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Rome was the reason I found myself in Central Park on New Year’s Eve, standing in a partially frozen puddle next to a group of men dressed in little more than Speedos, old school striped tube socks and fairy wings. A few years back, after arriving bleary eyed in Rome and settling into a snappy Fiat rental, I headed straight to the Coliseum and was dismayed to see that I’d just missed the start of a festive 5k race. Disappointed to have missed such a unique opportunity to see parts of the city I’d otherwise miss, I resolved to always look for similar opportunities in the future prior to all of my travels.

Over the years I’ve found that endurance athletes (runners, bikers, swimmers and the like), regardless of their level of ability, are some of the friendliest people I know, due in part, I suppose, to a commonality resulting from a shared commiseration relating to the challenge at hand. For instance, during a trip to San Francisco I met up with the Niketown Running Club (unfortunately, hill repeats were the scheduled workout), and I was grateful to partner with several regulars who were happy to coax me through the killer workout and share some insider information about great local restaurants. Even in Central Park, surrounded by 5,000 running revelers, I felt right at home navigating the slippery pavement and chatting it up with serious competitors, the aforementioned Speedo fairies and a trio of 20-something’s curiously dressed as pieces from the video game Tetris, among others.

In this same spirit of adventure, the travel feature in this issue focuses on unique racing opportunities (both as a participant and spectator) around the world. We hope you’ll be inspired to try something new!

We are excited to debut the art-related musings of avant-garde art collector and entrepreneur Steve Wilson in our art column. Wilson and his wife Laura Lee Brown are the visionaries behind the internationally acclaimed 21c Hotel in Louisville (with a second location soon to come in downtown Cincinnati). This month his insightful commentary shares the benefits of looking in our own hometowns for great original art, and he shares a few of his favorite local artists, some you may know, and others who might become a new favorite.

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Finally, in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in April, our “Of Note” column focuses on products that embrace “green” and/or socially responsible business practices. When I really began digging into the variety of products that fit these criteria, I was amazed at just how much was out there (and regretful that I didn’t have more pages to share everything I’d uncovered). As a big fan of repurposing, one of my favorite finds was the Tennis FUNature chair by Hugh Hayden Designs (hughhayden.com), which utilizes recycled indoor court tennis balls to create a collection of chairs, poufs and coffee tables. Advantage green.

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THE ÉTAGÈRE Furniture made especially for the collector Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners Although there have always been collectors, not until the advent of the 18th century did the collecting of objects start to become mainstream in Europe. It was not until later that century that cabinetmakers began making furniture for the collector to display his or her small treasures.

France is credited for first producing a collector’s furniture piece in the late 18th century: the étagère, which is pronounced Ā-tä-zher. Around this same timeframe in England, Thomas Chippendale designed the English equivalent, which they like to refer to as a “what-not,” for displaying collections of small objects.

Traditional antique furniture pieces such as secretary desks and breakfronts that are frequently used today for displaying any number of collectibles were never used in that fashion during the 18th and 19th centuries. The original use of the glazed upper sections of these pieces was for displaying books and only books. This same premise also holds true for built-in bookcases. Not until the 20th century did secretary desks, breakfronts and bookcases begin to be used for displaying items other than books. The étagère and the English what-not were originally made for displaying prized possessions, and that is what makes these antique so special.

The étagère and what-not are very recognizable because of their free-standing, open-shelving design. Essentially, they are, for the most part, tall and narrow, consisting of a series of open shelves supported by four upright columns, oftentimes with a single drawer at the bottom. The English what-not never has a back, whereas the French and Continental étagère will sometimes have a back. Typically, pieces found in the antique marketplace are 19th century. Eighteenth century examples of these two furniture pieces are just scarce.

Technically speaking, I believe an English what-not can be called an English étagère but a French étagère cannot be called a what-not. Also, the English what-not is primarily very simple in style and design, freestanding without a back and usually made out of mahogany. The French étagère can be made out of a variety of woods and is very decorative.

A simple French étagère will have more flair than its English counterpart. The illustrated French or Continental étagère, circa 1850, shows how decorative and stylish an étagère can be. It should also be noted that some étagères can be considerably more enhanced than the one illustrated. The English what-not and the French étagère are as unique today as they were when first produced in the 18th and 19th centuries. sl

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Making its global motor show debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September, Jaguar’s 2011 XJ drew large crowds to the show stand, which also displayed the latest 2010 Model Year XKR and XFR models. Building on the success of the XK and XF, the new XJ is the third step in the revitalization of the Jaguar brand and redefines the world's perception of a large sports sedan. According to Mike O’Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars, the XJ is “beautiful, exhilarating to drive, and with a bold, enlightened approach to design, meets the challenges of our fast-changing world.”

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The elongated teardrop shape of the side windows establishes the car’s silhouette and lies at the heart of its flowing design. The XJ does not just look streamlined: it shares a drag coefficient of 0.29 with the XF saloon, making it the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever. The exterior - primarily aluminum with magnesium and composite alloys – allows the XJ to produce a significantly lighter and stiffer body – some 300 pounds lighter than traditional steel body construction, and the lightest in its class. The aluminum body uses more than 50 percent recycled material, with plans to increase this to 75 percent. Body panels made from recycled material use only five percent of the energy required for new aluminum, equating to a potential saving of three tons of CO2 per vehicle.

“The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar,” said Ian Callum, design director for Jaguar Cars. “Its visual impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows, a powerful stance and wide track. It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar’s new design direction.” He added, “The lines are beautiful, but we reinterpreted them in quite a different way that actually is right and correct for the 21st century – and that is what’s important. A Jaguar should be very beautiful, very clear in its intent, but relevant for its time.”

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Taking design cues from the original 1968 XJ sedan, the sleek lines are complemented by a taut waistline, which further accentuates the impression of length and elegance, and creates a natural tension as it fades from the front arches into the middle section of the car, before reappearing as a strong haunch towards the rear. LED taillight clusters wrap dramatically over the rear fenders and feature three red vertical strips. Jaguar's mesh grille and slim Xenon headlights create a strong road presence, while the wrap-around rear screen reduces the visual weight of the roof pillars and gives the impression of an exotic floating roof.

Three engine configurations are available on US models.

The 5.0-liter, 385-hp naturally aspirated V8 is standard.

One can opt for the XJ Supercharged, powered by a 470hp supercharged V8. Finally, a 510-hp supercharged V8 is dedicated to the Supersport model. All three engines combine deft performance, unparalleled character, peerless pedigree, and have a classic Jaguar blend of strength and precision.

All engines transmit power through an enhanced version of Jaguar's acclaimed electronically controlled, six-speed automatic transmission, which has a fully-adaptive shift system that delivers extremely smooth gear changes and works to balance performance and economy.

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Benefiting from technologies pioneered on the XFR and XKR models, including continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), electronically controlled rear differential (Active Differential Control) and a quick ratio power-steering system, the new XJ combines responsive, sporting dynamics with the refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar.

The XJ is able to comfortably accommodate five passengers, even more so in the long-wheelbase models, which provide rearseat passengers with even greater levels of comfort thanks to an additional five inches of rear legroom. The power opening and closing trunk offers convenient access to the 15.2 cubic feet of storage space (with standard alloy space saver spare wheel).

A panoramic glass roof, standard on all models, dramatically enhances the sense of light and space inside the interior, which is characterized by a strong sporting character. Chrome and piano black detailing provide an eye-catching contrast to beautifully crafted leather and wood surfaces. Complementing the all-new cabin is a level of colors, woods and leather choices not seen before in a Jaguar. The four models - XJ, XJL, Supercharged and Supersport - allow customers to tailor the car to their personal tastes. The 510-hp XJ Supersport is the top iteration of this, providing the ultimate expression of performance and luxury (custom order only) with a leather headliner, semi-aniline leather seats and woods with laser-generated inlays.

