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LA DOLCE VITA
By Bill Dougherty
The Season October to June
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January provided a flurry of events. Barrett-Jackson is still my very favorite event of the cold winter months. This year did not disappoint. We were fortunate enough to be invited to several private events associated with the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction. All were opulent and smashing.
The guest lists featured everyone who matters, and it was very nice to simply spend time with people rather than just saying hello to them at a charity ball. No two people in the social world have been more supportive of this publication than Carolyn and Craig Jackson. This year their auction raised an astonishing amount of money for charity. But since it’s vulgar to talk about money, we won’t tell you how much. You get the picture.
Elsewhere, incoming Phoenix Heart Ball Chairman Pat Watts is going to do terrific things to one of the largest and oldest charity balls in the state. The other afternoon I had the opportunity to lunch with the great and dynamic lady at Veneto Trattoria in Hilton Village. Incidentally, if you haven’t had the famed Italian eatery’s vegetable
puree soup, then I suggest you try it. I’ve said this before too. I’m not a soup fan, but this creation will blow you away! Anyway, Ms. Watts has big plans for the much-anticipated ball, and since I’m sworn to secrecy, you’ll just have to wait and see.
GOTCHA ...
A couple that has infiltrated the social world overnight has befriended an old money couple. They share the same interior designer, hobbies, intimate dinners together and everything else imaginable. While the old money couple is flattered by all the recent attention, they can’t understand why the younger couple has smothered them in friendship. Finally, a friend of the older couple told them that the only reason the two befriended them was because they had a jet. How sad that you are so vapid and materialistic that you have to stoop to such levels. Pathetic!
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Samantha’s Favorite Finds
Vacation Ready: Your Warm-Weather Style Guide
By Samantha DeRose
Don’t shy away from experimenting with brighter hues and playful patterns.
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If you really wish to make some major waves, don’t forget to pack bold gemstone jewelry that adds a pop of vibrant color and sparkle.
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Embrace the power of refined accessories that effortlessly transition from day to night.
You can shop this Van
Leave those prim leather bags at home and go for woven basket bags and fun totes with enough room to store a terry towel.
You can shop this Cole Haan handbag and more at High Society Resale Boutique located at 10805 N 71st Way.
After a blissful day of unwinding at the spa, dial up the glamour with a feathery cocktail number.
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satin oversized cape dress featuring ostrich feather trim at Neiman Marcus located at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
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swimsuit at Neiman Marcus located at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
yellow gold, citrine and diamond earrings at Oliver Smith Jeweler located at 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 116.
Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace at The Estate Watch & Jewelry Co. located at 7121 E. 5th Ave.
BE MINE, VALENTINE XOXO
By Patsy Lowry
“Happiness is anyone or anything that is loved by you.”
– You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Stevie …
Stevie Wonder …
Stevie Wonderful-Eller …
Such a joy! To know her is to love her!
Stevie is truly a Valentine Love Queen!
The extraordinary thing about Stevie Eller is her deep and abiding love of her husband (married over 70 years), her family (a son and a daughter and six grandchildren), her friends (too numerous to count), her community (totally involved, on numerous Boards, major awards and achievements), and her Country (1988 – Appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the Women of the Western Hemisphere Commission) and so much more ... Currently, Stevie is being awarded the National Quarterback Club’s”2024 Legacy Recognition Award”, which will be presented by the Fiesta Bowl, an organization of which Stevie and Karl were founders
Stevie is an inspiration and a mentor to all of those fortunate to know and love her. She is 94 years old. Imagine that! It is in her nature to love openly and completely. She is beautiful, vibrant, exquisitely dressed, always curious about everyone and everything. She is a force of positive energy and is constantly in motion. She loves every minute of her incredible life.
When she met her husband Karl at the U of A, (the man of her dreams) she was only 17 years old. She felt she had “won the lottery.” Together
TIPS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY:
they began a wonderful, exciting, fascinating and exhilarating journey through life. Karl encouraged her to always live life with passion, dedication, commitment and to pursue the things she loved most.
