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January/February 2012 - Latest Issue!

 

 

 

Couples to Love

Fun loving and community-minded duos -- Renee and Simon Bailey, Pam and Richard West, Vanessa Welch and Jason Brewer, and Andrea and Dick Batchelor -- share their stories and answer questions about their very significant others.

On the Cover: Vanessa Welch and Jason Brewer photographed by Eric Cucciaioni at the Waldorf-Astoria. She wears a Vera Wang dress ($595), Rene Caovilla shoes ($795), Oscar De La Renta earrings ($325) and rhinestone braceleter ($175), all from Neiman Marcus.

 

Also in this issue:

Features:

Avante Garde
Theatrical and artistic, Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week provided photographer Karen Smutz with a dazzling canvas for her lens to capture.

A Pair To Remember
One of the most fashionable event of spring gets a new location -- The Mall at Millennia -- but the shoes are still center stage. Commitee members show off elegant ensembles, with a sense of humor and lots of camaraderie.

Red Hot: Home Design Trends for 2012
Lots of local experts tip us off to what’s new in colors, styles, finishes, furnishings and more. From hi-tech marvels to down-home comforts, here’s how you can update your abode.

Designed for Living
Mark Bebermeyer’s challenging project, literally from the ground up due to a fire, transformed a dated home into clean, cohesive space for three generations to enjoy.

Wonderful Weddings
From touching ceremonies to festive receptions, couples share their love stories and divulge details of their big day.     

The List

• 'Tis the season of love, and artist Donna Dowless has some exquisite expressions
• Fashions in all hues of red
• Orlando Museum of Art's annual Antiques, Vintage & Garden Show
• Reading Between the Wines
• Harbor House reaches out to businesses through a new program

Women to Watch

• Annika Sorenstam wants our kids to get healthy
• Doris Duan-Young serves as an ambassador for trade and cultural exchange
• Brianna Jones has designs for the future

Beauty, Body & Spirit

• Good looking, high performance workout wear
• Becky Moroose's personal prescription for the new year
• Tammy Smith introduces you to workout wear that is stink resistant
• Meredith McWaters on being technologically challenged

Tastes and Experiences

• Romantic getaways, here and around the state, just for couples
• Delicious updates from Hillstone, Barnie's Coffee Kitchen, Stonewood and Cocina 214
• Wine educator JP Griffin offers suggestions for selecting a suitable bottle

Agenda:

• Famous Faces goes retro
• A fashionable Festival of Trees
• Mennello Museum of American Art fashion luncheon
• Foundation for Success soiree
• Downtown Art District's La Maschera
• Women's Resource Center presents the Summit Awards
• Orange Appeal reception at Citrus
• National Philanthropy Day Awards
• Chez Couture for the Foundation for Foster Children
• And more...

Giving Back

• Morgan Tinsley shares why she and her family got into volunteering for the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational.