from 5,000 B.C. to the present, while learning about the circumstances under which the art was sourced. The Forum has promised to explore the difficult history of colonialism and the role Europe has played throughout history to the present.

“We hope it will be a unique place of inquiry and encounters, for socializing and reflecting,” Dorgerloh says.

“Ultimately, we hope it is a place where differences come together.”

The modern and classical stand side by side at Humboldt Forum on the River Spree.

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AN IVY LEAGUE ADDITION STARCHITECT SIR DAVID ADJAYE WILL EXPAND THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM, ALLOWING MORE ARTWORK TO BE ON DISPLAY

ir David Adjaye is adding a new chapter to the long history of the Princeton University Art Museum.

SThe architect, who is known the world over for his design

of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, has unveiled plans for a stone, bronze, and glass structure that replaces the existing building in the heart of the Ivy League university’s New Jersey campus.

Adjaye’s eponymous firm, which has offices in Ghana’s capital city of Accra, in London, and in New York, is the project architect. His team is working in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, the project’s executive architect.

The new building, which Adjaye called a “campus within a campus” in the September announcement about the project, nearly doubles the square footage of the museum.

Dynamic and interactive, the new building, Adjaye said, “is a space of genuine inquiry where the exhibition of diverse practices, learning as a synthesis of knowledge, and crosscultural connections weave together into a singular experience that encompasses a multiplicity of ideas and people.”

In announcing the new plans, museum director James Steward noted that Adjaye, an “architect with an artist’s vision and sculptural ability,” produced a design that “will give us a building that fosters new modes of investigation, reflects and deepens our commitment to equity and inclusion, and affords new moments of aspiration.”

The museum required an expansion, Steward said in a statement, with around 200,000 annual visitors now expected. The new design increases educational spaces by 76%, exhibition areas by 38%, and visitor amenities by 80%.

Adjaye’s design, according to the announcement, “embodies the museum’s longstanding commitment to serve as a hub and a gathering place, a nexus for the arts and humanities—a metaphor for the college campus at its best—that affords encounters with cultures past and present from around the world and seeks to foster stronger citizenship among its university, local, and global communities.”

The 54-year-old Ghanaian-British architect, who is the RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner for 2021, conceived a threestory, 77,000-square-foot building of traditional materials that complement those of its neighbors—the university’s Department of Art and Archaeology and the Marquand Library, a research center for the humanities.

The exterior’s alternating rough and polished stone surfaces, which are sculptural in quality, create an undulating rhythm that beckons visitors from all four sides. There is no front or back to the building.

Two key pedestrian “art walks” connect with major campus pathways and offer glimpses of the galleries even when they’re closed. And outdoor terraces are designed to accommodate

200 to 2,000 people during events.

The building comprises seven interlocked pavilions that are woven into the campus landscape and that contain many of the museum’s new galleries.

The double-height grand hall, which has 18-foot ceilings, is the heart of the museum complex. Featuring artwork embedded in its floor, it will be a venue for lectures, performances, and events.

The building also includes several classroom spaces, two so-called creativity labs, and a rooftop cafe.

Under the new plan, the museum’s collections, which number more than 110,000 pieces, will be exhibited on the second level, allowing visitors to encounter them in different ways.

Adjaye has received numerous honors. He was knighted by the British crown in 2017 for his services to architecture. It was his third royal award: In 2016, he received the Queen’s Birthday Honours, and in 2007 he was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

The firm also is working on several

other projects, notably the U.K. Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London and the National Cathedral of Ghana in Accra.

Cooper Robertson’s portfolio includes projects for the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber said the Princeton University Art Museum’s new building, scheduled to open in late 2024, “meaningfully achieves our goals of placing art at the core of the campus experience, strengthening the university’s mission of teaching and research, and serving as a welcoming gateway for all visitors to this storied campus.”

The updated Princeton University Art Museum, whose renderings are shown on this page and the opposite page, will include more room for exhibitions, lectures, performances, and events.

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3 ARTISTS AND THEIR 3 CITIES

etting up close and personal with the art world’s biggest names is G always a thrill. Museums worldwide

provide easy access to priceless works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Joan Mitchell, and Miguel Pou. But to really understand these influential artists, it’s best to check out the cities that nurtured and inspired them.

Lifelong devotees make pilgrimages to these destinations to learn more about each artist.

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JOAN MITCHELL’S CHICAGO

The abstract expressionist painter and printmaker Joan Mitchell spent much of her career in France, but she was born and raised in Chicago. Fans of Mitchell, whose prints and paintings can be seen in major museums and collections across the U.S. and Europe, can visit her hometown to see some of her work and the places that inspired her.

Born in 1925, Mitchell lived on Chestnut Street in the Streeterville neighborhood and attended high school at Francis W. Parker School in Lincoln

Park. She attended art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago, and spent some of her summers painting and making prints at Ox-Bow, an art colony operated by the Art Institute in Saugatuck, Mich. She earned her B.F.A. at the Art Institute in 1947, and her M.F.A. in 1950.

The Art Institute is displaying Mitchell’s City Landscape in gallery 291 through the end of January. With splashes of bright color, the work is indicative of the artist’s exuberant abstractions. The University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art has an impressive work by Mitchell (Untitled) in its collection as well.

Joan Mitchell in her Vétheuil studio, 1983.

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JOAN MITCHELL’S CHICAGO, MIGUEL POU’S PONCE, PUERTO RICO, AND LEONARDO DA VINCI’S FLORENCE

MIGUEL POU’S PONCE

Known for his impressionistic style, which he often used to portray the everyday lives of his fellow Puerto Ricans, Miguel Pou is often considered to be one of the island’s great masters.

Today, the artist has been recognized for preserving the culture and spirit of his homeland in the early 20th century.

Pou’s life was rooted in Ponce, the island’s second-largest city, where he was born in 1880. In 1910 he founded his art academy; students included the likes of Epifanio Irizarry, José Alicea, and Orlando Santiago Correa. Now there’s a major thoroughfare named after the artist, and he’s honored at the Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.

Religion figured into many of his works, as evidenced by La Virgen de Altagracia, which can be found in the city’s Church of Our Lady of Mercy.

The city’s Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña, which documents the development of Puerto Rican music, is the home of Pou’s History of Music in Ponce, and the artist’s works can also be found at the Museo de Arte de Ponce and the Ponce Cathedral.

Visitors can take Pou-themed walking tours of the city with Isla Caribe, a tour company. Stops include the artist’s old house at No. 58 Calle Salud.

An exterior view of Museo de Arte de Ponce displays the work of Miguel Pou.

LEONARDO DA VINCI’S FLORENCE

Leonardo da Vinci, the High Renaissance visionary widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time, remains ubiquitous through his best known works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

Having grown up an hour outside of Florence, da Vinci moved to the Tuscan capital to study at the age of 15, in 1467.

He started working in the studio of Verrocchio, the leading painter of his day. By 17, da Vinci was made an apprentice, and learned technical skills, including drawing and metalwork.

In 1478, da Vinci received his first commission, to paint a new altarpiece for the Chapel of St. Bernard in the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall. Some believe that da Vinci’s The Battle of Anghiari, a lost masterpiece, lies hidden in the Palazzo Vecchio behind one of its Giorgio Vasari frescoes.

Any art lover visiting Florence must visit the city’s most renowned museum,

the Uffizi Gallery. Hall 15 is one of the Uffizi’s most incredible due to its display of works by a young da Vinci.

These paintings—including Annunciation and The Adoration of the Magi—were all completed before 1482, the year the artist left Florence to paint for Duke Ludovico il Moro in Milan. Be sure to explore the museum’s exterior on the Piazzale degli Uffizi, where a statue of da Vinci by neoclassical sculptor Luigi Pampaloni is surrounded by all those who made Tuscany great, including Galileo and Dante.

After working in Milan and Venice, da Vinci returned to Florence in 1500, where he stayed at the Annunziata di Firenze, a Catholic church dating back to the 1200s. There he drew The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist, works that drew great fanfare. One can visit the church, which sits on an elegant square, and explore its landmark Late Renaissance frescoes.

In 1504, da Vinci served on the committee that decided where to place Michelangelo’s David. By 1506, da Vinci left Florence for Milan, never to return.

Florence’s Museum of Leonardo da Vinci thrills visitors with life-size models of the artist’s ideas and inventions.

It’s impossible not to be astounded by the master’s creativity when looking at intricate etchings and wood carvings.

The famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence features many gems

by Leonardo da Vinci.

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MURANO GLASS ENDURES THE DELICATE ART FORM IS ON -TREND

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Opposite page: Romain Bassenne; this page, top: Tessa Sakhi; bottom: Adam Kuehl

urano glass had its heyday from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, when the Venetian island of Murano M became Europe’s glassmaking capital, but its popularity has

Opposite page: The Tasting Threads collection from Polish-Lebanese sister duo Tessa and Tara. This page: Tessa and Tara’s Nomad collection, shown at top. Designer Rebecca Gardner’s collection of Murano glass, shown below.

ebbed and flowed over the years. Some may even believe the allure of this delicate art form has faded in the 21st century, but trends suggest otherwise. In 2018, popular design site Remodelista selected Murano glass—with items ranging from elaborate chandeliers to simpler drinking sets—as one of the top 18 design trends of the year.

Celebrated for its rich colors and unique shapes, Murano glass was developed in Venice in the 8th century before production shifted to the island of Murano in 1291 due to the threat of fires in the city. Though design sensibilities have evolved hundreds of years later, the elegance, mystique, and unmatched beauty of the ancient art glass remain. These days, designers and the design-minded are including the age-old tradition in their work, but from a fresh perspective.

Rebecca Gardner, a Savannah, Ga., and New York–based events and interior designer, explains that Murano glass is “fine and delicate in form, but wild and confident in color.”

Gardner regularly mixes Murano pieces like Salviati and Laguna B glassware in her tablescapes. “There is something mysterious and fairy-tale about the island and its art,” she says of Murano. By introducing Murano glass into living spaces—such as dressing up a dining table or glamming up an entranceway—you can add color and texture, elevating the experience.

As much as this striking art glass shines on its own, it’s also successful when blended with other materials. T. Sakhi, a Beirut-based multidisciplinary architecture and design studio owned by Polish-Lebanese sisters Tessa and Tara, infuses Murano glass into several accessory lines.

“Tasting Threads” is a tableware collection of glasses, plates, bowls, and flasks, marrying customary Lebanese shapes with Venetian tradition. The unusual blend consists of Murano glass and metal wire sourced from factories in Beirut.

The duo takes aluminum, copper, brass, and other metal debris, and embeds it into the glass while it’s still hot.

“We have been working with Murano for the past four

years and are fascinated by the material, its malleability, how it changes from fluid to solid, and the expertise and high precision that is required by the mouth blowers to execute such a craft,” Tessa Sakhi says.

In the lighting collection “I Hear You Tremble,” the sisters combine recycled metal with Murano glass to create a stonelike texture for chandeliers and modular floor lamps. And in “Nomad,” they transform brass—a metal with deep roots in Lebanon—and the iconic Italian glass into a collection of alcohol flasks, proving the diversity of Murano and how it can be contemporary as well as traditional.

“We wanted to create functional objects for everyday use that bring people together and allow people to interact and share moments over food and alcohol, thus the tableware and flasks collections,” Sakhi explains.

When it comes to integrating Murano glass into one’s lifestyle, there are countless ways to appreciate and show off this fine Venetian art form.

“Drop a tea light in tumblers for a beautiful glow, or serve cold soups in finger bowls,” Gardner advises. Or try placing a Murano tumbler next to a Georgian crystal goblet for a whimsical touch.

“It doesn’t behave,” she adds. “That makes it fun.”

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STAR JEWELS IRENE NEUWIRTH’S ONE- OF-A- KIND DESIGNS

femininity, her pieces have garnered a celebrity following, with the likes of Julianne Moore, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lily Collins, donning her one-of-a-kind creations.

Showcasing precious and semiprecious stones set in 18-carat gold, Neuwirth’s handmade earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings may sound traditional. But as anyone who knows her work can vouch, her aesthetic is fun and festive, and the luxury jewelry she designs has no pretense. Instead, her trinkets assume a free spirit reflecting

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Irene Neuwirth, shown at left, has garnered a celebrity following.

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rene Neuwirth’s eponymous jewelry has star quality. Presenting a whimIsical sensibility alongside undeniable

her own personal style, her upbringing, and her travels.

Drawn to jewelry-making as a young adult, the native Angeleno began playing with gemstones and stringing glass beads after college. Those designs soon caught on, and she found herself flooded with requests for her rare, opulent pieces.

It was landing an order at Barneys New York in 2003, though, that gave Neuwirth the exposure she needed to launch her jewelry house and become a partner of the longtime luxury department store until it closed in February 2020. A flagship boutique on Melrose Place in Los Angeles followed in 2014, and in 2019, she collaborated with friend Laura Vinroot Poole to open Capitol—an upscale shop with roots in Charlotte, N.C.— in the Brentwood Country Mart.

Neuwirth’s collection is also sold in select boutiques across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico and London.

Neuwirth, 45, credits her mother’s Bohemian flair as a significant influence on her style as well as her business. “My mom [Geraldine Neuwirth] is an artist, and without a doubt, I get so much from her,” Neuwirth says. “She made me unafraid to love color and express myself through it.”

Color is indeed at the heart of her jewelry; she says nothing in her closet is black. Her collection takes its inspiration from the ocean, with hues of blue-green and cotton-candy pink among the top choices. In her designs, she specifies unique shapes and combinations that complement one another wonderfully when layered.

A substantial aspect of the process is the time Neuwirth spends selecting each colorful gemstone. To do so, she travels around the world to seek out and purchase the stones she’s drawn to. Those that finally make the cut aren’t heat-treated, artificially enhanced, or altered in any way, but completely natural. According to Neuwirth, she finds beauty in the imperfections.