A Visionary!
Mahatma Gandi said, “Where there is love, there is life.” Stevie is a shining example of someone who embraces friendships and love. Although Karl is deceased, theirs is a love story that will never end.
1. Call as many family/friends and tell them how you feel about them. That you love them and that they are important in your life.
2. Send or take flowers to someone in need and/or someone you truly love.
3. Have a Valentine’s Day luncheon. Buy a pink or red tablecloth. Sprinkle hearts, candy, love objects everywhere. Dress code: A “Love” outfit.
4. Hand paint “LOVE” place cards. Glue glitter, hearts, write I LOVE YOU SUSIE! (for example).
5. Wear a “Love” outfit all day.
6. Celebrate and share the love that you feel with everyone, everywhere you go, all day long.
7. Buy a dozen red carnations or roses and pass them out to people you don’t know. Tell them to celebrate the joys and magic of LOVE!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO EVERYONE! XO
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The Bajaro Method: Rooms Have No Feelings YOU Do!
By Barbara Kaplan, IFDA, Allied ASID www.BarbaraKaplan.com
My Interior Design book, “The Bajaro Method: Rooms Have No Feelings, You Do!” is about knowing what is important to live and express yourself in your most personal environment, your home.
One way is to ask yourself questions like what you want to surround yourself for comfortable and beauty at home? An expression of who you really are?
A word not often used with interior design: Psychoneuroimmunology. It’s about the relationship between mind and body working together, which can affect our immune system to promote good health and prevent disease. Norman Cousins, cured himself of a serious illness with laughter and surrounding himself with things that made him happy and feel good. Dr. Candace Pert is researching how emotion creates the bridge between mind and body.
Once I understood this connection, I realized how important it is that we feel good in any environment in which we live or work. I also knew it was not possible to control most of the spaces we encounter during the day. Therefore, I believe it is essential to create healing environments in spaces such as our homes, private offices and even cars. I like to add a favorite item in my car that nurtures me, like an ornament, pillow, CD, aroma, or snack.
You can change and enrich your life when you have connected your total being – your mind, body, and heart to take care of your body, challenge your mind, fill your heart – and feed your soul.
Be open to all possibilities. Look inside yourself to see what you need in your surroundings – plants and colors that please you, the feel of certain textures, mood lighting, special seating – anything you want.
Visualize your perfect environment before you go shopping for furniture or rearrange your space. It helps to think about this without a price tag attached to your wants. Surprisingly, you will find answers when you are not worried about money or pleasing someone else. Once your vision is clear, you will discover what really matters to you. Deciding from your authentic self without the influences of others, helps you discover what you need and want, is less than you thought.
Most of all, it means developing trust in yourself.
Always remembering, rooms have no feelings, YOU do!
Barbara Kaplan, ALLIED ASID, IFDA, WATT
Interior Design & Lifestyle Concierge, “Taking care of people in their spaces.”
Art Trends for 2025 for Collectors and Galleries
By Palmer Saylor III
Art galleries are predicting and gearing up to showcase a myriad of trends that promise to influence consumers, collectors and galleries around the United States and abroad. Like fashion, art trends, recycles and recapitulates. Here are a few movements the internet, critics and myself forecast to dominate gallery walls and the art scene for 2025.
Immersive Experiences: As technology continues to shape our daily lives, art is no exception to tech’s impression. Immersive experiences such as Wonderspaces in Scottsdale will continue to unveil and immerse viewers in the convergence of art and tech as a multi-sensory journey. Though artists, such as Bill Viola, Tony Oursler and Nam June Paik have been doing it for the better part of a half century.
Sustainability and Eco-Art: Young artists and galleries will showcase sustainable art in both its medium and message for 2025. However, unless your art is archival, practically speaking, I can’t see collectors investing too much into anything that will eventually compost. However, non-fungible tokens are creating attention with their own little market as intangible works. Nevertheless, there will assuredly be more art that helps and draws attention to environmental causes and charities in 2025.