The new XJ serves as the debut for a new generation of interior technologies, pioneering the use of display and infotainment systems. One striking omission is the absence of a physical instrument cluster. Instead, a 12.3-inch high-definition screen uses detailed virtual instruments to provide all of the functions performed by traditional dials. In Dynamic mode, the dials assume a sporting red hue and feature a bold gear position indicator that glows red as you reach the rev limiter.

A large, eight-inch touch-screen display in the center console provides ease of use to manage many of the XJ’s functions, including climate control, audio, communications

and navigation. An ingenious Dual-View technology feature allows the driver and front passenger to look at completely different content on the same screen. For example, the passenger can watch television or a DVD movie, while the driver views route navigation mapping. Headphone compatibility allows the passenger to listen without the driver being distracted.

Collaborating with Bowers & Wilkins has resulted in arguably the best car audio experience to date. Featuring groundbreaking Bowers & Wilkins innovations such as aluminum dome tweeters and Kevlar® drive units, each component in the new XJ’s sound system has been specially designed for the car. The 20-speaker, 15-channel system has been fine-tuned and calibrated by the same expert engineers who tuned Bowers & Wilkins’ 800 Series speakers, which are used at Abbey Road Studios. The Flowport™ technology found on Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series speakers and inside the new XJ uses aerodynamic dimples, much like a golf ball, to reduce turbulence for both optimum airflow out of a speaker cabinet and minimum noise.

In order to compensate for the idiosyncrasies of the cabin environment, the audio performance is tuned by the Audyssey MultiEQ XT system, which digitally corrects any imperfection created by the cabin environment to provide distortion free sound anywhere in the car. The XJ offers both Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 to maximize the 7.1 surround sound performance. “From day one, Bowers & Wilkins and Jaguar worked closely together to produce a no-compromise audio experience. This shared desire has resulted in what we believe is the most extraordinary sound system ever to be integrated into a production car,” said Dan Haikin, brand director for Bowers & Wilkins.

“With this car I really do feel that I’ve taken almost 30 years of learning and put it into something that is very complete for me; and that’s taken a lot of discipline, a lot of pushing on my part, on my design team’s part and the engineers,” said Callum.

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Getting Started with Wine

Written by Scott Harper, MS

What would I have done?

What advice would I give someone who was just getting into wine or just wanted to casually learn about wine in order to appreciate wine more? Sure taking a class on wine would be a great idea, but there are many things to get the process started without such a commitment. What steps would I suggest without spending a lot of time or making it too complex? After all, it is supposed to bring us pleasure, not involvedness.

Book My first thought is a good wine book. I am currently anxiously awaiting a new wine book to be delivered from one of my favorite wine regions, Châteauneufdu-Pape, aptly named The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book by Harry Karis.

When I told my wife Georgia to expect the book, she gave me the look as if to say, “Another book? You are a Master Sommelier. Do you need more books?” I decided to count how many wine books were on my book shelf, and I stopped counting at 70. To become a Master Sommelier, it does take a lot of books, but to get going or to increase your wine knowledge, one book will do. A very good basic, but not too basic, book is “Windows on The World, Complete Wine Course” by Kevin Zraly. Be sure to buy the latest edition, which is updated annually. If Mr. Zraly’s book would have been my first wine book, I would have learned about wine much more rapidly. This book is concise with just enough information to make it interesting and not laborious like a wine encyclopedia.

Glasses Good wine glasses are a must. Here it is easy to go crazy with glasses made to go with specific grapes. Granted, I have many of these, but filling your cabinet with a dozen different glasses for a dozen different wines and trying to figure out each is hardly hitting the easy button. So I recommend getting two glasses to start off. Size is probably the single most important factor. Undersized glasses reduce pleasure, while oversized glasses can enhance it. Glasses should be able to hold at least 12 ounces, but I prefer upwards to 20. Pouring them about a fourth of the way up works nicely for swirling and to develop the aroma. Narrowing it down to one glass for still wine, I would go with a bowl shaped glass sometimes called a Pinot Noir or Burgundy glass. We all should be drinking more sparkling wine, and when you do, it should be from the tall flute-shaped glass, as you want the bubbles to stay in the glass. Make sure it can hold at least eight ounces.

Winery Visiting a winery can provide you with an effortless introduction to wine. It can be both fun and educational. Visit a local winery or tag along on a visit to one in an area you are already traveling to. You may be surprised in the quality of the wine tour and educational experience you can get at your local winery, not to mention their wine. Seeing how wine is made and tasting it is the single best way to learn and increase your pleasure of wine.

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Corkscrew Lamentably, too many people fret about opening a bottle of wine. Wines that are now packaged with screw caps are not necessarily poor quality. In fact, they can be every bit as good as one with a cork in it. If you are not sure, buy a screw top wine to drink while you work on opening the one with a cork. I am a big fan of the waiter’s cork screw or wine key, but since this seems to take the most time to master, we will go right to screw pull. Place the screw pull on top of the bottle after you remove the capsule with a foil cutter or knife and twist the handle in the cork. The cork is removed with little effort.

Wine Well, we have glasses, a screw pull and we have started reading a good book; now we need some wine. So here are a couple of very good wine recommendations to make use of all of those items.

Sauvignon Blanc Honing 2008 (Napa Valley, California) The Honig family farms their vineyards and makes their wine utilizing sustainable farming methods and solar power. The wine is quintessential Sauvignon Blanc, emphasizing fruit and acidity without oak. The wine is dry, light-bodied with crisp acidity citrus flavors and light minerals.

Cabernet Sauvignon Sanctuary “Usibelli Vineyard” ’05 (Napa Valley, California) From famed winemaker Dennis Martin of Fetzer, Sanctuary produces only premium varietals for single vineyard wines. In addition to the Usibelli Vineyard, they are also making a Pinot Noir from Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic big, rich, oaky Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is loaded with flavors of plum, blackberry and vanilla, with a touch of spice and well integrated tannins.

Brut Roederer NV (Anderson Valley, California) This winery is part of the French company Louis Roederer.

Louis Roederer makes the ultra expensive Cristal Champagne.

The best way to make sparkling wine is called the Champagne method. Obviously this producer is familiar with that method.

Grapes used to produce this wine are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The sparkling wine has a fantastic creamy mousse and is dry, medium-bodied with delicious flavors of fresh baked bread, baking spice and citrus.

Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.

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Bibliotaph Well-known for the restorations of Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library and the landscape of the Washington Monument, the landscape architecture firm Olin is also recognized for the landscape design of the J. Paul Getty Center in Los Angeles and Columbus Circle in New York City. In dialogues with noted colleagues and collaborators, each of the partners articulates a personal vision and philosophy of landscape and design. Laurie Olin, Dennis C. McGlade, Robert J. Bedell, Lucinda R. Sanders and Susan K. Weiler - Olin: Placemaking - hardcover, 320 pages, The Monacelli Press, randomhouse.com

Including more than three centuries of drawings culled from the rare books library of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, each page in Botanicals explodes with rich colors and lifelike details. Eugène Séguy - Botanicals,:Butterflies & Insects - hardcover, 300 pages, Assouline, assouline.com

Studies in repetition and order, orchestrations of movement in the landscape, and elements placed in geometric conversation," is how author Mary Myers describes the twenty-five-year career of San Francisco–based landscape architect Andrea Cochran. Featuring stunning photography, drawings, plans, and an essay by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator Henry Urbach, the book represents the combination of harmony, wonder, and surprise that awaits wherever Cochran's sharp geometry and vibrant plant life meet. Mary Myers - Andrea Cochran: Landscapes - hardcover, 192 pages, Princeton Architectural Press, papress.com

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Not technically a book, but certainly worthy of note, the oversized 2010 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Pure Seed Book is hands down one of the most comprehensive and fascinating seed catalogues we've encountered. Beautifully photographed and filled with both familiar and rare vegetable, fruit and flower seeds from around the globe (including wild melons from Africa and heirloom tomatoes in a variety of hues). All of their seeds are open-pollinated and are free of any genetic altering. The 2010 Pure Seed Book can be ordered at RareSeeds.com.

Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes presents the life and work of one of the foremost landscape designers of the early 1900s. Born into a prominent New York family (she was the niece of Edith Wharton), Farrand eschewed the traditional social life of the Gilded Age to pursue her passion for landscape and plants. Many of her clients were members of the highest echelon of society with estates in Newport, the Berkshires, and Maine, but Farrand ultimately became a consultant for university campuses, including Yale and Princeton, and for public gardens, including the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Rose Garden at The New York Botanical Garden. Judith B. Tankard - Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes - hardcover, 240 pages, The Monacelli Press, randomhouse.com

Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the 25 projects in Garden Mosaics show you how to decorate your outdoor space in a charming, individual and enduring way. Suitable for beginners, 150 color photos support the easy-to-follow instructions. Becky Paton - Garden Mosaics: 25 Step-by-Step Projects For Your Outdoor Room - Paperback, 128 pages, CICO Books, cicobooks.com

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Cavallino Classic XIX Beautiful enough in its own right, the front lawn of The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach looked even more spectacular being used as a parking lot of sorts for a gathering of the world’s finest Ferraris during the Concorso d’Eleganza, which was held as part of the Cavallino Classic, a six-day convention for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts. It is one of a handful of domestic automobile shows where one can ogle the Italian supercars while eavesdropping on a conversation in Italian – a testament to the international appeal of this annual event.

The XIX event celebrated 50 years of the 250 GT SWB and the 250 GTE 2+2. Crowds gathered around two special unveilings: the P540 Superfast Aperta and the latest Zagato built 575 GTZ. The former was built as a one-off for American Edward Walson as part of Ferrari’s special projects program to meet requests from their most discerning clients. Walson asked that the car be a modern interpretation of the gold 599 GTB Fiorano built for the 1968 Fellini film “Toby Dammit.”

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1951 212 Export Vignale Berlinetta

1957 250 GT LWB TDF Berlinetta

Zagato- built 575 GTZ

The upper lawn closest to the hotel showcased the most significant Ferraris in attendance, and the judges, a group of leading international experts, selected both Best of Show winners from this group. The Cavallino Cup for Best in Show 'Competition' was awarded to a 1957 250 GT LWB TDF Berlinetta (chassis number 0677 GT). One of only 14 Louvre Ferrari 250 GT Berlinettas, the car boasts a host of impressive race victories, including the Tour de France. The significance of its legacy was underscored by its sale price of $5 million in 2006.

Best in Show in the 'Street' category went to the oldest Ferrari in attendance, a 1951 212 Export Vignale Berlinetta (chassis number 0080 E). Brought to the US in 1956, the car has been shown nationwide in all of the major concours events, including a runner-up for the Most Elegant award at Pebble Beach in 1994.

The final day of the Cavallino Classic celebration was the Classic Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago Club, the legendary Marjorie Merriweather Post mansion in old Palm Beach. A who’s who of highly desirable classic cars - including Rolls-Royce, AlfaRomeo, Porsche, Bentley, Delage, Jaguar, Triumph and Vauxhall – were shown alongside the celebrated Ferraris. In a departure from the formality of the prior afternoon’s judging, awards were voted on by event attendees and presented later that afternoon during brunch in the ballroom.

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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. Monaco Grand Prix Monaco’s Formula One Grand Prix is the crème de la crème of racing, dating back to 1929, a time when motorsports were still in their infancy. Adding to the excitement is the fact that at present, it’s the last "street course” remaining in the Formula One calendar. The course encompasses 78 laps on a 2.075mile circuit, which races around the narrow, winding streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, making it the ultimate test of driving skill. One of the most notable features of the course is the tunnel, where drivers have to adjust their vision as they emerge from the tunnel at the fastest point of the track and brake for the chicane in the daylight.

Two weeks prior to the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix event is the biennial Historic Grand Prix, which is run using only cars made before 1984. For tickets and information about the Grand Prix (May 13 to 16) and the Historic Grand Prix (May 1 and 2), visit formula1.com.

Overlooking the famous hairpin turn, the 619-room Fairmont Monte Carlo provides an optimal vantage point for both races. The Fairmont Monte Carlo has been an integral part of principality life since its opening in 1975 by Princess Grace. The property is just two years out from a $57 million renovation that included a complete transformation of the

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main entrance, lobby, guest rooms, signature restaurant and bar, and other public areas. A genuine suspension bridge dominates the hotel’s internal arcade, and spectacular bay windows offer a breathtaking view over the Pointe de la Vigie, the open sea and the yachts that meet at the port of Monaco.

The Fairmont’s new L'Horizon Deck, Restaurant & Champagne Bar, located on the seventh floor, offers beautiful 360 degree views of the principality: the legendary Opera House, Prince’s Palace and Casino - against a backdrop of the renowned Riviera and the azure splendor of the Mediterranean.

Opened in July 2009, the Willow Stream Spa offers eight intimate treatment rooms with all of the comfort and sophistication of specialized treatments that reflect the lifestyle and the wealth of this destination.

The property’s historical Grand Prix experience package includes a two-night stay, access to the seventh floor terrace and welcome amenities. For the main event, the Grand Prix Formula One Experience package includes access to the rooftop terrace overlooking the hairpin turn, a mega plasma screen to follow the race and buffet breakfast, in addition to welcome amenities and Grand Prix in-house activities (fairmont.com/montecarlo).

Running Chicago Now in its 33rd year, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon’s fast and flat course remains a favorite of world class elite runners seeking the $75,000 prize purse for the win, as well as recreational runners looking for a new personal record or to qualify for The Boston Marathon. In 2009, it took just over two months for the race to reach its 45,000 participant capacity. Organizers expect a similar outcome for the October 10, 2010 event. As a result of its national and international draw, the iconic race assists in raising $10 million for a variety of charitable causes. (chicagomarathon.com) The sleek and sophisticated Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (401 N. Wabash Ave., 877.458.7867, trumpchicagohotel.com), located in the heart of the city astride the fabled Chicago River, is an ideal base for race weekend or during any of the scores of events taking place throughout the year in the Windy City. The hotel, comprising floors 14 to 27 of a landmark 92-story residential tower, features 339 luxuriously appointed and spacious guestrooms – including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. Boasting picturesque

skyline, Chicago River and Lake Michigan views from floor-toceiling windows in the living and bedrooms, each guestroom features a fully-equipped kitchen with Italian wood cabinetry

by Snaidero and stainless steel appliances; contemporary, custom-designed furniture, decorative fireplace and flat-panel television and state-of-the-art stereo system in the living room; Stearns & Foster pillow-top mattresses with 500-thread count linens from Bellino; and a lavish limestone bathroom with custom vanities, separate stall shower, deep soaking tubs and in-mirror television portal.

Located on the 11th floor, The Spa at Trump offers preand post-marathon spa packages designed to invigorate and sooth the body and spirit. In addition to 11 treatment rooms offering an array of massages, facials and relaxation programs, spa amenities include Swiss and Vichy showers, hydrotherapy services, a manicure and pedicure suite and a host of signature local beauty treatments. There are 53 spa guestrooms available on the spa level that are generously scaled and exceptionally designed to stimulate the senses and provide a true wellness

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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. experience. Each room is assigned a personal nutritionist along with an exclusive, in-room health menu.

The hotel is offering special rates (from $310) and amenities (including special hi-carb/organic in-room dining menus) for marathon participants. Visit trumphotelchicago.com or call 877.458.7887 for more information and reservations.

Carbo load prior to race day with a slice of deep-dish pizza at Gino’s East or choose to dine in a more refined setting at Ristorante Prosecco in the heart of the River North Gallery District (710 N. Wells, 312.951.9500). With a color palette reminiscent of a glass of its namesake and other design cues culled from the owners’ fondness for the gilded beauty of Venice, Prosecco’s menu celebrates the finest foods from all 20 regions of Italy.

For a post-race celebration, reward yourself with a bit of culinary theatre at Moto (945 West Fulton Market, 312.491.0058). Recognized as a pioneer in the field of culinary gastronomy, Chef Homaro Cantu applies both scientific and artistic principles to his 10- and 18-course tasting menus.

Setting the stage for the evening is an edible menu outlining courses with curious names like “Ants on a Log” and “Cuban Cigar” (the latter being a Cuban-style sandwich wrapped in a grape leaf and served in a vintage-style ashtray complete with “ashes” made of black and white sesame seeds). Cap off the evening at The Bar at Trump, a sophisticated lounge located on the hotel’s mezzanine level. Outstanding views of the Chicago River and the Michigan Avenue Bridge ensure a memorable Chicago experience.

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If you are more apt to strut the runway than the parkway, be sure to check out Fashion Focus, a celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry, held annually in October. The event showcases some of the city’s top designers with runway shows in Millennium Park and at various locations around the city, as well as shopping events and industry seminars. For more information, visit chicagofashionresource.com

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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. Sailing St. Martin St. Martin plays host to a number of prestigious yachting events throughout the year, with the most notable being the Heineken Regatta. Started in 1980 with just 12 boats, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now the largest in the Caribbean.

In recent years a number of changes have taken place, including pre-regatta match racing, unforeseen alterations in courses and different party venues, as always proving true the regatta’s catchphrase of “serious fun.”

This year the organization, for the third time led by Heather Tackling, is celebrating its 30th edition. During the regatta (March 4-7), both sides of the island come together for one big party — offering visitors and locals a first-hand look at the differences and the similarities shared by the Dutch and French sides. There are races every day, with large afterrace parties taking place in Phillipsburg the first night and Marigot the second. Top performers like The Black Eyed Peas, Jimmy Cliff and the Marley Brothers have headlined the End of Regatta Party. (heinekenregatta.com).

Interested in experiencing grinding a winch or trimming a sail? If so, consider booking an excursion with America’s Cup Yacht Racing, which allows you to participate as a crew member aboard one of their four famous multi-million dollar America’s Cup yachts - including Stars & Stripes and Canada II - built for the last America’s Cup using 12 Metre Yachts. Each Regatta takes approximately three hours and previous race experience is not necessary. Before the race you will attend a briefing, during which we will give a little history of the America's Cup and select the teams. A skipper will brief you about what you can

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expect and give you training in your specific crew position. A celebratory victory rum punch party caps off an exhilarating day of sailing. Excursions start at $75 per person (12metre.com).

A stay at La Samanna provides an ideal opportunity to satiate your sailor’s appetite. The newly renovated 55-acre beachfront property recently welcomed award-winning chef René Bajeux who has since created new menus for each of the hotel’s restaurants and room service. Chef Bajeux is one of less than 50 American chefs honored with the title of “Certified Master Chef ” and has frequently appeared at the renowned James Beard House.

Under Bajeux’s direction, the lushly landscaped property has become even more Eden-like with the addition of a kitchen garden. Tours of the garden and cooking classes to be offered in 2010 and led by Chef Bajeux will showcase the resort’s devotion to an unparalleled gastronomic experience keeping the ingredients local and fresh. Another elite enhancement includes the expansion of the wine cellar, la Cave, complete with an exclusive and private dining option as well as “The Chef ’s Table” a weekly dinner with wine pairings for up to ten discerning guests.

The hotel’s spa also has a fresh new look, complete with their own proprietary product line, Sisley, for use in their wide variety of unique treatments.

The property’s “Gourmet Package” (from $820 USD per night) includes champagne and canapés upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast, tasting menu at La Cave, sunset beach cocktails and unlimited use of non-motorized water sports (800.957.6128, lasamanna.com).

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Marathon du Médoc Named an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, Bordeaux, France, offers access to the region’s storied vineyards, as well as its historic city center. One of the most unique ways to see the region is via foot as part of the Marathon du Médoc, run annually since 1984. The race is deliberately limited to 8,500 participants to preserve the founders’ core principals of health, sport, conviviality and fun (90 percent of the runners participate in costume).

You will not encounter run-of-the-mill water and Gatorade stations during Médoc, rather, as indicated on the event’s official map with tiny red goblets, there are 18 wine stops that also offer local delicacies such as cheese, oysters, steak and even sausage. Taking time to savor them all accounts for the race’s unofficial slogan - "Le Marathon Le Plus Long Du Monde" - the World's Longest Marathon.

While the overall winner takes home their weight in grand crus (all finishers receive a bottle of Medoc wine among other treats), everyone is treated to a post-race gala complete with a fireworks display and a marathon village vibrating to the sound of numerous bands and full of appetizing restaurants. Those who are still able to walk the next day partake in a group recovery walk or a mountain bike ride through the Moulis wine region.

The 2010 event is scheduled for September 11 (marathondumedoc.com).

There are a plethora of fine accommodations in this picturesque region, and we have selected two recommended

by marathon organizers: Château Cordeillan-Bages and The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux.

Château Cordeillan-Bages Set in the heart of the Medoc vineyards and surrounded by the biggest forest and broadest estuary in Europe, the 28 guest rooms are contained within an 18th century mansion. Executive Chef Thierry Marx is a locavore who is heralded as a pioneer in contemporary French haute cuisine.

Members of his staff offer on-site cooking classes. There is a fitness room, pool and sauna on property. Nearby activities include wine tours, golf, sailing, horse riding, water sports and fishing. (Rooms from €199 to €392 per night, cordeillanbages.com) The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux The 150-room Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux opened in June of 2008 as the first luxury hotel to open in France’s renowned wine capital, a revitalized destination for international luxury travelers. The hotel is comprised of eight buildings linked to a historic palais.

It is located in the heart of the city, opposite the Opéra National de Bordeaux and steps from the Golden Triangle’s luxury shopping district. Fine dining restaurant Le Pressoir d’Argent features haute seafood and a multi-story wine cave lined with thousands of regional bottles available in the restaurant and for guest purchase. Their 10,000-square-foot Les Bains de Léa Spa features its own line of signature cosmetics, 12 treatment rooms, an indoor rooftop pool with breathtaking city views. (Rooms from €232.50 to €2,000, theregentbordeaux.com) sl

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Of note...

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’ve selected a few products that demonstrate that sustainability and style need not be mutually exclusive.

The Great Lakes Collection of outdoor furniture by Terry Hunziker for Sutherland is made of EcoPlex (a composite material containing 97% post-consumer recycled plastics by weight) and cast aluminum.

The collection is available to interior designers and architects through fine showrooms nationwide (sutherlandfurniture.com or 800-717-8325).

Founded in 1976, the company boasts that they were “Eco-Chic before it was chic,” and as such the majority of their hand-crafted wallcoverings – including the Glazed Abaca, Java Cork, Glam Grass, Juicy Jute Grass cloth, Japanese Paper Weave, Leo’s Luxe Linens and Madagascar raffia show here - have always balanced luxury with sustainability. To the trade (phillipjeffries.com).

The Spring Line is an artistic recycling project, established by Susan Woods, designer in chief of Aswoon/Susan Woods Studio. Old mattresses dumped in the streets of New York City become functional again, now within a different context (Aswoon.com).

As with all EcoSmart Fire products, the company’s new outdoor range models are environmentally friendly, designer fireplaces that are fueled by a renewable, modern energy (Denatured Ethanol) so they burn clean and are virtually maintenancefree. ?The outdoor range includes three freestanding models: Cyl, Mini T and Lantern, which range in price from $1,990 - $3,990. Available through Voltage in Cincinnati, 3209 Madison Road, (513) 871-5483. (Ecosmartfire.com)

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Conant Metal & Light repurposed lighting transforms obsolete and vintage objects into green, energy efficient lighting - a mindful blend of environmental consciousness, design ethic, and a love of nostalgia ($85 - $295 - Conantmetalandlight.com).

Amy Helfand's rugs are hand-knotted from Tibetan wood and Chinese silk in a workshop outside Katmandu certified by Rugmark, an organization working to end child labor in the carpet industry.

Shown is "Adrift". From $125 per square foot (amyhelfand.com).

Made in the USA from reclaimed .060" thick 304 Stainless Steel, Designer Drains describes their innovative products as “jewelr y for your shower.� Customized and personalized requests are encouraged (Designerdrains.com).

The 6-inch tall Quadra 25 faucet from Cifial boasts an eco-friendly 1 1/2-gallon-per-minute flow rate. Available in polished chrome, satin nickel and weathered finishes (Cifalusa.com).

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A Sure Bet Photography by Eric Williams

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Colonial Revived

Rick and Mo Mitchell’s hands-on renovation Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams

As part of the renovation, the L-shaped home became a “U” with the addition of a master suite with his and her bathrooms and a second garage.

There are doers and those who like to have things done for them. Rick and Mo Mitchell fall squarely into the first category. Having lived in some of Louisville’s most notable and historic homes, this dynamic duo relishes in a “hands-on” approach to putting their personal touch on each. Their current residence, a 1940s-era Colonial Revival style, sits on an enviable five and a half acres with some 200 feet of frontage on Harrods Creek.

Desiring a smaller residence than their previous home in Glenview, John Stough of Kentucky Select directed them to several “tiny houses” that would require less upkeep. Pulling up to the L-shaped home, nestled into the mature trees at the end of a cul-de-sac, they knew that they were on to something.

Charming as it was, Rick was sold as soon as he spied the original heart pine floors.

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Soon after closing, the couple called in architect Tim Winters, who set about drafting plans that would allow the home to function in a manner that best suited the Mitchells’ lifestyle. The “L” became a “U” with the addition of a master suite with his and her bathrooms, as well as a second garage.

The courtyard created by the new footprint provided an ideal site for placement of a formal garden; Rick and Mo provided more than 200 photographs and pages torn from magazines to landscape designer (and Executive Director of Yew Dell Gardens) Paul Cappiello to serve as inspiration. Located behind the painted custom-built open lattice fence is a simple but elegant arrangement of carefully manicured hedged boxwoods in raised brick planter beds separated by pea gravel paths. Three new patios were added, comprised when possible of flagstone moved from other areas during the renovation.

Paul Cappiello, landscape designer and Executive Director of Yew Dell Gardens, is responsible for the layout of the formal courtyard garden.

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With the new floor plan established, the homeowners called on interior designer Lee Robinson of the Lee W. Robinson Company to help them convey a feeling of bucolic gentility throughout the interior. With the exception of the treasured heart pine floors, everything is new. A textural straw-colored grass cloth paper graces the foyer and stair hall. Just inside the door is a small hallway that leads to a half bath and a fully equipped butler’s pantry. Once the home’s original kitchen, the compact space boasts 100-year-old heart pine floors that Rick selected to complement the existing wood flooring elsewhere. The existing cabinets were painted black, and granite countertops and stainless steel appliances were added.

An original built-in corner cabinet with glass doors is used to store china.

In keeping with the theme, the wall covering sports images of a foxhunt.

A stone and brick hearth is the focal point of the breakfast room, which separates the new kitchen addition from the butler’s pantry.

Robinson steered the couple in their selection of a painted beadboard wall covering (also repeated on the kitchen walls) and anchored the seating area with a bound sisal rug. French doors separate this room from Mo’s home office, which served as the previous owners’ master bedroom.

As a couple who enjoys cooking, the Mitchells were very involved in the design and layout of the spacious kitchen. A vaulted ceiling and two sets of French doors lead to a flagstone patio and herb garden enclosed by the same open lattice fence as found in the front. Tommy Goodman spent an entire summer building the fence, even calling in his wife and son as needed to help out. Once it was installed, Mo took on the backbreaking work of painting all of it. Chippendale teak furniture on the patio is centered in front of a towering stone fireplace. Rick built the raised planting beds from cedar; walkways between the beds are bluestone repurposed from a portion of the driveway that was moved.

The dining room and living rooms remain in their original locations. For the former, Robinson selected a matching hunt-style red toile for the wallpaper and drapery. The latter displays an impressive collection of family and found antiques. “When I first saw the [living] room I was surprised by how large it was,” said Mo. “We were concerned that our antiques would be too formal, but Lee helped us with creative furniture placement and the room really came together.” Mo rolled up her sleeves once again in this room, where she painted the backs of the built-in bookcases black.

Opposite page top: A flagstone patio in the rear of the home is enclosed by the same open lattice fence as found in front. The stone fireplace is modeled after one built at their previous residence.

Opposite page bottom: The dining room remains in its original location. Interior designer Lee Robinson selected a matching hunt-style red toile for the wallpaper and drapery.

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A photograph of a room from an old English home torn from a magazine served as the inspiration for what the homeowners call “the green room�. Interior designer Lee Robinson added mirrored transoms over the French doors to compliment the original mirrored eight-pane arched windows.

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The living room artfully displays an impressive collection of family pieces and antiques culled from the homeowners’ travels.

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Spring green faux bois-inspired wallpaper and bright white bead board on the vaulted ceiling in the bedroom invigorate the light-filled master bedroom.

Arguably the most dramatic room, in terms of visual impact and transformation, is what the Mitchells’ call “the green room.” In its previous life it was a haphazardly enclosed screened porch with a flagstone floor and a pair of eight-pane arched windows between the sets of French doors; the previous owners had replaced the windowpanes with mirrors. The Mitchells presented Robinson with a photograph of a room in an old English home torn from a magazine and asked him to recreate that feeling in this room. To their amazement, he immediately set about sketching the moldings, built-ins and fireplace. He added mirrored transoms above doors and selected a deeply saturated green color for the walls. Chris Duffy was responsible for the patinated finish. A number of design elements - from the horn chandelier to the zebra hide rug – create the feeling of a refined sportsmen’s retreat.

Winters helped create the feeling of a private sanctuary in the master wing by creating a small vestibule with doors that close off the area from the rest of the home. Pocket doors

separate Rick’s home office from the bedroom. Spring green faux bois wallpaper and bright white bead board on the vaulted ceiling in the bedroom invigorate the light-filled space.

His and her bathrooms were at the top of the “must have” list prior to the start of the renovation and each reflects distinct design sensibilities. Carerra marble and pink and green toile wallpaper define her bath, while stone floors inspired by the men’s bathroom in the lobby of the Cloister on Sea Island, one of Rick’s favorite resorts, set the tone for his.

On the second floor are two large bedroom suites that are surprising in size for a home of this era. Thankfully so as the couple spent most of their time there during construction.

Duffy created a sky blue strie-type effect in one of the rooms that boasted a closet so large they were able to carve a small workout room out of it. The second guest bedroom holds a pair of twin beds, as well as Mo’s hope that someday she might find grandchildren jumping up and down on them. A sure sign, no doubt, that this home is a keeper. sl

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BLU Italian Grille, located in the Louisville Marriott Downtown, features Old World traditions infused with a style that’s uniquely Louisville, or “LouItalian” to use their words. The tall-ceilinged, white tablecloth dining room is quite stunning, melding a contemporary color palette with traditional design elements. One half of the main dining room boasts a coffered ceiling with a twist – the insets are painted in a quad of alternating colors. On the other side, an ethereal blue light casts a cool glow on the white ceiling and onto an intricate tile mosaic surrounding a massive range hood in the theatrestyle kitchen. Overhead are two 12-arm iron chandeliers. On the walls, wide, horizontal stripes in alternating colors of coneflower and a lovely hue best described as the orangey color emitted just before the sun disappears on the horizon unite the two sides. Underfoot are wide-plank hardwood floors with a patina that makes them appear to have been in place for a century. \Opposite the kitchen, two sets of French doors with stained glass panels flank a double-sided fireplace. On the other side is a cozy private dining room that can accommodate up to 18 guests at a long center table. Walls on either end of the room display wine bottles in floor-to-ceiling glass cases. A second private dining room can accommodate up to 50.

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Lovely as it is, the décor isn’t just smoke and mirrors, as Blu offers a superb selection of regional Italian classics coupled with attentive service. Executive Sous Chef Mark Latino is responsible for daily operation of the kitchen, supervision and coordination of kitchen personnel, production of meals and restaurant planning. Originally from New Orleans, Chef Latino fine-tuned his culinary skills at several popular New Orleans establishments, including Armaud’s, Eleven 79, Fairmont Hotel, Alex Patouts, Stouffer Westchester Hotel, Monteleone Hotel and Crescent City Brewhouse. Chef Latino is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. “Some of my favorite Italian dishes would be more of a Creole Italian, which I learned in New Orleans,” said Latino. “I am looking forward to blending some of those flavors with our classic Italian menu. I am also striving to achieve a more traditional eclectic Italian menu which I experienced while in New York.”

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Louisville meets Italy via the incorporation of local and regional meats, produces and seasonings. The lounge’s Bourbon Trail appetizer menu boasts Woodford Reserve tomato chutney accompanying the frito misto; house fries served with a Maker’s Mark barbeque dipping sauce; banana ravioli drizzled with Baker’s Bourbon caramel sauce; a Four Roses bison meatball; and, a caprese salad with Basil Hayden balsamic reduction. Standouts among the appetizers featured on the dining room menu include the crab stuffed portabella mushroom and the generous antipasti platter.

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tomato basil sauce), as well as several fish, fowl and beef options. All are simply prepared using the freshest ingredients and artfully presented on simple white plates. Attentive but not overbearing service is sensitive to each guest’s dining style, which allows him or her to set the proper pace for the evening.

On the second Friday of each month tagliatelle gives way to tapas as Blu serves up a special tapas menu and house-made sangria to complement a performance by Flamenco Louisville, a local dance and musical group.

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Voracious readers, the homeowners requested built-in repositories for opuscles to tomes in nearly every room, including the living room and adjacent study. In both cases, faux artist Steve Wesley simulated a rich wood grain on the bookcases. The eclectic mix of furniture and accessories in both rooms spans many eras.

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“It just goes to show that with the right people in place, you can accomplish anything,” said the owner of this Indian Hills home when asked about the property’s complete transformation, which involved everything, including the kitchen sink. Gone were touches of 70s retro and 80s garish, and in its place emerged a home that uses an earthy color palette, interesting architectural elements and an eclectic mix of rustic and refined antiques to create spaces that are conducive to the homeowners’ penchant for casual living and entertaining.

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Interior designer Lori Andriot, an 18-year veteran of Bittners, served as the project’s unofficial team leader. Her mantra that a home should truly reflect the personality of its occupants and not the interior designer was a perfect fit for the design-savvy homeowners, who tasked Andriot with repurposing the majority of furnishings from their prior home. “I thrive on the challenge of bringing out the individual personalities of the homeowners in each of my projects,” said Andriot.

Exterior changes were substantial, and the homeowners enlisted the services of Barbie Tafel Thomas to develop a landscaping plan and revamp the pool area and the breezeway connecting the garage to the home. A salvaged gate painted a rich shade of hunter green (just one of several found doors repurposed for use inside and out) is flanked on either side by treillage and opens to a flagstone courtyard. During warmer months, seasonal plantings create an intimate spot for al fresco dining. Architect Fred Etchen is credited with the

redesign and expansion of the decrepit deck that now spans nearly the entire length of the home.

A canopy of mature trees envelops the property; their seasonal colors and textures are reflected in the home’s interior design. A botanical-inspired wallpaper in the foyer sets the tone for what is to follow. Tall plantation-style shutters in a rich color reminiscent of the breezeway gate grace an abundance of windows in each of the rooms on the front side of the home.

Voracious readers, the homeowners requested built-in repositories for opuscles to tomes in nearly every room, including the living room and adjacent study. In both cases, faux artist Steve Wesley simulated a rich wood grain on the bookcases. The eclectic mix of furniture and accessories in both rooms spans many eras. “Antiques can blend in anywhere you put them,” said Andriot. The combination of warm leather and saturated hues found in the upholstery and tapestry accent pillows evokes the splendor of the trees at the height of fall.

Textural grasscloth wallpaper, hand-hewn reclaimed barn timbers repurposed as molding and a stone fireplace imbue the dining room with bucolic charm. An 1820s dining table, ladder-back chairs with crewelwork-cushioned seats and framed botanicals complement the mood. Niermann Weeks chandelier.

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A salvaged gate painted a rich shade of hunter green is flanked on either side by treillage and opens to a flagstone courtyard. Â During warmer months, seasonal plantings create an intimate spot for al fresco dining.

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At the homeowners’ request, interior designer Lori Andriot of Bittners modeled the living room after a photograph of a Bunny Williams’ designed room.

Originally the home’s garage, Andriot added additional architectural interest with further application of hand-hewn barn wood as decorative trusses and off-white V-grove board on the walls and ceiling.

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Steve Wesley is responsible for the painted finish on the kitchen cabinetry. New honed granite countertops and stainless steel appliances were added. A second island with a distressed painted finish provides additional serving and prep space and breaks up the darker colored cabinetry.

Arguably the most dramatic transformation took place in the kitchen and dining room. A dividing wall was removed so that the rooms can function as a cohesive space. Wesley lent a painted patina to the existing cabinetry. New honed granite countertops and stainless steel appliances were added.

A second island with a distressed painted finish provides additional serving and prep space and breaks up the darker colored cabinetry.

Textural grasscloth wallpaper, hand-hewn reclaimed barn timbers repurposed as molding and a stone fireplace imbue the dining room with bucolic charm. An 1820s dining table, ladder-back chairs with crewelwork-cushioned seats and framed botanicals complement the mood. Crystal rope beading on the painted Niermann Weeks chandelier adds an unexpected touch of whimsy.

A photograph of a room in a book highlighting the work of noted interior designer Bunny Williams served as the impetus for the design of the great room. Originally the home’s garage, the light-filled space is graced with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. Andriot added additional architectural interest with further application of hand-hewn barn wood as decorative trusses and off-white V-grove board on the walls and ceiling, which adds to the airy appeal. The husband’s primary request was for a “comfortable chair” from which he could enjoy the large-screen television (cleverly concealed behind a painting when not in use), and he ended up with two in the form of a pair of leather recliners masquerading as club chairs. For ease of entertaining, the room features a bar tucked into one corner.

Its painted finish recalls the colors of the kitchen cabinetry, and the unique countertops are fossil stone.

“We really wanted this to be an entertaining house, but above all, we wanted it to be comfortable, which it is,” said the homeowner. Andriot concurs, adding, “We were able to meld the many fine pieces they already owned into their current approach to living, and it was exciting to see the transformation.” sl

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Art about Town

Gaela Erwin

Written by Steve Wilson Very often, news and feature stories written about collecting art are focused on how much a particular piece cost or how collectors go to far corners of the world to buy. Laura Lee and I enjoy traveling, and we do find wonderful work not only in third world and European cities, but also in American cities. We have purchased work at the Basel Art Fair in Miami, which was featured in the last edition of Sophisticated Living. However, we get as much or more pleasure from buying works created by local artists here in Louisville and the surrounding area.

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storerooms of great museums around the world, but there are also great works that are not necessarily so expensive in galleries and schools right here at home.

Who decides whether art is great or not is left up to you, the viewer. The age-old question of who decides, and by what measure, when art is great or not is very easy for me to answer. You, the viewer or potential purchaser, are the only one to whom the work needs to speak. The opinion of others is irrelevant when Laura Lee and I purchase work for our collection. I especially do not like to evaluate art on the basis of an expert’s opinion any more than I like to go to a movie based on a review. As a result, our collection reflects our personalities.

And most people, but not all, get a kick out of seeing what we might exhibit next.