She’s attracted to myriad gems, including aquamarine, sapphire, and opal—a kaleidoscopic mineraloid that’s known to be her favorite. “For the past few years, I haven’t taken off my huge opal heart and opal candy necklace,” Neuwirth says.

Sometimes she accents the chosen gemstones with diamond pavé—a setting paved with small diamonds.

At first glance, Neuwirth’s exquisite jewels look red carpetworthy. But the designer’s pieces aren’t for special occasions only. Be it a pair of tanzanite and tourmaline Tropical Flower Earrings or a chrysoprase Gumball Charm Bracelet, they’re meant to be worn.

And like the collection itself, the individuals who wear Neuwirth’s work are confident, playful, and feminine. “The women who collect my jewelry don’t shy away from interesting color combinations and bold choices,” she says. “Most are buying the jewelry for themselves, which I think says a lot.”

Color is at the heart of Irene Neuwirth’s jewelry.

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STITCH FIX REIMAGINING QUILTS FOR MODERN LIVING

from clothing scraps to warm bedding.

“They tell a story and rich history, whether passed down as a family heirloom or found at a flea market in Paris,” says Susie McLaren, creative head of residential interiors at SHH, an architecture and interior design practice in London.

“The beauty of quilts is that their creation is by definition a calming, contemplative act. And having one in your room can literally help you to slow down, pause, and reflect,” says Michelle Salz-Smith, founder of Studio Surface design firm in Del Mar, Calif.

Quilts are a natural way to add color to a room. “Every quilt is art, an added dimension to the complete look of the home,” say Paul Rochford and Michael Violante of Violante & Rochford Interiors in Santa Fe, N.M. “They lend every room more texture and depth in a subtle but very beautiful way.”

When iterated in patterns, designs, and colorways such as bold geometrics or color blocks, quilts can feel current and add contemporary flair—whether on the bed or covering the walls.

PATTERNS MATTER

Once “Moon River” by Stanford Biggers finishes its U.S. exhibition tour, it will find its rightful place in a home designed by Michelle Salz-Smith.

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“Pattern is like language; it’s the written word in shapes and speaks to us to tell a story,” McLaren says. “It can be a gateway to fascinating tales, foreign places, and social histories. Tribal, ethnic, or native quilts cover myriad styles and people, each with its own rich history and distinct identity—subtly different but instantly recognizable,” she says.

When contrasted with a room’s style, patterns create a contemporary feel—for instance, a modern room with a traditional quilt or a Western-style space with an Indian block-print quilt, says Clare Louise Frost, co-founder of Tamam, a line of textiles and home decor in Manhattan. “What is traditional

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uilts have a storied place in time.

Part of American life since the coloQ nial era, they were originally fashioned

intricate piece. Balance it with clean lines or solid colors.”

THINK BEYOND THE BED

in one culture or context can read entirely differently in another culture or context,” she says.

Then there’s the idea of mixing patterns, which brings in unexpected colors and textures. “Select a recurring color and patterns in different sizes and complexity but of the same DNA and style. They will not only work but enhance each other,” McLaren says.

MAKE IT MODERN

Modern-style geometric quilts are a wonderful way to bring warmth and depth to a contemporary space, Salz-Smith says.

To keep the look contemporary and chic, balance a traditional pattern with pillows, colors, textures, and furniture that are more modern in style, Frost says. “Let the quilt be the detailed and

While originally crafted for bed coverings, using a quilt in alternative ways injects originality into any space. Liven up a piece of furniture by throwing a quilt over a living room chair, small sofa, or storage ottoman. And, to really add an unexpected touch, weave a quilt into the decor itself, Violante and Rochford say. “Some of the more dramatic ways we’ve used them are as huge wall hangings in large open rooms, framed under glass, or repurposed into throw pillows around a home.”

Salz-Smith has utilized traditional quilts in fresh ways—as framed pieces of artwork, upholstered seating, and displayed in acrylic shadow boxes. She prefers reserving an entire wall expanse for hanging a quilt to make a dramatic impact. And while there are no limits to where you can put them, Salz-Smith advises keeping quilts away from any areas where there’s steam or moisture, so they won’t mildew.

“I love to mount and hang them instead of putting them behind glass,” Frost says. “It seems like such a shame to cover up the wonderful hand-stitched texture of quilts with a flat surface. They are really intimate textiles. You want to be able to appreciate all the details.

Hanging them on a wall lets you get up close and personal.”

Violante & Rochford Interiors uses bold-colored quilts in their designs, shown above and at left.

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A BETTER BATH THESE THERAPEUTIC BATH SALTS CREATE AN AT- HOME SPA EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY AILMENT hot bath on a cool night, with candles and a relaxing playlist, can A be improved only by the addition of

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You don’t need to go to the spa anymore to have a decadent, blissful evening of self-care.

perfectly curated bath salts to ensure a blissful, spalike evening. Standard bubble baths have been surpassed by the latest in luxurious bath salts that ease the body, mind, and spirit.

The following bath salts go above and beyond basic, with carefully selected therapeutic essential oils and targeted healing purposes.

FOR A MORNING LIFT

A fresh burst of peppermint oil makes French Girl Organics’ Mint Sea Soak Enlivening Bath Salts the perfect coffee alternative for an early morning pick-me-up. Using a combination of six different types of high-mineral salts hailing all the way from the Mediterranean Sea and the salt ponds of Gurande, France, this sea brew provides an international take on the stress-relieving soak. Epsom and pink Himalayan sea salts help ease tired muscles and relieve tension to ensure your day starts right.

blood flow throughout the body to release tension.

The essential oils of Owyhee, Cypress, and Hinoki create a purifying aromatherapy to relieve inflammation. Mint oil acts as a natural decongestant with the ability to fight cold symptoms and fatigue.

FOR GREAT SLEEP

After a long, tiring day, turn off your devices and set yourself up for a soothing bath with thisworks’ Deep Sleep Bath Soak to ensure a good night’s sleep. These all-natural bath salts— free from GMOs, parabens, or sulfates—employ a blend of lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and wild chamomile. The essential oils layered over a sea-salt base create a sleep-inducing aroma, ideally used two hours before bedtime.

FOR SMOOTHER SKIN

Changes in weather can leave skin irritated and dry, but Susanne Kaufmann’s St. John’s Wort Bath Calming promises to soothe even the unhappiest skin with its combination of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Using a blend of crystals that dissolves completely in the bath, the protective elements of St. John’s Wort, cocoa butter, and hydrolyzed milk protein relieve sunburned and dehydrated skin, leaving submerged limbs silky smooth.

FOR TRANSPORTATION

You don’t need to hop on a plane to benefit from the ritual of the Japanese natural hot spring experience with the Tabi No Yado Bath Salts Milky assortment pack made by Kracie.

These bath salts utilize the power of minerals to improve circulation, treat the skin, and calm the mind.

Each box comes with four different varieties of salts meant to recreate the aroma and water color of the natural Japanese hot spring or “onsen” including, Towada, Okuhida, Kirishima, and Shinshu Shirahone.