Artificial Intelligence: AI is predicted to aid artist, fuel immersive art, and also drive the NFT market to name a few. Though the art world is captivated by AI as both the artist and the medium, seasoned investors tend to see NFT’s as a Cryptocurrency of sorts and remain slightly skittish. I personally don’t see the value in taking the ghost out of the machine nor the human experience out of art. That said, digital art will probably rise in a practical sense and in the consumer realm but not so much with collectors.
Inclusive and Diverse Narratives: Galleries everywhere are becoming platforms for underrepresented voices and social narratives. In 2025, expect to see a surge in artworks that celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and social justice from all sides. This will likely produce a new wave of artists, but collectors will still have a critical eye, keeping it business as usual.
Retro Futurism and Nostalgia: The past is always meeting the future in the world of art, design, and architecture. Artists draw inspiration from nostalgic elements and infuse them with futuristic aesthetics (and vice versa). Retro Futurism blends vintage and modern elements. Various experts and publications like US Art News predict a surge in collecting pop art, minimalist geometric art and Swedish landscapes which are characterized by their loose strokes of flat but rich tertiary colors much like Eric Fischl and David Hockney. This is a solid and safe bet for galleries and collectors.
2025 promises to be an interesting year as the art world still struggles to find its way out of the Modern and post modern art movements. Look for collectors and galleries to reflect this. The art critic Clement Greenberg once lamented, modern art itself criticizes, challenges and contradicts itself.
The current contemporary movement is arguably stagnant, so expect more nostalgia and mash ups. Building upon nostalgia is a movement in itself I have personally coined “Recapitulationism”. This movement should still produce original and innovative ideas through a mashup of influences as all prior movements have. The current social and political culture will create a divide and vacuum amongst the art community as it struggles conceptually and sometimes hypocritically with censorship and other cultural attitudes. Which is why I personally look forward to what art is churned out in 2026.
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For forty-three years, peace of mind has been at the heart of what we do. At Oliver Smith Jeweler, we handpick every diamond and craft our own jewelry to ensure the highest quality. e extra e ort is worth it as it ensures each piece becomes a timeless symbol of love, memories, and connection. By sourcing diamonds directly from cutters and eliminating the middleman, we deliver wholesale prices to the Valley with complete transparency—no in ated markups, no need to negotiate. Rest assured, you are choosing a trusted, family-owned business rooted in the Phoenix Valley.
ARIZONA CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE 2025
People flock to Arizona Concours d’ Elegance every year for a look at fine autos, beautifully dressed people and finery. The event was bathed in sunshine this year and brought out some truly extraordinary cars. The show was held on the mall of the beautifully remodeled Scottsdale Civic Center, and it proved the perfect setting. Awards and trophies were presented to a vast number of collectors, who arrived and departed
from around the world. The prestigious Make-A-Wish kids award went to a pristine 2003 Ferrari Enzo, which was owned by a private party from Carefree. Karen and Dave Recker took home top honors as the most fashionable couple. Kristy Ryan was given the Most Fashionable Attendee award. It was a brilliant day. Make-A-Wish Arizona should be very pleased with the outcome of the event as well.
Sherry and George Randall 1928 Hudson
Harry Clark
Leon Flagg 1956 Lincoln
Heather Clark 1950 Rolls Royce
Timothy Trani 1958 Bentley
Patrick Byrne 2023 Bugatti
2003 Aston Martin
Coverage courtesy of Bill Dougherty and Bob Stearnes
Kitchens Are Where Life Happens ...
By Jamie Lendrum, ASID – Studio L
When this client asked me to remodel their 30 year old vintage kitchen, I was excited as I knew it was a great opportunity not only to update all the cabinets, countertops and appliances but also to re-design the workspace layout and evaluate what to do with the ceiling skylight and soffit shelf.
The new plan included moving the sink to the center island, developing a counter height “bar” with the peninsula that had previously housed the sink and eliminating the 42” height overhang bar, adding a coffee station and a full height wine refrigerator integrated with the refrigerator and freezer.