Chris Radtke

We are attracted to works that provoke us in different ways‌ to laugh, to cry, to marvel and even to be offended. All of these life emotions contribute to a greater understanding and tolerance for the challenges that people face in their everyday lives. In reality, art is only a piece of paper or stone or some other inanimate object. The reaction or interpretation of it comes from within the viewer based on education, environment or other aspects of personal history. When one is offended by art, the next step should be to look within and discover why the discomfort.

My favorite piece in our collection, at this moment, is by a Louisville-based artist, Chris Radtke, and is currently

standing proudly in the lobby of 21c as part of a show of unusual portraits. Radtke’s work has for several years been a manifestation of a deep introspection of her physical being, as well as that of her family members. I have never asked her to explain her work to me (many artists are reluctant to do that), but, in a profound and mysterious way, it has been a mirror to me of my own life. The work consists of two tall wooden boxes about my height. They could represent lovers, mates or siblings.

At their bases is a pile of shattered glass. They seem to be figures whose souls or hearts have been broken; yet the pile of glass glistens in the light with an addictive attraction.

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Radtke’s work is available at Zephyr Gallery (www. zephyrgallery.org,) and she is currently showing at Country Club, a gallery in Cincinnati. Two other Louisville artists of note are also members of Zephyr, and their works are also being featured in the show in Cincinnati: Letitia Quesenberry and Stephen Irwin.

Irwin has enjoyed national recognition recently and is now also represented by Invisible Exports Gallery in New York (www.invisible-exports.com). His work continues to evolve.

Some years ago he worked with collage, then plastic, and now has developed an unusual style of painting that involves covering up images with white, allowing faint hints of an image to show through.

Another favorite artist of mine and Laura Lee’s is Gaela Erwin, who is a meticulous painter now working in pastels. She is recognized as one of the best portrait painters in America today. She was one of seven winners for a competition at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., where her work will hang for the next year. (www.portraitcompetition.

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si.edu/exhibition2009/AllFinalists.aspx) She is one of the few local artists who have had a one-woman show at the Speed Art Museum. Erwin is also a teacher at St. Francis High School and will do commissioned portraits.

Russel Hulsey is yet another artist whose work has evolved in a very intriguing way. When we first met him, he was doing video projections on clear screens, which produced almost a holographic image with shadows cast throughout the room. After taking some time off, he is now doing straightforward drawings of famous and intellectual characters in history. He recently had a one-man show at Art Ecology (www.artecologyllc.com).

I am very excited to reveal for the first time that local painter Monica Mahoney is working on eight mammoth paintings to be hung in Proof on Main in late April. Mahoney has demonstrated a unique talent of mastering any medium she tries and continues to amaze her followers. Most of her work sells before she can finish it. We managed to convince her to take enough time away from painting to create the red beaded limousine that is a local icon for 21c.

In addition to these five artists, whose work is pictured here, I have listed several more whose work we love and respect.

There are too many good and earnest artists in our community to list here, but their works are hanging in galleries all over town and even more and more public spaces. The University of Louisville exhibits student’s work, and there is a new school of art in development. I find it very exciting to be living here as we all become increasingly aware of how artistic expression can excite and stimulate our daily lives. Clearly, those interested in buying art do not have to go somewhere else to do so.

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KENTUCKY ARTISTS OF NOTE Lauren Argo Louisville-based performance artist who gained international attention when she lived in the window of Proof on Main for 21 days in an exhibition titled “Life as Art.”.

Madison Cawein Local painter whose work is in the collections of Brown-Forman, the Speed Art Museum and the Bernheim Foundation. He is represented by B. Deemer Gallery, Louisville. www.bdeemer.com Mary Ann Currier Louisville oil painter who has had a onewoman show at the Speed.

Thomas DeLisle Louisville-based multimedia artist who has exhibited at Swanson Reed Contemporary and Zephyr Gallery.

Ben Durham Midway, Kentucky, has developed a unique method of creating portraits of graphite text on handmade paper. He is now represented by Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery in New York City. www.nicoleklagsbrun.com Dan Dutton Somerset, Kentucky, an inventive artist who has worked in every form of expression imaginable, including music and dance. www.dandutton.com

Steve Wilson is a philanthropist and arts patron who seeks to engage the public with contemporary

Marvin Francis Currently incarcerated at Kentucky State Penitentiary, is an amazing artist who did not start creating until after he was imprisoned. He makes small realistic papier-mâché figures from toilet paper and other small harmless items he is allowed to have in his cell. He is represented by Art Ecology. www.artecologyllc.com/catalog/pages/marvin_francis.html

art in new ways.

Jill Frank A photographer and printmaker who was living in Louisville but now resides in Chicago.. www.jillfrank.org/index.shtml Valerie Fuchs Louisville/Shelbyville-based video and multimedia artist who has exhibited at Swanson Reed Contemporary, The Green Building and the Speed Art Museum. www.valeriefuchs.com Ross Gordon Louisville-based world traveler who documents his encounters in large scale photographs.

Kenneth Hayden Louisville-based commercial photographer who now creates large scale oil paintings. www.kennethhayden.com Maiza Hixson Kentucky-born photographer and videographer who also has a career as a curator and arts administrator.

Russel Hulsey

Shayne Hull Louisville-based prolific portrait artist whose 100 paintings of Louisvillians are hanging in Proof on Main. www.shaynehull.com

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LOBSTER FEAST 2010

A Night at the Movies with Oscar Lobster was the theme of Lobster Feast 2010 to benefit Actors Theatre of Louisville. An event that is worth the ticket price just to see the outrageous costumes alone, the 2010 sell-out event marked another Oscarworthy performance.

Marvin Koebel, Brett Robinson

Jill Reading & David Tandy

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CABO WABO COAT PARTY

Cabo Wabo’s 16th annual coat party was held at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center with all proceeds benefitting the Children's Peace Center at Our Lady of Peace ~ a service of Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare.

Laura Hack, Matt Schad, Victor Tackett, Allison Stdmle

Kristia Heilston, Derek Russell

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Bonnie & Mike Patterson, Clay Foreman, Kerry Summers

Stephanie & Eric Bielefeld

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Robert Eichenberger, Shahrzad Javid

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CARNEVALE

High glamour saturated the Marriott’s Ballroom for Kentucky Opera’s blacktie fundraiser, Carnevale. The Asian theme was manifested through the use of a dramatic Japanese pavilion on the stage, a red walking bridge and red tori (traditional Japanese arches) on each side of the ballroom. Adding to the theme, the diner tables were set with beautiful silk fortune cookie coin purses, which held the names of the guests and satin obis were tied to the chair backs. All of this served as a reminder that Kentucky Opera will produce Madame Butterfly in November to conclude the 2010 Brown-Forman Fall Season. Yuna Lee, who will portray the title role, sang two pieces from the Puccini favorite. Ruth Atkins, Carnevale committee co-chair said, “Our hopes were high yet our goals were modest. While we knew we would maintain last year’s numbers, we had no idea we would set attendance records and raise $20,000 over budget.”

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A benefit for Chef Timothy Tucker's Salvation Army Center for Hope Culinary Training Program, the evening featured dinner prepared by Louisville’s top chefs using products donated by local and regional vendors.

Matt & Donna Yates, Major Keath Biggers, Captain Julio Da Silva, Major's Jan & Mark Harvell

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Serving as their largest annual fundraiser, the 2010 “Our Good Earth” Eagle Gala to benefit St. Francis School was held at The Henry Clay.

Ray Rivera, Bonita Black, Gayani & Kishin Dodwani

Reggiani Francesca & Keenan Buie

Hope Boyd, Lee Reutlinger Payne

John McDermatt, Joann Gammon

Denise Ragland, John Delantre, Shannon Ragland

Gutherie & Lisa Zaring, Denise Ragland, Al Sulivan

Dr. Christian & Robin Hahn

Lori Dabney, Carolyn & Bill Wetterer

Rick Wagener, Ken & Kim Aberle

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PASSPORT TO PARADISE GALA

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Kentuckiana Chapter hosted its annual Passport to a Cure Gala at The Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY. Honored at the event was Paul J. Diaz, President & Chief Executive Officer of Kindred Healthcare, Inc. The event raises money to fund diabetes research. Throughout its 11-year run, the Passport to a Cure Gala has raised $1.4 million for diabetes research.