FOR EMOTIONAL WELL- BEING

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop gets in on the bath-salt trend with The Martini, which promises emotional detoxification after a stressful day. A combination of chiaseed oil, passion flower, and valerian root is used to ease tension in the body, especially the neck and shoulders.

The base of Himalayan pink salt helps align the mind and body.

FOR BETTER IMMUNITY

Red Flower’s Hinoki Mint Mineral Bath Soak is intended to do more than warm tired limbs. The Hinoki wood, chlorophyll, and minerals are meant to lift spirits and hydrate the skin, while the addition of copper is said to increase 57

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WITH #THEMUG, EAST FORK POTTERY HAS A HIT THE ASHEVILLE, N.C. – BASED COMPANY’S REFINED STONEWARE IS MORE IN DEMAND THAN EVER

East Fork Pottery

omfort, reliability, honesty—these are qualities we’re craving more C than ever these days. And since we’re

spending so much time at home, we’re seeking objects that deliver that sense of ease and dependability in an uncertain world.

Enter #TheMug, the handmade coffee cup so wildly popular it’s garnered its own Instagram hashtag and sells out mere hours after it becomes available.

The Asheville, N.C.–based company behind it, East Fork Pottery, creates the mugs from the red clay native to the region, along with a range of stoneware plates, bowls, cups, and cookware also in high demand.

“There’s a humbleness and comfort that you can see in our pottery,” says East Fork Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder Connie Matisse, 34. “Our pots are not for everyone—some people want clean and stark. But we feel it’s an honest, grounded product you can live with for decades.”

That groundedness is evident in how #TheMug is made: one at a time and by hand, to create a product at once strong, substantial, and refined. Ideal for a generous pour of coffee or tea, the mugs retain heat well and are sturdy enough for the dishwasher.

East Fork is the brainchild of married couple Connie and Alex Matisse, and their friend John Vigeland. The project began when Alex, a potter and the great-grandson of Henri Matisse,

built his own kiln on a North Carolina farm and began selling stoneware. This later led to a collaboration with Connie and fellow potter John, and the company was launched in 2013.

Today, East Fork employs a sizable team of artists, technicians, and behind-the-scenes staff, and it is preparing to move into a facility 15 times the size of their current one.

The Covid-19 pandemic presented challenges for East Fork, which was already working hard to keep up with demand when it was forced to shut down the factory for two months. What helped was having a team that was unified in its mission.

“The fact that we were able to keep the entire staff employed through the pandemic meant that when we were able to come back, they felt they had been prioritized over potential profit,” Connie Matisse says. “Everyone was receptive to being creative and open about finding new ways to do business, and we’ve had a lot of game-changing shifts in strategy.”

This has included a switch to a pre-order model as East Fork works on scaling up production for the new, larger facility, as well as plans for collaborations with food-world luminaries like David Chang and Samin Nosrat. On Instagram, which drives 80% of East Fork’s web traffic, the company is showcasing its products by incorporating them into storytelling about cooking and dining in a range of cultures.

“We’re making East Fork a place to come to talk about food and culture in an intersectional way,” Connie Matisse says. “We’re focusing on a different cookbook every month, highlighting regionality and the objects made in that region.”

In October, for instance, the focus was on East Fork’s nabe pots—modeled on traditional Japanese earthen cookware used to make hot-pot dishes—and Naoko Takei Moore’s Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Claypot Cooking. December brought a partnership with Momofuku, highlighting David Chang’s new cookbook.

“We can only speak for ourselves,” Connie Matisse says.

“We set the scene and reach out to true experts as a conduit for those stories to be told.”

#TheMug, ideal for a large pour of coffee or tea, is handcrafted.

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VERSATILE VANILLA SAVORY OR SWEET, IT’S A PANTRY SUPERSTAR

flavor notes,” says J.R. Rigley, president of The Watkins Co., a family-owned spice-and-extracts company in Winona, Minn., of this versatile bean sourced mostly from Madagascar.

Since it’s available in an extract, paste, powder, or the bean itself, there are limitless ways to use it in cooking or baking, though the way you use vanilla definitely depends on the recipe.

“A paste offers a thicker consistency than a liquid,” Rigley says. “If you’re making a savory chicken dish, for example, a paste will embrace the meat better.”

Charlotte Rutledge, the test-kitchen manager at King Arthur Baking Co. in Norwich, Vt., thinks of vanilla as a necessary cooking staple to keep in the pantry, one that’s just as important as salt, pepper, and sugar.

“Vanilla is one of the best ways to enhance the flavor of anything you’re cooking or baking,” she says.

And while vanilla plays a role in nearly every baked good, it has just as much of a place in savory cooking. Consider using vanilla to add flavor to a brown butter vinaigrette that you use in a roasted vegetable salad or a squash dish.

Vanilla can be an intriguing ingredient to add to seafood dishes, too.

“When I was working at a small bed-and-breakfast in the U.K., we would scrape the vanilla beans out of the pod and use them in a tomato cream sauce that we would serve with lobster ravioli,” Rutledge says. “We also used salt, sugar, and vanilla bean to cure salmon.

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It made the sweet-salty combination really pop.”

Another idea: Infuse vanilla into your savory shortbread, and you will have created a memorable accent to any cheese board.

“It’s the idea of going back to that brown-butter flavor profile,” Rutledge says. “Shortbread is such a versatile baked good and, even if it has a touch of sweetness, you can use it on a cheese plate. Shortbread made with vanilla bean and rosemary that’s served with blue cheese would be lovely.”

SHOPPING SECRETS

Shop the vanilla aisle, and you’ll notice a wide variety of vanilla extracts, whether they’re imitation, 100% pure, or even infused. No matter which product you put in your basket, keep in mind that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has guidelines for pure vanilla.

“It has to have the exact level of alcohol in it to be called ‘pure,’” Rigley says. “Blended vanilla, by contrast, is a little bit of a different formulation in terms of how much pure vanilla, alcohol, and water is contained in the product.”

Turns out there are big differences between these products.

“It’s similar to buying a $5 bottle of wine versus a $30 bottle,” says Stephanie Miller, a recipe-development specialist at Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine. “Some vanilla products sold at the grocery store have a lighter vanilla flavor, and these are great to use when the end product’s flavor is not vanilla focused.” For example, when you’re making a chocolate cake, adding vanilla will help to enhance the chocolate flavor.

“However, if you’re baking a vanilla cake, making a buttercream, or a vanilla pudding, you will be better off using a highend vanilla to really help the vanilla flavor shine,” she says.

Infused vanillas add depth. “For example, using bourbon vanilla will help enhance the flavors even further,” Miller says.

Ultimately it bears repeating: There’s nothing bland about vanilla.

Vanilla comes in lots of forms—from the bean itself to an extract—and it can be used in a range of foods both savory and sweet.

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anilla, that most versatile of beans, is having a moment.

V “It’s almost limitless in its scent and

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BARTENDERS, SOMMELIERS, AND MIXOLOGISTS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE HOT DRINKS

uring the coldest time of the year, mixologists are pulling out all the D stops, crafting inventive warm cocktails

and brand-new versions of the classics.