In addition, architecturally we filled in the “shelf” and took the soffit drywall up to the ceiling. We re-worked the skylight removing the eggcrate and installed all new LED lighting in the ceiling and under the upper cabinets. The cabinets in a slab design were a combination of a glossy sheen in a creamy white color for the upper cabinets and a
The stainless steel fronts on the appliances and vent hood, in the sink and faucet, and
with the cabinet pulls repeated that metal finish to balance the space. The Taj Mahal Quartzsite countertops we also installed with a full backsplash. It all worked functionally and the “After” was stunning!
dark rift cut oak cabinet door for the lower cabinets. We used a tab hardware to repeat that sleek edited look.
AN EVENING OF GREAT CHARITY
OCEAN 44 AND BARRETT-JACKSON
Perhaps the best ever private invitation of the season arrived from Carolyn and Craig Jackson. Together with Prime Steak Concepts Brand Manager Oliver Badgio, the trio hosted one of the greatest cocktail and sit down dinner parties imaginable. Rare and exotic cars arrived in the steakhouse’s drive. Guests disembarked their respective autos and they were greeted with champagne and hot hor d’ oeuvres.
Once inside during the cocktail reception, Craig Jackson greeted all in attendance and thanked Mr. Badgio for not only his constant hospitality but also his strong commitment to the philanthropic community. Barrett-Jackson would later in the same week auction off 5 classic cars for local and national charities and raise a huge amount of money for them. It was a brilliant and delicious night!
Dina Shacknai and Bob Lavinia
Bryn and Jeff Miller
Casey and Trish Mears
Sehar and Zaib
April Rose and Tyler Hoover
David and Jill Kimmerle
Rick and Regina Steele
Terrance Thorton and Lisa Borowsky
Carolyn and Craig Jackson with Oliver Badgio and Jennifer Moser Joe and Emma Clevenger
Coverage courtesy of Megan Jones and Jennifer Sturgeon
Palm Springs Weekend Revisited
On our first visit to Palm Springs in 2002 with Gnosis Media LLC, the city was in crisis. Alexander homes, a staple of the city, could be had for next to nothing. Foreclosures abound and the city seemed almost forgotten in time. Then two things happened. Midcentury modern architecture and furniture exploded onto the scene. Also, the LGBT community poured into the desert oasis. They are mainly responsible for resurrecting the majority of the famed city. Even the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic could not stop this once passed over place from skyrocketing yet again to international prominence.
Today, real estate is almost untouchable. The communities throughout the city have been remodeled and revitalized into one of the most soughtafter residential locations in our country. Many passed on Palm Springs, preferring Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert. However, these places were constructed later and lack in the midcentury modern and Space Age vibe of Palm Springs. They also lack the posh artery of Palm Canyon Drive. Even though the famed Drive eventually ends up in several of these places, they don’t have the verve of Palm Springs.
There are a few other stops along the way that we suggest for your next visit. Palm Springs is still an excellent reasonable source for all things pre-owned such as Knoll, Fritz Hansen, Warren Platner, Eero Saarinen, and on and on. Bon Vivant, Baldo Creative, Iconic Atomic, Grace Home Furnishings, preLoved Palm Springs, and The Frippery offer almost everything people are in the mood for. Reasonable furniture and accessories that are yours for the taking.
The restaurants along the famed Palm Canyon Drive as well as shortly off that stately boulevard include Jake’s, Cheeky’s, Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, The Heyday, Melvyn’s, The Tropicale, Birba, and much more. The majority have inside/outside dining, and cocktail lounges abound. In all our trips to Palm Springs, I have never had a bad meal, and the food is very reasonable.
As you finish your weekend be sure to drop by Rocky’s Pawn Shop. Located between Palm Springs and Cathedral City, it offers fine jewelry, designer handbags, and everything else at huge discounts.
Modernism Week has become a huge draw and offers daily tours of some of the most remarkable homes in the city and surrounding areas. In fact, the city has become so popular again that many homes were toured inside and out with Gnosis Media decades ago and are now off limits and can only be seen by touring vans.