David & Heather Ising

Jill & Dr. Mark Endicott, Dr. Lauri Lowenbraun

Derek & Meredith Mathes

Andy & Kimberly Kim

Jill & Micheal Henderson

Erik & Ashley Keener, Megan Beyerle, Nick Snyder

Barbara & Bob DeFerraro

Chris & Ed Martin, Chris & Tiffany Lemmink

Chris Kircher, Ashley Rice, Juile, Mark, Craig, and Cassey Kircher

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MARDI GRAS BALL

The 13th annual Mardi Gras Ball to benefit the Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation was held at the Olmsted. Clark and Sally Rhea, whose son John is growing up with hemophilia, founded the event to help the organization assist persons with hemophilia or related inherited bleeding disorders by providing education, advocacy, support services, and promoting research toward a cure.

Terry & Marion Forcht

Erick Shannon, Jenna Peterson

Jimmy & Casandra Houseal

Andy Mayor, Ursela Lacer, Dan Staples

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Al & Terri Loeser

Ursela Lacer, Scott Davis

Leah Ritter, Lesley Greenwell

Ashley Roberts & Chip Hancock

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Scott & Jennifer Davis

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Judy Berzof, Scott Reynolds

Sally & Clark Rhea

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MARDI GRAS GALA

The Cerebral Palsy School of Louisville Foundation presented the annual Mardi Gras Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mattingly Center, a nonprofit serving individuals with severe developmental disabilities.

Pat & Gary Dentinger

Jim Forst, Barbara Henchey, Sue Evans, Linda Dues, Jerry Krupliski

Mike & Stanny Tansey, Jim Shire

Beth Heustis, Krissy Raque, Patricia Clements

Julie Covert, Lee & Lisa Bush

Tammy Wiseman, Diane Schindler, Mike & Stannye Tansey

Lauren Just, Dough Garmon

Bob Smith, Tom Dues, Beth & Chuck Hall

Maurice & Linda Smith, Dell & Denny Carr

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BOAT SALE PARTY

Sea Ray of Louisville hosted a spring open house cocktail party in anticipation of the spring boating season.

Photography by Chad Henle

Carrie, Nicholas, and Katie Nunnelley, Chip Faworski

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David & Hilary Wise

Dawn Phipps, Chuck Schwabe

Marie & Bill Banta

Bert & Sylvia Kremer

David & Beverly Will

Becky Berry, Bill Walters

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IMAGINE 2010

St. Francis High School offered more than 250 pieces of original art for sale during its 14th annual Imagine art auction at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Participating artists included Gaela Erwin, Matt Gatton, Shayne Hull, Bryce Hudson, Julius Friedman, Twin, Chuck Swanson, Leah Tinari, Che Rhodes, with jewelry from Olia Designs, Agnes Stewart, and Leah Auerbach-Friedberg. The featured gallery section highlighted work from E & S Gallery, Swanson Reed Contemporary Gallery, Chapman Friedman Gallery, Art Ecology, and Country Club Gallery.

Maryta Montgomery, Lisa Holt

Greg & Susan Borders, P.R. & Beverly Lancaster, Laura Johnson

David & Amy Kern, Colgan Tyler

Larry Cox, Alexandra Thrustone, David Harned

Terry & Elizabeth Gill

Anne Huntington, Rebbeca Tamas, Susan Womack, Cia White

Julie Clark, Heather Varda

Laurie Brun, Barb Simmons

David Roth, Ladonna Nicolas, Bryce Hudson

Beverly Land, Denise Ragland, Susan Bard

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SWASHBUCKLER'S BALL

The pirate-themed event benefitted the St. Mary’s Center, a non-profit organization serving teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The event included an elegant dinner, live music by Caribou, dancing, prizes for the Best Pirate Costume and an exciting treasure chest raffle.

Ed & Dorris Peters, Terri Kaufman, Janet & Darrell Mabley, Dave Kaufman

Sandy Oskins, Moriah Ogilvie

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Neal & Bonnie Hare

Harriot Connely, Teresa Meyer, Susan & Bob Meyer

Donna Mudd, Mona Wilkerson

Wendy & Gary O'Bryan, Pat & Al Fiorini

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Jim & Donna Mudd, Bill & Mary Jane Roby, Serena & Fred Mudd

Mike & Caroline Johnson, Jill & Scott Roby

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THE ROAD TO KENTUCKY

As horses and riders prepare for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the USET Foundation's Road to Kentucky fundraising benefit welcomed owners, riders and fans of every discipline as they joined together in support of the elite athletes on February 5, 2010 at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. The largest social event of the 2010 Winter Equestrian Festival season, the Road to Kentucky celebrationraised a remarkable amount of money in the name of equestrian excellence.

USET Foundation President and CEO, Jane Clark, and Event Chairs Bruce Duchossois and Robin and Gerry Parsky greeted 450 guests as they entered the sold out event. Once the crowd was seated, the USET Foundation presented the highly prestigious Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Award to Jennifer Waxman and the Whitney Stone Cup trophy to McLain Ward as well as numerous USET Gold Medal Club Anniversary Awards.

Agneta Currey and Brown Lee

Bruce Duchossois and Mason Phelps, Jr.

Lou, Joan, Charlotte and Louis Jacobs

Julia McNerney, Jim McNerney, Robin Parsky

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Janne Rumbough, Frederic and Kim Boyer

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Charlotte and Tucker Johnson

Dr. Armand Leone, Jr. and Jane Forbes Clark

Jacquie Mars and Larry Davis

Phillip and Evie Dutton

Lorraine and Craig Ferrell, Bert and Diana Firestone, John and Beezie Madden

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EVENING OF LOVING HEARTS

Hopeful Hearts hosted its annual “Evening of Loving Hearts� gala at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr. was the keynote speaker, and Melissa Swan of WHAS returned as emcee. Hopeful Hearts Foundation was established in 2002 with a goal of providing medical and nutritional aid along with basic living necessities for orphan children in Ukraine, Afghanistan and India. The organization also operates three transitional living homes for teenagers.

Marti Holnagel, Trish Bellucci, Jim & Marsha Kelly, Mellissa Swan

Jeff Bellucci, Beau Baird, Brian & Stephanie Waltrip, Nancy Stanbery, J.R. Worthham

Jean & Bill Fryrear

Kathy & Bob Drane

Mark & Patricia Senseman, Phyllis, Bonnie, Russell & Abby Alderdice

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Neil & Jamie Cuthals

Valerie & Bill Gerding

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Sarah and her father Matt Clark

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Bill & Darlene Holzbach

Morgan Pottinger, Bryan Flanagan

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RED AND BLACK BALL

The fourth annual Red and Black Ball For the Love of Harriett, to benefit cancer prevention and education efforts at the University of Louisville’s James Graham Brown Cancer Center, took place at the Galt House Hotel & Suites. The event also honors the life and work of Harriett Porter, a lifelong Louisville resident who battled breast cancer on and off for almost 50 years while implementing programs designed to help others fighting this deadly disease. Since 2007, the Red & Black ball has raised nearly $200,000 to support the Harriett B. Porter Cancer Education and Prevention programs at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.Â

Ira Polk, Susan Galandink, Jim Taylor

Bill Woodson, John Malone

Dani & Marie Porter, Aimee Webb, Ellie Porter- Billops, Joy Billops

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Margie Duvall, George & Yolanda Demaree

Charles & Dr. Beverly Gaines- Phipps

Sydney, Ivvy & Kevin Shurn, Shelby Joy

Ivvy & Kevin Shurn

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Lacey Smith, Barbara Sexton-Smith

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Walker & Cathy Shannon ( ES Gallery)

David Wood, Susan Galandink, Ira & Lucie Polk, Dr. Dan Miller

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