Linden Pride, owner of Dante, the circa-1915 New York City watering hole awarded the World’s Best Bar title in 2019, says he’s been receiving requests for heated cocktails for months, probably due to the surge in outdoor dining.

“We took it a step further by dedicating a full menu to warm drinks,” he says.

The star of Dante’s hot-cocktail lineup is the bar’s signature “Blue Blazer”—a mix of Macallan 15 Double Cask, lemon curd, citrus peel, and Sauternes, the legendary sweet white wine from Bordeaux. Pride says the 19th-century flaming whiskey drink is tossed between two steins tableside, with the flames creating the heat: “It makes for a really beautiful hot cocktail.”

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A steamy cup of tea can be an excellent base for a warm alcoholic drink.

The “Gin Reaper”—from the folks at Black Button Distilling in Rochester, N.Y.—consists of Black Button Distilling Citrus Forward Gin and triple syrup (equal parts honey syrup, agave syrup, and simple syrup) stirred with hot tea, then garnished with an orange wheel.

The distillery’s “Current Cream” is fashioned from a combo of the brand’s own “Bespoke Bourbon Cream” and topped with hot black-currant tea.

The original spicy agave tequila, Tanteo Tequila, came up with an innovative (and smoky) version of a margarita.

Combine the brand’s chipotle tequila— made with fresh, hand-selected peppers in the hills of Jalisco, Mexico—with hot apple cider, fresh orange and lemon juices, and light agave nectar. Stir before pouring into a toddy glass, then sprinkle

The hot holiday punch from Fresh Victor in San Francisco.

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COZY COCKTAILS

with cinnamon and nutmeg.

At Manetta’s Bar in London’s Mayfair district, barkeepers serve Manetta’s Wassail, a medley of Remy Martin VSOP and apple juice cooked with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, vanilla bean, and fresh ginger. Meanwhile, a skip away at Connaught Bar—awarded the number one spot for The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020—celebrated mixologist Agostino Perrone stirs up the Dandelion Cocktail, a warm concoction of Armagnac-infused dandelion root, cashew milk, and date syrup.

With its sugary base, rum is an excellent spirit to warm the bones, so try boozing up your hot chocolate with Bacardi. Master mixologist Rael Petit created “I’m in Love with the Cocoa” for the Caribbean restaurant Kokomo in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Seemingly, the warm-drink movement has hit the West Coast of the U.S. too. H. Joseph Ehrmann, co-founder of the landmark bar Elixir in San Francisco and chief mixology officer of Fresh Victor, recommends mingling Fresh Victor Cactus Pear & Pomegranate, an American whiskey of choice, and St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram to make a hot whiskey punch. He says to warm the ingredients on the stovetop and store the punch in a thermos. Pour the drink into a hot-liquid glass, and for a finishing touch, add a wide lemon twist or float a few allspice berries.

For an alternative to mulled wine, Mark Oberle, a sommelier and the owner of Meadiocrity Mead in San Diego, suggests Glühmet—a mulled mead (honey alcohol) simmered with fruits and spices. Try mixing the brew with dark rum or even a shot of a liqueur such as Disaronno or Grand Marnier.

And for a unique interpretation of a hot toddy, head south. Seven Three Distilling Co. pairs the brand’s Black Pearl Silver Rum (distilled from Louisiana sugar cane) with Big Easy Mango Tepache (a fermented pineapple drink).

“Though it never gets too cold in New Orleans, we’re seeing a surge of modern takes on hot toddies, but with a tropical twist,” says Salvador Bivalacqua, co-founder and spirits expert.

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WINTER WARM - UP SMART TECH TO KEEP OUTDOOR SPACES COZY ALL YEAR LONG

The Smart-Heat Series II can be controlled wirelessly from up to 100 feet away to allow for dimming and heat management of multiple heaters.

BACKYARD FUN

S’mores over backyard bonfires no longer have to be a smoky affair relegated to the summer months with the portable BioLite Smokeless Outdoor Fire Pit. At 27 inches long and only 20 pounds, the BioLite can be carried to any spot in the yard as easily as it can be brought to the beach, thanks to its folding legs and handles.

The BioLite operates with both coal and wood, and its metal mesh siding creates a clear, relaxing view of the flames. The addition of a Bluetooth fan creates a nearly smokeless backyard fire that can be controlled by your phone through its companion app.

A rechargeable-battery power-pack attachment has USB ports for charging phones and other devices. In addition to providing warmth, the BioLite can also be used for grilling on-the-go for a convenient barbecue alternative.

TOASTY FLOORS

A backyard can feel toasty anytime of the year with the BioLite Smokeless Outdoor Fire Pit.

hen the temperature drops, there’s no need to stay indoors as W long as your outdoor space is equipped with the best in smart-heating devices.

Whether entertaining guests on your outdoor patio or enjoying a relaxing evening for two in your yard, these products will enable you to stay warm in the fresh air all year long.

BioLite

A HOT SOAK

The unparalleled luxury of slipping into a warm bath on a cool night is improved only by the high-tech enhancements of Sundance Spa’s 980 Series hot tubs.

Their 980 models range from five to seven seats.

In addition to superior hydrotherapy to ease sore muscles with help from their Accu-Ssage therapy seats and Fluidix massage jets, the 980 Series incorporates aromatherapy with the SunScents system and a Glass i-Touch control to adjust settings as needed.

Sundance Spa’s SmartTub app allows users to manage the temperature and settings of their spa from anywhere, so you can slide into recliner-style lounge seats with water set to the perfect temperature while beverages remain chilled in the included SunCooler.

COZY SPACE

When the air is crisp, a reliable heating lamp can make dining al fresco a pleasurable experience. The Bromic Heating Platinum Smart-Heat Series II Electric Patio Heater is designed for semi-enclosed, low-clearance outdoor spaces without the hassle of heavy, space-hogging stand-up units.

The heater is made from stainless steel with a ceramic glass screen to minimize light emissions and its carbon footprint while providing powerful electric warmth from a compact unit that can be flush-mounted to any wall or ceiling.

Cold patio tiles are enough to send anyone indoors or in search of warmer footwear, but the SunTouch Radiant Floor TapeMap provides electric warmth that can be installed under concrete, plywood, tile, or stone patio flooring to keep floors toasty no matter the thermostat reading. The TapeMaps are sold in 20-square-foot pieces.

SunTouch Radiant Floors can be partnered with the SunTouch SunStat programmable thermostat, which connects over Wi-Fi and utilizes SmartStart technology to sense air and floor temperatures for automatic adjustments to meet the programmable seven-day heating schedule.

ELEGANT DINING

To create the perfect ambience for an outdoor dinner, the Regal Flame Utopia Tabletop Portable Fireplace provides the cozy flicker of a real open flame as your centerpiece without the smoke, soot, or hassle of a traditional fireplace.

The vent-free fireplace uses ecofriendly technology and bioethanol fuel to produce 250 square feet of warmth.

The Regal Flame Tabletop Fireplace creates an eight-to-12-inch flame that is viewable from 360 degrees.