(Located at the Kiva Center just west of Scottsdale Road on 5th Avenue)
SHEMER HONORS TOM BOLLINGER
Each year the Shemer Art Center recognizes one Arizona artist who has achieved great success in his or her career and made an impact in the state, and its choice for 2024 was Tom Bollinger, artist and managing owner of Bollinger Atelier. Over the last five decades Tom has personally guided many artists like Ed Mell, Allan Houser, and Glenna Goodacre. He himself has also been a prolific studio artist, renowned for creating large-scale, high conceptual works of art shown, in part, at the Kennedy Space Center, the Herberger Theatre and the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Tom has two sculptures currently on display at the Shemer Art Center, where attendees at this year’s event were greeted by attendants from After Dark Valet. The evening started with an exhibition reception with the artist, followed by a memorable dinner for 125 of seared salmon brioche and grilled petite tenderloin created by Lou’s Personal Touch Catering. A video featuring Tom’s journey as an artist was followed by a live auction guided by Brett Higgins. Dancing with music by The Groove Machine completed the evening.
Coverage courtesy of David James, DMJames Photography.
Marvin Borsand and Shari Lightstone with Kevin Robinson
Andrea and Gary Smith
Mitch Menchaca and Carrie Brown Rodney and Sasha Glassman
Barry, Donna, Ryan and Roslyn Shemer
Richard and Jane Horn
Shonna James, Mayme Kratz and Gary Jackson
Tom Bollinger, Ken Richardson, with Mayme Kratz and Mark Klett
A Conversation with Walt Brown Jr., CEO
Diversified Partners has been a cornerstone in the Phoenix Metro commercial real estate landscape. What sets your company apart?
Walt Brown Jr.: At Diversified Partners, we pride ourselves on being more than just a real estate company. Our unique edge lies in our holistic approach to the market complimented by your relationship-driven approach. We’re not just brokers or developers; we’re partners for our clients at every stage of the real estate process. Whether it’s asset management, tenant representation, landlord representation, construction management or property management, we have the expertise in-house to deliver seamless solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Our deep local market knowledge and relationships also enable us to identify opportunities that others might overlook, allowing us to create value in ways that truly differentiate us.
What motivates you personally as the CEO and how does that translate into the company’s mission?
Walt Brown Jr.: Real estate is more than buildings and transactions – it’s about creating spaces where people can thrive, businesses can grow and neighborhoods can flourish.
This philosophy extends to how we operate as a company. We’ve built a team of skilled professionals who share a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. By fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, we empower our team members to thrive. This not only attracts high-caliber talent but also ensures that we consistently deliver the innovative and client-focused solutions that set us apart in the market.
When you combine a talented team with a shared vision, it creates an environment where success isn’t just possible – it’s inevitable. That synergy is what drives me and the entire Diversified Partners team every day.
We know that in addition to your business, giving back to the community is also very important to you. What are some charities that you’re passionate about?
Walt Brown Jr.: Supporting the community has always been a cornerstone for my wife, Ruth, and me. We’re proud to support several organizations that make a difference, including T-Gen, Homebase Youth Services, Fresh Start, Labors Community, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital, to name a few.
Looking ahead, what are your goals for Diversified Partners and its role in shaping Arizona’s future?
Walt Brown Jr.: Our goal is to remain a leader across all facets of commercial real estate by continuing to provide innovative and impactful solutions for our clients. While development is a key part of what we do, our comprehensive range of services – including asset management, tenant and landlord representation, brokerage and property management – ensures we can address every need in the marketplace.
We’re particularly excited about expanding our portfolio with projects that blend retail, experiential spaces and communityfocused amenities. The consumer experience is the primary driver, and we’re embracing that shift by creating spaces that inspire, engage and draw people together.
Additionally, we recently hired Dean Ingram as managing partner of brokerage and new development. Dean will oversee our brokerage division, working closely with all agents, their clients, property owners, and tenants to drive success in land sales, leasing and development projects.
How has Arizona’s commercial real estate market evolved?
Walt Brown Jr.: Arizona has experienced incredible growth and diversification over the years. From its roots as a resort destination to becoming a hub for technology, healthcare and lifestyle-oriented businesses, the city’s commercial real estate market has matured significantly.
We’ve seen a surge in demand for open-air shopping centers, especially from the food, beverage and personal service sectors. Big box spaces are being reimagined – some are becoming experiential retail destinations, while others are subdivided into smaller formats to meet evolving tenant needs.
At Diversified Partners, we’re embracing these trends by developing projects that prioritize the consumer experience. Instagrammable spaces, active environments like pickleball courts and mixed-use developments with green spaces, water features and dog parks. It’s no longer just about securing corporate tenants; it’s about creating places where people want to gather and engage. It needs to have the X factor.
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The Shadow of Your Smile
Most people do not realize that Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton helped to put Big Sur on the map in the 1960s. They had already discovered Puerta Vallarta during the filming of The Night of the Iguana. With the tremendous success of their smash hit film The Sandpiper, history repeated itself yet again, courtesy of Taylor and Burton.
Big Sur is easier to get to than you think. It’s a nonstop flight to San Jose, and then a short hour and a half drive. The coastline drive along the way is breathtaking. Jagged cliffs and crashing waves can been seen for miles. The town itself is small and quaint. Inns and a handful of intimate restaurants flank the sleepy community.
We selected Glen Oaks Big Sur for our weekend stay. Cozy rooms with Malm fireplaces and private patios. Just to the west of the property lies another posh and small offering, The Ripplewood Resort. As the rain fell, we could hear the rushing river just across the street.
We dined at the Big Sur River Inn. This majestic restaurant is a staple of the town. The food, atmosphere and service are all excellent. The Big Sur Roadhouse is another great spot if you’re looking for an early morning breakfast, coffee, lunch, or dinner.
A favorite of locals and visitors alike, Nepenthe, on whose terrace Elizabeth Taylor folk danced in the film The Sandpiper, is not to be missed either. This hot spot is a gathering for great food and cocktails. It also offers a brilliant gift shop, The Phoenix Shop, which highlights all things Big Sur and is an excellent destination for wind chimes, fine art, and souvenirs.
We also dined at the Post Ranch Inn’s famed Sierra Mar restaurant. We found it to be a bit overrated and expensive, despite floor to ceiling glass and majestic vistas. You might just want to drop by for a cocktail.
Overall, Sig Sur is the perfect weekend getaway and easily accessible from the Valley. If you decide to embark on this journey we suggest dropping by The Village Bakery in Woodside, which is nestled alongside heart-stopping Portola Valley. Woodside is a brilliant little hamlet of overgrown trees, fine restaurants, and gourmet markets.
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Stunning Tabletop for 2025
By Susan Mayer
Ginori, Jan Barboglio and Aerin Home create a romantic tablescape with exuberant and exotic details. The graceful and delicate hues in the Ginori porcelain glisten beautifully against the deep rich blues of Jan Barboglio’s azur mouthblown glass. This iconic table setting features Ginori’s brand new Oriente Italiano patterns in rich colors that mix and match beautifully.
Jan Barboglio will be at Neiman Marcus Scottsdale on March 15th for a Personal Appearance and will feature her new arrivals for 2025. Meet Jan while sipping her favorite tequilas and getting your purchases personally engraved.
Let Neiman Marcus Home Stylist Susan Mayer help you coordinate the perfect tablescape for your home. She has you covered when it comes to the newest collections in home decor and tabletop design.