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A YOGA GURU’S 5 FAVORITE WELLNESS READS JESSAMYN STANLEY IS ALL ABOUT BODY POSITIVITY AND MAKING YOGA ACCESSIBLE TO ALL Stanley wasn’t always a wellness guru: As a young woman, she saw herself as innately unathletic and felt ill at Jeaseessamyn in her body. A Bikram yoga class in 2011 was her first step

toward tapping into her own physical potential. That class opened her eyes not only to her own strength, but also to the fact that there weren’t many visible yoga practitioners like her: plus-size queer Black women.

Fueled by the desire to create a body-positive wellness practice, Stanley, 33, underwent training to become a yoga teacher, and took to blogging and Instagram to teach students to get fit while focusing on how they feel, rather than how they look. Her live and online classes were a hit with students around the world delighted to see that strength, flexibility, and fitness were possible at any size. Her popularity led to the 2017 book Every Body Yoga, which combines memoir with yoga history, instruction, and inspiration for getting started on a wellness journey. The multitalented Stanley has since launched a home-practice app, The Underbelly, hosts a biweekly podcast called “Dear Jessamyn,” and is a regular contributor to SELF Magazine.

We caught up with Stanley—whose second book, Yoke, comes out in June—to hear about her favorite wellnessrelated reads.

LIGHT ON LIFE: THE YOGA JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS, INNER PEACE, AND ULTIMATE FREEDOM

BY B.K.S. IYENGAR

“[This] is my favorite Iyengar book. It’s the last book he wrote and is reflective of his experience. I identify with him a lot: He was practicing and teaching at a young age and came to understand that you’re always a student in this practice.

Being OK with that, adopting a beginner mind-set, and letting that be the truth, that’s what yoga is. This is another one I’m always listening to.”

THE SEAT OF THE SOUL

BY GARY ZUKAV

“Gary is a scientist, and he says everything in a logical format...I really appreciate how easy it is to understand.

He has refined the principles of the universe in a way that I think anyone can read it and say, ‘I get where you’re coming from.’”

Jessamyn Stanley became a yoga instructor and has created a community of body-positive wellness.

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS BY DON MIGUEL RUIZ

THE FIFTH AGREEMENT BY DON JOSE RUIZ, DON MIGUEL RUIZ, AND JANET MILLS

“This one is an extension of The Four Agreements, about accepting yourself exactly as you are and being OK with yourself. The way these ideas are expressed is so universal and so applicable to every moment of your life.”

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THE ARTIST’S WAY

BY JULIA CAMERON

“Since middle school, I’ve been told I should read this. When I finally really sat with it, I found that Julia synthesized exactly how to practice being an artist—how to show up for the little kid artist inside of you. Trying to understand that everything that you do is art, all the time. If you can adopt the way of an artist, every part of your life will be beautiful and creative.”

Bobby Quillard (portrait)

“My father told me to read this in high school, but it took 10 years before I got around to it. It is transformative. It’s just four very simple touchpoints to carry you through life. I’m always listening to it on audiobook, and as soon as I finish it, I start it over again.”

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THE GRANDVIEW SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2201 Third Avenue #2604 The Grandview stands proudly between Belltown and Downtown with one-of-a-kind, panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Close to the Seattle waterfront and historic Pike Place Market, famous for farm-to-table dining. A full half-floor penthouse, sophisticated and grand in scale.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE MOIRA HOLLEY +1 206.612.5771 | MOIRA@MOIRAPRESENTS.COM MOIRAPRESENTS.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1688555

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A passion for architecture and design.

Moira Holley is a Co-Founder of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and a member of the Sotheby’s International Realty® Market Leaders Forum—a select group of 40 Sotheby’s International Realty experts who are active in top markets across North America.

Admired for her decades worth of unique insight into luxury property markets, Moira represents sellers of distinctive homes and residences, as well as buyers seeking refined and distinctive urban living. Moira is regarded by local and national media as an expert on trends within the luxury real estate sector, and has been featured in leading business, professional and sector-specific publications and podcasts.

From Fortune 50 executives to startup success stories and discerning city professionals, insightful individuals rely on Moira’s knowledge and innovative interpretation of luxurious living when they select the country retreat, waterfront estate, in-city house, condominium or loft providing them with the perfect Northwest—or global—abode.

Moira Holley Co-Founder and Global Sales Advisor +1 206.612.5771 MoiraPresents.com

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 2609 FIRST AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

What my clients are saying.

“I could not have been more thrilled with the job Laura Halliday did selling my home on north Capitol Hill—I took her advice and priced it according to market conditions—and after a couple of weeks I received a full-price offer and it closed at full price too. Laura shielded me from the negotiations that frequently go on during these deals and there was never one time when I texted or called that she did not respond immediately. I felt very well taken care of in what can be a stressful process. Laura is a true professional and I was always assured in her calm and classy presence that everything would work out. And it did! I’d hire her again—best money I ever spent.”

- Barbi Leifert Laura Halliday Senior Global Real Estate Advisor +1 206.399.5842 LauraHalliday.com

116 37th Avenue East, Seattle, WA

1529 38th Avenue East, Seattle, WA

Pending at $2,600,000 | Property ID: 1692452

Offered at $3,495,000 | Property ID: 1693303

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 4020 EAST MADISON STREET, SEATTLE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Experience & Excellence Whether you are selling real estate or buying it, nothing will prove more valuable than having experience on your side. Offering more than 40 years of combined expertise, the SeattlebyDesign team has few peers by this measure. Enrico, Barry, Chris, and Danny are known for personalizing service while bringing the team’s collective mastery to the forefront. Whether you are buying or selling luxury homes and condominiums, waterfront or floating homes, choose wisely and watch our success become yours.

Our experience creates your experience!

Enrico Pozzo

Barry Bergner

Chris Kallin

Danny Varona

+1 206.790.7874

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Enrico@seattlebydesign.com

Barry@seattlebydesign.com

Chris@seattlebydesign.com

Danny@seattlebydesign.com

SeattlebyDesign.com

10 E Roanoke St Unit 3, Seattle, WA

16767 Maplewild Ave SW, Burien, WA

2720 3rd Ave Penthouse 6, Seattle, WA

Offered at $3,500,000 RoanokeReef.com

Offered at $3,200,000 3TreePointWaterfront.com

Offered at $1,750,000 MoslerLoftsPenthouse.com

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 2609 FIRST AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Where do you want to live tomorrow?

The past year was a fantastic reminder to enjoy life and put the spotlight on importance of where our time is being spent.

Stephanie and I are working harder than ever to deliver results to ensure you love your home. The last 12 months have been filled with navigating our clients to success in multiple offer purchases and setting new market records for our sellers. Our inspired expertise spans two decades, giving us a wealth of knowledge to make your next real estate experience seamless.

Whether you are looking to buy your first or forever home, vacation or investment property, or just want to learn more about our local ever-changing market, we are ready for you.

Proudly serving Mercer Island, Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Kirkland, Newcastle, Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie Pass and beyond...