by Scott Foust Studios
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30,000 sq. ft. of fabulous designer treasures. HONORED TO WIN 2024 Best Furniture Consignment Store by Phoenix Home & Garden
At cocktail parties, on the tee box and amongst the ladies who lunch, there’s a subtle whisper about an unusual design mecca—Consignment. The valley’s most savvy shoppers and discerning designers are regulars at Avery Lane Fine Consignments and they are rewarded with great deals on one-of-a-kind home décor. Avery Lane’s design style is “Paris Apartment” which is a curated aesthetic of items collected om a lifetime of international travels, inherited om generations or salvaged when the flat upstairs was vacated. And, the inventory is like a Parisian merry-go-round—constantly changing and revolving. Come check it out … sit for a spell … we’ll pour the champagne. Discover more at AveryLaneHome.com
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Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala 2025
In its 21st year, the annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala raises funds in support of Childhelp, one of the nation’s largest and oldest national nonprofit organizations dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. The event this year is hosted by event Chairs Ty and Debbie Jenkins; Co-Chairs Chris and Krystal Grogan; and Honorary Chairs Rod and Kim Cullum, Jim and Carol Hebets, and Mike and Sheila Ingram. The gala takes place at 5:30 p.m. On February 15 at the Phoenician.
Ty & Debbie Jenkins, Sara O’Meara, Yvonne Fedderson with Krystal & Chris Grogan
Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson with Children
Honorary Chairs: Jim & Carol Hebets, Mike & Sheila Ingram, Sara O’Meara, Yvonne Fedderson with Rod & Kim Cullum
Chris & Krystal Grogan (Co Chairs)
Debbie & Ty Jenkins (Chairs)
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BARROW GRAND BALL
An opulent group of people gathered at the Arizona Biltmore Resort for the Barrow Grand Ball. The ball, now in its 60th year set record breaking levels in fundraising. Women’s Board Chairman
chaired the ball. This year the ball, usually held in the Grand Ballroom, moved to the Conference Center in the center of the resort. The evening honored physicians Robert Spetzler and Volker Sonntag for their outstanding work with the Barrow Neurological Institution.
Kari Denk, David Spetzler, Greg and Ann Denk
Jacquie Dorrance
Rima Woo and Catherine Ivy
Ida Crocker Sabbagh and Marwan Sabbagh with Carole Moreno
Dana and Amanda Garmany with Mitch Sayare and Jan Lewis
Cathy Kleeman with Dionne Najafi and Susan Westra
TOP ROW: Jahm and Cheryl Najafi, Jessie Sanai, Nader Sanai, Bijan Ansari BOTTOM ROW: Craig and Carolyn Jackson, Francis and Dionne Najafi;
Dionne Najafi presided over the evening. Cathy Kleeman and Susan Westra
Richard Swetonic and Bob Lavinia
Prue Brito with David Van Denburgh and Gil Brito
Katie Mueller and David Larcher Pat Petznick Wick and Mike Wick Jordan Rose and Rob Walton
Volker Sonntag with Michael Lawton and Robert Spetzler
Bill and Sally Pope with Joanne and Ernie Garcia
Dyan Getz and Sandy Metzler
Washington Week
Now that United Airlines has a base of operations in Phoenix, many East Coast destinations are more readily available. However, know that if you choose to fly United Business (which has greatly improved their domestic product) you won’t have access to the United Club lounge unless you have purchased an international or premium transcontinental ticket, have certain elite statuses, a United Club membership, or a United Club one-time pass. This is a ridiculous new policy. So instead, we used the recently expanded American Express Centurion lounge at Terminal 4 on the B concourse, which was lovely but crowded.
Washington, D.C. is still marvelous. The early May temperatures were perfect and there was little humidity. Our visit was before the summer rush, making museums, iconic landmarks and tours easily accessible. The tours of the city and Georgetown were
tremendous. Especially the walking tour of Georgetown and its historical homes. Don’t miss The Opportunity Shop. Never has a store amassed such unbelievable fine art, jewelry, designer clothing, antiques, silver, china and much more. The people that work there spend hours emptying the historic homes of Georgetown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Yes, it’s that good!
The Smithsonian is still the cultural epicenter of art, style and sophistication. The famed Institution consists of 17 museums and galleries in Washington, D.C, including the National Zoo. Some have ventured to see all, with others preferring a few. They are huge, free and worth every bit of their structure.