Scott Richards | Founding Member, Bellevue +1 206.409.2498 | Scott@RichardsRealty.com Stephanie Haner | Associate Broker +1 425.458.4889 | Stephanie@RichardsRealty.com RichardsRealty.com

8177 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA

19219 123rd Ave SE, Snohomish, WA

Offered at $5,500,000 | Sold | MIPointOfView.com

Offered at $3,000,000 | EchoLakeRetreat.com

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 10237 MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Our loan consultants will help you every step of the way through the mortgage process. Contact us today!

Carese Busby | 425.785.5168 NMLS# 619429 | Eastlake (Seattle) www.caresebusby.com As a Seattle native, I have been a mortgage consultant for the past 22 years. My specialty is jumbo, condominium, RSU income and renovation financing. For the past 5 years I have been a Five Star Mortgage Professional winner,* and last year I was recognized as one of the Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America.‡

Nancy Glover | 206.227.2462 NMLS# 107826 | Downtown Seattle www.nancyglover.com

Lysa Catlin | 206.963.0191 NMLS# 754386 | Bellevue www.lysacatlin.com

Whitney Pauley | 206.406.8430 NMLS# 378622 | Issaquah www.whitneypauley.com

As a second-generation mortgage professional, I have been originating for 23 years. I am passionate about communication, technical expertise and delivering exceptional service. I am a 9-time Five Star Mortgage Professional*, Top 1% Mortgage Originator‡ and was ranked #6 of the Top Women Originators in America.†

For the past 10 years I have been helping people become homeowners. I am committed to educating my clients about the vast number of loan products, while always keeping their current and future financial goals in mind.

I work tirelessly to build lasting relationships with my clients and business partners.

Christine Madrid | 425.979.5227 NMLS# 177035 | Kirkland www.christinemadrid.com

Luke Easterly | 206.709.6607 NMLS# 447768 | Kirkland www.lukeeasterly.com With over 15 years of experience, my leadership style is very collaborative and focused on helping people win both personally and professionally.

My role is to focus on building the best mortgage team in our industry and making sure we can help our clients achieve affordable home ownership.

For the past 14 years I have been recommended by 17 condo communities and numerous singlefamily developments as one of their top mortgage professionals. In the past 4 years I was recognized as one of the Top 1% Loan Originators in the country,‡ and last year I was one of the Top 100 Women Originations in America in 2018.† Jolene Messmer | 425.445.1945 NMLS# 379952 | Kirkland www.jolenemessmer.com With two decades of experience, I take pride in being relentless with educating clients about our loan programs and navigating them through the mortgage process. It’s an honor to be in the Top 1% Mortgage Originator for 7 years‡, Board Member of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, and growing as a CORE coaching student for the past 9 years.

As a mortgage professional for more than 15 years, I welcome the opportunity to serve you.

My mission is to educate and guide you through the process of achieving home ownership, whether you are first time buyer or a seasoned investor. For the past 7 years I have been a Five Star Mortgage Professional Winner.**

There’s a lot of changes happening in the mortgage industry, and we aren’t standing still. We’re looking forward.

*Carese Busby and Lysa Catlin Awarded the Five Star Professional award as of 2018. | **Nany Glover Awarded the Five Star Professional award as of 2017. | †Scotsman Guide Top Women Originator.

May 2019. | ‡Mortgage Executive Winter 2019. 10237 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98004 | 371 NE Gilman Blvd., Suite 340 Issaquah, WA 98027 | 11255 Kirkland Way, Suite 100 Kirkland, WA 98033 | 601 Union Street, Suite 3000 Seattle, WA 98101 | 2701 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 105 Seattle, WA 98102 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 1525 S. Beltline Rd Coppell, TX 75019 NMLS ID #15622 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). 1-800-401-6587. Copyright © 2021. All Rights Reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Washington Consumer Loan Company License No. CL-15622. (37459)

CAYSON FIELDS MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON

7233 80th Avenue Southeast An inspiring spin on the iconic farmhouse: Cayson Fields is a boutique community of just six modern farmhouses on the South End of Mercer Island. Sited and designed to develop a sense of community and connection, the large modern homes within this enclave will have different palettes but will be cohesive in design and finish, making it a special group of luxury farmhouses.

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The first new neighborhood at the South End of Mercer Island since the 1990s, Cayson Fields is located west of The Lakes, an established and quiet neighborhood. Situated on about 2.3 acres, Cayson Fields is low-density living in arguably one of the best locations on the island, connected directly to the South End trail system and close to shops, restaurants, and schools.

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BELLEVUE BROKERAGE MICHELE SCHULER +1 206.992.2013 | MICHELE@THESCHULERTEAM.COM CAYSONFIELDS.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1697311

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Native Growth Protection Easement

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Michele Schuler | 206.992.2013 | Michele@TheSchulerTeam.com © 2020 Realogics Brokerage, LLC. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Realogics Brokerage, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. *Seller reserves the right to change product offering without notice.

PRICED FROM THE LOW $3,000,000

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Your Mercer Island neighborhood expert.

Michele Schuler’s driving ambition is to exceed client expectation, delivering accountable results with integrity and transparency. A former finance professional at Microsoft, Michele provides her Mercer Island neighbors with a datadriven approach to navigate the complex market with a comprehensive, well-informed experience. To be sure, her 2020 efforts commanded results, with over $41M in sales success.

Mercer Island’s award-winning schools, stellar location, and exceptional waterfront living opportunities continue to drive buyers to seek a lifestyle upon its shores. With markedly low inventory and high demand last year, 2021 presents an opportune time for those looking to position a Mercer Island residence for sale.

If you are considering your next move, Michele Schuler would love to help.

Michele Schuler Founding Member, Bellevue +1 206.992.2013 | TheSchulerTeam.com

7900 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island, WA 6024 SE 22nd St, Mercer Island, WA

8240 SE 31st St, Mercer Island, WA

Sold $3,400,000 | Property ID: 1563619

Sold $2,730,000 | Property ID: 1456737

Sold $8,850,000 | Property ID: 1632199

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 7605 SE 27TH STREET, SUITE 102, MERCER ISLAND, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Thirty years.

One family legacy.

There is something to be said for the power of a legacy. For the sophistication and trust of an established brand, and the potential of an approach set apart by its culture. The real estate industry is one of inherent evolution. I am thrilled to share that I have formally established the Gray Team, a partnership with the next generation, Alex Gray. Together we are navigating the shifting landscape of our global marketplace by adding new layers to our business approach and expanding our services to suit the ever-changing needs of our clients.

As you prepare for the next step of your real estate journey, I would be pleased to advise you.

Becky Gray Founding Member +1 206.605.1927 TheGrayTeam.com

Undisclosed Avenue, Seattle, WA | As Featured on Cover Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Washington in the Washington Park neighborhood, this 2014 residence benefits from its tranquil setting and sweeping views of the lake and Cascade Mountain range.

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 10237 MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Global Leader.

Local Expert.