Another great destination in DC is Mount Vernon. The home of the father of our country has recently been renovated. Sadly, the association that maintains preservation of the estate returned the exterior to tan with green shutters, erasing the centuriesold exterior of white with black shutters. Oh well. The property also houses a beautiful gift shop with fine vintage jewelry and an excellent restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Restaurants abound and some of the most famous politicians put their stamp of approval on many establishments. They include Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown, Clyde’s The Hamilton, Old Ebbitt Grill, Fitzgerald’s, and Tower Oaks Lodge, and the oh so posh Lafayette at The Hay-Adams Hotel.
We selected the famed Watergate Hotel. Controversial initially for its avant-garde architecture and a few years later for the
Watergate scandal, the hotel was closed for nine years and underwent a $125 million renovation that was completed in 2016. The Watergate complex was originally designed in 1963 by famed Roman architect Luigi Moretti, with construction completed in 1971. However, the interior spaces and public rooms of the hotel now resemble that of an Italian Dr. Seuss Whoville set. The hotel, once elegant in the 1970s and 80s, today lacks its fashionable origins. The property’s focus now seems centralized around the 1972 break-in. The hotel is very overpriced for what you get.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Filled with a history of love and romance, Geordie’s and Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion are the perfect backdrop to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day.
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C’est Magnifique
By Bob Stearnes, Epicurean
Have you ever seen a movie that was so good that you wanted to give away the ending? Yet you knew you’d be doing your friends a disservice by not letting them enjoy the entire spectacle? Do you love surprises? As a child or even now, when that burst of adrenaline kicks in? Imagine a spectacular restaurant, set in an iconic architectural masterpiece, with as many culinary surprises as your imagination. This is Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion.
Set in the shadow of the historic Wrigley Mansion, Christopher’s is not only a visionary and architectural marvel. Christopher’s is an homage to the valley’s burgeoning culinary scene. The juxtaposition of the modern, brutalist interior design attached to the historic Spanish style of the Mansion is breathtaking. There is nothing that is random in the restaurant. Every nook and space provides an artistic note or statement. Floor to ceil-
ing windows provide a stunning view of the valley and Camelback Mountain. They also open, weather permitting, to add to the airy feeling. There are no overhead lights. Only small down facing table lights that showcase the edible art. Classic and nouveau French music wafts throughout the building. Hidden compartments in each table reveal the cutlery needed. Surprise!
Chef Christopher’s visionary talent goes far beyond his exquisite building. We began with an amusebouche of an edible potato spoon, topped with smoked salmon and Ossetra caviar. A briny pop of flavor to begin our adventure. A glass of champagne was presented next, but not before a flute was swirled with liquid nitrogen to give it a smokey iciness.
What happens next ... no I can’t give that away. You have to see for yourself. An elegant Jean-Marc XO martini was delivered next with a spritz of Pernod pastis to replicate the drink made famous at Bar Hemingway in Paris. The frozen olives slowly release flavor as they thaw and release an elegant fun surprise as well. A delicate goat cheese salad with crisp lardon and a decadent ABC Foie Gras terrine came next. Sinfully rich. Liberty Farm Duck was delivered next. Perfectly crisp duck breast and divine confit leg portion nestled atop roasted turnips left me closing my eyes and savouring every morsel. The fish special of Sea Bream atop a sauce meuniere and had asparagus, melted in your mouth and delightfully crisp skin.
Desserts were plentiful and equally decadent. A Grand Marnier souffle with rich Grand Marnier sauce drizzled atop was light and rich at the same time. The showcase chocolate tower filled with creamy chocolate mousse and blackberries was simply divine. Even the espresso was delivered with yet another “surprise.”
Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion is unmatched in the valley and one of the best meals overall that I have experienced in the world. Yes, the world. Come for the cuisine and come for the experience but also come for the playful nuances that fill the restaurant. I want to give away all the secrets so badly but I will just invite you to see for yourself. Wait for it ... Wait for it ... But don’t wait too long!
Christopher’s @ Wrigley Mansion
2501 E Telawa Trail
Phoenix AZ 85016
(602) 522-2344
Angiolo Livi Chef, Owner
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