As one of the top producing agents in the country, Darren Winston’s expertise is unmatched. He is a Pacific Northwest native and resident with two decades of experience in Beverly Hills. Before starting his career in real estate, Darren worked as a business analyst and international marketing executive for tech companies in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Combining his real estate know-how and marketing savvy, he has successfully negotiated hundreds of multi-million dollar transactions. Darren brings a wealth of knowledge in the luxury markets that surround both Beverly Hills and Bellevue—making him an invaluable asset for real estate endeavors along the West Coast.

Darren Winston +1 310.709.8980 Darren@DarrenWinston.com DarrenWinston.com DRE #: 1399200

2457 Solar Drive, Los Angeles, CA

1808 Minor Ave PH203, Seattle, WA

317 Westbourne Dr, West Hollywood, CA

Offered at $4,500,000

Leased

Sold for $3,175,000

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 10237 MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

EUROPEAN CASTLE ESTATE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON

1217 Aaron Avenue Northeast Outstanding European design and craftsmanship in this unique, custom-built estate-quality 5,900-square-foot home in Wing Point, close to town and ferry. The entrance is magical with a circular staircase embellished with wrought iron vinework railings, and the home boasts wide plank oak flooring and countless custom features. Designed with huge open spaces indoor and out to gather or work, including an expansive deck with a stone water feature and a stone patio for al fresco dining. Additional features include a MIL apartment, office, and gym room. The home is located on a premier golf course, offering clubhouse dining, swimming pool and tennis courts.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BROKERAGE MEG BURKETT +1 360.271.7426 | MEG.BURKETT@RSIR.COM RSIR.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1678912

$1,998,000

QUINTESSENTIALLY NORTHWEST PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON

143 North Breakerpoint Place If you're looking for space, a touch of the Pacific Northwest, close to one of the best surf breaks in Washington, then let me help you find your slice of heaven–where you can ski in the mountains and ski on a lake on the same day.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BROKERAGE REBECCA ROBIDEAU +1 360.477.9785 | REBECCA.ROBIDEAU@RSIR.COM REBECCAROBIDEAU.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1648129

SOLD

$839,000 | REPRESENTED BUYER

MAGNOLIA VIEW GEM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2608 27th Avenue West Completely reimagined mid-century gem with gorgeous views of the city and Mt. Rainier sited on a large lot! The main level has been opened up for a full floor of living, dining, cooking, and entertaining. The lower level has a beautiful master bedroom with a gorgeous spa-like master bathroom. The oversized lot is complete with an entertaining deck and offers a great place to garden.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE STEPHEN SAUNDERS +1 206.818.1409 | STEPHEN.SAUNDERS@RSIR.COM STEPHENSAUNDERS.RSIR.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1692338

$1,398,000

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Experience matters.

If you’re considering your next real estate move, you have come to the right place. Wherever your real estate needs bring you, The Robyn & Rachel Group will help you confidently achieve your goals with expert advisement every step of the way. Robyn and Rachel began working together in 2011 with a shared goal to best support their clients. Since then, they have grown their business to include a team of dedicated experts to offer unrivaled client care and extensive knowledge of real estate and sales. Together, The Robyn & Rachel Group creates a seamless experience for every client with a modern approach that achieves amazing wins for buyers and sellers alike.

Robyn Kimura Hsu

Rachel Schindler

Kara Mumma

Jill Smith

+1 206.295.2247

+1 206.250.5622

+1 206.919.8665

+1 206.715.5067

Robyn@RobynandRachel.com

Rachel@RobynandRachel.com

Kara@RobynandRachel.com

Jill@RobynandRachel.com

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1625 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Sammamish, WA

3906 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 7464 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA Sold at $3,725,000

Sold at $6,500,000

Sold at $3,900,000

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 10237 MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, WA | RSIR.COM Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

FAIRVIEW LANDING SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2369 Fairview Avenue East #2 On one of Lake Union’s most desirable docks, this classic two-story with basement craftsman floating home showcases a merging of signature Seattle style with contemporary and elegant finishes throughout.

Meticulously crafted in 2009, the home is as well suited for intimate evenings as it is for grand entertaining.

A great room floorplan framed by Nana walls and a designer kitchen complete with a full dining room are a chef's delight. As the day comes to a close, retreat to the vaulted master suite with built-in closets and a stepout deck. The lower level of the home is suited to the needs of the resident and offers a wine cellar. Revel in the panoramic rooftop, which affords iconic west-facing views stretching from Gasworks Park to the Olympics, and Seattle Skyline.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1714386

$3,450,000

CAPITOL HILL CRAFTSMAN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

716 15th Avenue East This exemplary 1906 classic has been masterfully renovated with respect for its architectural integrity, period detail, and historic charm, yet oriented to a contemporary lifestyle with updates to the home’s systems and structure. A turn-key residence, high quality outdoor spaces and an open floor plan afford an ideal three-season, casual, indoor/outdoor lifestyle—complete with a detached two-car garage.

Ideally located in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood, the home is just two blocks from 15th Avenue high street shops and three blocks to Volunteer Park, a historic Olmsted design that is home to the Conservatory and Seattle Asian Art Museum.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1665045

$1,845,000

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FAIRVIEW SHORES SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2370 Fairview Avenue East Set on the banks of Lake Union, Fairview Shores—designed by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers—is a boutique community of five generously-sized, modern residences, just minutes from Seattle’s innovation district.

Abundant and unobstructed western lake views showcase Seattle’s best—Gasworks Park, the Space Needle, and the Seattle city skyline.

Homes range from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, each with its own expansive rooftop deck, private elevator, and secure two-car garage.

These sustainable residences also tout a Four-Star Built Green rating for the environmentally conscious homeowner.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM FAIRVIEWSHORESSEATTLE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1664902, 1605906, 1607445

$3,750,000 TO $5,250,000

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A luxury experience.

Market knowledge and client care are the pillars behind my business. As the #1 agent at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Kirkland office by sales volume with over $33M in positive client experiences last year, I’m proud to serve as an industry expert in the Greater Seattle Area. By implementing tools, delivering top-tier service, and harnessing the power of a global brand, I work to ensure every property I represent attains the exposure it deserves.

Discover the powerful advantages of working Only With Us®.

Brian Hopper Managing Broker, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor Kirkland Brokerage +1 425.300.7330 | Brian.Hopper@rsir.com BrianHopper.com

8724 112th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA

5454 39th Ave W, Seattle, WA

12660 Cunliffe Rd SW, Vashon, WA

Sold for $1,790,000 LightAndLoftKirkland.com

Offered at $2,749,995 | Pending SeattleTrueNorth.com

Offered at $2,498,000 WatersEdgeVashon.com

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 15 LAKE STREET, KIRKLAND, WA | RSIR.COM Information presented is based on data supplied by Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. Neither the Associations nor their Multiple Listing Services guarantee or are in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Associations or their MLSs may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

The Address for Your Next Address Established in 2010, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has grown from one Seattle office to six branch offices throughout the central Puget Sound region proudly serving clients by representing all property types and price points. Home to more than 300 trusted broker professionals, our artfully curated retail experiences offer a range of unique lifestyle amenities including art galleries, cafes, wine bars, restaurants, and meeting spaces for special events.

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2609 First Ave, Seattle, WA

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15 Lake St, Kirkland, WA

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